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International Prospectus 2020 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international
contents
About Us Course List
04 #WeAreInternational 19 Courses and Schools directory
06 About Cardiff University
Enhancing Your Studies
08 Studying at Cardiff University
40 Study Abroad
09 Research
41 Global Opportunities
10 Career prospects
42 English Language Programme
12 Cardiff, the capital city of Wales
Next Steps
14 Accommodation
44 How to apply
16 University life
46 Money and living expenses
18
The future
47 University map
www.cardiff.ac.uk/international
welcome
Cardiff University has been producing successful
graduates since 1883, combining a prestigious
heritage with modern and innovative facilities.
The University has changed dramatically over the last
136 years, but the commitment to quality education
and a rewarding university experience remains.
bienvenue
The photographs in this prospectus are of Cardiff University students,
locations at Cardiff University and the city of Cardiff.
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#WeAreInternational
Cardiff University is truly international. With over 7,900 international
students from more than 130 countries stepping through our doors each
year, our student population is diverse and multicultural. We attract the
best academic staff from across the globe who help to deliver a rich and
engaging study environment.
The University reaches far beyond its home in Wales, with hundreds
of overseas partnerships and research projects around the world,
contributing to our ever-growing global community.
Matthew Waskiewicz,
Massachusetts, USA
MSc Urban and Regional
Development, 2017
“I immediately fell in love with both
the city and the University for its
vibrant culture, rich history and University
bountiful green spaces. I can sample of Bremen
food and hear languages from dozens of cultures from
around the globe.”
Cardiff
University
*
Boston KU Leuven
University
Carlos Jiminez Santillan, Mexico
MSc Operational Research and Applied
Statistics, 2018
"Cardiff is such an amazing city to
live in...
This is what I called a true student
city… Coming to Cardiff is one of the
best experiences of my life."
University of
Dr Tiago Alves, Portugal Campinas
Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences and University
Head of the 3D Seismic Laboratory of Namibia
"One of the things that is most
surprising is how closely-knit students
and staff are at Cardiff. We actually
grow together with the students as The Phoenix Project in
they finish their BScs and many of partnership with the University
the students end up staying at Cardiff and continue of Namibia focuses on poverty
their career as MSc or PhD students." reduction and health promotion.
Juliet Bawuah, Ghana
MA International Public Relations
and Global Communications
Satwik Shivohan, India
Management, 2018
BA Journalism, Communications and
“Living in Cardiff has opened my eyes Politics, 2018
to a whole new perspective about “I chose Cardiff because it offers
life… I like the variety Cardiff offers everything a student could possibly
in terms of what you can get with its ask for - whether it's an exemplary
beautiful sights and sounds.” degree programme, generous staff
support or an opportunity to pursue
your other interests, Cardiff has it all! This place makes
you feel like home even before you realise it.”
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Abdul Rahman Deeb, Lebanon
Master of Business Administration
(MBA), 2017
“The best thing about living in
Elif Istanbulluoglu, Turkey Cardiff was the perfect combination
MSc Sustainable Mega-Buildings, of study/life balance. Cardiff has a
2018 quiet environment, yet everything is
available at its city centre, which is
“Cardiff offers what a capital city
buzzing on weekends and within walking distance of
should offer, but it is also a peaceful
student accommodation!”
city that does not overwhelm people.
Compared to more crowded cities in
Europe and the UK, Cardiff is cheaper
and therefore the standard of living is higher.”
Xinying Wang, China
BSc Computer Science, 2016
“I love the people here! They are
friendly and kind. If you are taking
a map and looking around on the
street, there is always someone who
will ask if you need any help. I love
the view here! There are few high-rise
buildings, so you can always get a sweeping view of the
beautiful scenery.”
Thu Thao Nguyen, Vietnam
MSc Social Science Research
Methods, 2018
“People are super friendly, and the
city is affordable for students… There
are also plenty of coffee shops and
Peking restaurants that you can hang out
University
with your friends.”
Beijing Normal
University
Xiamen Jessy Lee, Malaysia
IIT Madras University MSc MPharm Pharmacy, 2017
“I have really enjoyed my student life
here. There are always fun things to
do and discover ranging from Cardiff
Bay to the Brecon Beacons. Cardiff is
an amazing city to study in. Coupled
with friendly people from diverse
Xiamen backgrounds, it has everything to offer to make the most
University
Malaysia out of your student life here.”
Researchers at the Danau
Girang Field Centre work
in partnership with Cardiff
University to preserve
biodiversity and conserve
endangered species
in Borneo.
Monash
Dr M Sankar, India University
Catalysis Institute Research Fellow
"Cardiff University I would say is a International teaching initiatives, and a capacity
building partnership with the University
fantastic place to work and most
importantly, a fantastic place to live
partnerships of Namibia to address the UN
Cardiff University is proud of its links Sustainable Development Goals.
as well. It is such a beautiful place.
Within 20 minutes you can go to the and partnerships across the globe, Our extended international network
most exciting part of the UK, with very particularly our strategic partnerships currently spans over 200 partners,
beautiful beaches. It’s a beautiful with KU Leuven, Xiamen University, including:
place to live." University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
• Peking University
and Beijing Normal University
(BNU) which support joint research • Boston University
collaboration and offer mobility • IIT Madras
opportunities for students and staff.
• Capital Medical University
We also have a strategic alliance with
the University of Bremen which fosters • Monash University
joint research programmes and and many more.
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Cardiff University is ambitious and innovative,
with many of our Academic Schools among
the best in the UK. We are driven by
creativity and curiosity, and we encourage
our students to fulfill their potential.
10 key facts
1. Cardiff is a world top 150 university*. 6. We are ranked 5th in the UK for
research excellence**.
2. The University is home to a community
of over 31,500 students from more than 7. Cardiff University has over
130 countries. 173,000 alumni across the globe.
