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0 4 WHY RESEARCH MATTERS
      10 SWANSEA AND THE REGION
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      12 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
      14 SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS MAP
      16 BAY CAMPUS MAP
      18 ACCOMMODATION
      22 FUNDING YOUR STUDIES
     24 CAREERS, SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILIT Y
      26 STUDY AND WORK ABROAD

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                                                       Welcome
      28 STUDENTS’ UNION
      30 SPORT
     34 FACILITIES
      37 SUSTAINABILIT Y
                                                       Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle
      38 STUDENT SUPPORT
         AND WELFARE                                   My first academic role was as a          As a postgraduate student,
                                                       young lecturer in the Department         your contribution is vital to our
      40 INTERNATIONAL
                                                       of Geography at Swansea University       endeavours – we welcome fresh
         STUDENT INFORMATION
                                                       and I can honestly say that the          perspectives and you will receive
      42 POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS                         quality of the education and nurturing   all the support you need, from our

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                                                       environment on offer is hard to find     staff, and through access to our
     4 4 CHOOSING A
         POSTGRADUATE DEGREE                           elsewhere. And, of course, no other      resources that you need to achieve
                                                       University can boast two campuses        your personal goals, whilst enriching
                                                       on the beach!                            our research environment.
      46 A -Z COURSES
                                                       Research and innovation are at the       It is also good to know that Swansea
                                                       heart of the Swansea experience          was ranked second in the UK for
     150 KEEPING IN TOUCH                              and feed directly into the quality       postgraduate study in the What
     152 FEES AND FUNDING                              of our teaching. You will find           Uni Student Choice Awards 2019
                                                       reference to our real-world impacts      – a clear recommendation by those
     154 HOW TO APPLY                                  – from energy-positive classrooms        who matter most.
     156 INDEX                                         to pain-free vaccines – in the pages
                                                       of this prospectus.                      I hope my faith in our University is
                                                                                                clear, but don’t just take my word

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                                                                                                for it – please attend one of our
                                                                                                open days to find out more.

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RESEARCH-LED
     UNIVERSITY
     From making greener, cleaner steel, turning plastics
     into hydrogen, improving the health of the population,
     preserving ancient monuments, to encouraging fairness,
     and ensuring the safety of individuals and communities
     across the world, our research helps prevent, combat,
     and reverse the global challenges of today.

     Swansea University boasts interdisciplinary research across
     all areas, encouraging original thinking and collaborative
     working to create innovative outcomes.

     You can help change the world and overcome global
     challenges at Swansea University, by working with
     world-renowned academics, using leading research
     facilities, and collaborating with global businesses,
     partnerships and academics.

     FIND OUT MORE

              swansea.ac.uk/research

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                                                                   It’s who we are.
                                    RESEARCH
                                    UNIVERSITY
      (Research Excellence Framework REF 2014-2021)                CULTURE, COMMUNIC ATIONS AND HERITAGE
                                                                   Challenging, compassionate, influential and            We need to reflect on the past to inform the future,

     90%
                                                                   pioneering; our research is tackling the grand         preserve our cultural and industrial heritage for future
                                                                   societal challenges of today.                          generations, celebrate diversity and protect the physical
                                             RESEARCH              With an ever-growing and ageing population, global
                                                                                                                          and mental health of the population. At Swansea University,
                                                                                                                          we explore these topics in a range of research focuses.
                                             IMPACT                economic, political and environmental uncertainties,
                                                                   we are living in a fast changing world where the       The world is forever changing. Whilst we are always
       (Research Excellence Framework REF 2014-2021)
                                                                   need to create a culture of sensitivity, compassion    looking forward, we believe it is important to learn
                                                                   and respect is key.                                    from the past.

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RESEARCH.                                                                                                                         RESEARCH.

     It’s what we are made of.                                                                                                          It’s what drives us.
     STEEL INNOVATION                                                                                                                  SM ART M ANUFAC TURING
     We believe steel is a 21st century industry that is essential                                                                     Manufacturing lies at the heart of our economy. We
     for the future. Our researchers are exploring ways that create                                                                    are working in collaboration with leading companies to
     lighter cars and greener buildings. We are finding ways for                                                                       bring about meaningful change, and enhancing global
     a more sustainable economy; creating smarter, greener,                                                                            competitiveness and productivity. Our researchers are
     cleaner steel, saving the industry energy, raw materials,                                                                         seeking out the most efficient and productive methods for
     and millions of pounds. We are transforming the UK                                                                                manufacturing sustainably, creating value in innovative ways.
     steel landscape with the aim of making the industry
                                                                                                                                       Swansea University leads on the ASTUTE 2020 project,
     carbon-neutral by 2040.
                                                                                                                                       collaborating with the manufacturing industry across Wales
     Research within Swansea University has helped create                                                                              to innovate, by exploring new advanced technologies and
     new steel-based products, which, when used on buildings                                                                           streamlining processes.
     can capture energy from the sun, then store and release
                                                                                                                                       We are pioneering change within a range of industries,
     their own energy, decreasing the need for other resources.
                                                                                                                                       from aerospace and automobile engineering, to industrial
     From nano-level technology, to the huge impact of                                                                                 manufacturing. We have revolutionised the speed of
     blast furnaces, our research in steel aims to influence                                                                           aerodynamic design, helping to create the world’s first
     industry and organisations to help the environment.                                                                               1000mph supersonic car, and developed new coated metal
                                                                                                                                       products in construction which carry a 40 year anti-corrosion
     Our research in steel impacts upon the automotive industry
                                                                                                                                       warranty. Our research constantly shifts and advances
     too, by developing lighter steel for more energy-efficient cars.
                                                                                                                                       technologies, materials, and methods, in order to help sustain
     We aim to develop a smarter, greener, cleaner future for all.
                                                                                                                                       and improve economies and the environment.

                                                                        RESEARCH.

                                                                        It’s our future.
                                                                        SUSTAINABLE FUTURES, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
                                                                        Our researchers are striving for solutions to solve the      plastic crisis, finding a use for plastic that cannot
                                                                        global challenges of today. In collaboration with partners   be recycled and transforming it into hydrogen
                                                                        from across the world, Swansea University is working to      that can power transport and industry in a clean
                                                                        preserve our planet for future generations.                  and sustainable way.

                                                                        We are working to revolutionise the way we live by           Our research has protected areas affected by wildfire
                                                                        creating buildings that can generate, store, and release     from serious erosion and revolutionised our understanding
                                                                        their own energy using the sun. We have developed the        of animal movement, migration and behaviour. In
                                                                        technology to remove half a billion tonnes of carbon each    Greenland, our researchers drill deep into the ice to
                                                                        year by capturing and converting carbon dioxide,             understand climate history to protect the world’s future.
                                                                        offsetting global carbon emissions. At the Energy Safety
                                                                                                                                     At Swansea University, we are tackling today’s issues,
                                                                        Research Institute, we are discovering and implementing
                                                                                                                                     with tomorrow’s thinking.
                                                                        new technology for a sustainable, affordable, and secure
                                                                        energy future for all. We are developing solutions to the

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RESEARCH.

                                                                   It’s in our code.
                                                                   DIGITAL FUTURES
                                                                   We live in a digital age where technology constantly               India, improve health care in Swansea hospitals and
                                                                   changes, disrupts, and transforms. Researchers at                  examines the impact of technology on democracy.
                                                                   Swansea University are constantly thinking about what it
                                                                                                                                      We are the first university in the UK to launch a
                                                                   means to be human in an increasingly technological world.
                                                                                                                                      Master’s programme in LegalTech, equipping
                                                                   Our human-centred research examines how technology                 students with the skills to be 21st century lawyers.
                                                                   advances and improves our lives across all disciplines             We are also home to the multidisciplinary research
                                                                   including law, health, science, engineering, arts                  centre, CHERISH-DE where researchers explore
                                                                   and humanities.                                                    digital innovations that help people respond to
                                                                                                                                      our rapidly expanding technological world,
                                                                   Our researchers use technology to improve healthcare,
                                                                                                                                      with a focus on health and social care,
                                                                   tackle climate change, analyse Big Data and create new
                                                                                                                                      resource-constrained communities, heritage,
                                                                   commercial opportunities. Through our interdisciplinary
                                                                                                                                      cybersecurity and cyberterrorism.
                                                                   approach, Swansea University carries out research into
                                                                   technology projects that address inequalities in cities in

     RESEARCH.                                                                                                            RESEARCH.

