University of Wales Lampeter
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Introduction
The University of Wales Lampeter was established in 1822 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in England and Wales apart from Oxford and Cambridge. It is a specialist liberal arts university teaching humanities and social science subjects within a safe, friendly, community located in a county with the lowest crime rate in the UK. The campus is in the town centre close to shops and amenities. The compact nature of the campus and the town means that going from one lecture to the next or heading back home at night does not inolve a long cross-city trek. Lampeter is in the middle of beautiful idyllic Welsh countryside and close to Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire and the Brecon Beacons National Parks which can be explored whenever you wish: it's always just outside the door. There is a lively student social life, with lots of events organized by the Students Union. Approximately 14% of students who attend the university are from overseas. And as one French student remarked: "Don't forget to mention that Lampeter is the most welcoming university I have ever had the pleasure to experience."
TOPQuality Highlights
- Rated ‘excellent’ for teaching quality in Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History
- Centres of Expertise in Chinese Studies and Islamic Studies
- Ex-students: Christopher Herbert (Bishop of St.Albans), Adrian Mourby (writer and broadcaster), Sue Slipman (Director of Social Responsibility Camelot) and Jack Higgins (writer)
- RAE rated 5 departments: English Language & Literature and Theology & Religious Studies
- International Student support office, language support services throughout the year, optional pre-sessional language course in September, low cost of living and guaranteed accommodation, individual attention from teaching staff as much teaching is done in small groups and staff members are very approachable.
- Specialist subjects: Film, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classics, Philosophy, Theology, islamic Studies, American Studies, Chinese Studies, Divinity, Ethics.
Popular Courses for International Students
International English Foundation Programme
BA Business Information Technology
BA Business Management
BA Media Production
MA Entrepreneurial Management
Further information on the Chinese Experience at Lampeter is available on this video in Chinese and also with English subtitles.
International Office Contact
Dr Jane Norris Hill
Marketing and Recruitment Manager
External Affairs Unit
UW Lampeter,
Lampeter
Ceredigion,
SA48 7ED
Wales, UK
Telephone: 0044 1570 424 799
Email: j.norris-hill@lamp.ac.uk
Web Site: www.lamp.ac.uk
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