3. We are a member of the elite 8. The campus is frequently used as the
Russell Group, which is made up of film set for BBC hit TV shows "Dr Who"
the top 24 research-led universities. and "Sherlock".
4. We generate more than £100 million 9. Accommodation in University
annually from research grants and residences is guaranteed for all
contracts. international students and is within
walking distance of the University.
5. The University has 16 libraries and
a range of IT suites, offering 24/7 10. The Cathays Park campus is situated
study facilities. in the very centre of Cardiff, the capital
city of Wales. Cardiff is only 2 hours from
London by train.
*Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018
** Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
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Awards
Cardiff is home to award-winning academics, Nobel Prize winners,
Queen’s Anniversary Prize winners and more, delivering cutting-edge
research and innovative teaching.
• 2 Nobel Prize winners – Sir Martin Evans •2
1 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
(Medicine) and Robert Huber (Chemistry) •3
4 Fellows in the Academy of Social Sciences
• 7 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, including the Down’s •1
5 members of the Academia Europaea
Syndrome Vision Research Unit in 2017 •A
Regius Professorship awarded to the School
• 13 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Chemistry recognising the work of Professor
• 11 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering Graham Hutchings
• 7 Fellows of the British Academy
Rankings and Top 5 in
league tables
Cardiff University has a national and international Anatomy and Physiology Celtic Studies
reputation for quality and excellence, ranking highly
among the world's top universities. Communications
International rankings each evaluate a number of core
functions, such as: teaching, research, knowledge
& Media Studies Dentistry
transfer and international outlook. Healthcare Sciences and Professions
Cardiff University consistently features in the upper
tiers of the most popular rankings. Journalism Optometry Radiography
Top 150 Top 200
Shanghai Academic Times Higher Education World Top 10 in
Ranking of World University Rankings 2019
Universities 2018 QS World University Rankings 2020
Architecture Civil Engineering
5th for Research Excellence*
1. Imperial College London
General Engineering Geology
2. London School of Economics and Political Science German Music Pharmacy
3. University of Oxford
4. University of Cambridge
5 Cardiff University
Psychology Town & Country Planning
6. King's College London Subject rankings
You can view the scores for subject areas in the Course List (pages 19-39).
7. University of Warwick
The Top 5 and Top 10 lists show subject areas at Cardiff University ranked by
8. University College London independent sources.
9. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
10. Queen Mary University of London
While rankings are a useful guideline, you should also pay close attention to the
course you wish to study and what the University and academic School can offer you.
*Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
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studying at cardiff university
studying
at Cardiff University
Choosing to study at Cardiff
University will allow you to join a
global academic community of
staff and students. Our mission
is to undertake world-leading
research with impact and pass
this knowledge onto our students
to make a social, cultural and
economic difference.
How will studying at Cardiff be different? Assessment methods
Studying at Cardiff University may be different from the style Assessment methods are different for each course. Most
of teaching in your country. Cardiff University is an innovator courses include some form of written examination and
in ‘problem-based’ learning. This means your lecturers will set essays, but you may also be assessed on presentations,
you a ‘problem’ and you will have to work out the answer. This class tests, laboratory results and group work.
is a much more effective method of learning than just from
a book.
Personal Tutors
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor at the beginning of your
You will be: programme. Your Personal Tutor will be able to provide you
• expected to use the libraries and internet to research topics with advice, whilst maintaining an overview of your learning
• asked to contribute your opinion, collate information and and educational experiences.
present evidence If you are experiencing difficulties, your Personal Tutor will be
• encouraged to share your own ideas there to listen and provide professional guidance and support.
• educated through a variety of teaching and
assessment methods. Independently verified and reviewed
You can be confident of the quality and standard of a
Teaching methods Cardiff degree. The University is recognised by more than
40 professional bodies which ensure that the University
You will be taught in formal lectures, in small groups (called maintains its high standards of teaching. In 2017 the
‘seminars’) and one-to-one with the tutors. Depending on Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel awarded
your subject you may use laboratories, meet members of the Cardiff University a silver award. This means that the
public, operate specialist equipment and go on field trips. You University consistently delivers high quality teaching,
will also have access to Cardiff’s virtual learning environment learning and outcomes for its students, and it consistently
to enhance and support your learning. It allows you to exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK
download lecture materials, communicate with your tutors higher education.
and submit assignments online.
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Why is research
important?
Research-led universities are regarded as the best in the world.
Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group, which represents
the top 24 research-led universities in the UK.
The Russell Group: Studying in a research-led, Russell Group institution
like Cardiff University has many advantages:
• is committed to maintaining the very 1 Degrees recognised worldwide
best research 2 Innovative courses based on the latest discoveries and research
3 T eaching by globally respected staff who are pioneers in their
• strives to create outstanding teaching subjects
and learning environments 4 nhanced career prospects as employers often favour well-
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informed graduates from research-led universities
• offers unrivalled links with business 5 xcellent teaching facilities funded by research grants and
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and the public sector. contracts
6 J oining a worldwide network of alumni holding top positions in
governments, the private sector and academia.
Research Projects
Our researchers collaborate with partners worldwide to tackle critical global issues, from poverty
reduction and health promotion in Africa to biodiversity and conservation in Borneo.
Phoenix Project – Through our partnership with Danau Girang Field Centre – A team of Cardiff
the University of Namibia, we have launched the University researchers are currently working to preserve
Phoenix Project, focusing on poverty reduction, health biodiversity and conserve endangered species in
promotion and supporting a sustainable environment. Borneo, focussing on two species – orangutans
Over the past 4 years, we have educated doctors and and elephants. The Danau Girang Field Centre has
nurses, created a vibrant software sector, enshrined a been recently recognised by the Malaysian State
value for culture and language among young people, Government of Sabah for its contribution to
and enabled the police and ambulance service the conservation effort of its most valued areas
to save lives. The next 5 years will encourage and of natural beauty.
develop leadership skills of nurses, produce library and
information services, support sustainable access to www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/impact-and-innovation/
water and more. research-impact/conserving-endangered-species
www.cardiff.ac.uk/phoenix-project
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studying at cardiff university
career
prospects
Many students come to the UK to improve their job prospects. The skills
you’ll develop during your studies, alongside any extracurricular activities,
will offer you options whatever your chosen career. A degree is an
investment for life and you will want to invest wisely.