     It’s what we stand for.                                                                                              It’s how we change lives.
     JUSTIC E AND EQUALIT Y                                                                                               HEALTH INNOVATION
     Our research challenges conventional thinking and                                                                    Health is important, whether it’s our minds, bodies, or our wellbeing.
     has changed policy to protect the futures of those                                                                   At Swansea University, we develop, and improve the way the
     most vulnerable in our society. We have worked to                                                                    world looks at health policies, systems, products, technologies,
     help reduce sustained inequalities in communities.                                                                   and services that help make people and society better.

     We have shaped new law on the human rights of children                                                               Swansea University is home to the world-class SAIL Databank
     and young people by providing guidance for policy change.                                                            which securely stores and uses anonymised person-based data.
     Our research has directly informed policy on workplace                                                               Research undertaken at the Health Informatics Group produces
     discriminations by revealing deeply entrenched inequalities                                                          outcomes to improve health, wellbeing, and services.
     in Wales and the UK. We have reframed the way drug
                                                                                                                          Our researchers are leading the way in health innovation to
     policy is talked about, and pioneered concepts such as
                                                                                                                          improve people’s lives: from creating the next generation of
     promoting harm reduction practices including needle
                                                                                                                          implantable blood pumps for advanced heart failure, to analysing
     exchange programmes and opioid substitution therapy.
                                                                                                                          diabetes in elite sports people, and helping decrease NHS
     We are influencing the care, wellbeing, and life-quality
                                                                                                                          waiting times. Swansea University researchers are taking
     of older people, by providing advice and guidance
                                                                                                                          innovative approaches to medicine and health by exploring the
     through Wales’ leading centre for ageing studies, The
                                                                                                                          use of maggots to clean wounds, and using salmonella to cure
     Centre for Innovative Ageing.
                                                                                                                          cancer. We understand the importance of health, both physical
     We look at the past and present in order to create                                                                   and mental, and strive to improve the health of the population,
     a more just, equal and fair future for all.                                                                          and the health systems across the UK.

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ARTS

             GET TO KNOW                                                                             Swansea is a vibrant centre for art and The Glynn Vivian
                                                                                                     Art Gallery is widely recognised as the city’s premier venue
                                                                                                     for art exhibitions. All national museums and art galleries
                                                                                                     in Wales are free to enter, so you can soak up our history
                                                                                                     and join one of the many trips organised by Swansea
                                                                                                     University’s Students’ Union.

                                                                                                     THE TALIESIN ARTS C ENTRE
                                                                                                     The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of the Singleton Park
                                                                                                     Campus and hosts regular productions, mainstream and
                                                                                                     alternative cinema screenings, a restaurant, bar, and the
                                                                                                     award-winning Egypt Centre, home to a collection of over
                                                                                                     5000 Egyptian antiquities.

                                                                                                                                                                             I do like a good market, and I am
                                                                                                                                                                        lucky that where I live in the Uplands, we
                                                                                                                                                                        have a monthly market where local
                                                                                                                                                                        growers, producers, farmers and caterers
                                                                                                                                                                        sell their wares. This is a cute little market,
                                                                                                                                                                        so if like me you love food and trinkets
     ON YOUR DOORSTEP
                                                                                                                                                                        give it a visit!
     On the Gower Peninsula you can unwind in the UK’s first Area of
     Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax on award-winning beaches and                                                                                                      Joanna Wolton, PhD student blogger
     explore unspoilt countryside, with the Brecon Beacons National
     Park just a 30 minute drive away. The region has some of the UK’s                                                                                                         studentblogs.swan.ac.uk
     best locations for coastal path walks, surfing, cycling, watersports,
     rock climbing and golf; for the adventure sport enthusiast to the
     lazy walk on the beach, there’s something for everyone.
                                                                                                                                                                        HOME OF DYL AN THOM AS
     MUMBLES                                                                                                                                                            Swansea’s most famous son, Dylan Thomas,
     Birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones, the quaint village of Mumbles                                                                                                  said: “Swansea is still the best” and the poet’s
     is host to a great variety of shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs and                                                                                                    legacy can be found throughout the city from
     restaurants. Take a stroll and enjoy an ice cream at one of the                                                                                                    cafes to pubs and parks.
     many parlours dotted along the promenade or grab a bite to
     eat at one of the new Oyster Wharf seafront cafes/restaurants
     overlooking Swansea Bay.
                                                                                                     MUSIC & FESTIVALS
     SHOPPING                                                                                        Wales is famed as the ‘land of song’ and as a student at
     Shop big high street names as well as independent boutiques,                                    Swansea University you won’t be disappointed by the
     specialist shops and traditional arcades. You can visit designer                                range of music on offer across the city! Swansea boasts a
     boutiques in Mumbles, shop vintage outlets in Uplands or pick up                                huge variety of music venues and plays host to a number
     a bargain in Wales’ largest indoor market in the heart of the city.                             of music festivals and events throughout the year.
                                                                             Brecon Beacons, Wales

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WHAT OUR
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     @withmimii                                                                                          Find out more from our current and recently graduated
                                                                         #swanseauni                     postgraduate students who share their own experiences
                                                                                                                                                                         Surfing in sunny Gower
                                                                                                         of both academic and student life here at Swansea Uni.
                                                                                                         Watch our student videos, listen to our podcasts and follow
                                                                                                         our social media channels for useful tips on everything from:
                                                                                                         life after your undergraduate degree, to the ‘Three Minute
                                                                                                         Thesis’, and what it’s like to live in Swansea.
     @_hannahdavies_

                                                                                                         FOLLOW US TO KEEP UP-TO - DATE
                                                                                                         ON ALL THINGS SWANSEA
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                                                                                       @cristian_gram_

                                                                                                                                   @ S WA N S E AU N I

                       @bearvisuals

                                      @bearvisuals
         #goglobal                                                                                                                                                       Kevin’s Story – More than an Engineer

                                                                                                                                   Listen to what our students
                                                                                          @ewanhigh
                                      @abishemiltx
                                                                                                                                 have to say: spoti.fi/2PDfDeu

                        @greta.nele
                                                     #SwanseaUniLife                    @shellfinder
                                                                                                         Scan to listen:
                                                                                                                                                                         Darren Scott – Three Minute Thesis Winner

                                                                                                                                                                                  #SwanseaUni

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5 MILE STRETCH OF BEACH
                                                            ON YOUR DOORSTEP

                                                                                                  ARTS AND HUMANITIES                                    24HR BUS (term-time)
                                                                                                                                                         Approximately 20 minutes to

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                                                                                                  HUMAN AND HEALTH SCIENCES                              Bay Campus, 10 minutes to city centre

                                                                                                  LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY                                    FULTON HOUSE
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                                                                                                                                                         Students’ Union bar/nightclub, supermarket,
                                   GREENEST                                                       MEDICINE                                               Post Office, Santander bank, food outlets
                                   UNIVERSITY                                                     SCIENCE
                                                                                                                                                         (including Vegan)

      (Guardian People & Planet University league 2019)
                                                                                                  SINGLETON PARK LIBRARY                        OTHER FACILITIES:
                                                                                                                                                •    Dentist/Doctors
                                                                                                  STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
                                                                                                                                                •   Launderette
                                                                                                  TALIESIN ARTS                                 •    Mosque
                                                                                                  & EGYPT CENTRE                                •   Sports Village and National Pool
                                                                                                                                                •    Student Residences
                                                                                                  MY UNIHUB                                     •    Students’ Union
                                                                                                  Your one-stop-shop offering information and
                                                                                                  guidance on any aspect of student life –
                                                                                                  from finances, to course-load and housing

