Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

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WHERE BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE 2021

WELCOME TO

* Guardian University League Table 2020 **Based on a list of UK universities as featured in the 2019 Times Good University Guide ranked Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2019**). This is a very exciting time for the University and we welcome you to be a part of it. connections. Since then, the University has gone from strength to strength. Our stunning waterfront campuses and friendly welcome make Swansea University a desirable destination for students from all over the world, enabling those who join us to develop skills and knowledge that will set them on successful and enriching careers. Our figures speak for themselves with career prospects Top 5 in the UK*. Our student satisfaction rates are reflected in the fact that we won the title of WhatUni University of the Year and are WHERE BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN Swansea University is an ambitious university, renowned for its academic and teaching reputation, friendliness and inclusivity. The University was founded in 1920 as a place of academic excellence to complement the region’s rich industrial

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NERVOUS? DON’T BE

SWANSEA LIFE Check out our Freshers’ Top 10 of things to do in Swansea

Check out our Students’ Union and Support and Welfare info

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LOOKING TO TRAVEL ABROAD DURING YOUR STUDIES? Keep a look out for the aeroplane symbol

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MAKING AN APPLICATION See our easy to use checklist and get advice from our Admissions office on making an application

TEACHERS AND ADVISERS Full course details are available in our courses section. How to Apply sections also provide detailed information on our offer, including our ‘guaranteed offer’ of a place

throughout the course pages

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WORRIED YOU MAY NOT GET THE GRADES? WE CAN HELP Explore your options; we have a variety of Integrated Foundation Year programmes with a range of acceptable qualifications. See the Foundation pages and look out for the foundation symbol on each course page

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT… Find out more from our current students about living and studying at Swansea Uni

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MANAGING YOUR MONEY Find out typical living costs as a student in Swansea and full details on fees, funding and scholarships

THINKING OF STUDYING THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF WELSH?

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WHY RESEARCH MATTERS SWANSEA AND THE REGION FRESHERS’ TOP 10 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS MAP

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CAREER CHOICES

Check out the Employability pages and the future careers list on each course page

BAY CAMPUS MAP ACCOMMODATION CAREERS, SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY STUDY AND WORK ABROAD WELSH-MEDIUM OPPORTUNITIES STUDENTS’ UNION SPORT FACILITIES SUSTAINABILITY STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELFARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING is important to us, check out Student Services

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INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR A -Z COURSES COURSE REFERENCE GRID

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GETTING HERE AND AROUND

INDEX FEES AND FUNDING HOW TO APPLY YOUR NOTES MAP

We’re closer than you think!

Check out travel times to Swansea and find out how easy it is to get from campus to campus and from campus to city

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RESEARCH-LED UNIVERSITY

We are a Top 30 Research University, with 90% of our research being rated as world-leading or internationally excellent for the impact it makes in our society. 30 RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-2021)) At Swansea University we have world-leading experts who actively undertake research on-site and across the world through global collaborations and with businesses and organisations internationally. This research not only helps underpin courses with applied and relevant information, but also encourages our students to learn and think in critical and original ways, seeking questions as well as answers. Many of our researchers teach on courses here too, which means you could be working with international experts and frontiers in their fields. As you progress, you could become part of their research team, helping to explore, prevent, and solve global problems.

We are combatting global challenges using interdisciplinary research by encouraging original thinking and collaborative working. Our research is helping prevent, combat, and reverse global challenges; making a difference to people’s lives and industry. We are: • Understanding animal behaviour. Pioneered at Swansea University, the Smart Daily Diary Tag is helping researchers influence conservation plans for the fortune of species across the globe. • Helping to improve the health of the population through developing microneedles and assessing safety levels of nanomaterials. • Making sure history is not forgotten by preserving ancient monuments, and • Encouraging fairness, ensuring the safety of individuals and communities across the world through influencing policy, and having a human centred approach to digital technologies.

You can help change the world and overcome global challenges, by working with world-renowned academics, using leading research facilities, and collaborating with global connections with us.

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GET TO KNOW

ON YOUR DOORSTEP On the Gower Peninsula you can unwind in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax on award-winning beaches and explore unspoilt countryside, with the Brecon Beacons National Park just a 30 minute drive away. The region has some of the UK’s best locations for coastal path walks, surfing, cycling, watersports, rock climbing and golf; for the adventure sport enthusiast to the lazy walk on the beach, there’s something for everyone. MUMBLES Birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones, the quaint village of Mumbles is host to a great variety of shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs and restaurants. Take a stroll and enjoy an ice cream at one of the many parlours dotted along the promenade or grab a bite to eat at one of the Oyster Wharf seafront cafes/restaurants overlooking Swansea Bay. SHOPPING Shop big high street names as well as independent boutiques, specialist shops and traditional arcades. You can visit designer boutiques in Mumbles, shop vintage outlets in Uplands or pick up a bargain in Wales’ largest indoor market in the heart of the city.

