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Satisfaction success story for English Department
The 2017 National Student Survey (NSS) tells the story of highly satisfied students at Aberystwyth University’s Department of English & Creative Writing,
Published Wednesday 9 August 2017, the NSS gives the Department an outstanding rating of 97% for overall satisfaction compared to the average UK figure of 84%.
Aberystwyth is also ranked one of the top ten departments for English in the UK according to the annual poll of final-year undergraduates.
Students who responded to the survey gave a satisfaction rating of 97% for the teaching on their course and 96% for learning opportunities.
The Department’s undergraduate degree schemes also saw high overall satisfaction scores, with English Literature & Creative Writing on 97% and English Literature (Q300) on 96%.
These achievements are part of a wider success story at Aberystwyth University, which is rated the best in Wales and one of the top five higher education institutions in the UK for overall student satisfaction, according to the 2017 NSS.
The results show that overall satisfaction amongst students at Aberystwyth University stands at 91% - well above the average UK figure of 84%.
Dr Louise Marshall, Head of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University, said: “"We are delighted with our outstanding NSS results. English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth has a long tradition as an inclusive and welcoming creative community. Feedback from our graduating class of 2017 demonstrates our continued commitment to this established reputation and the vibrancy and excellent quality of our learning environment across all areas of the survey. Our overall satisfaction score ranks us comfortably within the top 10 of UK University English Departments, testimony to the dedication of all staff in delivering a high-quality, stimulating, and supportive student experience."
If you’re interested in studying with Aberystwyth University’s English and Creative Writing department and finding out why our students are so satisfied with their courses, it’s not too late. We still have some clearing places left for the 2017-18 academic year or come and visit us during one of our Open Days.
- English and Creative Writing courses in clearing
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- News Story: Aberystwyth University’s NSS Success Story
The NSS figures follow closely on the heels of the latest employability figures for UK universities which showed that 95% of Aberystwyth University graduates were in work or further study six months after graduating in 2016.
The National Student Survey is carried out annually by IPSOS Mori on behalf of the UK’s higher education funding councils and interviews more than 300,000 final year students in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Students are asked to rate their university across a wide range of measures including quality of teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources, learning community and student voice.
Aberystwyth University’s rankings are based on the overall satisfaction question and use the list of higher education institutes from The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
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English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth: An Outstanding Performance for an Exceptional Student Experience (NSS 2016)
Aberystwyth University’s English & Creative Writing Department has received excellent scores in an influential poll of students.
The English Department received a high rating of 96% for overall satisfaction in the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS), compared to a UK figure of 86%.
All of the Department’s undergraduate degree courses surveyed saw high overall satisfaction ratings, with English Literature scoring 97% and English Literature & Creative Writing 94%.
English as a subject gained a high score of 96% for its learning resources -ranking us first throughout the UK - whilst feedback on work stood at 91%, significantly higher than the national average in this crucial category.
These achievements are part of a wider success story at Aberystwyth University which is rated the best in Wales and one of the top ten higher education institutions in the UK for overall student satisfaction, according to the annual survey.
The results show that overall satisfaction amongst students at Aberystwyth University stands at 92% - that’s six percentage points higher than the UK figure of 86%.
The NSS collects data from 155 of the UK’s Higher Education Institutions and is recognised as an influential source of information for prospective students when considering their options.
Dr Louise Marshall, Head of English at Aberystwyth University, said: “We are thrilled that our students past and present feel so inspired by the department. We pride ourselves on responding to our students’ needs and delivering an outstanding student experience. We have invested significantly in areas including the effectiveness and promptness of our feedback and the quantity and quality of resources available, so it is great to see our students feeling the benefit of these endeavours.
“The results of this survey highlight our department as the number one English department in the UK for learning resources. This is wonderful news and our aim is to continue working to ensure that we go from strength to strength.”
If you’re interested in studying with Aberystwyth University’s English department and finding out why our students are so satisfied with their courses, it’s not too late. We still have some clearing places left for the 2016-17 academic year or come and visit us during one of our Open Days.
The NSS figures follow closely on the heels of the latest employability figures for UK universities which showed that 92% of English graduates were in work or further study six months after leaving Aberystwyth University in 2015.
The National Student Survey is carried out annually by IPSOS Mori on behalf of all the UK’s higher education funding councils and other bodies, interviewing around 312,000 final year students in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Students are asked to rate institutions on the quality of teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources and personal development
REF 2014: Ranked in the Top 50 Departments for World Leading and Internationally Excellent Research
We are delighted by the news that in REF 2014 97% of our research was judged to be of International Standing or higher. Coupled with the QS ranking which places us in the top 150 English & Creative Writing departments in the world (top 30 in the UK) 2014 has been a fantastic year for recognition of our excellence. Since the last research assessment exercise in 2008 we have nearly doubled the percentage of our research ranked as World Leading and achieved an outstanding 49% increase in research outputs regarded as Internationally Excellent or World Leading. Congratulations to all of our staff on their success. This is excellent news for the whole Department, especially our students who are being taught by internationally recognised experts in their fields.
Departmental Prizes
Congratulations to our six students who won the departmental prizes. You have worked hard and demonstrated outstanding skill, dedication and knowledge. Well Done! (July 2016)
The E E Willis Prize (best overall performance in English Literature): Miss Amy le Grys
The Jem Poster Prize (best overall performance in Creative Writing): Miss Charlotte Whitehouse
The Gwyn Jones (or Bunford) Prize (best overall performance in a Joint Honours degree with English Literature): Miss Rachel Rea
The Margaret Davies Prize (best piece of work by a female student): Miss Amy Le Grys
The Alun Lewis Prize (best piece of writing on a Welsh topic): Miss Aleksandra Trawczynska
The Howell Daniels Prize (best piece of work on an American topic): Miss Morwenna Williams
Graduation 2016
We are very proud of our 2016 cohort of students, and we enjoyed celebrating their success with them and their family and friends. They have worked hard over the last few years and we would like to congratulate them on their acheivement! All the best for their future! (July 2016)
Student Led Teaching Award 2016
We are proud that our students feel we are highly commendable as a Department in our teaching and care for them. (April 2016)