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How to use this prospectus contents www.cardiff.ac.uk/international 01
How to use
this prospectus
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This prospectus is designed to answer your
initial questions about studying at Cardiff
University.

_2
It provides an introduction to the University
and lists courses available.

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If you need more information please contact

contents
the International Office or use the websites Section 1
_02 Welcome to Cardiff University
and email addresses in the prospectus. _04 Studying at Cardiff University
_06 Career prospects
_08 Cardiff, the capital city of Wales
The photographs in this prospectus are of Cardiff _10 Accommodation
University students and locations at Cardiff University _12 University life
and the city of Cardiff. _14 The future of Cardiff University
Section 2
_16 Courses and Schools directory
Section 3
_35 The Study Abroad Programme
_36 The International Foundation Programme
_37 English Language programmes
Section 4
_38 How to apply
_40 Fees and living expenses
_41 University map

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welcome to cardiff university
welcome
Cardiff University has been producing
successful graduates since the first students
entered in 1883. The University has changed
dramatically in the last 125 years but the
commitment to quality education and a
rewarding university experience remains.
02 www.cardiff.ac.uk/about
10
key facts
about
Cardiff
University:
1
Ranked 15 in the UK and top 1.5%
in the world.
2
Cardiff University is a member of the elite
Russell Group top 20 UK research-led
universities.
3 UK Universities
The University teaches more than 28,000
students from more than 110 countries.
4 Research Power
Employment rates for Cardiff University’s
international graduates are 10% higher than
the UK average.
5 European Studies
Accommodation in University residences is
guaranteed for most international students
and is within walking distance of the
University.
6 5 University of Edinburgh
The University has 18 libraries, 28 IT suites,
a Wi-Fi enabled campus and more than 1.5
million books.
7 9 University of Sheffield
The University is on two campuses at the
very centre of Cardiff, the capital city of
Wales. Cardiff is only 2 hours from London
by train.
8 14 University of Southampton
Teaching at the University was given the
highest possible award in the last UK
Government review. The University’s degree
programmes are also recognised by more
than 40 professional bodies.
9 20 Queen’s University Belfast
The University generates more
than £100 million annually from
research grants and contracts.
10
The University President Professor Sir
Martin Evans FRS, is a Nobel Prize winner
for Medicine.
03
Rankings and league tables Subject rankings
In 2010 Cardiff University was ranked
122 out of approximately 10,000
universities worldwide, putting Cardiff
You can view the scores for subject areas
in the Schools directory (pages 16-34).
The following Top 5 and Top 10 lists show
in the top 1.5% globally (QS). This shows
that Cardiff University is an established
subject areas at Cardiff University ranked by
independent newspaper rankings and the
and recognised university with a global
profile. The ranking table below is based on
RAE results.
the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE),
Cardiff
which is the only independent Government
assessment of universities in the UK.
University is
While rankings are a guideline, you should
also pay close attention to the course you
wish to study and what the university and
individual school can offer you.
Top 25
Top 5 in:
Architecture
Anatomy & Physiology
Business
ranked by Celtic Studies
Civil Engineering
Communications & Media Studies
(RAE 2008)
Dentistry
Rank Institution name East and South-East Asia Studies
1 University of Oxford General Engineering
2 University of Cambridge Optometry
3 University of Manchester Pharmacy
4 University College London Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology
Psychology
6 University of Nottingham Sociology
7 Imperial College London Town & Country Planning
8 University of Leeds
10
11
12
University of Bristol
King’s College London
University of Birmingham
Top 10 in:
Earth Sciences
13 University of Glasgow
English Language & Literature
Infection and Immunology
15 Cardiff University
16 University of Warwick Law
17 University of Newcastle upon Tyne Mathematics
18 University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering
19 University of Durham Primary Care and other 
Community-based Clinical Subjects
21 Queen Mary, University of London
22 University of York
23 University of Leicester
24 Loughborough University
25 University of Exeter
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studying at cardiff university
04 www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 05
Independently verified and reviewed
You can be confident of the quality and
standard of a Cardiff degree. The University
Why is research important?
is recognised by more than 40 professional Universities that are considered to be the best in the world are ‘research-led’. 
bodies which ensure that the University Being a taught or research student in a research-led institution like Cardiff
maintains the highest possible standards in University has several advantages:
teaching. In 2008 the University’s teaching

_1 _4
was also given the highest endorsement by
the UK Government in a quality review.

Teaching methods recognition enhanced careers prospects

You will be taught in formal lectures, in small
groups (called ‘seminars’) and one-to-one
with tutors. Depending on your subject you
may use laboratories, meet members of the
public, operate specialist equipment and go
on field trips.
You will also have access to Cardiff’s online
virtual system “Blackboard” to enhance
and support your learning. It allows you to
download handbooks, find your timetable
and submit assignments from any internet
connection.
Because Cardiff is a top-ranked research
institution you can be assured that facilities
at Cardiff are some of the best available.
The University has 18 libraries, 28 computer
rooms, fully-equipped laboratories and
Your degree will be recognised worldwide.
The most famous and respected universities
are research-led. Cardiff is part of the
elite Russell Group of top research-based
universities in the UK.
_2
innovative courses
The curriculum of your course will include
the latest information and be relevant to
your career (see right).
Your career prospects will be enhanced.
Employers usually favour research-led
universities because they know
graduates will be very well informed.
Employment rates for Cardiff University’s
international graduates are 10% higher than
the UK average.
_5
excellent teaching facilities
You will find excellent teaching facilities
because research-led institutions attract
more funding. Cardiff University generates

If you choose Cardiff University you will
join a global academic community of
staff and students. Like other famous
universities, Cardiff University’s mission 
is to accomplish world-leading research
and pass this knowledge to students.
specialist resources for every subject.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods are different for each
course. Most courses include some form of
written examination and essays but you may
also be assessed on presentations, class tests,
laboratory results and group work.
Free assistance in English and maths
If you want some additional help with
English language, or you find mathematics
difficult, you can get free support from the
University. The ‘In-sessional’ English courses
can help you with presentations, reading
strategies, pronunciation and academic
writing. Even if you are confident in your
language abilities you will probably improve
your assignments and increase your job
prospects.
_3
more than a £100 million annually from
research grants and contracts.
teaching by globally
respected staff
_6
You will work with, and be taught by, staff
that are pioneers in their subjects and
contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
joining a worldwide network
It is important to Cardiff University’s culture Your fellow students will also be of a high
standard. This means you will get more
that all our academic staff teach students. In
out of your seminars and study groups.
a recent survey more than 95% of Cardiff’s
international students were satisfied with After graduation you will join a close
the expertise of their lecturers. network of alumni that hold top positions in
governments, companies and universities.
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method of learning than just from a book.
career prospects
Many students come to the UK to improve
their job prospects. Even if you have not
chosen a career, you will want to know that
you are being prepared for work and that
after your degree you will have opportunities
and options. A degree is an investment for
life and you will want to invest wisely.
06 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/careers 07
What is the value of a 
Cardiff University education? How to improve your
‘Employability’ is not just about getting a
degree from a UK university. In an increasingly
career prospects
competitive global market, employers are Everybody wants to stand out from hundreds of other graduates. Below are 
looking for more than information and
technical skills. At Cardiff, cutting-edge some recommendations for getting that competitive edge, available to you 
research is used to develop an exciting and at Cardiff University:
up-to-date curriculum, which gives you:
– knowledge, but also trains you to think
_1 _5
independently Choose a top university with  Enhance your résumé
– the ability to analyse problems a worldwide reputation Employers don’t want robots; they want
– the ability to consider innovative solutions Cardiff is a highly ranked university, interesting people who are driven and
– the ability to work effectively in a team recognised both in the UK and across able to work in teams. At Cardiff for
These are valuable skills in the workplace the world. example, you could get involved with
that you will need to demonstrate to running a club or society, or join the
potential employers. Student Volunteering Unit.
Many of our graduates work for reputable,
_2
international companies in graduate level Make the most of your studies _6
positions. Below is a sample of Cardiff
University’s international graduate
It may seem obvious but applying yourself Gain work experience
destinations: and making the most of opportunities within
your School will give you the edge over Work experience is a great way to show that
other candidates. On many degree schemes you can apply your degree. You can get work
Company
you can also widen your experience by experience through a part-time job
ABN Amro ICICI bank (see page 40) or by opting for a Cardiff
studying part of your degree at a University
Adecco Ltd Indian Express
in another country. Cardiff University University degree that includes a year in
Amarchand & Intel (China) Ltd
has partners in the USA, Australia, South industry. The Schools section (from page 16)
Mangaldas & Jaguar Landrover lists courses which have year in industry
Suresh A Shroff & Co America, Europe and across Asia.
Knight Frank options. The University’s Careers Service
AOC Archaeology Group
Korean Broadcasting also runs highly competitive ‘taster’
Aramco Petroleum
Arup
System
KPMG
_3 placements with employers.
Bank of Uganda LG Manufacturers Join free training programmes
BBC Luthra & Luthra In a competitive work-place it is important _7
Capita Symonds Maersk that you can be creative and apply your Network and build 
China Bank Regulatory Magna Publishing Co.Ltd knowledge effectively. Cardiff University’s
Commission
Microsoft Students’ Union runs free training lifelong friendships
China Daily
Mott McDonald programmes: the Student Enterprise and Cardiff University has 28,000 students,
Cisco systems
NDTV Student Development Programme. more than 3,000 international students and
Citibank
Oracle These free courses will give you the more than 6,000 staff. Professors and other
Corus
Pepsi-Cola opportunity to develop personal and staff will offer advice and direction while
Deloitte
PNRA Pakistan business specific skills: other students, both from your country
Deutsche Bank
Pricewaterhouse www.cardiff.ac.uk/enterprise and other countries, can provide valuable
DTZ Coopers LLP insights.
Emirates airline Reuters