Brecon Beacons, Wales

ARTS Swansea is a vibrant centre for art and The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is widely recognised as the city’s premier venue for art exhibitions. All national museums and art galleries in Wales are free to enter, so you can soak up our history and join one of the many trips organised by Swansea University’s Students’ Union. THE TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of the Singleton Park Campus and hosts regular productions, mainstream and alternative cinema screenings, a restaurant, bar, and the award-winning Egypt Centre, home to a collection of over 5000 Egyptian antiquities.

I do like a good market, and I am lucky that where I live in the Uplands, we have a monthly market where local growers, producers, farmers and caterers sell their wares. This is a cute little market, so if like me you love food and trinkets give it a visit! Joanna Wolton, student blogger

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HOME OF DYLAN THOMAS Swansea’s most famous son, Dylan Thomas, said: “Swansea is still the best” and the poet’s legacy can be found throughout the city from cafes to pubs and parks.

MUSIC & FESTIVALS Wales is famed as the ‘land of song’ and as a student at Swansea University you won’t be disappointed by the range of music on offer across the city! Swansea boasts a huge variety of music venues and plays host to a number of music festivals and events throughout the year.

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HIT THE BEACH

WELSH VARSITY

Get your green and white army gear on and give it up for Swansea at Welsh Varsity, the biggest student event in Wales.

Come rain or shine there are over 50 bays and beaches to choose from! Try a spot of surfing or sea kayaking, or just a beach walk to get away from it all.

SUMMER BALL

Swansea University’s festival-style Summer Ball takes place on the meadow in front of the University’s Singleton Abbey and is a big night in the student calendar. The event regularly attracts high profile acts – headliners have included Pendulum, Rudimental, Pixie Lott,

TRY JOE’S ICE-CREAM

Whether it’s a sunny summer’s day or the temperatures drop below zero, you’ll always find a queue of people outside Swansea’s legendary ice cream parlour.

Wind Street is a cafe quarter by day and a party paradise by night where twenty bars and restaurants line a 160m stretch of road. Revellers come from far and wide to experience it. Try the Uplands for an earthier vibe with live music events held in the region’s pubs and cafes. ENJOY THE NIGHT LIFE

Tim Minchin, Sub Focus and Florence and the Machine.

Hire one of our Santander bikes. With 100 docking stations based at six hubs along the city’s main cycle route, you can ride at your leisure. GET ON YOUR BIKE

CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL

WATERFRONT WINTERLAND

We’re proud to share our city with Swansea City’s Championship team, the mighty Swans. See them in action

A highlight in Swansea’s winter calendar. Fancy a cinnamon latte whilst ice-skating in the middle of the city ? This is your place. Open from around mid-November until the New Year, every year.

at the impressive Liberty Stadium.

TAKE IN A SHOW

The Grand Theatre is a great, intimate venue to see some top-class acts, while the city’s impressive Liberty Stadium has previously hosted acts including Pink, Take That and the Kings of Leon.

JUMP AROUND

A trip to Limitless Inflata Park is arguably one of the most fun ways to exercise.

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GREENEST UNIVERSITY

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24HR BUS (term-time) Approximately 20 minutes to Bay campus, 10 minutes to city centre FULTON HOUSE Students’ Union bar, nightclub, shops, supermarket, zero waste shop, Santander bank, food outlets (including vegan) STUDENTS’ UNION ACADEMI HYWEL TEIFI SPORTS VILLAGE AND NATIONAL POOL

ARTS AND HUMANITIES HUMAN AND HEALTH SCIENCES LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY MEDICINE SCIENCE SINGLETON PARK LIBRARY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION TALIESIN ARTS & EGYPT CENTRE MY UNIHUB Your one-stop-shop offering information and guidance on any aspect of student life; from finances, to course-load, to housing

OTHER FACILITIES:

• Chaplaincy • Dentist/Doctors

• Launderette • Mosque

BAY LIBRARY COMPUTATIONAL FOUNDRY (Computer Science and Mathematics) ENGINEERING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT THE COLLEGE THE CORE, FOOD COURT THE GREAT HALL STUDENTS’ UNION, Tafarn Tawe

24HR BUS (term-time) Approximately 20 minutes to Singleton campus, 10 minutes to city centre MY UNIHUB Your one-stop-shop offering information and guidance on any aspect of student life; from finances, to course-load, to housing

