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WELCOME
Year Abroad and Year in Industry opportunities Semester Abroad Opportunities Internship Opportunities Tuition by Industry Professionals WE OFFER:
A warm welcome to the School of Culture and Communication at Swansea University, where dynamic teaching and renowned research go hand in hand. Our vibrant School brings together a team of experts who are leaders in their fields, delivering world- class education and ground-breaking research. Our various research institutes and networks tackle a series of global challenges that impact society and contributes to our civic mission. We believe in the power of real-world learning, and our dedicated academic community encourages our students to explore the practical applications of academic theories, whilst providing significant support in lectures, seminars, and as personal tutors. Our students are an integral part of our community, and we are proud to welcome students from all backgrounds who contribute to our vibrant culture. From assisting with research projects, to running societies and organising events, our students have the opportunity to actively contribute to our community, making meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning experience that nurtures excellence, enables you to become an independent thinker, and prepares you for your chosen career path. Whether you turn the pages, visit our website, or follow us on social media, I hope we can inspire you to study at Swansea on a course that is right for you.
SKILLS ACQUIRED:
Critical thinking and analysis A theoretical and practical understanding of Journalism, Film, PR and the sports mediascape Communication and teamwork, practical multimedia content creation Marketing and brand strategy skills
Are equipped with skills for rewarding careers Benefit from extensive support and guidance Are actively involved in School activities and research OUR STUDENTS:
Professor Ryan Murphy Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM AND PR Swansea University’s Media, Communications, Journalism and PR department offers degree programmes that cover a full range of media and digital media pathways, with tuition by industry professionals and globally renowned academic staff.. It also offers work placement opportunities and an active programme of workshops and seminars with guest speakers. OUR DEGREES
P300 P304 P407 P302
Media and Communication, BA (Hons) Media and Communication, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Media and Communication, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry Media and Communication, BA (Hons) with a Foundation Year
Explore creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing on this course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector.
We offer a flexible degree structure with a wide range of specialist modules, including: writing fiction, film production, digital public relations and strategy, marketing and branding. These programmes allow you to tailor your studies to your future career goals while developing your individual interests.
P500 P502 P50I
Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry
This programme aims to equip you with a three-way analytical, practical and employability skill set that will help you enter into the graduate job market more easily.
Beyond the core theme of journalism, you will have the opportunities to explore creative media practice, digital and social media, public relations, marketing, media theory, media law, sport and film.
PP23 PP24 PP47 PP22
Public Relations and Media, BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Public Relations and Media, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry Public Relations and Media, BA (Hons) with a Foundation Year
Explore the worlds of Public Relations and creative media practice on this Chartered Institute of Public Relations accredited course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector.
Our teaching staff comprises of specialist international researchers alongside staff with professional experience across PR, marketing, branding, video production, web and creative design and journalism, giving you an unrivalled mix of academic and industry experience.
P360 P36A P36I P36F
Sport, Media and Culture, BA (Hons) Sport, Media and Culture, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Sport, Media and Culture, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry Sport, Media and Culture, BA (Hons) with a Foundation Year
This degree programme equips you for a future career as a professional sports content creator and communicator, across the contemporary sports mediascape.
This highly practical course allows you to study subjects such as sports journalism, sports commentary, and sports promotion. Through the theoretical study of fandom, sports journalism, national identity and sports narratives, you will see how our continuing interest in sport has shaped the mediascape.
QP5H QP5J QP5I
Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus, BA (Hons) Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry
The BA (Hons) Welsh, Media and Public Relations combines two disciplines and provides a broad range of transferrable and media-related skills. Learn about Welsh literature, language and culture while also exploring the fields of media and public relations on this joint honors BA degree course.
Cymraeg
You will also have the opportunity to study a wide variety of literature including plays, short stories and novels, as well as poetry from the medieval tradition to the words of modern protest poetry.
PQ91 PQ00 PQ9I
English Language and Media, BA (Hons) English Language and Media, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad English Language and Media, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry
Studying English Language and Media gives you the opportunity to explore how language is used and how societies communicate, alongside various aspects of creative media practice, including radio, video, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing.
Our graduates in English Language and Media are employed all around the world. They have careers in journalism, media, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, broadcasting, TV and radio, publishing and teaching.
