Undergraduate prospectus 2014

welcome
Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 205678
www.swansea.ac.uk
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Our alumni include:
• Annabelle Apsion, actress
• Professor Ron Bordessa, former President and Vice
Chancellor of University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Professor Y.K. Cheung, distinguished Professor who
undertook his PhD with eminent Professor Zienkiewicz
• Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter
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• Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians,
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• Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of
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• Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer
• Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer
• Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron
Collider, CERN
• Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire
• Hywel Francis MP
• Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist
• Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter
• Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons
(2000-10)
• Jason Mohammad, television presenter
• Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter
• The Hon. Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam
A proud history
an exciting vision
#makingwaves
We believe that a university education should be about
exploration and discovery; it should be exciting and
fulfilling, and always inspirational.
We’ve been equipping students for exceptional personal
and professional achievement since 1920. Our long
history of working closely with industry ensures that our
degrees meet employers’ needs, and that our worldleading research has a real impact on the health, wealth,
culture, and well-being of our society.
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The Swansea University Employability Award helps you to
gain experience and develop skills to give you that edge.
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employment and/or further study
within six months of graduating.
Studying in a research-led university also means that you
benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally
renowned academics at the top of their game.
We’ll also encourage you to try new subjects, and to take
advantage of opportunities to experience other countries
and cultures wherever possible. We’re a University with
an exciting vision for the future.
You’ll benefit from a modern approach to learning,
backed by excellent facilities and high standards of
teaching – a 5 star rating in the QS stars global university
ranking. Our wide range of Single and Joint Honours
degrees give you the flexibility to take the subjects that
interest you most.
Our ambitious campus development programme
will enable us to double our size and provide
even more facilities to enhance our award-winning
student experience.
A degree is important for getting a great job, but
employers look for much more than a degree when
choosing which graduates to employ. Gaining experience
and developing skills while you study and during
vacation periods will give you a competitive edge.
The new Science and Innovation Campus will harness
Swansea University’s world-leading research strengths
and promote the growth of high-technology clusters
of companies, creating a uniquely career-enhancing
learning environment for students.
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295784 www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves
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Welcome
Swansea University is ambitious for its students, staff, and for the
institution as a whole. We are maintaining rapid progress towards
our aspiration of being one of the top 200 universities in the world
by our centenary in 2020. Our University community thrives on
exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent
teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
We aim to deliver an outstanding student experience that provides a
lifetime of fantastic memories, matched by courses which equip you
with high-level skills and boost your employability.
The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious,
research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice
for a great many talented students, and the increases in applications
to study here are a clear indication of our success.
Our University community thrives
on exploration and discovery, and
offers the right balance of excellent
teaching and research, matched by
an enviable quality of life.
I believe that we’ve struck the right balance of excellent teaching
and research, matched by a superb quality of life and our exciting
campus development plans will herald a new era for the University.
I hope you’ll join us.
Professor Richard B. Davies
Vice-Chancellor
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Take a virtual tour of the
campus and check out
some of our facilities
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Contents
Welcome to Swansea 2
Study and live by the sea 6
Accommodation 14
Where to eat? 20
Welfare and disability support 22
Students’ Union 24
Sport Swansea 28
World-leading research 34
Campus development 40
Library and information services 46
Study FAQS 48
Careers, skills and employability 50
Study and work abroad 54
Welsh medium opportunities 57
International students – information 58
Undergraduate pathways – ICWS 63
Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries 66
Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries for
International Students 70
Application and admissions 202
Maps 208
Index 212
History and Heritage 218
Alumni 220
Courses
College of Arts and Humanities
American Studies 74
Political Communication – Politics and
Media Studies 178
School of Law
Engineering – Product Design 110
Nursing 162
College of Science
Criminology 86
Engineering – Sports Materials 112
Osteopathy 166
Biology and Biological Sciences 76
Law 142
Sport and Exercise Science 190
Paramedic Science 168
Computer Science 84
Sports Science and Engineering 192
Psychology 182
Geo-Informatics 120
Social Policy 184
Geography 122
Social Work 186
Marine Biology 144
Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 82
Politics and International Relations 180
English Language and TEFL 114
Spanish – Hispanic Studies 188
English Literature 116
Translation 194
College of Engineering
French 118
War and Society 196
Engineering – Aerospace 92
College of Human and Health Sciences
German 124
Welsh 198
Engineering – Chemical 94
Health and Social Care 126
Engineering – Civil 96
Healthcare Science – Audiology 128
College of Medicine
Physical Earth Science 174
College of Business,
Economics and Law
Engineering – Electrical and Electronic 98
Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine)
Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry 150
Physics 176
Medical Genetics and Genetics 152
Zoology 200
School of Business and Economics
Engineering – Integrated Foundation
History 134
Italian 138
Language and Communication – English
Language and Media 140
Medieval Studies 158
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 170
Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) 172
Business Management 78
Economics 88
Engineering – Environmental 100
or (Radiotherapy Physics) 130
Healthcare Science – (Cardiac Physiology)
and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) 132
Mathematics 146
Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine
MB BCh (Wales) 156
Engineering – Materials 104
Medical Sciences and Humanities 154
Department of Adult
Continuing Education
Engineering – Mechanical 106
Midwifery 160
Humanities 136
Year Schemes 102
Engineering – Medical 108
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Study and live
by the sea
When you choose to study at university,
you’re embarking on a new adventure
and a career-enhancing and life-changing
experience. Selecting a course is just one
part of choosing the place where you will
study and call home for the next three to
four years. We went up 38 places in the
National Student Satisfaction Survey
in 2012, with an overall satisfaction
scored of 87% – above both the
Wales and UK average.
Enjoying
the great
outdoors
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Swansea { a breath of fresh air }
Our campus lifestyle fosters a welcoming, cosmopolitan
community that offers something for everyone. Then there’s
our location, which gives you the best of every world: we’re
situated in rolling parkland facing the beach, and within
easy reach of the vibrant city of Swansea.
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A vibrant student city, Swansea has it all. From a
thriving cultural and sporting scene to an awesome
night life, stunning coastal scenery to tranquil parks,
and great shopping to the best of modern city living,
Swansea is the ideal place to build your future.
No wonder
96% of students agree that Swansea is a good place to be
(i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011).
When you choose to study at Swansea University, you not
only become part of an ambitious, research-led institution
but you also benefit from living in one of the UK’s most
naturally beautiful regions. It’s no wonder many of our
graduates ch oose to stay here long after their studies.
See for yourself
Studying in Swansea gives you many opportunities to
indulge your artistic and cultural side. At the heart of our
campus is the Taliesin Arts Centre, a lively venue that hosts
a broad programme of live drama, dance, jazz and world
music, and cinema screenings. The Taliesin is also home to
the Ceri Richards Gallery, which exhibits work by emerging
and established artists, and the Egypt Centre, a two-storey
gallery displaying over a thousand Ancient Egyptian objects
dating back from before 3,500BC to AD500.
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Seeing is believing – so why not come and take a
closer look? Our Open Days will give you a feel
for campus life and what you can expect from the
Swansea experience. Our Open Days in 2013 are:
Text ‘SWANSEA’ to 61122
www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves
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Swansea
CAMARTHENSHIRE
“GARDEN OF WALES”
Out and about
APPROXIMATE
POPULATION:
225,000
You’ll discover that Swansea and the Gower encompass
the best of all worlds, balancing exciting city living with
a natural paradise just a stone’s throw from your front
door. Our campus sits in the midst of Singleton Park
and Singleton Botanical Gardens.
Our parkland
campus is
situated on the
three-mile beach
of Swansea Bay
THE GOWER PENINSULA
You’ll also be just a few footsteps from the sea…
19 miles of dramatic and picturesque
coastline – is ideal for the great escape when
you need a break from lectures and the library
Worm’s Head at Rhossili
HALF AN HOUR AWAY
voted “the most romantic
place to see a sunset in the
UK” by readers of Country
Living magazine
MUMBLES
the fishing village of Mumbles on the
southern tip of Swansea Bay is a real
gem – chill out in one of the popular
village pubs or sample some
award-winning local ice-cream
Three Cliffs Bay
FIFTEEN MINUTES AWAY
If you want to venture off campus, you can:
• v isit the Dylan Thomas Centre, which hosts an annual Dylan
Thomas Festival, regular poetry evenings and performances
that are open to all
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ake the most of Swansea’s Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing, a
popular comedy and jazz venue, with two exhibition areas,
a rooftop bar and café, and a 120-seat performance space
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xplore the National Waterfront Museum, which preserves
Wales’ rich industrial and maritime heritage, or Wales’
oldest museum, the Swansea Museum, which houses
treasures from Swansea’s past
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The surrounding area is also worth exploring.
Within just a few miles you’ll find:
reached the finals of ITV’s
“Britain’s Best View”
• Carmarthenshire – the “Garden of Wales”
• “Waterfall country” – the Vales of Afan and Neath
• the wild, mountainous beauty of the Brecon Beacons
• medieval castles and historic monuments
• Singleton Park houses the annual “Escape in the Park”
some of the UK’s best surfing is
just around the corner, and the
new 360 watersports centre is
just a short walk from campus
c lean, award-winning beaches
– including five “Blue Flag”
beaches – that have featured in
national television campaigns
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Where
bright
futures
begin
Cafes, culture {and breath-taking countryside}
Modern and cosmopolitan with
its waterfront development,
café quarters and thriving
student population, Swansea
is also steeped in tradition,
culture and character.
Whether you’re living on or off
campus, you’re always within easy
reach of the City’s great leisure
facilities and buzzing nightlife.
Choose from a variety of pubs,
clubs and bars on Swansea’s famous
Wind Street, enjoy the atmosphere in
the City’s £6 million leisure complex
Oceana, or soak up a more earthy
vibe in one of the many excellent live
music venues – you’ll soon feel a part
of Swansea’s social scene.
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New landmark developments,
including Wales’ tallest building,
give the place a real sense of
purpose and vision, whilst the
stunning scenery of the surrounding
area means that you will be studying
in one of the UK’s most beautiful
locations.
For leisure and entertainment, local
venues include the LC2, home to the
Boardrider, the world’s first deep
water standing wave machine.
The 20,000+ seat Liberty Stadium
is home to Premiership football and
rugby in the City, and also hosts
major pop and rock concerts.
And if you love film, look no further
than Swansea’s state-of-the-art
12-screen Vue cinema and the
Odeon Cinema complex, which
also houses a ten-pin bowling alley.
YOU’LL ALSO FIND...
HE CITY CENTRE
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AND QUADRANT
SHOPPING CENTRE
Home to a wide range of independent
retailers and major high street stores.
The latest development, a £30 million
retail project, promises even more choice
for shoppers.
NOTHING IS
TOO FAR AWAY
THE TOWER
There’s a frequent bus service, an
extensive network of traffic-free
cycle paths, and good coach, rail,
and motorway connections
Wales’ tallest building
- and a pub at the top!
SWANSEA’S FAMOUS
UNDERCOVER MARKET
Unbeatable for fresh produce and local
seafood
ALL THE MAIN SUPERMARKETS:
Tesco, Co-op, Lidl and
Sainsbury’s are closest to the
University in the City Centre
THE MARITIME QUARTER
A breezy venue for marina scenery, sailing,
exhibitions, pubs and places to eat
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Your life –
the way you
want to live it
When you start university, you’re
embarking on a great adventure, a
life-changing and career-enhancing
experience. Selecting a course is just
one part of choosing the place where
you will live, study, and call home for
the next three to four years.
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1st
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Make yourself at home
Starting university can be a bit of a
whirlwind, which is why we want
you to have peace of mind when it
comes to your accommodation.
We think it’s important you choose
a residence that best suits your
needs, and for you to see your
university residence as a real
home from home.
Whether you want to live in the heart of
the University campus, in our Student
Village, or in one of the nearby private
properties managed by our Student
Accommodation Services (SAS) letting
agency, Residential Services provides a
range of options for you to choose from.
Living on campus
Living in one of our nine campus
residences puts you right at the centre
of university life.
Our 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.
Campus facilities also include:
• shops
• restaurants
• a health centre
• a book shop
• a dental surgery
• an arts centre
• bars
• a bank
• a Post Office
Living in the Student Village
Approximately two miles from campus is
the Hendrefoelan Student Village.
The Village provides self-catering
accommodation and shared facilities for
around 1,600 students, in flats and
houses that cater for between four and
ten 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, supportive and you
will benefit from:
• The Wonky Sheep, the on-site bar
• a convenience shop
• a regular bus service during term-time
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 student area of
Uplands. Due to the 51-week tenancies,
this accommodation is mostly suitable for
postgraduate and international students.
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 over 120 properties in
|the popular students areas of Brynmill,
Uplands and Sketty which are mostly
within two miles of the campus and close
to local shops, bars and takeaways.
Our online, searchable database,
Studentpad, allows you to locate other
available housing in the area and is
an invaluable tool that takes the effort
out of house-hunting.
A home
from home
• hard surface sports pitch
Our catered accommodation offers
excellent value with £25 catering per
week included in your residence fees. You
will receive a credited dining card to use
at any of the University’s Campus
Catering outlets.
Key points to note about our residences:
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ur rooms have free wireless internet to access
the University network*
•a
network of student volunteers living
in residences representing you
• rooms are single occupancy only (exception being
Beck House family flats)
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dapted rooms are available for students with
special requirements, including wheelchair users –
contact the Disability Office for further information
• Welfare Wardens in residence*
• 24/7 launderette facilities
*excludes SAS properties
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Accommodation – FAQs
Do you guarantee a place in University
residences?
I speak Welsh. Can I live with other
Welsh-speakers?
Yes – if you’re a new, full-time undergraduate student who meets
the terms of a firm offer of a place at Swansea, and you apply
for accommodation by 30 June. Where possible, we try to
extend this offer to Insurance and Clearing students.
Yes – if you speak Welsh, we have designated accommodation
set aside for Welsh speakers to live together. If you are interested,
you will be able to request this on your application form.
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 April – 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.
What will I be charged?
The rent you pay will depend on the residence and room you
choose.
We also have some areas that are quiet and alcohol free.
When will I know whether I’ve been offered
a place in University residences?
Most students normally receive their accommodation offer shortly
after ‘A’ level results.
What happens if I apply through Clearing?
If you apply to Swansea through Clearing, you will be sent
details of the accommodation options available when your
admission to the University has been confirmed.
What support is on offer in the residences?
Residence
Type of room
Weekly rent*
Student Village
Standard
£73 – £82
We place significant importance on student welfare. In addition
to 24-hour security staff, our Welfare Wardens are on hand to
help you settle in and provide pastoral support. There’s also a
dedicated, campus-based police officer.
En suite
£99 – £115
How long can I rent the room for?
Standard
£94– £116.50**
Standard
£79 – £84
En suite
£96 – £105
Family flat
£140 – £172.00
Standard
£65 – £75
Campus
Beck House
University-managed
properties
Your accommodation contract will be for the full academic year.
Can I live on campus after my first year?
We set aside a quota of rooms in residences for returning
students. A popular choice with our second and third-year
students is to live with friends in a SAS property in private
sector accommodation.
For full details about our residences, and the support we can
provide to help you settle in quickly, please visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation
* T hese fees are for the academic session 2012/13.
Please note that rates for 2014 entry are currently under
review and are likely to increase. You are advised to check
our website for up-to-date information.
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295101
Email: accommodation@swansea.ac.uk
Accommodation
voted 3rd in the UK
University Rankings
of the WhatUni Student
Choice Awards 2011
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here applicable, prices for Campus Standard
accommodation include the weekly catering fee.
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Where to eat?
We operate a range of catering
outlets around campus. Each has a
distinctive image and style of food,
from light lunches and baguettes to
traditional British fayre, Indian,
Mexican, Spanish and Chinese
meals, and tempting pasta dishes.
All our outlets have a choice of vegetarian
options. Look out for our theme nights,
Welsh food festival and our version of
Ready Steady Cook! So, when you’re fed
up of cooking and washing up, head for:
las (Fulton House) – serving freshly
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prepared noodles, speciality filled
breads and a great selection of salads
and beverages
• JCs (Fulton House) – our new gastro
pub menu with all the traditional
favourites cooked to order
osta@Café Hoffi Coffi (Library) – a
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great place to unwind with your friends
over a coffee and a delicious muffin
• T he Venue (Fulton House) – serving
pasta, meat, and fish dishes, freshly
prepared salads and vegetables,
hot and cold desserts and our budget
busting daily meal deals
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afé Glas (Institute of Life Science)
– Starbucks® coffee shop that also
does excellent speciality cakes
• F usion Café (Fulton House) – serving
traditional and healthy breakfasts,
hot and cold food and drinks all day
long. Look out for Fusion’s popular
theme nights
• T aliesin (Taliesin Arts Centre)
– A great selection here from
homemade soup to curry, pizza,
and sushi, for the lighter appetite
a selection of wraps sandwiches,
quiche and traditional ploughman’s
Catering with a Conscience
Swansea was the first Fairtrade university
in Wales. You’ll find Fairtrade products in all
our catering outlets, which is helping to secure
better prices, decent working conditions, and
fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in
the developing world.
We’re committed to using locally sourced
produce wherever possible, ensuring local
sustainability for the region’s businesses. We
also grow our own herbs which are picked
and used daily.
We’re approved by the Vegetarian Society,
and have been awarded the highest level in
food safety which is fully endorsed by the
Food Standards Agency. For more
information, including our Sustainability and
Fairtrade policies please visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/catering
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allaghan’s (James Callaghan building)
– Starbucks® coffee shop with
a mouth-watering selection of
speciality breads served with
contemporary fillings
•C
osta@Emily Phipps (Hendrefoelan)
– offering a wide selection of hot and
cold foods with a selection of speciality
coffees and cold drinks
• T here are plenty of vending
machines located around campus
offering hot and cold beverages,
confectionary and snacks
Did you know?
The University’s Flexible Diners Card is a
simple, no fuss way of paying for your
meals in any of our catering outlets. You can
top up the card at any time, and your credit
is valid for the whole academic year.
Swansea was the first Fairtrade university in Wales.
You’ll find Fairtrade products in all our catering outlets,
which is helping to secure better prices, decent working
conditions, and fair terms of trade for farmers and
workers in the developing world.
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Look
out for our
theme
nights
Taking care of your welfare
Whether you have a general enquiry, a specific
problem, or you just need to talk things through, the
Student Services reception is a good place to start.
We offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide all students with
the information, advice, and support they need.
Before you apply, you should:
Disability Office
eclare your disability, condition, or specific need as early as
•d
possible – there is space on the UCAS form to provide relevant
information. If you would prefer not to submit information in
this way, please write directly to the Disability Office
Supporting our disabled students
If you have a disability, medical condition, or other specific
need, there is no reason why your university experience should
be any different from anyone else’s, and we welcome your
application to study at Swansea.
• c ontact the staff at the Disability Office well before you submit
your application to let us know what you are thinking of
studying and what your particular needs might be. We can
explain how the University will support you, and can arrange
for you to have a private, exploratory tour of the campus
During the application cycle, you may be invited for an informal
meeting with the Disability Office staff. This will give us an
opportunity to assess your needs and plan for your admission,
and you will be able to judge for yourself whether Swansea
is the right place for you.
Did you know?
The Department of Student Services has
been accredited as meeting the Matrix
Quality Standard for information
advice and guidance services.
Other services
• F acilities for the visually impaired are exceptional. We offer
mobility training and the Swansea University Transcription
Centre can provide materials (in the main European languages)
in a range of formats, including Braille, audio, large print,
electronic text and tactile diagrams for disabled students.
The Centre is one of only five university-based transcription
services in the UK, and the only one in Wales
•S
tudents with personal care needs are advised to contact
the Disability Office to discuss their requirements
• T he University’s library has a team of subject librarians on
hand to help you to get the most out of your studies, and
offers a “fetch from shelf” service, face-to-face reading,
and specialist IT facilities
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very PC on the University network gives you access to
specialist software, such as Inspiration Mind Mapping software,
and Text Help Read and Write Gold for students with specific
learning difficulties. We also have copies of SuperNova for
visually impaired/blind students
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Professional support,
when you need it
We’ve put in place a wide range of
measures to ensure that you receive the
support you need throughout your studies.
In particular, we:
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ork with you to tailor a flexible
programme of support appropriate to
your needs
• c an organise notetakers, mentors,
readers, and specialist tutors
• liaise with the Examinations Office or
your teaching department if you need
additional time or support to complete
assessments
• h ave a team of specialist tutors, who
provide information and advice, as well
as tips on study skills and relaxation
• h ave a purpose-designed Assessment
Centre that offers a comprehensive
service to identify and assess your
needs
• c an help you to apply for funding from
your local funding body or other
organisations
Most buildings on our fairly flat and
compact campus are modern and
equipped with ramped access, lifts, and
accessible toilets. Tactile paving has been
laid on all major paths, and a significant
number of study bedrooms in the campus
residences have been adapted for
students with mobility difficulties. Fire
alarms for the hearing impaired have also
been installed.
Get in touch
For more information about the support
on offer, contact the Disability Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000
Fax: +44 (0)1792 295090
Email: disability@swansea.ac.uk
Medical facilities
Your faith
There is an NHS medical practice and
a dental surgery open to students on
campus. If you live in University
accommodation, you will need to register
with a Swansea General Practitioner
within two weeks of arrival.
The campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is
provided by a team of six chaplains from
the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist,
Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman
Catholic, and United Reformed Church.
They work together to support the spiritual
life of the University community, regardless
of race, status or faith.
If you are not living in University
accommodation, we advise you to
register with a GP in Swansea when
you arrive.
Wellbeing Services
As a student, you may find it quite
challenging to manage the new
pressures and stresses associated with
University whilst adapting to lifestyle and
environment changes. Wellbeing Services
supports students experiencing distress
arising from psychological, emotional or
mental health issues and is available to
support you at any point in your
academic journey. Services offered
include: initial drop-in sessions to talk
over your concerns; groups and
workshops (e.g. presentation anxiety);
support with mental health issues and
counselling. Many students who have
previously experienced mental health
difficulties have found it helpful to contact
the Service as soon as possible after their
arrival on campus.
The support offered is flexible and
designed to suit your particular needs.
You may want someone to liaise with your
GP or Community Mental Health Team or
with your Academic College/School to
help ensure you have any reasonable and
appropriate adjustments made. It might
be helpful for you to attend a workshop
or to engage in counselling to explore
particular concerns or issues. In certain
situations you may be offered a
professional mentor to help you achieve
your full potential. The Service offered is
confidential, friendly and professional.
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295592
Email: wellbeing@swansea.ac.uk
We’re one of the few universities in the
UK to have a mosque on campus, and
we were proud to win the UK’s Best
Mosque Provision award from the
Federation of Islamic Students.
Ensuring equality of
opportunity
Swansea University is a cosmopolitan,
campus-based community that encourages
applications from students from all
backgrounds. As a student, you can be
confident that you live and study in an
educational environment that supports
equality of opportunity for all, and that
you will not be subjected to any form of
discrimination or harassment. We require
our staff, students, and suppliers to
cooperate in order to help promote
equality. We adhere to the Equality Act
2010 which requires us to eliminate
unlawful discrimination and to promote the
equality of opportunity and good relations
between people of different groups.
To ensure that these objectives are met we:
• h ave an Equal Opportunities Committee
and a Race and Religious Equality
Working Group, a Disability Equality
Working Group and a Gender and
Sexuality Equality Working group that
meet twice a year.
• h ave an Equal Opportunities Adviser
in each Academic College/School
• review our Strategic Equality Plan
2012-2016.
•p
ublish an online Race Relations & You
booklet, which outlines the policies and
the behaviour expected of all staff and
students to ensure that Swansea
University continues to provide an
academic environment free from
discrimination and harassment
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Your Union: Working for you
Swansea University’s Students’ Union
will be at the heart of your student
experience from the moment you
arrive until the day you graduate.
People view student life in different ways
but everybody agrees on one thing: it’s
what you make it. You can be confident
that the Unions work hard to represent
your voice, give you the opportunities
you need, and ensure your safety and
welfare as a student. They also bring
students together through the excellent
social calendar you’d expect of such a
vibrant community.
When you become a student at Swansea
University, you automatically become a
member of the Students’ Union, which
is affiliated to the National Union of
Students. The Union is student-led and has
a strong track record in bringing students
together on the issues that matter.
Make yourself heard
The Students’ Union has seven full-time
election officers and a number of volunteer
part-time elected officers to represent you
at every level, from University committee
meetings to national demonstrations.
You will also have plenty of opportunities
to get your voice heard through our
fortnightly newspaper Waterfront, the
Ents magazine, our website and our
very own radio station:
Get involved
Supporting you
The Students’ Union has over one hundred
societies and sports clubs. From Amnesty
and Akido to Real Ale and Rowing. You’re
bound to find something that matches your
interests, and you’ll certainly get the
support you need to be involved in
practically anything you can think of.
Your safety and wellbeing is paramount.
The Students’ Union runs an advice centre
offering guidance on matters such
as finance and housing, consumer
protection and course-related difficulties.
Getting involved in societies can also
boost your employability: the skills you
gain from running events, organising
people, holding positions of responsibility,
or managing budgets will add real value
to your CV. You could also represent your
fellow students as a Course Representative.
Again, you will gain valuable skills that
employers will recognise.
Based in a convenient location on
Campus, the Students’ Union Nursery
provides professional childcare at
subsidised prices for students. The Nursery
can offer places to children aged three
months to seven years of age.
Social Swansea
Do you like the sound of regular great
nights out in the heart of Swansea City’s
clubbing district? How about an Annual
Summer Ball and a Christmas Snowball,
as well as organised theme nights and
sports nights? SUSU is big on giving you a
good time whether it’s a night on the town
or in our on-campus nightclub, or relaxing
in our student bars and coffee shops,
you’ll find a venue to suit your mood.
www.swansea-union.co.uk
The president leads the Union’s
work in campaigning and lobbying
to protect and extend the rights
of Swansea students. Tom ensures
students have their say in the Union
and help lead our campaigns. He is
also busy chairing the trustee board
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Tel: +44 (0) 1792 513151
E-mail: nursery@swansea-union.co.uk
www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/
student-services/childcare/
and working alongside the other
officers to shape Union policy.
The current sports clubs that
the Students’ Union offers are:
Into sport?
Sport forms a massive part of the student
experience at Swansea and has lots to
offer for anyone wanting to get involved
for fun or for competition.
There is a Sports Officer and a highly
dedicated administration team working
to fulfil the needs of all sporting students.
This is coupled with the fantastic facilities
that the University has to offer.
Currently we have over 40 teams
competing in the BUCS (British
University and Colleges Sports) league
on a Wednesday, travelling all over
England and Wales, and a further
30-40 clubs competing in regular
BUCS tournaments and events.
www.xtreme.org
Tom Upton,
Students’ Union President
Day nursery
aikido american football
archery badminton
basketball body boarding
boxing canoe cheerleading
cricket equestrian football
fencing golf hiking hockey
jitsu judo karting karate
kickboxing kitesurfing
lacrosse lifesaving mountain
biking mountaineering
netball pool rowing rugby
league rugby union running
sailing snowriders squash
sub aqua surf swimming tae
kwon do tennis triathlon
ultimate frisbee windsurfing
Get
involved
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“
I’m currently a member of the netball
team. It’s a good way to keep fit and to
meet loads of new people.
”
“
Swansea as a place, I really like it! The
University is really nice and there are always
activities on every night of the week.
”
Sean, BSc Sports Science
Bethan, BA Media Studies
“
I have really enjoyed my two years here because of all the friends I’ve made
especially in the sailing club; it’s a really sociable place to be. My course is great
and I got to go on a field trip to New York which was really good fun!
”
Imogen, BA Human Geography
Our students
“
I originally chose Swansea because of the
course and the lecturers; it’s exactly what I wanted
to do, it gives me a lot of options to specialise
in later years and the lecturers are incredibly
enthusiastic. I’m really glad I came.
”
James, BSc Zoology
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“
I’m hoping to do postgrad Medicine
and I’d love the opportunity to stay here
because I think it’s a fantastic university and
I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
”
Lucy, LLB Law
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Think Sport...
...Think Swansea
www.swansea.ac.uk/sport
Rugby
gym
Fun
Sub-Aqua Park
natural talent
badminton
Netball
Martial-arts
Football
facilities
participation
Rowing
Scarlets
support
Squash
Watersports
The focus of Sport Swansea is
tradition, competitiveness, success
and determination. The brand aims to
inspire and connect with students. These
guidelines have been created to help
communicate the brand identity and should
be strictly adhered to in order to maintain
the continuity and uniqueness.
Our unparalleled natural environment and
state-of-the-art facilities make Swansea
the obvious choice for fitness and
wellbeing alongside your studies.
talent
The illustrated ‘Swan in Motion’ is specific
and unique to Swansea itself. As well as
suggesting movement, flight and progress
which are all in the nature of sport, the
swan resonates with the city itself, making
this an identity that people will associate
with Swansea. The three colours of the
swan represent the three sectors of Sport
Swansea – elite, recreational and health
and wellbeing.
Swansea is the Welsh Capital for Sport
and Swansea University is proud to
be a true sporting university. Whether
you devote your life to sport or enjoy
a recreational approach, Swansea
University encourages sporting
activity at every level.
National
Swimming
Pool
Swansea University prides itself in its
dedication and commitment to sport
and active living. The university’s sports
department Sport Swansea encompasses
all areas of sport and recreation,
welcoming every level of sporting ability.
Sporting University
career prospects golf
athleticsweights
serious Astroturf
Health & Wellbeing
Sea proud partners
tradition
Elite Sport
recreational
Surfing
Success teams
Mountain biking
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Sailing
scholarship
Swimming
Harriers Ospreys
Friends
basketball
Set your goals
A true Sporting
University
Our sporting alumni include:
• Daniel Caines
• Steven Evans
• Katherine Lenaghan
• Jo Crerar
• Renee Godfrey
• Katrina Lowe
• Adrian Dale
• Victoria Hale
• Sarah Powtle – Hockey,
• Martyn Davies
• Emma James
• Phillipa Roles
• Tim Dolton
• Alun-Wyn Jones
• Paul Thorburn
• Tim Dykes
• Daniel Jones
• Stephanie Watson
– Athletics, GB (Olympics)
– Lacrosse, England
– Cricket, England
Sport for All
Swansea has a wide choice of over 50
student sporting clubs. Our aim is to get
as many students active and enjoying
sport as possible and to be accessible to
all of our community. From sporting clubs,
to recreational facilities to exercise classes
there is always something available to
keep you active!
– Swimming, Wales (CG)
– Sailing (Global Challenge)
– Golf, Wales
– Swimming, Wales (CG)
– Surfing
– Swimming, Wales (CG)
– Hockey, Wales (CG)
– Rugby, Wales and GB
– Hockey, Wales
• Robert Howley
– Rugby, Wales and GB
– Rugby, Welsh Ladies
– Karate, England
Wales (CG)
– Athletics, GB (Olympics)
– Rugby, Wales
– Swimming, Scotland (CG)
(CG) – Commonwealth Games
“
I moved to Swansea for the degree programme as
much as for the facilities, but of course it was ideal to be so
close to the Wales National Pool Swansea. The University
was really supportive in helping me to balance my studies
”
with training and competing.
Swimmer Liz Johnson struck Gold at the Paralympic
Games in Beijing. She graduated from Swansea
in Business Management and Finance in 2007
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Sporting Entrance
Scholarships
Each year the University offers several
undergraduate entrance scholarships for
outstanding students in their sporting activity.
Each scholarship is worth £1,000 per annum
and is renewable for three years. Scholars
also enjoy a package that aims to support a
balance between academic and sporting
commitments with complementary facility use,
strength and conditioning support, Sport
Science support and much more.
The scheme aims to cover the enormous
spectrum of talent which young people reveal
in individual and team sports. We look for
students who not only satisfy the normal
academic requirements for admission but who
have also demonstrated outstanding ability in
their chosen sport. In practice, because of the
intensity of competition for these awards, this
normally means having reached a nationally
recognised level of excellence.
Sporting Excellence
Sports Facilities
The University is building a reputation as
a natural centre for sporting excellence,
and our facilities were instrumental in
helping athletes to achieve their dreams at
the London 2012 Olympics, and beyond.
Swansea University has strong links with
the GB Swimming squad through their
Intensive Training Centre based on
University Facilities, Swansea City FC
whos training ground is also based at the
University and professional rugby regions
the Ospreys and the Scarlets.
Our £20 million Sports Village
is home to:
Many Olympic, Paralympic,
Commonwealth and World
Championship athletes have studied at
Swansea University. Some have been
products of our undergraduate “Elite
Athletes” scholarship scheme; others have
enhanced their potential as a result of the
competitive and supportive environment
here in Swansea.
• Wales National Pool Swansea
– a 50-metre pool and
25-metre “warm-up” pool
• fully equipped UniGym
with over 80 fitness stations
• indoor training centre
• climbing wall
• physiotherapy suite and
sports massage facilities
• multipurpose sports hall
“
I just love life
in Swansea, I couldn’t
think of anywhere else
to go, I just love it!