OTHER FACILITIES: • Coffeeopolis coffee shop • Faith space • Gym and sports facilities

• Launderette • Supermarket

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MAKE YOURSELF

LIVING ON CAMPUS Living in Singleton Park or Bay Campus residences puts you right at the centre of university life. Self-catering accommodation comprises fully-furnished, en suite and standard rooms with a shared kitchen and dining area – ideal for helping you to settle into student life quickly and easily. LIVING IN THE STUDENT VILLAGE* Approximately two miles from campus is the Hendrefoelan Student Village. The Village provides self-catering accommodation and shared facilities in flats for seven students. 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 the Village is sociable and supportive, and you will benefit from: • On-site launderette • Free First Group Unibus bus pass for contracts over 13 weeks *accommodation at Hendrefoelan Student Village available for 2020/21 academic year Please check our website for up-to-date information: swansea.ac.uk/accommodation FAMILY ACCOMMODATION AT BECK HOUSE We have a number of family flats at our designated quiet residence, Beck House, approximately a mile from campus in the popular area of Uplands. Due to the 51-week tenancies, this accommodation is mostly suitable for postgraduate and international students.

Starting university can be a bit of a whirlwind and, amidst it all, you need a place where you can chill out, take stock, and feel right at home, right away. Whether you want to live in one of our campus residences, in our leafy student village, or in one of the nearby private properties managed by our Student Accommodation Services (SAS) letting agency, our Residential Services team are there to ensure that you choose the accommodation that is perfect for you.

KEY POINTS

• Our rooms have free Wi-Fi • You will be represented by ResNet, a network of live-in student volunteers, who ensure each student has the best experience possible • Rooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House family flats and a small number of twin rooms on the Bay Campus) • 24/7 launderette facilities • Adapted rooms are available for students with special requirements, including wheelchair users. Contact the Disability Office for further information • En suites available

TYPICAL LIVING COSTS

AVERAGE WEEKLY RENT UK Top 10 Most Affordable University Town (totallymoney.com 2019) £89

MEAL OUT FOR TWO £22

(based on main meal & drink at a local restaurant)

STUDENT BUS PASS Student Pass with unlimited travel £30 PER MONTH

£6

CAMPUS TO CITY Singleton Park Campus to city centre taxi fare

GYM MEMBERSHIP University Sports Village £18.99 PER MONTH

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FINDING THE PERFECT PRIVATE SECTOR HOME

If you’d prefer to live off campus, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a good supply of quality private sector student houses and flats in Swansea. Our letting agency, Student Accommodation Services (SAS) manages 130 properties in the nearby local communities of; Brynmill, Uplands and Sketty which are mostly within two miles of Singleton Park Campus. Their residences in St. Thomas and Port Tennant are close to our Bay Campus. These areas are also close to local shops, bars and takeaways. Our online, searchable database, Studentpad, is invaluable. It allows you to locate other available housing in the area and takes the effort out of house-hunting. saslettings.co.uk

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION?

The sooner the better! If you have a firm offer of a place, you can make an accommodation application in February – you will receive details about making an online application with your academic or university offer. We encourage you to apply early, particularly for the very popular en suite accommodation.

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CHOOSING WHERE TO LIVE AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

There are designated flats for Welsh speakers and learners on both Singleton Park Campus and Bay Campus

We also have some areas that are quiet and alcohol free.

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TYPE OF ROOM WEEKLY RENT*

Student Village

Standard

£93

En suite Standard** Standard En suite Family flat

£130 – £158 £125 – £144 £108 – £113 £124 – £135 £172 – £210

Singleton Park Campus

Bank

Beck House

Dentist & Doctor

Cafe Bar

En suite Premium en suite Twin room

£148 £154 £182 (£91 per person) £202 £256 (£128 per person)

Bay Campus

Food Outlets

One-bed flat Two-bed flat

Great Hall

Health Centre

Launderette

Mini Market

Sports Facilities

Students’ Union

Taliesin Arts Centre

24hr Security

* These fees are for the academic session 2019-20. Please note that rates for 2021 entry will be published on our website as soon as they are confirmed. ** W here applicable prices for campus Standard accommodation include the weekly catering fee

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THINKING ABOUT CAREERS, SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP We aim to help our students achieve the careers they

YEAR IN INDUSTRY Propel your career with a year in industry as part of your degree. Many of our degree programmes include the option to work a year in industry as part of the course, providing valuable experience and the opportunity to put theory into practice whilst being paid. This puts you ahead of the game when embarking on your career and looks fantastic on your CV. For full details of programmes offering a year in industry please see the individual course pages. DEDICATED SUPPORT • G ain recognised credit through the Swansea Employability Award; providing you opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes, to prepare for professional life and further enhance your graduate employability • Employability bursaries to help cover the costs of internships, interviews and employability opportunities • Paid student employment opportunities through the student ambassador scheme • For students facing barriers to work, a work experience programmme available through the Go Wales programme s wansea.ac.uk/sea/ gowales