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Media and English Literature, BA (Hons) Media and English Literature, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Media and English Literature, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry
QP33 QP34 QP31
Our BA Media and English Literature programme will combine practical media skills along with the exploration of literature and writing.
You will explore theory and techniques relevant to modern media and digital practice, including radio and video production, journalism, public relations and marketing, media theory, media law and film. You will also study an extensive range of literature genres spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary fiction, creative professional writing, gender and culture, poetry, and national and global literatures.
Media and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) Media and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Media and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons)with a Year in Industry
QP53 QP54
QP55
If you are interested in studying the various aspects of Welsh language, literature, life and culture alongside studying Media and PR, then this is the degree for you. Our Media and Welsh degree programme offers you the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in language and literature with an opportunity to specialise in fields such as translation, creative writing and sociolinguistics.
You will also develop a strong understanding of the history and theories in the fields of media and public relations, as well as an awareness of current and evolving practices and of the impact they have on society and the business world.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GUIDE
We will consider your application and will use prior achievement, UCAS personal statement, predicted grades, reference and mix of subjects to set the terms of each offer.
The below table is intended as an overview and guide. Please visit our website for information about entry requirements to your particular course: swansea.ac.uk/media-comms-journalism-pr
COURSE TITLE
A-LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT OFFER
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
BTEC EQUIVALENT TYPICAL OFFER
GCSE OR EQUIVALENT
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION, BA (Hons)* JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, BA (Hons)*
N/A
ABB-BBC
DDM-DMM
32-33
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA, BA (Hons)*
SPORT, MEDIA AND CULTURE, BA (Hons)*
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MEDIA, BA (Hons)*
MEDIA AND ENGLISH LITERATURE, BA (Hons)*
CYMRAEG, CYFRYNGAU A CHYSYLLTIADAU CYHOEDDUS, BA (Hons)* MEDIA AND WELSH (A PATHWAY FOR SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS), BA (Hons)*
ABB-BBC
DDM-DMM GCSE minimum grade C (4) Welsh required.
32-33
A Level Welsh will be required for Second Language Welsh Speakers but not for First Language Welsh Speakers.
*with or without Year Abroad and Year in Industry variants
Foundation Year - Subject to your predicted grades and course choice, we may offer a place on a foundation year as an alternative – completion of which leads to Year 1 of your chosen course. The foundation year is also taught on Singleton Campus. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate - applicants will be able to meet our requirements from three A-levels or two A-levels and the Skills Challenge Certificate. Extended Project Qualification - applicants predicted grade B or above in EPQ will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction. e.g., an offer of AAB would become ABB plus EPQ B. At Swansea University, we review every application on a case-by-case basis, and accept a range of qualifications. We will consider issuing tariff point offers to students studying a combination of different qualifications. If you have any questions about our admissions process, please email our friendly recruitment team at studyFHSS@swansea.ac.uk
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
Our Public Relations degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and are taught by experienced industry professionals.
MODULES The modules listed below will give you a taste of what you could study on our 3-year Media and Communication, BA (Hons) degree. Each degree offers varying modules. Please visit our website for the detailed options available to you within your course. The full list of all compulsory and optional modules for your particular course can be found here: swansea.ac.uk/media-comms-journalism-pr MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION , BA (Hons) Modules for this course are broken down into 7 unique pathways; Media Culture, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, Sport, Public Relations and Creative Practice. Students can follow whichever pathway aligns to their interests and objectives, or they can choose a mix of modules from the pathways to acquire a variety of skills. You can study 80 credits or more of this course through the medium of Welsh. Each year of the course has dedicated Welsh language taught modules within each pathway. Year 1 (Level 4): 120 credits comprised of 6, 20 credit modules. You will study four compulsory modules in year 1. Two in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2.
Introduction to Media History SEMESTER 2 COMPULSORY MODULES
SEMESTER 1 COMPULSORY MODULES
Introduction to Media Communication Delivering and Decoding the News
You will then choose one optional module for Semester 1 and one optional module for Semester 2.
