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WHERE BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW! swansea.ac.uk/international/scholarships WELCOME TO Swansea University Swansea University is an ambitious UK University with a long history of working closely with industry, ensuring that courses are relevant to employers’ needs and our world-class research has a real impact on global issues. 2019 WINNER UNIVERSITY OF This guide will introduce you to the University, highlighting our academic THE YEAR colleges, courses and campus environments which have already attracted Based on 41,000+ student reviews staff and students from over 130 different countries. collected overall

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OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10UK TOP UK UNIVERSITY TOWN We are working hard to ensure we can offer This guide was printed in the summer of 2020. We have made (totallymoney.com 2019) students a study solution that allows you to every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is stay on track; whether blended learning in accurate as at the date of publication. However, some changes, the UK or online from home until you can for example to programmes, study location, facilities or fees may travel to join us in person. When you join us become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory RESEARCH in Swansea the campus may look and feel and academic reasons. We will endeavour at all times to keep any

UK TOP EXCELLENCE a little different to normal as some social changes to a minimum and to keep prospective students informed 30 distancing will still be in in place and there appropriately. Any changes to the information contained in this (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) will be smaller class sizes to protect staff and guide can be found on our website. students. UNDERGRADUATE: VOTED THE UK’S Hand sanitiser stations have been installed swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate-programme-changes MOST WELCOMING, across campus, one-way systems mapped out swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses in buildings and increased cleaning of high- FRIENDLY & TRUSTWORTHY CITY contact touch points is in place to ensure the POSTGRADUATE: (Provident UK 2018) safety of students and staff. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate-programme-changes swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

1 3 welcome fresh perspectives, perspectives, welcome fresh all of the and you will receive support you need, through and access to our resources staff, our dedicated from to achieve your ambitions while enriching our research environment. and innovation Research heart of the at the are Swansea experience and quality into the feed directly will find of our teaching. You real-world to the reference from impact of our research, to energy-positive classrooms vaccines, within the pain-free pages of this prospectus. my faith in our I hope University but don’t is clear, for it – my word just take please attend one of our open to find out more. days Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle Paul Professor Vice-Chancellor, role was academic My first in the as a young lecturer at Department of Geography and I can Swansea University, quality say that the personally and nurturing education of the to is hard here environment find elsewhere. Our University has evolved but years, over the greatly the our principles remain a community, are same. We we put our people first valuable input of and the students our postgraduate to our contributes greatly success. As an institution, we UK second in the ranked were study in the for postgraduate WhatUni 2020 in the 10 Top Awards Student Choice category, a Postgraduate by clear recommendation matter who most. We those Welcome 33 28 22 20 04 18

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Careers in... It can be hard to imagine what career path you might follow after completing your degree. This section will give you an idea of just some of the future careers that our programmes could make possible for you.

Geography ENERGY AND POWER Within our Department of Geography there are a range of INDUSTRIES subjects to help students develop an in-depth knowledge of the scientific issues underpinning environmental change and Comprising of the petroleum, gas, electrical, ecosystem dynamics. renewable and alternative energy industries, this sector HAVE is fundamental to social and economic infrastructures. MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Chemistry HIGH EMPLOYABILITY PROSPECTS We offer a range of programmes aimed at preparing If you are passionate about the environment and see your AND GOOD EARNING POTENTIAL graduates for a variety of roles in this dynamic and future career in this area, you will get the opportunity to WITH GROSS EARNINGS 50% rapidly growing sector: undertake project work with staff developing clean water and sustainable forms of energy. MORE THAN MOST GRADUATES Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy This postgraduate programme places a strong emphasis on Physics HOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF state-of-the art semiconductor devices and technologies, Our Physics programmes give you the framework to describe advanced power electronics and drives, and advanced and understand energy and power production, and the tools INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING & power systems allowing graduates to extend their technical to use the power of mathematics to solve technical problems. TRADE LAW knowledge and fast-track their career. The core areas and the practical work we offer prepare you well for a career in this industry. Law in the Energy Sector Our graduates have gone on to work as: and postgraduate level which will equip students with these Within the expanding energy sector, legal professionals • Nuclear Engineer TRANSPORT AND skills. Our BSc Actuarial Science programme brings together are required to deal with diverse topics such as intellectual • Petroleum Engineer mathematical, statistical and financial techniques to minimise property rights for new oil and gas technologies, complex • Civil Engineer LOGISTICS joint venture contracts, and compensation regimes for financial risk in areas such as commerce, insurance, finance • Solicitor pollution liability. Our LLM in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Playing a critical role in any economy, this sector and government. Law presents students with the opportunity to gain expertise in • Surveyor encompasses a range of jobs that ensure the smooth this vital and rapidly changing area. • Geographical Data Processor delivery of goods and services: Operations and Supply Chain Management • Development Manager Open to students from any background, our MSc Management Materials Engineering Languages (Operations and Supply Management) gives students an Our Materials Engineering programmes equip graduates to Vital in ensuring that communications on a global scale are understanding of how the effective management of resources be 21st Century engineers prepared to meet the environmental £30,854 AVERAGE STARTING effective and understood, a languages degree gives you the and overcoming challenges in supply chains can transform a challenges of industry and society by developing innovative SALARY FOR ENGINEERING confidence to conduct business in a language other than your business operation. and novel technology, in collaboration with industry, that (UK 2019 report) mother tongue. Our graduates have gone on to work as: transforms buildings into power stations by enabling them • Transport Manager to generate, store and release their own solar energy. Our Mathematics and Economics • Operations Manager Materials Science and Engineering programmes will give you ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT Within any company, the analysis and monitoring of any knowledge on the structure, mechanical performance and PAN-UNIVERSITY RESEARCH THEME numerical data is vital – be it long term financial predictions, • Project Manager functional properties of materials that can be applied in the risk analysis or identifying trends. We offer a range of • Risk Analyst energy sector. Mathematics and Economics programmes at undergraduate

4 5 CAREERS IN ... 7 BRAND NEW MULTI- MILLION POUND CHEMISTRY HUB IN DEVELOPMENT Organic Chemist Organic Analytical Chemist Ecologist Assistant Research Clinical Lead Pharmacist Analyst System Software Designer and Engineer Service Developer Web Computer Science or specialised ranging broad that are programmes have We goals. Our career and future on your interests depending for high-level entry you of will train into a wide range degrees software including and development, internet systems careers development for mobile technologies. Medical Pharmacology action on science of drugs, their the explores programme This Through effects and diseases. and their on health living systems Pharmacology has been and skills gap analyses, work force to treat required degree, identified as a critical undergraduate of medicines develop the patient population and current the future. the as: gone on to work have Our graduates • • • • • • • • Biology – including in this area of programmes a range have We Biochemistry and Genetics. Students Zoology, Marine Biology, gain valuable laboratory and field all programmes across which they a solid foundation from experience giving them environments. might go on to work in clinical or research Chemistry A Chemistry door to a wide qualification opens the lab. Our options, both in and out of the of careers range offer modern teaching in purpose Chemistry programmes of main branches and modules cover the built laboratories chemistry, inorganic chemistry, namely organic chemistry, chemistryphysical and instrumental and analytical techniques. SCIENCES AND PHARMACEUTICALS in and encompasses careers sector is broad This a few. sciences to name but life and natural chemicals, with of our departments offerA range programmes into this sector: pathways Biochemistry – including in this area a number of pathways have We Biochemistry Biochemistry, Medical and Genetics, Medical as a four-year combined Genetics, which can be studied (MSci). Our Biochemistry graduates programmes Master’s major including find employment in international organisations biotechnology sector. pharmaceutical companies and the Physics problem numerically literate core provides Studying Physics widely applicable to science and solving skills which are you for knowledge you will gain prepares core The industry. have gone on and our graduates of careers, range a diverse to and experimental physics theoretical from to work in areas and finance. bio physics, physics, medical (prerequisite modules and satisfactory required) grades GUARANTEED INTERVIEW INTERVIEW GUARANTEED ENTRY GRADUATE FOR STUDENTSMEDICINE FOR ON OUR PATHWAYS MEDICINE DEGREE TO PROGRAMMES STATE-OF-THE-ART CLINICAL FACILITIES PRACTICE Trials Data Manager Trials Social Therapist Clinical Informatics Specialist Clinical Psychologist Population Health has been described as “the next big thing been described as “the Health has Population encompasses multidisciplinary approach The in healthcare”. social sciences, epidemiology, and life sciences, medical will informatics. You and health health public demography, academic, of transferrable develop an extensive range employability that skills and competencies and practical century, 21st in the of careers to a wide range relevant are Informatics and Health. In of Health areas especially in the for further professional you will be ideally prepared addition, Entry (or such as Graduate Medicine and vocational training, such as NHS Management), entry graduate programmes other or research. postgraduate education and training, as: gone on to work have Our graduates • Medical Engineering on the Swansea University Engineering at Medical draws College the taking place within research exciting medical equips course The School. Medical of Engineering and the added the students with engineering skills, whilst also providing and experience and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, abilitythe to communicate with clinicians. Population Health and Medical Siences • • • Validated by the British Psychological Society British Psychological by the (BPS) our Validated the students to explore allow programmes Psychology and behaviour. between mind, brain relationship the Psychology With innovation in public health and health promotion practice practice promotion and health With innovation in public health in this field have graduates programme, heart of the at the skills necessarythe health to achieve change and influence have become public policy at all levels. Our graduates own businesses and followed set up their practitioners, health careers. research Public Health and Health Promotion Public Health and Health Promotion Applied Medical Sciences is the science that underpins science Sciences is the Applied Medical the Sciences provides Medical Our BSc Applied medicine. and innovation, in research for careers ideal springboard scientists, biotechnology entrepreneurs ideally suited for future understanding comprehensive a more desire who and those entry clinically science prior to graduate into more of medical such as Medicine. focused studies Both our College of Human and Health Sciences and Both our College of Human and Health Sciences offerSwansea University School a number of Medical suitable for students looking to that are programmes such as: within this sector, enter or progress Applied Medical Sciences MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MEDICINE, HEALTH SOCIAL CARE

CAREERS IN ... 6 CAREERS IN ... 9 ANNUAL DYLAN THOMAS DYLAN ANNUAL BY PRIZE RUN LITERARY UNIVERSITY SWANSEA STUDENT-NUMEROUS EVENTS CULTURAL FOCUSED THE YEAR THROUGHOUT Marketing Manager Marketing Content Manager Web Specialist Brand App Designer Copywriter Researcher Cybercrime Writer Policy Undertaking a degree that involves Creative Writing will give Writing that involves Creative Undertaking a degree of different to write in a range chance to learn how you the customers, of future interest the styles you grab which can help complex or clearly explain report a commanding produce are – all skills that employers and procedures processes looking for. Computer Science Department in the of of our programmes nature practical The having to always Computer Science means that students are given to them. that are problems to solve the think creatively skill solving and technical problem combination of creative This students verycan make job market. in the attractive Law and Criminology in Law or Criminology not only gives Studying a programme or becoming a qualifying option of gaining you the law degree an expert to carefully criminologist - you also learn how people and communicate with construct compelling arguments of backgrounds. a range from as: gone on to work have Our graduates • • • • • • • English Literature and Creative Writing and Creative English Literature