                                                                                        VIRTUAL
                                                                                         TOUR
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     BAY LIBRARY                      24HR BUS (term-time)
                                      Approximately 20 minutes to
     COMPUTATIONAL FOUNDRY            Singleton Park, 10 minutes to city centre

     ENGINEERING                      MY UNIHUB
                                      Your one-stop-shop offering information and
     STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
                                      guidance on any aspect of student life –
     SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT             from finances, to course-load and housing

     THE COLLEGE             OTHER FACILITIES:
                             •   Coffeeopolis coffee shop
     THE CORE FOOD COURT     •   Faith space

     THE GREAT HALL
                             •   Gym and sports facilities                                                                 BEACHFRONT
                             •   Launderette
                             •   Students’ Union                                                                            LOCATION

                                                                                    VIRTUAL
                                                                                     TOUR
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                                                                                                                                     LIVING COSTS

                                                                                                                                     £89
     When you choose to continue your                LIVING IN THE
                                                     STUDENT VILL AGE*
                                                                                                                                     AVERAGE
     studies with a postgraduate qualification,
     selecting a course is just one part of          Approximately two miles from Singleton                                          WEEKLY RENT
                                                     Park Campus is the Hendrefoelan Student
     choosing the place where you will live,                                                                                         UK top 10 most affordable
                                                     Village. The Village provides self-catering                                     UK university town
     study, and call home.                           accommodation and shared facilities in flats                                    (totallymoney.com 2019)
     Postgraduate accommodation is provided at       for 7. If you choose to live in the Village,
     four residences: Bay Campus, Singleton Park     you will have your own room at an affordable
     Campus, Beck House in the nearby Uplands        rate that compares favourably with private                                      £22
     area, and at Hendrefoelan Student Village.      sector accommodation. Student life at the
                                                                                                                                     MEAL OUT
     Tenancies are mainly offered on a fixed,        Village is sociable and supportive, and
     51 week basis although we are also able to      you will benefit from:                                                          FOR TWO
     offer some designated postgraduate flats on     • On-site launderette                                                           (based on main meal & drink
     a 40 week tenancy at the Student Village        • F ree First Group Unibus Bus pass                                            at a local restaurant)
     and Bay Campus respectively.                       for contracts over 13 weeks
                                                     *accommodation at Hendrefoelan Student Village
     LIVING ON C A MPUS                                available for 2020/21 academic year
     Living in Singleton Park or Bay Campus                                                                                          £30 PER MONTH
     residences puts you right at the centre of      FAMILY ACCOMMODATION                                                            STUDENT
     University life. Self-catering accommodation    AT BEC K HOUSE
     comprises fully-furnished, en suite and
                                                     We have a number of family flats at our
                                                                                                                                     BUS PASS
     standard rooms with a shared kitchen and
                                                     designated quiet residence, Beck House,                                         Student Pass with unlimited travel
     dining area – ideal for helping you to settle
                                                     approximately a mile from Singleton Park
     into student life quickly and easily.
                                                     Campus in the popular area of Uplands.
                                                     Due to the 51-week tenancies, this
                                                     accommodation is mostly suitable for                                            £6
                                                     postgraduate and international students.
                                                                                                                                     CAMPUS
                                                                                                                                     TO CITY
       KEY POINTS
                                                                                                                                     Singleton Park Campus
       • Our rooms have free Wi-Fi                                                                                                  to city centre taxi fare
       •Y
         ou will be represented by ResNet, a network of live-in student volunteers,
        who ensure each student has the best experience possible
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         ooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House family flats
        and a small number of twin rooms on the Bay Campus)                                                                          GYM
       • Launderette facilities
                                                                                                                                     MEMBERSHIP
       •A
         dapted rooms are available for students with special requirements,
                                                                                                                                     £18.75 PER MONTH
        including wheelchair users. Contact the Disability Office for further information
       • En suites available                                                                                                         University Sports Village
                                                                                                       Look inside
                                                                                                       swansea.ac.uk/accommodation

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BAY              SINGLETON
                                                                                                                 WHAT WILL I BE C HARGED?                                                           CAMPUS                PARK
     FINDING THE PERFEC T                                                                                        The rent you pay will depend on the residence and room you choose:
     PRIVATE SEC TOR HOME
     If you’d prefer to live off campus, you’ll be pleased   Hire one of our Santander
     to know that there’s a good supply of quality private   bikes. With 100 docking
                                                             stations based at six hubs                             RESIDENCE                       T YPE OF ROOM                   WEEKLY RENT*        Bank                Bank
     sector student houses and flats in Swansea. Our
     letting agency, Student Accommodation Services          along the city’s main
     (SAS) manages 130 properties in the nearby local        cycle route, you can
                                                                                                                    Hendrefoelan
                                                             ride at your leisure.                                                                  Standard                        £93
     communities of Brynmill, Uplands and Sketty which                                                              Student Village
     are mostly within two miles of the campus, and in                                                                                                                                                Cafe Bar         Dentist & Doctor
                                                             santandercycles.co.uk/
     St. Thomas and Port Tennant, close to the Bay           swansea
                                                                                                                                                    En suite                        £136 – £152
     Campus. These areas are also close to local                                                                    Singleton Park
     facilities such as shops, bars and takeaways.                                                                  Campus                          Standard                        £139
                                                                                                                                                    with catering card
     Our online, searchable database, Studentpad, is                                                                                                                                                Food Outlets        Food Outlets
     invaluable. It allows you to locate other available                                  We also have some                                         Standard                        £108
     housing in the area and takes the effort out of                                      areas that are quiet      Beck House                      En suite                        £124 – £135
     house-hunting.                                                                       and alcohol free.                                         Family flat                     £172 – £210
          saslettings.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Great Hall         Health Centre
                                                                                                                    Bay Campus                      En suite                        £148 – £154
     FOR MORE INFOR M ATION

          swansea.ac.uk/accommodation                                                                               Private Housing                 Standard                        £82 – £120
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Launderette          Launderette
          accommodation@swansea.ac.uk
                                                                                                                 * These fees are for the academic session 2019-20. Please note that rates for
          +44 (0)1792 295101                                                                                       2020 entry will be published on our website as soon as they are confirmed.

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Funding
     YOUR STUDIES
                                                      FULLY-FUNDED
                                                            PHD SCHOLARSHIPS*

     In 2018/19 just under £10 million in                  MASTER’S
     scholarships and bursaries were                   EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS*
     available to study postgraduate courses
     at Swansea University.