What is the value of a
Cardiff University education?
‘Employability’ is not just about getting a degree from a UK university.
In an increasingly competitive global market, employers are looking
for a wide range of skills and attribute.
The Cardiff curriculum incorporates cutting-edge research,
95.7%
enabling you to develop:
• k nowledge, but also trains you to think independently
• the ability to analyse problems of graduates find work
• the ability to consider innovative solutions or further study shortly
after graduating*
• the ability to work effectively in a team.
These are valuable skills in the workplace that you
will need to demonstrate to potential employers. The Cardiff Careers
and Employability team can help you to develop the ability to
articulate your skills and experience to prospective employers.
Find out more at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers
Many of our graduates work for reputable, international companies, starting in graduate level positions.
Below is a selection of Cardiff University’s international graduate destinations:
• Accenture • Credit Association • IBM • Savills
• American Express • Deloitte • Jacobs • Shell
• Arup • Education First • Jaguar Land Rover • Siemens
• BBC • Deutsche Bank • JLL • Singapore Airlines
• Bank of China • Estee Lauder • KPMG • Sky News
• BDO LLP • ExxonMobil • Mars • Specsavers
• Biotec • FDM Group • Mondelez International • Stena Line
• Boomerang • GE Aviation • Mott Macdonald • Tata Steel
• Bloomberg News • Google • Nestle • Tetra Pak
• Boots Opticians • Grant Thornton • NHS • Thomson Reuters
• BT • Hays Recruitment • Petronas • Tiffany & Co.
• Burberry Ltd • Hewlett Packard • Pfizer • Turkish Airlines
• Canadian Red Cross • Hollister • PwC • UBS Investment Bank
• Cancer Research Institute • HSBC • Reckitt Benckiser • Unilever
• Citi Bank • Huawei • Rolls-Royce • Zodiac Aerospace
* HESA Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2017/18
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choose a top university
with a worldwide network and build
reputation lifelong friendships
Cardiff University is highly- The Cardiff Alumni Network
ranked and recognised both in consists of more than 173,000
the UK and across the world graduates and supporters
for its teaching excellence and across the globe. Professors
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innovative research.
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and other staff will offer advice
and direction while other
students, both from your
2 join free training
programmes
enhance your résumé
Employers don’t want robots;
country and other countries,
can provide valuable insights.
make the most of In a competitive workplace they want interesting people
your studies
It may seem obvious but
it is important that you can
be creative and apply your
knowledge effectively. The
who are driven and able to
work in teams. At Cardiff
for example, you could get
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applying yourself and making Skills Development Service involved with running a club
the most of opportunities within (SDS) provides a range of or society, or join Cardiff join the Cardiff Award
your School will give you the free courses aimed at building Volunteering. The Careers Develop your employability skills
edge over other candidates. your confidence, improving and Employability team and gain recognition for work
On many degree schemes you your transferable skills can help with writing an experience and extra-curricular
can also widen your experience and increasing your effective résumé. activities with the Cardiff Award.
by studying part of your degree employability potential. The Award will appear on your
at a University in another www.cardiffstudents.com Higher Education Achievement
country. Cardiff University has Record for employers to
partners in the USA, Australia,
South America, Europe and 7 see and you will receive a
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LinkedIn certificate.
across Asia.
gain work experience
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get advice and
meet employers
Work experience is a great
way to show that you can
apply the skills gained from
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The University has a free Careers your degree. You can get work
& Employability service with develop your English
summer work, volunteer experience through a part-time
specialist international support. job or by opting for a Cardiff language skills
or study placements
They offer advice and guidance University degree that includes Employers in the UK and
As well as spending time on choosing a career, interview a year in industry. The Schools overseas are looking to recruit
abroad as part of your degree, techniques, job seeking and section (from page 19) lists international students with
our Global Opportunities Team improving your résumé. They courses which have year in excellent English language
provides opportunities for also provide dedicated careers industry options. The Futures skills. The Languages for
students to work, volunteer events for international students Connect team in Careers & All service provide language
and study during the summer throughout the academic Employability also offers a classes, and getting involved
months. These placements year and regular opportunities range of opportunities from with local and campus
usually range from 4-6 weeks to meet potential employers highly competitive internship culture will help with your
and are offered world-wide. recruiting on campus. placements to shorter work language skills.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers experience insights.
How to improve your career prospects
Everybody wants to stand out from hundreds of other graduates.
Above are some recommendations for getting that
competitive edge, available to you at Cardiff University.
11Cardiff
the capital city
of Wales
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Key
Located on the coast of South Wales, Cardiff is
1 Cardiff University
just 30 minutes away from beautiful beaches and 2 Bute Park
mountainous national parks, while being only a 3 Cardiff Castle
2-hour train journey from London. Cardiff is 4 Principality Stadium
5 Shopping centre
regularly ranked as one of the UK’s best cities for 6 Student neighbourhood
students, with its affordable living costs, excellent
transport links and our campus at its heart.
Find out more about the city of Cardiff at: www.visitcardiff.com
5 facts about Wales
Beyond Cardiff you can explore the Home to Europe’s oldest living language, Traditional Welsh foods like Welsh cakes,
natural beauty of National Parks like the Welsh is spoken by 20% of the population, Bara Brith and Cawl can still be found today,
mountainous Brecon Beacons and the but don’t worry as everybody even in the modern city of Cardiff!
rugged coastlines of Pembrokeshire. speaks English!
