Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location. Established in 1920, the university has been a provider of quality education for more than 100 years, and continues to strive for excellence, placing in the top 50 universities in the UK according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022.
The university comprises 3 academic faculties distributed across two campuses offering a huge range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree options as well as opportunities for research positions and studying abroad.
The university has two campuses in Swansea. The Singleton Park campus enjoys a stunning beachfront location and is surrounded by leafy parkland, which is perfect for sports, recreation and socialising. The Bay campus, also located next to the beach, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has fantastic business partnership links. Each campus is a short walk to the bustling city centre, which offers a variety of amenities and attractions as well as a lively nightlife scene.
Swansea University is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with excellent tuition and expert faculty staff.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Swansea university is ranked very highly across a multitude of different aspects from courses they have to offer and research facilities to student experience."
“Swansea is a beautiful place to come for university. The university is located on the beach and there are numerous sightseeing locations in Swansea which take your breath away.”
“The welsh are the loveliest and the craziest people you will ever meet, the atmosphere of the uni and just nights out are immaculate! "
The university is a research driven institution with 86% of their overall research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework assessment 2021.
Students praise the enthusiasm and support of their lecturers, and the knowledge and expertise they are able to bring to the course curriculum and delivery.
The university’s online resources and accessibility of course material is of a very high standard, and has been recognised in the university’s success at the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, where it ranked 26th for lecturers and teaching quality.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The lecturers at Swansea University truly care and ensure they do everything in their capacity to allow you to meet your full potential."
“Lectures are always relatively interesting.”
“I love my course, especially now more is in person, and I really appreciated the extra effort the uni put in to arranging an additional practical session to compensate for missing so many during covid times."
The university is a research driven institution that ranked in the UK’s Top 30 in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework League Table.
Students praise the enthusiasm and support of their lecturers, and the knowledge and expertise they are able to bring to the course curriculum and delivery.
The university’s online resources and accessibility of course material is of a very high standard, and has been recognised in the university’s success at the 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, where it ranked 3rd for Courses and Lecturers.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Due to the current situation, we are working on a 1 week in, 1 week out schedule. During the online learning weeks, we are guided as to which online lectures we should engage with to begin to learn the theory behind the topic. Some of these lectures are pre-recorded and some are live. During the weeks on site, we have a mix of lectures and workshops where we go over example questions and hold class discussions to enhance understanding.”
"Having come from engineering originally I was at first skeptical about the flipped content that the course director was implementing, but I was made a believer when I saw that it enabled us to learn about a topic then do more advanced applications of it showing that we could really grasp the content and get help in class with stuff we needed help understanding rather than struggling to learn the topic in class and getting stuck on questions with no support later on.”
"The lecturers all have office hours each week and are actually very happy when you use them! I find it helps too as you get to know them a little bit more and then you enjoy the lectures more and pay attention.“
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GET PROSPECTUSEntry requirements at Swansea University vary on a course-by-course basis, and there are many alternative pathways to admission besides qualifications such as A-Levels and BTEC National Diploma. Prospective students are advised to check the university website for course-specific application details.
Some courses have a requirement range, for example AAB-BBB, which indicates that the university will consider other aspects of an application in their decision to offer a place on a degree course, such as personal statement, predicted grades or relevant work experience.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their entry requirements.
ASK A QUESTIONSwansea University recognises the importance of a home-away-from-home, and offers a selective choice of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets.
On-site housing is available at both Bay Campus and Singleton Park Campus, and the university’s off-site location, Beck House, caters exclusively to families, international students and postgraduates.
Accommodation includes:
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The rooms are bigger than any rooms I have seen in other student accommodations off campus."
“Right next to the beach which was great”
“Basic facilities but maintenance and cleaning staff were great.”
Each of Swansea’s two campuses provide a superb range of academic facilities and resources, as well as plenty of extracurricular and recreational opportunities to create a fantastic student experience which ensures the academic and personal development of its learning community. The quality and convenience of Swansea’s student facilities are frequently praised by the university’s student reviewers.