career 
Ernst & Young Shell _4
ESPN Star Sports
Freshfields Bruckhaus
Siemens
Sony
Get advice and meet employers
Deringer
Tata group The University has a free Careers Service
plo ym ent rates
Halcrow Group Ltd
TV Today Network with specialist international support. They Em niversity
Hindustan Times offer advice and guidance on choosing a
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Where is Cardiff? facts
about
Cardiff is located on the coast of South
Wales, which has beautiful national parks student city” Cardiff

and beaches only 30 minutes away. Cardiff
is approximately 230km (145 miles) west
of London and is easily accessed by train
in about 2 hours. Cardiff has excellent
transport links (ranked 1st in the UK for
the most transport friendly city) with an
international airport that has flights to 
many cities in Europe.
Cardiff is a small city with a population of
about 320,000 people. Approximately 20%
of the population are students, which makes
it safe, friendly and affordable (see page 40).
Cardiff, however, is also a capital city with
Edinburgh
all the culture, sports, shops, entertainment,
work opportunities and atmosphere you
would expect of a modern European
Belfast
metropolis.
This means you get a small cheap city you
can easily walk around, but also an exciting
Manchester
city where there is always something to do.
To find out more about the city of Cardiff
Birmingham visit: www.whycardiff.com
London
Cardiff Bristol A diverse, international city
Cardiff was one of the UK’s first multi-
–C  ardiff University is in the city
centre of Cardiff.
–C  ardiff Airport has more than 30 flights
a day to UK and European cities.
–C  ardiff is only 2 hours from London
by train.
–C  ardiff has a new £675 million
shopping centre in the city centre.
–C  ardiff has a 70,000 seated stadium,
an international sports village and a
football league soccer club: Cardiff City FC.
– Cardiff was European City of Sport in 2009.
–C  ardiff has more than 330 parks
and gardens.
–C  ardiff was one of National Geographic’s
top 10 summer destinations 2011.
Weather in Cardiff
The average temperature in Cardiff in
Winter is 7C and in Summer temperatures
can reach up to 30C. With four seasons,
UK weather is generally unpredictable
and can vary considerably, however,
Cardiff experiences less rainfall than
other areas of Wales and is consistent
with the rest of the UK.
Top 10 European Cities
Cardiff was ranked the 7th best
city in Europe in the fDi (Financial Times)
2008 Cities of the Future shortlist.

Cardiff, 
cultural cities and an estimated 94 –T  he popular TV shows Doctor Who and 1 London
languages are spoken here. This is a real Torchwood are filmed in Cardiff. 2 Paris
benefit for international students because –W  ales has the cheapest cost of living 3 Berlin
Cardiff to London 145 miles/232 km
many of the food and ingredients you have of any region in the UK. 4 Copenhagen
in your country are also sold in Cardiff. 5 Amsterdam
–W  ales has more than 500 castles.
You can also be assured that there are 6 Edinburgh
–H  ome to Europe’s oldest living language, 7 Cardiff
many religious and cultural facilities across
Welsh is spoken by 20% of the population, 8 Frankfurt am Main
the city, including mosques, synagogues,
but don’t worry everybody speaks English!

the capital city of Wales

churches and temples. 9 Brussels
10 Manchester
accommodation 10 www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences 11

The University knows University residences Close to campus Safe and supportive How do I reserve residences?
that where you live is very The University has 14 residences, each with
different facilities, in different locations and
Cardiff’s residences are very well located,
with most residences being less than
One of the advantages of University
residences is the support you are offered.
After you apply, and if you accept an offer
to study, you will be sent full information on
important to you. You will at different costs. Your choices include: 2km to either the Cathays Park campus Each residence has a network how to apply for University residences.
or Heath Park campus. The majority of of residences staff, student wardens
want to settle quickly and – single or mixed gender accommodation.
students are able to easily walk or cycle to and security staff that provide 24 hour
live in a secure, well-located, – pofrivate or shared bathrooms. About 70%
University residences have private
their lectures everyday. The table below assistance. Only students, guests of Coming to Cardiff with 
sociable and conducive study bathrooms (called ‘ensuite’). gives the approximate walking times from students and staff are allowed on your family
three residences to four popular locations University residences sites. This makes
The University has a limited number of
environment. This is why – self-catered, part-catered or fully catered
(with vegetarian options).
in Cardiff. them safe and secure.
flats, houses and studios available for first-
Cardiff University provides a – a variety of social and sporting facilities. Look at the map on page 41 to see where
residences are located. You will also find
An example of a typical flat in University residences

year international students with family
How much does it cost? members. These residences are very much
guarantee of accommodation You will have your own study bedroom. that like the University, residences are What do University in demand and you may have to seek private
within easy reach of shops, the city centre The cost of residences depends on several
in one of our highly-ranked rooms or dormitories.
Cardiff University does not have shared
and parks. factors which include the residence you residences provide? accommodation. If you do choose private
accommodation ensure you start looking as
University residences. choose, length of stay, meal options and The diagram above shows a layout of a typical soon as possible and ask for assistance from
whether you want private bathroom apartment in University residences. the University.
facilities. University residences are very In this example there are 6 study bedrooms,
Walking times Allensbank House Senghennydd Court Talybont Court
good value as the cost includes water, each with their own bathroom. The 6
Business School 25 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes electricity, security, furniture and internet occupants share a kitchen.
Heath Park Campus 5 minutes 35 minutes 25 minutes access (where supplied). As everything Every student has their own bedroom. Each