The Enterprise team can help you develop your skills, gain valuable experience and test your business ideas through our range of support services, including: workshops, competitions, schemes and business mentoring alongside corporate partners with a wealth of industry experience. FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/sea @SwanseaUniSea #SeaYourFuture

deserve. The University offers a variety of paid work experiences and careers advice through its dedicated employability and enterprise team, alongside regular careers fairs, entrepreneurial activities and student-led alumni networking events to help you find work or start your own business at the end of your studies. CREATING EMPLOYABLE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATES Our long history of working closely with employers ensures the degree you study at Swansea University provides you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in employment or self-employment. Employers are looking for much more than a degree when choosing graduates to employ. Gaining experience and developing skills whilst at university will give you a competitive edge. Our award- winning team, the Swansea Employability Academy can help you explore careers ideas, get a great CV, find part-time employment, volunteer, get a placement, prepare you for interviews and your first job out of university.

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PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS

Through our Paid Internship Network we connect employers with students from all disciplines for four-week graduate level placements. All roles are advertised via our Employment Zone and our dedicated team are here to support you throughout the placement process. Placements can run throughout the year across a huge range of subject areas. We also run the Santander Universities Placement Programme providing students and recent graduates with paid work experience within local SMEs and third sector organisations.

EMPLOYER LINKS INCLUDE:

Easily Eco Swansea University Student Enterprise

Thank you to the Enterprise Team for all the help you have given us, we couldn’t have done it without this support! Their fantastic events have given us the courage to turn our passion into a business. We are excited in continuing our journey further with the help of the seed funding. Enterprise team. Easily Eco were one of seven businesses chosen by the panel of judges from industry to receive initial funding. They received £1,250 which helped them create a website and widen their product range. ‘Easily Eco’, a student start-up social enterprise offering a range of environmentally-friendly products focusing on reducing plastic usage in our everyday lives. Set up by three Swansea University students; Joe Sevenoaks, Emily MacAulay and Rhiannon Barriball, a friendship group with a passion for improving the environment and the world we live in, decided to take part in Swansea University’s £100 Challenge initiative organised by the University’s

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CAREER PROSPECTS

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Swansea University aims to offer all its undergraduate students the opportunity to gain international experience through a range of year, semester and summer abroad options. Spending time in another country gives you the chance to develop an entirely new set of skills while building an international network of friends and contacts. You will be able to:

• Increase your confidence, self-awareness and maturity • Develop a global perspective and intercultural awareness • Become more resilient • Improve communication and language skills • Develop transferable skills to help your future career

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YEAR ABROAD Students going on a year abroad may study at a partner university, complete a work placement or teaching assistantship. Options and destinations will vary depending on your course. SEMESTER ABROAD Some courses allow you to spend a semester abroad. This is usually during the second year of a three-year degree. You may need to meet a minimum academic threshold in order to participate in a semester or year abroad programme. Available destinations and associated programme costs vary. For more information visit: swansea.ac.uk/goglobal SUMMER PROGRAMMES Short and summer programmes are another way to gain valuable international experience in addition to your degree. You can choose from internships, volunteering, cultural and

Piers spent a year at Colorado State University, USA as part of his American Studies degree and is enthusiastic about encouraging others to study abroad. Piers Ellison

CSU appealed to me as they had a variety of unique classes that I couldn’t find anywhere else. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My year abroad has helped me establish a topic for my final year dissertation in Swansea and I was welcomed with open arms by every person I met.

Hermione is a Biosciences student and completed work placements in Mexico and Australia. Hermione Sanderson

I was able to experience the most diverse and beautiful environments, immersing myself in cultures and travelling to so many different places. It has given me a new perspective on life!

study programmes in countries such as China, Japan, Zambia, Fiji and Europe. For the latest information, visit:

swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes

Emily is a Business Management student who spent four weeks of the summer volunteering in Fiji. Emily Weaver

FUNDING There are a range of funding opportunities available to support students who choose to go abroad, however as these may change please refer to our website for the latest information:

Volunteering in Fiji has been one of the best experiences of my life. It was rewarding in so many ways and not something I had ever considered doing before. I lived with a Fijian family and volunteered in schools. Working with the children was fantastic and the Fijian people and lifestyle is something that will stay in my memories forever.

