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Scholarships, Bursaries
and Awards
For students beginning
their course in
2013
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Aberystwyth Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries at a glance
Who can Separate
Name of Award Value and Benefits Eligibility Criteria When to Apply
apply Application Form
Entrance • £1,000 to £1,200 a year Anyone • Must sit two exams in two different By 15th January Yes
Scholarships • An Unconditional offer subjects
• Guaranteed accommodation in • Exams taken in early February at
University accommodation for Aberystwyth or at a school/college in
the duration of your course the UK, or at an approved examination
centre
Merit Awards • £1,000 in the first year only
• An Unconditional offer
Excellence Bursaries • £2,000 for a 3 year course UK/EU • Must have applied to Aberystwyth by No need to apply – No
• £2,667 for a 4 year course students 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your you will automatically
• £3,334 for a 5 year course Firm choice of University receive the award if
• £1,400 for a 2 year course • Available for specified subject areas only you are eligible
- in total, spread over the • Must achieve 320 points from your
duration of the course best 3 full A-levels (or equivalent
qualifications)
Residential Bursaries • £400 discount off your first UK/EU • Must have applied to Aberystwyth by No need to apply – No
year’s accommodation students 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your you will automatically
fees if you reside in a Hall Firm choice of University receive the award if
of Residence or University you are eligible
managed property
Aberystwyth • £700 -£1,100 depending on UK/EU • If your household income is below No need to apply – No
Bursaries household income students £34,090 you will receive a bursary we will access the
towards your living costs information you
provide to your local
authority
Sports Bursaries • £500 a year UK/EU • Must have applied to Aberystwyth by By 30th June Yes
• Free Club Sporty Membership students 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your
of the University Sports Centre including Firm choice of University
• Guaranteed accommodation in post- • Must meet the terms of the offer fully
University accommodation for graduates
the duration of your course
Music Bursaries • £500 a year (for up to 3 years) Anyone • Awarded on the basis of a competitive By 30th June Yes
• Free membership and use of including orchestral instrument audition
Music Centre facilities post-
• Guaranteed University graduates
accommodation for the
duration of the Bursary
Care Leaver Bursaries • Full Bursary - £1,800 a year UK students • Restricted to students under 24 years of Any time before the Yes
• Part Bursary - £1,000 a year age, who have been in care for a period course begins
of 3 months or more prior to their 16th
birthday
• Must meet the terms of the offer fully
International • £2,000 a year International • Must have applied to Aberystwyth by No need to apply. All No
Excellence Students 30th June and place Aberystwyth as international students
Undergraduate (excluding your Firm choice of university are automatically
Scholarships EU) • Must attain the equivalent of 320 UCAS considered
tariff points
Important Information to Note:
1. Although it is not possible to hold an Entrance Scholarship or Merit Award together with an Excellence Bursary, you can hold any of these three awards together with any of our
other bursaries.
2. Merit Award holders who subsequently become eligible to receive Excellence Bursaries will be automatically upgraded.
3. Each Scholarship and Bursary has its own terms and conditions.
4. Please note that if you become indebted to the University, Scholarship and Bursary payments will be withheld and set against any outstanding debt.
5. Payments are made twice annually direct into students’ bank accounts. It is the award holders’ responsibility to provide valid bank details when requested to do so. Failure to
provide bank details by the specified date will result in payments being with-held.
6. Payments for students who temporarily withdraw will resume from the start of the next full term in which they recommence their studies (any remaining payment from the term in
which they withdrew will not be repaid).
7. If a student permanently withdraws from their studies before 1st December, the entire first instalment of any award will be reclaimed by the Finance Office. If a student permanently
withdraws from their studies between 1st December and 2nd March, the entire second instalment of any award will be reclaimed by the Finance Office. Failure to repay any award
in such an instance could result in a referral to the University’s debt collection agency.
We’ve done it again!
Aberystwyth University has Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 1
the best range of Bursaries,
Entrance Scholarships and
Awards of any university in
the UK.*
* Source: Higher Expectations report 2011/12 by YouthSight
(OpinionPanel Research).
Contents
Introduction 2
Which Awards might I be able to receive? 2
Frequently Asked Questions 3
Entrance Scholarships and Merit Awards 4
Excellence Bursaries 14
Residential Bursaries 16
Aberystwyth Bursaries 18
Sports Bursaries 20
Music Bursaries 22
Care Leaver Bursaries 24
International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships 25
Departmental Awards 26
Other Awards 27
Appendix A: 28
Details of Scholarships and Awards, including:
1. Senior Scholarships 28
2. Evan Morgan Scholarships 28
3. Open Entrance Awards 28
4. Closed Entrance Awards 29
5. Dual Awards 31
6. University of Wales Scholarships 31
Details of all our awards can be found in this publication and on our website:
www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships
but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Recruitment and Marketing Office
Student Welcome Centre, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth University,
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3FB
Tel: (01970) 622065
Fax: (01970) 621554
E-mail: marketing@aber.ac.uk
Website: www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships
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Which awards might I be
able to receive?
UK students:
Any or all of the following:
Residential Bursary
Aberystwyth Bursary
Sports Bursary
Music Bursary
Care Leaver Bursary
Entrance Scholarship or
OR Excellence Bursary
Merit Award
EU students:
Any or all of the following:
Residential Bursary
Introduction Aberystwyth Bursary
Sports Bursary
Music Bursary
Our Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards provide a Entrance Scholarship
valuable structure of financial support to ensure that or Merit Award
OR Excellence Bursary
(exams must be taken in
students of all backgrounds can enjoy the benefits of the UK)
Higher Education.
Most of our awards can be held together, so it is possible for students
to receive more than £15,000 towards their studies over 3 years. The
prestigious Entrance Scholarships have a long tradition and are
awarded as the result of academic performance in two examinations
set by the University. Excellence Bursaries are designed to recognise
and reward high levels of academic achievement prior to admission
to Aberystwyth in Science based courses, European Languages, Welsh
and specific schemes taught mainly through the medium of Welsh.