”
Nathan, BSc Sports Science
• rugby pitches
• football pitches
• cricket squares
• tennis courts
• all-weather pitches
www.swansea.ac.ukscholarships/
sports-scholarships
• five-a-side courts
• lacrosse pitch
• eight-lane athletics track
“
Varsity is always a massive fixture attracting
superb support from University students and alumni.
Swansea’s successful record to date shows the
passion and preparation that the University shows
at each Varsity fixture.
”
In addition Swansea University
is proud of its brand new Beach
and Water Sports Centre and
shared football training facility
with Barclay’s Premier League
team Swansea City
Home of
sporting
Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and Ospreys Rugby,
and Swansea graduate
excellence
Varsity
The Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest
student event in Wales, and is the second
largest of the British Varsity Games,
behind the Oxford/Cambridge game.
Varsity sees Swansea and Cardiff
Universities competing in over 25 different
sports, from basketball, rowing, golf, and
hockey to fencing, squash, and Ultimate
Frisbee. The competition culminates in the
showpiece rugby match, which in
2012 took place in front of a crowd
of 16,000 at the home of Welsh rugby,
the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
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Many students have gone on to represent
and gain contracts with semi-professional
and professional clubs on the back of
great performances in the Welsh Varsity
Match. Previous teams fielded by
Swansea University have included
Welsh internationals Alun-Wyn Jones,
Richie Pugh and Dwayne Peel.
To date, Swansea has won ten of the sixteen
Varsity rugby matches, drawing once.
2013
www.welshvarsity.com
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Leading the way
driving potential
Swansea University’s researchers are pushing back the boundaries of
scientific and academic thought – undertaking research that has global
significance, and which touches every aspect of society, from culture, climate
change, and business, to engineering, science, health and well-being.
Many of our researchers are recognised internationally for their contributions
to their field. We are particularly proud of our productive collaborative links
with industry, which are amongst the best in the UK.
Original
thinkers
www.swansea.ac.uk/research
welcome
The SPECIFIC (Sustainable Product Engineering Centre for
Innovative Functional Industrial Coatings) project is a five
year venture led by Swansea University and Tata Steel.
It aims to transform buildings into ‘power stations’ by using
functional coatings on steel and glass to enable energy capture,
storage and release and will create ground-breaking, clean, safe,
renewable energy applications that will be industrialised and
available commercially, within the life of the project.
Meeting healthcare challenges
ASTUTE helps grow green shoots
The Centre for NanoHealth (CNH), a joint initiative between
Swansea University’s College of Engineering and the College of
Medicine is facing one of the biggest challenges facing the future
of healthcare: to achieve earlier intervention in diagnosing
diseases; to swiftly identify medical or surgical treatments and to
deliver them - often in non-hospital environments such as in the
home, community clinic or local doctors’ surgery.
The ASTUTE (Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies)
project aims to help growth in the manufacturing industry in West
Wales and the Valleys by adopting more advanced design and
manufacturing technologies, and at the same time improve
sustainability by reducing environmental impact.
Nanotechnology has an increasingly important and strategic
role to play in meeting this challenge and along with biomarker
developments in biomedical research at the College of Medicine’s
Institute of Life Science (ILS), it could lead to the development of
new devices, processes and sensors that can be used for early
disease detection and to treat patients in a range of settings.
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These innovative products will
revolutionise the construction sector –
with the strategic ambition to generate over
one third of the UK’s total target renewable energy
by 2020; reducing CO² output by 6 million tonnes
per year; and creating new jobs in high-value manufacturing.
ASTUTE, a unique eight-strong partnership of universities,
harnesses the engineering, science and business expertise
and targets the aerospace and automotive sectors, as well
as other high technology manufacturing companies to create
sustainable, higher value goods and services and bring
them to a global market.
The project has successfully collaborated with companies across
different sectors including Mustang Marine (Wales) in Pembroke
Dock, EBS Automation in Llanelli, and Silverwing (UK) in Swansea.
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Putting Children First
Research at the Centre for Children and Young People’s Health
and Well Being (CCYPHW) is dedicated to enhancing the lives
of children and young people and aims to give them a voice.
The main four research areas are:
• c hildren’s health including obesity, cardiovascular risk factors,
diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, inactivity, health
promotion, mental health, palliative care, perinatal care,
trends and chronic conditions
• c hildren’s wellbeing including looked after children, child
abuse, child neglect, dyslexic children and disabled children,
inequalities, play and homelessness
• c hildren and young people’s rights including recognition,
promotion and protection of rights
• c hildren and young people and migration including
identities, health, asylum seeking and conflict
The Richard Burton Archiveive
The publication of The Richard Burton Diaries edited by
Chris Williams, Professor of Welsh History and Director
of the Research Institute for Arts and Humanities, has
attracted global attention and accolades and revealed a very
different side to the world famous actor’s public persona.
The book is a result of painstaking research of the
handwritten diaries, which Richard Burton began in 1939
and ended just before his death in 1984, which were
donated to Swansea University in 2005 by his wife,
Sally Burton.
The diaries, along with other personal papers, are
known as The Richard Burton Collection, and today
forms a central part of the £1.2million Richard Burton
Archives facility at the University’s Library.
Today’s science unlocks
secrets of the past
A unique project about Henry VIII’s warship The Mary Rose,
which sank in 1545, is providing new information about
the Tudor age, thanks to 21st century technology.
Great
minds don’t
think alike
Scientists from the Colleges of Engineering and Science are
working with the Mary Rose Trust to shed light on the lives of
an elite company of professional archers who were on the ship.
Scientists are examining their bones to look for activity related
changes to their skeletons whilst DNA samples could reveal
more about how the archers looked, where they were from
and how they lived to help re-create a slice of life from the
famous warship nearly 500 years after she was sunk.
Resettlement v Recidivism
A project tackling repeat offending or recidivism by young
people after they are released from prison has been
developed at the Centre for Criminal Justice and Criminology.
The project has drawn up a ‘resettlement checklist’ which has
had direct input from Youth Offending Teams, Parc Prison
Bridgend and from young prisoners themselves in a bid to
reduce recidivism which currently stands at 80%.
The checklist provides the young people, along with the
prison and youth offending team staff with a clear resettlement
process plan and a reminder of tasks that will help in their
successful resettlement.
SMART animal research
The Swansea Moving Animal Team and
Technologies for Ecological Research
(SMATTER) research centre investigates
animal movement in its broadest sense.
Its world-leading work includes examining the
role of the environment in animal movement and
distributions, and using new technologies to
access particularly intractable species. The study
of animal behaviour is key for disciplines ranging
from animal husbandry to psychology. While
early methods used simple observation, a
recent approach uses tri-axial accelerometers
in animal-attached tags, to record all aspects of
an animal’s daily life, irrespective of where it may
travel. Because these sensors record movement,
it should be possible to unravel the recorded data
to derive behaviour.
The Richard Burton Diaries
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Engineering adventure
{at 1,000mph}
The BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car (SSC) aims
Swansea University’s primary role in the
to increase the current land speed record by over
BLOODHOUND project has been the development
30% to 1000mph by 2013. The five-year science
of the pioneering Computational Fluid Dynamics
and engineering adventure is the vision of current
(CFD) technology used to aerodynamically design
land speed record holders Sir Richard Noble
the THRUST SSC. That CFD technology has since
and Wing Commander Andy Green, whose
been further refined and customised to address
THRUST SSC took the record to 763mph.
BLOODHOUND SSC’s ambitious and specific
Dr Ben Evans is CFD modeller on the
BLOODHOUND project. He is studying
the car’s aerodynamics to understand
how it will behave.
The CFD modelling continues to be one
of the dominant tools used to develop
the surface geometry of BLOODHOUND.
His computational models have influenced
BLOODHOUND’s design, including its
front wheel configuration, the shape of
the nose, and the jet engine intake.
challenges in science, engineering and maths.
www.bloodhoundssc.com
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Exciting campus
development plans
Swansea University is moving ahead
with exciting plans for a £250 million
Science and Innovation Campus.
Plans for the new campus at a site on Fabian Way, in
addition to the regeneration of our existing Singleton Park
Campus, will create world-leading research, innovation
and education facilities in Swansea.
www.swansea.ac.uk/campus-development
£250m
Science and
Innovation
Campus
The project highlights our ambition to be a world top 200
university. It will enable us to attract inward investment to
Wales and promote the growth of high-technology clusters. It
will establish the region as a vibrant location for modern, high
technology companies, bringing even greater eventual impact.
The Science and Innovation Campus will enable the University
to ‘break out’ of its current estate constraints, providing space
for growth and facilitating increased collaboration with industry.
It will deliver a next generation ‘Science Park’, co-locating
University and industry researchers, students and academics.
See our video
flyover of the
proposed
new campus
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Inspirational
Teaching
and Learning
We believe that learning should be as
enjoyable as it is stimulating and challenging.
{
Swansea University
has been awarded
a 5 star rating for
its Teaching Quality
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by the QS Stars
global university
ratings system.
Be inspired
Benefiting from our world-class research
Our academic staff are research-active, which helps to keep our
teaching alive, relevant and up-to-date. Being taught by the people
who have written key texts for your course can be particularly
memorable and inspirational. It also means that you learn about
new theories and technologies as they are being developed
and put into practice.
We already use a wide range of methods and technologies,
such as scenario simulations, blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and
social networking, as well as delivering interactive lectures using
audience response systems known as “clickers”.
Innovative learning and teaching
You’ll also make regular use of our Blackboard virtual learning
environment, which facilitates online learning and teaching. Through
Blackboard, you’ll have access to course materials, handouts, and
lecture notes, as well as shared areas for group work, online
discussions, and exchanging ideas with your fellow students.
We’re always looking for innovative ways to add value to your
learning experience by using best practice to enhance the quality
of our teaching and giving you more opportunities to let us know
what you think of how you’re taught.
Our Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching was established
in 2009 to provide the strategic advice and direction necessary to
ensure that we continue to offer an excellent learning experience,
and that we make the most of emerging teaching technologies.
Great
minds don’t
think alike
Studying in a research-led university also means that you
benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally
renowned academics at the top of their game.
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Library and Information Centre
For further
information, please
visit our website at:
Located in the heart of the campus, our library building contains a
wide range of resources to help you get the most out of your studies.
www.swansea.ac.uk/iss
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longest opening hours of any
university library in Wales
24 hrs
open for over
opening during exams
and the Summer term
PCs
for you to use whenever
the Library is open
Over 800,000
110 hrs
books, journals and newspapers and other
printed materials, as well as videos, dvds
and a wide range of software applications.
a week during term time, including Sundays
We currently provide:
•o
ne-to-one support to connect your
laptop or PC to our wireless network
•a
range of silent and group
study areas
• in-depth advice and guidance
from friendly and helpful staff
• s elf-issue and self-return facilities to
save you time
•d
edicated facilities for students
with special needs
• photocopiers, scanners, and printers
• c ourses on how to make best use
of our services and resources
Learning resources
Our student network gives you:
You can be confident that you’ll get great service –
we’re one of a small number of university libraries and ICT services in
the UK to have achieved the Customer Service Excellence award.
• free Internet access
The library is managed by Information Services and Systems who also
manage the IT network that you will use throughout your time at
Swansea, including the wireless network that covers most buildings on
the Singleton campus, and all our student accommodation (including
Hendrefoelan and Beck House).
The campus computer system is linked to the outside world via the
high-speed JANET network. In many respects, we’re at the forefront of
exploring the capability of such networks to deliver multimedia, video,
and other technologies that are increasingly integral to modern teaching
and learning practices.
• a personal email account and filestore
• access to the online library catalogue
• the opportunity to renew and reserve books on loan
• access to thousands of electronic journal articles
• a facility to search networked information databases
• an easy way to keep in touch with tutors and other students
• access to Virtual Learning Environment (BlackBoard)
•e
asy access to administrative functionality
including enrolment
If you have your own laptop you can connect it to the University’s
wireless network. We also have around 100 laptops available to loan.
There are over 1,800 PCs
for student use at Swansea University.
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That’s a ratio of roughly one
PC for every six students.
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Study {FAQS}
What is a degree programme?
Can I study modules in Welsh?
A degree programme is a collection of modules that combine to
form an academically acceptable whole. When you enrol, you
will receive a handbook that details the structure of your degree
programme and tells you which modules are compulsory or
optional, and whether you are able to take any elective modules.
Yes, if you speak Welsh as a first or second language, or if
you attended a Welsh medium school. You can study modules
through the medium of Welsh in areas such as Media,
Geography, Law, German, French, Spanish, Health Science
and Welsh. For further information, please contact:
astudio@abertawe.ac.uk
What is a module?
Modules are the building blocks of your degree. They are
self-contained units normally made up of a series of lectures,
tutorials, and practical work. You will normally have the
opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules,
alongside the compulsory core modules required by your degree.
Modules have their own unique syllabuses, learning outcomes
and assessment methods, and you will receive advice from your
tutors to help you choose the modules that will be of most benefit
to you. You will be awarded credit points for each module that
you complete.
Elective modules are those that are not part of your main degree
programme. For instance, if you are studying Engineering and
want to study a Modern Language, you may be able to choose
an elective module in your chosen language. Further information
will be available from your Academic College or School.
What are credit points?
Every module is worth a fixed number of credit points. You will be
expected to study the equivalent of 12 ten-credit modules at each
Level (year of study), giving you a total of 360 credits on
completion of a three-year degree (480 for four-year degrees).
What is a personal tutor?
It stands to reason that the more support you receive, the more
you’ll get out of your studies. That’s why we’ll assign you a
personal tutor who can discuss your academic and personal
progress with you every step of the way. Personal tutoring can
add real value to the university experience, particularly during
the first few weeks and months of university life.
How is my progress monitored?
Your tutors will meet with you regularly to make sure that you
are making satisfactory progress in terms of your attendance,
performance in examinations, and in any assignments you are
asked to complete.
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Credits?
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How is my degree classified?
The degree you receive will be awarded by Swansea University.
Our Honours degrees are classified as First Class, Second Class
(Division One or Two) or Third Class, and Pass degree.
Can I submit assessments and be
examined in Welsh?
Yes. As long as you let us know in advance, you can submit
assessed work in Welsh whatever your subject. The only
exceptions are assessments based on your knowledge of
another language. If you want to submit your examination
scripts, assessed work or dissertations in Welsh, you need to
notify your Academic College/School within four weeks of
enrolling on the module(s), or on enrolment if the module is less
than four weeks long. The Academic College/School will
forward your request to the Academic Registry, which will
arrange for the necessary translations.
Contact: astudio@abertawe.ac.uk for further information.
Can I transfer?
You may be allowed to change the combination of modules
you are taking provided that the transfer is made within the
set time limit.
It may also be possible to change your degree programme after
admission to the University if there is a vacancy in the relevant
School and if you are appropriately qualified to study the new
programme. Normally, any transfers will need to be approved
by the first day of the first teaching week of Level Two.
Can I study part-time?
We encourage a flexible approach to study, whatever your
circumstances, and we welcome enquiries from potential part-time
students. Our Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE)
manages our lifelong learning provision and also considers all
applications by mature students on their own merit.
Many of our degrees can be taken on a part-time basis, enabling
you to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle. If you’d like further
information about studying for a degree part-time, please contact
the course’s Admissions Tutor.
You may be interested in our part-time degree in Humanities,
English, History and Ancient History – please see page 136 for
further details. For further information about studying with DACE,
please visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/dace
or telephone: +44 (0)1792 295499.
For further information, please read the academic guide online at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/registry/academicguide/
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Thinking about
your future
The sooner you start planning ahead,
the better prepared you’ll be to grab
the job opportunities you want.
This section will tell you more about
how we equip you for career success.
Support from professional bodies
Many of the University’s courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer
project placements with industry, and provide opportunities to apply knowledge
in a practical setting. Visit the website to see some of the accreditations:
www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/careers-and-employability/accreditations
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Our long history of working with business, industry,
commerce and the public sector enables us to add real
value to your education. We listen closely to employers
when they tell us what skills and experiences they
demand of their graduate employees, and we tailor
our courses to make sure that you gain the professional
and high-level skills that will enable you to thrive in
today’s increasingly competitive world.
Careers and Employability Service
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer
project placements with industry, and give you the opportunity to
apply your knowledge in a practical setting. After all, developing
your academic skills and love of scholarship is just one part of
what we do. We’ll also encourage you to gain as much practical
experience as possible.
• find term time jobs and other opportunities to develop your skills
That’s why each course description in this prospectus tells you
upfront what the degree will train you to do and what skills
it will help you to gain.
Our Helpdesk is based in the Library, and we have extensive
information resources to help you plan your future. Careers
Advisers are available Monday to Friday for guidance on any
careers related issue, and you’ll also find our website helpful:
www.swansea.ac.uk/careers is updated daily and contains lots
of useful information and links. You can also book appointments
We also pioneered the GO Wales work placement scheme,
which helps students to find employment with local small- and
medium-sized companies, as well as public sector organisations,
giving you the chance to improve your skills and career prospects.
Did you know?
The Careers and Employability Service is externally credited
by the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and
guidance services. As part of Information Systems Services,
it has also received the Customer Service Excellence Award,
the Government’s customer service standard.
If you are undecided about what you want to do after university,
don’t worry. Whether you are interested in jobs, postgraduate
study, voluntary work, or taking a year out, our trained advisers
are on hand to give you the support and information you need.
We can help you to:
evelop a portfolio of relevant skills, knowledge,
•d
and practical experience
• gain maximum benefit from job placements and vacation work
• complete job applications and prepare for interview
• s ecure suitable employment or further study opportunities
after graduation
Keeping track of your
development
Making your degree
relevant around the world
Building your international
networks
The Careers team works alongside our
academic staff to provide personal
development planning for all students,
ensuring that your employability is
continuously improved throughout your
time at Swansea.
Employers in the UK understand the value
of a degree from a British university, but if
you decide to work in Europe or further
afield, how can you be sure that your
degree will be recognised no matter
where in the world you end up?
When you graduate, you will become
a member of our Alumni Association,
an invaluable network of 55,000 active
members who share common experiences
and a love of Swansea.
We’ll help you to identify and develop a
variety of skills that will enable you to
make the most of your time at university,
and to get what you want from your
career. You’ll then create and maintain an
e-portfolio that documents the skills you
acquire, the personal qualities you
develop, and the experiences that bring
your CV to life, from your involvement with
sport and societies, to the more formal
roles you might undertake in job
placements and volunteering.
When you complete your studies, you’ll
receive a Diploma Supplement, which
provides a detailed description of the
nature, level, context, content, and status
of your course. It highlights the intellectual
and practical skills you have acquired,
enabling employers to see at a glance
what you have achieved.
Stimulating entrepreneurship
Whilst you’re at Swansea you can take
advantage of many opportunities to learn
and practise key business and
entrepreneurship skills. You can:
• take part in seminars and workshops
to learn from inspirational guest
speakers from the private sector
•a
ttend a masterclass to see how the
most successful entrepreneurs run and
grow their businesses
• s tudy entrepreneurship and
employability modules in subject
areas such as Childhood Studies,
Engineering, Management Studies,
and Modern Languages
•e
njoy a week-long Summer School
programme that will help you develop
enterprise skills such as business
planning, finance, and business law
Swansea was the first university in Wales
to introduce the Diploma Supplements,
which have been developed by the
European Commission. They are not a
substitute for your CV, but they certainly
add value to it.
Discovery – Student
Volunteering Swansea
Do you want to gain valuable
interpersonal, leadership, social,
and enterprise skills at the same
time as helping other people to fulfil
their potential?
Discovery is a registered charity that has
been established for over 40 years. It has
hundreds of student volunteers who get
involved with a wide range of projects
across the City of Swansea. Discovery’s
student-led initiatives bring new
experiences and opportunities to some of
the region’s most disadvantaged groups,
and help our students to appreciate and
enhance their own personal development.
For more information, please visit:
Our alumni are working at every level in
industry, commerce, sport and the public
sector, in the UK and overseas, which
means that you will find like-minded friends
and colleagues wherever you are in the
world. Our alumni regularly tell us that
they benefit professionally and socially
from relationships they have forged
through the Association. Many are
actively supporting the next generation
of students in the UK and overseas,
helping them to decide what to study and
how the Swansea experience can have a
life-changing impact on their careers.
Many of our alumni choose to become
ambassadors for the University. Wherever
you are in the world, you can still help
Swansea by setting up a local branch of
the Association to enable old friends to
keep in touch with each other. Equally,
you could help to promote the University
to prospective students in the UK, Europe
or internationally. For information about
our Alumni Association, please visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni
www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery
As a student, you’ll also have access to
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a
not-for-profit organisation active in over
1,500 universities in 47 countries. SIFE
focuses on market economics, success
skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy,
environmental sustainability, and business
ethics. Getting involved could give your
career a real boost. And if you’ve got a
great idea for a new venture, you can
talk to us about our early stage funding
and business planning support to help
graduates to establish their own business.
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Go Further... Study and work abroad
Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future graduates’
employability has never been more important. As more and more
businesses recruit from a global talent pool, it is vital that students
are given every opportunity to distinguish themselves. Employers
acknowledge the value of international experience. Students who
study or work abroad develop and demonstrate the qualities and
skills that employers seek: global and intercultural awareness,
maturity, confidence and adaptability to new environments and
challenges. Over twenty years experience of study and work
abroad has taught us that students who take advantage of
such opportunities gain these invaluable life skills.
With links to more than one hundred partner universities and
organisations in exciting destinations around the world and a
range of year abroad, semester abroad and summer
programmes, Swansea University aims to offer all its
undergraduate students the opportunity to study or work abroad.
Work abroad
If you are enrolled on a four year degree programme, you may
be able to spend your third year on a work placement rather than
studying at a partner university. Please contact the Admissions
Tutor for the course in which you are interested to discuss
opportunities to work overseas as part of your degree scheme.
Even if you are not on a four year degree scheme, you still
may be able to work abroad in the summer.
These are some of the ways to gain international work
experience through Swansea University:
• Erasmus work placements
• British Council Language Assistantships:
www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants.htm
• Internships with multinational companies in India and China
• Availability varies each year. Visit the website for full details:
Study Abroad
The destinations available to you will depend on your degree
programme. Please see our website for further details:
www.swansea.ac.uk/studyabroad
Year abroad: If your degree scheme offers an intercalary year
abroad (four year degree scheme), you may have the opportunity
to study at a partner institution in your third year. Spending a year
abroad at one of our partner institutions allows you to study in a
different and challenging academic environment and gain
exciting intercultural experience.
Semester abroad: Some degree schemes allow you to spend
a semester abroad in your second year as part of a three year
degree scheme. A semester abroad is an ideal way to gain
valuable international experience.
“
My favourite moment probably has to be just working with my
colleagues and making friends in India. I went there all by myself
and managed to make friends that I am still in contact with. I am
currently in my last year of studies and applying to graduate
schemes. I am hoping that having a work experience will
differentiate me from the crowd.
www.swansea.ac.uk/workabroad
Global thinking – summer programmes
that enhance your studies
“
Living in a foreign country is daunting. However, I can also
say from experience that anyone with the opportunity should grab
it, go with it, and learn from it. I spent my year abroad working
as an English language assistant in a high school in Madrid. I’ll
be frank; I had some of the best and hardest times of my life!
”
Hannah studied for a BA in Spanish and French.
She worked abroad for a year as a British Council Teaching
Assistant in a secondary school in Madrid
Our portfolio of summer programmes provides students with the
opportunity to acquire valuable experience abroad during the
summer vacation. Current programmes include study, work and
volunteer programmes in Africa, America, Asia and Europe and
are open to students regardless of whether you also study/work
abroad as part of your degree scheme.
Programmes and destinations vary year on year.
Please see the website for current details:
www.swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes
“
Without a doubt it truly was the best experience
of my life and was so valuable in terms of personal
growth, building of confidence and life skills,
as well as an unbelievably fun year!
Erasmus
Where can I go?
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• Australia
• Hong Kong
• Portugal
• Austria
• Hungary
• Spain
• Canada
• India
• Sweden
• China
• Italy
• Switzerland
• Denmark
• Netherlands
• USA
• Finland
• New Zealand
• Zambia
• France
• Norway
• Germany
• Patagonia
”
Pradita studied for a BSc in Financial Economics
and undertook an internship at Thomson Reuters, Mumbai, India
If you choose to study or work in Europe you may eligible for a
grant under the Erasmus scheme, the European Commission’s
educational programme for Higher Education students. There are
a number of destinations where teaching is delivered in English,
so you do not necessarily need to speak a second language.
For more details about the Erasmus scheme please visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/erasmus
”
Jennifer studied for a BA in American Studies and spent her
year abroad at San Francisco State University
“
Going abroad anywhere opens doors for people... I set myself some
goals before I left and I think I managed to complete them all: make
new friends, be appropriately assertive, count from one to twenty in
Chinese, and learn at least three new facts about China.
”
Alice is studying for a BA in History and participated in our summer
programme in Weihai, China
Meet our student bloggers
Experience living and studying in Swansea:
studentblogs.swansea.ac.uk
Follow us:
Twitter/swanseaIDO
www.facebook.com/
GOFurtherSwanseaUniversity
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If you want to work, study or travel
abroad, language skills can help
you do this. When you apply for
jobs, language skills can be a
bonus, setting you apart from
other candidates.
The Languages for All (LFA)
programme gives you the
opportunity to gain basic language
skills while you earn credits for
your degree, whatever your
degree programme.
Which languages can I study?
Who can study LFA modules?
In 2012–13, LFA modules are available
in French, German, Italian, Spanish and
Welsh. The French and Spanish modules
are also available through the medium of
Welsh.
LFA modules are open to Level One, Level
Two and Level M students from any
degree programme across the University.
What will I learn?
An LFA module will give you a basic
knowledge in reading, writing, listening,
and speaking in your chosen language,
and in using the language in an effective
way in everyday situations.
Languages for all
For further details please visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/
artsandhumanitiesadmissions
Welsh medium opportunities
Swansea University is proud to offer opportunities for
Welsh-speaking students and those who speak Welsh
as a second language, to study all, or part of their
course through the medium of Welsh. At Swansea,
Welsh-medium provision is available in the following
subject areas:
• Bio-Sciences
• History
• Social Work
• Business Studies
• Law*
• Spanish*
• French*
• Linguistics
• Sport Science
• German
• Mathematics
• Geography*
• Media Studies*
•Translation
Studies
• Engineering
• Nursing*
• Welsh*
The level of provision varies with some subject areas offering a
whole degree through the medium of Welsh, others a selection
of modules through the medium of Welsh and some offering
tutorial groups in Welsh as part of an English-medium module.
Students from any subject can be assessed through the medium
of Welsh regardless of whether the module is taught through the
medium of Welsh.
Academi Hywel Teifi is the Centre which offers support to those
who study or research through the medium of Welsh at Swansea
University and provides information about the opportunities
which are available. Academi Hywel Teifi is also home to the
Swansea branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol which
works in partnership with universities across Wales to enhance
and increase opportunities available for students to study through
the medium of Welsh.
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Coleg Cymraeg Scholarships
The Coleg’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme includes two
types of scholarship, Lead Scholarships and Incentive Scholarships.
The Coleg’s Lead Scholarships are for degree courses where at
least 240 credits are available through the medium of Welsh.
The Coleg’s Incentive Scholarships are for degree courses where
at least 120 credits are available through the medium of Welsh.
The Lead scholarships are worth £3000 over three years and the
Incentive scholarships are worth £500 a year, over three years.
Further information including a list of eligible courses and
application details can be found at:
www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/myfyrwyr/en/studentfinance
The University also offers a limited amount of scholarships and
bursaries through the Use of Welsh Committee, for those choosing
to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh instead
of English. Awards are based on academic merit and
achievement. For more information, see the scholarships
section of the Academi’s website:
www.abertawe.ac.uk/academihywelteifi
The Academi is also working to enhance student employability by
offering a valuable work experience module, placing students with
companies who conduct their day-to-day business through the
medium of Welsh. With more and more jobs requiring Welshlanguage skills, you could add value to your CV.
If you are interested in studying all or part of your course through
the medium of Welsh and would like more information, please
email: astudio@abertawe.ac.uk
*Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship available
for 2013/14 entry.
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Our international
community
Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea
University has embraced opportunities
to think globally. 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
help them settle into student life
in a new country.
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International students at Swansea
Swansea’s International
Student Advisory Service
As an international student at Swansea
University, you (and your family) will
benefit from the information, advice and
support offered by our International
Student Advisory Service (ISAS).
You can use ISAS as a resource centre to
find out about issues such as working in
the UK, driving, healthcare, and obtaining
visas to travel to other countries, or just to
keep in touch with other international
students in Swansea. ISAS can also
help you if you need to extend your
UK student visa.
For further information, please contact the
International Student Advisory Service:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000
Email: ISAS@swansea.ac.uk
or visit the website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/isas
We offer:
• a full-time, year-round English language
programme for students who need to
improve their language skills before
starting their studies
•a
n English for University Studies
programme that focuses on general
English language skills, exam
preparation, and English for academic
purposes. It also introduces you to
British culture and studying in the
British Higher Education system
• free academic English support classes
for all enrolled full-time international
studentsFor further information,
please contact the English Language
Training Services (ELTS):
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391
Email: elts@swansea.ac.uk
or visit the website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/elts
Developing your
language skills
Affordable, comfortable
housing
If you think you need to improve your
English language skills before starting your
studies, or if you need support with the
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.
Swansea enjoys a lower cost of living
than many parts of the UK, and this
includes the cost of our accommodation.
Our residences offer a range of single, en
suite rooms and shared houses, providing
independent living in a relaxed,
community environment. All our
accommodation gives you access to the
wireless network, and a telephone and
internet connection point. Residence tutors
are on hand to offer practical advice and
assistance out of hours.
Our accommodation commitment: if you
accept your offer of a place to study with
us by 30th June, you’ll be guaranteed a
place in University residences.
For more information about the range
of accommodation available,
see pages 16 to 19.
Supporting your faith
The campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is
provided by a team of six chaplains from
the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist,
Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman
Catholic, and United Reformed Church.
They work together to support the spiritual
life of the University community, regardless
of race, status or faith.
We’re one of the few universities in the
UK to have a mosque on campus, and we
were proud to win the UK’s Best Mosque
Provision award from the Federation of
Islamic Students.
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. There’s more information about
our support for new students at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international
(i-graduate International Student BarometerTM, Autumn 2011)
92%
of our international students are
satisfied with the support they receive
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94%
are satisfied with their expert lecturers
88%
are satisfied with their
arrival experience
90%
are satisfied with the
content of their courses
88%
are satisfied with their overall
experience of Swansea
90%
agree that Swansea
is a good place to be
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International student tuition fees and finance
If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends
on your choice of course. Please see pages 70 to 71 for
full information on fees.
How to apply
For all enquiries about living and studying at Swansea
University, and how to apply, please contact the
International Development Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602365
Fax: +44 (0)1792 295839
Email: international@swansea.ac.uk
Applications made using the online On-Track system will
be processed faster, but we also accept application forms
downloaded from our website. For further details, as well
as information about our entry and English language
requirements, please see:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/apply
The International Development Office will be with you every
step of the way and works closely with the Admissions Office
to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as
possible. If you need a visa, we’ll make sure that all the
necessary support documents are issued in good time.
Together with ISAS we can also provide advice
about the Points Based System for visa application.
Undergraduate pathways
ICWS at Swansea University
ICWS is a modern and dynamic educational institution offering Undergraduate Pathways at Swansea University. We are
committed to providing quality educational opportunities and excellent student support services in an environment that encourages
students to achieve the best possible results from their university studies.
ICWS is based on the stunning Swansea University campus and, as an Affiliate College of the University, our students benefit
from the range of facilities open to all Swansea University students.
We offer three intakes per annum allowing students great freedom of choice and convenience in determining their own study
plans. Small class sizes, personalised attention and award winning student support services are the trademarks of the globally
renowned ICWS experience.
All ICWS students are fully sponsored by Swansea University for visa purposes and for the full duration of their studies.
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English language requirements
Undergraduate pathways available at Swansea University
ICWS undergraduate pathway
Duration
Intakes
University Foundation in Business
One semester
September, January, May
University Foundation in Business (Extended)
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Computer Science
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Economics
One semester
September, January, May
University Foundation in Economics (Extended)
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Engineering
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Genetics
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Law
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Mathematics
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Media Studies
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Politics and International Relations
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Psychology
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Sports Science
Two semesters
September, January
University Foundation in Science
Two semesters
September, January
First Year Degree in Business
Two semesters
September, January
First Year Degree in Computer Science
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Economics
Two semesters
September, January
First Year Degree in Engineering
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Genetics
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Mathematics
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Media Studies
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Politics and International Relations
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Psychology
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Sports Science
Two semesters
September
First Year Degree in Science
Two semesters
September
The language of instruction at ICWS is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate
you have a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.
