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swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate 2019 POSTGRADUATE Swansea University I believe that collaboration is the key to change. Dr Lella Nouri, Senior Lecturer – Criminology POSTGRADUATE 2019 SwanseaPostgrad SwanseaPostgrad Swansea Uni #SwanseaUni UK UK OPEN DAYS 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... DR LELLA NOURI ALEX RUDDY ELINOR MELOY A pioneer in cyberterrorism research Trainee doctor with fighting spirit Ecologist who wants to Page 20 Page 30 change the world Page 40 SwanseaPostgrad swanseauni Swansea Uni swanseauni swanseauni WELCOME FROM OUR VICE-CHANCELLOR 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. 2 3 When the Blue Stuff Hits the Fan Research as Art Competition image WORLD CLASS RESEARCH-LED UNIVERSITY CONTENTS 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 19 21 1948 1965 2001 2007 2015 2018 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’ TICKET ENTERTAINMENT SPORT NIGHTLIFE ARTS AND CULTURE EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS, ACCESS TO MILES ONLY 3 HOURS TO LONDON OF BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE Swansea City Centre. Supplied by Swansea Council 8 9 GET TO KNOW ARTS & CULTURE 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 UK TOP 10 ‘GREENEST’ UNIVERSITIES (Guardian People & Planet University league 2017) 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.