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Swansea University provides a number of opportunities for you to both study and socialise through the medium of Welsh and you’re actively encouraged to do so. Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF data* over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability. The Welsh language provision is an integral part of the gold standard on offer here and is available across a broad range of subject areas. Your academic work can be submitted and assessed through the medium of Welsh across all subject areas. ACADEMI HYWEL TEIFI The University’s Academi Hywel Teifi is a centre of excellence for studying the Welsh language, its literature, and culture. It gives Welsh-speaking students, or those keen to learn the language, the opportunity to study courses through the medium of Welsh and significantly increase graduate employment prospects in the process. For detailed information about the Welsh-medium provision on offer, please pick up a Welsh prospectus or visit our website. WELSH-MEDIUM

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY BRANCH OF THE COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL Swansea University works in partnership with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the University’s branch is situated within Academi Hywel Teifi. Its main aim is to provide students with assistance and support to study and socialise through the medium of Welsh. The branch arranges all kinds of activities during the year, including events for schools, welcome events for freshers, events for Welsh-speaking students, formal meetings, discussion forums, gigs and much more! WELSH-MEDIUM SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to the Coleg Cymraeg scholarships available to Swansea University students who choose to study part of their degree through the medium of Welsh, Academi Hywel Teifi also offers additional undergraduate scholarships and bursaries for students studying through the medium of Welsh. Engaging with Welsh language provision within your degree could include taking lectures, tutorials, seminars and workplace-based contact hours in Welsh. Applications are received annually from students at all levels of study. For more information and guidelines on how to apply, visit: swansea.ac.uk/scholarships

My main role as SU Welsh Affairs Officer is to represent all students of the Welsh community within the University. I can be seen as their main contact with the Students Union, ensuring that their voice is heard within it. Welsh students can come to me with any questions or suggestions that they would like to raise in terms of their university experience. In addition to this, I strive to ensure that life as a Welsh Swansea University student is full of fun, opportunities and has the feeling of a close community!

Megan Fflur Colbourne, SU Welsh Affairs Officer

Arwain is a bilingual mobile app for students and prospective students who speak or are learning Welsh. Arwain brings together the essential information needed by students who want to study and live through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University.

LOOK OUT FOR THIS SYMBOL ON INDIVIDUAL COURSE PAGES

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD! The Academi Hywel Teifi Award has been created to reward students who contribute to the Welsh-medium cultural and academic life and activities of Swansea University. The award recognises the role, contribution and achievements of supporting, promoting and ensuring a greater status for the Welsh language in all aspects of university life. For more information, e-mail: astudio@abertawe.ac.uk ACCOMMODATION You have the option to live with other Welsh speakers in designated halls of residence on Singleton and Bay Campus. It is well worth you taking this opportunity in your first year as it will assist you in making new friends quickly and settle into university life. Make sure to note your preference on the application form. For detailed information about the Welsh-medium provision on offer, please pick up a Welsh prospectus or visit our website. THE WELSH SOCIETY (GYMGYM) Whether you’re a fluent Welsh speaker or just looking to practice your Welsh, the GymGym will give you a range of opportunities to socialise with other Welsh speakers in an informal environment. The GymGym hosts regular events including quiz nights, volunteering opportunities and socials. However, the most memorable events include their annual international rugby trip (in recent years to Dublin or Edinburgh), the inter-college dance and the inter-college Eisteddfod. These three events bring together all Welsh Societies across Wales – giving you the opportunity to socialise with Welsh speakers from all over the country. The GymGym also supports the University’s Welsh-language rugby and netball club, Rygbi a Phêl-rwyd Tawe. *Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018

For students who study at least 66% of their course (80 credits a year) through the medium of Welsh MAIN SCHOLARSHIP £3,000

INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP £1,500

For students who study at least 33% of their course (40 credits a year) through the medium of Welsh

WILLIAM SALESBURY SCHOLARSHIP £5,000

For students who study 100% of their course through the medium of Welsh

For a full list of eligible courses, application forms and terms and conditions please visit:

colegcymraeg.ac.uk

UNION

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We have College and Subject Reps too – these are students who work with the Uni to handle any issues students may be having on their course. We also run the shops and bars on campus – JC’s, Tafarn Tawe, Rebound, Root, Root Zero, Costcutter and Fulton Outfitters. All profits go straight back into the student experience! We also organise Freshers’ Fortnight, Summer Ball, Varsity and a host of other great events for you to enjoy!

Swansea University Students’ Union is run by students, for students. We are here to make your time at Swansea Uni the best it can be. Every year we elect six full-time officers who represent students with everything university related.

