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TOP 10 TEACHING TOP 30 BEST UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE 7 November 2018 6 March 2019 (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2018) (QS Stars global university ratings system 2017) (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) (Singleton Park Campus) (Singleton Park Campus) 14 November 2018 13 March 2019 UK (Bay Campus) (Bay Campus) 3RD TOP 10 MOST AFFORDABLE GREENEST UNIVERSITY UK UNIVERSITY TOWN Swansea University £89 average weekly rent (Guardian People & Planet University League 2017) (totallymoney.com 2018) LOOK WHO’S MAKING WAVES AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY...

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Swansea University has been at the This is an exciting time to join us. We have cutting edge of research and innovation invested over £750 million in our facilities since 1920. to provide you with the best environment in which to conduct your research. As a We have a long history of working with postgraduate student, you will be a valued business and industry but today our world member of our academic community with class research has a much wider impact access to the expertise of research staff, across the health, wealth, culture, and many of whom are world renowned leaders well-being of our society. in their fields. We achieved the highest growth in We have achieved an extraordinary world-leading and international-quality level of success in recent years and our research activity of any university in the UK research activity exceeds that of many (Research Assessment Exercise 2014-2021). larger universities yet this has not This year we were awarded a gold rating in compromised the friendly and relaxed the national Teaching and Excellence and atmosphere that has always characterised Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). This the “Swansea experience”. result puts Swansea within a small group of As we approach our centenary we are elite universities ranked highly for both confident of a bright future. We hope research and teaching excellence. The you choose to join us. Professor Richard B. Davies result follows Swansea’s recent success in Vice-Chancellor and President, the 2019 Guardian University Guide that Swansea University saw Swansea become Wales’ highest ranked university, increasing its overall ranking to 31st in the UK.

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Research, the relentless pursuit of knowledge and 04 WORLD CLASS RESEARCH understanding, has driven Swansea University’s 06 HISTORY AND HERITAGE growth for nearly a century. 08 SWANSEA CITY AND THE REGION From capturing carbon dioxide to create a greener plastic, 12 SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS MAP to building houses which act like power stations, to understanding better the needs and aspirations of an 14 BAY CAMPUS MAP ageing population, Swansea University is tackling 16 ACCOMMODATION the big challenges of today through research. 24 STUDENTS’ UNION In addressing the complex fabric of life in the 21st century, there are many challenges and opportunities. The issues 26 SPORT facing us today do not respect the artificial boundaries 32 CELEBRATE YOUR RESEARCH between traditional disciplines, which is why Swansea 34 CAREERS, SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY University’s campus environment provides an ideal environment for research to flourish. 38 STUDY AND WORK ABROAD

Swansea University is already a top 30 research University, 42 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INFORMATION soaring up the league table to 26th in the UK, in the latest 44 INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-2021). This is the national system for assessing the quality of research in UK 46 CHOOSING A MASTER’S DEGREE higher education institutions. 90% of our research is rated 48 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES world-leading or internationally excellent for the impact it makes to society. 3-8 November 2018 50 COURSES swansea.ac.uk/research 140 FEES AND FINANCE 142 HOW TO APPLY 146 INDEX

UK 90% RESEARCH Swansea Science Festival is the largest festival of its kind in Wales and acts as a INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT WINNER TOP 30 platform to showcase our inspiring research from across the University in the region POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FOR IMPACT (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2017) (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) swansea.ac.uk/swanseasciencefestival

4 5 MAKING WAVES SINCE 1920 2005 2011 1925 1961 1984 Beck Hall opened as the First campus halls of first hall of residence residence opened 1937 In 2005, the Richard £28.8 million Taliesin Theatre Burton collection was Institute of Life Science opens on campus bequeathed to Swansea Phase Two opens 2020 1920

In 1920, the University 1962 1996 2006 received its Royal Charter and King George V laid The University receives its first University College of University’s own The University looks forward The library, designed by the foundation stone at digital computer, an IBM1620 Swansea becomes University degree-awarding to celebrating its centenary Vernon Owen Rees, is Singleton Abbey of Wales Swansea powers granted year in 2020 opened by the Duke of Kent

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A Coat of Arms bearing the J S Fulton outlines his vision Swansea University gains £31 million world-class University motto: “Technical skill is of a “complete university independence from the Computational Science bereft without culture” was granted community”, paving the University of Wales facility due to open by the College of Heralds. way for Swansea to become the first campus university in the UK

The Departments of Establishment of the School The Bay Campus opened Mathematics and Physics of Medicine (initially for business, making 1954 were housed in the new a clinical school) Swansea University a Vivian Tower and College dual-campus university Kingsley Amis writes House (Fulton House) opened Also opened – the £50 million In 1921, Professor Mary Williams Lucky Jim whilst lecturing Institute of Life Science became the first woman in the UK to at Swansea be appointed to a university chair.

6 7 THE CITY THAT HAS IT ALL… A cosmopolitan, friendly, coastal city in an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’

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MUSIC & FESTIVALS Wales is famed as the ‘land of song’ and as a student at Swansea University you won’t be disappointed by the range of music on offer across the city! Swansea boasts a huge variety of music venues and plays host to a number of music festivals and events throughout the year.

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

THE TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of Singleton Park Campus and hosts regular performances, mainstream and alternative cinema screenings, and the award-winning Egypt Centre, home to a collection of over 5,000 Egyptian Antiquities.

ON YOUR DOORSTEP On the Gower peninsula you can unwind in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax on award-winning beaches and explore unspoilt countryside, with the Brecon Beacons national park just a 30 minute drive away. The region has I do like a good market, some of the UK’s best locations for coastal path walks, surfing, cycling, watersports, and I am lucky that where I rock climbing and golf; from the adventure sport enthusiast those that prefer a leisurely live in the Uplands, we have stroll on the beach there’s something for everyone. a monthly market where local MUMBLES growers, producers, farmers and Birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones, the quaint village of Mumbles is host to a great caterers sell their wares. This is variety of shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs and restaurants. Take a stroll and enjoy an ice a cute little market, so if like me cream at one of the many parlours dotted along the promenade or grab a bite to eat you love food and trinkets at one of the new Oysterwharf seafront cafes/restaurants overlooking Swansea bay. ‘MORE POETRY IS NEEDED’ then give it a visit! The city by the sea has a poetry all of its SHOPPING own. Swansea’s most famous son, Dylan Joanna Wolton, Shop big high street names as well as independent stores, specialist shops and Thomas said: “Swansea is still the best” PhD student blogger traditional arcades. You can visit designer boutiques in Mumbles, shop vintage outlets and the poet’s legacy is found throughout in Uplands or pick up a bargain in Wales’ largest indoor market in the heart of the city. the city from cafes to pubs to parks. studentblogs.swan.ac.uk

10 11 5 MILE STRETCH OF BEACH ON YOUR DOORSTEP SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

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HUMAN AND HEALTH SCIENCES MY UNIHUB OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Your one-stop-shop offering • Sports Village and National Pool LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY information, and guidance on • Students’ Union SCIENCE any aspect of student life; from • Mosque finances to course-load to housing. • Student Residences ARTS AND HUMANITIES • Launderette 24HR BUS (term-time) • Dentist MEDICINE FULTON HOUSE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Students’ Union bar/nightclub, supermarket,Post Office, Travel Shop, VIRTUAL swansea.ac.uk SINGLETON PARK LIBRARY TOUR /virtual-tour Santander Bank, food outlets TALIESIN ARTS & EGYPT CENTRE

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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE: COMPUTATIONAL FOUNDRY • Students’ Union BAY LIBRARY • Gym and sports facilities • Faith space THE CORE, FOOD COURT • Launderette MY UNIHUB • Coffeeopolis coffee shop Your one-stop-shop offering VIRTUAL swansea.ac.uk information, and guidance on TOUR /virtual-tour any aspect of student life; from finances to course-load to housing.

14 15 KEY POINTS MAKE YOURSELF • Free wi-fi • Rooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House AT HOME family flats and a small number of twin rooms on the Bay Campus) • Adapted rooms are available When you choose to continue your LIVING IN THE for students with special studies with a postgraduate qualification, STUDENT VILLAGE requirements, including wheelchair selecting a course is just one part of Approximately two miles from campus users. Contact the Disability choosing the place where you will live, is the Hendrefoelan Student Village. Office for further information study, and call home. The Village provides self-catering • 24/7 launderette facilities accommodation and shared facilities Postgraduate accommodation is in flats for seven. If you choose to provided at four residences: Bay live in the Village, you will have your Campus, Singleton Park Campus, own room at an affordable rate that Beck House in the nearby Uplands area, compares favourably with private and Hendrefoelan Student Village. sector accommodation. Student life Tenancies are mainly offered on a fixed, at the Village is sociable, supportive 51-week basis although we are also and you will benefit from: able to offer some designated postgraduate flats on a 40-week • On-site launderette tenancy at the Student Village • Convenience shop and Bay Campus respectively. • A free bus pass

LIVING ON CAMPUS swansea.ac.uk/accommodation Living in Singleton Park or Bay Campus residences puts you right at the FAMILY ACCOMMODATION centre of university life. Self-catering AT BECK HOUSE accommodation comprises fully-furnished, We have a number of family flats en suite and standard rooms with at our designated quiet residence, a shared kitchen and dining area – Beck House, approximately a mile from ideal for helping you to settle into campus in the popular area of Uplands. student life quickly and easily. Due to the 51-week tenancies, this accommodation is mostly suitable for Look inside +44 (0)1792 295101 postgraduate and international students. swansea.ac.uk/accommodation

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£89 Average weekly rent Meal for two £30/month £6 Singleton Park £18.75 Monthly gym membership (3rd most affordable UK university £22 Student bus pass Campus to City Centre (University Sports Village) town) totallymoney.com 2018 (unlimited travel)

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WHAT WILL I BE CHARGED? FINDING THE PERFECT The rent you pay will depend on the residence and room you choose: PRIVATE SECTOR HOME You’ll be please to know that there’s a good supply of quality private sector student houses and RESIDENCE TYPE OF ROOM WEEKLY RENT* If you speak Welsh, we have flats in Swansea. Our letting agency, Student designated accommodation Accommodation Services (SAS) manages set aside for Welsh speakers Student Village Standard £91 130 properties in the popular areas of Brynmill, to live together Uplands and Sketty which are mostly within En suite £142 – £147 Singleton Park two miles of the campus and in St. Thomas and Standard with Campus £134 Port Tennant, close to the Bay Campus. These catering card areas are also close to local facilities such as Standard £104 shops, bars and takeaways. Beck House En suite £120 – £130 Our online, searchable database, Studentpad, Family flat £165 – £200 is invaluable. It allows you to locate other The brand new Santander Cycles Swansea available housing in the area and takes the University scheme allows you to cycle at your Bay Campus En suite £144 effort out of house-hunting. AVAILABLE leisure, by hiring (pay as you go, or annually) PAY AS YOU GO Private Housing Standard £65 – £120 check out our online database one of the 50 bikes based at five hubs along of private accommodation: MEMBERSHIP SCHEME the city’s main cycle route, connecting

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18 19 DR LELLA NOURI CRIMINOLOGY LECTURER

It’s vital we understand the growing spread and reach of far-right extremist groups online. Only then will we get the chance to stop the growth of hate speech and action by these groups. In today’s world, it’s hard to ignore the growing presence of extremism. That’s why it’s vital we uncover why far-right extremist groups have such a significant online presence and why their message is being so widely shared. Only then will we get the chance to stop the growth of hate speech and action by extremist groups online. Right now, I’m leading a team that’s examining how and why far-right terrorist groups use the internet to spread their message as well as how these groups differ. And thanks to its interdisciplinary focus, I truly believe Swansea is the only place I could carry out my research. The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law has an extensive network, and fantastic industry links – something that has really helped move my research along. But the real beauty of this university is that you never feel confined to one department. Everyone here works together in a way that is truly unique to Swansea. On this project alone, I’ve been lucky enough to work with Swansea University-based experts who study how language is used by extremists to disseminate their messages. Once I’d gained a Master’s degree in International Relations and a PhD #SwanseaUni in Politics, ‘my interest in terrorists’ uses of the internet’ really took off. Then, after working as a Criminology Tutor, I took up a permanent position as a Criminology Lecturer at Swansea in 2015. This particular area of research kick-started after a conversation I had with counter-terrorism experts. They wanted to know more about how far-right groups’ use of social media translates to violence on the ground. And this is what Pioneer I’ve been dedicated to uncovering ever since. “I believe that collaboration Today, our research is already having an impact. The work of the Cyberterrorism Project has been sent to NATO and the Home Office, is the key to change.” so our opinions are being heard by the correct people. But to make sure any future terrorism research is as impactful as possible, we need a more balanced perspective. This particular field is still heavily male-dominated, so we really must encourage more women to get involved – to help shine a new and much-needed light on this vital area of research. My dream is that one day, what we do will change how we understand extremism and improve the ways we prevent violent behaviour. And I know this will happen faster if more people are approaching the problem in a collaborative, interdisciplinary way.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LELLA’S STORY: swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves/lella

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FOOD ON CAMPUS • You can enjoy a range of delicious hot and cold food on campus serving meals from breakfast to dinner, with a good choice of vegetarian and vegan options • Grab a coffee or snack at one of several coffee shops located on each campus • Buy your essentials in our mini supermarkets located on each campus

THE UNION OFFERS: • Entertainment and events on and off campus including Freshers’ week, Summer Ball and Varsity • Student newspaper, television station and radio station GWYN ALED, • Bars on campus and at the student village SU President 2018 – 2019 • An independent Advice and Support Centre – covering everything from landlords to Swansea University’s Students’ Union is run academic disputes by a team of five elected full-time officers, 17 part-time • Student representation to the University, officers and a team of dedicated staff and volunteers. making sure the student voice is heard We are a democratic organisation separate from at every level! the University and every Swansea Uni student is automatically a member of the Union. It doesn’t matter if you’re full-time or part-time, an undergraduate or postgraduate – our job is to represent YOU!

Swansea University Students’ Union is a registered Whether it’s by joining a sports club or society or by charity which was first started way back in 1920 meeting people at one or our events and socialising – the same time as the University opened. in our venues – we’re here to help you have the best time at Swansea University! We put students at the We’ve grown a bit since then, now acting as the voice for almost 20,000 students. heart of everything we do and we strongly believe that you should be the main driver of our policies We work across both Bay and Singleton campuses, have four and help us shape the direction of the Union shops, three bars and run over 280 events for students every and University. year. Our main priority is making sure that Swansea University students have the best time at university; to do this, we work So make sure you check us out and see how with the University on your welfare, education and we can make your University life even better! everyday experience.

24 25 SINGLETON PARK SPORTS FACILITIES Swansea University Sports Village, located just across the road from Singleton campus: 50m National Pool, University Gym; Squash Courts; Fitness and Spin Studios; multi-purpose Sports Hall; Physiotherapy Clinic and a Soft Tissue Therapy Clinic. Outdoor facilities include Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Athletics Track and Field, Sports Pavilion and Astroturf Pitches.

THE WALES NATIONAL POOL Wales’ National 50m Pool is perfect for a few relaxing lengths or something more competitive; previously home to one of British Swimming’s High Performance Centres and used as a training base for two international Paralympic teams.

BAY CAMPUS SPORTS FACILITIES THINK SPORT... The Bay Campus features a full height Sports Hall that can accommodate basketball, THINK SWANSEA badminton, netball, volleyball, fencing and archery. There is also a fully equipped gym with a At Swansea we pride ourselves on our dedication and functional room for spin and kettlebells. commitment to sport and active living. ‘Sport Swansea’ Other sporting facilities and services include: encompasses all areas of sport and recreation, • A floodlit multi-use games area and half welcoming every level of sporting ability. basketball court We have strong links with many sporting teams and • Training pitches governing bodies including Swansea City FC and • Programmes of beach sports such as rugby, professional rugby regions, the Ospreys and the Scarlets. beach soccer, volleyball and beach tennis The New Zealand All Blacks used our Sports Village as • Instructor-led watersports programme in a training ground for the Rugby World Cup in 2015, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking we have hosted Paralympics teams from Mexico and • Cycle hire, exercise and jogging routes New Zealand and also hosted the 2014 IPC European Athletics Championships. This, together with the Wales National Pool and our coastal environment, means Swansea has one the best water sports offerings of any British University. SwanseaPostgrad swanseauni Swansea Uni swansea.ac.uk/sport

26 27 Alys Thomas Swimming, Gold medal winner, Commonwealth games 2018 SPORTING ALUMNI SWANSEA SPORTING HEROES • Daniel Caines – Athletics, GB (Olympics) • Jazz Carlin – Swimming, GB (Olympics) • Jo Crerar – Lacrosse, England The Welsh Varsity Challenge is Varsity sees Swansea University and Cardiff Many students have gone on to represent • Adrian Dale – Cricket, England University compete in over 25 different and gain contracts with semi-professional the biggest student event in Wales, • Georgia Davies – Swimming , GB (Olympics) sports, from basketball, rowing, golf, and and professional clubs on the back of great and is the second largest of the • Megan Davies – Tae Kwon Do, GB hockey to fencing, squash, and Ultimate performances in the Welsh Varsity match. • Jacob Draper – Hockey, Wales and GB British Varsity Games, behind Frisbee. The competition culminates in the Previous teams fielded by Swansea • Dewi Griffiths – Athletics, GB Oxford/Cambridge. showpiece rugby match, which in 2018 University have included Welsh • Robert Howley – Rugby, Wales, British and Irish Lions took place in front of a crowd of over internationals Alun-Wyn Jones, 30,000 on Swansea’s home turf at the • Liz Johnson – Paralympic Swimming, GB (Olympics) Richie Pugh and Dwayne Peel. Liberty Stadium. • Alun Wyn Jones – Rugby, Wales, British and Irish Lions • Dafydd James – Wales, British and Irish Lions • Daniel Jones – Hockey, Wales • Siwan Lillicrap – Rugby, Welsh Women • Katrina Lowe – Karate, England • Dyfrig Mon – Sailing, GB • Phillipa Roles – Athletics, GB (Olympics) • Alys Thomas – Swimming, Wales

UP TO SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS We are proud to have fostered some £1,000 £3,000 of the highest level of sporting talent PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE ELITE ATHLETE at Swansea University. We look for students who have UP TO UP TO demonstrated outstanding ability in their sport and offer, four £2,000 £2,000 different levels of scholarship*: BUCS SPORTING EXCELLENCE

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The Sports Scholarship at the University allowed me to pursue two career paths simultaneously. I fondly remember my time at Swansea and particularly a Varsity win. In the future, knowing a career in sport doesn’t last forever, I won’t rule out returning to further my qualifications.

ALUN-WYN JONES, welshvarsity.com British and Irish Lions, Wales and Ospreys player and Swansea graduate

28 29 ALEX RUDDY GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE STUDENT

Now more than ever, in the face of crippling demands and severe budget cuts, the medical profession needs doctors with fighting spirit. Ones who will fight for their patients, and for a system that’s supported us for decades. This is the type of doctor Swansea University is turning me into.

It might be tough, but pursuing medicine is infinitely rewarding. Every patient you treat has their own unique story. And as their doctor, you have the privilege of guiding them through whatever unchartered territory they’re in. To me, making such a positive impact on people during the most vulnerable moments of their lives is the greatest honour there is.

#SwanseaUni Of course, the training is intensive. And I’m so grateful to the tutors at Swansea University for recognising this, and encouraging me to de-stress before I burn out. That’s where my other love comes in – boxing. Though it’s not a sport the medical profession completely approves of, I’ve found it to be a great way to blow off steam.

Ever since I was an undergraduate, I’ve been in love with boxing. Champion I even became a coach in my second year, and I’m passionate about taking it further, both during and after my training. The sport “The medical profession needs doctors is also very much a part of the Welsh Varsity, and being able to with fighting spirit.” compete at such a high level is a real thrill. I don’t believe boxing is something that should be discouraged – I say there’s a real need to have medics involved in the sport, so we can make sure it’s being practised safely. I couldn’t have found such a strong work-life balance if it weren’t for my tutors’ encouragement. And I truly believe my passion for boxing helps me achieve this balance, and will help me be the best doctor, and person, I can be.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEX’S STORY: swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves/alex

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3-8 November 2018 RESEARCH AS ART undergraduate to professor to showcase their research to the How do you communicate research to a variety of different world, by providing a brief, captivating description and image. ? audiences Research as Art is a unique competition that The exposure for winners can be huge, previously achieving a celebrates the diversity and beauty of research at Swansea reach of over 50 million people worldwide through press University. This is an opportunity for all researchers from coverage of the project.

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CELEBRATE Canvas of Rural Childhood: EBBS and Flows of Poverty. Tanjil Sowgat - College of Science, YOUR RESEARCH 90% RESEARCH Department of Geography INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT We want you to feel part of a thriving research scene. The University has a number of creative and supported FOR IMPACT platforms to showcase your research. (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) ‘CRAB BLOOD AND COLLABORATIONS’ SWANSEA UNIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY by Frances Ratcliffe, The Bluefish Project (Swansea) College of Science, You can get involved in many ways with our public engagement Department of Biosciences programme in the local community; we host an annual Science A Window to the Soul Festival, the largest one of its kind in the whole of Wales, and Ben Whittaker - College of Science, support a programme of talks and lectures throughout the year Starting a PhD is daunting, not least because it requires me to focus on one particular Department of Biosciences with Oriel Science. The University also supports and delivers subject when I am fascinated by so many. However, the collaborative nature of BlueFish numerous UK wide initiatives such as the Being Human Festival, project, of which I am a part, allows me to keep an open mind, to keep curious. Pint of Science, Soapbox Science and the Three Minute Thesis (3MT). An example of this occurred when Professor Andrew Rowley showed me this image of We also have the Research Institute for Arts and Humanities (RIAH) crab blood parasites. I was struck by the beauty of the crystalline blood cells and jewel-like which brings together academics, postgraduates and visiting parasites, and also by Andrew’s enthusiasm for explaining almost a hundred photos to national and international scholars to create a rich and vibrant me despite the fact I’m not his student and I am not required to learn about this area. research environment geared to international excellence and impact.

32 33 OUR COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS WORKING TOGETHER Swansea University has strong and long standing links with commercial and industrial partners across a range of sectors including: IN PARTNERSHIP

Swansea University was founded on the principles of innovation and collaboration. For almost one hundred years, Swansea University has worked alongside thousands of private, public and voluntary sector organisations and developed focused links with institutions across the globe. We use our expertise and our global reach to drive economic prosperity and enrich the regional community and are proud of our significant impact, made possible through long-term partnerships between academia and industry.

Through our strong partnership ‘ethic’ which allows us to work effectively with organisations, we can provide our postgraduate students with opportunities to undertake work placements, FOR MORE funded research collaborations and industry-led postgraduate research training. INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS Swansea University has prestigious strategic partnerships with other Universities such as the University of Texas, Austin and Houston and the pioneering partnership with Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble which focuses on areas such as medicine, computer science and energy. By working with leading global universities on collaborative research, staff and student exchange programmes and teaching partnerships Swansea University can offer opportunities such as student mobility, prestigious Erasmus Mundus programmes and joint PhD programmes.

34 35 THINKING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE

INSPIRATIONAL TEACHING EMPLOYABLITY: high-level skills that will enable you to AND LEARNING CAREER DEVELOPMENT thrive in today’s competitive world. The QS system evaluates the AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Wherever possible, courses are also performance of universities over One of the University’s primary aims accredited by professional bodies. a number of areas and gives a is “to prepare and promote the Our long history of working with star rating, with 5 stars the highest employability of our students”. business, industry, commerce and achievable. It is an independent The Swansea Employability Academy the public sector enables us to add evaluation system and is intended provides an essential function linking real value to your education. We to recognise excellence in higher business and industry to our talented work with employers to provide a education. students and creating networking range of placement and experiential Our excellent teaching is underpinned opportunities that have real impact. opportunities that support our students by the groundbreaking research taking to achieve the outcomes they are Our academic programmes provide place across the Colleges. All of our looking for following graduation. engaging learning opportunities that courses benefit from being at the enable our students to acquire cutting edge of any new developments knowledge, skills and understanding and are closely aligned to industry, FIND OUT MORE that employers and businesses value. ensuring our graduates are well- swansea.ac.uk/sea We tailor our courses to make sure equipped for their future careers. that you gain those professional and

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36 37 STUDYING AND WORKING ABROAD: • rewards you with an international outlook and experience • enables you to gain confidence and become more self-reliant • helps you develop independence and initiative

Swansea University currently has links with more than 150 partner universities across Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America. Many links have been established by individual academic colleges and departments, so you should speak with your department to discuss the opportunities that are available to you as a postgraduate student.

SUMMER AND SHORT PROGRAMMES As a Postgraduate student at Swansea University, you may consider gaining experience abroad through one of our Summer Programmes. These programmes GO GLOBAL are in addition to your degree and require academic approval. Current destinations include China, India, North America, Japan, Africa, Australasia and GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Europe. Programmes and costs vary each year – WITH SWANSEA UNIVERSITY please visit our website for the latest information: Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes graduates’ employability has never been more important. A Summer or Short programme is a great way to As more and more businesses recruit from a global talent gain international experience whilst greatly pool, it is vital that you stand out from the crowd with enhancing your interpersonal and transferable skills additional experiences and skills. and improving your employability. You will have the Employers acknowledge the value of international opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture, experience, and students who spend time abroad whilst making lifelong friends and memories. develop and demonstrate the qualities and skills that employers seek: global and intercultural awareness, maturity, confidence and adaptability to new environments and challenges. STUDENT EXPERIENCE What a great opportunity it was to take the Extended Master’s which has enabled me to study abroad at the Bush School Texas A&M. It has been an incredible experience as the Bush School boasts one of the best FIND OUT MORE NATALIE PITTMAN International Relations courses in American public swansea.ac.uk/goglobal Natalie Pittman studied an Extended Master’s in International schools. Not only has this opportunity furthered my career swansea.ac.uk/interactive-map Relations and spent a semester opportunities but it has allowed me to study my course swansea.ac.uk/goglobal/funding abroad in The Bush School at from a different perspective. I have thoroughly enjoyed Texas A&M University. every minute of my course and I am so glad I chose to further my study here at Swansea University. SwanUniGlobal SwanseaUniGlobal SwanseaUniGlobal #SwanseaUniGlobal #SwanseaUniGlobal

38 39 ELINOR MELOY ZOOLOGIST, ECOLOGIST

My passion is bees. A lot of zoologists come into the subject wanting to study large, “exciting” animals but once I started watching bees I never looked back.

The more I learned about bee ecology and the intricacy of their lives the more fascinated I became. Bees influence our diet, our environment and even our culture. Bees are also an umbrella species. By protecting them we protect entire ecosystems – from wildflowers and other insects to birds and mammals. Without that protection we put them all and ourselves at risk.

My research on insect pollinators is already making a difference but I want to do so much more. My undergraduate research helped persuade one council to change its policy on mowing regimes. Now it mows verges less often and sows more wildflowers. For my Masters in Research I am studying how pollinators use wildflower areas in the cities of south Wales. #SwanseaUni However, I believe educating children on the importance of insect pollinators is just as vital to their successful conservation. My tutor put me in contact with the International Bee Research Association and I helped develop its free teaching pack for primary schools. I also helped champion its cause in the science tent at the National Campaigner Eisteddfod. I hope my enthusiasm and passion gained at Swansea University will help inspire a new generation to look at things in a different way; to value plants and animals that otherwise may “I hope my passion will help inspire be deemed as insignificant and preserve habitats as we are not a new generation.” the only ones who use them. My dream is to get a PhD and become a research ecologist. I want my findings to influence lawmakers to do more to protect insect pollinators and their habitats. And that really could change the world.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ELINOR’S STORY: swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves/elinor

40 41 OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

We have a thriving international INTERNATIONAL@CAMPUSLIFE community with students from all over International@CampusLife provides information and advice on non-academic matters, the world choosing to study with us. including immigration advice and services, The vibrant mix of nationalities and to all international (non-UK) students and cultures on campus greatly enriches their dependants. our learning and teaching environment. We support all non-UK students regardless of nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual We understand the type of support our preference or health status. Advice is offered international students need to settle into free of charge and without discrimination. student life in a new country and strive to For further information, please contact: provide a high level of advice and service Tel: +44 (0)1792 606557 to make sure that this happens. Email: [email protected] swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife SCHOLARSHIPS Swansea University offers a range of WELCOMING YOU TO THE UK scholarships for international students. We run a Meet and Greet service from We are proud to support the Chevening London’s Heathrow Airport, and provide Scholarship Programme and we are honoured all new international students with a full to be part of the Santander Network of orientation programme to help them get to Universities. We recognise the ambition know the University, Swansea and the region. and talent of many international students More information about our services for and offer International Merit (up to £2,000) new students can be found at: and International Excellence (up to £4,000) swansea.ac.uk/international scholarships for Postgraduate study. For details of all our international scholarship TUITION FEES opportunities, please visit: If you are an international student, the fee swansea.ac.uk/international-scholarships you will be charged depends on your home country and what you choose to study. You will DEVELOPING YOUR find the tuition fee clearly displayed on each LANGUAGE SKILLS postgraduate course page on our website: If you think you need to improve your English swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught language skills before starting your studies, or if you need support with the English language HOW TO APPLY while studying with us, our English Language Please see Page 146. Training Services (ELTS) offers a range of British Council accredited programmes to help you achieve your academic goals. swanseauniversityinternational For further information, please contact the English Language Training Services (ELTS): swanseaIDO Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391 Email: [email protected] Swansea University: swansea.ac.uk/elts International Development Office

42 43 Intake points and minimum Stage Pathway Duration Fees IELTS required to directly enter the pathway

Pre-Master’s in Accounting and Finance, January, June 1 Business and Management One semester £10,500 IELTS 6.0 (5.5) (Academic modules)

Pre-Master’s in Accounting and Finance, September, January 1 Business and Management Two semesters £13,500 IELTS 5.5 (5.0) (Academic and English modules)

Pre-Master’s in Accounting and Finance, September, June 1 Business and Management Three semesters £16,500 IELTS 5.0 (4.5) (Academic and English modules)

Pre-Master’s in Accounting and Finance, September, January 1 Business and Management Two semesters £13,500 IELTS 6.0 (5.5) (Academic modules)

January, June 1 Pre-Master’s in Computer Science (conversion) One semester £10,500 IELTS 6.0 (5.5)

September 1 Pre-Master’s in Computer Science Two semesters £13,000 POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS IELTS 6.0 (5.5) Pre-Master’s in Child Development, June 1 One semester £10,500 Health Science and Informatics (conversion) IELTS 6.0 (5.5) POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS This programme is available in the areas • ensure you have attained the of; Languages, Politics and Culture, prescribed level of interdisciplinary FOR INTERNATIONAL Pre-Master’s in Languages, September Engineering, Health Science, Child language competence. 1 Two semesters £13,000 STUDENTS Politics and Culture IELTS 6.0 (5.5) A postgraduate pathway is a single Development, Business Management, Accounting and Finance, and MASTER’S course comprising two stages of study. September The Master’s degree is stage two 1 Pre-Master’s in Engineering Two semesters £13,950 Successful completion of both stages Computer Science. Designed to IELTS 6.0 (5.5) leads to a Master’s degree from prepare international students who of the postgraduate pathway, and is taught by Swansea University. Swansea University. do not qualify for direct entry to Pre-Master’s in Child Development, June Swansea University Master’s degrees, 1 One semester £10,500 The College, Swansea University offers The postgraduate pathway is Health Science and Informatics (conversion) IELTS 6.0 (5.5) the Pre-Master’s programme allows academic pathways in partnership designed for students who: you to adjust to the rigorous research with Swansea University that lead to • Require additional English and independent study requirements postgraduate degrees. Our unique language training of a postgraduate degree. The language of instruction at The If you do not meet the English language For further information, and for details approach to education transforms • Come from an academic background College, Swansea University is English. requirement for direct entry to your chosen of the academic entry requirements international students into Swansea The Pre-Master’s programme will: different to that of the UK and do not To attain entry into the postgraduate pathway, you can receive the required and tuition fees, please contact University graduates and lifelong • help you develop fundamental meet university direct-entry requirements pathway you must be able to demonstrate amount of English language tuition to The College, Swansea University: learners. Innovative courses are delivered knowledge and an understanding • Have been away from studies for you have a suitable level of English prepare you for successful entry at a later by highly qualified teachers in a modern, Tel: +44 (0)1792 602888 of the basic principles relevant to a period of time proficiency. You can do this by obtaining date. You can start an English Language dynamic environment, supported by your particular degree Email: [email protected] • Are looking to fine-tune skills already one of the results shown in the table course in October, January, April or June. our friendly team. swansea.ac.uk/the-college • help you develop numerical techniques, gained during their undergraduate above, noting that we also accept The English language training is provided other equivalent qualifications. by Swansea University’s English Language PRE-MASTER’S research methodologies and ICT, studies or employment. Training Services (ELTS). This is stage one of the postgraduate presentation and communication skills pathway. It is one, two, three or four • help you develop your intellectual and semesters long, depending on your practical skills building to a set of chosen pathway and qualifications transferable skills that will support (English language and Academic) you in your onward academic studies TheCollegeSUni TheCollegeSUni swansea.ac.uk/The-College swansea.ac.uk/elts at the point of entry. /careers and decision-making 44 45 RESEARCH DEGREES WHICH RESEARCH DEGREE? MD: In addition to the PhD, the Medical School Research degrees are academically rigorous The University offers a number of offers the postgraduate degree of Doctor of programmes that demand in-depth study of research degrees, including: Medicine (MD) through supervised research a topic for a sustained period of time. The within individual research groups. PhD: PhD students undertake supervised research award of a doctorate or other research degree over three to four years full-time or six to seven DProf: Typically four years full-time, six years recognises the patience and commitment of years part-time. Research is then presented in the part-time, a Professional Doctorate is a research successful candidates, the high-level skills they form of a thesis of not more than 100,000 degree structured around a particular area of have gained, and their ability to present words. The thesis must demonstrate the student’s professional practice. You will follow a original research that furthers understanding capacity to pursue original research and should programme of directed study, including periods of the subject matter. represent a distinct and significant contribution to of approved professional/industrial practice Research students will normally undertake some the subject. The first year of registration for a PhD and training, together with a programme of training in research methods before embarking is a period of official probation, requiring research. Assessment includes a thesis of on their programme of research. They will have departmental assessment before the candidate up to 80,000 words. an academic supervisor who will advise and is allowed to proceed. The degree ensures that the candidate’s support the direction of their research for the profession and workplace interconnect MPhil: May be completed in two to three duration of the degree, and a co-supervisor will throughout the whole programme, so that years’ full-time study (four to five years part-time). provide additional support as required. research conducted is relevant to their own Candidates are required to submit a thesis of up practice and workplace. CHOOSING A RESEARCH TOPIC to 60,000 words and assessment is in the form of an oral examination (viva). Subject to Research degrees, especially at MPhil and PhD CAN I STUDY PART-TIME? academic requirement, there may be level, are very different from undergraduate and Part-time study is possible for UK and EU opportunities for students to upgrade from the OUR DEGREES taught Master’s programmes as there is no students, but you are encouraged to contact degree to PhD during the course of their studies. defined list of courses to choose from. MPhil and the Academic Department in question before PhD degrees can be pursued on any academic MA/MSc/LLM by Research: Typically one year applying. Part-time study is not possible for TAUGHT DEGREES To qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma, CAN I STUDY PART-TIME? topic, as long as the College/School you are full-time, two to three years part-time. This is an international students. Postgraduate taught degrees are students must pursue 120 credits, or Master’s, Postgraduate Diplomas and applying to has the expertise to guide and individual research project written up into a academically more demanding than 60 credits for a Postgraduate Certificate. Postgraduate Certificates can normally be supervise your study. thesis of 30,000 words. ASSESSMENT THROUGH undergraduate programmes. They require (Specific regulations apply – please note studied on a full-time or part-time basis in THE MEDIUM OF WELSH You should normally identify a topic area within a higher level of self-directed learning and that not all programmes offer these a wide variety of subject areas. You are MRes: The aim of the MRes (Master of Research) You may present research work in the which you would wish to work and discuss this are awarded to students who demonstrate exit qualifications.) encouraged to contact the academic is to provide relevant training to acquire the Welsh language if your supervisors are able advanced understanding of a particular department in question before applying. with the Admissions Tutor for the subject area knowledge, techniques and understanding CHOOSING A PROGRAMME to oversee work through the medium of Welsh. subject. Master’s degrees are delivered before making a formal application. Even if you needed for a professional career, or for The University offers a range of through a combination of taught modules have a more developed research proposal in progression to higher academic studies, postgraduate taught degrees, including and assessed coursework, and there is an mind, we recommend that you approach the normally a PhD. The MRes is achieved the MA, MSc, and LLM. Students can expectation that students will complete an relevant Admissions Tutor for advice. through a combination of taught modules pursue postgraduate courses in the same in-depth research project or dissertation. IS A POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT Potential applicants are partnered with potential (worth 60 credits) and a research thesis subject as their undergraduate degree or, IS A RESEARCH DEGREE DEGREE RIGHT FOR ME? supervisors at an early stage. This relationship is which presents the outcome of a significant Taught Master’s degrees are generally in many cases, outside it. Many of the RIGHT FOR ME? vital to ensuring: research project (worth 120 credits). modular in structure, meaning that students University’s postgraduate courses are YES, IF YOU WANT TO: follow a series of taught modules worth a multidisciplinary in nature, allowing EngD: The Engineering Doctorate prepares YES, IF YOU WANT TO: • Prepare for a research degree • that you receive the advice and guidance you total of 180 credits. 120 credits are gained students to cross boundaries between Engineering students for research and technology • Acquire new and specialised skills need to decide whether or not a research • Pursue a career in academia or from taught modules, and 60 credits from traditional subject areas and to follow leadership careers in industry and is fully • Enhance your career prospects degree at Swansea University is right for you research the dissertation. courses outside their first degree subject. supported by the Engineering and Physical • Develop your subject knowledge • that the supervisor is enthused and motivated • Explore an individual topic in depth Sciences Research Council. The EngD is a • Acquire extensive and specialised Taught Master’s programmes often include In addition, conversion-style courses of your first degree subject by the topic four-year scheme consisting of one year of research skills research and methodology skills courses available in: Law; Management; • Study an entirely new subject • that you move smoothly into an appropriate taught modules followed by an industry-linked • Enhance your career prospects and specific departmental training courses, Computer Science and Engineering are research group (where applicable) research project. which are essential for students at Master’s open to graduates of any subject. • that you complete and write up your level and those wishing to go onto higher research within the required timeframe. degrees. Additional specialised training courses are also available during the academic year.

