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BEng Software Engineering (with integrated year in industry)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
65%
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About Prifysgol Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth) is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding member institution of the former federal University of Wales. The university has over 8,000 students studying across three academic faculties and 17 departments.

Founded in 1872 as University College Wales, Aberystwyth, it became a founder member of the University of Wales in 1894, and changed its name to the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. In the mid-1990s, the university again changed its name to become the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. On 1 September 2007, the University of Wales ceased to be a federal university and Aberystwyth University became independent again. The annual income of the institution for 2024–2025 was £124.8 million of which £19.2 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £130.3 million.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 75% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 91% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 82% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 100% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 90% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 89% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

Wales
Est. Annual Total
£8,400
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£700
Rent£460
Groceries£90
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£3.90

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