     Swansea University is commited to rewarding
     its students in recognition of their academic,
     sporting and musical excellence and have on         £10million
     offer a wide range of scholarships and           POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP*
     bursaries to help towards the cost of study.
                                                                     Fund available
     Income-related bursaries are also available,
     together with funding towards studying in
     another country if chosen as part of a
     degree programme.                                                   UP TO

     For further information, to check your
     eligibility or make an application
                                                               £3,000
     please visit:
                                                            COLEG CYMRAEG
                                                      CENEDLAETHOL SCHOLARSHIP*
           wansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/
          s
          fees-and-funding

     FIND OUT MORE
     For further details on Fees and
                                                               £2,000
     Funding, see pages 144-145                           SPORTING EXCELLENCE
                                                             SCHOLARSHIP*

                                                               £1,000
                                                            MUSICAL EXCELLENCE
                                                              SCHOLARSHIP*

                                                        *Terms and conditions apply – please visit
                                                      swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-funding

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COMMERC IAL
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     THINKING ABOUT

     Your Future
     EMPLOYABILIT Y: C AREER                                INSPIR ATIONAL TEAC HING
     DEVELOPMENT AND                                        AND LEARNING

                                                                                                                  WORKING IN
     ENTREPRENEURSHIP                                       Our excellent teaching is underpinned by the
     One of the University’s primary aims is “to prepare    groundbreaking research taking place across the

                                                                                                                   Partnership
     and promote the employability of our students”.        Colleges. All of our courses benefit from being at
                                                            the cutting edge of any new developments and are
     The Swansea Employability Academy provides
                                                            closely aligned to industry, ensuring you are
     an essential function; linking business and industry
                                                            well-equipped for your future careers.
     and creating networking opportunities for you that
     have real impact.
                                                            HOW C AN SWANSEA                                      Swansea University was founded on the principles of innovation and
     Our academic programmes provide engaging               UNIVERSIT Y HELP ME?                                  collaboration. For almost one hundred years, Swansea University has
     learning opportunities that enable you to acquire      From the moment you arrive, specialist staff in the   worked with private, public and voluntary sector organisations and
     knowledge, skills and understanding that employers     Swansea Employability Academy will help you           developed focused links with institutions from across the globe.
     and businesses value. We tailor our courses to make    plan and prepare for your future.
     sure that you gain those professional and high-level                                                         Through our strong collaborative ethic,
     skills that will enable you to thrive in today’s                                                             we can provide our postgraduate students
                                                            Support available to you:
     competitive world. Wherever possible, courses                                                                with opportunities to undertake work
                                                            • One-to-one guidance on job searching                placements, funded research collaborations            FOR MORE
     are also accredited by professional bodies.
                                                            • CV writing and interview preparation workshops      and industry-led postgraduate research              INFOR M ATION
     Our long history of working with business,                                                                   training with our commercial partners.                CONTAC T:
                                                            • Short-term work placements
     industry, commerce and the public sector enables                                                                                                                study@swansea.ac.uk
     us to add real value to your education. We work        • The Swansea Employability Award
     with employers to provide a range of placement         • College specific employability initiatives          TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR
     and experiential opportunities that support you                                                              STR ATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
     to achieve the outcomes you are looking for            FIND OUT MORE                                         WITH OTHER AC ADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
     following graduation.                                                                                        Swansea University has prestigious strategic partnerships with other
                                                                swansea.ac.uk/sea
                                                                                                                  universities such as the University of Texas, Austin and Houston and the
                                                                                                                  pioneering partnership with Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble which
                                                                                                                  focuses on areas such as medicine, computer science and energy.
                                                                                                                  By working with leading global universities on collaborative research,              Found from website recreated PMS

                                                                                                                  staff and student exchange programmes and teaching partnerships,
                                                                                                                  Swansea University can offer opportunities such as student mobility,
                                                                                                                  prestigious Erasmus Mundus programmes and joint PhD programmes.

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STUDENT
                                                                                           STUDYING AND
                                                                                           WORKING ABROAD:
                                                                                           Swansea University currently has links
                                                                                           with more than 150 partner universities
                                                                                           across Europe, Asia, Australasia and                        Hassan Eshkiki
                                                                                           North America. Many links have been
                                                                                                                                                  Hassan Eshkiki is an MSc Computer Science
                                                                                           established by individual Academic
                                                                                                                                                  student, enrolled on a dual degree. He is
                                                                                           Colleges and Departments, so you should
                                                                                                                                                  currently completing a year abroad at
                                                                                           speak with your Department to discuss
                                                                                                                                                  Université Grenoble Alpes in France.
                                                                                           the opportunities that are available to
                                                                                           you as a postgraduate student.
                                                                                                                                          I am thoroughly enjoying my placement in
                                                                                               swansea.ac.uk/goglobal
                                                                                                                                      France. I have had the opportunity to complete a
                                                                                                                                      variety of different experiments as part of my course,
                                                                                           SHORT AND SUMMER                           while connecting with other postgraduate students
                                                                                           PROGR A MMES                               from across the globe. Université Grenoble Alpes has
     Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future                               As a postgraduate student at Swansea
                                                                                                                                      fantastic links with industry, which will hopefully
                                                                                           University, you may consider gaining
     graduates’ employability has never been more important. As                                                                       increase my chance of employment in the future.
                                                                                           experience abroad through one of our
     more and more businesses recruit from a global talent pool, it is                     Summer Programmes. These programmes
     vital that you stand out from the crowd with additional skills.                       are in addition to your degree and
                                                                                           require academic approval. Current
     Employers highly acknowledge the value of international experience, and
                                                                                           destinations include China, North
     students who spend time abroad develop and demonstrate the qualities                                                                              Natalie Pittman
                                                                                           America, Japan, Africa, Australasia
     that employers seek: global and intercultural awareness, maturity,                                                                           Natalie Pittman studied an Extended
                                                                                           and Europe. Programmes and costs
     confidence and adaptability to new environments and challenges.                                                                              Master’s in International Relations
                                                                                           vary each year – please visit our
     Studying and working abroad:                                                          website for the latest information:                    and spent a semester abroad in The
                                                                                                                                                  Bush School at Texas A&M University.
                                                                                               swansea.ac.uk/
     • Rewards you with an international outlook and experience
                                                                                                
                                                                                                summerprogrammes
     • Enables you to gain confidence and become more self-reliant
     • Helps you develop independence and initiative
                                                                                                                                          What a great opportunity it was to take the
                                                                                           A Summer or Short programme is a
                                                                                                                                      Extended Master’s which has enabled me to study
                                                                                           great way to gain international
     FIND OUT MORE                                                                         experience whilst greatly enhancing        abroad at the Bush School Texas A&M. It has been an

          wansea.ac.uk/goglobal
         s                                                                                 your interpersonal and transferable        incredible experience as the Bush School boasts one
         swansea.ac.uk/goglobal/funding                                                    skills and improving your employability.   of the best International Relations courses in
                                                                                           You will have the opportunity to immerse
                                                                                                                                      American public schools. Not only has this
                                                                                           yourself in a different culture, whilst
                                                                                                                                      opportunity furthered my career opportunities but it
                                                                                           making lifelong friends and memories.

     #SwanseaUniGlobal                                                                                                                has allowed me to study my course from a different
                                                                                                                                      perspective. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute
                                                                                                                                      of my course and I am so glad I chose to further my
          SwanUniGlobal                 swanseauniglobal                swanseauniglobal                                              study here at Swansea University.

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SWANSEA UNIVERSIT Y STUDENTS’
                                                                                                                       UNION OFFERS:

                                                                                          UNION                        • Over 150 societies and 50+ sports clubs
                                                                                                                       • Union Collective, a platform for helping students
                                                                                                                         with funding and resource to take their business
                                                                                                                         ideas off the ground
                                                                                                                       • A chance to work for the student newspaper,
                                                                                                                          TV station and radio station
                                                                                                                       • An Advice & Support Centre helping with
                                                                                                                         everything from landlords to academic disputes
                                                                                                                       • An on-campus nursery that’s flexible around
                                                                                                                         students’ lectures
                                                                                                                       • A voice for the students at the University,
                                                                                                                         ensuring student views are heard at every level

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                OVER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 SPORTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CLUBS
                                       swanseaunion                  swanseaunion                   susu_official

                                                                                                                                                                         STUDY AID
                               Grace Hannaford                                                                                                                           Study Aid is here for you! Everyone knows exam time can
                               SU President 2019 – 2020                                                                                                                  be stressful and the Students’ Union offers a great range of
                                                                                                                                                                         FREE services to help you get through intense study periods.
                                                                                                                                                                         • Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits in the Libraries
     Swansea University Students’ Union is run            We have College and Subject Reps too – these are students
     by students, for students. We’re a registered        who work with the Uni to handle any issues students may be                                                     • Yoga sessions to help you relax and regain focus
                                                          having on their course.                                                                                        • Chill out rooms if you need a quick break
     charity who support and represent all
                                                          We also run the shops and bars on campus – JC’s, Tafarn
     students at Swansea Uni. Every year we                                                                                                                              • Movie showings in the Students’ Union if you need
                                                          Tawe, Rebound, Root, Costcutter and Fulton Outfitters. All
     elect full-time officers who represent students                                                                                                                        to take a night off
                                                          of the money spent at these venues goes straight back into
     with everything university related; from             the student experience…                                                                                        • Drop in sessions at the Advice and Support Centre
     Societies and Services to Sports, Welsh              The Students’ Union also organises Freshers’ Fortnight,                                                        • Cuddle a dog! De-stress by taking time out to play
     Affairs and Welfare and Education.                   Summer Ball, Varsity, Tooters, and a host of other great                                                         with a pup from Greyhound Rescue Wales!
                                                          events for you to enjoy!