46 47 FUNDING YOUR STUDIES FULLY- FUNDED

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48 49 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE The three programmes to the left feature of the activities of financial markets and RESEARCH PROGRAMMES BAY CAMPUS significantly enhanced taught contact time financial institutions in advanced and emerging to allow you to complete a conversion to economies, and an appreciation of the role of Entry Requirements accounting or finance in a single year. risk management in complex organisations. MPhil: Normally a first-class or 2:1 The School of Management offers a collection of programmes in CBI and CISI. As a result, our programmes will help to fast-track Honours degree in accounting or finance Students who wish to study finance alongside Modules typically include: or a related subject, or an equivalent accounting and finance that will provide you with the expertise and your career in the accountancy and finance fields by affiliating you a management specialisation should refer to • Corporate Finance qualification. knowledge to thrive in a range of dynamic financial and business with professional bodies or giving you exemptions from key the MSc Management (Finance) programme • International Banking and Regulation PhD: A Master’s degree in accounting environments. The first suite of programmes is designed for students with professional examinations. on page 58. • Financial Econometrics or finance or a related subject, or an any undergraduate degree who wish to pursue a career in accounting or In accounting, many staff within the team are qualified accountants PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS WITH AN • International Financial Markets and equivalent qualification. finance. The second is a suite of advanced MSc programmes for students and have a wealth of teaching and practice expertise that will enrich ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE BACKGROUND Institutions who have already studied some accounting and /or finance at your development and contribute to the creation of technically sound • Empirical Finance OR RELATED DISCIPLINE English Language Requirement

undergraduate level and now wish to specialise and continue their studies qualified accountants, ready for employment in practice, industry or – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT OF These programmes are designed to enhance Investment Management MSc FT IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each to enhance their employability and career prospects. the public sector. Equally, our finance staff have a wealth of real-world your undergraduate study and accelerate your This programme focuses on finance and component) or Swansea University Many of our modules offer professional accreditation from the experience to help you gain essential skills that employers in the sector recognised equivalent. career. Entry to these programmes requires a investment management and prepares Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The School are looking for. This is evident in the department’s student employability study background in accounting or finance. students for the CFA Level One professional has strong links with the CFA Institute, Institute of Financial Services, metrics that ranks us in the top five for graduate prospects (Times 2018). This need not necessarily be a degree with qualification. Students will gain an advanced Finance MPhil/PhD FT ‘Accounting and Finance’ in the title, but could understanding of managing assets and risk We invite applications from well-qualified PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS FROM In addition, it covers the key principles of be economics, business, or any general in complex organisations, preparing them to candidates whose research interests TAUGHT COURSES ANY SUBJECT BACKGROUND finance, financial modelling and financial programme with significant accounting or become traders and investment managers correspond to our areas of research expertise. markets and equips students to work in the finance content. of the future. Entry Requirements These programmes are ideal if you are looking Applicants are encouraged to explore the data-driven areas of finance and financial MSc Accounting and Finance; Finance and to move into a career in an accounting or Finance MSc FT Modules typically include: research expertise of the School to ensure finance related area. They all cover the key management. Students can also gain up to Big Data Analytics; Financial Management: Designed for graduates who are seeking a • Asset Management a good fit between PhD proposals and A 2:2 Honours degree or above in any principles of finance and the quantitative four exemptions from ACCA fundamental specialist programme to enable an • International Financial Markets and potential supervisors. Information about subject or an equivalent qualification. methodologies related to the accounting and examinations on this programme. accelerated start to a career in finance; this Institutions current faculty and the School’s research finance arena. MSc Finance; International Banking and Modules typically include: programme combines the academic theory of • Empirical Finance groups can be found at Finance; Investment Management: Accounting and Finance MSc FT • Principles of Finance finance with a strong practical perspective, • Corporate Finance swansea.ac.uk/som/research A 2:2 Honours degree or above with Designed specifically to enhance employment • Big Data in Finance using current trends and industry practice to • Financial Econometrics significant accounting or finance content prospects by offering students the opportunity • International Financial Markets inform teaching and discussion. You will or an equivalent qualification. Strategic Accounting MSc FT to acquire an advanced and in-depth • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis develop a sound understanding of the role Pre-Master’s pathway available You will already have a relevant first degree for Accounting and Finance MSc MSc Strategic Accounting: A 2:2 Honours understanding of key accounting and finance • Empirical Finance and importance of accounting information in and have passed your ACCA Fundamental (international students only), degree or above with significant accounting topics, graduates of this programme will possess • Applied Data Analytics the financial management of complex papers prior to beginning this programme. see page 44 or finance content as well as the relevant an advanced knowledge of key tools and • Quantitative Research Methods organisations and graduate with a strong exemptions from ACCA F1 to F9 papers. comprehension of finance and its As part of this rigorous master’s degree, you techniques in accounting and finance, financial FT SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Financial Management MSc will be taught the latest theories and practices modelling, and financial and management associated disciplines. At the School of Management, Designed for students who are interested in and how to apply them as an accountancy English Language Requirement we are happy to offer financial accounting. Students can also gain up to seven moving into a career in finance, this programme Modules typically include: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each professional, while we prepare you for the support for the brightest prospects excemptions from ACCA fundamental combines the academic theory of finance with a • Corporate Finance of the future. It’s not just academic component) or Swansea University ACCA Professional examinations. examinations on this programme. strong practical perspective, facilitating a sound • Derivatives and Risk Management excellence we reward – we also recognised equivalent. Students who graduate from this MSc and recognise and encourage passion understanding of finance and associated • Empirical Finance Modules typically include: pass all of the ACCA Professional papers will for study and involvement in disciplines. Students can also gain up to four • Financial Econometrics • Principles of Finance require no further study and will be able to student life. There are a range of exemptions from ACCA fundamental funding opportunities available for • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis • International Financial Markets and Institutions concentrate fully on their career. both taught and research degrees. examinations on this programme. • Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis • International Financial Markets Please note: students must register with ACCA swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ 6th • Financial Accounting Modules typically include: International Banking and Finance MSc FT in order to be eligible for ACCA Professional scholarships • Management Accounting • Principles of Finance This programme is aimed at graduates exams. Additional fees apply. IN THE UK • Quantitative Research Methods • Corporate Governance and Ethics who wish to acquire a solid foundation in Modules typically include: • Quantitative Research Methods international banking and finance to prepare GRADUATE PROSPECTS Finance and Big Data Analytics MSc FT • Strategic Business Leader Part 1 FIND OUT MORE • International Financial Markets them for a career in banking, trading or (Complete University Guide 2019) Designed to pair the key areas of finance and • Strategic Business Leader Part 2 Email: [email protected] • Independent Project financial analysis. It will equip students with business analytics, this programme takes a • Advanced Audit and Assurance Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis an advanced understanding of the principles data-driven approach to analysis of financial • Strategic Business Reporting swansea.ac.uk/som and techniques of international finance, markets and organisational information. • Advanced Performance Management development, trade and banking, knowledge

50 51 AMERICAN STUDIES STUDIES AMERICAN SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Understanding the forces that have moulded and continue to shape the economy, and terrorism. These issues do not just concern America helps us to make sense of our contemporary world. The the past; they are directly relevant to the world we live in. comparative study of the history and culture of the United States In the 2014–2021 Research Excellence Framework 70% of

addresses themes such as immigration, democracy, slavery, – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND staff research activity was judged world-leading (4*) imperialism, multiculturalism, race and ethnicity, urban history, or internationally excellent (3*).

Our American Studies Department is involved Research groups include: RESEARCH PROGRAMMES in collaborative research projects with several • CECSAM, the Centre for the Comparative Entry Requirements universities across the United States and there Study of the Americas is a programme of visiting speakers from Britain Normally a 2:1 Honours degree, or higher • GENCAS, the Centre for Research into and the USA. Staff have written and edited degree, or an equivalent qualification. Gender in Culture and Society book-length studies of American literature, For further information about RIAH, visit: English Language Requirement popular culture, modern poetry, war and IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each memory, labour leaders, political processes swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/riah component) or Swansea University and philosophy. recognised equivalent. All American Studies research students belong Our extensive library holdings support our to the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts research needs. A particular strength is the Allan and Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral Milne Collection of approximately 3,000 works American Studies MA by Research/ as well as administrative support and is also pertaining to the American Civil War, which MPhil/PhD FT PT responsible for research skills training and was gifted to American Studies in 2010 and We welcome proposals for postgraduate support, and facilitating a lively intellectual continues to grow. One of the largest of its kind research projects that complement staff environment for the College’s postgraduate in the United Kingdom, the Milne Collection is research interests. research community of 200 students. particularly varied and boasts an impressive swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre Research Strengths assemblage of primary and secondary source Staff research interests cover the core disciplines materials that document many social, political, of American Studies: literature, history, politics economic and military aspects of mid- to and film. Particular research strengths include: late-nineteenth century American history • African-American literature and culture and politics. • American ethnicity and multiculturalism Research Institute for Arts and Humanities • American politics and government The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities • Contemporary American literature (RIAH) comprises the Richard Burton Centre for • Hollywood film and American society the Study of Wales, a ‘flagship’ University level • Representations of the Vietnam War research centre, as well as the Graduate Centre • Silent cinema and popular culture for Arts and Humanities, a range of Research FIND OUT MORE • Surveillance and urban America SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Groups and a growing number of externally Email: [email protected] • The American Civil War We offer a range of funding funded Research Projects. It also manages major Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • The American City opportunities for both taught Research Council funded projects, and promotes th swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities 8 and research degrees and recently • The American South collaboration between scholars, policymakers have attracted significant funding • The American West and cultural providers. RIAH also supports a IN THE UK from the Economic and Social • The Harlem Renaissance wide range of research groups, which provide Research Council (ESRC) to offer • The impact of war on American society AMERICAN a focus for specialist projects, postgraduate postgraduate scholarships. • The UN and international drugs policy research, grant applications, seminar series, STUDIES swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ • US “War on Drugs” and contact with external partners. (Guardian Good University Guide 2018) scholarships • US foreign policy

52 53 APPLIED LINGUISTICS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Swansea has built and maintains an international reputation for with a high proportion of Swansea’s research judged research and training in applied linguistics. In addition to our ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. influential research in vocabulary studies and testing, our expertise All teaching is informed by staff research activity and Swansea covers second language acquisition, language assessment and has long-established strengths in all major aspects of the subject pedagogy, bilingualism, and corpus and discourse analysis. area. An exciting programme of research seminars, conferences In the 2014–2021 UK Government REF rankings, research in and performances makes the Department a stimulating and English at Swansea was rated 7th in the UK and 1st in Wales, sociable place to study.

• Professional reflective practice TAUGHT COURSES • Research methods for applied linguistics RESEARCH PROGRAMMES • Second language acquisition Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Normally 2:2 Honors degree (average 55% • Vocabulary: teaching and learning MA in Applied Linguistics by Research: or above) or equivalent. For MA TESOL, • Young language learners Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or above please refer to website. The Cambridge in English Language, Linguistics, or other

DELTA Certificate, Trinity College Dip. Chinese-English Translation and relevant discipline, with a mark of at – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND TESOL, and Postgraduate Certificate in Language Teaching MA FT PT least 65% in the dissertation component. Teaching English for Academic Purposes The MA in Chinese-English Translation and A research proposal of good quality, on a (TEAP) are considered equivalent. (CELTA is Language Teaching is specifically designed for topic relevant to the research strengths not accepted towards this requirement.) Chinese speakers (or students with near-native of the Department is also required. Chinese proficiency) and aims to equip them PhD programmes in Applied Linguistics: English Language Requirement with language-specific knowledge and skills in An MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Recent and current dissertation topics include: The Department, together with the universities IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in both translation studies and applied linguistics. TESOL/ELT/TEFL, or a related discipline, • Modelling difficulty and measuring uptake of Bangor and Cardiff, co-hosts two ESRC Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) The programme offers both theoretical and and a mark of at least 65% in the is required for the MA TESOL, please refer to in L2 lexical acquisition Doctoral Training Partnerships in the thematic practical modules, including observation of dissertation component of the MA. website. IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in A strong research proposal, on a topic areas of Linguistics and Bilingualism. These Mandarin teaching classes and possible • Online grooming from communicative th each component) is required for the MA relevant to the research strengths of the partnerships exist to help ensure the flow of 7 teaching practice opportunities. The translation patterns to paedophile profiles Chinese-English Translation and Language Department is also required. highly qualified people into research careers modules are also highly practical and conducted • Investigating the relationship between L1 IN THE UK Teaching. both within and beyond academia. at the professional level. mental lexicon size and organisation and English Language Requirement AND 1ST IN WALES FOR L2 vocabulary development All research students belong to the Graduate Modules typically include: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in Teaching English to Speakers of Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. RESEARCH PERFORMANCE each component) or Swansea University • Discursive witnessing practices in television Other Languages MA FT PT • Chinese Language Studies The Centre provides pastoral as well as recognised equivalent. news coverage of the 2005 London (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) Swansea University has one of the longest- • Classroom Teaching Practice (Chinese) administrative support and is also responsible bombings and their commemorations established TESOL training and education centres • Chinese-English Translation Theory for research skills training and support, and • Assessing lexical organisation in a in the UK and is internationally known for and Practice MA by Research/MPhil/PhD in Applied facilitating a lively intellectual environment for second language excellence in research on vocabulary. The course • Technology Enhanced Language Linguistics FT PT the College’s postgraduate research Pre-Master’s pathway available equips participants with skills to engage with the Teaching and Learning The Department welcomes applications from • The link between the acquisition of community of 200 students. for Applied Linguistics • Principles of Chinese Translation (international students only), theoretical and practical challenges of teaching students wishing to pursue graduate level L2 vocabulary and syntax swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre see page 44 and Interpreting English as a foreign or second language. research in applied linguistics, particularly • The articulation and presentation of • Media and Translation SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Students can choose to complete a dissertation topics related to: vocabulary learning and the cyberterrorist threat or a portfolio. • Linguistic Foundation for Translation assessment, language learning aptitude, second FIND OUT MORE A range of postgraduate and Language Teaching • Political discourse on poverty and language acquisition; corpus linguistics, and Email: [email protected] scholarships and bursaries are Modules typically include: social exclusion available. Please visit: discourse analysis. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Communicative language teaching swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities • Grammatical analysis The Department has an excellent track record of scholarships • Discourse analysis for language teaching supervising high quality, impactful dissertations, • Methods for classroom teaching and research students work with staff to foster a dynamic academic community. swansea.ac.uk/riah/researchgroups 54 55 BIOSCIENCES BIOSCIENCES Evolutionary and Molecular Biology SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Understanding the diversity of life from a Paul Howes molecular perspective. We use the latest MSc Sustainable Aquaculture, genetic and genomic techniques to address Currently Manager of the Centre The diverse aquatic and terrestrial habitats on the nearby Gower £1.35 million Swansea Lab for Animal Movement (SLAM) key questions in ecology, behaviour and

for Sustainable Aquatic Research COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF Peninsula and Brecon Beacons make Swansea an excellent place to visualisation and tag construction facilities. conservation from an evolutionary perspective in a range of non-model organisms, from fungi study Biosciences. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework All academic staff in Biosciences are active researchers and the to plants and animals. I chose Swansea University in part due to (REF) in 2014–2021, 94% of the Department of Biosciences’ research department is home to world-class biologists including Professor Rory was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent. Wilson (named as one of Britain’s 50 most influential conservation Facilities: Dedicated Bioscience labs recently the high percentage of students finding work “after their studies and I wanted a job as soon The Department of Biosciences provides state-of-the-art facilities heroes by BBC Wildlife Magazine, Chief Scientific Advisor on National benefitted from a £4.2 million renovation including: our coastal research vessel the RV Noctiluca, and the RV Geographic’s Great Migrations, and inventor of state-of-the-art animal programme including a specialist molecular as possible after my MSc. As part of my Mary Anning, a new £1.3 million purpose-built 18m catamaran-class tags to monitor animal behaviour). ecology lab. dissertation in the Falkland Islands I worked survey vessel equipped with survey and research equipment, a £4.2 The Department also has strong links with external organisations and Marine Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture with a number of scientists and industry leaders million suite of laboratories, the Zoology Museum, greenhouses, growth research field sites all over the world that benefit our students through From developing new techniques in fish in the country. Before I returned to hand in rooms, aquaria and £2 million Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research collaborative research and placement opportunities. husbandry and rearing of commercially my work I applied for a job in the islands to

(CSAR) as well as our unique important aquaculture species, to research become the manager of a company trying

in food and fuel security, low carbon to breed the Patagonian Toothfish. All the technologies, and climate change. Specialist knowledge gained at Swansea University “ Environmental Biology: Conservation FT PT TAUGHT COURSES Biosciences MRes research training can be provided on a and Resource Management MSc FT PT FT PT helped me to develop the company from Biological Sciences MPhil/PhD diverse range of temperate to tropical The programme focuses on the relationships concept to a commercial pilot scale facility. Entry Requirements We invite applications from highly motivated aquatic organisms, inhabiting marine to between living organisms and the terrestrial, Typically a minimum of a 2:2 (with 55% and suitably qualified candidates to undertake freshwater environments. average) Honours degree or above in freshwater and marine environments, coupled postgraduate research on our MRes Biosciences Population and Community Ecology Facilities: Fieldwork represents a major Biosciences or a related subject, or an with the interactions that result from natural and (one-year programme FT), MPhil (two-year Facilities: A custom-designed 18m catamaran- Combining experimental and theoretical component of our whole organism research. equivalent qualification. anthropogenic processes. You will benefit from programme FT) or PhD (up to 4-year class survey vessel and the unique Centre for approaches to develop our understanding Work is undertaken within the UK, throughout advanced training in the interpretation of local programme FT). Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) which Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. English Language Requirement and global environmental issues, field and provides a controlled environment building of how species interactions with their MRes students undertake three taught modules in environment (including other woodlands IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each theoretical aspects of biology and ecology with ozone-sterilised water intake and Wildlife Diseases and Pest Control component) or Swansea University the first term, including the ‘Core Science Skills species) generate spatial-temporal biodiversity and analytical skills. discharge, centralised programmable air and Research focused on developing natural recognised equivalent. and Research Methods’ undertaken by patterns. Study systems include coastal mixed fresh/salt water supply, light intensity agents and solutions for the control of wildlife Modules typically include: all postgraduate researchers. The major ecosystems, disease control, conservation, and photoperiod regimes. diseases and invertebrate pests that impact on • Core science skills and research methods component of all our postgraduate research and the impact of structured environmental food security and human and animal health. • Conservation of aquatic resources degrees is the research thesis, where students Mathematical and Statistical Ecology variation on community dynamics. Research training provided in disease • Ecosystems gain in-depth knowledge in our specialist Research and skills that complement the Facilities: A dedicated marine mesocosm detection methods, disease management, and • Environmental assessment and management areas of expertise: full range of our academic expertise, from • Geographical information systems theoretical investigations of ecosystem lab, insect laboratory, CSAR facilities (see the socioeconomic benefits of pest control. Behavioural and Movement Ecology above), fossil pollen laboratory, microscopy • Remote sensing of the changing environment complexity, pattern formation and animal Facilities: Several Bioscience molecular labs, 7th Behavioural ecology in its broadest sense facilities, Constant Temperature rooms, both a • Term papers in environmental biology movement, to practical agricultural Constant Temperature rooms and a is the study of adaptations, and we aim to dedicated greenhouse and the Welsh coast IN THE UK • Research project in environmental biology: applications and the operation of dedicated greenhouse. conservation and resource management understand the role of the social and ecological micro-algal biotechnology. and ancient woodlands on our doorstep. environment, as well as proximate mechanisms, AND 1ST IN WALES FOR Whole Organism Biology RESEARCH PROGRAMMES in structuring the properties of animal behaviour/ Facilities: Computing facilities include high-end SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES RESEARCH EXCELLENCE Our staff includes world-leading experts movement at the level of individuals, groups, graphics workstations, high-speed network A range of postgraduate scholarships on a range of organisms from fungi to crabs, (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) Entry Requirements and populations. links and access to high-performance and bursaries are available. Normally a 2:1 Honours degree computer facilities through links with penguins to turtles, baboons to otters, and swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ (for MRes entry) or a Master’s degree Facilities: The Swansea Lab for Animal HPC Wales. salmon to condors and honeybees. We scholarships with merit (for MPhil/PhD entry) in Movement (SLAM) incorporates an electronic welcome students who want to develop Biosciences or a related subject, wall (3x4m) and computer cluster for high-speed projects around such species and wish or an equivalent qualification. processing and visualisation of data. SLAM also to get specialised training in whole FIND OUT MORE designs and produces state-of-the-art animal organism biology. English Language Requirement tags to study how organisms move and interact Email: [email protected] IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each with their environment. Several other Biosciences Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 component) or Swansea University behaviour and molecular labs. swansea.ac.uk/biosci recognised equivalent. 56 57 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BAY CAMPUS

Each degree within our suite of taught business programmes is Drawn from across the world, our student body and teaching faculty specifically designed to enhance employability, with all MSc are diverse, providing an enriched environment for study and GREAT MINDS Management programmes accredited by the CMI and access to a research, and opening up worldwide opportunities for our graduates. team of careers advisors within the School of Management available We shape government, organisation and business policy and to every student. Each of the MSc Management programmes has practice with our world-class research and collaborative projects, Professor Mike Williams been developed for students from any undergraduate degree

and bring together experts from a diverse number of fields to deliver – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT OF

background and features research-led, practical teaching from Deputy Dean and Director of the i-Lab Research Centre: a dynamic and enriched learning experience for our students. Our

a team of industry experts. investigating the impact of technology on behaviour and society. multidisciplinary department offers education across a range of business and management principles, training and educating the “ next leaders for a range of industries and subject disciplines. My research aims to understand the impact of technology on behaviour and society in the digital age. • Business Analytics – designed to equip TAUGHT COURSES “ students in understanding the dynamic RESEARCH PROGRAMMES data-driven elements of the business world Mike Williams is a Professor (Personal Chair) in the School He has been awarded funding from bodies including Entry Requirements Entry Requirements of Management. He said: “My current research applies the European Union, the NHS, the Nuffield Foundation, MSc Management and Management • E-Business – investigates the challenges and MPhil: Normally a first or upper second- Pathways: A 2:2 Honours degree or above opportunities of global information systems class degree in business management a range of tools and techniques to the analysis of data in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, in any subject or an equivalent qualification. networks and e-commerce or a related subject. order to develop greater understanding of the impact of and the Welsh Government, acts as reviewer for funding technology on the behaviour of consumers, employees, applications for research councils and international bodies, • Entrepreneurship – for students interested in PhD: A Master’s degree in business citizens, markets, and organisations in the digital age.” and participates in promotion/tenure committees both English Language Requirement the dynamics of starting their own business management will normally be required. IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each Applicants without a Master’s degree will in the UK and abroad. • Finance – for students interested in the His work has been published in numerous leading academic component) or Swansea University be considered on an individual basis. recognised equivalent. financial aspects of management journals including the Journal of Information Technology, the Recently, Professor Williams was invited to Chair the • Human Resource Management – focused on Journal of the Operational Research Society, and the Journal largest research track at the International Conference English Language Requirement of Strategic Information Systems. on Information Systems, the most prestigious gathering the challenges of leadership and managing IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each Management MSc FT PT of academics and practitioners in the field of a global workforce component) or Swansea University He has worked in both public and private sectors in domains This one-year programme is offered as a information systems. • International Management – considers recognised equivalent. including finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, and conversion course to management, and can contemporary management practice in government; with firms including British Telecom, Standard He currently supervises a substantial group of doctoral be studied by students from any undergraduate a global setting Chartered, and Canon. candidates including research into human and discipline. It covers core management concepts Business Management MPhil/PhD FT PT • International Standards – focused on the role organisational aspects surrounding technological such as international marketing, operations We invite applications from well-qualified of international standards (such as ISO) in management, global strategy, finance and candidates whose research interests correspond investments, sponsored by British Telecom. quality improvement human resource management to give you a to our areas of research expertise. solid grounding in a range of dynamic • Marketing – focused on the challenges Applicants are encouraged to explore the business principles. of global marketing activities research expertise of the School to ensure a • Operations and Supply Management The MSc Management is available as a good fit between PhD proposals and potential – focused on managing global operations generalist programme, which gives you the supervisors. Information about current faculty and supply networks freedom to pick from a range of optional and the School’s research groups can be Pre-master’s pathway available for Management MSc (international students only), see page 44 modules in your second semester. This degree is • Tourism – for those interested in the strategic found at swansea.ac.uk/som/research UK TOP also available with specific named pathways management, development, policy and SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES that allow you to specialise during the second governance in the tourism sector At the School of Management, we are happy to offer financial support for the brightest semester and will feature on your final degree FIND OUT MORE prospects of the future. It’s not just academic excellence we reward – we also 30 You have the freedom to change pathway up certificate. For 2019 entry, the pathways on recognise and encourage passion for study and involvement in student life. There until the end of the first semester so you can try Email: [email protected] are a range of funding opportunities available for both taught and research degrees. offer are: RESEARCH QUALITY different areas of management before picking a Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships final specialisation (students wishing to take this swansea.ac.uk/som (Complete University Guide 2018) option should initially register on the general MSc Management).

58 59 CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

The new Department of Chemistry has excellent, purpose-built, Integration between the Department of Chemistry and the College COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF modern laboratories and access to diverse types of laboratories and of Engineering, the Medical School and other departments in the research infrastructures. High quality, high-impact chemistry research College of Science provides an environment of research excellence. is also taking place in world-class centres such as The Centre for This allows students and staff to invent, innovate and develop NanoHealth, The Institute of Mass Spectrometry, The Institute of Life products in a way that is best suited to research in the 21st century Sciences, The Energy Safety Research Institute, The Multidisciplinary and the need to generate disruptive, step-change advances with Nanotechnology Centre, The Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating, impact on current global challenges. The Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research and The Materials Research Centre.

• Development and implementation of • Self-assembly of colloids at interfaces and the RESEARCH PROGRAMMES advanced characterisation techniques for use of colloids and nanoparticles dispersed acquiring in-depth understanding of in complex biological fluids Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or a photovoltaics, batteries and processes, • Microneedles for transdermal blood sampling Master’s degree with Merit in Chemistry which enable improvement in performance and drug delivery or related subject. • Routes for rapid processing and manufacturing • Raman spectroscopy and its applications to at scale assess drug-target interactions English Language Requirement • Optimized utilization of fossil energy • Biosensors – surface functionalization, IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each • Hydrogen as an energy vector fluorescence detection, electrochemistry, • Natural products • Membrane technologies and new component) or Swansea University chemical sensing and lab-on-a-chip • Molecular recognition and self-assembly methodologies for desalination, and for SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES recognised equivalent. Health: • Microfluidics and MEMS to generate novel materials dewatering and killing pathogens for We offer a range of funding Chemistry research provides new routes to more • Studying structure, dynamics and function • Continuous flow synthesis sanitation applications opportunities for research degrees. effective, cheaper and less toxic therapies and of enzymes as a route to understanding and • The use of new molecules and materials Recently we have attracted funding Chemistry MPhil/PhD FT PT • Molecular scale and nanoscale to non-invasive disease detection and diagnosis from organisations such as the controlling nature’s chemistry characterisation of ordered and for photocatalytic water splitting and We invite applications from well-qualified tools. It will lead to transformation of the entire Engineering and Physical Sciences • Natural products biosynthesis (particularly amorphous assemblies development of self-propelled micro candidates whose research interest focuses landscape of drug discovery, development and Research Council (EPSRC) for involving compounds with antibiotic, and nanomotor systems for environmental around the themes of Energy, Health, healthcare, which is currently unaffordable and • Development of nanocomposites comprising postgraduate studentships: remediation New and Advanced Molecules and Materials, antifungal, or other medically relevant activity) metallic nanoparticles and hydrogels needs to benefit more patients. Our areas of swansea.ac.uk/science/ and Water and the Environment. postgraduate research and training are in: New and Advanced Molecules and Materials: • Autonomous and remotely guided micro- In collaboration with the Biocontrol and postgraduatescholarships and nanoscale objects Natural Products (BANP) Group in the Energy: • Nanoparticle-based drug delivery There is major interest in synthesising, designing • Studying and tuning the characteristics of Department of Biosciences, there are One of the key areas where advances in • Antibody-drug conjugates and controlling molecular and macromolecular nanomaterials and biomaterials also research opportunities around the chemistry will be needed is in providing • Nanoparticle-enabled chemoimmunotherapy assemblies at multiple length scales. Research characterisation and application of natural FIND OUT MORE solutions to the global energy challenge. and immunoengineering projects include: Water and the Environment: products, in particular those derived from Email: [email protected] • Soft condensed matter including surfactants, Within this theme, specific applications • Chemical systems for cell and tissue imaging Research projects include: fungi and microalgae, to provide therapeutics Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 colloids and polymers and research projects include: • Stimuli-responsive and adaptive systems for • The development of analytical tools for and nutraceuticals and to act as agents for swansea.ac.uk/chemistry • Synthesis and optoelectronic characterization measuring environmental impact • Conversion and storage of electrochemical drug activation and release biocontrol and bioremediation. of nanostructured 2D materials • Environmental impact assessment of and solar energy • Bioelectronic medicines and sensors • Synthesis and characterisation of novel polymer-based materials through their • Capture, storage, and chemical conversion • Mass spectrometric analysis of clinical polymers of intrinsic microporosity lifetime (including the effects of recycling and of carbon dioxide samples, lipids, proteins and natural products • Synthesis and characterization of transition biopolymers) • Development of new molecules, materials • Pharmaceutical analysis and analytical metal-based and organic dye molecules for • Technologies for the efficient removal of and nanotechnologies related to energy technologies for medical/chemical analysis application in dye-sensitized solar cells environmentally harmful materials (and thus production, conversion, transport, and storage • Silicon processing, microfabrication and reduced emissions per output of discharge) and their incorporation into devices microelectronic fabrication • Materials for efficient multiphoton absorption and upconversion • Electron transfer reactions

60 61 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE YOUNG AND CHILDREN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Child Public Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert Child Development RESEARCH PROGRAMMES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS FT PT The learning and development of children This programme will explore the evidence Entry Requirements is affected by numerous factors from the very base underpinning child public health policy MPhil: Normally an honours degree early years through to later adolescence. in the UK. It examines health issues for children As a forerunner in its field, the College of Human and Health Sciences The most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014–2021 (2:1 or above) in a discipline related to the Ways in which the effect of these factors can aged 0 – 11 years such as perinatal health, chosen specialty, or a relevant, approved is bringing about real-life benefits for the health care, social care, revealed that over 75% of our research carried out in this field be monitored is in the play of children. For nutrition and immunisations and will highlight postgraduate qualification. example; spontaneous play following trauma; voluntary and private sectors, ultimately leading to improvements was of international or world-leading quality. the importance of child health, not only as a children’s perception of play; play and for children, parents, practitioners, managers and policymakers. PhD: Applicants would normally have, or With our research into the health disciplines demonstrating concept of illness, but as affecting wider be studying for, a Master’s degree. learning within educational environments. Our Centre for Children and Young People’s Health and Well-being outstanding quality in originality, significance and rigour, students long-term educational, social and emotional Our researchers are welcoming applications development. Students will critically evaluate facilitates rigorous multi and interdisciplinary research and evaluation can be assured our taught courses are informed by the latest findings English Language Requirement across this field. from birth through to early adulthood, with the central theme of health while research students will be immersed in the dynamic and the multitude of factors that influence child IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each Health Psychology and well-being. The Centre is dedicated to enhancing the lives of supportive research culture needed for their studies. health and the role of multidisciplinary component) or Swansea University

children and young people promoting high quality, applied research professionals, policymakers and government recognised equivalent. Focussing on cutting edge research to – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES Our recent research collaborations include: Economic and Social that gives a voice to the young person. Staff have strong links with a in child health promotion and governance. understand how behaviours influence Research Council (ESRC); City and County of Swansea; Autism The programme will emphasise the importance individual decision making; help push the range of international networks and similar university departments Speaks; British Medical Association; National Institute for Social Care of the early years upon future child and Children and Young People, MPhil/PhD boundaries of the promotion and maintenance in Europe and around the world, and are committed to productive and Health Research; and Asthma UK. These collaborations have population health and consider the public FT PT of health; influence the prevention and interactions with front-line policymakers and practitioners. been crucial in ensuring research informs, and is informed by, the health policies and interventions established Health Psychology, MPhil/PhD FT PT management of illness; and vulnerability and wider health and social care environment. to promote and enhance this. We invite applications from well-qualified health risk. Research students are looking at candidates whose research interests the psychological mechanisms that underpin Modules typically include: correspond to our areas of research expertise. health behaviour motivation, and developing • Child public health These are focused around the following interventions to encourage children, young • Childhood illness research groupings: people and pregnant women to engage in • Childhood nutrition and growth Modules typically include: children’s growing repertoire of play skills, with healthy lifestyle behaviours including physical • Issues in child public health Health and Welfare TAUGHT COURSES a particular emphasis on the value of children’s activity and eating behaviour. • Child health Investigating the facets of health and welfare self-directed play experiences. Students will Entry requirements Entry Requirements • Children’s rights and safeguarding children facing children and young people in today’s consider the potential of play to support health, Applicants require an honours degree (usually Please see individual course details. and young people society, such as public health challenges, Pre-master’s pathway available care and development across multiple contexts. 2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification. • Research methods health care provision, child abuse and neglect, for Child Public Health MSc/ PGDip/PGCert (international English Language Requirement • Understanding and observing child learning disabilities, play and homelessness. Modules typically include: Candidates with non-standard entry students only), see page 44 For all full-time taught programmes: development • Perspectives on play requirements may be admitted on the basis IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each Student researchers are currently investigating SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Entry requirements • Play theory and practice of relevant work experience or professional component) or Swansea University topics such as children’s free play choices in We offer a range of funding • Research methods qualification with requisite approval. Two recognised equivalent. Applicants normally require a relevant honours the school and home, teaching approaches opportunities for both taught and years relevant employment experience in degree (2:2 or above) in a related discipline • Therapeutic work with children within the Foundation Phase, and looked research degrees. Recently we have local authorities, health, private and (for example childhood studies, education, • Understanding and observing child after children. attracted funding from organisations such as the Natural Environmental psychology, sociology, mental health), or its development voluntary organisations and industry will Childhood Studies MA, PGDip, PGCert Research Council (NERC), the be considered relevant. Child and Youth Identity FT PT equivalent. Those without an undergraduate Entry requirements Economic and Social Research Exploring the interactions between young This programme explores how children develop degree should have significant, relevant work Council (ESRC) and the Engineering Applicants normally require a relevant honours people as individual agents, their social and Physical Sciences Research from birth, how they acquire the ability to learn experience. Applicants may be asked to attend degree (2:2 or above) in a related discipline environments (school participation, entry to Council (EPSRC). and think for themselves, and how their an interview and will be required to undergo a swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ (for example childhood studies, education, the workplace) and wider social structures development is influenced by their families and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or scholarships psychology, sociology, mental health), or that inform their individual biographies and the communities they live in. It explores topics a Swansea University accepted equivalent for its equivalent. life opportunities. from broad historical, psychological, and international students. Those who do not have an undergraduate sociological perspectives and examines the Developmental and Therapeutic Play MA, In particular, the ways in which these structures degree must have significant relevant work FIND OUT MORE rights of the child in reference to the UN PGDip, PGCert FT PT and discourses inform the individual identities experience. Applicants may be asked to attend Email: [email protected] Convention. It is designed for a wide range of This programme offers an exciting opportunity to of young people, sexuality and age, and the an interview and will be required to undergo a Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 professionals working with children and students study children’s play at an advanced academic ways in which ‘youth’ is represented in popular Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences are encouraged to critically reflect on their level, combining demanding theoretical work discourse are of interest. Applications are a Swansea University accepted equivalent for practice and address research relevant with fieldwork experience and sophisticated welcomed in youth studies, youth participation international students. to their own interests. reflection. The programme considers how the and gender and sexuality studies. environment and social interactions support

62 63 CLASSICS, ANCIENT HISTORY ANCIENT CLASSICS, AND EGYPTOLOGY CLASSICS, ANCIENT HISTORY AND EGYPTOLOGY • Greek social history (archaic to Hellenistic) Other facilities RESEARCH PROGRAMMES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS • Greek tragedy The University library is stocked with original • Historiography Entry Requirements texts, literary and documentary, and subscribes Normally a minimum of a 2:1 degree (or • History, society, and culture of late antiquity to a wide range of general and specialist • History of the Late Ramesside, Third ‘To be ignorant of what took place before you were born is to from Egyptian pharaohs and Athenian democracy to the fall of the equivalent) in Classics, Ancient History, periodicals. Online access to external Egyptology, or related subject areas, or an Intermediate, and Late Periods Egypt bibliographies and citation indexes is remain a child forever’ (Cicero). From the epics of Homer and Virgil Roman Empire, the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome appropriate Master’s degree. • Plato available. Resources include: JSTOR, Dyabola, to the first novels, from Egyptian magic and Greek mythology to the are a fundamental source for our modern culture and thought. • Presocratic philosophy Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, Loeb Classical philosophy of Plato and Aristotle and the growth of Christianity, English Language Requirement • Roman military history Library, Patrologia Latina and Teubner Latin IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 • Roman republican and imperial history texts online, the Online Egyptological in each component) or Swansea University • Roman satire Bibliography, and the Gnomon database. • Ramesses III: Empire, invasion, and conspiracy literary and cultural theory connected with recognised equivalent. • The Second Intermediate Period of Egypt TAUGHT COURSES All research students in Classics, Ancient • Reaching the public: Museums and object- narrative and encourages them to explore new and Nubia History, and Egyptology belong to the Entry Requirements handling (takes place in the Egypt Centre) ways of reading ancient texts. As well as some of KYKNOS: Centre for Research in Normally a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in an • Reading academic German the classics of ancient literature, it also examines Ancient History MA by Research/MPhil/PhD Graduate Centre in the College of Arts and Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences subject. • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity some less familiar texts that illustrate the full FT PT Ancient Narrative Literature Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral as • Special topics in Egyptology creative extent of ancient literary imaginations. These programmes allow in-depth study of KYKNOS (Greek for Swan) stimulates, well as administrative support and is also • Understanding ancient Egyptian culture the history, culture, or archaeology of the coordinates, and promotes research on the responsible for research skills training and English Language Requirement Modules typically include: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each • Women and gender in ancient Egypt classical world, from Mycenaean Greece narrative literatures of antiquity. For more support, and facilitating a lively intellectual • Ancient Greek or Latin language component) or Swansea University to late antiquity. information, see our website at: environment for the College’s postgraduate • Being Greek under Rome: Greek literature recognised equivalent. Ancient History and Classical Culture kyknos.swan.ac.uk research community of 200 students.