Undergraduate Pathway
University Foundation
First Year Degree
Course Duration
IELTS (minimum requirement)
Stage 1
with Pre-sessional
2 or 3 semesters (depending
on academic background)
5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill)
Stage 1
University Foundation
1 or 2 semesters (depending
on academic background)
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
Stage 2
with Pre-sessional semester
3 semesters
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
Stage 2
First Year Degree
2 semesters
6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
We also accept TOEFL, Pearson Test of English – Academic or
equivalent qualifications. Please contact the ICWS Admissions
Office for further details at info@icws.swansea.ac.uk
Please note that where appropriate (i.e. have obtained the relevant
score) ICWS will continue to exempt the need for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
from students who have taken local examinations in English such as
WAEC, KSCE, ICSE, HKDSE, A Level, IB, SPM and so on and to
exempt students who can demonstrate where they have been taught
through the medium of English.
For further information, and for details of the academic entry
requirements and tuition fees, please contact ICWS:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602888 Fax: +44 (0)1792 602889
Email: info@icws.swansea.ac.uk or visit the website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/icws
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futures
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Managing
your money
Going to university is a significant
financial investment. Good
management of your finances is a
crucial part of the student experience.
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Excellence Scholarships for all
students who achieve three A
grades at A level or equivalent
Tuition fees for 2014 entry
Scholarships and bursaries
Undergraduate tuition fees are charged annually to all students and will increase from year to year. The
amount you will be expected to pay depends on where you live, what you are studying, and at what level.
Excellence scholarships
Students from Wales
Students from the EU
Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year.
However, if you are domiciled in Wales, and are studying for
your first degree, you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront.
Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year.
However, if you are domiciled in the EU (outside of the UK),
and are studying for your first degree, you will not have to
pay the tuition fees upfront. You will be eligible for:
You will be eligible for:
• A non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,425 from the Welsh
Government (subject to terms and conditions)
• A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,575
•A
non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,425
from the Welsh Government
(subject to terms and conditions)
To help with your living costs you will be eligible for:
• A maintenance loan up to a maximum of £5,150
• A maintenance grant (or special support grant) up to a
maximum of £5,161
• A partial cancellation of up to £1,500 on your maintenance loan
For further information please contact:
Student Finance Services European Team
Box 89, Darlington, DL1 9AZ
The amount of maintenance loan/grant you receive will depend
upon your household income. For further information visit:
Repayment
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Students from elsewhere in the UK
Swansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year.
However, if you live in England, and are studying for your first
degree you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront.
You will be eligible for:
• A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,575
www.direct.gov.uk
Loans are only payable when you have finished your studies and
are earning over £21,000 per year. Payments stop if your salary
falls below this threshold. Repayments are 9% of the income
above £21,000. For example, someone earning £25,000 a
year would repay 9% of £4,000 (approximately £30 per month).
Any outstanding balance is written off after 30 years. All grant
awards are non repayable (subject to terms and conditions).
• A repayable tuition fee loan of £9,000
How to work out your monthly repayment amount
To help with your living costs you will be eligible for:
• A maintenance loan up to a maximum of £5,500
• A maintenance grant (or special support grant) up to a
maximum of £3,354
1. Take away £21,000 from your annual salary
2. Work out 9% of the remainder
3. Divide by 12
4. Round down to the nearest pound
The amount of maintenance loan/grant you receive will depend
upon your household income. For further information visit:
For example, if you were earning £30,000 per year:
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
The table below illustrates example repayment amounts.
Annual income before Tax
Up to £21,000
1. 30,000 - 21,000 = 9,000
2. 9% of 9,000 = 810
3. 810/12 = 67.5
4. Round down
So your monthly student loan repayment would be £67.
Monthly salary
£0
£22,000
£25,000
£2,083
£30,000
£35,000
£2,500
£2,916
Merit scholarships
We offer £2,000 Merit Scholarships to all new UK/EU
students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAB
at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies).
Scholarships will be available in all subject areas (single, joint and
combined honours), with the exception of Social Work, courses in
the Health Sciences, Graduate Entry Medicine and courses where
bursaries are paid by the respective professional bodies.
Sporting scholarships
Our Sports Scholars are elite athletes who have the potential
to become world-class. Each year, we offer ten undergraduate
entrance scholarships worth £1,000 a year to help our outstanding
athletes cover their training costs, kit, track fees, and travel.
Income related bursaries
Significant additional financial support for students from lower
income backgrounds will be made available over the duration of
the course: to include Retention (Progression) Bursaries (payable
in instalments over the three years of study) and Priority Subject
Bursaries (aimed at encouraging students to take priority subjects)
Departmental funding
Many of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set aside
funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’ academic
achievements. The awards vary in value up to £2,500.
Full details of all our scholarships and bursaries are available
on our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
Coleg Cymraeg Scholarships
The Coleg’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme includes
two types of scholarship, Lead Scholarships and Incentive
Scholarships. The Coleg’s Lead Scholarships are for degree
courses where at least 240 credits are available through the
medium of Welsh. The Coleg’s Incentive Scholarships are for
degree courses where at least 120 credits are available
through the medium of Welsh. The Lead scholarships are worth
£3,000 over three years and the Incentive scholarships are
worth £500 a year, over three years. Further information
including a list of eligible courses and application details
can be found at:
www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/myfyrwyr/en/studentfinance/
The table below illustrates how these bursaries will be applied.
Household income
Retention Bursary
Priority Subject Bursary*
Total possible bursary
<£15,000
£3,000
£1,500
£4,500
£15,001 – £25,000
£2,000
£1,500
£3,500
£25,001 – £30,000
£1,000
£1,500
£2,500
Example based on a 3 year program (students on a programme of 4 years or more will receive additional bursary instalments where appropriate). *Priority Subjects
are: Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioscience (including Biochemistry and Genetics), Physics, Modern Foreign Languages and Law.
Monthly repayment
£1,750
£1,833
We offer £3,000 Excellence Scholarships to all new UK/EU
students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAA
at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies).
£7
£30
£67
£105
*A
ll figures shown are the 2013 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation and the
new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees
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International students
Scholarships for international students
Money advice and support
International Excellence Scholarships
The Money Advice and Support Office provides guidance
on all areas of student funding including grants, loans,
bursaries and benefits.
In recognition of the high calibre of many of the international
students choosing to study at Swansea University, and as a way
of rewarding academic excellence, Swansea University has
launched the prestigious International Excellence Scholarships
at both undergraduate and postgraduate taught level.
Tuition fees for international students
If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends on your choice of course. Please see the table below.
Typically, our fees range from £10,500 to £13,500*.
If you are unsure whether you will be classed as a home or international student, please contact the Admissions Office on:
admissions@swansea.ac.uk or take a look at the International Development Office website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international
College/Departmental Scholarships
Many of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set
aside funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’
academic achievements.
Eira Francis Davies Scholarship
Band 1
Arts, Humanities, Business, Economics, Law, Mathematics
£10,500
Band 2
Computer Science, Geography, Human and Health Sciences, Sports Science
£12,100
Band 3
Science, Engineering, Medicine (non-clinical)
£13,500
*A
ll figures shown are the 2013 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation
and the new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students
As a female student ordinarily resident in a developing country you
may be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship.
Through a generous donation from an individual, Swansea
University is able to offer female students from a developing
country a scholarship to cover the cost of coursefees. You must
show strong academic ability and financial need.
For further information on scholarships and bursaries for
international students, please visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international/
students/fees-and-funding/scholarships
Earn while you learn
If you are a full-time, undergraduate student, you can also work
up to 15 hours a week to help fund your studies. This is a guideline
as the number of hours you may be able to work will depend on
the intensity of your course and you are advised to speak with
your Academic College or School when considering taking on
part-time work.
There are plenty of part-time jobs to be found in and around
Swansea, and our Careers team publishes a wide range of
opportunities for temporary and part-time work, as well as summer
placements and internships. For further information, please email:
jobshop@swansea.ac.uk or visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/jobs/workwhileyoustudy
If you are a student from the new European Economic Area
member states, you will need to comply with the Worker
Registration Scheme before you can work in the UK.
If you are an international student, you will need to obtain
a National Insurance number and may have to fulfil other
requirements. Please note that for international students on
a student visa there will be restrictions on the number of hours
you are permitted to work.
• helping you to manage your money and ensure that you
have claimed all the student loans and grants and state
benefits that you are entitled to
• supporting care leavers
• Financial Contingency Funds
• helping you to draw up a realistic budget
• a daily “drop in” service so you can discuss any money worries
in confidence
• referral to free debt counselling agencies that can help you
to negotiate affordable repayments with creditors
For further information contact the Money Advice and Support
Office on: +44 (0)1792 606699
or at: moneydoctors@swansea.ac.uk
Support for care leavers
The Money Advice and Support Office administer and deliver
the Care Leavers Support Package, a comprehensive range of
measures to help care leavers settle in and focus on their studies.
Our commitment to student support is recognised by the Frank
Buttle Trust and we have held the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark
since 2007.
Financial Contingency Fund
If your Student Loan has been delayed for reasons beyond your
control – you can apply for an Emergency Loan from our Financial
Contingency Fund to assist you until payments form the Student
Loans Company are received.
If things get tough after you’ve started your course and you are
struggling financially you can apply to the Fund at any point during
the academic year, including the summer vacation. We award
non-repayable grants from £100 up to £3,500. The Fund is
available as a contingency to help with unforeseen financial
difficulties. Application forms are available from the Money
Advice and Support Office.
International Crisis Fund
We have also established a small fund to provide emergency
assistance for International Students who face financial difficulties
not anticipated at the start of the course, and not within their
control. For further information, email us at
moneydoctors@swansea.ac.uk or visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/
fees-and-funding/money-advice
For further information please visit the International Student
Advisory website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/ias
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“
If your interested in adding something to
your CV and spending some time in a foreign
country then that is something that Swansea
University is really strong for.
”
Simon, LLB Law and American Studies
“
I started playing rugby, it’s a great way
to make friends and meet people. I find the
social side and the work side very good and
the lecturers are very welcoming. Swansea
has always been a nice place to study, work
and live.
Alex, BA Business Management
”
“
I’ve had a fantastic time whilst I’ve been here; I’ve made loads of new friends,
played at Varsity with the rugby team and all in all had a very good experience.
”
Jodie, BSc Marine Biology
Our students
“
My course this year has been really
relevant to what I want to do, I know I want to
work in the public sector, something to do with
healthcare or social work. All my modules are
relevant, the staff are helpful and I’m really
enjoying it!
Ruth, BSc Health and Social Care
”
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“
Great facilities available on
campus, and a Premier League
football team – Swansea is the best!
”
Mahaboob, BA Modern Studies and Diplomacy
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American Studies
87% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours
American Studies and
QT37 s English Literature
TQ73 u English Literature
LT77 s Geography
TL77 u Geography
VT17 s History
TV71 u History
LT2R u International Relations
LT27 s Politics
TL72 u Politics
QT5B s Welsh
QT57 u Welsh
“I stand here knowing that my story is
part of the larger American story, that I
owe a debt to all of those who came
before me, and that in no other country
on Earth is my story even possible.”
Barack Obama, July 2004
The USA has an immediate, ongoing
impact on all our lives. It influences our
culture, our economy, and our political
outlook. American Studies at Swansea is a
broad-based, interdisciplinary degree
scheme that enables you to appreciate the
nature of the USA and its culture, history
and political traditions.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including teaching, accountancy,
business administration, IT, the media,
the Civil Service, marketing, PR, and
advertising
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
LLB Joint Honours
American Studies and
MT17 s Law
MT1R u Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard
offer for students studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
How is the degree structured?
What modules can I study?
A key feature of this course is the
opportunity to explore how and why the
USA is regarded as it is around the world,
giving you a unique transnational
perspective. Over 250 American students
study at Swansea each year, giving you
access to a ready-made network of
contacts with links stretching across the
USA.
Level One
You will take three compulsory modules
that are designed to give you an
introduction to the various disciplines that
American Studies embraces:
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, and seminars,
supported by a well-equipped visual
resource library. If you choose one of the
four-year degree programmes, you will
complete a year abroad, studying either
at an American university or in Europe
(if you take American Studies with a
language). If you choose a three-year
scheme, you will normally spend all your
time in Swansea but have the option of
studying for one semester in the USA.
• A concise overview of American History
• An introduction to American Politics,
from the Constitution to the Presidency
• Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century
Literature American Culture
Optional modules can be chosen from a
range offered in Political and Cultural
Studies and more broadly within the
College of Arts and Humanities. These
currently include War and Peace in the
Nuclear Age, Introduction to Film Studies
and Representations of War.
Levels Two and Three
You can choose from a wide range of
modules in American Studies, including:
• Presidential Leadership
• Race and Ethnicity
• The American Civil War
• American Word – American Image
• The Making of Transatlantic America
• Native American Culture
• African-American History
• Contemporary American Fiction
• The American South
• Issues in American Politics
• African American Literature and Culture
• Drug War USA
• American West (ie. Sunfighter)
• Communication Technologies in
the USA
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
American Studies
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
T701 s American Studies
T700 u American Studies
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
“
I am employed as a Research Consultant for Russell Reynolds
Associates, one of the top four executive search firms globally. Russell
Reynolds only hire graduates into the research function and thus without
my degree I would not have been accepted onto the scheme. The fact
that I did well in my degree also helped a great deal as they like to hire
people with drive, which is difficult to prove when you are starting out.
Also, the fact that I spent a year studying in the US helps a great deal in
my day to day working life.
”
Amy Tindale,
BA American Studies
Please note modules may be subject to
change.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a variety of
methods, including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
assignments, and a dissertation.
• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary
for postgraduate study and
academic research
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Biology and Biological Sciences
College of Science
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent,
including Biology
“
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: biosci-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720
IB: 33 – 32, including 5 in Biology at
Higher Level (HL)
choice of specialisation)
BSc Joint Honours
Biological Sciences and
CL17 s Geography
BSc Integrated Foundation Year
C101 u Biology
For related degrees, please see
Marine Biology (page 144)
and Zoology (page 200).
Biologists share a fascination for the
natural world, whether they are seeking an
understanding of the forces that determine
how a cell develops, the ways in which
organisms interact with their environments,
or the complexities of the human genome.
Swansea’s degrees in Biology and
Biological Sciences give you the flexibility
to study living organisms wherever your
interests lie.
This degree will:
• prepare you for a career in fieldorientated and/or laboratory-orientated
employment in areas including
education, conservation, environmental
monitoring, agriculture and university
research
• give you an in-depth understanding of
living organisms and their interaction
with the environment
• provide you with the skills necessary for
species identification and environmental
survey
• provide you with specialist training and
the high-level skills demanded by
potential employers
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Having achieved a First Class Honours in Biology in 2010, I now
work as a Research Assistant in the microbiology lab at Zoobiotic where
I am responsible for product testing. It is a challenging position which I
was well prepared for because my dissertation involved culturing
maggots and testing their medically important secretions.
”
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Mark Martin, BSc Biology,
Research Assistant, Zoobiotic Ltd
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and
discussion groups, supported by practical
classes and popular field courses. You will
also benefit from excellent teaching
facilities for ecological, physiological and
molecular studies.
Field studies will allow you to work in
exemplary local habitats such as the
spectacular marine coastal ecosystems,
freshwater/wetland environments and
terrestrial habitats of Gower, a national
area of outstanding natural beauty.
Our new Teaching Laboratory is a
significantly upgraded facility to teach a
higher level of transferable laboratory
techniques and skills, with a capacity to
hold 150 students; it includes a full range
of AV facilities able to transmit to several
plasma screens output from a variety of
sources including microscopes, PCs,
DVD/Video players and visualise/
camera units.
During Level Three, you will complete a
research project, which may be fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely
analytical. Depending on the nature of
your project you may work as part of a
team, or as an independent researcher.
While doing this, you will develop the
skills necessary for project management
and teamwork and will be trained to
design experiments and plan work
programmes.
You will benefit from excellent teaching
facilities, including:
• new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art
Science laboratories, IT and teaching
rooms
• an extensive range of modern analytical
equipment
• specialised culture facilities for a range
of organisms
• constant temperature rooms and other
growth rooms, aquaria, and
greenhouses
• the Zoological Museum
• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal
research vessel, the RV Noctiluca
What modules can I study?
Initially, we want you to obtain the
essential elements of a broad biological
education and training that will allow you
to progress into more specialised areas at
Levels Two and Three. To ensure this, the
Level One course is largely prescribed.
Subsequently, at Levels Two and Three the
course offers some optional modules that
enable you to customise your learning
experience. Current modules include:
Level One
• Science Writing and Career Skills
• Science Skills for Biological Scientists
• Chemistry of Life
• Animal Diversity, Form and Function
• Plants and Algae – Diversity, Form and
Function
• Cellular and Microbial Biology
• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour
• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes
Level Two
• How to Undertake Research in
Biological Sciences
• Molecular Ecology
• Biology Literature Review
• Cell and Immunobiology
• Terrestrial Invertebrates and Parasites
• Vertebrates
• Animal Behaviour in Conservation
and Welfare
• Coastal Marine Ecology
• Oceanography
• Marine Plankton and Pelagic
Invertebrates
• Human and Medical Genetics
• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our
programme with an integrated
foundation year, is available on
our website.
Level Three
• Biology Research Project
• Terrestrial Ecology Field Course OR
Animal Ecology Field Course
• Literature Review in Biology
• Current research in biology – each
member of staff presents a module on
their own specific research interests (on
a range of topics) from which you select
five for assessment
Biological Sciences with deferred
choice of specialisation
If you are unsure which degree to study,
you may defer choosing your degree
scheme until the end of Level One. The
schemes available are Biology, Zoology
and Marine Biology.
For further details, see Marine Biology
(page 144), and Zoology (page 200).
Joint Honours degrees
If you choose the Geography and
Biological Sciences degree, you will take
advantage of staff strengths in biosciences
and physical geography.
For further details, see Geography
(page 122).
BSc with Integrated Foundation Year
We also offer an Honours programme
with an integrated Foundation Year
(Level 0) suitable for applicants not
possessing the necessary background
for entry at Level One. At the end of the
Foundation Year, students can progress
to BSc Biology.
Biology and Biological Sciences
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C104 s Biology
C100 s Biological Sciences (with deferred
92% of graduates in full-time employment
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety
of methods, including examinations,
coursework and a practical research
project.
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers
funding for completing some studies
through the medium of Welsh.
Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
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Business Management
92% of graduates in full-time employment
Business School
(with a year abroad)
N127 uInternational Business Management
(Language)
BSc Single Honours
NN43 s Accounting and Finance
NN4H uAccounting and Finance
(with a year abroad)
N100 s Business Management
NN13 uBusiness Management
(with a year abroad)
N1N4 s Business Management (Accounting)
N1N3 s Business Management (Finance)
Management is about making decisions
and getting the most from people at all
levels in all types of organisations. It is
interdisciplinary: social, environmental,
psychological, economic and technical
factors play important roles.
Swansea University Business School offers
a range of degree programmes which
offers students the choice of a broadbased Business Management degree or a
more specialist programme where there is
greater focus on one of the discipline’s
core subjects.
Within the School there is a focus on both
theory and practice from academic staff
who are at the forefront of research in their
area and those who have extensive ‘real
world’ experience. This results in an
exceptional educational experience that is
academically rewarding and which
provides an excellent foundation for a
wide range of careers, and the School
has an established track record of placing
graduates with leading multinational
companies.
The Business School has a strong
international dimension and many of our
degree schemes offer the option of a
one-year exchange studying at an
academic institution in the USA, Canada,
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N1G5 sBusiness Management
(Information Systems)
N1N5 sBusiness Management (Marketing)
N122 uInternational Business Management
(Language)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/business
A levels: ABB – BBB
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: business@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295601
BSc Joint Honours
NL21 sBusiness Management
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
and Economics
How to apply: You can apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 to
207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Australia, New Zealand or at an
English-speaking University in Europe.
Career prospects are outstanding, and the
School has been accredited by
professional bodies, including:
• T he Chartered Institute of Marketing
(CIM)
• The Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA)
• The Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
Such accreditations will exempt you from
examinations of some professional bodies
after you graduate.
These degrees will:
repare you for management careers in
•p
sectors such as retail, manufacturing,
finance, accounting and the public
sector
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving and
analytical skills to enhance your
employability
• c ombine theoretical and practice-driven
perspectives to give you more complete
business education
Entrepreneurship and Employability
Our students have a range of opportunities
to gain relevant experience though our
optional Entrepreneurship modules,
industry-linked projects and internships.
Our dedicated Employability team
organises a year-round programme of
events which includes external speakers,
CV workshops and business games such
as our ‘£50 challenge’. You will also have
the opportunity to get involved with our
award-winning Students in Free Enterprise
organisation (SIFE), arrange a work
placement or bespoke work taster via
our partners GO Wales, and stay
updated about the latest graduate jobs
and opportunities via our dedicated
Facebook page.
How is the degree structured?
You can choose to follow a general
programme of study or you may specialise
in a particular area. Our wide range of
modules gives you the freedom to follow
the subjects of most interest to you. Many
modules are common to all Business
Management degrees, but compulsory
modules will vary according to the course
you choose to follow.
You can specialise in Marketing,
Accounting, Finance or Information
Systems, or you can choose a year
abroad scheme where you will have the
opportunity to study at one of our 40
partner universities or business schools in
the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand or Europe.
As our Level One modules are common to
most degree programmes, our courses are
structured to give you the flexibility you
need to meet your education aims and
objectives. For instance, you can usually
change between a three-year and a
four-year programme, between a BA and
a BSc, or between a general degree and
a more specific programme of study.
What modules can I study?
Business Management degrees:
Level One
Modules cover the skills you need to study
Business Management, including:
• Marketing
• People and Organisations
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Economics
• Academic, Professional and
Entrepreneurship Skills
• Statistical Methods
• Quantitative Methods
Alternative versions of Level One modules
are provided for students with different
mathematical backgrounds and for students
with or without ‘A’ level Economics.
IB: 33 – 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Our offers will recognise the
completion of the Welsh
Baccalaureate core.
If you choose to study one of our
International (language) degree
programmes, you will normally require
an ‘A’ level in an appropriate
language, although a GCSE in Italian
or Spanish may be acceptable for
degrees with these languages.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
For all of our courses you will need
GCSE Mathematics and English or
Welsh language at grade C or above.
Level Two
At Level Two, each degree programme
becomes progressively more specialised.
Students study a mixture of compulsory
and optional modules but with a greater
choice of modules than at Level One.
The BSc Business Management degrees
focus more on quantitative aspects of the
subject such as Corporate Finance and
Operations Management, whilst the BA
degrees focus more on organisational
and people-related topics such as Human
Resource Management and
Organisational Behaviour.
At Level Two, approximately one-third of
your modules are free choice, and include
topics such as accounting, finance,
entrepreneurship, human resource
management, organisational behaviour,
business law, decision making,
information systems, economics and a
European language option.
Level Three
You will have compulsory modules
relating to your chosen degree scheme,
but at this level you will be able to choose
approximately half of your modules from
the options available. These will allow
you to explore new topics as well as
further develop your knowledge of
subjects studied at Level Two.
Business Management
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
N101 s Business Management
N2M1 s Business Management with Law
NN12 uBusiness Management
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Typical modules include:
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Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Research
Marketing Communications
Financial Services
Financial Innovation and Risk
Management
• E-commerce
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Management
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management
• Business Ethics
• Management Strategy
• Project Management
• Information Systems
• Organisational Behaviour
Accounting and Finance: follows a similar
structure to the Business Management
degree at Level One, but with significant
emphasis on finance and accounting
topics such as Financial Accounting,
Management Accounting, Corporate
Finance and Taxation at Levels Two and
Three. Students on this scheme will obtain
exemption from some CIMA and all of the
ACCA Fundamental level professional
examinations.
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Business Management
Business School
“
The best thing about my course was the variety and I took modules in topics such as accounting,
marketing, e-commerce, entrepreneurship and environmental management.
My degree also taught me vital skills such as academic writing and how to think analytically and I
use all of these skills in the workplace. At the end of my degree I was offered places on the graduate
training schemes of both Nationwide and Fujitsu, and I have just started working at Nationwide.
”
Before I started at Swansea I had no clue what to expect, but it was beyond what I could dream of.
Steven Begbie, BSc Business Management 2012
Corporate Graduate, Distribution Specialist, Nationwide Building Society
Business Management (Marketing):
follows a similar structure to the Business
Management degree at Levels One and
Two, but with significant emphasis on
marketing topics such as Consumer
Behaviour, Integrated Marketing
Communications, Marketing Research and
Global Strategic Marketing at Level Three.
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of
Marketing (CIM), graduates of this
programme are exempt from some of the
early-stage CIM qualifications and can
proceed straight to the CIM Professional
Diploma in Marketing.
.
Business Management (Finance):
follows a similar structure to the Business
Management degree at Level One, but
with significant emphasis on topics such
as Financial Accounting, Financial
Innovation and Risk Management,
Financial Services and Corporate
Finance at Levels Two and Three.
Business Management
(Information Systems):
follows a similar structure to the Business
Management degree at Level One, but
with significant emphasis on Information
Systems topics such as E-Commerce,
Database Systems and Information
Systems Planning and Management
at Levels Two and Three.
Business Management with Law:
follows the Business Management
programme structure, with a third of your
credits taken in modules from the School of
Law. An LLB Law with Business programme
is also available – see page 142 for
details.
Business Management and Economics:
follows the Business Management
programme, with approximately half of
your credits taken in Economics modules.
How will I be assessed?
Business Management (Accounting):
follows a similar structure to the Business
Management degree at Level One, but
with significant emphasis on topics such as
Management Accounting, Financial
Accounting, Taxation and Financial
Services at Levels Two and Three.
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You will be assessed through a variety of
methods, including written examinations
and continuous assessment of your work
in lectures, practical work, group
assignments, seminars and tutorials.
Recent graduate destinations
• Advanced Analytical Modelling
Consultant, AC Neilsen
• Business Analyst, Bloomberg
• Commercial Graduate, Tata Steel
• Finance Analyst, Cable and Wireless
Worldwide
• Finance Graduate Trainee, Tate & Lyle
• Finance Graduate, Ford Motor
Company
• Financial Auditor,
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• Financial Management Trainee, L’Oreal
• Foreign Exchange Trader, HSBC
• Graduate Management Trainee,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
• Graduate Management Trainee,
Barclays
• Investment Banker, Julian Hodge
• IT Consultant, Cap Gemini
• Management Consultant, Accenture
• Management Trainee, Marks and
Spencer
• Management Trainee, Shell UK
• Recruitment Consultant, Microsoft
• Share Dealer, OSTC
• Trainee Accountant, Deloitte
• Trainee Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours
Ancient History and
VQ13 s English Literature
VR11 u French
VR12 u German
VQ17 s Greek
V190 u History (with a year abroad)
VQ16 s Latin
V115 s Medieval Studies
VL12 s Politics
Warfare, Politics, Gender. These were key
issues in the ancient world, just as they are
today. The conquests of Rameses ll,
Alexander, and the Caesars; the rebellion
of Boudica and the poetry of Sappho;
and the writings of Homer, Virgil, and the
Classical playwrights and philosophers
– all these have captivated us for
thousands of years, and continue to do so.
Classics, Ancient History, and Egyptology
at Swansea University encompass history
and literature, archaeology and art, and
culture and philosophy to shed light on the
ancient civilisations that have shaped our
modern world.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant to careers in
a range of diverse fields, including
management, administration, journalism,
and the civil service, or more specialist
careers in fields such as teaching,
heritage management, and museum
work.
• help you to gain transferable skills
valued by employers, including
team-working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a platform for postgraduate
study
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
VR14 u Spanish
VQ1N s Welsh (first language)
VQ15 s Welsh (second language)
BA Joint Honours
Classical Civilisation and
QQ38 s English Language
QQ83 s English Literature
QR81 u French
QR82 u German
QQ78 s Greek
QV81 s History
QV8C u History (with a year abroad)
QQ86 s Latin
QVV1 s Medieval Studies
QQ8H s Welsh (first language)
QQ85 s Welsh (second language)
How is the degree structured?
As a student of Classics, Ancient History
or Egyptology, you study a range of
modules which cover all aspects of the
ancient world. In addition, students of
Egyptology benefit immensely from access
to the University’s Egypt Centre, a unique,
campus-based museum housing around
3,000 archaeological objects from the
Wellcome Collection of Egyptian
antiquities. The Egypt Centre is an
invaluable resource, especially during
Level Three, if you decide to carry out a
museum project on a topic of your choice.
You can study Greek, Latin, or Egyptian
language as part of all our degree
programmes, with beginners’ courses
available for each. If you have previous
experience of either Greek or Latin, you
may be able to study these languages at a
higher level.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an
emphasis on interactive learning and class
participation.
What modules can I study?
Ancient History concentrates on the political
and social history of the Greek and Roman
worlds. Classical Civilisation covers the
literature and culture of the Greek and
BA Joint Honours
Egyptology and
VV41 s Ancient History
VQ48 s Classical Civilisation
BA Joint Honours
Latin and
QV61 s History
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard offer
for students studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a guide.
In some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Roman worlds. Classics studies classical
Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Egyptology covers the language, history,
literature, culture, and archaeology of
ancient Egypt. Greek covers classical Greek
language as well as aspects of Greek
history and civilization, and Latin offers study
of the classical Latin language as well as
aspects of Roman history and civilisation.
Students of Ancient History and Classical
Civilisation, whilst specialising in either
the history or literature and culture of the
ancient world, choose from a common set
of modules which covers all aspects of
antiquity. Compulsory modules are
minimal, allowing students to pursue their
own interests within the parameters of their
chosen degree scheme.
Level One
• Interpreting Antiquity
• Classical Athens
• Augustan Rome
• Sex, Death, and Transformation: Myth in
Ovid’s Metamorphoses
• Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History
and Civilisation 1
• Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History
and Civilisation 2
• Introduction to Philosophy (Plato)
• Beginning Latin
• Beginning Greek
• Egyptian Language
Levels Two and Three
Ancient History and Classical Civilisation
• Writing Ancient History (compulsory for
Single Honours, recommended for Joint
Honours Ancient History)
• Reading Classical Civilisation
(compulsory for Single and Joint
Honours Classical Civilisation)
• Rome and the Mediterranean
264-146 BC
• The End of the Roman Republic
133-44 BC
• The Roman Empire, AD 14-238
• Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome
• The History and Archaeology of Roman
Britain
• An Introduction to the Archaeology
of Wales
• Pagans, Christians, and Empire in Late
Antiquity
• The Heirs of Rome: The Making of
Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam
400-800
• Archaic Greece
• Greek City States
• Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic
World
• Athens to Los Alamos: the Rise of
Science
• History of Ancient Technology and
Engineering
• A History of Recycling
• Eureka! Innovations and Technical
Revolutions in History
If you wish to study the Classics, Greek
or Latin degrees, you will need to have
studied Greek or Latin to ‘A’ level
standard. Further information about
our entry requirements is available on
our website.
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
• Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis of
the Ancient World
• Sport, Games and Entertainment in the
Greek and Roman World
• Homer and Heroism: Homer’s Iliad
• Greek Tragedy: Decision and
Responsibility
• Greek Historians: History as Literature
• Plato’s Republic
• Chastity and Promiscuity: Women in
Aristophanes and Plato
• The Greek Romance: Sea, Sun and Sex
• The Roman Comic Novel
• Classics in the Cinema
• Study Trip Module: Peloponnese
• Dissertation
Classics
The Classics degree focuses on the study
of Greek and Latin languages, and the
literatures of the Greek and Roman worlds
in their original languages. You will also
choose optional modules from those
offered for the Classical Civilisation and
Ancient History degrees.
Egyptology
• Egyptian language (compulsory for
Single Honours, recommended for
Joint Honours)
• Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology
• Ancient Egyptian Religious Beliefs
and Practices
• Introduction to Old Egyptian
• The Amarna Age
• Magic and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
• Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis of
the Ancient World
• Culture and Cultural Influence in
Ancient Egypt
• Egyptian Art and Architecture
• Egyptian Collection Practicum
• Egyptian Temples of the Graeco-Roman
Period
• Reading Advanced Egyptian texts
• Sex and Gender in Ancient Egypt
• Six Feet Under: Funerary Culture of
Ancient Egypt
• Taharqo and the Napatan Period of
Egypt and Nubia
• The Hyksos in Egypt and beyond
• Ramesses III: Empire, Invasion, and
Conspiracy
• Private Life in Ancient Egypt
• Dissertation or museum project
Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
V116 s Ancient and Medieval History
V112 s Ancient History
Q820 s Classical Civilisation
Q800 s Classics
V410 s Egyptology
87% of graduates in full-time employment
Please note modules may be subject to
change and not every module runs every
year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a variety of
methods, including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
coursework assignments, and a dissertation
or museum project. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
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Computer Science
90% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
BSc Joint Honours
Computer Science and
GF48 s Geo-Informatics
FG34 s Physics
GG41 s Pure Mathematics
Computer Science affects every aspect of
our lives, placing increasing demands on
education, business, and industry to ensure
that the workforce of the future is equipped
with the skills necessary to thrive in the
Digital Age. Computer Science at
Swansea is at the heart of the
technological innovation that is redefining
the way we live, learn, and work.