Residential Bursaries aim to encourage students to benefit from the
unique learning environment and residential experience that living
in University accommodation offers. Aberystwyth Bursaries are our
only means-tested awards and are awarded based on your household
income. Music Bursaries are awarded on the basis of a competitive
audition in your chosen orchestral instrument. Sports Bursaries
are for students who can demonstrate recent achievement of a high
standard in a sport, and we are pleased to offer Care Leaver
Bursaries for eligible candidates. All our awards are open to
full-time UK undergraduate students and (with the exception
of Care Leaver Bursaries) full-time undergraduate students from the EU.
Aberystwyth University has the best range of Bursaries,
Entrance Scholarships and Awards of any university in the UK.*
* Source: Higher Expectations report by OpinionPanel Research.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Scholarship and a Bursary?
There is very little difference between the two – both are defined as
a grant or financial aid awarded to a student.
At Aberystwyth, our long-established Entrance Scholarships exist
alongside our newer range of Bursaries. The Bursaries we offer range
from those dependent on academic achievement (Excellence Bursaries),
to rewards for sporting and musical ability, assistance for students from
lower income households, and those coming from a background of
being in care – as well as the Residential Bursary which is simply awarded
to first year students living in University accommodation and aimed at Care Leaver Bursaries – support
promoting the close-knit campus environment which exists here. from a Mentor within the Centre for Widening
Participation and Social Inclusion, from pre-entry through to
What type of Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards do you have? graduation.
We have a range of Awards – some are income contingent and
support our widening access policies, others are to reward academic Can I hold more than one award at the same time?
excellence, sporting and musical achievements. Yes! You can hold either an Entrance Scholarship or a Merit Award or
an Excellence Bursary together with ANY or ALL of our other awards
What support do you have for high flyers, to reward Excellence? – Aberystwyth Bursary, Residential Bursary, Sports Bursary, Music
Our long-established Entrance Scholarship competition (where you Bursary, Care Leaver Bursary.
sit two 2-hour exams which are set and marked by the University
departments), Excellence Bursaries in specified subjects (awarded Do I have to have applied for a course in a certain subject area in
on the basis of your A-level results / equivalent qualifications), Sports order to be considered for an award?
Bursaries for those who have recently achieved a high standard in their No – although Excellence Bursaries are restricted to specified courses,
chosen sport, Music Bursaries to support gifted orchestral musicians. you can hold an Entrance Scholarship, Merit Award, Aberystwyth
Bursary, Residential Bursary, Sports Bursary, Music Bursary and Care
What provision to you have to help students who are less well off? Leaver Bursary for ANY of our courses.
Aberystwyth Bursaries of up to £1,100 a year for those with a
household income below £34,090, Residential Bursaries, which are Do I have to apply for all the awards separately?
a £400 discount off your first year’s accommodation fee, so that There are separate application forms for Entrance Scholarships, Sports
students from all backgrounds can experience the unique learning Bursaries and Music Bursaries, but you don’t need to apply at all for
and residential experience that exists at Aberystwyth, Care Leaver Excellence Bursaries or Residential Bursaries – if you are eligible, you
Bursaries of up to £1,800 a year for those who have spent a period of will automatically receive them. All you need to do is to apply to
time in care before their sixteenth birthday. Aberystwyth via UCAS by 30th June and place us as your Firm choice.
For Aberystwyth Bursaries, we will access the financial information
Are all of your awards income-contingent? you provide to your local authority and use that to assess your
No – only the Aberystwyth Bursary; all the other awards are open to eligibility, so again you don’t need to apply separately for them.
all applicants, regardless of parental income.
Why is the Aberystwyth funding package so SPECIAL?
What benefits, other than financial, can I expect? Because, unlike many institutions, all of our awards (with the
Apart from the obvious kudos and enhancement to your CV: exception of the Care Leaver Bursary) are open to students from ALL
parts of the UK and EU.
Entrance Scholarships – an Unconditional offer, guaranteed
accommodation for the duration of the course. Around 80% of our students receive a Scholarship, Bursary or Award
of some kind.
Merit Awards – an Unconditional offer.
Don’t take our word for it – recent studies by OpinionPanel Research
Sports Bursaries – free Club Sporty membership of the University’s show that Aberystwyth has the BEST range of Scholarships, Bursaries
Sports Centre for each year of study, guaranteed accommodation for and Awards of any university in the UK! We are committed to
the duration of the course, support from the Sports Bursary Mentor. maintaining and enhancing this level of support, and our student
Music Bursaries – free membership of all Music Centre and affiliated surveys are testament to this.
ensembles, free use of Music Centre practice, library and other facilities,
guaranteed University accommodation for the duration of the course.
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Entrance Scholarships - £1,000 to £1,200 a year
Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of Candidates who do not receive a Scholarship, but whose performance
in the examinations is deserving of recognition, are offered Merit
two exams set by the University in early February Awards. These comprise a payment of £1,000 during the first year
each year. Benefits of these scholarships include: of study, together with an unconditional offer of a place at the
University. We award approximately 300 Merit Awards each year.
• £1,000 to £1,200 for each year of your course
• an unconditional offer How to Apply
• the opportunity to live in University Complete and return an application form by the closing date of
accommodation for the duration of your course*. 15th January. Application forms received after this date will not
be processed. Forms are available on our website, or from the
*In order to secure your guaranteed place in Residence, you must apply for accommodation
for the following academic year within dates advertised by the Accommodation Office for Recruitment and Marketing Office. If you have not received an
returning students. acknowledgment card, one will be completed for you when your
application form is received in the Recruitment and Marketing Office.
Entrance Scholarships are open to students studying any degree Candidates must contact the office if they have not received an
scheme at Aberystwyth and we have 36 subjects to choose from. acknowledgement one week after posting the application form as
We have approximately 40-50 Scholarships to award each year. this is your only proof that we have received your form.
Examination Subjects: Examination Arrangements
• Candidates must sit two papers from the list of available subjects.
Accounting Geography (Human) • All subjects are of two hours’ duration.