Wales has a rich history and is sometimes The red dragon is the national symbol of
called the ‘castle capital of the world’. You Wales, with legends telling the story of how
will find more than 600 castles in Wales, the red dragon defeated an invading white
including the 2,000-year-old Cardiff Castle. dragon in a fierce battle.
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Cardiff is a thriving and attractive
capital city, widely recognised as
an outstanding place to live.
The Complete University Guide 2019
Edinburgh
Belfast
Weather in Cardiff Travel time by train Manchester
The average temperature in Cardiff Birmingham
in winter is 7°C and in summer City Time
temperatures can reach up to 30°C. London: 2 hours London
With four seasons, UK weather is Cardiff Bristol
generally unpredictable and can Manchester: 3.5 hours
vary considerably, however, Cardiff Birmingham: 2 hours
experiences less rainfall than other Cardiff to London
areas of Wales and is consistent 150 miles and 240 km
with the rest of the UK.
10 facts about Cardiff
#CardiffIs...
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reen – Over 330 parks 4 C
ultural – Cardiff has a 6 S
hopping – The city has 9 S
porty – Our capital is
and gardens make Cardiff buzzing arts and events recently been named the home to world class sport
one of the greenest cities in scene, being home to the 6th best for shopping in the including Cardiff City
the UK, with the 130 acre Welsh National Opera, UK, with beautiful Football Club, international
Bute Park located right next Roald Dahl, the Wales Edwardian and Victorian Welsh rugby, the Cardiff
to our campus. Millennium Centre and the arcades and modern Devils ice hockey team and
innovative Chapter Arts shopping centres with the Cardiff University Cardiff
2 A
ffordable – Ranked as the Centre. designer brands and unique Half Marathon. We're proud
UK's second most affordable independent shops. to have international
university city (NatWest The iconic Principality
sporting venues like the
Student Living Index 2018), Stadium hosts international 7 F
oodie – Cardiff’s ever Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Cardiff still offers everything sport and music events growing food scene features City Stadium, the
you would expect from a from the UEFA Champions international cuisines from International Sports Village
modern capital city. League Final to concerts by Thailand to Mexico and and more.
global stars such as Ed beyond. International
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afe – The city centre is our Sheeran and Coldplay. Our supermarkets also make it 10 Diverse – Cardiff was one
campus and your home. city and campus are even easy for you to find the of the UK’s first multi-
South Wales is one of the used as a film set for ingredients you use at cultural cities and an
safest regions in the UK and popular BBC TV shows like home! estimated 94 languages are
Cardiff has been named the Sherlock and Doctor Who! spoken here. There are
8th best city in the UK to 8 Connected – With excellent many religious and cultural
work in and live. 5 Students – Cardiff is a transport links to the rest of facilities across the city,
(Independent, 2018). small city with a population the UK and an international including mosques,
of around 350,000 people. airport on our doorstep, synagogues, churches and
Approximately 20% of the Europe and beyond is just a temples.
population are students, short journey away.
which makes it safe and
friendly.
13Living in University Residences has been an amazing
experience. It helped me find a home away from
home and settle into PhD life in Cardiff. I wouldn’t
pick anywhere else!!
Violina - Aberdare Hall
accommodation
Safe and supportive How much does University residences
One of the advantages of University it cost? The University has 17 residences, each
residences is the support you are The cost of residences depends on several with different facilities, in different locations
offered. Each residence has a network of factors which include the residence you and at different costs.
residences staff, Residence Life Assistants choose, length of stay, meal options
and security staff that provide 24 hour Your choices include:
and whether you want private bathroom
assistance. facilities. University residences are very • single or mixed-gender accommodation
good value as the cost includes water, • private or shared bathrooms. About 70%
electricity, security, furniture and internet
Guaranteed access. As everything is included in one
of University residences have private
bathrooms (called ‘ensuite’)
Accommodation is guaranteed for all price, it helps you budget more easily.
full degree international students for the To help with budgeting there is more detail • self-catered, part-catered, fully-catered*
duration of your studies. about living expenses on page 46. • a variety of social and sporting facilities
You will have your own study bedroom. For the 2019/20 year self-catered • quiet living options.
Cardiff University does not have shared residences range from £111-£156
rooms or dormitories. a week. Part/fully catered residences *Fully-catered option is only offered at Aberdare Hall, a
range from £126-£152 a week. female-only residence.
Rooms with private bathrooms are
generally more expensive than rooms
with shared bathrooms.
The University knows that where you live is very
important to you. You will want to settle quickly
and live in a secure, well-located, sociable
and conducive study environment. This is
why Cardiff University provides a guarantee of
accommodation in one of our residences.
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Look at the map on
Close to campus page 47 to see where
Cardiff University residences are very well located, with most residences are located.
residences being less than 2km to either the Cathays Park You will also find that like
campus or Heath Park campus. The majority of students are the University, residences
able to easily walk or cycle to their lectures every day. The table are within easy reach of
below gives the approximate walking times from three residences shops, the city centre
to four popular locations in Cardiff. and parks.
Walking Times
Liberty House Senghennydd Court Talybont Court
Business School 25 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes
Heath Park Campus 5 minutes 40 minutes 20 minutes
City Centre 30 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes
Main Building & 25 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes
Students Union
Your guarantee How do I reserve residences?
of accommodation
After you apply, and if you accept an offer to study, you will be sent
full information on how to apply for University residences.
You are guaranteed a single-occupancy place in Coming to Cardiff with your family
University residences for the full duration of your The University has a limited number of flats, houses and studios
available for first-year international students with family members.
studies. This is providing you apply through the These residences are very much in demand and you may
normal admission and allocation process, and have to seek private accommodation. If you do choose private
accommodation ensure you start looking as soon as possible
re-apply for residences each year through the and ask for assistance from the University.
overseas returners process.