Both campuses are well serviced by coffee shops, libraries, food and drinks vendors and stationary shops. Singleton Park also hosts an on-site theatre, cinema, and museum, where students can access exciting performances and exhibitions throughout the year. Additionally, there are professional standard sports facilities, including an athletics track, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pitches, a gymnasium and even an Olympic sized swimming pool.
The Bay campus is superbly furnished with academic facilities including a large 700-seat auditorium and as its name suggests, its very own beach!
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“I love the social areas where me and my friends can sit and catchup or do work together!"
“Bay library is amazing the computers are really useful and new and they make doing research much easier with such large screens.”
“Many sports and outdoor activities available."
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
BOOK OPEN DAYWhat's it like to study at this institution? Current students and alumni share their opinion...
VIEW 4570 REVIEWS WRITE A REVIEWF Farzana Reviewed 02 Nov 23 MSc Healthcare Management Its a great place to live and study. Supporting faculties and the scenic beauty of the place is the first thing come to my mind...... READ FULL REVIEW
ST ST Thonggougin Reviewed 02 Nov 23 Management (International Management), MSc The warm and inclusive environment, from the university faculty to the local Swansea community, truly makes you feel special and secure. This is a key reason why international students easily adapt and excel here. An area for potential improvement lies in diversifying the student body. It would be... READ FULL REVIEW
Swansea University understands that the transition to living independently while undertaking university level study can be challenging,. It is committed to providing an excellent level of support for all students. The university is highly regarded for its range of support services, which include:
Graduates become lifetime members of the Swansea University Alumni Association, which helps maintain a strong connection between Swansea’s past and current students, and offers special discounts and opportunities to its active learning community.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The lecturers are amazing and all the staff have a lot of care and respect for me.”
“I feel treated as an equal and that makes me feel confident.”
“The extenuating circumstances and the well-being office is the best thing ever! They’re here to help whenever you need them."
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe university is research oriented and career focused, with hundreds of partner institutions worldwide. With strong connections with local and regional industries, Swansea creates opportunities for internships and work experience for their students, as well as options to study abroad.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2021, 86% of research has been judged outstanding and very considerable in terms of its impact, reach and significance. The university’s Faculty of Medicine and Life Science continues to be ranked in the UK top 5 overall.
The university has a large and very active students’ union, who act as the representational voice of its student community as well as organising a lively timetable of events throughout the academic year.
Highlights include:
Welsh Varsity - Swansea and Cardiff universities compete in more than 30 different sports in what is the biggest student event in Wales and the second largest in the UK, behind Oxford-Cambridge. The event concludes with the varsity rugby match, drawing crowds of up to 20,000 and broadcast on live TV.
Summer Ball - An evening of festivity to mark the end of the academic year, held in the grassy grounds of the Singleton Park Campus. Former acts include Jess Glynne, Professor Green and Lethal Bizzle.
Swansea’s student-run SU is comprised of a team of officers, coordinators and volunteers. Students are welcome to get involved with the running of the SU during their time at university, and reviewers are praiseworthy of the accessibility and diversity of events offered.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“The Student Union is active and supportive, lots of information available if you need it."
“The Students Union are very effective and are constantly trying to improve the university.”
“I would highly recommend this university for academic purposes and also for its friendly and welcoming environment.”
The Swansea University SU organises a huge range of clubs and societies for its population of around 20,000 students. Societies involve sports teams, academic groups, language clubs and a whole world of special interest groups to suit all preferences.
There are 170 societies in total, with dozens of sports teams and the university-run Sport for All initiative which offers opportunities for involvement at any level from beginner to elite athlete.
Swansea provides dozens of options for those wanting to try something new, whether for recreational purposes, social reasons, or to develop skills for future careers. The university encourages and support the creation of new clubs and societies where they are not currently established.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“There’s opportunities for surfing, rock climbing, walking, kayaking and so much more, plus just lovely days out.”
“You’re right by the beach which is AMAZING, beach nights with drinks and bonfires + societies related to water sports!!”
“There are several societies and sporting opportunities and you can even create your own society.”
There are many advantages to living in Swansea, and its proximity to the beach is probably the most obvious. The city has several beaches within a short walk of the centre. Both university campuses are located on the beachfront, ideally placed for summer BBQs, windy winter walks, and some of the best surfing locations in the UK.
