Swansea University

Es. 1920 | Gweddw Crefft Heb ei Dawn

Swansea University

Es. 1920 | Gweddw Crefft Heb ei Dawn

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

22,290

Student Faculty Ratio

13.23

Internationality Factor

19%

Avg Tuition per Student

£8,447

Net assets (2024)

£163.9 milion

Total Income

£370.1 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

Swansea University, located along the picturesque Swansea Bay coastline in Wales, offers students a perfect blend of urban and coastal living. The university boasts convenient access to the vibrant Swansea city center and the stunning beaches of the Gower Peninsula, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Swansea University provides an extensive range of postgraduate programs, both taught and research-based, across its three primary academic faculties. The university's commitment to academic excellence and research innovation is reflected in its state-of-the-art facilities and recently redeveloped campuses. Both the Singleton Park and...

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Singleton Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 8PP

+44(0)1792205678

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Male51%

Female49%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic54%

Academic46%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree72%

Postgraduate (taught)22%

Postgraduate (research)4%

Other undergraduate2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

In general, a 2:2 degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for postgraduate courses at Swansea University. Specific requirements can be found on the individual course pages. Research students will need to undergo training in research methods and will have an academic supervisor as well as a co-supervisor. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in English before starting their postgraduate degree through recognized test scores, as all courses are delivered in English.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1920

Swansea University was founded as University College of Swansea.

2007

It became officially known as Swansea University.

2018

Swansea University opened its Bay Campus, expanding the university.

Public Figures

Bonnie Tyler

Welsh singer who graduated from the University of Swansea in 1973 with a degree in French and Russian

Russell T Davies

Television producer and screenwriter, best known for his work on Doctor Who and Queer as Folk. Davies studied English literature at the University of Swansea

Christine Chapman

Politician and former Assembly Member for Cymru/Wales. Chapman completed a degree in English literature and history at Swansea University