Undergraduate 2014 Original thinkers welcome

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Swansea University

Where #makingwaves bright futures undergraduate begin SWAN 2014

S93 Our alumni include: • Annabelle Apsion, actress • Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of • Professor Ron Bordessa, former President and Vice Acorn Computers Ltd Chancellor of University of Ontario Institute of Technology • , and British Lions • Professor Y.K. Cheung, distinguished Professor who international undertook his PhD with eminent Professor Zienkiewicz • Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer • Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter • Alun-, Wales and British Lions rugby union • Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians, international Manic Street Preachers • Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer Open Days • Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron • Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire Collider, CERN 29th June • Jason Mohammad, television presenter • Hywel Francis MP • Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist 5th October • Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter • Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter 2nd November • Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons • The Hon. Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign (2000-10) Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam A proud history an exciting vision

#makingwaves

We believe that a university education should be about exploration and discovery; it should be exciting and fulfilling, and always inspirational.

We’ve been equipping students for exceptional personal The Swansea University Employability Award helps you to and professional achievement since 1920. Our long gain experience and develop skills to give you that edge. history of working closely with industry ensures that our degrees meet employers’ needs, and that our world- of our graduates are in leading research has a real impact on the health, wealth, 92 % employment and/or further study culture, and well-being of our society. { within six months of graduating. Studying in a research-led university also means that you We’ll also encourage you to try new subjects, and to take benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally advantage of opportunities to experience other countries renowned academics at the top of their game. and cultures wherever possible. We’re a University with an exciting vision for the future. You’ll benefit from a modern approach to learning, backed by excellent facilities and high standards of Our ambitious campus development programme teaching – a 5 star rating in the QS stars global university will enable us to double our size and provide ranking. Our wide range of Single and Joint Honours even more facilities to enhance our award-winning degrees give you the flexibility to take the subjects that student experience. interest you most. The new Science and Innovation Campus will harness A degree is important for getting a great job, but Swansea University’s world-leading research strengths employers look for much more than a degree when and promote the growth of high-technology clusters choosing which graduates to employ. Gaining experience of companies, creating a uniquely career-enhancing Open Days and developing skills while you study and during learning environment for students. 29th June vacation periods will give you a competitive edge. 5th October

2nd November Tel: +44 (0)1792 295784 www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves Swanseauni swanseauniversity

1 Welcome

Swansea University is ambitious for its students, staff, and for the institution as a whole. We are maintaining rapid progress towards our aspiration of being one of the top 200 universities in the world by our centenary in 2020. Our University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent Our University community thrives teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. on exploration and discovery, and We aim to deliver an outstanding student experience that provides a offers the right balance of excellent lifetime of fantastic memories, matched by courses which equip you with high-level skills and boost your employability. teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious, research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice for a great many talented students, and the increases in applications to study here are a clear indication of our success.

I believe that we’ve struck the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by a superb quality of life and our exciting campus development plans will herald a new era for the University.

I hope you’ll join us.

Take a virtual tour of the campus and check out Professor Richard B. Davies some of our facilities Vice-Chancellor

2 3 Contents

Welcome to Swansea 2 Study and live by the sea 6 Accommodation 14 Where to eat? 20 Welfare and disability support 22 Students’ Union 24 Sport Swansea 28 World-leading research 34 Campus development 40 Library and information services 46 Study FAQS 48 Careers, skills and employability 50 Study and work abroad 54 Welsh medium opportunities 57 International students – information 58 Undergraduate pathways – ICWS 63 Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries 66 Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries for International Students 70 Application and admissions 202 Maps 208 Index 212 History and Heritage 218 Alumni 220 Courses

College of Arts and Humanities Political Communication – Politics and School of Law Engineering – Product Design 110 Nursing 162 College of Science American Studies 74 Media Studies 178 Criminology 86 Engineering – Sports Materials 112 Osteopathy 166 Biology and Biological Sciences 76 Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 82 Politics and International Relations 180 Law 142 Sport and Exercise Science 190 Paramedic Science 168 Computer Science 84 English Language and TEFL 114 Spanish – Hispanic Studies 188 Sports Science and Engineering 192 Psychology 182 Geo-Informatics 120 English Literature 116 Translation 194 College of Engineering Social Policy 184 Geography 122 French 118 War and Society 196 Engineering – Aerospace 92 College of Human and Health Sciences Social Work 186 Marine Biology 144 German 124 Welsh 198 Engineering – Chemical 94 Health and Social Care 126 Mathematics 146 History 134 Engineering – Civil 96 Healthcare Science – Audiology 128 College of Medicine Physical Earth Science 174 Italian 138 College of Business, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic 98 Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry 150 Physics 176 Language and Communication – English Economics and Law Engineering – Environmental 100 or (Radiotherapy Physics) 130 Medical Genetics and Genetics 152 Zoology 200 Healthcare Science – (Cardiac Physiology) Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine Language and Media 140 School of Business and Economics Engineering – Integrated Foundation Medieval Studies 158 Year Schemes 102 and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) 132 MB BCh (Wales) 156 Department of Adult Business Management 78 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 170 Engineering – Materials 104 Medical Sciences and Humanities 154 Continuing Education Economics 88 Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) 172 Engineering – Mechanical 106 Midwifery 160 Humanities 136 Engineering – Medical 108

4 5 Study and live by the sea

When you choose to study at university, you’re embarking on a new adventure and a career-enhancing and life-changing experience. Selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will study and call home for the next three to four years. We went up 38 places in the National Student Satisfaction Survey in 2012, with an overall satisfaction scored of 87% – above both the Wales and UK average.

Enjoying the great outdoors

6 A vibrant student city, Swansea has it all. From a Swansea {a breath of fresh air} thriving cultural and sporting scene to an awesome night life, stunning coastal scenery to tranquil parks, and great shopping to the best of modern city living, Swansea is the ideal place to build your future.

Our campus lifestyle fosters a welcoming, cosmopolitan No wonder 96% of students agree that Swansea is a good place to be community that offers something for everyone. Then there’s (i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011). our location, which gives you the best of every world: we’re situated in rolling parkland facing the beach, and within easy reach of the vibrant city of Swansea. When you choose to study at Swansea University, you not only become part of an ambitious, research-led institution but you also benefit from living in one of the UK’s most See for yourself naturally beautiful regions. It’s no wonder many of our Seeing is believing – so why not come and take a graduates ch oose to stay here long after their studies. closer look? Our Open Days will give you a feel Studying in Swansea gives you many opportunities to for campus life and what you can expect from the indulge your artistic and cultural side. At the heart of our Swansea experience. Our Open Days in 2013 are: campus is the Taliesin Arts Centre, a lively venue that hosts a broad programme of live drama, dance, jazz and world 29th June music, and cinema screenings. The Taliesin is also home to 5th October the Ceri Richards Gallery, which exhibits work by emerging 2nd November and established artists, and the Egypt Centre, a two-storey gallery displaying over a thousand Ancient Egyptian objects Text ‘SWANSEA’ to 61122 dating back from before 3,500BC to AD500. www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves

8 9 CAMARTHENSHIRE APPROXIMATE Swansea “GARDEN OF WALES” POPULATION: 225,000 Out and about You’ll discover that Swansea and the Gower encompass Our parkland the best of all worlds, balancing exciting city living with campus is a natural paradise just a stone’s throw from your front situated on the door. Our campus sits in the midst of Singleton Park three-mile beach and Singleton Botanical Gardens. of Swansea Bay

You’ll also be just a few footsteps from the sea… THE GOWER PENINSULA 19 miles of dramatic and picturesque coastline – is ideal for the great escape when you need a break from lectures and the library

Worm’s Head at Rhossili HALF AN HOUR AWAY voted “the most romantic place to see a sunset in the UK” by readers of Country Living magazine MUMBLES the fishing village of Mumbles on the Three Cliffs Bay southern tip of Swansea Bay is a real gem – chill out in one of the popular FIFTEEN MINUTES AWAY village pubs or sample some reached the finals of ITV’s award-winning local ice-cream

If you want to venture off campus, you can: The surrounding area is also worth exploring. “Britain’s Best View” Within just a few miles you’ll find: • visit the Dylan Thomas Centre, which hosts an annual Dylan Thomas Festival, regular poetry evenings and performances • Carmarthenshire – the “Garden of Wales” that are open to all • “Waterfall country” – the Vales of Afan and Neath • make the most of Swansea’s Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing, a • the wild, mountainous beauty of the Brecon Beacons popular comedy and jazz venue, with two exhibition areas, a rooftop bar and café, and a 120-seat performance space • medieval castles and historic monuments

• explore the National Waterfront Museum, which preserves • Singleton Park houses the annual “Escape in the Park” some of the UK’s best surfing is clean, award-winning beaches Wales’ rich industrial and maritime heritage, or Wales’ just around the corner, and the – including five “Blue Flag” oldest museum, the Swansea Museum, which houses new 360 watersports centre is beaches – that have featured in treasures from Swansea’s past just a short walk from campus national television campaigns

10 11 Where bright futures begin

Cafes, culture {and breath-taking countryside}

Modern and cosmopolitan with New landmark developments, YOU’LL ALSO FIND... NOTHING IS its waterfront development, including Wales’ tallest building, TOO FAR AWAY give the place a real sense of café quarters and thriving There’s a frequent bus service, an purpose and vision, whilst the extensive network of traffic-free student population, Swansea stunning scenery of the surrounding THE CITY CENTRE cycle paths, and good coach, rail, is also steeped in tradition, area means that you will be studying and motorway connections culture and character. in one of the UK’s most beautiful AND QUADRANT THE TOWER locations. SHOPPING CENTRE Wales’ tallest building Whether you’re living on or off - and a pub at the top! For leisure and entertainment, local Home to a wide range of independent campus, you’re always within easy venues include the LC2, home to the retailers and major high street stores. reach of the City’s great leisure Boardrider, the world’s first deep The latest development, a £30 million SWANSEA’S FAMOUS facilities and buzzing nightlife. water standing wave machine. retail project, promises even more choice Choose from a variety of pubs, UNDERCOVER MARKET The 20,000+ seat clubs and bars on Swansea’s famous for shoppers. is home to Premiership football and Unbeatable for fresh produce and local Wind Street, enjoy the atmosphere in rugby in the City, and also hosts seafood the City’s £6 million leisure complex major pop and rock concerts. Oceana, or soak up a more earthy ALL THE MAIN SUPERMARKETS: vibe in one of the many excellent live And if you love film, look no further Tesco, Co-op, Lidl and music venues – you’ll soon feel a part than Swansea’s state-of-the-art Sainsbury’s are closest to the THE MARITIME QUARTER of Swansea’s social scene. 12-screen Vue cinema and the University in the City Centre A breezy venue for marina scenery, sailing, Odeon Cinema complex, which exhibitions, pubs and places to eat also houses a ten-pin bowling alley.

12 13 Your life – the way you want to live it

When you start university, you’re embarking on a great adventure, a life-changing and career-enhancing experience. Selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will live, study, and call home for the next three to four years.

1st in the UK for accommodation office support {i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011

14 Make yourself at home

Starting university can be a bit of a Campus facilities also include: Family accommodation whirlwind, which is why we want • shops • restaurants at Beck House you to have peace of mind when it • a health centre • a book shop We have a number of family flats comes to your accommodation. • a dental surgery • an arts centre at our designated quiet residence, Beck House, approximately a mile from We think it’s important you choose • bars • a bank campus in the popular student area of • a Post Office a residence that best suits your Uplands. Due to the 51-week tenancies, needs, and for you to see your this accommodation is mostly suitable for university residence as a real Living in the Student Village postgraduate and international students. home from home. Approximately two miles from campus is the Hendrefoelan Student Village. Finding the perfect Whether you want to live in the heart of private sector home the University campus, in our Student The Village provides self-catering If you’d prefer to live off campus, you’ll Village, or in one of the nearby private accommodation and shared facilities for be pleased to know that there’s a good properties managed by our Student around 1,600 students, in flats and supply of quality private sector student Accommodation Services (SAS) letting houses that cater for between four and houses and flats in Swansea. Our letting agency, Residential Services provides a ten students. agency, Student Accommodation Services range of options for you to choose from. If you choose to live in the Village, you (SAS) manages over 120 properties in will have your own room at an affordable |the popular students areas of Brynmill, Living on campus rate that compares favourably with private A home Uplands and Sketty which are mostly Living in one of our nine campus sector accommodation. Student life at the within two miles of the campus and close from home residences puts you right at the centre Village is sociable, supportive and you to local shops, bars and takeaways. of university life. will benefit from: Our online, searchable database, Our self-catering accommodation • The Wonky Sheep, the on-site bar Studentpad, allows you to locate other available housing in the area and is comprises fully-furnished, en suite and • a convenience shop standard rooms with a shared kitchen and an invaluable tool that takes the effort • a regular bus service during term-time dining area – ideal for helping you to out of house-hunting. settle into student life quickly and easily. • hard surface sports pitch

Our catered accommodation offers excellent value with £25 catering per week included in your residence fees. You will receive a credited dining card to use at any of the University’s Campus Catering outlets.

Key points to note about our residences:

• our rooms have free wireless internet to access • adapted rooms are available for students with the University network* special requirements, including wheelchair users – contact the Disability Office for further information • a network of student volunteers living in residences representing you • Welfare Wardens in residence*

• rooms are single occupancy only (exception being • 24/7 launderette facilities Beck House family flats) *excludes SAS properties

16 17 Accommodation – FAQs

Do you guarantee a place in University I speak Welsh. Can I live with other residences? Welsh-speakers? Yes – if you’re a new, full-time undergraduate student who meets Yes – if you speak Welsh, we have designated accommodation the terms of a firm offer of a place at Swansea, and you apply set aside for Welsh speakers to live together. If you are interested, for accommodation by 30 June. Where possible, we try to you will be able to request this on your application form. extend this offer to Insurance and Clearing students. We also have some areas that are quiet and alcohol free. When should I apply for accommodation? When will I know whether I’ve been offered The sooner the better! If you have a firm offer of a place, you can a place in University residences? make an accommodation application in April – you will receive Most students normally receive their accommodation offer shortly details about making an online application with your academic after ‘A’ level results. or university offer. We encourage you to apply early, particularly for the very popular en suite accommodation. What happens if I apply through Clearing? What will I be charged? If you apply to Swansea through Clearing, you will be sent details of the accommodation options available when your The rent you pay will depend on the residence and room you admission to the University has been confirmed. choose. What support is on offer in the residences? Residence Type of room Weekly rent* We place significant importance on student welfare. In addition to 24-hour security staff, our Welfare Wardens are on hand to help you settle in and provide pastoral support. There’s also a Student Village Standard £73 – £82 dedicated, campus-based police officer.

En suite £99 – £115 How long can I rent the room for? Campus Your accommodation contract will be for the full academic year. Standard £94– £116.50** Can I live on campus after my first year? Standard £79 – £84 We set aside a quota of rooms in residences for returning Beck House En suite £96 – £105 students. A popular choice with our second and third-year students is to live with friends in a SAS property in private Family flat £140 – £172.00 sector accommodation.

For full details about our residences, and the support we can University-managed Standard £65 – £75 provide to help you settle in quickly, please visit our website at: properties Accommodation voted 3rd in the UK www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation University Rankings * These fees are for the academic session 2012/13. Please note that rates for 2014 entry are currently under Tel: +44 (0)1792 295101 of the WhatUni Student review and are likely to increase. You are advised to check Email: [email protected] Choice Aw a r d s 2011 our website for up-to-date information.

** Where applicable, prices for Campus Standard accommodation include the weekly catering fee.

18 19 Swansea was the first Fairtrade university in Wales. Where to eat? “You’ll find Fairtrade products in all our catering outlets, which is helping to secure better prices, decent working Look conditions, and fair terms of trade for farmers and out for our We operate a range of catering • JCs (Fulton House) – our new gastro • Costa@Café Hoffi Coffi (Library) – a workers in the developing world. outlets around campus. Each has a pub menu with all the traditional great place to unwind with your friends favourites cooked to order over a coffee and a delicious muffin theme distinctive image and style of food, ” from light lunches and baguettes to • The Venue (Fulton House) – serving • Café Glas (Institute of Life Science) nights traditional British fayre, Indian, pasta, meat, and fish dishes, freshly – Starbucks® coffee shop that also Mexican, Spanish and Chinese prepared salads and vegetables, does excellent speciality cakes meals, and tempting pasta dishes. hot and cold desserts and our budget busting daily meal deals • Callaghan’s (James Callaghan building) – Starbucks® coffee shop with All our outlets have a choice of vegetarian • Fusion Café (Fulton House) – serving a mouth-watering selection of options. Look out for our theme nights, traditional and healthy breakfasts, speciality breads served with Welsh food festival and our version of hot and cold food and drinks all day contemporary fillings Ready Steady Cook! So, when you’re fed long. Look out for Fusion’s popular up of cooking and washing up, head for: theme nights • Costa@Emily Phipps (Hendrefoelan) – offering a wide selection of hot and • Blas (Fulton House) – serving freshly • Taliesin (Taliesin Arts Centre) cold foods with a selection of speciality prepared noodles, speciality filled – A great selection here from coffees and cold drinks breads and a great selection of salads homemade soup to curry, pizza, and beverages and sushi, for the lighter appetite • There are plenty of vending a selection of wraps sandwiches, machines located around campus quiche and traditional ploughman’s offering hot and cold beverages, confectionary and snacks

Catering with a Conscience Swansea was the first Fairtrade university Did you know? in Wales. You’ll find Fairtrade products in all The University’s Flexible Diners Card is a our catering outlets, which is helping to secure simple, no fuss way of paying for your better prices, decent working conditions, and meals in any of our catering outlets. You can fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. top up the card at any time, and your credit We’re committed to using locally sourced is valid for the whole academic year. produce wherever possible, ensuring local sustainability for the region’s businesses. We also grow our own herbs which are picked and used daily. We’re approved by the Vegetarian Society, and have been awarded the highest level in food safety which is fully endorsed by the Food Standards Agency. For more information, including our Sustainability and Fairtrade policies please visit our website at:

www.swansea.ac.uk/catering

20 Professional support, Medical facilities Your faith when you need it There is an NHS medical practice and The campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is Taking care of your welfare We’ve put in place a wide range of a dental surgery open to students on provided by a team of six chaplains from measures to ensure that you receive the campus. If you live in University the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist, support you need throughout your studies. accommodation, you will need to register Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman Whether you have a general enquiry, a specific Before you apply, you should: with a Swansea General Practitioner Catholic, and United Reformed Church. In particular, we: problem, or you just need to talk things through, the • contact the staff at the Disability Office well before you submit within two weeks of arrival. They work together to support the spiritual • work with you to tailor a flexible life of the University community, regardless Student Services reception is a good place to start. your application to let us know what you are thinking of If you are not living in University programme of support appropriate to of race, status or faith. We offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide all students with studying and what your particular needs might be. We can accommodation, we advise you to explain how the University will support you, and can arrange your needs the information, advice, and support they need. register with a GP in Swansea when We’re one of the few universities in the for you to have a private, exploratory tour of the campus • can organise notetakers, mentors, you arrive. UK to have a mosque on campus, and Disability Office • declare your disability, condition, or specific need as early as readers, and specialist tutors we were proud to win the UK’s Best possible – there is space on the UCAS form to provide relevant Wellbeing Services Mosque Provision award from the • liaise with the Examinations Office or Supporting our disabled students information. If you would prefer not to submit information in As a student, you may find it quite Federation of Islamic Students. your teaching department if you need If you have a disability, medical condition, or other specific this way, please write directly to the Disability Office challenging to manage the new additional time or support to complete need, there is no reason why your university experience should pressures and stresses associated with Ensuring equality of During the application cycle, you may be invited for an informal assessments be any different from anyone else’s, and we welcome your University whilst adapting to lifestyle and opportunity meeting with the Disability Office staff. This will give us an application to study at Swansea. • have a team of specialist tutors, who environment changes. Wellbeing Services opportunity to assess your needs and plan for your admission, Swansea University is a cosmopolitan, provide information and advice, as well supports students experiencing distress and you will be able to judge for yourself whether Swansea campus-based community that encourages as tips on study skills and relaxation arising from psychological, emotional or is the right place for you. applications from students from all mental health issues and is available to • have a purpose-designed Assessment backgrounds. As a student, you can be support you at any point in your Centre that offers a comprehensive confident that you live and study in an academic journey. Services offered service to identify and assess your educational environment that supports include: initial drop-in sessions to talk needs equality of opportunity for all, and that Did you know? over your concerns; groups and you will not be subjected to any form of • can help you to apply for funding from workshops (e.g. presentation anxiety); discrimination or harassment. We require The Department of Student Services has your local funding body or other support with mental health issues and our staff, students, and suppliers to been accredited as meeting the Matrix organisations counselling. Many students who have cooperate in order to help promote previously experienced mental health Most buildings on our fairly flat and equality. We adhere to the Equality Act Quality Standard for information difficulties have found it helpful to contact compact campus are modern and 2010 which requires us to eliminate advice and guidance services. the Service as soon as possible after their equipped with ramped access, lifts, and unlawful discrimination and to promote the arrival on campus. accessible toilets. Tactile paving has been equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different groups. laid on all major paths, and a significant The support offered is flexible and number of study bedrooms in the campus designed to suit your particular needs. To ensure that these objectives are met we: Other services residences have been adapted for You may want someone to liaise with your • have an Equal Opportunities Committee • Facilities for the visually impaired are exceptional. We offer students with mobility difficulties. Fire GP or Community Mental Health Team or and a Race and Religious Equality mobility training and the Swansea University Transcription alarms for the hearing impaired have also with your Academic College/School to Working Group, a Disability Equality Centre can provide materials (in the main European languages) been installed. help ensure you have any reasonable and Working Group and a Gender and in a range of formats, including Braille, audio, large print, appropriate adjustments made. It might Sexuality Equality Working group that electronic text and tactile diagrams for disabled students. Get in touch be helpful for you to attend a workshop meet twice a year. The Centre is one of only five university-based transcription For more information about the support or to engage in counselling to explore services in the UK, and the only one in Wales on offer, contact the Disability Office: particular concerns or issues. In certain • have an Equal Opportunities Adviser situations you may be offered a in each Academic College/School • Students with personal care needs are advised to contact Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000 professional mentor to help you achieve the Disability Office to discuss their requirements • review our Strategic Equality Plan Fax: +44 (0)1792 295090 your full potential. The Service offered is 2012-2016. • The University’s library has a team of subject librarians on Email: [email protected] confidential, friendly and professional. hand to help you to get the most out of your studies, and • publish an online Race Relations & You Tel: +44 (0)1792 295592 offers a “fetch from shelf” service, face-to-face reading, booklet, which outlines the policies and Email: [email protected] and specialist IT facilities the behaviour expected of all staff and students to ensure that Swansea • Every PC on the University network gives you access to University continues to provide an specialist software, such as Inspiration Mind Mapping software, academic environment free from and Text Help Read and Write Gold for students with specific discrimination and harassment learning difficulties. We also have copies of SuperNova for visually impaired/blind students

22 23 Your Union: Working for you

Swansea University’s Students’ Union Get involved Supporting you will be at the heart of your student The Students’ Union has over one hundred Your safety and wellbeing is paramount. experience from the moment you societies and sports clubs. From Amnesty The Students’ Union runs an advice centre arrive until the day you graduate. and Akido to Real Ale and . You’re offering guidance on matters such bound to find something that matches your as finance and housing, consumer People view student life in different ways interests, and you’ll certainly get the protection and course-related difficulties. but everybody agrees on one thing: it’s support you need to be involved in what you make it. You can be confident practically anything you can think of. Day nursery that the Unions work hard to represent Getting involved in societies can also Based in a convenient location on your voice, give you the opportunities boost your employability: the skills you Campus, the Students’ Union Nursery you need, and ensure your safety and gain from running events, organising provides professional childcare at welfare as a student. They also bring people, holding positions of responsibility, subsidised prices for students. The Nursery students together through the excellent or managing budgets will add real value can offer places to children aged three social calendar you’d expect of such a to your CV. You could also represent your months to seven years of age. vibrant community. fellow students as a Course Representative. Tel: +44 (0) 1792 513151 When you become a student at Swansea Again, you will gain valuable skills that E-mail: [email protected] University, you automatically become a employers will recognise. member of the Students’ Union, which www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/ The current sports clubs that is affiliated to the National Union of Social Swansea student-services/childcare/ Students. The Union is student-led and has Do you like the sound of regular great the Students’ Union offers are: a strong track record in bringing students nights out in the heart of Swansea City’s together on the issues that matter. clubbing district? How about an Annual Into sport? Summer Ball and a Christmas Snowball, Sport forms a massive part of the student Make yourself heard as well as organised theme nights and experience at Swansea and has lots to aikido The Students’ Union has seven full-time sports nights? SUSU is big on giving you a offer for anyone wanting to get involved election officers and a number of volunteer good time whether it’s a night on the town for fun or for competition. archery part-time elected officers to represent you or in our on-campus nightclub, or relaxing There is a Sports Officer and a highly at every level, from University committee in our student bars and coffee shops, body boarding dedicated administration team working meetings to national demonstrations. you’ll find a venue to suit your mood. to fulfil the needs of all sporting students. boxing canoe cheerleading You will also have plenty of opportunities This is coupled with the fantastic facilities www.swansea-union.co.uk to get your voice heard through our that the University has to offer. equestrian football fortnightly newspaper Waterfront, the Currently we have over 40 teams Get Ents magazine, our website and our hiking hockey competing in the BUCS (British very own radio station: involved University and Colleges Sports) league jitsu judo karting karate www.xtreme.org on a Wednesday, travelling all over England and Wales, and a further kickboxing kitesurfing 30-40 clubs competing in regular lifesaving mountain BUCS tournaments and events. The president leads the Union’s biking mountaineering work in campaigning and lobbying pool rowing rugby to protect and extend the rights of Swansea students. Tom ensures league rugby union running students have their say in the Union sailing snowriders squash and help lead our campaigns. He is sub aqua surf swimming tae also busy chairing the trustee board and working alongside the other kwon do tennis triathlon Tom Upton, officers to shape Union policy. Students’ Union President frisbee windsurfing

24 25 I’m currently a member of the netball Swansea as a place, I really like it! The I have really enjoyed my two years here because of all the friends I’ve made team. It’s a good way to keep fit and to “ “University is really nice and there are always especially“ in the sailing club; it’s a really sociable place to be. My course is great meet loads of new people. ” activities on every night of the week. and I got to go on a field trip to New York which was really good fun! Sean, BSc Sports Science Imogen,” BA Human Geography Bethan, BA Media Studies ”

Our students

I originally chose Swansea because of the I’m hoping to do postgrad Medicine course and the lecturers; it’s exactly what I wanted “ “and I’d love the opportunity to stay here to do, it gives me a lot of options to specialise because I think it’s a fantastic university and in later years and the lecturers are incredibly I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. enthusiastic. I’m really glad I came. James,” BSc Zoology Lucy, ”LLB Law

26 27 Think Sport...... Think Swansea

Swansea University prides itself in its Swansea is the Welsh Capital for Sport dedication and commitment to sport and Swansea University is proud to and active living. The university’s sports be a true sporting university. Whether department Sport Swansea encompasses you devote your life to sport or enjoy all areas of sport and recreation, a recreational approach, Swansea welcoming every level of sporting ability. University encourages sporting activity at every level. The illustrated ‘Swan in Motion’ is specific and unique to Swansea itself. As well as Our unparalleled natural environment and suggesting movement, flight and progress state-of-the-art facilities make Swansea which are all in the nature of sport, the the obvious choice for fitness and swan resonates with the city itself, making wellbeing alongside your studies. this an identity that people will associate with Swansea. The three colours of the www.swansea.ac.uk/sport swan represent the three sectors of Sport Swansea – elite, recreational and health Rugby and wellbeing. Squash facilities The focus of Sport Swansea is Rowing tradition, competitiveness, success gym and determination. The brand aims to inspire and connect with students. These support guidelines have been created to help Fun participation communicate the brand identity and should badminton talent be strictly adhered to in order to maintain National Swimming Pool Netball the continuity and uniqueness. Martial-arts

Football Watersports Sub-Aqua Park Sporting University athletics career prospects golf weights Astroturf Elite Sport serious natural talent recreational Health & Wellbeing Sea proud partners Friends Swimming basketball Harriers tradition Successteams Mountain biking scholarship Sailing Surfing 28 Set your goals

Our sporting alumni include: A true Sporting • Daniel Caines • Steven Evans • Katherine Lenaghan – Athletics, GB (Olympics) – Swimming, Wales (CG) – Rugby, Welsh Ladies • Jo Crerar • Renee Godfrey • Katrina Lowe University – Lacrosse, England – Surfing – Karate, England • Adrian Dale • Victoria Hale • Sarah Powtle – Hockey, – Cricket, England – Swimming, Wales (CG) Wales (CG) Sport for All • Martyn Davies • Emma James • Phillipa Roles – Swimming, Wales (CG) – Hockey, Wales (CG) – Athletics, GB (Olympics) Swansea has a wide choice of over 50 • Tim Dolton • Alun-Wyn Jones • Paul Thorburn student sporting clubs. Our aim is to get – Sailing (Global Challenge) – Rugby, Wales and GB – Rugby, Wales as many students active and enjoying • Tim Dykes • Daniel Jones • Stephanie Watson – Golf, Wales – Hockey, Wales – Swimming, Scotland (CG) sport as possible and to be accessible to • Robert Howley (CG) – Commonwealth Games all of our community. From sporting clubs, – Rugby, Wales and GB to recreational facilities to exercise classes there is always something available to keep you active!

I moved to Swansea for the degree programme as much as for the facilities, but of course it was ideal to be so close“ to the Wales National Pool Swansea. The University was really supportive in helping me to balance my studies with training and competing.

Swimmer Liz Johnson struck Gold at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.” She graduated from Swansea in Business Management and Finance in 2007

30 31 Sporting Entrance Sporting Excellence Sports Facilities Scholarships The University is building a reputation as Our £20 million Sports Village Each year the University offers several a natural centre for sporting excellence, is home to: and our facilities were instrumental in undergraduate entrance scholarships for • Wales National Pool Swansea helping athletes to achieve their dreams at outstanding students in their sporting activity. – a 50-metre pool and Each scholarship is worth £1,000 per annum the London 2012 Olympics, and beyond. Swansea University has strong links with 25-metre “warm-up” pool and is renewable for three years. Scholars I just love life also enjoy a package that aims to support a the GB Swimming squad through their • fully equipped UniGym in Swansea, I couldn’t balance between academic and sporting Intensive Training Centre based on with over 80 fitness stations “ commitments with complementary facility use, University Facilities, Swansea City FC think of anywhere else whos training ground is also based at the • indoor training centre strength and conditioning support, Sport to go, I just love it! Science support and much more. University and professional rugby regions • climbing wall the Ospreys and the Scarlets. The scheme aims to cover the enormous • physiotherapy suite and ” spectrum of talent which young people reveal Many Olympic, Paralympic, sports massage facilities in individual and team sports. We look for Commonwealth and World Nathan, BSc Sports Science • multipurpose sports hall students who not only satisfy the normal Championship athletes have studied at academic requirements for admission but who Swansea University. Some have been • rugby pitches have also demonstrated outstanding ability in products of our undergraduate “Elite • football pitches their chosen sport. In practice, because of the Athletes” scholarship scheme; others have intensity of competition for these awards, this enhanced their potential as a result of the • cricket squares normally means having reached a nationally competitive and supportive environment • tennis courts recognised level of excellence. here in Swansea. • all-weather pitches www.swansea.ac.ukscholarships/ • five-a-side courts sports-scholarships • lacrosse pitch • eight-lane athletics track

In addition Swansea University is proud of its brand new Beach Varsity is always a massive fixture attracting and Water Sports Centre and superb support from University students and alumni. shared football training facility Swansea’s“ successful record to date shows the with Barclay’s Premier League passion and preparation that the University shows team Swansea City at each Varsity fixture. Home of

Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and Ospreys Rugby, sporting ” and Swansea graduate excellence Varsity The Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest Many students have gone on to represent student event in Wales, and is the second and gain contracts with semi-professional largest of the British Varsity Games, and professional clubs on the back of behind the Oxford/Cambridge game. great performances in the Welsh Varsity Match. Previous teams fielded by Varsity sees Swansea and Swansea University have included Universities competing in over 25 different Welsh internationals Alun-Wyn Jones, sports, from basketball, rowing, golf, and Richie Pugh and . hockey to fencing, squash, and Ultimate Frisbee. The competition culminates in the To date, Swansea has won ten of the sixteen 2013 showpiece rugby match, which in Varsity rugby matches, drawing once. 2012 took place in front of a crowd of 16,000 at the home of Welsh rugby, www.welshvarsity.com the in Cardiff.

32 33 Leading the way driving potential

Swansea University’s researchers are pushing back the boundaries of scientific and academic thought – undertaking research that has global significance, and which touches every aspect of society, from culture, climate change, and business, to engineering, science, health and well-being.

Many of our researchers are recognised internationally for their contributions to their field. We are particularly proud of our productive collaborative links with industry, which are amongst the best in the UK. www.swansea.ac.uk/research Original thinkers welcome

The SPECIFIC (Sustainable Product Engineering Centre for These innovative products will Innovative Functional Industrial Coatings) project is a five revolutionise the construction sector – year venture led by Swansea University and Tata Steel. with the strategic ambition to generate over one third of the UK’s total target renewable energy It aims to transform buildings into ‘power stations’ by using by 2020; reducing CO² output by 6 million tonnes functional coatings on steel and glass to enable energy capture, per year; and creating new jobs in high-value manufacturing. storage and release and will create ground-breaking, clean, safe, renewable energy applications that will be industrialised and available commercially, within the life of the project.

Meeting healthcare challenges ASTUTE helps grow green shoots The Centre for NanoHealth (CNH), a joint initiative between The ASTUTE (Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies) Swansea University’s College of Engineering and the College of project aims to help growth in the manufacturing industry in West Medicine is facing one of the biggest challenges facing the future Wales and the Valleys by adopting more advanced design and of healthcare: to achieve earlier intervention in diagnosing manufacturing technologies, and at the same time improve diseases; to swiftly identify medical or surgical treatments and to sustainability by reducing environmental impact. deliver them - often in non-hospital environments such as in the ASTUTE, a unique eight-strong partnership of universities, home, community clinic or local doctors’ surgery. harnesses the engineering, science and business expertise Nanotechnology has an increasingly important and strategic and targets the aerospace and automotive sectors, as well role to play in meeting this challenge and along with biomarker as other high technology manufacturing companies to create developments in biomedical research at the College of Medicine’s sustainable, higher value goods and services and bring Institute of Life Science (ILS), it could lead to the development of them to a global market. new devices, processes and sensors that can be used for early The project has successfully collaborated with companies across disease detection and to treat patients in a range of settings. different sectors including Mustang Marine (Wales) in Pembroke Dock, EBS Automation in , and Silverwing (UK) in Swansea.

34 35 Putting Children First Research at the Centre for Children and Young People’s Health and Well Being (CCYPHW) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and young people and aims to give them a voice.

The main four research areas are:

• children’s health including obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, inactivity, health promotion, mental health, palliative care, perinatal care, trends and chronic conditions

• children’s wellbeing including looked after children, child abuse, child neglect, dyslexic children and disabled children, inequalities, play and homelessness

• children and young people’s rights including recognition, promotion and protection of rights

• children and young people and migration including identities, health, asylum seeking and conflict

The Richard Burton Archiveive Today’s science unlocks The publication of The Richard Burton Diaries edited by secrets of the past Chris Williams, Professor of Welsh History and Director A unique project about Henry VIII’s warship The Mary Rose, Great of the Research Institute for Arts and Humanities, has which sank in 1545, is providing new information about minds don’t attracted global attention and accolades and revealed a very the Tudor age, thanks to 21st century technology. think alike different side to the world famous actor’s public persona. Scientists from the Colleges of Engineering and Science are The book is a result of painstaking research of the working with the Mary Rose Trust to shed light on the lives of handwritten diaries, which Richard Burton began in 1939 an elite company of professional archers who were on the ship. and ended just before his death in 1984, which were donated to Swansea University in 2005 by his wife, Scientists are examining their bones to look for activity related Sally Burton. changes to their skeletons whilst DNA samples could reveal more about how the archers looked, where they were from The diaries, along with other personal papers, are and how they lived to help re-create a slice of life from the SMART animal research known as The Richard Burton Collection, and today famous warship nearly 500 years after she was sunk. The Swansea Moving Animal Team and forms a central part of the £1.2million Richard Burton Technologies for Ecological Research Archives facility at the University’s Library. (SMATTER) research centre investigates Resettlement v Recidivism animal movement in its broadest sense. A project tackling repeat offending or recidivism by young Its world-leading work includes examining the people after they are released from prison has been role of the environment in animal movement and developed at the Centre for Criminal Justice and Criminology. distributions, and using new technologies to The project has drawn up a ‘resettlement checklist’ which has access particularly intractable species. The study had direct input from Youth Offending Teams, Parc Prison of animal behaviour is key for disciplines ranging and from young prisoners themselves in a bid to from animal husbandry to psychology. While reduce recidivism which currently stands at 80%. early methods used simple observation, a recent approach uses tri-axial accelerometers The checklist provides the young people, along with the in animal-attached tags, to record all aspects of prison and youth offending team staff with a clear resettlement an animal’s daily life, irrespective of where it may process plan and a reminder of tasks that will help in their travel. Because these sensors record movement, successful resettlement. it should be possible to unravel the recorded data to derive behaviour.

The Richard Burton Diaries

36 37 Engineering adventure Dr is CFD modeller on the The CFD modelling continues to be one BLOODHOUND project. He is studying of the dominant tools used to develop the car’s aerodynamics to understand the surface geometry of BLOODHOUND. how it will behave.

at 1,000mph His computational models have influenced { } BLOODHOUND’s design, including its front wheel configuration, the shape of the nose, and the jet engine intake. The BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car (SSC) aims Swansea University’s primary role in the to increase the current land speed record by over BLOODHOUND project has been the development 30% to 1000mph by 2013. The five-year science of the pioneering Computational Fluid Dynamics and engineering adventure is the vision of current (CFD) technology used to aerodynamically design land speed record holders Sir Richard Noble the THRUST SSC. That CFD technology has since and Wing Commander Andy Green, whose been further refined and customised to address THRUST SSC took the record to 763mph. BLOODHOUND SSC’s ambitious and specific challenges in science, engineering and maths.

www.bloodhoundssc.com

38 39 Exciting campus £250m Science and development plans Innovation Campus

Swansea University is moving ahead The project highlights our ambition to be a world top 200 university. It will enable us to attract inward investment to with exciting plans for a £250 million Wales and promote the growth of high-technology clusters. It Science and Innovation Campus. will establish the region as a vibrant location for modern, high technology companies, bringing even greater eventual impact. Plans for the new campus at a site on Fabian Way, in addition to the regeneration of our existing Singleton Park The Science and Innovation Campus will enable the University Campus, will create world-leading research, innovation to ‘break out’ of its current estate constraints, providing space and education facilities in Swansea. for growth and facilitating increased collaboration with industry. It will deliver a next generation ‘Science Park’, co-locating www.swansea.ac.uk/campus-development University and industry researchers, students and academics.

See our video flyover of the proposed new campus

40 41 Inspirational Teaching and Learning

We believe that learning should be as enjoyable as it is stimulating and challenging.

Swansea University has been awarded a 5 star rating for its Teaching Quality

by the QS Stars global university { ratings system.

42 Be inspired

Benefiting from our world-class research We already use a wide range of methods and technologies, Great Our academic staff are research-active, which helps to keep our such as scenario simulations, blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and minds don’t teaching alive, relevant and up-to-date. Being taught by the people social networking, as well as delivering interactive lectures using think alike who have written key texts for your course can be particularly audience response systems known as “clickers”. memorable and inspirational. It also means that you learn about You’ll also make regular use of our Blackboard virtual learning new theories and technologies as they are being developed environment, which facilitates online learning and teaching. Through and put into practice. Blackboard, you’ll have access to course materials, handouts, and lecture notes, as well as shared areas for group work, online Innovative learning and teaching discussions, and exchanging ideas with your fellow students. We’re always looking for innovative ways to add value to your Our Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching was established learning experience by using best practice to enhance the quality in 2009 to provide the strategic advice and direction necessary to of our teaching and giving you more opportunities to let us know ensure that we continue to offer an excellent learning experience, what you think of how you’re taught. and that we make the most of emerging teaching technologies.

Studying in a research-led university also means that you benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally renowned academics at the top of their game.

44 45 Library and Information Centre

For further Located in the heart of the campus, our library building contains a information, please wide range of resources to help you get the most out of your studies. visit our website at: www.swansea.ac.uk/iss longest opening hours of any OPEN university library in Wales 450 for you to use whenever PCs the Library is open

opening during exams 24 hrs and the Summer term Over 800,000 books, journals and newspapers and other open for over 110 h r s printed materials, as well as videos, dvds a week during term time, including Sundays and a wide range of software applications.

We currently provide:

• one-to-one support to connect your • a range of silent and group • in-depth advice and guidance laptop or PC to our wireless network study areas from friendly and helpful staff • self-issue and self-return facilities to • dedicated facilities for students • photocopiers, scanners, and printers save you time with special needs • courses on how to make best use of our services and resources

Learning resources Our student network gives you: You can be confident that you’ll get great service – • free Internet access we’re one of a small number of university libraries and ICT services in • a personal email account and filestore the UK to have achieved the Customer Service Excellence award. • access to the online library catalogue The library is managed by Information Services and Systems who also manage the IT network that you will use throughout your time at • the opportunity to renew and reserve books on loan Swansea, including the wireless network that covers most buildings on • access to thousands of electronic journal articles the Singleton campus, and all our student accommodation (including Hendrefoelan and Beck House). • a facility to search networked information databases

The campus computer system is linked to the outside world via the • an easy way to keep in touch with tutors and other students high-speed JANET network. In many respects, we’re at the forefront of • access to Virtual Learning Environment (BlackBoard) exploring the capability of such networks to deliver multimedia, video, and other technologies that are increasingly integral to modern teaching • easy access to administrative functionality and learning practices. including enrolment If you have your own laptop you can connect it to the University’s wireless network. We also have around 100 laptops available to loan.

There are over 1,800 PCs for student use at Swansea University. That’s a ratio of roughly one PC for every six students.

46 47 What is a degree programme? Can I study modules in Welsh? A degree programme is a collection of modules that combine to Yes, if you speak Welsh as a first or second language, or if form an academically acceptable whole. When you enrol, you you attended a Welsh medium school. You can study modules Study {FAQS} will receive a handbook that details the structure of your degree through the medium of Welsh in areas such as Media, programme and tells you which modules are compulsory or Geography, Law, German, French, Spanish, Health Science optional, and whether you are able to take any elective modules. and Welsh. For further information, please contact: [email protected] What is a module? Modules are the building blocks of your degree. They are Can I submit assessments and be self-contained units normally made up of a series of lectures, examined in Welsh? tutorials, and practical work. You will normally have the Yes. As long as you let us know in advance, you can submit opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules, assessed work in Welsh whatever your subject. The only alongside the compulsory core modules required by your degree. exceptions are assessments based on your knowledge of another language. If you want to submit your examination Modules have their own unique syllabuses, learning outcomes scripts, assessed work or dissertations in Welsh, you need to and assessment methods, and you will receive advice from your notify your Academic College/School within four weeks of tutors to help you choose the modules that will be of most benefit enrolling on the module(s), or on enrolment if the module is less to you. You will be awarded credit points for each module that than four weeks long. The Academic College/School will you complete. forward your request to the Academic Registry, which will Elective modules are those that are not part of your main degree arrange for the necessary translations. programme. For instance, if you are studying Engineering and Contact: [email protected] for further information. want to study a Modern Language, you may be able to choose an elective module in your chosen language. Further information Can I transfer? will be available from your Academic College or School. You may be allowed to change the combination of modules you are taking provided that the transfer is made within the What are credit points? set time limit. Every module is worth a fixed number of credit points. You will be expected to study the equivalent of 12 ten-credit modules at each It may also be possible to change your degree programme after Level (year of study), giving you a total of 360 credits on admission to the University if there is a vacancy in the relevant completion of a three-year degree (480 for four-year degrees). School and if you are appropriately qualified to study the new programme. Normally, any transfers will need to be approved What is a personal tutor? by the first day of the first teaching week of Level Two. It stands to reason that the more support you receive, the more Can I study part-time? you’ll get out of your studies. That’s why we’ll assign you a personal tutor who can discuss your academic and personal We encourage a flexible approach to study, whatever your progress with you every step of the way. Personal tutoring can circumstances, and we welcome enquiries from potential part-time add real value to the university experience, particularly during students. Our Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE) the first few weeks and months of university life. manages our lifelong learning provision and also considers all applications by mature students on their own merit.

