1. Some facts & figures… When the University first opened its doors in
1872 it had 26 students.
The University is now home to approx. 10,000 students
from across the world.
Home to the oldest International Politics department
in the world, established in 1919.
There are apparently more books per head of population in
Aberystwyth than anywhere else on earth.
Motto: Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth A world without knowledge is no world at all

2. WHAT IS HIGHER EDUCATION?
Term used to describe study in universities and colleges which is at a higher level than you can do at school.
Usually leads to qualifications called degrees (e.g. BA, BSc) and diplomas.
As a general rule, most people go into higher education following sixth-form or college.

3. Reason 1: To improve your job prospects
Employers want well qualified people
Increasing number of “Graduate Only Jobs”
Greater variety of employment opportunities
‘The more you learn, the more you earn’

4. Reason 2: Your personal development
Your time at Uni or College will increase:
Confidence;
Independence;
Self awareness;
Communication skills;
Problem solving & analytical skills;
Ability to work independently and within a team.

5. Reason 3: Expand your horizons
Independence and freedom
Meet loads of people and make new friends
Experience new things (sports, travel etc)
Take advantage of being a ‘student’

6. Sports at Aberystwyth Aikido Aerobics American Football
Badminton Ballroom Dancing Basketball
Boxercise Canoeing Clay Pigeon Shooting
Cricket Cross Country Dance
Expeditions Fencing Fitness Training
Football Golf Hockey
Horse Riding Lacrosse Mountaineering
Netball Rowing Rugby
Running Sailing Skiing
Squash Surfing Swimming
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Windsurfing

7. Reason 4: You choose where & what to study

8. IN THE UK THERE ARE… Over 220 Higher Education Institutions
& 40,000+ courses to choose from

9. Honours Degrees (BA, BSc etc), 3 - 4 years
Foundation Degrees, 2 years
Sandwich Courses

10. True or False Degrees? Motorsport Management Surf Science & Technology
TRUE, TRUE, FALSE
Car Park Management

11. True or False Degrees? Folk Music Fire Safety Engineering
TRUE, USED TO BE TRUE, USED TO BE TRUE
Waste Management and Dance

12. Departments Art & Art History Biological Sciences
Business & Management
Computer Science
Education
English
European Languages
European Studies
History & Welsh History
Geography & Earth Sciences
Information Studies
Mathematics & Physics
International Politics
Law & Criminology
Psychology
Rural Sciences
Sports & Exercise Science
Theatre, Film & Television Studies
Welsh

13. Choosing a course
You might want to continue with a subject you have already studied e.g. Art, English, Mathematics.
You might want to study a new subject e.g. Law, American Studies, Engineering.
Or combine subjects:
Joint Honours 50:50
Major/Minor 60:40

14. Final reason…
It’s superb fun!

15. Enjoy your day!