What do University residences provide?
The diagram opposite shows a layout of a typical ensuite flat in
University residences. Please note that this is an example and the
number and size of rooms in each flat varies.
In this example there are 6 study bedrooms, each with their own
bathroom. The 6 occupants share a kitchen. Every student has
their own bedroom. Each room has a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe
and storage. You won’t need to buy additional furniture.
If you choose ‘ensuite’ you will have your own bathroom
with shower.
All bedrooms are connected to the University
high-speed Wi-Fi network. In your flat
you will have access to a shared kitchen/
dining room. This area includes a cooker, See our rooms
refrigerator, sink, table and chairs. in 360° at
www.cardiff.ac.uk/
study/accommodation/
residences An example of a typical flat in University residences.
15university life
The Students’ The Lounge Sport & World class facilities are located
across four sites and include
Union Built with international students
in mind, this modern venue
keeping fit a Sports Training Village with
• the centre of social life for The University takes sport a multi-purpose indoor sports
is open to all, free of charge. hall and physiotherapy clinic,
university students very seriously and encourages
It boasts state of the art a Fitness and Conditioning
participation at all levels.
• all students enrolled at multimedia stations with Skype Centre, dance studio and
The Athletic Union runs more
Cardiff University are access, versatile work spaces, 33 acres of first-class grass
than 60 sports clubs and
automatically members modern meeting rooms and pitches including a full-size
arranges fixtures against
touch screen tables. floodlit 3G FIFA/IRB approved
• run by a student committee other universities.
match pitch.
dedicated to the social and
welfare needs of all students International
on campus societies
• a not-for-profit organisation, The best way to make friends
where all profits go back is to join a student society.
into improving the services These clubs are very important
available to you to student life and are run by
other students. There are more
• a multi-million pound than 200 societies, many
investment is transforming of which represent areas of
the Students’ Union into the the world including: Africa,
Centre for Student Life, in the Canada, China, Hong Kong,
biggest campus upgrade of India, Indonesia, Latin America,
a generation! Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan,
• includes a bar, nightclub, Nigeria and more.
concert venue, shops, cafes, For two weeks every year the
post office, letting agency international societies celebrate
and advice centre ‘Go Global’ – a festival that More information can be found online at www.cardiff.ac.uk/sport
showcases the University’s
• the Union has its own
diversity involving dance,
student newspaper,
music and food.
magazine, radio station
and TV channel.
www.cardiffstudents.com
Top 4 Students’
Union in the UK
Times Higher Education
Student Experience
Survey 2018
You might be wondering what life
is like for the 31,500 students
at Cardiff University. Outside of
academia you will find a vast range
of opportunities to try new things,
meet new people and enjoy the
exciting atmosphere on campus.
Our £50m Centre for Student Life in the heart of the campus will
open in 2020/21.
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+
*TOP 4
200+
societies
60+
sports clubs
4
student media
£50m
investment
Students’ Union
in the UK
channels
*Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Supporting you Orientation
From academic questions to personal issues, Cardiff University There’s no need to worry about settling in, making friends or life
offers students support in many ways: in the UK. Our aim is to make your transition to Cardiff as smooth
as possible with an ‘induction and orientation programme’ in
•e very student at the University is allocated a personal tutor who September and January.
can assist with any academic or personal problems
• the Student Support Centre has specialist international advisers The September induction programme includes:
who can help you with visas, housing, finances and anything else
that you would like to talk about • a free collection service from Cardiff and Heathrow airports,
providing a warm welcome and taking you and your luggage to
•if you want to talk to someone outside the University, the your accommodation
Students’ Union also has an advice centre
• a free ‘meet and greet’ service at Bristol Airport
•C ardiff University is one of only a few UK universities to provide
postgraduate students with dedicated social, training and • practical information and fairs to help you settle quickly into
academic facilities at the University’s Postgraduate Study Zone living and studying in Cardiff
• if you are not sure where to turn or who to talk to, you can • tours of the University and the city of Cardiff to help you find
always visit the International Office for advice. your way around
• social events and parties which are a great way to make friends
over
• a bank letter service to help you open a bank account
when you arrive in the UK.
31 5 students
17the future
Centre for Student Life
As part of the £600 million campus upgrade, £50 million is being
invested in improving your student experience at Cardiff University,
with the sustainable and iconic Centre for Student Life being built
at the heart of our campus. The Centre will be home to our Student
Support services as well as offering modern, flexible social learning
spaces and a technology-rich 550-seat lecture theatre. Construction
work has already begun, and the exciting new Centre is expected to
be completed in time for the 2020/21 academic year.
Our new home for Journalism
The School of Journalism, Media and Culture relocated to a brand
new, purpose-built home at the heart of the city centre in 2018.
Located alongside local and national media companies, including
BBC Cymru Wales, this new venue helps us build stronger industry
links, boosting our students’ employability by providing direct access
to major media organisations within journalism as well as the
creative and cultural industries.
With modern facilities, newsrooms, editing suites and TV and radio
stations, there has never been a more exciting time to join the
School of Journalism, Media and Culture.
Innovation campus
£300 million is being invested into the Cardiff Innovation Campus.
This will be a centre designed to nurture partnerships between
entrepreneurs, business leaders, professional advisers, academics
and students.
With state-of-the-art facilities, laboratories and serviced offices, the
space will work hand-in-hand with businesses ranging from start-ups
to established companies, to provide support and resources to
encourage growth and help innovation flourish.
The Innovation Campus will also be home to SPARK – the world’s
first Social Sciences Research Park.
Your future, our future
Your relationship with Cardiff University does not end at graduation.
As a Cardiff alum, you will join our 173,000-strong community who
thrive as leaders in their fields, and are committed to making a real
difference to the world we live in.
After graduating you will receive regular news, features and
opportunities from the University, and access to a range of exclusive
benefits including careers advice, use of library and sports facilities,
and a full calendar of events.