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THINK SPORT...                                            AC TIVE AND HEALTHY
                                                               C A MPUS PROGR A MME
                                                                                                                        COMPETITIVE SPORT
                                                                                                                        We are the fastest improving
                                                               In the 2020-2021 academic year we will be                university in the British Universities
                                                               offering a new great range of activities for             and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings,
                                                               students who would like to become more active            finishing 20th in the 2018-19 table.
                                                               and take part in some form of exercise. So if you
                                                               are starting out, we have fun social activities and      With membership to over 50 different sports
     Here at Swansea we pride ourselves on our dedication
                                                               courses to suit you, such as our hugely popular          clubs available, there is a vast array of
     and commitment to sport and active lifestyles.                                                                     opportunities for you to competitively represent
                                                               social leagues.
     We have sporting opportunities to suit all of our                                                                  the University in BUCS and key domestic
                                                               FAC ILITIES                                              competitions. Our clubs provide a range of
     students; from elite/international athletes to complete
                                                               Swansea is home to two of the leading sport              coach led training sessions to give you the
     beginners, there is something for everyone.                                                                        opportunity to achieve your sporting goals.
                                                               facility sites in Wales, including the International

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                                                               Sports Village (ISV) and the Fairwood Training
          swansea.ac.uk/sport
                                                               Ground, providing the training base for Swansea
                                                               City Football Club. Both campuses also house                                 BUCS
                                                               excellent health and fitness facilities, including top
                                                                                                                                       TH
                                                                                                                                            RANKING
                                                               of the range equipment and classes. The University
                                                                                                                        British Universities and Colleges
                                                               also offers a high end strength and conditioning
                                                                                                                        Sport (BUCS) 2018-19 table
                                                               facility (The Shed) available to elite athletes.

                                                               Our extensive range of sporting
                                                               facilities for students includes:
                                                               • Tennis courts
                                                               • Playing fields
                                                               • Athletics track and field
                                                               • Sports pavilion                                                      Alun Wyn Jones
                                                               • Astroturf pitches                                                    British and Irish Lions,
                                                               •A
                                                                 floodlit multi-use games area                                       Wales and Ospreys player
                                                                and half basketball court                                             and Swansea Law graduate
                                                               • Cycle hire and running routes

                                                               The New Zealand All Blacks used our ISV as a
                                                                                                                                   While studying at Swansea
                                                               training ground for the Rugby World Cup in 2015
                                                               and our 50m National Pool has been used as a                   University, the Sports Scholarship
                                                               training base for two international Paralympic                 allowed me to pursue two career paths
                    DUE TO OUR SUPERB                          teams. As a student, you will have access to these             simultaneously. I fondly remember my
                    COASTAL LOCATION,                          first-class facilities.
                                                                                                                              time at Swansea and particularly a
                    SWANSEA HAS ONE OF
                                                                                                                              Varsity win. In the future, knowing a
                    THE BEST WATER SPORTS
                    OFFERINGS OF ANY                                                                                          career in sport doesn’t last forever,
                    BRITISH UNIVERSITY                                                                                        I won’t rule out returning to further
                                                                                                                              my qualifications.

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VARSIT Y
                               Varsity is the biggest student event in Wales,
     Scan to watch:
                               and is the second largest of the British Varsity
                               Games, behind Oxford / Cambridge.

                               Varsity sees Swansea University and Cardiff University
                               compete in over 30 different sports, such as basketball,
                               rowing, golf, hockey, fencing, squash and
                               ultimate frisbee.

                               Watch last year’s Varsity highlights here:
                                     welshvarsity.com

                               HIGH PERFOR M ANC E PROGR A MME
                               Our High Performance Programme offers assistance
               SWANSEA VS      to elite athletes in a wide range of sports, with each
            CARDIFF VARSIT Y   delivered in conjunction with a professional sports club
                               or national governing body or sport partner.

                               Our programme currently supports 7 sports and is
                               growing annually. Each sport receives high
                               performance coaching, sports science services, athlete
                               lifestyle management, physiotherapy and strength and
                               conditioning support. These sports are currently:

                                                                                          SPORTS
                               •   Men’s and Women’s Rugby
                               •   Men’s Football
                               •   Swimming
                               •   Men’s and Women’s Hockey
                               •   Netball
                               •   Table Tennis
                               •   Badminton

                               The University also offers Talented Athlete Scholarship
                               Schemes (TASS) to highly talented student athletes
                               with financial benefits up to £2,000 per year and a
                               support package which may include: strength and
                               conditioning training, physiotherapy, psychological
                               aid and nutritional advice, all delivered by qualified
                               practitioners. There are many scholarship
                               packages available.

                               FIND OUT MORE
                                     swansea.ac.uk/scholarships

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COLLEGE

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EMBEDDING
               SUSTAINABILITY
               INTO

               At Swansea University we are blessed with a
               wealth of habitats, from beaches to woodland to
               parks, and we are passionate about sustainable
               development to benefit our local community, the
               UK and the wider world.
               As a student, there are plenty of opportunities for you
               to get involved with practical conservation. You can                   Plastics, including single-use
               volunteer to help keep these areas special by joining our         plastic bottles, are now the
               regular beach cleans, work parties and wildlife monitoring.
                                                                                 most frequently found type
               As well as helping the environment, you’ll learn new skills
                                                                                 of litter on UK beaches. You
               and meet new friends along the way.
                                                                                 don’t have to look far to find

     STUDENT   The average adult buys more than three plastic water bottles
               every week – a startling 175 bottles every year per person*.
                                                                                 them littering our towns
                                                                                 and green spaces too.
               In total, people across the UK buy some 7.7 billion plastic
               bottles each year, resulting in substantial amounts of            Swansea University is a leading sustainable
               single-use plastic waste ending up in our oceans.                 university, and we are delighted to be
               Refill, a new scheme being rolled out across Wales, through       able to support Refill with our partners
               Swansea University and SU Union, aims to reduce this              in Plastic Free Swansea and the Students’
               plastic pollution by encouraging people to ditch pointless        Union. Our Students’ Union officers have
               plastic and make carrying a reusable bottle the norm. The         been really busy supporting the launch of
               Refill Scheme provides convenient water refill stations in        the campaign; we’ve now got at least 30
               venues across the city, including the University’s Bay and
                                                                                 Refill stations located across our Bay and
               Singleton Park campuses.
                                                                                 Singleton Park campuses for the whole
                                                                                 community to use.
                        swansea.ac.uk/sustainability
                                                                                                             Teifion Maddocks

                             0
                                                                                            Sustainability and Wellbeing Officer,
                                                                                                              Swansea University
               UK TOP                        GREENEST
                                             UNIVERSITY                       *Marine Conservation Society

                (Guardian People & Planet University league 2019)

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WE’RE HERE                                                         SET TLING INTO UNI