Creative Media Platforms SEMESTER 2 OPTIONAL MODULES
SEMESTER 1 OPTIONAL MODULES
Introduction to Film Studies / Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm
Hollywood: A History of American Film
Pitch Invasion: Sports and its Impact on Society
Sgiliau Cyfryngau Allweddol
Disinformation, Ideology and Bias: Researching and Examining Political Data Public Relations: Strategic Communications / Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathredu Strategol
• Please visit your course page for complete lists of all compulsory and optional modules available: swansea.ac.uk/media-comms-journalism-pr
Year 2 (Level 5): 120 credits comprised of 6, 20 credit modules. You will study one compulsory modules in Semester 1 – Theorising the Media. You will then choose two optional modules in Semester 1 and three in Semester 2.
Creative Media Practice SEMESTER 2 OPTIONAL MODULES
Studying Digital Media SEMESTER 1 OPTIONAL MODULES Introduction to Film Production
Adaptation: Storytelling Across Media
Professional Development: Preparing for Work Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking
Social Media Cultures
Investigating Text, Process and Audiences
PR Theory in Action
Media Law
Approaches to Film Analysis
Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres
Datblygiad Proffesiynol: Paratoi ar gyfer Gwaith
Testunau Trawsgyfryngol
Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol
Cyfathredu Digidol
Year 3 (Level 6): 120 credits comprised of 6, 20 credit modules. You will study three optional modules in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
SEMESTER 1 OPTIONAL MODULES
SEMESTER 2 OPTIONAL MODULES
Media and Identities: Gender and Race
Digital Futures
Dissertation Preparation
Practical Web Technologies Doing Digital Journalism Dissertation / Traethawd Hir Science Fiction and Media Contemporary Film and Television
Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking Drama and Documentary on Screen
Reporting the 21st Century
Sports Public Relations
Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform
Testunau Trawsgyfryngol
Graphic Novel
Creu Cynhyrchiad Aml-Blatfform
• Optional module selection may be subject to pre-requisite study at lower level. • Course content may be updated and modules subject to change – see our Programme Disclaimer at swansea.ac.uk/study
YEAR ABROAD Studying abroad for a year is an opportunity to experience new cultures, meet people from around the world and develop a global mindset in preparation for your future career. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a number of international partner institutions where students can study for a full academic year. Destinations may include the North Americas, Europe or East and South East Asia.
Our Year Abroad degrees are four-year degree programmes, where your third year is spent studying abroad. During your year abroad, you will pay a reduced tuition
fee of 15% of the standard Swansea University fees and no tuition fees are payable to the host university. Funding opportunities are also available from the Go Global team. Please note, enrolment on a programme with a year abroad does not guarantee you a year abroad placement. In the event you do not secure a placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a year abroad. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING A YEAR ABROAD? Employers value graduates with international experience. Being able to adapt to new surroundings and learning important life skills while studying abroad could put you ahead of the competition when you graduate. Developing cultural awareness Independence Language development Preparation for international work Professional and personal development Studying abroad is a valuable addition to your CV Studying in a location known as a leading hub in your field of interest
I have made friends for life and intend to visit each and every one of them at some point in the future, from Germany all the way to El Salvador.
Alongside this I got to discover a lot about myself, in terms of my ability to be without my friends and family and still be fully content. My advice to future prospective study abroad students would be to 100% take the opportunity. I have at no point regretted the decision and would do another year if I could!
BETHAN WILLIAMS Year Abroad: Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Rennes, France
YEAR IN INDUSTRY
A Year in Industry is an opportunity to spend a year in employment during your studies, and is available to all undergraduate students studying within the School. It will provide you with invaluable experience in the real working world and will help you develop a range of skills which will make you an attractive candidate for jobs after graduating. There are countless benefits to completing a year in industry; and we’re proud that we can offer placement opportunities as part of all our undergraduate courses. Our Year in Industry degrees are four-year degree programmes, where your third year is spent
working in industry. The 12-month placement is a credit-bearing (worth 120 credits), assessed part of a 4 year degree programme. This means that your performance on the assessment and completion of the placement will have an impact on your final degree classification, just as a year of taught modules would.
OUR EMPLOYER LINKS INCLUDE Although securing a placement is the responsibility of the student, we work with a number of organisations who provide a range of placement opportunities. If you are unable to secure a placement by the end of the second year of your studies you will transfer onto the equivalent degree programme.
