Mental Health Nursing (Dispersed Learning route for Powys based students) BN (Hons)
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Tution Fees: £20,000
If you're the outdoor type, Bangor could be the place for you. It's close to the sea and the mountains. The cost of living is low, and part-time work is fairly easy to come by, so it might be easier on your wallet than some places, too. The town - actually one of the UK's smallest cities - has a significant proportion of Welsh speakers. Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 11,000 students currently study at the University, with 650 teaching staff based within twenty three Academic Schools.
Key statistics
The University is made up of five Colleges housing twenty-three academic Schools, as well as over fifty specialist research centres, enabling the provision of courses spanning the Arts, Humanities and Sciences. University offers hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences.
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,240 | 2,390 | 21% | 16:9 |
The University’s recent investments in facilities and services include the Pontio Arts and Innovation centre, a multi-million pound development which includes teaching facilities a theatre, cinema, bar, cafes and an innovation space. As for the university itself, major investment has provided more student accommodation and it is expanding academically, too, with new courses introduced every year. The university counts Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, among its alumni.
English Language Requirements:
Undergraduate Courses:
- 1) IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill
- 2) TOEFL: 75 overall (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)
- 3) PTE: 56 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
- 4) LanguageCert International ESOL: Pass 33-37 (25-32)
Postgraduate Courses:
- 1) IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill
- 2) TOEFL: 75 overall (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)
- 3) PTE: 56 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
- 4) LanguageCert International ESOL: Pass 33-37 (25-32)
(Note: Please look at individual course requirements before proceeding.)
Academic Requirements:
International Year Zero:
- If your school-leaving qualification means you do not qualify for direct entry to the undergraduate programmes then Bangor University considers you for entry into one of the International Year Zero programme. After successfully completing year zero at BUIC, you will progress onto a Bachelor degree program at Bangor University.
Undergraduate Courses:
- For entry into the first year of our 3 or 4-year undergraduate / Bachelor's degree programmes, Bangor University asks for a school leaving qualification which is equivalent to the British school leaving qualification, (A-levels / International Baccalaureate).
Postgraduate Courses:
- Entry into Bangor University's postgraduate Master's courses requires an undergraduate/bachelor degree of equivalent standard to the British undergraduate/bachelor degree with a minimum grade equivalent to British second-class honours.
[Note: To find out more about which qualification is acceptable from the country you studied in, please refer to university's country-specific information page.]
UG: Like all first-year undergraduates at the University you will be guaranteed a place in University owned or managed accommodation for your first year of study provided you make an application when requested to do so and before the closing date (31 July).
PG: International postgraduate students who submit their accommodation application and achieve ‘unconditional’ status before 07 August will be guaranteed a room in University accommodation. The University will try their best to find accommodation for all other postgraduate applicants, but unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed.
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | 10 days | 5 days |
UG: All self-funding students will receive a scholarship of £2,000 a year. All outstanding international students (e.g. 1st class, A grade) will receive a scholarship of £4,000 per year
PG: All self-funding international students will receive a scholarship of £2,000. All outstanding international students (e.g. 1st class honours degree holders) will be automatically considered for a scholarship of £4,000.
Some key facts of Bangor University
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The Complete University Guide 2018 : 65
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QS World University Ranking 2018: 441-450
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Total number of students 10,194 (2019)
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Retention of students 75%
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Total number of academic staff 790+