You can always come home to Cardiff, too – by giving talks at
student recruitment events in your home country, providing
workplace opportunities, or even fundraising for world-leading
research as part of #TeamCardiff.
Wherever your degree takes you, Cardiff is for life.
To find out more, visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/alumni
18www.cardiff.ac.uk/study
courses
and schools directory
College of Physical
Sciences and Engineering
• Architecture
• Chemistry
20
23
• Computer Science and Informatics 23
• Earth and Ocean Sciences 24
• Engineering 25
College of Arts, • Mathematics
• Physics and Astronomy
33
36
Humanities
and Social Sciences
• Business 22
• English, Communication and Philosophy 26
College of Biomedical
• Geography and Planning
• History, Archaeology and Religion
27
26 and Life Sciences
• Journalism, Media and Culture 29 • Biosciences 21
• Law and Politics 30 • Dentistry 24
• Modern Languages 34 • Healthcare Sciences 28
• Music 33 • Medicine 32
• Social Sciences 38 • Optometry and Vision Sciences 35
• Welsh 39 • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 36
• Psychology 37
19Architecture Established in 1920, the Welsh School of Architecture is one of the
www.cardiff.ac.uk/architecture top-ranked schools of architecture in the UK. Through our research
and teaching we seek to create a built environment that enhances
people’s lives, without destroying the planet for future generations.
We provide a vibrant collaborative environment with people from
diverse national, cultural and professional backgrounds and a
strong studio culture.
Welsh
School of
Architecture
Location: Bute Building, Friary House,
2 North Road
Total students 573
Number of staff 85
% international students 34%
COURSES
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
ARUP / Foster + Partners / Rogers Stirk BSc in Architectural Studies (Part 1) Architectural History and Theory
Harbour + Partners / Scott Brownrigg / Master of Architecture (Part 2) Architectural Science
architecture-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Design and Practice Research
Wilkinson Eyre Architects
POSTGRADUATE COURSES PhD in Creative Practice in Architecture
Ranked 37th in the world for lewisk2@cardiff.ac.uk
Architecture by the QS World Architectural Design MA
University Rankings 2019. Advanced Building Performance
Evaluation MSc
Top in the UK for research impact,
90% ranked as ‘outstanding’ in Computational Methods in
REF 2014. Architecture MSc
Environmental Design of Buildings MSc
TOP 10 ARCHITECTURE
Environmental Design of Buildings
1. University of Bath (Distance Learning) MSc ‘The course was the
2. University of Cambridge Master of Design Administration (MDA) perfect balance of
3. University of Sheffield PgDip in Architecture: Professional practice and theory.
4. University College London Practice (Part 3) Every lecture was with
5. University of Strathclyde Sustainable Mega-Buildings MSc a different professional
6. University of the Arts, London Sustainable Building Conservation MSc
architectureadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk which enriched our debates
7. Cardiff University and added a multidisciplinary
Urban Design MA
8. Newcastle University cplan-pgtadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk approach.
9. Loughborough University
10 University of Edinburgh
The study trips and workshops
The Complete University Guide, 2020
contributed to my hands-on
experience but also made me realise
OTHER RANKINGS how Wales is astonishingly rich in
7th The Guardian University Ranked 37th
terms of heritage, castles, and
Guide 2020 in the world for culture.’
7th The Complete University
Guide 2019
Architecture Millena Moreira Fontes (Chevening Scholar),
by the QS World MSc Sustainable Building Conservation,
13th In UK for Research Excellence,
REF 2014 University Rankings 2019. Brazil
20Bioscience Supported by a range of high-quality facilities and equipment,
www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosciences our topical courses and advanced research span the full range
of the biomedical and life sciences, from cancer and neuroscience,
to ecosystems and molecular biology. Through world-leading
research and innovative teaching, we equip graduates with the
knowledge and understanding to help confront some of the
world’s greatest challenges.
School of
Biosciences
Location Sir Martin Evans Building
(map ref 35)
Total students 1663
Number of staff 349
% international students 5%
COURSES
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Biotechnology / Education / Research Biological Sciences BSc Biosciences MRes
Biological Sciences (Genetics)* BSc Stem Cell Neurobiology MRes
& Development / Biological Industries
Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc biosi-mres@cardiff.ac.uk
/ Medical & Scientific Research /
Wildlife Management / Pharmaceutical Biochemistry BSc Tissue Engineering MSc
& Biomedical Industries / Public Biomedical Sciences BSc Global Ecology and Conservation MSc
Sector Organisations / Conservation / Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy)** BSc biosi-msc@cardiff.ac.uk
Healthcare Biomedical Sciences (Physiology)** BSc
We also offer exciting postgraduate
Neuroscience BSc research opportunities, with PhD
TOP 10 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
studentships in a variety of biological and
1. University of Liverpool INTEGRATED MASTERS biomedical research areas, enabling you to
2. University of St Andrews Biological Sciences MBiol further your studies in an innovative
3. Glasgow Caledonian University Biochemistry MBiochem and vibrant research community.
4. Cardiff University Biomedical Sciences MBiomed PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
5. University of Salford Neuroscience MNeuro Arthritis
6. University of Glasgow bioscience-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
Biomedicine
7. Portsmouth University *Can be studied via the BSc Biological Cancer Cell Biology
8. University of Birmingham Sciences programme.
Integrative Neuroscience
9. King’s College London **Can be studied via the BSc Biomedical
Molecular Biosciences
10. University of Manchester Sciences programme.
Neuroscience
The Guardian University Guide 2020 Note: all subjects are also available Organisms and Environment
as sandwich courses which include a
OTHER RANKINGS Professional Training Year. biosiresearch@cardiff.ac.uk
33rd Biological Sciences
(Shanghai Academic Ranking
of World Universities, 2018) ‘Due to the techniques I’ve learned and the facilities I’ve
117th Life Sciences and Medicine had access to, my time at Cardiff has really prepared
(QS World University
Rankings, 2019) me for my chosen career path after university. If I was
to apply to university again I would definitely choose
Cardiff – I’ve had the chance to make new friends,
be involved in high-end research and live in an amazing city.’
