Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location. Established in 1920, the university has been a provider of quality education for more than 100 years and continues to strive for excellence, achieving 12th place for University of the Year according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
The university is made up of three academic faculties distributed across two campuses, offering a huge range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree options, as well as opportunities for research positions and studying abroad.
The university has two campuses in Swansea. The Singleton Park campus enjoys a stunning beachfront location and is surrounded by leafy parkland, which is perfect for sports, recreation and socialising. The Bay campus, also located next to the beach, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and has fantastic business partnership links. Each campus is a short walk to the bustling city centre, offering a variety of amenities and attractions as well as a lively nightlife scene.
Swansea University is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with excellent tuition and expert faculty staff.
Students benefit from being immersed in a research-driven community with excellent student satisfaction ratings, located within a short distance of some of the most spectacular coastal scenery found anywhere in the UK.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Swansea makes a fantastic second home. The University has such a good community feel to it and the city itself is beautiful.”
“Beyond everything else this is a city and university that is supportive and kind towards everyone.”
“There's loads to see and do at Swansea. The nightlife is great and the beaches are beautiful.”
The university is a research driven institution, with 86% of its overall research rated as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Swansea delivers tuition via a blend of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, keeping class sizes relatively small in order to give students a personalised learning experience with plenty of opportunities for structured feedback. Students praise the enthusiasm and support of their lecturers, and the knowledge and expertise they are able to bring to the course curriculum, and student satisfaction ratings are consistently high. The teaching faculty have a great deal of experience and are highly qualified, working to inspire and motivate students to achieve success. They bring a wealth of professional experience and research expertise to their delivery of academic content, allowing students to learn at the cutting edge of their field.
The university’s online resources and accessibility of course material is of a very high standard, and has been recognised in the university’s success at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, where it ranked 8th for lecturers and teaching quality.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Quality of teaching is high.”
“Lecturers are good and easy to contact and arrange meetings with and are prepared to meet both face-to-face and via online.”
“I really like the lecturers. You can tell that they really care about the students and do their best to resolve any issues.”
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GET PROSPECTUSEntry requirements at Swansea University vary on a course-by-course basis, and there are many alternative pathways to admission besides qualifications such as A-Levels and BTEC National Diplomas. Prospective students are advised to check the university website for course-specific application details.
Some courses have a requirement range, for example AAB-BBB, which indicates that the university will consider other aspects of an application in their decision to offer a place. These wider aspects may include the personal statement, predicted grades, or relevant work or personal experiences.
Undergraduate degrees at Swansea are primarily taught in English, so applicants for whom English is not their first language must meet a minimum English language proficiency requirement before starting their course. This typically is measured by the IELTS or TOEFL assessment systems, however there are many other equivalent tests which can be used. Full information on specific entry requirements can be found on the Swansea University website.
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ASK A QUESTIONSwansea University recognises the importance of a home-away-from-home, and offers a selective choice of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets.
On-site housing is available at both Bay Campus and Singleton Park Campus, and the university’s off-site location, Beck House, caters exclusively to families, international students and postgraduates.
Accommodation includes:
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“I had such a good time in halls.”
“I had a mini fridge and my own en suite.”
“The best part of my hall was how close it was to everything, it was easy to get to lectures in the morning.”
Each of Swansea’s two campuses provide a superb range of academic facilities and resources, as well as plenty of extracurricular and recreational opportunities to create a fantastic student experience.
Both campuses are well serviced by coffee shops, libraries, food and drinks vendors and stationary shops. Singleton Park also hosts an on-site theatre, cinema, and museum, an athletics track, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pitches, a gymnasium and even an Olympic sized swimming pool.
The Bay campus is superbly furnished with academic facilities, including a large 700-seat auditorium and – as its name suggests – its very own beach!
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The Bay Campus stands out as an excellent place for academic pursuits due to its remarkable features. Firstly, its state-of-the-art facilities provide an optimal environment for learning and research. The modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and extensive library resources contribute significantly to the overall educational experience.”
“The biggest difference there is between Swansea Uni and any other University is the Bay Campus located by the beach, making it very unique. The view from some lecture rooms is unbeatable.”
“I like all facilities related to university.”
