Iraq

 

 

If you have any questions about applying to, studying at, or living in Aberystwyth, do not hesitate to contact the Regional Manager for your country using the details below:

Contact: Sarah Kaiser
Email:
sak75@aber.ac.uk 

Entry Requirements

 Level Entry Requirements
Foundation

Iraq Sixth Form Baccalaureate (Adadiyah) or Certificate of Preparatory Education with 65% overall.

Undergraduate

GCE A levels (or equivalent). Offers can vary depending on the course but are typically in the range of 104 - 128 UCAS tariff points. Applicants with a recognised International Foundation Year will also be considered.

If you do not meet our requirements then we will consider you for our International Foundation Certificate.

English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 - 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

Postgraduate

The requirement for entry onto a Postgraduate course is successful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution. The average grades depend on the course chosen, with the minimum for some courses being 66.5%. You can find the breakdown below.

 

UK 2ii Honours standard

Good 2ii Honours

UK 2i Honours standard 

UK 1st Class Honours standard

 

Guide only as currently subject to individual assessment by the UK NARIC

Masters: 60% Masters: 66.5% Masters: 70% Masters: 80%

 

English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 - 7.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

Please note each course may require specific entry grades from the qualifications highlighted above. Some courses may also require an additional portfolio or interview.

Scholarships

Award Value & Benefits Further Information

International Accommodation Award

(Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

International students are eligible to receive inclusive or discounted university accommodation for each year of studies. Subject to availability. *Terms and conditions apply.

See our International Accommodation Award page for more information.

 

Caru Aber International Award

This award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

See our Caru Aber International Award page for more information.

AberDoc Scholarship Competition

(PhD students only)

Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund.

See our AberDoc Scholarship page for more information.

International Family Award

£1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University.

See our International Family Award page for more information.

Chevening Scholarships

(Postgraduate)

Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.

See our Chevening Scholarship page for more information.

Departmental Awards

Worth up to £500 per year.

See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information.

*For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.