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university life
You might be wondering
what life is like for the
28,000 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 All profits made go back into improving
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The Students’ Union
– T
 he University’s social life revolves
International societies
The best way to make friends is to join a
Supporting you
The University knows that while you are
Orientation
around an organisation called “The “student society”. These clubs are very here you may need some help. You might Before you arrive at the University you may be worried about settling in, 
Students’ Union”. important to student life and are run by have an academic question, or you might making friends and life in the UK. The International Office aims to make 
– E
 very student enrolled at Cardiff other students. There are more than 120
societies, many of which represent areas of
have a more personal issue.
your transition as smooth as possible with an “induction programme” in
University is automatically a member Cardiff University offers support in many
of Cardiff Students’ Union. the world including: Arabia, China, Malaysia, ways.
September and January.
– The Union is run by a committee of
India, Pakistan, Nigeria and many more.
–E  very student at the University is allocated The September induction programme includes:
students and is dedicated to the social and For two weeks every year the international a personal tutor. Your tutor can assist with
welfare needs of all students on campus. societies celebrate “Go Global” – a festival any academic or personal problems you
that showcases the University’s diversity may have. _1 _4
the services available to you. involving dance, music and food. a free collection service from social events and parties, including
–T  he Student Support Centre has specialist
Cardiff and Heathrow airports. traditional Welsh dancing. These 
– The Union building includes a bar, international advisers who can help you
nightclub, concert venue, shopping Sport & keeping fit with visas, housing, finances and anything International Office staff will provide are a great way to make friends.
mall, cafés and an advice centre.
The University takes sport very seriously, and
which you would like to talk about: a warm welcome at the airport and
www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport take you and your luggage to your
– The Union runs its own student the Athletic Union runs 60 sports clubs and _5
newspaper, magazine, radio station – If you want to talk to someone outside the accommodation.
arranges fixtures against other universities. a bank letter service to help you 
and television station. University, the Students’ Union also has an
Almost every popular sport is played at the open a bank account when you 
University and whatever your level you will advice centre.
_2 arrive in the UK.
International café find an opportunity to play and participate. –C  ardiff University is one of only a few
practical information and fairs to 
The Students’ Union also has a dedicated If you are interested in keeping fit, the
University has two gyms and runs classes students with dedicated social, training help you settle quickly into living  _6
and academic facilities at the University’s and studying in Cardiff.
make friends, eat, relax, play computer dedicated to mental and physical well-being. a coach tour of South Wales. Visit
More information can be found online at Graduate Centre: www.cardiff.ac.uk/gradc some of Wales’ historic monuments
games, and meet as societies.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/sport – If you are not sure where to turn or _3 with the International Office.
who to talk to, you can always visit the tours of the University and the 
International Office for advice. city of Cardiff to help you find 
your way around.
the future of cardiff university www.cardiff.ac.uk/campushorizons
If you choose Cardiff
University you will be
linked to the University for
the remainder of your life.
When you submit a résumé,
or are asked to provide a
biography, the name of your
University will stand out.
It is therefore important to
choose a University that will
continue to be recognised
and world-leading.
With this aim, Cardiff University is
ensuring it remains a leader in research
and teaching. Alongside international
partners, Cardiff University will play a
crucial role in tackling some of the biggest
global issues of today and the future.
the future
of Cardiff University
14 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 15
International partnerships
Combating the issues of the 21st century
will take more than one university and
it is important that we share resources
and knowledge. Cardiff University’s
international network includes Peking
University, the University of Pennsylvania,
the Asian College of Journalism, the
University of Tokyo and many more.
Campus Horizons
World-leading teaching and research
requires infrastructure to match ideas.
Cardiff University has some of the best
facilities available but progress requires
the University to continually upgrade and
expand.
The Campus Horizons project is one of
the most ambitious building plans of all
the UK universities. It includes a brand
new campus adjacent to Cathays Park and
high-tech laboratories, expanded libraries,
increased postgraduate facilities and more
welcoming spaces for the local community.
courses and
_16 Architecture
_17 Biosciences
Your future, our future _18 Business
schools directory
Your relationship with Cardiff University _19 City and Regional Planning
does not end at graduation. As an alumnus _20 Chemistry
you will also contribute to the University’s _20 Computer Science
future. You will take the skills and _21 Engineering
knowledge you learn at Cardiff into the _22 Dentistry
wider world and showcase the University On the following pages you will find a _22 Earth & Ocean Sciences
as an institution that develops the very best
graduates. We will stay in contact with you
directory of courses and research areas. _23 English, Communication and Philosophy
and send you news about your University. They are organised into the academic _24 European Studies (& Politics)
We also have a dedicated website for _25 History, Archaeology and Religion
alumni with information related to jobs,
Schools of the University and will provide _25 Healthcare Studies
networking and reunion events: further information about each School  _26 Journalism
www.cardiff.ac.uk/alumni _27 Law
and courses available. _28 Medicine
_28 Mathematics
_29 Music
_29 Nursing
_30 Optometry
sites s _31 Pharmacy
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_32 Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education
_33 Social Sciences
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Total students 480 Total students 1928
Number of staff 50 Number of staff 225
% international students 25% % international students 5%
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The Welsh School of Architecture is one of the UK’s most Undergraduate courses Under the leadership of its current director, MRC Professor Ole International Foundation Programme
distinguished centres for the study of the built environment. Architectural Studies BSc/MArch Petersen CBE FRS, the School provides a dynamic and stimulating Health & Life Sciences
Your learning experience will focus around the studio project, architecture-ug@cardiff.ac.uk research and learning environment with impressive modern facilities foundation@cardiff.ac.uk
with a one-to-one approach to design teaching and support and high-calibre staff. January 2011 saw the launch of three new Undergraduate courses
from the finest computer modelling, design tools and research Postgraduate courses University Research Institutes: Neuroscience and Mental Health,
Building Energy & Environmental Performance Modelling MSc Biochemistry BSc
facilities available. The School’s worldwide reputation makes Environmental Design of Buildings MSc
Sustainable Places and the European Cancer Stem Cell Institute. Biology BSc
talented WSA graduates sought after by leading employers in the Environmental Design of Buildings (Distance Learning) MSc The Institutes, all of which involve School of Biosciences academics, Biomedical Science BSc
architectural and construction industries. Admission, however,  Theory & Practice of Sustainable Design MSc were created to pursue new approaches to pressing concerns about Biomedical Sciences – Anatomy BSc
is highly selective and most programmes will require you to show  heywoodc@cardiff.ac.uk cancer, mental health and sustainability. In the authoritative 2010 Biomedical Sciences – Neuroscience BSc
a strong design portfolio in addition to a good academic record. Annual World University Ranking (based on research strength and Biomedical Sciences – Physiology BSc
Urban Design MA performance) compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (http:// Biotechnology BSc
Graduate destinations cplan-pgtadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk www.arwu.org), Life Sciences at Cardiff University is in the top 100 Ecology BSc
ARUP worldwide and in the top 10 in the UK. At undergraduate level, the Genetics BSc
Foster + Partners PhD/MPhil Research areas Microbiology BSc
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Architectural History & Theory
School gives flexibility, allowing you to switch courses after the first Molecular Biology BSc
Scott Brownrigg Building Construction year and also offering a four year programme. The extra year is Zoology BSc
Wilkinson Eyre Architects Energy & Environmental Modelling undertaken on a placement, enhancing the knowledge you gain in bioscience-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
Energy Performance & Management the School’s laboratories with practical work experience and insight. Note: all subjects available, apart from Biotechnology, as 3 or 4 year 
Top 10 Architecture Sustainability in the Built Environment programmes. Biotechnology is available as a 4 year programme only. 
1 UCL lewisk2@cardiff.ac.uk Graduate destinations 4 year programmes include a Professional Training Year..
2 Cambridge Astra-Zeneca
3 Bath GlaxoSmithKline Postgraduate courses
4 Cardiff University Merck Sharpe & Dohme Biophotonics MSc
5 Sheffield Nestlé  Biosciences MRes
6 Edinburgh School of Art Pfizer Tissue Engineering MSc
7 Oxford Brookes bioscience-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
8 Liverpool Top 10 Anatomy and Physiology
1 Cambridge PhD/MPhil/MD Research areas
9 Queen’s, Belfast
2 Cardiff University Arthritis
10 MSA
3 Oxford Cancer Cell Biology
>43 Integrative Neuroscience
4 UCL
Ranking by The Guardian 2012 Molecular Biosciences
5 Bristol
6 Newcastle Neuroscience
Other rankings 7 Sussex Organisms and Environment
4th School of Architecture in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 8 Manchester Pathophysiology and Repair
5th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 9 Swansea bioscience-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
6th in The Complete University Guide 2012 10 King’s
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3rd in The Guardian 2012
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Total students 2,600 Total students 563
Number of staff 150 Number of staff 80
% international students 42% % international students 20%
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Cardiff Business School is a leading UK business school and is International Foundation Programme The School of City and Regional Planning has been Undergraduate courses
a member of both AACSB and EFMD. With a dynamic student Business  independently acknowledged as the largest and best planning City and Regional Planning BSc
community from more than 60 countries, studying at CBS will foundation@cardiff.ac.uk school for over 20 years. By studying in an internationally Geography (Human) BSc
provide you with access to a global network of contacts and recognised School, you will benefit from being taught by Geography (Human) and Planning BSc
experience. You will benefit from specialist careers advice, Undergraduate courses acclaimed academics delivering courses that confront the cplan-ugenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk
Accounting BSc
mentoring from industry and the opportunity to enhance  Accounting & Economics BScEcon
challenges of 21st century planning. Cardiff’s reputation, plus Postgraduate courses
your skills in excellent facilities such as the School’s practical Accounting & Finance BSc professional course recognition, ensures that our graduates Geography, Policy and Practice MSc
real-time Trading Room. Accounting & Management BScEcon have excellent career prospects and are highly desired by Housing MSc
Banking & Finance BScEcon private and public organisations. The School’s research has International Planning and Development MSc
Graduate Destinations Business Economics BScEcon European and worldwide links, which is reflected in our PhD Planning Practice and Research MSc
Deloitte Business Management BSc students’ backgrounds and interests. This provides you with a Regeneration Studies MSc
HSBC - General Route vibrant research environment and access to an international Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy MSc
KPMG - Human Resources Transport and Planning MSc
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network of researchers.
- International Management Urban Design MA
Unilever - International Management (Route B Semester Abroad) cplan-pgtenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk
Graduate destinations
- Logistics & Operations China Academy of Urban Planning and Design
Top 10 Business and Management Studies - Marketing PhD/MPhil Research areas
1 London Business School Chinese University of Hong Kong
Business Management & Finance BSc NSW State Government, Australia Environment
2 Imperial Business Studies & Japanese BSc Housing
3 Cambridge Technische Universitaet Muenchen 
Economics BScEcon Via Natura Sdn. Bhd Spatial Analysis
4 Cardiff University Economics & Finance BScEcon Spatial Planning and City Environments
5 Bath Economics & Humanities Subject BScEcon Top 10 Town and Country Planning Urban and Regional Governance
- King’s Economics & Management Studies BScEcon 1 Cardiff University sonninor@cardiff.ac.uk
- Lancaster business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk 2 Leeds
- LSE 3 Newcastle
- Oxford Postgraduate courses 4 Oxford Brookes
- Warwick MBA 5 Cambridge
>90 MBA Media Management 6 UCL
Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Accounting & Finance MSc 7 UWE
Economics MRes 8 Sheffield
Finance MSc 9 Manchester
Financial Economics MSc 10 Sheffield Hallam
Human Resource Management MSc >26
International Economics, Banking & Finance MSc Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research
International Economics & Public Policy MSc
International Transport MSc Other rankings
Logistics & Operations Management MSc 4th in The Guardian 2012
Marine Policy MSc 4th in The Times Good University Guide 2012
Port & Shipping Administration PGDip 6th in The Complete University Guide 2012
Public Administration MPA
Strategic Marketing MSc
carbs-international@cardiff.ac.uk

