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Swansea University
www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
Looking for a unique postgraduate student experience where world-class education meets the serenity and vibrancy of being by the sea? Swansea offers the perfect blend of learning and lifestyle that’s hard to match. Our campuses offer an inspiring environment and a supportive community that’s conducive to focused study—while the beach on your doorstep and a city full of character ensure you get the most out of student life, both academically and socially.
Why choose Swansea?
- In the top 100 European Institutions (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025)
- 5th in the UK for Impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
- Welsh University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2025)
When over 300,000 students graduate with an undergraduate degree each year in the UK, a postgraduate degree can help you stand out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive and crowded jobs market and give you enhanced employability. Postgraduate study also helps with career progression as it can equip graduates with additional skills and experience to transfer into the workplace.
At Swansea, it is also possible to undertake a postgraduate Conversion Course which can be completely unrelated to your undergraduate degree, giving you the opportunity to change the direction of your career and/or studies.
Our Postgraduate Degrees
From master’s degrees to PhD study, we offer a stimulating range of taught and research courses across all subject areas and expertise within our faculties. Many of our degrees are award-winning and delivered by globally renowned academics who are experts in their field. We ensure that our degrees have real-world learning so that graduates can be prepared for a meaningful career in industry or academia.
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
A City with a Big Personality
Not everyone can say that the beach is right on their doorstep, but Swansea students can. We are a dual-campus university, with Bay Campus that has its own beachfront, and Singleton Campus which is situated by the beach, surrounded by mature parklands, and just a short walk away from the vibrant city centre.
We understand that postgraduate study isn’t just about academics — it’s about finding the right environment where you can thrive. Swansea has recently been named the safest city for students in Wales and 7th overall across the UK (Complete University Guide 2024). Swansea offers not only a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, but also peace of mind for both UK and international students (and parents). You’ll join a vibrant and inclusive community, with dedicated support to help you settle in and succeed.
Impactful Research
We continue to be recognised for the impact of our research which makes a real, positive difference to the lives of people across the world. Our research is making a global impact on business, industry, healthcare, technology, culture, and the well-being of society. In the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessment, 86% of the University’s overall research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent - up from 80% in the previous REF exercise in 2014.
You can be sure that when you study at Swansea University, you will be part of a dynamic research environment and be surrounded by impactful research that is making a real difference.
Postgraduate Scholarships and Bursaries
We know that funding your studies is an important consideration. That’s why we offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support both UK and international postgraduate students. Whether you’re applying for a taught master’s or research programme, you could be eligible for financial support that helps you make the most of your time at Swansea. Find out more.
Employability Support
Our team of specialist staff in the Swansea Employability Academy can help you plan and prepare for your future. They can help you identify and develop skills that will enable you to make the most of your postgraduate degree and enhance your career options. Services on offer include:
- One-to-one guidance on job searching
- CV writing and interview preparation workshops
- Short-term work placements
- College specific employability initiatives
Many of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, ensuring that your final qualification is recognised by employers.
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Departments
- Academi Hywel Teifi
- Accounting and Finance
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biosciences
- Business and Management
- Centre for Innovative Ageing
- Chemical and Biological Process Engineering
- Chemistry
- Childhood
- Civil Engineering
- College of Arts and Humanities
- Computational Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Geography
- Health
- Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law
- History and Classics
- Languages, Translation and Media
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nanotechnology
- Nursing
- Physics
- Political and Cultural Studies
- Psychology
- School of Culture and Communication
- School of Health and Social Care
- School of Management
- School of Social Sciences
- Social Work, Social Policy and Social Research
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Swansea University Medical School
- Work-Based Learning
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