Newspaper and magazine News website station Radio Contemporary marketing, media and PR requires the the and PR requires media Contemporary marketing, digital including practice media knowledge of creative journalism and marketing, and physical and social media, and PR campaigns and strategy writing, marketing professional also offer work placement We as well as theory. and branding and public opportunities journalism, broadcasting in media, are and PR programmes Our media organisations. relations in marketing wishing to develop a career to individuals tailored as of applied processes, a sound understanding that requires perspectives. and academic well as theoretical CULTURAL AND CREATIVE AND CREATIVE CULTURAL INDUSTRIES million jobs worldwide, over 29 providing Currently this sector includes advertising, film, design, fashion, music, software, video games and TV and radio. Opportunities for this sector for developing your skills you programmes; not just limited to our degree are could also get involved with our student-run: • • • Media, Communication and Public (PR) Relations STUDENT LED CHARITYVOLUNTEERING GIVES STUDENTS DISCOVERY THE CHANCE GET TO WITH LOCAL INVOLVED THAT PROJECTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Retail Manager Retail Event Manager Translator Manager Client Relationship and Lecturers Teachers Managers Heritage and Museum Project Government officials and Humanitarian Organisations Workers and Interpreters Translators Office officials and Foreign Armed Forces Studying a degree in Education not only prepares you for a in Education not only prepares Studying a degree in education but also careers teaching degree postgraduate and management, diversity and policy and politics, leadership well-being in education, child development and educational in a digital specialise in educational practice We neuroscience. future. age, a priority for the for teachers as: gone on to work have Our graduates • Geography you gain a detailed insight into a you study Geography When social, economic and environmental of practical, huge range and vary interconnected are in which they ways issues and the position to acquire will be in a great over time and space. You inequalities that tackle social, political or environmental roles on to build have gone and challenges. Many of our graduates charity in international aid work, the sector exciting careers political sector. and the Education • • • • • • • • History in HistoryCompleting a degree not only gives you a thorough matter subject of the you have been studying, understanding and analytical skills such as research of transferable but a host decisions, as ability solve and make skills and the to problem of formats. You ideas in a range your to present well as ways and modern history andwill focus on ancient, medieval public history and heritage. Tourism industries in largest for success in one of the Equip yourself offer BSc and MSc Management programmes world. The the you for a diverse that will prepare a specialism in Tourism opportunities public and charity private, in the of career range sectors. Marketing analytical skills, numeracy, requires Contemporary marketing as management as well data management and strategic programmes Our Marketing to marketing. creativity in relation in wishing to develop a career to individuals tailored are of applied a sound understanding that requires marketing and academic perspectives. as well as theoretical processes, If you chose to study a language with us you also have the to study a language with us you also have the If you chose opportunity languages at undergraduate to learn up to three education, teaching of culture, themes level and focus on the Languages (TESOL), translation of other English to Speakers positioning you for a truly global career and interpreting, of societies has a range Students’ Union the path. In addition, giving you languages and cultures, to different dedicated plenty of opportunity in an informal setting. to learn more British Sign student run societies is also the Amongst these Language society fun way to learn a valuable skill which is a who for those down communication barriers which can break of hearing. hard are Languages This sector includes a wide range of jobs within areas jobs within areas of sector includes a wide range This such as sports, and heritage tourism, events, museums politics and NGOs, armed forces organisations, excellent and civil service. Many jobs will require communication, self- skills, including interpersonal solving: management, team-working and problem HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, HOSPITALITY, AND GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICES

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There’s no better way to find out what being a Swansea University student is like than from our current students!

You can speak to students from 21 countries SUPPORTING YOU about your chosen course, accommodation, clubs and societies, sport or anything else you might want to know about living and During your studies studying in Swansea We have a range of services in place to ensure you are supported during your studies ranging from pastoral care, study support and career success.

PASTORAL CARE You can talk to our @CampusLife teams about a range of CENTRE FOR issues including: ACADEMIC SUCCESS: • Welfare The Centre of Academic Success is open to all • Disability students, free of charge and provides support to • Money develop your academic study skills. • Wellbeing A range of courses, workshops and • Chaplaincy one-to-one tutorials are available to help you maximise your potential and develop your STUDY SUPPORT confidence. • Personal tutor assigned to each student • Maths café SWANSEA • Centre for Academic Success EMPLOYABILITY AWARD • English Language sessions Unique to Swansea University, the award is formally recognised in your Higher Education CAREER SUCCESS Achievement Report (HEAR) and allows four • On-site Careers Team employability modules to be taken. • Mock interviews and advice on the recruitment process THE MODULES WILL HELP YOU: • Gradintel job matching service • Find out what you really want to do • Swansea Employability Award • Explore the possibilities • Dedicated Employability Academy • Plan and make it happen • Opportunities to work as a Student Ambassador

INDUSTRY LINKS Swansea University is well connected with industry: we collaborate with a number of commercial and industry partners to develop our research, provide industry placements for our students and to ensure that our course content is relevant to employers.

12 13 ALUMNI ALUMNI Connecting you THE SWANSEA UNIVERSITY WITH THE WORLD Alumni Network When you graduate from Swansea University you will join a global network of over 140,000 international alumni. With a growing community of graduates living and working overseas, you will find like-minded friends and colleagues wherever you are in the World. Swansea University has a network of appointed International Alumni Chapters to meet potential students in their country and to ensure graduates stay SHANGHAI connected with the University throughout their career. SOUTH WALES BEIJING IS THERE A CHAPTER IN YOUR AREA? Visit swansea.ac.uk/alumni/stay-connected/international-chapters to find your nearest Chapter and start growing your network.

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WHAT IS IT? WHAT DOES IT DO? The Swansea University • Connect you to our International Chapters Alumni network is an exclusive • Help you find alumni mentors to help you progress in network for all Swansea your career University graduates. The • Invite you to our alumni events held around the world each year network consists of 140,000 alumni in 160 countries • Help you access the careers service after graduation worldwide. The network exists • Let you know about upcoming Reunions to support the graduates of • Tell you about benefits and services available to alumni the University and to help you • Send you our Annual Alumni Magazine – SAIL continue your connection with • Send you email updates with news and developments the University. from Swansea University

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WALES that four countries of the is one Wales (UK). United Kingdom up the make language – the has its own Wales – in Europe oldest living language Universityand the offers discounted to would like lessons if you Welsh learn! has an abundance of castles Wales mountains to climb and to explore, to trydelicious local dishes – the perfect to a long week of antidote to find out studying. If you would like we about things to do in Wales, more that you visit: recommend visitwales.com POPULATION POPULATION 247,000 TRAIN/BUS STATION DISTANCE FROM FROM DISTANCE CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 70km

DISTANCE FROM FROM DISTANCE 300km LONDON: OUR Location The city by UK sized is medium of Swansea The and has a modern, cosmopolitan standards a feel. Swansea will be attracting in the significant amount of investment in place with plans currently coming years, development of a 3,500 seat arena for the it a veryand a Digital District - making exciting place to be! Swansea University has two University has Swansea with both located campuses city and the centre close to the beach.

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OUR CAMPUSES 20 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION MOST AFFORDABLE TIMELINE 10UK TOP UK UNIVERSITY TOWN (totallymoney.com 2019) FEBRUARY Applications open for new students. If you have an offer from us, you can make an application as soon as possible after the opening date.

JULY Summer accommodation is available for pre-sessional English programme students.

AUGUST 1st August is the last day to apply for guaranteed University accommodation. Accommodation applications remain open after this date so please continue to apply online. Other options are available if University accommodation cannot be Accommodation guaranteed or offered. We have a number of accommodation options available and a dedicated Residential Services team who can assist you. SEPTEMBER Residential Services allocate NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS accommodation to final late applicants and send offers every Wednesday. Guaranteed University accommodation for your 1st year*subject to accommodation application being received by the 1st August deadline.

LIVING ON CAMPUS: FINDING THE PERFECT PRIVATE SECTOR Living on Singleton Park or Bay Campus residences puts HOME you right at the centre of University life. Self-catering If you’d prefer to live off campus, you’ll be pleased to know accommodation comprises fully furnished, en-suite and that there is a good supply of quality private sector student standard rooms with a shared kitchen and dining area – ideal houses and flats in Swansea. The University’s letting agency, for helping you to settle into student life quickly and easily. Student Accommodation Services (SAS) manages over 145 properties in areas such as Brynmill, Uplands and Sketty LIVING IN THE STUDENT VILLAGE which are within two miles of Singleton Campus and in St. Approximately two miles from campus is the Hendrefoelan Thomas and Port Tennant areas, close to the Bay Campus. Student Village. The Village provides self-catering These areas are also close to local facilities such as shops, accommodation and shared facilities in flats and houses of bars and restaurants. varying sizes. If you choose to live in the Village, you will have your own room at an affordable rate that compares favourably with private sector accommodation. Student life at Our online, searchable database, Studentpad, the Village is sociable, supportive and you will benefit from: allows you to locate available private housing in the area and takes the effort out of house-hunting. • On-site launderette Search for available accommodation via: • Convenience shop swanseastudentpad.co.uk/Home • Regular bus service during term time (local bus fares apply) For more information about accommodation, • Student bar including length of contract, prices and facilities, visit: swansea.ac.uk/accommodation FAMILY ACCOMMODATION AT CONTACT US: BECK HOUSE +44 (0)1792 295101 We have a number of family flats at our designated quiet [email protected] residence, Beck House, approximately one mile from campus in the nearby area of Uplands. Due to the 51-week tenancies, NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GUARANTEED this accommodation is mostly suitable for postgraduate and UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION FOR 1ST YEAR international students, who may wish to stay in Swansea over *subject to accommodation application being received by the 1st August deadline the summer.

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£91 IF I APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION AM I GUARANTEED A ROOM? SINGLE STUDY ROOMS st WEEKLY RENT You need to apply for accommodation by 1 August and These are rooms that are available for one student only. In fulfil the requirements of your academic offer from the Beck House, there are a limited number of family flats for Top 10 Most Affordable UK University University to be guaranteed accommodation. However, we Town (totallymoney.com 2019) couples and students with their families. All other residences do not guarantee that you will be allocated your first choice are mainly single rooms. Bay Campus also has twin rooms as of room. well as 1-bed and 2-bed flats.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T PAY MY BEDDING £30 PER MONTH ACCOMMODATION DEPOSIT BEFORE Bedding is not provided. You will need to provide your own I ARRIVE? WILL I STILL HAVE MY bedding (duvet, blankets and pillows) and bed linen (sheets). STUDENT ROOM? These are available to buy at low cost from local shops and BUS PASS If you don’t pay your reservation deposit your room will be supermarkets. cancelled and you will not have accommodation when you Student Pass with unlimited travel arrive. BATHROOMS En-suite rooms have a toilet, wash basin and shower. A CAN I BOOK A ROOM WHEN I ARRIVE standard room involves sharing a toilet, shower and / or IN SWANSEA? bath with other students. Some standard rooms have wash No. Students must book their accommodation in advance. basins in the room. £25 If you arrive on campus without making a booking, you KITCHEN KEY POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT ALL OUR RESIDENCES: will need to check into a hotel or alternative temporary MEAL OUT accommodation, as we may not have a room available or Kitchens are fully equipped and have a table/seating area. • Our rooms have free wireless internet to access the University network ready for your arrival. You will need to provide your own cooking utensils and (excludes SAS properties) FOR TWO crockery. Based on main meal & drink • A network of student volunteers, ResNet live in residences representing you CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC RESIDENCE? at a local restaurant • Rooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House family flats Yes. You can state your preferences in the ‘additional FURNITURE and a small number of twin rooms on the Bay Campus) information’ section on the application form. However, we All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, • There are 24/7 launderette facilities cannot guarantee that we can meet your request. chair and shelves, and with Wifi access. Singleton Park • Adapted rooms are available for students with special requirements, Campus beds are single sized. Bay Campus beds are 3/4 including wheelchair users HOW ARE ROOMS ALLOCATED? WILL sized, except for the twin rooms where the beds are single. £6 Beck House also has single sized beds, unless specified • Welfare Wardens in residences (excludes SAS properties) I BE LIVING WITH STUDENTS ON THE otherwise, for example, in the family flats. Televisions are not CAMPUS SAME COURSE? provided in our residences. There will be a mixture of students from various countries TO CITY WEEKLY RENT* RESIDENCE TYPE OF ROOM living together and studying on different courses. However, Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park En-suite £140 - £151 we will take into consideration the age of students when to city centre taxi fare Campus Standard £ 129 allocating rooms.