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ UNION OFFERS: • Over 150 societies and 50+ sports clubs

• Union Collective, a platform for helping students with funding and resource to take their business ideas off the ground • A chance to work for the student newspaper, TV station and radio station • An Advice & Support Centre helping with everything from landlords to academic disputes • An on-campus nursery that’s flexible around students’ lectures • A voice for the students at the University, ensuring student views are heard at every level

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SUPPORTING

Our full-time officer team run campaigns throughout the year to raise awareness of super important issues, or initiatives to support you! Here are just a few: Study Aid: free services to help you get through intense study periods (including a visit from cuddly pups from our friends at Greyhound Rescue Wales) Donate Don’t Ditch: At the end of every year, we take your unwanted items so that they don’t go to landfill and offer them out to new students in September. Pots, pans, dishes you name it, we’ve probably got it! BloodyHell: To help beat period poverty, we have made sanitary items freely available to all students in our toilets and reception areas You can follow the team on Instagram @susuofficers to find out what else they are getting up to!

THINK SPORT...

Here at Swansea we pride ourselves on our dedication and commitment to sport and active lifestyles. We have sporting opportunities to suit all of our students, from elite/international athletes to complete beginners, there is something for everyone.

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SPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS We are proud to have fostered some of the highest level of sporting talent here at Swansea University and are proud to be able to offer a range of sporting scholarships. We look for students who have demonstrated outstanding ability in their sport and offer a: SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE WORTH Conditions apply £5 , 500

DUE TO OUR SUPERB COASTAL LOCATION, SWANSEA HAS ONE OF THE BEST WATER SPORTS OFFERINGS OF ANY BRITISH UNIVERSITY

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY CAMPUS PROGRAMME In the 2020-2021 academic year we will be offering a new, great range of activities for students who would like to become more active and take part in some form of exercise. So if you are starting out, we have fun social activities and courses to suit you, such as our hugely popular social leagues. FACILITIES Swansea is home to two of the leading sports facility sites in Wales, including the International Sports Village and the Fairwood Training Ground, providing the training base for Swansea City Football Club. Both campuses also house excellent health and fitness facilities, including top-of-the-range equipment and classes. The University also offers a high-end strength and conditioning facility (The Shed) available to elite athletes. Our extensive range of sporting facilities for students includes:

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British and Irish Lions, Wales and Ospreys player and Swansea Law graduate Alun Wyn Jones

While studying at Swansea University, the Sports Scholarship allowed me to pursue two career paths simultaneously. I fondly remember my time at Swansea and particularly a Varsity win. In the future, knowing a career in sport doesn’t last forever, I won’t rule out returning to further my qualifications.

• Tennis courts • Playing fields • Athletics track and field

• Sports pavilion • AstroTurf pitches • A floodlit multi-use games area and half basketball court • Cycle hire and running routes The New Zealand All Blacks have used our International Sports Village as a Rugby World Cup training ground and our 50m National pool has been used as a training base for two international Paralympic teams. As a student, you will have access to these first-class facilities.

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME Our High Performance Programme offers assistance to elite athletes in a wide range of sports, with each delivered in conjunction with a professional sport club or national governing body sport partner. Our programme currently supports six sports and is growing annually. Each sport receives high performance coaching, sports science services, athlete lifestyle management, physiotherapy and strength and conditioning support. These sports are currently: men’s and women’s rugby, men’s football, swimming, men’s and women’s hockey, netball and table tennis. The University also offers Talented Athlete Scholarship Schemes (TASS) to highly talented student athletes, with a support package worth up to £5,500, which may include; strength and conditioning training, physiotherapy, psychological aid and nutritional advice, all delivered by qualified practitioners. There are many scholarship packages available, to find out more: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/ scholarships

COMPETITIVE SPORT We are the fastest improving University in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings, finishing 18th in the 2018-2019 table. In 2018-2019, we achieved our highest ever number of BUCS points and aim to build upon this further in 2019-2020 as our performances improve and number of teams grow. With membership to over 50 different sports clubs available, there is a vast array of opportunities for you to competitively represent the University in BUCS and key domestic competitions. Our clubs provide a range of coach-led training sessions to give you the opportunity to achieve your sporting goals.

VARSITY Varsity is the biggest student event in Wales, and is the second largest of the British Varsity Games, behind Oxford /Cambridge. Varsity sees Swansea University and Cardiff University compete in over 30 different sports, from basketball, rowing, golf, hockey, fencing, squash, and ultimate frisbee. Watch last year’s Varsity highlights here: welshvarsity.com

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EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO

At Swansea University we are blessed with a wealth of habitats, from beaches to woodland to parks, and we are passionate about sustainable development to benefit our local community, the UK and the wider world. As a student, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with practical conservation. You can volunteer to help keep these areas special by joining our regular beach cleans, work parties and wildlife monitoring. As well as helping the environment, you’ll learn new skills and meet new friends along the way. THE SUSTAINABILITY AWARD Whether you’re interested in recycling, biodiversity, wellbeing, or anything in between, we’ll have something for you!