FT PT – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND MA FT PT and culture in the Imperial Period Classics MA by Research swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre This MA allows students to study a broad range • Explorers, travel and geography Study of the languages, literature, philosophy, The Egypt Centre Ancient Egyptian Culture MA FT PT of topics related to the histories and cultures of • Magic in the ancient world: Exploring and culture of the Classical world, from Homer The Egypt Centre Research Seminars provide The MA Ancient Egyptian Culture emphasises SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES the Classical world, from the Mycenaean world the sources to the later Roman Empire, and the reception an informal arena for discussion of innovative not only the study of the intellectual and material A range of postgraduate to late antiquity. The range of options allows • Comparative Indoeuropean Philology of the ancient world in modern culture. research pertaining to Egyptology and cultures of ancient Egypt, but also its language. scholarships and bursaries are students to specialise in history or literature, or • Narrative theory and genres museums, as well as a bridge of knowledge Egyptology at Swansea University enjoys an Egyptology MA by Research/MPhil/PhD available. For details, please visit: to combine study of the two. between academics and non-academics. invaluable asset in its purpose-built Egypt • Romance refracted and novels renewed FT PT swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Centre, which houses over 3,000 objects from Modules typically include: • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity Study of the history, archaeology, religion, InEPWW: Interpreting Egypt’s Past in Wales scholarships ancient Egypt (as well as Greek and Roman • Ancient Greek or Latin language • Text and narrative in Graeco-Roman Egypt languages, literature, and culture of pharaonic and the World artefacts), the largest collection of this kind in • Being Greek under Rome: Greek literature • Word, metaphor and allegory Egypt and Sudan. We invite applications from InEPWW was established as a research centre Wales. This impressive and important collection and culture in the imperial period well-qualified candidates whose research initially to formalise long-standing relationships FIND OUT MORE illustrates more than 5,000 years of human FT PT • Explorers, travel and geography Classics MA interests correspond to our areas of research between the Department of Classics, Ancient Email: [email protected] development from the prehistoric to the early • Comparative Indoeuropean Philology The MA Classics studies Greek and Latin expertise. Staff research interests cover the History, and Egyptology and the Egypt Centre. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 Christian era and plays an integral role in our • Magic in Greece and Rome: Exploring language, literature, and civilisation. The MA core disciplines of culture, religion, language, Since the foundation of the Egypt Centre as a swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities teaching. While advanced language training is the sources allows students to develop their reading skills in literature, history, and archaeology. museum in 1998 and the establishment of the available in this MA, it is not required, and • Research methodologies in ancient history two ancient languages and to apply them to the first Egyptology degree schemes in 2001, we Particular research strengths include: students wishing to focus on topics related to and classical culture study of a selection of some of the most have worked together on a range of teaching, • Ancient Cyprus heritage, museum, and material culture • Roman houses and households important literary texts from the ancient world. research projects, and international interpretation are also welcome. • Ancient Egyptian demonology conferences. However, beyond Swansea • Romance refracted and novels renewed Modules typically include: • Ancient Egyptian foreign relations University, InEPWW aims to include within its Modules typically include: • Royal Space: The King and his palace in • Ancient Greek language or Greek texts • Ancient Egyptian kingship ideology the ancient world activities scholars from other universities and • Advanced Egyptian language modules: • Comparative Indoeuropean Philology • Ancient Egyptian religion • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity museums, with the aim of drawing together Old Egyptian, Late Egyptian, advanced • Explorers, travel and geography • Word, metaphor and allegory • Ancient narrative literature and the Egyptologists from across Wales and beyond Middle Egyptian • Latin language or Latin texts ancient novel in order to develop common research projects. • Ancient Egyptian demonology Ancient Narrative Literature MA FT PT • Magic in Greece and Rome: Exploring the • Ancient Nubia and the Sudan Monthly research seminars relate largely to • Ancient Egyptian Language for Archaeology This MA focuses on the narratives of the ancient sources • Ancient technology the research carried out by staff and students • Egypt, Africa, and the East in the first Greeks, Romans and Egyptians, both fictional • Narrative theory and genres • Archaeology of Roman Egypt of Swansea University, past and present, and millennium BCE and factual, in a variety of literary forms, • Research methodologies in ancient history • Daily life in ancient Egypt the work and collections of the Egypt Centre, • Beginning and Intermediate Middle Egyptian including the novel, epic poetry, mythology, and classical culture • Gender in ancient Egypt as well staff from regional institutions. These • Beyond Mummies: Interpreting mortuary historiography and biography. The programme • Romance refracted and novels renewed • Graeco-Roman urbanisation seminars enhance public engagement data in ancient Egypt introduces students to the key concepts of • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity (especially Pompeii) • Private life in ancient Egypt • Word, metaphor and allegory with our staff and students within the field of Egyptology. 64 65 COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER COMPUTER SCIENCE Modules typically include: MSc Computer Science: Informatique BAY CAMPUS • Big data and machine learning (Swansea route) and MSc Computer RESEARCH PROGRAMMES Science: Informatique (Grenoble route) • Computer vision and deep learning Entry Requirements • Critical systems Swansea University and Université Grenoble Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or a Alpes offer two Dual Award MSc degrees in Computer Science at Swansea University is expanding and from There are also integrated programme development environments such • Data visualisation Master’s degree with merit in Computer • Embedded system design Computer Science: Informatique. Both lead to Science or related subject. September 2018 we will be housed in the brand new Computational as Visual Studio, Eclipse; the widely used Microsoft Office Package; • Graphics processor programming degrees from both Universities and both are Foundry building. The new £32.5 million Computational Foundry is web access tools and many special purpose software tools including two years long – one year in Swansea, and • Hardware and devices English Language Requirement equipped with world-class facilities to enable our students and staff to graphical rendering and image manipulation tools and more. All • High-performance programming in C/C++ one year in Grenoble. The degrees are IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF pursue transformative computational and mathematical research. software is open source and freely available or provided. • Human computer interaction normally taught in English but you can choose component) or Swansea University Our fully networked laboratories run Windows and Linux. and support This £32.5m world-class computational science facility will provide the • Logic in computer science to study in French if you are sufficiently fluent. recognised equivalent. • Modelling and verification techniques a wide range of software including programming languages Java, C# most up-to-date and high quality teaching and research facilities, as The Grenoble route scheme starts in Grenoble • Operating systems and architectures and the .NET framework, C, C++, Haskell and Prolog. well as networking and inspiration space for students, staff and and finishes in Swansea – and the available • Software testing industrial partners. specialisms are: Our Cyber Security Lab provides the perfect • Web application development backdrop for exploring the security landscape, • Mobile systems allowing students and staff to carry out Data Science MSc FT PT • Big data, graphics and visualisation • Hardware and devices • Computer vision and deep learning experiments in network security, mobile This programme will equip you with a solid • Theory and foundations TAUGHT COURSES • High-performance programming in C/C++ • Critical systems security, and to explore threats and defence grounding in data science concepts and • Software technology • Human computer interaction • Data visualisation mechanisms in the context of the Internet of Entry Requirements technologies for extracting information and Normally a 2:1 or 2:2 Honours degree or • Information security management • Embedded system design The Swansea route starts in Swansea and Things. Following the taught component of the constructing knowledge from data. You will above in Computer Science or related subject, • IT security: cryptography and network security • Graphics processor programming finishes in Grenoble – and the available course, students will carry out a substantial study the computational principles, methods, depending on the course applied for. (For • Logic in computer science • Hardware and devices specialisms are: research project which involves using and and systems for a variety of real world MSc Computer Science, any degree other • Modelling and verification techniques • High-performance programming in C/C++ • Advanced information systems and exploring cutting-edge techniques for applications that require mathematical than Computer Science is required.) • Operating systems and architectures • Human computer interaction software engineering specifying, developing, verifying and foundations, programming skills, critical • Security vulnerabilities and penetration testing • Information security management • AI and the web accessing systems against security criteria. thinking, and ingenuity. Development of English Language Requirement • Software testing • IT security: cryptography and network security • Graphics, vision and robotics Students will benefit from our broad range of research skills will be an essential element IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each • Visual analytics • Logic in computer science • Data science industrial partners and internationally leading of the programme, enabling you to component) or Swansea University • Web application development • Modelling and verification techniques • High-confidence embedded and research expertise. bring a critical perspective to current data recognised equivalent. • Operating systems and architectures cyberphysical systems science discipline and apply this to future Modules typically include: Advanced Software Technology MSc • Security vulnerabilities and penetration testing • Parallel, distributed and embedded systems developments in a rapidly changing • Information security management FT PT • Visual analytics • Ubiquitous and interactive systems FT PT technological environment. • Critical systems Advanced Computer Science MSc This degree is for you if you are a Computer • Web application development On the MSc in Advanced Computer Science Cyber Security MSc FT PT • IT-Security: cryptography and network Science graduate or have gained some All students take a module in Computer course you will be thoroughly prepared for a Computer Science MSc FT PT Our increasingly connected world presents security experience of computing and basic Science Research Methods before undertaking career in IT or related industries. The course is continual new and serious security threats. • Security vulnerabilities and penetration testing programming in your first degree. This The MSc in Computer Science course is for an individual project over the summer. for you if you are a Computer Science graduate programme will also be of interest to you if you you if you are a graduate from one of a wide From privacy violations (hacking, monitoring • Invention and innovation in computing or if you have gained experience of computing have substantial relevant experience gained range of disciplines and are looking to change Modules typically include: communications, leaking sensitive data, • Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and smart and programming in a different first degree. from working in a computer-related environment direction or because of the needs of your • Big data and data mining stealing and publishing private information) contracts for some time and are looking to update or chosen career require a solid foundation in • Big data and machine learning through to the drugs trade, sex trafficking and • Advanced topics: artificial intelligence All students take a module in Computer Science broaden your knowledge. Computer Science. All students take a module • Computer vision and deep learning terrorism, Swansea’s Computer Science expert and cyber security Project Research Methods before undertaking in Computer Science Project Research Methods • Data visualization staff can provide the techniques required for • Web application development an individual project over the summer. All students take modules in Software before undertaking an individual project over • Graphics processor programming mitigating such risks, in order to provide • Embedded system design Engineering Project Planning and Management, Modules typically include: the summer. • High-performance computing in C/C++ secure, reliable and trustworthy systems. and Software Testing as well as undertaking Computing and Future Interaction • Advanced topics: artificial intelligence and • Human computer interaction a team project involving the creation of a Modules typically include: In this MSc we take a holistic and Technologies MRes FT PT cyber security • Mathematical skills for data scientists substantial software product before working on • Computing interdisciplinary approach, bringing together The MRes is taught by the Future Interaction • Big data and deep learning • Modelling and verification techniques an individual software project over the summer. • Computer system concepts modules on diverse topics such as penetration Technology (FIT) Lab, within Computer Science. • Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and smart • Operating systems and architectures • Programming in Java testing, formal modelling, information security contracts Modules typically include: • Visual analytics The FIT Lab’s mission is to explore and • Relational and object-oriented database management, cryptography and AI in order to • Computer vision and deep learning • Advanced topics: artificial intelligence apply Advanced Computer Science to systems equip our students with a suitable mind set for • Critical systems and cyber security make interaction technologies dependable, • Software concepts and efficiency a career in cyber security. • Data visualisation • Big data and machine learning enjoyable and effective. Interaction • Software engineering principles • Embedded system design • Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and technologies include mobile devices, • Graphics processor programming smart contracts 66 67 COMPUTER SCIENCE SCIENCE COMPUTER BAY CAMPUS

the Web, Web 2.0, implants, home TVs, Computer Science MSc by Research microwave cookers, ticket machines, MPhil/PhD FT PT Pre-master’s pathway available for Computer Science MSc navigational aids, etc. Furthermore, we aim Human-Computer Interaction MSc (international students only), to work on grand challenges, like improving by Research FT PT see page 44

safety in health care, or developing technology Theoretical Computer Science MSc COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF to reach millions of people and help us live by Research FT PT SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES more effective and sustainable lives. Visual and Interactive Computing MSc We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and Modules typically include: by Research FT PT research degrees. Recently we have • Hardware and devices We invite applications from well-qualified attracted funding from organisations Followed by a research project in candidates whose research interests correspond such as the Engineering and Physical human-computer interaction. to our areas of research expertise focused Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) around the following research groupings: for postgraduate studentships. Logic and Computation MRes FT PT swansea.ac.uk/science/ On the MRes in Logic and Computation you will Visual and Interactive Computing Group postgraduatescholarships learn about advanced techniques in logic and Since 1992 when it was first established, the their applications. group has grown to an internationally visible team, which currently consists of six academics, You will receive an elite education of direct FIND OUT MORE eight researchers, 14 PhD/MPhil students and relevance to research and development five associated staff members. The group follows Email: [email protected] problems in contemporary information and an ambitious and curiosity-driven programme to Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 communication technology (ICT). develop new algorithms and methods, as well swansea.ac.uk/compsci Modules typically include: as advanced software techniques and tools, • Critical systems for computer graphics, visualisation and • Logic in computer science interactive systems. • Modelling and verification techniques Logic and Computation Group Followed by a research project in logic One of the largest groups of theoretical and computation. computer scientists in the UK, with a big research programme involving many Visual Computing MRes FT PT international collaborators. Over the past forty An MRes is ideal preparation for following a years, Swansea theoreticians have made career of research or specialism within the area fascinating and pioneering discoveries in the of study. In particular the MRes in Visual theories of data, algorithms, processes, Computing seeks to prepare you for further programming languages, specification research in the areas of Computer Graphics, languages, reasoning and system verification. Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, and Scientific Visualisation. Future Interaction Technology Group The group through the FIT lab has substantial Modules typically include: funding from the EPSRC and is a vibrant • Computer vision and pattern recognition community consisting of a large number of • Data analytics Research Assistants, PhD Researchers, visitors • Data visualisation and faculty staff. • Graphics processor programming • Hardware and devices Followed by a research project in visual computing.

68 69 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAMMES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Entry Requirements Phatsi Mabophiwa MPhil: First-class or upper second-class Criminology PhD student honours degree. The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law is a vibrant academic and Our research addresses major societal challenges, has impact, and Attaining a Doctorate has been my long-term research community, continuously developing to ensure that graduates makes a difference to society. We have established expertise in a PhD: Master’s degree. Exceptional performance at undergraduate level will be aspiration since commencing my undergraduate are equipped to meet the challenges posed by the ever-shifting variety of specialist fields including children’s rights, offender considered. “studies. My research aims to explore what young landscapes of criminology and criminal justice. rehabilitation, terrorism, penology, sexuality studies and youth justice. people (aged 11-16 years) understand about Our postgraduate students undertake an exciting range of cutting-edge In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014–2021, 96% of the English Language Requirement their rights and responsibilities. The best part of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each modules supported by academics with real-world experience at the School’s research achieved an international standard. my research is that I get to work with children forefront of their research. component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. and young people, as they possess a very

sophisticated appreciation of matters that affect Our postgraduate research academics have

Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology MA Cyber Crime and Terrorism MA interests in a wide range of areas including: them. I absolutely love what I do! TAUGHT COURSES FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) FT (1 year) community-based supervision, offender “ What is your dream? What is your aspiration in

Students will discover how the criminal justice Focus on the changing nature of online crime management, cyberterrorism, CLINTON– HILLARY RODHAM SCHOOL LAW OF Entry Requirements radicalisation, sex work, youth justice policy life? Never give up, you will achieve your goals Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant system operates in practice, learn key theories, and criminal behaviour in order to understand and practice, substance use, and sex if you just believe in yourself! discipline. Candidates with a 2:2 or with examine relevant research in criminal justice and the threats, trends, issues, responses and ethical offender policy and treatment. relevant professional work experience may criminology, and explore cutting edge themes in questions associated with terrorism or security. also be considered. criminological debates. Modules typically include: Modules typically include: • Contemporary terrorism in historical and English Language Requirement Criminology MPhil/PhD FT PT • Crime, drugs and alcohol philosophical perspective Potential candidates may also wish to IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each We invite applications from candidates whose • Criminal justice system in England and Wales • Countering violent extremism online view our Law PhD options. Please see component) or Swansea University interests correspond with our areas of FIND OUT MORE • Data visualisation • Crime in Cyberspace page 103 for more information. recognised equivalent. expertise: Email: [email protected] • Gender, crime and criminal justice • Online propaganda and radicalisation • Cybercrime and terrorism Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Human trafficking and anti-slavery in the • Research methods and ethics swansea.ac.uk/law ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Centre • Medical law & bioethics modern era • Terrorism online and human rights SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES As part of the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training • Neurocriminology and bioethics • Qualitative and quantitative research methods A range of postgraduate scholarships Partnership (DTP), the Department is focused on • Probation and offender management • Sexual abuse and exploitation of children and bursaries are available. providing excellent postgraduate training. We services • Understanding policing swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ provide a mix of generic research and • Sentencing and courts • Youth justice and youth offending scholarships subject-specific research training enabling • Sex work students to develop and apply research methods • Violent and sex offenders to criminological enquiry. • Youth justice

CAREER PROSPECTS Enhance your CV by taking part in employment-related activities in the School or across the University. Our Nia Baker The best thing about studying at the School graduates have gone on to forge a wide range of careers in criminal justice agencies, including the Home Office,

MA Applied Criminal “is the excellent quality of teaching offered by Youth Offending Teams, and the Probation Service. Graduates have also pursued employment with local and UK Justice and Criminology the staff. Their expertise and guidance has Government and in the third sector. enabled me to refine my academic “ skills, which have been invaluable for assessed work and active enjoyment of the course.

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– COLEG Y CELFYDDYDAU A’R DYNIAETHAU Dangosodd canlyniadau’r Fframwaith Rhagoriaeth Ymchwil (REF) meithrin dealltwriaeth ac ysbryd creadigol wrth i ni chwilio am 2014–2021 i’r Gymraeg ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe ddod yn gyntaf o ffyrdd newydd a gwreiddiol o ddehongli diwylliant Cymru a’r blith y sefydliadau o Gymru a gyflwynodd eu gwaith i’r is-banel iaith Gymraeg a chyfrannu atynt. Astudiaethau Celtaidd, ac yn ail yn y Deyrnas Unedig. Dynoda’r Mae ein holl waith addysgu a chyfarwyddo’n dibynnu ar canlyniadau fod 100% o waith ymchwil y Gymraeg ym Mhrifysgol arbenigedd y staff ymchwil ac rydym yn cydweithio â sefydliadau Abertawe o safon ryngwladol neu’n uwch na hynny, a bod 69% eraill megis Canolfan Uwchefrydiau Cymreig a Cheltaidd Prifysgol ohono o safon ragoriaeth yn rhyngwladol, neu’n arwain y maes yn Cymru. Mae arbenigedd y staff yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o rhyngwladol. Mae’r canlyniadau hyn yn gyson â rhai’r ddau arolwg agweddau ar iaith, cymdeithaseg iaith, llenyddiaeth ar draws ymchwil blaenorol ac yn cadarnhau statws a bri Abertawe ym maes y canrifoedd, beirniadaeth lenyddol, ac ysgrifennu creadigol. ymchwil y Gymraeg. Cewch y cyfle i ymuno â’n Seminar Gymraeg. Fforwm Mae ennill gradd uwch yn y Gymraeg drwy astudio unrhyw elfen amlddisgyblaethol yw hwn sy’n rhoi llwyfan i ymchwil ein o iaith, cymdeithaseg iaith, llenyddiaeth, hanes neu ddiwylliant staff a’n myfyrwyr, ac rydym yn cyfrannu at nifer o raglenni modern Cymru, yn cynnig profiadau cyffrous ac amrywiol. Mae’n seminar a chynadleddau yn y Brifysgol.

MA Cyfieithu Proffesiynol CYRSIAU A ADDYSGIR (rhan-amser ac amser llawn) RHAGLENNI YMCHWIL

Gofynion Mynediad Dyma’r radd berffaith ar gyfer y rhai sydd Gofynion Mynediad Gan amlaf, gradd Anrhydedd 2:1 neu am weithio ym maes cyfieithu. Mae’n tanlinellu Gan amlaf, gradd Anrhydedd 2:1 neu uwch yn y Gymraeg neu bwnc cysylltiedig. pwysigrwydd sgiliau gramadeg ac ysgrifennu uwch yn y Gymraeg neu bwnc cysylltiedig. Gellir ystyried profiad perthnasol ochr yn da a defnyddio meddalwedd cof cyfieithu. Disgwylir i fyfyrwyr PhD feddu eisoes ar ochr â phortffolio o waith diweddar hefyd. Bydd y cwrs yn ystyried cyfieithu ar gyfer y radd MA, ond cysylltwch â ni ar bob cyhoedd, dull mwy technegol o gyfieithu ar cyfrif i drafod hyn. Gallu ieithyddol: gyfer arbenigwyr, yn ogystal â chyfieithu ar Dylai cymwysterau a phrofiad yr ymgeisydd y pryd. Defnyddir amrywiaeth o dechnegau amlygu ei allu/gallu ieithyddol, ond gellir i ddatblygu safonau cyfieithu, gan gynnwys Cymraeg – MA drwy Ymchwil/MPhil/PhD trafod hyn mewn cyfweliad. Gellir llunio profiad gwaith. Mae’r cyfuniad o gyfieithu (rhan-amser ac amser llawn) traethawd ymchwil yn Gymraeg neu gyda thechnoleg cof a datblygu meistrolaeth Gwahoddwn geisiadau gan ymgeiswyr Saesneg ac mae modd i fyfyrwyr ôl- ieithyddol trwy adborth yn gaffaeliad cymwysedig sydd â diddordebau ymchwil sy’n raddedig ddilyn cyrsiau iaith pwrpasol. mawr i raddedigion. cyfateb i’n meysydd rhagoriaeth ymchwil ni: • Llenyddiaeth ar draws y canrifoedd Mae’r rhaglen yn cynnwys: • Ysgrifennu Creadigol • Modiwlau cyfieithu uwch ym meysydd • Theorïau Llenyddol addysg, iechyd cyhoeddus a’r gyfraith, • Technegau a thechnoleg cyfieithu lle rhoddir y pwyslais ar safon eich • Dwyieithrwydd a chynllunio ieithyddol cyfieithu personol • Cymraeg i oedolion a chaffael iaith 1af • Nifer o fodiwlau eraill am theori a natur • Ieithyddiaeth Gymdeithasol cyfieithu, ochr yn ochr â’r cyfle i ddysgu • Diwylliant a lle YSGOLORIAETHAU A BWRSARIAETHAU AM FWY O WYBODAETH YNG NGHYMRU iaith newydd • Theatr, drama a ffilm Rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd ariannu ar gyfer graddau a addysgir a Dr Rhian Jones neu’r Athro Tudur Hallam • Cyfle i greu cysylltiadau gwerthfawr gyda graddau ymchwil. Mae ein myfyrwyr wedi cael eu hariannu yn y gorffennol gan Gyngor Ebost: [email protected] RHAGORIAETH YMCHWIL chwmnïau cyfieithu ac i gael cyfnodau o Ymchwil y Celfyddydau a’r Dyniaethau yn ogystal â sefydliadau Cymreig fel y Coleg Ffôn: +44 (0)1792 295358 brofiad gwaith (Fframwaith Rhagoriaeth Ymchwil 2014–2021) Cymraeg Cenedlaethol ac Ymddiriedolaeth Pantyfedwen: abertawe.ac.uk/adranygymraeg swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships swansea.ac.uk/cy/ol-raddedig/ffioedd-ac-ariannu/ysgoloriaethau/

72 73 ECONOMICS ECONOMICS BAY CAMPUS

The School of Management offers specialist MSc courses in economics that policy development and economic research, and our staff publish – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT OF are designed to prepare students for a career in government or business, in internationally leading research journals. for work as a professional economist, or as preparation for pursuit of an Students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay economics PhD or research-oriented career. Campus, working alongside companies such as Fujitsu in facilities that In the business world, economics helps provide an understanding of the boast a stunning beachside location, dedicated teaching space, study motives and actions of customers, suppliers, competitors, employers and rooms and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware financiers. Economics, therefore, plays a crucial role in informing the and specialist software. strategic and operational decision making of managers and directors. The School of Management also provides it’s own in-house careers Our faculty comprises of industry leaders and internationally recognised team. Their wealth of knowledge and industry experience ensures research experts, all of which teach on our Economics programmes. that students receive the best possible support and guidance in finding Our staff regularly advise organisations and government agencies with their chosen career.

Modules typically include: Modules typically include: TAUGHT COURSES • Econometrics • Corporate Finance • Microeconomics • Econometrics Entry Requirements MSc Economics; MSc Economics and • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics Finance: A 2:2 Honours degree in a related • Research Methods • Macroeconomics discipline. Optional specialist modules include: Optional specialist modules include: • Industrial Organisation • Monetary Economics English Language Requirement • Labour Economics Theory • International Economics IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each • International Economics • Financial Market Efficiency and component) or Swansea University • Development Economics Behavioural Finance recognised equivalent • Monetary Economics • Corporate Governance and Ethics • Asset Management Economics MSc FT Economics and Finance MSc FT • Behavioural Finance This programme exposes students to This joint scheme provides students with a • Equities and Fixed Income Securities contemporary economic thinking, providing comprehensive grounding in many of the key students with a thorough understanding of the concepts, modelling approaches and research Economics MPhil/PhD FT PT core aspects of advanced microeconomics, RESEARCH PROGRAMMES techniques deployed in key areas of economics We invite applications from well-qualified SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES macroeconomics and econometrics, whilst also (such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and Entry Requirements candidates whose research interests providing students with an impressive range of 22nd At the School of Management, we are econometrics), which also have important MPhil: Normally a first-class or 2:1 correspond to our areas of research expertise. happy to offer financial support for specialist economics topics available for study. applications within finance. Honours degree in economics or finance the brightest prospects of the future. IN THE UK Applicants are encouraged to explore the Graduates of this programme may pursue or a related subject, or an equivalent It’s not just academic excellence we This course will be of particular interest if you research expertise of the School to ensure a a number of professional economist career RESEARCH QUALITY qualification. reward – we also recognise and good fit between PhD proposals and potential are planning a career in the finance industry or encourage passion for study and pathways in the finance or management (Complete University Guide 2019) PhD: A Master’s degree in economics a role which calls for advanced analytical skills. supervisors. Information about current faculty involvement in student life. consulting industries. The sophisticated and or finance or a related subject or an The relationship between economics and and the School’s research groups can be multi-faceted transferable skills acquired on this equivalent qualification. There are a range of funding finance is close, with finance sometimes viewed found at: swansea.ac.uk/som/research programme will also provide stepping-stones opportunities available for both as a specialism within economics. The taught and research degrees. to a wide variety of alternative career paths English Language Requirement multifaceted aspects of this programme will 2nd swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ in commerce, industry, public service IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each FIND OUT MORE therefore not only allow you to explore a range scholarships and academia. HIGHEST EARNERS component) or Swansea University Email: [email protected] of topics within the finance and economic recognised equivalent. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 disciplines, but serve as preparation for a TEN YEARS ON IN UK swansea.ac.uk/som number of different career paths. ECONOMICS GRADUATES (Institute for Fiscal Studies 2016)

74 75 ENGINEERING ENGINEERING Civil Engineering MSc FT PT You will be introduced to technologies (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers BAY CAMPUS Swansea University has an excellent reputation underlying the compressions and transmission (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways for civil engineering. The course provides of digital video over networking platforms, and Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of training in civil engineering analysis and gain knowledge on the channel models and Highway Engineers (IHE). associated impairments that typically limit the Swansea University continues to maintain its position as one of the These include an artificial lung, a hi-tech diabetes blood glucose monitor, design, particularly in modelling and analysis Modules typically include:

techniques. You will be provided with practical performance of wireless systems. You will also top universities in the UK for Engineering. turning buildings into ‘power stations’ through the use of functional coatings, • Numerical Methods for Partial COLLEGE– ENGINEERING OF computer experience through the use of learn to design optimum digital communication and a low cost biosensor capable of diagnosing a range of health Differential Equations The College of Engineering has recently moved to Swansea University’s computational techniques, using modern receivers for some basic communications conditions. Here at the College of Engineering, we have over 500 • Finite Element Computational Analysis brand new Bay Campus, which has seven buildings dedicated to software, to provide a solution to a range of channel models. This course is accredited postgraduate students and 120 research staff who come from around • Continuum Mechanics engineering, holding over 30,000m2 of laboratory and office space current practical civil engineering applications by the Institution of Engineering and the world. As a postgraduate student, you will have access to our on-site • Computational Fluid Dynamics and over £10 million of new research and teaching equipment. enabling you to apply the approach with Technology (IET). library, open 24 hours a day, state-of-the-art laboratories, a year-round • Fluid-Structure Interaction confidence in an industrial context. This course It is currently ranked 10th in the UK according to the most recent Research programme of seminars and talks, advanced computing technology and Modules typically include: • Advanced Fluid Mechanics is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014–2021, with 94% of research produced dedicated postgraduate student work rooms. • RF and Microwaves • Dynamics and Transient Analysis (JBM). The JBM is composed of the Institution by academic staff classified as World-Leading (4*) or of Internationally • Signals and Systems • Computational Plasticity of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of The College has developed some of the University’s strongest links with • Digital Communications • Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics Excellent (3*) quality. Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered industry at a local, national, and international level, and has established • Optical Fibre Communications • Entrepreneurship for Engineers Institution of Highways and Transportation Engineers at Swansea pioneered the development of numerical techniques itself as a leader in engineering development, working in partnership with • Wireless Communications • Reservoir Modelling and Simulation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway such as the revolutionary finite element method, recognised as one of the blue chip companies such as TATA, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems and • Optical Networks • Communication Skills in a Foreign Language Engineers (IHE). top 100 discoveries and developments in UK universities to have changed HP. As a student, you can expect to benefit from close working relationships • Communication Skills for Research Engineers (French/German/Spanish) the world. with industry experts and in many cases, gain valuable experience through Civil Engineering at Swansea University is • Entrepreneurship for Engineers industrial placements. recognised as one of the top 200 departments • Micro and Nano Electro-Mechanical Computer Modelling and Finite Elements A strong multidisciplinary ethic is reflected in the research activities FT PT in the world. (QS World Subject Rankings.) Systems in Engineering Mechanics MSc of the College’s internationally recognised research centres, together with • Lasers and Applications We have long been at the forefront of collaborative work with industry that has led to breakthrough technologies. Modules typically include: • Strategic Project Planning computational research, and have gained • Finite Element Computational Analysis a significant international profile as one of • Advanced Structural Analysis Erasmus Mundus Computational the key international centres for research and FT PT FT • Fluid-Structure Interaction Mechanics MSc FT training in computational mechanics and TAUGHT COURSES Aerospace Engineering MSc Chemical Engineering MSc This course prepares students for the design, The course is built upon a wide range of • Entrepreneurship for Engineers This is a two-year postgraduate programme engineering. Using mathematical modelling Entry Requirements analysis, testing and flight of the full range of research and covers specific areas of advanced • Computational Plasticity run by an international consortium of five as the basis, computational methods provide Normally a 2:2 Honours or above. Please aerospace vehicles, including propeller-driven chemical engineering, as well as the complex • Numerical Methods for Partial world-leading Universities, namely Swansea procedures which, with the aid of the computer, check the website for individual programme and jet-powered planes, helicopters and gliders. regulations that are found in the engineering Differential Equations University, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya allow complex problems to be solved. entry requirements and for further details. workplace. The research project provides an • Computational Case Study (Spain), École Centrale de Nantes (France), Students on the course will gain hands-on This course provides a solid foundation opportunity to work with a member of academic • Reservoir Modelling and Simulation University of Stuttgart (Germany) and Tsinghua experience through access to one of the world’s in computer modelling and the finite element English Language Requirement staff in a specific area of research and may also • Dynamics and Transient Analysis University (China) in cooperation with the most advanced engineering flight simulators method in particular and utilises the expertise IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each involve collaboration with industry. The course is • Coastal Engineering International Centre for Numerical Methods housed within the College of Engineering. of academic staff to provide high quality component) or Swansea University accredited by the Institution of Chemical • Coastal Processes and Engineering in Engineering (CIMNE, Spain). The course is accredited by the Institution of postgraduate training. This course is recognised equivalent. Engineers (IChemE). • Flood Risk Management Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Royal You will have a choice of specialisation (i.e. accredited by the JBM. • Finite Element Method Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and the Institution fluids, structures, aerospace, biomedical) Modules typically include: Modules typically include: of Engineering Designers (IED). Communications Engineering MSc FT PT by incorporating modules from the four • Complex Fluids and Rheology • Numerical Methods for Partial On this course you will be provided with an Universities, and will gain a general Modules typically include: • Entrepreneurship for Engineers Differential Equations in-depth understanding of the technology and knowledge of the theory of computational • Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals • Colloid and Interface Science • Reservoir Modelling and Simulation architecture of computer communications, mechanics, including the strengths and TOP 10 • Advanced Aerodynamics • Water and Wastewater Engineering • Solid Mechanics photonics and telecommunication networks, weaknesses of the approach. You will also • Advanced Airframe Structure • Membrane Technology • Finite Element Computational Analysis IN THE UK wireless telecommunications and related be able to undertake a computational • Composite Materials • Environmental Analysis and Legislation • Advanced Fluid Mechanics wireless information technologies. The course simulation in an industrial context, and be • Finite Element Computational Analysis • Optimisation • Computational Plasticity includes the essential element of modern provided with training in the development of ENGINEERING • Flight Dynamics and Control • Desalination • Fluid-Structure Interaction optical communication systems based on new software for the improved simulation of • Numerical Methods for Partial • Polymers: Properties and Design • Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics DEPARTMENTS single mode optical fibres from the core to current engineering problems. Differential Equations • Principles of Nanomedicine • Computational Fluid Dynamics the access, evaluating bandwidth-rich (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) • Nanoscale Structures and Devices The Erasmus Mundus course is accredited by • Dynamics and Transient Analysis contemporary approaches. • Pollutant Transport by Groundwater Flows the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). The JBM • Computational Case Study is composed of the Institution of Civil Engineers • Communication Skills for Research Engineers