Agriculture and the Geography (Physical) • Students may take any appropriate subjects in the exams. (See pages
Countryside Geology 6-13 for subject specific guidelines).
Animal and Equine Science German • Candidates who require special examination arrangements (e.g. extra
Art History History – the British Isles time, use of a PC) should contact the Recruitment and Marketing
Art – Portfolio History – Europe and America Office (marketing@aber.ac.uk / Tel: 01970 622065) before 15th
Biology 1: Molecules to Organs Information Studies January in order to confirm arrangements. Eligible candidates are
Biology 2: Organisms to Information Technology entitled to 25% extra time.
Ecosystems Law • Students will receive a timetable for the examinations before the end
Business and Management Mathematics of January. Schools/colleges will also receive a timetable, as well as all
Chemistry Physics papers and materials for the examinations, by the end of January.
Computer Science Politics and International
Criminology Politics Location of Examinations
Cymraeg (Iaith Fodern) Psychology
Examinations can be taken at Aberystwyth University, or at the
Cymraeg (Iaith Gyntaf ) Religious Studies
candidates’ school/college, provided that the Headteacher/Principal
Drama Spanish
signs the application form to indicate that they are willing to make
Economics Sport and Exercise Science the necessary arrangements. Although there is no fee associated
English Literature Tourism with sitting the exams, the University is unable to assist with any costs
English and Creative Writing incurred, eg. invigilation. Candidates wishing to sit the examinations
Film and TV Studies at the University are responsible for making their own travel and
French accommodation arrangements.
Please note that, for administrative reasons, Entrance Scholarship
examinations may only be taken at an approved centre in the UK, and
For more information on these subjects, please see pages 6 to 13. outside the UK by arrangement only.
Applications may be considered from candidates studying outside of
Past Papers the UK where the following circumstances apply, either: a) where the
Copies of examination papers set in recent years are available University has an established examination centre (e.g. in conjunction
with our agents in Poland and Bulgaria); or b) where their school/
on our website:
college has been validated to hold A-level or equivalent examinations
www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships/entrance-scholarships
which have been accredited by a UK exam board, and can provide
evidence to support this.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 5
In each case, due to the additional administrative arrangements
necessary, applications will need to be received by 30th December
(rather than 15th January).
For information about sitting the exams via Brytanka in Poland, please
contact: biuro@brytanka.com
For information about sitting the exams via Integral in Bulgaria, please Regulations for Entrance Scholarships
contact: ivelkova@integral.bg
1. Scholarships and Merit Awards are open to both male and female
Dates of Examinations: candidates, who will have attained the age of 17 by 1 October in the
year of proposed entry to university.
5th, 6th and 7th Feb 2013 (for 2013 entry) 2. Candidates must notify the Recruitment and Marketing Office before
15 January (on a form which will be supplied on application) of the
Candidates deferring their application may choose to defer sitting the
two subjects in which they wish to be examined and the course of
examinations, or defer any award received. study which they wish to pursue. Candidates may not sit papers in a
combination of subjects unacceptable to their proposed department
Results of study.
3. A candidate who is awarded a scholarship must, as a condition of his/
• Results will be sent to all candidates and their schools/colleges by her acceptance of the Award, accept the University as his/her ‘firm’
the end of March. choice through UCAS. The University reserves the right to withdraw
• Students should not accept an offer firmly at any other institution the Scholarship and the unconditional offer should the candidate
until they have received their Scholarship examination results. place the University as his/her ‘insurance’ choice. The exception to this
• If successful, students must notify the University of their intention will be for candidates holding offers from the Universities of Oxford
or Cambridge, or who have applied for a Veterinary Science course,
to accept an award by placing Aberystwyth as their firm choice of
where Aberystwyth can be held as the Insurance choice.
university via UCAS (see Regulation 3 for the only exceptions).
4. No candidate shall be admitted to the examination if he/she has been
• The University publishes the names of successful Scholars and
a degree student at any university or university college for more than
their schools/colleges in the national press, and the names of one semester.
Scholars and Merit Award holders on the University’s website and
5. The examinations are designed for candidates in the fourth term of
in other publications from time to time. If candidates do not wish the VI Form or equivalent. A higher standard will be required from any
to have their name published, they should ensure that they tick candidate who has completed two years in the VI Form or equivalent.
the relevant box on the application form. Applications from mature candidates are also encouraged.
6. The Senate reserves to itself the right of withholding any award if it is
found that there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
Unconditional Offers 7. The Senate reserves to itself the right of dividing any scholarship in
Successful holders of Scholarships and Merit Awards are made case of equality.
unconditional offers through UCAS once they have confirmed that 8. The Senate reserves the right to modify any award in the event of a
they will be placing Aberystwyth as their Firm choice of university. candidate obtaining an award from another body.
9. The Senate will reduce or totally withhold an award if the holder has
not made distinct progress in his/her studies as certified by his/her
Payment of Awards teachers and as shown in the Terminal and Sessional examinations
of the University, or if his/her conduct and diligence have not been
• Entrance Scholarships are paid to students by BACS in two equal
satisfactory.
instalments for each year of the course, at the start of December and
10. Save by special resolution of the Senate, and unless otherwise
the start of March.
stated, the tenure of all scholarships shall cease at the end of the
• Merit Awards are paid in the same instalments during the first year holder’s third year in the University, or the fourth or fifth year for
only. courses involving a compulsory period of study abroad or of practical
• Award holders must ensure they provide their bank details when experience. Study must be on a full-time basis.
requested to do so, in order to avoid any delays in making payments. 11. The tenure of all awards is subject to the Standing Orders of the
Senate.
Schools and Colleges 12. The University reserves the right to withdraw or cancel, without
notice, any award described in this prospectus, and may amend any
Information for schools and colleges, including details of procedures
regulation concerning the award. The value of the awards is also
to be followed in special circumstances (e.g. if the school/college has
revised from time to time.
to close due to bad weather) can be found on our website:
13. The Scholarships will be subject to the general regulations governing
www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships/entrance-scholarships/schools the award and tenure of University Entrance Scholarships.