Our main degree programmes have been
accredited by the British Computer
Society, which allows you to join the
Society at graduate level.
These degrees will:
• train you for high-level entry into a wide
range of careers, including software
development, Internet systems, and
development for mobile technologies.
• provide you with the skills needed to
identify the correct solutions to problems,
and to measure how effective your
solutions are
• teach you how to analyse and assess
systems, and design new ones
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, and problem-solving skills
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What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/compsci
MEng
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: compsci-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602022
MEng Single Honours
G403 u Computing
BSc Integrated Foundation Year
G401 uComputer Science
How can I find out more?
How is the degree structured?
As a student, you will have access to
dedicated computer laboratories
containing a modern and sophisticated
range of Windows, Linux and Apple
computers.
You will be taught mainly through lectures,
laboratory work, seminars, and tutorials.
More substantial practical work is
undertaken during group coursework
exercises, and in individual projects. You
will learn to program in Java and other
programming languages depending on
your choice of modules.
IB: 34 – 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
BSc
How to apply: You can apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 to
207 for further information
IB: 33 – 33
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
In addition, the Department’s industrial
liaison arm, IT Wales, can help you to
gain valuable industry experience through
paid placement work.
A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent
A levels: ABB – BBB
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Programming
• Modelling Computing Systems
• Concepts of Computer Science
• Professional Issues 1: Computers and
Society
• Professional Issues 2: Software
Development
Level Two
• Concurrency
• Declarative Programming
• Computer Graphics 1: Image
Processing and Synthesis
• Database Systems
• Automata and Formal Language Theory
• Algorithms
• Software Engineering
Level Three
• Project Implementation and Dissertation
• Project Specification and Development
• Writing Mobile Apps
• Computer Graphics II: Modelling and
Rendering
• Concepts of Programming Languages
• High Integrity Systems
• Cryptography and IT Security
• Data Visualisation
• Internet Computing
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Building Reliable Web Applications
• Mobile Interaction Design
• High Performance Computing in
C/C++
• Software Testing
• Embedded Systems
• Design Patterns and Generic
Programming
• Logic for Computer Science
• Computer Vision and Pattern
Recognition
• Teaching Computing via a School
Placement
A level Computer Science/Studies is
helpful, but not essential. A B in GCSE
Mathematics is required for all
degrees apart from exceptional
circumstances listed on our website,
but you will need A level Mathematics
if you choose to study Computing and
Communications, Mathematics for
Computer Science, or Joint Honours
with Mathematics.
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our
programme with an integrated
foundation year, is available on
our website.
Computer Science
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
G400 s Computer Science
G600 s Software Engineering
G4GC s Mathematics for Computer Science
BSc with Integrated Foundation Year
We also offer an Honours programme
with an integrated Foundation Year (Level
0) suitable for applicants not possessing
the necessary background for entry at
Level One. At the end of the Foundation
Year, students can progress to BSc
Computer Science.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of
written examinations, coursework, and a
project in your final Level.
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
We have a number of bursaries available
– please contact us for further details.
“
Swansea has to be one of the best universities in the UK to
read Computer Science. There is brilliant student support, a fantastic
ambience, and it’s great location to study. I enjoyed the modules,
final project, and the company of my course mates throughout the
entire programme, as well as the support from my tutors, lecturers
and supervisors.
”
Dhanaraj Jayapalan,
BSc Computer Science Graduate Developer,
Thomsons Online Benefits
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Criminology
81% of graduates in full-time employment
School of Law
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
BSc Joint Honours
Criminology and
s Psychology*
MLF4 s Social Policy
LLB Joint Honours
Criminology and
MM19 s Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/law/criminology/
undergraduatecourses
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: r.k.bayliss@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602441
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
* UCAS code will be published on the
website as soon as it becomes available
Criminology
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
M2L4 s Criminology and Criminal Justice
IB: 33 – 32
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
A levels in English, History,
Geography, Sociology, Law, or
Psychology are desirable, but not
essential. Further information about
our entry requirements is available
on our website.
s 3 year scheme
Criminology is the study of why people
commit unlawful acts; how – and why – we
characterise crime in the way we do, and
how the criminal justice system works. It
encompasses a range of academic fields,
including history, social policy, politics, and
sociology, to provide a view of crime from
a social and individual perspective, and it
looks critically at how the sentencing system
works.
Criminology at Swansea University
provides an opportunity to specialise in
areas such as youth justice, crime, drugs
and alcohol, corporate crime and sexual
crime.
These degrees will:
• prepare you for a rewarding career in
the criminal justice system, such as the
police, prison, and probation services
• equip you with the skills necessary to
work in fields such as youth justice,
victim support, community safety and
crime prevention
• provide you with a foundation for
postgraduate study and academic
research
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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How is the degree structured?
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
The Criminology degrees will give you a
critical understanding of the causes of
crime and society’s responses to it, and
you will be encouraged to apply your
knowledge of crime and criminal justice in
the broader context of other social
problems and government responses to
them. You will be taught using a variety of
methods, including lectures, seminars and
group work.
The modules available include:
Almost all the Criminology modules are
assessed by means of essays and written
assignments. If you are a Single Honours
student, you will complete a 10,000
word dissertation on a subject of your
choice during Level Three.
If you are a Joint Honours student, you will
normally take the two core Criminology
modules at Level One (but just the
Criminological Imagination module if you
choose Joint Honours with Law). You will
also take any required modules for your
Joint Honours subject. In Levels Two and
Three, your study will be split equally
between the two subjects.
The Single Honours degree and the Joint
Honours with Social Policy may also be
studied part-time.
Level One
• Criminology, Crime and Society
• An Introduction to the Criminal Justice
System (core module)
• The Criminological Imagination
(core module)
• Study Skills in Criminology and
Social Policy
• Criminology Project
• Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
• Careers for Criminologists
“
Criminology and Criminal Justice is an extremely interesting course
that should be taken on if you are serious about studying all aspects of
crime. I enjoyed every module and would encourage others to
experience it. You learn about things you don’t hear about on a daily
basis, and gain a holistic understanding of many aspects of crime.
”
Amy Hopkin
BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
Level Two
• The Causes of Crime
• Penology and Punishment
• Crime, Drugs and Alcohol
• Research Methods in Criminology
• Critical and Cultural Criminology
• Understanding Policing
• Applied Research Methods in
Criminology
Level Three
• Young Offenders and Youth Justice
• Corporate and White Collar Crime
• Sexual Crimes
• The Criminalisation of Sex
• Dissertation (Single Honours students
only)
• Serious Crime and Social Harm
• Diversity, Crime and Criminal Justice
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Economics
87% of graduates in full-time employment
Department of Economics
(with a year abroad)
BA Joint Honours Economics and
LL17 s Geography
LV11 s History
LR13 u Italian
LL12 s Politics
Studying Economics gives you the
knowledge and skills that will help you to
secure a financially rewarding career. It
also helps in understanding more fully the
world in which we live and work.
The National Student Satisfaction Survey
consistently places Economics at Swansea
above average (91% in the most recent
National Student Survey) and we have
won more awards for inspirational
teaching from the Economics Network of
the Higher Education Academy than any
other UK University.
All of our academic staff are fully research
active, which helps to keep our teaching
alive, relevant and up-to-date. In the most
recent Research Assessment Exercise, 100
per cent of our research was assessed to
be of an international standard, with 60
per cent graded as world-leading (4*) or
of internationally excellent (3*) quality.
BSc Single Honours
L100 s Economics
L101 u Economics (with a year abroad)
L112 s Business Economics
L111 s Financial Economics
L160 s International Business Economics
L1NK s Financial Economics with
BSc Joint Honours Economics and
NL21 s Business Management
LL71 s Geography
GL11 s Mathematics
Year after year, our graduating students tell
us how much they enjoyed their time at
Swansea and how the skills they develop
at Swansea enable them to take
advantage of some outstanding career
prospects in the private and public sectors.
These degrees will:
• train you to work as a professional
economist, or in the Finance or
Accountancy sectors
• enable you to employ your skills as an
analyst, researcher or government
adviser
• prepare you for a financially rewarding
role in management or management
consultancy
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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You will experience a variety of teaching
methods during your time at Swansea,
including lectures, tutorials, workshops,
and practical classes using our IT facilities.
You may also undertake directed reading
in specific areas and participate in team
project work. You can expect to have 10
to 12 hours of lectures and one or two
tutorials a week. Practical classes are also
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/economics
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ecadmin@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295168
Accounting
L114 u Business Economics
(with a year abroad)
How is the degree structured?
Economics at Swansea has a strong
international dimension, with a student
body drawn from over 30 countries and
numerous opportunities to study abroad in
the United States, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand or Europe.
LLB Joint Honours
ML11 s Economics and Law
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
an integrated part of some modules.
If you choose the BSc and BA Single
Honours in Economics or Business
Economics with a year abroad, you can
take advantage of the opportunity to
spend your third year in the United States,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand or
Europe to further develop your specialist
knowledge and skills, and enhance your
appeal to potential employers.
If you register for a Joint Honours degree
in Level One, you have the option of
transferring to a Single Honours degree in
either of the two Joint Honours subjects at
the start of Level Two. Most Joint Honours
degrees are split evenly across the two
partner departments, although modules in
Law constitute the majority of the LLB Law
and Economics at Level One.
What modules can I study?
If you are studying any of our BSc or BA
Single Honours degrees, you will take
core modules in:
Principles of Economics: examines the
working of the economy at the micro and
macro levels. Separate lectures and
tutorials are available for students who
have not previously studied Economics.
British Economy: covers policy issues
such as industrial competition and the
regulation of monopolies, migration, costs
of unemployment and inflation, minimum
wage legislation, and monetary policy.
Current Issues in Economics: investigates
topical issues, including pollution control,
road congestion charging, university
top-up fees and the economics of
terrorism.
Statistical methods: provides an
introduction to the basic methods of
data presentation and analysis, with
some emphasis on their application in
economics, business and management.
Academic, Professional and
Entrepreneurship Skills: provides you
with a range of study, IT and personal
development skills that will be useful in
your academic studies and your future
career.
Quantitative Methods: is designed to
introduce students to the applications of
quantitative methods to problems in
business and economics. Separate
lectures are offered to students who have
previously studied Mathematics ‘A’ level
and those who have not. As with the
Principles of Economics module, this
Economics
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L104 s Economics
L105 u Economics (with a year abroad)
L113 s Business Economics
L115 u Business Economics
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
IB: 33 – 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You do not need A or AS level
Economics or Mathematics, but GCSE
Mathematics at grade C or above is
required. Further information about
our entry requirements is available
on our website.
enables us to pay close attention to the
distinct needs of both groups of students.
Modules for other degrees vary by course
programme – full details are available on
our website.
BSc and BA Economics
Level One
• The British Economy
• Current Issues in Economics
• Principles of Economics
• Academic, Professional and
Entrepreneurship Skills
• Quantitative Methods
• Statistical Methods
Levels Two and Three
At Levels Two and Three, each degree
programme becomes progressively more
specialised. Both levels contain a mixture
of compulsory and optional modules but
with a much greater choice of modules
than at Level One. We offer a wide
range of modules enabling you to tailor
your degree to your interests and career
aspirations. Modules available include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Development Economics
Managerial Economics
Financial Economics
International Trade
Monetary Policy and Institutions
Public Choice
• Topics in Contemporary Economics
• International Economics and the
European Economy
• Labour Economics
• Financial Market Efficiency
As you progress through your studies,
increasing emphasis is placed on small
group teaching, which enables you to be
involved in discussions and debates, and
helps to build confidence. It also provides
the opportunity to develop vital
communication and presentation skills
that are highly valued by employers.
BSc and BA Business Economics, BSc
International Business Economics:
these degrees enable you to explore
business and management specialisms
focusing on the economic context of
decision-making in international business.
BSc Financial Economics:
an ideal platform for a career in
finance, this degree will give you a solid
foundation in Economics, and aspects of
Finance such as corporate finance and
financial markets.
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Economics
Department of Economics
“
Studying at Swansea helped build my skills as an economist and placed me on the ‘wanted list’ with a few
major companies. Having a degree in Economics tells employers you are able to think in a certain way and
analyse and sort lots of information. It tells them you are able to turn your skills to pretty much anything. After
graduating I started working for Hyder Consulting in Abu Dhabi, and since then I’ve worked in Oman, Qatar and
New Zealand. I can only encourage prospective students to choose Economics Swansea – not only does it have a
”
superb staff and facilities, but you also get a rounded education with a great sports and social scene.
Stephen Board, Commercial Manager,
MACE Contractors, Abu Dhabi
BSc Financial Economics with Accounting:
an ideal choice if you are interested in
performance measurement, decision
making and accountability in business,
finance or the public sector.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a range of
methods including essays, presentations,
examinations and a dissertation on a
subject of your own choice. You are
required to pass the first year to proceed
to the second year. Your final degree
classification is the weighted average
marks obtained in your second and third
year of study.
Employability
Graduate employability is as important to
us as it is to you, and from the moment
you arrive in Swansea we will work with
you to help you build your skills and
enhance your employability. Our
dedicated Employability team organises a
year-round programme of events which
includes external speakers, CV workshops
and business games such as our ‘£50
challenge’. You will also have the
opportunity to apply for one of the
University’s overseas internships, get
involved with our award-winning Students
in Free Enterprise organisation (SIFE) and
stay updated about the latest graduate
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jobs and opportunities via our dedicated
Facebook page.
Recent graduate destinations
• Commodity Derivative Trade Support
Analyst, Royal Ban of Scotland
• Derivatives Trader, Kondor Trading
• Economist, Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors
• Finance Analyst, Standard Bank of
South Africa
• Financial Analyst, Royal Bank of
Scotland
• Graduate Management Trainee –
Banking, HSBC
• Graduate Management Trainee –
Retail, Morrisons
• Graduate Management Trainee –
Personnel, Waitrose
• IT Consultant, JP Morgan
• International Commodities Trader, OSTC
• Trainee Accountant,
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• Trainee Econometrician, Obel
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Engineering – Aerospace
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
College of Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
H403 u Aerospace Engineering
H404 l Aerospace Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
From the inferno at the heart of a gas
turbine to the computer nerve centre of
the cockpit, modern airplanes demand
cutting-edge engineering. Aerospace
engineering degrees give students a
unique insight into the atmosphere, cosmos
and the technology needed to explore it.
Swansea’s world-class aerospace research
has contributed to many exciting projects,
including the design of the double-decker
super-jet, Airbus A380, and the
aerodynamics for the world land speed
record-breaking Thrust SSC. Swansea’s
engineers are now designing the
BLOODHOUND SSC, which aims to
take the land speed record to 1,000mph.
Our Aerospace degrees are accredited by
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
(IMechE), the Royal Aeronautical Society
(RAeS) and the Institution of Engineering
Designers (IED).
These degrees will:
• equip you with the skills necessary to be
a high-level decision maker in the
international aerospace engineering
sector
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• train you in the design, analysis, testing
and flight of aerospace vehicles
including propeller-driven and jetpowered planes, helicopters, and gliders
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to the
aerospace industry
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials and
seminars, complemented by site visits to
some of our industrial partners, many of
whom are multinational organisations and
household names.
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics).
High scores in SL Mathematics will also
be considered
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB at A level (including
Mathematics)
AAB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
IB: 34 (including 5 at HL Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
You will also complete a flight test course
in aircraft performance, stability and
control at Cranfield’s Aviation Department.
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Engineering Mechanics
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Engineering Analysis I
• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Strength of Materials
• Dynamic Systems
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Thermodynamics I
• Engineering Design I
• Engineering Analysis II
Level Two
• Structural Mechanics IIa
• Circuit Analysis
• Thermodynamics II
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Aerodynamics
• Flight Mechanics
• Control Systems
• Dynamics I
• Engineering Design II
• Experimental Studies
• Airframe Structures
Level Four (MEng)
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Flight Dynamics and Control
• Strategic Project Planning
• Numerical Methods for Partial
Differential Equations
• Rotary Wing Aircraft
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Group Project
• Research Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Level Three
• Gas Dynamics
• Dynamics II
• Engineering Analysis III
• Engineering Management
• Propulsion
• High Performance Materials and
Selection
• Research Project
• Aerospace Engineering Design III
• Research Project
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
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Engineering – Aerospace
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H400 s Aerospace Engineering
H402 u Aerospace Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
I have always enjoyed
Physics and Maths so
Engineering in the end felt like a
natural progression. Also the
fact that the course is accredited
by the Royal Aeronautical
Society and IMechE was a huge
draw. I really enjoyed the
practical flying experience in
the first year along with
practical work using the flight
simulator and wind tunnel as it
was great to see how the theory
is applied as well as gaining
hands-on experience.
”
Cat Kearney,
BEng Aerospace Engineering
You will undertake laboratory work in our
in-house wind tunnel and jet engine test
stand, and will gain practical flying
experience with our state-of-the-art Merlin
MP521X engineering flight simulator and
flying lessons at a local airport.
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Engineering – Chemical
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
College of Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
H801 u Chemical Engineering
H890 l Chemical Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Chemical engineers play an important part
in determining our standard of living and
quality of life. They apply their knowledge
to fundamental issues, such as how we
acquire and harness our natural resources,
and how we reuse, recycle, and dispose
of them efficiently.
Chemical Engineering at Swansea
provides knowledge of physical, chemical
and biological processes, stimulating
development of the analytical and creative
skills necessary for the economic and safe
design, operation and management of
process facilities.
Our Chemical Engineering degrees are
accredited by the Institution of Chemical
Engineers (IChemE).
These degrees will:
• train you for a wide range of rewarding
careers in industrial and public
organisations, and the health, safety,
and environmental sectors
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgments based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
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What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics and Chemistry)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Design
Technology, IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS points
including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics
and HL Chemistry. High scores in SL
Mathematics and Chemistry will also
be considered)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB at A level (including
Mathematics and Chemistry subject)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Design
Technology, IT/Computing, Biology and
Chemistry, both ideally at HL)
AAB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
IB: 34 (including 5 at HL Mathematics
and HL Chemistry)
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Welsh Bac: See page 207
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. By the time you complete Level
Two you will have the knowledge and
experience necessary to spend a year in
industry, if you wish. Similarly, the MEng
degree includes a significant proportion of
industrial project work.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials and seminars, and all
our courses have been designed to offer
modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills. Levels
One and Two are common to all our
degree schemes, giving you the flexibility
to transfer between BEng and MEng
programmes at the end of Level Two.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Chemical and Biochemical Process
Principles
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Engineering Analysis I
• Engineering Analysis II
• Chemical Process Analysis and Design
• Introductory Organic Chemistry
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering Science
• Environmental Awareness for Engineers
Level Two
• Separation Processes
• Reactor Design
• Instrumentation Measurement and
Control
• Fluid Flow
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering Principles I
• Process Design and Simulation
• Thermodynamics of Process Design
• Process Modelling
• Process and Environmental Plant
Operations
• Pilot Plant Operations
Level Three
• Safety and Loss Prevention
• Separation Processes II
• Process Equipment Design
• Applied Process Engineering
• Environmental Engineering Practice
• Particulate Systems
• Reactor Design II
• Engineering Management
• Energy and Low Carbon Technologies
• Chemical Engineering Design Project
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Engineering – Chemical
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H831 s Chemical Engineering
H832 u Chemical Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
My time at Swansea gave me four years of fantastic experiences
that have served me well in the challenging environment of the oil
industry. Not only did Swansea give me the engineering skills required
to progress with a career in the oil industry, it also provided me with
many key life skills.
”
Delyth Williams,
Process Engineer, Phillips 66 Humber Oil Refinery
Level Four (MEng)
• Complex Fluids and Flows
• Optimisation
• Biochemcial Engineering Principles II
• Ethnics, Safety and Regulation
• Membrane Technology
• Colloid and Interface Science
• MEng Design project
• MEng Research Project
• Industrial Engineering Practice
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
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Engineering – Civil
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
College of Engineering
(with a year in Industry)
MEng Single Honours
H201 u Civil Engineering
H204 l Civil Engineering
(with a year in Industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Civil engineers shape and protect the
environment we live in. They design,
construct, and maintain major infrastructure
projects, such as transport systems, water
supplies, and buildings, and they develop
new ways to meet the world’s toughest
engineering challenges.
Swansea is consistently rated as one of the
UK’s top universities for Civil Engineering
and its engineers are at the heart of some
truly inspirational projects, including the
BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering
Adventure”, which aims to take the land
speed record to 1,000mph. Civil
Engineering at Swansea University was
ranked 2nd in the UK in the latest Research
and Assessment Exercise 2008.
Our MEng and BEng Civil Engineering
degree schemes are accredited by the Joint
Board of Moderators (JBM).
These degrees will:
• train you for a career in civil, structural,
municipal and allied engineering fields
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
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What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials and
seminars, complemented by site visits to
some of our industrial partners, many of
whom are multinational organisations and
household names.
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills
You may be able to transfer between the
BEng and MEng programmes, depending
on your academic performance. If you
choose the BEng or MEng with a year in
industry degree, you will spend a year on
industrial placement with a local or
national company before you return to the
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in SL Mathematics will also
be considered)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB at A level (including
Mathematics)
AAB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
IB: 34 – 33 (at least 5 in Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
University to complete Levels Three and
Four. However, we also encourage all our
students to gain practical industry
experience and will support you if you
decide to take up a twelve-month industrial
placement.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Civil Laboratory I
• Engineering Sustainability
• Engineering Mechanics
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Engineering Analysis I
• Strength of Materials
• Surveying
• Conceptual Design
• Civil Laboratory II
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Engineering Analysis II
Level Two
• Structural Mechanics IIa
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Basic Soil Mechanics
• Steel Design
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
• Introductory Geology for Engineers
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Structural Mechanics IIb
• Civil Laboratory III
• Dynamics I
• Engineering Management
• Civil Engineering Design Practice I
Level Three
• Geomechanics
• Finite Element Method
• Ground and Water Engineering Design
• Superstructure Design
• Coastal Processes and Engineering
• Structural Mechanics III
• Engineering of Foundation
• Hydrology and Unsteady Flow
• Civil Engineering Design Practice II
• Research Project
Level Four (MEng)
• Finite Element Computational Analysis
• Advanced Structural Analysis
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Coastal Engineering
• Dynamics and Transient Analysis
• Advanced Structural Design
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Plasticity
• Reservoir Modelling and Simulation
• Group Project
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
“
Engineering – Civil
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H200 s Civil Engineering
H202 u Civil Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Engineering in Swansea
is amazing. The teaching is
excellent and there is always
someone around to offer extra
help. The projects I’ve been
involved in so far include:
making a steel bridge;
learning how to use software
such as Matlab, CAD and
rucksack; designing and mixing
your own concrete; and a
three-day surveying field trip
to mid Wales.
”
Rosie Jay,
MEng Civil Engineering
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Engineering – Electrical and Electronic
College of Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
(with a year in Europe, N. America,
Australia or Industry)
H613 s Electronic Engineering with
Nanotechnology
MEng Single Honours
H606 u Electronic and Electrical Engineering
H600 l Electronic and Electrical Engineering
(with a year in Europe, N. America,
Australia or Industry)
H614 u Electronic Engineering with
Nanotechnology
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Electrical engineering offers the chance to
work all over the world, from the
excitement of Formula One and the
BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering
Adventure”, to the massive particle
accelerator at CERN in Switzerland.
Nanotechnology, Engineering’s new
frontier, is driving the development of
ultra-fast computers and ultra-sensitive
biosensors, revolutionising the electronics
and medical industries, and ultimately
changing the way we live.
Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering
degrees are accredited by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET).
Swansea University is an Enhanced
Academic Partner of IET. Electronic
Engineering with Nanotechnology degree
has been submitted for accreditation.
These degrees will:
• train you for a career in electrical,
electronic, and nanoengineering in a
wide range of industry sectors
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MEng
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL Mathematics) How can I find out more?
A levels: AAB – ABB at A level
(including Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing, Biology
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology, IT/
Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students who
are studying three A levels, but we recognise
the individual nature of each application and
so the standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers where
appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS points
including 100 in Mathematics’.
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only as
a guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
where appropriate.
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in SL Mathematics will also be
considered)
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to the
electronics industry
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
Many of Swansea’s graduates in electrical
and electronic engineering have gone on
to become senior executives of
multinational companies, and even
multimillionaire entrepreneurs.
How is the degree structured?
We work with world-leading companies
including Agilent, BT, Siemens and Auto
Glass, ensuring that your studies are
informed by current industry-relevant
practice and internationally renowned
research.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials and labs. During Level
Three, you will follow advanced topics
tailored to your specific discipline and will
complete an individual project that runs
throughout the academic year. Projects
range from testing new ideas in
instrumentation to designing new electronic
devices with one of our leading research
groups.
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
A key feature of the Electronic Engineering
with Nanotechnology degree is the
opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of
one of the world’s most exciting
technologies, and in a practical
environment. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials and labs,
and will benefit from the world-class
facilities of our Systems and Process
Engineering Centre.
At Level Three, you will complete a project
that develops your skills and knowledge in
the area of nanoscale electronic materials
and devices, involving nanoscale
fabrications and characterisations using
the state-of-the-art facilities available within
the Centre. For the MEng, you will be
offered a range of advanced options in
the development of nanoelectronics, such
as probing at the nanoscale, and
nanoscale structures and devices.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Digital Design
• Microcontrollers
• Circuit Analysis
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Engineering Analysis I
• Functional and Smart Materials
• Instrumentation and Control
• Dynamic Systems
• Signals and Systems
• Analogue Design
• Engineering Analysis II
• Power Engineering I
Level Two
• Electronic Materials and Devices
• Software Engineering
• Communications
• Electromagnetics
• Electronic Circuits
• Control Systems
• Power Engineering II
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
The year in Europe degrees require a
relevant language at GCSE grade B or
above. Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our website.
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the Integrated
Foundation Year scheme (see page 102).
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
•
•
•
•
Signals and Systems
Semiconductor Technology
Practical Circuits
Group Design Exercise
• RF and Microwaves
• Mobile Communications Systems
• Wireless Communications
How will I be assessed?
Level Three
• Design Electronics
• Microwave Circuits and Antennas
• Speech and Image Communications
• Quantum Devices
• IC Design
• Power Electronics
• Digital Communications
• Engineering Management
• Nanoelectronics
• Research Project
Level Four (MEng)
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Advanced Power Electronics and Drives
• Energy Efficient Electronics Technologies
• Wide Band-Gap Electronics
• Modern Control Systems
• Group Project
• Optional modules:
• Signals and Systems
• Digital Communications
• Optical Communications
• Probing at the Nanoscale
• Soft Nantechnology
• Nanoscale Structures and Devices
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
“
Engineering – Electrical and Electronic
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H602 s Electronic and Electrical Engineering
H603 u Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering defines the world
around us. From MP3 players to the
Internet, global mobile phone networks to
renewable energy sources, it drives the
way we live our lives.
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
There is a large element of
hands on work which keeps
everyone on the course
enthusiastic. Most of the lectures
are actually interesting, and with
any difficult concepts the lecturers
are happy to meet up and have
a chat about any questions you
may have.
”
Hefin Evans,
BEng Electronic and
Electrical Engineering
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Engineering – Environmental
College of Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
H836 u Environmental Engineering
H2F0 l Environmental Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Environmental engineering helps to
optimise the use of natural resources and
develop renewable energy sources,
providing solutions for our planet’s most
pressing problems. With the world’s
population set to reach nine billion in
2050, ensuring that future generations will
have enough clean water, air, land, and
food is becoming a major challenge.
Whereas many environmental engineering
degrees are based on Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering at Swansea is
one of a few specialised degrees that take
the Chemical and Biological Process
route. This provides knowledge of
physical, chemical and biological
processes, and develops the analytical
and creative skills necessary for the
economic and safe design, operation and
management of process facilities.
Our Environmental Engineering degrees
are accredited by the Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining (IOM3). We are
also seeking accreditation by the Institution
of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
These degrees will:
• train you for a wide range of rewarding
careers in industrial and public
organisations, and the health, safety,
and environmental sectors
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars,
and project work. Our courses have been
designed to offer you modules that
broaden your experience and teach you
professional skills, such as.
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
Welsh Bac: See page 207
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only as
a guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
where appropriate.
MEng
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL
Mathematics)
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in HL Mathematics will also
be considered)
A levels: AAB – ABB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing, Biology
Levels One and Two are common to all
our degree schemes, giving you the
flexibility to transfer between BEng and
MEng programmes at the end of Level
Two. During Level Three you will visit some
of our industrial partners and will complete
research and design projects with direct
relevance to sustainable resource
management. In the MEng scheme, the
design project is deferred to Level Four.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Chemical Process Principles
• Chemical and Environmental
Engineering Laboratory
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Environmental Awareness for Engineers
• Engineering Analysis I
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Engineering Analysis II
• Introductory Organic Chemistry
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering Science
• Sustainability in a Fragile World
Optional modules:
• Materials Resources
• Foundation Chemistry
Level Two
• Heat Transfer
• Separation Processes
• Reactor Design
• Instrumentation Measurement and
Control
• Practical Environmental Chemistry
• Engineering for Sustainability
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Biochemical Engineering Principles I
• Chemical Process Analysis and Design
• Power for Transport, Industry and the
Home
• Process and Environmental Plant
Operations
• Data Analysis
Level Three
• Safety and Loss Prevention
• Water and Wastewater Engineering
• Environmental Engineering Practice
• Introduction to Environmental Law for
Engineering
• Particulate Systems
• Engineering Management
• Energy and Low Carbon Technologies
• Environmental Modelling
• Environmental Engineering Design
Project
Level Four (MEng)
• Membrane Technology
• Materials Recycling Techniques
• Environmental Analysis and Legislation
• Introduction to Environmental Law for
Engineering
• Desalination
• Ethics, Safety and Regulation
• Colloid and Interface Science
• Research Project
• Industrial Engineering Practice
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
“
Environmental Engineering
Engineering – Environmental
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H834 s Environmental Engineering
H2G0 u Environmental Engineering
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
at Swansea is great!! All aspects
of engineering are covered and
the blend of hands-on practical
sessions and lectures makes
it an incredibly relevant and
interesting degree to study.
Sport at Swansea is very popular
as well, and playing sport
is a fantastic way to socialise
and compete at a high level.
Donning green and white for the
annual Varsity event is certainly
the highlight of the year.
”
Daniel Course,
MEng Environmental
Engineering
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Engineering – Integrated Foundation Year Schemes
College of Engineering
foundation year)
H405 uAerospace Engineering with a
Foundation Year
H835 uChemical Engineering with a
Foundation Year
H205 uCivil Engineering with a
Foundation Year
H605 uElectrical and Electronic Engineering
with a Foundation Year
H837 uEnvironmental Engineering with a
Foundation Year
J505 uMaterials Science and Engineering
with a Foundation Year
H307 uMechanical Engineering with a
Foundation Year
Not every student has the necessary entry
requirements to study Engineering, and
some of the country’s most talented
engineers were only able to obtain
their degrees because they had the
opportunity to study courses that included
a foundation year.
Swansea University’s four-year Engineering
degree with an Integrated Foundation Year
has been designed to provide wider
access to accredited Honours degrees,
giving more students the opportunity to
develop their skills and to pursue
rewarding careers in engineering.
Our degrees have been accredited by:
• The Joint Board of Moderators
• The Institute of Design Engineers
• The Institute of Materials, Minerals
and Mining
• The Institution of Chemical Engineers
• The Institution of Engineering and
Technology
• The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• The Royal Aeronautical Society
The Engineering Foundation Year will:
• enable you to progress to one of
Swansea University’s engineering
degrees and provide you with some or
all of the underpinning knowledge,
understanding and skills for eventual
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
HBC9 uMedical Engineering with a
Foundation Year
H157 uProduct Design Engineering
with a Foundation Year
What grades do I need?
A levels: We accept a wide range of
qualifications and backgrounds for
the Engineering Foundation Year.
Each application is considered on a
case-by case basis, depending on the
educational background and work
experience of the applicant.
For A level or IB students wishing to
be considered for the foundation
course, our standard offer is CCC
at A level or 26 at IB.
u 4 year scheme
registration as an Incorporated (IEng)
or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• provide you with a broad understanding
of core engineering themes and
principles
How is the degree structured?
Our Integrated Foundation Year degrees
are designed to equip you with the
fundamental knowledge required to study
Engineering at Bachelor’s or Master’s
level. They cover a range of topics
common to all our degree disciplines.
Whilst some students state on their
application forms which degree
programme they would like to follow on
completion of the foundation year, many
students select their degree scheme during
the foundation year itself as the final
decision is not made until towards the end
of the academic year.
The first year of study is at Level 0, which
is taught through a combination of
lectures, tutorials, and seminars. You can
progress to Level One of a BEng degree
on completion of the foundation year, and
may be able to transfer to certain MEng
schemes at the end of Level Two.
All applicants are also expected
to hold GCSE (or equivalent)
Mathematics and all Sciences at
grade B or above.
What modules can I study?