Beck House Standard £ 111 CAN I REQUEST ALCOHOL FREE, QUIET, En-suite £ 134 OR SAME SEX ACCOMMODATION? Family flat £ 216 Yes. This is available on request and you must specify on your application form if you would like to live in one of these GYM Bay Campus En-suite £152 areas. Premium en suite £158 MEMBERSHIP It is essential that university and private accommodation is Twin room £200 (£100 per person) FROM £19 PER MONTH booked in advance to avoid any inconvenience on your FIND OUT MORE: One-bed flat £190 arrival. swansea.ac.uk/accommodation University Sports Village Two-bed flat £280 (£140 per person) Please see our website for information on how to book +44 (0)1792 295101 accommodation: swansea.ac.uk/accommodation [email protected] Rates shown are for the 2020/21 session. Please visit our website for information regarding 2021/22 costs.

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International@CampusLife (ICL) help international students, and their families, with a wide range of non-academic matters and are also fully trained immigration specialists.

In addition to their advice services, ICL also run a year round program of welcome and social activities with the assistance of their student volunteer GO!Team.

FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife

Students’UNION Swansea University Students’ Union is here to make your student life better.

As a student at Swansea, you’ll automatically become a member of the Union and you’ll have the opportunity to join societies, sports clubs and student media groups.

THE UNION OFFERS: • Events such as Freshers, Summer Ball and Varsity • Two bars, one nightclub and four shops • Support with an Advice and Support Centre ‘Hi I’m Ffion, the President at the Students’ • Nursery on campus Union. Along with five other Elected Officers, I’m here to represent you and make your voice heard at Uni. We campaign about student issues and hold student forums throughout the year so that you can have your GET INVOLVED: say!’ Ffion Davies, President of Swansea University swanseaunisu Students’ Union

26 27 AND CULTURESPORT AND CULTURESPORT Culture 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 Think sport... national museums and art galleries in Wales are THINK SWANSEA free to enter, so you can soak up our history and take up one of many trips organised by Swansea At Swansea we pride ourselves on our University’s Students’ Union. dedication and commitment to sport and active THE TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE living. The University’s sports department The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of ‘Sport Swansea’ encompasses all areas of WALES NATIONAL POOL SWANSEA Singleton Park Campus and hosts regular sport and recreation, welcoming every level The Wales National Pool Swansea is home to The Swim performances, mainstream and alternative cinema of sporting ability. We have strong links with Wales High Performance Centre and has been used as a screenings, and the award-winning Egypt Centre, a number of National Governing Bodies and training base for two international Paralympic teams. The pool home to a collection of over 5,000 Egyptian professional sports teams including: Swansea also runs SubAqua and Surf Fitness classes. Antiquities. City FC (football), Ospreys and Scarlets (rugby). SPORTS FACILITIES AT THE BAY CAMPUS The Bay Campus features: Students and Alumni can take advantage of great • A full height sports hall that can accommodate value gym membership which includes: basketball, badminton, netball, volleyball, fencing and • Unlimited use of the Gym at both the Sports Village and archery Bay campus • Fully equipped gym • Access to FREE fitness classes • A floodlit multi-use games area and half basketball Entertainment • Free entry to racquet sports court • Live and Les Mills virtual from our Virtual Studio • Programmes of beach sports such as rugby, beach MUSIC & FESTIVALS soccer, volleyball and beach tennis Wales is famed as the ‘land of song’ and as SWANSEA BAY SPORTS PARK • Cycle hire, exercise and jogging routes a student at Swansea University you won’t be FACILITIES disappointed by the range of music on offer Next to the Singleton Park Campus is the HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMES across the city! Swansea boasts a huge variety Swansea Bay Sports Park which includes: We currently offer six high performance sports programmes. of music venues and plays host to a number of Each sport receives expert coaching, sports science services, music festivals and events throughout the year. • A gym athlete lifestyle management, physiotherapy and strength • Squash courts and conditioning support. These sports are currently: rugby, SHOPPING • Fitness and spin studios football, swimming, hockey, netball and table tennis. Shop big high street names as well as independent boutiques, specialist shops and • Multi-purpose sports hall The University also offers the Talented Athlete Scholarship traditional arcades. You can visit designer • Physiotherapy clinic and soft tissue therapy clinic Scheme (TASS) with an annual support package worth up to boutiques in Mumbles, shop vintage outlets in • Outdoor tennis courts, playing fields, athletic track and £5,500. Uplands or pick up a bargain in Wales’ largest field, sports pavilion and astroturf pitches indoor market in the heart of the city.

More poetry is needed The city by the sea has a poetry all of its own. Swansea’s most famous son, Dylan Thomas said: “Swansea is still the best” and the poet’s legacy is found throughout the city from cafes to FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/sport pubs to parks.

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MUNKHCHIMEG Munkhchimeg (MSc Management - Business Analytics) spent a month in Osaka, Japan completing an YEAR AND SEMESTER internship with CRCC Asia: ABROAD Students going on a year abroad may study at a partner university, complete a work placement or It was a great adventure, teaching assistantship. Options and destinations will expanding my knowledge and skills vary depending on your course. Go Global in a new environment. My experience Some courses allow you to spend a semester in Japan offered me the opportunity abroad. This is usually during the second year of a to develop and grow, and has left me As a student at Swansea University, there are so many three-year degree, but options will vary. with great memories! different ways you can develop your international experience even further. Some of our courses include the You may need to meet a minimum academic threshold in order to participate in a semester or opportunity to spend a semester or year abroad. You can year abroad programme. Available destinations also take part in one of the many summer programmes and associated programme costs vary. For more available. information, visit: swansea.ac.uk/goglobal Our programmes enable you to expand your global network further and:

• Increase your confidence, self-awareness and maturity SUMMER PROGRAMMES BARTEK Summer programmes are another way to gain (BA Media and Communication) • Develop a global perspective and your intercultural awareness valuable international experience in addition to spent a semester at Nanyang your degree. You can choose from internships, Technological University in • Become more resilient volunteering, cultural and study programmes in Singapore: • Improve your communication and language skills countries such as China, Japan, Zambia, Fiji and across Europe. Visit: • Develop your transferable skills to help your future career swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes

Spending a semester in Singapore FUNDING as part of my course has boosted There are a range of funding opportunities my confidence in terms of my future available to support students who choose to go career and employability. The abroad - please refer to our website for the latest exchange was an amazing and information: enriching experience. #SwanseaUniGlobal swansea.ac.uk/goglobal/funding swanseauniglobal swanseauniglobal @swanuniglobal

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FeesAND FUNDING International The tuition fee you pay will depend on your choice of course and classification as either an overseas or home/ SCHOLARSHIPS EU student. Please note that tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for We have a wide range of scholarships available to students who can demonstrate academic and overseas students. personal excellence. Below are just some of the scholarship schemes available: All tuition fees are listed on Undergraduate: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses UP TO £6,000 INTERNATIONAL CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP Postgraduate: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Swansea University is a popular destination for Chevening International Excellence Scholarships worth up to Scholars and it is honoured to support this scholarship £6,000 for undergraduate study and up to £4,000 for programme. Awards are typically for a one year taught INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss student who is in the UK on or postgraduate study in recognition of the potential we see in master’s degree and are awarded to outstanding scholars All international students (non-EEA) must pay a £2,000 before 31st December 2020 you will be eligible to apply for you for your time at Swansea University with leadership potential. deposit before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance the EU Settlement Scheme- which has no restriction on work. If you are arriving on or after 1st January 2021, whether you for Studies (CAS) which you will need for your visa ACADEMIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS application. can work will depend on the type of visa that you have. ALUMNI AWARDS Scholarships of up to £5,000 off tuition fees are available Each year we have a number of scholarships awarded by our academic Colleges. Details of these will be announced Further information can be found on the EU/EEA/Swiss for non-EU students who have completed a full degree OTHER COSTS with us and go onto a Postgraduate Taught or Research early in 2021. In addition to tuition fees there may be further costs such as: section on the International@Campuslife website: swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife programme. • Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS costs – more information visit: swansea.ac.uk/ However, any government guidelines as the number of hours EIRA DAVIES SCHOLARSHIP Our Music Entrance Scholarships are designed to international-campuslife/immigration you may be able to work will also depend on the intensity of Swansea University welcomes applications from female enable talented musicians to continue to develop their • Additional course costs – please check the course pages your course. You are advised to speak with your Academic students ordinarily resident in a developing country who skill and musicianship in a supportive environment. for additional costs, which are in addition to the course College or School when considering taking on are admitted to study a taught master’s course within These scholarships are open to new undergraduate and fee and accommodation. part-time work. the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea postgraduate students studying any subject, and are University. tenable for the duration of the scholar’s degree. COST OF LIVING INTERNATIONAL CRISIS FUND The cost of living in Swansea is relatively low compared to Swansea University has established a small fund to provide emergency assistance for international students who face SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS many other cities in the UK. However, it is still vital that any We look for students who not only satisfy the normal financial difficulties not anticipated at the start of the course, potential student prepares their finances before they attend academic requirements for admission but who have also and not within their control. For further information visit our university. The average student studying at Swansea will demonstrated outstanding ability in whatever sporting website: swansea.ac.uk/money-campuslife spend between £7,000 and £11,000. The UKVI sets living sphere they have made their speciality - four levels of FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY costs at £1,015 per month for Tier 4 purposes (over 52 awards are available. swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my- weeks) on living costs depending on lifestyle choices. For NORTH AMERICAN LOANS finances/international-scholarships more information visit: swansea.ac.uk/international- USA: students/my-finances U.S. FEDERAL AID - Swansea University is a participating institution in the William D. Ford Federal Direct WORKING WHILST STUDYING Loan Program for U.S. citizens. Complete your FAFSA online Whether you can work in the UK is dependent on your at fafsa.ed.gov Our School Code is G08586. nationality and type of immigration pathway, Swansea University also works with the private lender Sallie Mae and participates in the VA Educational Benefits If you are a full-time student on a Tier 4 visa you are permitted Programme for U.S Veterans or dependants. to work up to either 10 or 20 hours a week (depending on your course). For most UG/PG and PhD students this would CANADA: Swansea University is a designated institution for be up to 20 hours. If you are planning on studying on a the Canadian Student Loan program. Our 4 digit Educational different visa (e.g. Short term Study Visa, Dependant, Tier 2) Institution code is “PUCM”. you may be able to work. It is important that you check the Canada Student Loans are issued and managed through guidance for your individual pathway. the National Student Loans Service Centre, and are usually applied for at provincial level. For comprehensive information around working during your studies visit: swansea.ac.uk/international- Please visit canlearn.ca for full details on the application campuslife process and eligibility information.

FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances 32 33 THE COLLEGE, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY 35 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY SWANSEA Master’s swansea.ac.uk/the-college [email protected] 602888 +44 (0) 1792 Accounting and Finance Accounting Biochemistry Genetics and and Economics Business Management Computer Science Education Engineering and Translation Languages, TESOL Law and Criminology Mathematics and Communication Media Osteopathy and International Relations Politics Psychology Science Society and Wellbeing Science Sports and Exercise Accounting and Finance People and Young Children Computer Science Engineering and Culture Languages, Politics Management Public Health and Management FIND OUT MORE: THE COLLEGE WEBSITE @thecollegeSUni Swansea University College, The THE COLLEGE Pre-Master’s ENTRY POINT ENTRY UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS AVAILABLE: PATHWAYS UNDERGRADUATE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PATHWAYS POSTGRADUATE College will at The programme on to a Pre-Master’s Enrolling and independent research rigorous allow you to adjust to the and help degree Postgraduate of a study requirements at Swansea studies most out of your Master’s you get the University. AVAILABLE: PATHWAYS POSTGRADUATE • • • • • • • College, Swansea University pathways Please note that The only open to non-EU students. are SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Second & Year Third Degree ENTRY POINT ENTRY THE COLLEGE Degree Year First UNIVERSITY SWANSEA Degree* Year First Integrated

Small classes with personalised attentionSmall classes with personalised day one A Swansea University student from new facilities Brand campus Beachfront accommodation on-campus Dedicated for money Value student support 24-hour Superb student lifestyle ENTRY POINT ENTRY THE COLLEGE University Foundation *University Year One syllabus based in Swansea University with *University Year College. supportadditional classes as The pathway After successfully completing an Undergraduate to study your Bachelor’s College, you will progress with The at Swansea University. degree UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS University. Swansea from to a degree pathway Your for your desired entry met the If you have not requirements a short of studying period then Swansea University degree, back on be all you need to get College may with The that lead to College offers academic pathways The track. at Swansea degrees and Postgraduate Undergraduate allows for to education Our unique approach University. nurturingsmaller class sizes, and support transforms that and Swansea Universityinternational students into graduates lifelong learners. on the building College is located in a dedicated The Bay Campus. As well as teaching rooms, of the beachfront spaces plus a popular Costa we have study and social Rod - the have our own accommodation Coffee We shop. en-suite comprises of 411 - which Jones Hall of residence the just a short work from and premium, standard rooms, University Students become a Swansea academic building. The benefits from additional day one with the student from student support. All of this is just a few College and 24/7 beach with spectacular views of Swansea the from metres Bay. between to be a joint venture Swansea College is proud The University close a status which builds on the and Navitas, with Swansea University as its pathway relationship 10-year known as ICWS (International College previously provider, Swansea). Wales course, start available Depending on the dates are year including September, the throughout January and June. November, • • • • • • • •

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THE COLLEGE, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY 34 ELTS 37 UK - Swansea University, Singleton Park Campus. Singleton Park UK - Swansea University, test dates in arranging currently are - We Overseas countries. Contact us to find out if China and other we have a test near you. Online – visit swansea.ac.uk/english- language-training-services/swelt to register for an online test. swansea.ac.uk/elts swansea.ac.uk/elts [email protected] 295391 +44 (0) 1792 WHERE DO THE SWELT TESTS TAKE PLACE? TESTS TAKE WHERE DO THE SWELT • • • TEST? MUCHHOW IS THE SWELT test) the before (Payable £100 FIND OUT MORE: fees,start information about our courses, dates, Further and accommodation is minimum entry requirements available on our website: The internationally recognised Cambridge course for training for training Cambridge course internationally recognised The as a full-time, part-time is offered or English language teachers online course. Pre-sessionalSummer Academic Programmes summer to feel fully over the an intensive English course Take start for the your Swansea University of degree. prepared Programme Preparation IELTS students achieve helps Programme Preparation Our IELTS entry of 4.5/5.0 for a language score our Academic onto programme Start dates for our 10-week English Programmes. is also a month There January, September, and July. April are in May. long intensive course Training Teacher CELTA Already know that you want to study at Swansea Already looking for an alternative to University and are as fulfilment of your English language entry IELTS requirement. or in studying for a bachelor interested Are interested UK, are in the degree postgraduate leading UK’s in studying at Swansea, one of the an alternative to IELTS*. and would like universities

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The Swansea University English Language Test (SWELT) is (SWELT) Swansea University English Language Test The test for international students official English language the looking wishing to study at Swansea University are who for an alternative to IELTS. Swansea University is a Licenced Sponsor under Tier 4 and therefore System Based Immigration Points of the for entry to an alternative to IELTS as accepts SWELT programmes. and postgraduate degree TEST? THE SWELT FOR AM I SUITABLE is ideal if you: SWELT • • can only be used for entry to * Please note, SWELT Swansea University SWELT General English Summer Programme General over the English courses general six and eight-week four, Two, and social events. summer with trips to places of interest COURSES AT ELTS COURSES AT Academic English Programmes Develop your academic skills and ability with academic each year. September and February English. Start dates are Studying academic English with the English Language Training English Language Training with the Studying academic English help to skills and confidence will give you the Services (ELTS) most out of your university and time in you get the course Swansea. and BALEAP. British Council by both the is accredited ELTS with many qualified professionals teaching staff are ELTS experience of delivering high qualityyears’ English language world. As all over the to students from teaching and training students have all ELTS University, of the members fully enrolled IT services, library, access to university the facilities including Sportsand the Village. STUDYING ENGLISH WITH LANGUAGE STUDYING UNIVERSITYSWANSEA English Language English

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There are a number of ways to study at Swansea EXCHANGE AND VISITING University. (STUDY ABROAD) We welcome applications from students who would like FULL DEGREE to spend just a year or a semester studying with us. In this Most students will choose to study their full degree with us, instance you will either pay fees directly to Swansea University choosing from one of our undergraduate or postgraduate or via your home university’s Study Abroad Office, if they programmes. have a direct partnership with us.

Swansea’s average A level entry tariff for Undergraduate If your home university has a reciprocal exchange agreement programmes is AAA (360 tariff points) to CCD (220 tariff with us you may be able to spend a semester or year studying points). Taught postgraduate courses (MA, MSc, LLM) at Swansea University. normally require the equivalent of an honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. Research courses (MRes, Find out more: swansea.ac.uk/studyabroad MPhil, PhD) normally require an upper level equivalent of an honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution or a ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY Master’s degree for PhD. REQUIREMENTS International applicants are expected to show a good We have listed average entry requirements for each level of English for entry into the UK and for our courses. country: swansea.ac.uk/international-students/ Course English language requirements are stated on the individual international-student-courses DIRECTORY course pages online. In most cases, we require an IELTS In this directory we have listed a selection of subjects available from the University. 6.0 or equivalent for undergraduate entry and IELTS 6.5 or If you have any questions about your qualifications, For full course listings, please use the A-Z course lists online. equivalent for postgraduate entry. However, there may be contact us at: [email protected] some variation, so please check the course pages online, or Undergraduate courses: contact us if you are unsure. The University also recognises swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses FOUNDATION AND PRE-MASTER’S a range of English language tests and qualifications which COURSES are recognised by the UK Home Office as secure English Postgraduate Taught courses: If you do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen language tests (SELT). swansea.ac.uk/admissions/ swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you might be able to english-language-requirements study a Foundation or Pre-Master’s course with our pathway Postgraduate Research courses: college which will bring you up to the required level. Details If you don’t meet the English Language requirement for your swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/research can be found on P35. course, you can enrol with our English Language Training Services to improve your skills. swansea.ac.uk/elts Entry requirements within this directory are a guide of our typical requirements – We offer courses to bridge any gaps between qualifications please note that the offer you are made will depend on your academic history and you hold already and the ones you need to begin a degree the qualifications you provide. course at Swansea. This could be because you need to Check our website for entry requirement equivalencies before submitting an develop your English language skills, improve on your application. academic qualifications, or both. swansea.ac.uk/international-students/international-student-courses

FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/the-college

38 39 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | BAYACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CAMPUS | SINGLETONBIOSCIENCES CAMPUS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BIOSCIENCES BAY CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• Courses accredited by major professional accounting and finance bodies, including the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants ADDED

(ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK TOP VALUE (CIMA), with a number of industry qualification exemptions 10 (Guardian University Guide 2018) • Research-led, innovative teaching from a team of industry experts • Bespoke employability support to enhance your graduate prospects from our in-house team of careers advisors GRADUATE

• Access to enterprise support and business mentoring as well as a range UK TOP PROSPECTS of state of the art facilities, including our Media Suite 10 (Complete University Guide 2020) • Links with Student Circus and Highered – niche job search platforms that help International Students secure jobs in the UK and their home countries • A degree from the Accounting and Finance department will give you a 95% OF OUR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE competitive edge when you start your career. State-of-the-art facilities, • Professional laboratory and fieldwork opportunities GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR IN world-class teaching and close links with accrediting bodies (ACCA, FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF • £2 million Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) CFA, ICAEW, Chartered Banker and CIMA) will put you at the top of GRADUATING • £1.35 million Swansea Laboratory for Animal Movement (SLAM) your game when you enter the world of work. (DLHE 2016/17) £1.6m investment in a purpose-built 18m catamaran-class survey vessel equipped with state-of-the-art survey and research equipment TEACHING • International fieldwork opportunities in Borneo, Puerto Rico and the QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UK TOP Indian Himalayas 20 • BSc Accounting and Finance • Degrees accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (Times & Sunday Times University Guide 2018) • BSc Accounting • BSc Finance *for qualified candidates UNDERGRADUATE COURSES ZOOOLOGY Each of our BSc degrees allow the option to study a year abroad or undertake IN THE UK a year in industry. • BSc Biology * TH • BSc Biological Sciences (with deferred specialisation) * STUDENT Undergraduate pathway options are available, please see page 34. ACCESS TO SATISFACTION STATE-OF-THE-ART • BSc Marine Biology * 5 POSTGRADUATE COURSES MEDIA SUITE • BSc Zoology * (National Student Survey 2018) Conversion taught programmes for students from any academic • BSc Biology with a Year in Industry background • BSc Marine Biology with a Year in Industry IN THE UK • MSc Accounting and Finance • BSc Zoology with a Year in Industry GRADUATE TH • MSc Financial Management • BSc Biology with Integrated Foundation Year PROSPECTS • MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics (Only applicable for EU students. See page 34 for details regarding 16 Foundation Year for non-EU students) (Complete University Guide 2018) Postgraduate pathway options are available, please see page 34. *Available with a Year Abroad Advanced taught programmes for students who have already TH IN THE UK studied the subject at undergraduate level POSTGRADUATE COURSES RESEARCH • MSc Finance RESEARCH DEGREES EXCELLENCE • MSc International Banking and Finance 7 • MSc Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management • MSc Investment Management (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) Students interested in studying the MRes Biosciences, MPhil and PhD • MSc Strategic Accounting in Biological Sciences are focussed around four themes: RESEARCH DEGREES • Marine and Freshwater Systems We invite applications from well-qualified candidates whose research interests • Behavioural Ecology and Evolution correspond to our areas of research expertise. • Biodiversity and Ecosystems Applicants are encouraged to explore the research expertise of the School to • Natural Products and Environmental Resources ensure a good fit between PhD proposals and potential supervisors. Information about current faculty and the School’s research groups can be found at: swansea.ac.uk/som/research