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Accounting & Finance
Economics
Human Resource Management
Logistics & Operations Management
Marketing & Strategy
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_1 Chemistry taught at Cardiff University since 1883. _2 Recently _1 Housed in the £35 million Queen’s Building complex Cardiff School of Engineering is based in a modern, purpose-built International Foundation Programme
refurbished £14 million facilities. _3 Year in industry and study and with a new library opened in 2009. _2 Five dedicated building, housing some of the UK’s most advanced facilities. Engineering
abroad available. _4 Degrees are accredited by the Royal Society  multi-platform teaching laboratories featuring state of the art The School’s research activity has a worldwide reputation foundation@cardiff.ac.uk
of Chemistry. equipment and industry standard software. _3 The School’s and a record of collaboration with industrial partners such as Undergraduate courses
degrees are regularly reviewed and professionally accredited by Corus, Laing O’Rourke, Halcrow, National Grid, Rolls Royce, Architectural Engineering BEng/MEng
Graduate destinations BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. _4 Excellent employment NASA, Mott Macdonald, BP, RWE Npower, and Atkins. This Civil Engineering BEng/MEng
3M / Cadburys / GlaxoSmithKline / Intellectual Patent Office / Solutia prospects for graduates, with the vast majority following their means you will receive cutting-edge and career relevant teaching Civil & Environmental Engineering BEng/MEng
chosen career path within six months. from global experts in their field. Engineering graduates are Computer Systems Engineering BEng/MEng
Undergraduate courses
Chemistry BSc/MChem highly employable and Cardiff gives you the opportunity to Electronic & Communications Engineering BEng/MEng
Graduate destinations further enhance your prospects by offering a year in industry Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng
Chemistry with Industrial Experience BSc American Express / BAE Systems / Fujitsu / IBM / Thomson Reuters on undergraduate programmes. All of the School’s courses Integrated Engineering BEng/MEng
Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem
provide accreditation from the relevant professional bodies and Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng
Chemistry with a Year Abroad MChem Undergraduate courses
competetive scholarships are available. Medical Engineering BEng/MEng
chemistry-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Business Information Systems BSc* engineering-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
Computer Science BSc*
Graduate destinations Note: all BEng/MEng courses offer an optional year in industry.
Postgraduate courses Computer Systems Engineering BSc*
Catalysis MSc Computing & Mathematics BSc Atkins / BAE Systems / Corus / Mott McDonald / Network Rail
Postgraduate courses
Chemical Biology MSc Computer Science with Biometrics BSc* Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
Molecular Modelling MSc Computer Science with High Performance Computing BSc* Top 10 Civil Engineering
1 Imperial Civil Engineering MSc
Physical Organic Chemistry MSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics BSc* Clinical Engineering MSc
Sustainable Chemistry MSc Computer Science with Visual Computing BSc* 2 Swansea
3 Cardiff University Environmental Water Engineering MSc
tatchellt@cardiff.ac.uk Software Engineering BSc* Electrical Energy Systems MSc
comsc-ug@cs.cardiff.ac.uk 4 Newcastle
- Nottingham Geoenvironmental Engineering MSc
PhD/MPhil Research areas *Available as a 3 or 4 year programme. The 4 year programme includes a year in industry, and the Mutimedia Systems and Communication Engineering MSc
Chemical Biology School supports students in finding a year-long, paid placement in the UK. 6 Dundee
- Sheffield Orthopaedic Engineering (surgeons only) MSc
Heterogeneous Catalysis & Nanostructured Surfaces Professional Engineering MSc
Homogenous Catalysis Postgraduate courses 8 Bristol
- Southampton Structural Engineering MSc
Metals in Synthesis & Organic Synthesis Computer Science MSc*† Sustainable Energy & Environment MSc
Physical Organic Chemistry Computer Science MRes† 10 Queen’s, Belfast
Wireless and Microwave Communications Engineering MSc
Solid State & Materials Chemistry Computing MSc* >23
Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research engineering-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
Theoretical & Computational Chemistry Computing & IT Management MSc*
attard@cardiff.ac.uk Information Security & Privacy MSc* PhD/MPhil Research areas
Information Systems MRes† Other rankings
6th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 Energy
Strategic Information Systems MSc* Environment and Sustainability
comsc-pg@cs.cardiff.ac.uk 7th in The Complete University Guide 2012
Green Electronic Systems (Communications, Sensors and Materials)
*Available as a 1or 2 year programme. The 2 year programme includes a year in industry, and the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
School supports students in finding a year-long, paid placement in the UK. Top 10 Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics and Advanced Materials
† Subject to validation. 1 Southampton
Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
2 Nottingham
PhD/MPhil Research areas Sustainable Engineering
3 Imperial
Distributed and Scientific Computing engineering-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk
4 Surrey
Informatics 5 Lancaster
Visual Computing 6 Sheffield
comsc-pgresearch@cs.cardiff.ac.uk 7 Bristol
8 Cardiff University
9 Loughborough
10 Sussex
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Ranking by The Guardian 2012

Other rankings
9th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
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School of Dentistry School of Earth & Ocean Sciences School of English, Communication and Philosophy

dentistry earth & ocean sciences english, communication and philosophy

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Hospital on the Heath Park campus. _3 Programmes aim to enable by Wales’ accessible and spectacular natural geography. _3 largest schools in the University and offers research-led teaching Cultural Criticism* BA
you to practice dentistry in appropriate training environments. Courses include practical experience on field trips and some that brings you face-to-face with academics shaping the future English Language* BA
courses offer a year in industry. of their subjects. Courses are designed to offer you new ways English Language and Communication BA
English Literature* BA
Top 10 Dentistry of thinking about your subject and therefore provide excellent
Graduate destinations Philosophy* BA
1 King’s preparation for careers requiring you to critically engage with encap-ac@cardiff.ac.uk
2 Glasgow BHP Billiton / Environment Agency / Geo Services International /  language and ideas. The School’s size also makes it a vibrant
Parsons Brinckerhoff / Titan Environmental Surveys *Available with another humanities subject.
3 Cardiff University community offering you many opportunities to make friends 
4 Queen’s, Belfast and establish networks. Postgraduate courses
5 Birmingham Top Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences
1 Cambridge Analytic and Modern European Philosophy MA
6 Bristol Applied Linguistics MA
2 Oxford Graduate destinations
7 Dundee Creative Writing MA
8 Sheffield 3 UCL/Birkbeck (joint) BBC
4 Bristol Cameco Corporation Critical and Cultural Theory MA
9 Liverpool English Literature MA
10 Manchester - Liverpool The Guardian
- Reading Ethics and Social Philosophy MA
>13 University of Oxford Forensic Linguistics MA
Ranked by The Guardian 2012 7 Cardiff University University of Sydney
- Durham Language and Communication Research MA
Other rankings - East Anglia encap-ac@cardiff.ac.uk
Top 10 English Language & Literature
5th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) - Edinburgh 1 Oxford
9th in The Complete University Guide 2012 - Lancaster PhD/MPhil Research areas
2 Cambridge Critical and Cultural Theory
9th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 - Leeds 3 Glasgow
- Manchester English Literature
4 Leeds Language and Communication
Undergraduate courses - Open 5 Exeter
Dentistry BDS - Royal Holloway Philosophy and Applied Ethics
6 York encap-ac@cardiff.ac.uk
Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene BSc - Southampton 7 Cardiff University
dentaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk >42 8 Birmingham
Ranking by Research 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 9 Sheffield
Postgraduate courses 10 Queen Mary
Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) MSc Undergraduate courses
Earth Sciences MESci* >87
Implantology MSc/PgDip Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research
Orthodontics MScD Environmental Geoscience BSc/MESci*
Tissue Engineering MSc/PgDip Exploration & Resource Geology BSc/MESci*
dentaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk Geology BSc/MESci*
Marine Geography BSc
PhD/MPhil Research areas Marine Geoscience MESci*
Applied Clinical Research and Public Health earth-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
Learning & Scholarship *MESci available with a year at an overseas university.
Tissue Engineering & Reparative Dentistry
dentaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk Postgraduate courses
Applied Environmental Geology MSc
Environmental Hydrogeology MSc
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Geobiology
Geodynamics
Geoenvironment
Magmatic & Hydrothermal Processes
Paleoclimate and Climate Systems
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european languages & politics history, archaeology & religion healthcare studies
Location Park Place (map ref 24) Location Humanities Building (map ref 16) Location Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park Campus (map ref 116)
Total students 1256 Total student population 1010 Total students 782
Number of staff 52 Number of academic staff 60 Number of staff 96
% of international students 2% % international students 1% % international students 5.2%

