Q: H ow will I be taught? Our commitment to you is to provide you with the highest quality teaching and the best possible teaching experience. We’re proud to provide an outstanding learning experience and are championing blended learning here at Swansea University, which includes the use of online/e-learning technologies to complement, support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Whether teaching is delivered online or in person, we will ensure you have the opportunity to get to know your academics well, and to engage in lively discussions with your peers to deepen your knowledge and further your understanding. We intend our adapted approach to teaching and learning to enhance your student experience, providing you with greater flexibility, while still retaining all the quality you expect from a university education. Detailed information and updates about the start of term will be communicated to applicants directly. For specific enquiries, please get in touch: study@swansea.ac.uk
Q: How will postgraduate research be affected? We recognise that the coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented and are therefore implementing measures to support postgraduate research students. The University has worked to ensure that the current situation has as little impact as possible on your study and research, with supervision, assessment and progression provided online (including Viva examinations, thesis submission and confirmation of candidature). We are monitoring the situation so please check this website regularly to keep up to date with the latest advice. For student related queries, please email:
Q: W hat will student life be like? You will have the opportunity to meet people on your course, in your student accommodation and to make friends at the various activities that will be put on by the Students’ Union in the first few weeks. The student-led societies are a great way to meet people with a shared interest and they have been innovative and creative in their response to the current situation. Check out Swansea University and Swansea Uni Students’ Union social media channels and student takeovers to see what student life has been like for students this year:
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The information contained in this Q&A is an overview of information known to the University as of summer 2021. Information within this Q&A may be subject to change due to factors outside the reasonable control of the University. Any significant change to the information within this Q&A will be communicated to prospective students as soon as it is possible to do so. Prior to making an application, or accepting any University offer, please refer to the most up-to-date available information on the Swansea University website: swansea.ac.uk/about-us/coronavirus/faq-visitors
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