40 41 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | BAY CAMPUS | SINGLETONCHEMISTRY CAMPUS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHEMISTRY BAY CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• Study at a Top 30 UK Business School for Research Excellence (REF 2014 21) VALUE • Opportunities to engage with businesses in real-life consultancy activities UK TOP 5ADDED (Guardian University Guide 2018) • Research-led, innovative teaching from a team of industry experts • Bespoke employability support to enhance your graduate prospects from our in-house team of careers advisors • Access to enterprise support and business mentoring as well as a range GRADUATE of state of the art facilities, including our Media Suite UK TOP 30 PROSPECTS • Ranked Top in the UK for Business Management and Marketing (Complete University Guide 2018) (WhatUni Awards 2019), a degree from this high-performing department will make you stand-out in the job market. Hands-on practical learning, close industry links and accredited courses will give you the best possible start to your career. • Links with Student Circus and Highered – niche job search platforms that help International Students secure jobs in the UK and their home *for qualified candidates countries ACCESS TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSES STATE-OF-THE-ART • BSc Business Management MEDIA SUITE • BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) • BSc Business Management (e-Business) • MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management) • BSc Business Management (Enterprise and Innovation) • MSc Management (Tourism)* • BSc Business Management (Finance) *Enhance your practical skills with the opportunity to • BSc Business Management (Human Resource undertake a field trip as part of this course Management) • Curriculum informed by needs of modern industry as well as core chemistry • BSc Business Management (Management Consulting) Postgraduate pathway options are available, please see • BSc Business Management (Marketing) page 34. • Cutting edge teaching methods including flipped teaching, peer learning and innovative pre-lab simulations that allow students to practice lab • BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Business Administration, MBA skills in their own time Management) The School of Management’s Business Administration, MBA • Royal Society of Chemistry in process of accrediting the degrees MULTI - MILLION POUND • BSc Business Management (Tourism) is for those with at least three years’ worth of experience in CHEMISTRY HUB • Only Student Society in UK affiliated with American Chemical Society Each of our BSc degrees allow the option to study a year a Management role. The programme is for those who wish OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2017 abroad or undertake a year in industry. to make an impact on society and address the gap between practice and theory that can exist in management. You’ll UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Undergraduate pathway options are available, please see implement your existing knowledge in a global context • BSc Chemistry page 34. to overcome challenging scenarios and learn to navigate innovation and change whilst applying relevant theories and • BSc Chemistry with a Year Abroad STUDENT

POSTGRADUATE COURSES frameworks. • BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry UK TOP SATISFACTION Masters courses are available to students from any 3 • MChem Chemistry (Complete University Guide, 2020) background with generalist and specialist programmes RESEARCH DEGREES available. We invite applications from well-qualified candidates whose • MSc Management (Business Project) POSTGRADUATE COURSES research interests correspond to our areas of research • MSc Management (Business Analytics) expertise. RESEARCH DEGREES • MSc Management (e-Business) Students interested in studying a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research in the Applicants are encouraged to explore the research expertise • MSc Management (Entrepreneurship) Department of Chemistry are able to specialise in one of the following areas: of the School to ensure a good fit between PhD proposals • Surface and Analytical Chemistry • MSc Management (Finance) and potential supervisors. Information about current faculty • MSc Management (Human Resource Management) and the School’s research groups can be found at: • Chemistry • MSc Management (International Management) swansea.ac.uk/som/research • Health, Food and Drug Chemistry • MSc Management (Marketing) • Chemistry of Materials • Semiconductor Chemistry

42 43 CHILDHOOD AND YOUNGCHILDHOOD PEOPLE | SINGLETON CAMPUS | BAY SCIENCE COMPUTER CAMPUS CHILDHOOD AND YOUNG PEOPLE COMPUTER SCIENCE SINGLETON CAMPUS BAY CAMPUS

• The new £32.5 million Computational Foundry provides cutting-edge TH IN THE UK teaching and research facilities featuring world-leading experimental STUDENT set-ups, devices and prototypes, to accelerate innovation and ensure SATISFACTION students will be ready for exciting and successful careers 5 (Complete University Guide, 2020) • Facilities include a Cyber Security and Networking Lab where we research and teach security and vulnerabilities in networks and IoT devices; our Future Interaction Technologies Lab (FIT Lab) where we create and test robots and interactive systems as well as showcasing our research into VR and AR; two Maker Labs with laser cutters, 3D COMPUTER

scanners, 3D printers and more; a Theory Lab; two User Experience UK TOP SCIENCE Labs; a Vision and Biometric Lab where we can capture actors in 3D; 7 and a Visualisation Suite where we can look at highly detailed visual (Times & Sunday Times University Guide 2019) models of data • Fully networked laboratories running Windows and Linux, which support IN THE UK a wide range of software and programming languages, including Java, C# and the .NET framework, python, C, C++, PHP, MySQL, Haskell and GRADUATE TH Prolog 8 PROSPECTS • Integrated programme development environments such as Visual (Guardian University Guide 2020) Studio and Netbeans, Microsoft Office Package, web access tools and specialised software for graphical rendering and image manipulation

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Postgraduate Research • BSc Computer Science * • MRes in Visual Computing • BSc Software Engineering * • MRes in Logic and Computation • MEng Computing * • MRes in Computing and Future Interaction Technologies • MSci Computer Science * • MSc by Research in Computer Science • BSc Computer Science with integrated Foundation year (Only applicable for EU students. See page 34 • MSc by Research in Human Computer Interaction for details regarding Foundation Year for non-EU • MSc by Research in Theoretical Computer Science students) • MSc by Research in Visual and Interactive Computing • BSc Education and Computer Science • BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry The Department is always keen to attract high-quality MPhil/PhD students to join its four main research groups: • BSc Software Engineering with a Year in Industry • MEng Computing with a Year in Industry • Future Interaction Technology • MSci Computer Science with a Year in Industry • Theoretical Computer Science *Available with a Year Abroad • Visual Computing • Security • Research led teaching from staff with strong national and international POSTGRADUATE COURSES links Taught Master’s • Strong links with professional practice in health, social care, social work • MSc Advanced Computer Science and education • MSc Advanced Computer Science with Industry • Hands on practical workshops and fieldwork elements included PUBLIC HEALTH (available for International students only) • MSc Advanced Software Technology

POSTGRADUATE COURSES TOP IN THE • MSc Computer Science • MSc Child Public Health 15 0 WORLD • MSc Data Science • MA Childhood Studies (Academic Ranking of World Universities, • MSc Cyber Security ARWU 2019) • MA Developmental and Therapeutic Play • MSc Computer Science: Informatique (Swansea route) • MSc Computer Science: Informatique (Grenoble RESEARCH DEGREES route) • PhD/MPhil Children and Young People • MSc Human-Centred Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 44 45 ECONOMICS | BAYECONOMICS CAMPUS CRIMINOLOGY | SINGLETON CAMPUS CRIMINOLOGY ECONOMICS SINGLETON CAMPUS BAY CAMPUS

• Our degrees help you develop the analytical skills essential to forging a career across many areas of economics • Research-led, practical teaching from a team of industry experts • Bespoke employability support to enhance your graduate prospects from our in-house team of careers advisors • Access to enterprise support and business mentoring as well as a range of state of the art facilities, including our Media Suite • Links with Student Circus and Highered – niche job search platforms that help International Students secure jobs in the UK and their home countries • Academics with extensive professional experience • Led by industry-experts, the Economics department has produced • Excellent links to local and national employers including government, the gradates that have gone on to become top economists. Boasting state-of- criminal justice system and voluntary/third sector organisations the-art facilities and a finger-on-the-pulse approach to teaching, this is a IN THE UK • A dynamic and active academic community OVERALL RATING highly respected department with an excellent reputation. CAREER ND 10UK TOP CRIMINOLOGY 2 PROSPECTS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Times & Sunday Times 2020) UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Guardian University Guide 2018) • BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice • BSc Economics • BSc Criminology and Psychology • BSc Economics and Business ECONOMICS • BSc Criminology and Social Policy IN THE UK • BSc Economics and Finance GRADUATE • LLB Law with Criminology ND CAREER PROSPECTS Each of our BSc degrees allow the option to study a year abroad or undertake 2 TOP UK SALARIES a year in industry. (Guardian University Guide 2020) 5 POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES Undergraduate pathway options are available, please see page 34. (Guardian University Guide 2017) • MA Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology • MA Cyber Crime and Terrorism POSTGRADUATE COURSES Master’s courses available to students from economics (or related) POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH COURSES 96% subject areas: OF THE SCHOOL’S RESEARCH IS OF AN We offer Criminology PhD and MPhil degrees in a range of areas including: INTERNATIONAL STANDARD • MSc Economics *for qualified candidates • Cybercrime and Terrorism (REF 2014-21) • MSc Economics and Finance • Medical Law ACCESS TO • Neurocriminology and Bioethics RESEARCH DEGREES STATE-OF-THE-ART • Probation and Offender Management Services We invite applications from well-qualified candidates whose research interests MEDIA SUITE correspond to our areas of research expertise. • Sentencing and Courts • Sex Work Applicants are encouraged to explore the research expertise of the School to • Violent and Sex Offenders ensure a good fit between PhD proposals and potential supervisors. Information • Youth Justice about current faculty and the School’s research groups can be found at: swansea.ac.uk/som/research

46 47 EDUCATION | SINGLETON CAMPUS | BAYENGINEERING CAMPUS EDUCATION AND ENGINEERING EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES BAY CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS • Courses accredited by the relevant professional engineering institutions • Well-established links with industry ENGINEERING • Year in Industry and Year Abroad options available 15UK TOP COURSES • Based at the University’s beachfronted Bay Campus, which has (Times and Sunday Times Good University seven buildings dedicated to Engineering, holding over 30,000m2 of Guide, 2020) laboratory and office space and more than £10 million of new research and teaching equipment

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES RESEARCH All of the following courses have a Year in Industry UK TOP QUALITY and a Year Abroad option: 10 (REF 2014 – 21) • BEng/MEng Aerospace Engineering • BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering • BEng/MEng Civil Engineering • BEng/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering • BEng/MEng Materials Science and Engineering 97%ARE IN JOBS/FURTHER STUDY WITHIN • BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING • BEng/MEng Medical Engineering (DLHE 2016/17) Foundation Year (available with all of the above BEng course pathways and as a ‘Deferred Choice’ option) ENERGY INNOVATION & FUEL TECHNOLOGY • MSc by Research in Energy Innovation POSTGRADUATE COURSES • PhD in Energy Innovation AEROSPACE ENGINEERING • MSc by Research in Fuel Technology • MSc Aerospace Engineering ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & VR • MSc by Research in Aerospace Engineering • MSc Engineering Leadership and Management • PhD or MPhil Aerospace Engineering • MSc Sustainable Engineering Management for CHEMICAL ENGINEERING International Development • MSc Chemical Engineering • MSc Virtual Reality

