Buzz Magazine August 2014 | Page 50

university CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Previously known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), Cardiff Met is renowned for its high level of student satisfaction. This is a university with its eyes set on the prize of getting its graduates properly employed with courses that are career orientated and have been designed in conjunction with business and industry. Through work placement programmes, the promotion of student entrepreneurship and opportunities to study abroad Cardiff Met can boast that 95% of their graduates enter employment or further study within six months of graduation (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2012). It won’t be all work, though, as the university’s campuses are found just outside the busy and exciting city centre. If you’re still looking to secure a place through Clearing, for September 2014 entry, then they also have a dedicated Clearing Advice Line with a team on hand to offer advice and guidance. Courses available: Sport, education, contemporary media, art & design, health sciences, management and marketing. Open Days: Each department will be hosting their own open days from Sat 27 Sept-Sat 15 Nov Contact: 029 2041 6070 / www.cardiffmet.ac.uk / 0300 330 0755 (clearing advice line). Cardiff Metropolitan University ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY Ranked as the third best place to study in the world by The International Student Barometer, Aberystwyth’s Penglais campus boasts brilliant views over both the town and the seafront. A number of new buildings have been incorporated to include new arts and science developments, as well as the recently introduced Institute Of Biological, Environmental And Rural Sciences which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. A range of fitness suites are available on-site, including a sauna for some student downtime between your full or parttime choice of study. Courses available: International politics, geography & earth sciences, film, biological environmental & rural sciences, European languages, history & Welsh history, mathematics, law, art. Open Days: Sat 13 Sept + Sat 18 Oct Contact: 01970 623111 / www.aber.ac.uk WORKING OUT WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU University of Wales Trinity Saint David UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID With three main campuses in Carmarthen, Lampeter and now Swansea, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) boasts first-class learning and teaching facilities that will help make your learning experience fulfilling and unique. Set in fantastic locations across South and West Wales, UWTSD has city, coastal and rural campuses to suit every lifestyle. Courses available: The University offers a wide range of employment-focused courses in a variety of subject areas including art and design, business, computing, education, engineering, the humanities, performing arts and social sciences. Open Days: Carmarthen: Sat 16 Aug, Fri 17+Sat 18 Oct. Lampeter: Sat 16 Aug, Sat 13 Sept, Sat 25 Oct. Swansea: Sat 16 Aug, Fri 12+ Sat 13 Sept. Contact: 0300 500 5054 / www.uwtsd.ac.uk OPEN UNIVERSITY BUZZ 50 Open University Offering two types of study, the Open University allows undergraduate and postgraduate students the chance to fit studying around their own schedule. Either through Open Learning courses or supported learning with assignments, study groups