How is my progress monitored? Many of our degrees can be taken on a part-time basis, enabling Your tutors will meet with you regularly to make sure that you you to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle. If you’d like further are making satisfactory progress in terms of your attendance, information about studying for a degree part-time, please contact performance in examinations, and in any assignments you are the course’s Admissions Tutor. asked to complete. You may be interested in our part-time degree in Humanities, English, History and Ancient History – please see page 136 for Modules? How is my degree classified? further details. For further information about studying with DACE, Credits? The degree you receive will be awarded by Swansea University. please visit our website at: Our Honours degrees are classified as First Class, Second Class Programmes? (Division One or Two) or Third Class, and Pass degree. www.swansea.ac.uk/dace Here’s our quick guide or telephone: +44 (0)1792 295499. to how your degree is For further information, please read the academic guide online at: structured. www.swansea.ac.uk/registry/academicguide/

48 49 Thinking about your future

The sooner you start planning ahead, the better prepared you’ll be to grab the job opportunities you want. This section will tell you more about how we equip you for career success.

Support from professional bodies Many of the University’s courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer project placements with industry, and provide opportunities to apply knowledge in a practical setting. Visit the website to see some of the accreditations:

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/careers-and-employability/accreditations

96% of students satisfied with lecturer’s expertise {i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011 50 Our long history of working with business, industry, Careers and Employability Service Keeping track of your Making your degree Building your international commerce and the public sector enables us to add real If you are undecided about what you want to do after university, development relevant around the world networks don’t worry. Whether you are interested in jobs, postgraduate value to your education. We listen closely to employers The Careers team works alongside our Employers in the UK understand the value When you graduate, you will become study, voluntary work, or taking a year out, our trained advisers academic staff to provide personal of a degree from a British university, but if a member of our Alumni Association, when they tell us what skills and experiences they are on hand to give you the support and information you need. development planning for all students, you decide to work in Europe or further an invaluable network of 55,000 active demand of their graduate employees, and we tailor ensuring that your employability is afield, how can you be sure that your members who share common experiences We can help you to: our courses to make sure that you gain the professional continuously improved throughout your degree will be recognised no matter and a love of Swansea. • develop a portfolio of relevant skills, knowledge, time at Swansea. where in the world you end up? and high-level skills that will enable you to thrive in and practical experience Our alumni are working at every level in today’s increasingly competitive world. We’ll help you to identify and develop a When you complete your studies, you’ll industry, commerce, sport and the public • gain maximum benefit from job placements and vacation work variety of skills that will enable you to receive a Diploma Supplement, which sector, in the UK and overseas, which make the most of your time at university, provides a detailed description of the means that you will find like-minded friends Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer • find term time jobs and other opportunities to develop your skills project placements with industry, and give you the opportunity to and to get what you want from your nature, level, context, content, and status and colleagues wherever you are in the apply your knowledge in a practical setting. After all, developing • complete job applications and prepare for interview career. You’ll then create and maintain an of your course. It highlights the intellectual world. Our alumni regularly tell us that your academic skills and love of scholarship is just one part of e-portfolio that documents the skills you and practical skills you have acquired, they benefit professionally and socially • secure suitable employment or further study opportunities acquire, the personal qualities you enabling employers to see at a glance from relationships they have forged what we do. We’ll also encourage you to gain as much practical after graduation experience as possible. develop, and the experiences that bring what you have achieved. through the Association. Many are your CV to life, from your involvement with actively supporting the next generation That’s why each course description in this prospectus tells you Our Helpdesk is based in the Library, and we have extensive sport and societies, to the more formal Swansea was the first university in Wales of students in the UK and overseas, upfront what the degree will train you to do and what skills information resources to help you plan your future. Careers roles you might undertake in job to introduce the Diploma Supplements, helping them to decide what to study and it will help you to gain. Advisers are available Monday to Friday for guidance on any placements and volunteering. which have been developed by the how the Swansea experience can have a careers related issue, and you’ll also find our website helpful: European Commission. They are not a life-changing impact on their careers. We also pioneered the GO Wales work placement scheme, substitute for your CV, but they certainly www.swansea.ac.uk/careers is updated daily and contains lots Stimulating entrepreneurship which helps students to find employment with local small- and of useful information and links. You can also book appointments add value to it. Many of our alumni choose to become medium-sized companies, as well as public sector organisations, Whilst you’re at Swansea you can take ambassadors for the University. Wherever giving you the chance to improve your skills and career prospects. advantage of many opportunities to learn Discovery – Student you are in the world, you can still help and practise key business and Swansea by setting up a local branch of entrepreneurship skills. You can: Volunteering Swansea the Association to enable old friends to Do you want to gain valuable keep in touch with each other. Equally, • take part in seminars and workshops interpersonal, leadership, social, you could help to promote the University to learn from inspirational guest and enterprise skills at the same to prospective students in the UK, Europe Did you know? speakers from the private sector time as helping other people to fulfil or internationally. For information about The Careers and Employability Service is externally credited • attend a masterclass to see how the their potential? our Alumni Association, please visit: by the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and most successful entrepreneurs run and Discovery is a registered charity that has guidance services. As part of Information Systems Services, www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni grow their businesses been established for over 40 years. It has it has also received the Customer Service Excellence Award, hundreds of student volunteers who get the Government’s customer service standard. • study entrepreneurship and employability modules in subject involved with a wide range of projects areas such as Childhood Studies, across the City of Swansea. Discovery’s Engineering, Management Studies, student-led initiatives bring new and Modern Languages experiences and opportunities to some of the region’s most disadvantaged groups, • enjoy a week-long Summer School and help our students to appreciate and programme that will help you develop enhance their own personal development. enterprise skills such as business For more information, please visit: planning, finance, and business law www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery As a student, you’ll also have access to Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a not-for-profit organisation active in over 1,500 universities in 47 countries. SIFE focuses on market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and business ethics. Getting involved could give your career a real boost. And if you’ve got a great idea for a new venture, you can talk to us about our early stage funding and business planning support to help graduates to establish their own business.

52 53 Go Further... Study and work abroad

Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future graduates’ Work abroad employability has never been more important. As more and more If you are enrolled on a four year degree programme, you may businesses recruit from a global talent pool, it is vital that students be able to spend your third year on a work placement rather than are given every opportunity to distinguish themselves. Employers studying at a partner university. Please contact the Admissions acknowledge the value of international experience. Students who Tutor for the course in which you are interested to discuss study or work abroad develop and demonstrate the qualities and opportunities to work overseas as part of your degree scheme. skills that employers seek: global and intercultural awareness, Even if you are not on a four year degree scheme, you still My favourite moment probably has to be just working with my maturity, confidence and adaptability to new environments and may be able to work abroad in the summer. challenges. Over twenty years experience of study and work colleagues“ and making friends in India. I went there all by myself abroad has taught us that students who take advantage of These are some of the ways to gain international work and managed to make friends that I am still in contact with. I am such opportunities gain these invaluable life skills. experience through Swansea University: currently in my last year of studies and applying to graduate schemes. I am hoping that having a work experience will • Erasmus work placements With links to more than one hundred partner universities and differentiate me from the crowd. organisations in exciting destinations around the world and a • British Council Language Assistantships: Living in a foreign country is daunting. However, I can also Pradita studied” for a BSc in Financial Economics range of year abroad, semester abroad and summer www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants.htm say“ from experience that anyone with the opportunity should grab and undertook an internship at Thomson Reuters, Mumbai, India programmes, Swansea University aims to offer all its it, go with it, and learn from it. I spent my year abroad working • Internships with multinational companies in India and China undergraduate students the opportunity to study or work abroad. as an English language assistant in a high school in Madrid. I’ll • Availability varies each year. Visit the website for full details: be frank; I had some of the best and hardest times of my life! Study Abroad www.swansea.ac.uk/workabroad Hannah studied for a BA in Spanish and French.” The destinations available to you will depend on your degree She worked abroad for a year as a British Council Teaching programme. Please see our website for further details: Assistant in a secondary school in Madrid Global thinking – summer programmes www.swansea.ac.uk/studyabroad that enhance your studies Our portfolio of summer programmes provides students with the Year abroad: If your degree scheme offers an intercalary year opportunity to acquire valuable experience abroad during the abroad (four year degree scheme), you may have the opportunity summer vacation. Current programmes include study, work and to study at a partner institution in your third year. Spending a year volunteer programmes in Africa, America, Asia and Europe and abroad at one of our partner institutions allows you to study in a are open to students regardless of whether you also study/work different and challenging academic environment and gain abroad as part of your degree scheme. exciting intercultural experience. Programmes and destinations vary year on year. Semester abroad: Some degree schemes allow you to spend Please see the website for current details: a semester abroad in your second year as part of a three year degree scheme. A semester abroad is an ideal way to gain www.swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes valuable international experience. Erasmus Without a doubt it truly was the best experience of“ my life and was so valuable in terms of personal If you choose to study or work in Europe you may eligible for a growth, building of confidence and life skills, grant under the Erasmus scheme, the European Commission’s as well as an unbelievably fun year! Where can I go? educational programme for Higher Education students. There are a number of destinations where teaching is delivered in English, Jennifer studied for a BA in American ”Studies and spent her • Australia • Hong Kong • Portugal so you do not necessarily need to speak a second language. year abroad at San Francisco State University • Austria • Hungary • Spain For more details about the Erasmus scheme please visit: • Canada • India • Sweden www.swansea.ac.uk/erasmus • China • Italy • Switzerland Meet our student bloggers Going abroad anywhere opens doors for people... I set myself some Experience living and studying in Swansea: • Denmark • Netherlands • USA goals“ before I left and I think I managed to complete them all: make studentblogs.swansea.ac.uk • Finland • New Zealand • Zambia new friends, be appropriately assertive, count from one to twenty in • France • Norway Chinese, and learn at least three new facts about China. Follow us: • Germany • Patagonia Alice is studying for a BA in History and participated” in our summer Twitter/swanseaIDO programme in Weihai, China www.facebook.com/ GOFurtherSwanseaUniversity 54 55 If you want to work, study or travel Which languages can I study? Who can study LFA modules? abroad, language skills can help In 2012–13, LFA modules are available LFA modules are open to Level One, Level Welsh medium opportunities you do this. When you apply for in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Two and Level M students from any jobs, language skills can be a Welsh. The French and Spanish modules degree programme across the University. are also available through the medium of bonus, setting you apart from For further details please visit: Swansea University is proud to offer opportunities for Coleg Cymraeg Scholarships Welsh. other candidates. Welsh-speaking students and those who speak Welsh The Coleg’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme includes two What will I learn? www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/ as a second language, to study all, or part of their types of scholarship, Lead Scholarships and Incentive Scholarships. The Languages for All (LFA) An LFA module will give you a basic artsandhumanitiesadmissions course through the medium of Welsh. At Swansea, The Coleg’s Lead Scholarships are for degree courses where at least 240 credits are available through the medium of Welsh. programme gives you the knowledge in reading, writing, listening, Welsh-medium provision is available in the following opportunity to gain basic language and speaking in your chosen language, The Coleg’s Incentive Scholarships are for degree courses where subject areas: at least 120 credits are available through the medium of Welsh. skills while you earn credits for and in using the language in an effective way in everyday situations. • Bio-Sciences • History • Social Work The Lead scholarships are worth £3000 over three years and the your degree, whatever your Incentive scholarships are worth £500 a year, over three years. • Business Studies • Law* • Spanish* degree programme. Further information including a list of eligible courses and • French* • Linguistics • Sport Science application details can be found at: • German • Mathematics • Translation www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/myfyrwyr/en/studentfinance • Geography* • Media Studies* Studies The University also offers a limited amount of scholarships and • Engineering • Nursing* • Welsh* bursaries through the Use of Welsh Committee, for those choosing The level of provision varies with some subject areas offering a to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh instead whole degree through the medium of Welsh, others a selection of English. Awards are based on academic merit and of modules through the medium of Welsh and some offering achievement. For more information, see the scholarships Languages for all tutorial groups in Welsh as part of an English-medium module. section of the Academi’s website: Students from any subject can be assessed through the medium www.abertawe.ac.uk/academihywelteifi of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. The Academi is also working to enhance student employability by offering a valuable work experience module, placing students with Academi Hywel Teifi is the Centre which offers support to those companies who conduct their day-to-day business through the who study or research through the medium of Welsh at Swansea medium of Welsh. With more and more jobs requiring Welsh- University and provides information about the opportunities language skills, you could add value to your CV. which are available. Academi Hywel Teifi is also home to the Swansea branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol which If you are interested in studying all or part of your course through works in partnership with universities across Wales to enhance the medium of Welsh and would like more information, please and increase opportunities available for students to study through email: [email protected] the medium of Welsh. *Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship available for 2013/14 entry.

56 57 Our international community

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment.

We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.

92% of our international students are satisfied with the support they receive {i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011

58 International students at Swansea

Swansea’s International We offer: Our accommodation commitment: if you Student Advisory Service • a full-time, year-round English language accept your offer of a place to study with As an international student at Swansea programme for students who need to us by 30th June, you’ll be guaranteed a University, you (and your family) will improve their language skills before place in University residences. starting their studies benefit from the information, advice and For more information about the range support offered by our International • an English for University Studies of accommodation available, Student Advisory Service (ISAS). programme that focuses on general see pages 16 to 19. You can use ISAS as a resource centre to English language skills, exam find out about issues such as working in preparation, and English for academic Supporting your faith the UK, driving, healthcare, and obtaining purposes. It also introduces you to The campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is visas to travel to other countries, or just to British culture and studying in the provided by a team of six chaplains from keep in touch with other international British Higher Education system the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist, students in Swansea. ISAS can also • free academic English support classes Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman help you if you need to extend your for all enrolled full-time international Catholic, and United Reformed Church. UK student visa. studentsFor further information, They work together to support the spiritual life of the University community, regardless For further information, please contact the please contact the English Language of race, status or faith. International Student Advisory Service: Training Services (ELTS): We’re one of the few universities in the Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000 Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391 UK to have a mosque on campus, and we Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or visit the website at: were proud to win the UK’s Best Mosque or visit the website at: Provision award from the Federation of www.swansea.ac.uk/isas www.swansea.ac.uk/elts Islamic Students.

Welcoming you to the UK Affordable, comfortable Developing your We run a Meet and Greet service from language skills housing London’s Heathrow Airport, and provide If you think you need to improve your Swansea enjoys a lower cost of living all new international students with a full English language skills before starting your than many parts of the UK, and this orientation programme to help them get to studies, or if you need support with the includes the cost of our accommodation. know the University, Swansea, and the English language while studying with us, Our residences offer a range of single, en region. There’s more information about our English Language Training Services suite rooms and shared houses, providing our support for new students at: (ELTS) offers a range of British Council independent living in a relaxed, accredited programmes to help you community environment. All our www.swansea.ac.uk/international achieve your academic goals. accommodation gives you access to the wireless network, and a telephone and internet connection point. Residence tutors are on hand to offer practical advice and assistance out of hours.

(i-graduate International Student BarometerTM, Autumn 2011) 92% 94% 88% 90% 88% 90% of our international students are are satisfied with their expert lecturers are satisfied with their are satisfied with the are satisfied with their overall agree that Swansea satisfied with the support they receive arrival experience content of their courses experience of Swansea is a good place to be

60 61 International student tuition fees and finance Applications made using the online On-Track system will If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends be processed faster, but we also accept application forms on your choice of course. Please see pages 70 to 71 for downloaded from our website. For further details, as well full information on fees. as information about our entry and English language requirements, please see: How to apply www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/apply For all enquiries about living and studying at Swansea University, and how to apply, please contact the The International Development Office will be with you every International Development Office: step of the way and works closely with the Admissions Office Tel: +44 (0)1792 602365 to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as Fax: +44 (0)1792 295839 possible. If you need a visa, we’ll make sure that all the Email: [email protected] necessary support documents are issued in good time. Together with ISAS we can also provide advice about the Points Based System for visa application.

Undergraduate pathways

ICWS at Swansea University ICWS is a modern and dynamic educational institution offering Undergraduate Pathways at Swansea University. We are committed to providing quality educational opportunities and excellent student support services in an environment that encourages students to achieve the best possible results from their university studies.

ICWS is based on the stunning Swansea University campus and, as an Affiliate College of the University, our students benefit from the range of facilities open to all Swansea University students.

We offer three intakes per annum allowing students great freedom of choice and convenience in determining their own study plans. Small class sizes, personalised attention and award winning student support services are the trademarks of the globally renowned ICWS experience.

All ICWS students are fully sponsored by Swansea University for visa purposes and for the full duration of their studies.

62 63 Undergraduate pathways available at Swansea University English language requirements The language of instruction at ICWS is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate ICWS undergraduate pathway Duration Intakes you have a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.

University Foundation in Business One semester September, January, May Undergraduate Pathway Course Duration IELTS (minimum requirement)

University Foundation in Business (Extended) Two semesters September, January Stage 1 2 or 3 semesters (depending 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) with Pre-sessional on academic background) University Foundation in Computer Science Two semesters September, January University Foundation Stage 1 1 or 2 semesters (depending 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) University Foundation in Economics One semester September, January, May University Foundation on academic background)

University Foundation in Economics (Extended) Two semesters September, January Stage 2 3 semesters 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) University Foundation in Engineering Two semesters September, January with Pre-sessional semester First Year Degree University Foundation in Genetics Two semesters September, January Stage 2 2 semesters 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) First Year Degree University Foundation in Law Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Mathematics Two semesters September, January We also accept TOEFL, Pearson Test of English – Academic or For further information, and for details of the academic entry equivalent qualifications. Please contact the ICWS Admissions requirements and tuition fees, please contact ICWS: University Foundation in Media Studies Two semesters September, January Office for further details at [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 602888 Fax: +44 (0)1792 602889 Email: [email protected] or visit the website at: University Foundation in Politics and International Relations Two semesters September, January Please note that where appropriate (i.e. have obtained the relevant www.swansea.ac.uk/icws University Foundation in Psychology Two semesters September, January score) ICWS will continue to exempt the need for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE from students who have taken local examinations in English such as University Foundation in Sports Science Two semesters September, January WAEC, KSCE, ICSE, HKDSE, A Level, IB, SPM and so on and to exempt students who can demonstrate where they have been taught University Foundation in Science Two semesters September, January through the medium of English.

First Year Degree in Business Two semesters September, January

First Year Degree in Computer Science Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Economics Two semesters September, January

First Year Degree in Engineering Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Genetics Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Mathematics Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Media Studies Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Politics and International Relations Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Psychology Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Sports Science Two semesters September Where

First Year Degree in Science Two semesters September bright futures begin

64 65 Managing your money

Going to university is a significant financial investment. Good management of your finances is a crucial part of the student experience.

£3,000 Excellence Scholarships for all students who achieve three A { grades at A level or equivalent

66 Tuition fees for 2014 entry Scholarships and bursaries

Undergraduate tuition fees are charged annually to all students and will increase from year to year. The Excellence scholarships Departmental funding amount you will be expected to pay depends on where you live, what you are studying, and at what level. We offer £3,000 Excellence Scholarships to all new UK/EU Many of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set aside students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAA funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’ academic Students from Wales Students from the EU at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies). achievements. The awards vary in value up to £2,500. Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. Full details of all our scholarships and bursaries are available However, if you are domiciled in Wales, and are studying for However, if you are domiciled in the EU (outside of the UK), Merit scholarships on our website at: your first degree, you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront. and are studying for your first degree, you will not have to We offer £2,000 Merit Scholarships to all new UK/EU pay the tuition fees upfront. You will be eligible for: students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAB www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships You will be eligible for: • A non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,425 at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies). • A non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,425 from the Welsh Coleg Cymraeg Scholarships from the Welsh Government Scholarships will be available in all subject areas (single, joint and Government (subject to terms and conditions) The Coleg’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme includes (subject to terms and conditions) combined honours), with the exception of Social Work, courses in • A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,575 two types of scholarship, Lead Scholarships and Incentive • A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,575 the Health Sciences, Graduate Entry Medicine and courses where Scholarships. The Coleg’s Lead Scholarships are for degree To help with your living costs you will be eligible for: bursaries are paid by the respective professional bodies. courses where at least 240 credits are available through the • A maintenance loan up to a maximum of £5,150 For further information please contact: medium of Welsh. The Coleg’s Incentive Scholarships are for • A maintenance grant (or special support grant) up to a Student Finance Services European Team Sporting scholarships degree courses where at least 120 credits are available maximum of £5,161 Box 89, Darlington, DL1 9AZ Our Sports Scholars are elite athletes who have the potential through the medium of Welsh. The Lead scholarships are worth • A partial cancellation of up to £1,500 on your maintenance loan to become world-class. Each year, we offer ten undergraduate www.direct.gov.uk entrance scholarships worth £1,000 a year to help our outstanding £3,000 over three years and the Incentive scholarships are The amount of maintenance loan/grant you receive will depend athletes cover their training costs, kit, track fees, and travel. worth £500 a year, over three years. Further information upon your household income. For further information visit: Repayment including a list of eligible courses and application details Loans are only payable when you have finished your studies and can be found at: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Income related bursaries are earning over £21,000 per year. Payments stop if your salary Significant additional financial support for students from lower falls below this threshold. Repayments are 9% of the income www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/myfyrwyr/en/studentfinance/ Students from elsewhere in the UK income backgrounds will be made available over the duration of above £21,000. For example, someone earning £25,000 a the course: to include Retention (Progression) Bursaries (payable Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. year would repay 9% of £4,000 (approximately £30 per month). in instalments over the three years of study) and Priority Subject However, if you live in England, and are studying for your first Any outstanding balance is written off after 30 years. All grant Bursaries (aimed at encouraging students to take priority subjects) degree you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront. awards are non repayable (subject to terms and conditions). You will be eligible for: The table below illustrates how these bursaries will be applied. • A repayable tuition fee loan of £9,000 How to work out your monthly repayment amount To help with your living costs you will be eligible for: 1. Take away £21,000 from your annual salary Household income Retention Bursary Priority Subject Bursary* Total possible bursary • A maintenance loan up to a maximum of £5,500 2. Work out 9% of the remainder • A maintenance grant (or special support grant) up to a 3. Divide by 12 <£15,000 £3,000 £1,500 £4,500 maximum of £3,354 4. Round down to the nearest pound £15,001 – £25,000 £2,000 £1,500 £3,500 The amount of maintenance loan/grant you receive will depend For example, if you were earning £30,000 per year: upon your household income. For further information visit: 1. 30,000 - 21,000 = 9,000 £25,001 – £30,000 £1,000 £1,500 £2,500 www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk 2. 9% of 9,000 = 810 3. 810/12 = 67.5 Example based on a 3 year program (students on a programme of 4 years or more will receive additional bursary instalments where appropriate). *Priority Subjects 4. Round down are: Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioscience (including Biochemistry and Genetics), Physics, Modern Foreign Languages and Law. The table below illustrates example repayment amounts. So your monthly student loan repayment would be £ 6 7.

Annual income before Tax Monthly salary Monthly repayment

Up to £21,000 £1,750 £0

£22,000 £1,833 £7

£25,000 £2,083 £30

£30,000 £2,500 £67

£35,000 £2,916 £105

* All figures shown are the 2013 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation and the new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees 68 69 Scholarships for international students Money advice and support The Money Advice and Support Office provides guidance International students International Excellence Scholarships on all areas of student funding including grants, loans, In recognition of the high calibre of many of the international bursaries and benefits. students choosing to study at Swansea University, and as a way • helping you to manage your money and ensure that you of rewarding academic excellence, Swansea University has Tuition fees for international students have claimed all the student loans and grants and state launched the prestigious International Excellence Scholarships If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends on your choice of course. Please see the table below. benefits that you are entitled to Typically, our fees range from £10,500 to £13,500*. at both undergraduate and postgraduate taught level. • supporting care leavers College/Departmental Scholarships If you are unsure whether you will be classed as a home or international student, please contact the Admissions Office on: • Financial Contingency Funds Many of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set [email protected] or take a look at the International Development Office website: • helping you to draw up a realistic budget aside funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’ www.swansea.ac.uk/international academic achievements. • a daily “drop in” service so you can discuss any money worries in confidence Eira Francis Davies Scholarship • referral to free debt counselling agencies that can help you As a female student ordinarily resident in a developing country you Band 1 Arts, Humanities, Business, Economics, Law, Mathematics £10,500 to negotiate affordable repayments with creditors may be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship. Band 2 Computer Science, Geography, Human and Health Sciences, Sports Science £12,100 Through a generous donation from an individual, Swansea For further information contact the Money Advice and Support University is able to offer female students from a developing Office on: +44 (0)1792 606699 Band 3 Science, Engineering, Medicine (non-clinical) £13,500 country a scholarship to cover the cost of coursefees. You must or at: [email protected] show strong academic ability and financial need. Support for care leavers * All figures shown are the 2013 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation For further information on scholarships and bursaries for and the new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students The Money Advice and Support Office administer and deliver international students, please visit: the Care Leavers Support Package, a comprehensive range of www.swansea.ac.uk/international/ measures to help care leavers settle in and focus on their studies. students/fees-and-funding/scholarships Our commitment to student support is recognised by the Frank Buttle Trust and we have held the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark since 2007. Earn while you learn If you are a full-time, undergraduate student, you can also work Financial Contingency Fund up to 15 hours a week to help fund your studies. This is a guideline If your Student Loan has been delayed for reasons beyond your as the number of hours you may be able to work will depend on control – you can apply for an Emergency Loan from our Financial the intensity of your course and you are advised to speak with Contingency Fund to assist you until payments form the Student your Academic College or School when considering taking on Loans Company are received. part-time work. If things get tough after you’ve started your course and you are There are plenty of part-time jobs to be found in and around struggling financially you can apply to the Fund at any point during Swansea, and our Careers team publishes a wide range of the academic year, including the summer vacation. We award opportunities for temporary and part-time work, as well as summer non-repayable grants from £100 up to £3,500. The Fund is placements and internships. For further information, please email: available as a contingency to help with unforeseen financial [email protected] or visit our website at: difficulties. Application forms are available from the Money www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/jobs/workwhileyoustudy Advice and Support Office.

If you are a student from the new European Economic Area International Crisis Fund member states, you will need to comply with the Worker We have also established a small fund to provide emergency Registration Scheme before you can work in the UK. assistance for International Students who face financial difficulties If you are an international student, you will need to obtain not anticipated at the start of the course, and not within their a National Insurance number and may have to fulfil other control. For further information, email us at requirements. Please note that for international students on [email protected] or visit our website at: a student visa there will be restrictions on the number of hours www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/ you are permitted to work. fees-and-funding/money-advice For further information please visit the International Student Advisory website at:

www.swansea.ac.uk/ias

70 71 I started playing rugby, it’s a great way If your interested in adding something to to make friends and meet people. I find the “your CV and spending some time in a foreign “ social side and the work side very good and I’ve had a fantastic time whilst I’ve been here; I’ve made loads of new friends, country then that is something that Swansea the lecturers are very welcoming. Swansea “played at Varsity with the rugby team and all in all had a very good experience. University is really strong for. has always been a nice place to study, work and live. ” Simon, LLB Law” and American Studies Alex, BA Business Management Jodie, BSc Marine Biology ”

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My course this year has been really relevant“ to what I want to do, I know I want to Great facilities available on work in the public sector, something to do with “campus, and a Premier League healthcare or social work. All my modules are football team – Swansea is the best! relevant, the staff are helpful and I’m really enjoying it! ” ” Ruth, BSc Health and Social Care Mahaboob, BA Modern Studies and Diplomacy

72 73 American Studies 75 Amy Tindale, Amy Tindale, BA American Studies Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. ” I am employed as a Research Consultant for Russell Reynolds I am employed as a Research Consultant Associates, one of the top four executive search firms globally. Russell search firmsAssociates, one of the top four executive globally. function and thus without Reynolds only hire graduates into the research onto the scheme. The fact my degree I would not have been accepted a great deal as they like to hire that I did well in my degree also helped prove when you are startingpeople with drive, which is difficult to out. in the US helps a great deal in Also, the fact that I spent a year studying my day to day working life. “ What grades do I need? grades What is our standard A levels: BBC – BBB three A offer for students studying the individual levels, but we recognise and so the nature of each application viewed only standard offer should be we as a guide. In some circumstances or points may make different offers offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of the USA 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within How will I be assessed? How by a variety of will be assessed You methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments, and a dissertation. How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information and Three Levels Two can choose from a wide range of You modules in American Studies, including: • Presidential Leadership • Race and Ethnicity • The American Civil War – American Image • American Word America • The Making of Transatlantic • Native American Culture • African-American History • Contemporary American Fiction • The American South • Issues in American Politics • African American Literature and Culture USA • Drug War (ie. Sunfighter) • American West in • Communication Technologies Please note modules may be subject to change. from the Constitution to the Presidency Literature American Culture What modules can I study? What Level One will take three compulsory modules You that are designed to give you an introduction to the various disciplines that American Studies embraces: • An introduction to American Politics, • Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century • A concise overview of American History Optional modules can be chosen from a range offered in Political and Cultural Studies and more broadly within the College of Arts and Humanities. These and Peace in the currently include War Nuclear Age, Introduction to Film Studies and Representations of War. Law Law

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TL77 VT17 TV71 LT2R LT27 TL72 QT5B QT57 T700 TQ73 LT77 QT37 BA Joint Honours American Studies and BA Single Honours T701 American Studies American ArtsCollege of Humanities and • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide you with the methodological These degrees will: • equip you with skills relevant for a The USA has an immediate, ongoing impact on all our lives. It influences our our political and culture, our economy, outlook. American Studies at Swansea is a broad-based, interdisciplinary degree scheme that enables you to appreciate the nature of the USA and its culture, history and political traditions. “I stand here knowing that my story is that I part the larger American story, of owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible.” UCAS Codes 74 Biology and Biological Sciences 92% of graduates in full-time employment College of Science or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Biology and Biological Sciences BSc Single Honours How can I find out more? What grades do I need? s C104 s Biology 3 year scheme Visit our website: A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent, u C100 s Biological Sciences (with deferred 4 year scheme www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci including Biology choice of specialisation) Contact the Admissions Tutor: IB: 33 – 32, including 5 in Biology at BSc Joint Honours Email: [email protected] Higher Level (HL) Biological Sciences and Having achieved a First Class Honours in Biology in 2010, I now Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720 Welsh Bac: See page 207 CL17 s Geography “work as a Research Assistant in the microbiology lab at Zoobiotic where Visit the University: See page 202 I am responsible for product testing. It is a challenging position which I for details of our Open Days For full details of other acceptable BSc Integrated Foundation Year qualifications, please see page 207 C101 u Biology was well prepared for because my dissertation involved culturing How to apply: You can apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 Further information about our entry For related degrees, please see maggots and testing their medically important secretions. to 207 for further information requirements, including details of Marine Biology (page 144) Mark Martin, BSc Biology, requirements for entry to our and Zoology (page 200). ” programme with an integrated Research Assistant, Zoobiotic Ltd foundation year, is available on our website.

Biologists share a fascination for the How is the degree structured? While doing this, you will develop the enable you to customise your learning Level Three BSc with Integrated Foundation Year natural world, whether they are seeking an You will be taught through a combination skills necessary for project management experience. Current modules include: • Biology Research Project We also offer an Honours programme understanding of the forces that determine of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and and teamwork and will be trained to • Terrestrial Ecology Field Course OR with an integrated Foundation Year how a cell develops, the ways in which discussion groups, supported by practical design experiments and plan work Level One Animal Ecology Field Course (Level 0) suitable for applicants not organisms interact with their environments, classes and popular field courses. You will programmes. • Science Writing and Career Skills • Literature Review in Biology possessing the necessary background or the complexities of the human genome. also benefit from excellent teaching • Science Skills for Biological Scientists • Current research in biology – each for entry at Level One. At the end of the facilities for ecological, physiological and You will benefit from excellent teaching • Chemistry of Life member of staff presents a module on Foundation Year, students can progress Swansea’s degrees in Biology and molecular studies. facilities, including: • Animal Diversity, Form and Function their own specific research interests (on to BSc Biology. Biological Sciences give you the flexibility • new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art • Plants and Algae – Diversity, Form and a range of topics) from which you select to study living organisms wherever your Field studies will allow you to work in Science laboratories, IT and teaching Function five for assessment How will I be assessed? interests lie. exemplary local habitats such as the rooms • Cellular and Microbial Biology You will be assessed through a variety spectacular marine coastal ecosystems, • Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour Biological Sciences with deferred of methods, including examinations, • an extensive range of modern analytical This degree will: freshwater/wetland environments and • Genetics and Evolutionary Processes choice of specialisation coursework and a practical research equipment • prepare you for a career in field- terrestrial habitats of Gower, a national If you are unsure which degree to study, project. orientated and/or laboratory-orientated area of outstanding natural beauty. • specialised culture facilities for a range Level Two you may defer choosing your degree employment in areas including of organisms • How to Undertake Research in scheme until the end of Level One. The Are there any scholarships or education, conservation, environmental Our new Teaching Laboratory is a • constant temperature rooms and other Biological Sciences schemes available are Biology, Zoology bursaries? monitoring, agriculture and university significantly upgraded facility to teach a growth rooms, aquaria, and • Molecular Ecology and Marine Biology. The University awards a number of research higher level of transferable laboratory greenhouses • Biology Literature Review Excellence, Merit and Income-Related • give you an in-depth understanding of techniques and skills, with a capacity to • the Zoological Museum • Cell and Immunobiology For further details, see Marine Biology Scholarships. Details can be found on hold 150 students; it includes a full range • Terrestrial Invertebrates and Parasites (page 144), and Zoology (page 200). www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships living organisms and their interaction • a custom-designed 12.5m coastal of AV facilities able to transmit to several • Vertebrates with the environment research vessel, the RV Noctiluca plasma screens output from a variety of • Animal Behaviour in Conservation Joint Honours degrees The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s • provide you with the skills necessary for sources including microscopes, PCs, and Welfare If you choose the Geography and Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers species identification and environmental What modules can I study? DVD/Video players and visualise/ • Coastal Marine Ecology Biological Sciences degree, you will take funding for completing some studies survey Initially, we want you to obtain the camera units. • Oceanography advantage of staff strengths in biosciences through the medium of Welsh. essential elements of a broad biological • provide you with specialist training and • Marine Plankton and Pelagic and physical geography. Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the education and training that will allow you the high-level skills demanded by During Level Three, you will complete a Invertebrates Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for to progress into more specialised areas at potential employers research project, which may be field- • Human and Medical Genetics For further details, see Geography which a scholarship of £500 per year is Levels Two and Three. To ensure this, the • equip you with transferable skills, based, laboratory-based or purely • Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology (page 122). available. Details can be obtained from Level One course is largely prescribed. including team working, communication, analytical. Depending on the nature of www.mantais.ac.uk Subsequently, at Levels Two and Three the presentation, problem-solving, and your project you may work as part of a course offers some optional modules that analytical skills team, or as an independent researcher.

76 77 Business Management 92% of graduates in full-time employment Business School or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Business Management BA Single Honours N1G5 s Business Management How can I find out more? What grades do I need? If you choose to study one of our N101 s Business Management (Information Systems) Visit our website: A levels: ABB – BBB International (language) degree s N2M1 s Business Management with Law N1N5 Business Management (Marketing) www.swansea.ac.uk/business programmes, you will normally require NN12 u Business Management N122 u International Business Management IB: 33 – 32 an ‘A’ level in an appropriate (with a year abroad) (Language) Contact the Admissions Tutor: language, although a GCSE in Italian N127 u International Business Management Email: [email protected] Welsh Bac: See page 207 or Spanish may be acceptable for (Language) BSc Joint Honours Tel: +44 (0)1792 295601 degrees with these languages. NL21 s Business Management For full details of other acceptable BSc Single Honours and Economics Visit the University: See page 202 qualifications, please see page 207 Further information about our entry requirements is available on our NN43 s Accounting and Finance for details of our Open Days Our offers will recognise the website. NN4H u Accounting and Finance How to apply: You can apply online at completion of the Welsh (with a year abroad) www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 to Baccalaureate core. N100 s Business Management 207 for further information NN13 u Business Management For all of our courses you will need (with a year abroad) GCSE Mathematics and English or s N1N4 s Business Management (Accounting) 3 year scheme Welsh language at grade C or above. N1N3 s Business Management (Finance) u 4 year scheme

Management is about making decisions Australia, New Zealand or at an Entrepreneurship and Employability abroad scheme where you will have the Level Two Typical modules include: and getting the most from people at all English-speaking University in Europe. Our students have a range of opportunities opportunity to study at one of our 40 At Level Two, each degree programme levels in all types of organisations. It is Career prospects are outstanding, and the to gain relevant experience though our partner universities or business schools in becomes progressively more specialised. • Consumer Behaviour interdisciplinary: social, environmental, School has been accredited by optional Entrepreneurship modules, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Students study a mixture of compulsory • Marketing Research psychological, economic and technical professional bodies, including: industry-linked projects and internships. Zealand or Europe. and optional modules but with a greater • Marketing Communications factors play important roles. Our dedicated Employability team choice of modules than at Level One. • Financial Services • The Chartered Institute of Marketing organises a year-round programme of As our Level One modules are common to • Financial Innovation and Risk Swansea University Business School offers (CIM) events which includes external speakers, most degree programmes, our courses are The BSc Business Management degrees Management a range of degree programmes which • The Chartered Institute of Management CV workshops and business games such structured to give you the flexibility you focus more on quantitative aspects of the • E-commerce offers students the choice of a broad- Accountants (CIMA) as our ‘£50 challenge’. You will also have need to meet your education aims and subject such as Corporate Finance and • Entrepreneurship based Business Management degree or a • The Association of Chartered Certified the opportunity to get involved with our objectives. For instance, you can usually Operations Management, whilst the BA • Environmental Management more specialist programme where there is Accountants (ACCA) award-winning Students in Free Enterprise change between a three-year and a degrees focus more on organisational • Business Law greater focus on one of the discipline’s organisation (SIFE), arrange a work four-year programme, between a BA and and people-related topics such as Human • Human Resource Management core subjects. Such accreditations will exempt you from placement or bespoke work taster via a BSc, or between a general degree and Resource Management and • Business Ethics examinations of some professional bodies our partners GO Wales, and stay a more specific programme of study. Organisational Behaviour. • Management Strategy Within the School there is a focus on both after you graduate. updated about the latest graduate jobs • Project Management theory and practice from academic staff and opportunities via our dedicated What modules can I study? At Level Two, approximately one-third of • Information Systems who are at the forefront of research in their These degrees will: Facebook page. Business Management degrees: your modules are free choice, and include • Organisational Behaviour area and those who have extensive ‘real • prepare you for management careers in Level One topics such as accounting, finance, world’ experience. This results in an sectors such as retail, manufacturing, How is the degree structured? Modules cover the skills you need to study entrepreneurship, human resource Accounting and Finance: follows a similar exceptional educational experience that is finance, accounting and the public You can choose to follow a general Business Management, including: management, organisational behaviour, structure to the Business Management academically rewarding and which sector programme of study or you may specialise • Marketing business law, decision making, degree at Level One, but with significant provides an excellent foundation for a in a particular area. Our wide range of • People and Organisations information systems, economics and a emphasis on finance and accounting • equip you with transferable skills, wide range of careers, and the School modules gives you the freedom to follow • Financial and Management Accounting European language option. topics such as Financial Accounting, including team working, communication, has an established track record of placing the subjects of most interest to you. Many • Economics Management Accounting, Corporate presentation, problem-solving and graduates with leading multinational modules are common to all Business • Academic, Professional and Level Three Finance and Taxation at Levels Two and analytical skills to enhance your companies. Management degrees, but compulsory Entrepreneurship Skills You will have compulsory modules Three. Students on this scheme will obtain employability modules will vary according to the course • Statistical Methods relating to your chosen degree scheme, exemption from some CIMA and all of the The Business School has a strong • combine theoretical and practice-driven you choose to follow. • Quantitative Methods but at this level you will be able to choose ACCA Fundamental level professional international dimension and many of our perspectives to give you more complete approximately half of your modules from examinations. degree schemes offer the option of a business education You can specialise in Marketing, Alternative versions of Level One modules the options available. These will allow one-year exchange studying at an Accounting, Finance or Information are provided for students with different you to explore new topics as well as academic institution in the USA, Canada, Systems, or you can choose a year mathematical backgrounds and for students further develop your knowledge of with or without ‘A’ level Economics. subjects studied at Level Two. 78 79 Business Management Business School

The best thing about my course was the variety and I took modules in topics such as accounting, “marketing, e-commerce, entrepreneurship and environmental management.

My degree also taught me vital skills such as academic writing and how to think analytically and I use all of these skills in the workplace. At the end of my degree I was offered places on the graduate training schemes of both Nationwide and Fujitsu, and I have just started working at Nationwide.

Before I started at Swansea I had no clue what to expect, but it was beyond what I could dream of. Steven Begbie, BSc Business Management 2012” Corporate Graduate, Distribution Specialist, Nationwide Building Society

Business Management (Marketing): Business Management Recent graduate destinations follows a similar structure to the Business (Information Systems): • Advanced Analytical Modelling Management degree at Levels One and follows a similar structure to the Business Consultant, AC Neilsen Two, but with significant emphasis on Management degree at Level One, but • Business Analyst, Bloomberg marketing topics such as Consumer with significant emphasis on Information • Commercial Graduate, Tata Steel Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Systems topics such as E-Commerce, • Finance Analyst, Cable and Wireless Communications, Marketing Research and Database Systems and Information Worldwide Global Strategic Marketing at Level Three. Systems Planning and Management • Finance Graduate Trainee, Tate & Lyle Recognised by the Chartered Institute of at Levels Two and Three. • Finance Graduate, Ford Motor Marketing (CIM), graduates of this Company programme are exempt from some of the Business Management with Law: • Financial Auditor, early-stage CIM qualifications and can follows the Business Management PriceWaterhouseCoopers proceed straight to the CIM Professional programme structure, with a third of your • Financial Management Trainee, L’Oreal Diploma in Marketing. credits taken in modules from the School of • Foreign Exchange Trader, HSBC . Law. An LLB Law with Business programme • Graduate Management Trainee, Business Management (Finance): is also available – see page 142 for Enterprise Rent-a-Car follows a similar structure to the Business details. • Graduate Management Trainee, Management degree at Level One, but Barclays with significant emphasis on topics such Business Management and Economics: • Investment Banker, Julian Hodge as Financial Accounting, Financial follows the Business Management • IT Consultant, Gemini Innovation and Risk Management, programme, with approximately half of • Management Consultant, Accenture Financial Services and Corporate your credits taken in Economics modules. • Management Trainee, Marks and Finance at Levels Two and Three. Spencer How will I be assessed? • Management Trainee, Shell UK Business Management (Accounting): You will be assessed through a variety of • Recruitment Consultant, Microsoft follows a similar structure to the Business methods, including written examinations • Share Dealer, OSTC Management degree at Level One, but and continuous assessment of your work • Trainee Accountant, Deloitte with significant emphasis on topics such as in lectures, practical work, group • Trainee Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Accounting, Financial assignments, seminars and tutorials. Accounting, Taxation and Financial Services at Levels Two and Three.