Plastics, including single-use

plastic bottles, are now the most frequently-found type of litter on UK beaches. And you don’t have to look far to find them littering our towns and green spaces too. Swansea University is a leading sustainable university and we are delighted to be able to support Refill (a scheme providing water refill stations in venues across Swansea and the University) with our partners in Plastic Free Swansea and the Students’ Union. Our Students’ Union officers have been really busy supporting the launch of the campaign; we’ve now got at least 30 Refill stations located across our Bay and Singleton Park campuses for the whole community to use.

Our stand out student engagement programme is the Sustainability Award . Students of any subject, in any year of their degree, can work towards this award throughout their time with us at Swansea University. Completing the award contributes to your academic record and teaches you a wide range of skills.

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GREENEST UNIVERSITY

Teifion Maddocks Sustainability and Wellbeing Officer, Swansea University

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SETTLING INTO UNI

I remember the first few months at university were the hardest to adapt to. Not only was I ill and wanting the comfort of home but I was quite shy and felt as though I couldn’t connect to my flatmates who all wanted to go out partying most of the time. I am aware that others feel or have felt similar emotions at university but it is important to know and understand that you are not alone and do not have to deal with things by yourself. Sometimes, university can feel like a lonely place but having people accept and care about your wellbeing can help to off-set these feelings of isolation. It is also important to note that if you are too ill, you do not have to soldier on and make yourself worse (and feel as though you are in a rut) there are options for medical leave or extenuating circumstances.

You can access a range of student support services throughout your time at university to make not just your first few weeks at university an easier transition, but your whole time spent here at Swansea University as stress free and easy as possible.

MYUNIHUB HOW CAN WE HE L P

MyUniHub is here to make student life at Swansea University as easy as possible. We offer information and guidance on any aspect of student life. So whether you would like help enrolling as a student, want to pay your fees in person, want advice on housing, student financial aid, or help with managing your course load, MyUniHub is the place to go!

The University offers many services to help students who

may be struggling; from in-house counselling and wellbeing services, to pastoral support from staff. There is no shame in using these services in acknowledging and admitting that you may need some additional help and support (as hard as this may be).

Joanna Wolton Social Policy student

Your wellbeing is important to us. To enjoy and enrich your experience at Swansea University, you can access free, impartial advice and a range of support services in a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment.

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HEALTH INFORMATION University dental care offers a full range of NHS and private treatments to students. Dentist, Doctors’ surgery and a health centre are located on campus.

DISABI L ITY OFFICE

Ensuring the same student experience for all. The Swansea University Transcription Centre (SUTC) for example, is a dedicated transcription service which provides accessible learning resources to print for disabled students.

MONEY (CAMPUSL IFE)

WELLBEING SERVICES

Are always on hand to help you max your cash and keep your finances in check. Check out the pre-arrival money checklist: swansea.ac.uk/ money-campuslife

A range of free student services that cultivates and looks after your wellbeing, including a mental health support service.

UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS The highest award (Gold) for teaching excellence at UK universities

Brand new facility for students at The College opened in 2018

ENTRY CRITERIA The College has minimum academic entry requirements, which vary depending on the education system of prior study and the subject to be studied at Swansea University. There are also English language entry requirements for our pathways. If you do not meet the English language requirement for direct entry to your chosen pathway, English language training is delivered by the University’s English Language Training Services (ELTS) with multiple entry points throughout each year. For a full list of countries and entry requirements visit:

swansea.ac.uk/the-college The College, Swansea University offers Foundation and supported First Year programmes for international students who require extra support, contact hours and tuition in the early stages of their Swansea University degree programmes. As a full-time student of the University, you will be provided (where possible) with one visa to cover your entire degree studies. Students of The College will live in a new dedicated residence close to the teaching building on the Bay Campus. FOUNDATION The College will teach you the basics of studying your chosen degree in the UK to ensure that you are fully prepared for your degree studies and living and studying in the UK. Students can be admitted from the age of 16 so you may find that you can save time by going through the Foundation rather than taking A levels. Foundation courses start in September, November, January and May, depending on the subject. INTEGRATED FIRST YEAR As an Integrated student, you will be taught alongside our UK students but with additional tutorials and a learning skills module specifically for international students. Your extra classes will concentrate on study skills specific to your chosen degree and are taught by the College’s highly experienced tutors. The Integrated First Year starts in September. INTERNATIONAL FIRST YEAR For students of Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance, we offer a First Year programme with additional resource and support, taught in small classes. The International First Year programmes in Business, Accounting and Finance start in September, November and January while Economics has a September start only.