Level 0 (Foundation)
• Development of Key Skills for Engineers
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Fundamentals of Materials
• Mechanics
• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia
• Thermofluid Mechanics
• Basic Engineering Analysis Ib
• Basic Engineering Analysis IIa
• Foundation Chemistry
• Basic Engineering Analysis IIb
• Engineering Science
Mature students with relevant work
experience or access courses with a
good mathematical and science
content are also considered for this
scheme and an interview may be
required.
Students studying for BTEC or other
vocational qualifications who might
not have the right pre-requisite
Mathematical background for Level 1
entry, are also encourage to apply for
this scheme. The entry requirement for
BTEC students is DDM.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
but have relevant industrial experience
or other qualifications, please contact us
to discuss your application in detail.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Please see page 69 for information on
University scholarships.
Your local UK education authority will fund
the four years of study required for an
integrated BEng degree, and may be
prepared to fund the extra year if you
choose the MEng degree.
“
The foundation year enabled me to hit the BEng course with an
understanding of how the College of Engineering worked and what
was required of me as an engineering student.
I found the third year of my Bachelor’s programme to be the most
rewarding, given the freedom to pursue the final year project.
My project was based with the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology
Centre, which gave me the desire to pursue an MSc in Nanotechnology
to Nanoscience.
Being sponsored, my MSc project was industrial linked due to the
The modules available to you in
subsequent Levels will depend on your
choice of degree. For further information,
please read the course information for the
degrees you are considering.
funding and I found myself working from SA1 with a company called
How will I be assessed?
at the University.
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
Enfis, this enabled me to develop excellent commercial and technical
Engineering – Integrated Foundation Year Schemes
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H101 uDeferred Choice (including
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
skills from a real industrial environment, from here I was able to
transfer my knowledge to the Welsh Ultra Efficient Lighting Centre
I am currently working towards my EngD Engineering Doctorate.
”
Jonathan Davies,
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2009,
and MSc Nanotechnology, 2010
Level 1 Research Engineer, Tata Steel
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Engineering – Materials
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
College of Engineering
(with a year abroad)
J502 u Materials Science and Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
J504 u Materials Science and Engineering
J503 l Materials Science and Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Materials Engineers lead the world’s
technological development. They work at
the atomic level through to large-scale
components and manufacturing methods to
develop innovative new products in every
sector, from aerospace and automotive to
sport and environmentally friendly
technologies.
Swansea is one of the UK’s leading
centres for materials teaching and has an
international reputation for its research. All
our degrees are accredited by the Institute
of Materials, Minerals and Mining
(IOM3).
These degrees will:
• train you for rewarding careers in a
range of engineering sectors, including
aerospace, automotive, manufacturing,
sports, and energy generation
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data,
• develop arguments and make
judgements based on fundamental
concepts relevant to the application of
engineering to industry
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level
Recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate e.g. ‘300 UCAS points’.
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the opportunity to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea
is supported by a range of industrial
partners, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus and
Tata Steel.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials and practicals,
providing training in the core aspects of
materials science and engineering. You
will gain hands-on experience through
laboratory investigations using state-of-theart equipment, as well as computer
applications and materials modelling. You
will also complete a substantial research
or design project during Level Three (BEng)
or Four (MEng).
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
IB: 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB – ABB at A level
a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
IB: 34 – 33
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
Recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
Level One
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Materials Resources
• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Mechanical Properties of Materials
• Materials Practicals I
• Basic Engineering Analysis IIa
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Case Studies
Optional modules:
• Environmental Awareness for Engineers
• Foundation Chemistry
• Engineering Science
Level Two
• Functional and Smart Materials
• Microstructure Evolution and Control
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
• Materials Practicals IIa
• Order and Disorder in Materials
• Modelling and Simulation of Materials
• Strength of Materials
• Polymers: Structure and Processing
• Computational Materials I
• Mechanical Deformation in Structural
Materials
• Manufacturing Technology II
• Materials Practicals IIb
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only as
What modules can I study?
How can I find out more?
Level Three
• Computational Materials II
• Fracture and Fatigue
• Microstructure and Characterisation
• Physical Metallurgy of Steels
• Ceramics
• Polymers: Properties and Design
• Engineering Management
• Metals: Advanced Manufacturing and
Protection
• Composite Materials
• Research Project
Level Four (MEng)
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Strategic Project Planning
• Aerospace Materials Engineering
• Power Generation Systems
• Materials Recycling Techniques
• Environmental Analysis and Legislation
• Simulation Based Product Design
• Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals
• Group Project
• Research Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
Engineering – Materials
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
J500 s Materials Science and Engineering
J510 u Materials Science and Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Due to the strength of our links with
industry, we are able to offer a number of
Level One scholarships and prizes,
including entrance scholarships for those
with high A level grades. Please visit our
website for further details.
“
I was lucky enough to gain sponsorship towards my degree from
Chevron (a major oil company) so I spent my university holidays
working at a refinery to gain industrial experience.
I also spent a sandwich year at the refinery between the second and
third year of my degree which gave me a lot of relevant experience and
helped in the third year of the course – for example, I’d seen firsthand a
lot of the corrosion and metal failure modes we were learning about.
A sandwich year teaches you so much and gives you a huge amount of
transferable skills. I graduated with a 1st class degree and was offered
an immediate position with Chevron, so the placement experience
definitely proved worthwhile.
”
Tim Rudd,
MEng Materials Science and Engineering
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Engineering – Mechanical
College of Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
H304 u Mechanical Engineering
H306 l Mechanical Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Mechanical Engineers work in every
aspect of the engineering industry to turn
ideas into inventions. They design and
develop innovative new products, from
miniature biomedical devices and
bespoke communication satellites, to
military and civilian air transport, power
generation, recycling systems, and sports
equipment.
Mechanical Engineers are therefore at the
leading edge of technology and are
arguably the most versatile and marketable
of all professional engineers.
Our Mechanical Engineering degree
schemes are accredited by the Institution
of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and
Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).
These degrees will:
• train you for a rewarding career in a
wide range of engineering sectors,
including automotive, aerospace and
power generation
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials and
seminars, with engineering design a
central integrating feature throughout the
degree. At Level Three, your design skills
and analytical techniques are further
developed through a group design project
and an individual project linked to industry
or research.
You may be able to transfer between the
BEng and MEng programmes, depending
on your academic performance – the
MEng introduces advanced management
and entrepreneurship skills that provide a
springboard to top positions in
Engineering.
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
You can take advantage of the opportunity
to spend a year in industry before
returning to Swansea to complete Level
Three.
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Engineering Sustainability
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Engineering Mechanics
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Engineering Analysis I
• Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Thermodynamics I
• Engineering Design I
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Engineering Analysis II
AAB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the
individual nature of each
application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL
Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Level Two
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Flow
• Circuit Analysis
• Thermodynamics II
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Design of Machine Elements
• Dynamic Systems
• Dynamics II
• Stress Analysis I
• Engineering Design II
• Experimental Studies
• Manufacturing Technology II
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information
Level Four (MEng)
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Condition Monitoring and Plant
Operation
• Strategic Project Planning
• Advanced Fluid Mechanics
• Optimisation
• Composite Materials
• Simulation Based Product Design
• Modern Control Systems
• Group Project
• Research Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Level Three
• Finite Element Method
• Dynamics II
• Manufacturing Optimisation
• Engineering Analysis III
• Engineering Design III
• Control Systems
• Fluid Mechanics III
• Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering Practice
• Research Project
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Please see page 69 for information
on University scholarships.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
“
Engineering – Mechanical
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H300 s Mechanical Engineering
H305 u Mechanical Engineering
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
I attended a course in
the summer of Year 12 called
Engineering Education Scheme
Wales, which was an
introduction to engineering.
The course covered a wide
range of engineering activities,
from building and testing
small gadgets, to rockets
and a talk from an Airbus UK
representative. The course
definitely swayed me to do
engineering here in Swansea.
”
Sarah-Jane Rees,
BEng Mechanical
Engineering
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Engineering – Medical
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
College of Engineering
MEng Single Honours
HB1V u Medical Engineering
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Medical Engineering is a cutting-edge
discipline that blurs the boundaries
between the physical and biomedical
sciences. It applies engineering principles
to the human body as well as to the
instrumentation that is at the heart of
modern medicine.
Studying Medical Engineering at Swansea
provides an exciting opportunity to explore
a broad range of issues, from the design
of prosthetic devices and new
biocompatible materials, to the behaviour
of complex biomolecules and fluids within
the body.
The Medical Engineering degree is
accredited by the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE). It is taught within the
University’s Colleges of Engineering and
Medicine, and encompasses three
engineering themes:
• Biomechanics and materials – the
development and analysis of materials in
terms of strength and biocompatibility
• Instrumentation – advanced diagnostic
and therapeutic techniques
• Bioprocesses – the physical and
chemical processes occurring in the
human body
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What grades do I need?
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
These degrees will:
• train you for a rewarding career in a
range of sectors, including the design
and manufacture of medical
instrumentation and devices
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to the
medical industry (devices and
instruments)
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
Your academic studies will be
complemented by the strong clinical theme
that runs throughout the course’s lectures,
tutorials, and seminars. At Level Three, you
will focus on the applications of
engineering to the human body, and will
complete an extensive individual research
project linked to the College of Medicine
or local NHS hospitals.
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’.
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in SL Mathematics will also
be considered)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
A levels: AAB – ABB at A level
(including Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
You may be able to transfer between the
BEng and MEng programmes, depending
on your academic performance – the
MEng looks to the future of medical
engineering in areas such as Bionanotechnology, Tissue Engineering and
Computational Biomechanics, drawing on
the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment
available in the Colleges of Engineering
and Medicine.
Our courses have been designed to offer
you modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the
individual nature of each
application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL
Mathematics)
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207.
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Level Three
• Implant and Prosthetic Technology
• Computer Aided Product Design
• Medical Engineering Group Design
project
• Individual Research Project
Level Four (MEng)
• Medical Imaging
• Computational Biomechanics
• Ethics, Safety and Regulation in
Engineering
• Project with Medical Industry or NHS
“
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Engineering – Medical
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
HB18 s Medical Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
The quality and availability of the laboratory and IT systems is much
better than anything I’ve seen at any other university, particularly the
range of equipment in the electronic labs.
”
Luke Burke,
BEng Medical Engineering
How will I be assessed?
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Engineering Analysis I & II
• Introduction to Medical Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control
• Fluid Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
Level Two
• Cell Biology and Cell Mechanics for
Engineers
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Selected Medical Diagnostic Techniques
• Process Modelling
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Engineering – Product Design
College of Engineering
(with a year in industry)
MEng Single Honours
H155 u Product Design Engineering
H156 lProduct Design Engineering
(with a year in industry)
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
Product Design Engineering drives the
development, testing and manufacture of
new concepts and products. It
encompasses a broad range of
disciplines, and is at the heart of some
truly inspirational projects, such as the
BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering
Adventure”, which aims to take the land
speed record to 1,000mph.
Our range of courses in Product Design
has been designed for students who wish
to continue Design and Technology
beyond ‘A’ level. The courses are
structured to teach you how to take a
product from the initial concept and design
stages right through to production and
manufacture.
The main themes of the course are Product
Design, Computer-Aided Engineering
Design, Engineering Analysis, Materials
Science, Manufacturing, and project work
with an industrial application.
Our Product Design Engineering degree is
accredited by the Institute of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of
Engineering Designers (IED).
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
These degrees will:
• train you to develop a product from the
initial concept and design stages
through to production and manufacture
• give you an ability to describe new
products using both aesthetic concept
sketches and technical computer-aided
design
• give you an ability to understand the
fundamentals of engineering, including
how to evaluate data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on technical concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the chance to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. You will be taught through a
combination of lectures, tutorials and
seminars, supported by state-of-the-art 3D
scanning and rapid prototyping
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in SL Mathematics will also
be considered)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate, e.g. ‘300
UCAS points including 100 in
Mathematics’
A levels: : AAB – ABB at A level
(including Mathematics)
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
Welsh Bac: See page 207
equipment. At Level Three, you will
complete a large scale, multidisciplinary,
group design project.
Level Three
• Computer Aided Product Design
• Finite Element Method
• Manufacturing Optimisation
• Engineering Design III
• Mechanical Deformation in Structural
Materials
• Engineering Management
• High Performance Materials and
Selection
• Research Project
• Product Design Laboratory III
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Engineering Sustainability
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Engineering Mechanics
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Engineering Analysis I
• Strength of Materials
• Product Design Workshop I
• Engineering Design I
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Engineering Analysis II
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207.
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the Integrated
Foundation Year scheme (see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
Level Four (MEng)
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Strategic Project Planning
• Power Generation Systems
• Materials Recycling Techniques
• Environmental Analysis and Legislation
• Optimisation
• Composite Materials
• Simulation Based Product Design
• Group Project
• Research Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
“
I really enjoy studying
Engineering – Product Design
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
H150 s Product Design Engineering
H154 uProduct Design Engineering
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
Product Design at Swansea as
there is such a wide range of
disciplines covered in the course
leading to a wide and varied
learning experience. I find
the course challenging but
also very rewarding. I am
extremely pleased that I chose
to study here.
”
Stephen Wright,
BEng Product Design
Level Two
• Circuit Analysis
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Product Evaluation
• Design of Machine Elements
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Thermodynamics I
• Stress Analysis I
• Engineering Design II
• Manufacturing Technology II
• Product Design Laboratory II
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Engineering – Sports Materials
College of Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-10)
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,
Design Technology, IT/Computing,
Biology
s 3 year scheme
Sporting applications lie at the forefront of
new materials developments and the
synergies between sports science and
materials engineering are growing rapidly.
As a graduate of this degree, you will
specialise in the design, development,
manufacture, and use of sports materials
and equipment in areas such as
motorsports, cycling, water sports, racket
sports, impact protection, synthetic
surfaces, and prosthetics.
• give you an ability to understand,
evaluate and interpret data, develop
arguments and make judgements based
on fundamental concepts relevant to the
application of engineering to industry
This degree has been developed from the
University’s long-standing strengths in
Materials Engineering and Sports Science,
and is accredited by the Institute of
Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
This degree will:
• train you for rewarding careers in
sports-related engineering and
technology across a number of sectors,
including sports equipment, vehicles,
clothing, and surfaces
• provide the materials science and
engineering training necessary to allow
you to pursue a career in more
mainstream materials engineering
sectors, such as aerospace, automotive,
construction and energy
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BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a foundation for you to aim for
the prized “Chartered Engineer” status
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of our Engineering degrees
is the opportunity to work on current,
industry-related issues in a practical
setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea
has an excellent record of collaborating
with major industrial partners and this
experience is now being extended into the
Sports Materials area.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, practicals, group
projects and case-studies. These will
provide training in the core aspects of
materials engineering, biomechanics, and
measurement techniques. You will gain
hands-on experience through laboratory
IB: 32
How can I find out more?
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207.
If you do not have these qualifications,
you may be considered for the
Integrated Foundation Year scheme
(see page 102).
If you are an international student, you
may qualify to join the programme at
Level Two if you have already covered
the topics offered at Level One. Please
contact us for further information.
investigations using state-of-the-art
equipment, as well as computer
applications. You will also complete a
substantial research project, which allows
you to investigate a chosen area in more
detail, with most projects being linked to
our ongoing industrial research.
The course has been designed to offer you
modules that broaden your experience
and teach you professional skills.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Mechanical Properties of Materials I
• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia and IIa
• Introduction to Biomechanics
• Human Neuromuscularskeletal System
• Material Case Studies
• Materials Practical I
Engineering – Sports Materials
BEng Single Honours
J400 s Sports Materials
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Level Two
• Microstructure Evolution and Control
• Polymers: Structure and Processing
• Manufacturing Technology II
• Practicals IIa and IIb
• Biomechanical Analysis of Human
Movement
• Kinanthropemetry
• Mechanical Deformation in Structural
Materials
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
Level Three
• Project
• Ceramics
• Polymers: Properties and Design
• Engineering Management
• Composite Materials
• Sports Biomechanics
• Microstructure and Characterisation
• Implant and Prosthetic Technology
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be evaluated using a
variety of methods, including written
examinations, practical work, and
continuous assessment.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Due to the strength of our links with
industry, we are able to offer a number
of Level One scholarships and prizes,
including entrance scholarships for those
with high A level grades. Please visit our
website for further details.
“
The sports and leisure sector is becoming increasingly reliant
on technological development, especially in the materials area.
There is a significant and growing economic activity in these sectors
across the UK and the rest of the world. With our long-standing
expertise in Materials, and the recent incorporation of Sports
Science into the College of Engineering, we are excited to introduce
this new undergraduate course to cater for the growing demand of
graduates with technical engineering skills coupled with knowledge
of sports science and the sporting industry.
”
Dr Amit Das,
Admissions Tutor
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English Language and TEFL
91% of English graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
(with a year abroad)
QX33 s English Language and TEFL
PQ91 s Language and Communication
BA Joint Honours
English Language and
QQ38 s Classical Civilisation
QQ31 s English Literature
QRJ1 u French
QRJ2 u German
QRJ4 u Spanish
QQ3Ms Welsh (first language)
QQ35 s Welsh (second language)
We all use language, and we all have an
opinion on what makes good or bad
English. But we very rarely stop to think
about how and why language works; how
words combine to inspire us and move us,
to persuade, encourage and amuse us
– or even how we acquire language in
the first place.
Swansea’s English Language degrees
have been designed to provide concise
and balanced coverage of linguistic
theory and practice, ensuring that course
modules have a vocational relevance to
real-world applications of language and
linguistics.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
career in fields such as teaching,
education, communications and media,
publishing, management, advertising
and public relations
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• give you advanced knowledge of how
language works
• provide a platform for postgraduate
study
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BA Joint Honours TEFL and
QXH3 s English Literature
RX13 u French
RX23 u German
RX33 u Italian
RX43 u Spanish
QX51 s Welsh (first language)
QX53 s Welsh (second language)
“
The possibilities and
opportunities that a degree in TEFL
offer are endless. It really does open
up the world for you when you are
qualified.
”
Joyce Jones,
BA TEFL and English
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent with a B in
English Language or the combined
English Language and Literature A
level, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
English Language
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
Q310 s English Language
Q311 u English Language
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
How is the degree structured?
During Level One, you will develop a
command of the basic methods, principles
and vocabulary for describing, analysing
and interpreting language and language
use. At Level Two, your knowledge and
understanding of language use will be
developed, and during Level Three you
will be encouraged to undertake more
independent and specialised work,
allowing you to explore the area of
applied language studies of most interest
to you.
In Year Two, the BA TEFL students have the
option of taking the internationally
recognised Cambridge Certificate in
English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA), a professional qualification for
teachers of English as a foreign language.
Places are limited, subject to academic
progression and students will have to
undertake an interview process similar to
PGCE interview. The typical cost is
£1,200 but TEFL students only pay the
exam fee, currently £167.
If you decide to combine your degree with
a European Language, you will spend
your third year studying or working
abroad. You can work as an assistant
teacher for English in a European school,
or you can study at one of our partner
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
universities before returning to Swansea to
your final year.
You will be taught using a variety of
methods, including lectures, seminars and
group work.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, some of which will be
compulsory.
Level One
• Grammar and Meaning
• Sounds for English
• Language of Everyday Life
• Studying the English Language
• Development of English
• Language Teaching Methods
Level Two
• Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
• Discourse Analysis
• Studying Dialects
• Teaching English as a foreign language
• Corpora and Concordancing
• Sociolinguistics
Level Three
Research Project (40 credits/whole year
module)
• First Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language in the Media
• Issues in English Language Teaching
• Prehistory, History and Language
How will I be assessed?
Assessment for most modules is by a
combination of assignments and
examinations. As you progress through
your degree programme, more emphasis
is put on coursework. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh.
“
I remember my very first visit to Swansea University…
what struck me straight away was the stunning location of the
campus, nestled in beautiful Singleton Park, and overlooking
Swansea Bay. A truly inspiring setting! And I also loved the idea
of a single campus with all services and everything you need in
one place – and at the same time compact enough to have
everything at hand. When I started on my programme, I
certainly wasn’t disappointed: all of the lecturers were
knowledgeable, approachable and friendly, always ready to
help. The study pace was intense, but it felt empowering to start
learning about different aspects of linguistics, and seeing how it
all fits together in a wider picture. What a satisfaction! Swansea
will always have a special place in my heart. The friendly, warm
atmosphere I have found here, combined with the high quality of
teaching, has contributed to making the past three years the
happiest, fullest, most rewarding period of my life.
”
Alessandra Cingi,
BA English Language Studies and Latin
English Language Teacher
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English Literature
91% of English graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
(with a year abroad)
Q3L3 s English Literature with Gender
QHL3 u English Literature with Gender
(with a year abroad)
BA Joint Honours
English Literature and
QT37 s American Studies
TQ73 u American Studies
VQ13 s Ancient History
QQ83 s Classical Civilisation
QQ31 s English Language
QQ3D u English Language
(with a year abroad)
Why are only some books classified as
literature? What can we learn from writing
of the past and the present? How does
studying language and literature help us
understand our culture? In what ways
does gender impact on reading and
writing practices?
Literature is one of the most diverse,
stimulating and challenging of disciplines.
It cultivates critical thinking and sensitivity
towards language while seeking to
answer some provocative questions. As a
student of English Literature at Swansea,
you will not only analyse a range of
literary texts from various contexts and
historical periods, but you will also explore
the complex relationships between
literature, politics and history.
These degrees will:
• equip you with the enhanced oral and
written skills necessary for a rewarding
career in a wide range of roles,
including broadcasting, journalism,
publishing, the civil service,
management, or teaching
• help you to gain other transferable skills
valued by employers, including team
working, communication, and
presentation skills
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• provide a foundation for postgraduate
study or academic research
QR31 u French
LQ73 s Geography
QR32 u German
QV31 s History
QV3C u History (with a year abroad)
QR33 u Italian
QP33 s Media
QVHI s Medieval Studies
LQ23 s Politics
QR34 u Spanish
QXH3 s TEFL
QQH5 s Welsh (second language)
QQ3Ns Welsh (first language)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent including a
B in English Literature or the combined
English Literature and Language A
level, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606890/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will need A level English Literature
or Literature/Language. Further
information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
English Literature
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
Q300 s English Literature
QH20 u English Literature
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
How is the degree structured?
The BA English, BA English with Gender
and Joint Honours courses cover the entire
range of English literature, from the
early-Medieval period to the present day,
while also developing your knowledge of
critical theory and the diversity of
approaches to literature.
Options are available in Creative Writing
(our team of creative writing teachers is
among the strongest in the UK); in Gender
Studies; and in all aspects of applied
linguistics and language studies.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars, workshops, and
small group sessions. We aim to keep
our seminar classes as small as possible
– usually below 20 – to promote the
best possible conditions for learning
and teaching.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Monsters and Transformations: an
Introduction to Fiction and Theory
• Tragic Drama and Lyric Poetry:
an Introduction to Genre
• Approaches to Gender in English
Literature
• Introduction to American Literature
and Culture
• Modern European Fiction
• Society and Learning in Medieval
Europe
• Studying the English Language
• Theories and Monsters: Frankenstein,
Dracula, Criticism
• Transforming Fictions
• Study Skills for Language
• Sgiliau Astudio Ar Gyfer Iaith
Level Two
• African American Poetry
• American Word, American Image
• Blake
• California Dreamin’
• Creative Non-Fiction
• Creative Writing: Narrative, Dramatic
and Poetic Expression I and II
• Creative Writing: Fiction Genres
• Debating Texts: Theory in Literature
• Exploring the Bloody Chamber:
Medieval to Postmodern
• Gender and Genre
• Gothic and the Fantastic
• Thomas Hardy
• Hearts in Hiding: Hardy and Hopkins
as Poets of Innovation
• Introduction to Welsh Writing in English
• Language Teaching Methods and
Methodologies
• Medieval Encounters
• Modernism and Modernity
• Poetry in the Twentieth Century
• Postcolonial Literature
• Postmodernist Fiction
• Race and Ethnicity: American
Perspectives
• Shakespeare’s Plays
• Studying Dialect
• Writing on the Body
Level Three
• African American Literature
1910-1940: the Harlem Renaissance
• Chaucer
• Contemporary American Fiction
• Creative Writing and the Spirit of Place
• Creative Writing: Poetry in Motion
• Creative Writing: Writing Fiction
• Creative Writing: Writing for
Performance
• Discovering Old English
• Dissertation
• The Erotics and Exotics of Romantic
Orientalism
• European Fiction and Drama
• Ironic Romantics: Austen and Byron
• Literature and the Metropolis:
Representations of London Life
1900-1939
• Modern Irish Fiction in English
• Neo-Victorian Fictions
• Prehistory, History and Language
• Power and Performance 1590-1740
• Romanticism, Revolution and Realism
• Shakespeare and Co.
• Sin, Sex, the Masculine
• T heorising Texts: Shakespeare, Shelley,
Bronte, Joyce
• Dylan Thomas
• Uncanny Places and Cyberspaces:
Gender and the Fantastic
• Wales: Singular Noun, Plural
Experience
• W. B. Yeats
• Study Abroad
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a using
a variety of methods, including
examinations, dissertations, oral
presentations and coursework. All
Swansea University students have the
right to be assessed through the medium
of Welsh.
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French
90% of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
Translation and Interpreting
BA Joint Honours French and
VR11 u Ancient History
QR81 u Classical Civilisation
LR11 u Economics
QRJ1 u English Language
QR31 u English Literature
LR71 u Geography
RR12 u German
RV11 u History
PR31 u Media
LR21 u Politics
French is one of the world’s most culturally
significant languages. It is spoken by over
200 million people, and on every
continent. The history of France is
entwined with the history of Western
civilisation, and its rich, vibrant culture has
influenced the way we think for nearly a
thousand years.
Studying French at Swansea encourages
the exploration of France and the
Francophone world in a stimulating
and supportive environment.
These degrees will:
• equip you with the language skills
necessary for a rewarding career in a
wide range of roles, including
translation, interpreting, and teaching
• prepare you for international sales,
marketing, and management positions
with multinational organisations
• give you valuable experience of another
culture and the ability to use your own
initiative
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
and presentation skills
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RR14 u Spanish
RX13 u TEFL
QR51 u Welsh
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
LLB Joint Honours
MR11 u French and Law
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
A levels: Our preferred offer is BBC
or equivalent with a B in a Modern
Language at A level, but we
recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
where appropriate.
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
Level Three
• French General Language 3*
• French Professional Purposes 3*
• Translation Workshop*
• France and the Second World War:
Occupation, Collaboration and
Resistance*
• Love, Lust and the Meaning of Life:
A Theme in French Literature
• Dissertation*
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh
regardless of whether the module is taught
through the medium of Welsh.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page
207
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
French
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
R101 u French
R1N1 u French (with Business)
Q910 u Modern Languages,
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
u 4 year scheme
As a language graduate, the
independence, confidence and
communication skills that you acquire
will give you a distinct competitive edge
in the international job market.
How is the degree structured?
This degree gives you the opportunity to
become fluent in French by studying a
series of interconnected language
modules, complemented by a wide range
of modules on French and Francophone
history, literature, cinema, and culture.
Your studies will focus on mainland
France, but will include its former colonies
and the wider French-speaking world.
Language classes are taught in small
groups, and cultural modules are delivered
through a combination of lectures and
interactive classes, fully supported by a
variety of online learning tools, DVD and
Internet materials, and our well-equipped
language and computer laboratories.
Between Levels Two and Three you will
normally spend a year in a Frenchspeaking country, either as a student
on one of our established exchange
agreements with French universities, or as
an English language assistant in a school
anywhere in the Francophone world on
the British Council’s assistantship
programme. Alternatively, you may wish
to complete a work placement in a
French-speaking country.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, many of which can be studied
through the medium of Welsh. The
modules available through the medium of
Welsh, as well as English, are highlighted
with *:
How will I be assessed?
Level One
• French General Language 1*
• French Beginners’ Language*
• French for Professional Purposes 1*
• Introduction to French Cultural Studies*
• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:
Contemporary European Film
• European Fiction: Texts and Contexts
Level Two
• French General Language 2*
• French for Professional Purposes 2*
• Translation Workshop*
• Paris
• French Cinema since World War II
• History of the French Language*
• Language Policy*
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed using a variety of methods,
including class tests, assessed essays, and
oral and written examinations.
What is available through the
medium of Welsh?
Swansea University is a lead institution in
Wales in offering Modern Languages
through the medium of Welsh. Provision in
French, Spanish and German is available
through the medium of Welsh. Joint
honours degrees in French and Spanish
are delivered through the medium of
Welsh at Swansea. Through the support
of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol,
new provision and opportunities are
developed annually and Swansea’s
Welsh-medium students can benefit from
sharing resources and expertise available
at other Welsh universities. All Swansea
“
Swansea University is a wonderful environment for high level study.
The University is beautifully situated and is investing heavily for the
future. My course offers a wide range of options to study language,
culture, society and history, with an emphasis on reading around the
subject and the opportunity to pursue special interests. A language
degree also offers the unique opportunity to spend a year in a foreign
country. I was fortunate to spend a year as a teaching assistant in Nice,
living with a local family. I thoroughly enjoyed my year abroad and
cannot emphasise enough the benefits to be gained. Studying a foreign
language opens the door to a whole world of new possibilities, and
their value in the job market shouldn’t be underestimated.
”
Sophie Williams,
BA French and Spanish
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Geo-Informatics
89% of Geography graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
“
The staff in the Department have such a wealth of knowledge and
enthusiasm and it shows! The field work is really good fun and great for
your CV. I am looking forward to a career in surveying and feel very
well equipped to take it on.
”
Michael Brown,
BSc, Geo-Informatics and Mathematics
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/geography
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: geog-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602022
IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in
Geography at Higher Level)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
An A level in a mathematical subject
is desirable, but not essential. Further
information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
Level One
You will pursue modules in Geography
and in either Computer Science or
Mathematics, depending on your degree
combination. Please see the entries for
Geography (page 122), Computer
Science (page 84) and Mathematics
(page 146) for details of the modules
available.
You will be assessed through a variety of
methods, including examinations,
coursework, practical work, fieldwork,
and continuous assessment from tutorials.
You may complete a dissertation/project
in Level Three depending upon your
choice of scheme.
Levels Two and Three
Geo-Informatics modules currently
available include:
• Earth from Space: Monitoring Global
Environmental Change
• Introduction to Geographical
Information Science
• Environmental Modelling
• Dissertation / Project (Level Three)
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
Geo-Informatics
UCAS Codes
BSc Joint Honours
Geo-Informatics and
F830 s Geography
GF18 s Mathematics
GF48 s Computer Science
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
s 3 year scheme
The study of land surveying and map
making has been revolutionised with the
development of state-of-the-art computerbased systems for the acquisition,
analysis and presentation of geospatial
information. This discipline is known
as Geo-Informatics.
We live in an information age and a
knowledge economy, and Geo-Informatics
is one of its key components. This course
is ideal for students with a passion for
computing, geography or mathematics
and an interest in spatial data.
A Geo-Informatics degree will:
• train you to become a geographical
information scientist
• equip you with the practical, numerical
and computational skills that are valued
by employers
• develop your essential transferable skills,
such as team working, communication,
problem solving, presentation and
analytical skills
• prepare you for a rewarding career in
areas such as geo-informatics, mapping
and cartography, financial planning,
business management, education,
computing, conservation, environmental
analysis, and insurance risk assessment.
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• prepare you for postgraduate study in
surveying, cartography, remote sensing
or Geographical Information Systems
How is the degree structured?
Geo-Informatics at Swansea is taught as
a Joint Honours degree, allowing you to
study modules in Geography, Computer
Science, or Mathematics. The Joint
Honours schemes do not necessarily follow
a 50/50 split and you may be able to
take elective modules to further your
knowledge of a particular area.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical
classes, and field classes. You will have
access to excellent teaching facilities,
which include laboratories for
cartography, geographical information
systems and remote sensing.
You will have access to Geographyspecific software, including statistical
software with applications in Human and
Physical Geography, through our personal
computing laboratory.
lab for processing and interpreting satellite
Earth observation and GIS data; a stable
isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic
test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas
chromatograph; mineral magnetic
characterisation equipment; and an
automated organic carbon analyser.
We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork
and our location allows easy access to a
rich variety of environments, including the
Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons,
rural west Wales and the urban and
industrial landscapes of South Wales.
Optional modules in Levels Two and Three
provide additional fieldwork opportunities
in Mallorca, Austria, New York, Vancouver
and India, and locally in south and west
Wales. Fieldwork costs for Joint Honours
students will not be subsidised.
You will take additional modules in
Geography, Computer Science or
Mathematics, depending on your
degree combination.
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers
funding for completing some studies
through the medium of Welsh.
Geography at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
You will also benefit from a range of
excellent teaching facilities, including a
new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art Science
laboratories, IT and teaching rooms,
including a high-performance computer
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Geography
89% of Geography graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
BSc Single Honours
F800 s Geography
F8R9 u Geography (with European Studies)
FF86 s Physical Earth Science
F840 s Physical Geography
BA Joint Honours Geography and
LT77 s American Studies
TL77 u American Studies
LL17 s Economics
LQ73 s English Literature
LR71 u French
LR72 u German
Geography is the study of the world we
live in. Geography helps us understand
how landscapes are shaped, how
populations move and interact, and how
climate change affects us all.