80 81 Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 87% of graduates in full-time employment College of Arts and Humanities or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS and Egyptology Classics, Ancient History BA Single Honours VR14 u Spanish BA Joint Honours How can I find out more? What grades do I need? If you wish to study the Classics, Greek s V116 s Ancient and Medieval History VQ1N Welsh (first language) Egyptology and Visit our website: A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard offer or Latin degrees, you will need to have VQ15 s Welsh (second language) V112 s Ancient History VV41 s Ancient History www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities for students studying three A levels, but studied Greek or Latin to ‘A’ level Q820 s Classical Civilisation VQ48 s Classical Civilisation we recognise the individual nature of standard. Further information about BA Joint Honours Q800 s Classics Contact the Admissions Tutor: each application and so the standard our entry requirements is available on Classical Civilisation and V410 s Egyptology BA Joint Honours Email: [email protected] offer should be viewed only as a guide. our website. s QQ38 English Language Latin and Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 In some circumstances we may make QQ83 s English Literature BA Joint Honours QV61 s History different offers or points offers where u Ancient History and QR81 French Visit the University: See page 202 appropriate. VQ13 s English Literature QR82 u German for details of our Open Days VR11 u French QQ78 s Greek IB: 30 VR12 u German QV81 s History How to apply: You can apply online VQ17 s Greek QV8C u History (with a year abroad) at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 Welsh Bac: See page 207 V190 u History (with a year abroad) QQ86 s Latin to 207 for further information VQ16 s Latin QVV1 s Medieval Studies For full details of other acceptable QQ8H s Welsh (first language) qualifications, please see page 207 V115 s Medieval Studies s 3 year scheme QQ85 s Welsh (second language) VL12 s Politics u 4 year scheme

Warfare, Politics, Gender. These were key How is the degree structured? Roman worlds. Classics studies classical Levels Two and Three • Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis of • The Amarna Age issues in the ancient world, just as they are As a student of Classics, Ancient History Greek and Latin languages and literature. Ancient History and Classical Civilisation the Ancient World • Magic and Ritual in Ancient Egypt today. The conquests of Rameses ll, or Egyptology, you study a range of Egyptology covers the language, history, • Writing Ancient History (compulsory for • Sport, Games and Entertainment in the • Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis of Alexander, and the Caesars; the rebellion modules which cover all aspects of the literature, culture, and archaeology of Single Honours, recommended for Joint Greek and Roman World the Ancient World of Boudica and the poetry of Sappho; ancient world. In addition, students of ancient Egypt. Greek covers classical Greek Honours Ancient History) • Homer and Heroism: Homer’s Iliad • Culture and Cultural Influence in and the writings of Homer, Virgil, and the Egyptology benefit immensely from access language as well as aspects of Greek • Reading Classical Civilisation • Greek Tragedy: Decision and Ancient Egypt Classical playwrights and philosophers to the University’s Egypt Centre, a unique, history and civilization, and Latin offers study (compulsory for Single and Joint Responsibility • Egyptian Art and Architecture – all these have captivated us for campus-based museum housing around of the classical Latin language as well as Honours Classical Civilisation) • Greek Historians: History as Literature • Egyptian Collection Practicum thousands of years, and continue to do so. 3,000 archaeological objects from the aspects of Roman history and civilisation. • and the Mediterranean • Plato’s Republic • Egyptian Temples of the Graeco-Roman Wellcome Collection of Egyptian 264-146 BC • Chastity and Promiscuity: Women in Period Classics, Ancient History, and Egyptology antiquities. The Egypt Centre is an Students of Ancient History and Classical • The End of the Roman Republic Aristophanes and Plato • Reading Advanced Egyptian texts at Swansea University encompass history invaluable resource, especially during Civilisation, whilst specialising in either 133-44 BC • The Greek Romance: Sea, Sun and Sex • Sex and Gender in Ancient Egypt and literature, archaeology and art, and Level Three, if you decide to carry out a the history or literature and culture of the • The Roman Empire, AD 14-238 • The Roman Comic Novel • Six Feet Under: Funerary Culture of culture and philosophy to shed light on the museum project on a topic of your choice. ancient world, choose from a common set • Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome • Classics in the Cinema Ancient Egypt ancient civilisations that have shaped our of modules which covers all aspects of • The History and Archaeology of Roman • Study Trip Module: Peloponnese • Taharqo and the Napatan Period of modern world. You can study Greek, Latin, or Egyptian antiquity. Compulsory modules are Britain • Dissertation Egypt and Nubia language as part of all our degree minimal, allowing students to pursue their • An Introduction to the Archaeology • The Hyksos in Egypt and beyond These degrees will: programmes, with beginners’ courses own interests within the parameters of their of Wales Classics • Ramesses III: Empire, Invasion, and • equip you with skills relevant to careers in available for each. If you have previous chosen degree scheme. • Pagans, Christians, and Empire in Late The Classics degree focuses on the study Conspiracy a range of diverse fields, including experience of either Greek or Latin, you Antiquity of Greek and Latin languages, and the • Private Life in Ancient Egypt management, administration, journalism, may be able to study these languages at a Level One • The Heirs of Rome: The Making of literatures of the Greek and Roman worlds • Dissertation or museum project and the civil service, or more specialist higher level. • Interpreting Antiquity Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in their original languages. You will also Please note modules may be subject to careers in fields such as teaching, • Classical Athens 400-800 choose optional modules from those change and not every module runs every heritage management, and museum You will be taught through a combination • Augustan Rome • Archaic Greece offered for the Classical Civilisation and year. work. of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an • Sex, Death, and Transformation: Myth in • Greek City States Ancient History degrees. emphasis on interactive learning and class Ovid’s Metamorphoses • Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic • help you to gain transferable skills participation. • Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History World Egyptology How will I be assessed? valued by employers, including and Civilisation 1 • Athens to Los Alamos: the Rise of • Egyptian language (compulsory for You will be assessed by a variety of team-working, communication, What modules can I study? • Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History Science Single Honours, recommended for methods, including written and practical presentation, problem-solving, and Ancient History concentrates on the political and Civilisation 2 • History of Ancient Technology and Joint Honours) examinations, oral presentations, analytical skills and social history of the Greek and Roman • Introduction to Philosophy (Plato) Engineering • Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology coursework assignments, and a dissertation • provide a platform for postgraduate worlds. Classical Civilisation covers the • Beginning Latin • A History of Recycling • Ancient Egyptian Religious Beliefs or museum project. All Swansea University study literature and culture of the Greek and • Beginning Greek • Eureka! Innovations and Technical and Practices students have the right to be assessed • Egyptian Language Revolutions in History • Introduction to Old Egyptian through the medium of Welsh. 82 83 Computer Science 90% of graduates in full-time employment College of Science or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Computer Science BSc Single Honours How can I find out more? What grades do I need? A level Computer Science/Studies is helpful, but not essential. A B in GCSE G400 s Computer Science Visit our website: MEng G600 s Software Engineering www.swansea.ac.uk/compsci Mathematics is required for all G4GC s Mathematics for Computer Science A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent degrees apart from exceptional Contact the Admissions Tutor: circumstances listed on our website, IB: 34 – 32 MEng Single Honours Email: [email protected] but you will need A level Mathematics u if you choose to study Computing and G403 Computing Tel: +44 (0)1792 602022 Welsh Bac: See page 207 Communications, Mathematics for Visit the University: See page 202 Computer Science, or Joint Honours BSc Joint Honours BSc Computer Science and for details of our Open Days with Mathematics. A levels: ABB – BBB GF48 s Geo-Informatics How to apply: You can apply online at Further information about our entry FG34 s Physics www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 to IB: 33 – 33 requirements, including details of GG41 s Pure Mathematics 207 for further information requirements for entry to our Welsh Bac: See page 207 BSc Integrated Foundation Year programme with an integrated s 3 year scheme foundation year, is available on G401 u Computer Science For full details of other acceptable u 4 year scheme our website. qualifications, please see page 207

Computer Science affects every aspect of In addition, the Department’s industrial What modules can I study? Level Three BSc with Integrated Foundation Year our lives, placing increasing demands on liaison arm, IT Wales, can help you to Level One • Project Implementation and Dissertation We also offer an Honours programme education, business, and industry to ensure gain valuable industry experience through • Programming • Project Specification and Development with an integrated Foundation Year (Level that the workforce of the future is equipped paid placement work. • Modelling Computing Systems • Writing Mobile Apps 0) suitable for applicants not possessing with the skills necessary to thrive in the • Concepts of Computer Science • Computer Graphics II: Modelling and the necessary background for entry at Digital Age. Computer Science at How is the degree structured? • Professional Issues 1: Computers and Rendering Level One. At the end of the Foundation Swansea is at the heart of the As a student, you will have access to Society • Concepts of Programming Languages Year, students can progress to BSc technological innovation that is redefining dedicated computer laboratories • Professional Issues 2: Software • High Integrity Systems Computer Science. the way we live, learn, and work. containing a modern and sophisticated Development • Cryptography and IT Security range of Windows, Linux and Apple • Data Visualisation How will I be assessed? Our main degree programmes have been computers. Level Two • Internet Computing You will be assessed by a combination of accredited by the British Computer • Concurrency • Artificial Intelligence Applications written examinations, coursework, and a Society, which allows you to join the You will be taught mainly through lectures, • Declarative Programming • Building Reliable Web Applications project in your final Level. Society at graduate level. laboratory work, seminars, and tutorials. • Computer Graphics 1: Image • Mobile Interaction Design Are there any scholarships or More substantial practical work is Processing and Synthesis • High Performance Computing in bursaries? These degrees will: undertaken during group coursework • Database Systems C/C++ • train you for high-level entry into a wide exercises, and in individual projects. You • Automata and Formal Language Theory • Software Testing We have a number of bursaries available range of careers, including software will learn to program in Java and other • Algorithms • Embedded Systems – please contact us for further details. development, Internet systems, and programming languages depending on • Software Engineering • Design Patterns and Generic development for mobile technologies. your choice of modules. Programming • Logic for Computer Science • provide you with the skills needed to • Computer Vision and Pattern Swansea has to be one of the best universities in the UK to identify the correct solutions to problems, Recognition and to measure how effective your “read Computer Science. There is brilliant student support, a fantastic • Teaching Computing via a School solutions are Placement ambience, and it’s great location to study. I enjoyed the modules, • teach you how to analyse and assess final project, and the company of my course mates throughout the systems, and design new ones entire programme, as well as the support from my tutors, lecturers • provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, and supervisors. presentation, and problem-solving skills ” Dhanaraj Jayapalan, BSc Computer Science Graduate Developer, Thomsons Online Benefits

84 85 Criminology 81% of graduates in full-time employment School of Law or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Criminology BSc Single Honours How can I find out more? What grades do I need? M2L4 s Criminology and Criminal Justice Visit our website: A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent www.swansea.ac.uk/law/criminology/ BSc Joint Honours undergraduatecourses IB: 33 – 32 Criminology and s Psychology* Contact the Admissions Tutor: Welsh Bac: See page 207 MLF4 s Social Policy Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 602441 For full details of other acceptable LLB Joint Honours qualifications, please see page 207 Criminology and Visit the University: See page 202 A levels in English, History, s for details of our Open Days MM19 Law Geography, Sociology, Law, or How to apply: You can apply online Psychology are desirable, but not UCAS code will be published on the * at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 essential. Further information about website as soon as it becomes available to 207 for further information our entry requirements is available on our website.

s 3 year scheme

Criminology is the study of why people How is the degree structured? What modules can I study? How will I be assessed? commit unlawful acts; how – and why – we The Criminology degrees will give you a The modules available include: Almost all the Criminology modules are Criminology and Criminal Justice is an extremely interesting course characterise crime in the way we do, and critical understanding of the causes of assessed by means of essays and written “that should be taken on if you are serious about studying all aspects of how the criminal justice system works. It crime and society’s responses to it, and Level One assignments. If you are a Single Honours encompasses a range of academic fields, you will be encouraged to apply your • Criminology, Crime and Society student, you will complete a 10,000 crime. I enjoyed every module and would encourage others to including history, social policy, politics, and knowledge of crime and criminal justice in • An Introduction to the Criminal Justice word dissertation on a subject of your experience it. You learn about things you don’t hear about on a daily sociology, to provide a view of crime from the broader context of other social System (core module) choice during Level Three. basis, and gain a holistic understanding of many aspects of crime. a social and individual perspective, and it problems and government responses to • The Criminological Imagination looks critically at how the sentencing system them. You will be taught using a variety of (core module) Amy Hopkin” works. methods, including lectures, seminars and • Study Skills in Criminology and BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice group work. Social Policy Criminology at Swansea University • Criminology Project provides an opportunity to specialise in If you are a Joint Honours student, you will • Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights areas such as youth justice, crime, drugs normally take the two core Criminology • Careers for Criminologists and alcohol, corporate crime and sexual modules at Level One (but just the crime. Criminological Imagination module if you Level Two choose Joint Honours with Law). You will • The Causes of Crime These degrees will: also take any required modules for your • Penology and Punishment • prepare you for a rewarding career in Joint Honours subject. In Levels Two and • Crime, Drugs and Alcohol the criminal justice system, such as the Three, your study will be split equally • Research Methods in Criminology police, prison, and probation services between the two subjects. • Critical and Cultural Criminology • Understanding Policing • equip you with the skills necessary to The Single Honours degree and the Joint • Applied Research Methods in work in fields such as youth justice, Honours with Social Policy may also be Criminology victim support, community safety and studied part-time. crime prevention Level Three • provide you with a foundation for • Young Offenders and Youth Justice postgraduate study and academic • Corporate and White Collar Crime research • Sexual Crimes • provide you with transferable skills, • The Criminalisation of Sex including team working, communication, • Dissertation (Single Honours students presentation, problem-solving, and only) analytical skills • Serious Crime and Social Harm • Diversity, Crime and Criminal Justice 86 87 Economics 87% of graduates in full-time employment Department of Economics or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Economics BA Single Honours BSc Single Honours LLB Joint Honours How can I find out more? What grades do I need? L104 s Economics L100 s Economics ML11 s Economics and Law Visit our website: A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent L105 u Economics (with a year abroad) L101 u Economics (with a year abroad) www.swansea.ac.uk/economics L113 s Business Economics L112 s Business Economics IB: 33 – 32 L115 u Business Economics L111 s Financial Economics Contact the Admissions Tutor: (with a year abroad) L160 s International Business Economics Email: [email protected] Welsh Bac: See page 207 L1NK s Financial Economics with Tel: +44 (0)1792 295168 BA Joint Honours Economics and Accounting For full details of other acceptable LL17 s Geography L114 u Business Economics Visit the University: See page 202 qualifications, please see page 207 LV11 s History (with a year abroad) for details of our Open Days You do not need A or AS level LR13 u Italian Economics or Mathematics, but GCSE LL12 s Politics BSc Joint Honours Economics and How to apply: You can apply online Mathematics at grade C or above is NL21 s Business Management at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 required. Further information about LL71 s Geography to 207 for further information our entry requirements is available GL11 s Mathematics s 3 year scheme on our website. u 4 year scheme

Studying Economics gives you the Year after year, our graduating students tell an integrated part of some modules. British Economy: covers policy issues enables us to pay close attention to the • Topics in Contemporary Economics knowledge and skills that will help you to us how much they enjoyed their time at If you choose the BSc and BA Single such as industrial competition and the distinct needs of both groups of students. • International Economics and the secure a financially rewarding career. It Swansea and how the skills they develop Honours in Economics or Business regulation of monopolies, migration, costs European Economy also helps in understanding more fully the at Swansea enable them to take Economics with a year abroad, you can of unemployment and inflation, minimum Modules for other degrees vary by course • Labour Economics world in which we live and work. advantage of some outstanding career take advantage of the opportunity to wage legislation, and monetary policy. programme – full details are available on • Financial Market Efficiency prospects in the private and public sectors. spend your third year in the United States, our website. The National Student Satisfaction Survey Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Current Issues in Economics: investigates As you progress through your studies, consistently places Economics at Swansea These degrees will: Europe to further develop your specialist topical issues, including pollution control, BSc and BA Economics increasing emphasis is placed on small above average (91% in the most recent • train you to work as a professional knowledge and skills, and enhance your road congestion charging, university Level One group teaching, which enables you to be National Student Survey) and we have economist, or in the Finance or appeal to potential employers. top-up fees and the economics of • The British Economy involved in discussions and debates, and won more awards for inspirational Accountancy sectors terrorism. • Current Issues in Economics helps to build confidence. It also provides teaching from the Economics Network of If you register for a Joint Honours degree • Principles of Economics the opportunity to develop vital • enable you to employ your skills as an the Higher Education Academy than any in Level One, you have the option of Statistical methods: provides an • Academic, Professional and communication and presentation skills analyst, researcher or government other UK University. transferring to a Single Honours degree in introduction to the basic methods of Entrepreneurship Skills that are highly valued by employers. adviser either of the two Joint Honours subjects at data presentation and analysis, with • Quantitative Methods All of our academic staff are fully research • prepare you for a financially rewarding the start of Level Two. Most Joint Honours some emphasis on their application in • Statistical Methods BSc and BA Business Economics, BSc active, which helps to keep our teaching role in management or management degrees are split evenly across the two economics, business and management. International Business Economics: alive, relevant and up-to-date. In the most consultancy partner departments, although modules in Levels Two and Three these degrees enable you to explore recent Research Assessment Exercise, 100 • equip you with transferable skills, Law constitute the majority of the LLB Law Academic, Professional and At Levels Two and Three, each degree business and management specialisms per cent of our research was assessed to including team working, communication, and Economics at Level One. Entrepreneurship Skills: provides you programme becomes progressively more focusing on the economic context of be of an international standard, with 60 presentation, problem-solving, and with a range of study, IT and personal specialised. Both levels contain a mixture decision-making in international business. per cent graded as world-leading (4*) or analytical skills development skills that will be useful in of compulsory and optional modules but of internationally excellent (3*) quality. What modules can I study? your academic studies and your future with a much greater choice of modules BSc Financial Economics: How is the degree structured? If you are studying any of our BSc or BA career. than at Level One. We offer a wide an ideal platform for a career in Economics at Swansea has a strong You will experience a variety of teaching Single Honours degrees, you will take range of modules enabling you to tailor finance, this degree will give you a solid international dimension, with a student methods during your time at Swansea, core modules in: Quantitative Methods: is designed to your degree to your interests and career foundation in Economics, and aspects of

body drawn from over 30 countries and including lectures, tutorials, workshops, introduce students to the applications of aspirations. Modules available include: Finance such as corporate finance and Principles of Economics: examines the numerous opportunities to study abroad in and practical classes using our IT facilities. quantitative methods to problems in financial markets. working of the economy at the micro and • Development Economics the United States, Canada, Australia, You may also undertake directed reading business and economics. Separate macro levels. Separate lectures and • Managerial Economics New Zealand or Europe. in specific areas and participate in team lectures are offered to students who have tutorials are available for students who • Financial Economics project work. You can expect to have 10 previously studied Mathematics ‘A’ level have not previously studied Economics. • International Trade to 12 hours of lectures and one or two and those who have not. As with the • Monetary Policy and Institutions tutorials a week. Practical classes are also Principles of Economics module, this • Public Choice 88 89 Economics Department of Economics

Studying at Swansea helped build my skills as an economist and placed me on the ‘wanted list’ with a few “major companies. Having a degree in Economics tells employers you are able to think in a certain way and analyse and sort lots of information. It tells them you are able to turn your skills to pretty much anything. After graduating I started working for Hyder Consulting in Abu Dhabi, and since then I’ve worked in Oman, Qatar and New Zealand. I can only encourage prospective students to choose Economics Swansea – not only does it have a superb staff and facilities, but you also get a rounded education with a great sports and social scene. Stephen Board, Commercial” Manager, MACE Contractors, Abu Dhabi

BSc Financial Economics with Accounting: jobs and opportunities via our dedicated an ideal choice if you are interested in Facebook page. performance measurement, decision making and accountability in business, Recent graduate destinations finance or the public sector. • Commodity Derivative Trade Support Analyst, Royal Ban of Scotland How will I be assessed? • Derivatives Trader, Kondor Trading You will be assessed using a range of • Economist, Royal Institution of Chartered methods including essays, presentations, Surveyors examinations and a dissertation on a • Finance Analyst, Standard Bank of subject of your own choice. You are South Africa required to pass the first year to proceed • Financial Analyst, Royal Bank of to the second year. Your final degree Scotland classification is the weighted average • Graduate Management Trainee – marks obtained in your second and third Banking, HSBC year of study. • Graduate Management Trainee – Retail, Morrisons Employability • Graduate Management Trainee – Graduate employability is as important to Personnel, Waitrose us as it is to you, and from the moment • IT Consultant, JP Morgan you arrive in Swansea we will work with • International Commodities Trader, OSTC you to help you build your skills and • Trainee Accountant, enhance your employability. Our PriceWaterhouseCoopers dedicated Employability team organises a • Trainee Econometrician, Obel year-round programme of events which Publications includes external speakers, CV workshops and business games such as our ‘£50 challenge’. You will also have the opportunity to apply for one of the University’s overseas internships, get involved with our award-winning Students in Free Enterprise organisation (SIFE) and stay updated about the latest graduate

90 91 Engineering – Aerospace 91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment College of Engineering or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Engineering – Aerospace BEng Single Honours What grades do I need? where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS AAB is our standard offer for students For full details of other acceptable How can I find out more? H400 s Aerospace Engineering BEng points including 100 in Mathematics’ who are studying three A levels, but we qualifications, please see page 207 Visit our website: H402 u Aerospace Engineering recognise the individual nature of each A levels: BBB at A level (including www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering (with a year in industry) IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics). application and so the standard offer If you do not have these qualifications, Mathematics) High scores in SL Mathematics will also should be viewed only as a guide. In you may be considered for the Contact the Admissions Tutor: be considered some circumstances we may make Integrated Foundation Year scheme MEng Single Honours Other recommended subjects include: Email: [email protected] different offers or points offers where (see page 102). H403 u Aerospace Engineering Physics, Further Mathematics, Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 Welsh Bac: See page 207 appropriate. H404 l Aerospace Engineering Chemistry, Design Technology, If you are an international student, you Visit the University: See page 202 (with a year in industry) IT/Computing, Biology IB: 34 (including 5 at HL Mathematics) may qualify to join the programme at for details of our Open Days MEng Level Two if you have already covered BBB is our standard offer for students A levels: AAB at A level (including Welsh Bac: See page 207 the topics offered at Level One. Please How to apply: You can apply online who are studying three A levels, but Mathematics) contact us for further information. at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 we recognise the individual nature of to 207 for further information each application and so the standard Other recommended subjects include: s 3 year scheme offer should be viewed only as a Physics, Further Mathematics, u 4 year scheme guide. In some circumstances we may Chemistry, Design Technology, l 5 year scheme make different offers or points offers IT/Computing, Biology

From the inferno at the heart of a gas • give you an ability to understand, You will also complete a flight test course Level Two Level Four (MEng) turbine to the computer nerve centre of evaluate and interpret data, develop in aircraft performance, stability and • Structural Mechanics IIa • Entrepreneurship for Engineers I have always enjoyed the cockpit, modern airplanes demand arguments and make judgements based control at Cranfield’s Aviation Department. • Circuit Analysis • Flight Dynamics and Control “Physics and Maths so cutting-edge engineering. Aerospace on fundamental concepts relevant to the Our courses have been designed to offer • Thermodynamics II • Strategic Project Planning engineering degrees give students a application of engineering to the you modules that broaden your experience • Computer Aided Engineering • Numerical Methods for Partial Engineering in the end felt like a unique insight into the atmosphere, cosmos aerospace industry and teach you professional skills. • Aerodynamics Differential Equations natural progression. Also the and the technology needed to explore it. • Flight Mechanics • Rotary Wing Aircraft • equip you with transferable skills, fact that the course is accredited including team working, communication, What modules can I study? • Control Systems • Fluid-Structure Interaction Swansea’s world-class aerospace research presentation, problem-solving, and Level One • Dynamics I • Computational Fluid Dynamics by the Royal Aeronautical has contributed to many exciting projects, • Engineering Design II • Group Project analytical skills • Design and Laboratory Classes I Society and IMechE was a huge including the design of the double-decker • Experimental Studies • Research Dissertation • provide a foundation for you to aim for • Engineering Mechanics super-jet, Airbus A380, and the • Airframe Structures draw. I really enjoyed the the prized “Chartered Engineer” status • Scientific and Engineering Skills aerodynamics for the world land speed • Introduction to Materials Engineering How will I be assessed? • prepare you for postgraduate or practical flying experience in record-breaking Thrust SSC. Swansea’s • Engineering Analysis I Level Three Your progress will be evaluated using a doctoral study, or academic research engineers are now designing the • Introduction to Aerospace Engineering • Gas Dynamics variety of methods, including written the first year along with BLOODHOUND SSC, which aims to • Strength of Materials • Dynamics II examinations, practical work, and How is the degree structured? practical work using the flight take the land speed record to 1,000mph. • Dynamic Systems • Engineering Analysis III continuous assessment. A key feature of our Engineering degrees simulator and wind tunnel as it • Fluid Mechanics I • Engineering Management is the chance to work on current, Our Aerospace degrees are accredited by • Thermodynamics I • Propulsion was great to see how the theory industry-related issues in a practical the Institution of Mechanical Engineers • Engineering Design I • High Performance Materials and setting. You will be taught through a is applied as well as gaining (IMechE), the Royal Aeronautical Society • Engineering Analysis II Selection (RAeS) and the Institution of Engineering combination of lectures, tutorials and • Research Project hands-on experience. Designers (IED). seminars, complemented by site visits to • Aerospace Engineering Design III some of our industrial partners, many of Cat Kearney, • Research Project ” whom are multinational organisations and These degrees will: BEng Aerospace Engineering household names. • equip you with the skills necessary to be a high-level decision maker in the You will undertake laboratory work in our international aerospace engineering in-house wind tunnel and jet engine test sector stand, and will gain practical flying • train you in the design, analysis, testing experience with our state-of-the-art Merlin and flight of aerospace vehicles MP521X engineering flight simulator and including propeller-driven and jet- flying lessons at a local airport. powered planes, helicopters, and gliders 92 93 Engineering – Chemical 91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment College of Engineering or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Engineering – Chemical BEng Single Honours What grades do I need? appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS points Other recommended subjects include: For full details of other acceptable How can I find out more? H831 s Chemical Engineering BEng including 100 in Mathematics’ Physics, Further Mathematics, Design qualifications, please see page 207 Visit our website: H832 u Chemical Engineering Technology, IT/Computing, Biology and A levels: BBB at A level (including www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering (with a year in industry) IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics Chemistry, both ideally at HL) If you do not have these qualifications, Mathematics and Chemistry) and HL Chemistry. High scores in SL you may be considered for the Contact the Admissions Tutor: Mathematics and Chemistry will also AAB is our standard offer for students Integrated Foundation Year scheme MEng Single Honours Other recommended subjects include: Email: [email protected] be considered) who are studying three A levels, but we (see page 102). H801 u Chemical Engineering Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 H890 l Chemical Engineering recognise the individual nature of each Technology, IT/Computing, Biology Welsh Bac: See page 207 If you are an international student, you (with a year in industry) application and so the standard offer Visit the University: See page 202 should be viewed only as a guide. In may qualify to join the programme at for details of our Open Days BBB is our standard offer for students Level Two if you have already covered who are studying three A levels, but we some circumstances we may make MEng the topics offered at Level One. Please How to apply: You can apply online recognise the individual nature of each different offers or points offers where A levels: contact us for further information. at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 application and so the standard offer AAB at A level (including appropriate. to 207 for further information should be viewed only as a guide. In Mathematics and Chemistry subject) IB: 34 (including 5 at HL Mathematics s 3 year scheme some circumstances we may make and HL Chemistry) u 4 year scheme different offers or points offers where l 5 year scheme Welsh Bac: See page 207

Chemical engineers play an important part • equip you with transferable skills, What modules can I study? Level Three My time at Swansea gave me four years of fantastic experiences in determining our standard of living and including team working, communication, Level One • Safety and Loss Prevention quality of life. They apply their knowledge presentation, problem-solving, and • Chemical and Biochemical Process • Separation Processes II “that have served me well in the challenging environment of the oil to fundamental issues, such as how we analytical skills • Process Equipment Design Principles industry. Not only did Swansea give me the engineering skills required acquire and harness our natural resources, • provide a foundation for you to aim for • Chemical Engineering Laboratory • Applied Process Engineering and how we reuse, recycle, and dispose the prized “Chartered Engineer” status • Heat Transfer • Environmental Engineering Practice to progress with a career in the oil industry, it also provided me with of them efficiently. • Particulate Systems • prepare you for postgraduate or • Fluid Mechanics I • Reactor Design II many key life skills. doctoral study, or academic research • Scientific and Engineering Skills Chemical Engineering at Swansea • Engineering Analysis I • Engineering Management ” Delyth Williams, provides knowledge of physical, chemical • Energy and Low Carbon Technologies How is the degree structured? • Engineering Analysis II Process Engineer, Phillips 66 Humber Oil Refinery and biological processes, stimulating • Chemical Engineering Design Project A key feature of our Engineering degrees • Chemical Process Analysis and Design development of the analytical and creative is the chance to work on current, • Introductory Organic Chemistry skills necessary for the economic and safe Level Four (MEng) industry-related issues in a practical • Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry design, operation and management of • Complex Fluids and Flows setting. By the time you complete Level • Chemical Engineering Science process facilities. • Optimisation Two you will have the knowledge and • Environmental Awareness for Engineers • Biochemcial Engineering Principles II experience necessary to spend a year in Our Chemical Engineering degrees are • Ethnics, Safety and Regulation industry, if you wish. Similarly, the MEng Level Two accredited by the Institution of Chemical • Membrane Technology degree includes a significant proportion of • Separation Processes Engineers (IChemE). • Colloid and Interface Science industrial project work. • Reactor Design • Instrumentation Measurement and • MEng Design project These degrees will: • MEng Research Project You will be taught through a combination Control • Industrial Engineering Practice • train you for a wide range of rewarding of lectures, tutorials and seminars, and all • Fluid Flow careers in industrial and public our courses have been designed to offer • Statistical Techniques in Engineering How will I be assessed? organisations, and the health, safety, modules that broaden your experience • Biochemical Engineering Principles I Your progress will be evaluated using a and environmental sectors and teach you professional skills. Levels • Process Design and Simulation variety of methods, including written • give you an ability to understand, One and Two are common to all our • Thermodynamics of Process Design examinations, practical work, and evaluate and interpret data, develop degree schemes, giving you the flexibility • Process Modelling continuous assessment. arguments and make judgments based to transfer between BEng and MEng • Process and Environmental Plant on fundamental concepts relevant to the programmes at the end of Level Two. Operations application of engineering to industry • Pilot Plant Operations

94 95 Engineering – Civil 91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment College of Engineering or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Engineering – Civil BEng Single Honours What grades do I need? where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS AAB is our standard offer for students For full details of other acceptable How can I find out more? points including 100 in Mathematics’ H200 s Civil Engineering BEng who are studying three A levels, but we qualifications, please see page 207 Visit our website: H202 u Civil Engineering recognise the individual nature of each A levels: BBB at A level (including IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics. www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering (with a year in Industry) application and so the standard offer If you do not have these qualifications, Mathematics) High scores in SL Mathematics will also should be viewed only as a guide. In you may be considered for the Contact the Admissions Tutor: be considered) some circumstances we may make Integrated Foundation Year scheme MEng Single Honours Other recommended subjects include: Email: [email protected] u  different offers or points offers where (see page 102). H201 Civil Engineering Physics, Further Mathematics, Welsh Bac: See page 207 Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 appropriate. H204 l Civil Engineering Chemistry, Design Technology, If you are an international student, you Visit the University: See page 202 (with a year in Industry) IT/Computing, Biology IB: 34 – 33 (at least 5 in Mathematics) may qualify to join the programme at for details of our Open Days MEng Level Two if you have already covered BBB is our standard offer for students A levels: AAB at A level (including Welsh Bac: See page 207 the topics offered at Level One. Please How to apply: You can apply online who are studying three A levels, but Mathematics) contact us for further information. at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 we recognise the individual nature of to 207 for further information each application and so the standard Other recommended subjects include: s 3 year scheme offer should be viewed only as a Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, u 4 year scheme guide. In some circumstances we may Design Technology, IT/Computing, l 5 year scheme make different offers or points offers Biology

Civil engineers shape and protect the • equip you with transferable skills, University to complete Levels Three and Level Two Level Four (MEng) environment we live in. They design, including team working, communication, Four. However, we also encourage all our • Structural Mechanics IIa • Finite Element Computational Analysis Engineering in Swansea construct, and maintain major infrastructure presentation, problem-solving, and students to gain practical industry • Reinforced Concrete Design • Advanced Structural Analysis “is amazing. The teaching is projects, such as transport systems, water analytical skills experience and will support you if you • Basic Soil Mechanics • Entrepreneurship for Engineers excellent and there is always supplies, and buildings, and they develop • provide a foundation for you to aim for decide to take up a twelve-month industrial • Steel Design • Coastal Engineering new ways to meet the world’s toughest the prized “Chartered Engineer” status placement. • Statistical Techniques in Engineering • Dynamics and Transient Analysis someone around to offer extra engineering challenges. • Introductory Geology for Engineers • Advanced Structural Design • prepare you for postgraduate or help. The projects I’ve been What modules can I study? • Fluid Mechanics II • Fluid-Structure Interaction doctoral study, or academic research Swansea is consistently rated as one of the Level One • Structural Mechanics IIb • Computational Plasticity involved in so far include: UK’s top universities for Civil Engineering • Civil Laboratory III • Reservoir Modelling and Simulation How is the degree structured? • Civil Laboratory I making a steel bridge; and its engineers are at the heart of some • Dynamics I • Group Project A key feature of our Engineering degrees • Engineering Sustainability truly inspirational projects, including the • Engineering Management learning how to use software is the chance to work on current, • Engineering Mechanics BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering • Civil Engineering Design Practice I How will I be assessed? industry-related issues in a practical • Scientific and Engineering Skills such as Matlab, CAD and Adventure”, which aims to take the land Your progress will be evaluated using a setting. You will be taught through a • Introduction to Materials Engineering speed record to 1,000mph. Civil Level Three variety of methods, including written rucksack; designing and mixing combination of lectures, tutorials and • Engineering Analysis I Engineering at Swansea University was • Geomechanics examinations, practical work, and seminars, complemented by site visits to • Strength of Materials your own concrete; and a ranked 2nd in the UK in the latest Research • Finite Element Method continuous assessment. some of our industrial partners, many of • Surveying and Assessment Exercise 2008. • Ground and Water Engineering Design three-day surveying field trip whom are multinational organisations and • Conceptual Design • Superstructure Design household names. • Civil Laboratory II to mid Wales. Our MEng and BEng Civil Engineering • Coastal Processes and Engineering • Fluid Mechanics I Rosie Jay, degree schemes are accredited by the Joint • Engineering Analysis II • Structural Mechanics III ” Our courses have been designed to offer Board of Moderators (JBM). • Engineering of Foundation MEng Civil Engineering you modules that broaden your experience • Hydrology and Unsteady Flow and teach you professional skills These degrees will: • Civil Engineering Design Practice II • train you for a career in civil, structural, • Research Project You may be able to transfer between the municipal and allied engineering fields BEng and MEng programmes, depending • give you an ability to understand, on your academic performance. If you evaluate and interpret data, develop choose the BEng or MEng with a year in arguments and make judgements based industry degree, you will spend a year on on fundamental concepts relevant to the industrial placement with a local or application of engineering to industry national company before you return to the

96 97 Engineering – Electrical and Electronic 91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment College of Engineering or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Engineering – Electrical and Electronic BEng Single Honours What grades do I need? MEng IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL Mathematics) How can I find out more? H602 s Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng A levels: AAB – ABB at A level Visit our website: Welsh Bac: See page 207 H603 u Electronic and Electrical Engineering A levels: BBB at A level (including (including Mathematics) www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering (with a year in Europe, N. America, Mathematics) For full details of other acceptable Australia or Industry) Other recommended subjects include: Contact the Admissions Tutor: qualifications, please see page 207 H613 s Electronic Engineering with Other recommended subjects include: Physics, Further Mathematics, Email: [email protected] Nanotechnology Chemistry, Design Technology, IT/ Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, The year in Europe degrees require a Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 Computing, Biology Design Technology, IT/Computing, Biology relevant language at GCSE grade B or Visit the University: See page 202 MEng Single Honours above. Further information about our entry BBB is our standard offer for students who AAB – ABB is our standard offer for for details of our Open Days H606 u Electronic and Electrical Engineering requirements is available on our website. H600 l Electronic and Electrical Engineering are studying three A levels, but we recognise students who are studying three A levels, but we recognise the individual How to apply: You can apply online (with a year in Europe, N. America, the individual nature of each application and If you do not have these qualifications, nature of each application and so the at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 Australia or Industry) so the standard offer should be viewed only you may be considered for the Integrated standard offer should be viewed only as to 207 for further information H614 u Electronic Engineering with as a guide. In some circumstances we may Foundation Year scheme (see page 102). Nanotechnology make different offers or points offers where a guide. In some circumstances we may appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS points make different offers or points offers If you are an international student, you including 100 in Mathematics’. where appropriate. may qualify to join the programme at s 3 year scheme Level Two if you have already covered IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics. u 4 year scheme the topics offered at Level One. Please High scores in SL Mathematics will also be l 5 year scheme contact us for further information. considered)

Electrical engineering defines the world • give you an ability to understand, You will be taught through a combination the state-of-the-art facilities available within • Signals and Systems • RF and Microwaves around us. From MP3 players to the evaluate and interpret data, develop of lectures, tutorials and labs. During Level the Centre. For the MEng, you will be • Semiconductor Technology • Mobile Communications Systems Internet, global mobile phone networks to arguments and make judgements based Three, you will follow advanced topics offered a range of advanced options in • Practical Circuits • Wireless Communications renewable energy sources, it drives the on fundamental concepts relevant to the tailored to your specific discipline and will the development of nanoelectronics, such • Group Design Exercise way we live our lives. application of engineering to the complete an individual project that runs as probing at the nanoscale, and How will I be assessed? electronics industry throughout the academic year. Projects nanoscale structures and devices. Level Three Your progress will be evaluated using a Electrical engineering offers the chance to • equip you with transferable skills, range from testing new ideas in • Design Electronics variety of methods, including written work all over the world, from the including team working, communication, instrumentation to designing new electronic What modules can I study? • Microwave Circuits and Antennas examinations, practical work, and excitement of Formula One and the presentation, problem-solving, and devices with one of our leading research Level One • Speech and Image Communications continuous assessment. BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering analytical skills groups. • Digital Design • Quantum Devices Adventure”, to the massive particle • IC Design • provide a foundation for you to aim for • Microcontrollers accelerator at CERN in Switzerland. Our courses have been designed to offer • Power Electronics the prized “Chartered Engineer” status • Circuit Analysis Nanotechnology, Engineering’s new you modules that broaden your experience • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Digital Communications There is a large element of • prepare you for postgraduate or frontier, is driving the development of and teach you professional skills. • Engineering Analysis I • Engineering Management “hands on work which keeps doctoral study, or academic research ultra-fast computers and ultra-sensitive • Functional and Smart Materials • Nanoelectronics everyone on the course biosensors, revolutionising the electronics A key feature of the Electronic Engineering • Instrumentation and Control • Research Project Many of Swansea’s graduates in electrical and medical industries, and ultimately with Nanotechnology degree is the • Dynamic Systems enthusiastic. Most of the lectures and electronic engineering have gone on changing the way we live. opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of • Signals and Systems Level Four (MEng) to become senior executives of are actually interesting, and with one of the world’s most exciting • Analogue Design • Entrepreneurship for Engineers multinational companies, and even Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering technologies, and in a practical • Engineering Analysis II • Advanced Power Electronics and Drives any difficult concepts the lecturers multimillionaire entrepreneurs. degrees are accredited by the Institution of environment. You will be taught through a • Power Engineering I • Energy Efficient Electronics Technologies Engineering and Technology (IET). combination of lectures, tutorials and labs, • Wide Band-Gap Electronics are happy to meet up and have How is the degree structured? Swansea University is an Enhanced and will benefit from the world-class Level Two • Modern Control Systems a chat about any questions you We work with world-leading companies Academic Partner of IET. Electronic facilities of our Systems and Process • Electronic Materials and Devices • Group Project including Agilent, BT, Siemens and Auto may have. Engineering with Nanotechnology degree Engineering Centre. • Software Engineering • Optional modules: Glass, ensuring that your studies are has been submitted for accreditation. • Communications • Signals and Systems Hefin Evans, informed by current industry-relevant ” At Level Three, you will complete a project • Electromagnetics • Digital Communications BEng Electronic and practice and internationally renowned These degrees will: that develops your skills and knowledge in • Electronic Circuits • Optical Communications Electrical Engineering research. • train you for a career in electrical, the area of nanoscale electronic materials • Control Systems • Probing at the Nanoscale electronic, and nanoengineering in a and devices, involving nanoscale • Power Engineering II • Soft Nantechnology wide range of industry sectors fabrications and characterisations using • Nanoscale Structures and Devices

98 99 Engineering – Environmental 101 101 ” Engineering Daniel Course, MEng Environmental Environmental Engineering How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information at Swansea is great!! All aspects of engineering are covered and the blend of hands-on practical sessions and lectures makes it an incredibly relevant and interesting degree to study. Sport at Swansea is very popular as well, and playing sport is a fantastic way to socialise and compete at a high level. Donning green and white for the event is certainly annual Varsity the highlight of the year. “ Engineering For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, qualifications, If you do not have these for the you may be considered scheme Year Integrated Foundation (see page 102). If you are an international you student, programme at may qualify to join the if you have already covered Level Two One. Please the topics offered at Level contact us for further information Level Four (MEng) • Membrane Technology • Materials Recycling Techniques • Environmental Analysis and Legislation • Introduction to Environmental Law for • Desalination • Ethics, Safety and Regulation • Colloid and Interface Science • Research Project • Industrial Engineering Practice How will I be assessed? How progress will be evaluated using a Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of Control Home Operations Engineering Project 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within is our standard offer forAAB – ABB are studying three Astudents who recognise the individuallevels, but we and so thenature of each application viewed only asstandard offer should be we maya guide. In some circumstances points offersmake different offers or where appropriate. HLIB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh Level Two • Heat Transfer • Separation Processes • Reactor Design • Instrumentation Measurement and • Practical Environmental Chemistry • Engineering for Sustainability • Fluid Mechanics II • Biochemical Engineering Principles I • Chemical Process Analysis and Design Industry and the • Power for Transport, • Process and Environmental Plant • Data Analysis Level Three • Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering and Wastewater • Water • Environmental Engineering Practice • Introduction to Environmental Law for • Particulate Systems • Engineering Management • Energy and Low Carbon Technologies • Environmental Modelling • Environmental Engineering Design Engineering Laboratory What modules can I study? What Level One • Chemical Process Principles • Chemical and Environmental • Scientific and Engineering Skills for Engineers • Environmental Awareness • Engineering Analysis I • Fluid Mechanics I • Engineering Analysis II • Introductory Organic Chemistry • Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry • Chemical Engineering Science • Sustainability in a Fragile World Optional modules: • Materials Resources • Foundation Chemistry Levels One and Two are common to all are Levels One and Two our degree schemes, giving you the flexibility to transfer between BEng and MEng programmes at the end of Level you will visit some During Level Three Two. of our industrial partners and will complete research and design projects with direct relevance to sustainable resource management. In the MEng scheme, the design project is deferred to Level Four. where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCASwhere appropriate, 100 in Mathematics’ points including Mathematics.IB: 32 (including 4 at HL will alsoHigh scores in HL Mathematics be considered) Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng (including A levels: AAB – ABB at A level Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology Design Technology,

careers in industrial and public organisations, and the health, safety, and environmental sectors evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to industry including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills the prized “Chartered Engineer” status research or academic doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical taught through a will be setting. You combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and project work. Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as. What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for studentsBBB is our standard offer A levels, butwho are studying three nature ofwe recognise the individual the standardeach application and so only as aoffer should be viewed guide. In some circumstances we may make different offers or points offers These degrees will: • train you for a wide range of rewarding • give you an ability to understand, • equip you with transferable skills, • provide a foundation for you to aim for • prepare you for postgraduate or

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3 year scheme 5 year scheme 4 year scheme H2F0 Our Environmental Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institute of Materials, are Minerals and Mining (IOM3). We also seeking accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Whereas many environmental engineering degrees are based on Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering at Swansea is one of a few specialised degrees that take the Chemical and Biological Process route. This provides knowledge of physical, chemical and biological processes, and develops the analytical and creative skills necessary for the economic and safe design, operation and management of process facilities. Environmental engineering helps to optimise the use of natural resources and develop renewable energy sources, most providing solutions for our planet’s pressing problems. With the world’s population set to reach nine billion in 2050, ensuring that future generations will land, and air, have enough clean water, food is becoming a major challenge. s u l MEng Single Honours H836 BEng Single Honours BEng Single H834 Engineering – Environmental – Engineering Engineering College of H2G0

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100 100 103 Engineering – Integrated Foundation Year Schemes 103 ” Jonathan Davies, How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information and MSc Nanotechnology, 2010 2010 and MSc Nanotechnology, Level 1 Research Engineer, Tata Steel Tata 1 Research Engineer, Level BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2009, BEng Engineering, 2009, Electrical and Electronic The foundation year enabled me to hit the BEng course with an The foundation year enabled me to hit understanding of how the College of Engineering worked and what understanding of how the College of Engineering was required of me as an engineering student. programme to be the most I found the third year of my Bachelor’s the final year project. rewarding, given the freedom to pursue My project was based with the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology an MSc in Nanotechnology Centre, which gave me the desire to pursue to Nanoscience. industrial linked due to the Being sponsored, my MSc project was SA1 with a company called funding and I found myself working from commercial and technical Enfis, this enabled me to develop excellent from here I was able to skills from a real industrial environment, Ultra Efficient Lighting Centre transfer my knowledge to the Welsh at the University. I am currently working towards my EngD Engineering Doctorate. “ For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, qualifications, If you do not have these experience but have relevant industrial please contact us or other qualifications, in detail. to discuss your application Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within with relevant work Mature students a or access courses with experience and science good mathematical for this content are also considered scheme and an interview may be required. or other Students studying for BTEC who might vocational qualifications not have the right pre-requisite for Level 1 Mathematical background encourage to apply for are also entry, this scheme. The entry for requirement BTEC students is DDM. Bac: See page 207 Welsh Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Please see page 69 for information on University scholarships. local UK education authority will fund Your the four years of study required for an integrated BEng degree, and may be prepared to fund the extra year if you choose the MEng degree. Your progress will be evaluated using a progress will be Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. What modules can I study? What Level 0 (Foundation) • Development of Key Skills for Engineers • Electricity and Magnetism • Fundamentals of Materials • Mechanics • Basic Engineering Analysis Ia • Thermofluid Mechanics • Basic Engineering Analysis Ib • Basic Engineering Analysis IIa • Foundation Chemistry • Basic Engineering Analysis IIb • Engineering Science The modules available to you in subsequent Levels will depend on your choice of degree. For further information, please read the course information for the degrees you are considering. will I be assessed? How What grades do I need? grades What a wide range of accept A levels: We for qualifications and backgrounds Year. the Engineering Foundation on a Each application is considered on the case-by case basis, depending and work educational background experience of the applicant. wishing to For A level or IB students be considered for the foundation is CCC course, our standard offer at A level or 26 at IB. expected All applicants are also to hold GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and all Sciences at grade B or above. ear Medical Engineering with a Medical Engineering Foundation Year Engineering Product Design with a Foundation Y tered Engineer (CEng).