76 77 ENGINEERING ENGINEERING fabrication and characterisation facilities. Sustainable Engineering Management for BAY CAMPUS This course is accredited by the Institution International Development MSc FT RESEARCH PROGRAMMES of Engineering and Technology (IET). The majority of the world’s construction is Entry Requirements now informal and located in the Global South, MPhil/PhD: Normally a 2:1 Honours Electrical and Electronic Engineering Modules typically include: Mechanical Engineering MSc FT PT Modules typically include: namely “developing countries, which are degree or a Master’s degree or an MSc FT PT • Foundations of Management This stimulating and rewarding programme • Strategic Project Planning

located primarily in the Southern Hemisphere” equivalent qualification. This course is designed for students who have • Strategy is designed for candidates who have already • Communication Skills for Research Engineers COLLEGE– ENGINEERING OF (UNDP). These new world environments MRes: Normally a 2:1 Honours degree already completed an undergraduate degree in • Project Management completed an undergraduate degree and who • Colloid and Interface Science face multiple challenges, from reducing or above in a subject relevant to the area the field of Electrical Engineering or in a similar • Operations Management • Probing at the Nanoscale want to further their knowledge before entering extreme poverty and providing food for the of research. relevant engineering or science discipline. • Asset Management employment. It will equip students with the • Wide Band-Gap Electronics expected 10 billion people by 2050, to Please check the website for the latest entry • Circular Economy and Sustainable ability to make informed judgements on the most • Soft Nanotechnology You will develop specialist skills aligned with the dealing with the threats of manmade climate requirements and for further details. Engineering • Nanoscale Structures and Devices College of Engineering’s research interests and appropriate way to solve a range of mechanical change and irreversible loss of bio-diversity • Nanoscale Simulation • Enterprise, Innovation and Intellectual Property engineering problems, providing graduates with and natural habitats. reflecting the needs of the electronics industry. English Language Requirement • Leadership, Team Development, excellent career prospects. • Principles of Nanomedicine You will have access to industry-standard IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 Communication and Engagement • Bio-Nanotechnology In the face of this, we urgently need to equipment, such as a scanning tunnelling The course covers the development of in each component) or Swansea University • Smart Manufacturing • Micro and Nano Electro-Mechanical develop a new generation of practitioners who microscope for atomic scale probing or an mechanical engineering tools, methods and recognised equivalent. • Virtual Systems Systems can think rapidly and flexibly and act in the hp4124 parameter analyser for power devices techniques for problem solving, the ability to • Project/Dissertation absence of complete information to support used for simulation, implementation and formulate an adequate representation of sets of Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy and improve the quality of life for both urban Communication Systems MRes FT PT communication. This course is accredited by the experimental data and the use of these tools FT PT Materials Engineering MSc FT PT MSc and rural dwellers of the future. These This programme gives you the chance to study Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). and techniques for real world applications. The Materials Engineering underpins almost all The College of Engineering has an practitioners will need to understand and be in an environment with international recognition research project is of high industrial relevance. Modules typically include: engineering applications. Swansea University international reputation for electrical and able to enhance environments through myriad for the advancement and dissemination of This course is accredited by the Institution of electronics research for energy and advanced • Communication Skills for Research Engineers has key research strengths in materials for engineering issues and develop designs in knowledge communication and photonic Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). semiconductor materials and devices. • Energy and Power Electronic Laboratory aerospace applications and steel technology. collaboration with the communities they serve. systems. In addition to taught modules, you This cross-disciplinary programme will develop • Advanced Power Electronics and Drives Students will be provided with the depth of Modules typically include: This course in Power Engineering and will complete a substantial research project knowledge and breadth of abilities to meet the a new generation of practitioners who can • Wide Band-Gap Electronics • Composite Materials Sustainable Energy places strong emphasis involving independent research linked to an demands of the international materials industry. lead this development, developing practical • Power Generation Systems • Strategic Project Planning on state-of-the-art semiconductor devices and industrially relevant problem. • Power Systems engineering solutions to building in The course provides training and experience • Simulation Based Product Design technologies, advanced power electronics Modules typically include: resilience for local communities in the face • Power Semiconductor Devices in a broad range of topics including metallurgy • Advanced Solid Mechanics and drives, and advanced power systems. of rapid urbanisation. • Signals and Systems • Modern Control Systems • Advanced Thermo Fluid Mechanics The course also covers conventional and and materials selection, modern methods • Digital Communications • Advanced Power Systems • Additive Manufacturing renewable energy generation technologies. used for engineering design and analysis, the Modules typically include: • Optical Communications • Signals and Systems • Entrepreneurship for Engineers Exciting new developments such as wide relationship between structure, processing • Introduction to Development Studies • Communication Skills for Research Engineers • Digital Communications • Polymer Processing band gap electronics, energy harvesting, and properties for a wide range of materials, • Leadership, Team Development and • Network Protocols and Architectures • Optical Communications solar cells and biofuels are discussed and advanced composite materials, structural factors • Systems Monitoring, Control, Reliability, Innovative Thinking • Software for smart phones • Probing at the Nanoscale that control the mechanical properties of Survivability, Integrity and Maintenance recent developments in power electronics • Complexity, Uncertainty, Risk and Failure • RF and Microwaves Computer Modelling in Engineering MRes FT materials, and modern business management • Metallurgy and Process Optimisation are highlighted. • Tools for International Development • Wireless Communications • Optimisation This MRes is suitable for those who are issues and techniques. This course is accredited Modules typically include: • Concept Development & Application • Optical Networks by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and • Power Generation Systems interested in gaining a solid understanding • Advanced Power Electronics and Drives • Project Management • Nanoscale Structures and Devices Mining (IOM3). of computer modelling, specialising in either Nanoscience to Nanotechnology • Monitoring & Impact Evaluation for • Power Semiconductor Devices structures or fluids. On this course, you will Engineering Leadership and Management MSc FT PT International Development Modules typically include: • Computational Case Study have access to excellent computing facilities MSc FT • Community Engagement • Composite Materials This course covers a broad range of subject • Advanced Power Systems within the Zienkiewicz Centre for It is a well-known fact that engineers and • Socio-economic and Political Implications • Communication Skills for Research Engineers areas, from the latest semiconductor fabrication • Energy and Power Electronics Laboratory Computational Engineering, including a technical graduates have the potential to reach of Engineering Solutions • Simulation Based Product Design technology through to biological and medical • Power Generation Systems state-of-the-art multiprocessor supercomputer the very pinnacle of management and • Circular Economy and Sustainable • Aerospace Materials Engineering applications, with the emphasis throughout on • Modern Control Systems with virtual reality facilities and high-speed leadership within business and industry. Engineering • Additive Manufacturing characterisation and control of materials at • Wide Band-Gap Electronics networking. This course is accredited by the This MSc programme, through consultation with • Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals the nanoscale. • Environmental Analysis and Legislation Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). The JBM is • Communication Skills for Research Engineers business and industry (both large and small), • Ceramics You will benefit from facilities within the £22 composed of the Institution of Civil Engineers is set to establish the key graduate skills and • Environmental Analysis and Legislation million Centre for Nanohealth at Swansea (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers attributes required to succeed in a management • Polymers: Properties and Design which includes a state-of-the-art nanotechnology (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and/or leadership role in the engineering sector. • Polymer Processing laboratory suite (500m2), housing cutting-edge and Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of The content of this multidisciplinary course will • Physical Metallurgy of Steels Highway Engineers (IHE). be very much informed by industry. • Strategic Project Planning

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Modules typically include: Aerospace Engineering MSc Harnessing Energy • Finite Element and Computational Analysis by Research/ MPhil/PhD FT PT The SPECIFIC (Sustainable Product Engineering

• Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Bio-Process Engineering MSc Centre for Innovative Functional Industrial GREAT MINDS COLLEGE– ENGINEERING OF Equations by Research/MPhil/PhD FT PT Coatings) project is a five year venture led by • Solid Mechanics Swansea University and Tata Steel. Chemical Engineering MSc • Advanced Fluid Mechanics by Research/MPhil/PhD FT PT It aims to transform buildings into ‘power stations’ • Dynamics and Transient Analysis Professor Serena Margadonna Civil Engineering MSc by using functional coatings on steel and glass • Communication Skills for Research Engineers Chair in Materials Engineering – pioneering multidisciplinary research for by Research/MPhil/PhD FT PT to enable energy capture, storage and release, and will create ground-breaking, clean, safe, environmentally sustainable solutions to the global energy challenge. Engineering Doctorate EngD FT PT Desalination and Water Re-use MSc

renewable energy applications that will be Our EngD projects are defined by our long by Research FT PT

standing industrial sponsors and address industrialised and available commercially, within Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc operational requirements identified by these the life of the project. “ by Research/MPhil/PhD FT PT It is in the course of their university studies that young people companies. Projects are focused on our These innovative products will revolutionise the Energy Innovation MSc learn how to think independently, establish the basis of their knowledge, established areas of engineering expertise. construction sector – with the strategic ambition by Research/PhD FT PT “and develop the analytical skills that they will use in their professional life. We are a leader in developing new to generate over one third of the UK’s total target Fuel Technology MSc by Research FT PT manufacturing processes and products, such as renewable energy by 2020; reducing CO² Intelligent Wireless Networks for Health functional coatings. Our research in this area is output by 6 million tonnes per year; and Care MSc by Research FT PT led by the SPECIFIC project, in collaboration creating new jobs in high-value manufacturing. Professor Margadonna has, over the years, acquired as shown by a number of high-impact publications, with Tata Steel. Materials Engineering MSc Find out more information at specific.eu.com knowledge and know-how in a number of fields in science number of citations and international awards. by Research/MPhil/PhD FT PT indispensable for the design and production of new smart Research into advanced, structural materials is Professor Margadonna’s current research focuses on Mechanical Engineering MSc materials, through chemistry, condensed matter physics undertaken in conjunction with the Rolls-Royce Pre-master’s pathway available new materials and process technologies related to energy by Research FT PT and process engineering. University Technology Centre (UTC) in Materials for Power Engineering and production, transport and storage. Her vision is to give a based at Swansea. These projects are funded Medical Engineering MSc by Research FT PT Sustainable Energy MSc Recently appointed to a Chair in Materials Engineering, contribution to the global energy challenge by developing (international students only), by the EPSRC Strategic Partnership in Structural Membrane Technology MSc FT PT see page 44 Professor Margadonna’s work has been inspired by the cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions. Metals for Gas Turbines. Micro Sensors and Actuators MSc simple realisation that major advances in modern technology SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Serena is committed to providing an excellent teaching FT PT are always driven by the availability of materials which We offer EngD programmes in the by Research and training experience. She said: “Throughout my career, A range of postgraduate possess a number of functionalities and are able to operate research areas of functional coatings Nanoelectronics MSc by Research FT PT scholarships and bursaries I have always strongly believed that knowledge transfer and advanced manufacturing. at different length scales, in harsh conditions such as Nanotechnology MSc are available. and high quality education is the key for improving the swansea.ac.uk/engineering/engd extremes of pressures/temperature and highly tough by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ standard of life for future generations. environments. scholarships Simulation Driven Product Design MSc “It is in the course of their university studies that young Professor Margadonna said: “The performance requirements by Research FT PT people learn how to think independently, establish the basis for materials are increasingly demanding and necessitate a Tissue Engineering and Regenerative of their knowledge, and develop the analytical skills that truly multidisciplinary research.” Medicine MSc by Research FT PT FIND OUT MORE they will use in their professional life.” Visit our College of Engineering research Email: [email protected] Her interdisciplinary approach has produced a number of website for more information on: Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 significant advances which have attracted peer-recognition • Our world-class strategic technology centres swansea.ac.uk/engineering • Our thematic research centres and groups • Our current research areas and projects swansea.ac.uk/engineering/research

80 81 ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING LITERATUREENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING Welsh Writing in English MA FT PT English Literature MA by Research/MPhil/PhD • Postcolonial Studies SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS The MA in Welsh Writing in English is a unique FT PT • Transatlantic Connections programme taught as part of the work of Research in English Literature at Swansea is • Visual Culture innovative, collaborative, and often CREW (The Centre for Research into the The Centre for Research into Gender and interdisciplinary. It involves three years of close English Literature at Swansea University has been a respected centre and TV, and write regularly for broadsheet newspapers and major English Literature and Language of Wales). Culture in Society (GENCAS) The modules offer students innovative contexts mentoring by an expert in your chosen topic or for research into medieval, Renaissance and eighteenth-century reviews. In the 2014–2021 UK Government REF rankings, research GENCAS is an interdisciplinary research body in which to explore the emergence and field of studies, and the opportunity to literature for nearly 100 years. in English and Creative Writing at Swansea were rated 7th in the bringing together staff and postgraduate development of the English language and participate in a vibrant research culture of UK and 1st in Wales, with a high proportion of Swansea’s research students from across the University who conduct Today it is equally renowned for expertise in Gender Studies, Welsh literature of Wales, whilst also addressing guest lectures, seminars, academic training judged ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. The impact research into gender, enabling members to Writing in English, Contemporary Literature, and Creative Writing. that literature’s political, social, and workshops, and postgraduate student of English and Creative Writing’s research was ranked equal share their expertise and work collaboratively. Many of the staff are sought after as experts appearing on radio gendered dimensions. conferences. Research proposals will be 1st in the UK. considered on any English Literature related The Centre hosts conferences, symposia and Students can also select modules from the topic, but should generally fall broadly into workshops, providing a stimulating environment MA in English Literature and the MA in Creative our staff’s areas of research specialism. for PhD students. Scholarly work spans a range Writing, as well as literature modules from • Writing for Radio and Drama of disciplines including: TAUGHT COURSES Medieval Studies MA/PGDip/PGCert FT PT other MA programmes taught in the College PhD programmes are supported by the • Business Studies • Writing for the Stage The MA in Medieval Studies draws on the of Arts and Humanities. following University Research Centres, Entry Requirements • English Literature • Poetry (1 and 2) expertise of staff working on both medieval supported by the Research Institute for Arts For the MA in English Literature and the Modules typically include: • History, Classics and Egyptology • Writing the Self history and medieval language and literature. and Humanities (RIAH): MA in Welsh Writing in English, we normally • ‘American Wales’: Writing the Transatlantic • Media and Communication

require a 2:1 Honours degree or above in

The MA covers Late Antiquity to the Renaissance, Centre for Medieval and Early Modern – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND Creative Writing MA (extended) FT PT • Dylan Thomas and the Rise of Welsh • Medicine and Midwifery English Literature or a related subject or an and the British Isles and France to Italy and the Research (MEMO) • Modern Languages equivalent qualification. We may also ask This Extended MA programme combines the MA Writing in English Holy Land. Areas of particular staff expertise MEMO supports academic staff and • Translation Studies to see examples of written work. Creative Writing with a period of study abroad • Gender, Genre and the Nation: Women include gender, religion and belief, urban and postgraduate students who work on historical, For the MA in Creative Writing and the MA in either the Philippines or USA. The additional Writing Modern Wales You are encouraged to attend the regular rural cultures, health, medicine and the body, linguistic, and literary topics from Late Antiquity Medieval Studies, we normally require a 2:2 semester makes the EMA equivalent in credits to • Practicing Ideas: Advanced Research Skills research seminars and lectures run by the language and multilingualism, and social, to c.1800. Its members have won significant Honours degree (average 55% or above) or a European MA. • Welsh Identities: Literature and Nationhood Research Institute for Arts and Humanities (RIAH) spiritual, and cultural identities. You will have the funding from the AHRC, the Leverhulme Trust, an equivalent qualification and the conferences and regular seminar English Literature MA FT PT opportunity to become familiar with the medieval and the Wellcome Trust in recent years. programmes held by the research centres and English Language Requirement This MA offers students a wide range of options heritage of South Wales and the surrounding RESEARCH PROGRAMMES IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in groups throughout the year. in English Literature studies and draws on the region, through work with the West Glamorgan The Centre’s current research themes are: each component). Entry Requirements individual research expertise of members of staff. Record Office and the library of Hereford • Nature and Nurture (including Gender, MA by Research/MPhil/PhD: Normally a All research students belong to the Graduate Students can also select modules from the MA in Health, and The Body) Cathedral and through contact with the 2:1 Honours degree or above in English or Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. Creative Writing MA FT PT • Power, Conflict, and Empire Welsh Writing in English and the MA in Creative organisations that are responsible for the an equivalent qualification. The Centre provides pastoral as well as The MA in Creative Writing is a unique • Space and Place Writing, as well as literature modules from other preservation of Welsh historical sites, Cadw and administrative support and is also responsible programme offering integrated teaching in • Texts and their Contexts MA programmes taught in the College of Arts the Royal Commission for the Ancient and for research skills training and support, while literary and performance writing. A prize-winning English Language Requirement and Humanities. • The Enduring Past Historical Monuments of Wales. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 each facilitating a lively intellectual environment for staff of professional writers provide core teaching • Wales, England and the Marches the College’s postgraduate research in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama, and Modules typically include: Modules typically include: component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Centre for Research into the community of 200 students. guide students through individual pathways in • Angela Carter • Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 1: English Literature and Language swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre the major genres of contemporary writing. You • James Joyce and Literary Theory Skills and Approaches of Wales (CREW) will benefit from visits by representatives from the • Modernist Writing in London, Paris and • Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 2: Creative Writing MPhil/PhD FT PT worlds of arts and publishing. New York Themes and Sources Swansea offers a ground-breaking Acknowledged as the international leader in SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES this field of literary and cultural study, CREW • Neo-Victorian Mutinies: Gender and Racial • Gender and Humour in Medieval and Early postgraduate Creative Writing programme led A range of postgraduate scholarships Modules typically include: has developed an extensive programme of Trauma in Neo-Victorian Fiction (and Film) Modern Europe by tutors of world-class stature. The course will and bursaries are available. Funding • Creative Non-Fiction and Travel Writing • Practicing Ideas: Advanced Research Skills • Heritage provide you with a wide spectrum of skills and teaching and research. may also be available from the Arts • International Dramaturgy • The Queer Middle Ages: Bodies, Textuality • Latin a research dialogue across the genres, from The Centre has a vibrant postgraduate research and Humanities Council: For details, • Nature Writing please visit: and Objects • Medieval Manuscripts the worlds of poetry and long fiction to those community and benefits from unique resources, • Screenwriting • The Romantic Sublime • The Normans in Western Europe and the of stage drama, screenwriting, creative including the diaries of Richard Burton, the papers swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships • Thriller Writing • Was Eve Framed? Theorising the Medieval Mediterranean non-fiction and travel writing. The Creative of Raymond Williams, and a recently rediscovered • The Art of the Short Story Walled Garden • The Queer Middle Ages: Bodies, Textuality Writing PhD will involve you in a three-year notebook by Dylan Thomas. CREW’s research experience of close mentoring with a • Long Fiction (1 and 2) and Objects projects cover the following areas: • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity writer-teacher distinguished in the genre in FIND OUT MORE • Cultural History • Was Eve Framed? Theorising the Medieval which you write. You will also benefit from Email: [email protected] the rich interchange of knowledge within the • Digital Humanities Walled Garden Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 Creative Writing PhD workshops, held monthly. • Gender Studies swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities 82 83 GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY conceptualisation of place; geographies SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS of exclusion, particularly as these relate to SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FIND OUT MORE issues of race, gender and childhood. A range of postgraduate scholarships Email: [email protected] Social Theory and Urban Space Group and bursaries are available. Please visit: Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/science/ swansea.ac.uk/geography Research interests: advancing theoretically We are recognised as one of the foremost global centres for teaching Our internationally active research staff and large community postgraduatescholarships COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF and research in human and physical geography. In the 2014–2021 of postgraduate researchers create a dynamic and inspirational informed understandings of space and Research Excellence Framework (REF) the Department of Geography at environment in which to study. You will also benefit from our spatiality, with particular reference to Swansea University was ranked 8th in the UK for research impact and exceptional facilities for Earth Observation work, for climate and modern and postmodern cities. 11th in the UK for research environment. Our research environment glaciological modelling, and specialist laboratory suites for stable and the impact of our research were both judged to be 100% isotope ratio analysis; tree ring analysis; extraction and identification world-leading or internationally excellent. of organic compounds; pollen extraction and analysis; rainfall simulation; tephra analysis; soil and sediment characterisation.

For the above two courses modules FT PT TAUGHT COURSES Media Geographics MSc by Research typically include: Social Theory and Space MSc GREAT MINDS Entry Requirements • Climate change by Research FT PT Typically a minimum of a 2:2 (with 55% • Climate science and policy Urban Studies MSc by Research FT PT average) Honours degree or equivalent in • Core science skills Professor Siwan Davies an appropriate subject. • Ecosystems We invite applications from well-qualified World-leading researcher on rapid climate change.

• Environmental assessment and management candidates whose research interests correspond

English Language Requirement • Geographical information systems to our areas of research expertise focused IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each • Modelling earth systems around the following research groupings: “ component) or Swansea University • Principles of environmental dynamics My work on microscopic ash particles is exciting but also challenging Environmental Dynamics Group recognised equivalent. • Satellite remote sensing and I love it. It’s also a thrill to lead and inspire a team of researchers Research interests: Understanding environmental “ variability throughout the Quaternary and Environmental Dynamics and Climate towards our scientific goals. the effects of future climatic change; regions Change MSc FT PT RESEARCH PROGRAMMES especially sensitive to environmental change This inter-disciplinary course places particular Entry Requirements (tropical, cold and wildfire-prone); interactions emphasis on the scientific basis behind regional Siwan Davies is a Professor in Geography and uses aims to use volcanic ash layers present in the Greenland Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s between climate change, human disturbance and global climatic change, and limitations of degree with Merit or an equivalent volcanic ash to help improve our understanding of when ice-cores and North Atlantic marine records to assess and catastrophic events. models and data collection techniques. You qualification. Research-training recognition our climate changed abruptly in the past. She is an whether the atmosphere or the oceans drove Northern will develop extensive knowledge of the current for human geography applications is desired. Glaciology Group inspiring scientist and recipient of the Philip Leverhulme Hemisphere climate change in the past. Professor Davies scientific issues underpinning environmental Research interests: glaciology and the Prize (2011) and Lyell Fund (2013). She is a Fellow said: “This is a big question in climate science and my work change and ecosystem dynamics, and the English Language Requirement cryosphere, specialising in understanding of the Learned Society of Wales. on microscopic ash particles can provide the answers. The practical problem solving, ICT, and IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each the processes that regulate glacier dynamics, work is exciting but also challenging and I love it. It’s also a Originally from Newport, Pembrokeshire, and after communication skills required for a successful component) or Swansea University calving, flow instabilities and surging, and thrill to lead and inspire a team of researchers towards our recognised equivalent. graduating in Geography from the University of Oxford, career in the environmental service industry, fast glacier flow. scientific goals.” regulating bodies or academia. Siwan completed a Master’s and PhD at Royal Holloway, Global Environmental Modelling and University of London in 2002. Following post-doctoral Siwan also takes her work to the public and is the presenter Geographic Information and Climate Earth Observation Group (GEMEO) appointments at Stockholm University and the University of of a hugely successful TV documentary series on climate Change MSc FT PT Human Geography MPhil/PhD FT PT Research interests: using satellite and airborne Copenhagen, she joined Swansea University as a Lecturer change “Her yr Hinsawdd” for S4C. Siwan has travelled This course provides cross-disciplinary training Physical Geography MPhil/PhD FT PT remote sensing data, surface observational in 2004 and quickly climbed the academic career ladder all over the world to see the impact of climate change on in the scientific basis of GIS, satellite remote Earth Observation MSc by Research FT PT data, land-surface models and ecosystem to be awarded a Personal Chair in 2012. people today and continues her journey in the second series. sensing and earth system modelling alongside Environmental Dynamics MSc models to understand the response of the Her research has secured funding from NERC, The Siwan contributes to Welsh-medium teaching at Swansea aspects of climate change. The course places by Research FT PT biosphere to variations in climate. particular emphasis on the technical aspects of Leverhulme Trust and the European Research Council (ERC) and across Wales and is actively engaged with the work Glaciology MSc by Research FT PT Migration, Boundaries, and Identities Group GIS and earth observation as well as the past, and she now leads a team of post-doctoral researchers and of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Global Environmental Modelling MSc Research interests: the social and political present and future global and regional PhD students. The ERC-funded research project, TRACE, by Research FT PT construction of place, nationalism and environmental and climatic change. Global Migration MSc by Research FT PT nationhood; relationships between international migration, globalization and the

84 85 GERONTOLOGY AND AGEING STUDIES STUDIES AGEING AND GERONTOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

The Centre for Innovative Ageing, based in the College of Human Our recent research collaborations include: Age Cymru; Economic and and Health Sciences, is at the forefront of interdisciplinary work Social Research Council (ESRC); Older People’s Commissioner (OPC); on gerontology and ageing. National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR); Arts and Humanities Research Council (ARHC); Leverhulme Trust and the The Centre hosts the Older People and Ageing Research and Welsh Government. These collaborations have been crucial in Development Network and the Centre for Ageing and Dementia ensuring research informs, and is informed by, the wider health Research. Its strong national and international links, as well as the and social care environment. unrivalled connections with policymakers and practitioners, set the Centre apart from others in the UK, placing it at the cutting edge The Centre aims to ensure that its research activity is translated into of research into ageing. economic growth in commerce and industry, as well as providing practical solutions for an ageing population in both the private and The most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014–2021, public sector. It provides an exceptional training ground for researchers

highlighted that in terms of our research outputs within our unit of – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES and postgraduates, attracting some of the finest students from around assessment, we were ranked 3rd in the UK. With our research into the world. Our PhD programme also forms part of the ESRC Doctoral gerontology and ageing demonstrating outstanding quality in originality, Training Centre for Wales, a pan-Wales collaboration to train significance and rigour, students can be assured our taught courses are top-level social scientists. informed by the latest findings while research students will be immersed in the dynamic and supportive research culture needed for their studies.

Modules include: Gerontology and Ageing Studies TAUGHT COURSES • Environment and ageing MPhil/PhD FT PT We invite applications from well-qualified Entry Requirements • Foundations in research A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent • Health and ageing candidates whose research interests correspond or relevant work experience. Candidates with • Older people, citizenship and participation to our areas of research expertise. non-standard entry requirements are • Perspectives on ageing The College leads the way for research on the welcomed and are encouraged to contact us • Ageing in a global context civic and social engagement and participation for more information about their suitability. • Psychology of ageing of older people, and the disruption of this English Language Requirement engagement by personal and structural factors. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each Our interests also encompass the influence component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES that the natural and built–up environment has on the ageing population, as well as care Entry Requirements provision for the older person across such Gerontology and Ageing Studies MPhil: Normally an Honours degree areas as social care, health care, residential FT PT MSc/ PGDip/PGCert (2:1 or above) in a discipline related to the care, palliative care, chronic conditions, and chosen specialty, or a relevant, approved This Master’s is designed to meet employer falls and their prevention. needs. The programme provides the knowledge postgraduate qualification. and experience needed to work with older PhD: Applicants would normally have, Students are currently exploring topics such people, design policies, manage and deliver or be studying for, a Master’s degree. as dementia care environments, age friendly FIND OUT MORE services and manufacture products for an communities for people with mobility difficulties Pre-master’s pathway available for Gerontology and Ageing Studies MSc/ PGDip/ see page 44 and the driving cessation process amongst PGCert (international students only), Email: [email protected] ageing population. It provides students with English Language Requirement Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 a unique insight into the policy differences IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each older drivers. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences between the devolved countries of the UK and component) or Swansea University We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees. across the globe while shifting the central focus recognised equivalent. Recently we have attracted funding for postgraduate study from organisations such as from the medical model of ageing, to one that the ESRC, Care and Repair HMT Sancta Maria and City and County of Swansea. encompasses a range of disciplines including swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships psychology, sociology and demography, viewing ageing more positively.

86 87 HEALTH STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES This qualification is for staff working in a Candidates should also have either a bachelor’s Modules typically include: SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS predominately clinical transfusion environment or master’s degree or in exceptional • Working in community and primary (i.e. Nurses, Transfusion/ Haemovigilance circumstances, where this academic requirement is health care practice Practitioners). It is not suitable for those who not met, applicants must demonstrate that their • Working with individuals, families and work in a laboratory environment (e.g. BMS, experience and qualifications equip them to communities in primary health care practice As a forerunner in its field, the College of Human and Health Sciences world-leading quality. With our research in health demonstrating such MLT or equivalent) and require a Scientific undertake postgraduate study. This can be • Working in community and primary mental is bringing about real-life benefits for the health care, voluntary and outstanding quality in originality, significance and rigour, students can Transfusion Practice qualification. evidenced by, for example, a relevant Post- health care practice

private sectors, ultimately leading to improvements for patients, be assured our taught courses are informed by the latest findings Qualifying Award. Candidates who do not hold • Continuing your professional development – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES Please note: This programme is not open to practitioners, managers and policymakers. The College is well-placed while research students will find themselves immersed in the dynamic a degree may be required to attend an interview. • Foundations in research international applicants. to respond rapidly to changes in the delivery of care thanks to and supportive research culture needed for their studies. Please note: This programme is not open Entry requirements long- established and reputable links with the NHS in the UK, Social Approved Mental Health Professional Our recent research collaborations include: Public Health Wales; to international applicants. A minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree, or an Services and many private sector companies. Our researchers are PGCert FT European Union; Amgen Europe; Ministry of Defence; equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants continually working to tackle the challenges facing the health care The only course of its kind in Wales, this Blood Component Transfusion PGCert FT PT GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; British Medical Association; National without a first degree may be considered if they programme is for those intending to become This programme has been developed in direct system, from biomedical studies to service organisation, workforce Institute for Social Care and Health Research; AstraZeneca; Wellcome have sufficient clinical experience and evidence Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). It response to a request from the ‘Better Blood practices and public health through to policy and ethics. Trust and the Welsh Government. These collaborations have been of recent study at Level 6 or equivalent. has been introduced to meet the new roles and Transfusion Team’ in the Welsh Blood Service. The Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021 revealed that over crucial in ensuring research informs, and is informed by, the wider Applicants must be registered practitioners responsibilities for professionals working with The accredited programme enables 75% of research across the College was of internationally excellent or health care environment. working in a community related role. individuals who are considered for, and who experienced non-medical healthcare become subject to compulsory hospital admission practitioners (HCPs) to make the clinical Please note: Community and Primary decision and provide the written instruction for Health Care Practice is not open to Entry requirements • The history, science and practice of blood and/or treatment and aftercare introduced in the TAUGHT COURSES blood component transfusion to patients within international applicants. Normally a 2:2 degree or its equivalent in a transfusion Mental Health Act 2007. The programme is validated by the Care Council for Wales and is their own clinical specialty, and within their Entry Requirements relevant subject. Applicants without a first degree • Clinical governance and its impact on Community Health Studies, designed to meet the key competencies required own areas of competence and expertise. Please see individual course details. may be considered if they have sufficient clinical managing adverse events in blood transfusion Specialist Practice Award in District experience (at least three years’ experience as • Advanced specialist practice in blood by the Welsh Government and the key skills Modules typically include: NursingMSc/PGDip FT PT a first level health care professional is required) transfusion considered by the Care Council for Wales to be This course aims to develop expert practitioners English Language Requirement • Principles of safe practice in clinical appropriate for the role. For all full-time Health Science taught and evidence of recent study at Level 6 or • Advanced clinical governance and transfusion management in the field of district nursing practice; equipping programmes: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum equivalent. This will be at the discretion of contemporary issues Modules typically include: Entry requirements practitioners to lead and manage teams within of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea the Admissions Team. • Professional practice in advanced specialist an integrated setting. Successfully completing • Policy and law in mental health services Applicants must hold a relevant professional University recognised equivalent. blood transfusion practice this MSc/PGDip will enable registrants to meet Applicants also need to be registered as first level • Professional decision making and qualification and work in an area where there is the NMC standards for specialist practice in health care professionals with possession of a Entry requirements partnership in the mental health services a recognised clinical need for non-medical district nursing (SPDN) and the V100 Advanced Practice in Healthcare good professional portfolio and because of the Applicants must: • Understanding mental health and authorisation of blood component transfusion. qualification (community nurse prescriber). All MSc/PGDip PT clinical nature of this course, applicants will need • Hold a UK 2.2 degree or higher (negotiable) mental distress They must also have at least three years’ modules have a split of 50% theory and 50% This programme enables experienced to be working in clinical practice and have the • Work as a registered practitioner • Values based practice and ethical decision post-registration experience in their specialist practice which enhances the nurse academic health care professionals to develop their skills support of their manager. All applicants will be • Have a minimum of two years’ experience making in mental health services clinical area with frequent exposure to blood skills as well as developing leadership, decision and knowledge to an advanced level of profiled to consider any equivalent prior learning. post qualification component transfusion. There must be a Funding making and clinical reasoning skills, team- practice. The programme is consistent with • Be employed in an appropriate role and designated medical mentor who is responsible Please note: Advanced Practice in Health Care This programme is funded through health and working and management abilities in current thinking on advanced practice and deemed competent by their employer to for supporting the student throughout the work is not open to international applicants. social service employers and students should conjunction with clinical expertise. complies with the competencies provided by the undertake the course based learning and assessment. Applicants seek agreement for nomination to allow access Royal College of Nursing, 2012 (RCN) and their Advanced Specialist Blood Transfusion • Be approved by the programme manager must also have the support of their line manager. to this programme. Modules typically include: high standards of course delivery. Students will PT MSc/PGDip/PGCert and a member of BBTS Please note: This programme is not open • Fundamentals of Community Practice develop advanced critical and creative thinking Delivered in partnership with the British Blood • Have written confirmation of support from Entry requirements to international applicants. • Working in Community and Primary skills in relation to clinical practice while further Transfusion Society, this work-based learning their employer Candidates (who must be social workers, Community and Primary Health Care Health Care Practice developing knowledge and skills in their roles as programme is suitable for current and aspiring • Identify an appropriate clinical facilitator nurses, psychologists or occupational therapists) Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert PT • Research and Development in District researchers, educators, managers and leaders. transfusion practitioners, and nurses working in to support them in practice (negotiated by must be registered with their professional body This dynamic programme provides a flexible Nurse Practice roles where blood transfusion is a key element. the programme manager and a member and have at least two years’ post-qualifying Modules typically include: opportunity for practitioners wishing to enhance • Developing Clinical Expertise in The programme develops skills, knowledge and of the BBTS) experience, together with relevant experience of • Advanced practice and education their leadership, research and educational Contemporary District Nurse Practice understanding of blood transfusion while working with people with mental disorders. • Advanced practice: management and Part-time workers must have practised for a expertise within public health, community and • Advancing Skills in Management and encouraging students to apply critical thinking They should have the support of their employer leadership sufficient period to be deemed competent by primary health care. Students will be encouraged Leadership for District Nurse Practice and analysis to influence and change practice. and access to appropriate learning • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology their employer and applicants with non-standard to explore and reflect on their own public health, • Nurse Prescribing for Specialist Practice opportunities. Interested health and social • Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Modules typically include: entry requirements may be admitted on the basis community and primary health care practice with District Nurses (V100) service staff should make initial contact with the • Foundations in research • The work place learning journey of relevant work experience. the potential for contribution to the development • Application of Nurse prescribing principles Agency Liaison Person from their local authority of innovative, cross-disciplinary research outputs. to a specialist field of practice to seek agreement for nominations. 88 89 HEALTH STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES *Non-graduate midwives seeking similar Compulsory modules typically include: Medical Law and Ethics MA PT opportunities will be able to study on the existing • Theory and practice of leadership and SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS This programme provides an opportunity to BSc (Hons) Enhanced Professional Practice management in health and social care examine the structure and operation of the • Politics and policies Entry requirements • Leadership in practice knowledge pertinent to the care of neonates is Please note: This programme is not open to legal system in England and Wales, to look • Social, cultural and economic context Applicants should apply directly to the • Mentoring and supervision demonstrated through the development of a international applicants. critically at the real life impact of law on of health College of Human and Health Sciences. • Researching educational practice portfolio of evidence and accompanying narrative. practice within the medical care system, and Enhanced Professional Practice MSc/ • Organising health care