Please see Appendix A pages 28 to 33 for details of our Please note that it is not possible to hold an Entrance Scholarship or Merit Award together
with an Excellence Bursary. If students are eligible for both awards, they will automatically
benefactors, and the different Scholarships and awards receive the one of the higher financial value.
we have available.
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Entrance Scholarship Examination and Syllabus:
Entrance Scholarship examinations may be taken in any two of the following subjects.
Unless otherwise indicated, the scope of the examination is similar to that of the General
Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) but does not follow any particular syllabus.
1. Accounting and Finance In particular, candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of
This two-hour paper will be based upon Accounting A-level the influence of man on the environment, the nature of the landscape
syllabuses. The paper will consist of four questions, of which students and how it was formed, the habitats that exist in the UK environment
will be required to answer two. and the conservation of important terrestrial ecosystems.
Non-programmable calculators may be used. 3. Animal and Equine Science
This examination will test the candidate’s knowledge and
2. Agriculture and the Countryside understanding of the major body systems in mammalian biology: in
This examination will test the candidate’s knowledge of the range, particular their application to domesticated animals including the
distribution and scale of farming systems in the UK or the influence of horse, farm animals and companion animals.
various land-uses and conservation policy on the countryside. Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of of the major biochemical systems of the mammalian body, an
various forms of agricultural land use and an understanding of one of understanding of Mendelian genetics, and an appreciation of the
the following issues; the effects of agricultural production, forestry or biological issues that affect the health and welfare of domesticated
recreation on the rural environment. animals.
Sebastian Szczepaniak
BSc Ubiquitous Computing
Senior Scholarship
Poland
I was thrilled to win a Senior Scholarship through sitting the Entrance Scholarship exams.
Not only did this mean receiving £1,200 for each year of my studies, it also gave me
an unconditional offer, which was the icing on the cake. It really helped to take the
pressure off revising for exams and the worry of achieving a place at Aberystwyth.
The money will certainly help towards my living expenses here and alleviate the
burden of my parents supporting me.
I would recommend that anyone try for a Scholarship as having financial help
is great, and it also gives you a sense of pride in achieving such an award. I had
to work hard to learn English terminology in order to take the exam, but it was
definitely worth it.
My family were extremely happy with my achievement. If I hadn’t won the
Scholarship, I would have attended a university in Poland, but I believe that
achieving a degree here at Aberystwyth will provide me with more opportunities.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 7
4. Art History 8. Business and Management
This paper allows candidates to write about general art and art The examination will involve questions about the management
history topics. Questions will offer candidates the opportunity to of business organisations, including issues of marketing, human
consider art works or exhibitions they may have seen, covering a wide resource management and business ethics. Questions on the role
range of art history or issues such as the relationship of art to craft, of changes in the social, legal, economic, political and technological
art to society, museums and the environment. Thus it is perfectly environment and their impact on business will also be asked.
acceptable for candidates, who have studied an A-level syllabus in
Art that did not include Art History, to sit the paper. Candidates must The questions will ask candidates to show an awareness of contemporary
answer two essay questions in a 2 hour paper. issues, and will seek evidence that candidates are strongly motivated
towards taking a degree in management and business. The paper
Candidates may sit the Art History paper and submit a Portfolio of
is divided into three broadly defined sections covering accounting,
work, if they choose.
economics and management, and marketing issues respectively. Three
Applicants for degrees including Fine Art are required to submit a questions must be answered, one from each section.
Portfolio of work as one of their Entrance Scholarship examinations.
Non-programmable calculators may be used.
5. Art (Portfolio)
9. Chemistry
This examination consists of a Portfolio of original two-dimensional
The paper consists of an essay on a general chemical topic, and then
art work. This will comprise of a set of drawings on specified subjects
questions on physical, inorganic, organic and practical chemistry.
accompanied by a selection of work chosen by the candidate from
There will be a choice of titles for the essay question. All sections will
paintings, drawings, prints and photographs. The work submitted
carry equal numbers of marks. The questions will be based mainly on
should demonstrate a high standard of representational drawing
the current AS Chemistry syllabuses. However, after 4 terms of study,
and painting from observation, a developing interest, curiosity
it is expected that candidates will be able to apply chemical ideas
and sensitivity to the visual world and work that demonstrates the
more widely than in the AS examinations.
potential for individual creativity.
A Periodic Table will be included with the examination paper.
Applicants for degrees including Fine Art are required to submit a
A calculator may be used.
Portfolio of work as one of their Entrance Scholarship examinations.
10. Computer Science
A list of work to be submitted can be found on the School of Art
website - www.ac.uk/en/art/studying/undergraduate/entrance- The objective of the Entrance Scholarship examination in Computer
scholarship. Candidates will be required to either deliver or send Science is to examine the general knowledge that you may have
their portfolios to the University for examination. Consult directly before you enter a university. The exam may cover the following
with Belinda Marking concerning the date for the inspection of the subjects in Computer Science: general programming and algorithm
Portfolio. Tel: 01970 622460. Email: bjm@aber.ac.uk. design, computer graphics, database, operating systems, and
computer architecture. In general, five or six questions amongst these
6. Biology 1: Molecules to Organs subjects will be set and there will be considerable choice available.
7. Biology 2: Organisms to Ecosystems The examination paper will be marked based on your understanding
of the subjects and the standard of expression used to answer the
On each paper, students will be expected to write three essays in two
questions.
hours from a selection of 18 topics. Questions will test knowledge
of animals, plants or micro-organisms, while providing a wide This exam is targeted at students studying A-level Computer Science.
choice of questions from the Biology A-level syllabus. Skills in essay Students are allowed to take the Information Technology paper as
construction, and awareness of the importance of biology to the well as the Computer Science paper or can take either of these with
present day will be credited. Opportunities will be provided to give another subject.
accounts of personal expertise in areas of biology and its methods.