Beth Mansfield, BSc Biomedical Sciences, UK
21Business We’re an AACSB International† accredited Business School with a
www.cardiff.ac.uk/business-school clear purpose: to make a difference in the communities of Wales
and the World.
We’ll challenge you to think differently and give you the tools and
techniques to bring about change.
Cardiff
Business
School
Location Aberconway Building
(map ref 11)
Total students 3300
Number of staff 320
% international students 52%
COURSES
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Accounting and Finance MSc
Deloitte / HSBC / KPMG / PWC / Unilever Business Finance MSc
/ Rolls Royce / L’Oreal /Microsoft / Ocado foundation@cardiff.ac.uk
/ Amazon / Panalpina / SONY UK / Ralph ECONOMICS
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Economics MSc
Lauren/ Maersk Line Accounting BSc Financial Economics MSc
TOP 10 BUSINESS RESEARCH QUALITY Accounting & Finance BSc International Economics, Banking & Finance MSc
1. London School of Economics Banking & Finance BScEcon/BSc*
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
& Political Science Business Economics BScEcon/BSc*
Human Resource Management MSc
2. University of Cambridge Business Management BSc*
International Human Resource Management MSc
3. Imperial College of Science, • General Route
Technology and Medicine • Human Resource Management LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
4. Oxford • International Management Logistics and Operations Management MSc
5. London Business School • Logistics and Operations Maritime Policy and Shipping Management MSc
6. Cardiff University • Marketing Sustainable Supply Chain Management MSc
7. City University • Welsh MARKETING AND STRATEGY
8. University of Bath Business Studies & Japanese BSc Strategic Marketing MSc
9. University of Leeds Economics BScEcon/BSc/BA+ Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship MSc
10. University of Strathclyde Economics & Finance BScEcon Marketing MSc
Research Excellence Framework, 2014 Economics & Management Studies BScEcon studybusiness@cardiff.ac.uk
OTHER RANKINGS studybusiness@cardiff.ac.uk PHD RESEARCH AREAS
4th Public Administration *Available with a European language. Accounting & Finance
(Shanghai Academic Ranking +
vailable with a European language
A Economics
of World Universities 2018) and other humanities subjects. Human Resource Management
Top 150 Business and Economics POSTGRADUATE COURSES Logistics & Operations Management
(THE World University
Business Administration MBA Marketing & Strategy
Rankings 2019)
Media Management MBA CARBS-PhD@cardiff.ac.uk
Top 150 Business and Management
(QS World University Business Management MSc
Rankings 2019) International Management MSc
Top 150 Accounting and Finance
(QS World University
Rankings 2019)
All of our undergraduate degree programmes offer a Professional Placement Year and a
†Association to Advance Collegiate Year of Study Abroad option. These are extended periods of paid employment or study
Schools of Business abroad that take place in the third year of a four-year degree programme.
22Chemistry Chemistry has an established tradition at Cardiff University having
www.cardiff.ac.uk/chemistry been taught here since 1883. Our internationally leading research and
education is focused on tackling the important scientific challenges of
the 21st century.
We provide an outstanding and stimulating environment for chemical
research and education. Our excellent reputation in modern chemical
science attracts students from around the world.
School of COURSES
Chemistry GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
3M / Cadburys / GlaxoSmithKline /
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Advanced Chemistry MSc
Intellectual Patent Office / Jones Catalysis MSc
Environmental Forensics / Graduate entry
Medicine & Dentistry courses Biological Chemistry MSc
Medicinal Chemistry MSc
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES chemistry@cardiff.ac.uk
Chemistry BSc/MChem
Chemistry with a Placement Year PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
Abroad BSc Advanced Spectroscopy & Dynamics
Location Main Building (map ref 39) Biological Chemistry
Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc
Total students 721 Chemistry with a Preliminary Year BSc Catalysis & Interfacial Science
Number of staff 149 Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem Materials & Energy
% international students 7% Chemistry with a Placement Year Molecular Synthesis
40% postgraduate taught Abroad MChem chemistry-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk
chemistry-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
Our BSc, MChem and most MSc degrees
We offer many opportunities for our are accredited by the Royal Society of
students to broaden their horizons, such Chemistry, a mark of the teaching quality
as studying abroad or spending a salaried you can expect during your degree.
year in industry. 9th for chemistry in the UK (REF 2014)
Computer Science and Join us in a supportive, well-equipped and creative environment with a
Informatics long-standing, international reputation for applied research activity.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/computer-science
We place a strong emphasis on employability and work with industry to
ensure that the content of our courses is contemporary and relevant.
COURSES
School of
Computer
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Software Engineer / Web Developer Advanced Computer Science MSc†
Science and / Computer Programmer / Software
Developer / Business Analyst and
Computing MSc†
Artificial Intelligence MSc
Informatics Systems Development Officer
Cybersecurity MSc
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Computing and IT Management MSc†
Applied Software Engineering BSc Data Science and Analytics MSc
Location Queens Building, Cardiff
Computer Science BSc* Computational and Data Journalism MSc
(map ref 58)
Computer Science MSci** Software Engineering MSc
National Software Academy, Newport
Computer Science with Security computing-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
Total students 779 and Forensics BSc*
†Available with a placement year
Number of staff 61 comsc-ug@cs.cardiff.ac.uk
% international students 20% *Available with a year abroad and a year PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
55% postgraduate taught in industry. Computer Science and Informatics
(PhD, MPhil)
40% postgraduate research **Integrated four-year programme combing
undergraduate and postgraduate study. comsc-pgresearch@cs.cardiff.ac.uk
99% of our submitted research was rated
at least of international standard with
79% classed as “internationally excellent”
or “world leading”. The School’s degrees are regularly reviewed and professionally accredited by BCS,
(REF Research Quality Standard 2014) The Chartered Institute for IT.