to do this in the context of an understanding of

• Teaching and learning for practice teachers – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES Applicants must have an entry on part 1 Modules typically include: PGDip/PGCert PT • Evidence and research for health • Teaching and learning for the health the ethical problems that arise in medicine. of the register (Adult nurse). Applicants with • Developing your neonatal clinical practice This programme enables professionals care management professions’ educators Modules typically include: an honours degree, working in the field of • Enhancing your neonatal enhanced practice undertaking work-based learning and • Dissertation community nursing practice will be considered Entry requirements practice development to gain academic • Introduction to law and medicine Entry requirements Optional modules typically include: for entry to the programme. At least one-year Applicants must be either health professionals credit for their learning. This is a work-based • Mental health, mental capacity and the law Students need to be qualified in speciality, • Foundations in public health and post-registration experience is required. who teach in the workplace, or academics modular programme. • Patients, professionals and the law with experience of caring for neonates and be primary health care Applicants should have evidence of who teach the health professions in • Philosophy, ethics and medicine currently working with neonates, with access Modules typically include: • Economic evaluation in health care recent academic study. higher education. • The boundaries of life to a suitable clinical mentor. • Advancing your own practice • Quality improvement Entry requirements Candidates will need to provide: Applicants must have an appropriate degree • Assessing your current practice • Comparing health care systems Please note: Enhanced Neonatal Care is Applicants should hold either a relevant • Evidence of successfully completing an or its equivalent from an approved institution • How can I make a change in practice? • Psychology of health care management not open to international applicants. degree (usually of grade 2:2 or above) or honours degree or equivalent qualification (preferably 2:2 or above) and evidence of • How the evidence base can help you Entry requirements have a period of professional experience • A current enhanced DBS disclosure recent academic study or a professional Enhanced Professional Midwifery Practice change your practice Applicants should hold either a 2:2 degree in a relevant field. • Evidence of support from your Professional qualification and a minimum of two years’ MSc/PGDip/PGCert PT • Personal practice development portfolio from a recognised university or awarding Lead for District Nursing Practice in order to be relevant work experience with responsibilities This work-based, modular postgraduate degree is • Policy influences on your practice Non-Medical Prescribing for body, or equivalent qualifications. They may PT able to access secured funding (WEDS/HEIW considered by the University to be acceptable specifically geared towards the needs of • Starting your professional development Pharmacists PGCert also have professional qualifications in a funded places only apply to nurses working for for the purposes of postgraduate admission. practising and registered midwives. The • Teaching and learning in practice Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical relevant field of work or have at least the NHS in Wales). Nurses working outside practice-focused programme will enhance Council (GPHC), this programme prepares Please note: Registered nurses and midwives Entry requirements two years’ relevant work experience. the NHS or outside Wales must provide midwifery knowledge, clinical reasoning and pharmacists to practice within current non-medical seeking to achieve either Practice Teacher (Stage decision-making skills while supporting students to All applicants need to be in current prescribing legislation. It will provide them with the evidence of funding on application. Long Term and Chronic Conditions 3 of the NMC (2008) Standards for Supporting develop skills in reflection and critical thinking. employment and hold an appropriate degree knowledge and skills to prescribe safely and A suitable practice placement plus a Sign-off Management MSc FT PT Learning and Assessment in Practice (SLAiP)) or or its equivalent from an approved institution appropriately within their area of practice. Mentor or Practice Teacher must be available in Teacher status (Stage 4 of the NMC (2008) Midwives completing the programme will (preferably 2:2 or above). Evidence of recent This programme will benefit health and social Entry requirements order to support the 50% practice component. SLAiP) must be able to demonstrate that they have develop as autonomous learners who can think academic study or continuous professional care professionals, who contribute to (or plan Applicants must: developed their own knowledge, skills and more critically and apply theory, experience development is also required. Applicants to contribute to) the strategically important area Candidates who meet the above criteria will be • Have a prescribing budget in place competence beyond registration i.e. registered and academic literature to the development and should also have at least two years’ of long-term and chronic conditions invited to attend an interview. • Meet specific entry requirements set by the and worked for at least two years, and gained enhancement of their practice – skills which are professional experience and hold a relevant management. Students have the opportunity to General Pharmaceutical Healthcare Council Education for the Health Professions additional qualifications that will support students highly desirable for midwives seeking career professional portfolio. develop a bespoke programme relevant to (see below) MA/PGDip/PGCert PT (NMC 2008). They must also demonstrate that development opportunities. their particular interest and/or speciality Please note: This programme is not open • Be approved by Health Board Prescribing This programme has been designed specifically to they have studied at Level 6 (Degree level). Modules typically include: to international applicants. Compulsory modules typically include: Lead and Clinical Manager meet the needs of the health care professional Please note: Education for the Health Professions • Developing expertise in the supervision • Dissertation • Hold a current criminal identity check to meet engaged in education in the clinical and/or Health Care Management MSc FT PT is not open to international applicants. of midwives • Foundations in health promotion specific requirements of their professional body academic setting. It will enable students to This programme will develop the skills of • Professional midwifery practice portfolio • Foundations in research • Have identified an appropriately qualified PT gain an in-depth understanding of educational Enhanced Neonatal Care PGCert people working in health care who want to • Health psychology of long term and Entry requirements designated medical practitioner principles and values and develop their expertise This programme enables neonatal staff to enhance their understanding and knowledge chronic illness Applicants must be graduate midwives who • Demonstrate ability to study at academic in teaching, assessing and supervision as well as improve their skills within this specialised of management and leadership. Participants • Social aspects of long term and chronic are NMC registered. Level 7 developing their careers in the field of professional clinical environment which facilitates improved will leave equipped with a range of illness Pharmacists applying to undertake an health care education. The course has been patient care and increased staff knowledge Requirements regarding clinical experience will managerial and leadership tools that will • Theory and practice of long term and independent prescribing programme must granted approval by the Nursing and Midwifery and competence. be individual; however, most midwives would enable them to meet the challenges of working chronic conditions management Council for a recordable teaching qualification in health care management today. This be a registered pharmacist with the General As part of this course, clinical staff in ABMU be expected to consolidate their practice as a and is also accredited for Fellowship by the Higher programme explores elements such as: Entry requirements Pharmaceutical Council or the Pharmaceutical neonatal units deliver an in-house programme newly qualified midwife before seeking further Education Academy and Membership of the planning and delivery of service Applicants should hold either a 2:1 honours Society of Northern Ireland and have at least two of study known as the NEST programme education opportunities. Academy of Medical Educators. improvements; working with others to achieve degree from a recognised university or years’ appropriate patient-orientated experience in (Neonatal Enhanced Skills Training programme). Admission to study, for most applicants, will be organisational goals; optimising resources awarding body, or equivalent qualifications. a UK hospital, community or primary care setting Modules typically include: The programme enables students to enhance their based on agreement from the student’s employer used; managing and motivating change; They may also have professional qualifications following their pre-registration year. • Assessment and feedback knowledge and understanding, as well in relation to funding or study leave but we will communicating effectively and being in a relevant field of work or have at least two Please note: Non-Medical Prescribing for • Designing and evaluating your teaching as clinical skills, in areas such as venepuncture and also consider students who choose to self-fund accountable for performance. years’ relevant work experience. Pharmacists is not open to international • Evidence and theory based education blood gas analysis. Underpinning theory and and undertake studies in their own time. applicants. 90 91 HEALTH STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES Specialist Community Public Health Nursing • Safeguarding in SCPHN practice • Research and Development in SCPHN SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS (Health Visiting) with integrated V100 • Professional Development of Specialist practice MSc/PGDip FT PT Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) • Safeguarding in SCPHN practice This programme will provide practitioners with Practice • Professional Development of Specialist Non-Medical Prescribing for Allied • Meet specific entry requirements set by Applicants will be required to demonstrate the a dynamic, innovative approach to public • Promoting the Emotional Well-being of Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Professionals PGCert PT the NMC (see below) achievement of 750 hours of relevant clinical health nursing to promote health and Children & Young People Practice This programme prepares allied health • Be approved by Health Board Prescribing practice, working in health-related environments, well-being throughout the population. • Consolidating SCPHN Practice • Promoting the Emotional Wellbeing of

professionals to practice within current Lead and Clinical Manager such as care homes, hospitals, community or – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES Children and Young People non-medical prescribing legislation. It will • Hold a current criminal identity check to meet homecare. As specialist practitioners, Health Visitors MSc/PGDip Specialist Community Public understand what influences health and are • Consolidating SCPHN Practice provide them with the knowledge and skills to specific requirements of their professional body Students whose first language is not English Health Nursing (School Nursing) with aware of the effects of social factors such as prescribe safely and appropriately within their • Have identified an appropriately qualified need an IELTS score of 7.0. integrated V100 FT PT • Secured funding (WEDS/HEIW funded places area of practice. Professional body approval designated medical practitioner poverty, unemployment and poor housing, and This MSc/PGDip will provide practitioners only apply to nurses or midwives working for from the Health and Care Professions Council • Demonstrate ability to study at academic Level 7 Any offer made is conditional, subject to: their effect on communities. with a dynamic, innovative, child-centred the NHS in Wales). Nurses / midwives (HCPC) has been granted for Independent • Evidence of recent study (within the last Successful completion of this MSc/PGDip will public health approach to school health working outside the NHS or outside Wales The Nursing and Midwifery Council requires prescribing for Chiropodists/podiatrists, five years) enable the student to gain the recordable nursing which includes working with individual must provide evidence of funding on application that nurses applying to undertake an physiotherapists and therapeutic • Satisfactory academic and character qualification of SCPHN HV and the V100 children, young people and families, schools • Evidence of holding a clean driving licence independent prescribing programme must: radiographers and for supplementary references qualification (community nurse prescriber). and communities. • Have at least three years’ experience as a Entry requirements for all Specialist prescribing, diagnostic radiographers. • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, practising nurse or specialist community public Modules typically include: Successful completion of this MSc/PGDip will Community Public Health Nursing: or an approved equivalent. Entry Requirements health nurse and be deemed competent by lead to a professional award in SCPHN • Occupational Health clearance • Promoting the Public Health of Populations Applicants should apply directly to the Applicants must: your employer to undertake the programme • Facilitating the Health and Wellbeing of practice in School Nursing, and will enable College of Human and Health Sciences. Please note: These programmes are not open to • Have a prescribing budget in place • Of these three years, the year immediately Individuals and Families graduates to register on the SCPHN part of the nurses who are already qualified. Applicants should be NMC registered nurses/ • Meet specific entry requirements set by preceding application to the programme • Research & Development in SCPHN Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register midwives, who have successfully completed a Health and Care Professions Council must have been in the clinical field in which Public Health and Health Promotion practice and obtain the V100 qualification (community UK honours degree. Applicants whose first • Be approved by Health Board Prescribing you intend to prescribe, e.g. Neonatal, MSc/PGDip FT PT • Safeguarding in SCPHN practice nurse prescriber). language is not English should have a minimum Lead and Clinical Manager mental health This programme enables students to gain • Professional Development of Specialist Modules typically include: IELTS score of 7.0 in each assessed area. • Hold a current criminal identity check • Part-time workers must have practised for a theoretical knowledge of public health and health Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) • Promoting the Public Health of Populations Applicants should also have evidence of recent to meet specific requirements of their sufficient period to be deemed competent promotion, research and practice insight. It Practice • Facilitating the Health and Well-being of academic study. professional body by their employer explores health promotion as a specialism within • Nurse Prescribing in SCPHN Practice (V100) Children, Young People and Families • Have identified an appropriately public health and covers current practice, historical • Consolidating SCPHN Practice Candidates will also need to provide: Please note: Non-Medical Prescribing for • Research & Development in SCPHN practice qualified designated medical practitioner background, and current developments in health • Enhanced current DBS disclosure Nurses and Midwives is not open to • Safeguarding in SCPHN practice • Demonstrate ability to study at academic Level 7 and innovation and health promotion practice. The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing • Satisfactory academic and employer reference international applicants. FT PT • Professional Development of Specialist course is mapped to the National Occupational (Health Visiting) MSc/PGDip • Satisfactory occupational health check The Health and Care Professions Council Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Nursing (Child/Adult/Mental Health) MSc FT Standards for the Practice of Public Health, the This programme will provide practitioners with • Appropriate Health Board secondment or host (HCPC) have no specific requirements for Practice These 2-year Nursing programmes, which are Public Health Career Framework and the UKPHR a dynamic, innovative approach to public organisation and the availability of a suitable allied health professionals (AHPs) but they must • Nurse Prescribing in SCPHN Practice (V100) approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, practitioner standards. health nursing to promote health and practice placement that has a current be suitably experienced and established in the • Consolidating SCPHN Practice will enable graduates to apply for Registered Nurse well-being throughout the population. educational audit and the support of a Practice role in which they wish to prescribe. Modules typically include: status on completion of their course. As specialist practitioners, Health Visitors MSc/PGDip Specialist Community Public Teacher that meets the NMC requirements • Developing programmes and evaluation Please note: Non-Medical Prescribing for understand what influences health and are Health Nursing (School Nursing) FT PT • Secured funding (WEDS/HEIW funded places They have been designed to develop students’ • Foundations in health promotion Allied Health Professionals is not open to aware of the effects of social factors such as This MSc/PGDip will provide practitioners only apply to nurses or midwives working for personal and professional attributes and the • Foundations in research international applicants. poverty, unemployment and poor housing, and with a dynamic, innovative child-centred public the NHS in Wales). Nurses / midwives knowledge and skills required of a newly registered • Health protection their effect on communities. health approach to school health nursing working outside the NHS or outside Wales Non-Medical Prescribing for Nurses nurse. Students will spend 40 weeks of their course • Management and leadership for public which includes working with individual must provide evidence of funding on application and Midwives PGCert PT on placements where they will gain experience in a health practice Successful completion of this course will lead children, young people and families, schools • Evidence of holding a clean driving licence Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery diverse range of nursing settings. • Public health ethics to a professional award in Specialist and communities. Candidates who meet the above criteria Council (NMC), this programme prepares • Public health evidence and epidemiology Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Modules typically include: will be invited to attend an interview. nurses and midwives to practice within current • Public health practice practice in Health Visiting and will enable Successful completion of this MSc/PGDip will • Introduction to nursing non-medical prescribing legislation. It will registration on the SCPHN part of the Nursing lead to a professional award in SCPHN Applicants must demonstrate that they have good • Leadership and decision making Entry requirements provide them with the knowledge and skills to and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. practice in School Nursing, and will enable health and good character sufficient for safe and • Managing complex care in deteriorating Applicants should hold either a 2:1 honours prescribe safely and appropriately within their graduates to register on the SCPHN part of the effective practice as a SCPHN, on entry to and situations degree from a recognised university or Modules typically include: area of practice. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. for continued participation in programmes awarding body, or equivalent qualifications. • Promoting the Public Health of Populations Entry requirements leading to registration with the NMC. Entry requirements They may also have professional qualifications • Facilitating the Health & Well-being of These programmes are open to graduates with a Modules typically include: Applicants must: in a relevant field of work or have at least two Individuals, Families and Communities 2:2 honours degree or above and a GCSE grade • Promoting the Public Health of Populations • Have a prescribing budget in place years’ relevant work experience. • Research & Development in SCPHN practice C or above in Mathematics and English/Welsh. • Facilitating the Health and Wellbeing of Children, Young People and Families 92 93 HEALTH STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Health Economics – Delivering robust and ground Research students are currently looking at RESEARCH PROGRAMMES breaking health economics research on the developing interventions to address the psychosocial needs of people living with a Entry Requirements development and delivery of health care

MPhil: Applicants would normally have interventions and services, by combining range of chronic illnesses including cancer – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES an Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a significant qualitative skills, expertise in real-world and heart disease. Other research is also discipline related to the chosen specialty, data mining and analysis, and health policy. looking at the psychological mechanisms that or a relevant, approved postgraduate underpin health behaviour motivation, and Research students in this area are investigating qualification. developing interventions to encourage children areas such as the cost-effectiveness of clinical PhD: Applicants would normally have a first and young people to engage in healthy lifestyle pharmacist interventions in patients with cardiac class undergraduate degree in a relevant behaviours. disease, the application of prioritisation methods discipline, or a 2:1 and/or an MSc in a in an era of disinvestment and the costs Health Sciences – Delivering the bioscientific relevant discipline. associated with the collection and utilisation research that provides the key evidence base for of allergenic blood. future changes in medical practice, influences English Language Requirement the structure and delivery of health care systems IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each Health Humanities – The application of the and health interventions, and improves outcomes component) or Swansea University concepts and methods of history, literature and the for patients. recognised equivalent. visual arts to the analysis of health and healthcare. Disability history is a particular area of expertise, Currently students are exploring the anti-fungal with an oral history of people affected by the properties of maggot secretions and the Healthcare Management MPhil/PhD FT PT drug, thalidomide, currently underway. antimicrobial properties of invertebrates, and the physiological effects of a cardiac Health Economics MPhil/PhD FT PT Students are exploring a variety of areas within rehabilitation programme on myocardial Health Humanities MPhil/PhD FT PT these fields ranging from narratives of childbirth infarction patients in Kuwait. Health Policy MPhil/PhD FT PT to images of disability in the post-war English language literature of Wales. Mental Health – Taking forward pioneering Health Psychology MPhil/PhD FT PT research across this discipline including the Health Policy – Exploring the decision-making Health Sciences MPhil/PhD FT PT evaluation of mental health services, and the processes and action plans, especially those Mental Health MPhil/PhD FT PT development and application of social adopting a ‘policy process’ approach, which are outcome measures. Nursing MPhil/PhD FT PT put in place to address specific aims within the Public Health MPhil/PhD FT PT health services in the UK and worldwide. Currently students are looking at evidence-based Special interests in this area include finance and practices in mental health (in particular early We invite applications from well-qualified service contracting, policy implementation intervention services), care co-ordination candidates whose research interests correspond to studies, quality systems and public involvement. in forensic mental health care and the influence our areas of research expertise. These are focused of service user participation in professional around the following research groupings: Current and past students have investigated role development. subjects such as purchaser provider reforms, Healthcare Management – Examining the national health insurance system design, the UK Nursing – Committed to translating research Public Health – Providing an evidence base for Pre-master’s pathway available management, leadership, and improvement of FIND OUT MORE private medical insurance sector and public and from the ‘bench to the bedside’, our nursing public health practice through empirical for Health Care Management health services, with a specific focus on how and Public Health (international Email: [email protected] patient involvement. research addresses the full range of issues investigation, audit and evaluation. effectively services provide treatment for students only), see page 44 Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 across this discipline such as professional individuals with physical and/or mental illnesses, Health Psychology – Focussing on cutting-edge The latest topics being explored by our students swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences working and patient care, the development of SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES or whether they seek to improve the health of research to understand how behaviours include the impact of a structured education new treatments and interventions, and patient We offer a range of funding the population through prevention and health influence individual’s decision making; help push package on nurses’ knowledge and practice and carer experiences. opportunities for both taught and promotion strategies. the boundaries of the promotion and in HBV and HCV in Saudi Arabia, health research degrees. Recently we have maintenance of health; influence the prevention The latest topics being explored by our students visitors’ understanding of the principles attracted funding for postgraduate Recent examples of student research in this and management of illness; and vulnerability include experiences of children’s nurses whilst ‘influencing policies affecting health’ and study from organisations such as discipline include research into patient and and health risk. caring for life-limiting conditions, and nursing burn contracture measurement. Tenovus, the Research Capacity public involvement, data security in information students care towards obese patients. Building Collaboration for Wales systems and improved methods for evaluating and the National Institute for large capital expenditures in health care. Health Research. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships 94 95 HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY Public History and Heritage MA (Extended) History MA by Research/MPhil/PhD Modern History SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS FT PT FT PT • Britain and the British Empire from This Extended MA programme combines the The Department welcomes applications from 1800 to the present MA Public History and Heritage with a period well-qualified candidates whose research

• British and American legal history, – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND of study abroad. The study abroad is one interests match those of its staff. Topics that post-1750 The Department of History specialises in the history of the British Isles The chronological range of our work extends from the early middle additional semester taken at the Appalachian can be supervised by historians at Swansea • Crime, policing, and punishment in and Europe, and several members of staff explore links between ages to the twenty-first century. State University in North Carolina. The include: twentieth-century Europe Britain, Europe, and the wider world. Wales provides a strong additional semester makes the EMA equivalent In the 2014–2021 UK Government Research Excellence Medieval History • Education and intellectual history research focus for some members of the Department. in credits to a European MA. • Emigration and urbanisation in the British Framework, research in History at Swansea was rated 27th in the • Archaeology and landscape history Isles between the eighteenth and twentieth Staff expertise covers public history and heritage; social and UK and over 80% of the work submitted for assessment was judged Modules typically include: • Capetian France, especially the monarchy, centuries economic history; the history of science and medicine; history ‘world­-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). • Debates and approaches in heritage and aristocracy, and religious orders • Italy in the twentieth-century; Italian Fascism of disability; cultural and intellectual history; gender history; the public history • Charters and the documentary records of • History of disabilities history of conflict; memory studies; and urban and industrial history. • Historical methods and approaches medieval France and England • History of political thought • Research methodologies in ancient history • Cultural interchange between East and West • History of protest and activism in the • Understanding ancient Egyptian culture England and Wales in the central and late 1960s and 1970s • New departures in the writing of history Middle Ages • Holocaust history opportunity to develop their ability to present Modules typically include: • Welsh identities: literature and nationhood TAUGHT COURSES • Gender and the life cycle • Memory studies and oral history of historical research to the wider public. • Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 1: • Heritage work placement • Italy twentieth-century Europe Entry Requirements skills and approaches • From princely possessions to public museums Modules typically include: • History of disabilities, medicine, and health • Science, medicine, and disease Normally a 2:1 Honours degree in History • Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 2: • Communicating history (archive/ • Communicating history • Kingship and medieval political thought • Sport and leisure or a related subject.. themes and sources communication practice) • Historical methods and approaches • Legal history • The Cold War and the Nuclear Age For the MA in Medieval Studies, normally • Medieval manuscripts • Reaching the public: museums and object • New departures in the writing of history • Medieval frontier societies and borderlands, • The First World War a 2:2 (average 55% or above) or an • Latin handling (museum practice) • Swansea and the sea, 1791-1898 • Transnational history equivalent qualification. • Saints and Sinners in Christian Late Antiquity and concepts of frontiers from the late • Debates and approaches in heritage and Roman Empire to the present day • Urban history • The Normans in Western Europe and the RESEARCH PROGRAMMES public history • Medieval historical writing • Wales and the Welsh overseas English Language Requirement Mediterranean • From princely possessions to public museums • War and society in Europe between IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each • Gender and Humour in Medieval and Early Entry Requirements • Minorities, social exclusion, immigration • Themes and debates in early modern History 1750 and 1815 component). Modern Europe Applicants for all research programmes are and ethnic integration • Fascism and culture • Western Europe after 1945, including • Heritage normally expected to hold a first-class or • The Anglo-Norman ‘Realm’ and the • Power, conflict and society in modern History upper second-class honours degree in postwar reconstruction • The Queer Middle Ages: Bodies, Textuality Angevin Empire • Language options and electives from other History or a related subject, or an and Objects • The Crusades and Latin Christendom Arts and Humanities departments equivalent qualification. Applicants for an The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities • Was Eve framed?: Theorising the Medieval • The natural world MPhil should normally have achieved an The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities Walled Garden • Urban life TOP 30 Medieval Studies MA/PGDip/PGCert FT PT overall average of 65% in their first degree; (RIAH) supports the Richard Burton Centre for the The MA in Medieval Studies draws on the applicants for a PhD are normally expected Early Modern History FT PT Study of Wales and a wide range of research Public History and Heritage MA to have, or be on track for, a master’s IN THE UK expertise of staff working on both medieval • European history, especially the history groups, including CRAM (The Conflict, The MA in Public History and Heritage is degree in a history-related subject with a history and medieval language and literature. of Britain, Italy, Portugal, and the Reconstruction, and Memory Research Group), a flexible programme designed to offer a merit or distinction. The MA covers late antiquity to the Renaissance, German-speaking lands HISTORY combination of academic training and GENCAS (The Centre for Research into Gender and the British Isles and France to Italy and the • History of disabilities employment-related skills. Students take a in Culture and Society), MEMO (The Centre for DEPARTMENT Holy Land. Areas of particular staff expertise English Language Requirement • History of court culture and diplomacy Medieval and Early Modern Research), and The module exploring debates and approaches IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) include gender, religion and belief, urban and • Maritime and imperial history Research Group for Health, History, and Culture. in public history and heritage, plus a work each component) or Swansea University rural cultures, health, medicine and the body, • Modern representations of the early It also manages major Research Council funded placement, and select from a range of options recognised equivalent recognised language and multilingualism, and social, modern past including modules in ancient history, ancient equivalent projects, and promotes collaboration between History MA FT PT spiritual and cultural identities. Students have the • Print culture and history of the book Egyptian culture, history, Welsh identities, scholars, policymakers, and cultural providers The MA in History encompasses a wide range opportunity to become familiar with the • The political and religious culture of heritage themes, archive/communication and for those pursuing postgraduate research of topics from the Middle Ages onwards. The medieval heritage of South Wales and the seventeenth-century Britain and taught master’s study. For further information practice and museum practice. wide-ranging expertise of Swansea University’s surrounding region, through work with the West • Science and medicine, intellectual life, about RIAH, visit: historians offers the study of British, European, Glamorgan Record Office and the library of and museums and material culture swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/riah American, and World History. The MA allows Hereford Cathedral and through contact with • The social history of early modern sex students to explore the history of art and culture, the organisations that are responsible for the and marriage empire, gender, politics, religion, sexuality and preservation of Welsh historical sites, Cadw science. Working with materials in the Richard and the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Burton Archive, students also have the Historical Movements of Wales.

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Research groups include: – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND • CECSAM, the Centre for the Comparative Study of the Americas • CODAH, the Centre on Digital Arts GREAT MINDS and Humanities • CRAM: Research Group for Conflict, Reconstruction and Memory Dr Catherine Fletcher • MEMO: Centre for Medieval and Early Expert in Renaissance history; College of Arts and Humanities. Modern Research

• The Richard Burton Centre for the Study

of Wales • The Research Group for Health, History, In sixteenth-century history I often find people who seem “ and Culture very familiar in their work and attitudes, then suddenly behave Graduate Centre “in quite unfamiliar ways. I think that’s why it’s so fascinating. All History research students belong to the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral as Dr Catherine Fletcher is an expert in Renaissance history. platform from which to communicate their research findings to well as administrative support and is also She joined Swansea University in 2015 and now leads the those outside the academic community. In the role, Dr Fletcher responsible for research skills training and support, and facilitating a lively intellectual new MA in Public History and Heritage. has broadcast essays on Radio 3, contributed to Radio 3’s Free Thinking programme and Radio 4’s Start the Week, environment for the College’s postgraduate Dr Fletcher’s research focuses on early modern Europe, and has made a short film for BBC Arts. research community of 200 students. including Britain, and particularly on Italy. She has published swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre on the history of diplomacy, on material culture and on political Her passion for conveying early modern history to the public in life in this period more broadly. Her latest book, The Black popular literature, films and television led to her becoming an The Richard Burton Archive The diaries, along with other personal Prince of Florence: The Spectacular Life and Treacherous adviser to the BBC’s Wolf Hall, a historical drama chronicling SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES papers, are known as The Richard Burton The publication of The Richard Burton Diaries World of Alessandro de’ Medici, offers a fresh perspective on politics and intrigue at the court of Henry VIII. Collection, and today forms a central part A range of postgraduate scholarships edited by Chris Williams, former Professor of the Italian Renaissance with attention to themes of race and and bursaries are available. Funding of the £1.2 million Richard Burton Archives Dr Fletcher’s new project is looking at the cultural history of Welsh History and Director of the Research ethnicity. It was published in April 2016 to wide acclaim. may also be available from the Arts facility at the University’s Library. Other handguns during the early sixteenth-century, when they were Institute for Arts and Humanities, has attracted The Economist critic wrote: “It would make a riveting series and Humanities Council. For details, holdings of the Archives include the South a new technology. global attention and accolades and revealed for an enterprising TV producer.” please visit: Wales Coalfield Collection, local archive a very different side to the world famous She said: “In sixteenth-century history I often find people swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ collections related to the industrial, civic, She has held fellowships at the Institute of Historical Research, actor’s public persona. who seem very familiar in their work and attitudes, then scholarships and religious history of Swansea and the the British School at Rome and the European University The book is a result of painstaking research suddenly behave in quite unfamiliar ways. I think that’s surrounding area, and the papers of the Institute, and has lectured at Durham University and the of the handwritten diaries, which Richard University itself. why it’s so fascinating.” University of Sheffield. Burton began in 1939 and ended just before FIND OUT MORE his death in 1984, which were donated to In 2015 Dr Fletcher was selected from over 500 applicants to Swansea University in 2005 by his wife, Email: [email protected] become one of ten New Generation Thinkers in a scheme run Sally Burton. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 jointly by the AHRC and the BBC, which gives academics a swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities

98 99 LAW LAW LAW International Intellectual International International Oil, Gas and Commercial and Property and International Commercial Law, Maritime Law, Renewable SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Maritime Law, Commercial Trade Law, LLM CLINTON– HILLARY RODHAM SCHOOL LAW OF LLM LLM Energy Law, LLM LLM Practice, LLM

Admiralty law • • The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law is a vibrant community, Our research addresses major societal challenges, has impact and Carriage of goods by sea, land and air • • continuously developing to support and equip our students to makes a difference. We have established expertise in the fields of Charterparties: law and practice • • • make a difference to society and meet the demands of an children’s rights, cyberterrorism, environmental law, human rights, ever-changing, modern legal world. intellectual property, international law, neuroethics, LegalTech Competition law • • • and shipping & trade law. E-commerce • • • • • Our postgraduate students undertake an exciting range of International commercial arbitration (accredited cutting-edge modules supported by academics with real-world In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014–2021, 96% • • • • • • by the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (CIArb) experience at the forefront of their research. of the School’s research achieved an international standard. International corporate law and governance • • • International energy law • Cyber Crime and Terrorism MA Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting LLM International intellectual property law TAUGHT COURSES • • • FT (1 year) FT (1 year) PT (2 years) International trade law • • • • Focus on the changing nature of online crime Enhance your employability and legal skills by Entry Requirements Finance law relating to ships and other mobile assets • • • • Human Rights LLM: Minimum 2:1 Honours and criminal behaviour in order to understand upgrading your Legal Practice Course (LPC) to Law and practice relating to international degree in Law or cognate discipline. the threats, trends, issues, responses and ethical a master’s degree. Complete a 15,000 word • • • • Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant questions associated with terrorism or security. project in your own time during Stage Two of banking and commercial payments professional work experience may also be the LPC (March to June). Law of intellectual assets management and transactions • • • • considered. Modules typically include: • Contemporary terrorism in historical How to apply Law of the sea • • • LegalTech LLM: Minimum 2:1 Honours and philosophical perspective Full time: Apply through the Central Marine insurance law • • • • degree in Law or cognate discipline. Applications Board: lawcabs.ac.uk Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant • Countering violent extremism online Oil and gas law: contracts and liabilities • • • professional work experience may also be • Crime in Cyberspace Part time: Apply directly to considered. • Online propaganda and radicalisation swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply International Commercial Law LLM Intellectual Property and Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law • Research methods and ethics LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) Commercial Practice FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) • Terrorism online and human rights LegalTech LLM FT (1 year) Drafting: A 2:2 in a qualifying Honours Learn about the legal and practical FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years years) Explore the growing area of oil and gas Gain new skills to aid legal practice and to degree in Law (as specified by the SRA) challenges of diverse, international, Examine intangible or ‘hidden’ assets law including the complex legal features Human Rights LLM drive innovation across the ever-changing from a UK or recognised overseas university commercial transactions. and how companies can manage of the petroleum industry. FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) legal profession being shaped by artificial or Graduate Diploma in Law or similar them in an effective commercial manner. qualification. Focus on contemporary challenges for global intelligence and related computing technologies. International Commercial and Maritime human rights and how to respond through law, Law LLM FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) International Trade Law LLM All other LLM: Minimum 2:2 Honours Modules typically include: policy and practice. Students undertake Develop your knowledge of diverse FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) degree (average of 55% or above) in Law • Artificial Intelligence and law (computer HOW TO APPLY or cognate discipline. advanced studies in human rights law, international commercial transactions and the Master international trade and focus on science applied to law) Online: swansea.ac.uk/applyonline research and implementation. challenges of maritime law. the legal and commercial issues associated Candidates with alternative professional • Automating legal services with international sale contracts. qualifications or experience are also Compulsory Modules: • Blockchain/distributed ledger technology International Maritime Law encouraged to apply. • Dissertation on a human rights topic • Computational thinking and programming FT (1 year) PT (2 or 3 years) International students: Visit • Human rights implementation for lawyers Identify the different contracts for the carriage swansea.ac.uk/international/students/ • International human rights law • Digital IP of goods, marine insurance, international requirements for more information. • Researching human rights • Dissertation or project trade and law of the sea. Rahul Miranda Optional modules typically cover: • Legal services in a digital world English Language Requirements • LegalTech entrepreneurship LLM in International Maritime Law • Asylum and immigration

IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each • Quantitative analysis and working • Climate change and sustainability

component) or Swansea University with big data Choose Swansea – you won’t regret it! The LLM programme is • Special protections for vulnerable groups recognised equivalent. well-structured and the academics really know what they are doing and • Rights and accountability in the “ • Terrorism digital economy “there are great scholarship opportunities available. The city is very • Trade and investment • The law and Artificial Intelligence welcoming to all students, has a reasonable cost of living…and a beach (law applied to computer science) doesn’t hurt either!

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SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Email: [email protected] CLINTON– HILLARY RODHAM SCHOOL LAW OF Our graduates have gone on to A range of postgraduate scholarships become specialist lawyers or and bursaries are available. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Four-week induction period (entire month of Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting LLM swansea.ac.uk/law TAUGHT COURSES barristers, undertaken further research, swansea.ac.uk/ September) which includes lectures and FT (1 year) PT (2 years) or have entered the world of postgraduate/scholarships Entry Requirements seminars on the English legal system, legal Enhance your employability and legal skills by academia and teaching. skills and European Union law upgrading your Legal Practice Course (LPC) to a GDL: 2:2 Honours degree or above in any • The foundation subjects of contract, tort, master’s degree. Complete a 15,000 word non-law discipline from a UK or recognised overseas university. public law, equity and trusts, land law and project in your own time during Stage Two of criminal law are taught by means of a series the LPC (March to June). LPC: A qualifying Honours degree in law of lectures and compulsory seminars spanning from a UK or recognised overseas university How To Apply two teaching blocks or a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE or Full time: Apply through the Central similar qualification. • A further legal subject is studied by means Applications Board at lawcabs.ac.uk of a supervised research project Part time: LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Apply directly to Drafting: A 2:2 or above in a qualifying How to apply swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply Honours degree in law (as specified by the Apply through the Central Applications Boardt: RESEARCH PROGRAMMES SRA) from a UK or recognised overseas lawcabs.ac.uk Barbara-Jane Davies university OR a Graduate Diploma in Law Entry Requirements GDL & LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Legal Drafting or similar qualification. Legal Practice Course (LPC) MPhil: First or upper second class degree. FT (1 year) PT (2 years) Candidates with alternative professional PhD: Master’s degree, preferably in law.