                                                                           I remember the first few months
                                                                        at university were the hardest to adapt
                                                                        to. Not only was I ill and wanting the
                                                                        comfort of home but I was quite shy        DEDICATED SUPPORT
     You can access a range of student support services throughout      and felt as though I couldn’t connect to   FOR YOU AS A
     your postgraduate studies, ensuring your time spent at             my flatmates who all wanted to go out
     Swansea University is as stress free and easy as possible.         partying most of the time. I am aware      POSTGRADUATE
                                                                        that others feel or have felt similar      STUDENT:
                                                                        emotions at university but it is
     MYUNIHUB                                                                                                      •O
                                                                                                                     n-campus nursery providing flexible
                                                                        important to know and understand
     H OW C AN WE HELP?                                                                                             childcare options
                                                                        that you are not alone and do not
     MyUniHub is here to make student life at Swansea University as                                                •A
                                                                                                                     dditional support for mature learners/
                                                                        have to deal with things by yourself.
     easy as possible. We offer information and guidance on any                                                     students with caring responsibilities
     aspect of student life. So whether you would like help enrolling   Sometimes, university can feel like a      •S
                                                                                                                     pecific skills training programmes
     as a student, want to pay your fees in person, want advice on      lonely place but having people accept       for postgraduate taught and
     housing, student financial aid, or help with managing your         and care about your well-being can          research students
     course-load, MyUniHub is the place to go!
                                                                        help to off-set these feelings of          •D
                                                                                                                     edicated Students’ Union Officers to
                                                                        isolation. It is also important to note     represent Swansea’s growing
                                                                        that if you are too ill, you do not have    postgraduate community
                                                                        to soldier on and make yourself worse
                                                                        (and feel as though you are in a rut);
                                                                        there are options for medical leave or
                                                                        extenuating circumstances.
                                                                                                                   HEALTH INFORMATION                                    DISABILIT Y OFFICE
                                                                                                                   University dental care offers a full                  Ensuring the same student experience for all.
                                                                        The University offers many
                                                                                                                   range of NHS and private treatments                   The Swansea University Transcription Centre
                                                                        services to help students, who
                                                                                                                   to students. Dentist and Doctors’ surgeries           (SUTC) for example, is a dedicated transcription
                                                                        may be struggling, from in-house
                                                                                                                   are located on Singleton Campus.                      service which provides accessible learning
                                                                        counselling and well-being services,
                                                                                                                                                                         resources to print for disabled students.
                                                                        to pastoral support from staff.
                                                                        There is no shame in using these
                                                                        services in acknowledging and
                                                                        admitting that you may need some
                                                                        additional help and support
                                                                                                                   WELLBEING SERVICES                                    MONEY (CAMPUSLIFE)
                                                                        (as hard as this may be).                                Range of free student services          Are always on hand
                                                                                                                                 that cultivates and looks after         to help you max your
                                                                        Joanna Wolton                                            your wellbeing, including a             cash and keep your
                                                                        PhD student                                              mental health support service.          finances in check.

                                                                                                                                                           swansea.ac.uk/student-services

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#WE ARE
     We have a thriving international community with              DEVELOPING YOUR
     students from all over the world choosing to study           L ANGUAGE SKILLS
                                                                  If you think you need to improve your English language
     with us. The vibrant mix of nationalities and
                                                                  skills before starting your studies, or if you need support
     cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning             with the English language while studying with us, our
     and teaching environment.                                    English Language Training Services (ELTS) offers a
                                                                  range of British Council accredited programmes to
     We understand the type of support our international
                                                                  help you achieve your academic goals.
     students need to settle into student life in a new country
     and strive to provide a high level of advice and service     For further information, please contact the English
     to make sure that this happens.                              Language Training Services (ELTS):

                                                                  Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391
     SC HOL ARSHIPS
     Swansea University offers a range of scholarships for        Email: elts@swansea.ac.uk
     international students. We are proud to support the               swansea.ac.uk/elts
     Chevening Scholarship Programme. We recognise the
     ambition and talent of many international students by
                                                                  WELCOMING YOU TO THE UK
     offering International Merit (up to £2,000) and
                                                                  We run a Meet and Greet service from London’s
     International Excellence (up to £4,000) scholarships for
                                                                  Heathrow Airport, and provide all new international
     postgraduate study. For details of all our international
                                                                  students with a full orientation programme to help them
     scholarship opportunities, please visit:                     get to know the University, Swansea and the region.
          s wansea.ac.uk/international-students/                 More information about our services for new students
           my-finances/international-scholarships                 can be found at:
                                                                       swansea.ac.uk/international-students
     INTERNATIONAL@C A MPUSLIFE
     International@CampusLife provides information and
                                                                  TUITION FEES                                                  Scan to watch:
     advice on non-academic matters, including immigration
                                                                  If you are an international student, the fee you will
     advice and services, to all international (non-UK)
                                                                  be charged depends on your home country and
     students and their dependants.
                                                                  what you choose to study. You will find the tuition
     We support all non-UK students regardless of nationality,    fee clearly displayed on each postgraduate
     religion, gender, age, sexual preference or health           course page on our website:
     status. Advice is offered free of charge and without
                                                                       swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
     discrimination. For further information, please contact:

     Tel: +44 (0)1792 606557                                      HOW TO APPLY
     Email: international.campuslife@swansea.ac.uk                Please see pages 154–155
          swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife

                                                                                          Swansea University:                   #WEAREINTERNATIONAL
          swanseaIDO                    SwanseaUniversityInternational
                                                                                          International Development Office

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PRE - M ASTER’S
                                                                                                                      This is stage one of the postgraduate pathway. It is one,
                                                                                                                      two or three semesters long, depending on your chosen
                                                                                                                      pathway and qualifications (English language and
                                                                                                                      Academic) at the point of entry. This programme is
                                                                                                                      available in the areas of: Languages, Politics and Culture,
                                                       A postgraduate pathway is a single course
                                                                                                                      Engineering, Children and Young People, Business
                                                       comprising two stages of study. Successful                     Management, Accounting and Finance, and Computer
                                                       completion of both stages leads to a master’s                  Science. Designed to prepare international students who
                                                       degree from Swansea University.                                do not qualify for direct entry to Swansea University
                                                                                                                      master’s degrees, the pre-master’s programme allows you
                                                       The College, Swansea University offers academic                to adjust to the rigorous research and independent study
                                                       pathways in partnership with Swansea University that           requirements of a postgraduate degree.
                                                       lead to postgraduate degrees. Our unique approach
                                                                                                                      The Pre-Master’s programme will:
                                                       to education transforms international students into
                                                       Swansea University graduates and lifelong learners.            •H
                                                                                                                        elp you develop fundamental knowledge and an
                                                       Innovative courses are delivered by highly qualified            understanding of the basic principles relevant to your
                                                       teachers in a modern, dynamic environment,                      particular degree
                                                       supported by our friendly team.                                •H
                                                                                                                        elp you develop numerical techniques, research
                                                                                                                       methodologies and ICT, presentation and
                                                       The postgraduate pathway is designed for students who:
                                                                                                                       communication skills
                                                       • Require additional English language training
                                                                                                                      •H
                                                                                                                        elp you develop your intellectual and practical skills
                                                       •C
                                                         ome from an academic background different                    building to a set of transferable skills that will support
                                                        to that of the UK and do not meet university                   you in your onward academic studies, careers and
                                                        direct-entry requirements                                      decision-making
                                                       • Have been away from studies for a period of time             •E
                                                                                                                        nsure you have attained the prescribed level of
                                                       •A
                                                         re looking to fine-tune skills already gained during         interdisciplinary language competence

     POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS
                                                        their undergraduate studies or employment
                                                                                                                      M ASTER’S
                                                       The language of instruction at The College, Swansea            The master’s degree is stage two of the postgraduate
                                                       University is English. To attain entry into the postgraduate   pathway, and is taught by Swansea University.
                                                       pathway you must be able to demonstrate you have a
                                                       suitable level of English proficiency. For further
                     Brand new facility for students
                                                       details, contact our Admissions Office at:
                     at The College opened in 2018
                                                       The-College-Admissions@swansea.ac.uk                               POSTGR ADUATE PATHWAYS
                                                                                                                          ARE AVAIL ABLE IN THE
                                                       If you do not meet the English language requirement for            FOLLOWING SUBJEC TS:
                                                       direct entry to your chosen pathway, you can receive the
                                                                                                                          • Accounting and Finance
                                                       required amount of English language tuition to prepare
                                                                                                                          • Children and Young People
                                                       you for successful entry at a later date. English language
                                                                                                                          • Computer Science
                                                       training is delivered by the University’s English language
                                                       Training Services (ELTS) with multiple entry points                • Engineering
                                                       throughout each year.                                              • Languages, Politics and Culture
                                                                                                                          • Management
                                                       For a full list of countries and entry requirements visit:         • Public Health and Management
                                                            swansea.ac.uk/the-college/entry                                     Look out for this icon on the course pages
                                                                                                                                to see where a pathway is on offer

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OUR
     TAUGHT DEGREES
                         Degrees             C HOOSING A
                                                                                     RESEARC H DEGREES
                                                                                     Research degrees are academically
                                                                                     rigorous programmes that demand
                                                                                     in-depth study of a topic for a
                                                                                     sustained period of time. The
                                                                                                                              Applicants are partnered with potential
                                                                                                                              supervisors at an early stage. This
                                                                                                                              chemistry is vital to ensuring:

                                                                                                                              • T hat you receive the advice and
                                                                                                                                guidance you need to decide
                                                                                                                                                                        MA/MSc/LLM by Research: Typically
                                                                                                                                                                        one year full-time, two to three years
                                                                                                                                                                        part-time. This is an individual
                                                                                                                                                                        research project written up into a
                                                                                                                                                                        thesis of 30,000 words.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The degree ensures that the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 candidate’s profession and workplace
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 interconnect throughout the whole
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 programme, so that research
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 conducted is relevant to their own
     Postgraduate taught degrees are         PROGR A MME                                                                                                                                                         practice and workplace.
                                                                                     award of a doctorate or other              whether or not a research degree at     MRes: The aim of the MRes (Master
     academically more demanding             The University offers a range of
                                                                                     research degree recognises the             Swansea University is right for you     of Research) is to provide relevant
                                             postgraduate taught degrees,                                                                                                                                        C AN I STUDY PART-TIME?
     than undergraduate programmes.                                                  patience and commitment of                                                         training to acquire the knowledge,
                                             including the MA, MSc, and LLM.                                                  • T hat the supervisor is enthused                                                Part-time study is possible for UK and
     They require a higher level of                                                  successful candidates, the high-level                                              techniques and understanding needed
                                             Students can pursue postgraduate                                                   and motivated by the topic                                                       EU students, but you are encouraged
     self-directed learning and are                                                  skills they have gained, and their                                                 for a professional career, or for
                                             courses in the same subject as their                                             • T hat you move smoothly into                                                    to contact the Academic Department
     awarded to students who                                                         ability to present original research                                               progression to higher academic
                                             undergraduate degree or, in many                                                   an appropriate research group                                                    in question before applying.
     demonstrate advanced understanding                                              that furthers understanding of the                                                 studies, normally a PhD. The MRes is
                                             cases, outside it. Many of the                                                     (where applicable)                                                               Part-time study is not possible
     of a particular subject. Master’s                                               subject matter.                                                                    achieved through a combination of
                                             University’s postgraduate courses                                                                                                                                   for international students. Look out
     degrees are delivered through a                                                                                          • T hat you complete and write           taught modules (worth 60 credits) and
                                             are multidisciplinary in nature,        Research students will normally                                                                                             for the PT symbol on the following
     combination of taught modules and                                                                                          up your research within the             a research thesis which presents the
                                             allowing students to cross              undertake some training in research                                                                                         course pages.
     assessed coursework, and there is                                                                                          required timeframe                      outcome of a significant research
                                             boundaries between traditional          methods before embarking on their
     an expectation that students will                                                                                                                                  project (worth 120 credits).
                                             subject areas and to follow courses     programme of research. They will         WHIC H RESEARC H DEGRE E?
     complete an in-depth research
                                             outside their first degree subject.     have an academic supervisor who          The University offers a number of         EngD: The Engineering Doctorate             IS A RESEARCH DEGREE
     project or dissertation.
                                                                                     will advise and support the              research degrees, including:              prepares Engineering students for           RIGHT FOR ME?
     Taught master’s degrees are generally   In addition, conversion-style courses
                                                                                     direction of their research for the                                                research and technology leadership
     modular in structure, meaning that      available in Law, Management,                                                    PhD: PhD students undertake                                                           Yes, if you want to:
                                                                                     duration of the degree, and a                                                      careers in industry and is fully
     students follow a series of modules     Finance, Computer Science and                                                    supervised research over three to four
                                                                                     co-supervisor will provide                                                         supported by the Engineering and            • Pursue
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            a career in academia
     worth a total of 180 credits.120        Engineering are open to graduates                                                years full-time or six to seven years
                                                                                     additional support as required.                                                    Physical Sciences Research Council.           or research
     credits are gained from taught          of any subject.                                                                  part-time. Research is then presented
                                                                                                                                                                        The EngD is a four-year scheme              • Explore an individual topic
     modules, and 60 credits from                                                    C HOOSING A                              in the form of a thesis of not more
                                             C AN I STUDY PART-TIME?                                                                                                    consisting of one year of                     in depth
     the dissertation.                                                               RESEARC H TOPIC                          than 100,000 words. The thesis must
                                             Master’s, Postgraduate Diplomas                                                                                            taught modules followed by an               • Acquire extensive and
                                                                                     Research degrees, especially at          demonstrate the student’s capacity to
     Taught master’s programmes often        and Postgraduate Certificates can                                                                                          industry-linked research project.              specialised research skills
                                                                                     MPhil and PhD level, are very            pursue original research and should
     include research and methodology        normally be studied on a full-time or                                                                                                                                  • Enhance your career prospects
                                                                                     different from undergraduate and         represent a distinct and significant      MD: In addition to the PhD,
     skills courses and specific             part-time basis in a wide variety of                                             contribution to the subject. The first    the Medical School offers the
                                                                                     taught master’s programmes as
     departmental training courses,          subject areas. You are encouraged                                                year of registration for a PhD is a       postgraduate degree of Doctor
                                                                                     there is no defined list of courses to
     which are essential for students at     to contact the academic department                                               period of official probation, requiring   of Medicine (MD) through
                                                                                     choose from. MPhil and PhD
     master’s level and those wishing to     in question before applying. Look                                                departmental assessment before the        supervised research within
                                                                                     degrees can be pursued on any
     go onto higher degrees. Additional      out for the PT symbol on the                                                     candidate is allowed to proceed.          individual research groups.
                                                                                     academic topic, as long as the
     specialised training courses are        following course pages.
                                                                                     College/School you are applying
     also available during the academic                                                                                       MPhil: May be completed in two            DProf: Typically four years full-time,
                                                                                     to has the expertise to guide and                                                                                                ASSESSME NT THROUGH
     year. To qualify for a Postgraduate                                                                                      to three years’ full-time study (four     six years part-time, a Professional
                                             IS A POSTGRADUATE                       supervise your study.
                                                                                                                              to five years part-time). Candidates      Doctorate is a research degree                THE ME DIUM OF WE LSH
     Diploma, students must pursue           TAUGHT DEGREE                                                                    are required to submit a thesis of        structured around a particular area               You may present research
     120 credits, or 60 credits for a                                                You should normally identify a topic
                                             RIGHT FOR ME?                                                                    up to 60,000 words and assessment         of professional practice. You will             work in the Welsh language
     Postgraduate Certificate. (Specific                                             area within which you would wish
                                                                                                                              is in the form of an oral examination     follow a programme of directed study,            if your supervisors are able
     regulations apply – please note         Yes, if you want to:                    to work and discuss this with the
                                                                                                                              (viva). Subject to academic               including periods of approved                   to oversee work through the
     that not all programmes offer           • Enhance your career prospects        Admissions Tutor for the subject area
                                                                                                                              requirement, there may be                 professional/industrial practice and                  medium of Welsh.
     these exit qualifications.)             • Acquire new and specialised skills    before making a formal application.
                                                                                     Even if you have a more developed        opportunities for students to             training, together with a programme
                                             • Prepare for a research degree
                                                                                     research proposal in mind, we            upgrade from MPhil to PhD                 of research. Assessment includes a
                                             • Develop your subject knowledge
                                                                                     recommend that you approach the          during the course of their studies.       thesis of up to 80,000 words.
                                                of your first degree subject
                                             • Study an entirely new subject         relevant Admissions Tutor for advice.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                           FINANCE AND BIG DATA                    Students who wish to study finance      INTERNATIONAL BANKING
                                                                                      BAY C A MPUS                                                                                                         ANALYTICS MSc FT                        alongside a management                  AND FINANCE MSc FT
                                                                                                                                                                               BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR         Designed to pair the key areas of       specialisation should refer to the      This programme is aimed at
                                                                                                                                                                                   RESEARCH                finance and business analytics, this    MSc Management (Finance)                graduates who wish to acquire
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                                                                       We offer programmes that will give you the expertise and knowledge to thrive in a range                    EXCELLENCE               programme takes a data driven           programme on page 57.                   a solid foundation in international
                                                                       of dynamic financial and business environments. The first suite is for students with any                     (Research Excellence   approach to analysis of financial       PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS                 banking and finance to prepare
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                                                                       undergraduate degree who want a career in accounting or finance. The second is a suite of                                           markets and organisational              WITH AN ACCOUNTING OR                   them for a career in banking, trading
                                                                       advanced MSc programmes for students who have already studied some accounting and/or                                                information. In addition, it covers     FINANCE BACKGROUND OR                   or financial analysis. It will equip
                                                                                                                                                                                                           the key principles of finance,          RELATED DISCIPLINE                      students with an advanced
                                                                       finance as undergraduates and now want to specialise to enhance their employability
                                                                                                                                                                                                           financial modelling and financial       These programmes are designed to        understanding of the principles
                                                                       and career prospects.                                                                                                                                                       enhance your undergraduate study
                                                                                                                                                                                                           markets and equips students to work                                             and techniques of international
                                                                       Many of our modules offer professional accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants                        in the data driven areas of finance     and accelerate your career. Entry to    finance, development, trade and
                                                                       (ACCA). We also have strong links with the Chartered Financial Institute (CFA), so our programmes will help to                      and financial management. Students      these programmes requires a study       banking, knowledge of the activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                           can also gain up to five exemptions     background in accounting or             of financial markets and financial
                                                                       fast-track your career in accountancy and finance by affiliating you with professional bodies or giving you
                                                                                                                                                                                                           from ACCA fundamental                   finance. This need not necessarily      institutions in advanced and emerging
                                                                       exemptions from key professional examinations. You will benefit from co-location with industry at our
                                                                                                                                                                                                           examinations on this programme.         be a degree with ‘Accounting and        economies, and an appreciation of
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                                                                                                                                                                                                           Modules typically include:
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                                                                                                                                                                                                           • Principles of Finance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   programme with significant
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                                                                                                                       SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES                                                                                                  accounting or finance content.
                                                                                                                                                               MSc FT                                      • International Financial Markets                                               • Corporate Finance
                                                                          TAUGHT COURSES                               At the School of Management,            Designed specifically to enhance            • Financial Statement Preparation      FINANCE MSc FT                          • International Banking and Regulation
                                                                         Entry Requirements                            we are happy to offer financial
                                                                                                                                                               employment prospects by offering              and Analysis                          Designed for graduates who are          • Financial Econometrics
                                                                         MSc Accounting and Finance;                   support for the brightest prospects
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                                                                         subject or an equivalent qualification.       passion for study and involvement       and finance topics, graduates of                                                    combines the academic theory
                                                                                                                                                                                                           FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT                                                            INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT MSc FT
                                                                         MSc Finance; International
                                                                                                                       in student life.                        this programme will possess an                                                      of finance with a strong practical
                                                                                                                                                                                                           PGDip/MSc FT                                                                    This programme focuses on finance
                                                                         Banking and Finance; Investment               There are a range of funding            advanced knowledge of key tools                                                     perspective, using current trends and
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Designed for students who are                                                   and investment management and is
                                                                         Management: A 2:2 Honours                     opportunities available for both        and techniques in accounting and                                                    industry practice to inform teaching
                                                                                                                       taught and research degrees.                                                        interested in moving into a career                                              accredited with the Chartered
                                                                         degree or above with significant                                                      finance, financial modelling, and                                                   and discussion. You will develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                           in finance, this programme combines                                             Financial Institute (CFA). Students will
                                                                         accounting or finance content or              swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/             financial and management                                                            a sound understanding of the role
                                                                         an equivalent qualification.                  scholarships
                                                                                                                                                                                                           the academic theory of finance with                                             gain an advanced understanding of
                                                                                                                                                               accounting. Students can also                                                       and importance of accounting
                                                                                                                                                                                                           a strong practical perspective,                                                 managing assets and risk in complex
                                                                         MSc Strategic Accounting:                                                             gain up to seven exemptions from                                                    information in the financial
                                                                                                                                                                                                           facilitating a sound understanding of                                           organisations, preparing them
                                                                         A 2:2 Honours degree or above              PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS                    ACCA fundamental examinations                                                       management of complex
                                                                                                                                                                                                           finance and associated disciplines.                                             to become traders and investment
                                                                         with significant accounting or             FROM ANY SUBJECT                           on this programme.                                                                  organisations and graduate with
                                                                         finance content as well as the                                                                                                    Students can also gain up to five                                               managers of the future.
                                                                                                                    BACKGROUND                                                                                                                     a strong comprehension of finance
                                                                                                                                                               Modules typically include:                  exemptions from ACCA fundamental
                                                                         relevant exemptions from ACCA              These programmes are ideal if you                                                                                              and its associated disciplines.         Modules typically include:
                                                                         F1 to F9 papers.                                                                      • Principles of Finance                    examinations on this programme.
                                                                                                                    are looking to move into a career                                                                                                                                      • Asset Management
                                                                                                                                                               • Financial Statement Preparation                                                  Modules typically include:
                                                                                                                    in an accounting or finance related                                                    Modules typically include:                                                      • International Financial Markets
                                                                         English Language Requirement                                                            and Analysis                                                                      • Corporate Finance
                                                                                                                    area. They all cover the key                                                           • Principles of Finance                                                            and Institutions
                                                                         IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each                                                     • International Financial Markets                                                   • Risk Management
                                                                                                                    principles of finance and the                                                          • Corporate Governance and Ethics                                               • Empirical Finance
                                                                         component) or Swansea University                                                      • Financial Accounting                                                              • Empirical Finance
                                                                                                                    quantitative methodologies                                                             • Quantitative Research Methods                                                 • Corporate Finance
                                                                         recognised equivalent.                                                                • Management Accounting                                                             • Financial Econometrics
                                                                                                                    related to the accounting                                                              • International Financial Markets                                               • Financial Econometrics
                                                                                                                                                               • Quantitative Research Methods                                                    • International Financial Markets
                                                                                                                    and finance arena.                                                                     • Independent Project
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and Institutions
                                                                                                                                                                                                           • Financial Statement Preparation
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Statement Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                           The three programmes above feature
                                                                                                                                                                                                           significantly enhanced taught contact
                                                                                                                                                                                                           time to allow you to complete a
                                                                                                                                                                                                           conversion to accounting or finance
                                                                       For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit:                                                              in a single year.
                                                                       swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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