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102 102 Engineering – Materials 105 105 Tim Rudd, Tim How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information ” MEng Materials Science and Engineering I was lucky enough to gain sponsorship towards my degree from I was lucky enough to gain sponsorship Chevron (a major oil company) so I spent my university holidays Chevron (a major oil company) so I spent working at a refinery experience. to gain industrial I also spent a sandwich year at the refinery between the second and a lot of relevant experience and third year of my degree which gave me helped in the third year of the course – for example, I’d seen firsthand a lot of the corrosion and metal failure modes we were learning about. A sandwich year teaches you so much and gives you a huge amount of transferable skills. I graduated with a 1st class degree and was offered an immediate position with Chevron, so the placement experience definitely proved worthwhile. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Due to the strength of our links with we are able to offer a number of industry, Level One scholarships and prizes, including entrance scholarships for those with high A level grades. Please visit our website for further details. “ For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, qualifications, If you do not have these for the you may be considered scheme Year Integrated Foundation (see page 102). % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of Metals: Advanced Manufacturing and Protection Research Dissertation Level Three • Computational Materials II • Fracture and Fatigue • Microstructure and Characterisation • Physical Metallurgy of Steels • Ceramics • Polymers: Properties and Design • Engineering Management • • Composite Materials • Research Project Level Four (MEng) • Entrepreneurship for Engineers • Strategic Project Planning • Aerospace Materials Engineering • Power Generation Systems • Materials Recycling Techniques • Environmental Analysis and Legislation • Simulation Based Product Design • Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals • Group Project • How will I be assessed? How evaluated using a progress will be Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within some circumstances wea guide. In offers or pointsmay make different appropriate. offers where IB: 34 – 33 Bac: See page 207 Welsh echnology II Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials • Manufacturing T • Materials Practicals IIb What modules can I study? What Level One • Design and Laboratory Classes I • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Introduction to Materials Engineering • Materials Resources • Basic Engineering Analysis Ia I • Manufacturing Technology • Mechanical Properties of Materials • Materials Practicals I • Basic Engineering Analysis IIa • Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry • Materials Case Studies Optional modules: for Engineers • Environmental Awareness • Foundation Chemistry • Engineering Science Level Two • Functional and Smart Materials • Microstructure Evolution and Control in Engineering • Statistical Techniques • Materials Practicals IIa • Order and Disorder in Materials • Modelling and Simulation of Materials • Strength of Materials • Polymers: Structure and Processing • Computational Materials I • IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng A levels: AAB – ABB at A level include: Recommended subjects Physics, Further Chemistry, Mathematics, IT/Computing, Design Technology, Biology offer forAAB – ABB is our standard three Astudents who are studying the individuallevels, but we recognise nature of each application and so the standard offer should be viewed only as

the prized “Chartered Engineer” status research or academic doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the opportunity to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea is supported by a range of industrial partners, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Steel. Tata will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials and practicals, providing training in the core aspects of materials science and engineering. You will gain hands-on experience through laboratory using state-of-the- investigations art equipment, as well as computer applications and materials modelling. You will also complete a substantial research or design project during Level Three (BEng) or Four (MEng). Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills. What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level include: Recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for studentsBBB is our standard offer A levels, but wewho are studying three nature of eachrecognise the individual offerapplication and so the standard a guide. Inshould be viewed only as may makesome circumstances we different offers or points offers where appropriate e.g. ‘300 UCAS points’. • provide a foundation for you to aim for • prepare you for postgraduate or Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science (with a year abroad) Materials Science and Engineering (with a year in industry) Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering (with a year in industry)

  

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J502 J503 J510 These degrees will: • train you for rewarding careers in a • give you an ability to understand, • develop arguments and make • equip you with transferable skills, Swansea is one of the UK’s leading Swansea is one of the UK’s centres for materials teaching and has an international reputation for its research. All our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Materials Engineers lead the world’s Materials Engineers lead the world’s technological development. They work at the atomic level through to large-scale components and manufacturing methods to develop innovative new products in every from aerospace and automotive to sector, sport environmentally friendly and technologies. s u l MEng Single Honours J504

BEng Single Honours BEng Single J500 Engineering – Materials – Engineering Engineering College of UCAS Codes 104 104 107 Engineering – Mechanical 107 ” Engineering BEng Mechanical Sarah-Jane Rees, I attended a course in How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information the summer of Year 12 called the summer of Year Engineering Education Scheme which was an Wales, introduction to engineering. The course covered a wide range of engineering activities, from building and testing small gadgets, to rockets and a talk from an Airbus UK representative. The course definitely swayed me to do Swansea. in here engineering “ tation Condition Monitoring and Plant Operation For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. qualifications, If you do not have these for the you may be considered scheme Year Integrated Foundation (see page 102). If you are an international you student, programme at may qualify to join the if you have already covered Level Two One. Please the topics offered at Level contact us for further information Level Four (MEng) • Entrepreneurship for Engineers • • Strategic Project Planning • Advanced Fluid Mechanics • Optimisation • Composite Materials • Simulation Based Product Design • Modern Systems Control • Group Project • Research Disser How will I be assessed? How progress will be evaluated using a Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Please see page 69 for information on University scholarships. % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of AAB is our standard offer for AAB is our are studying three A students who recognise the levels, but we individual nature of each standard application and so the only as a offer should be viewed we guide. In some circumstances or points may make different offers offers where appropriate HL IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within Level Two • Heat Transfer • Fluid Flow • Circuit Analysis • Thermodynamics II • Computer Aided Engineering • Design of Machine Elements • Dynamic Systems • Dynamics II • Stress Analysis I • Engineering Design II • Experimental Studies II • Manufacturing Technology Level Three • Finite Element Method • Dynamics II • Manufacturing Optimisation • Engineering Analysis III • Engineering Design III • Control Systems • Fluid Mechanics III • Engineering Management • Mechanical Engineering Practice • Research Project What modules can I study? What Level One • Engineering Sustainability • Design and Laboratory Classes I • Engineering Mechanics • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Introduction to Materials Engineering • Engineering Analysis I • Strength of Materials • Fluid Mechanics I • Thermodynamics I • Engineering Design I I • Manufacturing Technology • Engineering Analysis II where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCASwhere appropriate, 100 in Mathematics’ points including IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng A levels: AAB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Chemistry, Mathematics, IT/Computing, Design Technology, Biology You can take advantage of the opportunity You to spend a year in industry before returningSwansea to complete Level to Three. Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills.

including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills the prized “Chartered Engineer” status research or academic doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical will be taught through a setting. You combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, with engineering design a central integrating feature throughout the degree. At Level Three, your design skills and analytical techniques are further developed through a group design project and an individual project linked to industry or research. transfer between the may be able to You BEng and MEng programmes, depending on your academic performance – the MEng introduces advanced management and entrepreneurship skills that provide a springboard to top positions in Engineering. What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for studentsBBB is our standard offer A levels, butwho are studying three nature ofwe recognise the individual the standardeach application and so only as aoffer should be viewed guide. In some circumstances we may make different offers or points offers • equip you with transferable skills, • provide a foundation for you to aim for • prepare you for postgraduate or

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106 106 109 Engineering – Medical 109 Luke Burke, Burke, Luke ” BEng Medical Engineering How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information The quality and availability of the laboratory and IT systems is much better than anything I’ve seen at any other university, particularly the university, better than anything I’ve seen at any other range of equipment in the electronic labs. “ For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207. qualifications, qualifications, If you do not have these for the you may be considered scheme Year Integrated Foundation (see page 102). If you are an international you student, programme at may qualify to join the if you have already covered Level Two One. Please the topics offered at Level contact us for further information

% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of Ethics, Safety and Regulation in Engineering project • Project with Medical Industry or NHS will I be assessed? How progress will be evaluated using a Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within is our standard offer forAAB – ABB are studying three Astudents who thelevels, but we recognise individual nature of each standardapplication and so the only as aoffer should be viewed weguide. In some circumstances or pointsmay make different offers offers where appropriate HLIB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh Level Three • Implant and Prosthetic Technology • Computer Aided Product Design • Medical Engineering Group Design • Individual Research Project Level Four (MEng) • Medical Imaging • Computational Biomechanics • Engineers What modules can I study? What Level One • Engineering Analysis I & II • Introduction to Medical Engineering • Instrumentation and Control • Fluid Mechanics • Strength of Materials Level Two • Cell Biology and Cell Mechanics for • Computer Aided Engineering • Selected Medical Diagnostic Techniques • Process Modelling where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCASwhere appropriate, 100 in Mathematics’. points including IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics. will alsoHigh scores in SL Mathematics be considered) Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng A levels: AAB – ABB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Chemistry, Mathematics, IT/Computing, Design Technology, Biology You may be able to transfer between the You BEng and MEng programmes, depending on your academic performance – the MEng looks to the future of medical engineering in areas such as Bio- and Engineering Tissue nanotechnology, Computational Biomechanics, drawing on the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment available in the Colleges of Engineering and Medicine. Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills.

range of sectors, including the design and manufacture of medical instrumentation and devices evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to the medical industry (devices and instruments) including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills the prized “Chartered Engineer” status or academic research doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How will be academic studies Your complemented by the strong clinical theme lectures, that runs throughout the course’s tutorials, and seminars. At Level Three, you will focus on the applications of and will engineering to the human body, complete an extensive individual research project linked to the College of Medicine or local NHS hospitals. What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for studentsBBB is our standard offer A levels, butwho are studying three nature ofwe recognise the individual the standardeach application and so only as aoffer should be viewed guide. In some circumstances we may make different offers or points offers These degrees will: • train you for a rewarding career in a • give you an ability to understand, • equip you with transferable skills, • provide a foundation for you to aim for • prepare you for postgraduate or Medical Engineering Medical Engineering

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme development and analysis of materials in terms of strength and biocompatibility and therapeutic techniques chemical processes occurring in the human body The Medical Engineering degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It is taught within the of Engineering and Colleges University’s Medicine, and encompasses three engineering themes: • Biomechanics and materials – the • Instrumentation – advanced diagnostic • Bioprocesses – the physical and Studying Medical Engineering at Swansea provides an exciting opportunity to explore a broad range of issues, from the design of prosthetic devices and new biocompatible materials, to the behaviour of complex biomolecules and fluids within the body. Medical Engineering is a cutting-edge discipline that blurs the boundaries between the physical and biomedical sciences. It applies engineering principles to the human body as well as to the instrumentation that is at the heart of modern medicine. s u MEng Single Honours HB1V BEng Single Honours BEng Single HB18 Engineering – Medical – Engineering Engineering College of

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108 108 111 Engineering – Product Design 111 Stephen Wright, Stephen Wright, ” BEng Product Design I really enjoy studying Product Design at Swansea as there is such a wide range of disciplines covered in the course leading to a wide and varied learning experience. I find the course challenging but also very rewarding. I am extremely pleased that I chose to study here. “ How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Four (MEng) • Entrepreneurship for Engineers • Strategic Project Planning • Power Generation Systems • Materials Recycling Techniques • Environmental Analysis and Legislation • Optimisation • Composite Materials • Simulation Based Product Design • Group Project • Research Dissertation How will I be assessed? How progress will be evaluated using a Your variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment. For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207. qualifications, qualifications, If you do not have these for the Integrated you may be considered scheme (see page 102). Foundation Year If you are an international you student, programme at may qualify to join the if you have already covered Level Two One. Please the topics offered at Level contact us for further information. mance Materials and % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of High Perfor Selection Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials Level Three • Computer Aided Product Design • Finite Element Method • Manufacturing Optimisation • Engineering Design III • • Research Project • Product Design Laboratory III • Engineering Management • 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within is our standard offer forAAB – ABB are studying three Astudents who recognise the individuallevels, but we and so thenature of each application viewed onlystandard offer should be weas a guide. In some circumstances or pointsmay make different offers e.g. ‘300offers where appropriate, 100 inUCAS points including Mathematics’ HLIB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh What modules can I study? What Level One • Engineering Sustainability • Design and Laboratory Classes I • Engineering Mechanics • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Introduction to Materials Engineering • Engineering Analysis I • Strength of Materials I • Product Design Workshop • Engineering Design I I • Manufacturing Technology • Engineering Analysis II Level Two • Circuit Analysis • Computer Aided Engineering • Product Evaluation • Design of Machine Elements in Engineering • Statistical Techniques • Fluid Mechanics I • Thermodynamics I • Stress Analysis I • Engineering Design II II • Manufacturing Technology • Product Design Laboratory II where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCASwhere appropriate, 100 in Mathematics’ points including Mathematics.IB: 32 (including 4 at HL will alsoHigh scores in SL Mathematics be considered) Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng A levels: : AAB – ABB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Chemistry, Mathematics, IT/Computing, Design Technology, Biology equipment. At Level Three, you will complete a large scale, multidisciplinary, group design project.

initial concept and design stages through to production and manufacture products using both aesthetic concept sketches and technical computer-aided design fundamentals of engineering, including how to evaluate data, develop arguments and make judgements based on technical concepts relevant to the application of engineering to industry including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills the prized “Chartered Engineer” status or academic research doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical taught through a will be setting. You combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by state-of-the-art 3D scanning and rapid prototyping What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level (including Mathematics) include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for studentsBBB is our standard offer A levels, butwho are studying three nature ofwe recognise the individual the standardeach application and so only as aoffer should be viewed guide. In some circumstances we may make different offers or points offers These degrees will: • train you to develop a product from the • give you an ability to describe new • give you an ability to understand the • equip you with transferable skills, • provide a foundation for you to aim for • prepare you for postgraduate or y) y) Product Design Engineering Product Design Engineering (with a year in industr Product Design Engineering Product Design (with a year in industr Product Design Engineering Product Design Engineering Product Design

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3 year scheme 5 year scheme 4 year scheme H156 H154 Our Product Design Engineering degree is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). The main themes of the course are Product Design, Computer-Aided Engineering Design, Engineering Analysis, Materials Science, Manufacturing, and project work with an industrial application. Our range of courses in Product Design has been designed for students who wish to continue Design and Technology are level. The courses beyond ‘A’ structured to teach you how to take a design and concept initial the from product stages right through to production and manufacture. Product Design Engineering drives the development, testing and manufacture of new concepts and products. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines, and is at the heart of some truly inspirational projects, such as the BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering Adventure”, which aims to take the land speed record to 1,000mph. s u l MEng Single Honours H155 BEng Single Honours BEng Single H150 Engineering – Product Design Product – Engineering Engineering College of

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110 110 Engineering – Sports Materials 91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment College of Engineering or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-10) Engineering – Sports Materials Engineering – Sports BEng Single Honours What grades do I need? IB: 32 How can I find out more? J400 s Sports Materials BEng Visit our website: Welsh Bac: See page 207 A levels: BBB at A level www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering For full details of other acceptable Contact the Admissions Tutor: Other recommended subjects include: qualifications, please see page 207. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Email: [email protected] Design Technology, IT/Computing, If you do not have these qualifications, Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 Biology you may be considered for the Visit the University: See page 202 Integrated Foundation Year scheme for details of our Open Days BBB is our standard offer for students (see page 102). who are studying three A levels, but we How to apply: You can apply online recognise the individual nature of each If you are an international student, you at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 application and so the standard offer may qualify to join the programme at to 207 for further information should be viewed only as a guide. In Level Two if you have already covered some circumstances we may make the topics offered at Level One. Please different offers or points offers where contact us for further information. s 3 year scheme appropriate

Sporting applications lie at the forefront of • give you an ability to understand, investigations using state-of-the-art Level Two Are there any scholarships new materials developments and the evaluate and interpret data, develop equipment, as well as computer • Microstructure Evolution and Control or bursaries? synergies between sports science and arguments and make judgements based applications. You will also complete a • Polymers: Structure and Processing Due to the strength of our links with materials engineering are growing rapidly. on fundamental concepts relevant to the substantial research project, which allows • Manufacturing Technology II industry, we are able to offer a number As a graduate of this degree, you will application of engineering to industry you to investigate a chosen area in more • Practicals IIa and IIb of Level One scholarships and prizes, specialise in the design, development, • equip you with transferable skills, detail, with most projects being linked to • Biomechanical Analysis of Human including entrance scholarships for those manufacture, and use of sports materials including team working, communication, our ongoing industrial research. Movement with high A level grades. Please visit our and equipment in areas such as presentation, problem-solving, and • Kinanthropemetry website for further details. motorsports, cycling, water sports, racket analytical skills The course has been designed to offer you • Mechanical Deformation in Structural sports, impact protection, synthetic modules that broaden your experience Materials • provide a foundation for you to aim for surfaces, and prosthetics. and teach you professional skills. • Statistical Techniques in Engineering the prized “Chartered Engineer” status

This degree has been developed from the • prepare you for postgraduate or What modules can I study? Level Three doctoral study, or academic research University’s long-standing strengths in Level One • Project Materials Engineering and Sports Science, • Design and Laboratory Classes I • Ceramics How is the degree structured? and is accredited by the Institute of • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Polymers: Properties and Design A key feature of our Engineering degrees Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). • Introduction to Materials Engineering • Engineering Management is the opportunity to work on current, • Manufacturing Technology I • Composite Materials The sports and leisure sector is becoming increasingly reliant industry-related issues in a practical This degree will: • Mechanical Properties of Materials I • Sports Biomechanics setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea “on technological development, especially in the materials area. • train you for rewarding careers in • Basic Engineering Analysis Ia and IIa • Microstructure and Characterisation has an excellent record of collaborating sports-related engineering and • Introduction to Biomechanics • Implant and Prosthetic Technology There is a significant and growing economic activity in these sectors with major industrial partners and this technology across a number of sectors, • Human Neuromuscularskeletal System across the UK and the rest of the world. With our long-standing experience is now being extended into the including sports equipment, vehicles, • Material Case Studies How will I be assessed? Sports Materials area. expertise in Materials, and the recent incorporation of Sports clothing, and surfaces • Materials Practical I Your progress will be evaluated using a variety of methods, including written • provide the materials science and Science into the College of Engineering, we are excited to introduce You will be taught through a combination examinations, practical work, and engineering training necessary to allow of lectures, tutorials, practicals, group continuous assessment. this new undergraduate course to cater for the growing demand of you to pursue a career in more projects and case-studies. These will graduates with technical engineering skills coupled with knowledge mainstream materials engineering provide training in the core aspects of sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, materials engineering, biomechanics, and of sports science and the sporting industry. construction and energy measurement techniques. You will gain Dr Amit Das, hands-on experience through laboratory ” Admissions Tutor

112 113 115 English Language 115 ” Alessandra Cingi, Alessandra Cingi, English Language Teacher BA English Language Studies and Latin

I remember my very University… first visit to Swansea what struck me straight away was the stunning location of the what struck me straight away was the stunning and overlooking campus, nestled in beautiful Singleton Park, loved the idea A truly inspiring setting! And I also Swansea Bay. of a single campus with all servicesand everything you need in enough to have one place – and at the same time compact everything at hand. When I started on my programme, I lecturers were certainly disappointed: all of the wasn’t ready to always knowledgeable, approachable and friendly, felt empowering to starthelp. The study pace was intense, but it learning about different aspects of linguistics, and seeing how it a satisfaction! Swansea all fits together in a wider picture. What warm heart.will always have a special place in my The friendly, atmosphere I have found here, combined with the high quality of teaching, has contributed to making the past three years the happiest, fullest, most rewarding period of my life. “ What grades do I need? grades What offer isA levels: Our preferred with a B inBBC – BBB or equivalent combinedEnglish Language or the Literature AEnglish Language and the individuallevel, but we recognise and so thenature of each application viewed onlystandard offer should be weas a guide. In some circumstances or pointsmay make different offers offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 207 % of English graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates English % of Level Three Research Project (40 credits/whole year module) • First Language Acquisition • Second Language Acquisition • Language in the Media • Issues in English Language Teaching History• Prehistory, and Language will I be assessed? How Assessment for most modules is by a combination of assignments and examinations. As you progress through your degree programme, more emphasis is put on coursework. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Joyce Jones, Joyce BA TEFL and English ” The possibilities and The possibilities and opportunitiesa degree in TEFL that really does open offer are endless. It when you are up the world for you qualified. What modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, some of which will be compulsory. Level One • Grammar and Meaning • Sounds for English • Language of Everyday Life • Studying the English Language • Development of English Methods • Language Teaching Level Two • Fundamentals of Language Acquisition • Discourse Analysis • Studying Dialects as a foreign language English • Teaching • Corpora and Concordancing • Sociolinguistics “ universities before returning to Swansea to your final year. will be taught using a variety of You methods, including lectures, seminars and group work. Spanish French German Italian Welsh (first language) Welsh (second language) Welsh English Literature

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career in fields such as teaching, education, communications and media, publishing, management, advertising and public relations including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills language works study QX33 QQ35 PQ91 These degrees will: • equip you with skills relevant for a • help you to gain transferable skills, • give you advanced knowledge of how • provide a platform for postgraduate Swansea’s English Language degrees Swansea’s have been designed to provide concise and balanced coverage of linguistic theory and practice, ensuring that course modules have a vocational relevance to real-world applications of language and linguistics. We all use language, and we all have an We opinion on what makes good or bad English. But we very rarely stop to think about how and why language works; how words combine to inspire us and move us, to persuade, encourage and amuse us – or even how we acquire language in the first place. BA Joint Honours English Language and QQ38

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114 114 117 English Literature 117 For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, will need A level English Literature You Furtheror Literature/Language. information about our entry on our requirements is available website. ,

. B. Yeats Theorising Texts: Shakespeare, Shelley Theorising Texts: Bronte, Joyce Uncanny Places and Cyberspaces: Gender and the Fantastic Singular Noun, Plural Wales: Experience • • Study Abroad will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a using You a variety of methods, including examinations, dissertations, oral presentations and coursework. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. What grades do I need? grades What A levels: preferred offer isOur including aBBC – BBB or equivalent the combinedB in English Literature or AEnglish Literature and Language the individuallevel, but we recognise and so thenature of each application viewed onlystandard offer should be weas a guide. In some circumstances or pointsmay make different offers offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh • Dylan Thomas • • • W riting for y American Fiction ictorian Fictions % of English graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates English % of riting on the Body African American Literature 1910-1940: the Harlem Renaissance W Creative Writing: The Erotics and Exotics of Romantic Orientalism Literature and the Metropolis: Representations of London Life 1900-1939 Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives Performance 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606890/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information • Prehistory, History• Prehistory, and Language • Power and Performance 1590-1740 • Romanticism, Revolution and Realism • Shakespeare and Co. • Sin, Sex, the Masculine • Postmodernist Fiction • Level Three • • Chaucer • Contemporar and the Spirit of Place • Creative Writing Poetry• Creative Writing: in Motion Fiction Writing • Creative Writing: • • European Fiction and Drama • Ironic Romantics: Austen and Byron • • Modern Irish Fiction in English • Neo-V • Shakespeare’s Plays • Shakespeare’s • Studying Dialect • W • Discovering Old English • Dissertation • elsh Writing in English elsh Writing riting: Fiction Genres nism and Modernity Hearts in Hiding: Hardy and Hopkins as Poets of Innovation Methods and Language Teaching Methodologies Creative Writing: Narrative, Dramatic Creative Writing: and Poetic Expression I and II Exploring the Bloody Chamber: Medieval to Postmodern Europe Dracula, Criticism • Introduction to W • • Medieval Encounters • Moder • Creative W Theory in Literature • Debating Texts: • • Gender and Genre • Gothic and the Fantastic • Thomas Hardy • Century• Poetrythe Twentieth in • Postcolonial Literature • Modern Fiction European • Society and Learning in Medieval • Studying the English Language • Theories and Monsters: Frankenstein, Fictions • Transforming • Study Skills for Language • Sgiliau Astudio Ar Gyfer Iaith Level Two • African American Poetry American Image • American Word, • Blake • California Dreamin’ • Creative Non-Fiction • mations: an Welsh (first language) Welsh Italian Spanish French German History (with a year abroad) Media Medieval Studies Politics TEFL (second language) Welsh Geography History

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme Monsters and Transfor Introduction to Fiction and Theory an Introduction to Genre Literature and Culture What modules can I study? What Level One • Poetry: Drama and Lyric • Tragic • Approaches to Gender in English • Introduction to American Literature How is the degree structured? How The BA English, BA English with Gender and Joint Honours courses cover the entire range of English literature, from the early-Medieval period to the present day, while also developing your knowledge of critical theory and the diversity of approaches to literature. Options are available in Creative Writing (our team of creative writing teachers is among the strongest in the UK); in Gender Studies; and in all aspects of applied linguistics and language studies. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, seminars, workshops, and aim to keep small group sessions. We our seminar classes as small as possible – usually below 20 – to promote the best possible conditions for learning and teaching. QR33 QQ3N s u QR31 QP33 QXH3 LQ73 QV31 QVHI LQ23 QR34 QQH5 QR32 QV3C

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written skills necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including broadcasting, journalism, publishing, the civil service, management, or teaching valued by employers, including team working, communication, and presentation skills study or academic research VQ13 QHL3 These degrees will: • equip you with the enhanced oral and • help you to gain other transferable skills • provide a foundation for postgraduate Literature is one of the most diverse, stimulating and challenging of disciplines. It cultivates critical thinking and sensitivity towards language while seeking to answer some provocative questions. As a student of English Literature at Swansea, you will not only analyse a range of literary texts from various contexts and historical periods, but you will also explore the complex relationships between literature, politics and history. Why are only some books classified as literature? What can we learn from writing of the past and the present? How does studying language and literature help us understand our culture? In what ways does gender impact on reading and writing practices? BA Joint Honours English Literature and QT37

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116 116 119 French 119 ” Sophie Williams, Sophie Williams, BA French and Spanish BA French For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page qualifications, 207 Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. Swansea University is a wonderful environment for high level study. Swansea University is a wonderful environment for high level study. The University is beautifully situated and is investing heavily for the The University is beautifully situated and options to study language, future. My course offers a wide range of with an emphasis on reading around the culture, society and history, subject and the opportunityspecial interests. A language to pursue degree also offers the unique opportunity to spend a year in a foreign I was fortunate to spend a year as a teaching assistant in Nice, country. I thoroughly enjoyed my year abroad and living with a local family. cannot emphasise enough the benefits to be gained. Studying a foreign language opens the door to a whole world of new possibilities, and be underestimated. their value in the job market shouldn’t University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. What grades do I need? grades What offer is BBC A levels: Our preferred in a Modernor equivalent with a B we Language at A level, but nature of recognise the individual the standard each application and so only as a offer should be viewed we may guide. In some circumstances points offers make different offers or where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh “ ar: % of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Languages Modern % of tation* Love, Lust and the Meaning of Life: A Theme in French Literature France and the Second World W France and the Second World Occupation, Collaboration and Resistance* • Disser will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed using a variety of methods, including class tests, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations. is available through the What medium of Welsh? Swansea University is a lead institution in in offering Modern Languages Wales Provision in through the medium of Welsh. French, Spanish and German is available Joint through the medium of Welsh. honours degrees in French and Spanish are delivered through the medium of at Swansea. Through the support Welsh of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, new provision and opportunities are developed annually and Swansea’s students can benefit from Welsh-medium sharing resources and expertise available universities. All Swansea at other Welsh 90 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Three • French General Language 3* • French Professional Purposes 3* Workshop* • Translation • • Contemporary European Film What modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, many of which can be studied The through the medium of Welsh. modules available through the medium of as well as English, are highlighted Welsh, with *: Level One • French General Language 1* • French Beginners’ Language* • French for Professional Purposes 1* • Introduction to French Cultural Studies* • Metamorphoses and Adaptations: and Contexts • European Fiction: Texts Level Two • French General Language 2* • French for Professional Purposes 2* Workshop* • Translation • Paris II War • French Cinema since World • History the French Language* of • Language Policy* programme. Alternatively, you may wish programme. Alternatively, to complete a work placement in a French-speaking country. French and Law Spanish TEFL Welsh

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necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including translation, interpreting, and teaching marketing, and management positions with multinational organisations culture and the ability to use your own initiative including team working, communication, and presentation skills QR31 LR71 Q910 QR81 LR11 These degrees will: • equip you with the language skills • prepare you for international sales, • give you valuable experience of another • provide you with transferable skills, Studying French at Swansea encourages the exploration of France and the Francophone world in a stimulating and supportive environment. French is one of the world’s most culturally French is one of the world’s significant languages. It is spoken by over 200 million people, and on every continent. The history of France is entwined with the history of Western civilisation, and its rich, vibrant culture has influenced the way we think for nearly a thousand years. VR11 BA Joint Honours French and BA Joint Honours French BA Single Honours R101 French ArtsCollege of Humanities and QRJ1 RR12 RV11 PR31 LR21 R1N1

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118 118 Geo-Informatics 121121 Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers funding for completing some studies through the medium of Welsh. Geography at Swansea is eligible for the Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for which a scholarship of £500 per year is available. Details can be obtained from www.mantais.ac.uk What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent A levels: ABB – BBB IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in Level) Geography at Higher Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please subject An A level in a mathematical Furtheris desirable, but not essential. information about our entry on our requirements is available website. will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety of You methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. may complete a dissertation/project You in Level Three depending upon your choice of scheme.

% of Geography graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Geography % of Environmental Change InformationScience 89 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/geography Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602022 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information modules can I study? What Level One will pursue modules in Geography You and in either Computer Science or Mathematics, depending on your degree combination. Please see the entries for Geography (page 122), Computer Science (page 84) and Mathematics (page 146) for details of the modules available. and Three Levels Two Geo-Informatics modules currently available include: • Earthfrom Space: Monitoring Global • Introduction to Geographical • Environmental Modelling • Dissertation / Project (Level Three) modules in will take additional You Computer Science or Geography, Mathematics, depending on your degree combination. Michael Brown, Michael Brown, lab for processing and interpreting satellite Earthobservation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser. place a strong emphasis on fieldwork We and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, and the urban and rural west Wales industrial landscapes of South Wales. and Three Optional modules in Levels Two provide additional fieldwork opportunities Vancouver in Mallorca, Austria, New York, and India, and locally in south and west Fieldwork costs for Joint Honours Wales. students will not be subsidised. ” BSc, and Mathematics Geo-Informatics The staff in the Department The staff in of knowledge and have such a wealth surveying, cartography, remote sensing surveying, cartography, or Geographical Information Systems enthusiasm and it shows! The field work is really good fun and great for The field work is really good fun enthusiasm and it shows! I am looking forward to a career in surveying very and feel your CV. it on. well equipped to take How is the degree structured? How Geo-Informatics at Swansea is taught as a Joint Honours degree, allowing you to Computer study modules in Geography, Science, or Mathematics. The Joint Honours schemes do not necessarily follow a 50/50 split and you may be able to take elective modules to further your knowledge of a particular area. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical You will have classes, and field classes. access to excellent teaching facilities, which include laboratories for geographical information cartography, systems and remote sensing. to Geography- will have access You specific software, including statistical software with applications in Human and through our personal Physical Geography, computing laboratory. from a range of will also benefit You excellent teaching facilities, including a new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art Science laboratories, IT and teaching rooms, including a high-performance computer “ • prepare you for postgraduate study in Geography Mathematics Computer Science

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3 year scheme informationscientist and computational skills that are valued by employers such as team working, communication, problem solving, presentation and analytical skills areas such as geo-informatics, mapping financial planning, and cartography, business management, education, computing, conservation, environmental analysis, and insurance risk assessment. A Geo-Informatics degree will: • train you to become a geographical • equip you with the practical, numerical • develop your essential transferable skills, • prepare you for a rewarding career in We live in an information age and a We Geo-Informatics and knowledge economy, is one of its key components. This course is ideal for students with a passion for computing, geography or mathematics and an interest in spatial data. The study of land surveying and map making has been revolutionised with the development of state-of-the-art computer- based systems for the acquisition, analysis and presentation of geospatial information. This discipline is known as Geo-Informatics. s

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120 120 Geography 123123 Laura Gray, BA Geography BA Geography Laura Gray, How will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety of You methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. You will also complete a dissertation in Level Three (optional for Joint Honours students). Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers funding for completing some studies through the medium of Welsh. Geography at Swansea is eligible for the Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for which a scholarship of £500 per year is available. Details can be obtained from www.mantais.ac.uk BSc with Integrated Year Foundation also offer with an Honours programme We (Level 0) an integrated Foundation Year suitable for applicants not possessing the necessary background for entry at Level One. At the end of the Foundation Year, students enter onto the same programme as the BSc Geography scheme. Town Planning Team, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Sainsbury’s Planning Team, Town ” I enjoyed every I enjoyed were my course. The lectures moment of Geography Asylum (field course) Landscapes interesting, the lecturers made them stimulating, and the trip to made them stimulating, and the trip interesting, the lecturers was fantastic. The course enabled in the second year Vancouver Spatial Planning and having a geography me to do an MA in a lot of doors when job hunting. I currently degree has opened Supermarkets propertywork for Sainsbury’s in the town division planning team. • Applied Hydrogeology • Marginal Geographies • Landscapes of Modernity • Regional Economic Planning and Policy city • Evolution of the Third-World • Boundaries and Connections in Social • Geographical Research Frontiers Placement • Geographical Work • Contemporary Rural Britain • New Industrial Spaces • Geographies of National Identity • Geographies of Forced Migration and • City Visions • Global Cities • Environment and Society in Sikkim • Glaciology • Reconstructing Quaternary Environments Environments and • Humid Tropical • Climate of the last 1,000 years • Environmental Modelling Global Geophysics and • Plate Tectonics take up to a third of can choose to You your studies through the medium of Welsh at each level. For Joint Honours degrees, the commitment to Geography is normally half of your time, with half in the other subject. “ % of Geography graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Geography % of Tutorials and Fieldwork Tutorials Geography) (compulsory for BA Human Geography) or social science) Geography Global Environmental Change Information Science (GIS) Living with Natural Hazards Change 89 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within do I need? grades What or equivalent A levels: ABB – BBB IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in Level) Geography at Higher Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please essential. Geography A level is not Further information about our entry details of requirements, including requirements for entry to our programme with an integrated is available on our foundation year, website. • Sustainability in a Fragile World • Geographical Skills, Practical Study, also choose additional modules at You Level One, which may include: • Geology (compulsory for BSc Physical • Additional Human Geography and Three Levels Two Compulsory modules for Single Honour students cover: • Research Methods (in environmental • Data Analysis • Overseas Field Course • Approaches to Physical or Human • Dissertation and Dissertation Support Optional modules available at present include: • Earth from Space: Monitoring • Introduction to Geographical • Dangerous Earth: Understanding and • Rivers • Environmental Change • Geological Record of Environmental

Geography) Human Geography) BSc Physical Geography) order? (optional for BSc Physical Geography) How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/geography Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602022 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information You will have access to Geography- You specific software, including statistical software with applications in Human and our personal through Physical Geography, computing laboratory. will also benefit from a range of You excellent teaching facilities, including a new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art Science laboratories, IT and teaching rooms, including a high-performance computer lab for processing and interpreting satellite Earthobservation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser. What modules can I study? What Level One Modules provide a firm foundation in physical and human geography and geographical methods: • Earth in Action (optional for BA Human Changing Face (optional for BA • Earth’s • Global Environmental Change • People, Place and Nation (optional for • Global Shifts: towards a new world Welsh (second language) Welsh Italian Spanish Welsh (first language) Welsh Biological Sciences Economics Geo-Informatics History Social Policy

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme financial planning, computing, business and retail management, regional and resource planning, and insurance risk assessment Earth science or the social geography, sciences • prepare you for postgraduate study in How is the degree structured? How will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical You will explore classes and field classes. a cutting-edge geographical topic for your final-year dissertation. place a strong emphasis on fieldwork We and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, and the urban and rural west Wales industrial landscapes of South Wales. Single Honours students undertake an Two. Current overseas field course in Level destinations include Mallorca, for which the field course cost is included in the tuition for Austria or Vancouver, fee, or New York, which there is an additional top-up charge. and Three Optional modules in Levels Two provide additional fieldwork opportunities in India, the USA and Borneo, and locally Students in south and west Wales. contribute to the costs of fieldwork in optional modules. FQ85 BSc Joint Honours Geography and BSc Joint Honours Geography CL17 Year BSc Integrated Foundation FL87 s u LV71 LL47 LQ75 LL71 F830 LR73 LR74