Whilst on my work placement during my Year in Industry I completely evolved as an individual and as a professional. I developed so many valuable skills and my confidence soared! I completely changed from a shy person to confident, independent and a determined woman. I learned new core skills such as networking and I gained experience in a professional environment such as: working on photoshoots, becoming part of a team, and leading meetings across Europe! I would recommend this course to prospective students. It is such a fun, practical degree that provides so many useful insights and the constant support provided by the lecturers is so reassuring.
CARYS EVANS Media Communications and PR, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry, McArthurGlen London Head Office
EMPLOYABILITY Our students benefit from having access to a dedicated Employability Team. Employability is actively promoted and an important focus throughout your studies. The team has a track-record of getting students into employment and offer support for 5 years after graduation. They help with:
Applications Insight days
Internships Interview techniques
Mentoring Networking
Part-time jobs Year in Industry
There are numerous opportunities to advance your employability throughout your student experience, such as: • SPIN (Swansea Paid Internship Network), which offers students paid internships within the University and with external employers on a range of different projects. • Bespoke Year in Industry & Graduate roles with local and nationwide companies. • Mock Interviews with real employers who provide personalised feedback. • Bursaries that are available each year to provide students with paid work experience such as Santander Funding.
FUTURE CAREERS IN MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM AND PR
Advertising Business Digital Marketing
Journalism PR and Marketing Publishing
TV and Radio
I thoroughly enjoyed both my Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at Swansea University. The skills and knowledge that I gained during my time at Swansea prepared me well for my future career. Many companies need employees to be multi-skilled. The video and design skills learnt on my course helped me to secure early roles and are still proving valuable in my current role.
HARRISON ANDREWS School of Culture and Communication Graduate. PR and Communications Manager, Ospreys Rugby
FACILITIES You’ll have access to a range of amazing facilities at the School of Culture and Communication to support your studies including: MEDIA CREATIVITY SUITE AND STUDIOS Our Campuses house multiple video and digital content creation suites and studios , equipped with audio-visual production facilities with green screen and video editing suites. TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE The on-campus Taliesin Arts Centre, incorporating Taliesin Create, provides a dynamic theatre, cinema, and inclusive creative spaces. VIRTUAL REALITY AND GAMING LAB Develop your VR and gaming skills in our dedicated and fully equipped lab.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
As an international student from Vietnam, this unique one-year master’s course provided me with a wide-range of academic and practical skills across video making, graphic design, professional writing, and digital media, all of which will be extremely useful in the workplace. I was impressed with the professors, the resources and equipment available at the university as well as the many interesting extra-curricular activities offered. I enjoyed every moment of studying here in Swansea.
HILARY NGUYEN Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations, MA
As an international student, being part of such a great and supportive university environment only added to the experience and made my overall transition that much smoother. I fully immersed myself in the course, university and city and went on to complete both undergraduate and postgraduate study within the media department. I am now using my skills and experience and am working with the university’s Cultural Institute. Choosing Swansea University has provided me with some of the best opportunities of my life.
SIDARTH DAMODAR Media and Communication, BA (Hons)
Doing Media and Communication at Swansea University gave me an overview of the entire media industry, but the key for me was the internship module in my final year, which enabled me to work in-house with Swansea City Football Club to do a full year internship, which led to a paid full-time role. I chose Swansea University because of the career prospects and the opportunities presented by the university were just amazing.
SOPHIE DAVIS Media and Communications, BA (Hons)
I cannot express how genuinely happy I am that I came to Swansea University. This place has helped me develop on a personal level, reflect on my goals and refine me as a person. I gained confidence, independence and become a better person for myself and my family. I also made friends for a lifetime and experiences that will forever stay in my heart.
VICTORIA FARROW Media and Communications, BA (Hons)
I have many good memories of my time in Swansea. Have taken out this line as it’s repetitive I can truly say that I built a strong community of friends during my time at Swansea. Through my MA programme, I was able to quickly gain a lot of the hard and soft skills that I would need, for a career in communications and brand marketing. I feel that the course helped to prepare me for my first entry level position in PR which then led to my current role, Social Media and Digital Creator Economy Expert for Instagram.