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is a professional

qualifications or experience are also Exceptional performance at I chose Swansea University to study my GDL and LPC because of the amazing staff and students, the excellent encouraged to apply. practical course that develops key skills and undergraduate level will be considered. knowledge for a successful career in law in societies and beautiful setting by the sea. If you are considering Swansea University, do not hesitate. The experience“ of International students: Visit England and Wales. Students are offered excellent “ swansea.ac.uk/international/students/ English Language Requirement studying was incredible and it has equipped and enabled me to pursue my dream job. As a mature student of the law, pastoral care and support from professionally requirements for more information. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each I actually found I was honestly able to pick and choose where I wanted to work. Don’t dream it, be it! qualified staff along with best practice guidance component) or Swansea University for personal development and training. English Language Requirements recognised equivalent. GDL only: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 Stage One – Core practice areas FT PT in each component) or Swansea University • Business law and practice Law MPhil (2 years) (4 years) Law PhD FT (3 years) PT (6 years) recognised equivalent. • Criminal and civil litigation • Practice skills in interviewing and advising, Candidates may be admitted to the MPhil advocacy, legal writing and drafting, and scheme in the first instance with an opportunity to upgrade to a PhD (subject to satisfactory PROFESSIONAL COURSES practical legal research academic progress). Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) FT • Professional conduct and regulation The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is a • Property law and practice We invite applications from candidates whose full-time, 36-week programme for non-law • Solicitors’ accounts interests correspond with our areas of research: graduates or those with equivalent qualifications, • Wills and administration of estates • Children’s and young people’s rights wishing either to enter the legal profession or • Common, contract and commercial law As an international student, I have really appreciated the Stage Two – Vocational electives (choice of x3 work in a law-related employment. No prior • Comparative law of the following) warm welcome and incredible support I have found at Swansea knowledge of law is required. • Criminal law and the law relating to terrorism, “ University. The School of Law has a close-knit community • Advanced commercial law cyberterrorism and counter-terrorism

The GDL is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation • Advanced criminal practice • Environmental and energy law feel and everyone can get along with each other like a family. Authority, the Bar Standards Board and the • Business leases

• European Union law Cherry Chen All the supervisors here are very supportive and each student Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and • Employment law and practice • Health care law PhD in International Law “ has lots of opportunities to take part in the fantastic events satisfies all the academic requirements for • Family and child care law and practice • Human rights law (China-UK Free Trade Agreement) admission to the vocational stage of training • Personal injury and clinical negligence • International shipping and trade law held by the School and University, such as the 3 minute thesis as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive. • Law and technology How To Apply (3MT) competition, in which I was a finalist. • Legal philosophy Course structure: Full time: Apply through the Central • Oil and gas law Applications Board at lawcabs.ac.uk • Two weeks (pre-course) of directed reading on • Public and constitutional law (domestic, Part time: the English legal system and the principles of Apply directly to regional and international) legal scholarship (no attendance required, swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply Potential candidates may also wish to view home study) our Criminology PhD options. Please see 102 Page 70 for more information. 103 MARKETING MARKETING BAY CAMPUS

The MSc Strategic Marketing has been developed in line with the whilst also providing practical experience for those wishing to pursue – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT OF Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and provides students with a PhD or a research-oriented career upon graduation. an advanced understanding of contemporary marketing that can be Students benefit from interaction with the School’s academic staff applied in a variety of contexts and situations, both appealing and profile; comprising of internationally acclaimed research experts and relevant to students from a wide range of countries and with diverse those with a wealth of industry experience, and the School’s strong career aspirations. links with the CIM. The School’s student community is drawn from In order to study on this specialist programme, you must hold an around the globe, bringing diversity and a broad range of undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Upon completion perspectives to the classroom. Our students benefit from the School’s of the taught elements of the course, you have the opportunity to co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus, which boasts complete a work-based marketing project, allowing you to apply dedicated teaching space and postgraduate study rooms, and the skills and knowledge gained to a real-life situation. extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and a range of specialist software. The theoretical and applied elements of this programme equip students with the tools for a successful marketing career,

FT TAUGHT COURSES Strategic Marketing MSc RESEARCH PROGRAMMES This programme will equip graduates with strong Entry Requirements grounding in both practical and theoretical Entry Requirements MSc Strategic Marketing: 2:1 Honours aspects of contemporary strategic marketing; MPhil: Normally a first-class or 2:1 Honours degree or above in a related discipline understanding ethical issues and social degree in Marketing or a related subject, (business or marketing). responsibility and develop students to deliver or an equivalent qualification. a sustainable, inclusive and innovative future PhD: A Master’s degree in Marketing or a related subject or an equivalent English Language Requirements marketing strategy. The programme has been qualification. IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each designed in line with the CIM Postgraduate component) or Swansea University Diploma and will provide students with the recognised equivalent. opportunity to gain chartered status upon English Language Requirement successful completion of CIM accredited IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University assessments. Students will also have the recognised equivalent. opportunity to complete a three-month placement, or more traditionally, can choose WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES to complete a dissertation in a specialised At the School of Management, we TOP 20 Business MPhil/PhD FT PT An alternative to the traditional dissertation working in the real world with area of marketing. are happy to offer financial support We invite applications from well-qualified module, this unique work placement responsibilities and gaining opportunities for the brightest prospects of the IN THE UK Modules typically include: candidates whose research interests correspond opportunity enables students to gain to develop plans for future personal future. It’s not just academic practical experience of working on a development in this field. MARKETING • Consumer Psychology to our areas of research expertise. excellence we reward – we also marketing project within industry, without • Digital Marketing In addition to supervisor meetings recognise and encourage passion for Applicants are encouraged to explore the extending their degree or sacrificing (Complete University Guide 2018) • Marketing in Society study and involvement in student life. research expertise of the School to ensure a throughout the period, students are required • Integrated Marketing Communications academic credit. There are a range of funding good fit between PhD proposals and potential to spend a minimum of 300 hours • Marketing Research opportunities available for both supervisors. Information about current faculty Students will experience a three-month undertaking this graduate-level marketing • Work Placement or Dissertation taught and research degrees. and the School’s research groups can unpaid placement at a local SME, working project work within an organisation or swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ on a specific marketing-based project. On project. This equates to a minimum of 25 be found at swansea.ac.uk/som/research scholarships completion of this work-based project, hours per week over the 3 month period, students will not only have critically applied allowing students to dedicate 10 hours of theoretical concepts learned in class to a time per week to conduct necessary FIND OUT MORE real-world business situation, but will have research and studies in preparation for the Email: [email protected] been able to evaluate the challenges of industrial report assessment submission. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som 104 105 MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS BAY CAMPUS

Mathematics at Swansea University is expanding and from Mathematics at Swansea places a strong emphasis on developing

September 2018 we will be housed in the brand new graduate employability and this is evidenced by the fact that 94% COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF Computational Foundry building. This £32.5m world-class facility of our graduates are in full-time employment or further study within will provide the most up-to-date and high quality teaching and six months of graduating. Graduates have been employed by a research facilities, as well as networking and inspiration space wide range of organisations including: AXA, BA, Deutsche Bank, which will benefit our Computer Science and Mathematics Shell Research, Health Authorities, Zurich Financial Services, students, staff and industrial partners. Local Government and others.

FT PT TAUGHT COURSES MSc Mathematics RESEARCH PROGRAMMES The MSc Mathematics course has been Entry Requirements designed for students who wish to build on Entry Requirements Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent their BSc, extending their range of mathematics Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s in Mathematics or related subject.. expertise across a broader spread of topics, degree with merit in Mathematics or related and demonstrating their literature research subject or an equivalent qualification. English Language Requirement skills through an extended dissertation. IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each English Language Requirement Such a qualification will mark graduates out component) or Swansea University IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each recognised equivalent. as having a broader and deeper understanding component) or Swansea University of mathematics, and the skills required to pursue recognised equivalent. a significant project with a high level of independence, presenting their results in Mathematics and Computing for Finance a written report. This will give MSc MSc FT PT Mathematics graduates an edge in the Stochastic Processes: Theory and Application FT PT The MSc Mathematics and Computing for ever more competitive jobs market. MRes Finance course has been designed to meet The MRes in Stochastic Processes is delivered the growing demand for specially trained Modules typically include: through optional modules for the taught element mathematicians to work in the world’s financial • Algebraic coding theory followed by a large research project that Algebra and Topology Group Mathematical Methods in Biology markets and insurance. On the course you will • Biomathematics contributes to the field in an explicit way, rather Areas of interest include: Noncommutative and Life Sciences Group SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES study different elements of mathematics, finance • Black-Scholes theory than merely applying existing knowledge. geometry; categorical methods in algebra Areas of interest include: Heat and mass and computing in addition to developing your • Data science A range of postgraduate scholarships Topics typically include: transfer models for plant cooling; Modelling and bursaries are available. communication and presentational skills through • Differential geometry and topology; homotopy theory and • Financial mathematics cellular signal transduction dynamics; swansea.ac.uk/science/ a project you will undertake. You will be fully • Fourier analysis homological algebra and others. Mathematical oncology: multiscale modelling postgraduatescholarships supported to ensure that your project is best • Itô calculus • Lévy processes and more general Analysis and Nonlinear Partial Differential of cancer growth, progression and therapies, suited to support your future career plans. • Lie theory jump processes Equations Group and modelling-optimized delivery of multi- • Numerical analysis • Stochastic infinite dimensional analysis Modules typically include: Areas of interest include: Reaction-diffusion modality therapies; Multi-scale analysis of • Partial differential equations Mathematics MSc by Research FT and reaction-diffusion-convection equations individual-based models; Spreading speeds FIND OUT MORE • Black-Scholes theory • Stochastic processes Mathematics MPhil/PhD FT PT and systems; Navier–Stokes equations in fluid and travelling in waves in ecology; High Email: [email protected] • Financial mathematics • Statistical mechanics We invite applications from well-qualified dynamic; complexity in the calculus of Performance Computing; Numerical analysis: Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Itô calculus and stochastic differential • Topology equations candidates whose research interests correspond variations, Mathematical biology and others. hp-adaptive Discontinuous Galerkin Finite swansea.ac.uk/maths • Numerics of ODEs and PDEs to our areas of research expertise focused Element Methods, Finite Volume Methods, Stochastic Analysis Group Areas of interest • Numerical analysis around the following research groups: iterative solvers; Computational solution of include: Functional inequalities and • Partial differential equations partial differential equations: fluid strcture applications; Lévy-type processes; stochastic • Programming in Java interaction for cardio-vascular problems, modelling of fractal; multifractal and multiscale • Stochastic processes crack propagation, multiphysics modelling. systems; infinite dimensional stochastic analysis • Fourier analysis and others.

106 107 MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONMEDIA, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Modules typically include: are addressed through a range of innovative facilitating a lively intellectual environment SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS • Global media methodological approaches together with for the College’s postgraduate research • Comparative journalism a focus on placing these developments within community of 200 students. • Video and documentary making a historical and social context. swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre • Online journalism Globalization, Journalism, Media, From traditional print and broadcast media to film and television, theoretical expertise in digital media, public relations, journalism • Professional and promotional writing Politics and Communication digital publishing, social networking, and public relations, the media and film studies. Teaching in these areas is informed by staff research • Risk reporting Pre-master’s pathway available This group brings together expertise in global for Communication, Media increasingly defines the way we interact with our society. It shapes activity and the department’s long established strengths in these • Contemporary war reporting media, journalism and communication from Practice and Public Relations MA the way we see ourselves and others, and can be a powerful tool subject areas. Informed by these theoretical approaches, there • Visual communication and media design (international students only), across the social sciences and humanities. for social change, good or bad. is also a prominent practical element (both in teaching and work • PR, branding and promotion see page 44 Its particular strengths lie in political placements) in journalism, public relations, the digital media • The business and politics of digital media Media and Communications at Swansea University takes a broad communication and the coverage of elections, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES landscape and film making. • The digital edge: Contemporary Issues research, practical and international outlook that reflects the and in the analysis of trends and patterns A range of postgraduate and Trends challenges of our media-rich world. Our staff have particular news outputs ranging from TV and radio scholarships and bursaries are • The digital revolution to online blogging and social media available. Funding may also be cover economic, business, financial available from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Modules typically include: • Online journalism RESEARCH PROGRAMMES and political issues. TAUGHT COURSES For details, please visit: • Global media • Public relations, branding and promotion, Entry Requirements World Cinema swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ including social media Entry Requirements • Online journalism PhD: Normally a first-class or 2:1 Honours This group brings together substantial expertise scholarships Normally a 2:2 Honours degree (with an • PR, branding and promotion degree and an MA in a relevant field or an in the history, theory and reception of World overall average of 55% or above) or an • Professional and promotional writing Erasmus Mundus Journalism, Media equivalent qualification. Cinema and is engaged in a variety of FT equivalent qualification. • The business and politics of digital media and Globalisation MA MRes or MPhil: A good Honours degree. provocative analyses of films, filmmakers, FIND OUT MORE • The digital edge This two-year, truly transnational degree movements and film-watching communities English Language Requirement • The digital revolution provides a solid foundation for analysing and English Language Requirement and nations in relation to history, literature, Email: [email protected] IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each • Video and documentary making reporting global changes. Building on IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each philosophy, new media and politics. The Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 component) or Swansea University • Visual communication and media design journalistic skills, the degree offers a unique component) or Swansea University group offers particular expertise in swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities recognised equivalent. combination of journalism, media studies and recognised equivalent. transnational cinema, migrant cinema Digital Media MA FT PT the social sciences. An international consortium and Eastern European cinema. This course explores the past, present and future Work Placement Opportunities of universities and media outlets work closely Digital Media MPhil/PhD/MA of digital media. Combining thorough analysis together to run the Mundus Journalism Public Relations and Branding We work with a range of media organisations by Research FT PT with sought-after skills, this course is suitable for programme. Visit the website for more This group focuses on the impact of branding and other related industries to offer a variety Media and Communication Studies recent graduates or professionals in the field information: mundusjournalism.com and public relations on contemporary society of media, marketing and communications FT PT alike. Lectures will take you to the cutting edge MPhil/PhD/MA and culture, alongside consideration of the placements for our MA media students on all Modules typically include: of international research in topics such as digital We invite applications from well-qualified impact of digital media on 21st century public our programmes. These are typically an addition conflict, social media cultures and cyber-war. • Risk reporting candidates whose research interests relations and branding practice. to the taught programmes, although for some You’ll explore the business and politics of the • Terrorism, Conflict and The Media correspond to our areas of research students they can be integrated with their Media and Communication also benefits from biggest companies in the world, including • Contemporary War Reporting expertise focused around the following summer project. research groups exploring gender, technology, Apple, Facebook and Amazon. There are also • Academic dissertation research groupings: war, and global journalism, and incorporates options in digital communication and design. Communication, Media Practice and International Journalism MA FT PT Media History, Theory, Philosophy work on moral panics and media and identity You’ll then be supervised in your own unique Public Relations MA FT PT The MA in International Journalism provides a and Technology in small nations, with particular reference to dissertation or extended design project, helping This programme offers practice and theory cross-cultural approach to journalism studies This group combines research at the nexus Wales. It is possible to undertake your you demonstrate and develop your abilities in in professional, contemporary media, PR in the twenty-first century. It is aimed at those between media history, theory, the Philosophy postgraduate research through the medium theory and practice. and communication skills, taught by industry interested in developing their knowledge and of Technology and technological change, of Welsh, there are Welsh medium staff professionals with academic backgrounds. Modules typically include: understanding of the role of contemporary addressing key issues in the emerging global with media expertise within the College The programme allows graduates to add • The digital edge: contemporary issues global society, and exploring how journalism digital world. The group seeks to develop of Arts and Humanities. valuable and desirable professional media and in digital media is evolving in the ever-changing communication a critical understanding of networked digital communications skills for careers in business, All research students in Media and • The business and politics of digital media environment characterised by digital media and online social practices and their public and media relations, broadcasting, Communication belong to the Graduate • Digital conflict and cyber-war technologies. The course provides students with social, economic and political dynamics in communications, and marketing. It also enables Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. • The digital revolution essential knowledge and skills of how journalism order to inform academic research, wider industry professionals to acquire new media The Centre provides pastoral as well as • Digital media design and visual is practiced in different cultures worldwide as policy issues and public debates. The skills and qualifications that will enhance their administrative support and is also responsible communication well as responding to their interest in relationships between media technology, continuing professional development. for research skills training and support, and • Global media and journalism comparative study in the field of journalism and cultural form and the shift from ‘atoms to bits’ communication studies.

108 109 MEDICINE, LIFE AND SCIENCE HEALTHCARE MEDICINE, LIFE SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE Clinical Science (Medical Physics) MSc PT Dissertation or Work-based Portfolio (There is a everything you’ll need to practise medicine SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS This programme builds on an existing unique opportunity for Health Care competently and confidently. collaboration with the NHS in providing the Professionals to review, appraise and evaluate Entry requirements the application of their new knowledge within primary route for attaining the professional In order to be eligible to apply for Graduate their own clinical work environment). title of Clinical Scientist in the field of Entry Medicine, you must have achieved, Swansea University Medical School was established in 2004 and As a leading UK centre for medical research, we are committed Medical Physics. Entry Requirements: or be predicted to achieve, the following is based in Wales’s leading health and life sciences research facilities to innovative health and life sciences research and are able to offer Applicants should hold a 2:1 in a relevant (or equivalent) by 31st July 2018: – the multi-million pound Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) 1 and 2, outstanding postgraduate opportunities in medical training on our fast The programme is accredited by the NHS subject preferably with clinical experience. • Either an upper second (2:1) or first class the Centre for NanoHealth and Data Science Building on the track Graduate Entry Medicine programme and in scientific training, and provides the academic component of degree in any subject the Scientist Training Programme for medical Significant relevant experience in a diabetes university’s Singleton Campus. encompassing experimental science and health services. • Or a merit or distinction (equivalent to physics trainees, within the Modernising related healthcare discipline may be accepted 2:1 or first) in an integrated undergraduate Swansea University Medical School is now ranked as the UK’s 3rd The Medical School is also home to the Joint Clinical Research Facility Scientific Careers framework defined by the in lieu of a degree Master’s degree best Medical School and Wales’s number one Medical School (JCRF) which undertakes clinical trials and houses imaging suites UK Department of Health, and offers students “As a busy DSN (Diabetes Specialist Nurse), • Or a lower second (2:2) PLUS a (The Guardian University Rankings 2019). working in close collaboration with the NHS, global pharmaceutical the chance to specialise in either radiotherapy I face complex care challenges on a daily Postgraduate master’s or PhD firm Sanofi and Siemens; High-Performance Computing (HPC) in physics or radiation safety. This Master’s Swansea University Medical School is also ranked number 1 in the basis. I am passionate about delivering the • GCSE Mathematics and English/Welsh collaboration with IBM and Fujitsu; and the £22million Centre for degree is only suitable for trainees UK for research quality and is also ranked number 1 in Wales for best care possible for people with diabetes at grade C or above NanoHealth – a research & development facility dedicated to the sponsored by an NHS or an equivalent Biological Sciences. Within the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the MSc Diabetes Practice is going to • IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in speaking advancement of healthcare through the application of health care provider. 2014–2021, Swansea University Medical School was ranked equal first help me achieve this. It is also great to be and 6.5 in listening, reading and writing

nanotechnology. The School is also home to the EPSRC UK National – SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL in the UK for the quality of its research environment and second for Modules typically include: able to study at a postgraduate level (International Candidates) Mass Spectrometry Facility, and the Data Science Building is home to overall research quality. In 2016, it became the first department in • Advanced radiation safety through the distance learning option as it the Farr Institute for Health Informatics; the Centre for Improving Degrees awarded in countries other than the Swansea University to win Athena SWAN Silver recognition for its • Advanced radiotherapy allows me to work my studies around my Population Health through E-Health Research (CIPHER) and the Centre UK can be accepted if they are confirmed work to promote women in science careers. • Introduction to clinical science busy job and life. I can’t wait to get started for Administrative Data Research and Evaluation (CADRE). to be equivalent to awards in the UK system. • Medical imaging in September.” The clinical Postgraduate programmes at Swansea University Medical If you hold more than one undergraduate Swansea University Medical School also collaborates widely with NHS • Nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging Nicola Hewer, Diabetes Specialist Nurse School are designed to fit around the lives of busy health professionals. degree, the result from the most recent degree Wales including Abertawe Bro Morgannwg and Hywel Dda University • Radiation protection Cwm Taf University Health Board Our modular framework allows NHS staff to study part time Master’s is considered. Health Boards. The School also works with the UK Research Council, • Radiotherapy physics Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates with Education for the Health Professions GAMSAT Welsh Government, as well as many national and international firms. • Research methods standalone CPD modules and also online, distance learning options. MA/PGDip/PGCert FT PT You must sit the GAMSAT prior to applying. Entry requirements GAMSAT is a professionally designed Please see Health Science section on page 90. Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in selection test for medical schools offering The Master’s in Autism and Related Conditions, Entry requirements Graduate Entry Medicine MBBCh TAUGHT COURSES engineering or the physical sciences. graduate entry programmes. which is also available at Postgraduate Diploma Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent Our Graduate Entry Medicine Programme You must achieve a minimum overall and Postgraduate Certificate level in an appropriate subject. There is also provision Diabetes Practice (MBBCh) is unique in Wales, and one of a Entry Requirements GAMSAT score of 50, together with a See individual courses. as well as on a part-time basis, is a unique for admission that takes into account previous MSc/PGDip/PGCert/CPD – small group of similar programmes of medical minimum of 50 in Paper 3 (Reasoning in training and development programme leading to experience. If you do not have an undergraduate distance learning PT study in the UK. It is an innovative, 4-year Biological and Physical Sciences) in order a postgraduate qualification for those degree you must have significant relevant work (or Diabetes Practice is a flexible postgraduate accelerated medical degree open to English Language Requirement to be considered. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each professionals who are seeking to advance other) experience, which Distance Learning programme that has been graduates of any discipline. designed for Health Care Professionals with a Interviews will be offered to candidates that component) or a Swansea University and specialise their knowledge and has been assessed as appropriate by the The curriculum has been structured to reflect the special interest in Diabetes. The aim of the meet an overall cut-off score in the GAMSAT, recognised equivalent. practice in Autism. Admissions Directors. way in which clinicians approach patients and course is to provide fundamental and which is determined annually once all scores Modules typically include: how patients present to doctors, where the “My studies at Swansea and my experiences as advanced knowledge, clinical skills and have been received. As an example, for entry basic biomedical sciences are learnt in the • Childhood and adult services a foster parent have inspired me to continue experience to bridge the current knowledge in 2015, the overall cut-off score was 58. The Autism and Related Conditions context of clinical medicine, public health, FT PT • Diagnosis and assessment my research into Autism and I gap in diabetes care and meet the health and Medical School is currently reviewing other MSc/PGDip/PGCert pathology, therapeutics, ethics and psycho- • Legal and policy considerations plan to base my doctorate on evaluating care needs of people with diabetes, including Medicine Admissions Tests for international This programme explores Autism, a spectrum of social issues in patient management. lifelong conditions that present various • Living with Autism and related conditions current Autism services in order to develop an the support of effective self-care management. Graduate Entry Medicine applicants. Please • Management of Autism and related conditions online resource to support parents, You will engage in a high level of clinical challenges for those affected, and the services Modules typically include: contact us for further information • Neurodevelopmental conditions and carers and professionals.” contact from the outset including self-selected in place to provide care, education, training • Diabetes Basics behavioural analysis Learning Opportunities in the Clinical Setting Graduate Entry Medicine is not open to: and support. This course is for doctors, nurses, Elizabeth Clatworthy, • Research based dissertation or work • Diabetes Events (LOCS), clinical apprenticeships, junior • Applicants who have previously enrolled allied health staff, educators, social care MSc Autism and Related Conditions, 2014 • Diabetes Complications assistantships, specialty attachments and on a medical degree professionals and psychologists who wish to based reflective portfolio • Diabetes Situations community-based learning. • Transfers from other medical courses develop their understanding, skills and leadership in the management and care • Diabetes Management This, together with a high emphasis on clinical For further information please visit: of people with Autism. and communication skills, will provide you with swansea.ac.uk/medicine

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Genomic Medicine “The application of genomics medicine “The MSc Health Data Science Year 1 MSc/PGDip/PGCert/CPD will allow more accurate diagnosis, has allowed me to develop my role within Based on the indicative curriculum of Health management, surveillance, family the Health Board utilising the skills and Education England, NHS England and counselling and individualised treatment learning around health data modelling and Genomics England LTD, our course will equip with a significant impact over the lifetime linked data analysis to enhance existing research scientists and Health Care Professionals of a child. The MSc at Swansea University data reporting within Cardiac Services with; knowledge and skills to understand and Medical School will enable me as a across Wales.” interpret genomic data, an understanding of General Paediatrician to stay on top of Ricky Thomas, genetic and genomic techniques in a clinical developments in this field and apply this MSc Health Data Science setting, bioinformatic approaches required for to the best benefit of my patients and analysis of genomic data, advanced knowledge heir families.” and skills, preparing graduates to develop and Health Informatics MSc/PGDip/PGCert FT PT deliver personalised health care. Dr Torsten Hildebrandt, Consultant WEDS Funding is available. Paediatrician at ABMU Health Board Government policies, professional bodies and European strategies have all made explicit Employability is key to this programme. Health Data Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert reference to the need for healthcare staff with – SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL Our students will be able to enhance their FT PT health informatics education and training to employability skills through their education Healthcare, with an already established keep in line with new developments and the and training in genomic medicine, transforming strong relationship with Information and changing nature of new technology. both the specialist and general workforce within Communication Technologies (ICT), is the NHS. Furthermore, for non-NHS funded This programme is designed for healthcare continuously expanding the knowledge forefront students, this programme will prepare graduates professionals and those who want to increase as new methods of acquiring for careers in the clinical setting for which a their knowledge and skills in health informatics, data concerning the health of human knowledge of genomics will improve service and is accredited by the UK Council for Health beings are developed. delivery to patients. Informatics Professions (UKCHIP). Processing this data to extract valuable The master’s element of this programme will Modules typically include: require students to complete a Research Project information about a population (epidemiological • Communication systems or in depth literature review. Students will be applications) or the individual (personalised • Data quality and secondary uses encouraged to undertake their research healthcare applications) is the work of health • Health technologies and telecare project within the NHS, either within the students data scientists. Their work • Information systems and technologies hosting NHS department or where they may has the potential to improve quality of life • Knowledge management expect to work following graduation. on a large scale. • The health informatics professional Modules typically include: Modules typically include: • Dissertation • Human genetics and genomics • Advanced analysis of linked health data Entry requirements • Bioinformatics • Analysis of linked health data Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in • Omics techniques • Health data modelling a relevant discipline. Candidates with a • Health data science dissertation • Infectious, rare and inherited diseases minimum of two years of relevant employment • Health data visualisation • Cancer diagnosis, screening and treatment are also welcomed. • Machine learning in healthcare • Ethical, legal and social issues • Scientific computing and healthcare • Laboratory-based research project or literature review Entry requirements Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in Entry Requirements: a relevant discipline. Candidates with a Applicants should hold a 2:2 in a relevant minimum of two years of relevant employment subject such as biochemistry, genetics, are also welcomed. pharmacology, pharmacy, medical biosciences or nursing. Significant relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

112 113 MEDICINE, LIFE AND SCIENCE HEALTHCARE MEDICINE, LIFE SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE Entry requirements Entry Requirements Each qualification has been carefully selected SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or above A minimum of a 2:2 in a biomedical science or to address different incremental competencies in a biological science or related subject; health related discipline, and GCSE that may attract diverse audiences or learners Engineering; Physics; Chemistry or an Mathematics and English/ Welsh at Grade C at various stages of their careers, who aim “The Taught Master’s Health Informatics course Entry requirements The programme is accredited by the Institute of equivalent qualification. or above (or equivalent). Applicants who have to be: provided a structured approach to Candidates will require at least a 2:2 Honours Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). achieved a high degree (2:1 or above) in a ‘The Expert Teacher’ Postgraduate Certificate (2 understanding current informatics issues in the degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject. “The MSc Nanomedicine has exposed me to Modules typically include: non-related discipline and can provide core modules, 1 optional = 1 year Part Time). Welsh, UK and international health setting. • Advanced radiotherapy novel therapeutic and diagnostic platforms evidence of relevant work experience and Focused on enhancing your skills to become an “The MSc in Leadership for the Health A range of academic and professional • Data analysis and method development whilst giving me sufficient knowledge that is values in line with the NHS constitution may be expert teacher, informed by a critical appraisal Professions has been invaluable; it has speakers throughout the course provide • Introduction to clinical science a pre-requisite for research in an evolving considered on an individual basis. of the underlying evidence. Includes planning, provided me with the knowledge and interesting insights into the challenges facing • Medical imaging medical world.” delivering and evaluating learning activities. confidence to grow and accelerate my NEW FOR 2018/19 informaticians. The high standard and • MSc research project Bukola Omolaiye, medical leadership career both clinically Medical Education ‘The Educational Leader’ Postgraduate Diploma relevant content of the lectures provided me • Nanoscale simulation MSc Nanomedicine and academically. Delivered by MSc/PGDip/PGCert/CPD (4 core modules, 2 optional module = 2 years with knowledge plus an understanding of the • Nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology supportive, accessible and expert tutors in 2 years Part-Time Blended Learning Part time). After completing the Postgraduate Health Informatics field. Through this • Radiation detectors Physician Associate Studies MSc FT the field, this course is flexible enough to fit This multidisciplinary programme is aimed at certificate, you can move on to a diploma understanding a variety of Health Informatics • Radiation protection One of the first courses of its kind in Wales, the alongside clinical training and I would those involved or interested in medical or enabling you to become an educational challenges were explored and discussed • Radiotherapy physics Physician Associate Studies programme is a highly recommend it to anyone dedicated healthcare education and who are passionate leader; designing and managing change at an so that real life practical solutions could • Research methods collaborative venture between the Medical organisational level. Includes options such as to improving healthcare within the UK.” about their subject and the learning of be envisaged.” – SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL School and College of Human and Health healthcare professionals. curriculum design, mentoring and supervision; Dr Alex Till, MSc in Leadership for the Health Entry requirements Jamie Gwilliam, Sciences. It has been developed in line with Programme evaluation and change. Professions, Psychiatric Core Trainee and NHS Typically a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent The course offers a flexible blended learning MSc Health Informatics government guidance to help meet the strategic approach of distance learning with residential ‘The Scholar’ MSc (2 years Part time ). This England Clinical Fellow, 2016/17 in engineering or the physical science. need for a modernised healthcare workforce. elements. You will study the science of learning option will go beyond effective use and critique Year 1 of this two year course comprises Leadership for the Health Professions FT PT and the evidence base for educational FT PT Nanomedicine MSc/PGDip/PGCert of educational research into actively producing PT Medical Radiation Physics MSc systems-based clinical learning MSc/PGDip/PGCert practice; it links educational theory and and publishing scholarly materials, with a focus This programme provides students of This innovative programme combines a (campus-based/distant learning) and practical sessions led by experienced evidence to the practice of education in on undertaking research that can improve engineering and the physical sciences with the multidisciplinary approach of nanotechnology This unique inter-professional, multi-level, clinicians, with some integrated clinical healthcare in a variety of settings and roles. learning in your place of practice. necessary knowledge and understanding of the and medical science that promises to bring leadership development programme has been exposure. Year 2 is mainly composed of use of radiation in medicine, in order for you to significant advances in the diagnosis, treatment The course explores the key challenges, Entry Requirements: designed primarily for health professionals supervised clinical placements with some become conversant in radiation physics and prevention of disease. This course is contemporary issues and the latest research in actively working in health care, education, supplementary formal teaching. The course will Applicants should hold at least a 2.2 mechanisms, human physiology and medical suitable for graduates with experience in medical and health professions education, and research or management. The course is suitable equip students with the knowledge and clinical honours in a degree awarded in the UK or terminology. A direct link to the clinical practice disciplines of biology, life sciences or develops knowledge and skills in curriculum for doctors (including doctors in training), nurses, skills required to pass the National Certification recognised degree as equivalent to awards in of medical physics is provided through engineering who wish to develop their development, teaching, learning, assessment, the UK system. academic staff and other health professionals at Examination and start work hands-on experience with equipment used understanding of the application of and conducting educational research into yours all stages of their career with a leadership or as a Physician Associate. Students will The programme is professionally focused but routinely in the hospital setting, including nanotechnology to medicine and to and others educational practice. management role or those aspiring to one. The have the opportunity to: candidates are not required to be in a teaching state-of-the-art MRI and CT facilities and undergo training in experimental design programme has been designed specifically for Modules typically include: post. This programme is intended for current or medical linear accelerators, in order to prepare and experimental practice in a novel • Seek out and recognise the clinical busy working professionals, combining face to The majority of the programme will be future teachers, trainers, academics, managers you for research or clinical training in this research topic. applications of their theoretical learning face contact days supplemented by online delivered via distance learning, including and leaders in medicine and health professions rapidly changing field. • Apply learning within the practical setting learning and tutor, mentor and peer support. It Modules include: online activities, lectures, group discussions and education, therefore candidates must • Reflect on practice to identify individual is available both as a campus-based course • Bioinformatics assigned tutor meetings (group and one-to-one). demonstrate how they fit within this group Tuition provides experience in computer- based learning needs (at Swansea and Leicester) and a distance • Diagnostics and imaging in their CV and personal statement. modelling and research methodology, including • Develop clinical reasoning and a range The on-campus “residential” sessions will take learning course. • Laboratory Techniques the ethical dimensions associated with medical of practical skills place during the first modules of each year research. The programme benefits from highly • Nano(geno)toxicology typically in October. The learners will undertake Modules typically include: • Develop the professional attributes required successful research partnerships between • Nanomedicine and therapeutics a series of workshops, practical sessions and • Leadership in Practice by a healthcare professional Swansea University Medical School and • Physiology and disease one-to-one tutorials. These contact sessions will • Understanding Organisations, Systems Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) • Principles of nanomedicine allow learners to get to know each other, and Services Health Board, including the Institute of Life • Regenerative medicine develop peer-support networks, and get to • Developing Yourself as a Leader Science and Centre for NanoHealth initiatives, • Research design and ethics know faculty. and Managing Performance as well as local industry. Research projects • Research dissertation • Developing Leadership, Innovation examine advanced practice in radiotherapy, • Statistics and Change nuclear medicine and radiation protection, • Professional Development in Practice software and medical device development; typically making use of Monte Carlo modelling, high-performance computing and image 114 processing methodologies. 115 MEDICINE, LIFE AND SCIENCE HEALTHCARE MEDICINE, LIFE SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE Health Informatics MRes PT Medical and Health Care Studies MSc Continued Professional Development The developing discipline of health informatics by Research/MPhil/PhD/MD FT PT (CPD) opportunities SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS is becoming an increasingly important Swansea University Medical School invites The School is committed to providing a component of health provision in the 21st applications from well-qualified candidates framework for continued personal and NEW FOR 2018/19: Century. This programme builds on the whose research interests correspond to the professional development, which allows Clinical Medicine RESEARCH PROGRAMMES successful MSc in Health Informatics which following expert-led research themes and clinicians, educationalists and scientists to PT has been running at Swansea University technology platforms: undertake Master’s level education to support MSc/PGDip/PGCert/CPD Entry Requirements since 2001. • Biomarker and gene discovery their professional roles. The majority of modules 3 years See individual courses. Students are able to This flexible, part-time Master’s course is • Devices offered on our programmes are available as tailor their studies towards a career in one nd The focus is on primary research, undertaken RANKED2 MEDICAL SCHOOL • E-Health stand-alone CPD courses. designed specifically for GPs, junior doctors, of the School’s internationally recognised over 2 years. Research skills are developed senior nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists research themes: Biomarkers and Genes; • Informatics through three short modules as the student Entry requirements and any health professionals who want to Devices; Microbes and Immunity; Patient IN THE UK • Microbiology, infection and immunology develops their own health informatics research Candidates will be required to enrol as develop their clinical leadership and and Population Health and Informatics. • Nanohealth project in the first 9 months of the course. The Associate Students and the entry requirements management skills while continuing to work full RESEARCH EXCELLENCE • Patient and population health research project may be undertaken within the are determined by the programme that the time in the NHS. It is recognised that demand Research Degrees: applicants must hold an • Translational medicine student’s own place of work. This course is module belongs to. for NHS services will increase because of initial UK degree or an equivalent designed for those with experience in health The School also has strong links with the NHS the increasing population age and prevalence qualification, and would typically have and welcomes applications from candidates of people living with long-term and chronic achieved, or be predicted to achieve a informatics who want to make a contribution with a clinical research interest in: Pre-master’s pathway available conditions with high and rising costs of treatment minimum classification of 2:2 or equivalent. to the field by helping develop the for Health Informatics MSc/ – SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL and care. This course aims to support healthcare knowledge base. • Accidents PGDip/PGCert (international st • Ageing students only), see page 44 professionals, particularly those working in Doctoral Level Research: applicants would 1 RANKED MEDICAL SCHOOL Modules typically include: general practice, in developing their clinical • Ambulatory care Welsh scholarships and typically have, or be studying for, a Students must undertake the following 3 leadership and management skills to become Master’s degree of a UK University or an • Burns and plastics bursaries are available, visit modules, totalling 60 credits at M level in colegcymraeg.ac.uk empowered, well-developed clinicians who are equivalent qualification. IN THE UK • Cancer prepared for the impact of these pressures upon their first academic year: RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT • Cardiovascular disease the NHS while continuing to maintain and • Any one existing health informatics module MD Degrees: Applicants should typically • Diabetes relating to the chosen topic improve patient care – directly via clinical have a Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) • Epilepsy provision or indirectly via mentorship of awarded at least three years prior to the • Critical appraisal and evaluation • Gastroenterology colleagues and medical students. submission of the Thesis. • Supported development of a research proposal, • Undertaking health informatics research • Hospital at home including literature review, methodological • Infectious diseases Modules typically include: The second year will comprise supervised approaches and ethical approval • Pre-hospital care • Diabetes English Language Requirement completion of a research based thesis. • Support from an outstanding community of • Cardiovascular Medicine IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each • Psychiatry component) or Swansea University experienced researchers to address specific Entry requirements • Microbiology • Rheumatology recognised equivalent. training and research needs Admission to this course is typically on the • Leadership • Trauma surgery • Use of an experienced supervisory team basis of UK Honours degree 2:2 or above • Systems and Organisations Entry Requirements approach to ensure broad support across or an equivalent qualification. Applications • Critical Analysis and Appraisal Applicants must hold an Undergraduate degree Research in Health Professions Education a range of needs from non-graduates with domain expertise • The final year will be dedicated to a clinical at grade 2:1 or above, or equivalent. MRes/DProf FT PT • Emphasis is research-on-practise, meaning are welcome. portfolio or research dissertation. Applicants with a lower grade are encouraged These Professional Doctorate research degrees research can be conducted in place of work to apply providing they can demonstrate ‘an Entry Requirements: are aimed at generating evidence for the Entry requirements advantage’ to make up MSc Clinical Medicine is primarily aimed at education of Health Professionals. Candidates This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to for the lower academic grade. junior doctors in specialist training and GPs. can enrol for either a short, Master’s level undertake rigorous, practice focused research It is also suitable for other medical professionals programme (MRes) or a long, Doctoral Level into the education of health professionals. wishing to further their education in specialist research degree (DProf) in a programme which Trainees are also welcome. Applicants would fields and general principles. Standard combines an initial taught phase with supervised typically be expected to have a 2:2 Honours admission to the MSc will require either a research. The research is normally undertaken in, degree or equivalent (e.g. MB BCh). medical degree or at least a 2.2 honours and on, the student’s workplace. degree in an appropriate subject that has led Contact: to registration with a professional body (e.g. Key features include: Dr Phil Newton [email protected] Nursing and Midwifery Council). There is also • Full training and support in a broad range Professor Andy Grant [email protected] provision for admission that takes into account of research methods medicine.swansea.ac.uk work experience for applicants who do not meet • Focused, taught analysis of the evidence Twitter: @RiHPE the specified criteria. base for current practise in health professions education

