Undergraduate 2014 Original thinkers welcome Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK Tel: +44 (0)1792 205678 www.swansea.ac.uk Swansea University Where #makingwaves bright futures undergraduate begin SWAN 2014 S93 Our alumni include: • Annabelle Apsion, actress • Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of • Professor Ron Bordessa, former President and Vice Acorn Computers Ltd Chancellor of University of Ontario Institute of Technology • Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby union • Professor Y.K. Cheung, distinguished Professor who international undertook his PhD with eminent Professor Zienkiewicz • Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer • Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter • Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby union • Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians, international Manic Street Preachers • Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer Open Days • Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron • Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire Collider, CERN 29th June • Jason Mohammad, television presenter • Hywel Francis MP • Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist 5th October • Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter • Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter 2nd November • Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons • The Hon. Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign (2000-10) Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam A proud history an exciting vision #makingwaves We believe that a university education should be about exploration and discovery; it should be exciting and fulfilling, and always inspirational. We’ve been equipping students for exceptional personal The Swansea University Employability Award helps you to and professional achievement since 1920. Our long gain experience and develop skills to give you that edge. history of working closely with industry ensures that our degrees meet employers’ needs, and that our world- of our graduates are in leading research has a real impact on the health, wealth, 92 % employment and/or further study culture, and well-being of our society. { within six months of graduating. Studying in a research-led university also means that you We’ll also encourage you to try new subjects, and to take benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally advantage of opportunities to experience other countries renowned academics at the top of their game. and cultures wherever possible. We’re a University with an exciting vision for the future. You’ll benefit from a modern approach to learning, backed by excellent facilities and high standards of Our ambitious campus development programme teaching – a 5 star rating in the QS stars global university will enable us to double our size and provide ranking. Our wide range of Single and Joint Honours even more facilities to enhance our award-winning degrees give you the flexibility to take the subjects that student experience. interest you most. The new Science and Innovation Campus will harness A degree is important for getting a great job, but Swansea University’s world-leading research strengths employers look for much more than a degree when and promote the growth of high-technology clusters choosing which graduates to employ. Gaining experience of companies, creating a uniquely career-enhancing Open Days and developing skills while you study and during learning environment for students. 29th June vacation periods will give you a competitive edge. 5th October 2nd November Tel: +44 (0)1792 295784 www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves Swanseauni swanseauniversity 1 Welcome Swansea University is ambitious for its students, staff, and for the institution as a whole. We are maintaining rapid progress towards our aspiration of being one of the top 200 universities in the world by our centenary in 2020. Our University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent Our University community thrives teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. on exploration and discovery, and We aim to deliver an outstanding student experience that provides a offers the right balance of excellent lifetime of fantastic memories, matched by courses which equip you with high-level skills and boost your employability. teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious, research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice for a great many talented students, and the increases in applications to study here are a clear indication of our success. I believe that we’ve struck the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by a superb quality of life and our exciting campus development plans will herald a new era for the University. I hope you’ll join us. Take a virtual tour of the campus and check out Professor Richard B. Davies some of our facilities Vice-Chancellor 2 3 Contents Welcome to Swansea 2 Study and live by the sea 6 Accommodation 14 Where to eat? 20 Welfare and disability support 22 Students’ Union 24 Sport Swansea 28 World-leading research 34 Campus development 40 Library and information services 46 Study FAQS 48 Careers, skills and employability 50 Study and work abroad 54 Welsh medium opportunities 57 International students – information 58 Undergraduate pathways – ICWS 63 Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries 66 Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries for International Students 70 Application and admissions 202 Maps 208 Index 212 History and Heritage 218 Alumni 220 Courses College of Arts and Humanities Political Communication – Politics and School of Law Engineering – Product Design 110 Nursing 162 College of Science American Studies 74 Media Studies 178 Criminology 86 Engineering – Sports Materials 112 Osteopathy 166 Biology and Biological Sciences 76 Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 82 Politics and International Relations 180 Law 142 Sport and Exercise Science 190 Paramedic Science 168 Computer Science 84 English Language and TEFL 114 Spanish – Hispanic Studies 188 Sports Science and Engineering 192 Psychology 182 Geo-Informatics 120 English Literature 116 Translation 194 College of Engineering Social Policy 184 Geography 122 French 118 War and Society 196 Engineering – Aerospace 92 College of Human and Health Sciences Social Work 186 Marine Biology 144 German 124 Welsh 198 Engineering – Chemical 94 Health and Social Care 126 Mathematics 146 History 134 Engineering – Civil 96 Healthcare Science – Audiology 128 College of Medicine Physical Earth Science 174 Italian 138 College of Business, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic 98 Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry 150 Physics 176 Language and Communication – English Economics and Law Engineering – Environmental 100 or (Radiotherapy Physics) 130 Medical Genetics and Genetics 152 Zoology 200 Language and Media 140 Engineering – Integrated Foundation Healthcare Science – (Cardiac Physiology) Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine School of Business and Economics Medieval Studies 158 Year Schemes 102 and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) 132 MB BCh (Wales) 156 Department of Adult Business Management 78 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 170 Engineering – Materials 104 Medical Sciences and Humanities 154 Continuing Education Economics 88 Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) 172 Engineering – Mechanical 106 Midwifery 160 Humanities 136 Engineering – Medical 108 4 5 Study and live by the sea When you choose to study at university, you’re embarking on a new adventure and a career-enhancing and life-changing experience. Selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will study and call home for the next three to four years. We went up 38 places in the National Student Satisfaction Survey in 2012, with an overall satisfaction scored of 87% – above both the Wales and UK average. Enjoying the great outdoors 6 A vibrant student city, Swansea has it all. From a Swansea {a breath of fresh air} thriving cultural and sporting scene to an awesome night life, stunning coastal scenery to tranquil parks, and great shopping to the best of modern city living, Swansea is the ideal place to build your future. Our campus lifestyle fosters a welcoming, cosmopolitan No wonder 96% of students agree that Swansea is a good place to be community that offers something for everyone. Then there’s (i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011). our location, which gives you the best of every world: we’re situated in rolling parkland facing the beach, and within easy reach of the vibrant city of Swansea. When you choose to study at Swansea University, you not only become part of an ambitious, research-led institution but you also benefit from living in one of the UK’s most See for yourself naturally beautiful regions. It’s no wonder many of our Seeing is believing – so why not come and take a graduates ch oose to stay here long after their studies. closer look? Our Open Days will give you a feel Studying in Swansea gives you many opportunities to for campus life and what you can expect from the indulge your artistic and cultural side. At the heart of our Swansea experience. Our Open Days in 2013 are: campus is the Taliesin Arts Centre, a lively venue that hosts a broad programme of live drama, dance, jazz and world 29th June music, and cinema screenings. The Taliesin is also home to 5th October the Ceri Richards Gallery, which exhibits work by emerging 2nd November and established artists, and the Egypt Centre, a two-storey gallery