Swansea University

The University

Swansea University is a world-class, research led institution situated in stunning parkland overlooking the picturesque Swansea Bay. The University is a popular destination for postgraduate study and has a thriving postgraduate community. One of the UK's leading institutions for collaborative research with industry, Swansea offers postgraduate taught and research degrees in:

• Ageing Studies
• American Studies
• Biosciences
• Business
• Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Cymraeg/Welsh
• Economics
• Engineering
• English
• Geography
• Health and Social Sciences
• History
• Law
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Medicine
• Modern Languages and Translation
• Physics
• Politics, International Relations and Development Studies
• Psychology
• Sports and Exercise Science
• War and Society

An outstanding study environment

With 27 out of 31 academic areas recently assessed as having world-leading research, Swansea University is at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. We attract some of the world's best academics, providing a vibrant and dynamic environment in which to study and ensuring you are involved in an exciting academic community of cutting-edge research and innovation.

Links with industry

Swansea has a proven track record of offering vocationally relevant programmes which give you the knowledge and skills employers demand. Our students have the opportunity to carry out industry-linked research projects and undertake work placements, and our Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your skills.

As well as access to world-class facilities, postgraduates at Swansea benefit from the University's strong links with industry and research organisations. Recent research partners have included Microsoft, Cancer Research UK and IBM - the latter a partner in the University's £50 million Institute of Life Science, home to one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers.

Scholarships and funding

The University invests significantly in postgraduate study, with over £4 million in postgraduate scholarships available last year. We have research studentships and Master's scholarships available across all academic subject areas. Visit our scholarships page for details.

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International students

Swansea University welcomes students from over 100 countries, and currently has more than 2,000 international students. The University offers you a high-quality education in a safe and friendly environment, guaranteed University accommodation and free academic language support classes for international students. Visit our international website for further information.

Location

The postgraduate experience at Swansea goes beyond research and teaching excellence: You will enjoy a spectacular seafront campus with first-class facilities. The city itself is a culturally rich and diverse modern metropolis with a maritime atmosphere, boasting all the social and recreational amenities you need. The natural environment around Swansea is perfect for outdoor pursuits with the Gower Peninsula - the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - ideal for surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and mountain biking.

Visit us

The University holds Postgraduate Open Days in November, March and June each year. Find out more about visiting us at our Postgraduate Open Days.

Contact

Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP

Postgraduate Admissions Office

T +44 (0)1792 295358
F +44 (0)1792 295110
E postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk
W www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

International Office

T +44 (0)1792 602600
F +44 (0)1792 295839
E international@swansea.ac.uk
W www.swansea.ac.uk/international