116 117 MEDICINE, LIFE SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE MEDICINE, LIFE AND SCIENCE HEALTHCARE SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

GREAT MINDS

Professor Steve Conlan

Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology and Director for Centre of NanoHealth “ Swansea University Medical School

These innovations could revolutionise cancer care. – SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL Steve“ Conlan is Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology at Prof Conlan’s research focuses on the application of Swansea University Medical School. He is head of the molecular, cellular and nanobiology approaches to Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology understanding gynaecological pathologies including cancer research group, and Director of Strategic Partnerships and infertility. He has a particular interest in the impact of and Acting Head of Enterprise and Innovation for the aberrant transcription and epigenetic processes, and Medical School. advanced therapeutics (Antibody Drug Conjugates, exosomes, and nanoparticle deliver systems). He is affiliated Professor Conlan is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology to the Wales Cancer Research Centre, a virtual network in (FRSB), and a Trustee of the British Society of Nanomedicine. Wales, where he coordinates activity in developing novel He is a Senior Affiliate Member of The Methodist Hospital therapeutics for ovarian cancer with colleagues in Swansea Research Institute, Houston Texas, and Distinguished Professor and Cardiff. at Xi’an Jiaotong University, Suzhou Academy, China. Prof Conlan holds an honorary consultant position in Steve has achieved success in developing infrastructure bids, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, strategic national and international collaborations, and working with clinical colleagues in Singleton Hospital in industrial partnerships. Swansea and The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend He was a founding Director of the £22million Centre Pioneering work by Professor Conlan and his colleagues at for NanoHealth [CNH] at Swansea University, an the Centre for NanoHealth are driving forward developments interdisciplinary R&D facility bringing together clinicians, to tackle endometrial, breast, and ovarian cancer diagnosis biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers and businesses and treatment. together under one roof to deliver advances in nanomedicine. Steve is now Strategic Director of the Celtic Advanced Life Professor Conlan said: “These innovations could revolutionise Science Innovation Network (CALIN), a €12Million Ireland- cancer care. Nanosensors will allow cancers to be detected Wales INTERREG operation established to build a innovation earlier, before they spread through the body (metastisis), bridge between Wales and Ireland in life sciences. He allowing tumours to be completely removed by surgery. And currently leads industry facing R&D projects with industrial where this is not possible, nanomedicines aim to deliver more partners including Axis Bioservices, Bruker nano, GSK, effective treatments, with the ultimate aim of curing cancers.” GE Healthcare, Ig Innovations (part of the Abbott group), Porvair, and ReNeuron.

118 119 MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING – COLLEGEMODERN AND LANGUAGES, INTERPRETING ARTS OF TRANSLATION HUMANITIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING It is designed to provide students with a Arabic The Centre’s focal points include: SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS qualification which validates a wide range of Areas of expertise include: • Women’s writing professional skills, and allows them to respond • Modern and classical Arabic text • Turkish-German and German-Jewish writing flexibly to the changing challenges of the discourse analysis • German writing from Eastern and language services market. In the first two • Pragmatics and context in interpretation Central Europe The Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Staff research interests range from linguistics (descriptive, historical semesters students take one or more practical of Arabic • Baader Meinhof and the Novel has research-active staff specialising in the following languages: and theoretical) to a very wide range of topics in literature, film and modules on interpreting in Local Government, • Qur’anic text and discourse analysis • The films of Andreas Dresen Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian and cultural history, to translation and interpreting studies, terminology, Health Care, Business or Police and Court • Populist and Islamic movements in the Other staff specialisms include: Spanish. Our taught MAs have a long track record of inspiring literary translation, and translation tools and technologies. settings (not all options are available every Arab world • Ballads and popular culture from the excellent general linguists into becoming practising translators year). These modules are taught by a • The Egyptian Islamic group In the 2014–2021 Research Excellence Framework we were rated 7th seventeenth century to the present day and interpreters. dedicated team including practitioners and • Policing Arab and Islamist communities in the country for the impact of our research. • Nineteenth-century realism, particularly academics; fellow students from the relevant in the UK and Egypt Stifter and Fontane areas also participate by role-playing with our • Islamists and the State MA students. Each module prepares students Hispanic – General French Our long-standing expertise in translation • Translation Theory and Ethics Through to pass the examinations of the Diploma in • Hispanic and Lusophone 20th and TAUGHT COURSES tools and technologies is reflected in the the Ages Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) offered by the Staff specialisms encompass a wide range 21st century cultures and literatures. 60-credit Postgraduate Certificate in • One of the Interpreting modules from the Chartered Institute of Linguists. of periods and themes concerning France and Entry Requirements • Comparative literature; Cultural Semiotics. the French-speaking world. Recent PhD topics Normally a minimum 2:1 Honours degree Translation Technology, of particular interest Translation and Interpreting MA ciol.org.uk include: ‘Wales in Continental Guidebooks or equivalent in Modern Languages, to practising translators looking to update Spanish – Spain In the Translation Work Experience module New modules on Consecutive Conference Translation, Interpreting or a related subject. their technological skills. (1850-2013): A Country on the Imaginative Spanish Language: students organise themselves into a simulated Interpreting and Simultaneous Conference Periphery’. Research supervision is also • Learning Spanish bilingually or as a Professional Translation MA FT PT translation company and, under the mentorship Interpreting will be available in Mandarin, available through the medium of Welsh. English Language Requirement second/heritage language of our industry partners, undertake real English and Spanish, English, in the first IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 By combining advanced translation work in Our students have received funding from • Spanish linguistics and psycholinguistics translation work. It is also possible to learn a instance. Other languages will come on in each component) or Swansea University administrative and technical domains with the Arts and Humanities Research Council • Narrativity and semiotics of the new language from scratch, or pick up again a board gradually. recognised equivalent. in-depth computer-assisted translation technology and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Spanish crisis. training, this practical Master’s programme language perhaps neglected since school. Part Part 2 of the Standard degree and the second Areas of expertise include: provides graduates with the skills and experience Two of the Standard programme may consist of Current literary topics include: ‘Female All our taught programmes are designed, with half of the Extended programme are identical • Medieval and early modern literature to become immediately productive in a modern either a Dissertation, or two Extended Role Play in Golden Age Drama’. to those in the MA in Professional Translation professional input from active participants in the Translations (one of which may be a Multimedia (including Marie de France, the professional environment. In addition to practical Spanish – Latin America language services industry, to be as up-to-date (see previous page). fabliaux, Rabelais) translation and terminology work in one or two Project), or a 12-week Internship, in the UK or Research in this area is conducted through and professionally relevant as possible, with a abroad, which we will help you to organise • Women’s writing and gender theory language pairs, in the first two semesters students Translation Technology PGCert FT PT high proportion of practical, hands-on learning (e.g. de Beauvoir, Duras, Darrieussecq) the Centre for the Comparative Study of take a compulsory module in Foundations of with extensive range of industry contacts. This programme, which is particularly attractive Portugal, Spain and the Americas (CEPSAM) and project-based assessment. The second half of the Extended programmes • Twentieth- and twenty-first-century literature Translation and Interpreting, which offers an to working translators wanting to enhance their • Contemporary poetry and the visual arts in collaboration with staff and research introduction to relevant areas of linguistics and can be built flexibly from a combination of The Department offers two linked, highly qualifications and technical expertise, consists students in American Studies. The Centre is the additional taught modules (at Swansea or • Dada and Surrealism international taught MA programmes, in translation theory, a presentation by professionals of three modules drawn from the MA • Medical humanities leading research organisation in its field in of key aspects of the language services industry, abroad), and/or one or two of the Part 2 Professional Translation (MAPT) and in Translation programmes opposite: Translation Tools Wales. It has recently obtained a Regional options from the Standard programmes. The • Memory studies / conflict studies, and Interpreting (MATI). We are proud that the and practice in methods for researching (Semester 1) and Translation Technologies e.g. Occupied France, le Shoah, the Seminar Series Grant from the Institute for the specialised domain knowledge and terminology. 4-semester version offers a unique opportunity first has been a member of the European (Semester 2) are compulsory and the final Study of the Americas (University of London) to study for one semester each at two partner Algerian War Commission’s European Masters in Translation The other compulsory module, Translation Tools, module is an optional choice. • Francophone literatures and migrant cultures which has brought together Wales-based Latin (EMT) Network since its inception in 2009. Both includes a multilingual website translation project institutions abroad belonging to the prestigious • Travel writing and transnational studies Americanists to work on a project entitled using SDL Trados Studio, Memsource, and other METS Consortium, leading to the award of a MAs are available in two forms: Standard (180 RESEARCH PROGRAMMES ‘Memory, Place and Space in Latin America’. Credit / 90 ECTS, 1 year full time, 2 or 3 year software, and offers the opportunity to take METS Certificate in addition to the MA from German part time) and Extended (240 Credits / 120 Trados certification tests at all levels Swansea University. Entry Requirements Much of our activity in German is ECTs, 16 -21 months full time, 4 years part time.) without charge. mastertaduction.eu/index.php/en/ Normally a minimum 2:1 Honours degree concentrated in the Centre for Contemporary The extended MAs are designed to be of German Culture which has produced more A range of other taught options are available: Translation and Interpreting MA FT PT or equivalent in Modern Languages, particular interest to students based in continental Translation, Interpreting or a related than a dozen PhDs since its foundation in • Audiovisual adaptation (subtitling, dubbing This programme builds on the Professional Europe or planning to work or study there after subject. For PhD entry a postgraduate 1993. Recent PhD topics include: ‘Affective and audio description) Translation MA with an additional emphasis on their degree. They are compliant with EU qualification is highly desirable. Affinities: Memory, Empathy and the Weight • Linguistics Public Service Interpreting (including an ‘Bologna’ pattern of higher education and as of History in the Work of Herta Müller’; Our • Terminology Management introduction to conference interpreting). Like its English Language Requirement such fully recognised around Europe. students have received funding from the Arts • Translation Technologies sister programme, it is available in both IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in and Humanities Research Council, the Standard (180 credit, 90 ECTS) and Extended each component) or Swansea University Pantyfedwen Trust and the College of Arts (240 credits, 120 ECTS) versions – see above. recognised equivalent. and Humanities.

120 121 MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING – COLLEGEMODERN AND LANGUAGES, INTERPRETING ARTS OF TRANSLATION HUMANITIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING As a PhD or MPhil student you will be SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS expected to attend research events (such as SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FIND OUT MORE colloquia or weekly seminars) with visiting Many fees only bursaries are available Email: [email protected] speakers from the UK and abroad. Areas of special interest include: Current and recent PhD topics: Department benefits from extensive library for PhD research projects in the Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 Romance languages (Catalan, French, • Twentieth-century prose and poetry ‘An Evaluation of Translation Programmes in holdings in print and online form. swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Italian, Portuguese and Spanish). • Women’s writing and feminist theory Saudi Arabian Universities’, ‘Nominal All postgraduate students have access to two A range of postgraduate scholarships • Contemporary Spanish American film Compounds in English and their Translations into computer-based language laboratories, and and bursaries are available. • Spanish American nation building Spanish and Slovak,’ ‘A Study of Xiao Qian as an advanced Translation and Media computing For details, please visit: • Afro-Latin American Studies a Translation Theorist and Translator’, ‘Design, lab, housing the latest digitisation, corpus swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ • Twentieth-century Argentine literature compilation and applications of an English- analysis and computer-assisted translation tools. scholarships and culture Polish-Belarusian Parallel Literary Corpus’, ‘A • Welsh Patagonia comparative evaluation of the performance of All research students belong to the Graduate • Twentieth-century Colombian literature Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) and Machine Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. and culture Translation (MT) tools in English-Arabic The Centre provides pastoral as well as • Twentieth-century Cuban literature and culture translation’, ‘Taboo Topics And “Sensitive” administrative support and is also responsible • Wilderness and Eco Literature Language In English Into Arabic Tv Subtitling For for research skills training and support, and • 20th century Uruguayan literature A Saudi Arabian Audience’, ‘Saudi EFL Learners’ facilitating a lively intellectual environment for Attitudes toward Using Machine Translation in the College’s postgraduate research community Current PhD topics: their EFL Study Programme: A Case Study of of 200 students. ‘Literal and Metaphorical Spaces at the Qassim University’, ‘A Corpus-based Study of Margins: Marginalization in Contemporary The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities the Impact of Directionality on English <> Colombian Literature’. Research supervision is (RIAH) supports three major Research Centres: Chinese Simultaneous Interpreting’, ‘The role of also available through the medium of Welsh. • Richard Burton Centre for the Study of Wales, linguistics in look-alike sound-alike medication Our students have received funding from the an interdisciplinary forum that focuses on the confusion errors in the UK, Italy and Russia’, ‘The Arts and Humanities Research Council, the cultural and historical traditions in the Welsh Significance of Note-taking in Chinese-English Maney Fund and the Pantyfedwen Trust. and English languages Conference Consecutive Interpreting in a • CODAH, the Centre on Digital Arts and Business Setting’, ‘Exploring the Cultural and Translation and Interpreting Humanities codah.swansea.ac.uk, which Linguistic Dimensions in Arabic Dubbed Disney Staff research interests in Translation and runs a series of interdisciplinary projects in Films’, ‘The impact of the current change in the Interpreting cover a range of themes, including: Heritage and History, Literature, Linguistics, Saudi society on translating culture specific • Literary translation Political and Social Sciences, Media Studies, references’, ‘The Technical and Ideological • Theatre translation/adaptation Future Media/Human- Computer Interaction manipulations in the Political Subtitling of Digital • Translation theory (including non-Western) • Language Research Centre, a global hub for Media Outlets (Arabic)’, ‘Exploring Cultural • History of translation single, inter- and multi-disciplinary empirical Challenges in English-Arabic Translation: A New • Audiovisual translation research into language data and processes. Approach To Developing Translator Assessment’, • Comparative translation studies ‘A study of the principal translations into English RIAH supports a wide range of other research • Translation and social discourse of Cervantes’s Don Quijote, up to the end of the groups, which provide a focus for specialist • Corpus-based translation analysis eighteenth century.’ projects, postgraduate research, grant • Translation and the lexicon applications, seminar series, and contact • Computer-based lexicography and Other recently PhD topics include: with external partners. Those to which terminography ‘Methods for Improving Sub-Segment Recall in researchers in Modern Languages, Translation • Translation processes: psycholinguistics of Translation Memory Systems’, ‘‘Translation Tools and Interpreting contribute include: translation, translation workflows and Technologies in the Welsh Language • CCGC: the Centre for Contemporary • Translation tools and technologies Context’, ‘A Comparison of English Translations German Culture • Translation visualisation of French Prose Poetry’, ‘Child got your tongue: • CEPSAM: the Centre for the Comparative • Business Consecutive Conference Interpreting translating expressive language in children’s Study of Portugal, Spain and the Americas • Simultaneous Conference Interpreting literature (English to Swedish)’, ‘Formulaic • GENCAS: the Centre for Research into Expressions in Computer-Assisted Translation’, Gender in Culture and Society ‘The Conceptual Semantics of Word Formation: • MEMO: the Centre for Medieval and A Romance Perspective’, ‘Contrastive Analysis of Early Modern Research English and Polish Surveying Terminology’, • STING: Swansea Translation and Interpreting ‘Characterizing the Polysemy of French and Group (part of the Language Research Centre) English Deverbal Nominalisation Suffixes’, The 122 123 PHYSICS PHYSICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Guy Robert Jehu COLLEGE– SCIENCE OF Our state-of-the-art facilities include: a low-energy positron beam space increases contact between postgraduate research students, PhD Physics with dedicated instrumentation for the study of positronium, a postdoctoral researchers and academic staff. Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory Research Group

number of continuous-wave and pulsed laser systems, and scanning

In experimental physics, we lead the ALPHA collaboration, based at tunnelling, near-field optical and Raman microscopes. High- CERN, whose goal is to create, trap and manipulate anti-hydrogen. “ performance computing resources are available via clusters and The Department is full of good people, who create an intellectually Results of the ALPHA collaboration are regularly published in Nature dedicated supercomputers. stimulating atmosphere, and helped me secure a postdoctoral position to and featured on the BBC, CNN and other media. “ In the 2014–2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), over 80% of continue my research. The new Sêr SAM programme funded by the Welsh Government and our Physics’ research outputs were judged to be world-leading or European Regional Development Fund focuses on the physics of internationally excellent. Research is equally split between advanced materials with low embodied energy for applications in experimental and theoretical physics, and is funded via the UK optoelectronics and bioelectronics. Particular areas of interest and Research Councils (STFC and EPSRC), the Royal Society, the expertise are next generation semiconductors, hybrid conducting Leverhulme Trust and the European Union. electronic-ionic materials, photodetection and solar energy. The Applied Physics and Materials The Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory We have recently created new postgraduate research office and (APM) Group (PPCT) Group is one of the five largest particle collaborative space within the department. This bespoke SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES is supported by grants from the European physics groups in the UK. It is supported Union, Welsh Government, National Science mainly by STFC, but also has grants from We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and Foundation, Australian Research Council, EPSRC, the EU, the Royal Society and the research degrees. Recently we have Applied Physics and Materials MSc The Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics Welsh European Funding Office, and EPSRC. Leverhulme Trust. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT (AMQP) Group is supported by grants from attracted funding from organisations The areas of research include: such as the Engineering and Physical EPSRC, the EU, The Royal Society, the Higher The areas of research include: Entry Requirements Experimental Physics MSc Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Education Funding Council for Wales and • Biophotonics: nano- and micro-structured • Amplitudes in gauge and supergravity Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or a by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT the Science and Technology Facilities Master’s degree with merit in physics or various industrial and government sources. materials, biomimetics, analyte sensing theories Theoretical Physics MSc Council (STFC) and the Royal Society related subject. and light-tissue interaction • Dense quark matter and the sign problem by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT The main areas of research are: for postgraduate studentships: • Nanomedicine • Dense quark matter at strong coupling swansea.ac.uk/science/ • Analytical laser spectroscopy and gauge/string duality English Language Requirement We invite applications from well-qualified • Sustainable advanced materials: next postgraduatescholarships • Antihydrogen, positronium and positrons IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in candidates whose research interest focuses generation semiconductors, bioelectronic • Higher spin holography • Cold atom physics each component) or Swansea University around the fields of, Atomic, Molecular and materials and devices, optoelectronics • High-performance computing • Nano-scale physics and the life sciences recognised equivalent. Quantum Physics (AMQP), Applied Physics including photodetection, solar energy • Holography and physics beyond the • Quantum control and Materials (APM) and Particle Physics and conversion, advanced electro-optics and Standard Model • Ultrafast dynamics, imaging and microscopy Cosmology Theory (PPCT). transport physics of disordered solids • Integrability and AdS/CFT FIND OUT MORE • Optomechanics • Large-N gauge theories, supersymmetry Email: [email protected] • Quantum computation and simulation and duality Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 • Lattice QCD at nonzero temperature swansea.ac.uk/physics • Lattice studies of strongly interacting planar and layered systems Valeria Italia • Non-abelian T-duality and supergravity PhD Physics – Joint Degree with Université Grenoble Alpes solutions

Applied Physics and Materials Research Group • Quantum fields in curved spacetime

• Theoretical cosmology Working in a dynamic, stimulating and multicultural“ environment, such the one “provided by the Physics Department at Swansea University, gives the opportunity to develop new skills and leadership abilities.

124 125 POLITICS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTERNATIONALPOLITICS, RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES International Relations MA (extended) International Security and Development Public Policy MA FT PT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES FT PT MA (extended) FT PT The MA provides a solid grounding in the key This Extended MA programme combines This Extended MA programme combines the theoretical approaches to the study of public SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS the MA International Relations with a period MA International Security and Development policy, and seeks to develop the knowledge of study abroad. The study abroad is one with a period of study abroad. The study and skills of those wishing to engage in further additional semester taken at the Bush School abroad is one additional semester taken in the academic study. At the same time it focuses on Politics, Public Policy, International Relations and Development Studies emphasis on producing original research. In the 2014–2021 Research of Government and Public Service at Texas Department of International and Area Studies at the necessary skills involved in working in a are disciplines that have explored different visions for a more just Excellence Framework 70% of staff research activity was judged A&M, USA. The additional semester makes The University of Oklahoma, USA. The public policy landscape now increasingly society for thousands of years, and as a result are able to address world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). the EMA equivalent in credits to a additional semester makes the EMA equivalent characterised by change and interdependence. some of today’s most pressing challenges. European MA. in credits to a European MA. Research in Political and Cultural Studies at Swansea was rated 21st in Consequently, it will also develop the Whether students have a strong interest in theory, the study of the UK. The impact of Swansea’s research in Political and Cultural International Security and Development Politics MA FT PT knowledge and skills of those wishing to, government and politics or international relationships these are Studies was ranked 20th in the UK for research impact. MA FT PT The MA in Politics provides a broad or already, pursuing a career in public policy disciplines that can sustain the highest standards of social science. Issues of security, violence and conflict have introduction to the study of politics, covering research, policy advice, lobbying, public Politics, International Relations, Public Policy and Development Studies The Department of Political and Cultural Studies, where the degree become central to international politics and the structures and processes of contemporary sector management or journalism. at Swansea asks the key research questions that we need to address to developing policy and discourse. In order politics. It then allows students to select options schemes discussed in this document are situated, has a strong Modules typically include: to lead in the development of international scholarship. to comprehend the modern world, a full that focus on global, comparative and/or • The policymaking process appreciation of the realities of conflict and British politics as well as political theory and • Comparative governance in complex systems violence, both theoretical and practice philosophy. The degree is enriched by • Democracy and constitutional design Development and Human Rights International Relations MA FT PT based, has become essential. possible opportunities (awarded on a TAUGHT COURSES • Devolution in comparative perspective MA (extended) FT PT This MA offers advanced research in competitive basis) for work-based placement Modules typically include: • Cyber governance Entry Requirements This MA is a multidisciplinary scheme combining International Relations, providing students with a learning in a variety of governmental and • Violence, conflict and development • Drug policy and human rights Normally a 2:2 Honours degree (with an insights from the fields of development studies, detailed understanding of the international non-governmental sectors within Wales. • Critical security • Gender and the social sciences overall average of 55% or above) in a related politics/political theory and international law. system, key issues, the crucial actors, and • Approaches to IR Modules typically include: • Critical security subject or an equivalent qualification. The programme examines the comparatively alternative ways of analysing and interpreting • Human rights and humanitarian intervention • Comparative governance in • Human rights and humanitarian intervention new interface between human rights and the subject. With an appreciation of the global • Civil society and international development complex systems • Politics in contemporary Britain English Language Requirement international development. dynamics at work, you then have the • Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle • Democracy and constitutional design • Violence, conflict and development ELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each opportunity to specialise in examining specific Modules typically include: East and North Africa • Devolution in comparative perspective • War, identity and society component) or Swansea University areas of the world. • Rights based approaches to development • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and recognised equivalent. • Cyber governance Public Policy MA (extended) FT PT • Human rights and humanitarian intervention Modules typically include: Eurocentrism – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND • Politics in contemporary Britain This extended MA programme combines • International human rights law • International security in the Asia-Pacific • Approaches to International Relations • Gender, Society and Politics in the the MA Public Policy with a period of study Development and Human Rights • Approaches to International Relations • Rights-based approaches to development • Critical security Middle East and North Africa abroad. This study abroad is one additional MA FT PT • Critical security • State of Africa • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and Eurocentrism • Foundations of international political economy semester taken at the Bush School of This MA is a multidisciplinary scheme combining • International security in the Asia-Pacific • War, identity and society • Cyber Governance • Critical security Government and Public Service at Texas insights from the fields of development studies, • State of Africa • War in space • International security in the Asia-Pacific • Human rights and humanitarian intervention A&M, USA. The additional semester makes politics/political theory and international law. • Violence, conflict and development • Human rights and humanitarian intervention • The policymaking process the EMA equivalent in credits to a The programme examines the comparatively • War, identity and society • State of Africa • Violence, conflict and development European MA. new interface between human rights and • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and Eurocentrism • Violence, conflict and development international development. • Cyber Governance • War in space Modules typically include: • Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa • Rights based approaches to development • Foundations in International Political Economy • Human rights and humanitarian intervention • International human rights law • Approaches to International Relations • Critical security • International security in the Asia-Pacific • State of Africa • Violence, conflict and development • War, identity and society • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and Eurocentrism • Cyber Governance

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• Political Analysis and Governance: This RESEARCH PROGRAMMES focuses on empirical studies of government, Pre-master’s pathway available for Development and Human politics and public policy with a strong interest Entry Requirements Rights MA (international students Normally a Master’s degree or a minimum in theory and methods. only), see page 44 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree, which Specialisms include: comparative politics, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES has included research training appropriate regional politics, policy studies, development GREAT MINDS A range of postgraduate for the proposed thesis project. politics, civic participation in Europe, the EU, scholarships and bursaries are Eastern Europe and political economy, Applicants are encouraged to contact the available. Funding may also be

American politics, UK politics, devolution Departments informally to discuss their available from the Arts and Dr Krijn Peters

proposals and can contact the Director of and local government, quantitative methods, Humanities Research Council. Research, Dr Matthew Wall populism, elections. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ “ ([email protected]) to develop • International politics and inter-cultural scholarships I strongly believe that university research proposals and identify communication: This focuses on the study potential supervisory teams. education should be based as much as of various dimensions of conflict, power “ and empire. possible on real-life research. English Language Requirement Specialisms include: Just War theory, security UK TOP IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each studies and terrorism, space policy, politics Krijn Peters is a rural development sociologist who has ex-combatants Krijn interviewed have become part of component) or Swansea University under Empire and in post-colonial states, specialised in armed conflict and post-war reconstruction West Africa’s booming motorbike taxi sector, but aid recognised equivalent. terrorism, post-conflict reconstruction, 20 in non-Western countries. Educated at Wageningen donors and governments remain reluctant – without international drugs policy, conflict education, University in the Netherlands, he learned to appreciate hard data – to invest in what has become the most Development Studies MPhil/PhD FT PT RESEARCH IMPACT and civil wars and genocides. Area the importance of rigorous fieldwork. common means of rural (and urban) motorised transport. International Development MA by Research FT PT (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) specialisms include; South-East Asia; the Krijn strongly believes that university education should International Relations MA As an undergraduate he spent 6 months in war-torn Sierra Middle East and Africa. be based as much as possible on real-life research. by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT Leone to interview recently demobilised child soldiers and The Research Environment All research students in Politics, International then went to Cambodia to study the reintegration process The above mentioned study and a number of other Politics MA by Research MPhil/PhD FT PT The research side of the Department of Political Relations and Development Studies belong to – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND of Khmer Rouge fighters. Following his graduation he research projects on youth and technology in which War and Society MA by Research FT PT and Cultural Studies centres around four key the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts and worked a year for Save the Children evaluating their Krijn is involved, form the bedrock of a new and exciting research groups – each grouping staff and their Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral as well Current research includes cutting edge projects on demobilisation and reintegration programmes for ex-child MSc degree delivered by the department of Political issues such as Brexit, digital politics, political research students according to overlapping areas as administrative support and is also responsible soldiers in Liberia. For his PhD he returned to Sierra Leone and Cultural Studies and the College of Engineering campaigns and voting behaviour, the international of specialism. Postgraduate research students will for research skills training and support, and to study the infamous RUF rebel movement, resulting in the at Swansea University, in collaboration with the political system, new technologies and warfare, be able to engage in a wide range of training facilitating a lively intellectual environment for monograph ‘War and the Crisis of Youth in Sierra Leone’ Prince’s Foundation, entitled ‘Sustainable Engineering gender-based violence policy, development and dissemination events through these groups, the College’s postgraduate research community (2012, Cambridge University Press). for International Development’. infrastructure, international drugs policy and as well as participating in their governance. of 200 students. For details of each of these groups, please development regimes, the politics of public health swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre His current research – funded by ESRC/DFID – looks into see the below links: threats and the rise of terrorism and targeted All research students in Politics, International the role of rural road construction and its impact on poverty Research Centres killings. We welcome new proposals for Relations, Gender and Development Studies also alleviation in post-war rural Liberia. Many of the postgraduate research projects that complement • Centre on Digital Arts and Humanities (CODAH) have access to the training resources of the Wales staff research interests. codah.swansea.ac.uk Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral • International Studies, Conflict and Security Staff research interests cover three Training Centre. Each year there is a (ISCAS) swansea.ac.uk/politics/ broad areas: programme of conferences and seminars researchinpoliticsandinternationalstudies/ • Political and cultural theory: This focuses organised in conjunction with Cardiff and internationalstudiesconflictandsecurity on political theory and philosophy related to Aberystwyth Universities. • Political Analysis and Governance (PAG) developments in globalisation, democracy, swansea.ac.uk/politics/ liberal culture, sovereignty, civil society, religion researchinpoliticsandinternationalstudies/ FIND OUT MORE and new media technologies. politcalanalysisandgovernance Specialisms include: liberalism and its critics, Email: [email protected] human rights, continental political thought, The Global Drug Policy Observatory, externally Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 poststructuralism; and theories of gender funded by the Open Society Foundations swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities and masculinity. swansea.ac.uk/gdpo 128 129 PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Through continuous investment in research infrastructure and facilities, Our recent research collaborations include: BRACE; BIAL Foundation;

expanding staffing levels and excellent links with hospitals, charities The British Academy; Autism Speaks; Ministry of Defence; British – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES and universities worldwide, the Psychology Department at the Heart Foundation; the NHS; the National Institute for Social Care and College of Human and Health Sciences offers an exceptional Health Research; Baily Thomas; WORD; ESRC; Leverhulme, and many student experience while being well positioned to further strengthen charities and private companies who have funded applied work in its research excellence. educational and clinical contexts. These collaborations have been crucial in ensuring research informs, and is informed by, the wider Encompassed within a thriving research environment that enthuses healthcare environment. academic staff, research officers and students alike, The Psychology Department has achieved international acclaim for the significance The Department of Psychology has state-of-the-art research facilities and quality of its research in areas such as psychopharmacology, including a high density EEG suite, a fully-fitted sleep laboratory, nutrition, human performance, sleep and cognitive and clinical a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, tDCS neuroscience. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014– and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, and over 2021, we achieved a 100% 4* impact rating for the reach and 20 all-purpose research rooms. In addition, with strong links with the significance of our work. With our research demonstrating Institute of Life Science Imaging Centre, our researchers and students outstanding quality in originality, significance and rigour, students can have access to state-of-the-art fMRI facilities. be assured our taught courses are informed by the latest findings while research students will find themselves immersed in the dynamic and supportive research culture needed for their studies.

experience gained will enhance suitability This course has been developed to train students TAUGHT COURSES for professional clinical training. in cognitive neuroscience research, introducing the principles of neuroimaging and gaining Entry Requirements Modules typically include: Normally a 2:1 or a 2:2 Honours hands-on experience in structural and functional • Eating disorders degree, or equivalent, in Psychology magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI and fMRI), • Psychosis or a related discipline. eletroencephalography (EEG), and transcranial • Psychopathy and sexual offending direct current stimulation (tDCS). Students will • Neuropsychology English Language Requirement learn how to design, analyse, and evaluate • Statistical and research methods For all full-time Psychology taught neuroimaging experiments, which are • Affective disorders and trauma programmes: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of contributing to our understanding of the • Coping with chronic disease 6.0 in each component) or Swansea brain mechanisms underpinning cognition • Psychotherapy University recognised equivalent. and behaviour. Entry requirements basic learning and cognition, to Modules typically include: neuropsychology, and to applied topics in • Computing skills Entry requirements Please see www.swansea.ac.uk/ The Master’s will provide a bridge between Abnormal and Clinical Psychology MSc postgraduate/taught/ clinical and educational psychology, driven • Empirical project Applicants normally require a minimum of a undergraduate study and PhD research in FT PT humanandhealthsciences/cognitive- by the individual student’s interests and • Philosophy of psychology 2:1 degree in Psychology or a related cognitive neuroscience, experimental This Master’s programme is designed to equip neuroscience/ for entry requirements. supervised by experts. • Qualitative methods discipline, or its equivalent. Applicants unsure psychology, and imaging methods. students with an advanced understanding of • Statistical methods as to the suitability of their qualifications should Applicants who wish to be considered for Students will receive high-level training in issues relating to the theory and practice of contact the admissions tutor. Modules typically include: non-graduate entry must have a non-graduate advanced research methods and skills, and Entry requirements psychology in healthcare settings, with the • Statistical methods, qualification followed by significant work, or offers exciting opportunities to conduct basic Applicants normally require a minimum majority of teaching undertaken by Cognitive Neuroscience MSc FT PT • Critical issues in cognitive neuroscience other experience, which has been assessed and applied research projects in a wide of a 2:2 degree in Psychology or a related psychologists with direct experience of clinical Cognitive Neuroscience is one of the most • Structure and function of the brain as appropriate for admission. range of areas. Students have gone on to discipline For those without this qualification, practice and populations. significant areas of contemporary science and • Experimental design – brain stimulation, brain obtain funded PhD studentships, places on substantial evidence of research in their current Research Methods in Psychology MSc it is beginning to transform our understanding • recording and brain neuroimaging both Clinical and Educational Psychology role is needed. Evidence of a commitment The programme is suitable for graduates who FT PT of both normal and damaged brain function. • Neuropsychology training courses, Research Assistant positions to a subsequent career in a research setting are thinking of applying for an Assistant Research Methods in Psychology provides • EEG analysis and research posts in the public and is desirable. Psychology post. It does not directly equip an opportunity to research and learn about • f MRI analysis private sectors. students to become practicing clinical a wide range of topics in psychology; from psychologists, but the knowledge and • Cognitive Electrophysiology 130 131 PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Cognition and Perception RESEARCH PROGRAMMES Our work in this field spans research into areas SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

Entry Requirements such as the perception, identification and We offer a range of funding – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES MPhil/PhD: Normally an Honours degree processing of static and dynamic visual objects opportunities for both taught and (2:1 or above) in a discipline related to the and events, or the inhibitory processes involved research degrees. Recently we have chosen speciality, and/or a relevant in memory and forgetting in both the theoretical attracted funding from organisations approved postgraduate qualification and applied setting. Work is also underway such as ESRC, CyDen, the Responsible GREAT MINDS (e.g., a Master’s degree). on the cognitive and neural basis for word Gambling Trust, the British Heart recognition and production, including the study Foundation and the National Offender Management Service. English Language Requirement of language development in mono-lingual and Professor Andrea Tales IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ bilingual speakers. Personal Chair, Psychology, expert in dementia. component) or Swansea University scholarships

recognised equivalent. Current topics under investigation include word

recognition and production, context effects in perception, and the representation of colour and Knowledge of the deficits people with dementia “ face helps Psychology MPhil/PhD FT PT shape in memory. We invite applications from well-qualified FIND OUT MORE us to design more friendly and appropriate environments candidates whose research interests Brain and Behaviour Email: [email protected] “and signs for individuals living with the condition. correspond to our areas of research expertise Our research in Brain and Behaviour explores Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical and the integration of neuroscience and behaviour. swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences Health Psychology. These areas support three One such area is brain chemistry and the effect Professor Tales leads the Psychology Department-based routinely measured in clinical practice can be abnormal in specific research groups: Clinical and Health of eating, nutrition, and recreational drug use Dementia Research Group at Swansea University and Alzheimer’s disease. She said: “Such deficits help us to Behaviour, Cognition and Perception, and on cognition, mood and behaviour. The Brain and Behaviour. interface of neuropsychology and brain injury works closely with CADR (Centre for Ageing and understand why an individual living with dementia may is also proving to be of interest highlighting the Dementia Research). have trouble interpreting and interacting with their Clinical and Health Behaviour consequences of dyslexia, other reading environment and indeed socially. Knowledge of the deficits She runs a collaborative research programme examining Research across this group looks to apply the disorders, and closed head injuries. Group people with dementia face helps us to design more friendly visual attention-related function in ageing, Alzheimer’s principles of health, clinical and behavioural members also investigate the mechanisms that and appropriate environments and signs for individuals disease, vascular dementia, mild cognitive impairment psychology to both the physical and mental allow behaviour and thoughts to adapt to the living with the condition.” and subjective cognitive decline, a large proportion of health of the population. environment, and explore the role of learning which has been funded by the ‘BRACE-Alzheimer’s Andrea is also involved in lecturing on ageing and and memory processes in generating such Understanding how behaviours develop and Research’ Charity. dementia and plays an active role in the Department of influence the decision making of individuals, flexible and adaptive behaviours. Although Psychology’s postgraduate environment. She is passionate alongside the cognition-health interface and adaptiveness and flexibility promote Her main areas of research revolve around the idea that about raising awareness about dementia and cognitive studies into clinical or behavioural change psychological well-being, there can also be dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, is not just impairment and about improving the inclusivity of interventions, are crucial in protecting the unfortunate negative effects of these behaviours. defined by changes in memory. Her research, using research participation in this area. long-term health and well-being of the population. Postgraduate research being taken forward multidisciplinary techniques including Neuroimaging, EEG, computer-based behavioural tests and qualitative focus Examples of student research include the role in this group includes substance abuse factors groups, indicates that many aspects of brain function not of social marketing in the prevention of child affecting attention, glucose metabolism and obesity, dieting and personality in athletes, its effect on cognition and mood, the role mindfulness attentional control in healthy eating, multimodal brain imaging has to play in sexual attraction towards young women, trauma cognitive and emotional control of behaviour, following acute illness such as heart attack, and the generalisation of fear and avoidance, the impact of mild cognitive impairment and learning, memory and reading in individuals acquired brain injury on the individual and with autism spectrum disorders, and those around them. discriminating processes in individuals with dyslexia.