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LL17 FF86 F840 • equip you with the practical, numerical • develop your essential transferable skills, • prepare you for a rewarding career in a Teaching and research strengths in Teaching Geography at Swansea include environmental and climatic change; migration and national identity; glaciology and ice-sheet dynamics; global environmental modelling and Earth observation; and social theory and Our Geography degrees will: • provide you with an understanding of Geography is the study of the world we live in. Geography helps us understand how landscapes are shaped, how populations move and interact, and how climate change affects us all. urban space. LT77 BA Joint Honours Geography and BA Joint Honours Geography BSc Single Honours F800 BA Single Honours L700 Geography Science College of LR72 TL77 LQ73 LR71 L720 F8R9 UCAS Codes 122122 German 125125 Ula Mitchell, BA German, For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, If you have A level German, or AS level German at grades A or B, you advanced can apply to study at an these level. If you do not have have an qualifications, but do modernA level or AS level in another able to follow language, you may be German at beginners’ level. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. Translation Manager, Siemens Manager, Translation ” I spent the third year of my degree doing a ten-month internship I spent the third year of my degree doing at the Siemens translation department in Munich. Moving to a different country to work in a German environment was a big step and quite a that the team of lecturers at challenge, but it was reassuring to know Swansea were behind me. The internship was a great experience and as it opened the door for me after I one that I am very grateful for, Manager. graduated when Siemens took me on as a full-time Translation Thanks to the longstanding relationship between the Swansea German Department I have had the opportunity and Siemens Sprachendienst, to welcome quite a few Swansea undergraduates who also chose to do their internship at Siemens in Munich – they always keep me up-to-date with the latest news from Swansea! Welsh at Swansea. Through the support Welsh of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, new provision and opportunities are developed annually and Swansea’s students can benefit from Welsh-medium sharing resources and expertise available universities. All Swansea at other Welsh University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. What grades do I need? grades What offer is A levels: Our preferred with a B in a BBC – BBB or equivalent Modern Language, but we recognise each the individual nature of standard offer application and so the as a guide. In should be viewed only may make some circumstances we offers where different offers or points appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh “ % of Modern languages graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates languages Modern % of iews of a Twentieth-Century City iews of a Twentieth-Century Vienna Underground: Subterranean Vienna V Identities in Modern German Culture City of a Twentieth-Century Views Identities in Modern German Culture How will I be assessed? How will be skills and knowledge Your assessed using a variety of methods, including class tests, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations. is available through the What medium of Welsh? Swansea University is a lead institution in in offering Modern Languages Wales Provision in through the medium of Welsh. French, Spanish and German is available Joint through the medium of Welsh. honours degrees in French and Spanish are delivered through the medium of 90 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Workshop • Translation • Power and the Personal: Shifting • European Fascisms Underground: Subterranean • Vienna Level Three • German Language 3* General • • Power and the Personal: Shifting Workshop • Translation • Dissertation* Beginners’ Language* Contents Contemporary European Film What modules can I study? 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RR12 QR82 LR12 QR32 These degrees will: • equip you with the language skills • prepare you for international sales, • give you valuable experience of another • provide you with transferable skills, Studying GermanStudying enables you at Swansea to develop your knowledge of an important world language using the latest yourself in the and to immerse technology, rich history and cultures that define Austria and Switzerland. Germany, German by over one hundred is spoken million people and is a major language of business, science, and the arts. As the largest economy in the European Union, and a leading importer and exporter, Germany offers untold opportunities for those who speak its language. BA Joint Honours German and VR12 BA Single Honours R220 German ArtsCollege of Humanities and LR72 RV21 RR23 PR32 LR22 RR24 R2N1 QRJ2 UCAS Codes 124124 Health and Social Care 127127 Although not essential, it would be essential, it would be Although not studied the Humanities, useful to have or psychology especially sociology prior to undertaking this degree. human biology Experience of studying also desired. and the biosciences is should demonstrate an interest in You ability to working with people, an the potential communicate well, and qualities to develop the personal leadership useful for team working, and management. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care Level Three • Social Policy in an Ageing Society • Applied Psychology • Public Health and Epidemiology • • Ethics in Health and Social Care • Dissertation How will I be assessed? How Progress will be monitored through a combination of coursework (essays and projects), assignments, short answer papers and formal examinations. What grades do I need? grades What English and GCSE: A – C Maths, a Science A levels: Minimum of BBC IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please % of Health Science graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Science Health % of Problems and Welfare Institutions Problems and Welfare Physiology for Health and Social Care Illness and Medicine Research Modern Era Children 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Human and Contact the College of Office: Health Sciences Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information modules can I study? What Level One • Study Skills and Health Informatics • Introduction to Social Policy; Social • Foundations in Human Anatomy and Health, • Introduction to Psychology, • Sociology of Health and Illness • Introduction to Health and Social Care • Introduction to Social Policy in the • Health Service Practice Level Two • Health and Economics • Models of Social Policy of • Safeguarding and the Welfare • Research and Critical Appraisal • Health Promotion and Health Education • Sociology of Health and Illness II • Difference and Equity • Law and Healthcare Practice Health and Illness • Psychology, Level Two will build on these concepts, will build on these Level Two examining models of social policy, safeguarding and welfare of children, health and social care research and health and economics. At the end of the second year you can select two10-credit, compulsory modules, which enable you to select areas of study most appropriate to your area of interest, and according to your specific development needs. covered in Level Three include: Topics ageing in society; public health and epidemiology; management; leadership; and ethics in health and social care. In the final year you will be expected to complete an 8,000 word dissertation. How is the degree structured? How will follow a wide variety of subjects You applied to health and social care. These human sociology, include psychology, management anatomy and physiology, and leadership and research skills. The programme also provides an overview of the structure and organisation of UK health and UK major covers and care, social and Government policy on health and Welsh social care provision. Level One will prepare you to develop study skills and will introduce the concepts of health, illness, social welfare, social An introduction to policy and psychology. anatomy and physiology will also be provided. Above all, this degree will enable you to identify and appraise the nature and extent of the issues involved in delivering health and social care services locally, nationally and internationally. This degree is ideal for individuals who see health and social care as an attractive career pathway but do not wish to pursue professional careers in medicine, nursing or social work. Health and Social Care Health and Social

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This information has been provided by Government, who control the Welsh financial arrangements for students on A booklet NHS funded course in Wales. from the Government on healthcare Wales, can be found student finances in at www.wales.nhs.uk cannot accept therefore, The University, any responsibility for changes to this information. For further information about NHS bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. Students are advised also to access the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare site: www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk *EU Students please contact the admissions office for further information. Please note that the number of funded places is limited to the numbers commissioned by NLIAH. There may be some additional non-funded places. In this case students will be expected to cover tuition fees and possibly other of placement expenses. Availability non-funded places will be announced on the University web site. What grades do I need? grades What of BBB, one of A levels: A minimum subject which must be in a science Chemistry). (Maths, Physics, Biology, IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will also need GCSE Mathematics, You and double science or English or Welsh C or above.separate sciences at grade Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. examinations, oral presentations, assignments and a dissertation. The Healthcare Science (Neurosensory Sciences) programme offered in Swansea are not at this time We is Audiology. offering Neurophysiology or Science. Ophthalmology and Vision Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The following financial support is available. If you are a UK resident, have been resident in the UK for the last three years or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: a) there are no tuition fees to pay b) new students will receive a non-means tested grant of £1,000 Bursary of up to c) a Means Tested £4,395 d) access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please be aware that this is a separate application.) *In addition to the basic means tested students can apply for a number bursary, of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of y Aids II Healthcare Science Work Based Healthcare Science Work Placement II  What facilities will I use? What The College has extensive facilities Skills including a Clinical and Technical Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology closely with local laboratories. Working NHS Health Boards, the College opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines. Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory and to gain into practice confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements. will I be assessed? How will be skills and knowledge Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within Level Three • Professional Practice III • Healthcare Science Research Project • • Audiological Science II • Sensor • Introduction to Tinnitus How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Human and Contact the College of Health Sciences: Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information ” Sarah Holiday, Sarah Holiday, BSc Audiology y Aids I Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging Based Healthcare Science Work Placement I Science Healthcare Science Pathophysiology and Treatment • • Audiological Science I • Sensor Assessment and Management • Vestibular • The Developing Person What modules can I study? What Level One • Professional Practice I • Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare • Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science • Basics of Mathematics and Physics for and Physiology • Neurosensory Anatomy, • Neurosensory Science • Neurosensory Clinical Measurement Level Two • Professional Practice II • Research Methods and Statistics • alongside professional audiologists to not only develop your audiological skills but also develop the necessary professional attitudes and skills, to work with and meet the needs of your patients in a caring and supportive way. I love the huge amount of placements we have, as it means I get we have, as huge amount of placements I love the necessary to become a registered Audiologist public in this area of audiology and healthcare facilities experience and the ability to use your own initiative including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills hands on experience when learninghands on experience to about the procedures and how perform to the work has more meaning and is easier them. As a result to see what we’re learningunderstand, as we get being put into practice. easier to ask only eight in my year means it’s The fact that there are get to know lecturers and ask for help. You questions, talk to the everyone other. year so well that you can all help each in your How is the degree structured? How The programme is three years full-time. elements of one will contain Year neurophysiology and audiology, ophthalmology and vision science. In years two and three you will specialise in the discipline of audiology. In the three years of study at the University you will gain theoretical understanding and practical skills in the audiology skills will be able to apply this You laboratory. knowledge and develop clinical skills and competences on clinical placements taken at hospital audiology departments across In these placements you will work Wales. “ This degree will: • give you the skills and competences • equip you to meet the care needs of the • train you to use sophisticated equipment • help you gain a wide practical • provide you with transferable skills, Healthcare Science (Audiology) Healthcare Science

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128 128 131 Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) or (Radiotherapy Physics) 131 nment. a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced police check Act) (Rehabilitation of Offenders Check – all an Occupational Health adhere students are required to and with the College of Human policy Health Sciences vaccination exempt unless they are medically This information has been provided by the Government, who control financial Welsh arrangements for students on NHS funded A booklet from the course in Wales. Government on healthcare student Wales, can be found at finances in www.wales.nhs.uk cannot accept therefore, The University, any responsibility for changes to this information. For further information about NHS bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. Students are advised also to access the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare site: www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk *EU Students please contact the admissions office for further information. Please note that the number of funded places is limited to the numbers commissioned by NLIAH. There may be some additional non-funded places. In this case students will be expected to cover tuition fees and possibly other of placement expenses. Availability non-funded places will be announced on the University web site. Additional requirements Additional a place will require: Any offer of • • subject and Any offer made will be from the Welsh conditional to funding Gover

Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The following financial support is available. If you are a UK resident, have been resident in the UK for the last three years or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: a) there are no tuition fees to pay b) new students will receive a non-means tested grant of £1,000 Bursary of up to c) a Means Tested £4,395 d) access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please be aware that this is a separate application.) *In addition to the basic means tested students can apply for a number bursary, of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children. What grades do I need? grades What of BBB, one of A levels: A minimum or which must be either mathematics physics. IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will also need GCSE Mathematics, You and double science or English or Welsh C or above. separate sciences at grade Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of How will I be assessed? How will be skills and knowledge Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments and a dissertation. 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Human and Contact the College of Office: Health Sciences Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information facilities will I use? What The College has extensive facilities Skills including a Clinical and Technical Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology closely with local laboratories. Working NHS Health Boards, the College opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10 ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines. Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements. ” Josh Roberts, BSc Healthcare Science wo Healthcare Science Work Based Healthcare Science Work Placement II Radiobiology and Clinical Radiotherapy Physics Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging Based Healthcare Science Work Placement I Non-ionising Radiation and Physiological Measurements Based Healthcare Science Work Placement II Clinical Indication, Pathology and Patient Care • • Practice of Radiotherapy Physics • Professional Practice II • Research Methods and Statistics • • • Medical Imaging • Practice of Radiation Protection • Medical Equipment Lifecycle • Level Three Nuclear Medicine • Professional Practice III • Healthcare Science Research Project • • • Physics and Instrumentation Level Three Radiotherapy Physics • Professional Practice III • Healthcare Science Research Project • Level T Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science Basics of Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science I really like the mix between clinical practice and academic work and academic work and practice and the mix between clinical I really like What modules can I study? What Level One • Professional Practice II • • Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science • • Scientific Basis of Medical Physics • Informatics and Statistics Accreditation Accreditation The course has been accredited by Medical Education England (MEE) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). Consequently when you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for voluntary registration and work in the NHS or other work environments as an independent practitioner. is the degree structured? How In the three years of your degree you will divide your study between the University, where you will gain theoretical understanding, and hospitals across where you will practice alongside Wales, professional Medical Physics Technologists to develop and hone your clinical skills. the clinical experience really stands out on your CV. 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3 year scheme B1F3 Studying Medical Physics Technology at Studying Medical Physics Technology Swansea will equip you with a basic knowledge of the main areas of Medical practice, namely Physics Technology nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation protection, followed by further specialist training in either nuclear medicine or radiotherapy physics. On graduation you will be equipped to enter practice and work within your chosen speciality. Medical Physics Technologists play a Medical Physics Technologists technologically central role in today’s sophisticated healthcare system. Most clinical diagnostic and many therapeutic procedures use physics based techniques including the use of ionising radiation. operate Medical Physics Technologists systems for image capture, image processing and are closely involved in quality assurance of all equipment relating to X-ray and gamma radiation. Radiotherapy requires the precise delivery of radiation to treat tumours without harming healthy tissue. Medical Physics Technology degrees are Medical Physics Technology three-year full time degrees. On graduation you will receive either a BSc in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or a BSc in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics). s BSc Single Honours B990 College of Human and Health Sciences Human and Health College of Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) or (Radiotherapy Physics) or (Radiotherapy Medicine) – (Nuclear Science Healthcare

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130 130 (Cardiac Physiology) and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) 133 Healthcare Science – 133 ment. a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced police check Act) (Rehabilitation of Offenders check an occupational health to – all students are required of adhere with the College Human and Health Sciences they vaccination policy unless are medically exempt d) access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please be aware that this is a separate application.) *In addition to the basic means tested students can apply for a number bursary, of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children. This information has been provided by the Government, who control financial Welsh arrangements for students on NHS funded A booklet from the course in Wales. Governmenton healthcare student finances in can be found at www.wales.nhs.uk Wales, therefore, cannot accept The University, any responsibility for changes to this information. For further information about NHS bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. Students are advised also to access the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare site: www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk *EU Students please contact the admissions office for further information. Are there any additional Are there requirements? require: Any offer of a place will • • subject and Any offer made will be from the conditional to funding Gover Welsh

esting Respiratory and Sleep Physiology – Challenge and Exercise T Medical Education England Medical Education England (MEE Healthcare Science Board HCSPB) for Clinical The Registration Council Physiology (RCCP). What facilities will I use? What The College has extensive facilities that include: clinical and technical skills resource centres, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology closely with local laboratories. Working NHS Health Boards, the College opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10 practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory and to gain into practice confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? If you are a UK resident, have been resident in the UK for the last three years or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: a) there are no tuition fees to pay b) new students will receive a non-means tested grant of £1,000 Bursary of up to £4,395 c) a Means Tested • you will on graduation, Consequently, be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the profession and practice in your specialism How will I be assessed? will I be How be and knowledge will skills Your a variety of methods, assessed by including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments and a dissertation. Accreditation accredited These programmes are by the: • • y Failure ventions % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of raining. Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging Based Healthcare Science Work Placement I Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions Measurement of Resting Cardiovascular Function Respiratoryand Sleep Physiology – Diagnostic Inter RespiratoryPhysiology II: Physiology Based Healthcare Science Work Placement II Respiratoryand Sleep Physiology – Blood Gases and Respirator Basics of Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science CVRS Patient Pathways and Work Based T Level Three • Professional Practice III • Healthcare Science Research Project • Level Two • Professional Practice II • Research Methods and Statistics • • • • OR • • Cardiac Catheterisation • Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Management OR • 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within do I need? grades What of BBB, one of A levels: A minimum which must be in Biology. IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will also need five GCSEs to You or Welsh include Mathematics, English or separate and Double award Science above. Furthersciences at grade C or information about our entry requirements is available on our website. • • Introduction to Cardiovascular Science • Respiratory and Sleep Physiology • •

y gas exchange Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science Lung volumes and forced expiratory flows How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Human and Contact the College of Office: Health Sciences Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information What modules can I study? What During the three years you will study a wide range of modules. All modules are core and must be passed. Modules are designed to meet the requirements of the Modernising Scientific Careers project from the Department of Health. Level One • Professional Practice I • • Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science • Respirator Respiratory and Sleep Sciences As a Respiratory Physiologist, you will use a variety of equipment and techniques to measure and monitor patients’ respiratory function, and diagnose and inform treatments will also diagnose and for lung disease. You treat certain sleep-related breathing disorders and manage patients care. Respiratory Physiologists undertake a range of investigations, including: • • Blood gases • Response to treatment • Breathing during sleep treatment • CPAP • Allergy testing • Physiological responses to exercise

” Linsey Haggett, Linsey (Cardiac Physiology) and (Respiratory and Physiology) (Cardiac Sleep Sciences) and Permanent pacemakers and implantable defibrillators professional skills, including team working, communication, problem- solving and analytical skills to enable you to provide first class patient care. How is the degree structured? How The programme is three years full-time. one is common to both Cardiac Year Physiology and Respiratory and Sleep Sciences. In years two and three you will attend specialist teaching in your chosen discipline of Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Sciences (see modules studied). Cardiac Physiology As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will combine patient assessment with the use of specialist equipment to diagnose and inform the management of heart disease. in the treatment will also be involved You of heart rhythm abnormalities. Cardiac Physiologists perform a range of investigations, including: • Resting electrocardiography (ECG) • Ambulatory monitoring • Exercise tolerance testing (ETT) • Cardiac catheterisation • Echocardiography • • provide you with transferable and BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Healthcare Science (RespiratoryHealthcare Science Sciences) and Sleep  

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3 year scheme competence to work in the NHS and private sector enabling you to become a Cardiac or Respiratoryand Sleep Science Physiologist B121 • equip you with the skills and This degree will: • lead to a recognised qualification, As a Healthcare Science physiologist, lives will often depend on your skills. By studying Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) at Swansea, you will gain a clinically focused degree, with an emphasis on practice-based learning which, when you graduate, will give you eligibility to apply for voluntary registration and work as an independent practitioner. These Healthcare Science degree programmes will educate you to become Cardiac Physiologists or Respiratory and Sleep Science Physiologists. These are highly skilled professionals who monitor, measure, and analyse heart and lung function in clinical environments. They improve patients’ quality of life by diagnosing disease and informing treatment planning. s BSc Single Honours B1B8 Healthcare Science – – Science Healthcare Sciences Human and Health College of

you’ve gained whilst studying is great. You get to visit hospitals all over get to visit hospitals all over studying is great. You you’ve gained whilst future and putting yourself out there for your meeting new people Wales, only patients you see is eye opening, maybe The wide range of career. coming across certain cases or conditions once in a career. “

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132 132 History 135135 ” Cath Horler, Cath Horler, BA Early Modern History I graduated with a A level History If you is preferred. the European Historywish to study you will normallyprogramme, need an A level in an appropriate the cases of language, although in you may Italian, Spanish, and Welsh be able to learn the language from scratch if you can demonstrate linguistic ability. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. First-Class Honours History degree My three from Swansea University. years undergraduate study were truly the most enjoyable of my life so far! Looking back, the BA degree was everything I hoped it would be. The modules were all very interesting and highly enjoyable with a great range available. The lecturers, tutors and all members of the History department were also incredibly friendly and always willing to take help. This is why it didn’t me long to decide that Swansea was where I wanted to continue my studies and I stayed at Swansea to study the MA in Early Modern History. “ and Fascist Italy, 1861-1940 and Fascist Italy, War Second World • Governing I: State Control in Liberal Italy 1860-1960 • Sportand British Society, • Media and Society in the 1930s • From Fascism to the Republic: Italy in the Please note modules may be subject to change. How will I be assessed? How progress will be monitored through a Your combination of assessed coursework and written examinations. The dissertation that you will complete in Level Three is assessed as a written piece of coursework and by oral examination. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? offer four scholarships annually to our We most promising Level One undergraduate students, based on academic will be automatically You qualifications. considered for the award when you take up your place with us. What grades do I need? grades What offer is A levels: Our preferred with a B BBC – BBB or equivalent we recognise the but in History, application individual nature of each should be and so the standard offer In some viewed only as a guide. make different circumstances we may offers or points offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other qualifications, please see page 207 % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of 1300-1500 Europe England and Reformationin Tudor Britain Europe the Early Modern World Government and Society in Western Political Thought up to 1800 (overseas students of Wales only) the Present Day (overseas students only) Coalfield Front 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information • The Life-Cycle in Later Medieval Europe, 1380-1520 • Renaissance Venice, • Art Society in Early Renaissance Italy and • Princes, Popes, and Protestants: The in Early Modern Sex and Intimacy • Family, • Print Culture and the History of the Book c.1500-1800 • The Grand Tour, • European Empires in the East • Science and Nature in Early Modern • Merchants and Marvels: Long-distance in • Revolutionary America, 1760-1791 • From Machiavelli to Mussolini: I: From the Origins • Background to Wales II: From 1800 to • Background to Wales Germany • Weimar Britain • Irish Migrants in Victorian • A social history of the South Wales • Slavery the American Revolution and 1780-1850 Town, • Rethinking the Welsh 1939-1945: The Home • Britain at War, in 20th Century Conflict • Prisoners of War y History Law and

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national Relations Medieval Studies (with a year abroad) Politics (with a year abroad) Spanish French German Italian Medieval Studies Modern History and Inter Politics Social Policy (second language) Welsh (first language) Welsh Geography Latin

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including team-working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills skills and approaches necessary for postgraduate study and academic research The Variety of Sources The Variety • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide you with the methodological What modules can I study? What a wide range of can choose from You modules, many of which can be studied through the medium of Welsh. Level One • Medieval Europe: An Introduction 1500-1800 History, • World • Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989 • Making History Level Two • The Practice of History: How is the degree structured? How offer to a range of degrees designed We give you the opportunity to specialise in the subjects that interest you the most. For full details of all our courses, please visit our website. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an emphasis on interactive learning and class participation. LV2C LV43 QV51 LV71 RV31 QV61 V191 LV21 VL1F RV41 QV5C RV21 V130 RV11

(with a year abroad) Ancient History Classical Civilisation (with a year abroad) English Literature History a year abroad) (with Ancient and Medieval History American Studies Classical Civilisation Economics English Literature History American Studies Ancient History

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rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including teaching, accountancy, banking, insurance, the media, marketing, personnel management, and museum and heritage work

QV81 LV11 V116 V110 QV8C QV31 QV3C V101 TV71 V190 These degrees will: • equip you with skills relevant for a Studying history critically means thinking about how to represent, preserve, and commemorate the past in ways that reflect our shared responsibility for the world we live in. At Swansea you are encouraged to study the past to meet the challenges of the present, and contribute to the shaping of the future. Our degree schemes are designed to meet this challenge, and equip students with the knowledge and skills that will set them on a successful career path. History degrees explore the Swansea’s major periods and civilisations from the Middle Ages through to the modern day. History is about understanding human cultures past and present, and about appreciating the diversity and changeability of human societies. Living in an age of rapid globalisation, we now – more than ever – need to understand how we became who we are, and how human cultures have interacted historically and left a complex but powerful legacy for the present. BA Joint Honours History and VT17 BA Single Honours V100 History ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 134134 137 Humanities 137 Denise Lewis, Denise Lewis, BA Humanities 2012 BA Humanities 2012 ” Achieving my degree was something I never thought I could do. Achieving my degree was something I The part-time degree programme was a very positive experience and YMCA and Portstudying at community venues such as DOVE Talbot my work and family life. gave me the flexibility to study whilst balancing the part-timeI thoroughly enjoyed my experience of degree, the lecturers and lectures were inspirational. “ What grades do I need? grades What not need formal do qualifications You to study the part-time degree all programme as we consider merit. You applications on their own be asked to attend an will however, informal interview. do not need to apply via UCAS. You details above Please use the contact formto request an application full and details of the programme. Are the qualifications I already hold recognised? may be exempted from part of the You degree programme if you already have qualifications that we consider appropriate. Please note that applications for credit exemption must be made before 31 August 2013 and can only be taken into account if your qualifications were gained in the last five years. Scholarships and Bursaries Government provides a full The Welsh range of financial support for part-time students in higher education including grants to help with the cost of course fees, books, travel, other expenses as well as dependent and childcare grants, parental learning allowance, disabled students allowance and financial contingency fund. See the website studentfinancewales. co.uk for more information. How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/dace Contact the Department of Adult Continuing Education: Email: [email protected] / 01792 +44 (0)1792 295499 Tel: 295395 Visit the University: See our website for on campus details of our Open Days and in the community How to apply: Please use contact details above. will I be assessed? How In most cases, you will be assessed through a combination of coursework, including essays, projects, reports and presentations. Some modules will be assessed by examination. What subjects can I study? What A wide range of subjects is available, including: Level One • Ancient History • Counselling • English Literature • History • Linguistics • Philosophy and Ethics • Politics • Psychology • Science and Society • Social Policy • Sociology • Statistics and Three Levels Two • Ancient History • Counselling • English Literature • History • Philosophy • Politics • Psychology • Social Policy • Sociology • Pembroke Dock • Port Talbot • Swansea Singleton Campus • Swansea Townhill How is the degree structured? How The part-time degree is a flexible programme which allows students the option to study a variety of courses on campus and/or at community venues and at different times of the day. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, seminars and small group sessions where group discussion is encouraged. Academic support is available to help students make the transition into Higher Education you will study modules worth Typically, 60 credits a year until you have achieved 360 credits (120 each at Levels One, cases, you may and Three). In some Two, be able to obtain an ordinary degree in five years by completing just 60 credits at Level Three. Please contact us if you wish to explore this option further. The part-time degree programme is offered at: • Ammanford • Banwen • Brynaman • Clydach • Fishguard • Glynneath • Haverfordwest • Llanelli • Narberth • Neath

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5 year scheme 6 year scheme degree within six years including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, research, organisational, time management, IT and analytical skills. Students can access advice and guidance and attend employability workshops throughout their studies range of study skills support postgraduate study.

These degrees will: • enable you to graduate with an Honours • develop your transferable skills, • provide you with access to an extensive • provide you with a platform for Whatever your reasons for choosing to you study part-time at Swansea University, will graduate with a sense of achievement and self-fulfilment. The part-time degree programme is specifically designed for those who choose to study on a part-time basis because of work, family or other commitments and our students come from many different walks of life. The flexibility and structure of the programme has enabled them to study and achieve their goals while still continuing with their busy, everyday lives. l n n n BA Single Honours l n Humanities (Part-time)Humanities Department Continuing Education of Adult

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136 136 Italian 139139 ” Alex Giacon, BA Italian If you have A level Italian you can A level Italian you can If you have at an advanced apply to study have an AS level or level. If you have no GCSE in Italian, or if you the previous knowledge of language, you will normally need in another an A level or AS level modern language. Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. Planning and Strategy Executive, Yahoo! Planning and Strategy Executive, I enjoyed meeting new friends at Swansea. The whole I enjoyed meeting new friends at Swansea. university experience allowed me to grow as a person, and has university experience allowed me to grow as a for Yahoo! I now work helped me get to where I am today. which Sales Team, Planning and Strategy Executive in the Global helps support and update sales managers about new products and responds to briefs that come in from clients. “ What grades do I need? grades What offer is A levels: Our preferred with a B in a BBC – BBB or equivalent Modernwe Language at A level, but nature of recognise the individual the standard each application and so only as a offer should be viewed we may guide. In some circumstances points offers make different offers or where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh % of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Languages Modern % of 92 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information is available through the What medium of Welsh? Whilst Italian is not yet offered through the at Swansea, all medium of Welsh Swansea students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. wo Italian General Language I or Italian Beginners’ Language Metamorphoses and Adaptations: Contemporary European Film • Italian General Language II • Italian for Professional Purposes II Workshop • Italian Translation • Reading Modern Italian Fiction I and II • European Fascisms Level Three • Italian General Language III • Italian for Professional Purposes III • Modern Theatre: Dario Fo Modern Italy I and II • Writing Workshop • Italian Translation • Dissertation will I be assessed? How will be assessed skills and knowledge Your using a variety of methods, including class assignments, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations. What modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, including: Level One • • Italian for Professional Purposes and Contexts • European Fiction: Texts • Introduction to Italian Culture • Level T Italian and Law Welsh

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4 year scheme How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study modules on a wide variety of aspects of Italian society and culture. Language classes are taught in small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and interactive classes, fully supported by a variety of online learning tools, DVD and Internet and our well-equipped materials, language and computer laboratories. and Three, you will Between Levels Two either as a normally spend a year in Italy, student on one of our established exchange agreements with Italian universities, or as an English language assistant in an Italian school on the British programme. assistantship Council’s you may wish to complete a Alternatively, work placement in Italy. As a language graduate, the independence, confidence and communication skills that you acquire will give you a distinct competitive edge in the international job market. u QRM3 LLB Joint Honours MR13

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LR23 QR33 RR13 RR23 RV31 PR33 RVH1 RR34 RX33 QRJ3 LR73 These degrees will: • equip you with the language skills • prepare you for international sales, • give you valuable experience of another • provide you with transferable skills, Studying Italian at Swansea University allows you to integrate a broad cultural heritage and knowledge of Italy’s contemporary social diversity with high-level linguistic skills. The degree is open to beginners as well as those with previous knowledge of the language. Italy is one of the great cradles of Western Italy is one of the great cradles of Western civilisation. From the Etruscans and Romans, through the Renaissance, unification, and fascism, to democracy and Berlusconi and beyond, Italy has played a major role in the history of Europe. Its rich cultural heritage is complemented by an economic strength most that makes Italy one of the world’s important trading partners. BA Joint Honours Italian and BA Joint Honours Italian LR13 BA Single Honours Q910 Italian ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 138138 Language and Communication – English Language and Media 141141 ” Amy Bowen, Amy Bowen, BA Language and Communication The thing which has inspired the most at Swansea is the dedication The thing which has inspired the most at of all the lecturers. They are never too busy to stop and help you! of all the lecturers. They are never too busy I have enjoyed every minute of every module during my studies. What grades do I need? grades What offer is BBC A levels: Our preferred in English or equivalent with a B English Language or the combined A level, but Language and Literature nature of we recognise the individual the standard each application and so only as a guide. offer should be viewed we may make In some circumstances offers where different offers or points appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 207 “ % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of How will I be assessed? How Assessment for most modules is by a combination of assignments and examinations. As you progress through your degree programme, more emphasis is put on coursework. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. 91 or further 2009-10) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Three • Language in the Media Optional modules • Dissertation Production • Video • New Screen Technologies • First Language Acquisition Please note modules may be subject to change. What modules can I study? What Level One Compulsory modules • Study Skills for Language • Language of Everyday Life • Introduction to Media Communication • Communication and Creative Practice Optional modules • Studying the English Language Society • Contemporary Welsh • Introduction to Film Studies Level Two Compulsory modules • Discourse Analysis • Studying Dialects • Theorising the Media Culture and Media Studies • Visual Optional modules • Corpora and Concordancing • Psycholinguistics • Reading the Screen • The Politics of New Media How is the degree structured? How Studying this degree will enable you to develop a critical awareness and understanding of the many factors that shape communication practices across a you wide range of contexts. In particular, will explore how language works in institutional settings, in news and politics, and in relation to global cultures, individual and collective identities, and intercultural relations. will be taught through a variety of You methods, including lectures, seminar groups and tutorials. During Level Three you will complete an independent dissertation or communication project on a topic of most interest to you. In addition to the modules offered, you can also choose to pursue modules in a foreign language. Please contact us for further information. Language and Communication Language and

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career in fields such as journalism, or broadcasting study in linguistics or communication theory how language works including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

This degree will: • equip you with skills relevant for a • provide a platform for postgraduate • give you an advanced knowledge of • help you gain transferable skills, Language and Communication at Swansea explores different techniques for describing and analysing language, and introduces various theories of communication. From political speeches to advertising and journalism, relations to texting and public new media, language and communication define how we interact with the world around us. By appreciating how language works we can understand how it influences the way we react to different situations, and how it can reveal peoples’ true motives, ambitions and hopes. s BA Single Honours PQ91 English Language and Media and Language English ArtsCollege of Humanities and Language and Communication – Communication and Language UCAS Codes 140140 Law 143143 Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. How will I be assessed? How will be assessed using a You combination of methods such as written examinations, continuous assessment, assignments, and dissertations/extended essays. Degree-related) What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent. A levels: AAB – BBB schemes Applicants for Joint Honours an may be required to attend interview and offers may be made on that basis. IB: 34 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please is A relevant second language Law required for the Joint Honours and Language degrees. Joint Honours LLB Schemes All Joint Honours students follow the same basic structure, although the major/minor degree in Law with Business is weighted in favour of Law. Law The compulsory Level One and Two modules are studied as 30 credit modules on the Single Honours scheme and as 20 credit modules on the Joint Honours schemes to take account of the additional modules taken by Joint Honours students from their partner subject. Level One • Public Law • Contract • European Union Law • Law of Tort • Modules from the partner subject Level Two • Criminal Law • Property • Equity and Trusts • Optional module • Modules from the partner subject Level Three • Optional modules (Qualifying Law • Modules from the partner subject ty Law ork % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Legal Issues in Social Care and Social W Antisocial Behaviour: Law Policy and Practice  92 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/law Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295831 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Three can choose from a wide range of You modules, such as: • • Applied Commercial Law • Applied Jurisprudence • Commercial Law • Competition Law • Corporate Criminal Regulation • Criminal Evidence • Criminal Justice and Human Rights • Cyber-crime • Dissertation • E-Commerce Law • Employment Law • Environmental Law • Family Law • Foundations in Legal Practice • Housing Law and Policy • Human Rights Law • Intellectual Proper • International Law • Law and Multi-Level Governance • Law of Succession • Legal History of Wales • • Planning and Nature Conservation • Sports Law • Succession Response The Legal • Terrorism: • Themes in Jurisprudence LLB Law ” Kimberly Rupik, Kimberly Rupik, Looking back, I have to say Looking back, that choosing to study in Swansea that choosing to study I ever made. I is the best decision studying Law have really enjoyed here, everyone the lecturers to from School of the receptionists at the Law have been very helpful and give you the really do their best to support you need. What modules can I study? What Single Honours LLB Level One Compulsory modules include: • Public Law • Law of Tort • Contract Law • European Union Law Level Two Compulsory modules include: • Equity and Trusts • Land Law • Criminal Law A range of optional modules is also available. “ arguing cases in a courtroom environment in our Moot Court. Our well-equipped Law Library provides excellent facilities and support throughout your studies. Our substantial library holdings are supplemented by an extensive range of electronic legal materials. Law with Business

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme How is the degree structured? How Our innovative approach to teaching allows you to tailor your degree according to your interests, career plans, and strengths. Because all the compulsory foundation modules required for a qualifying law degree are completed at will have the you Levels One and Two, opportunity in your final year to choose from a wide range of optional modules, which is especially useful if you wish to specialise in a particular field of law. will be actively encouraged to You supplement your academic study by undertaking relevant work experience. Our will help Careers and Employability Tutor you make the most of the opportunities available within local law firms and other providers of legal services such as the Crown Prosecution Service and the Public Defender Service. supportive in a friendly, will be taught You learning environment, using a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, group work, and supervised research. experience of will also gain practical You the highest overall score of all the Law with Swansea LLB Law Schools in Wales, achieving 94% overall student satisfaction rating. s u LLB Major/Minor M1N1 American Studies French German Italian Spanish Welsh History Politics Law Criminal Justice) Law (Crime and American Studies Criminology Economics

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career in law practical environment including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, research and analytical skills

MM19 MR12 MVC1 LM21 MQ15 MR13 MR14 MM12 MT1R ML11 MR11 In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise 2008, 95% of our research was recognised as being of an international standard, meaning that you will be taught by highly experienced, research-active staff. Our levels of student satisfaction are consistently high – in the 2012 National Student Survey Swansea was awarded These degrees will: • provide you with a solid foundation for a • train you to apply legal concepts in a • provide you with transferable skills, All of Swansea’s LLB courses are qualifying All of Swansea’s law degrees. From small law firms to the United Nations’ International Court of Justice, the legal profession shapes every aspect of our Law politics, and economies. society, regulates how we buy and sell goods and services, and how we govern ourselves. It defines how we prosecute and defend, and how we secure the rights of people who may not be able to protect themselves. LLB Joint Honours Law and LLB Joint Honours Law MT17 LLB Single Honours M100 Law Law School of UCAS Codes 142142 Marine Biology 145145 BSc with Integrated Foundation Year Foundation Year BSc with Integrated offer an Honours programme also We Foundation Year with an integrated not (Level 0) suitable for applicants possessing the necessary background for entry of at Level One. At the end can students the Foundation Year, Biology. progress to BSc Marine Current research in marine biology – each member of staff presents a module on their own research interests (on a range of topics) from which you select five for assessment Level Three • Marine Biology Research Project • Marine Biology Field Course • Literature Review in Marine Biology • How will I be assessed? How will be assessed using a You variety of methods, including examinations, coursework and a practical research project. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers funding for completing some studies through the medium of Welsh. Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for which a scholarship of £500 per year is available. Details can be obtained from www.mantais.ac.uk What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent, A levels: ABB – BBB including Biology Biology IB: 33 – 32, including 5 in at Higher Level (HL) Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry details of requirements, including requirements for entry to our programme is year, with an integrated foundation available on our website.

% of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of ertebrates Plants and Algae – Diversity, Plants and Algae – Diversity, How to Undertake Research in Biological Science Marine Plankton and Pelagic Invertebrates Form and Function • Molecular Ecology • Marine Biology Literature Review • • V 92 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295720 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information projects. Please visit our website for examples of previous projects. modules can I study? What the course is At Levels One and Two, prescribed, while there are optional modules at Level Three, enabling you to customise your learning experience. Current modules include: Level One and Career Skills • Science Writing • Science Skills for Biological Scientists • Chemistry of Life Form and Function • Animal Diversity, • • Cellular and Microbial Biology • Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour • Genetics and Evolutionary Processes Level Two • • Coastal Marine Ecology • Oceanography Biology in Marine • Techniques David Parker, David Parker, ” . Science laboratories, IT and teaching rooms equipment of organisms growth rooms, aquaria, and greenhouses research vessel, the RV Noctiluca analytical. Depending on the nature of your project you may work as part of a team, or as an independent researcher. While doing this, you will develop the skills necessary for project management and teamwork and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. will benefit from excellent teaching You facilities, including: • new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art • an extensive range of modern analytical • specialised culture facilities for a range • constant temperature rooms and other • the Zoological Museum • a custom-designed 12.5m coastal During Level Three, you will complete a project ten-week research project. Your can be field, boat and/or laboratory- based utilising the valuable study sites around Swansea and off the Gower. you may secure placements Alternatively, elsewhere in the UK or overseas. Please visit our website for examples of previous Conservation and Resource Management BSc Marine Biology and MSc Environmental Biology: BSc Marine Biology and MSc Environmental Biology: including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills How is the degree structured? How will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups, supported by practical will develop your skills as a classes. You field biologist by undertaking boat work on our inshore research vessel, the RV Noctiluca, and fieldwork on local shores. When you attend a residential field course on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland, you will be given training in a range of ship-based survey and sampling techniques, and will gain experience in the identification of a wide variety of seabed dwelling Teaching invertebrates and fish. Our new Laboratory a significantly upgraded is facility to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills, with a capacity to hold 150 students; it includes a full range of AV facilities able to transmit to several plasma screens output from a variety of sources including microscopes, PCs, DVD/Video players and visualise/camera units. During Level Three, you will complete a research project, which may be field- based, laboratory-based or purely • provide you with transferable skills, I’ve spent four years as a student at Swansea University and I can honestly say University and a student at Swansea spent four years as I’ve “ I had a fantastic time the whole way through! It was through my undergraduate through my undergraduate way through! It was time the whole I had a fantastic is, but also how how amazingly diverse the marine ecosystem study that I realised This prompted me to and the level of exploitation it endures. vulnerable it can be undertakethe MSc, which furthered in many aspects of conservation my knowledge experience my With around the world on sea and land. and environmental issues and expertise secured a job working with gained from studying at Swansea I have helping work towards as Marine Policy Officer where I am WWF Cymru in Cardiff marine environment for the Welsh a sustainable future Biology Marine Biology

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144 144 147 Mathematics 147 Vicky Stockley, Stockley, Vicky ” Financial Services BSc in Mathematics for BSc in Mathematics for I really enjoyed my course. Finance, Underwriter, Zurich Zurich Finance, Underwriter, I loved the varied nature of the work that we did and the expertise of the staff; you can tell they are passionate about what they teach. My course definitely set me up for my career as I can apply my degree directly to some of the work I do. “ BSc (excluding G101) BSc (excluding or equivalent, A levels: ABB – BBB including Mathematics. IB: 33 – 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry details of requirements, including requirements for entry to our programme with an integrated is available on foundation year, our website.

