Swansea University
A world-class research led institution with an award winning student experience.
The University
Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a world-class, research led institution situated in stunning parkland overlooking the picturesque Swansea Bay. One of the UK's leading Universities for collaborative research with industry, Swansea offers postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subject areas. With an award-winning student experience and a thriving postgraduate community, Swansea University is one of the most popular destinations for postgraduate study in Wales.
An outstanding study environment
Swansea University is at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Our academic Colleges attract world leaders in their subjects, providing a vibrant and dynamic environment in which to study and ensuring students are involved in a thriving academic community of cutting-edge research and innovation.
The University’s portfolio of taught and research programmes reaches across areas of excellence recently assessed as world-leading – our strengths in science, engineering and medicine complemented by expertise in business, law, social science and the arts and humanities. Among the courses on offer are full and part-time accredited MBAs and conversion courses in Computer Science, Business, Medicine and Law.
Postgraduate facilities
Those enrolling on a postgraduate programme at Swansea join a thriving postgraduate community from over 100 countries. Our Library and Information Centre provides access to an extensive collection of research materials, dedicated postgraduate study and IT areas, and specialist teams of subject librarians to help postgraduate students at all stages of their research.
Links with industry
Boasting a 91% graduate employment rate, Swansea has a proven track record of offering vocationally relevant programmes which give students the knowledge and skills employers demand. Our students have the opportunity to carry out industry-linked research projects and undertake work placements, and our Careers Service can help postgraduate students develop their skills.
As well as access to world-class facilities, postgraduates at Swansea benefit from the University’s strong links with industry and research organisations. Recent research partners have included Microsoft, Cancer Research UK and IBM – the latter a partner in the University’s £50 million Institute of Life Science, home to one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers.
Scholarships and funding
The University invests significantly in postgraduate study, with over £3.5 million in postgraduate scholarships awarded last year. Available scholarships include:
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International students
Swansea University welcomes students from over 100 countries, and currently has more than 1,000 international students. The University offers a high-quality education in a safe and friendly environment, guaranteed University accommodation and free academic language support classes for international students. Visit www.swansea.ac.uk/internationalisation for further information.
Postgraduate experience
The postgraduate experience at Swansea goes beyond research and teaching excellence: Students at Swansea enjoy a spectacular seafront campus with first-class facilities. The city itself is a culturally rich and diverse modern metropolis with a maritime atmosphere, boasting all the social and recreational amenities of a progressive University city. The natural environment around Swansea is perfect for outdoor pursuits with the Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – ideal for surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and mountain biking.
Contact
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
Postgraduate Admissions Office
T +44 (0)1792 295358
F +44 (0)1792 295110
E postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk
W www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
International Office
T+44 (0)1792 295818
F +44 (0)1792 295839
E international@swansea.ac.uk
W www.swansea.ac.uk/internationalisation