The city centre is a bustling hub of cafés, restaurants, shops and attractions such as art galleries and museums, providing a wide array of activities for students to discover. The city is well serviced by local public transport routes, offering a 24-hour timetable which allows students to take advantage of the nightlife for which Swansea is so well known. Wind Street is the late-night centre of city life, with many clubs and bars within convenient distance of each other. Swansea boasts a huge variety of music venues and plays host to a number of music festivals and events throughout the year, with big names such as Sir Elton John, The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs, and Anne Marie playing at the brand-new Swansea Arena, Singleton Park and the Swansea.com stadium.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Even though it’s relatively small, there is so much to do. It is a very student friendly location. There is something to meet everyone’s needs.”
“Nice place to live”
“Wind street is a vibe honestly so good for a night out – bunkhouse and sin city have some great live music.”
There are many advantages to living in Swansea, and its proximity to the beach is probably the most obvious. The city has several beaches within a short walk of the centre. Both university campuses are located on the beachfront, ideally placed for summer BBQs, windy winter walks, and some of the best surfing locations in the UK.
The city centre is a bustling hub of cafés, restaurants, shops and attractions such as art galleries and museums, providing a wide array of activities for students to discover. The city is well serviced by local public transport routes, offering a 24-hour timetable which allows students to take advantage of the nightlife for which Swansea is so well known. Wind Street is the late-night centre of city life, with many clubs, bars and live music venues within convenient distance of each other.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
"I am situated very close to town and live on the biggest hill in Swansea so have an amazing view of the beach and everything around.”
"Very close to the university, beach and town so ideal for student balanced lifestyle. No need for cars and always something to do if interested.”
"Everything you need within walking distance! Amazing public transport links.”
"Great transport links to campuses, accommodation, beaches and shops. There’re mumbles which is where you can enjoy walks and ice cream, plenty of beaches and places to walk which you can get to by bus and the marina. There’s popular wind street with loads of clubs and bars always bustling even now!”
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BOOK OPEN DAYA degree from Swansea University is a huge asset in the search for graduate employment or further study and adds substantial value to long term career progression. Swansea is ranked by the 2021 Complete University Guide as being in the top 15 universities in the UK for career prospects.
A large factor in the success of Swansea’s graduates is the university’s dedicated Employability Academy, which helps students get a head-start on their future careers while studying. Services include:
The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) is praised by students for its workshops and support when finding employment, both as a student and a graduate.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Work placements/internships are available for 2nd/3rd year students mostly, though some opportunities for 1st years as well."
“It’s challenged me to think about what I want to do and pushed me to do what I must. My course has been great.”
“Getting jobs has always been easy, I’ve never struggled to get a part time job here and have worked my whole time at university."
Swansea University offers a wide range of undergraduate scholarships. Awarded for both merit-based and needs-based criteria to allow ambitious and hardworking students the opportunity to fund their studies, and to ensure that students in difficult financial situations are supported fully.
Academic Scholarships
Students achieving AAA at A-Level (or equivalent) will be awarded an Excellence Scholarship worth £3,000 over three years. A Merit Scholarship is awarded to any student achieving AAB at A-Level (or equivalent), worth £2,000 over three years.
Welsh Scholarships
For students who wish to study part of their course through the medium of Welsh, there are a high number of courses eligible for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarships and Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries.
Sport Scholarships
The university offer scholarship package of up to £2,000 each year, to several undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding ability and an ongoing commitment to their sport.
International Scholarships
Each year the university awards several scholarships worth up to £6,000 over two years, to international students who demonstrate academic excellence. Scholarships are granted as a discount of student tuition fees.
Music Scholarships
Students with musical talent are eligible for Swansea’s music scholarship, worth up to £1,000 per year, including a cash payment and regular music tuition.
UK students pay a yearly tuition fee of £9,000.
International student fees vary on a course-by course basis, typically range between £14,000 - £20,000 per year.
All students can expect a yearly increase in fees of around 3%, and the university offers a number of financial assistance options available for eligible students.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
ASK A QUESTION
As well as a wide range of courses, studying at Swansea University offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at Swansea University.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