‘Biology 1’ will be concerned with biochemical, cellular and
physiological perspectives. Its remit will encompass all groups of
organisms, but should provide sufficient scope for students who have
specialised in Human Biology. ‘Biology 2’ will be concerned more with
whole organisms in terms of their ecology, biodiversity, evolution and
behaviour. This paper will be cognizant of potential interests in our
degree themes of Marine and Freshwater Biology, or Animal Behaviour.
NOTE: Candidates may sit both Biology papers or, alternatively, either
of them in conjunction with another subject.
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11. Criminology
The paper has two sections. For Section A, candidates will be required
to read a paragraph on a topic related to criminology. Candidates
will be required to answer a number of questions about the meaning
and significance of the paragraph. For Section B, candidates will be
required to write an essay on a general topic related to criminology
from a choice of three questions.
The paper will test candidates’ essay-writing, analytical and
argumentation skills. Where appropriate, candidates are encouraged
to express personal views which are informed by knowledge of recent
issues in this field. The questions in the paper are sufficiently general
that no candidate will be disadvantaged either by not having studied
Criminology or by having followed any particular Criminology syllabus.
12. Cymraeg (Iaith Gyntaf)
This is a paper for first language Welsh speakers.
Rhennir y papur yn ddwy adran, sef Dadansoddi Llenyddiaeth a Defnyddio’r
Iaith. Bydd disgwyl i’r ymgeisydd ateb un cwestiwn o bob adran.
Adran A: Dadansoddi Llenyddiaeth
d) The ability to form correct subordinate clauses in a traditional
Bydd disgwyl i’r ymgeisydd gyflwyno gwerthfawrogiad llenyddol o
manner, e.g. nominative and adjectival clauses (both positive
gerdd neu ddarn o ryddiaith mewn Cymraeg llenyddol graenus.
and negative).
Adran B: Defnyddio’r Iaith
2. A paragraph for translation into Welsh will be set (=25%).
Rhoddir cyfle i’r ymgeisydd ddangos ei wybodaeth o’r iaith drwy
gyfieithu darn o’r Saesneg i Gymraeg llenyddol safonol neu drwy 3. The applicant will be asked to write a composition on a set
ailysgrifennu darn o Gymraeg gwallus mewn Cymraeg llenyddol subject. A choice of subjects will be given (=25%).
safonol ac esbonio rhai o’r gwallau.
The use of dictionaries is not allowed.
Nid oes gan ymgeiswyr hawl i ddod â thestunau na geiriaduron i’r
arholiad hwn. 14. Drama
Candidates will be given the opportunity to write two essays on
13. Cymraeg (Iaith Fodern) – Welsh (Modern Language)
topics chosen from a varied list of questions. The questions might
There are three main sections to the paper: include writing about a play and considering some of the challenges
1. 50 short questions (= 50%) are given to evaluate: and difficulties of staging such a production, reflecting upon the
a) A grasp of Welsh vocabulary. As second-language students cannot teaching of Shakespeare in schools, evaluating a performance
be expected to have a very extensive vocabulary, the words tested seen recently in the theatre, or engaging with concepts such as
will be confined to those shown in these short stories: expressionism or absurdism. In answering such questions, candidates
‘Te gyda’r Frenhines’, by Mihangel Morgan should seek to demonstrate their general understanding of theatre,
‘Stori Linda’, by Aled Islwyn make original comments and produce a well-conceived and fluid
‘Titrwm’, by Angharad Tomos discussion of key issues.
to be found at: www.cyfwe.org/index2.cfm Candidates are not allowed to bring texts into this examination.
They can also be found at: www.logoslibrary.eu
The candidate will be expected to show that he/she understands 15. Economics
the contents of these texts well. The exam consists of eight questions, of which three should be
b) A command of verb forms and tenses (present/future/simple attempted. Questions will cover topics in both macro and micro
past and imperfect), with special consideration of economics and may include questions requiring answers to address
i) regular verbs contemporary issues. Candidates will be expected to apply economic
ii) the verbs mynd, dod, gwneud and cael principles and theories to these questions in a clear and reasoned
c) Command of the main mutations, e.g. mutating the object, way.
mutating singular feminine nouns after the article, mutating
after the negative particle etc. Non-programmable calculators may be used.Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 9
16. English Literature 17. English and Creative Writing
The paper has two sections. Candidates will be required to answer Candidates will write a short story based upon one of a selection of
one question from each section. prescribed subjects. They will also write a short piece (250 to 500
Section A: offers two poems on a related theme for comparative words) of commentary on the story.
critical commentary.
Section A: The story
Section B: offers a choice of general questions designed to allow
This should be a complete (if necessarily brief ) short story,
candidates to show a critical engagement with any two
revealing a clear sense of overall structure. Marks will be
literary texts of their choice.
awarded for imaginativeness of approach to the prescribed
In answering, consider the following: for the Section A question aim subject and for style: style means, at the basic level, a good
to show your understanding of both poems, and an ability to write a command of grammar and punctuation and, at a more
well-structured critical comparison, paying attention, where relevant, sophisticated level, the ability to use language in artistically
to poetic language (e.g. ‘literary’, ‘everyday’, etc), form (e.g. free-verse, effective ways. The focus on the prescribed subject may be
ballad, etc), and overall meaning. In answering Section B, aim to of greater or lesser intensity, but the subject should figure
present an informed and well-structured critical argument that keeps significantly in the story.
to the question posed.
Section B: The commentary
We are not interested in testing your ability to remember block
quotations from your chosen texts (though relevant use of key phrases This will reflect on the process of writing the story, explaining
can give an edge to an argument). In both answers we are looking for the decisions made during the planning and writing of it – for
evidence of careful reading, good writing skills and critical flair. example, whether to write in the first or third person, why the
story’s characters behave as they do, what inspirations (literary
Candidates will not be allowed to bring any texts into this examination.
or otherwise) lie behind the story. (NB: these examples are
simply a guide to the kind of question the commentary might
set out to answer, not a rigid prescription).
Rebecca Louise
Twitchett Candidates are not allowed to bring any texts into this examination.
Note: There are separate assessment criteria for the two elements but
BA Performance Studies and Drama
no weighting. One mark will be awarded for the paper as a whole.