• MSc by Research in Chemical Engineering MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING • MSc by Research in Bio-process Engineering • MSc Materials Engineering* • MSc by Research in Desalination and Water Re-use • MSc by Research in Materials Engineering • MSc by Research in Membrane Technology • PhD or MPhil Materials Engineering • PhD or MPhil in Chemical Engineering • Flexible degree structure so you can tailor your learning to your future MECHANICAL ENGINEERING career goals CIVIL & COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING • MSc Mechanical Engineering* • Work placement opportunities available in organisations such as • MSc Civil Engineering • MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering schools, local authorities, businesses and charities IN PARTNERSHIP WITH • MSc Structural Engineering • PhD or MPhil Mechanical Engineering ASSOCIATION FOR • MSc Computational Mechanics* NANOTECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES LEARNING • MSc Computational Engineering* • MSc Nanoscience to Nanotechnology • BA (Hons) Education TECHNOLOGY • MRes Computer Modelling in Engineering • MSc by Research in Nanotechnology • BSc (Hons) Education and Computing (ALT) • MSc by Research in Civil Engineering • PhD or MPhil Nanotechnology • BSc (Hons) Education and Maths • PhD or MPhil Civil Engineering • BSc (Hons) Education and Psychology *These programmes are available with a Year ‘With ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • BA Early Childhood Studies Industry’, working within or alongside industry on a • MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering* company specific project. • BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Practitioner Status STUDENT • MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy UK TOP SATISFACTION 20 • MSc Communications Engineering POSTGRADUATE COURSES (Complete University Guide, 2020) • MA Education • MSc by Research in Electronic and Electrical • MPhil/Phd Education Engineering • PhD or MPhil Electronic and Electrical Engineering 48 49 GEOGRAPHY | SINGLETON CAMPUS HEALTHCARE | SINGLETON CAMPUS GEOGRAPHY HEALTHCARE SINGLETON CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• International fieldwork and study opportunities include Austria, Berlin, Borneo, the Indian Himalayas, Mallorca, New York and Vancouver • One of the most well established Geography departments in the UK • Diverse and flexible curriculum choice – you can study both human and physical geography • Invested £4.2m on a new suite of state-of-the art science laboratories HUMAN GEOGRAPHY STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

UK TOP SATISFACTION • BA/BSc Geography * 7 • BA Human Geography * (National Student Survey, 2018) • BSc Physical Geography * • BSc Environmental Geoscience • Strong links with the National Health Service • BSc Geography and Geographical Information Science RESEARCH • BSc Physical Earth Science with a Year in Industry • State of the art facilities for realistic workplace experiences

UK TOP IMPACT • BSc Geography with integrated Foundation Year. (Only applicable for EU 10 • Many of the programmes are accredited, approved or have support from (REF 2014-2021) students. See page 34 for details regarding Foundation Year for non-EU established external organisations students) TH *Available with a Year in Industry UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN THE UK TH IN THE UK NURSING CAREER • BSc Adult Nursing 7 (The Guardian University Guide 2020) POSTGRADUATE COURSES PROSPECTS • M.Ost Osteopathy • MSc Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change 4 • BSc Health and Social Care • MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change (Guardian University Guide 2020) IN THE UK MSc by Research Degrees POSTGRADUATE COURSES OSTEOPATHY • MSc by Research Earth Observation • MSc Health Care Management COMPLEMENTARY ST MEDICINE • MSc by Research Environmental Dynamics • MSc Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management 1 • MSc by Research Glaciology • MSc Public Health and Health Promotion (Complete University Guide 2021) • MSc by Research Global Environmental Modelling • MSc by Research Global Migration RESEARCH DEGREES PUBLIC HEALTH • MSc by Research Media Geographies • PhD/MPhil in Health Care Management

• MSc by Research Social Theory and Space • PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research in Health Economics TOP IN THE WORLD • MSc by Research Urban Studies • PhD/MPhil in Health Humanities 15 0 (Academic Ranking of World Universities, • PhD/MPhil in Health Policy MPhil and PhD study in Human Geography and Physical Geography ARWU 2019) in areas including: • PhD/MPhil in Health Psychology • Environmental Dynamics • PhD/MPhil in Health Sciences • Glaciology • PhD/MPhil in Mental Health • Global Environmental Modelling and Earth Observation • PhD/MPhil in Nursing • Migration, Boundaries and Identities • PhD/MPhil in Public Health • Social Theory and Urban Space • MSc by Research in Health and Wellbeing

50 51 HISTORYCAMPUS | SINGLETON CAMPUS AND CLASSICS AND LITERATURE LINGUISTICS LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING, | SINGLETON CAMPUS HISTORY AND CLASSICS LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND SINGLETON CAMPUS INTERPRETING, LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE SINGLETON CAMPUS

• Numerous study and work abroad opportunities • Many joint honours combinations available for undergraduate • BA TESOL students can also take a Certificate of English Language programmes Teaching for Adults (CELTA) • Numerous opportunities for work placements • Swansea is the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, widely regarded by many literary scholars as one of the Twentieth Century’s most influential lyrical • Many of the programmes have the option of spending a year or poets. semester abroad IN THE UK • Translation projects and work placements OVERALL RATING CAREER TH STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES PROSPECTS 6 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UK TOP SATISFACTION Single and Joint Honours courses are available: (Guardian University Guide 2020) 5 • BSc Applied Linguisitics and English Language (National Student Survey 2018) • BA Ancient History • BA English Language (single and joint honours) • BA Ancient and Medieval History • BA English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other • BA Classics RANKED OVERALL Languages (TESOL) TOP • BA Classical Civilisation IN THE UK IN THE • BA (TESOL) and English Literature WORLD • BA Egyptology TH FOR CLASSICS 12 • BA (TESOL) and Languages FOR • BA History (Guardian University Guide 2020) • BA English Literature and Creative Writing 250 • BA Medieval Studies ENGLISH • BA English Literature (single and joint honours) Joint Honours combinations include; Languages, American Studies, (QS World Rankings by Subject 2019) • BA English and Gender English Literature and Politics • BA Modern Languages with Education POSTGRADUATE COURSES • BA Modern Languages: French, German, Italian or Spanish • MA Ancient History and Classical Culture • BA Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting • MA Ancient Egyptian Culture Joint honours combinations include; Ancient History, American Studies and Classical Civilisation • MA Ancient Narrative Literature • MA Classics POSTGRADUATE COURSES • MA Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching • MA History • MA Creative Writing • MA Modern History • MA Creative Writing (extended to study abroad for one semester) • MA Medieval Studies • MA English Literature • MA Public History and Heritage • MA Professional Translation (one year or extended options available) • MA TESOL • MA Public History and Heritage extended (study abroad for one semester) • MA Translation and Interpreting (one year or extended options available) MPhil and PhD Degrees MA by Research, MPhil and PhD Degrees The department seeks to attract research students in the following areas: • Applied Linguistics Egyptology, Greek and Roman History, Classical Archaeology, Ancient Technology, The Ancient Novel and Narrative Fiction, Medieval, Early Modern • English Literature and Modern History. • Creative Writing

52 53 LAW | BAYMARKETING CAMPUS

| SINGLETON CAMPUS LAW MARKETING SINGLETON CAMPUS BAY CAMPUS

• Teaching from academics with extensive industry experience • Exceptional educational support, a progressive curriculum and a wide choice of modules available • Strong links with local, national and international employers TOP IN THE UNDERGRADUATE COURSES WORLD • LLB Law Single Honours FOR LAW 300 • Study a UK Top 20 subject (Complete University Guide 2018) • LLB Business Law (QS World Rankings by Subject 2020) • Course structure and content developed in line with Chartered Institute of • LLB Law (Crime and Criminal Justice) Marketing (CIM) for industry relevance • LLB Law Senior Status FAST TRACK TO • Research-led, innovative teaching from a team of industry experts • LLB Law with Criminology EMPLOYABILITY • Bespoke employability support to enhance your graduate prospects 96% from our in-house team of careers advisors POSTGRADUATE COURSES OF THE SCHOOL’S RESEARCH IS OF AN • Access to enterprise support and business mentoring as well as a range • LLM in Human Rights INTERNATIONAL STANDARD of state of the art facilities, including our Media Suite FORWARD • LLM in Intellectual Property and Commercial Practice (REF 2014-21) • Links with Student Circus and Highered – niche job search platforms THINKING DYNAMIC • LLM in International Commercial Law that help International Students secure jobs in the UK and their home ENVIRONMENT • LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law countries • LLM in International Maritime Law MARITIME/ • Ranked Top in the UK for Business Management and Marketing (WhatUni Awards 2019), the Marketing department is led by world- • LLM in International Trade Law ADMIRALTY class, industry experts, that have produced graduates who have gone IN THE UK • LLM in LegalTech 10UK TOP LAW on to work for some of the world’s biggest consumer brands, have set TH MARKETING • LLM in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law (LLM Guide 2020) up their own businesses and have thrived in marketing roles across all 16 sectors. (Guardian University Guide 20-21) • MA in Cyber Crime and Terrorism • MA Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice UNDERGRADUATE COURSES PROFESSIONAL COURSES • BSc Marketing • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) • BSc Business Management (Marketing) • Legal Practice Course (LPC) Each of our BSc degrees allow the option to study a year abroad or undertake *for qualified candidates • LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting a year in industry ACCESS TO RESEARCH DEGREES POSTGRADUATE COURSES STATE-OF-THE-ART We offer Law PhD and MPhil degrees in a range of areas, including: Common • MSc Strategic Marketing** MEDIA SUITE Law, Contract Law and Commercial Law, LegalTech, Maritime Law, Oil and Gas • MSc Management (Marketing) Law, Public Law across domestic, regional and international levels (Administrative **Opportunity to complete a three-month work-based marketing consultancy Law, Medical Law, Children’s Rights, Constitutional Law, Devolution, Economic project, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during the course Law, Environmental Law, European Union Law, Gender and the Law, Human to a real life situation Rights Law, Investment Law, Minority Language Rights, Multilevel Governance, Socio-economic Law, and Public Procurement Law), Criminal Law, and the Law relating to Terrorism, Cyber Terrorism and Counter Terrorism.

54 55 BAY MATHEMATICS | BAY MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS | SINGLETON MEDIA, MATHEMATICS MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND BAY CAMPUS PUBLIC RELATIONS SINGLETON CAMPUS CAMPUS

• £32.5m Computational Foundry provides cutting-edge teaching and research facilities to enable our students and staff to pursue transformative mathematical and computational research CAMPUS • Teaching and research focusses on modern, applicable mathematics • Extensive selection of final year projects designed to develop excellent transferable skills GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UK TOP PROSPECTS • BSc Mathematics * 4 (Complete University Guide 2019) • BA Public Relations and Media (3 yrs) Single Honours is accredited by • BSc Mathematics with a Year in Industry the Chartered Institute for Public Relations Work placements are offered • BSc Pure Mathematics in media, journalism, broadcasting and public relations organisations • BSc Applied Mathematics • Year and Semester Abroad opportunities are available (3 and 4 year degree programmes) • BSc Mathematics for Finance * STUDENT TH • Year in Industry available (4 year degree programme) IN THE UK • BSc Mathematics for Finance with a Year in Industry 18 SATISFACTION GRADUATE • BSc Actuarial Science (Guardian University Guide 2020) 1ST PROSPECTS • MMath Mathematics * UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Complete Uni Guide 2021) • BSc Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year (Only applicable for EU • BA Media and Communication students. See page 34 for details regarding Foundation Year for non-EU • BA Public Relations and Media students) • BA Media with joint honours options in Languages, English Language, TH • BSc Education and Mathematics Literature OVERALL • BSc Mathematics and Sports Science • BA Journalism, Media and Communications RANKED 5IN THE UK *Available with a Year Abroad (Guardian University Guide 2020) POSTGRADUATE COURSES POSTGRADUATE COURSES • MA Communication, Media Practice and PR • MSc Mathematics and Computing for Finance • MA Digital Media • MSc Mathematics • MA Sports Communication and Journalism • MRes Stochastic Processes: Theory and Application • MA International Journalism • MSc by Research in Mathematics Students interested in pursuing a research degree can do so under the following themes: MPhil and PhD programmes are available in areas including: • European Film and Identity • Algebra, Geometry and Topology • Analysis and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations • Media, History, Theory and Technology • Mathematics Education • Journalism and the Media • Biomathematics • Public Relations