Teaching and research strengths in
Geography at Swansea include
environmental and climatic change;
migration and national identity; glaciology
and ice-sheet dynamics; global
environmental modelling and Earth
observation; and social theory and
urban space.
Our Geography degrees will:
• provide you with an understanding of
the human world, the natural
environment, and interactions between
them
• equip you with the practical, numerical
and computational skills that are valued
by employers
• develop your essential transferable skills,
such as team working, communication,
problem solving, presentation and
analytical skills
• prepare you for a rewarding career in a
wide range of areas, including
environmental management,
conservation, aid and development
agencies, local authorities, education,
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LV71
LR73
LL47
LR74
LQ75
FQ85
s History
u Italian
s Social Policy
u Spanish
s Welsh (second language)
s Welsh (first language)
BSc Joint Honours Geography and
CL17 s Biological Sciences
LL71 s Economics
F830 s Geo-Informatics
BSc Integrated Foundation Year
FL87 u Geography
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/geography
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: geog-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602022
• prepare you for postgraduate study in
geography, Earth science or the social
sciences
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical
classes and field classes. You will explore
a cutting-edge geographical topic for your
final-year dissertation.
We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork
and our location allows easy access to a
rich variety of environments, including the
Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons,
rural west Wales and the urban and
industrial landscapes of South Wales.
Single Honours students undertake an
overseas field course in Level Two. Current
destinations include Mallorca, for which the
field course cost is included in the tuition
fee, or New York, Austria or Vancouver, for
which there is an additional top-up charge.
Optional modules in Levels Two and Three
provide additional fieldwork opportunities
in India, the USA and Borneo, and locally
in south and west Wales. Students
contribute to the costs of fieldwork in
optional modules.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
“
interesting, the lecturers made them stimulating, and the trip to
Vancouver in the second year was fantastic. The course enabled
me to do an MA in Spatial Planning and having a geography
degree has opened a lot of doors when job hunting. I currently
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Geography A level is not essential.
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our
programme with an integrated
foundation year, is available on our
website.
planning team.
You will have access to Geographyspecific software, including statistical
software with applications in Human and
Physical Geography, through our personal
computing laboratory.
• Sustainability in a Fragile World
• Geographical Skills, Practical Study,
Tutorials and Fieldwork
•
•
•
•
•
•
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
financial planning, computing, business
and retail management, regional and
resource planning, and insurance risk
assessment
IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in
Geography at Higher Level)
I enjoyed every moment of my course. The lectures were
You will also benefit from a range of
excellent teaching facilities, including a
new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art Science
laboratories, IT and teaching rooms,
including a high-performance computer lab
for processing and interpreting satellite
Earth observation and GIS data; a stable
isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic
test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas
chromatograph; mineral magnetic
characterisation equipment; and an
automated organic carbon analyser.
What modules can I study?
Level One
Modules provide a firm foundation in
physical and human geography and
geographical methods:
• Earth in Action (optional for BA Human
Geography)
• Earth’s Changing Face (optional for BA
Human Geography)
• Global Environmental Change
• People, Place and Nation (optional for
BSc Physical Geography)
• Global Shifts: towards a new world
order? (optional for BSc Physical
Geography)
You also choose additional modules at
Level One, which may include:
• Geology (compulsory for BSc Physical
Geography)
• Additional Human Geography
(compulsory for BA Human Geography)
Levels Two and Three
Compulsory modules for Single Honour
students cover:
• Research Methods (in environmental
or social science)
• Data Analysis
• Overseas Field Course
• Approaches to Physical or Human
Geography
• Dissertation and Dissertation Support
Optional modules available at
present include:
• Earth from Space: Monitoring
Global Environmental Change
• Introduction to Geographical
Information Science (GIS)
• Dangerous Earth: Understanding and
Living with Natural Hazards
• Rivers
• Environmental Change
• Geological Record of Environmental
Change
Geography
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L700 s Geography
L720 s Human Geography
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
work for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets property division in the town
”
Laura Gray, BA Geography
Town Planning Team, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets
Applied Hydrogeology
Marginal Geographies
Landscapes of Modernity
Regional Economic Planning and Policy
Evolution of the Third-World city
Boundaries and Connections in Social
Geography
• Geographical Research Frontiers
• Geographical Work Placement
• Contemporary Rural Britain
• New Industrial Spaces
• Geographies of National Identity
• Geographies of Forced Migration and
Asylum
• City Visions
• Global Cities
• Environment and Society in Sikkim
(field course)
• Glaciology
• Reconstructing Quaternary Environments
• Humid Tropical Environments and
Landscapes
• Climate of the last 1,000 years
• Environmental Modelling
• Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
You can choose to take up to a third of
your studies through the medium of Welsh
at each level.
For Joint Honours degrees, the commitment
to Geography is normally half of your
time, with half in the other subject.
BSc with Integrated
Foundation Year
We also offer an Honours programme with
an integrated Foundation Year (Level 0)
suitable for applicants not possessing the
necessary background for entry at Level
One. At the end of the Foundation Year,
students enter onto the same programme
as the BSc Geography scheme.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety of
methods, including examinations,
coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and
continuous assessment from tutorials. You
will also complete a dissertation in Level
Three (optional for Joint Honours students).
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers
funding for completing some studies
through the medium of Welsh.
Geography at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
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German
90% of Modern languages graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours German and
VR12 u Ancient History
QR82 u Classical Civilisation
LR12 u Economics
QRJ2 u English Language
QR32 u English Literature
RR12 u French
LR72 u Geography
RV21 u History
RR23 u Italian
PR32 u Media
LR22 u Politics
RR24 u Spanish
German is spoken by over one hundred
million people and is a major language of
business, science, and the arts. As the
largest economy in the European Union,
and a leading importer and exporter,
Germany offers untold opportunities for
those who speak its language.
Studying German at Swansea enables you
to develop your knowledge of an
important world language using the latest
technology, and to immerse yourself in the
rich history and cultures that define
Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
These degrees will:
• equip you with the language skills
necessary for a rewarding career in a
wide range of roles, including
translation, interpreting, and teaching
• prepare you for international sales,
marketing, and management positions
with multinational organisations
• give you valuable experience of another
culture and the ability to use your own
initiative
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
and presentation skills
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RX23 u TEFL
QR52 u Welsh
LLB Joint Honours
MR12 u German and Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent with a B in a
Modern Language, but we recognise
the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In
some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
Our Centre for Contemporary German
Literature runs a popular Writers in
Residence programme, which has
attracted some of the German-speaking
world’s most famous writers to Swansea
and offers you a unique opportunity to
meet the authors of texts you can study
during your degree.
• Translation Workshop
What modules can I study?
• German General Language 3*
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, many of which can be studied
through the medium of Welsh. The
modules available through the medium of
Welsh, as well as English, are highlighted
with *:
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ienna Underground: Subterranean
Views of a Twentieth-Century City
Welsh at Swansea. Through the support
of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol,
new provision and opportunities are
developed annually and Swansea’s
Welsh-medium students can benefit from
sharing resources and expertise available
at other Welsh universities. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh
regardless of whether the module is taught
through the medium of Welsh.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
If you have A level German, or AS
level German at grades A or B, you
can apply to study at an advanced
level. If you do not have these
qualifications, but do have an
A level or AS level in another modern
language, you may be able to follow
German at beginners’ level.
German
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
R220 u German
R2N1 u German (with Business)
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
u 4 year scheme
As a language graduate, the
independence, confidence and
communication skills that you acquire
will give you a distinct competitive edge
in the international job market.
How is the degree structured?
In addition to high-level intensive language
modules, a key feature of these degrees is
the opportunity to study modules on a
wide variety of aspects of society and
culture in German-speaking countries.
Between Levels Two and Three, you will
normally spend a year in a Germanspeaking country, either studying at a
university or working as an English
language assistant in a school.
Alternatively, you may wish to complete
a work placement in Germany, Austria,
or Switzerland.
All language modules and some cultural
modules are taught in small groups through
the medium of German. Our cultural
modules are taught through a combination
of lectures and interactive seminars, and
you will be encouraged to make use of
our well-equipped language laboratories
and Computer-Assisted Language Learning
facilities.
Level One
• German General Language or German
Beginners’ Language*
• German for Professional Purposes 1
• Introduction to German Culture
• Modern European Fiction: Texts and
Contents
• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:
Contemporary European Film
Level Two
• German General Language 2*
• German for Professional Purposes 2
• Power and the Personal: Shifting
Identities in Modern German Culture
• European Fascisms
• Vienna Underground: Subterranean
Views of a Twentieth-Century City
Level Three
• Power and the Personal: Shifting
Identities in Modern German Culture
• Translation Workshop
• Dissertation*
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed using a variety of methods,
including class tests, assessed essays, and
oral and written examinations.
What is available through the
medium of Welsh?
Swansea University is a lead institution in
Wales in offering Modern Languages
through the medium of Welsh. Provision in
French, Spanish and German is available
through the medium of Welsh. Joint
honours degrees in French and Spanish
are delivered through the medium of
“
I spent the third year of my degree doing a ten-month internship at
the Siemens translation department in Munich. Moving to a different
country to work in a German environment was a big step and quite a
challenge, but it was reassuring to know that the team of lecturers at
Swansea were behind me. The internship was a great experience and
one that I am very grateful for, as it opened the door for me after I
graduated when Siemens took me on as a full-time Translation Manager.
Thanks to the longstanding relationship between the Swansea German
Department and Siemens Sprachendienst, I have had the opportunity to
welcome quite a few Swansea undergraduates who also chose to do
their internship at Siemens in Munich – they always keep me up-to-date
with the latest news from Swansea!
”
Ula Mitchell, BA German,
Translation Manager, Siemens
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Health and Social Care
100% of Health Science graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
GCSE: A – C Maths, English and
a Science
Contact the College of Human and
Health Sciences Admissions Office:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
A levels: Minimum of BBC
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Above all, this degree will enable you to
identify and appraise the nature and
extent of the issues involved in delivering
health and social care services locally,
nationally and internationally.
This degree is ideal for individuals who
see health and social care as an attractive
career pathway but do not wish to pursue
professional careers in medicine, nursing
or social work.
This degree will:
• provide excellent preparation for
students seeking administrative and
managerial roles within the field of
health and social care
• provide a critical understanding of
policy, theory and practice in health and
social care
• prepare you to work across professional
and organisational boundaries
promoting professional and service-user
relationships and inter-professional
collaboration
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving and
analytical skills
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How is the degree structured?
You will follow a wide variety of subjects
applied to health and social care. These
include psychology, sociology, human
anatomy and physiology, management
and leadership and research skills. The
programme also provides an overview of
the structure and organisation of UK health
and social care, and covers major UK and
Welsh Government policy on health and
social care provision.
Level One will prepare you to develop
study skills and will introduce the concepts
of health, illness, social welfare, social
policy and psychology. An introduction to
anatomy and physiology will also be
provided.
Level Two will build on these concepts,
examining models of social policy,
safeguarding and welfare of children,
health and social care research and health
and economics. At the end of the second
year you can select two10-credit,
compulsory modules, which enable you to
select areas of study most appropriate to
your area of interest, and according to
your specific development needs.
Topics covered in Level Three include:
ageing in society; public health and
epidemiology; management; leadership;
and ethics in health and social care. In the
final year you will be expected to
complete an 8,000 word dissertation.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Study Skills and Health Informatics
• Introduction to Social Policy; Social
Problems and Welfare Institutions
• Foundations in Human Anatomy and
Physiology for Health and Social Care
• Introduction to Psychology, Health,
Illness and Medicine
• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Introduction to Health and Social Care
Research
• Introduction to Social Policy in the
Modern Era
• Health Service Practice
You should demonstrate an interest in
working with people, an ability to
communicate well, and the potential
to develop the personal qualities
useful for team working, leadership
and management.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
s 3 year scheme
The study of health and social care
encompasses a broad range of issues that
affect society’s health and wellbeing, from
ageing and illness to social policy,
psychology, and public health
management. The degree is highly
relevant in the voluntary and independent
sectors, and to major charitable
organisations with a health or social
care focus.
Although not essential, it would be
useful to have studied the Humanities,
especially sociology or psychology
prior to undertaking this degree.
Experience of studying human biology
and the biosciences is also desired.
Health and Social Care
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
L510 s Health and Social Care
Level Three
• Social Policy in an Ageing Society
• Applied Psychology
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Management and Leadership in Health
and Social Care
• Ethics in Health and Social Care
• Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Progress will be monitored through a
combination of coursework (essays and
projects), assignments, short answer
papers and formal examinations.
Level Two
• Health and Economics
• Models of Social Policy
• Safeguarding and the Welfare of
Children
• Research and Critical Appraisal
• Health Promotion and Health Education
• Sociology of Health and Illness II
• Difference and Equity
• Law and Healthcare Practice
• Psychology, Health and Illness
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Healthcare Science – Audiology
100% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
I love the huge amount of placements we have, as it means I get
hands on experience when learning about the procedures and how to
perform them. As a result the work has more meaning and is easier to
understand, as we get to see what we’re learning being put into practice.
The fact that there are only eight in my year means it’s easier to ask
questions, talk to the lecturers and ask for help. You get to know
everyone in your year so well that you can all help each other.
”
Sarah Holiday,
BSc Audiology
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: A minimum of BBB, one of
which must be in a science subject
(Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry).
Contact the College of Human and
Health Sciences:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
IB: 32
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Audiologists are health care professionals
who are trained to diagnose and manage
patients’ hearing loss, vestibular (balance)
and related disorders. They also test, fit
and adjust hearing aids. They can work in
the NHS or the private sector and have a
healthcare practitioner role.
Many of the patients seen in Audiology
are elderly, however it is possible to
specialise in paediatric work, which
requires different approaches in
assessment.
By studying Healthcare Science
(Audiology) at Swansea, you will enjoy a
clinically focused degree, with an
emphasis on practice-based learning.
The degree has been accredited by the
British Academy of Audiology (BAA) and
Medical Education England (MEE).
Graduation from this degree will give you
eligibility to apply for voluntary registration
with the Registration Council for Clinical
Physiology and Regulation with the Health
and Care Professions Council (subject to
imminent approval).
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This degree will:
• give you the skills and competences
necessary to become a registered
Audiologist
• equip you to meet the care needs of the
public in this area of audiology
• train you to use sophisticated equipment
and healthcare facilities
• help you gain a wide practical
experience and the ability to use your
own initiative
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
How is the degree structured?
The programme is three years full-time.
Year one will contain elements of
audiology, neurophysiology and
ophthalmology and vision science. In
years two and three you will specialise in
the discipline of audiology.
In the three years of study at the University
you will gain theoretical understanding
and practical skills in the audiology skills
laboratory. You will be able to apply this
knowledge and develop clinical skills and
competences on clinical placements taken
at hospital audiology departments across
Wales. In these placements you will work
alongside professional audiologists to not
only develop your audiological skills but
also develop the necessary professional
attitudes and skills, to work with and meet
the needs of your patients in a caring and
supportive way.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Professional Practice I
• Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Science
• Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
• Basics of Mathematics and Physics for
Healthcare Science
• Neurosensory Anatomy, Physiology and
Pathophysiology
• Neurosensory Science
• Neurosensory Clinical Measurement
and Treatment
Level Two
• Professional Practice II
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Instrumentation, Signal Processing and
Imaging
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement I
• Audiological Science I
• Sensory Aids I
• Vestibular Assessment and Management
• The Developing Person
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will also need GCSE Mathematics,
English or Welsh and double science or
separate sciences at grade C or above.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our website.
Level Three
• Professional Practice III
• Healthcare Science Research Project
•Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement II
• Audiological Science II
• Sensory Aids II
• Introduction to Tinnitus
examinations, oral presentations,
assignments and a dissertation.
What facilities will I use?
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The College has extensive facilities
including a Clinical and Technical Skills
Resource Centre, simulated clinical
practice facilities, bioscience practice
rooms, and specialised psychology
laboratories. Working closely with local
NHS Health Boards, the College opened
the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10,
ultra-modern practice rooms creates an
authentic clinical environment for our
Healthcare Science disciplines. Each
room is equipped with the latest
technology and equipment to emulate
clinical practice, providing an excellent
opportunity for students to put textbook
theory into practice and to gain
confidence and experience in clinical
practices before attending placements.
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
The Healthcare Science (Neurosensory
Sciences) programme offered in Swansea
is Audiology. We are not at this time
offering Neurophysiology or
Ophthalmology and Vision Science.
The following financial support is
available.
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to
£4,395
d) access to additional support in the
form of a maintenance loan of up to
£2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of
study). (Please be aware that this is a
separate application.)
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances
provide support to disabled students and
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
•a
enhanced police check
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
•a
n Occupational Health Check – all
students are required to adhere with
the College of Human and Health
Sciences vaccination policy unless
they are medically exempt.
Any offer made will be subject
and conditional to funding from
the Welsh Government.
additional support for students with
dependent adults and children.
This information has been provided by
the Welsh Government, who control
financial arrangements for students on
NHS funded course in Wales. A booklet
from the Government on healthcare
student finances in Wales, can be found
at www.wales.nhs.uk
Healthcare Science – Audiology
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours,
B610 s Healthcare Science (Audiology)
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access the
National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
Please note that the number of funded
places is limited to the numbers
commissioned by NLIAH. There may be
some additional non-funded places. In
this case students will be expected to
cover tuition fees and possibly other
placement expenses. Availability of
non-funded places will be announced on
the University web site.
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Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) or (Radiotherapy Physics)
College of Human and Health Sciences
(Nuclear Medicine)
B1F3 s Healthcare Science
(Radiotherapy Physics)
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
“
I really like the mix between clinical practice and academic work and
the clinical experience really stands out on your CV. We get to work in up
to seven different hospitals which really helps fine tune your knowledge and
skills, as you get to see how the same thing can be done very differently
between centres. I also became much more confident with my patient
communication skills whilst out on placement, especially after receiving a
box of fancy M&S chocolates from a patient as a token of thanks! After all
the hard work I have secured a job half a year before graduating, which
”
was one of the main reasons I chose such a specialised course.
Josh Roberts,
BSc Healthcare Science
s 3 year scheme
Medical Physics Technology degrees are
three-year full time degrees. On
graduation you will receive either a BSc in
Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or
a BSc in Healthcare Science
(Radiotherapy Physics).
Medical Physics Technologists play a
central role in today’s technologically
sophisticated healthcare system. Most
clinical diagnostic and many therapeutic
procedures use physics based techniques
including the use of ionising radiation.
Medical Physics Technologists operate
systems for image capture, image
processing and are closely involved in
quality assurance of all equipment relating
to X-ray and gamma radiation.
Radiotherapy requires the precise delivery
of radiation to treat tumours without
harming healthy tissue.
Studying Medical Physics Technology at
Swansea will equip you with a basic
knowledge of the main areas of Medical
Physics Technology practice, namely
nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and
radiation protection, followed by further
specialist training in either nuclear
medicine or radiotherapy physics. On
graduation you will be equipped to enter
practice and work within your chosen
speciality.
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Accreditation
The course has been accredited by
Medical Education England (MEE) and the
Institute of Physics and Engineering in
Medicine (IPEM). Consequently when you
graduate, you will be eligible to apply for
voluntary registration and work in the NHS
or other work environments as an
independent practitioner.
How is the degree structured?
In the three years of your degree you will
divide your study between the University,
where you will gain theoretical
understanding, and hospitals across
Wales, where you will practice alongside
professional Medical Physics Technologists
to develop and hone your clinical skills.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Professional Practice II
• Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Science
• Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
• Basics of Mathematics and Physics for
Healthcare Science
• Scientific Basis of Medical Physics
• Informatics and Statistics
Level Two
• Professional Practice II
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Instrumentation, Signal Processing and
Imaging
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement I
• Medical Imaging
• Practice of Radiation Protection
• Medical Equipment Lifecycle
• Non-ionising Radiation and
Physiological Measurements
Level Three Nuclear Medicine
• Professional Practice III
• Healthcare Science Research Project
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement II
• Clinical Indication, Pathology and
Patient Care
• Physics and Instrumentation
Level Three Radiotherapy Physics
• Professional Practice III
• Healthcare Science Research Project
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement II
• Radiobiology and Clinical
Radiotherapy Physics
• Practice of Radiotherapy Physics
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Additional requirements
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: A minimum of BBB, one of
which must be either mathematics or
physics.
Any offer of a place will require:
Contact the College of Human and
Health Sciences Admissions Office:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
IB: 32
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
What facilities will I use?
The College has extensive facilities
including a Clinical and Technical Skills
Resource Centre, simulated clinical
practice facilities, bioscience practice
rooms, and specialised psychology
laboratories. Working closely with local
NHS Health Boards, the College opened
the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10
ultra-modern practice rooms creates an
authentic clinical environment for our
Healthcare Science disciplines. Each
room is equipped with the latest
technology and equipment to emulate
clinical practice, providing an excellent
opportunity for students to put textbook
theory into practice and to gain
confidence and experience in clinical
practices before attending placements.
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
assignments and a dissertation.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
•a
enhanced police check
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
•a
n Occupational Health Check – all
students are required to adhere
with the College of Human and
Health Sciences vaccination policy
unless they are medically exempt
You will also need GCSE Mathematics,
English or Welsh and double science or
separate sciences at grade C or above.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Any offer made will be subject and
conditional to funding from the Welsh
Government.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
This information has been provided by the
Welsh Government, who control financial
arrangements for students on NHS funded
course in Wales. A booklet from the
Government on healthcare student
finances in Wales, can be found at
www.wales.nhs.uk
The following financial support is
available.
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to
£4,395
d) access to additional support in the form
of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324
(£1,811 in the final year of study).
(Please be aware that this is a separate
application.)
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances provide
support to disabled students and
additional support for students with
dependent adults and children.
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access
the National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
Please note that the number of funded
places is limited to the numbers
commissioned by NLIAH. There may be
some additional non-funded places. In
this case students will be expected to
cover tuition fees and possibly other
placement expenses. Availability of
non-funded places will be announced
on the University web site.
Healthcare Science – (Nuclear Medicine) or (Radiotherapy Physics)
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
B990 s Healthcare Science
100% of graduates in full-time employment
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Healthcare Science – (Cardiac Physiology) and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences)
College of Human and Health Sciences
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
s 3 year scheme
Being able to get hands on experience and applying the knowledge
you’ve gained whilst studying is great. You get to visit hospitals all over
Wales, meeting new people and putting yourself out there for your future
career. The wide range of patients you see is eye opening, maybe only
”
coming across certain cases or conditions once in a career.
Linsey Haggett,
BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory)
These Healthcare Science degree
programmes will educate you to become
Cardiac Physiologists or Respiratory and
Sleep Science Physiologists. These are
highly skilled professionals who monitor,
measure, and analyse heart and lung
function in clinical environments. They
improve patients’ quality of life by
diagnosing disease and informing
treatment planning.
By studying Healthcare Science (Cardiac
Physiology) or Healthcare Science
(Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) at
Swansea, you will gain a clinically
focused degree, with an emphasis on
practice-based learning which, when you
graduate, will give you eligibility to apply
for voluntary registration and work as an
independent practitioner.
As a Healthcare Science physiologist, lives
will often depend on your skills.
This degree will:
• lead to a recognised qualification,
enabling you to become a Cardiac or
Respiratory and Sleep Science
Physiologist
• equip you with the skills and
competence to work in the NHS and
private sector
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• provide you with transferable and
professional skills, including team
working, communication, problemsolving and analytical skills to enable
you to provide first class patient care.
How is the degree structured?
The programme is three years full-time.
Year one is common to both Cardiac
Physiology and Respiratory and Sleep
Sciences. In years two and three you will
attend specialist teaching in your chosen
discipline of Cardiac Physiology or
Respiratory and Sleep Sciences (see
modules studied).
Cardiac Physiology
As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will
combine patient assessment with the use
of specialist equipment to diagnose and
inform the management of heart disease.
You will also be involved in the treatment
of heart rhythm abnormalities.
Cardiac Physiologists perform a range of
investigations, including:
• Resting electrocardiography (ECG)
• Ambulatory monitoring
• Exercise tolerance testing (ETT)
• Cardiac catheterisation
• Echocardiography
• Permanent pacemakers and
implantable defibrillators
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: A minimum of BBB, one of
which must be in Biology.
Contact the College of Human and
Health Sciences Admissions Office:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Respiratory and Sleep Sciences
As a Respiratory Physiologist, you will use
a variety of equipment and techniques to
measure and monitor patients’ respiratory
function, and diagnose and inform treatments
for lung disease. You will also diagnose and
treat certain sleep-related breathing disorders
and manage patients care.
Respiratory Physiologists undertake a
range of investigations, including:
• Lung volumes and forced expiratory
flows
• Respiratory gas exchange
• Blood gases
• Response to treatment
• Breathing during sleep
• CPAP treatment
• Allergy testing
• Physiological responses to exercise
What modules can I study?
During the three years you will study a
wide range of modules. All modules are
core and must be passed. Modules are
designed to meet the requirements of the
Modernising Scientific Careers project
from the Department of Health.
Level One
• Professional Practice I
• Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Science
• Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
IB: 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will also need five GCSEs to
include Mathematics, English or Welsh
and Double award Science or separate
sciences at grade C or above. Further
information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
•B
asics of Mathematics and Physics for
Healthcare Science
• Introduction to Cardiovascular Science
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
• CVRS Patient Pathways and Work
Based Training.
Level Two
• Professional Practice II
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Instrumentation, Signal Processing and
Imaging
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement I
• Pathophysiology of Common
Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Conditions
• Measurement of Resting Cardiovascular
Function
OR
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
– Diagnostic Interventions
• Respiratory Physiology II: Physiology
Level Three
• Professional Practice III
• Healthcare Science Research Project
• Healthcare Science Work Based
Placement II
• Cardiac Catheterisation
• Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Management
OR
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
– Blood Gases and Respiratory Failure
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
assignments and a dissertation.
Accreditation
These programmes are accredited
by the:
•M
edical Education England
Healthcare Science Board (MEE
HCSPB)
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
•a
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
enhanced police check
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
n occupational health check
•a
– all students are required to
adhere with the College of
Human and Health Sciences
vaccination policy unless they
are medically exempt
• T he Registration Council for Clinical
Physiology (RCCP).
Any offer made will be subject and
conditional to funding from the
Welsh Goverment.
• R espiratory and Sleep Physiology
– Challenge and Exercise Testing
d) access to additional support in the form
of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324
(£1,811 in the final year of study).
(Please be aware that this is a separate
application.)
Consequently, on graduation, you will
be equipped with all the necessary
knowledge and skills to enter the
profession and practice in your specialism
What facilities will I use?
The College has extensive facilities that
include: clinical and technical skills
resource centres, simulated clinical
practice facilities, bioscience practice
rooms, and specialised psychology
laboratories. Working closely with local
NHS Health Boards, the College opened
the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of
10 practice rooms creates an authentic
clinical environment for our Healthcare
Science disciplines, providing an excellent
opportunity for students to put textbook
theory into practice and to gain
confidence and experience in clinical
practices before attending placements.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to £4,395
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances
provide support to disabled students
and additional support for students with
dependent adults and children.
This information has been provided by the
Welsh Government, who control financial
arrangements for students on NHS funded
course in Wales. A booklet from the
Government on healthcare student finances in
Wales, can be found at www.wales.nhs.uk
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access the
National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
Healthcare Science – (Cardiac Physiology) and (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences)
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
B1B8 s Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
B121 s Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences)
“
100% of graduates in full-time employment
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History
87% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours History and
VT17 s American Studies
TV71 u American Studies
V110 s Ancient History
V190 u Ancient History
QV81 s Classical Civilisation
QV8C uClassical Civilisation
(with a year abroad)
LV11 sEconomics
QV31 s English Literature
QV3C uEnglish Literature
(with a year abroad)
History is about understanding human
cultures past and present, and about
appreciating the diversity and
changeability of human societies. Living in
an age of rapid globalisation, we now –
more than ever – need to understand how
we became who we are, and how human
cultures have interacted historically and left
a complex but powerful legacy for the
present.
Studying history critically means thinking
about how to represent, preserve, and
commemorate the past in ways that reflect
our shared responsibility for the world we
live in. At Swansea you are encouraged to
study the past to meet the challenges of the
present, and contribute to the shaping of
the future. Our degree schemes are
designed to meet this challenge, and equip
students with the knowledge and skills that
will set them on a successful career path.
Swansea’s History degrees explore the
major periods and civilisations from the
Middle Ages through to the modern day.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including teaching, accountancy,
banking, insurance, the media,
marketing, personnel management, and
museum and heritage work
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RV11
LV71
RV21
RV31
QV61
V130
V191
uFrench
sGeography
uGerman
uItalian
sLatin
s Medieval Studies
uMedieval Studies
(with a year abroad)
LV2C sModern History and
International Relations
LV21 sPolitics
VL1F u Politics (with a year abroad)
LV43 s Social Policy
RV41 uSpanish
QV51 s Welsh (second language)
QV5C s Welsh (first language)
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team-working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary for
postgraduate study and academic
research
How is the degree structured?
We offer a range of degrees designed to
give you the opportunity to specialise in the
subjects that interest you the most. For full
details of all our courses, please visit our
website.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an
emphasis on interactive learning and class
participation.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, many of which can be studied
through the medium of Welsh.
Level One
• Medieval Europe: An Introduction
• World History, 1500-1800
• Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989
• Making History
Level Two
• The Practice of History:
The Variety of Sources
LLB Joint Honours
MVC1 s History and Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent with a B
in History, but we recognise the
individual nature of each application
and so the standard offer should be
viewed only as a guide. In some
circumstances we may make different
offers or points offers where
appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Level Three
• To be a Crusader: A Knight and his Story
of the First Crusade
• The Cathars and the Albigensian
Crusades
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
• The Rise of Modern Science: from
Athens to Los Alamos
• War and Society in the Anglo-Norman
World
• An Introduction to Dante’s World
• The State of the Church in Later
Medieval Europe
• Medieval Britain, c.1250-1520
• The Renaissance of the Middle Ages
• The Golden Age of Iberia, 1450-1700
• The British Atlantic World, c.1550-1760
• From Reason to Romanticism: Europe
1650-1800
• War and British Society, 1688-1815
• Revolutionary and Napoleonic Europe,
1789-1815
• The British Empire since 1800:
Authority and Anxiety
• The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality
and Religion, 1847-1947
• The United Kingdom, 1801-1922
• The First World War: Politics, Society
and Culture 1870-1933
• European Fascisms
• Nazi Occupied Europe: Collaboration,
Resistance, Genocide
• Post-War Reconstruction: Europe
1945-1956
IB: 30
A level History is preferred. If you
wish to study the European History
programme, you will normally need
an A level in an appropriate
language, although in the cases of
Italian, Spanish, and Welsh you may
be able to learn the language from
scratch if you can demonstrate
linguistic ability.
History
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
V100 sHistory
V101 u History (with a year abroad)
V116 u Ancient and Medieval History
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
• The Life-Cycle in Later Medieval Europe,
1300-1500
• Renaissance Venice, 1380-1520
• Art and Society in Early Renaissance Italy
• Princes, Popes, and Protestants: The
Reformation in Tudor England and Europe
• Family, Sex and Intimacy in Early Modern
Britain
• Print Culture and the History of the Book
• The Grand Tour, c.1500-1800
• European Empires in the East
• Science and Nature in Early Modern
Europe
• Merchants and Marvels: Long-distance in
the Early Modern World
• Revolutionary America, 1760-1791
• From Machiavelli to Mussolini:
Government and Society in Western
Political Thought
• Background to Wales I: From the Origins
of Wales up to 1800 (overseas students
only)
• Background to Wales II: From 1800 to
the Present Day (overseas students only)
• Weimar Germany
• Irish Migrants in Victorian Britain
• A social history of the South Wales
Coalfield
• Slavery and the American Revolution
• Rethinking the Welsh Town, 1780-1850
• Britain at War, 1939-1945: The Home
Front
• Prisoners of War in 20th Century Conflict
• Governing Italy I: State Control in Liberal
and Fascist Italy, 1861-1940
• Sport and British Society, 1860-1960
• Media and Society in the 1930s
• From Fascism to the Republic: Italy in the
Second World War
Please note modules may be subject
to change.
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored through a
combination of assessed coursework and
written examinations. The dissertation that
you will complete in Level Three is
assessed as a written piece of coursework
and by oral examination. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
We offer four scholarships annually to our
most promising Level One undergraduate
students, based on academic
qualifications. You will be automatically
considered for the award when you take
up your place with us.
“
I graduated with a
First-Class Honours History degree
from Swansea University. My three
years undergraduate study were
truly the most enjoyable of my life
so far! Looking back, the BA
degree was everything I hoped it
would be. The modules were all
very interesting and highly
enjoyable with a great range
available. The lecturers, tutors
and all members of the History
department were also incredibly
friendly and always willing to
help. This is why it didn’t take
me long to decide that Swansea
was where I wanted to continue
my studies and I stayed at
Swansea to study the MA in
Early Modern History.