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Cardiff School of European Studies is one of the largest and most Undergraduate courses _1 Flexible, modular schemes allow you to develop your own interests. _1 All pre-registration programmes recognised by the UK Health
dynamic schools of its kind in the UK. The School has its own European Politics & International Relations BScEcon _2 The city of Cardiff provides an excellent study location with history Professions Council. _2 Emphasis placed on practical and clinical
cinema auditorium and IT suites, providing you with the latest European Union Studies BScEcon dating back to Roman times and a multi-cultural population. aspects of accredited programmes.
in language learning technology. The School also maintains French *† BA _3 Postgraduate Studentships are available for 2012/2013.
German *† BA Graduate occupations
close links with universities across Europe providing a highly
Italian *† BA Occupational Therapist / Operating Departmental Practitioner / 
cosmopolitan and networked environment. Undergraduate Spanish *† BA
Undergraduate courses
Ancient History* BA Physiotherapist / Radiographer
language degrees additionally offer you the opportunity to study in Politics *† BScEcon
Europe at a partner institution in France, Germany, Italy or Spain. Ancient & Medieval History BA
Politics, Diploma in Etudes Politiques BScEcon Undergraduate courses
The School also offers undergraduate programmes in Politics and Archaeology* BSc / BA
Politics & Economics BScEcon Archaeology & Ancient History BA Occupational Therapy BSc
International Relations and a joint degree with the University of Politics & International Relations BScEcon Conservation of Objects in Museums & Archaeology BSc Operating Department Practice DipHE
Bordeaux. At postgraduate level the new MA Translation Studies Politics & Modern History BScEcon History* BA Operating Department Practice: Intra & Perioperative BSc
programme attracts students that speak a variety of different Politics & Sociology BScEcon History & Social Science BA Physiotherapy BSc
languages. european-ug@cardiff.ac.uk History with Welsh History BA Radiography: Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging BSc
* Available with another humanities subject  Modern History & Politics BScEcon Radiotherapy & Oncology BSc
Top 10 European Studies † Available with law as an LLB
Religious & Theological Studies* BA sohcsadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
1 Portsmouth adminshare@cardiff.ac.uk
2 Cardiff University Postgraduate courses  *Available with another humanities subject.
Postgraduate courses
3 Bath European Governance & Public Policy MScEcon Healthcare Studies MSc/PGDip
4 Surrey European Studies MA Postgraduate courses Neurorehabilitation MSc
5 Aston International Relations MScEcon Ancient History MA Occupational Therapy MSc/PGDip
6 Southampton Politics and Public Policy MScEcon Ancient & Medieval Warfare MA Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip
7 Manchester Metropolitan Political Theory MA Archaeology MA Radiography MSc/PGDip
8 Salford Politics and International Relations (Turin) MScEcon Care of Collections MA Sports Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip
Translation Studies MA Chaplaincy Studies MTh streets@cardiff.ac.uk
9 Birmingham
Welsh Government and Politics MScEcon Conservation Practice MSc
10 LSE
euros-pgt@cardiff.ac.uk Early Celtic Studies MA PhD/MPhil Research areas
>27
Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Early & Medieval Society & Culture MA Clinical Kinaesiology
PhD/MPhil Research areas European Neolithic MA Occupation & Health
Graduate destinations Area Studies History MA Radiography/Radiotherapy
Deloitte Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance Islam in Contemporary Britain MA Perioperative Practice
Culture & Identity Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MA harmerl@cardiff.ac.uk
European Commission Medieval British Studies MA
Political research Globalisation
History & Memory Professional Conservation MSc
Public services Religious Studies: Asian Religions MA
History of Political Thought
Teaching posts in the UK and abroad Religious Studies: Religion in Late Antiquity MA
International Relations
Languages & Translation Studies Theology MTh
Welsh History MA
Literature & Visual Cultures
pgadminshare@cardiff.ac.uk
Political Theory
Wales PhD/MPhil Research Areas
euros-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk Ancient History
Archaeology
Body, Health and Religion
Chaplaincy Studies
Conservation
History
History of Asian Religions
Islam in the UK
Late Antique Religion & Culture
Religion in Contemporary Societies
Welsh History
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Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies is a Undergraduate courses Cardiff Law School is one of the UK’s most prestigious law Undergraduate courses
world-leading centre for media teaching and research. You will be Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies BA schools and is internationally renowned for teaching and research Law LLB
taught by highly qualified staff many of whom have international Journalism, Media, Cultural Studies and Sociology BA excellence. You will benefit from globally relevant teaching and law-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
experience and are involved in collaborative ventures with leading Journalism, Media, and Cultural Criticism BA one of the largest libraries in the UK, with more than 100,000
jomec-ba@cardiff.ac.uk Law & Criminology LLB
universities and top journalism schools worldwide. Programmes volumes and a wealth of online resources. To ensure you make Law & Politics LLB
offer scholarly excellence, renowned vocational training or a Diploma in Journalism the most of your studies, the School offers study skills and English Law & Sociology LLB
combination of both where you will be encouraged to reflect on the Broadcasting Option PGDip language support and a number of merit scholarships and entrance Law & Welsh LLB
way the media operates nationally and internationally. Cardiff’s Magazine Option PGDip bursaries for high achievers. You can also work with real clients and Integrated Law & Language (French/German) LLB
international popularity means you should benefit from your fellow Newspaper Option PGDip experience law in action by participating in the Law School’s Pro intlaw-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
students’ shared professional and cultural experiences, ensuring jomec-diploma@cardiff.ac.uk Bono Scheme and Innocence Project.
you leave with contacts in countries from around the world. The Postgraduate courses
School also offers one £5000 scholarship on each MA programme. Postgraduate courses Graduate destinations Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)*
International Journalism MA Azmi and Associates, Kuala Lumpur Legal Practice Course (LPC)
Graduate destinations International Public Relations and Global Communications Management MA Blakely and Dushenski, Canada LLM (Law)
Al-Jazeera English Journalism MA Fox, Mandal and Little, Delhi LLM specialised routes
Channel 4 (UK) Journalism, Media and Communications MA Freshfields, London - Canon Law
China Daily MBA Media Management Hassan and Hassan, Pakistan - European Legal Studies
International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands Political Communications MA Nigerian Ports Authority - Governance and Devolution
Korea Economic Daily Science, Media & Communication MSc Shanghai Kai Rong Law Firm, China - Human Rights Law
Reuters jomec-ma@cardiff.ac.uk Shearman & Sterling, Hong Kong - International Commercial Law
NewsX Channel, India - Law and Governance of the European Union
PhD/MPhil Research areas Top 10 Law - Legal and Political Aspects of International Affairs
The Fiscal Times, New York Audience and Fan Studies 1 LSE - Legal Aspects of Medical Practice
Children and the Media 2 UCL - Social Care Law
Top 10 Communication, Cultural & Media Studies
Feminist Media Studies 3 Oxford law-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
1 Goldsmiths
Journalism Studies 4 Durham BPTC: law-bptc@cardiff.ac.uk
2 Nottingham Trent
Mediatised Conflict - Nottingham LPC: law-lpc@cardiff.ac.uk
3 Westminster
Race, Representation & Cultural Politics 6 Kent * Formerly the Bar Vocational Course.
4 Cardiff University
Risk, Science, Health & Media 7 Cardiff University
5 UWE
jomec-research@cardiff.ac.uk - Cambridge PhD/MPhil Research areas
6 Sussex
- Queen Mary Areas of supervision include:
7 Leeds Metropolitan
10 Edinburgh Commercial Law
8 Royal Holloway
>67 Criminal Law
9 Leeds
Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Environmental Law
10 Ulster
European Law
>46 Human Rights Law
Ranking by Research Fortnight Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research
Law and Sociology
Other rankings Legal Theory
8th in The Complete University Guide 2012 Medical Law
9th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 Public International Law
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worldwide. _2 Based at one of the UK’s biggest hospitals.  year at organisations like Rolls Royce, Air Traffic Control broad-based education in analysis, composition, ethnomusicology, _2 Vocationally relevant programmes balance practice and theory.
_3 The UK’s largest medical school provider of postgraduate and local government. _2 Scholarships available on merit to music history and performance. _2 The city of Cardiff offers the
distance learning programmes. international students. _3 MMath programme ideal if you want to Welsh National Opera, BBC NOW and two world-class venues, Postgraduate courses
work in research or for tech companies. including the Wales Millennium Centre. Advanced Practice MSc/PGDip /PGCert
Top 5 Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology - Generic route
1 Cardiff University - Colposcopy
Graduate destinations Graduate destinations
- Cambridge BBC / Cambridge University / Monteverdi Choir, London / Royal Academy of - Community Health Studies
BAE Systems / Deloitte / Ernst and Young / PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP / 
3 UCL Music / The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music - Education for Healthcare Professionals
Roche Pharmaceuticals
4 Edinburgh - Non-medical Prescribing
5 Bristol Top 10 Pure Mathematics Undergraduate courses - Safeguarding Children
- Imperial 1 Oxford Music BMus jonesa23@cardiff.ac.uk
- Oxford 2 Cambridge Music BA arthursj@cardiff.ac.uk
> 18 3 Bristol Music & Humanities Subject BA
Ranking by Research 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research
4 Warwick Music & Physics BSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc/PgDip
Undergraduate courses 5 Edinburgh music-ug@cardiff.ac.uk joomunls@cardiff.ac.uk
Medicine MBBCh 6 Manchester
Medical Pharmacology BSc/MPh 7 Imperial Postgraduate courses PhD/MPhil Research areas
medicaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk 8 Cardiff University Composition BMus Children and Young People
9 Leeds Ethnomusicology MA Health Knowledge
Postgraduate courses 10 Queen Mary Music, Culture & Politics MA Health Technologies
Advanced Surgical Practice* MSc/PgDip/PgCert >38 Musicology MA Long Term Conditions
Ageing, Health and Disease MSc/PgDip/PgCert Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Performance Studies MA Mental Health
Applied Behaviour Analysis & Challenging Behaviour* PgCert music-pg@cardiff.ac.uk Patient Safety
Bioinformatics and Genetic Epidemiology & Bioinformatics MSc/PgDip/PgCert Undergraduate courses Work & Organisation
Critical Care* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Mathematics MMath/BSc PhD/MPhil Research areas featherstonek@cardiff.ac.uk
Diabetes* PgDip Mathematics & its Applications* BSc Composition
Dermatology, Clinical MSc/PgDip Mathematics, Operational Research & Statistics* BSc Performance
Dermatology, Practical* MSc/PgDip Mathematics & Physics BSc Thesis
Genetic Counselling MSc Mathematics & Computing BSc music-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
Master of Public Health MPH Mathematics & Humanities BA
Medical Ultrasound MSc/PgDip/PgCert mathematics@cardiff.ac.uk
Medical Toxicology* MSc/PgDip/PgCert *Available with an optional year in industry.
Obstetric and/or Gynaecological Ultrasound MSc/PgDip/PgCert
Occupational Health: Policy and Practice* MSc/PgDip Postgraduate courses
Pain Management* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Operational Research and Applied Statistics MSc
Palliative Care/Medicine* MSc/PgDip Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Risk MSc
Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour* MSc/PgDip thompsonjm1@cardiff.ac.uk
Psychiatry† MSc/PgDip
Therapeutics* MSc/PgDip PhD/MPhil Research areas
Wound Healing & Tissue Repair* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Applied Mathematics
postgradmedic@cardiff.ac.uk Analysis
*Courses are taught via online distance learning . Operational Research
†Distance learning option available (subject to approval). Probability & Statistics
PhD/MPhil Research areas Pure Mathematics
Cancer Studies schmidtkm@cardiff.ac.uk
Cardiovascular Sciences
Clinical Epidemiology
Diabetes & Metabolism
Infection, Immunity & Inflammation
Neuroscience & Mental Health
pgrmedic@cardiff.ac.uk
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Cardiff School of Optometry was founded in 1935 and is an Undergraduate courses The Welsh School of Pharmacy is among the leaders in clinical skills Undergraduate courses
internationally recognised research centre. The School is the only Optometry BSc development in the UK. Accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Pharmacy MPharm
optometric training department in Wales, and one of the largest of earlam@cardiff.ac.uk Society of Great Britain, the Master of Pharmacy degree equips you pharmacy-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
its kind in the UK, with an outstanding reputation in both teaching with a sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences and the
Postgraduate courses Postgraduate courses
and research. In 2007 the School moved to a custom-designed £21 necessary skills to proceed confidently into pre-registration training.
Clinical Optometry MSc (part-time/distance learning) Clinical Research MSc/Diploma (part-time/distance learning)
million building, where you will benefit from outstanding facilities pgoptom@cardiff.ac.uk It also offers you the experience of working closely with pharmacy International Pharmacoeconomics & Health Economics* MSc
including clinics, laboratories and teaching rooms with the latest practitioners and produces graduates highly-qualified for career pharmacy-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
state-of-the-art equipment. The undergraduate degree unites both PhD/MPhil Research areas opportunities in hospital, community, industrial and academic *studied in Germany.
the scientific and the clinical, and provides you with experience of Biomedical Imaging pharmacy. Towards the end of your degree, staff at the School will
clinical practice in ophthalmic and orthoptic hospital departments. Clinical Investigation & Vision Sciences assist you in finding a pre-registration post. For more than a decade, PhD/MPhil Research areas
Structural Biophysics ALL of our graduates have secured posts before graduation. Cardiopulmonary Studies
Graduate destinations Visual Neuroscience & Molecular Biology Drug Delivery & Biological Interfaces
Community practice  wildjm@cardiff.ac.uk Top 10 Pharmacy Experimental Cancer Therapeutics
Hospital practice  1 Nottingham Infection & Immunity
Optical or pharma industry 2 East Anglia Medicines & Patient Outcomes
Refractive surgery clinics  3 Bath pharmacy-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
Research 4 Cardiff University
5 Manchester
Top 10 Allied Health Professions & Studies 6 Aston
1 Cardiff University 7 Queen’s, Belfast
2 Aston 8 King’s
- Manchester 9 School of Pharmacy
4 Glasgow Caledonian 10 Strathclyde
5 Ulster >39
6 Bradford Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2012
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8 Anglia Ruskin Other rankings
Ranking by 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 5th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
5th in The Times Good University Guide 2012
NB: Only institutions with Schools of Optometry who returned to the  8th in The Guardian 2012
Allied Health Professions and Studies UoA are included in this table.

