university of Bangor, details of Bangor university

Bangor 

University ranking

• 2010  =63
• 2009  55
• 2008  46

History

• In October 1884 the University College of North Wales opened with 58 students and 12 members of academic staff.
• The institution’s new title, University of Wales, Bangor, was formally approved by the Privy Council in 1997, and changed to Bangor University in 2007.
• In 2006 the University reorganized its 21 academic schools into six new colleges.

Location and Transport

• In north Wales, situated between Snowdon and the sea.
• Surveys show that many students choose Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of the university and city.
• Bangor has good road and rail links.

Accommodation

• Guaranteed accommodation for all single, first year undergraduate students.
• All accommodation is within easy walking distance of the university.
• More information on accommodation at Bangor is available here. 

Entry standards
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• Points range 220–320.
• For more information on entry standards at Bangor, visit the website. 

Bursaries and Scholarships
In receipt of full or partial Maintenance Grant £1,000–£500
Living in Region Scholarship
Sport Scholarship
Academic achievement Scholarship
Subject bursary

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225
• Fees for placement year and year abroad (except ERASMUS) (2008): £625
• Students from Wales will be eligible for a non-means tested fee grant (£1,890) from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the cost of tuition fees.
• The Bangor Bursary Scheme aims to provide additional support for those from lower income families. Depending on household income this could be £1,000 or £500 a year for students on full-time undergraduate courses at Bangor University.
• Start-up bursaries for those entering university from care worth £1,000.
• As part of the university's drive to support and develop a number of subject areas of regional or national importance, Bangor will be offering subject-specific bursary awards of
• £500 for those studying courses within the following Academic Schools for 2009 entry: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Law and Modern Languages
• About 40 Merit Scholarships worth up to £3,000 for excellence in the annual entrance scholarships examinations.
• Excellence Scholarships of £5,000 may be available in specific subject areas. These scholarships, which are non-means tested and payable in the first year only, will be awarded to the UK/EU students coming to Bangor with the highest academic attainment in the relevant subject areas.
• For information on bursaries and scholarships at Bangor, click here.

Student mix

• 64% women: 36% men.
• 86.5% home: 13.5% overseas.
• 94% state schools: 6% private (i.e. non-state) schools.

Course flexibility

• Flexible course structures combine compulsory and optional modules.
• Many programmes have common first years providing flexibility over the final choice of route.
• Courses suitable for both full-time and part-time students, including distance learning options in some subjects.

Teaching standards
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• Over half of the academic schools at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for the quality of teaching.

Research standards
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• The performance in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed the university as a world class research institution.
• Many of our Research Institutes are recognized as Centres of Excellence.

Academic strengths

• A broad range of subjects including Science, Humanities, Education and Health.
• Particular subject strengths include Psychology and Environmental Sciences.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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• Llibrary, archives, computing, media and reprographics facilities and services supported by experienced staff.
• Other learning resources include a multi-media language centre and a £3.5-million ocean-going research ship.

Disability services

• Information on the disability services at Bangor is available here.

Students’ Union

• The Students’ Union Advice Centre offers representation, personal support and advice on a variety of issues.
• The union has its own 1000-capacity nightclub, Time.
• Numerous clubs and societies ranging from archaeology to yoga.
• More information on the Students' Union at Bangor is available here.  

Sport

• Bangor’s location means that the university is exceptionally well-situated and well-equipped for students interested in sport.
• There are over 40 sports teams and clubs at Bangor, ranging from football and rugby to octopush and trampolining.
• Visit the website for more information.   

Recent/prospective new builds

• £14-million postgraduate and executive management development centre.
• £8-million building is being constructed to house the new Environment Centre Wales.
• £35-million residential development to build new student accommodation is in progress with halls expected to open in 2008–9.

For further information

• www.bangor.ac.uk
• admissions@bangor.ac.uk
• Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG 
• Tel: (01248) 38 2017
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