CAMERON VEASEY Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations, MA
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Community : There’s always plenty going on within our community. During Welcome Week, you’ll have opportunities to make connections and socialise with people on your course. At our social events, students have enjoyed interacting with exotic animals, learning about Welsh culture, dancing the night away at our School Balls, and getting involved in craft sessions, games nights, sports, and more!
Student Voice: Partnership summarises our vision for how to work with all students to improve their experience
and help them to get the most out of their time at University; the Student Representative System is a key part of this. As a Student Rep, you stand in elections to represent your cohort and work with staff across the School to provide constructive feedback and make change happen. Learning Community: As a Swansea University student, you’re joining a rich and diverse learning community. We aim to provide opportunities that will not only enhance understanding of your own subject area, but also make connections with and explore other subjects. As part of this, we’ve hosted integrated research seminar series, student-led research evenings and subject taster sessions. We also promote the various ways that students can take part in and conduct their own research. Taking Care of Yourself : Taking care of yourself is of paramount importance and we’re always looking to develop initiatives to target student wellbeing holistically. Throughout the year, we send themed communications that direct students to support and resources at the time they most need it. We run a range of events to help students take time out and relax, such as ‘Grab and Go’ Breakfasts during exam periods and regular coffee mornings. We also run proactive sessions like Self-Resilience and Exam Success Workshops to help students be as prepared as possible leading into more intense and busy periods of the year. SOCIETIES FROM MEDIA, COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND PR
MEDIA STUDIES
SWANSEA STUDENT MEDIA
FILM
For more information about societies visit: swansea-union.co.uk/get_involved/societies
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Faculty has a dedicated Student Experience and Information team on hand, situated across both Singleton and Bay Campuses to provide professional, student-centred guidance and support across several key areas including:
Supporting students through Welcome Week and Induction
Organising student engagement activities and social events
Supporting with timetable queries
Guiding and processing change of circumstances requests, which include: suspensions of studies, programme transfers, and withdrawals Linking in with central support services to ensure students are effectively supported
Working closely with students and personal tutors
Supporting students through the University’s engagement monitoring process and following up to ensure that where students are facing challenges, the team can provide professional and bespoke support 1:1 meetings with students in person or online regarding personal or academic issues Supporting students who have extenuating circumstances via the formal process, for coursework, in class tests, online tests, exams, etc. Supporting students with disabilities, and connecting them with the University Disability Office
For more information about the support available to you visit: swansea.ac.uk/student-services
MONEY AND ADVICE
As an undergraduate student at Swansea University, it is important to prioritise financial planning and management early on in your academic journey. Fortunately, the university’s award-winning Money@CampusLife team is here to help. Whilst financial support is not always guaranteed, here are some areas our team can assist you in: Budgeting Bursaries and special awards Financial hardship Degree withdrawals / suspensions / transfers / repeats Pre-arrivals and new student information Student funding Student+, which is financial assistance for students who have additional considerations, such as being a carer, care leaver or being estranged from their family etc. Overall, managing money as an undergraduate student requires discipline, organisation, and a willingness to seek support when necessary. With the help of Swansea University’s Money@CampusLife team, you can take control of your finances and focus on your academic and personal goals.
For more information, please visit our website: swansea.ac.uk/money-campuslife
RESEARCH
Our Faculty and School aims are to produce collaborative, innovative and multidisciplinary research by working with some of the brightest and best researchers from around the world. The Media, Communications, Journalism and PR department has a vibrant research culture with areas of research investigation focused around Film, Digital Humanities, Digital Media, Media and Communications, Screening and Staging and more.