Other rankings
2nd in The Times Good University Guide 2012
3rd in The Complete University Guide 2012
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Total students 322 Total students 145 Total student population 1,053
Number of staff 35 Number of staff 4 Number of staff 83
% international students 4% % international students 10% % international students (in School) 3.7%

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Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy has an international The School provides postgraduate courses designed for all health care The Cardiff School of Social Sciences has an international reputation Undergraduate courses
reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to innovative teachers, trainers, supervisors and course coordinators who wish to for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching. We are Criminology BSc
and supportive teaching. The undergraduate degree schemes are improve their skills at planning, teaching and evaluating courses. one of the largest centres of social science research in the UK Criminology and Sociology BScEcon
designed to offer you an intellectual challenge and tuition in solving Many of the School’s graduates progress to higher level roles and and the leading university in the UK for research quality and Criminology and Social Policy BScEcon
Criminology and Education BScEcon
real-life problems. The adaptability of Cardiff graduates makes responsibilities in educational institutions such as director of studies, capacity in the social sciences. Our goal is to build upon this world-
Education BA
them highly sought after by industry and commerce. The School has course leaders, co-ordinators of clinical skill facility, senior tutors and class environment for students to enjoy an outstanding learning Education and Sociology BScEcon
research interests covering a wide range of physics and astronomy associate deans. As a student you will be joining professionals from experience. The School offers a wide range of courses, ranging from Education and Social Policy BScEcon
topics, and you will be fully integrated into these research areas. across the world that have benefitted from the School’s international traditional academic subjects to courses with a professional focus, Social Policy BScEcon
Graduate destinations
reputation as a centre of excellence for medical education courses. but all are closely related to our research into the problems and Social Policy and Sociology BScEcon
BAE Systems / Lloyds Bank / NASA / Rolls Royce / Unilever challenges of modern society. Social Science BSc
Postgraduate courses Sociology BScEcon
Undergraduate courses Medical Education MSc/PGDip Graduate destinations socsi-ugadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Astrophysics MPhys/BSc Medical Education (e-learning) MSc/PGDip/PGCert Human Resource Management
Physics* MPhys/BSc medicaleducation@cardiff.ac.uk Police Services  Postgraduate courses
Physics with Astronomy* MPhys/BSc Research Consultancy  Education MSc
Physics & Mathematics BSc PhD/MPhil Research areas Social Work Equality & Diversity MSc
Physics with Medical Physics BSc Adult Learning & Teaching Teaching Criminology & Criminal Justice MSc
Physics with Music BSc Clinically Based Learning Postgraduate Certificate of Education PGCE (PCET)
Physics with a Preliminary Year Curriculum Top 10 Sociology Science, Media & Communication MSc
Theoretical & Computational Physics BSc Learning in Groups 1 Cardiff University Social Science Research Methods MSc
physics-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Policy Analysis 2 Manchester Social Work MA
*Also available with an optional professional placement year.
Technology Enhanced Education 3 Edinburgh socialscience-masters@cardiff.ac.uk
medicaleducation@cardiff.ac.uk 4 Essex
Postgraduate courses 5 Loughborough PhD/MPhil Research areas
Biophotonics MSc 6 Open Crime, Security and Justice
mscbiophotonics@cardiff.ac.uk 7 Warwick Culture, Transformation and Subjectivity
8 Goldsmiths Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
PhD/MPhil Research areas 9 LSE Innovations in Social Research
Astronomy & Astrophysics 10 Lancaster Knowledge, Science and Technology
Astronomy Instrumentation >39 Work, Education and Globalisation
Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Studies Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research socialscience-research@cardiff.ac.uk
Gravitational Wave Physics
Nanophysics Professional doctorates
Musical Acoustics Education EdD
Photonics Social Work DSW
physics-pg@cardiff.ac.uk Health Studies DHS
socialscience-research@cardiff.ac.uk
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work._3 Entrance and Merit Scholarships available to international
students.
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for Welsh American Studies. _3 The School is committed to working
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Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research (all taught through the medium of Welsh) Studying for a short time at Cardiff A unique Welsh cultural experience Who can apply?
Law & Welsh LLB University is a great opportunity to gain Studying abroad at Cardiff University You can apply for The Study Abroad
Undergraduate courses Welsh BA some valuable international experience provides the exciting opportunity to explore Programme if:
Psychology BSc Welsh & Humanities Subject BA Wales and the distinctive Welsh culture.
while being immersed in a unique Welsh – you have studied for two years at another
Psychology with Professional Placement BSc cymraeg@cardiff.ac.uk Many study abroad students choose to
psychology-ug@cardiff.ac.uk cultural tradition. university which is recognised by Cardiff
You will gain an alternative perspective undertake classes about Wales and learn University.
Postgraduate courses
some of the Welsh language while they are – you have achieved certain grades in the
Postgraduate courses Early Celtic Studies MA on your chosen subject, enhance your
Graduate Diploma in Psychology Medieval British Studies MA here. It is also very easy to reach the rest of preceding years. Commonly this is a GPA
résumé and make worldwide friends. the UK and Europe. Cardiff has excellent rail
diplomaadmin@cardiff.ac.uk Welsh and Celtic Studies MA of 3.0 or equivalent (on a 4.0 scale),
cymraeg@cardiff.ac.uk
Study Abroad students are fully services and low-budget airlines operating although some Schools may require a
PhD/MPhil Research areas integrated into the student body at out of Cardiff Airport. higher average.
Attention & Memory PhD/MPhil Research areas Cardiff University. You will be taught and – your home University will permit you
Behavioural Neuroscience & Genetics Gender Studies assessed alongside all other students Build your own Study Abroad Programme to Study Abroad and recognise grades
Cognitive Neuroscience Identity, Religion and Popular Culture and have access to the same social Cardiff University’s academic system is achieved at Cardiff University as
Developmental Science Language Planning & Policy and academic facilities featured in this modular which means you will be able to contributing to your degree.
Wellbeing, Health & Mental Health Multiculturalism prospectus. choose classes from several different subjects. – you are from outside the European Union.
Imaging Science Second Language Acquisition
Sociology of the Celtic Languages You will be able to build your own programme Note: for some modules you may be required
Learning & Development
Sociolinguistics to suit your interests and match with the to show you have certain pre-requisites/
Perception & Action
The Arthurian Legend degree in your home country. background knowledge.
Social Psychology
Thinking & Reasoning The Mabinogion The full range of available modules is online:
strabella@cardiff.ac.uk Welsh Literature (Medieval and Modern) www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad
Welsh American Studies (including Patagonia)
cymraeg@cardiff.ac.uk