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y % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of ector Calculus and Measure Theory Computational Methods (with Mathematica) Further Methods of Algebra and Calculus Level Two • Real Analysis and Metric Spaces • V • Vector Spaces • Vector • Groups and Rings • • Advanced Geometr • Classical Mechanics (of rigid bodies) • Theoretical Probability and Statistics • Numerical Methods (with Mathematica) Levels Three and M (MMath) • Functional Analysis • Fourier Analysis Theory • Complex Variable 86 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/maths/ Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295098 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information opportunity to investigate a branch of Mathematics that is of particular interest to you, or to go into much greater depth on a topic that you have already learnt about. Modules currently available include: Level One • Introductory Calculus • Introductory Analysis • Foundations of Algebra • Introductory Linear Algebra • Methods in Algebra and Calculus • Classical Geometry • Classical Mechanics (of particles) • Elementary Probability and Statistics • What modules can I study? What Each degree programme involves a number of compulsory modules, providing the core material for that particular programme, and a set of optional modules allowing some personal choice. In the final year of most degree programmes you will complete a dissertation module, in which you have the We also offer an Honours programme We with an integrated Foundation Year (Level 0) suitable for applicants not possessing the necessary background for entry at Level 1. Our teaching methods are structured on the understanding that Mathematics is something you must do, not just see or Most material is presented in hear. fifty-minute lectures where the lecturer will describe the key facts and theory, illustrating these perhaps with worked examples, handouts, or use of a computer. will then test your knowledge and You deepen your understanding with regular exercise sheets and examples classes. The Room is a popular Reading Aubrey Truman you home for such work. In the first year, will also have an academic tutor who you will meet, along with five or six other students, for about an hour every week. Welsh (second language) Welsh Spanish Physics Sports Science (first language) Welsh

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme How is the degree structured? How Our degree programmes are structured to allowing you to tailor your offer flexibility, degree to suit your career goals and interests. For those intending to pursue a highly our flagship MMath mathematical career, programme is a four-year degree aimed at giving exceptionally talented students a thorough grounding in all aspects of Mathematics. Our three-year Single Honours programmes all cover the general range of mathematical material while allowing you either to focus on one particular aspect of the subject (Pure, Applied or Finance), or to cover a breadth of material with the Mathematics degree. Our Joint Honours degree programmes combine Mathematics with other subjects such as Economics, Geo-informatics or Sports Science. If you take Mathematics and a foreign language, you will spend an intercalary year studying Mathematics abroad, through the appropriate language. The Mathematics and Welsh course is three years for first language speakers and four years for those Welsh is a second language. for whom Welsh GQ1N GC16 GR14 GQ15 s u FG31 Mathematics (with an Integrated Mathematics (with an Integrated Foundation Year) German French Mathematics Computer Science Economics Geo-Informatics Mathematics Pure Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mathematics for Finance

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the business world as well as computing and teaching study and academic research including communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills GF18 GL11 GR11 GR12 G110 G120 G190 G101 These degrees will: • train you for a wide range of careers in • provide a foundation for postgraduate • provide you with transferable skills, In studying Mathematics at Swansea University you will meet the number theory that Pythagoras studied, the Financial Mathematics that the highest flyers on Street rely on, and a wealth of other Wall topics reflecting our research excellence in partial analysis, nonlinear probability, differential equations, noncommutative geometry and algebraic topology. Mathematics is both ancient and modern. It is the most international of all subjects, and it is the basis on which the modern world is built. Science and business both rely on mathematical foundations, and our degrees reflect this. BSc Joint Honours Mathematics and BSc Joint Honours Mathematics GG41 BSc Single Honours G100 MMath Single Honours MMath Single G103 Mathematics Science College of

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146 146 149 Media and Communication 149 How will I be assessed? How progress will be monitored and Your assessed by a range of methods, including essays, written examinations, media practice, seminar contributions, group projects, web design, presentations, online contributions, a dissertation, and critical film reviews. Approximately 60 per cent of your final degree classification is based on the coursework you will complete during your studies. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. What grades do I need? grades What is our standard A levels: BBC – BBB three A offer for students studying the individual levels, but we recognise and so the nature of each application viewed only standard offer should be we as a guide. In some circumstances or points may make different offers offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please is available through the What medium of Welsh? commitment to In line with the University’s provision and the Welsh-medium demands of employers within the industry we offer a range of optional in Wales, media modules, which are taught and assessed through the medium of Welsh. joint also offer a Welsh-medium We Through the honours scheme with Welsh. support of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, new provision and opportunities are developed annually and students can Welsh-medium Swansea’s benefit from sharing resources and expertise available at other Welsh universities. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh In addition, in line with the University’s provision commitment to Welsh-medium and the demands of employers within the we offerindustry a range of in Wales, optional media modules, which are taught and assessed through the Modules include: medium of Welsh. Hanes Darlledu, Creu a Dadansoddi Newyddion, Cyfryngau a Chymdeithas and Creu Fideo. y Film and Television % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of irtual Signing the Screen: Film and Television Signing the Screen: Film and Television Authorship Digital Philosophy: the Roots of the V Ideologies on Screen 90 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Please note modules are subject to change. • Reading the Screen: Ideas and • Business and Entrepreneurship • New Media • Cymdeithas a’r Cyfryngau Trawsgyfryngol • Testunau • Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol Level Three • Dissertation Preparation • Dissertation • Online Journalism Production • Video • Radio Production Branding Marketing and • Strategy, • • Contemporar • Cynhyrchu Radio • Creu Fideo • Drama a Dogfen ar y Sgrin • Iaith a’r Cyfryngau • ” Claire Siobodian, BA Media Studies What modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, many of which can be studied through the medium of Welsh: Level One • Introduction to Media Communication • Introduction to Film Studies • Introduction to Public Relations • Communication and Creative Practice • History of Propaganda • Contemporary European Film • Hanes a Theori Ffilm • Cyfryngau Ddoe a Heddiw Level Two • Theorising the Media • Screenwriting • Media Practice Skills Culture and Media Studies • Visual • Public Relations Theory • Public Relations Practice • The Historyof Screen Animation and Conflict in European Film • War of progressing to an MA in either, of progressing to an MA in either, Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations, Comparative Journalism, Digital Media or International Communication and Development. Full details are available on our website. 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3 year scheme 4 year scheme of the history, theoryof the history, and practice of media, film, public relations and journalism required to work in a range of media-related industries valued by employers, including new media, team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills and industries job market today’s QP5H PR32 PR34 QP53 L220 PQ91 PR31 These degrees will: • provide you with a profound knowledge • equip you with the skills and knowledge • help you to gain transferable skills • provide you with a competitive edge in Media and Communication at Swansea has a broad vocational, theoretical and international outlook that reflects the challenges and opportunities of our media-rich world. From print and broadcast media to cinema and television, digital publishing, social networking, and public relations, the media increasingly defines the way we It shapes the way interact with our society. we see ourselves and others, and can be a powerful tool for social change, good and bad. s u BA Joint Honours Media Studies and BA Joint Honours Media QP33 BA Single Honours P300 Media and Communication and Media ArtsCollege of Humanities and

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148 148 Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry 151151 How will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety You of methods, including examinations, assignments and practical work. The project you will complete at Level Three is an important component of the degree programme that helps you to gain invaluable experience of research project design, planning and implementation. y ransduction y Aspects of Human Sensory and Metabolic Biochemistr Biochemistry Literature Review and Communication Nucleic Acids: Components, Metabolism and Modification Level Three • Biomolecular Research Project • Biochemistry of Natural Products • Membranes and Energy T Joint Honours degree in Biochemistr • • Membrane Trafficking • • Gene Manipulation • Medical Genetics • Biotechnology and Protein Engineering • Mutations and Human Health • Genetics of Cancer • and Genetics The Biochemistry and Genetics joint degree offers modules from both the separate Single Honours degrees and covers a broader range of topics within genetics and the fields of biochemistry, It is intended to molecular biology. demonstrate the overlapping principles of the two disciplines. What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent A levels: : BBB – ABB IB: 32 – 33 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will need A level Chemistry and You subject, at least one other science usually Biology. in priority These degrees are included income-related subjects for additional bursaries – see page 69. y Skills Development II % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomic Analysis Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and Signal Transduction Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and Diagnostics Carbohydrate Metabolism and Glycobiology • • Biochemistr • Cell and Immunobiology Practical classes enable you to extend the skills you gained in Level One and to develop new competences. 96 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/ BScProgrammes Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295668 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information will develop skills and experience in You analytical methods, data processing, and report writing through computer-based learning associated practical classes. and Level Two • • Amino Acids, Lipids and Steroids • Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology • • Biomolecular Techniques • Human and Medical Genetics • Microbial Genetics • Gene Expression • ” m and Function Alun Newsome, Alun Newsome, y of Life BSc Biochemistry Medical Atomic Structure and Chemical periodicity Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life Metabolic Regulation and Molecular Physiology • Introductory Organic Chemistry • Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry • Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups • • Cellular and Microbial Biology What modules can I study? What can choose from a range of modules You covering topics related to our staff mammalian, and strengths in molecular, microbial biochemistry. If you choose to study Medical you will benefit from the Biochemistry, expertise of staff in the College of will also take modules in Medicine. You specialist topics in molecular mechanisms of disease and medical genetics. Level One • Genetics and Evolutionary Processes • • Macromolecules: For • • Biochemistry Skills Development • Chemistr The biochemistry opportunity project was a great research to How is the degree structured? How will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups, supported by practical can also make use of classes. You self-tuition packages and simulation software that gives you experience of techniques not normally accessible at undergraduate level. During Level Three, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working you will as an independent researcher, develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. The Medical Biochemistry degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to follow a career in medical laboratories. Medical Biochemistry provides excellent training for students who wish to undertake further study to become a medical doctor. Many of our students who decided to follow this career path have successfully gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea. further me to learn myself, allowing about the intricacies of biochemistry a future career in science and research. and preparing me for “ Biochemistry Medical Biochemistry Biochemistry and Genetics

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cancer research, drug development, and the development of new crops and agrochemicals enables you to take up research positions in industry to work in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and food biotechnology, industries including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

C741 These degrees will: • train you to work in areas such as • prepare you for further study that • equip you with the skills and knowledge • provide you with transferable skills, Biochemistry, the study of how cells work the study of how cells Biochemistry, at the molecular and sub-molecular levels, has been described as the basis of modern It is also referred to as medicine. cell biology, molecular chemical biology, and the biology of the living cell. Biochemists and Medical Biochemists develop new ideas and products that are applied to the biggest health challenges in a wide They work we face today. range of industries, including medicine, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, forensic science and veterinary science. Biochemists help us to understand the process of life itself. s BSc Joint Honours CC47 BSc Single Honours C700 Medical Biochemistry Medical Biochemistry and Medicine College of UCAS Codes 150150 Medical Genetics and Genetics 153153 How will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety You of methods, including examinations, assignments and practical work. The project you will complete at Level Three is an important component of the degree programme that helps you to gain invaluable experience of research project design, planning and implementation. mation Research Unit UK EPSRC Centre for Mass Spectrometry Health Informatics Research Laboratories Clinical Research Facility and Imaging Suite What facilities will I use? What Many undergraduate students will complete research projects in the College state-of-the-art research of Medicine’s laboratories, and will be supervised by research the Institute of Life Science’s groups. Facilities that might enhance your learning in research include: experience • • Centre for NanoHealth • Health Infor • • What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent A levels: BBB – ABB IB: 32 – 33 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please you will For the BSc Genetics degree, and for the BSc need A Level Biology, you will Medical Genetics degree Chemistry. need A Level Biology and in priority These degrees are included subjects for additional income-related bursaries – see page 69. Joint Honours in Biochemistry and Genetics The Biochemistry and Genetics joint degree offers modules from both the separate Single Honours degrees and covers a broader range of topics within and genetics the fields of biochemistry, to It is intended molecular biology. demonstrate the overlapping principles of the two disciplines. y % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Nucleic Acids: Components, Metabolism and Modification Aspects of Human Sensory and Metabolic Biochemistr Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomic Analysis Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and Signal Transduction 96 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/ BScProgrammes Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295668 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information • • Membrane Trafficking • • • Molecular Ecology • Cell and Immunobiology Level Three • Medical Genetics • Biomolecular Research Project • Gene Manipulation • Molecular Evolution • Animal Development • Biotechnology and Protein Engineering • Genetic Analysis III • Mutations and Human Health • Genetics of Cancer •

m and Function BSc Genetics Anthony Lynch, Anthony Lynch, y of Life Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and Diagnostics Carbohydrate Metabolism and Glycobiology Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life Metabolic Regulation and Molecular Physiology Atomic Structure and Chemical periodicity Plants and Algae; Diversity Form and Function • • Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology What modules can I study? What Level One • Genetic Analysis I • Genetics and Evolutionary Processes • • Macromolecules: For • • Chemistr • Introductory Organic Chemistry • Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups • • Science Skills • • Cellular and Microbial Biology Form and Function • Animal Diversity, • Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour Level Two • Genetic Analysis II • Biomolecular Techniques • Human and Medical Genetics • Microbial Genetics • Gene Expression • Biostatistics and Experimental Design • ” My undergraduate degree in Genetics sparked my interest in Genetics sparked my degree in My undergraduate including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills How is the degree structured? How will be taught using a variety of You methods, including lectures, seminars, small group tutorial classes, e-learning, is and practical laboratory work. Teaching delivered by genetics staff located in the the expanding research facility, College’s Institute of Life Science. There are also contributions from other staff in the College of Medicine, many of whom are practising doctors and consultants in local hospitals. you will complete a In the final year, research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working you will as an independent researcher, develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. degree may change between You programmes, for example from Medical Genetics to Genetics, or to a joint degree depending on how your with Biochemistry, interests develop during the course of your studies. • provide you with transferable skills, becoming a professional scientist and provided the foundation to scientist and provided the foundation becoming a professional a degree (also in Swansea) and establish pursue a postgraduate at mutagenesis and carcinogenesis research career in molecular before joining the pharmaceuticalImperial College, London, industry unit I now head up the genetic toxicology as a genetic toxicologist. of a role which contributes to the development for GlaxoSmithKline, in the unmet medical needs of patients new medicines to address many disease areas. “ Genetics Medical Genetics Biochemistry and Genetics

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C431 • give you experience of techniques for • prepare you for graduate training to be The Medical Genetics degree provides excellent training for students who wish to undertake further study to become a Many of our students who medical doctor. decided to follow this career path have successfully gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea. These degrees will: • prepare you for roles in a wide variety Genetics plays a major role in the diagnosis of human diseases and the development of new treatments and pharmaceuticals. It sheds light on human evolution and the effect of environmental change on living organisms, and can help biodiversity. us to conserve the planet’s s BSc Joint Honours CC47 BSc Single Honours C400 Medical Genetics and Genetics and Genetics Medical Medicine College of UCAS Codes 152152 Medical Sciences and Humanities 155155 (or Welsh) and Mathematics. GCSE and Mathematics. (or Welsh) or Physics and Double Science, Chemistry not essential. are useful but Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments, and a dissertation. There is a good balance between coursework and examinations.

Persons and Illness: Philosophical Perspectives Systems Physiology and Common Pathologies Dissertation (medicine/healthcare topic of your choice) Psychology, Health, Illness and Health, Illness Psychology, Medicine II Applying Information in Medicine Options in • Health Economics • Sociology of Health and Medicine II • • Hospitals in History c.1700-1948 • • • Public Health and Epidemiology Options in • Pathology and Therapeutics • Advanced Genetics • Pathophysiology • Genetics Level Three • • What grades do I need? grades What A levels: ABB or equivalent IB: 33 points Bac: counts as 120 UCAS Welsh page 207 or an A at A level. See acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please do not need A levels in You subjects mathematics or science (although they are very useful do require a preparation). We at grade C or minimum of five GCSEs above, including GCSE English y of Medicine % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Introduction to Psychology, Health, Introduction to Psychology, Illness and Medicine The Philosophy of Health, Disease and Illness People, Populations and Medical Care: Philosophical Perspectives Maximum Efficiency Medicine and Society c.1300-2000 Foundations in Mathematics and Physics of Living Systems • Human Anatomy and Physiology I • Study Skills • Introduction to the Histor • • • Human Anatomy and Physiology II 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information modules can I study? What Modules available include: Level One • • Applied Human Biology • Introduction to Health Law • Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine • • Introduction to Literature and Medicine • Sociology of Health and Illness Level Two • Research Methods and Statistics • Health Law and Practice • Kate McGinley, Kate McGinley, interventions, and the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge in patient interactions. Philosophy of Medicine – explores ethical and conceptual issues that shape the nature and goals of medicine, interrogating problems of life and death, and multiple personality disorder, conceptions of mental illness. Social Sciences and Medicine – comprises the economic, psychological, and sociological dimensions that inform the experience of medicine and health care, and also issues of costing and provision across the lifespan. History of Medicine – provides a critical view of the interaction of intellectual and social factors in the making of medical practice, and professionalisation, theory, and the overall role of medicine in the creation of modern society since 1500. Literature and Medicine – contrasts doctors’ and patients’ views of disease by examining literary narratives of health care and illness. BSc Sciences and Humanities Medical ” I love that this degree is so unique and diverse. It spans from the and diverse. It this degree is so unique I love that philosophy of disease, the historyphilosophy of disease, and DNA. It of medicine to cell structure not and healthcare from so many perspectives, allows you to see medicine lectures are fun! The quality of staffing is excellent and just a scientific one. to use the recently upgraded and it is a pleasure The facilities have been lecture halls and labs. “ including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and advanced analytical skills How is the degree structured? How This degree allows you to explore both the scientific and human sides of medicine and health care. It is designed to give you a rounded perspective based on a broad range of subjects drawn from across the Medical Sciences, the Human Sciences, and the Humanities. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Computer-assisted learning is a core feature of specific modules. Modules studied can be broadly categorised as follows: Biological Sciences – explores how knowledge of biological systems at the and organismal levels cellular molecular, underpins clinical medicine. Clinical Sciences – focuses on the key study and learning skills of medicine and healthcare, in particular the essential critical information analysis of evidence- based-medicine, the issues surrounding implementation of public health • equip you with transferable skills, y degree Sacks Oliver Hippocrates Medical Sciences and Humanities Medical Sciences

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of medicine and health care, and how we experience them as a society appraisal skills, knowledge and experience valued by healthcare management employers, and in the private and public general management sectors

This degree will: • provide you with a broad understanding • equip you with key critical analysis and “My aim is not to make a system or to see patients as systems, but to picture a world, a variety of worlds – the landscapes of being where these patients reside.” reflects contemporary medicine’s reflects contemporary medicine’s patient-centred and bio-psycho-social understanding of health, illness, and healthcare interventions. The programme involves study of a broad spectrum of subjects that encompass the science and artmedicine. of

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BA Single Honours BV95 Medical Sciences and Humanities and Sciences Medical Sciences Human and Health College of UCAS Codes 154154 Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine MB BCh 157157 Are there any scholarships or bursaries? you If you are from England or Wales, are eligible for a student loan in Level One. Means-tested bursaries are available from the NHS Student onwards. Grants Unit from Level Two *If you hold more than one Bachelors more than one Bachelors *If you hold the result from your last degree, it is will be considered. degree that University are All offers made by the conditional upon a satisfactory (CRB) check Criminal Records Bureau clearance. and Occupational Health Graduate Entry Medicine is only open to UK and EU citizens. will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety of You methods, including written examinations, projects , clinical skills examinations and via a portfolio of your clinical experiences. Assessment is split into three modules: Doctor as a Scholar and Scientist, Doctor as a Practitioner and Doctor as a Professional. T y at a level higher than y at a level t at another medical school t at another medical school experience of Biology have some or Chemistr but not essential) GCSE (desirable overall have achieved a minimum a score of 50, together with three minimum of 50 in section and (reasoning in biological or last physical sciences) in this GAMSA year’s a have not already pursued MB fully previous medical degree or in par across the UK, after which, you should be equipped with the necessary attributes to carry you through the remainder of your postgraduate medical education in the area of medicine that most excites you. Learning and days take place in weeks Grove Building, the College of Medicine’s with its state-of-the-art laboratories for anatomy and clinical methods, two newly refurbished lecture theatres and a suite of teaching rooms, including a fully equipped computer lab for student use. will also study at a variety of hospitals You belonging to Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) Health Board, in particular Morriston, Singleton and Cefn Coed hospitals, which include recently built teaching units for the College of Medicine, with clinical skills laboratories, IT and library facilities containing specialist books and medical journals. and will work in hospitals You for Wales, communities throughout West example, as part of Hywel Dda Health Board, including Prince Phillip Hospital in Llanelli, Glangwili Hospital in ,Bronglais Hospital and Aberystwyth and in a range of metropolitan, rural and remote settings. What facilities will I use? What • • • f and gain experience of the have graduated, or be predicted to have graduated, or be second or graduate, with an upper in any first class honours degree a lower subject* OR hold at least predicted second, but have (or be or other higher to pass) a Master’s degree have achieved GCSE Mathematics at grade C or and English/Welsh above (or equivalent) healthcare team to work alongside other staf doctor’s role – the first of these occurs in doctor’s One and the final three Year ‘assistantships’ enable you to work at the level of a Foundation doctor. including one ‘learning day’ per week, during which you will study the health needs of a particular group of patients (eg psychiatry). a primary care centre to see patients and experience the work of general practitioners and their clinical colleagues. which allows you to choose to visit almost any part of the world to pursue an approved project enables you to hone your skills before you start work as a qualified doctor chance to work with other professions and explore the issues of interprofessional learning. What grades do I need? grades What for the Graduate Entry apply To you must: Medicine Programme, • • • 35 weeks specialty attachments, • 11 weeks community-based learning in Three, • six weeks elective period in Year • six weeks “shadowing” period that • project work each year gives you the When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for a rotational year on the or in Wales Programme Foundation Year where you will be embedded in a We run two open run We Visit the University: for Graduate Entrydays each year Medicine. In 2013: 6th March Wednesday 26th June Wednesday register for our next open day, To please visit our website: www.gemedicine.swansea.ac.uk can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Note: applications must be submitted to UCAS by 15th October 2013 you are learning, and with things you have previously considered, as well as how all this relates to clinical practice. you will have If you speak Welsh, opportunities to improve your technical vocabulary in the context of the clinical consultation. If you do not speak Welsh, we will help you to gain some familiarity with the language and its origins, and encourage you to look at the Welsh Government introduction to language awareness in health care, ‘Iechyd Da!’’. The programme consists of two Phases: one and two) and Phase II Phase I (Years three and four), and is mapped (Years Doctors 2009 onto GMC Tomorrow’s where three modules – Scholar and Scientist Practitioner and Professional, reflect TD09 outcome areas. It involves a spiral, integrated curriculum structured around six body system ‘themes’ - development, defence, behaviour, movement, nutrition, transport. Over the four years, 96 clinical cases are presented in 65 ‘learning weeks’ and 31 ‘learning days’. In addition, a high level of clinical contact includes: • 45 weeks of clinical apprenticeships How is the degree structured? How The Graduate Entry Medicine Programme is a fully independent four-year programme based primarily in Swansea and West designed an integrated have We Wales. medical curriculum, where the basic biomedical sciences are learned in the context of clinical medicine, public health, ethics and therapeutics, pathology, psycho-social issues in patient management. This, together with a high emphasis on clinical and communication skills will provide you with everything you’ll need to practise medicine competently and confidently. The curriculum, with its learning weeks and clinical placements, is intentionally not structured in a conventional ‘body systems’ approach but is designed to reflect the way in which clinicians approach patients and how patients present to doctors. This innovative approach will help you to develop a way of thinking and of engaging with information that mimics clinical practice. As you work your way through the learning weeks, clinical placements and practical sessions, you will acquire knowledge and build up your repertoire of clinical understanding and skills. Themes and strands, which run longitudinally throughout the programme, will help you make links with other aspects How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine Co-ordinator: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602618 Tel: Medicine

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This degree will: • prepare you to become a doctor • introduce you to professional practice • ready you for further study as a • provide you with transferable skills, Since its launch in 2004, Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea has established itself as an outstanding degree that enables graduates of any discipline to learn and clinical principles the scientific of Medicine, and to consider its moral aspects. Without question, doctors have one of the most rewarding jobs imaginable. In applying their knowledge of the human they can have a transformative body, affecton our health and well-being. They embrace science to understand how to treat us when we fall ill and, no matter which branch of Medicine they choose to their primary concern is for our follow, well-being. u MB BCh A101 MB BCh Medicine College of Medicine – Graduate EntryGraduate – Medicine Medicine UCAS Codes 156156 Medieval Studies 159159 For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207 qualifications, Although History A level is an advantage, it is not essential. as Medieval Studies Similarly, literature, an requires the study of a Italian, A level in English, Welsh, but Spanish, or French is desirable, not essential. Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. ” Jess Ranthum, BA Medieval Studies What grades do I need? grades What is our standard A levels: BBC – BBB three A offer for students studying the individual levels, but we recognise and so the nature of each application viewed only standard offer should be we as a guide. In some circumstances or points may make different offers offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Swansea is a great university in a beautiful location. The courses Swansea is a great university in a beautiful are interesting, the lecturers are brilliant and the students are fun. I are interesting, the lecturers are brilliant imagine an all-round better student experience – I consider can’t myself extremely fortunate to have studied at Swansea. 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information “

tation War and Society in the War Gender and Sexuality Chaucer, in the Middle Ages Sin, Sex, the Masculine and the Monstrous in the Middle Ages The Cathars and the Albigensian Crusades Living and Dying in Medieval England after the Black Death Anglo-Norman World How will I be assessed? How monitored through a progress will be Your combination of assessed coursework, written examinations, and the dissertation at Level Three. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. • • Magna Carta • • • Disser Please note modules are subject to change. Levels Two and Three Levels Two can choose from a variety of You modules, including: • Arthurian Adaptations • • Renaissance Venice • Europe What modules can I study? What Level One of subjects in can study a range You English, Classics, French, Italian, History, alongside three Latin, Spanish, or Welsh core modules: • Medieval Europe: an introduction • Society and learning in Medieval • Making History How is the degree structured? How This degree enables you to study a broad range of themes and subjects covering nearly a millennium (c500AD to c1500AD) in the historical experiences Europe. of the societies of Western will be taught through a combination You of lectures and seminars that encourage discussion of key themes and topics. The dissertation you will complete in Level Three provides an opportunity for you to research a topic that interests you the most. Recent dissertations have explored castle-building in England, Medieval queenship, and Vlad the Impaler. m for postgraduate Ancient History Classical Civilisation English Literature History (second language) Welsh (first language) Welsh

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QVV1 QVH1 V130 QVM1 QV5D • provide a platfor These degrees will: • equip you with skills relevant for a • As one of just a few programmes of its kind in Britain, Medieval Studies at Swansea offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in the civilisation. history of Western The medieval world is the age of chivalry and the Crusades, of the birth of universities and magnificent Gothic cathedrals, and of some of the most enduring tales of courtly love. Medieval Studies explores the rich legacy of nearly a thousand years of European history and culture to reveal how the Middle Ages shaped our modern society. s

BA Joint Honours Medieval Studies and Medieval Studies BA Joint Honours V115 Medieval Studies Medieval ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 158158 Midwifery 161161 of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children. This information has been provided by the Government, who control financial Welsh arrangements for students on NHS funded A booklet from the course in Wales. Government on healthcare student Wales, can be found at finances in www.wales.nhs.uk cannot accept therefore, The University, any responsibility for changes to this information. For further information about NHS bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. Students are advised also to access the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare site: www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk *EU Students please contact the admissions office for further information. We recommend that applications are that applications recommend Note: We 15 Januarysubmitted before 2014. Please are unable to consider note that we entry. applications for deferred opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical environments. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The following financial support is available. If you are a UK resident, have been resident in the UK for the last three years or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: a) there are no tuition fees to pay b) new students will receive a non-means tested grant of £1,000 Bursary of up to c) a Means Tested £4,395 d) access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please be aware that this is a separate application.) *In addition to the basic means tested students can apply for a number bursary, How will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, and written assignments. What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent A levels: BBB – BBC IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will also need at least five GCSEs You and or Welsh in Mathematics, English A to C. a science subject at grades Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. % of Health Science graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Science Health % of What facilities will I use? What The state-of-the-art facilities at our Swansea and Carmarthen campuses Skills include a Clinical and Technical Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories. closely with local Health Boards, Working the College opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea. The set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Healthcare Sciences, Paramedic Science and Nursing. Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Two • Psychosocial Aspects of Childbearing • Challenges in Childbearing • Complicated Childbearing • Developing Midwifery Practice Level Three • Evidence Based Midwifery • Management in Midwifery • Optimising Midwifery • Effective Midwifery Practice elsh ” Lauren Vizard, Lauren Vizard, BMid Midwifery a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act) an Occupational Health Check – all students are required to adhere with the College of Human and Health Sciences’ vaccination policy unless they are medically exempt Government. modules can I study? What Level One • Introduction to Professional Midwifery • Bioscience for Midwifery • Health in Childbearing • Study Skills for Midwifery • Foundations of Midwifery Practice Are there any additional requirements? Any offer of a place will require: • • Any offer made will be subject and conditional to funding from the W You will be taught through a combination You of lectures, seminars, discussion groups, exercises. and simulation role play, 50% of the degree is theory-based, and 50% practice-based. full-time scheme This is a three-year, commencing each September. I loved Swansea as soon as I came for my interview. The department came for my interview. as soon as I I loved Swansea competences necessary to become a midwife experience across a range of maternity settings develop further skills in relation to midwifery practice, management, research and education including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. was so welcoming. the health 13 babies and have contributed to I have already delivered are all very more women and their babies. Staff and wellbeing of many supportive, Now I have the University and out on placement. both within else. imagine doing anything I really can’t finished my first year “ How is the degree structured? How This degree allows you to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the as well fundamental concepts of midwifery, as the skills necessary to practise as a midwife. This degree will: • help you to develop the skills and • offer help to gain a wide practical you • provide a solid foundation for you to • equip you with transferable skills, Swansea University also offers opportunities for post-registration study in Midwifery subjects at degree and related level. Master’s Midwifery

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Studying Midwifery at Swansea University will give you the confidence and skills necessary a rewarding career as a for midwife. The midwife has an important role in counselling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and the involve This work should community. antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and may extend to women’s health, sexual or reproductive health and childcare. This care includes health promotion, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and infant, with referral to medical care or other appropriate assistance where necessary. A midwife is recognised as a responsible and accountable professional who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice and the labour during pregnancy, postpartum period. s

BMid Single Honours BMid Single B720 Midwifery Sciences Human and Health College of UCAS Codes 160160 Nursing 163163 reference from and conditional to funding Government the Welsh provision of a satisfactory• provision of character subject • any offer made will be of Please note: There is no advantage and applying to both the Swansea Carmarthen UCAS codes and we to your strongly advise only applying preferred location. What facilities will I use? What Our state-of-the-art facilities include a Skills Resource Clinical and Technical Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories. Aneurin Bevan Suite at The College’s Swansea is a set of 10 ultra-modern practice rooms, creating an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Healthcare Sciences, Paramedic Science and Nursing. Innovative facilities and technology also feature at the Carmarthen campus. By working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the clinical practice facilities have been designed to function just like a real-life hospital or community setting. How will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed through a variety of methods including portfolio and written will assessments and examinations. You have clinical compentences to achieve in the practice learning environment, and will also be assessed on your professional attitude and behaviour. enhanced police check enhanced police check Act) (Rehabilitation of Offenders to adhere all students are required and with the College of Human Health Sciences vaccination policy unless they are medically exempt and Clinical Practice Practice (Nursing) of Nursing Changing Situations Practice Practice of Nursing Further information about our entry is available requirements on our website. Are there any additional requirements? require: Any offer of a place will (CRB) • a Criminal Records Bureau Check – • an Occupational Health What modules can I study? What The All modules are compulsory. programme will include shared learning across fields as well as providing field specific modules. Level one • Fundamentals in Nursing Practice • LearningLearn to in Higher Education • What is Nursing? • Developing Nursing Knowledge • Portfolio Introduction to Professional Level two • Public Health • Acute Care • Continuing and Palliative Care • Portfolio Developing the Practice Level three • Managing Care in Rapidly • Advancing Professional Nursing • Leadership and Management • Portfolio Consolidating the % of Health Science graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Science Health % of 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within do I need? grades What of BBB A levels: a minimum or equivalent IB: 32 – 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please are Although no specific subjects beneficial to required at A Level, it is related courses. study health or science will also need at least five GCSEs You and or Welsh in Mathematics, English Double Science at grades A to C. fields can I specialise in? What Adult Nursing Within this field of nursing, you will experience the continuum of adult care. will be taught the skills to assess, You and evaluate evidence- plan, deliver, based care to promote the health and wellbeing of adults with acute and chronic conditions. Nursing Children’s nurse, you will be dealing As a children’s with children and young people from 0–16 years and from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic will learn assess, to backgrounds. You plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the holistic needs of children, young people and their families. Mental Health Nursing As a mental health nurse, you are likely to be dealing with people of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds. As your career develops, you may choose to specialise in areas such as drugs and alcohol misuse or working with offenders. How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Human and Contact the College of Tutor: Health Sciences Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information The degree promotes adult learning and will encourage you to become an There will be periods independent thinker. of self-directed study alongside lecturer-led support personal and your teaching. To professional development you will be allocated a personal tutor for the three years of the programme. All personal tutors are Registered Nurses. Please note: It is possible to study Adult Nursing at the Swansea and Carmarthen campuses. Child and Mental Health Nursing is available at the Swansea to study in If you choose campus only. Carmarthen, clinical placements may be arranged in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire. Placements for Child and Mental Health Nursing may be geographically spread over south and south west Wales. This honours degree is a three-year full-time course that commences in September 2014. There is also usually an additional intake for Adult Nursing at the Swansea Campus each February. including team working, communication, problem-solving, informationtechnology, analytical and decision-making skills How is the degree structured? How The programme has been developed to support the Nursing and Midwifery Standards for Pre-Registration Nursing Education 2010. As such, you will benefit from a carefully integrated combination of theoretical study and practical nursing experience. 50% of the degree is theory-based and delivered on campus and 50% will be delivered via practice learning opportunities with one of our partner Health Boards or within private health or social settings across the may area. You geographical College’s also have the opportunity to complete a three month overseas placement with another European health care institution under the ERASMUS scheme. using a variety of will be taught You methods, including lectures, evidence based learning, seminars, e-learning, and tutorials, complemented by practical work in the bio-science laboratory and in our clinical practice suites. • equip you with transferable skills, Nursing (Adult) Nursing (Child) Nursing (Mental Health) Nursing (Adult)

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you to work as a registered nurse in hospital or community settings and physical health needs of people of all ages and conditions as well as providing you with the specific knowledge and skills to practice within your chosen field professional and personal development to enable you to enter nursing and healthcare management, research, education, or specialist nursing experience and the ability to use your own initiative

B703 B704 s B740 Carmarthen BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours Swansea B702 Nursing Sciences Human and Health College of A nursing degree will: • provide the educational preparation for • prepare you to meet the essential mental • give you a foundation for your • help you to gain wide practical Nursing is a unique occupation, challenging but ultimately hugely rewarding. And, with the ongoing modernisation of the health care sector, there has never been a more exciting time to join the profession. Nurses are healthcare professionals who work in a variety of roles, and in a wide range of environments, to provide safe, caring and evidence based nursing practice and interventions. UCAS Codes 162162 Nursing College of Human and Health Sciences

I enjoyed every minute of my course, especially my ward and “community placements where I met different patients from various levels of society. I am now with the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, where I am a registered nurse at the A&E unit at Morriston Hospital. ” Rodolfo Badilla, BN Nursing (Adult), 2009

Are there any bursaries The University, therefore, cannot accept available? any responsibility for changes to this The following financial support is information. available. If you are a UK resident, have been For further information about NHS resident in the UK for the last three years bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: Students are advised also to access the a) there are no tuition fees to pay National Leadership and Innovation b) new students will receive a non-means Agency for Healthcare site: tested grant of £1,000 www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to £4,395 *EU Students please contact the d) access to additional support in the form admissions office for further information. of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please be aware that this is a separate application.)

*In addition to the basic means tested bursary, students can apply for a number of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children.

This information has been provided by the Welsh Government, who control financial arrangements for students on NHS funded course in Wales. A booklet from the Government on healthcare student finances in Wales, can be found at www.wales.nhs.uk

164 165 167 Osteopathy – Advanced Initial Degree *(M.Ost) 167 a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced police check Act) (Rehabilitation of Offenders Check – all an Occupational Health adhere with students are required to and Health the College of Human unless Sciences’ vaccination policy they are medically exempt Are there any additional Are there requirements? require: Any offer of a place will • • • provision of a satisfactory reference Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical environments. What grades do I need? grades What A levels: BBB IB: 32 A levels you will need three Typically, must at grade B or above, and (e.g. include a biological science will also need Human Biology). You passes a minimum of five GCSE or English Language including Welsh C or and Mathematics at grade above. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. % of Health Science graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Science Health % of 100 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 518531 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open How to apply: Please contact the Health Sciences College of Human and above Admissions Office: see facilities will I use? What The College of Human and Health Sciences has recently opened a set of fully functioning osteopathic clinic rooms. The Swansea University Osteopathic Clinic is staffed by a team of expert practitioners as well as osteopathic students in observing or supervised practice roles. The clinic is now open to staff, and the general public. students for Please see: www.targetpain.co.uk further details. Other state-of-the-art facilities in the College include a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology closely with local laboratories. Working NHS Health Boards, the College opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea. The set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Healthcare Sciences, Paramedic Science and Nursing. Sian George, M.Ost Sian George, M.Ost Therapeutics Health Psychology Accreditation *The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) has agreed to recognise the qualification Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) awarded by the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, and approved by the Privy Council, as a recognised qualification for the registration and practice of Osteopathy. modules can I study? What The programme will contain the following modules that will explore the structure and function of the human body (to include psychology), relating this to clinical presentation and osteopathic principles: and Pathophysiology • Anatomy, • Osteopathic Skills • Evidence Based Practice • Personal and Professional Development • Business Management • Applied Psychology and Sociology/ • Clinical Biomechanics and Imaging • Pain Management • Clinical Portfolio ” I find this course so interesting. Now that I’m in my second year we have my second year we Now that I’m in course so interesting. I find this personal and professional development as well as an introduction to business management to prepare you for private practice • promote evidence based practice, How is the degree structured? How Lectures will help students to define the breadth and depth of understanding required. Student-led seminars, structured reflection and experiential learning, coupled with the use of simulation for the structured rehearsal of clinical skills in the will enable clinical skills laboratory, students to develop self confidence and apply knowledge for practice within a safe environment. will receive all students Additionally, education and clinical experience within the associated osteopathic clinic, whereby students will gain experience in the application of their clinical skills with During the patients in a supervised manner. four year programme, all students will have a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical practice required for registration with the GOsC. The clinical placements are included within the weekly timetable throughout the academic year from year one to the final year. much more hands on patient work, and are learningmuch more hands on about many interesting to see how all the really satisfying It’s in-depth anatomy. conditions alongside we learnlectures and techniques and in class fit together in treatment relief from pain. practise to give people “ Osteopathy

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166 166 Paramedic Science 100 % of Health Science graduates in full-time employment College of Human and Health Sciences or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11) UCAS Codes UCAS Paramedic Science Diploma in Higher Education How can I find out more? What grades do I need? You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (DIPHE) The course offers a great balance between academic and practical Visit our website: You will require a minimum of two A at grade C or above. These must include English/Welsh Language, : Paramedic Science “based learning. Working with Paramedics on placement offers a real www.swansea.ac.uk/ levels (B or above); A level science humanandhealthsciences would be considered an advantage. Maths and Science. insight into the job, and is a thorough way to practice skills learnt in Applicants with three A levels who Other qualifications such as BTEC Contact the Admissions Tutor: have achieved C grade or above will university. In fact, the most enjoyable part of the course is being on National Diploma (MMM) or Mr Howard Griffiths be considered depending on their equivalent will also be considered. practical placements. Students are well accepted and I feel like part of Email: [email protected] application profile. Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531 All applicants must be over 18, the team. Having the level of responsibility and purpose on the course For full details of other acceptable Visit the University: See page 202 when the course commences. replicates a true working life. qualifications, please see page 207 for details of our Open Days The College may be able to consider Further information about our Jack Wood, other qualifications that you may ” How to apply: You can apply directly entry requirements is available DipHE Paramedic Science have, using Accreditation of Prior to the College of Human and on our website. Health Sciences Admissions Office Learning (APL). Please contact us for (see above). further information. : 2 years full-time (45 weeks per year)

Paramedics are often the first of the Please note: the title “Paramedic” is licence is therefore considered an This is a full-time, two-year course. Each What facilities will I use? *In addition to the basic means tested emergency services to arrive at the scene protected by the Health Professions Order advantage when applying but is not year you will follow compulsory modules Paramedic Science students will have bursary, students can apply for a number of an accident. Regularly thrust into the 2001. It is a legal requirement that essential for acceptance onto this course. designed to provide you with both the multiple opportunities to use the College’s of additional allowances if they meet middle of confused, chaotic, and anyone who wishes to practise using a Swansea University will not provide you theory and practical experience state-of-the-art facilities and the Welsh specific criteria. These allowances dangerous situations, paramedics are title protected by the Health Professions with this category of licence as part of the necessary to ensure your intellectual and National Ambulance Training Centre for provide support to disabled students educated to provide lifesaving support Order 2001 is on the HCPC register. For course. professional development. realistic workplace experiences. Our and additional support for students and trauma care to patients in the most more information, please see the HCPC onsite learning resources include: with dependent adults and children. challenging of environments, and to website at: www.hpc-uk.org How is the course structured? Level One • clinical and technical skills resource stabilise them for transport to hospital. A key feature of this course is the You will acquire a sound knowledge of the centre This information has been provided by the Additionally, paramedics respond to Are there any additional opportunity to spend 50% of your time basic concepts of patient care, and will: • simulated clinical practice facilities Welsh Government, who control financial patients with social needs and help these requirements? gaining practical experience in a variety • develop knowledge of major body arrangements for students on NHS funded patients to either be moved to hospital or Any offer of a place will require: of placements throughout Wales, including systems and related pathologies Are there any scholarships course in Wales. A booklet from the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust or bursaries? by offering interventions to enable people • a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) • perform patient assessment and identify Government on healthcare student facilities, clinical placements within the The following financial support is to remain in their own homes. enhanced police check (Rehabilitation life-threatening conditions finances in Wales, can be found at NHS in Wales, and within the community available. of Offenders Act) • practise basic life support and www.wales.nhs.uk By studying Paramedic Science at on board operational ambulances. The defibrillation • an Occupational Health Check – all Swansea, you will gain a recognised rest of your time will be spent at Swansea • learn to interpret clinical observations in If you are a UK resident, have been The University, therefore, cannot accept students are required to adhere with the qualification that enables you to be University’s campus. order to treat and manage patients resident in the UK for the last three years any responsibility for changes to this College of Human and Health Sciences’ eligible to apply for registration with the • learn about legal, ethical and or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then: information. vaccination policy unless they are Health and Care Professionals Council Whilst on placement, you will treat professional principles a) there are no tuition fees to pay medically exempt (HCPC) and to practise as a paramedic. patients under the supervision of a • develop reflective practice skills b) new students will receive a non-means For further information about NHS • a full UK driver’s licence (Category B qualified practitioner and will be tested grant of £1,000 bursaries, visit the NLIAH website. This course will: with a maximum of three penalty points) supported throughout by Practice Level Two c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to Students are advised also to access – a provisional driving licence is not Placement Educators. As a result, you gain You will: £4,395 • teach you to become a paramedic the National Leadership and Innovation sufficient invaluable experience of health care, as • further develop your knowledge of d) access to additional support in the form Agency for Healthcare site: • prepare you for the dynamic, uncertain well as an unrivalled opportunity to anatomy and physiology of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk and unpredictable world of paramedic Any offer made will be subject and practise and develop relevant skills. To • learn about the factors that influence (£1,811 in the final year of study). practice in a modernising health service conditional to funding from the Welsh utilise the wide range and types of health and illness (Please be aware that this is a separate *EU Students please contact the Government. • provide you with transferable skills, ambulance placements, students can • practise advanced life support and application.) admissions office for further information. including team working, communication, expect to experience clinical placements Please note: the Ambulance Service in paramedic interventions presentation, problem-solving, and across Wales. Wales requires its paramedics to hold a • learn about the principles and analytical skills driver’s licence that enables them to drive relevance of research C1 category vehicles. A category C1 • further develop reflective practice skills

168 169 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 171171 Joe Wilson, Joe Wilson, If you do not have A level in Economics have A level in Economics If you do not you will, at Level and/or Mathematics Economics and One, take different Quantitative Methods modules to equip you for further respectively, Two. study of Economics in Level Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics BA Philosophy, ” Studying PPE at Swansea has been an amazing experience. The Studying PPE at Swansea has been an What grades do I need? grades What offer is ABB or A levels: Our preferred flexible offers equivalent. However, the application are made on review of form, after taking into consideration or the subjects studied, predicted and achieved grades, reference personal statement. IB: 33 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please subject matter is diverse and interesting and whilst the workload can subject matter is diverse and interesting each subject teaches is be heavy at times, the different perspective combine to give a deeper invaluable. The three subjects interact and which often in a unique way, more complete understanding of issues opinions. The lecturers are leads PPE students to fresh and innovative and are always happy to genuinely passionate about their subject provides a great talk and help with any issues. The programme it to your particularselection of modules to allow you to tailor then PPE has a lot to offer, interests, if you are willing to work hard The National Assembly and Swansea is a great place to study it. internship option is unique to Swansea and absolutely priceless for The setting is fantastic any student considering a career in politics. with the stunning beach; unparalleled social life and the Gower just I would recommend Swansea to anyone and PPE to round the corner. anyone with a real interest in the interactivity of nations, power, people and resources. “ % of Politics graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Politics % of How will I be assessed? How the most from your help you to get To degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Three Options include topics such as: • Philosophy of the Social Sciences • The Philosophy of Religion and Science • Applied Philosophy • Digital Philosophy of Democracy • Visions Justice, Authority and Society • Law, • Globalisation • Contemporary Security Studies • The International Politics of Space • Politics and International Development • Contemporary Political Economy • Advanced Economic Analysis • Financial Economics • Mathematical Economics • Applied Economics • International Trade • Labour Economics • Public Choice • Monetary Policy Please note modules may be subject to change. (PPE) Descartes to Kant Mercantilism to Neoliberalism and Politics Politics World Predicament The Tragic Level Two will take three compulsory You foundational and integrating modules: • Founders of Modern Philosophy: • Intermediate Microeconomics • Global Political Economy: from will also choose options from a wide You range of modules, which allow you to study particular aspects of politics, economics, and philosophy in greater depth. These include topics such as: • British and American Government • Anarchy and Order: Issues in • Genocide • History Thought of Political • Moral Philosophy • Decision and Responsibility: Republic • Plato’s • Intermediate Macroeconomics • Trade • Development Economics • Economics of the EU skills and approaches necessary for postgraduate study and academic research What modules can I study? What Level One of compulsory will take a combination You and optional modules, which provide a solid foundation in: • Philosophy • Government and Electoral Politics • International Politics • Quantitative Methods • Statistics • Micro/macroeconomic Theory How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this innovative degree programme is the opportunity to examine and evaluate the major traditions of philosophical, political and economic thought, their emergence and subsequent evolution, and the crucial interactions and interrelationships between them. will be taught mainly through lectures You and small group seminars, and during Level Three you will have the opportunity to complete a dissertation or internship at the National Assembly of Wales. • provide you with the methodological Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics Philosophy,

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This degree will: • help you to develop an appreciation of • equip you with skills relevant for a • help you to gain transferable skills, Swansea’s PPE degree – the first in Wales PPE degree – the first in Swansea’s – is designed to provide the analytical tools needed to deepen your understanding of the major traditions of political, economic and philosophical thought. The ability to understand the foundations and application of philosophical, political and economic thought has rarely been more important. PPE provides an integrated politics induction into modern philosophy, Republic and economics, from Plato’s through to the latest crisis of global capitalism and economic turbulence. s

BA Single Honours L0V0 Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Politics Philosophy, ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 170170 173 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPL) 173 Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. How will I be assessed? How help you to get the most from your To degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. What grades do I need? grades What offer is ABB or A levels: Our preferred flexible offers equivalent. However, the application are made on review of form, after taking into consideration or the subjects studied, predicted and achieved grades, reference personal statement. IB: 33 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please