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Swansea University understands that the transition to living independently while undertaking university level study can be challenging. It is committed to providing an excellent level of support for all students, in order to ensure the academic and personal development of each individual. The university is highly regarded for its range of support services, which include:
Swansea University is also working hard to mitigate the effects of the ongoing cost of living crisis, and has implemented many initiatives to help out all students. These include:
Graduates become lifetime members of the Swansea University Alumni Association, which helps maintain a strong connection between Swansea’s past and current students, offering special discounts and opportunities to its active learning community.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Great facilities, stunning location, awesome student support.”
“I’ve grown so much in the last two years, academically, professionally and socially and I’ve gained such a supportive network of inspiring people.”
“The location is great and the space is enormous.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe university is research oriented and career focused, with hundreds of partner institutions worldwide. With strong connections with local and regional industries, Swansea creates opportunities for internships and work experience for their students, as well as options to study abroad.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2021, 86% of Swansea’s research has been judged outstanding and very considerable in terms of its impact, reach and significance. The university’s Faculty of Medicine and Life Science continues to be ranked in the UK top 5 overall.
In terms of the university’s facilities, 91% of its research environment is rated as world- leading and internationally excellent, which represents a 6% improvement since the previous Research Excellence Framework in 2014.
Incoming students can therefore know that not only is the research environment at Swansea up there with the very best in the world, but the quality and impact of the work conducted is also of the highest standard.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“My lecturers have always been readily available, friendly and keen to help. I’ve often taken advantage of how available they are and visited them for support. Additionally, they are keen to hear of your experiences and I have witnessed many lecturers happily make changes to their module in response to student feedback.”
“There are exchanges, traveling opportunities whether that be volunteering or summer exchanges, and the employability team is really supportive when trying to find a placement or an internship.”
“Such a safe environment, everyone’s really helpful and friendly and it’s good to meet new people”
The university has a very active students’ union, which acts as the representational voice of its student community as well as organising a lively timetable of events throughout the year.
Highlights include Welsh Varsity where Swansea and Cardiff universities compete in more than 30 different sporting events, and the Summer Ball – an evening of festivity to mark the end of the academic year.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The sports facilities at the Uni are great and there are loads of societies and clubs to join to help you meet new people and settle in.”
“There are loads of student led events and activities.”
“Best experience is the support for student run societies.”
The Swansea University SU organises a huge range of clubs and societies for its population of around 20,000 students. Societies involve sports teams, academic groups, language clubs and a whole world of special interest groups to suit all preferences.
There are over 150 societies, as well as the university-run Sport for All initiative, which offers opportunities for involvement at any level from beginner to elite athlete.
There are many advantages to living in Swansea, and its proximity to the beach is probably the most obvious. The city has several beaches within a short walk of the centre, which is a bustling hub of cafés, restaurants, shops and attractions such as art galleries and museums, providing a wide array of activities for students to discover.
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYA degree from Swansea University is a huge asset in the search for graduate employment or further study, adding substantial value to long term career progression. Swansea is ranked 6th for career prospects in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
A large factor in the success of Swansea’s graduates is the university’s dedicated Employability Academy, which helps students get a head-start on their future careers while studying. Services include:
The Swansea Employability Academy is praised by students for its workshops and support when finding employment, both as a student and a graduate. Additionally, the university has an expanded network of alumni working in a huge number of professional fields globally, and current students can approach this community for career advice and guidance.
Scholarships and funding
Swansea University offers a wide range of undergraduate scholarships. Awarded for both merit-based and needs-based criteria.
Academic Scholarships
Students achieving AAA at A-Level (or equivalent) will be awarded an Excellence Scholarship worth £3,000 over three years. A Merit Scholarship is awarded to any student achieving AAB at A-Level (or equivalent), worth £2,000 over three years.
Welsh Scholarships
For students who wish to study part of their course through the medium of Welsh, there are a high number of courses eligible for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarships and Academi Hywel Teifi scholarships and bursaries.
Sport Scholarships
The university offers scholarship package of up to £2,000 each year to several undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding ability and an ongoing commitment to their sport.
International Scholarships
Each year the university awards several scholarships, worth up to £,000 over two years, to international students who demonstrate academic excellence. Scholarships are granted as a tuition fee discount.
UK students pay a yearly tuition fee of £9,000.
International student fees vary on a course-by course basis.
Full information can be found online.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at Swansea University offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at Swansea University.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