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UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: • Accounting and Finance • Biochemistry, Genetics • Business Management • Computer Science and Software Engineering • Criminology • Economics • Education • Engineering • Human and Health Sciences • Languages, TESOL and Translation • Law • Mathematics • Media and Communication • Medical Genetics, Medical Biochemistry • Osteopathy • Philosophy, Politics and Economics • Psychology • Politics and International Relations • Sciences (Biology, Earth Science, Geography, Marine Biology, Physics, Zoology)

• Social Policy, Social Sciences • Sports and Exercise Science

Look out for this icon on the course pages to see where a pathway is on offer

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DEVELOPING YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

We have a thriving international community with students from all over the world. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to settle into student life in a new country and strive to provide a high level of advice and service to make sure that this happens. INTERNATIONAL@CAMPUSLIFE International@CampusLife provides information and advice on non-academic matters, including immigration advice and services, to all international (non-UK) students and their dependants. We support all non-UK students regardless of nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual preference or health status. Advice is offered free of charge and without discrimination. For further information, please contact: swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife international.campuslife@swansea.ac.uk +44 (0)1792 602000 WELCOMING YOU TO THE UK We run a Meet and Greet service from London’s Heathrow Airport, and provide all new international students with a full orientation programme to help them get to know the University, Swansea and the region. For more information about our services for new students please visit: swansea.ac.uk/international-students

If you think you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, or if you need support with English language while studying with us, our English Language Training Services (ELTS) offers a range of British Council accredited programmes to help you achieve your academic goals. For further information, please contact the English Language Training Services (ELTS):

swansea.ac.uk/elts elts@swansea.ac.uk +44 (0)1792 295391

SCHOLARSHIPS Swansea University offers a range of scholarships for international students who can demonstrate academic and personal excellence. For details of all our international scholarship opportunities, please visit: swansea.ac.uk/international-students/ my-finances TUITION FEES If you are an international student, the fee you will be charged depends on your home country and what you choose to study. You will find the tuition fee clearly displayed on each undergraduate course page on our website: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

HOW TO APPLY Please see page 149.

FOUNDATION YEAR

International students please refer to the undergraduate international student pathways – see page 39

WILL STUDYING A FOUNDATION YEAR MEAN I AM BEHIND OTHER STUDENTS? Not at all – many of our students who have studied a foundation year outperform students who start on year 1 of the main degree. Many go on to get first class honours, are brilliant ambassadors for the University and are highly valued by their department. Nathan Pine, a Physics alumnus, graduated with a first class honours degree and an amazing final result of 92%. Nathan was also listed as a co-author on a research paper, alongside his tutor and a PhD student. Not bad for an undergraduate! NATHAN SAYS: I didn’t reach my full potential at sixth form and so over my foundation and first year at Swansea I realised my true priority was my studies, slowly building my grades higher and higher. This gave me a strong work ethic going into second and third year allowing me to obtain very high percentage grades consistently across a variety of modules. WHAT IS A FOUNDATION YEAR? If you don’t have the necessary entry requirements to enter on to the first year of a degree, you can apply for a place on a degree course with an integrated foundation year. This means that you will be studying for four years instead of three. During your first year, you will be able to improve your skills and increase your knowledge of the

subject. After successful completion, you will then go straight on to the main degree course. When you graduate, it will be as though you’ve graduated from the three-year degree course and your qualification will be a Bachelors degree, e.g. BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons).

WHAT OTHER SKILLS CAN I LEARN IN MY FOUNDATION YEAR?

Depending on your subject, you can brush up on other skills that you might need. For instance, if you want to study Physics, but your Maths at A level let you down, Integrated Foundation Year gives you a great opportunity to get your Maths up to scratch. You will also become more confident in your own abilities. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO APPLY? We consider applicants on their own merits, so offers may vary, but we guarantee † that we will make you an offer. This might be in the form of a typical grades offer. The typical offer is listed on the subject pages in this prospectus, but we are happy to accept a range of other qualifications, so please check the individual course pages on our website for more detailed and subject specific criteria at: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

• Accounting & Finance • Applied Medical Sciences • Biosciences • Business Management INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR SUBJECT AREAS • Chemistry • Computer Science • Economics

• Engineering • Geography • Humanities

• Mathematics • Science • Physics

† Guaranteed conditional offers do not apply to professional courses, and normal selection procedures apply. Full details of our Guaranteed Offer Policy can be found at swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/guaranteed-offers

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