% of Politics graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Politics % of Anti-Social Behaviour: Law, Policy Anti-Social Behaviour: Law, and Practice and Social Work 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information • Power • Family Law • UK Human Rights Law • Legal Issues in Social Care Level Three Options include topics such as: • Philosophy of the Social Sciences • The Philosophy of Religion and Science • Applied Philosophy • Digital Philosophy of Democracy • Visions Justice, Authority and Society • Law, • Globalisation • Contemporary Security Studies • The International Politics of Space • Politics and International Development • Contemporary Political Economy • Sociology of Law • Public International Law • Environmental Law • UK Human Rights Law • Family Law response the legal • Terrorism: • • Sports Law Please note modules may be subject to change. BA Politics Jo Edwards, Jo Edwards, and Politics Politics Mercantilism to Neoliberalism Descartes to Kant Predicament South Asia • International Politics • Public Law • European Union Law Level Two will take three compulsory You foundational and integrating modules: • Fundamental Issues in Moral Philosophy • British Politics and Public Policy • Criminal Law will also choose options from a wide You range of modules, which allow you to study particular aspects of politics, law, and philosophy in greater depth. These include topics such as: • British and American Government • Anarchy and Order: Issues in World • Genocide • Global Political Economy: from • History Thought of Political • Founders of Modern Philosophy: • Moral philosophy • Decision and Responsibility: The Tragic Republic • Plato’s • The Politics of the Middle East and (PPL) ” As part unique opportunity my course I had the of of taking an public service, teaching, and the media including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills skills and approaches necessary for postgraduate study and academic research internship module working in the Welsh Assembly, which gave me a Assembly, internshipin the Welsh module working – politics; it was amazing the scenes’ of Welsh chance to see ‘behind experience! and quite a revealing What modules can I study? What Level One will take six compulsory modules, You which provide a solid foundation in: • Philosophy • Government and Electoral Politics How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this innovative degree programme is the opportunity to examine and evaluate the major traditions of philosophical, political and legal thought, their emergence and subsequent evolution, and the crucial interactions and interrelationships between them. mainly through lectures will be taught You and small group seminars, and during Level Three you will have the opportunity to complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, or an internship at the National Assembly of Wales. “ • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide you with the methodological Philosophy, Politics and Law Politics Philosophy,

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3 year scheme political thought and analysis; of the methods and the history of philosophy; of constitutional, criminal and EU law, and an understanding of the interrelationships of politics, philosophy and law rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including international, central and local governance and politics, This degree will: • help you to develop an appreciation of • equip you with skills relevant for a Swansea’s PPL degree – one of only three Swansea’s in the UK – is designed to provide the analytical tools needed to deepen your understanding of the major traditions of political, legal and philosophical thought The BA in PPL is based on, and has been well-stablished developed from, Swansea’s Politics and degree in PPE, Philosophy, Economics. PPL develops the ability to understand the foundations and application of philosophical, political and legal thought to the problems of today’s world. PPL provides an integrated politics induction into modern philosophy, Republic through to from Plato’s and law, the latest crisis of global capitalism and the challenge to protect Human Rights and Civil Liberties. s

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172 172 Physical Earth Science 175175 Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offersfunding for completing some s tudies through the medium of Welsh. Geography at Swansea is eligible for the Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for which a scholarship of £500 per year is available. Details can be obtained from www.mantais.ac.uk What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent, A levels: ABB – BBB subject. including at least one science Geography IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in at Higher Level) Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry details of requirements, including requirements for entry to our programme with an integrated is available on our foundation year, website. can choose to take modules through You at each level. the medium of Welsh will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a variety of You methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. will also complete a dissertation in You Level Three.

tation Support % of Geography graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Geography % of Dissertation and Disser Science Change (lectures and field classes) Living with Natural Hazards Environmental Change Information Science (GIS) Landscapes 89 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/geography Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602022 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Levels Two and Three Levels Two Compulsory modules cover: • Research Methods in Environmental • Overseas Field Course • Geological Record of Environmental • Approaches to Physical Geography • will select optional modules from You At physical geography and geology. present these include: • Applied Hydrogeology • Rivers • Environmental Change • Dangerous Earth: Understanding and • Earth from Space: Monitoring Global • Introduction to Geographical Global Geophysics and • Plate Tectonics • Reconstructing Quaternary Environments • Climate of the Last 1000 Years • Glaciology Environments and • Humid Tropical • Environmental Modelling • Geographical Research Frontiers Placement • Geographical Work Survey) geology and Fieldwork Tutorials What modules can I study? What Level One Modules provide a firm foundation in physical geography and geology: • Introducing planet Earth: an overview of • Earth in Action Changing Face • Earth’s • Global Environmental Change • Sustainability in a Fragile World • Geographical Methods, Practical Study, You will have access to subject-specific You software through our personal computing will also benefit from a You laboratory. range of excellent teaching facilities, including a new £4.2m suite of state-of- the-art Science laboratories, IT and teaching rooms, including a high- performance computer lab for processing and interpreting satellite Earth observation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser. ” Research Scientist for Ordnance Will Tompkinson, BSc working as a Graduate (now Geography Tompkinson, Will The Geography course at Swansea gave me a head start gave me a head course at Swansea The Geography in acquiring the skills necessary and a for both postgraduate study Many of the geographical informationsuccessful career in industry. and environmental modelling, remote sensing the modules, such as geographical information teach a range of transferable systems, Most importantly, technological workplace. skills suitable for today’s the department an incredibly friendly and supportive provided to learn.environment in which “ How is the degree structured? How will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and You will explore a cutting- field classes. edge Earth-science topic for your final-year dissertation. place a strong emphasis on fieldwork We and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons where you will undertake and west Wales, Two. a three-day field course in Level will undertake field an overseas You destinations Current course in Level Two. include Austria or Mallorca, the cost of which will be included in the tuition fee, or for which there is an Vancouver, additional, top-up charge. and Three Optional modules in Levels Two provide additional fieldwork opportunities Students in south and west Wales. contribute to the costs of fieldwork in optional modules. undertake can choose to geological You field research towards your Level Three dissertation in the Colorado Plateau, USA. Physical Earth Science

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BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours FF86 Physical Earth Physical Science Science College of UCAS Codes 174174 Physics 177177 BSc with Integrated Foundation Year BSc with Integrated is appropriate for students This course who do not have the necessary directly on a qualifications to enter BSc programme acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will normally need A level Physics You and Mathematics. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. As a result of our interdisciplinary research programme project students also have access to, for instance, biological sample preparation facilities on campus. The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships Are there any scholarships or bursaries? 34 – 33 (at least 4 in Mathematics) laboratories, IT and teaching rooms systems (SNOM) systems fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy microscopes (AFM) CPU cores connected by a low-latency infiniband network with imaging and spectroscopic capabilities project at CERN for final year MPhys students What facilities will I use? What have state-of-the-art equipment and We research expertise, adding immense value to your undergraduate teaching and learning experience. Facilities include: • New £4.2m suite of Science • Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) • Scanning near-field optical microscopy upon based systems • Laser spectroscopy • epi-fluorescence microscopy setups • Research-grade biological atomic force with 130 • Beowulf computer cluster, • 16 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope • Opportunities to complete a research What grades do I need? grades What MPhys to A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent include Physics and Mathematics IB: Bac: See page 207 Welsh BSc A levels: ABB – BBB IB: 33 – 32 (at least 4 in Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh

% of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of [email protected] How will I be assessed? How by a variety of progress is monitored Your methods, including examinations, continuous assessment, laboratory work and research projects. • Nanotechnology • Quantum Devices and Characterisation • One option module from Mathematics Level M (MPhys) • Quantum Field Theory • Applications of Quantum Physics • Modern Systems Laser • Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics III • Statistical Mechanics • Particle Physics and Cosmology • Quantum Information Processing • Research Project* • Theoretical Research Project* *The research project will be carried out within one of our research groups in the Department or at an approved external place, such as CERN, Geneva. 94 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/physics Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: +44 (0)1792 295720 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information ” Sharon Bean, MPhys I chose the MPhys scheme I chose the and B Nanotechnology Computer Science Systems because I was keen to maximise my because I was keen employment as chances of gaining I a physicist. Since graduating, have been fortunate enough to gain Fuel’s a place in British Nuclear graduate training scheme. “ • Level Two • Statistical and Thermal Physics • Introduction to Physics Simulation • Quantum Mechanics I • Mathematical Methods in Physics I and II • Condensed Matter Physics I • Laboratory Physics and Group Projects A • Electromagnetism and Special Relativity I • Electromagnetism II • Particle Physics I • Foundations of Astrophysics • Probing the Nanoscale/ • One option module from Mathematics/ Level Three • Quantum Mechanics II • Atomic Physics I • Condensed Matter Physics II • Project • Option Experiments • Theoretical Physics Project • Foundations of Astrophysics • Gravitational Physics • Cosmology • Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II • Particle Physics II • Frontiers of Nuclear Physics • Climate Physics • Introductory Modelling of Physical • Mathematical Methods in Physics III Physics

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F341 F340 F304 F390 College of Science College of FG31 F302 F3F5 A Physics degree will: • prepare you for a wide variety of • train you to use state-of-the-art equipment • provide you with transferable skills, such In doing so, physicists have changed the way we live. Their work has led to the development of new technologies and devices, including many things we now take for granted, such as mobile phones, Wide MRI scanners and even the World Web! Physicists seek to answer the big questions: Can the conditions that existed a few billionths of a second after the Big Bang be recreated in the lab? How do fundamental constituents of matter such as quarks and leptons interact? How did the Universe begin? How can we create and harness? And can we anti-matter understand what space and time are made of? FG34 BSc Joint Honours Physics and BSc Joint Honours Physics MPhys Single Honours F303

BSc Single Honours F300 Physics UCAS Codes 176176 Political Communication – Politics and Media Studies 179179 Neil Ronconi-Woollard, Neil Ronconi-Woollard, BA Political Communication, BA Political National Assembly for Wales National Assembly ” Communications Officer and Researcher, Communications Officer and Researcher, I chose my course at Swansea because it was one of the few I chose my course at Swansea because universities that offered an integrated politics, media and political universities that offered an integrated politics, communication degree. As part of the degree I also took the internship which changed my life. Assembly, module working in the Welsh behind the scenes at how Not only did it give me the chance to see message out to the public, politicians worked and how they got their and skills I had learnedbut it enabled me to draw on the knowledge Four years later I can at university and use them in the real world. certainly say that studying Political Communication gave me a solid It also set me up for a grounding in both politics and media studies. a political researcher and career actually working in public life as communications advisor. What grades do I need? grades What is our standard offerA levels: BBC – BBB A levels, but wefor students studying three nature of eachrecognise the individual standard offerapplication and so the as a guide. In someshould be viewed only make differentcircumstances we may appropriate. offers or points offers where IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. “ % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of How will I be assessed? How help you get the most from your To degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] / 606981 +44 (0)1792 606980 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information In the final year students also have the option of writing a specialised supervised dissertation on a topic of their choice. They also get the chance to take our unique and popular teamwork module, Researching Politics, which includes political communication options. In this module students work together on a specialised topic and learn how to write reports, manage meetings and deliver high-level public presentations. Relations? Politics) What modules can I study? What Level One • What is Politics and International • Politics and the People • Introduction to Media Studies and Peace in the Nuclear Age • War and Three Levels Two • The State and Political Institutions • Anarchy and Order (Issues in World • Digital War • The Empire Strikes Back • Genocide • British Politics and Public Policy • The Politics of New Media • Media Policy and Regulation • History of Political Thought • Media Theory • International Political Economy Politics and Media Studies Media and Politics career in fields such as politics, media and communication including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills skills and approaches necessary for postgraduate study and academic research A key feature of this course is the opportunity to undertake comprehensive study of the key concepts and issues that will help you make sense of media and politics. How is the degree structured? How This degree will: • equip you with the skills relevant for a • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide you with the methodological ■ Political Communication

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Our dedicated Political and Cultural Studies staff are experts who specialise in politics, media and political are active researchers communication. We known across the world and we teach an exciting range of topics that cover a wide can take you on a range of subjects. We exposing your journey of self-discovery, mind to new ways of thinking and equipping you with the skills that will enhance your employment opportunities when you graduate. Follow your interest in media and politics and take a degree that is relevant to the way we live today. Do you look at today’s media culture and Do you look at today’s wonder what lies beyond the hype? Are we inevitably prey to spin doctors in modern party politics? Do newspaper editors really control our democracy? How can political parties communicate their ideas and policies better to increasingly sceptical electorates? How do authoritarian regimes use state television, radio and newspapers to manipulate public opinion? How can we tell what is true and what is propaganda? What role has new media played in recent protests from the anti-fuel tax protest in Britain in 2001 to the uprising in Egypt in 2011? If these questions interest you then you interest us. s BA Single Honours L220 College of ArtsCollege of Humanities and Political Communication – – Communication Political UCAS Codes 178178 Politics and International Relations 181181 ” Joanna Halbert, Joanna Halbert, BA International Relations My decision to study International Relations at Swansea University was one of the best decisions of my life. The subject has enabled me to was one of the best decisions of my life. understand the most importantexplore the world in which we live and of conflict to solutions for issues in global affairs. From the causes peace, the opportunities for exploration within this degree programme are endless. The compulsory studied within the first two years modules knowledge base on critical of the course provided me with a substantial international issues both in theory and practice. These foundations enabled me to develop my own particular interests which I have had the A variety of teaching opportunity to specialise in during my final year. course enabling the techniques are employed throughout the a more independent development of a valuable skill set to facilitate is delivered by leading study approach at level three. The course academics in the field, all of whom are both approachable and readily prepared to provide assistance, if or when required. I feel empowered to follow any path of my choosing but I do believe that because of the opportunities degree programme, I will afforded to me within this choose to remain within the International Relations discipline. What grades do I need? grades What is our standard offerA levels: BBC – BBB A levels, but wefor students studying three nature of eachrecognise the individual standard offerapplication and so the as a guide. In someshould be viewed only make differentcircumstances we may appropriate. offers or points offers where IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. “ % of Politics graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Politics % of 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information will I be assessed? How help you to get the most from your To degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. ■ Politics and Law ■ Politics and s

3 year scheme 4 year scheme New Liberalism to New Labour and Use of Military Force Internship Prohibition and Power Social Analysis s u LLB Joint Honours LM21 • British Politics and Public Policy: from • The Empire Strikes Back: The Threat • Founders of Modern Philosophy • Extended Essay (Politics) • Political Communication • Global Political Economy Level Three • Dissertation • The National Assembly for Wales • Researching Politics I and II USA: The Politics of • Drug War • The American Presidency: Leadership • The International Politics of Space • Contemporary Security • Media Policy and Regulation • New Screen Technologies • Contemporary Political Economy • Politics and International Development • Political and Cultural Studies Internship of Democracy • Visions • Globalisation • Quantitative Approaches to Political and History (with a year abroad) American Studies French German Spanish English Literature History Social Policy (second language) Welsh (first language) Welsh American Studies Ancient History Economics

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LV2C LV2C L2R4 L2R2 L220 L2RD L200 These degrees will: • equip you with skills relevant for a • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide you with the methodological Politics and International Relations at Swansea University investigates issues including terrorism, genocide, financial crises, the role of the media, and the future of British politics. It asks where problems threats to society come from, and whether we can prevent them. Politics is not just about studying governmentinstitutions and international relationships. It is a discipline that has explored different visions for a more just society for thousands of years, while also most pressing addressing today’s challenges. LT2R LT2R BA Joint Honours International Relations and

BA Single Honours L254 Politics and International Relations International and Politics ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 180180 Psychology 183183 How will I be assessed? How At Level One, you will be assessed by multiple-choice and short answer examinations, a statistics examination, will also be asked and course essays. You to write a series of reports about the experimental work that you carry out. you will be and Three, At Levels Two assessed by a combination of written examinations and coursework. Again, reports of research work will be an integral part of your assessment. For Single Honours applicants offering applicants offering For Single Honours at of the following subjects at least one Biology, A level: Psychology, or Physics, the Maths Chemistry, typical offer will be ABB. grade C or GCSE Mathematics at above is also required. is not included General Studies A level in typical offers. subjectPlease contact the other Department to confirm if they have any additional entry requirements or require Furtherspecific subjects at A level. informationabout our entry requirements is available on our website. measurement laboratory multi-camera, multi-monitor equipment What facilities will I use? What will benefit from state-of-the-art You purpose with 20 general technology, research rooms and several specialised laboratories that include: • an EMG/ECG psychophysiological • a social observation laboratory with • a sleep laboratory with two bedrooms. • a cognitive science laboratory • a perception laboratory • an EEG laboratory • an eye movement tracker laboratory The College also has extensive facilities for the computerised collection of experimental data. What grades do I need? grades What A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalentSingle Honours: IB: 34 – 33 A levels: or equivalentJoint Honours: ABB – BBB IB: 33 – 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please It is not essential to have studied Psychology at A level. Psychology BSc (Hons) with a Abroad Year Students commencing studies on the three year BSc Psychology Programme, have the opportunity in their second year of study to apply to transfer to the four year Abroad Psychology with a Year Programme. % Psychology of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time of graduates % Psychology Image 92 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: psychology.admissions@ swansea.ac.uk +44 (0)1792 295278 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Level Three Single Honours students can choose five modules from an extensive list of optional modules. These modules may vary from but current modules include: year to year, • Applied Behaviour Analysis • Drugs and Behaviour • Evolution and Human Behaviour • Forensic Psychology • Health Psychology • Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience • Neuropsychology • Nutrition and Behaviour • Psychopathology of Eating and Body • Psychopathology • Sleep and Dreaming Psychology • Work • Dissertation will also undertake a compulsory You supervised project. research In the Joint Honours degree, you take half of your credits in Psychology and the other half in Criminology. Yvonne Tsui, Tsui, Yvonne BSc Psychology What modules can I study? What Level One Core modules include: • Cognitive Psychology • Social and Developmental Psychology • Biological Psychology • Individual and Abnormal Psychology • Statistics and Experimental Psychology • Study Skills for Psychology Level One modules are compulsory and provide a general opening to the subject. Modules offer a basic framework for the theoretical and experimental study of Psychology and its applications. Level Two Attention and Learning • Memory, • Perception, Thinking and Reasoning • Social Psychology • Language and Lifespan Development • Brain and Behaviour • Individual Differences • Experimental Methods and Statistics modules are compulsory and Level Two follow up in greater depth the topics pursued at Level One, along with other topics. ” This degree emphasises not only learning emphasises not only This degree has already been done what

in the field of psychology, but also on learning discover novel how to in the field of psychology, information life and feel I now apply these skills to my daily for ourselves. curious about everything I am already putting into practice about the world. I have learnedthe transferable skills by seeking out information and problem- solving in new ways. How is the degree structured? How will be taught using a variety of You methods, including lectures, small group work (tutorials), projects, assignments and practical laboratory-based work. We place particular emphasis on student participation and interaction, which encourages you to make connections between the key ideas discussed in different modules. Practical classes during Levels One and will teach you to design, plan and Two carry write practical out experiments, reports, and carry out statistical analysis. These classes are ideal preparation for the Level Three project. “ If you wish to practise as a psychologist in areas such as Clinical, Educational, you Forensic, or Occupational Psychology, will need to undertake further study at postgraduate or Doctoral level. *On condition that a minimum of a Second Class Honours Degree, is achieved. Division Two Psychology Criminology*

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website as soon as it becomes available website as soon as it becomes The degree will: • equip you with skills relevant to careers • prepare you for postgraduate study or • provide you with transferable skills, The Psychology degree is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS and for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The latter is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.* Psychology is the scientific study of the Students will study the brain and behavior. psychological and neuroscientific processes that underpin daily activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn the consequences of brain injury and how to improve health-related behavior. s * BSc Joint Honours Psychology and BSc Joint Honours Psychology BSc Single Honours C800 Psychology Sciences Human and Health College of UCAS Codes 182182 Social Policy 185185 Crime and the Media You will also have the option of You choosing from elective Criminology modules, including: • The Causes of Crime • Sexual Crimes • Crime, Drugs and Alcohol • Discrimination, Oppression, How will I be assessed? How progress will be monitored through Your a combination of coursework (essays and projects), assignments and examinations. During Level Three, you have the opportunity to complete a Social Policy dissertation of around 10,000 words on a social issue or policy-related topic of your choice. Welfare States Welfare Responses to Financial Need Level Two (compulsory modules for Level Two Single Honours) • Models of Social Policy • Comparative Approaches to Level Three (compulsory modules for Single Honours) • Principles of Social Policy • Dissertation in Social Policy you can also and Three During Levels Two choose from a range of elective Social Policy modules to achieve 120 credits at each level, including: • Disability Policy • Health Policy • Family Policy Diversity and Citizenship • Equality, • Social Policy in Europe • Housing Policy • Social Security Policy: State What grades do I need? grades What A levels: BBB IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please A levels in literary subjects such as Politics, Geography, English, History, Law and Psychology are Sociology, desirable, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. % of Social Policy graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Policy Social % of Social Problems The Modern Era Social Policy Justice System Legacy in Social Policy: an Introduction 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606726 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information modules can I study? What Level One (compulsory modules for Single and Joint Honours) • Introduction to Social Policy I: • Introduction to Social Policy II: • Study Skills in Criminology and • An Introduction to the Criminal Compulsory modules for Single Honours Provisions: Our Victorian • Welfare • Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies Other modules Crime and Society • Criminology, • Introduction to Law and Victimology • Victims • The Criminological Imagination to choose elective will also be able You modules available to first year students from a range of programmes across the University. Carly Burgess, including analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, independent study and team working as well as written, presentation and other communication skills How is the degree structured? How The programme offers you the opportunity to complete either a Single Honours in Social Policy or a Joint Honours with other subjects at Swansea including Criminology. Each degree offers modules combining training in critical analysis and basic research skills with the study of contemporary welfare issues. will be taught through a variety of You methods, including lectures, workshop groups, surgeries and one-to-one sessions. from our strong links will also benefit You with professionals in the health, social services, and voluntary housing sectors who often contribute to our programme as guest lecturers. If you choose a Joint Honours degree, you will normally take 50% of your modules in other subject. the in 50% and Policy Social More detailed information about our degree courses available on our website. teach you: • a range of key transferable skills, ” BSc Social Policy, Swansea University BSc Policy, Social After losing part of my sight and becoming a mother, I wanted to do part After losing and becoming a mother, of my sight transformations aspects of welfare such as health and housing, social care, social security, crime, ageing and citizenship theoretical and applied perspectives comparative perspectives to social welfare in public service, including local and central government, the criminal justice system, voluntary organisations and the private sector teaching, training in fields such as law, housing management, health and social services, or volunteer work advocacy an academic career something for myself and achieve my own goals. Since I startedsomething for myself university enjoy has grown, and I thoroughly two years ago, my self-confidence Swansea has everyday. learning affect everybody, new topics, which my expectations. definitely fulfilled “ Undertaking a Social Policy degree at Swansea will: help you develop: • a critical awareness of welfare state • an in-depth knowledge of different • an understanding of the field from • an awareness of international and provide you with: • knowledge and skills relevant to careers equip you for: • further professional and vocational prepare you for: • postgraduate study or research towards Social Policy Politics Criminology Geography Economics Social History

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LV43 LL47 LL42 Our undergraduate programme will introduce you to these issues and questions, and will encourage you to develop critical approaches to seeing how governments and other institutions respond to changing social needs in an increasingly global context. The programme brings both a national and international focus to Social Policy by keeping pace with the ways in which globalisation, social movements, the European Union and devolved administrations in the UK are shaping our and beyond. policies both in Wales Social Policy explores issues such as social citizenship rights, questions of equality and fairness, we should consider as what and by basic human needs and how, whom, these should be met. It also provides critical perspectives to issues such gender and health as crime, poverty, inequalities, and assesses the impact of each of these on individuals and society as a whole. Social Policy is both an academic subject and an applied field. It helps us address most pressing social challenges by today’s providing an understanding of how and why societies change, and how policies are put in place to respond to these changes. s BSc Joint Honours Social Policy and BSc Joint Honours Social MLF4 BA Joint Honours Social Policy and BA Joint Honours Social LL41 BSc Single Honours L400 Social Policy Social Sciences Human and Health College of UCAS Codes 184184 Social Work 187187

example, Key Skills 2: Communicationexample, Key to Number). and Application need to confirmIn addition, a referee will a minimum of 210that you have achieved work experiencehours relevant social care point of application. the at personal skills and your potential to Your course will bemeet the demands of the interview. appraised during a selection programme canOffers of a place on the have successfullyonly be made when you Council for Wales registered with the Care This involves a as a student social worker. a CRBpersonal statement incorporating check and health disclosure. What grades do I need? grades What A levels: BCC IB: 28 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. at the point ofIt is a requirement that, hold a C gradeapplication, applicants or above at GCSE level in English or and Maths (or the equivalent, for Welsh % of Social Work graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Work Social % of You may be eligible for a bursary towards You your tuition fees. Please contact the Care and (www.ccwales.org. Council for Wales uk) and Student Finance Wales ) for (www.studentfinancewales.co.uk further information. 94 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/ courses/human-and-healthsciences/ bscsocialwork Asked and read the ‘Frequently document). Questions’ (FAQ Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602942 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information will I be assessed? How will be assessed through a You combination of essays, class presentations, reflective journals, and portfolio work. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? ” Social Work Diverse Society Researching and Recording Social Knowledge Work Practice Social Work and Social Work Care Practice What modules can I study? What Level One • The Context of Contemporary Services in a • Social Work • Understanding Information: Using, • Human Growth and Development Law • Introduction to Social Work in Practice I • Social Work • Practice Learning I Level Two • Theories and Methods in in Practice II • Social Work • Practice Learning II • Legal Issues in Social Care Level Three • Critical Practice in Child Care • Critical Practice in Adult Community • Practice Placement III • Applying Knowledge to Enhance Alun John Rees, BSc Social Work BScAlun John Rees, Social Work Social Worker, Pembrokeshire County Council County Pembrokeshire Social Worker, What I enjoyed most about the course is the depth of knowledge course is the depth most about the What I enjoyed How is the degree structured? How is a three-year The degree in Social Work scheme. Practice is an important part of the programme with 50% of the course being spent in the University and 50% being spent in practice with social work agencies in a variety of settings. will be taught through a variety of You teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars and tutorials. During Level One, you will acquire knowledge that is relevant to practising social work and will undertake a short placement of 20 days. academic studies and Three In Levels Two are complemented by an 80 day and 100 day practice placement in social care agencies, where you will be supervised assessed by qualified staff. and delivered in lectures and the opportunitydelivered in lectures information to receive practice who work in the field. from visiting speakers “ Social Work

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• enable you to register as a social • train you to work in the different areas of • provide you with transferable problem- This degree will: • provide you with a professional Social work is about supporting the social development of individuals, groups and local communities. Human rights and social justice are two key principles which underpin social work. Social workers often work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside health and education professionals. s

BSc Single Honours L500 Social Work Social Sciences Human and Health College of UCAS Codes 186186 Spanish – Hispanic Studies 189189 BA Spanish and TEFL Vicki Jade Stevenson, Jade Stevenson, Vicki If you have A level Spanish, or AS A level Spanish, or AS If you have at grades A or B, you level Spanish study at an advanced can apply to these level. If you do not have have an A level qualifications, but do modernor AS level in another able to language, you may be level. follow Spanish at a beginners’ Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. ” I came to Swansea already speaking Spanish, so being able to I came to Swansea already speaking Spanish, take another language from beginner’s level was very motivating. take another language from beginner’s During my degree I was also fortunate enough to find a placement in families. This year inspired Chile and live with three different Chilean have crossed that wouldn’t me so much and made me think about things through one door but the my mind before. I entered Swansea University opened for me – and that it amount of doors Swansea University has continues to open – is unimaginable. What grades do I need? grades What offer is A levels: Our preferred with a B in a BBC – BBB or equivalent Modern Language, but we recognise each application the individual nature of should be and so the standard offer In some viewed only as a guide. make different circumstances we may offers or points offers where appropriate. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other qualifications, please see page 207 “ % of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Languages Modern % of Swansea University is a lead institution in in offering Modern Languages Wales Provision in through the medium of Welsh. French, Spanish and German is available Joint through the medium of Welsh. honours degrees in French and Spanish are delivered through the medium of at Swansea. Through the support Welsh of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, new provision and opportunities are developed annually and Swansea’s students can benefit from Welsh-medium sharing resources and expertise available universities. All Swansea at other Welsh University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. 90 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, dissertations, and oral and written examinations. is available through the What medium of Welsh? Translation Workshop Workshop Translation Spanish General Language II (Advanced/Intermediate)* Theatre and Film Beginners’ Language* Contexts Contemporary European Film • Spanish for Professional Purposes II • The Evolution of the Spanish Language • Barcelona/Buenos Aires* • European Fascisms • Language Policy* Level Three • Spanish General Language III* • Spanish for Professional Purposes III Workshop • Translation • Love, Honour and Identity in Hispanic • Hispanic Identities* • Dissertation* What modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, many of which can be studied (highlighted through the medium of Welsh with *), including: Level One • Spanish General Language I or Spanish • Spanish for Professional Purposes I* • Introduction to Hispanic Culture* and • Modern Fiction: Texts European • Metamorphoses and Adaptations: Level Two • • Spanish and Law Spanish and

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LR74 RR24 RV41 PR34 LR24 RX43 QR54 R4N1 LR14 QRJ4 QR34 RR14 These degrees will: • equip you with the language skills • prepare you for international sales, • give you valuable experience of another • provide you with transferable skills, Our degrees enable you to explore an exciting and extensive range of language and cultural subjects. Spanish is spoken by over 350 million native speakers around the world and is becoming even more important as the developing economies of Latin America gain strength and prominence. It is the language of Cervantes and Picasso, of and Nobel Laureates García Márquez Banderas Llosa, and of Antonio Vargas and Penélope Cruz. Spanish is an official language in 21 countries. BA Joint Honours Spanish and BA Joint Honours Spanish VR14 BA Single Honours R410 Spanish – Hispanic Studies – Hispanic Spanish ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 188188 Sport and Exercise Science 191191 ” Eamon Swift, BSc Sports Science Head Sport Scientist with West Ham United Ham Head Sport Scientist with West The academic pathway I chose enabled me to develop my The academic pathway I chose enabled knowledge in Exercise Physiology, Performance/Notational Analysis, knowledge in Exercise Physiology, Kinanthropometry and Sports Nutrition, and these are areas that I need were veryto use on a daily basis. I found the lecturers approachable and they gave me advice and information on my interest in Strength practical experience and Conditioning and also helped me gain three years at Swansea were (a placement with Ospreys Rugby). My get to where I am today. incredible and undoubtedly helped me IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please will also need at least five GCSE You and English. passes, including Maths Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. study for the HND you will need To in one A level the equivalent of a pass and four GCSE passes (including Maths and English). “ % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Each year the University offers students with outstanding talent an Undergraduate Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please see page 69 for further information. 86 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within do I need? grades What (including A levels: BBB at A level Physical Science, Mathematics, Other Education or Psychology). with typical subjects will be considered Studies is offers being ABB. General Students not accepted as an A level. Diploma studying for a BTEC National in a science- will typically require DDD Exercise related discipline (includes Science and Sports excludes Science, Sports studying Studies). For students we will accept double awards AVCE, as part Depending of an overall profile. studied, AVCE upon the content of the this qualification may or may not be considered as a science subject. will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, assignments and a dissertation. Movement What modules can I study? What Level One • Scientific and Engineering Skills • Human Physiology • Human Neuromusculoskeletal System for Sport • Fitness Training • Coaching Science • Sports Psychology I • Exercise Metabolism • Sports Ethnics • Introduction to Biomechanics • Research Methods in Sports Science Level Two • Biomechanical Analysis of Human • Human Nutrition • SportPsychology II • Exercise Physiology • Kinanthropometry • Coaching Science II • Research Methods in Sports Science II Level Three • Health Related Exercise • Sports Psychology • Coaching Science III • Dissertation • Sports Biomechanics • Sport, Diet and Disease • Sport Psychology • Sport and Exercise Physiology • Coaching Science How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/sportsscience Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this course is the opportunity to explore the theory and practice of Sport and Exercise Science through practical sporting activity and will be stimulating laboratory work. You taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, and tutorials, as well as laboratory practicals covering biomechanics, physiology, anthropometry, analysis. and motion psychology, The HND in Sports Science is a two-year course franchised to Gower College Swansea. It provides a stand-alone Higher Education qualification, as well as the opportunity for students to progress onto the BSc Sport and Exercise Science course. If you choose the HND programme, you will become a student of Swansea University and will be eligible to play for our sports teams. Sports Science* Sport Science and Exercise Mathematics

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2 year scheme exercise scientist opportunities in roles as diverse as strength and conditioning, sports coaching, teaching and lecturing, health promotion, and postgraduate study including team working, communication, presentation, problem solving, and analytical skills

Franchised to, and taught at Franchised to, and taught at Gower College Swansea. * These degrees will: • train you for a career as a sport and • provide other rewarding career • provide you with transferable skills, Sportand Exercise Science at Swansea is a professionally relevant programme, which studies the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise. Staff within Sport and Exercise Science are all research-active and have excellent industrial links within sport exercise science. and Sportand Exercise Scientists help athletes to maximise their performance; to be fitter, stronger and mentally prepared. faster, and They embrace science, technology, medicine to help teams and individuals gain a competitive edge over their rivals, and their expertise is increasingly in demand in both exercise settings (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation) and high performance sport. ; s HND 006C BSc Joint Honours Sport and Exercise Science and GC16 BSc Single Honours C600 Sport Science Exercise and Engineering College of UCAS Codes 190190 193 Sports Science and Engineering 193 Dr Ransing, ” Admissions Tutor Admissions Olympic games stretch How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 295514 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Each year the University offers students with outstanding talent an Undergraduate Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please see page 69 for further information. human strength and endurance. Understanding fundamentals of Sports Science and applying Engineering knowledge can help athletes go further. “ ts Psychology II Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement Engineering How will I be assessed? How will be skills and knowledge Your assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, assignments and a dissertation. Level Three • Polymers, Materials and Processing • Computer-Aided Product Design • Engineering Design III • Individual Project • Exercise Physiology • • Spor Level Four (MEng only) • Computational Intelligence in • Group Project • Research Dissertation • Entrepreneurship for Engineers • Finite Element Computational Analysis • Sport and Exercise Physiology • Simulation Based Product Design • Sports Biomechanics For full details of other acceptable of other acceptable For full details please see page 207. qualifications, Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website. % of Engineering graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates Engineering % of Instrumentation Measurement and Control Sports Psychology I Please note, opportunities to transfer from the BEng to MEng programme are available after end of Level Two. • Computer-Aided Engineering • Engineering Design II • Exercise Metabolism • 91 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within is our standard offer for AAB – ABB are studying three A students who recognise the individual levels, but we and so the nature of each application viewed only standard offer should be we as a guide. In some circumstances or points may make different offers e.g. ‘300 offers where appropriate 100 in UCAS points including Mathematics’ HL IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at Mathematics) Bac: See page 207 Welsh modules can I study? What Level One • Fluid Mechanics I • Engineering Design I • Engineering Skills • Strength of Materials • Engineering Analysis I and II • Introduction to Biomechanics • Human Physiology • Instrumentation and Control • Design and Laboratory Classes I • Human Neuromusculoskeletal Systems Level Two • Anthropometry • Heat Transfers • Engineering Mechanics • Dynamics I • Stress Analysis I • where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS e.g. ‘300 UCAS where appropriate, 100 in Mathematics’ points including Mathematics. IB: 32 (including 4 at HL will also High scores in SL Mathematics be considered) Bac: See page 207 Welsh MEng A levels: AAB – ABB at A level (including Mathematics). include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology anthropometry, exercise metabolism, exercise metabolism, anthropometry, human neuromusculoskeletal systems and A significant proportion sports psychology. of the sports science biomechanics and physiology modules is spent undertaking laboratory work. Level Three is designed to broaden your skills in, and knowledge of, engineering management, computer-aided design with further understanding of biomechanics, and human nutrition psychology, will gain experience of You physiology. state-of-the-art 3D scanning and rapid prototyping equipment to assist the design process. In the final year project, you will apply your engineering skills to a sports related project. The MEng is a four-year programme, with the first three years identical to the BEng you will broaden degree. At Level Four, and deepen your knowledge of key themes, including: biomechanics, exercise computational and sport physiology, intelligence and data analysis, finite element analysis and computer modelling, design project and management and entrepreneurship. computational problem solving and presentation including team working, communication, presentation, problem solving, and analytical skills research or academic doctoral study, How is the degree structured? How The BEng is a three-year programme that integrates lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory design assignments and work, computer-assisted learning to provide training in key aspects of engineering and science. you will gain a At Levels One and Two, thorough appreciation of design, mechanics, instrumentation and control, materials, engineering analysis, physiology and biomechanics, What grades do I need? grades What BEng A levels: BBB at A level (including Mathematics). include: Other recommended subjects Physics, Further Mathematics, Technology, Design Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology for students BBB is our standard offer A levels, but who are studying three nature of we recognise the individual the standard each application and so only as a offer should be viewed guide. In some circumstances we may make different offers or points offers • introduce you to modern techniques in • equip you with transferable skills, • prepare you for postgraduate or This programme also gives you the best of both worlds as you will interact with students on the MEng and BEng Mechanical and Product Design will also Engineering programme. You share enthusiasm and sporting challenges with students on the BSc in Sports Science programme. Sports Science and Engineering Sports and Engineering Science

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192 192 195 Translation 195 ” Rachel Bryan, Translation Studies 2009 Translation Further information entry about our is available on our requirements have a UK website. If you normallyqualification, English is your will need an A first language so you level in French, German, Italian, as your second Spanish or Welsh can start a new language. You offered, language from the five for your without prior knowledge, third language. Further information about our entry on our requirements is available website How will I be assessed? How progress will be monitored using a Your combination of methods, including assessed essays and written examinations. 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The flexible and I techniques, linguistics computerised translation studied literature, history, over a pure language I chose the BA Translation and lexicography. degree as I felt it led more directly into a career and would increase my I now have a successful translation business with a fellow employability. graduate and in 2010 our company won an HSBC International The decision to do the degree was truly the best I have Business Award. ever made; it taught me to be professional and attentive in everything I do, and give me the confidence to go out and achieve my goals. “ • • German Professional Purposes for • Italian for Professional Purposes • Spanish for Professional Purposes Studies • Dissertation for Translation man ork Experience % of Translation graduates in full-time employment employment full-time in graduates Translation % of erminology Management Intermediate or Advanced Ger a Foreign English as Teaching Language Interpreting (Health or Local Government options) W Translation Language  Level Three • T • Project • Translation • French for Professional Purposes 90 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within • Spanish for Professional Purposes General Language • Welsh Literature and Area Studies • Welsh • Introduction to French Culture • Introduction to German Culture • Introduction to Italian Culture • Introduction to Hispanic Culture Level Two • Introduction to the Theory of Translation • Computer-Assisted Translation • French General Language • French for Professional Purposes • • German Professional Purposes for • Italian General Language • Italian for Professional Purposes • Intermediate or Advanced Spanish • Spanish for Professional Purposes Workshop • Translation • Cultural modules in your languages • • What grades do I need? grades What offer is BBC A levels: Our preferred in a Modernor equivalent with a B flexible offers Language. However, the application are made on review of form, the after taking into consideration or achieved subjects studied, predicted personal grades, reference and statement. IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information What modules can I study? What Level One • French General Language • French for Professional Purposes • German General Language • German for Professional Purposes • Italian General Language • Italian for Professional Purposes • Spanish General Language countries and to take advantage of the agreements we have in place with some most renowned translation of Europe’s may be able to undertake a schools. You work placement during one of the two semesters you spend abroad. During Level Three, you will develop your translation skills to a professional standard, and will explore interpreting, terminology management, and machine translation, as well as the practical aspects of working as a professional translator. All our language modules and some academic modules are taught in the will be language you are studying. You taught in small groups and seminars, supported by multimedia, Internet materials, and practical exercises using up-to-date software packages used by professional translators. study that further develops your translating and interpreting skills including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study two language pairs made up of the two “source” languages you choose in addition to your native language. During Level One you will follow compulsory modules in each of your source languages. For the language(s) in which you have an A level, you will take modules that focus on topic-based work, grammar exercises, and oral practice, as well as specialist modules that develop your skills in translating technical material into English. If you are a beginner in one of your source languages, you will take two intensive language modules instead. will normally complete a year abroad You and Three. We between Levels Two encourage you to spend time in two • give you a foundation for postgraduate • provide you with transferable skills, ranslation and Interpreting ranslation and Modern Languages, T

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194 194 War and Society 197197 ” Adam Barnes, Barnes, Adam BA War and Society, 2010 and Society, BA War I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of modules on offer for the course, spanning the whole of history from ancient warfare right up to modern day warfare. within the course The small number of people itself allowed us to form a much more personal relationship with fellow The the course director. students as well as with course tutors and course also gave me the opportunity to undertake a one month internship programme in Oklahoma, with fellow students. What grades do I need? grades What is our standard offerA levels: BBC – BBB A levels, but wefor students studying three nature of eachrecognise the individual standard offerapplication and so the as a guide. In someshould be viewed only make differentcircumstances we may appropriate. offers or points offers where IB: 30 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. “ % of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of 87 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606980/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information will I be assessed? How progress will be monitored through Your a combination of assessed coursework and written examinations. All Swansea University students have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the medium of Welsh. man orld War Rebecca Thomas, Rebecca Thomas, BA War and Society BA War ” From Fascism to the Republic: Italy in the Second W War and Society in the Anglo-Nor War World of the Roman World, AD 250-600 of the Roman World, • Memories of War • Revolutionary America • The Spanish Civil War • Aftermaths of War Please note modules may be subject to change. • Genocide • The Empire Strikes Back Level Three USA: Politics of Prohibition • Drug War • Contemporary Security • The International Politics of Space • Late Antiquity: The Transformation • Level One • Theories of War • Representations of War in the Modern World and Warfare • War Level Two • Digital War in the Ancient World and Warfare • War • The American Civil War • The Algerian War • War and Society is a very and Society course. yet rewarding challenging War in fields as diverse as management, administration, teaching, journalism, and the armed forces including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills You can choose from a wide range of can choose from You modules, including: What modules can I study? What How is the degree structured? How This degree gives you an unrivalled opportunity to develop your historical, political, and military understanding of and to explore its connection to war, society by considering how the experience of war has shaped cultural output. through a combination will be taught You of lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by a well-equipped multimedia library a wide selection of film containing and documentary material relevant to different modules. This degree will: • equip you with skills relevant for a career • help you to gain transferable skills, • provide a platform for postgraduate study I have gained knowledge in History, Politics, Classics and American Politics, Classics and American in History, I have gained knowledge is verySwansea has been brilliant; the University Studies. My time at are always on hand to help. welcoming and staff “ War and Society War

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War and Society at Swansea crosses War traditional academic boundaries to explore war across the ages. It draws strengths in American upon the University’s Classics, Studies, Ancient History, International Politics and Egyptology, Relations, as well as Literature and Media Studies. To understand an experience so complex To and multifaceted, war must be analyzed in relation to the fullest possible range of political, social, cultural, technological, and media contexts. historical, military, War has been the violent catalyst for War the from change throughout human history, conflicts of the ancient world to those of It inflicts terrible the twenty-first century. suffering and degradation, yet also evokes and inspires great bravery and heroism. s