132 133 SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL POLICY – COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN OF SCIENCES POLICY SOCIAL AND WORK SOCIAL SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL POLICY hours of social care work experience within Social Policy RESEARCH PROGRAMMES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS the last five years. This may involve voluntary Studying contemporary social issues and or paid work in social care with individuals, Entry Requirements policies in today’s society from both national groups or communities. We will require a MPhil/PhD: Normally an Honours and international perspectives. Within this social care reference(s) and an academic degree (2:1 or above) in a discipline field current student research projects include Drawing on cutting edge research, the College of Human and Health the latest findings while research students will find themselves reference. related to the chosen speciality, and/or bereavement and social policy in later life, Sciences is bringing about real-life benefits for the social care, immersed in the dynamic and supportive research culture needed for a relevant, approved postgraduate and the use of housing adaptations to All applicants will be required to demonstrate voluntary and private sectors, ultimately leading to improvements their studies. qualification (eg. a Master’s degree). facilitate policy. for service users, practitioners, managers and policymakers across awareness and understanding of the Code Our Social Work PhD programme forms part of the Economic and of Professional Practice for Social Care; Social Work and Social Care a range of areas, including: mental health, inclusion, welfare, English Language Requirement Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Centre for Wales, a applicants must register with Social Care Generating new knowledge about the older people, children and families, service organisation and IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in pan-Wales collaboration to train top-level social scientists while our Wales as a student Social Worker once changes affecting the social care workforce workforce practices. each component) or Swansea University recent research collaborations include: Age Cymru; ESRC; Older accepted on to the programme. recognised equivalent. and service provision, including social The Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021 revealed that social People’s Commissioner; National Institute for Social Care and Health outcomes, such as quality of life, social There are a limited number of Social Care work was ranked 14th in the UK and 1st in Wales for the quality of Research; Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC); Leverhulme inclusion and social capital measures. Wales bursaries available and the Social FT PT our research. With our research into the social science disciplines Trust and the Welsh Government. These collaborations have been Mental Health MPhil/PhD Work programme will nominate applicants Our students are investigating topics such as Social Policy MPhil/PhD FT PT demonstrating such outstanding quality in originality, significance and crucial in ensuring research informs, and is informed by the wider to Social Care Wales each year. Further the services for young carers, multi-agency rigour, students can be assured our taught courses are informed by health and social care environment. information on the bursaries can be found at: Social Work and Social Care working within the area of substance misuse socialcare.wales/careers/student-funding MPhil/PhD FT PT and the social exclusion experienced by older We invite applications from well-qualified people in care homes. Entry requirements Service users and carers are actively involved in TAUGHT COURSES candidates whose research interests Normally an initial degree (usually a 2:1 the delivery and management of the programme correspond to our areas of research SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Entry Requirements or above) in a social science subject. and a wide range of guest speakers from social expertise. These are around the following We offer a range of funding Please see individual course details. Enquiries from applicants with an initial degree work teams and agencies and Welsh 1st research groupings: opportunities for both taught and in a cognate subject or with other relevant Government contribute to its content. research degrees. Recently we have qualifications are also welcome. Applicants Mental Health English Language Requirement Modules typically include: IN WALES attracted funding for postgraduate For all full-time Social Work and Social who do not possess these qualifications may AND 14TH IN UK FOR Taking forward pioneering research across this • Critical practice in adult care and law study from organisations such as Policy taught programmes: IELTS 6.5 (with be considered if they have at least two years’ discipline including the evaluation of mental • Critical practice in child care and law the ESRC, Care and Repair, HMT a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or relevant work experience at a responsible level RESEARCH QUALITY health services, and the development and Sancta Maria and City and County • Dissertation in social work research and Swansea University recognised equivalent. and can demonstrate the ability to study within (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) application of social outcome measures. of Swansea. evidence for practice the requirements of the programme. Currently students are looking at evidence swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ • Ethics and values in social work based practices in mental health (in particular scholarships Social Research Methods MSc FT PT FT • Social work skills and knowledge in practice Social Work MSc early intervention services), care co-ordination This Master’s programme provides advanced • Social work skills and knowledge and service The Master’s in Social Work is a two-year, in forensic mental health care and the influence training in a range of research methods used users’ perspectives full-time programme that will prepare students of service user participation in professional in the social sciences and has ESRC research • Theories and perspectives for informing FIND OUT MORE for employment as professionally qualified role development. training recognition. The programme will enable social workers. It lays the foundation for their social work Email: [email protected] students to develop practical research skills and continuing professional development and • Undertaking and using social work Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 advanced methodological expertise (both reflects the key themes of contemporary social research for practice swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences qualitative and quantitative), instil familiarity work in Wales. Social Work students can undertake some with research ethics and governance and elements of the programme in Welsh. gain knowledge about theoretical research The programme meets all Social Care concerns across the full spectrum of social Wales requirements and is fully approved as Entry requirements a professional social work programme as science disciplines. Normally an initial degree (usually a 2:2 or defined in The Approval and Visiting of Degree above) in a social science subject and GCSE Modules typically include: Courses in Social Work (Wales) Rules 2012. Maths and English or Welsh grade A*-C or a • Data collection methods It operates in partnership with the five local Swansea University approved equivalent. • Case studies authorities in the South West Wales region: Enquiries from applicants with an initial degree • Qualitative research methods Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, in a cognate subject or with other relevant • Quantitative research methods Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. As a qualifications are also welcome. • Research and study skills professional programme, 50% of the course is • Ethics and philosophy of social research undertaken through full-time, assessed practice At the point of application, all applicants are learning, totalling 200 days over the two years. required to have relevant employment/ experience and as a minimum, we require 210

134 135 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE COLLEGE – ENGINEERING OF SCIENCE EXERCISE AND SPORT BAY CAMPUS

With our flourishing research environment focused on elite and Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, professional sport, exercise health and medicine and ethics, integrity Italy and Austria. and governance Swansea University provides an excellent base for In addition to teaching and research, academic staff are actively you as a student at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. engaged with applied practice and consultancy in sport and exercise Our research takes place within the world-leading Applied Sports, settings. Our well-established links include organisations and Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) Research Centre and commercial partners such as Diabetes UK, the Sugar Bureau, spans the areas of: science, technology, ethics, integrity, health and Haemair, Haemaflow Ltd, Play Wales, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg medicine applied to sport, exercise and health settings with children, and Hywel Dda NHS Trusts, the Welsh Rugby Union, the Premier older people, clinical groups and elite international sports people. League and Active Swansea.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 ranks Sports and We also work with elite sports teams including UK Sport, Swansea Exercise Science at Swansea as 5th in the UK for its Research Impact City FC, Scarlets Rugby, Biarritz Rugby, Ospreys RFC, the Welsh and 15th in the UK for the overall quality of its research. 72% of Rugby Union, WRU 7’s, GB swimming, and GB bobsleigh. Our staff research produced by our academic staff is of World-Leading (4*) regularly consult in exercise settings with populations with chronic or Internationally Excellent (3*) quality. disease, including diabetes, cardiac rehabilitation and renal care. The continued experience and knowledge gained by staff who work with Recently the Engineering Behaviour Analytics in Sports and Exercise external clients and industry are used within our teaching to illustrate (E-BASE) research group was set up to investigate the use of advanced the transfer of knowledge from theory to practice, bringing sport and sensor and processing technology to quantify training and activity exercise science to life. in sport and clinical populations respectively. We have international research links and projects with universities in Southern and Eastern

Modules typically include: Sports Science MSc by Research/ TAUGHT COURSE • Ability, Disability and Sports Integrity MPhil/PhD FT PT Entry Requirements • Advanced English for Sports Ethics and We invite applications from well qualified Normally a first-class or 2:1 Honours degree. Integrity candidates whose research interests correspond • Anti-doping Ethics, Policy and Practice to our areas of research expertise. • Ethical Theory, Sports Ethics and Integrity English Language Requirement Recent MSc by Research theses include: • Governance, Law and Sport Integrity IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) • Caffeine chewing gum and repeated sprint • Olympism and the Olympic Movement or Swansea University recognised equivalent. performance: Sleep vs Non-sleep deprivation • Research Methods and Skills • The effectiveness of morning exercise on • Investigating the relationships between • Novel methods of conceptualising and • Sport Values, Fair Play and Integrity afternoon performance with elite football wellness, fatigue and training load in a measuring physical activity in children Sports Ethics and Integrity Erasmus Mundus • Sports Management and Integrity SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES players professional rugby union team’s entire using 3D printing MA FT PT We offer a range of funding Responding to the global crisis in sports integrity, • Mixed methods analysis of the physical season • Glycaemic, metabolic and hormonal opportunities for both taught and this course is a world-first innovation for sports RESEARCH PROGRAMMES activity patterns and behaviours of bariatric • Variation in lower limb neuromuscular responses to resistance exercise in type 1 research degrees. administration and governance. The MAiSI will surgery patients variables in sub-elite under-16 rugby diabetes swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ equip students for high level careers in sports Entry Requirements • Examining the experience of parenting an union players • Evaluating the effects of a lifestyle scholarships Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or above in administration and governance, with a focus on elite youth gymnasts intervention programme in the Sports Science or a relevant subject or an Recent PhD theses include: ethical sports, integrity and compliance. Carmarthenshire region equivalent qualification. • Understanding the musculoskeletal demands • The use of ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) Students will receive training that enables them of rugby kicking: implications for injury risk as a strategy for preconditioning, training • Influence of regular antenatal physical to identify ethical issues, engage in moral • Investigation into skeletal changes in a exercise on cardiovascular, haemodynamic English Language Requirement and recovery within elite sport performance FIND OUT MORE thinking, and translate decisions into moral and autonomic nervous system (CHANS) IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.5 in each population of medieval remains found on the • Development and evaluation of a support Email: [email protected] actions – the three core skills required to function during and after pregnancy component) or Swansea University warship Mary Rose programme for parents of elite young Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 develop sports integrity. recognised equivalent. athletes swansea.ac.uk/sports-science

136 137 WAR AND SOCIETY – COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIETY WAR AND SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

War has been the powerful catalyst for change throughout human To what extent is technology the deterministic factor in winning a history, from the conflicts of the ancient world to those of the twenty modern military conflict? Is the war on Jihad a “just war”? And first century. It inflicts terrible suffering and degradation, yet also how do regular people experience military conflict? evokes and inspires great bravery and heroism. Among our research interests are: militarisation of society and The War and Society programme asks critical questions about conflict, culture, space and war, World War I and II, the Spanish Civil War, society, war, culture and politics. Is war a cultural or a political and post-war reconstruction. activity? Can the logic of peace lead to the logic of war?

• State of Africa War and Society MA by Research/MPhil/ TAUGHT COURSES • Violence, conflict and development PhD FT PT Entry Requirements • War in space We welcome applications from students wishing Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or to pursue graduate level research. Prospective equivalent (with an overall average of 55% RESEARCH PROGRAMMES students are encouraged to contact the Political or above) in a related subject. and Cultural Studies postgraduate research Entry Requirements director, Dr Matthew Wall (m.t.wall@swansea. English Language Requirement Normally a 2:1 Honours degree, or higher ac.uk) to explore possible supervision teams and IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in degree, or an equivalent qualification. topics. The War and Society programme is each component) or Swansea University closely connected to the research strengths of recognised equivalent. English Language Requirement the academic staff who are actively involved in IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each the International Studies, Conflict and Security component) or Swansea University (ISCAS) research group. Its members produce War and Society MA FT PT recognised equivalent. world-class research in the areas of conflict and The MA in War and Society is an advanced, security, empire and post colonialism, conflict interdisciplinary degree that stands at the and development, ‘digital’ war, and war and intersection of history, memory studies, political culture. ISCAS also seeks to promote science, and strategy studies. Located in the collaboration between scholars, policymakers Department of Political and Cultural Studies, TOP and cultural providers. War and Society draws on the strength of History, American Studies, Classics, Ancient The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities History and Egyptology, Politics and 20 (RIAH), which supports ISCAS among a wide International Relations, as well as Literature range of research groups, provides a focus for and Media and Communication. UK RESEARCH specialist projects, postgraduate research, grant applications, seminar series, and contact with Modules typically include: IMPACT external partners. For further information about • Collective memories of war in twentieth- (Research Excellence Framework 2014) RIAH, visit century Europe swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/riah • Critical security • Digital War All War and Society research students belong • Fascism and culture to the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts Pre-master’s pathway available for War and Society MA FIND OUT MORE • Ghosts of the confederacy: The politics of and Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral (international students only), see page 44 Email: [email protected] as well as administrative support and is also Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 memory in the post-Civil War American South SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES responsible for research skills training and • Human rights and humanitarian intervention swansea.ac.uk/war-and-society support, and facilitating a lively intellectual A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries are available. Funding • International security in the Asia-Pacific may also be available from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. environment for the College’s postgraduate • Introduction to advanced medieval studies research community of 200 students. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships • New media technologies, society swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre and politics

138 139 WELSH WELSH SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

– COLLEGE ARTS OF HUMANITIES AND

Gaining a further degree in Welsh by studying any aspect of the These excellent results are consistent with those of the previous two Welsh language, literature, history or modern culture is an exciting research assessments and cement the reputation and standing of and varied experience. It nurtures understanding and creativity as Welsh at Swansea. we search for new and original ways to interpret and contribute to All our teaching and research work builds upon the expertise of the the cultural life of Wales and the Welsh language. research staff and we collaborate with other institutions such as the The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) ranked Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. The expertise of our Welsh at Swansea University as 1st from those departments which staff includes a variety of aspects on language projects, literature of submitted their work to the Celtic Studies sub panel, and 2nd for Celtic all periods, literary criticism and creative writing. You will have the Studies in the UK. Results indicate that 100% of research in the Welsh opportunity to attend monthly seminars run by the Department. This is department is of world-class standard or above, and 69% of the a multidisciplinary forum which provides a stage for the research of research presented was deemed to be of international excellence, our staff and students, and we contribute to a number of seminar or leading the field internationally (ie 3-4*). programmes and conferences at the University.

The programme includes: TAUGHT COURSES RESEARCH PROGRAMMES • Advanced Translation modules in the fields Entry Requirements of education, public health and law, where Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or above in the focus will be on the standard of your Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or above in Welsh or in a related subject. Relevant personal translating Welsh or in a related subject for the following programme. It is expected that PhD candidates experience alongside a portfolio of recent • A module on translation technology, where already hold an MA degree, but please work can also be considered. you will learn how to use different contact us to discuss any questions. programmes Linguistic Ability • Several other modules in theory and the use Linguistic Ability The applicant’s qualifications and of translation, alongside the opportunity to experiences should highlight their linguistic The applicant’s qualifications and experiences learn a new language ability, but this could be discussed during an should highlight their linguistic ability, but this • An opportunity to gain valuable contacts and interview. Research can be conducted could be discussed during an interview. through the medium of Welsh or English. work experience with translation companies Research can be conducted through the medium of Welsh or English. Students can attend language courses for Welsh learners.

Professional Translation MA FT PT This is an ideal degree for those wishing to work Welsh MA by Research/MPhil/PhD within the translation profession. It stresses the FT PT importance of good grammar and writing skills We invite applications from well-qualified and the use of translation memory software. The 1st candidates whose research interests correspond course looks at translating for the public along to our areas of research expertise: with a more technical way of translating for IN WALES • Bilingualism and language planning specialists. A variety of techniques are used to • Law and policy develop the student’s standard of translation, RESEARCH EXCELLENCE • Creative writing including work experience. The combination of FIND OUT MORE • Culture and place SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES translation memory software and developing (Research Excellence Framework 2014–2021) Email: [email protected] • Theatre, film and drama We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees. language standards through feedback is a Tel: +44 (0)1792 604814 • Literary theories Our students have also previously been funded by the Arts and Humanities great asset for graduates. Research Council, and Welsh institutions and organisations such as the Coleg swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities • Literature across the centuries Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and Pantyfedwen Trust. • Sociolinguistics swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships • Techniques and the technology of translation • Welsh for adults and language acquisition

140 141 NEW COURSES COMING SOON

We are developing new degree programmes as we continually seek to provide courses that reflect the needs of our students and our graduates’ employers. Occasionally, the programmes will change title during the development process, or may not be developed.

At the time of publishing all new courses have been approved and are part of our standard course listings. Recent additions include:

CYBER CRIME AND TERRORISM, MA

MEDICAL EDUCATION, MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Find out more: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coming-soon

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We commit to a significant FUNDING COLLEGE/SCHOOL AND CHARITIES, FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT FOR CARE LEAVERS investment in postgraduate There are now more ways than ever to IMPORTANT DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRUSTS We administer and deliver the Care education. In 2 017/18 over fund your postgraduate studies. As well AND BURSARIES A large number of charities, foundations Leavers Support Package, a as the scholarships and bursaries that EU students entering Swansea Many of our academic Colleges and trusts award funding for comprehensive range of measures £10 million in scholarships Swansea University provides, University in 2019 will pay the same and Schools also offer additional postgraduate study. Details can be to help care leavers settle in and focus and bursaries were available postgraduate funding is available from fees as UK students for the duration scholarships and bursaries for taught found in The Grants Register (published on their studies. A £1,000 bursary is to study postgraduate courses numerous organisations, including the of their degree. EU students entering and research programmes. by Palgrave Macmillan) and The available to care leavers at postgraduate at Swansea University. Student Loans Company, research Swansea University in 2019 will Directory of Grant Making Trusts level, should the relevant criteria be met. Scholarships and bursaries become councils, industry and charities. Many (published by the Directory of Social be eligible to apply for the same available throughout the year and we Over 250 Master’s scholarships were postgraduate students fund their studies Change), both of which should be SWANSEA UNIVERSITY University scholarships as UK students. advertise them on our website. You can awarded in 2018. Our Swansea through ‘portfolio funding’ in which they available in your university careers HARDSHIP FUND be the first to know about the funding University Master’s Scholarships (UK/EU gather funds from a variety of sources. service and local library. Where you can provide evidence that opportunities we offer by visiting: students) and International Excellence Examples of the types of funding you have made adequate provision to Scholarships (International students) available include: INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ EARN WHILE YOU LEARN cover your tuition fees and living costs but alone are available to over 200 SCHOLARSHIPS scholarships There are plenty of part-time jobs to be have encountered unforeseen difficulties, well-qualified students across all SWANSEA UNIVERSITY In recognition of the high calibre of found in and around Swansea, and our you can apply for a grant from the academic Colleges and Schools. MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS many international students choosing to POSTGRADUATE LOANS careers team has information on a wide Swansea University Hardship Fund. You Available to UK/EU students wishing to study at Swansea University and to Postgraduate student loans are now range of opportunities for temporary and can apply to the Fund at any point during TUITION FEES pursue full- or part-time Master’s level reward academic excellence, we have available to all UK and EU domiciled part-time work, as well as summer the academic year, including the summer Tuition fees are dictated by your year programmes. In 2018 each award was launched the prestigious International students studying Master’s and PhD level placements and internships. For vacation. The Fund is discretionary and of study, the type of course you are worth £3,000 towards fees (pro-rata Excellence Scholarships for postgraduate courses at a UK university in 2019/20. further information, please visit: means tested, and is available to all UK undertaking and your country of for part-time). taught courses. These scholarships are The method of application and amount swansea.ac.uk/employmentzone and EU students. domicile. You will be asked to pay your open to students from a range of you can borrow is dependent on your fees, or show evidence of sponsorship, RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS non-EU countries. country of domicile. You can find all the MONEY ADVICE INTERNATIONAL before or during enrolment. You These are available to students wishing latest information on our website: AND SUPPORT CRISIS FUND can find tuition fee details for each to pursue full-time research studies in INTERNATIONAL swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ The Money Advice and Support Office We have also established a small course on our website selected subject areas. These ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE fees-and-funding/pg-loans provide guidance on all areas of student fund to provide emergency assistance swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate studentships can cover the UK/EU BURSARY SCHEME funding, including: for international students who face Tuition fees are subject to annual tuition fee level and provide an annual Students from non-EU countries who have PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER financial difficulties not anticipated • grants, loans, bursaries and increases and the new rates are maintenance grant. Some of our successfully completed an undergraduate DEVELOPMENT LOANS (PCDLS) at the start of the course, and not welfare benefits published on our website as soon research studentships are funded by or postgraduate taught degree at PCDLs are offered by a small number of within their control. as they become available. Research Councils UK (public bodies Swansea University will be considered high street banks for students on taught • helping you to manage your money If you would like more information that fund academic research within the for a bursary (dependent on subject degrees. You may be able to borrow • supporting care leavers on the fees payable for your particular UK). There are seven Research Councils, area) towards postgraduate tuition fees. between £300 – £10,000 and the • hardship funds and each offers studentships to support The scheme is open to eligible Government pays your interest while @SwanseaPostgrad programme, please contact the • helping you to draw up a postgraduate study. The funding is candidates applying for a taught or you study. Student Finance Office on: realistic budget advertised by the University and you research degree at Swansea University. SwanseaPostgrad Tel: +44 (0)1792 602700 For further information, please visit: apply directly to the University. The • debt advice Email: [email protected] gov.uk/career-development-loans/ Admissions Tutor for your programme Tel: +44 (0)1792 606699 overview should be able to provide further Email: [email protected] information about this funding if it is available.

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The quickest and most efficient way TAUGHT DEGREE APPLICATIONS Your offer letter will contain full details of NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT to apply for one of our postgraduate Once we have received all the necessary the terms and conditions of the offer. If STUDENTS Information about the enrolment process OPEN DAYS programmes is to apply online. supporting documentation, we aim to you are a candidate for full-time study, We welcome applications by prospective will be sent to you in advance of the start notify you of our decision (or issue an you will also receive details of how to students from around the world, and we of your studies. Enrolment for taught Our Postgraduate Open Days This way, you can also track invitation for interview) within 9 working apply for University accommodation. If, are happy to advise you on whether your programmes usually takes place in late will give you a feel for campus your application at each stage days from the date we acknowledge following receipt of our offer, you do not qualifications are suitable for entry to the September. Enrolment for research life and what you can expect of the process. receipt of your application. meet the precise conditions of our offer, programme you would like to study. degrees takes place in late September, from the Swansea experience. your application may be reconsidered in January, April and July. Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 Our website lists the most common Our Open Days for 2019 RESEARCH DEGREE light of available vacancies, and it may Email: [email protected] qualifications we accept from each Please note that all students are required entry are: APPLICATIONS still be possible to confirm your place. country at: swansea.ac.uk/international/ to comply with the University’s enrolment When we receive your application, We aim to make a decision within 4 7 November 2018 If your application is unsuccessful, and students/your-country procedures and observe the University’s we will: weeks, depending on the additional (Singleton Park Campus) you think we’ve got it wrong, you can ask General and Academic Regulations • make sure that you meet our academic information we require (for example, If your qualification is not listed please us to reconsider your application. Contact – please see: 14 November 2018 entry requirements and non-academic further details of your research proposal). email us at: [email protected] the Admissions Office for further details. swansea.ac.uk/academic-services (Bay Campus) requirements (if appropriate) INTERVIEWS ENGLISH LANGUAGE • check that you have the experience NON-STANDARD OUR ADMISSIONS POLICY 6 March 2019 The majority of programmes do not REQUIREMENTS and skills necessary to study APPLICATION PROCESS The University welcomes applications (Singleton Park Campus) require an interview as part of the A full list of acceptable English language the subject Some programmes have a different and enquiries from people regardless of selection process. If an interview is tests and qualifications can be found at: 13 March 2019 • look for evidence of your commitment application process. Please visit the age, ethnic or national origins, race, required, the purpose and format will be swansea.ac.uk/admissions/ (Bay Campus) and motivation, and pay attention to website to find out the application religion, gender, sexual preference, communicated to you by the College/ englishlanguagerequirements/ your achievements process for your chosen programme: marital status, family responsibility, School so you know what to expect and • take into account your references You may also like to know that the physical or sensory disability, and BOOK YOUR PLACE what role this plays in the overall selection swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply University has its own English Language political or religious beliefs and activities swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ • make sure that any resources and process. Some programmes (including Training Service (ELTS). unless those activities are unlawful or open-days learning opportunities you may MA in Creative Writing) require RESEARCH PROGRAMME swansea.ac.uk/elts contrary to the policies of the University. require are available candidates to provide additional written SCHOLARSHIPS Active Swansea research scholarships work to supplement an application. DATES AND DEADLINES The University treats all applicants We will acknowledge receipt of can be found from the link below, Some of our departments have fixed on their individual merits and your application via email within two OUTCOME please note that this web page is closing dates for their taught welcomes applications from working days. If you have a disability, Following consideration of your updated throughout the year. programmes. Please see the individual candidates with a range of medical condition, or a specific learning application, you will be informed swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ programme entries for further qualifications and work experience. difficulty, the University’s Disability whether: scholarships/research/ information. We recommend that you Officer or Director for Occupational • you are to be offered a place Health may contact you so we can Details of how to express interest in submit your application as early as • you are to be invited for interview be sure that we are able to give you an advertised scholarship is listed possible, and preferably before 31 July • we are unable to offer you a place the support you need throughout on each advert. for taught Master’s programmes, in the year you wish to start your studies. your studies. You will receive either a conditional or WHAT DO YOU NEED? unconditional offer from us, or we will To study a postgraduate programme at inform you that we are unable to offer Swansea you will normally need an you a place. We will notify you of our appropriate Honours degree or decision by email. postgraduate qualification. Relevant Please note that formal offers are only work experience may also be considered made by the University’s Admissions for entry to taught master’s and master’s Office, following recommendations from by research degree programmes. Please the relevant academic department. see the programme listings for detailed entry requirements.

146 147 KEEPING IN TOUCH Our alumni include: • Annabelle Apsion, actress • Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby Swansea University’s Alumni The Association is a vibrant network colleagues wherever you are in the • Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter union international Association ensures that you can stay of 80,000 active members who are world. Make the most of this network. • Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians,Manic Street Preachers • Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer closely connected to the University working at every level in industry, You never know what doors may be commerce, sport and the public opened in the UK or overseas as a result • Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby long after the applause of your • Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron Collider, CERN sector. They are heading divisions of of the relationships forged through being union international • Hywel Francis MP graduation ceremony has faded. multinational companies, but they are alumni of Swansea University. • Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer just as likely to be managing the smaller, • Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter All our graduates automatically Through the Alumni Association, you can • Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire entrepreneurial businesses that drive the • Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons become life members of the Association, keep up-to-date with the latest University • Jason Mohammad, television presenter economy, or delivering healthcare in (2000-10) a warm, welcoming community of news, attend reunions, and keep in touch hospitals, or teaching in schools. • Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter graduates united by their experiences with your friends using our social • Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of Acorn Computers Ltd of studying in Swansea. There is also a growing community networks. You may be departing the of international alumni, meaning that University, but you’ll always remain an you will find like-minded friends and important part of our community. swansea.ac.uk/alumni @Swansea_Alumni SwanseaAlumni Swansea University Alumni Network

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Computer Modelling and Finite Elements in Sport Science 136 A G L N Engineering Mechanics 77 Stochastic Processes: Theory and Application 106 Accounting and Finance 50 Genomic Medicine 112 Law 100 Nanoelectronics 80 Computer Science 66 Strategic Accounting 51 Advanced Computer Science 66 Geography 84 Leadership for the Health Professions 114 Nanomedicine 114 Computing and Future Interaction Technologies 67 Sustainable Engineering Management 79 Advanced Practice in Health Care 88 Gerontology 86 Legal Practice Course (LPC) 102 Nanoscience to Nanotechnology 78 Conservation and Resource Management 56 Advanced Software Technology 66 German 121 LegalTech 100 Neonatal Care 90 Creative Writing 82 T Aerospace Engineering 76 Glaciology 84 Logic and Computation 68 Non-Medical Prescribing 91/92 Criminal Justice and Criminology 70 Ageing Studies 86 Global Environmental Modelling 84 Nursing 89/93/94 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Criminology 71 Languages (TESOL) 54 American Studies 52 Global Migration 84 M Cyber Security 67 O Theoretical Computer Science 68 Ancient Egyptian Culture 64 Graduate Diploma Law (GDL) 102 Management 58 Cyber Crime and Terrorism 70/100 Theoretical Physics 124 Ancient History and Classical Culture 64 Marine Biology 57 Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law 101 Cymraeg 72 Tissue Engineering 80 Ancient Narrative Literature 64 H Marketing 104 P Translation 120 Applied Linguistics 54 D Health Care Management 91 Materials Engineering 78/80 Physical Geography 84 Arabic 121 Health Data Science 112 Mathematics 106 Data Science 67 Physician Associate Studies 115 U Autism and Related Conditions 110 Health Economics 94 Mathematics and Computing for Finance 106 Developmental and Therapeutic Play 62 Physics 124 Urban Studies 84 Health Humanities 94 Mechanical Engineering 78 B Development and Human Rights 126 Politics 126 Health Informatics 112 Media and Communication 109 Diabetes Practice 111 Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy 79 V Bio-process Engineering 80 Health Policy 94 Media Geographies 84 Digital Media 108 Psychology 130 Visual Computing 68 Biosciences 56 Health Psychology 63/94 Medical Education 115 Public Health and Health Promotion 92 Biological Sciences 56 Health Studies 88 Medical Engineering 80 E W Blood Transfusion 89 Public History and Heritage 96 Early Modern History 97 History 96 Medical Law and Ethics 91 Public Policy 127 War and Society 138 Business Management 58 Human Computer Interaction 68 Medical Radiation Physics 114 Earth Observation 84 Welsh 140 Human Geography 84 Medicine 110 C Ecology 57 S Welsh Writing in English 83 Economics 74 Human Rights Law 100 Medicine – Graduate Entry Programme 111 Chemical Engineering 76 Simulation Driven Product Design 80 Education for the Health Professions 90 Medieval Studies 82/98 Chemistry 60 I Social Care 135 Egyptology 65 Membrane Technology 80 Childhood Studies 62 Social Policy 135 Intellectual Property and Commercial Practice 101 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 78 Mental Health 89/94/135 Child Public Health 63 Social Research Methods 134 Intelligent Wireless Networks for Health Care 80 Energy Innovation 80 Midwifery 90 Children and Young People 62 Social Work 134 Engineering 76 International Banking and Finance 51 Modern Languages 120 Chinese-English Translation and Language Spanish 121 International Commercial Law 101 Molecular Biology 57 Teaching 54 Engineering Leadership and Management 78 English Literature 82 International Journalism 108 Chronic Conditions Management 91 Environmental Biology 56 International Maritime Law 101 Civil Engineering 77 Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change 84 International Relations 126 Classics 64 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Erasmus Mundus Engineering 77 International Security and Development 127 Climate Change 84 The following message contains some very important information. This prospectus was printed in the Autumn of 2018. It contains information Erasmus Mundus Journalism, Media and Globalisation 108 International Trade Law 101 on the postgraduate programmes that Swansea University intends to run for students who are planning to start university in 2019. We Clinical Medicine 116 Experimental Physics 124 Interpreting 120 have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of publication. Clinical Psychology 130 Investment Management 51 However, some changes, for example to programmes, study location, facilities or fees may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, Cognitive Neuroscience 130 F financial, regulatory and academic reasons. We will endeavour at all times to keep any changes to a minimum and to keep prospective Communication, Media Practice and J students informed appropriately. Any changes to the information contained in this prospectus will be updated on the online course Public Relations 108 Finance 51 pages at: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate Journalism 108 Communication Engineering 77 Finance and Big Data Analytics 50 This prospectus is printed on paper made from pulp produced from sustainable sources using vegetable-based inks. Communications Systems 79 Financial Management 50 Community Health Studies 89 French 121 Produced by Swansea University Design: Icon Creative Design, www.iconcreativedesign.com Community and Primary Health Care Practice 89 Swansea University is a registered charity. No.1138342 © Swansea University 2018

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1 HOUR Postgraduate Open Days Individual visits FROM CARDIFF • 7 November 2018 You are welcome to come and (Singleton Park Campus) take a look around our campuses at any time of year. If you would like to book a campus tour or 2 HOURS • 14 November 2018 FROM BRISTOL (Bay Campus) departmental visit please contact: [email protected] EDINBURGH • 6 March 2019 NEWCASTLE (Singleton Park Campus) 3 HOURS Virtual tour FROM LONDON BELFAST • 13 March 2019 (Bay Campus) Almost as good as being here! LEEDS swansea.ac.uk/virtual-tour DUBLIN LIVERPOOL Book your place online:

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