HOW WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE Conducting research that helps shape policy Improving Digital Accessibility Research regarding the Influence of Media on Politics Understanding the effect of new and emerging technologies
RESEARCH EXPERTISE Research is key to our teaching, and we have expertise in various areas to help inform the latest and most innovative practices and curriculum to deliver. Our expertise covers:
Broadcasting in Wales Crisis Communication and Culture Digital Accessibility Digital Media and the Metaverse European, Eastern European and British Cinema
Feminist Film Historiography Film Archives Media Coverage of Politics and Elections
Public Relations Ethics Sports Communication
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: DR YAN WU, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MEDIA
Dr Yan Wu’s research focuses on two main areas - Chinese media and communication and digital inclusivity in Wales. The later raises public awareness of communicative rights for people with sensory impairment in the digital age, supporting the on-going campaign for communication equality by the Welsh Government, charities, and sensory impaired communities, and has produced strong evidence of direct impact on policy. Dr Yan Wu participated in series two of Swansea University’s Global Problems Podcast series sharing her ground-breaking research. Scan the QR code and listen to Dr Yan discuss digital education, including how to become digitally confident and capable citizens in a data-driven and computational world; how digital education supports wider work across the digital economy, infrastructure, society and culture; and the issues of inclusion and accessibility, and especially sensory impaired people’s access to and usage of digital media in Wales.
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT
STRUCTURE IS EVERYTHING Before you begin, jot down the structure for the personal statement. We’d always suggest: • An opening paragraph outlining your passion for the subject and your drive to succeed • Your academic studies and work experience • Interests / hobbies 1 STRONG OPENING PARAGRAPHS Opening paragraphs and sentences are really important but please be aware that we see thousands and many opening lines are just overused, including: • ‘From a young age I have always been interested in/fascinated by…’ • ‘I am applying for this course because…’ 2 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Your personal statement is about highlighting why you are the perfect candidate for a place at our School. So be confident when you talk about your academic achievements and ambitions. 3 4 LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU As well as outlining your academic achievement and your aspirations, we want to get to know you as a person. What are your interests and hobbies outside of the classroom? They do not need to be award- winning; they will help build a well-rounded image of you as a person. 5 DON’T PLAGIARISE Plagiarising is a big no-go; at university and within your personal statement. 6 THERE’S A LIMIT There’s a 4,000 character limit or 47 lines – keep tabs on how much you’ve written. 7 NO JOKES Humour is often a great way to stand out from the crowd but not in this instance. We want to take you seriously and the assessor may have a very different sense of humour to you. 8 NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Don’t leave it to the last minute to write your personal statement. You’ll find that it takes longer than you think to get it exactly as you want it. Now isn’t the time to rush.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
SEPT UCAS OPENS Make a start on your application.
OCT - NOV OPEN DAYS Meet staff and students on campus.
NOV - DEC ON TRACK Finalise your application.
APR STUDENT FINANCE Start applying for financial support. £
FEB - MAR OFFER-HOLDER EVENTS Keep an eye on your emails!
JAN UCAS DEADLINE Submit your application on time.
MAY ACCOMMODATION Apply before the June deadline.
JUNE FIRM & INSURANCE Deadline for making your choices.
AUG RESULTS DAY! Confirmation and Clearing.
For more information about what Swansea has to offer visit: swansea.ac.uk
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
SPORT AT SWANSEA
We pride ourselves on our dedication and commitment to sport and active living for everyone from beginner to the elite athlete. Make the most of the following facilities: •50m Wales National Pool Swansea •Outdoor Athletics Track •Multi-Use Games Area •Cardio and Weights Rooms •Cycle Hire and Jogging Routes WELSH LANGUAGE PROVISION Certain modules and seminars may be available in Welsh. You also have access to Welsh speaking personal tutors and can submit your coursework or sit exams in Welsh. swansea.ac.uk/welsh-language-standards STUDENT SOCIETIES Our Students’ Union has an extensive list of societies available to participate in. As well as being fun, joining a society offers communities of support for students and transferable skills for future employment if you take on a leading role on the committee. swansea-union.co.uk/get_involved/societies
Swansea University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries which may be available to help finance your studies. Scholarships can be awarded to Welsh medium or international students, or for students excelling in exams, music or sport. Our income-related bursaries help students from lower income backgrounds. swansea.ac.uk/scholarships CULTURE Swansea University hosts and supports a wide range of cultural, artistic and creative activities, with a significant number of thriving music and performing arts student societies. The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of the Singleton Park Campus and hosts regular productions, mainstream and alternative cinema screenings, and the award-winning Egypt Centre is home to a collection of over 6,000 Egyptian antiquities. The Great Hall on the Bay Campus, with its 700- seat Sir Stanley Clarke Auditorium offering world class acoustics, provides an incredible venue to enjoy cultural performances, events, exhibitions and more.
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