Merit Award
Llandudno 18. Film and Television Studies
My family were so proud of me Candidates will be given the opportunity to write two essays on
for achieving a Merit Award. I topics chosen from a varied list of questions. Candidates should make
found the process of applying for use of and critically reflect upon their own personal experiences – as
audience members – to answer questions that might focus on the
the award very easy, and would structure of the broadcasting world, television drama, the popularity
definitely recommend that of television soap opera, the key features of different film genres,
others enter the competition. I or a critical evaluation of a film seen recently. It will be beneficial
didn’t think I would be successful, if candidates display a lively interest in both areas of study, where
possible.
but receiving the Merit Award
Candidates are not allowed to bring texts into this examination.
has given me confidence in my
abilities. 19. French
The French paper will consist of two compulsory questions, both of
which are asked and answered in French:
i. an essay (between 250 and 300 words),
ii. a commentary in French on a French text
(between 200 and 250 words).
Candidates must answer both questions, which are equally weighted
in terms of marks.
French dictionaries will not be used in this examination. Candidates
are not allowed to bring any texts or notes into this examination.10 Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Between 10 and 15 questions will be set on each paper each year.
Candidates should attempt any two questions on each paper.
Candidates are free to choose whether they wish to take: (i) the
Physical Geography paper; (ii) the Human Geography paper; or
(iii) both papers. However, the departmental admissions tutor is
happy to advise on the most appropriate Scholarship examination
paper(s) for each candidate.
Atlases may not be used.
22. Geology
This examination is relevant to students applying for the BSc degree
programmes ‘Environmental Earth Science’ and ‘Physical Geography’.
A choice of questions will be offered, of which three should be
attempted. Although the content will be broadly based on the
A-Level syllabus most questions will seek evidence of wider
reading and thought, both on geological processes and the
environmental issues associated with them.
Candidates are encouraged to widen their geological knowledge
by reading appropriate articles in magazines designed for a
general audience, such as New Scientist, Scientific American and
Geology Today.
23. German
The paper will consist of two parts:
i. A passage in German for translation into English or Welsh;
ii. An essay in German (maximum 500 words) on a general topic.
We would expect applicants to the Department to sit an exam in
German if they are studying the subject at A level.
German dictionaries may not be used.
24. History - British Isles, and
25. History - Europe and America
20. Geography – Human Geography, and Candidates may take:
21. Geography – Physical Geography i. History – British Isles;
Candidates may take: ii. History – Europe and America; or
iii. Both papers
i. Physical geography;
ii. Human geography; or The choice of scholarship paper will depend on previous experience
iii. Both papers. of history at A-Level, which is generally divided into the above
categories, and on the candidate’s intended degree programme,
Their choice of Scholarship paper will depend on the specialism of
as the department offers degrees in history and European history.
their intended degree programme within the Institute. Questions
Candidates applying for general history degrees are welcome to take
will be set on the human and physical modules within the Advanced
both papers.
Level Geography syllabus of the Welsh Joint Education Committee.
The questions will test knowledge and understanding of the general The ‘History – British Isles’ paper covers British, Welsh and Irish history.
principles which are addressed by most A-Level syllabuses in the The ‘History – Europe and America’ paper covers the history of Europe
subject. (excluding Britain) and the United States. Some questions will allow
The topics covered may include landform and landform processes, candidates to use evidence from any European country, but there will
world of water, global environmental change, ecosystems be specific questions on France, Germany, Italy and Russia.
management, urban-rural change, regional development, disease Each paper will include around 30 questions, divided into two
and spatial inequalities. sections. Candidates will answer one question from Section A and
one question from Section B.Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 11
Section A will be devoted to questions of a general historical nature. 29. Mathematics
This section provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate that The Mathematics Scholarship paper will consist of two sections:
they are capable of dealing with the broader challenges of historical Section A, comprising relatively short questions on Pure Mathematics;
study in an informed and systematic way. Students are advised that and Section B, comprising longer questions on Pure Mathematics,
answers should demonstrate serious and wide-ranging thought, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, with equal weight being given to
include relevant examples from the candidate’s historical knowledge. each of the three areas of mathematics. Candidates will be expected
Section B will contain a wide range of questions from the early to answer all of the questions from Section A and as many as they are
medieval period to the present day, arranged chronologically. able to do from Section B within the total allotted time of 2 hours.
The departmental scholarship secretary is happy to advise on the
It will be assumed that candidates are familiar with the topics covered
most appropriate paper(s) for each candidate.
in the Core (Pure) Mathematics, and Mechanics or Statistics A-level
26. Information Studies syllabuses; however the style of questions may differ from those
encountered in A-level papers. The range of questions should be
Candidates will sit a paper which gives the opportunity to analyse
sufficiently wide so that candidates have every opportunity to score
the role of information in society. The syllabus will include: the
highly, irrespective of the order in which they are introduced to the
function of major information providers such as publishers, journalists
topics through their schools or colleges, or of whether they have
and broadcasters; the impact of technology on the production,
concentrated on Mechanics or Statistics. It is strongly recommended
dissemination and assimilation of information; the position of libraries
that candidates prepare for the examination by solving the problems
in this environment; and issues such as censorship and freedom of
on the Mathematics past papers, which are available to download
information. Candidates are encouraged to express critical opinions
from the University’s website.
based on personal knowledge and study at A-level.
Candidates may take into the examination any information booklets
27. Information Technology approved by their examining board for use in examinations. In
The objective of the Entrance Scholarship examination in Information particular, they should be provided with statistical tables. If any
Technology is to examine the sort of material that you may have special paper, such as graph paper, is required it will be clearly stated
studied on your A-level or equivalent Information Technology course. on the examination paper. Otherwise, it will be expected that all
The exam may cover the following subjects: databases; spreadsheets; answers are contained within the provided answer books, including
web development and business topics. In general, five or six sketches of diagrams and graphs.
questions amongst these subjects will be set and there will be
Candidates are permitted to use calculators, provided they are silent,
considerable choice available. The examination paper will be marked
self-powered, without communication facilities, and incapable of
based on your understanding of the subjects and the standard of
holding text or other material that could be used to gain an unfair
expression used to answer the questions.
advantage.
