Welcome Jamaica

 

 

Hello! We look forward to helping you with any questions you might have about studying at Aberystwyth University and can be contacted with the following details.

Contact: Jackie Jarocki

Email: jaj64@aber.ac.uk

 

Entry Requirements

 

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with a minimum of six subjects (to include two double units) with grade 2 (II) overall.

Postgraduate

You will be required to have a relevant Bachelor's Honours degree from a recognised institution, with a grade of at least a high 2.2 or above. You can find the breakdown below.

UK 2ii Honours standard  

Good 2ii Honours

UK 2i Honours standard UK 1st Class Honours standard
Bachelor's Honours degree: 2ii  / GPA 2.50 Bachelor's Honours degree: 2ii (65.5%) / GPA 2.82 Bachelor's Honours degree: 2i / GPA 3.00 Bachelor's Honours degree: 1st / GPA 3.60
English Requirement

*Jamaicans do not require proof of English Language*

If you require help or assistance with your English then our International English Centre will be pleased to offer assistance and guidance.

Scholarships

Award Value & Benefit 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 Competition 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.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

(MRes Parasite Control course only)

2 x scholarships that cover fees, approved fares and personal maintenance. (May not be held alongside other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs.)

See the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship page for more information.

Chevening Scholarship

(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 see our Fees & Scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office on international@aber.ac.uk