23Dentistry The School of Dentistry offers international entry onto one
www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentistry undergraduate programme and five postgraduate taught programmes
providing high quality clinical and academic training. Students have
the opportunity to work with leaders in their respective fields and
have access to some of the finest clinical, educational and research
facilities in the UK.
COURSES
School of GRADUATE DESTINATIONS PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
Dentistry Restorative dentistry / Orthodontics at
a specialist level / Private practice / PhD
Microbial Diseases
Advanced Polymer Therapeutics
study / Wider healthcare sector
Matrix Biology and Tissue Repair
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Mineralised Tissue
Dentistry BDS Stem Cells, Wound Repair
Location Dental Hospital and Regeneration
(map ref 106) DentalUGAdmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Dental Public Health
Total students 496 POSTGRADUATE COURSES Violence Research
Number of staff 150 Clinical Dentistry MClinDent 3-D Facial Imaging
% international students Implantology MSc DentalPGAdmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
67% postgraduate taught Oral Biology MSc
Orthodontics MScD In 2018 100% of the School’s BDS
Rankings Tissue Engineering MSc graduates secured a Dental Foundation
3rd The Complete University Guide dentalpgadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk Training position in the UK.
2020
5th The Guardian University Guide 1st in the UK for Dentistry Research
2020 Environment in the latest Research
50th QS World University Rankings Excellence Framework.
2019
Earth and Ocean Sciences The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences is a supportive and inspiring
www.cardiff.ac.uk/earth-ocean- place to learn about the evolution of the Earth, its life and how it works.
sciences You can expect to work with approachable staff who are experts in their
fields with a passion for teaching. Fieldwork is integral to our teaching
and research, and our location in South Wales provides us with easy
access to fascinating landscapes, whether by land or by sea in our own
research vessel, the Guiding Light.
School of COURSES
Earth and GRADUATE DESTINATIONS POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Ocean Sciences
BHP Billiton / Environment Agency / Applied Environmental Geology MSc
Geo Services International / Parsons brabham@cardiff.ac.uk
Brinckerhoff / Titan Environmental
Surveys PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Processes in mineral deposit formation
Environmental Geoscience BSc/MESci† Ocean lithosphere processes
Exploration & Resource Geology BSc/ Microbial biogeochemistry
MESci† Geomicrobiology
Location Main Building (map ref 39) Geology BSc/MESci Earth surface processes
Total students 550 Marine Geography BSc/MESci† Micropalaeontology, evolution
Environmental Geography BSc/MESci† and stratigraphy
Number of staff 84
†BSc available with a professional Palaeoclimate and climate systems
% international students 6% Cold climates
placement year.
Our excellent facilities are available earth-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Early land ecosystems and floras
to support your study, which include Life and environment through time
dedicated IT labs, state-of-the-art earth-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
analytical equipment and our own
research vessel.
Many of our programmes are accredited by professional bodies.
24Engineering The School of Engineering has a worldwide reputation for research and
www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering has a record of collaboration with industrial partners from around the
world. This means you will receive cutting edge and career relevant
teaching from global experts in their field. Our graduates are highly
employable and undergraduate students have the opportunity to further
enhance their prospects by undertaking a year in industry. Competitive
scholarships are available for a number of our degree courses.
School of
Engineering
Location Trevithick and Queen’s
Building (map ref 58)
Total students 1634
Number of staff 107
% international students 31%
COURSES
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE COURSES
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
Atkins / Tata Steel / BAE Systems / Corus
Engineering Building Infrastructure and Information
/ Mott McDonald / Network Rail / Arup /
foundation@cardiff.ac.uk Modelling for Smart Engineering MSc
National Grid / Renishaw / Ford / Airbus
Civil Engineering MSc
TOP 5 CIVIL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Communication Technology and
1. Cardiff University Architectural Engineering BEng/MEng Entrepreneurship MSc
2. Imperial College London Civil Engineering BEng/MEng Compound Semiconductor Electronics MSc
3. University of Dundee Civil and Environmental Engineering Electrical Energy Systems MSc
BEng/MEng
4. University of Sheffield Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering MSc
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
5. University of Manchester BEng/MEng Civil and Water Engineering MSc
TOP 10 GENERAL ENGINEERING Integrated Engineering BEng/MEng Manufacturing Engineering, Innovation
1. University of Oxford and Management MSc
Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng
2. University of Cambridge Structural Engineering MSc
Medical Engineering BEng/MEng
3. University of Sheffield Sustainable Energy and Environment MSc
Note: all BEng/MEng courses offer
4. Imperial College London an optional year in industry. Wireless and Microwave Communication
5. King’s College London Engineering MSc*
engineering-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
6. University College London engineering-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
* Offered with year in industry or research year
7. Cardiff University
8. University of Dundee ‘It was brilliant. PHD/MPHIL RESEARCH AREAS
Research Excellence Framework, 2014 We got a lot of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
OTHER RANKINGS help from our Medical Engineering, Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
10th Civil Engineering lecturers and
Wireless and Microwave Communications
(The Complete University Guide engineering was MRes
2020) really interesting as a subject. engineering-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk
14th General Engineering We had lots of lab sessions which
(The Complete University Guide All but one of the School’s established courses provide
helped us to apply what we learnt accreditation from the relevant professional engineering
2020) to real problems.’ institutions.
18th Mechanical Engineering
Mustafa Jama, BEng Electrical and (Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship MSc
(The Complete University Guide is currently not accredited.)
Electronic Engineering.
2020)
Top 150 C
ivil and Structural Engineering
(QS World University Rankings
by subject 2019)
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