28. Law
30. Physics
The paper has three sections. For Section A, candidates will be
required to write an essay on a general topic related to law and The Physics Scholarship paper will consist of two sections. Section A
justice from a choice of three questions. Section B consists of one will be a number of short physics problems based primarily on the
compulsory question, which will require candidates to apply a WJEC AS and A2 syllabuses. Section B will be a single set of questions
legal rule (provided in the paper) to a number of different factual related to a simple experiment. It is designed to test experimental
situations. Section C also consists of one compulsory question, which skills (such as manipulation of data, graphing, assessment of
will require candidates to read a quote from an external source, to uncertainties in data, design of experiments, etc).
comment and evaluate the contents of the quote, and to provide a Scholarship applicants intending to study physics should take the
general analysis of the topic. Physics paper and the Mathematics paper.
The paper will test candidates’ essay-writing, linguistic, analytical, Candidates may take into the examination room any ‘Information
reasoning, and argumentation skills. For Section A, candidates are Booklets’ permitted by their examining boards for use in those
encouraged to express personal views which are informed by knowledge examinations.
of recent issues in this field. The questions in the paper are sufficiently
general that no candidate will be disadvantaged either by not having Candidates are permitted to use calculators, provided they are silent,
studied Law or by having followed any particular Law syllabus. self-powered, without communication facilities, and incapable of
holding text or other material that could be used to give a candidate
an unfair advantage. They must be made available on request for
inspection by invigilators, who are authorised to remove any suspect
calculators.12 Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
33. Religious Studies
It is appreciated that:
1. the Religious Studies syllabuses of the various examining
boards differ widely from each other
and
2. within each syllabus there is often a wide choice of topics and/or
periods which may be studied.
The questions set in the Scholarship paper will be sufficiently general
in character that no candidate will be in any way disadvantaged by
following any particular syllabus/topics/period.
NOTE: Candidates are NOT allowed the use of a Bible during the
Scholarship Religious Studies paper.
The examination paper will include the following sections:
a) New Testament
b) Old Testament
c) Studies in the Philosophy of Religion
d) Religion and Contemporary Issues, including Ethical Matters.
e) Aspects of Christianity e.g. the Christian festivals, the divisions of
the church (the Great Schism, the Protestant Reformation), the
rituals and forms of worship of the churches, modern theology
(e.g. Feminist Theology, Liberation Theology).
31. Politics and International Politics f) Some World Religions: (i) Judaism, (ii) Islam, (iii) Hinduism, (iv)
Buddhism.
Candidates will be expected to answer two questions from a
paper with ten questions. Candidates will be required to answer THREE questions – no more
than TWO from any ONE section of the paper.
Please note that the paper will not be based on the A-level Politics
syllabus, and will be suitable for any student with a keen interest in
political/international politics affairs. Candidates are encouraged to
express personal views which are informed by knowledge of recent
political issues.
Tanya Ablett
32. Psychology BScEcon International Politics and History
This paper will consist of questions that will allow candidates to Merit Award
demonstrate their understanding of psychology and the debates that Andover, Hampshire
surround it. The aims of the paper are to: I was awarded a Merit Award worth £1,000, which was
1. Assess candidates’ knowledge of psychology and/or their ability wonderful! I sat the Entrance Scholarship exams at my
to examine and discuss some of the generic issues that concern school in February, which was a time when I was revising
psychology. for my A-levels anyway, so it didn’t mean any more work on
2. Test candidates’ ability to write essays, identify arguments and
demonstrate analytical skills.
my part, just having to find time to sit two 2-hour exams.
The paper has two sections. In Section A (20% of the overall mark) Being awarded the money was great, and the
candidates will be asked to answer a series of questions related to a unconditional offer was definitely a prize in itself. My family
research study. In Section B candidates will have the choice of six and I were thrilled when we received the good news about
essay questions of which they must answer two (80% of the overall
the award – we actually did a ‘happy dance’ together!
mark). The paper is designed to assess the potential of the candidate
to study psychology at undergraduate level and can be answered I would definitely recommend anyone considering studying
both by candidates taking the subject at A level and those who have
a genuine interest in the subject but no direct subject knowledge.
at Aberystwyth to sit the Entrance Scholarship exams.
Having the Merit Award on my CV will be an advantage
when I get to the job market too.Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 13
34. Spanish 36. Tourism
The Spanish paper will consist of three sections: The paper consists of two sections, the first (Section A) covering UK
a) answering grammar exercises; tourism and the second (Section B) concerned with global tourism.
b) translating a text of English or Welsh into Spanish; As many candidates may well have not studied tourism previously,
c) writing a short essay in Spanish. the questions are designed to encourage students to comment on
general topics relating to tourism development and management,
In these exercises we are expecting: including impacts of tourism, the economic importance of tourism
a) accuracy in grammar; and the structure of the tourism industry.
b) transmitting the correct content from English or Welsh into
Candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with UK and
fluent Spanish;
global tourism principles by studying appropriate texts, for example
c) you to express yourself in Spanish using a range of different
“The Business of Tourism” (Holloway, Davidson and Humphreys, 2009)
grammatical structures and using precise vocabulary to
or “Tourism Principles and Practice” (Cooper et al, 2008).
communicate clearly and logically.
Spanish dictionaries may not be used.
35. Sport and Exercise Science
Candidates will be asked to write three essays from a selection of nine
topics in Sport and Exercise Science. The topics will not derive directly
from A-level syllabi. Additional textbooks, calculators, or dictionaries
are not permitted. Candidates applying to undertake a sport and
exercise science degree are advised to sit the sport and exercise
science scholarship examination as one of their two options.
The essays will assess candidates’ knowledge of biomechanics,
physiology, and psychology, along with their ability to apply this
material to the analysis of practical examples from sport and exercise.