56 57 MEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES | SINGLETON AND LIFE SCIENCES CAMPUS MEDICAL MEDICIINE | SINGLETON CAMPUS MEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES MEDICINE SINGLETON CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• Swansea University is home to a leading UK Medical School located • Swansea University is home to a leading UK Medical School in beautiful south west Wales. It educates and trains the next generation located in beautiful south west Wales. It educates and trains the next

UK TOP MEDICINE of doctors, life scientists, health professionals, innovators, educators, 10 generation of doctors, life scientists, health professionals, innovators, UK TOP MEDICINE (Complete University Guide 2021) educators, researchers and leaders through courses that build on its 10 researchers and leaders through courses that build on its excellent (Complete University Guide 2021) research, which is ranked 2nd in the UK (REF 2014 - 2021). excellent research, which is ranked 2nd in the UK (REF 2014-2021). • The Medical School is proud to offer a growing number of degrees that • The Medical School’s flagship course is Graduate Entry Medicine – a prepare students for careers in academia, industry and healthcare. IN THE UK four year fast track medical degree for graduates of any subject. It TOP RESEARCH offers a high level of clinical contact throughout the course, including • Undergraduate Pathway to Medicine courses provide links with IN THE WORLD ST learning opportunities in clinical settings across south and west Wales Graduate Entry Medicine and could lead to a guaranteed interview. ENVIRONMENT 1 and elective placements anywhere in the world MEDICINE • State-of-the-art research facilities include the Institute of Life Science, (REF 2014 - 2021) 400 • Undergraduate Pathway to Medicine courses provide links with (QS World University Rankings 2020) valued at over £100million, the £22million Centre for NanoHealth and Graduate Entry Medicine and could lead to a guaranteed interview the £17million Data Science Building. The Medical School is also home IN THE UK to Centres of Research Excellence including the British Heart Foundation • The Medical School offers a range of postgraduate courses for Cymru, Diabetes Research Unit Cymru and the Sanofi Diabetes Centre OVERALL healthcare professionals or those with an interest in medical research BEST PREPARED of Excellence. 2ND RESEARCH QUALITY DOCTORS IN THE UK (REF 2014 - 2021) MEDICINE (Severn Deanery F1 Survey 2017) UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • MBBCh Graduate Entry Medicine (4 years)* • BSc Applied Medical Sciences* (3 years) • BSc Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY TO Year* (4 years) MEDICINE COURSES • BSc / MSci Biochemistry • BSc Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year • BSc / MSci Genetics • BSc Applied Medical Sciences • BSc / MSci Medical Biochemistry* • BSc Medical Biochemistry • BSc / MSci Medical Genetics* • BSc Medical Genetics • BSc Medical Pharmacology* *Successful students are awarded MBBCh Medicine from RESEARCH PROGRAMMES: • BSc Medical Pharmacology Swansea University, having joined the General Medical • BSc Population Health and Medical Sciences* • MRes Applied Analytical Sciences (LCMS) • BSc Population Health and Medical Sciences Council’s (GMC) distinguished list of UK medical schools • MPharm Pharmacy (4 years) New for 2021 • MRes Health Informatics entitled to award UK primary medical qualifications * These courses are Pathways to Medicine and benefit • DProf/ MRes Research in Health Professions Education POSTGRADUATE COURSES (PMQs). This qualification allows our graduates to practise from specialist preparation for applications to Graduate • PhD/ MPhil/ MSc by Research Medical and Health MSc programmes: in the UK and many other countries. All applicants are Entry Medicine through bespoke modules and healthcare- advised to ensure that Swansea University’s PMQ is Care Studies • MSc Diabetes Practice*** related placements. Graduates from these courses will be recognised by the medical standards authority of the country guaranteed an interview for Graduate Entry Medicine at • MD Medical and Health Care Studies • MSc Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance in which they wish to practise. Swansea University, subject to adequate performance and Learning) MPhil, PhD, MD, MSc by Research Degrees: meeting the entry criteria at the time of application. • MSc Genomic Medicine **Only applicable for EU students Research themes include: • MSc Medical Education*** *** Distance learning courses with residential elements or POSTGRADUATE COURSES • Biomarkers and Genes • MSc Medical Radiation Physics contact days. • MSc Diabetes Practice*** • Devices • MSc Nanomedicine • MSc Genomic Medicine • Microbes and Immunity • MSc Physician Associate Studies** • MSc Health Data Science • Patient and Population Health and Informatics • MSc Health Informatics MPhil, PhD, MD, MSc by Research Programmes • MSc Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance Research themes include: Learning) • Biomarkers and Genes • MSc Medical Education*** • Devices • MSc Medical Radiation Physics • Microbes and Immunity • MSc Nanomedicine • Patient and Population Health and Informatics • MSc Physician Associate Studies** MRes programmes: ** Only applicable for EU students • MRes Health Informatics *** Distance Learning Courses with residential elements or • DProf/MRes Research in Health Professions Education contact days

58 59 PHYSICS | SINGLETON CAMPUS & CULTURALPOLITICAL | SINGLETON STUDIES CAMPUS PHYSICS POLITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES SINGLETON CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• Work Placement module with National Assembly for Wales, working closely with Assembly Ministers Numerous work placement options built into curriculum • British Parliamentary Studies module taught by lecturers and members of parliament • Semester and Year Abroad options available (3 and 4 year degree programmes)

• Excellent links with CERN in Switzerland offering the opportunity of TH IN THE UK summer placements UNDERGRADUATE COURSES STUDENT • Courses accredited by the Institute of Physics Single and Joint Honours courses are available: 8SATISFACTION • £4.2 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratories TOP IN THE UK • BA American Studies (The Complete University Guide 2019) RESEARCH INTENSITY • BA Philosophy UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Complete University Guide 2020) • BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) • BSc Physics * • BA International Relations TEACHING • BSc Physics with a Year in Industry • BA Politics and International Relations

TOP IN THE UK UK TOP EXPERIENCE • BSc Physics with Integrated Foundation Year • BA Politics 10 (Only applicable for EU students. See page 34 for details regarding STUDENT SATISFACTION (Times and Sunday Times Good University WITH TEACHING, ORGANISATION • BA War and Society Guide 2018) Foundation Year for international students) & MANAGEMENT, STUDENT Joint Honours combinations include; Languages, History, Literature and • BSc Theoretical Physics EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT VOICE Social Policy • BSc Theoretical Physics with a Year in Industry (National Student Survey 2018) • BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology POSTGRADUATE COURSES TH OVERALL • MPhys Physics* • MA Development and Human Rights IN THE UK TH 20 (Guardian University Guide 2020) • MPhys Theoretical Physics IN THE UK • MA International Security and Development • MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year in Industry 7CAREER PROSPECTS • MA International Relations *Available with a Year Abroad (Guardian University Guide 2019) • MA Politics • MA Public Policy POSTGRADUATE COURSES • MA War and Society TH MSc by Research Degrees IN THE UK Extended Masters available in: International Relations, International Security and • MSc by Research Applied Physics and Materials 7OVERALL Development, and Public Policy (study abroad for one semester in USA) • MSc by Research Theoretical Physics (Guardian University Guide 2020) MPhil and PhD Degrees • MSc by Research Experimental Physics The Department offers MA by Research, MPhil and PhD research degrees and The Department is always keen to attract high-quality MPhil/PhD invites research proposals on a wide range of topics including: students to join its four main research groups: • Conflict and Security • Applied Physics and Materials • European Union Politics • Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics • International Relations • Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory • Latin American Studies • Quantum Computation and Simulation • Political Analysis and Governance

60 61 PSYCHOLOGY | SINGLETON CAMPUS | SINGLETON CAMPUS SOCIAL CARE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL CARE SINGLETON CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS

• On our undergraduate programmes, you can put study into practice • Validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) with placements in charities, education settings, local government and • Spend a year studying abroad on our undergraduate courses healthcare settings • Participate in, and undertake, original research using state-of-the-art • Many of the programmes are accredited, approved or have support research facilities and equipment from established external organisations IN THE UK GRADUATE • Research led teaching from staff with strong national and international links UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2ND PROSPECTS • BSc Psychology (Times and Sunday Times Good University SOCIAL

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UK TOP • BSc Criminology and Psychology Guide 2020) POLICY • BSc Social Policy 10 • BSc Education and Psychology (Times and Sunday Times Good University • BSc Criminology and Social Policy Guide 2020) • BSc Sociology and Psychology 4 STAR RATING • BA History and Social Policy RESEARCH 100% • BA Politics and Social Policy POSTGRADUATE COURSES IMPACT • MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • BSc Social Sciences (REF 2014 - 2021) • MSc Cognitive Neuroscience • BSc Sociology • MSc Research Methods in Psychology • BSc Sociology and Psychology • BSc Sociology and Social Policy RESEARCH DEGREES • PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research Psychology POSTGRADUATE COURSES • PhD/MPhil Health Psychology • MSc Social Research Methods

Psychology research is organised around four broad themes: RESEARCH DEGREES • Cognitive Neuroscience • PhD/MPhil Social Work and Social Care • Forensic Psychology • PhD/MPhil Sociology • Cognition and Perception • PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research Social Policy • Clinical and Health Psychology • PhD/MPhil in Gerontology and Ageing Studies

62 63 SPORT AND EXERCISESPORT | BAY SCIENCE CAMPUS TOURISM | BAY CAMPUS SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE TOURISM BAY CAMPUS BAY CAMPUS

• Strong links with industry locally and internationally • Destination marketing and economic impact at the heart of the course • Undertake field trips and real-life cases to bring destination to life • Research-led, innovative teaching from a team of industry experts • Bespoke employability support to enhance your graduate prospects from our in-house team of careers advisors • Access to enterprise support and business mentoring as well as a range of state of the art facilities, including our Media Suite • Links with Student Circus and Highered – niche job search platforms that help International Students secure jobs in the UK and their home countries • The Tourism department will give you invaluable insight into the ever- changing, evolving world of tourism and you will learn about both the FUTURE CAREERS • Based at the University’s beachfronted Bay Campus business and human aspects of the subject in a practical way; making • TOURISM OFFICER you career-ready the moment you graduate. • Specialist laboratories and computing facilities, including a • ACCOMMODATION MANAGER state-of-the-art Exercise Physiology Laboratory and Biomechanics • DESTINATION MANAGER Laboratory • DESTINATION MARKETER SPORT AND UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • EVENT MANAGER • Year Abroad option available with BSc UK TOP EXERCISE • BSc Business Management (Tourism) • Swansea University has a £20 million sports village housing world-class SCIENCE Our BSc degree allows the option to study a year abroad or undertake a year sports facilities, including Wales’ National Pool and Indoor Athletics in industry. FORWARD Centre 15 DEPARTMENT THINKING DYNAMIC (The Times Good University Guide, 2020) POSTGRADUATE COURSES ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • MSc Management (Tourism) • BSc Sport and Exercise Science TH • BSc Mathematics and Sports Science IN THE UK FIELD TRIPS RESEARCH IMPACT We give students the opportunity to study a variety of tourism destinations. Field POSTGRADUATE COURSES 5 trips are designed to enhance students’ understanding of the complexities and (REF 2014-21) • Erasmus Mundus MA Sports Ethics and Integrity requirements of running a tourism destination. Previous trips have included visits *for qualified candidates to Penderyn Whisky – a premium whisky distillery, top sporting venue and even • MSc by Research in Sports Science a trip to Nepal. • PhD/MPhil Sports Science ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART 100% Please note, the cost of field trips is in addition to the course fees. Students will MEDIA SUITE ARE IN JOBS/FURTHER STUDY WITHIN participate in a range of mandatory field trip experiences, both locally and SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING overseas (destinations will vary year on year). Individuals may be eligible to (DLHE 2016/17) apply for travel bursaries from the department and the University’s Go Global team to subsidise any additional costs.