”
Cath Horler,
BA Early Modern History
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Humanities (Part-time)
Department of Adult Continuing Education
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/dace
You do not need formal qualifications
to study the part-time degree
programme as we consider all
applications on their own merit. You
will however, be asked to attend an
informal interview.
Contact the Department of Adult
Continuing Education:
Email: parttimedegree@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295499 / 01792
295395
Visit the University: See our website for
details of our Open Days on campus
and in the community
Whatever your reasons for choosing to
study part-time at Swansea University, you
will graduate with a sense of achievement
and self-fulfilment.
These degrees will:
• enable you to graduate with an Honours
degree within six years
• develop your transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, research,
organisational, time management, IT
and analytical skills. Students can
access advice and guidance and attend
employability workshops throughout their
studies
• provide you with access to an extensive
range of study skills support
• provide you with a platform for
postgraduate study.
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You do not need to apply via UCAS.
Please use the contact details above
to request an application form and full
details of the programme.
How to apply: Please use contact
details above.
l 5 year scheme
n 6 year scheme
The part-time degree programme is
specifically designed for those who
choose to study on a part-time basis
because of work, family or other
commitments and our students come from
many different walks of life. The flexibility
and structure of the programme has
enabled them to study and achieve their
goals while still continuing with their busy,
everyday lives.
Humanities
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
l
Humanities
n
Humanities
n
History
n
English Literature
How is the degree structured?
The part-time degree is a flexible
programme which allows students the
option to study a variety of courses on
campus and/or at community venues
and at different times of the day.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars and small group
sessions where group discussion is
encouraged. Academic support is
available to help students make the
transition into Higher Education
Typically, you will study modules worth
60 credits a year until you have achieved
360 credits (120 each at Levels One,
Two, and Three). In some cases, you may
be able to obtain an ordinary degree in
five years by completing just 60 credits at
Level Three. Please contact us if you wish
to explore this option further.
The part-time degree programme is
offered at:
• Ammanford
• Banwen
• Brynaman
• Clydach
• Fishguard
• Glynneath
• Haverfordwest
• Llanelli
• Narberth
• Neath
•
•
•
•
Pembroke Dock
Port Talbot
Swansea Singleton Campus
Swansea Townhill
What subjects can I study?
A wide range of subjects is available,
including:
Level One
• Ancient History
• Counselling
• English Literature
• History
• Linguistics
• Philosophy and Ethics
• Politics
• Psychology
• Science and Society
• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Statistics
Levels Two and Three
• Ancient History
• Counselling
• English Literature
• History
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Social Policy
• Sociology
How will I be assessed?
In most cases, you will be assessed
through a combination of coursework,
including essays, projects, reports and
presentations. Some modules will be
assessed by examination.
Are the qualifications I already
hold recognised?
You may be exempted from part of the
degree programme if you already have
qualifications that we consider
appropriate. Please note that applications
for credit exemption must be made before
31 August 2013 and can only be taken
into account if your qualifications were
gained in the last five years.
“
Achieving my degree was something I never thought I could do.
The part-time degree programme was a very positive experience and
studying at community venues such as DOVE and Port Talbot YMCA
gave me the flexibility to study whilst balancing my work and family life.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of the part-time degree, the
”
lecturers and lectures were inspirational.
Denise Lewis,
BA Humanities 2012
Scholarships and Bursaries
The Welsh Government provides a full
range of financial support for part-time
students in higher education including
grants to help with the cost of course fees,
books, travel, other expenses as well as
dependent and childcare grants, parental
learning allowance, disabled students
allowance and financial contingency fund.
See the website studentfinancewales.
co.uk for more information.
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Italian
92% of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
Translation and Interpreting
BA Joint Honours Italian and
LR13 uEconomics
QRJ3 u English Language
QR33 u English Literature
RR13 uFrench
LR73 uGeography
RR23 uGerman
RV31 uHistory
PR33 uMedia
RVH1 u Medieval Studies
LR23 uPolitics
RR34 uSpanish
RX33 uTEFL
Italy is one of the great cradles of Western
civilisation. From the Etruscans and
Romans, through the Renaissance,
unification, and fascism, to democracy
and Berlusconi and beyond, Italy has
played a major role in the history of
Europe. Its rich cultural heritage is
complemented by an economic strength
that makes Italy one of the world’s most
important trading partners.
Studying Italian at Swansea University
allows you to integrate a broad
knowledge of Italy’s cultural heritage and
contemporary social diversity with
high-level linguistic skills. The degree is
open to beginners as well as those with
previous knowledge of the language.
QRM3 uWelsh
LLB Joint Honours
MR13 u Italian and Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent with a B in a
Modern Language at A level, but we
recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
If you have A level Italian you can
apply to study at an advanced
level. If you have an AS level or
GCSE in Italian, or if you have no
previous knowledge of the
language, you will normally need
an A level or AS level in another
modern language. Further
information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
Italian
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
Q910 uModern Languages,
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
u 4 year scheme
As a language graduate, the
independence, confidence and
communication skills that you acquire will
give you a distinct competitive edge in the
international job market.
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this degree is the
opportunity to study modules on a wide
variety of aspects of Italian society and
culture.
Language classes are taught in small
groups, and cultural modules are delivered
through a combination of lectures and
interactive classes, fully supported by a
variety of online learning tools, DVD and
Internet materials, and our well-equipped
language and computer laboratories.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, including:
Level One
• Italian General Language I or Italian
Beginners’ Language
• Italian for Professional Purposes
• European Fiction: Texts and Contexts
• Introduction to Italian Culture
• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:
Contemporary European Film
What is available through the
medium of Welsh?
Whilst Italian is not yet offered through the
medium of Welsh at Swansea, all
Swansea students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh
regardless of whether the module is taught
through the medium of Welsh.
“
I enjoyed meeting new friends at Swansea. The whole
university experience allowed me to grow as a person, and has
helped me get to where I am today. I now work for Yahoo! as a
Planning and Strategy Executive in the Global Sales Team, which
helps support and update sales managers about new products and
responds to briefs that come in from clients.
”
Alex Giacon, BA Italian
Planning and Strategy Executive, Yahoo!
Level Two
• Italian General Language II
• Italian for Professional Purposes II
• Italian Translation Workshop
• Reading Modern Italian Fiction I and II
• European Fascisms
These degrees will:
• equip you with the language skills
necessary for a rewarding career in a
wide range of roles, including
translation, interpreting, and teaching
• prepare you for international sales,
marketing, and management positions
with multinational organisations
• give you valuable experience of another
culture and the ability to use your own
initiative
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• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
and presentation skills
Between Levels Two and Three, you will
normally spend a year in Italy, either as a
student on one of our established
exchange agreements with Italian
universities, or as an English language
assistant in an Italian school on the British
Council’s assistantship programme.
Alternatively, you may wish to complete a
work placement in Italy.
Level Three
• Italian General Language III
• Italian for Professional Purposes III
• Modern Theatre: Dario Fo
• Writing Modern Italy I and II
• Italian Translation Workshop
• Dissertation
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be assessed
using a variety of methods, including class
assignments, assessed essays, and oral
and written examinations.
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Language and Communication –
English Language and Media
91% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2009-10)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is BBC
or equivalent with a B in English
Language or the combined English
Language and Literature A level, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a guide.
In some circumstances we may make
different offers or points offers where
appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
s 3 year scheme
From political speeches to advertising and
journalism, public relations to texting and
new media, language and communication
define how we interact with the world
around us. By appreciating how language
works we can understand how it
influences the way we react to different
situations, and how it can reveal peoples’
true motives, ambitions and hopes.
Language and Communication at
Swansea explores different techniques for
describing and analysing language, and
introduces various theories of
communication.
This degree will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
career in fields such as journalism, or
broadcasting
• provide a platform for postgraduate
study in linguistics or communication
theory
• give you an advanced knowledge of
how language works
How is the degree structured?
What modules can I study?
Studying this degree will enable you to
develop a critical awareness and
understanding of the many factors that
shape communication practices across a
wide range of contexts. In particular, you
will explore how language works in
institutional settings, in news and politics,
and in relation to global cultures,
individual and collective identities, and
intercultural relations.
Level One
Compulsory modules
You will be taught through a variety of
methods, including lectures, seminar
groups and tutorials. During Level Three
you will complete an independent
dissertation or communication project on a
topic of most interest to you.
In addition to the modules offered, you
can also choose to pursue modules in a
foreign language. Please contact us for
further information.
•
•
•
•
Study Skills for Language
Language of Everyday Life
Introduction to Media Communication
Communication and Creative Practice
Optional modules
• Studying the English Language
• Contemporary Welsh Society
• Introduction to Film Studies
Level Two
Compulsory modules
• Discourse Analysis
• Studying Dialects
• Theorising the Media
• Visual Culture and Media Studies
Optional modules
• Corpora and Concordancing
• Psycholinguistics
• Reading the Screen
• The Politics of New Media
Level Three
• Language in the Media
Optional modules
• Dissertation
• Video Production
• New Screen Technologies
• First Language Acquisition
Please note modules may be subject
to change.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment for most modules is by a
combination of assignments and
examinations. As you progress through
your degree programme, more emphasis
is put on coursework. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh.
“
The thing which has inspired the most at Swansea is the dedication
of all the lecturers. They are never too busy to stop and help you!
I have enjoyed every minute of every module during my studies.
”
Amy Bowen,
BA Language and Communication
Language and Communication – English Language and Media
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
PQ91 s Language and Communication
• help you gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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141
Law
92% of graduates in full-time employment
School of Law
LLB Joint Honours Law and
MT17 s American Studies
MT1R u American Studies
MM19 sCriminology
ML11 sEconomics
MR11 uFrench
MR12 uGerman
MVC1 sHistory
MR13 uItalian
LM21 sPolitics
MR14 uSpanish
MQ15 uWelsh
From small law firms to the United Nations’
International Court of Justice, the legal
profession shapes every aspect of our
society, politics, and economies. Law
regulates how we buy and sell goods and
services, and how we govern ourselves. It
defines how we prosecute and defend,
and how we secure the rights of people
who may not be able to protect
themselves.
All of Swansea’s LLB courses are qualifying
law degrees.
These degrees will:
• provide you with a solid foundation for a
career in law
• train you to apply legal concepts in a
practical environment
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, research
and analytical skills
In the most recent Research Assessment
Exercise 2008, 95% of our research was
recognised as being of an international
standard, meaning that you will be taught
by highly experienced, research-active
staff. Our levels of student satisfaction are
consistently high – in the 2012 National
Student Survey Swansea was awarded
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LLB Major/Minor
M1N1 s Law with Business
“
Looking back, I have to say
that choosing to study in Swansea
is the best decision I ever made. I
have really enjoyed studying Law
here, everyone from the lecturers to
the receptionists at the School of
Law have been very helpful and
really do their best to give you the
”
support you need.
How is the degree structured?
Our innovative approach to teaching
allows you to tailor your degree according
to your interests, career plans, and
strengths. Because all the compulsory
foundation modules required for a
qualifying law degree are completed at
Levels One and Two, you will have the
opportunity in your final year to choose
from a wide range of optional modules,
which is especially useful if you wish to
specialise in a particular field of law.
You will be actively encouraged to
supplement your academic study by
undertaking relevant work experience. Our
Careers and Employability Tutor will help
you make the most of the opportunities
available within local law firms and other
providers of legal services such as the
Crown Prosecution Service and the Public
Defender Service.
You will be taught in a friendly, supportive
learning environment, using a variety of
methods, including lectures, seminars,
group work, and supervised research.
You will also gain practical experience of
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/law
A levels: AAB – BBB or equivalent.
Applicants for Joint Honours schemes
may be required to attend an
interview and offers may be
made on that basis.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: llb@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295831
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
arguing cases in a courtroom environment
in our Moot Court. Our well-equipped Law
Library provides excellent facilities and
support throughout your studies. Our
substantial library holdings are
supplemented by an extensive range of
electronic legal materials.
What modules can I study?
Single Honours LLB
Level One
Compulsory modules include:
• Public Law
• Law of Tort
• Contract Law
• European Union Law
Level Two
Compulsory modules include:
• Equity and Trusts
• Land Law
• Criminal Law
A range of optional modules is also
available.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
IB: 34
Welsh Bac: See page 207
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Level Three
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, such as:
• Antisocial Behaviour: Law Policy and
Practice
• Applied Commercial Law
• Applied Jurisprudence
• Commercial Law
• Competition Law
• Corporate Criminal Regulation
• Criminal Evidence
• Criminal Justice and Human Rights
• Cyber-crime
• Dissertation
• E-Commerce Law
• Employment Law
• Environmental Law
• Family Law
• Foundations in Legal Practice
• Housing Law and Policy
• Human Rights Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Law
• Law and Multi-Level Governance
• Law of Succession
• Legal History of Wales
• Legal Issues in Social Care and
Social Work
• Planning and Nature Conservation
• Sports Law
• Succession
• Terrorism: The Legal Response
• Themes in Jurisprudence
Joint Honours LLB Schemes
All Joint Honours students follow the
same basic structure, although the
major/minor degree in Law with
Business is weighted in favour of Law.
The compulsory Level One and Two Law
modules are studied as 30 credit
modules on the Single Honours scheme
and as 20 credit modules on the Joint
Honours schemes to take account of the
additional modules taken by Joint
Honours students from their partner
subject.
Kimberly Rupik,
LLB Law
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
the highest overall score of all the Law
Schools in Wales, with Swansea LLB Law
achieving 94% overall student satisfaction
rating.
How can I find out more?
Law
UCAS Codes
LLB Single Honours
M100 sLaw
MM12 s Law (Crime and Criminal Justice)
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
A relevant second language is
required for the Joint Honours Law
and Language degrees.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a
combination of methods such as written
examinations, continuous assessment,
assignments, and dissertations/extended
essays.
Level One
• Public Law
• Contract
• European Union Law
• Law of Tort
• Modules from the partner subject
Level Two
• Criminal Law
• Property
• Equity and Trusts
• Optional module
• Modules from the partner subject
Level Three
• Optional modules (Qualifying Law
Degree-related)
• Modules from the partner subject
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Marine Biology
92% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
BSc Integrated Foundation Year
C101 uBiology
“
I’ve spent four years as a student at Swansea University and I can honestly say
I had a fantastic time the whole way through! It was through my undergraduate
study that I realised how amazingly diverse the marine ecosystem is, but also how
vulnerable it can be and the level of exploitation it endures. This prompted me to
undertake the MSc, which furthered my knowledge in many aspects of conservation
and environmental issues around the world on sea and land. With my experience
and expertise gained from studying at Swansea I have secured a job working with
WWF Cymru in Cardiff as Marine Policy Officer where I am helping work towards
a sustainable future for the Welsh marine environment.
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
The health of our oceans has a direct
impact on the health of our planet. By
studying the life in our seas, estuaries and
wetlands, marine biologists safeguard the
world’s biodiversity and protect
endangered species. They also help to
develop sustainable sources of seafood
and alternative energy sources.
Marine Biology at Swansea is a highly
practical course. The University is ideally
located for marine biology field and boat
work – the nearby Gower Peninsula
provides a variety of study habitats, from
exposed rocky shores and steep cliffs
enclosing small sheltered bays to sand
dunes, salt marsh and estuarine mudflats.
This degree will:
• prepare you for a career in marine
research, environmental consultancy,
and conservation
• give you an in-depth understanding of
marine organisms and their interactions
with the environment
• enable you to gain an appreciation of
the effect and influence of marine
organisms on global climate change
• inform you in commercial aspects of
marine biology, such as environmental
impact assessment and aquaculture
• enable you to develop field and boat
work skills
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”
David Parker,
BSc Marine Biology and MSc Environmental Biology:
Conservation and Resource Management
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and
discussion groups, supported by practical
classes. You will develop your skills as a
field biologist by undertaking boat work on
our inshore research vessel, the RV
Noctiluca, and fieldwork on local shores.
When you attend a residential field course
on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland, you will
be given training in a range of ship-based
survey and sampling techniques, and will
gain experience in the identification of a
wide variety of seabed dwelling
invertebrates and fish. Our new Teaching
Laboratory is a significantly upgraded
facility to teach a higher level of
transferable laboratory techniques and
skills, with a capacity to hold 150
students; it includes a full range of AV
facilities able to transmit to several plasma
screens output from a variety of sources
including microscopes, PCs, DVD/Video
players and visualise/camera units.
During Level Three, you will complete a
research project, which may be fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely
analytical. Depending on the nature of
your project you may work as part of a
team, or as an independent researcher.
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent,
including Biology
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: biosci-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720
IB: 33 – 32, including 5 in Biology
at Higher Level (HL)
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
projects. Please visit our website for
examples of previous projects.
What modules can I study?
While doing this, you will develop the skills
necessary for project management and
teamwork and will be trained to design
experiments and plan work programmes.
You will benefit from excellent teaching
facilities, including:
• new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art
Science laboratories, IT and teaching
rooms
• an extensive range of modern analytical
equipment
• specialised culture facilities for a range
of organisms
• constant temperature rooms and other
growth rooms, aquaria, and
greenhouses
• the Zoological Museum
• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal
research vessel, the RV Noctiluca
During Level Three, you will complete a
ten-week research project. Your project
can be field, boat and/or laboratorybased utilising the valuable study sites
around Swansea and off the Gower.
Alternatively, you may secure placements
elsewhere in the UK or overseas. Please
visit our website for examples of previous
At Levels One and Two, the course is
prescribed, while there are optional
modules at Level Three, enabling you to
customise your learning experience.
Current modules include:
Level One
• Science Writing and Career Skills
• Science Skills for Biological Scientists
• Chemistry of Life
• Animal Diversity, Form and Function
• Plants and Algae – Diversity,
Form and Function
• Cellular and Microbial Biology
• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour
• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes
Level Two
• How to Undertake Research in
Biological Science
• Molecular Ecology
• Marine Biology Literature Review
• Marine Plankton and Pelagic
Invertebrates
• Vertebrates
• Coastal Marine Ecology
• Oceanography
• Techniques in Marine Biology
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
BSc with Integrated Foundation Year
We also offer an Honours programme
with an integrated Foundation Year
(Level 0) suitable for applicants not
possessing the necessary background
for entry at Level One. At the end of
the Foundation Year, students can
progress to BSc Marine Biology.
Marine Biology
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C160 s Marine Biology
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our programme
with an integrated foundation year, is
available on our website.
Level Three
• Marine Biology Research Project
• Marine Biology Field Course
• Literature Review in Marine Biology
• Current research in marine biology
– each member of staff presents a
module on their own research interests
(on a range of topics) from which you
select five for assessment
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a
variety of methods, including
examinations, coursework and a
practical research project.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers
funding for completing some studies
through the medium of Welsh.
Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
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Mathematics
86% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
BSc Single Honours
G100 sMathematics
G110 s Pure Mathematics
G120 s Applied Mathematics
G190 s Mathematics for Finance
G101 uMathematics (with an Integrated
FG31 sPhysics
GR14 uSpanish
GC16 s Sports Science
GQ15 u Welsh (second language)
GQ1Ns Welsh (first language)
Mathematics is both ancient and modern.
It is the most international of all subjects,
and it is the basis on which the modern
world is built. Science and business both
rely on mathematical foundations, and our
degrees reflect this.
In studying Mathematics at Swansea
University you will meet the number theory
that Pythagoras studied, the Financial
Mathematics that the highest flyers on
Wall Street rely on, and a wealth of other
topics reflecting our research excellence in
probability, analysis, nonlinear partial
differential equations, noncommutative
geometry and algebraic topology.
These degrees will:
• train you for a wide range of careers in
the business world as well as computing
and teaching
• provide a foundation for postgraduate
study and academic research
• provide you with transferable skills,
including communication, presentation,
problem-solving, and analytical skills
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What grades do I need?
BSc (excluding G101)
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/maths/
MMath
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent,
including Mathematics.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: maths-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295098
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
Foundation Year)
BSc Joint Honours Mathematics and
GG41 s Computer Science
GL11 sEconomics
GR11 uFrench
GF18 sGeo-Informatics
GR12 uGerman
How can I find out more?
A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent,
including Mathematics.
IB: 34 – 33
Welsh Bac: See page 207
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Our degree programmes are structured to
offer flexibility, allowing you to tailor your
degree to suit your career goals and
interests.
For those intending to pursue a highly
mathematical career, our flagship MMath
programme is a four-year degree aimed at
giving exceptionally talented students a
thorough grounding in all aspects of
Mathematics.
Our three-year Single Honours
programmes all cover the general range of
mathematical material while allowing you
either to focus on one particular aspect of
the subject (Pure, Applied or Finance), or
to cover a breadth of material with the
Mathematics degree.
Our Joint Honours degree programmes
combine Mathematics with other subjects
such as Economics, Geo-informatics or
Sports Science. If you take Mathematics
and a foreign language, you will spend
an intercalary year studying Mathematics
abroad, through the appropriate
language. The Mathematics and Welsh
course is three years for first language
Welsh speakers and four years for those
for whom Welsh is a second language.
We also offer an Honours programme
with an integrated Foundation Year
(Level 0) suitable for applicants not
possessing the necessary background
for entry at Level 1.
opportunity to investigate a branch of
Mathematics that is of particular interest
to you, or to go into much greater depth
on a topic that you have already learnt
about. Modules currently available include:
Our teaching methods are structured on
the understanding that Mathematics is
something you must do, not just see or
hear. Most material is presented in
fifty-minute lectures where the lecturer will
describe the key facts and theory,
illustrating these perhaps with worked
examples, handouts, or use of a computer.
You will then test your knowledge and
deepen your understanding with regular
exercise sheets and examples classes. The
Aubrey Truman Reading Room is a popular
home for such work. In the first year, you
will also have an academic tutor who you
will meet, along with five or six other
students, for about an hour every week.
Level One
• Introductory Calculus
• Introductory Analysis
• Foundations of Algebra
• Introductory Linear Algebra
• Methods in Algebra and Calculus
• Classical Geometry
• Classical Mechanics (of particles)
• Elementary Probability and Statistics
• Computational Methods (with
Mathematica)
What modules can I study?
Each degree programme involves a
number of compulsory modules, providing
the core material for that particular
programme, and a set of optional modules
allowing some personal choice.
In the final year of most degree
programmes you will complete a
dissertation module, in which you have the
Level Two
• Real Analysis and Metric Spaces
• Vector Calculus and Measure Theory
• Vector Spaces
• Groups and Rings
• Further Methods of Algebra and
Calculus
• Advanced Geometry
• Classical Mechanics (of rigid bodies)
• Theoretical Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods (with Mathematica)
Levels Three and M (MMath)
• Functional Analysis
• Fourier Analysis
• Complex Variable Theory
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our
programme with an integrated
foundation year, is available on
our website.
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
How is the degree structured?
IB: 33 – 32
Mathematics
UCAS Codes
MMath Single Honours
G103 uMathematics
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
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Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Differential Geometry
Higher Algebra
Topology
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
Number Theory
Algebraic Coding Theory
Stochastic Processes
Itô Calculus and Stochastic Differential
Equations
Black-Scholes Theory
Numerical Analysis
Numerics of Differential Equations
and Partial Differential Equations
Analytical Dynamics
Electromagnetics
Statistical Mechanics
Project
“
I really enjoyed my course.
I loved the varied nature of
the work that we did and the
expertise of the staff; you can tell
they are passionate about what
they teach. My course definitely
set me up for my career as I can
apply my degree directly to some
”
of the work I do.
Vicky Stockley,
BSc in Mathematics for
Finance, Underwriter, Zurich
Financial Services
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored mainly by
formal written examinations, and many
modules have a continuous assessment
component of around 20%.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Currently we offer a number of
scholarships up to a total value of
£3,000, awarded on the basis of a
competitive examination. Please contact
us for further detail.
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Media and Communication
90% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours Media Studies and
QP33 s English Literature
PR31 uFrench
PR32 uGerman
PR34 uSpanish
QP5H s Welsh (first language)
QP53 s Welsh (second lanuage)
“
After spending three exciting years earning my BA in Media Studies
and a year studying an MA in Comparative Journalism at Swansea
University I was equipped with a good balance of theoretical knowledge
and practical journalism skills, enabling me to approach news and
feature writing in an effective way and develop a strong portfolio of
work. The global approach to journalism helped me to develop a wider
view of world media and appreciate the importance of new technologies
in publishing – something that has been very useful as I now work in
Shanghai, China as a web editor for Time-Out magazine.
From print and broadcast media to cinema
and television, digital publishing, social
networking, and public relations, the
media increasingly defines the way we
interact with our society. It shapes the way
we see ourselves and others, and can be
a powerful tool for social change, good
and bad.
How is the degree structured?
Media and Communication at Swansea
has a broad vocational, theoretical and
international outlook that reflects the
challenges and opportunities of our
media-rich world.
The degree provides a combined
programme of history, theory and practice
that incorporates skills and techniques
relevant to the modern media, film and
public relations industries.
These degrees will:
In addition to being taught through a
combination of lectures and small group
tutorials, you will participate in practical
sessions, workshops, and online learning.
At Level Three, you will complete a
dissertation, which gives you the chance
to explore a topic of most interest to you.
• equip you with the skills and knowledge
required to work in a range of
media-related industries
• help you to gain transferable skills
valued by employers, including new
media, team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide you with a competitive edge in
today’s job market and industries
Our BA Media and Communication Single
Honours degree has a common foundation
year and incorporates distinct pathways in
media, film, public relations, journalism
and practical media at Levels Two and
Three, enabling you to tailor your degree
to your needs, interests, and aspirations.
Depending on your choice of degree, you
may also have the opportunity to
demonstrate your skills in media practice,
for instance by designing a website,
making a video, or submitting a portfolio
of journalism. The degree may also
include competitive work placements.
In addition, the pathways of the BA Media
Studies provide you with the clear option
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What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard
offer for students studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Claire Siobodian,
BA Media Studies
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
• provide you with a profound knowledge
of the history, theory and practice of
media, film, public relations and
journalism
”
How can I find out more?
of progressing to an MA in either,
Communication, Media Practice and
Public Relations, Comparative Journalism,
Digital Media or International
Communication and Development.
Full details are available on our website.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, many of which can be studied
through the medium of Welsh:
Level One
• Introduction to Media Communication
• Introduction to Film Studies
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Communication and Creative Practice
• History of Propaganda
• Contemporary European Film
• Hanes a Theori Ffilm
• Cyfryngau Ddoe a Heddiw
Level Two
• Theorising the Media
• Screenwriting
• Media Practice Skills
• Visual Culture and Media Studies
• Public Relations Theory
• Public Relations Practice
• The History of Screen Animation
• War and Conflict in European Film
• Reading the Screen: Ideas and
Ideologies on Screen
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• New Media
• Cymdeithas a’r Cyfryngau
• Testunau Trawsgyfryngol
• Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol
Level Three
• Dissertation Preparation
• Dissertation
• Online Journalism
• Video Production
• Radio Production
• Strategy, Marketing and Branding
• Signing the Screen: Film and Television
Authorship
• Contemporary Film and Television
• Cynhyrchu Radio
• Creu Fideo
• Drama a Dogfen ar y Sgrin
• Iaith a’r Cyfryngau
• Digital Philosophy: the Roots of
the Virtual
Please note modules are subject
to change.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
What is available through the
medium of Welsh?
In line with the University’s commitment to
Welsh-medium provision and the
demands of employers within the industry
in Wales, we offer a range of optional
media modules, which are taught and
assessed through the medium of Welsh.
We also offer a Welsh-medium joint
honours scheme with Welsh. Through the
support of the Coleg Cymraeg
Cenedlaethol, new provision and
opportunities are developed annually and
Swansea’s Welsh-medium students can
benefit from sharing resources and
expertise available at other Welsh
universities. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh
Media and Communication
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
P300 s Media and Communication
L220 s Political Communication
PQ91 s Language and Communication
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored and
assessed by a range of methods,
including essays, written examinations,
media practice, seminar contributions,
group projects, web design,
presentations, online contributions,
a dissertation, and critical film reviews.
Approximately 60 per cent of your
final degree classification is based on
the coursework you will complete during
your studies.
In addition, in line with the University’s
commitment to Welsh-medium provision
and the demands of employers within the
industry in Wales, we offer a range of
optional media modules, which are
taught and assessed through the
medium of Welsh. Modules include:
Hanes Darlledu, Creu a Dadansoddi
Newyddion, Cyfryngau a Chymdeithas
and Creu Fideo.
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Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry
College of Medicine
BSc Joint Honours
CC47 s Biochemistry and Genetics
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
“
The biochemistry research project was a great opportunity to
further myself, allowing me to learn about the intricacies of biochemistry
and preparing me for a future career in science and research.
”
Alun Newsome,
BSc Medical Biochemistry
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/
BScProgrammes
A levels: : BBB – ABB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: biochemistry@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295668
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 32 – 33
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will need A level Chemistry and
at least one other science subject,
usually Biology.
These degrees are included in priority
subjects for additional income-related
bursaries – see page 69.
s 3 year scheme
Biochemists and Medical Biochemists
develop new ideas and products that are
applied to the biggest health challenges
we face today. They work in a wide
range of industries, including medicine,
agriculture, pharmaceuticals, forensic
science and veterinary science.
Biochemists help us to understand the
process of life itself.
Biochemistry, the study of how cells work
at the molecular and sub-molecular levels,
has been described as the basis of
modern medicine. It is also referred to as
chemical biology, molecular cell biology,
and the biology of the living cell.
These degrees will:
• train you to work in areas such as
cancer research, drug development,
and the development of new crops and
agrochemicals
• prepare you for further study that
enables you to take up research
positions in industry
• equip you with the skills and knowledge
to work in the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, agrochemical and food
industries
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• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
The Medical Biochemistry degree will
provide you with the knowledge and skills
to follow a career in medical laboratories.
Medical Biochemistry provides excellent
training for students who wish to undertake
further study to become a medical doctor.
Many of our students who decided to
follow this career path have successfully
gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine
at Swansea.
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and
discussion groups, supported by practical
classes. You can also make use of
self-tuition packages and simulation
software that gives you experience of
techniques not normally accessible at
undergraduate level.
During Level Three, you will complete a
research project under the guidance of a
professional research scientist. By working
as an independent researcher, you will
develop effective project management
skills and will be trained to design
experiments and plan work programmes.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a range of modules
covering topics related to our staff
strengths in molecular, mammalian, and
microbial biochemistry.
If you choose to study Medical
Biochemistry, you will benefit from the
expertise of staff in the College of
Medicine. You will also take modules in
specialist topics in molecular mechanisms
of disease and medical genetics.
Level One
• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes
• Energy and Metabolism:
The Reactions of Life
• Macromolecules: Form and Function
• Metabolic Regulation and Molecular
Physiology
• Biochemistry Skills Development
• Chemistry of Life
• Introductory Organic Chemistry
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups
• Atomic Structure and
Chemical periodicity
• Cellular and Microbial Biology
You will develop skills and experience in
analytical methods, data processing, and
report writing through computer-based
learning and associated practical classes.
Level Two
• Carbohydrate Metabolism and
Glycobiology
• Amino Acids, Lipids and Steroids
• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology
• Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and
Proteomic Analysis
• Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and
Signal Transduction
• Biochemistry Skills Development II
• Biomolecular Techniques
• Human and Medical Genetics
• Microbial Genetics
• Gene Expression
• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and
Diagnostics
• Cell and Immunobiology
Practical classes enable you to extend the
skills you gained in Level One and to
develop new competences.
Level Three
• Biomolecular Research Project
• Biochemistry of Natural Products
• Membranes and Energy Transduction
• Nucleic Acids: Components,
Metabolism and Modification
• Membrane Trafficking
• Aspects of Human Sensory and
Metabolic Biochemistry
• Gene Manipulation
• Medical Genetics
• Biotechnology and Protein Engineering
• Mutations and Human Health
• Genetics of Cancer
• Biochemistry Literature Review and
Communication
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety
of methods, including examinations,
assignments and practical work. The
project you will complete at Level Three
is an important component of the degree
programme that helps you to gain
invaluable experience of research project
design, planning and implementation.
Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C700 sBiochemistry
C741 s Medical Biochemistry
96% of graduates in full-time employment
Joint Honours degree in Biochemistry
and Genetics
The Biochemistry and Genetics joint
degree offers modules from both the
separate Single Honours degrees and
covers a broader range of topics within
the fields of biochemistry, genetics and
molecular biology. It is intended to
demonstrate the overlapping principles of
the two disciplines.
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Medical Genetics and Genetics
College of Medicine
BSc Joint Honours
CC47 s Biochemistry and Genetics
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
“
My undergraduate degree in Genetics sparked my interest in
becoming a professional scientist and provided the foundation to
pursue a postgraduate degree (also in Swansea) and establish a
research career in molecular mutagenesis and carcinogenesis at
Imperial College, London, before joining the pharmaceutical industry
as a genetic toxicologist. I now head up the genetic toxicology unit
for GlaxoSmithKline, a role which contributes to the development of
new medicines to address the unmet medical needs of patients in
many disease areas.
s 3 year scheme
Genetics plays a major role in the
diagnosis of human diseases and the
development of new treatments and
pharmaceuticals. It sheds light on human
evolution and the effect of environmental
change on living organisms, and can help
us to conserve the planet’s biodiversity.