More information
For more information on your choices and to
check your eligibility please visit the website
www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad
or contact The Study Abroad Office:
studyabroad@cardiff.ac.uk
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International Foundation Programme
www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp
The International Foundation Programme is
a one-year academic programme taught at
Cardiff University. It is designed to give you
the academic and English language skills
needed to enter an undergraduate degree
scheme. The Cardiff University IFP is the only
foundation programme that offers direct
routes to Cardiff University.
The International Foundation Programme
offers direct routes to in the following
subject areas:
–  Business
–  Engineering
– Health & Life Sciences
Students can also apply for progression to
a variety of other courses offered at Cardiff
University.
Key facts about the Cardiff IFP
– Classes are taught on campus by Cardiff
University staff.
– You will be a full member of Cardiff
University and benefit from all academic,
welfare, social and sporting facilities.
– The IFP offers high levels of pastoral care
through the dedicated IFP office and
system of personal tutors.
– University accommodation is guaranteed
for the duration of the course.
– The IFP office has well-established and
successful working relationships with many
embassies and sponsorship organisations
throughout the world.
– You will receive a comprehensive induction
programme including free coach collection
services, information events and social
activities.
Who can apply?
The International Foundation Programme is
for you if:
– you hold a secondary school-leaving
qualification meaning that an extra year’s
study is necessary to reach the appropriate
level for undergraduate study in the UK.
– you have appropriate academic
qualifications but need to develop your
English language and study skills in
preparation for an undergraduate degree
programme in the UK.
– you are from outside the European Union.
programmes
The Bridge Programme
www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/bridge
The Bridge Programme is a full-time English
language and study skills course in academic
English.
It is specifically designed for European and
international students. It is a good choice if
you:
– plan to continue your higher education
studies at foundation, undergraduate or
postgraduate level.
– are looking for an intensive course with an
academic focus to improve your general
English.
– need to develop your professional English
for business and industry.
– want to improve your IELTS score for
university entrance or professional
development.
The programme provides you with the skills
and language needed for a smooth transition
into academic study and professional
life. The aim is to develop confident and
successful students and professionals for the
international marketplace.
The Bridge programme has three entry points
in September, January and April.
Included in the course:
– 20 tuition hours per week (plus self study
and assignments).
– a free IELTS exam at the end of the
9-month course.
– one-to-one tutorial guidance and support.
– free internet access on all University
computers.
– use of all University academic and social
facilities, including resource centres,
computer workstations, sport and fitness
centres, and the Students’ Union.
Pre-sessional English language courses
www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/presessional
The Pre-sessional programme provides an
excellent opportunity for students holding
offers from or applying to study at Cardiff
University, at postgraduate or undergraduate
level, to take short courses in English for
Academic Purposes.
These courses are highly intensive and are
designed specifically for students who need
only a short period of study to reach the
required English language entry standard
for their academic course.
You can take a course for 11 or 8 weeks
depending on your level of English and
academic requirements.
Please note that successful completion of
a Pre-sessional summer course may not
replace your condition of entry. Most offers
will require you to take a recognised English
language examination, such as IELTS, at the
end of the course to prove you have reached
the level stipulated in your offer letter.

More information
More information For more information about English language
To download an application form, or for more programmes at Cardiff University please visit
information please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp the website www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt
or e-mail foundation@cardiff.ac.uk or email elt@cardiff.ac.uk
how to apply
How to 
apply
Applying for a place at University can seem
complex – but at Cardiff the International
Office is here to guide you every step of
the way.
Entry Requirements
The University recognises qualifications from
all over the world. To know if you would be
considered for entry you can:
– look on the website. We have a dedicated
section for many countries. This will give you
an overview of qualifications we consider:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/country
– contact the International Office.
– contact an educational adviser. The University
has an international network of educational
advisers (agents) who give free advice (see
the website above for their contact details).
Some courses may require additional
information or exams. For example:
undergraduate architecture students must
submit a portfolio. Check with the School,
the International Office, online via the
University’s course finder or with an adviser.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/applying
English Language Requirements
In addition to academic qualifications, the
University also requires an English language
qualification. The University accepts
IELTS, TOEFL and IGCSE/GCSE however
the University also considers other English
language qualifications, including the Indian
Year 12 and WAEC.
Different courses will require you to get
different scores, however most courses
require an average of 6.5 in IELTS or
equivalent. You will also be required to
achieve a certain grade in sub-scores.
Some courses require a higher overall score,
especially those that are language-based
and require more complex English usage. You
should check the website, contact the School
or ask the International Office if you are
unsure of the requirement.
If you do not have the required English
language level you may want to study an
English course at Cardiff University. More
information is on page 37.
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How to work out your English level
If you do not have an English language
qualification it is recommended you take an
IELTS or TOEFL exam. The British Council
(www.britishcouncil.org) can provide
information on test centres in your country.
When you have worked out your level you will
know which course is right for you. You may
also find this table of equivalencies useful:
IELTS TOEFL (paper) TOEFL (iBT)
5.5 525 68
6.0 550 80
6.5 580 (TWE = 4.0) 90
7.0 600 100
how to apply
Application procedure –
Undergraduate / Bachelors
To apply for an undergraduate/ bachelors
degree course you need to use an
organisation called UCAS and apply
online at www.ucas.com
UCAS allows you to apply to up to five
(four for medicine/dentistry) courses at any
combination of UK universities using the
same application form. The institution
code for Cardiff is C15. Course codes are
listed on the University’s website.
If you want to apply for an undergraduate
degree but only have 12 years of education,
you may need to take a foundation
programme/year zero. More information
on applying to Cardiff University’s
International Foundation Programme is
available on page 36.
Application procedure –
Postgraduate Taught / Masters
You apply directly to the University for a
postgraduate taught course. You can apply
online at www.cardiff.ac.uk/apply or you can
download paper application materials from
the website. It is recommended that you
apply online because it is quicker and you
can track your application.
Application procedure –
Postgraduate Research / PhD / MPhil
The application procedure for postgraduate
research is the same as postgraduate taught
(above), however you will also need to include
a research proprosal. You should also make
contact with a member of academic staff
who could act as a potential supervisor to
your studies. To do this:
1) look at the websites of University schools
to see if there is a member of academic
staff who matches your area of research.
Website addresses for Schools are located
in the Schools section of this prospectus.
2) send the member of staff a short e-mail
outlining your area of interest.
3) mention on your application form which
member(s) of staff you have contacted
regarding your supervision.
If you are unsure whether the School is able
to offer supervision for your research you
can contact them directly. Email addresses
for PhD enquiries are included in the Schools
section of this prospectus where you will also
find Cardiff University’s areas of research.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/applying
Common
Questions
Is there an application fee?
For the vast majority of courses Cardiff
University does not charge an application
fee. If you are applying to an undergraduate
course, UCAS will charge a small fee,
currently £21.
When is the deadline for applications?
The official deadline for undergraduate
courses is the 30th June each year. If you
want to apply after this date you should
contact the International Office. If you are
applying for a medicine or dentistry course
the application deadline will be October 15th
prior to entry in September the following year.
Most postgraduate courses do not have a
deadline. The University however encourages
you to apply as early as possible to avoid
disappointment. You will need to ensure
you have enough time to complete the
application process and, where applicable,
get a visa. Some courses can also become
full quite quickly. It is recommended you
apply 9–12 months in advance of the
course starting.
What if I don’t have all my qualifications/
transcripts?
You do not need all your qualifications before
you apply. You can take exams and submit
your results after your initial application.
My studies have been completed in English -
do I still need an English qualification?
If you have previously studied in the medium
of English this may be sufficient for the
English requirement. This is at the discretion
of the School. If you believe this could apply
to you please state your reason in your
application. You may still be required to
provide a recognised qualification.
How long will it take to have a decision
made on my application?
The University endeavours to make a
decision on applications within six weeks,
however during busy times it may take
longer. If you have not had a response after
six weeks please contact the International
Office. Because PhD applications are more
complicated, they can take longer to assess.
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How to write
your personal
statement
All Cardiff University applications require
you to write a personal statement. A good
personal statement will help you get the
edge over other applicants and is your
opportunity to tell the University about
yourself, say why you’re interested in the
course and provide details of any relevant
experience you have. Below are some tips
for writing a good personal statement:
–  be enthusiastic. Admission tutors want
students that are passionate about the area
they are studying. You should write why you
are interested in the course, what research
you have done into the subject area, and
what you plan to do after you graduate.
– include any work experience. If you have
any relevant work or voluntary experience
this will help show your commitment. For
example: if you are applying for a journalism
course, include any experience you have
working on student newspapers. This is very
important for students considering applying
to healthcare related courses. The admission
tutors will want to be convinced that you
understand the demands of working in these
professions.
– show you can be part of a team. Admission
tutors are looking for students that will
integrate and work well with other students.
If you have been a member of a team, or
held a position of responsibility, you should
show how these experiences will help you in
your studies.
– include your interests. The University is also
looking for students that will contribute to
the wider student community. You should
provide information on your social and
cultural hobbies, for example: community
volunteering or playing a musical instrument.
– demonstrate ability in English. It is a good
idea to ask someone to proof-read your
personal statement, and remember to run
a spell-check. Even if English is your first
language, you should detail how you have
used English since your last English exam.
For example: at work, or during your studies.
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scholarship opportunities. Visit the online Birmingham 57.30 Cardiff West P ark and R ide
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Funding and Scholarships database where coursework and reading. Cardiff 57.48 Cardiff E ast P ark and R ide
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you will find information about Cardiff Manchester 60.12