Candidates are encouraged to draw upon personal experiences
or contemporary issues and to evidence a critical and analytical
approach.14 Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Excellence Bursaries
Aberystwyth University’s Excellence Bursaries
are available to all UK/EU domiciled students
who enrol on a full-time basis at Aberystwyth in
specific subject areas. The aim of these Excellence
Bursaries is to award academic achievement prior
to university entry.
Value: £2,000 over a 3 year course
£2,667 over a 4 year course
£3,334 over a 5 year course
£1,400 over the normal duration of a Foundation Degree
How to Apply
There are no special or separate application forms. All that is required
is that you apply to Aberystwyth by 30 June of the year of application,
choose Aberystwyth as your ‘Firm’ choice for one of the eligible
schemes by the deadline given by UCAS, and then meet the minimum
Aneurin Pyle academic requirements – 320 points from three full A-levels (or
BSc Honours Geography equivalent qualifications) for degrees, or 160 points to include passes
Excellence Bursary at 2 A-levels (or equivalent) for Foundation degrees or HNDs – see the
Bromley, Kent Regulations for full terms. Successful applicants will be notified by
As a student in the current economic environment, mid-September.
money was one of the most important things for me at Please note that it is the course you have applied for as at 30 June
University. I am placing my bursary money into a special which is used to determine eligibility. Subsequent course changes will
bank account for Geography field trips. I will save the not be considered.
remainder of the money in the third year for
when I need it. Excellence Bursaries are available to
students enrolling in degree and diploma
With the Excellence
schemes in the following subject areas:
Bursary there are no
application forms to fill Agricultural and Rural Sciences
Animal and Equine Sciences
in or exams to sit – it’s so Biological Sciences
easy! All I needed to do Computer Science and Software Engineering
was apply to Aber before Earth and Environmental Sciences
the end of June and put it European Languages including French, German, Spanish, Welsh,
Irish and Celtic Studies
as my first choice. Mathematics and Statistics
Physical Geography
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Sport and Exercise Science
A full list of eligible degree schemes can be found at:
www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships/excellence
The eligible subjects must comprise at least 50% of the scheme, i.e. a
single honours scheme, one subject of a joint honours scheme, or the
major component of a major-minor scheme.Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards 15
In addition, Excellence Bursaries are available for all defined Welsh
medium schemes taught mainly through the medium of Welsh (a
minimum of 50%).
Adrian Mironas
Regulations: BSc Biochemistry
1. The Excellence Bursaries are designed to recognise and reward Excellence Bursary
high levels of academic achievement before entering university for Romania
full-time undergraduate study in subject areas determined by the
University.
I was very fortunate
2. The Excellence Bursaries are open to all applicants who are normally to gain an Excellence
resident in the UK/EU who will have attained the age of 17 by Bursary, which means
1 October in the year of proposed entry to the University and who
have not hitherto been students at a Higher Education Institution I will receive £2,000,
(including Aberystwyth) for a period of one year or more. during my studies. The
3. The Excellence Bursaries are restricted to certain undergraduate/HND
subject areas. The subject areas concerned are identified before the
money is extremely
commencement of the year of application and are subject to change useful, helping toward
on an annual basis. Currently, the subjects are undergraduate Masters,
Bachelor, Foundation degrees and HND schemes in the Faculty of
my accommodation
Science, departments of European Languages, Welsh and defined fees, books and living
schemes taught mainly through the medium of Welsh (a minimum of costs. Gaining the
50%).
4. The minimum academic standards required for undergraduate
Bursary has made
Masters/ Bachelor degrees are 320 points from the best full three me proud of myself
A-levels or equivalent qualification. Any specific A-level (or equivalent)
prerequisites, as required for the degree scheme proposed, must be
and it has made me
included at the specified level in the three best A-levels. determined to do well
5. The minimum academic standards required for Foundation degrees here at University.
and Higher National Diplomas are 160 points to include passes from
2 A-levels or equivalent and any specified level of performance at
A-level or equivalent.
6. Applicants must have applied to Aberystwyth through UCAS by
30 June, and must choose Aberystwyth as their ‘Firm’ choice when
notifying their choices to UCAS. Christopher Ashton
7. All students in the subjects specified who are holding Aberystwyth as MSc Software Engineering
their unconditional or conditional firm choice at the last closing date Excellence Bursary
will be considered. There are no special application forms. Successful
Lampeter, Ceredigion
applicants will be informed of the University’s decision before the
start of the academic session and the commencement of study. The Excellence Bursary I was awarded will be very helpful
8. The tenure of Excellence Bursaries shall cease at the end of the with general costs of living – and I treated myself to a new
normal duration of the scheme of study (4/5 year schemes involving
compulsory periods abroad or integrated professional training are printer - which I wouldn’t have done if I hadn’t had the
included). extra cash.
9. The tenure of the Excellence Bursary will cease if the holder changes
to another scheme of study which does not qualify for the award (as What was great was that I didn’t have to apply for the
advertised at the time of the student’s application).
10. Aberystwyth University will terminate the Excellence Bursary if
award, I qualified for it simply by doing well enough in my
the holder has not made satisfactory progress as shown by the A-levels - the reward was a very welcome consequence of
assessments and examinations of the University. doing well!
11. The Excellence Bursary cannot be held with other specified non-
means tested awards offered by the University which are of similar or Receiving the Bursary made me feel more confident that
higher value. In such circumstances the higher value award only will
be issued. I wouldn’t struggle with the workload at Aberystwyth. It
12. Aberystwyth University reserves the right to withdraw or cancel, suggests that I have made a promising start to my studies,
without notice, any bursary or scholarship and may amend any
regulation concerning the award. The value of the Excellence Bursary
so I have more confidence in my academic ability. The
is revised from time to time. Bursary gives me a few pounds more in my budget every
week, so my lifestyle at Aber is more relaxed - I worry less
about eating costs and such, and can concentrate more
Please note that it is not possible to hold an Entrance Scholarship or Merit Award together
on my work! I was thrilled to have qualified for the award.
with an Excellence Bursary. If students are eligible for both awards, they will automatically
receive the one of the higher financial value.You can also read