64 65 TYPICAL UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS 67 ef: 61 age 62 57 54 64 65 63 60 59 56 58 55 P R Other IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in with minimum 7.0 7.0 IELTS speaking and 6.5 in listening, and writing for candidates reading non-English speaking from of at least score countries. GAMSAT 50 overall. x x x x x x GCSE or GCSE or equivalent English and Maths C grade x x x x x x x x x x IELTS 6.0 6.0 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) x English Language IELTS 6.0 6.0 IELTS (min 6.0 in each component) 32 to include IB: 32 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language. IB: Minimum of 32-33. Social Policy: IB: Social Policy: All other 32-33. 33-34. courses: IB: 32-33 IB: 33-34 BSc: 32-34 IB: BSc: 32-34 minimum of 6 in HL maths & 5 in HL Physics. 34-36 MPhys: minimum of 6 in HLK Maths & 6 in HL Physics. Notes BSc: 32-34. IB: BSc: 32-34. MMath 36. Minimum of 6 in HL Maths. IB: 32 IB: BSc: 32-34; MSci: 36. Minimum of 6 in HL Maths. IB: 32 IB: Minimum 32-33.

Maths, Biology, Physics, Physics, Maths, Biology, PE, Psychology Chemistry, but not recommended are essential. No Business Accounting/ at A Finance/Maths required will not studies Level. General be considered. Social Policy: ABB-BBB. Social Policy: AAB - ABB. courses All other AAB-BBB for the Politics Joint Politics AAB-BBB for the with Law. Honours It is not essential to have any particularstudied subjects at A level. MPhys: AAA-AAB. MPhys: include Maths & Physics. To Notes BSc: AAB-BBB; MSci: AAB. Biology is essential for Applied Sciences, Genetics Medical Health, and Population Chemistry is essential for Biochemistry and Medical to Please refer Pharmacology. website for further information. MMath: AAA. A grade in in MMath: AAA. A grade Maths is required. an upper second Either class degree (2:1) or first in any subject or a merit or (equivalent to distinction in an integrated 2:1 or first) degree masters undergraduate or lower second (2:2) PLUS a or PhD. Masters Postgraduate No Business/ Accounting/ at A Finance/Maths required will not Studies level. General be considered. BBB

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BBB AAB- x x x x x x x A level or A level equivalent Tourism Sport and Exercise Science Social Care Psychology Political and Political Studies Cultural Physics Bachelors Bachelors degree subject-area Media, Media, Communication and Public Relations and Medical Life Sciences Medicine Law Marketing Mathematics ef: 51 41 52 42 age 49 47 48 50 53 45 46 43 40 P R For Nursing there is an NMC there Nursing For score ELTS for a higher requirement in all components with 7.0 of 7.0 programme. the commencing before Minimum 5 GCSE’s A - C grade. Minimum 5 GCSE’s We may consider other science- may consider other We are based qualifications if they equivalent to A-levels, and if the qualification includes content of the significant amounts of Biology. IFS DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL IN FINANCIAL IFS DIPLOMA Diploma STUDIES: AAT in Accounting; Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate; OCR Diploma can Cambridge Technical admission. also all be used towards Other x x x x x x x x x min. min. Maths Maths grade B grade grade B grade English and Maths C grade GCSE or equivalent x x x x x x x x x x x IELTS 6.0 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) for more up to date, detailed and subject specific criteria, including including specific criteria, and subject to date, detailed up for more x x IELTS 6.0 IELTS (min 6.0 in each component) English Language BEng: 32; IB: BEng: 32; To MEng: 34. include 5 at HL or 6 at SL Maths and 4 at HL or 5 at SL in English Language. IB: 30-32 32-34. To To IB: 32-34. include 5 in HL Geography IB: 32 B: 32 IB: 32. IB: Minimum of - 33. 32 IB: 32 BSc:32-34; IB: BSc:32-34; MEng/ MSc: To 34-36. include at least 5 HL or 6 SL in Maths. IB: Minimum of 32-33. 32-34 with a IB: 32-34 minimum of 6 in HL Chemistry. 34-36. MChem: 32-33. IB: 32-33. 5 Including in Biology or Human Biology at HL. IB: Minimum of 32-33. Notes

BEng: ABB-BBB; MEng AAB. All to include Mathematics except for “Materials Science and Engineering”. Other subjects include: recommended Mathematics, Further Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, IT/Computing, Biology. are Health or Science courses desirable To include Geography or a include Geography To subject related No A-level in Business, Economics, Maths or Accounting/Finance is required. MEng/MSci: AAA-AAB. To MEng/MSci: AAA-AAB. To include Maths, Computer Or 2 of Science or Physics. Electronics Chemistry, Biology, (Economics may or Psychology Students Psychology). replace an aptitude must demonstrate for Maths. No Business/ Accounting/ at A Finance/Maths required will not Studies level. General be considered. MChem: AAA-AAB To include AAA-AAB To MChem: Chemistry and one other Science or Mathematics course. No Business/ Accounting/ at A Finance/Maths required will not Studies level. General be considered. Notes BBB

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BBB AAB- x x x x A level or A level equivalent Engineering Healthcare Geography History and Classics Languages, and Translation interpreting, linguistics and Literature Criminology Economics Education and Early Childhood Studies Computer Science Business Management Chemistry Biosciences Accounting and Finance Bachelors Bachelors degree subject-area PLEASE CHECK THE INDIVIDUAL COURSE PAGES ON OUR WEBSITE WEBSITE OUR ON PAGES COURSE INDIVIDUAL THE CHECK PLEASE recommended subjects: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses subjects: recommended TYPICAL UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS TYPICAL UNDERGRADUATE

TYPICAL UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS 66 POSTGRADUATE DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 6969 ef: 61 age 57 62 55 56 58 59 60 63 64 P R Other for MSc 7 required IELTS (UK/ Genomic Medicine EU only) x x IELTS 6.0 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) x x x x x (MSc Strategic Strategic Marketing) IELTS 6.0 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) x x x x x MPhil MPhil required required required required for PhD/ for PhD/ component component 6.5 in each 6.5 in each IELTS 6.5 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 in each component) English Language MSc Strategic Marketing requires requires Marketing MSc Strategic an equivalent in Or overseas 2:1. degree undergraduate & for MSc Mathematics 2:2 required & Computing for MSc Mathematics equivalent in an Finance. Or overseas Mathematics degree. undergraduate & MSc for MSc Mathematics required Maths, Mathematics. by Research Computer Science, Engineering or for MSc considered degrees Physics for Finance & Computing Mathematics Stochastic Processes and MRes Or overseas equivalent in an equivalent Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate professional Or relevant discipline. for MA experience considered Practice Communication, Media and PR Notes or overseas on course, Depending equivalent in an undergraduate Or discipline. in a relevant degree experience may professional relevant be accepted (see website) 2:1 required for MSc Diabetes 2:1 required Research MRes & DProf/ Practice Education. in Health Professions equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate professional Or relevant discipline. experience may be accepted (see website) Or overseas equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate discipline. With a minimum of 55% average. With a minimum of 55% average. equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate discipline 2:2 required for MSc Cognitive 2:2 required & MSc Research Neuroscience Or overseas in Psychology. Methods equivalent in an undergraduate discipline in a relevant degree Or overseas equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate discipline. 2:2 required. Or overseas equivalent Or overseas 2:2 required. in degree in an undergraduate Or relevant discipline. a relevant experience considered professional Methods for MSc Social Research (see website) x x x x x x x x 2:2 (Lower Second Class) x x x x x x x 2:1 (Upper Second Class)

ST First Degree Degree First Qualification 1 (First Class) Mathematics Marketing Masters degree subject-area Media, Media, Communication and Public Relations Medical and Medical Life Sciences Medicine Physics Political and Political Studies Cultural Psychology Social Care Sport and Exercise Science ef: 51 41 42 age 52 47 49 54 40 44 45 46 48 50 53 P R components. Law, Policy & Practice ELTS ELTS & Practice Policy Law, For MA Global Challenges: MA Global Challenges: For 7.0 with minimum of 6.5 in all 7.0 Accounting MSc Strategic ACCA (& 9 Fundamentals papers) Other 3 year’s work experience 3 year’s for MBA required IELTS 6.5 (6.0 MA Education: IELTS in writing and 5.5 in other components) x x x x English Teaching) Translation Translation & Language (MA Chinese- IELTS 6.0 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) x x x IELTS 6.5 IELTS (min 5.5 in each component) x x x x x x x x x for more up to date, detailed and subject specific criteria, including including specific criteria, and subject up to date, detailed for more (MA TESOL) IELTS 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 in each component) English Language Or overseas equivalent in an equivalent Or overseas degree. undergraduate Notes Or overseas equivalent in an equivalent Or overseas degree. undergraduate in an equivalent Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate also Non-graduates discipline. (see website). considered With 55% average (or overseas (or overseas With 55% average equivalent) in an undergraduate in Biological Sciences or degree field. related Depending on course. Or overseas Or overseas on course. Depending equivalent in an undergraduate in Computer Science or a degree discipline. relevant Or overseas equivalent in an Or overseas in Economics degree undergraduate discipline. or a related Depending on course. Or overseas Or overseas on course. Depending equivalent in an undergraduate discipline. in a relevant degree (see also considered Non-graduates website). Or overseas equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate discipline With 55% average or overseas or overseas With 55% average equivalent in an undergraduate discipline in a relevant degree Or overseas equivalent in an Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate discipline. MSc Healthcare Management MSc Healthcare equivalent a 2:2. Or overseas requires Non- degree. in an undergraduate (see considered also graduates website) MA Medieval Studies require a require Studies MA Medieval equivalent in an 2:2. Or overseas in a relevant degree undergraduate also Non-graduates discipline. for MA Public Historyconsidered & Heritage (see website) Or overseas on course. Depending equivalent in an undergraduate discipline. in a relevant degree experience also professional Relevant (see on course depending considered Diploma in Law website). Graduate & for LLM Legal Practice considered Advanced Drafting MA English Literature, MA Translation MA Translation MA English Literature, & MA Professional & Interpreting Or overseas 2:1. require Translation equivalent in an undergraduate discipline. in a relevant degree experience also considered Relevant & MA Translation for MA Professional (see website) & Interpreting Translation x x x x x x x x x x 2:2 (Lower Second Class) x x x x x x x x x 2:1 (Upper Second Class)

ST First Degree Degree First Qualification 1 (First (First Class) Accounting and Finance Masters degree subject-area Biosciences Business Management and Childhood People Young Computer Science Criminology Economics Education Engineering Healthcare Geography History and Classics Law Languages, and Translation interpreting, linguistics and Literature POSTGRADUATE DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY DEGREE POSTGRADUATE PLEASE CHECK THE INDIVIDUAL COURSE PAGES ON OUR WEBSITE OUR ON PAGES COURSE INDIVIDUAL THE CHECK PLEASE recommended subjects: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses subjects: recommended

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