BA Single Honours L252 War and Society and War ArtsCollege of Humanities and UCAS Codes 196196 199 Welsh 199 ” at Academi Hywelat Academi Teifi The Welsh Department at The Welsh What grades do I need? grades What with a B A levels: BBC or equivalent, in Welsh IB: 32 Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. Hannah Sams, BA Cymraeg, Hannah Sams, BA Cymraeg, Currently studying for a PhD Academi Hywel Teifi in Swansea Academi Hywel Teifi is an unique place to develop your knowledge and skills as a Welsh student as the staff are supportive and friendly and happy to help at any time. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time at Swansea. In addition, the opportunities available within the course to gain work experience is invaluable and will place you ahead of the game when applying for jobs. “ Valleys Society How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.abertawe.ac.uk/ academihywelteifi Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1792 606890/606981 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information • Delweddu’r Cymoedd/Imaging the • Iaith a Chymdeithas/Language and Are there any scholarships or bursaries? Excellence In addition to the University’s and Merit Scholarships, students studying (single honours the BA Cymraeg/Welsh and joint honours in certain subjects) are eligible for the Coleg Cymraeg Scholarship (worth Lead Cenedlaethol’s the over £3,000 over three years). Visit website for more Academi Hywel Teifi details. How will I be assessed? How skills and knowledge will be Your assessed using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, dissertation, group projects and oral and written examinations. nhau/ elsh

% of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of 3 year scheme 3 year scheme 4 year scheme 3/4 year scheme Ysgrifennu Creadigol/Creative Writing and her Cymru a’i Sefydliadau/Wales Strengthening Language Skills Languages Two and Presenting Texts Language Skills Organisations Century Poetry Princes Authoress Bard Available completely or mostly through Available the medium of W * • Llafar/Oral • Golwg ar Gymru/A Study of Wales in • Gweithio mewn Dwy Iaith/Working Testunau/Creating • Creu a Chyflwyno Experience • Profiad Gwaith/Work Level Three • Sgiliau Iaith: Meistroli/Mastering • and Three Modules Optional Level Two • • Cerddi’r Ugeinfed Ganrif/Twentieth • Beirdd a Thywysogion/Poets and for Adults • Cymraeg i Oedolion/Welsh of the • Llais yr Awdures/Voice • Dafydd ap Gwilym • Rhyddiaith Ddiweddar/Modern Prose • Crefft y Cyfarwydd/The Art of the 83 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within s u Q Level Two • Sgiliau Iaith: Cadar Estynedig/Dissertation • Traethawd • Cyfieithu/Translation Welsh and Law Welsh Spanish Medieval Studies Politics TEFL Mathematics Mathematics

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QX53 LQF5 QR54 LLB Joint Honours MQ15 modules can I study? What can choose from a wide range of You modules, some of which will be compulsory: Level One (first language) • Sgiliau Iaith: Cyflwyno/Language Skills: • Sgiliau Beirniadol/Analytical Skills and Context a Chyd-destun/Text • Testun Level One (second language only) • Cyflwyno’r Seiliau/Introducing the Welsh • Cymraeg Ysgrifenedig/Written • Cadarnhau’r Seiliau/Strengthening the • Llenyddiaeth Gyfoes/Contemporary QVM1 BSc Joint Honours Welsh (first language) and GQ1N (second BSc Joint Honours Welsh language) and GQ15 lectures, seminars and interactive workshops, fully supported by a variety of place an online learning tools. We emphasis on interactive learning and class participation. offers exciting The BA Cymraeg/Welsh work experience opportunities, giving you an opportunity to gain experience of using may be in the workplace. You Welsh placed in any environment where business including schools, is conducted in Welsh, television companies, and translation companies. American Studies French German Media Spanish Ancient History Classical Civilisation English Language Studies English Literature Geography History Media Medieval Studies Politics TEFL

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How is the degree structured? How A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study modules on a wide literature and variety of aspects of Welsh language. Students can choose Welsh between a three-year degree scheme for first language speakers or a three-year degree scheme for second language students which includes a programme of increased contact hours of a specialised nature. is your first language, at Level If Welsh One you will follow three compulsory modules and choose others from a range optional modules which explore Welsh is not language and literature. If Welsh your first language, you will embark on a oral, literature, and range of grammar, culture modules which are taught via a new and highly effective intensive will receive teaching programme. You one-to-one support whilst you learn in a and small class environment. At Level Two Three, first and second language students are taught together and are fully integrated forming a warm community of and vibrant students. All modules (except those at Level One for beginners) are taught through the medium Language classes are taught in of Welsh. small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of VQ15 LQ75 QV51 QX51 QQ85 QQ35 QQH5 QR51 QR52 QP53 QV5D LQ2N QR54 BA Joint Honours Welsh (second BA Joint Honours Welsh language) and QT57 QP5H Welsh (second language pathway) (second language Welsh (with French)* Welsh (with German)* Welsh (with Spanish)* Welsh German French History American Studies Ancient History Classical Civilisation English Language Studies English Literature Geography Welsh (first language pathway) (first language Welsh

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necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including translation, local government, media banking, business, and industry, teaching marketing, and management positions with multinational organisations and the ability to use culture of Wales your own initiative including team working, communication, problem-solving, analytical skills and presentation skills Q561 Q5R2 Q5R4 QV5C FQ85 VQ1N QQ8H QQ3M QQ3N QR51 QR52 Q5R1 These degrees will: • equip with you the language skills • prepare you for international sales, • give you valuable experience of the • provide you with transferable skills, By studying Welsh at Academi Hywel Teifi at Academi Hywel Teifi By studying Welsh will increase you at Swansea University, your skills in the language and gain a valuable appreciation of the literary and embraces, historical traditions that Wales and the experience necessary to work with a vibrant, living language. Welsh is one of Europe’s oldest is one of Europe’s Welsh languages. It is widely used in commerce, education, and local government, industry, is and the ability to speak Welsh increasingly seen as a valuable Wales and qualification by employers in beyond. BA Joint Honours Welsh BA Joint Honours Welsh (first language) and QT5B

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198 198 201 Zoology 201 ” (UNISTATS 2012) (UNISTATS Zoology degree at Swansea Zoology degree rated Number One in the UK rated Number One “ How will I be assessed? How will be assessed using a You variety of methods, including examinations, coursework and a practical research project. Are there any scholarships or bursaries? The University awards a number of Excellence, Merit and Income-Related Scholarships. Details can be found on www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers funding for completing some studies through the medium of Welsh. Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for which a scholarship of £500 per year is available. Details can be obtained from www.mantais.ac.uk BSc Foundation with Integrated Year also offer an Honours programme We (Level with an integrated Foundation Year 0) suitable for applicants not possessing the necessary background for entry at Level One. At the end of the Foundation students can progress to BSc Year, Zoology. in Biological Sciences and Welfare Invertebrates Field Course Ecology OR Terrestrial member of staff presents a module on their own specific research interests (on a range of topics) from which you select five for assessment What grades do I need? grades What or equivalent, A levels: ABB – BBB including Biology Biology at IB: 33 – 32 including 5 in Higher Level (HL) Bac: See page 207 Welsh acceptable For full details of other see page 207 qualifications, please Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website. Level Two • How to Undertake Research • Molecular Ecology • Parasitology • Zoology Literature Review • Cell and Immunobiology Invertebrates • Terrestrial • Vertebrates • Animal Behaviour in Conservation • Coastal Marine Ecology • Oceanography • Marine Plankton and Pelagic • Human and Medical Genetics • Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology Level Three • Zoology Research Project • Animal Ecology Field Course • Literature Review in Zoology • Current research in zoology – each

% of graduates in full-time employment employment in full-time graduates % of [email protected] and Function How can I find out more? can I find How Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci Tutor: Contact the Admissions Email: +44 (0)1792 295720 Tel: Visit the University: See page 202 Days for details of our Open can apply online How to apply: You – see pages 204 at www.ucas.ac.uk to 207 for further information What modules can I study? What offer a wide range of modules. We Current modules include: Level One and Career Skills • Science Writing • Science Skills for Biological Scientists • Chemistry of Life Form and Function • Animal Diversity, Form • Plants and Algae – Diversity, • Cellular and Microbial Biology • Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour • Genetics and Evolutionary Processes 92 or further 2010-11) (HESA data six months of graduation. study within Our strong links with international and national organisations such as the British Agency Environment Mammal Society, the Countryside Council for Wales, the Trust, Wildlife the Vincent Wales, NWCW and the Gower Bird Hospital will add value to your studies. Lily Green, Lily Green, BSc Zoology Science laboratories, IT and teaching rooms equipment of organisms growth rooms, aquaria, and greenhouses research vessel, the RV Noctiluca During Level Three, you will complete a research project, which may be fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely analytical. Depending on the nature of your project you may work as part of a team, or as an independent researcher. While doing this, you will develop the skills necessary for project management and teamwork and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. will benefit from excellent teaching You facilities, including: • new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art • an extensive range of modern analytical • specialised culture facilities for a range • constant temperature rooms and other • the Zoological Museum • a custom-designed 12.5m coastal ” To be taught by such a range of knowledgeable and enthusiastic and enthusiastic a range of knowledgeable be taught by such To academics at Swansea University is a privilege. Their individual fields of University is a privilege. Their individual academics at Swansea of varied and provide a vast spectrum specialisation are extremely options in terms be studied as part of what can of your degree. Listening me eager to world-class members of staff has made to lectures given by that had and spend time reading up on subjects broaden my interests never attracted me previously. How is the degree structured? How Zoology at Swansea gives you an unrivalled opportunity to study animal ecology and conservation in behaviour, a range of natural environments across Swansea Bay and the beautiful Gower will also visit a range of Peninsula. You field locations, such as the National (NWCW), Centre Wales Wetlands Margam Park, and Bristol Zoo, and will complete an animal ecology field course in your final year. will be taught through a combination You of lectures, tutorials, fieldwork, and practical classes. Our laboratories are well-equipped for behavioural studies, animal conservation, ecology, and molecular entomology immunology, and genetic approaches to Zoology. Laboratory is a Our new Teaching significantly upgraded facility to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills, with a capacity to hold 150 students; it includes a full range to transmit to several facilities able of AV plasma screens output from a variety of sources including microscopes, PCs, players and visualise/camera DVD/Video units. “

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3 year scheme 4 year scheme experience for a career in teaching biology or science as well as also providing scope for applying for positions in veterinary and biotechnology industries such as team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills range of ecological and environmental jobs (e.g. agriculture, animal welfare, conservation, media, pollution, public and animal health) • give you appropriate knowledge and • help you to develop transferable skills, Zoology at Swansea University offers a wide-range of laboratory- and field-based topics. This degree will: • prepare you for a career within a wide Zoology is the branch of biology that has a primary focus on animal anatomy, It also evolution, ecology and physiology. helps us to understand animal behaviour and to identify effective methods of enhancing animal welfare. Zoologists have a major role to play in environmental management and conservation but are also likely to influence developments in other sectors, such as agriculture, marine health and medicine, public biology, veterinary science. u BSc Integrated Foundation Year BSc Integrated Foundation C101 see Biology For related degrees, please XX), and Biological Sciences (page XX). and Marine Biology (page BA Single Honours C300 Zoology Science College of s

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Our Open Days for2014 entry are: You will also have the opportunity to visit the University after you have applied – contact Saturday 29 June 2013 your department or subject area for further information about post-application visits. Saturday 5 October 2013 Visit www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves for more details or telephone +44 (0)1792 295784. {Saturday 2 November 2013 202 203 How we select our students

When we receive your application UCAS will let you know if we make you What do you need? programmes from Level Two without Dates and deadlines from UCAS, the Admissions Tutors an offer and if there are any specific To study at Swansea you will need to having to complete the first level. • You can submit your application to conditions. Occasionally, a member of for your chosen course will: meet our general requirements as well as UCAS from 1 September 2013 staff from the Academic College or achieving the entry grades required by Notes for international students (for entry in Autumn 2014) • make sure that you meet our entry School you are interested in may suggest your chosen degree programme and We welcome applications by prospective • The first closing date is 15 October requirements, as well as any other that you will receive an offer, but this is GCSE English Language or Welsh students from around the world. 2013 if you are studying Medicine, medical and non-academic not a binding commitment – please wait Language at grade C or above. If you are an international student, you Dentistry, or if you are also applying requirements for a formal offer from UCAS. can apply to study at Swansea via to Oxford or Cambridge The standard offer for students taking • check that you have the experience UCAS, through one of our overseas If our offer is conditional upon how you three A levels is listed on the subject area • The closing date for all home and EU and skills necessary to study the subject agents or by using our online application get on in your examinations, we won’t pages, but we recognise the individual applicants is 15 January 2014 • look for evidence of your commitment form. Full details of how to apply can be give you a final acceptance of your nature of each application and so the • The closing date for international and motivation, and pay attention to found at: application until the results are published. standard offer should be viewed only as applicants is 30 June 2014 your achievements If you firmly accept our conditional offer a guide. In some circumstances we may www.swansea.ac.uk/international • take into account your reference and but do not get the exam results you need, make different offers or Tariff points offers We recommend that you submit your any assessments from educational considering your overall performance may where appropriate. We are happy to advise you on whether application as early as possible. Whilst psychologists or medical practitioners give us the flexibility to confirm your offer. your qualifications are suitable for entry to applications made after the deadlines the course you would like to study. Please • make sure that any resources and We welcome applications from Welsh have passed are possible, we cannot email us at: [email protected] learning opportunities you may require Every year, we receive far more Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma guarantee that we will be able to for further details. are available applications to study with us than we students with relevant options subjects. consider them in the same way as have places available, and many courses In recognition that the qualification applications submitted on time. If English is not your first language you If we think you have what it takes to study quickly become oversubscribed. provides excellent preparation for our will need an acceptable pass in an with us, we may invite you for interview Inevitably, this means that we have to degree schemes, our offers will approved English Language qualification to get to know you better. Meeting disappoint some of our applicants. If you recognise successful completion of the to make sure that you get the full benefit prospective students at interviews and don’t get in to Swansea, and you think Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification from studying at Swansea. We consider Applicant Visit Days often allows us some we’ve got it wrong, you can ask us to (WBQ) Core. the Swansea University English Test, the flexibility to tailor our offers to each reconsider your application. Contact the British Council IELTS test (with a score of individual’s strengths. Admissions Office for further details. We also welcome a wide range of other qualifications, such as the International or at least 6.0), and a wide range of other qualifications. A full list of acceptable If you have a disability, medical UCAS European Baccalaureate, an Advanced English Language tests can be found at: condition, or a specific learning difficulty, All applications for full-time undergraduate Diploma, BTEC, or an access course or we may ask the University’s Disability degrees and Higher National Diplomas diploma. We are constantly reviewing the www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/ Officer or Director for Occupational must be made through UCAS, the acceptability of new qualifications, so if acceptableenglishtests Health to interview you so we can be Universities Colleges and Admissions you are taking exams not listed please sure that we are able to give you the Service. You should also use UCAS if contact the Admissions Office. Please see support you need throughout your studies. you wish to transfer from one university the table on page 207 and our website You may also like to know that the to another. The easiest way to apply is for further information. University has its own English Language Remember: we’re interested in people online at: www.ucas.ac.uk Training Service – visit: If you wish to apply for a first degree in who will seize the opportunity to gain www.swansea.ac.uk/elts new skills and knowledge, and who Please note that UCAS charges an Engineering or Science but do not yet will benefit most from the Swansea application fee of £23 for two to five have the necessary entry qualifications, experience. We’re also interested in university choices, or £12 for just one we may consider you for one of our people who will add value to the choice. (Charges may increase for 2014 four-year degrees, which include a sporting, cultural, and social life of entry.) Further information is available on foundation year. (Please see the course our community. the UCAS website. entries for further information.) 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204 205 Your application checklist Typical offers

18 Unit What When Tick BTEC Irish Leaving A-Levels National European French German International Certificate Access Choose the course you want to study (pages 74-201) Now (tariff points) Diploma Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Abitur Baccalaureate Points Diploma

Check the grades you need Now 33 Dist, AAA (360) DDD 85% 16 1.2-1.4 36 405 Check if you’ll need any other qualifications Now 9 merits

Visit us – independently or as part of an Open Day (see page 202) Anytime 27 Dist, AAB (340) 80% 15 1.5-1.7 34 390 15 merits Apply! By 15 January 2014 (in most cases)

24 Dist, If invited, come for an interview Between October and July ABB (320) DDM 77% 14 1.8-2.1 33 375 15 merits

Receive our offer Between October and July 18 Dist, BBB (300) 75% 13 2.2-2.4 32 360 Get your results August 2014 18 merits

Get final confirmation of your offer from us August 2014 15 Dist, BBC (280) DMM 73% 12 2.5-2.7 30 345 18 merits Receive your enrolment pack and get ready for student life September 2014

Start studying at Swansea! September 2014 12 Dist, BCC (260) 70% 11 2.8-3.0 28 330 18 merits

6 Dist, CCC (240) MMM 64% 10 3.1-3.3 26 315 33 Merits Remember

• Apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk CCD (220) 60% 9 3.4-3.6 24 300 27 merits • Our UCAS institution name and code is SWAN S93 • The application deadline for most courses is 15 January 2014 From ILC Points • You can contact us at [email protected], or telephone +44 (0)1792 295111 (not tariff). Must Refers to • There’s more information at www.swansea.ac.uk Overall Overall Overall include at least Notes IB Points Total level 3 • You can join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/UGAdmissions Average Average Average 3 B1 passes in credits • Follow on Twitter – twitter.com/SwanseaUniApply higher/honours papers

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206 207 Academic Areas Student Residences Services / Facilities Adult Continuing Education 11.1 Economics 14 Law 14 Kilvey 19.1 Academic Registry 2.1 Crèche/Nursery 30 Library & Information Services 7 Shops 17, 18 American Studies 4 Engineering 8.1, 8.2 Mathematics 8.3 Preseli 20 Admissions Office 2 Dental Surgery 23 Marketing 2 Staff Development Unit 13 Aqua Culture 34 English 3 Media and Communication Studies 3 Cefn Bryn 21 Alumni Office 2 Disability/Special Requirements Office 3.1 Media Resources 3 Student Counselling Service 23 Biological Sciences 9, 9.4, 11.2 French 3 Medicine 12, 33 Rhossili 21.2, 21.3 Art Gallery 32 Disability Office – Assessment Medical Centre 17 Student Support Services 3.1 Business 16 Geography 9 Physics 11.2 Penmaen 22 Bank 32 and Training Centre 13 Money Advice & Support Office 3.1 Students’ Union 18 Childhood Studies 11.2 German 3 Politics and International Relations 4 Horton 23 Bars 17, 18, 32 Discovery – Student Volunteering 17 Mosque 6 Theatre (Taliesin) 32 Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology 3 Health Science 11.1 Psychology 11.2 Oxwich 25 Bookshop 32 Egypt Centre 32.1 Occupational Health & Emergency Transcription Centre 15 Computer Science 8.1, 8.2 Hispanic Studies 3 Social Policy/Work 11.2 Langland 26 Cash Points 17, 18, 32 Estates Department 18 Centre 22 Travel Shop 17 Criminology 11.2 History 4 Sports Science 11.2, 11.3 Caswell 27 Catering Office17 Finance Department 1 Post Office 17 Wellbeing Services 23 Cymraeg/Welsh 3 Italian 3 War and Society 4 Careers and Employability 7 Human Resources 2 Postgraduate Office 2.1 Central Administration 2 International Office 2.1 Refectory 17 Chaplaincy Centre 17 International Student Advisory Service 3.1 Research & Innovation Office 8.2 Campus map Conference Office 17 Law Library 5 Residential Services 22

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208 209 Useful phone numbers and contact details: Travelling distance to Swansea (in miles) By rail to Swansea

University – general Bus and Coach enquiries Swansea Tourist Information Centre Aberystwyth 73 Leeds 227 Birmingham 3hrs 15mins Tel: +44 (0)1792 205678 Tel: +44 (0)8705 808080 Tel: +44 (0)1792 468321 Bangor 160 Liverpool 168 Bristol 2hrs Fax: +44 (0)1792 295048 www.nationalexpress.com Email: [email protected] Birmingham 126 London 203 Cardiff 55mins Email: [email protected] www.firstcymru.co.uk www.swansea.gov.uk/tourism Bristol 85 Manchester 187 Liverpool 4hrs 40mins www.swansea.ac.uk Traveline University Disability Office Cardiff 40 Newcastle 319 London 3hrs Rail services Tel: +44 (0)8706 082608 Tel: +44 (0)1792 513000 383 Sheffield 200 Manchester 4hrs 30mins Tel: +44 (0)8457 484950 www.traveline.org.uk Minicom/text: +44 (0)1792 513100 Glasgow 426 Southampton 160 www.nationalrail.co.uk Fax: +44 (0)1792 513200 Email: [email protected] www.swansea.ac.uk/study/current/ StudentSupportServices/DisabilityOffice

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A 76 Biological Sciences and Geography, 82 Classical Civilisation and History (with a 98 Electronic and Electrical Engineering, 116 English Literature and Classical 118 French and Law, M R11 ( L L B ) 78 Accounting and Finance, NN43 (BSc) CL17 (BSc) year abroad), QV8C (BA) H606 (MEng) Civilisation, QQ83 (BA) 118 French and Media, PR31 (BA) 78 Accounting and Finance (with a year 76 Biology, C104 (BSc) 82 Classical Civilisation and Latin, QQ86 (BA) 98 Electronics Engineering with 116 English Literature and English Language 118 French and Politics, LR21 (BA) abroad), NN4H (BSc) 78 Business Management, N101 (BA) 82 Classical Civilisation and Medieval Nanotechnology, H613 (BEng) Studies, QQ31 (BA) 118 French and Spanish, RR14 (BA) 92 Aerospace Engineering, H400 (BEng) 78 Business Management, N100 (BSc) Studies, QVV1 (BA) 98 Electronics Engineering with 74 English Literature and English Language 118 French and TEFL, RX13 (BA) 92 Aerospace Engineering (with a year in 78 Business Management and Economics, 82 Classical Civilisation and Welsh (first Nanotechnology, H614 (MEng) Studies (with a year abroad), QQ3D (BA) 118 French and Welsh, QR51 (BA) industry), H402 (BEng) NL21 (BSc) language), QQ8H (BA) 98 Electronics with Computing Science, 116 English Literature and French, QR31 (BA) 92 Aerospace Engineering, H403 (MEng) 78 Business Management (Accounting), 82 Classical Civilisation and Welsh (second H6G4 (BEng) 116 English Literature and Gender, Q3L3 (BA) G 92 Aerospace Engineering (with a year in N1N4 (BSc) language), QQ85 (BA) 98 Electronics with Computing Science, 116 English Literature and Geography, 152 Genetics, C400 (BSc) industry), H404 (MEng) 78 Business Management (Finance), 82 Classics, Q800 (BA) H6GK (MEng) LQ73 (BA) 122 Geography, L700 (BA) 74 American Studies, T701 (BA) N1N3 (BSc) 84 Computer Science, G400 (BSc) 102 Engineering – deferred choice of 116 English Literature and German, QR32 (BA) 122 Geography, F800 (BSc) 74 American Studies, T700 (BA) 78 Business Management (Information 84 Computer Science and Geo-Informatics, specialisation (integrated 4-year degree), 116 English Literature and History, QV31 (BA) 122 Geography, FL87 (BSc integrated 74 American Studies and English Literature, Systems), N1G5 (BSc) GF48 (BSc) H101 (BEng) 116 English Literature and Italian, QR33 (BA) foundation year) QT37 (BA), TQ73 (BA) 78 Business Management with Law, N2M1 84 Computer Science and Physics, 114 English Language, Q310 (BA) 116 English Literature and Latin, QQ36 (BA) 122 Geography (Human), L720 (BA) 74 American Studies and Geography, LT77 (BA Major/Minor) FG34 (BSc) 114 English language (with a year abroad), 116 English Literature and Media Studies, 122 Geography (Physical), F840 (BSc) (BA), TL77 (BA) 78 Business Management (Marketing), N1N5 84 Computer Science and Pure Q311 (BA) QP33 (BA) 122 Geography (with European Studies), 74 American Studies and History, VT17 (BA), (BSc) Mathematics, GG41 (BSc) 114 English Language and Ancient Greek, 116 English Literature and Medieval Studies, F8R9 (BSc) TV71 (BA) 78 Business Management with a year 84 Computing, G403 (MEng) QQ73 (BA) QVH1 (BA) 122 Geography and American Studies, 74 American Studies and International abroad, NN12 (BA) 84 Computing and Communications, 114 English Language and Ancient History, 116 English Literature and Politics, LQ23 (BA) LT77 (BA), TL77 (BA) Relations, LT2R (BA) 78 Business Management with a year G420 (BSc) QVJ1 (BA) 116 English Literature and Spanish, QR34 (BA) 122 Geography and Biological Sciences, 74 American Studies and Law, MT17 (LLB), abroad, NN13 (BSc) 84 Computing with Finance, G4L1 (BSc) 114 English Language and Classical 116 English Literature and TEFL, QXH3 (BA) CL17 (BSc) MT1R (LLB) 86 Criminology and Criminal Justice, Civilisation, QQ38 (BA) 116 English Literature and Welsh, QQH5 (BA) 122 Geography and Economics, LL17 (BA) 74 American Studies and Politics, LT27 (BA), C M2L4 (BSc) 114 English Language and English Literature, 116 English Literature (with a year abroad), 122 Geography and Economics, LL71 (BSc) TL72 (BA) 94 Chemical Engineering, H831 (BEng) 86 Criminology and Law, MM19 (LLB) QQ31 (BA) QH20 (BA) 122 Geography and English Literature, 74 American Studies and Welsh, QT5B (BA), 94 Chemical Engineering, H801 (MEng) 86 Criminology and Social Policy, MLF4 (BSc) 114 English Language and French, QRJ1 (BA) 116 English with Gender (with a year LQ73 (BA) QT57 (BA) 94 Chemical Engineering (with a year in 114 English Language and French (with abroad), Q3L3 (BA) 122 Geography and French, LR71 (BA) 82 Ancient and Medieval History, V116 (BA) industry), H832 (BEng) E Business Studies), QRH1 (BA) 100 Environmental Engineering, H834 (BEng) 122 Geography and Geo-Informatics, 82 Ancient History, V112 (BA) 94 Chemical Engineering (with a year in 88 Economics, L104 (BA) 114 English Language and German, QRJ2 (BA) 100 Environmental Engineering (with a year in F830 (BSc) 82 Ancient History and English Literature, industry), H890 (MEng) 88 Economics (with a year abroad), L105 (BA) 114 English Language and German (with industry), H2G0 (BEng) 122 Geography and German, LR72 (BA) VQ13 (BA) 96 Civil Engineering, H200 (BEng) 88 Economics, L100 (BSc) Business Studies), QRH2 (BA) 100 Environmental Engineering, H836 (MEng) 122 Geography and History, LV71 (BA) 82 Ancient History and French, VR11 (BA) 96 Civil Engineering, H201 (MEng) 88 Economics (with a year abroad), 114 English Language and Italian, QRJ3 (BA) 100 Environmental Engineering (with a year in 122 Geography and Italian, LR73 (BA) 82 Ancient History and German, VR12 (BA) 96 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry), L101 (BSc) 114 English Language and Italian (with industry), H2F0 (MEng) 122 Geography and Social Policy, LL47 (BA) 82 Ancient History and Greek, VQ17 (BA) H202 (BEng) 88 Economics and Business Management, Business Studies), QRH3 (BA) 122 Geography and Spanish, LR74 (BA) 82 Ancient History and Italian, VR13 (BA) 96 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry), NL21 (BSc) 114 English Language and Latin, QQ63 (BA) F 122 Geography and Welsh (first language), 82 Ancient History and Latin, VQ16 (BA) H204 (MEng) 88 Economics and Geography, LL17 (BA) 114 English Language and Spanish, QRJ4 (BA) 88 Financial Economics, L111 ( B S c ) FQ85 (BA) 82 Ancient History and Medieval Studies, 82 Classical Civilisation, Q820 (BA) 88 Economics and Geography, LL71 (BSc) 114 English Language and Spanish (with 88 Financial Economics with Accounting, 122 Geography and Welsh (second V115 (BA) 82 Classical Civilisation and English 88 Economics and History, LV11 (BA) Business Studies), QRH4 (BA) L1NK (BSc) language), LQ75 (BA) 82 Ancient History and Politics, VL12 (BA) Language, QQ38 (BA) 88 Economics and Italian, LR13 (BA) 114 English Language and TEFL, QX33 (BA) 118 French, R101 (BA) 120 Geo-Informatics and Computer Science, 82 Ancient History and Spanish, VR14 (BA) 82 Classical Civilisation and English 88 Economics and Law, M L11 ( L L B ) 114 English Language and Welsh, QQ35 (BA) 118 French (with Business Studies), R1N1 (BA) GF48 (BSc) 82 Ancient History and Welsh, VQ15 (BA), Literature, QQ83 (BA) 88 Economics and Mathematics, G L11 ( B S c ) 116 English Literature, Q300 (BA) 118 French and Ancient History, VR11 (BA) 122 Geo-Informatics and Geography, VQ1N (BA) 82 Classical Civilisation and French, 88 Economics and Politics, LL12 (BA) 116 English Literature and American Studies, 118 French and Classical Civilisation, F830 (BSc) 146 Applied Mathematics, G120 (BSc) QR81 (BA) 82 Egyptology, V410 (BA) QT37 (BA) QR81 (BA) 122 Geo-Informatics and Mathematics, 82 Classical Civilisation and German, 82 Egyptology and Ancient History, 116 English Literature and American Studies, 118 French and Economics, LR11 (BA) GF18 (BSc) B QR82 (BA) VV41 (BA) TQ73 (BA) 118 French and English Language, QRJ1 (BA) 124 German, R220 (BA) 150 Biochemistry, C700 (BSc) 82 Classical Civilisation and Greek, 82 Egyptology and Classical Civilisation, 116 English Literature and Ancient Greek, 118 French and English Literature, QR31 (BA) 124 German (with Business), R2N1 (BA) 152 Biochemistry and Genetics, CC47 (BSc) QQ78 (BA) VQ48 (BA) QQ37 (BA) 118 French and Geography, LR71 (BA) 124 German and Ancient History, VR12 (BA) 76 Biological Sciences (deferred choice of 82 Classical Civilisation and History, 98 Electronic and Electrical Engineering, 116 English Literature and Ancient History, 118 French and German, RR12 (BA) 124 German and Classical Civilisation, specialisation), C100 (BSc) QV81 (BA) H602 (BEng) VQ13 (BA) 118 French and History, RV11 (BA) QR82 (BA)

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124 German and Economics, LR12 (BA) 134 History and Latin, QV61 (BA) 138 Italian and TEFL, RX33 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Welsh (second O 146 Pure Mathematics, G110 (BSc) 124 German and English Language, 134 History and Law, MVC1 (LLB) 138 Italian and Welsh, QRM3 (BA) language), GQ15 (BSc) 166 Osteopathy, B310 (MOst) QRJ2 (BA) 134 History and Medieval Studies, V130 (BA), 84 Mathematics for Computer Science, S 124 German and English Literature, QR32 (BA) V191 (BA) L G4GC (BSc) P 184 Social Policy, L400 (BSc) 124 German and French, RR12 (BA) 134 History and Medieval Studies (with a 140 Language and Communication, PQ91 (BA) 146 Mathematics for Finance, G190 (BSc) 168 Paramedic Science (DIPHE) 184 Social Policy and Criminology, MLF4 (BSc) 124 German and Geography, LR72 (BA) year abroad), V191 (BA) 82 Latin and History, QV61 (BA), VQ1P (BA) 146 Mathematics (with an integrated 170 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), 184 Social Policy and Economics, LL41 (BA) 124 German and History, RV21 (BA) 134 History and Politics, LV21 (BA) 142 Law, M100 (LLB) foundation year), G101 (BSc) L0V0 (BA) 184 Social Policy and Geography, LL47 (BSc) 124 German and Italian, RR23 (BA) 134 History and Politics (with a year abroad), 142 Law (Crime and Criminal Justice), MM12 (LLB) 106 Mechanical Engineering, H300 (BEng) 172 Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL), 184 Social Policy and Politics, LL42 (BA) 124 German and Law, MR12 (LLB) VL1F (BA) 142 Law and American Studies, MT17 (LLB), 106 Mechanical Engineering, H304 (MEng) VLM0 (BA) 184 Social Policy and Social History, 124 German and Media, PR32 (BA) 134 History and Social Policy, LV43, (BA) MT1R (LLB) 106 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in 174 Physical Earth Science, FF86 (BSc) LV43 (BA) 124 German and Politics, LR22 (BA) 134 History and Spanish, RV41 (BA) 142 Law and Criminology, MM19 (LLB) industry), H305 (BEng) 122 Physical Geography, F840 (BSc) 186 Social Work, L500 (BSc) 124 German and Spanish, RR24 (BA) 134 History and Welsh (first language), 142 Law and Economics, M L11 ( L L B ) 106 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in 176 Physics, F300 (BSc) 84 Software Engineering, G600 (BSc) 124 German and TEFL, RX23 (BA) QV5C (BA) 142 Law and French, M R11 ( L L B ) industry), H306 (MEng) 176 Physics, F303 (MPhys) 188 Spanish, R410 (BA) 124 German and Welsh, QR52 (BA) 134 History and Welsh (second language), 142 Law and German, MR12 (LLB) 148 Media and Communication, P300 (BA) 176 Physics, F301 (BSc integrated foundation 188 Spanish (with Business Studies), R4N1 (BA) QV51 (BA) 142 Law and History, MVC1 (LLB) 148 Media Studies and English Literature, year) 188 Spanish and Ancient History, VR14 (BA) H 136 Humanities (part-time), (BA) 142 Law and Italian, MR13 (LLB) QP33 (BA) 176 Physics and Computer Science, 188 Spanish and Economics, LR14 (BA) 126 Health and Social Care, L510 (BSc) 122 Human Geography, L720 (BA) 142 Law and Politics, LM21 (LLB) 148 Media Studies and French, PR31 (BA) FG34 (BSc) 188 Spanish and English Language, QRJ4 (BA) 128 Healthcare Science (Audiology), 142 Law and Spanish, MR14 (LLB) 148 Media Studies and German, PR32 (BA) 176 Physics and Mathematics, FG31 (BSc) 188 Spanish and English Literature, QR34 (BA) B610 (BSc) I 142 Law and Welsh, MQ15 (LLB) 148 Media Studies and Spanish, PR34 (BA) 176 Physics (with a year abroad), F302 (BSc) 188 Spanish and French, RR14 (BA) 90 Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) 88 International Business Economics, 142 Law with Business, M1N1 (LLB Major/Minor) 148 Media Studies and Welsh (first 176 Physics (with a year abroad), F304 (MPhys) 188 Spanish and Geography, LR74 (BA) B1B8, (BSc) L160 (BSc) language), QP5H (BA) 176 Physics with Nanotechnology, F390 (BSc) 188 Spanish and German, RR24 (BA) 88 Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), 78 International Business Management M 148 Media Studies and Welsh (second 176 Physics with Particle Physics and 188 Spanish and History, RV41 (BA) B990 (BSc) (Language), N127 (BA) 144 Marine Biology, C160 (BSc) language), QP53 (BA) Cosmology, F3F5 (BSc) 188 Spanish and Law, MR14 (LLB) 88 Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy 78 International Business Management 104 Materials Science and Engineering, J500 150 Medical Biochemistry, C741 ( BS c ) 178 Political Communication, L220 (BA) 188 Spanish and Media, PR34 (BA) Physics), B1F3 (BSc) (Language), N122 (BSc) (BEng) 108 Medical Engineering, HB18 (BEng) 180 Politics, L200 (BA) 188 Spanish and Politics, LR24 (BA) 90 Healthcare Science (Respiratory and 180 International Relations, L254 (BA) 104 Materials Science and Engineering (with 108 Medical Engineering, HB1V (MEng) 180 Politics and American Studies, LT27 (BA), 188 Spanish and TEFL, RX43 (BA) Sleep Sciences), B121 (BSc) 180 International Relations (with French), a year in industry), J502 (BEng) 152 Medical Genetics, C431 (BSc) TL72 (BA) 188 Spanish and Welsh, QR54 (BA) 134 History, V100 (BA), L2RD (BA) 104 Materials Science and Engineering, J504 154 Medical Sciences and Humanities, 180 Politics and Ancient History, VL12 (BA) 112 Sports Materials, J400 (BEng) 134 History (with a year abroad), V101 (BA) 180 International Relations (with German), (MEng) BV95 (BSc) 180 Politics and Economics, LL12 (BA) 190 Sport and Exercise Science, C600 (BSc) 134 History and American Studies, VT17 (BA), L2R2 (BA) 104 Materials Science and Engineering (with 156 Medicine (Graduate-entry only), 180 Politics and English Literature, LQ23 (BA) 190 Sport and Exercise Science and TV71 (BA) 180 International Relations (with Spanish), a year in industry), J503 (MEng) A101 (MB BCh) 180 Politics and French, LR21 (BA) Mathematics, GC16 (BSc) 134 History and Ancient History, V110 (BA), L2R4 (BA) 104 Materials Science and Engineering (with 158 Medieval Studies and Ancient History, 180 Politics and German, LR22 (BA) 190 Sports Science, 006C (HND) V190 (BA) 180 International Relations and American a year abroad), J510 (BEng) V115 (BA) 180 Politics and History, LV21 (BA) 192 Sports Science and Engineering, 134 History and Classical Civilisation, Studies, LT2R (BA) 146 Mathematics, G100 (BSc) 158 Medieval Studies and Classical 180 Politics and History (with a year abroad), CH61 (BEng) QV81 (BA) 180 International Relations and Modern 146 Mathematics, G103 (MMath) Civilisation, QVV1 (BA) VL1F (BA) 192 Sports Science and Engineering, 134 History and Classical Civilisation (with a History, LV2C (BA) 146 Mathematics and Computer Science, 158 Medieval Studies and English Literature, 180 Politics and Law, LM21 (LLB) CH6C (MEng) year abroad), QV8C (BA) 138 Italian and Economics, LR13 (BA) GG41 (BSc) QVH1 (BA) 180 Politics and Social Policy, LL42 (BA) 134 History and Economics, LV11 (BA) 138 Italian and English Language, QRJ3 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Economics, G L11 ( B S c ) 158 Medieval Studies and History, V130 (BA) 180 Politics and Spanish, LR24 (BA) T 134 History and English Literature, QV31 (BA) 138 Italian and English Literature, QR33 (BA) 146 Mathematics and French, G R11 ( B S c ) 158 Medieval Studies and Welsh (first 180 Politics and Welsh (first language), 114 TEFL and English Literature, QXH3 (BA) 134 History and English Literature (with a year 138 Italian and French, RR13 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Geo-Informatics, language), QV5D (BA) LQ2N (BA) 114 TEFL and French, RX13 (BA) abroad), QV3C (BA) 138 Italian and Geography, LR73 (BA) GF18 (BSc) 158 Medieval Studies and Welsh (second 180 Politics and Welsh (second language), 114 TEFL and German, RX23 (BA) 134 History and French, RV11 (BA) 138 Italian and German, RR23 (BA) 146 Mathematics and German, GR12 (BSc) language), QVM1 (BA) LQF5 (BA) 114 TEFL and Italian, RX33 (BA) 134 History and Geography, LV71 (BA) 138 Italian and History, RV31 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Physics, FG31 (BSc) 160 Midwifery, B720 (BMid) 110 Product Design Engineering, H150 (BEng) 114 TEFL and Spanish, RX43 (BA) 134 History and German, RV21 (BA) 138 Italian and Law, MR13 (LLB) 146 Mathematics and Spanish, GR14 (BSc) 110 Product Design Engineering, H155 (MEng) 114 TEFL and Welsh (first language), QX51(BA) 134 History (Modern) and International 138 Italian and Media, PR33 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Sports Science, N 110 Product Design Engineering (with a year 114 TEFL and Welsh (second language), Relations, LV2C (BA) 138 Italian and Medieval Studies, RVH1 (BA) GC16 (BSc) 162 Nursing (Adult), B702 (BN) in industry), H154 (BEng) QX53 (BA) 134 History and Italian, RV31 (BA) 138 Italian and Politics, LR23 (BA) 146 Mathematics and Welsh (first language), 162 Nursing (Child), B703 (BN) 110 Product Design Engineering (with a year 176 Theoretical Physics, F341 (BSc) 138 Italian and Spanish, RR34 (BA) GQ1N (BSc) 162 Nursing (Mental Health), B704 (BN) in industry), H156 (MEng) 176 Theoretical Physics, F340 (MPhys) 162 Nursing (Adult), B740 (BN) 182 Psychology, C800 (BSc) 194 Translation, Q910 (BA) 214 215 Index

W 198 Welsh (second language) and 196 War and Society, L252 (BA) Geography, LQ75 (BA) 198 Welsh (first language), Q561 (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and German, 198 Welsh (second language), Q560 (BA) QR52 (BA) 198 Welsh (with French), Q5R1 (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and History, 198 Welsh (with German), Q5R2 (BA) QV51 (BA) 198 Welsh (with Spanish), Q5R4 (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and Law, 198 Welsh (first language) and American MQ15 (LLB) Studies, QT5B (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and 198 Welsh (first language) and Ancient Mathematics, GQ15 (BSc) History, VQ1N (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and Media 198 Welsh (first language) and Classical Studies, PQ35 (BA) Civilisation, QQ8H (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and Medieval 198 Welsh (first language) and English Studies, QVM1 (BA) Language Studies, QQ3M (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and Politics, 198 Welsh (first language) and English LQF5 (BA) Literature, QQ3N (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and Spanish, 198 Welsh (first language) and French, QR54 (BA) QR51 (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and TEFL, 198 Welsh (first language) and Geography, QX53 (BA) FQ85 (BA) 198 Welsh (first language)and German, Z QR52 (BA) 200 Zoology, C300 (BSc) 198 Welsh (first language) and History, QV5C (BA) 198 Welsh (first language) and Mathematics, GQ1N (BSc) 198 Welsh (first language) and Media Studies,QP5H (BA) 198 Welsh (first language) and Medieval Studies, QV5D (BA) 198 Welsh (first language) and Politics, LQ2N (BA) 198 Welsh (first language) and Spanish, QR54 (BA) 198 Welsh (first language) and TEFL, QX51 (BA) Things you might like to know 198 Welsh (second language) and American The information we’ve published in this prospectus is intended as a guide for prospective students thinking about studying at Swansea Studies, QT57 (BA) University in 2014. It does not form part of any contract, and we have made every effort to ensure that everything we have included is 198 Welsh (second language) and Ancient accurate and up-to-date at the time of going to print. Swansea University reserves the right to change our fees, regulations, and History, VQ15 (BA) services, and to modify, withdraw, or add new courses and degrees programmes at any time, and without notice. 198 Welsh (second language) and Classical Civilisation, QQ85 (BA) This prospectus is printed on paper made from pulp produced from sustainable sources using vegetable-based inks. 198 Welsh (second language) and English Produced by the Marketing Department, Swansea University Language Studies, QQ35 (BA) Design: Icon Creative Design, www.iconcreativedesign.com 198 Welsh (second language) and English Images on pages 9, 17, 58 © Crown Copyright (2007) Visit Wales Literature, QQH5 (BA) 198 Welsh (second language) and French, Swansea University is a registered charity. No.1138342 © Swansea University 2013 RQ15 (BA) When you have finished with this prospectus, please pass it on or recycle 216 217 218 1920 at SingletonAbbey foundation stone George Vlaysthe King its RoyalCharter; The Universityreceives 1921 College ofHeralds granted bythe Coat ofarms and 485students. September 1939,therewere65staff of Frenchlanguageandliterature.By university whenshebecameProfessor to beappointedaChairatUK Williamsbecamethefirst woman Mary enrolled thatsameyear. In1921,Dr 89 students(including8femalestudents) by KingGeorgeVon19July1920and The University’s foundation stone was laid andheritage History

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