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Sheffield 60.31
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places? S wimming P ool C5 6 Mackintosh P lace

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www.cardiff.ac.uk/searchforfunding Cardiff has many advantages which make it Southampton 62.36 Millennium S tadium
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a cheaper place to study than other university Newcastle 63.71 S hopping
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cities. These include:

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Nottingham 64.88 Castle Arcade

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For the 2011/12 session the University

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/ Cardiff is a compact city and the University Average UK student rent 65.30 Queen’s Arcade
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estimated that a single student in Cardiff

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would need £720 a month. These estimates Leeds 65.66 S t David’s Centre E2 73 Newport R oad F3

far to travel between the University, city Ninian R oad

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are based on the actual experiences of centre shops and your accommodation. Warwick 68.75 Residences
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students living in Cardiff. / Cardiff is also very flat making it easy to walk Glasgow 69.67 Aberdare Hall
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This means for the year that: or cycle around. You won’t need to spend Bristol 69.67
Cartwright Court
Colum Hall
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/ an undergraduate student money on buses or taxis. Edinburgh 72.71

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(September – June) needed £6,480 a year. / Cardiff council runs bicycle and car sharing
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Oxford 77.39 S enghennydd Court E3 47

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/ a postgraduate student (September – June) schemes. This will make it even easier for S enghennydd Hall E3 46 S t Andrew’s P lace
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you to get around without large extra costs. Cambridge 88.23 Talybont North /S outh B6 5 S t Mar y S treet D1

needed £8,760 a year. Talybont Court

University Hall and
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Imperial College London 102.80 Conf erence Centre F7 2

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bills, food, books, clothes, travel, telephone King’s College London 102.80 Aberconway & Guest C5 11
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and social expenses. LSE 102.80

Arts & S ocial S tudies D4 18 Tudor S treet C1
B ute & Architecture D3 45 Ty Draw R oad F6
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Duthie L ibrary Map 5 112 Tyndall S treet F1

If you are intending to bring family members, UCL 102.80 J ulian Hodge S tudy CentreC4 14
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such as a spouse or child, you will need to

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L egal P ractice L ibrary D4 28 Westgate S treet D2
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have at least an extra £400 a month for each October 2010

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Cathays Park Campus Tel Switchboard: 029 2087 4000 Heath Park Campus
Aberconway Building C5 11 CUBRI C D4 30 Graduate Schools D4 31 Music D4, D4* 20 23* Security Centre D4 35
ARCCA C3 33 Day Care Services D3 41 Health Centre D4 37 Nursing and Midwifery F3 59 Social Sciences D4, E 3, D3*, E 3
Architecture D3 45 Deri House E3 60 History, Archaeology Occupational Safety, Health 31 42 49* 50
Biosciences D4, D3 35 39 Development and and Religion D4 16 and E nvironmental Unit D4 37 Sports
Alumni Relations E3 60 •Fitness and Squash Centre D4 34
Business School C5 11 Humanities Building D4 16 Optometry and •L lanrumney Sports Fields
Bute Building D3 45
E arth and Ocean Sciences D3 39 Human Resources F3 66 Vision Sciences D4 15 Map 2, E 5
Careers Service D4 31
E astgate House F3 59 I T Services D3 41 P harmacy C3 33 •Talybont Sports
E ngineering E3 58 P hysics and Astronomy E 3 58
Training Village B6 3
Centre for Advanced Studies I nternational Office E 3 60
in the Social Sciences D3 41 E nglish Communication Student Recruitment and
Journalism, Media and P lanning F3 66
and P hilosophy D4 16 Web Division E3 60
Centre for P rofessional Cultural Studies D3 45 P sychology D4, D4* 9 27*
L egal Studies D4 28 E states Division F3 66 Student Support Centre D4 31
Joint I nternal Audit Unit F3 66 P urchasing F3 66
Chaplaincy C4, D4 10 26 E uropean Studies (E uropean Students’ Union D3 38
L anguages and Politics) D4 24 Julian Hodge Building C4 14 Queen’s Buildings E 3 58
Chemistry D3* , E 3 39* 50 Tower Building D4 27
E ye Clinic D4 15 L aw D4, D4* 24 28* Redwood Building C3 33
City and Regional Planning D3 49 Trevithick Building E3 58
Finance Division F3 66 L ifelong L earning E 3 42 Registry F3 66 Welsh D4 16
Communications and I nternational
Relations Division E 3 60 Glamorgan Building D3 49 Main Building D3 39 Research and Commercial Welsh Centre for Postgraduate
Computer Science Governance and Compliance F3 66 Mathematics E 3 42 Division F3 66 P harmaceutical E ducation C4 21
& I nformatics E 3 58 Graduate Centre D3 38 McK enzie House F3 66 Residences and Catering B6 3 * I ndicates main site

Heath Park Campus Tel Switchboard: 029 2074 747

The University shares the Heath Park Campus with the University Hospital of Wales (UHW).
B recknock House 101 Denbigh House 105 I nstitute of Medical Genetics 109 Nursing & Midwifery 116 Tenovus B uilding 118
Cancer Genetics B uilding 121 Dental School/Hospital 106 Medical School 110 Pembroke House 113 Tyˆ Dewi Sant B uilding 116
Cardiff Medicentre 102 Glamorgan House 107 Monmouth House 111 Postgraduate Medical and Tyˆ Maeth 119
Cardigan House 103 Neuadd Meirionnydd 122 Dental E ducation 122 Wales Heart
Healthcare Studies 116
Carmarthen House 104 New L ecture Theatre complex114 Sports & Social Club 117 R esearch I nstitute 120
Henry Wellcome
Cochrane B uilding 115 R esearch B uilding 108 NHS L iaison Unit 103 Student Support Centre 103
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University. If you have any questions or would like more information at any stage, please contact us.
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Communications and International Relations Division
Cardiff University
2 – 4 Deri House
Park Grove
Cardiff CF10 3PA
Wales, UK
international@cardiff.ac.uk
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Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4622

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