The scheme is designed for mature students with non-traditional educational backgrounds, or for those with an arts background who wish to study science.
Students then join whichever Honours scheme they wish in the next year.
Students thus take a total of four years to gain a BSc Honours degree, or five years for an MPhys Honours degree. An induction course held in September gives students a chance to develop the necessary study skills and laboratory techniques before the formal start of the academic year, as well as giving them a chance to settle in Aberystwyth. If you are not sure if you are eligible, please contact the Department of Physics for more details. Students are able to apply for a mandatory grant from their Local Education Authority. The University may be in a position to provide financial assistance to students who would not be in receipt of a mandatory award because, for instance, they have already pursued a course of study for an arts degree.