Modular system provides a large degree of flexibility and choice.
Many programmes allow students to defer the choice of specialism until the second year.
Many degrees benefit from a significant vocational and professional content. Others offer opportunities for industrial placements or a year abroad.
Teaching Standards
Cardiff teaching and learning takes place in a research environment where students benefit from interaction with researchers who are working at the frontiers of knowledge in their disciplines. The Quality Assurance Agency has confirmed that is has every confidence in the quality of Cardiff's awards. The Quality Assurance Agency has confirmed that it has every confidence in the quality and standard of Cardiff's awards and provisions.
Research Standards
Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of major UK research-led universities.
Research attracts around £100 million in external research grants and contracts.
The quality and impact of Cardiff research has led to a meteoric rise in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, pushing it into the UK's top 5 universities. 87% of our research was classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Academic Strengths
The breadth of expertise encompasses the Humanities, Physical, Health and Life and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
More than 90 programmes of study are professionally accredited.
The university has a commitment to lifelong learning.
Student Facilities
The university has 18 libraries (conveniently located near to subject areas) and more than 1.4 million books and journals.
The entire campus area is wireless enabled, allowing students to use their own computers to access resources.
Cardiff has one of the biggest, best and most active students’ unions in the UK and is currently benefitting from a multi-million pound investment.
High quality facilities include a 1,900 capacity nightclub and the Great Hall, a major concert venue. There is an ongoing investment programme.
The union offers an exciting entertainment programme, a comprehensive range of student support services and more than 180 societies and 60 sports clubs.
The Students’ Union has its own newspaper, lifestyle magazine, radio station and TV station.
In 2014, the Union opened a brand new venue called Y Plas which at night becomes a nightclub.
The Union facilities offer ample desk space, seating, computer access, power points for laptops and group meeting space.
Sport
Four sports centres located across the campus providing opportunities for all, regardless of ability or commitment.
An active Athletic Union and more than 60 sports clubs catering for most sports.
Excellent sporting facilities and a Sports Bursary Award/Support Programme for those of the highest sporting potential.
The University has 33 acres of first-class sports fields which are regularly used by touring international rugby and football squads.
Recent/Prospective New Builds
The University has invested substantially in its estate in recent years and continues to do so today. Recent developments include:
A £14-million Learning and Teaching Centre adjacent to Cardiff Business School incorporating a state-of-the-art Trading Room.
A £6-million student residence at Talybont Gate
The £16-million Cochrane Building, providing a new Medical Education Centre at the Heath Park Campus. This provides facilities including a new library, clinical skills and high tech simulation laboratories, seminar rooms, wireless access to online services and student support services.
A £4-million extension to the School of Biosciences offering a range of new facilities to bioscience students.
The University has also revealed plans for a new Centre for Student Life, a new learning resource centre/library, a new facility for maths and computer science as well as a £300M science and innovation park.
The Centre for Student Life will transform the way that university student services are delivered. This iconic building will be a one-stop shop for students, providing easy access, a wide range of student services and advice in a welcoming and modern environment. The centre will offer open, informal spaces for socialising and learning, as well as being an ideal location for large events such as careers fairs and showcase events. The Centre will be linked to the Students’ Union.
Availability of Part-Time Work
The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service providing casual work to hundreds of students.
Careers Guidance
Careers and Employability encourages students to develop a wide range of employability skills including aspects of self-management, team working, problem solving, business and customer awareness, communication and literacy, numeracy and IT.
The Careers and Employability Centre provides:
Comprehensive library facilities
Vacancy information for student and graduate jobs on the website
A professional team of specialist career consultants and advisers
A wide range of group sessions and workshops
Careers fairs
Many programmes allow students to defer the choice of specialism until the second year.
Many degrees benefit from a significant vocational and professional content. Others offer opportunities for industrial placements or a year abroad.
Teaching Standards
Cardiff teaching and learning takes place in a research environment where students benefit from interaction with researchers who are working at the frontiers of knowledge in their disciplines. The Quality Assurance Agency has confirmed that is has every confidence in the quality of Cardiff's awards. The Quality Assurance Agency has confirmed that it has every confidence in the quality and standard of Cardiff's awards and provisions.
Research Standards
Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of major UK research-led universities.
Research attracts around £100 million in external research grants and contracts.
The quality and impact of Cardiff research has led to a meteoric rise in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, pushing it into the UK's top 5 universities. 87% of our research was classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Academic Strengths
The breadth of expertise encompasses the Humanities, Physical, Health and Life and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
More than 90 programmes of study are professionally accredited.
The university has a commitment to lifelong learning.
Student Facilities
The university has 18 libraries (conveniently located near to subject areas) and more than 1.4 million books and journals.
The entire campus area is wireless enabled, allowing students to use their own computers to access resources.
Cardiff has one of the biggest, best and most active students’ unions in the UK and is currently benefitting from a multi-million pound investment.
High quality facilities include a 1,900 capacity nightclub and the Great Hall, a major concert venue. There is an ongoing investment programme.
The union offers an exciting entertainment programme, a comprehensive range of student support services and more than 180 societies and 60 sports clubs.
The Students’ Union has its own newspaper, lifestyle magazine, radio station and TV station.
In 2014, the Union opened a brand new venue called Y Plas which at night becomes a nightclub.
The Union facilities offer ample desk space, seating, computer access, power points for laptops and group meeting space.
Sport
Four sports centres located across the campus providing opportunities for all, regardless of ability or commitment.
An active Athletic Union and more than 60 sports clubs catering for most sports.
Excellent sporting facilities and a Sports Bursary Award/Support Programme for those of the highest sporting potential.
The University has 33 acres of first-class sports fields which are regularly used by touring international rugby and football squads.
Recent/Prospective New Builds
The University has invested substantially in its estate in recent years and continues to do so today. Recent developments include:
A £14-million Learning and Teaching Centre adjacent to Cardiff Business School incorporating a state-of-the-art Trading Room.
A £6-million student residence at Talybont Gate
The £16-million Cochrane Building, providing a new Medical Education Centre at the Heath Park Campus. This provides facilities including a new library, clinical skills and high tech simulation laboratories, seminar rooms, wireless access to online services and student support services.
A £4-million extension to the School of Biosciences offering a range of new facilities to bioscience students.
The University has also revealed plans for a new Centre for Student Life, a new learning resource centre/library, a new facility for maths and computer science as well as a £300M science and innovation park.
The Centre for Student Life will transform the way that university student services are delivered. This iconic building will be a one-stop shop for students, providing easy access, a wide range of student services and advice in a welcoming and modern environment. The centre will offer open, informal spaces for socialising and learning, as well as being an ideal location for large events such as careers fairs and showcase events. The Centre will be linked to the Students’ Union.
Availability of Part-Time Work
The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service providing casual work to hundreds of students.
Careers Guidance
Careers and Employability encourages students to develop a wide range of employability skills including aspects of self-management, team working, problem solving, business and customer awareness, communication and literacy, numeracy and IT.
The Careers and Employability Centre provides:
Comprehensive library facilities
Vacancy information for student and graduate jobs on the website
A professional team of specialist career consultants and advisers
A wide range of group sessions and workshops
Careers fairs
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