The Medical Genetics degree provides
excellent training for students who wish to
undertake further study to become a
medical doctor. Many of our students who
decided to follow this career path have
successfully gone on to study Graduate
Entry Medicine at Swansea.
”
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught using a variety of
methods, including lectures, seminars,
small group tutorial classes, e-learning,
and practical laboratory work. Teaching is
delivered by genetics staff located in the
College’s expanding research facility, the
Institute of Life Science. There are also
contributions from other staff in the College
of Medicine, many of whom are practising
doctors and consultants in local hospitals.
These degrees will:
• prepare you for roles in a wide variety
of professions, including the
pharmaceutical industry, forensic
science, and conservation biology
• give you experience of techniques for
analysing gene expression, protein
interactions, DNA structure and
damage, image analysis of
biomolecules and cells, and advanced
computer analytical methods
• prepare you for graduate training to be
a doctor, dentist, or teacher, or for
postgraduate or doctoral research
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In the final year, you will complete a
research project under the guidance of a
professional research scientist. By working
as an independent researcher, you will
develop effective project management
skills and will be trained to design
experiments and plan work programmes.
You may change between degree
programmes, for example from Medical
Genetics to Genetics, or to a joint degree
with Biochemistry, depending on how your
interests develop during the course of your
studies.
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/
BScProgrammes
A levels: BBB – ABB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: genetics@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295668
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Anthony Lynch,
BSc Genetics
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Genetic Analysis I
• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes
• Energy and Metabolism: The
Reactions of Life
• Macromolecules: Form and Function
• Metabolic Regulation and
Molecular Physiology
• Chemistry of Life
• Introductory Organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups
• Atomic Structure and Chemical
periodicity
• Science Skills
• Plants and Algae; Diversity Form
and Function
• Cellular and Microbial Biology
• Animal Diversity, Form and Function
• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour
Level Two
• Genetic Analysis II
• Biomolecular Techniques
• Human and Medical Genetics
• Microbial Genetics
• Gene Expression
• Biostatistics and Experimental Design
• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and
Diagnostics
• Carbohydrate Metabolism and
Glycobiology
• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology
iomolecular Mass Spectrometry and
•B
Proteomic Analysis
• Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and
Signal Transduction
• Molecular Ecology
• Cell and Immunobiology
Level Three
• Medical Genetics
• Biomolecular Research Project
• Gene Manipulation
• Molecular Evolution
• Animal Development
• Biotechnology and Protein Engineering
• Genetic Analysis III
• Mutations and Human Health
• Genetics of Cancer
• Nucleic Acids: Components,
Metabolism and Modification
• Membrane Trafficking
• Aspects of Human Sensory and
Metabolic Biochemistry
IB: 32 – 33
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
For the BSc Genetics degree, you will
need A Level Biology, and for the BSc
Medical Genetics degree you will
need A Level Biology and Chemistry.
These degrees are included in priority
subjects for additional income-related
bursaries – see page 69.
Joint Honours in Biochemistry
and Genetics
The Biochemistry and Genetics joint
degree offers modules from both the
separate Single Honours degrees and
covers a broader range of topics within
the fields of biochemistry, genetics and
molecular biology. It is intended to
demonstrate the overlapping principles of
the two disciplines.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety
of methods, including examinations,
assignments and practical work. The
project you will complete at Level Three
is an important component of the degree
programme that helps you to gain
invaluable experience of research project
design, planning and implementation.
Medical Genetics and Genetics
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C400 sGenetics
C431 s Medical Genetics
96% of graduates in full-time employment
What facilities will I use?
Many undergraduate students will
complete research projects in the College
of Medicine’s state-of-the-art research
laboratories, and will be supervised by
the Institute of Life Science’s research
groups. Facilities that might enhance your
learning experience in research include:
•U
K EPSRC Centre for Mass
Spectrometry
• Centre for NanoHealth
• Health Information Research Unit
• Health Informatics Research
Laboratories
• Clinical Research Facility and
Imaging Suite
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Medical Sciences and Humanities
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
I love that this degree is so unique and diverse. It spans from the
philosophy of disease, the history of medicine to cell structure and DNA. It
allows you to see medicine and healthcare from so many perspectives, not
just a scientific one. The quality of staffing is excellent and lectures are fun!
The facilities have been recently upgraded and it is a pleasure to use the
lecture halls and labs.
”
Kate McGinley,
BSc Medical Sciences and Humanities
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: ABB or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Welsh Bac: counts as 120 UCAS points
or an A at A level. See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
advanced analytical skills
This innovative, interdisciplinary degree
reflects contemporary medicine’s
patient-centred and bio-psycho-social
understanding of health, illness, and
healthcare interventions. The programme
involves study of a broad spectrum of
subjects that encompass the science and
art of medicine.
How is the degree structured?
“My aim is not to make a system or to
see patients as systems, but to picture
a world, a variety of worlds – the
landscapes of being where these
patients reside.”
Oliver Sacks
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Computer-assisted learning is a core
feature of specific modules.
This degree allows you to explore both the
scientific and human sides of medicine
and health care. It is designed to give you
a rounded perspective based on a broad
range of subjects drawn from across the
Medical Sciences, the Human Sciences,
and the Humanities.
Modules studied can be broadly
categorised as follows:
This degree will:
• provide you with a broad understanding
of medicine and health care, and how
we experience them as a society
• equip you with key critical analysis and
appraisal skills, knowledge and
experience valued by healthcare
management employers, and in the
private and public general management
sectors
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Biological Sciences – explores how
knowledge of biological systems at the
molecular, cellular and organismal levels
underpins clinical medicine.
Clinical Sciences – focuses on the key
study and learning skills of medicine and
healthcare, in particular the essential
critical information analysis of evidencebased-medicine, the issues surrounding
implementation of public health
interventions, and the integration of
theoretical and practical knowledge in
patient interactions.
Philosophy of Medicine – explores ethical
and conceptual issues that shape the
nature and goals of medicine,
interrogating problems of life and death,
multiple personality disorder, and
conceptions of mental illness.
Social Sciences and Medicine – comprises
the economic, psychological, and
sociological dimensions that inform the
experience of medicine and health care,
and also issues of costing and provision
across the lifespan.
History of Medicine – provides a critical
view of the interaction of intellectual and
social factors in the making of medical
theory, practice, and professionalisation,
and the overall role of medicine in the
creation of modern society since 1500.
Literature and Medicine – contrasts
doctors’ and patients’ views of disease
by examining literary narratives of health
care and illness.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
You do not need A levels in
mathematics or science subjects
(although they are very useful
preparation). We do require a
minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or
above, including GCSE English
What modules can I study?
Options in
How will I be assessed?
Modules available include:
• Health Economics
• Sociology of Health and Medicine II
• Psychology, Health, Illness and
Medicine II
• Pathophysiology
• Genetics
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
assignments, and a dissertation.
There is a good balance between
coursework and examinations.
s 3 year scheme
“It is more important to know what sort
of person has a disease than to know
what sort of disease a person has.”
Hippocrates
IB: 33
(or Welsh) and Mathematics. GCSE
Double Science, or Physics and
Chemistry are useful but not essential.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
Level One
• Foundations in Mathematics and
Physics of Living Systems
• Applied Human Biology
• Introduction to Health Law
• Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine
• Introduction to Psychology, Health,
Illness and Medicine
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• Study Skills
• Introduction to the History of Medicine
• Introduction to Literature and Medicine
• Sociology of Health and Illness
Level Two
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Health Law and Practice
• The Philosophy of Health, Disease
and Illness
• People, Populations and Medical Care:
Philosophical Perspectives
• Maximum Efficiency Medicine and
Society c.1300-2000
• Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Medical Sciences and Humanities
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
BV95 sMedical Sciences and Humanities
100% of graduates in full-time employment
Level Three
• Applying Information in Medicine
• Persons and Illness: Philosophical
Perspectives
• Hospitals in History c.1700-1948
• Systems Physiology and Common
Pathologies
• Dissertation (medicine/healthcare
topic of your choice)
• Public Health and Epidemiology
Options in
• Pathology and Therapeutics
• Advanced Genetics
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Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine
MB BCh
College of Medicine
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine
Contact the Admissions Co-ordinator:
Email: medicine@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602618
Visit the University: We run two open
days each year for Graduate Entry
Medicine.
In 2013:
Wednesday 6th March
Wednesday 26th June
To register for our next open day,
please visit our website:
www.gemedicine.swansea.ac.uk
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Note: applications must be submitted
to UCAS by 15th October 2013
u 4 year scheme
Without question, doctors have one of the
most rewarding jobs imaginable. In
applying their knowledge of the human
body, they can have a transformative
affect on our health and well-being. They
embrace science to understand how to
treat us when we fall ill and, no matter
which branch of Medicine they choose to
follow, their primary concern is for our
well-being.
Since its launch in 2004, Graduate Entry
Medicine at Swansea has established
itself as an outstanding degree that
enables graduates of any discipline to
learn the scientific and clinical principles
of Medicine, and to consider its moral
aspects.
This degree will:
• prepare you to become a doctor
• introduce you to professional practice
using state-of-the-art equipment and
cutting-edge teaching methods
• ready you for further study as a
Foundation doctor
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
research skills
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How is the degree structured?
The Graduate Entry Medicine Programme
is a fully independent four-year programme
based primarily in Swansea and West
Wales. We have designed an integrated
medical curriculum, where the basic
biomedical sciences are learned in the
context of clinical medicine, public health,
pathology, therapeutics, ethics and
psycho-social issues in patient
management. This, together with a high
emphasis on clinical and communication
skills will provide you with everything you’ll
need to practise medicine competently
and confidently.
The curriculum, with its learning weeks and
clinical placements, is intentionally not
structured in a conventional ‘body systems’
approach but is designed to reflect the
way in which clinicians approach patients
and how patients present to doctors.
This innovative approach will help you to
develop a way of thinking and of
engaging with information that mimics
clinical practice. As you work your way
through the learning weeks, clinical
placements and practical sessions, you
will acquire knowledge and build up your
repertoire of clinical understanding and
skills. Themes and strands, which run
longitudinally throughout the programme,
will help you make links with other aspects
you are learning, and with things you
have previously considered, as well as
how all this relates to clinical practice.
If you speak Welsh, you will have
opportunities to improve your technical
vocabulary in the context of the clinical
consultation. If you do not speak Welsh,
we will help you to gain some familiarity
with the language and its origins, and
encourage you to look at the Welsh
Government introduction to language
awareness in health care, ‘Iechyd Da!’’.
The programme consists of two Phases:
Phase I (Years one and two) and Phase II
(Years three and four), and is mapped
onto GMC Tomorrow’s Doctors 2009
where three modules – Scholar and
Scientist Practitioner and Professional,
reflect TD09 outcome areas. It involves a
spiral, integrated curriculum structured
around six body system ‘themes’ behaviour, defence, development,
movement, nutrition, transport.
Over the four years, 96 clinical cases are
presented in 65 ‘learning weeks’ and 31
‘learning days’. In addition, a high level of
clinical contact includes:
• 45 weeks of clinical apprenticeships
where you will be embedded in a
What grades do I need?
To apply for the Graduate Entry
Medicine Programme, you must:
•h
ave graduated, or be predicted to
graduate, with an upper second or
first class honours degree in any
subject* OR hold at least a lower
second, but have (or be predicted
to pass) a Master’s or other higher
degree
ave achieved GCSE Mathematics
•h
and English/Welsh at grade C or
above (or equivalent)
healthcare team to work alongside
other staff and gain experience of the
doctor’s role – the first of these occurs in
Year One and the final three
‘assistantships’ enable you to work at
the level of a Foundation doctor.
• 35 weeks specialty attachments,
including one ‘learning day’ per week,
during which you will study the health
needs of a particular group of patients
(eg psychiatry).
• 11 weeks community-based learning in
a primary care centre to see patients
and experience the work of general
practitioners and their clinical
colleagues.
• six weeks elective period in Year Three,
which allows you to choose to visit
almost any part of the world to pursue
an approved project
• six weeks “shadowing” period that
enables you to hone your skills before
you start work as a qualified doctor
• project work each year gives you the
chance to work with other professions
and explore the issues of
interprofessional learning.
When you graduate, you will be eligible
to apply for a rotational year on the
Foundation Year Programme in Wales or
ave some experience of Biology
•h
or Chemistry at a level higher than
GCSE (desirable but not essential)
*If you hold more than one Bachelors
degree, it is the result from your last
degree that will be considered.
•h
ave achieved a minimum overall
score of 50, together with a
minimum of 50 in section three
(reasoning in biological and
physical sciences) in this or last
year’s GAMSAT
All offers made by the University are
conditional upon a satisfactory
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check
and Occupational Health clearance.
•h
ave not already pursued a
previous medical degree MB fully
or in part at another medical school
across the UK, after which, you should be
equipped with the necessary attributes to
carry you through the remainder of your
postgraduate medical education in the
area of medicine that most excites you.
What facilities will I use?
Learning weeks and days take place in
the College of Medicine’s Grove Building,
with its state-of-the-art laboratories for
anatomy and clinical methods, two newly
refurbished lecture theatres and a suite of
teaching rooms, including a fully
equipped computer lab for student use.
You will also study at a variety of hospitals
belonging to Abertawe Bro Morgannwg
University (ABMU) Health Board, in
particular Morriston, Singleton and Cefn
Coed hospitals, which include recently
built teaching units for the College of
Medicine, with clinical skills laboratories,
IT and library facilities containing
specialist books and medical journals.
You will work in hospitals and
communities throughout West Wales, for
example, as part of Hywel Dda Health
Board, including Prince Phillip Hospital in
Llanelli, Glangwili Hospital in
Carmarthen, and Bronglais Hospital
Aberystwyth and in a range of
metropolitan, rural and remote settings.
Graduate Entry Medicine is only
open to UK and EU citizens.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety of
methods, including written examinations,
projects , clinical skills examinations and
via a portfolio of your clinical
experiences. Assessment is split into
three modules: Doctor as a Scholar and
Scientist, Doctor as a Practitioner and
Doctor as a Professional.
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
If you are from England or Wales, you
are eligible for a student loan in Level
One. Means-tested bursaries are
available from the NHS Student
Grants Unit from Level Two onwards.
Medicine – Graduate Entry Medicine MB BCh
UCAS Codes
MB BCh
A101 uMedicine
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Medieval Studies
87% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard
offer for students studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Although History A level is an
advantage, it is not essential.
Similarly, as Medieval Studies
requires the study of a literature, an
A level in English, Welsh, Italian,
Spanish, or French is desirable, but
not essential.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
Medieval Studies
UCAS Codes
BA Joint Honours Medieval Studies and
V115 s Ancient History
QVV1 s Classical Civilisation
QVH1 s English Literature
V130 sHistory
QVM1 s Welsh (second language)
QV5D s Welsh (first language)
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
s 3 year scheme
The medieval world is the age of chivalry
and the Crusades, of the birth of
universities and magnificent Gothic
cathedrals, and of some of the most
enduring tales of courtly love. Medieval
Studies explores the rich legacy of nearly
a thousand years of European history and
culture to reveal how the Middle Ages
shaped our modern society.
As one of just a few programmes of its
kind in Britain, Medieval Studies at
Swansea offers a unique perspective on
one of the most fascinating periods in the
history of Western civilisation.
How is the degree structured?
This degree enables you to study a broad
range of themes and subjects covering
nearly a millennium (c500AD to
c1500AD) in the historical experiences
of the societies of Western Europe.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures and seminars that encourage
discussion of key themes and topics. The
dissertation you will complete in Level
Three provides an opportunity for you to
research a topic that interests you the
most. Recent dissertations have explored
castle-building in England, Medieval
queenship, and Vlad the Impaler.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including management,
administration, teaching, journalism,
law, and the civil service
• h elp you to gain transferable skills,
including team-working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a platform for postgraduate
study
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Levels Two and Three
You can choose from a variety of
modules, including:
• Arthurian Adaptations
• War and Society in the
Anglo-Norman World
• Renaissance Venice
• Chaucer, Gender and Sexuality
in the Middle Ages
• Sin, Sex, the Masculine and the
Monstrous in the Middle Ages
• Magna Carta
• The Cathars and the
Albigensian Crusades
• Living and Dying in Medieval
England after the Black Death
• Dissertation
“
Swansea is a great university in a beautiful location. The courses
are interesting, the lecturers are brilliant and the students are fun. I
can’t imagine an all-round better student experience – I consider
myself extremely fortunate to have studied at Swansea.
”
Jess Ranthum,
BA Medieval Studies
What modules can I study?
Level One
You can study a range of subjects in
History, English, Classics, French, Italian,
Latin, Spanish, or Welsh alongside three
core modules:
• Medieval Europe: an introduction
• Society and learning in Medieval
Europe
• Making History
Please note modules are subject to
change.
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored through a
combination of assessed coursework,
written examinations, and the dissertation
at Level Three. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
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Midwifery
100% of Health Science graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
I loved Swansea as soon as I came for my interview. The department
was so welcoming.
I have already delivered 13 babies and have contributed to the health
and wellbeing of many more women and their babies. Staff are all very
supportive, both within the University and out on placement. Now I have
finished my first year I really can’t imagine doing anything else.
”
Lauren Vizard,
BMid Midwifery
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: BBB – BBC or equivalent
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 32
Note: We recommend that applications are
submitted before 15 January 2014. Please
note that we are unable to consider
applications for deferred entry.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Midwifery
UCAS Codes
BMid Single Honours
B720 sMidwifery
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
You will also need at least five GCSEs
in Mathematics, English or Welsh and
a science subject at grades A to C.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
s 3 year scheme
A midwife is recognised as a responsible
and accountable professional who works
in partnership with women to give the
necessary support, care and advice
during pregnancy, labour and the
postpartum period.
This care includes health promotion, the
promotion of normal birth, the detection of
complications in mother and infant, with
referral to medical care or other
appropriate assistance where necessary.
The midwife has an important role in
counselling and education, not only for the
woman, but also within the family and the
community. This work should involve
antenatal education and preparation for
parenthood and may extend to women’s
health, sexual or reproductive health and
childcare.
Studying Midwifery at Swansea University
will give you the confidence and skills
necessary for a rewarding career as a
midwife.
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This degree will:
• help you to develop the skills and
competences necessary to become a
midwife
• offer you help to gain a wide practical
experience across a range of maternity
settings
• provide a solid foundation for you to
develop further skills in relation to
midwifery practice, management,
research and education
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills.
Swansea University also offers
opportunities for post-registration study in
Midwifery related subjects at degree and
Master’s level.
How is the degree structured?
This degree allows you to gain a broad
knowledge and understanding of the
fundamental concepts of midwifery, as well
as the skills necessary to practise as a
midwife.
opportunity for students to put textbook
theory into practice and to gain
confidence and experience in clinical
environments.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, seminars, discussion groups,
role play, and simulation exercises.
50% of the degree is theory-based,
and 50% practice-based.
Level Two
• Psychosocial Aspects of Childbearing
• Challenges in Childbearing
• Complicated Childbearing
• Developing Midwifery Practice
This is a three-year, full-time scheme
commencing each September.
Level Three
• Evidence Based Midwifery
• Management in Midwifery
• Optimising Midwifery
• Effective Midwifery Practice
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, oral presentations,
and written assignments.
What facilities will I use?
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances
provide support to disabled students and
additional support for students with
dependent adults and children.
How will I be assessed?
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act)
• an Occupational Health Check – all
students are required to adhere with the
College of Human and Health Sciences’
vaccination policy unless they are
medically exempt
Any offer made will be subject and
conditional to funding from the Welsh
Government.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Introduction to Professional Midwifery
• Bioscience for Midwifery
• Health in Childbearing
• Study Skills for Midwifery
• Foundations of Midwifery Practice
The state-of-the-art facilities at our
Swansea and Carmarthen campuses
include a Clinical and Technical Skills
Resource Centre, simulated clinical
practice facilities, bioscience practice
rooms, and specialised psychology
laboratories.
Working closely with local Health Boards,
the College opened the Aneurin Bevan
Suite at Swansea. The set of 10,
ultra-modern practice rooms creates an
authentic clinical environment for health
care disciplines including Healthcare
Sciences, Paramedic Science and
Nursing.
Each room is equipped with the latest
technology and equipment to emulate
clinical practice, providing an excellent
The following financial support is
available.
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to
£4,395
d) access to additional support in the form
of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324
(£1,811 in the final year of study).
(Please be aware that this is a separate
application.)
This information has been provided by the
Welsh Government, who control financial
arrangements for students on NHS funded
course in Wales. A booklet from the
Government on healthcare student
finances in Wales, can be found at
www.wales.nhs.uk
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access the
National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
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Nursing
100% of Health Science graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: a minimum of BBB
or equivalent
Contact the College of Human and
Health Sciences Admissions Tutor:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Carmarthen
B740 s Nursing (Adult)
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Nurses are healthcare professionals who
work in a variety of roles, and in a wide
range of environments, to provide safe,
caring and evidence based nursing
practice and interventions.
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
information technology, problem-solving,
analytical and decision-making skills
How is the degree structured?
Nursing is a unique occupation,
challenging but ultimately hugely
rewarding. And, with the ongoing
modernisation of the health care sector,
there has never been a more exciting time
to join the profession.
A nursing degree will:
• provide the educational preparation for
you to work as a registered nurse in
hospital or community settings
• prepare you to meet the essential mental
and physical health needs of people of
all ages and conditions as well as
providing you with the specific
knowledge and skills to practice within
your chosen field
• give you a foundation for your
professional and personal development
to enable you to enter nursing and
healthcare management, research,
education, or specialist nursing
• help you to gain wide practical
experience and the ability to use
your own initiative
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The programme has been developed to
support the Nursing and Midwifery
Standards for Pre-Registration Nursing
Education 2010.
As such, you will benefit from a carefully
integrated combination of theoretical study
and practical nursing experience. 50% of
the degree is theory-based and delivered
on campus and 50% will be delivered via
practice learning opportunities with one of
our partner Health Boards or within private
health or social settings across the
College’s geographical area. You may
also have the opportunity to complete a
three month overseas placement with
another European health care institution
under the ERASMUS scheme.
You will be taught using a variety of
methods, including lectures, evidence
based learning, seminars, e-learning, and
tutorials, complemented by practical work
in the bio-science laboratory and in our
clinical practice suites.
IB: 32 – 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Although no specific subjects are
required at A Level, it is beneficial to
study health or science related courses.
You will also need at least five GCSEs
in Mathematics, English or Welsh and
Double Science at grades A to C.
Further information about
our entry requirements is available
on our website.
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
enhanced police check
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
• provision of a satisfactory character
reference
• any offer made will be subject
and conditional to funding from
the Welsh Government
Please note: There is no advantage of
applying to both the Swansea and
Carmarthen UCAS codes and we
strongly advise only applying to your
preferred location.
• an Occupational Health Check –
all students are required to adhere
with the College of Human and
Health Sciences vaccination policy
unless they are medically exempt
The degree promotes adult learning and
will encourage you to become an
independent thinker. There will be periods
of self-directed study alongside lecturer-led
teaching. To support your personal and
professional development you will be
allocated a personal tutor for the three
years of the programme. All personal
tutors are Registered Nurses.
What fields can I specialise in?
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
Adult Nursing
Within this field of nursing, you will
experience the continuum of adult care.
You will be taught the skills to assess,
plan, deliver, and evaluate evidencebased care to promote the health and
wellbeing of adults with acute and
chronic conditions.
All modules are compulsory. The
programme will include shared learning
across fields as well as providing field
specific modules.
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed through a variety of methods
including portfolio and written
assessments and examinations. You will
have clinical compentences to achieve
in the practice learning environment,
and will also be assessed on your
professional attitude and behaviour.
Please note: It is possible to study Adult
Nursing at the Swansea and Carmarthen
campuses. Child and Mental Health
Nursing is available at the Swansea
campus only. If you choose to study in
Carmarthen, clinical placements may be
arranged in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion
or Pembrokeshire. Placements for Child
and Mental Health Nursing may be
geographically spread over south and
south west Wales.
Children’s Nursing
As a children’s nurse, you will be dealing
with children and young people from
0–16 years and from a wide variety
of cultural and socio-economic
backgrounds. You will learn to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate nursing
care to meet the holistic needs of
children, young people and their families.
This honours degree is a three-year full-time
course that commences in September
2014. There is also usually an additional
intake for Adult Nursing at the Swansea
Campus each February.
Mental Health Nursing
As a mental health nurse, you are likely to
be dealing with people of all ages and
from a wide range of backgrounds. As
your career develops, you may choose
to specialise in areas such as drugs and
alcohol misuse or working with offenders.
Nursing
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
Swansea
B702 s Nursing (Adult)
B703 s Nursing (Child)
B704 s Nursing (Mental Health)
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Level one
• Fundamentals in Nursing Practice
• Learning to Learn in Higher Education
and Clinical Practice
• What is Nursing?
• Developing Nursing Knowledge
• Portfolio Introduction to Professional
Practice (Nursing)
Level two
• Public Health
• Acute Care
• Continuing and Palliative Care
• Portfolio Developing the Practice
of Nursing
Level three
• Managing Care in Rapidly
Changing Situations
• Advancing Professional Nursing
Practice
• Leadership and Management
• Portfolio Consolidating the
Practice of Nursing
What facilities will I use?
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a
Clinical and Technical Skills Resource
Centre, simulated clinical practice
facilities, bioscience practice rooms,
and specialised psychology laboratories.
The College’s Aneurin Bevan Suite at
Swansea is a set of 10 ultra-modern
practice rooms, creating an authentic
clinical environment for health care
disciplines including Healthcare
Sciences, Paramedic Science and
Nursing.
Innovative facilities and technology also
feature at the Carmarthen campus. By
working closely with local NHS Health
Boards, the clinical practice facilities
have been designed to function just like
a real-life hospital or community setting.
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Nursing
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
I enjoyed every minute of my course, especially my ward and
community placements where I met different patients from various
levels of society. I am now with the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg
University Health Board, where I am a registered nurse at the
A&E unit at Morriston Hospital.
”
Are there any bursaries
available?
The following financial support is
available.
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to
£4,395
d) access to additional support in the form
of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324
(£1,811 in the final year of study). (Please
be aware that this is a separate
application.)
Rodolfo Badilla,
BN Nursing (Adult), 2009
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access the
National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances provide
support to disabled students and
additional support for students with
dependent adults and children.
This information has been provided by the
Welsh Government, who control financial
arrangements for students on NHS funded
course in Wales. A booklet from the
Government on healthcare student
finances in Wales, can be found at
www.wales.nhs.uk
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Osteopathy – Advanced Initial Degree *(M.Ost)
College of Human and Health Sciences
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
“
I find this course so interesting. Now that I’m in my second year we have
much more hands on patient work, and are learning about many interesting
conditions alongside in-depth anatomy. It’s really satisfying to see how all the
lectures and techniques we learn in class fit together in treatment and
”
practise to give people relief from pain.
Sian George, M.Ost
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: BBB
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Typically, you will need three A levels
at grade B or above, and must
include a biological science (e.g.
Human Biology). You will also need
a minimum of five GCSE passes
including Welsh or English Language
and Mathematics at grade C or
above.
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: Please contact the
College of Human and Health Sciences
Admissions Office: see above
u 4 year scheme
Osteopathy is a well recognised and
evidence based profession that
encompasses a holistic and life-span
approach to the provision of diagnostic,
assessment and rehabilitation. The General
Osteopathic Council (GOsC) defines
osteopathy as a manner of detecting,
treating, preventing and rehabilitating
people with conditions that affect the
musculoskeletal system, namely muscles,
ligaments, nerves and joints, in a holistic
and scientifically based way.
This degree is a four-year full time course,
commencing each September and will:
• provide you with the educational
underpinnings and practical experiences
to enable you to gain the skills and
competences necessary to apply for
registration with the General
Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
• help develop self confidence
• show you how to apply knowledge
for practice within a safe environment
• give you education and clinical
experience within the associated
osteopathic clinics
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• promote evidence based practice,
personal and professional development
as well as an introduction to business
management to prepare you for private
practice
How is the degree structured?
Lectures will help students to define the
breadth and depth of understanding
required. Student-led seminars, structured
reflection and experiential learning,
coupled with the use of simulation for the
structured rehearsal of clinical skills in the
clinical skills laboratory, will enable
students to develop self confidence and
apply knowledge for practice within a safe
environment.
Additionally, all students will receive
education and clinical experience within
the associated osteopathic clinic, whereby
students will gain experience in the
application of their clinical skills with
patients in a supervised manner. During the
four year programme, all students will have
a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical
practice required for registration with the
GOsC. The clinical placements are
included within the weekly timetable
throughout the academic year from year
one to the final year.
Accreditation
What facilities will I use?
*The General Osteopathic Council
(GOsC) has agreed to recognise the
qualification Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost)
awarded by the College of Human and
Health Sciences at Swansea University,
and approved by the Privy Council, as a
recognised qualification for the registration
and practice of Osteopathy.
The College of Human and Health
Sciences has recently opened a set of
fully functioning osteopathic clinic rooms.
The Swansea University Osteopathic
Clinic is staffed by a team of expert
practitioners as well as osteopathic
students in observing or supervised
practice roles. The clinic is now open to
staff, students and the general public.
Please see: www.targetpain.co.uk for
further details.
What modules can I study?
The programme will contain the following
modules that will explore the structure and
function of the human body (to include
psychology), relating this to clinical
presentation and osteopathic principles:
• Anatomy, Pathophysiology and
Therapeutics
• Osteopathic Skills
• Evidence Based Practice
• Personal and Professional Development
• Business Management
• Applied Psychology and Sociology/
Health Psychology
• Clinical Biomechanics and Imaging
• Pain Management
• Clinical Portfolio
Other state-of-the-art facilities in the
College include a Clinical and Technical
Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical
practice facilities, bioscience practice
rooms, and specialised psychology
laboratories. Working closely with local
NHS Health Boards, the College opened
the Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea. The
set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms
creates an authentic clinical environment
for health care disciplines including
Healthcare Sciences, Paramedic Science
and Nursing.
IB: 32
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Each room is equipped with the latest
technology and equipment to emulate
clinical practice, providing an excellent
opportunity for students to put textbook
theory into practice and to gain
confidence and experience in clinical
environments.
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
enhanced police check
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
•a
n Occupational Health Check – all
students are required to adhere with
the College of Human and Health
Sciences’ vaccination policy unless
they are medically exempt
• provision of a satisfactory reference
Osteopathy – Advanced Initial Degree *(M.Ost)
UCAS Codes
Advanced Initial Degree in Osteopathy
(M.Ost)
B310 uOsteopathy
100% of Health Science graduates in full-time employment
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Paramedic Science
100% of Health Science graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
The course offers a great balance between academic and practical
based learning. Working with Paramedics on placement offers a real
insight into the job, and is a thorough way to practice skills learnt in
university. In fact, the most enjoyable part of the course is being on
practical placements. Students are well accepted and I feel like part of
the team. Having the level of responsibility and purpose on the course
replicates a true working life.
”
Jack Wood,
DipHE Paramedic Science
: 2 years full-time (45 weeks per year)
Paramedics are often the first of the
emergency services to arrive at the scene
of an accident. Regularly thrust into the
middle of confused, chaotic, and
dangerous situations, paramedics are
educated to provide lifesaving support
and trauma care to patients in the most
challenging of environments, and to
stabilise them for transport to hospital.
Additionally, paramedics respond to
patients with social needs and help these
patients to either be moved to hospital or
by offering interventions to enable people
to remain in their own homes.
By studying Paramedic Science at
Swansea, you will gain a recognised
qualification that enables you to be
eligible to apply for registration with the
Health and Care Professionals Council
(HCPC) and to practise as a paramedic.
This course will:
• teach you to become a paramedic
• prepare you for the dynamic, uncertain
and unpredictable world of paramedic
practice in a modernising health service
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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Please note: the title “Paramedic” is
protected by the Health Professions Order
2001. It is a legal requirement that
anyone who wishes to practise using a
title protected by the Health Professions
Order 2001 is on the HCPC register. For
more information, please see the HCPC
website at: www.hpc-uk.org
Are there any additional
requirements?
Any offer of a place will require:
• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
enhanced police check (Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act)
• an Occupational Health Check – all
students are required to adhere with the
College of Human and Health Sciences’
vaccination policy unless they are
medically exempt
• a full UK driver’s licence (Category B
with a maximum of three penalty points)
– a provisional driving licence is not
sufficient
Any offer made will be subject and
conditional to funding from the Welsh
Government.
Please note: the Ambulance Service in
Wales requires its paramedics to hold a
driver’s licence that enables them to drive
C1 category vehicles. A category C1
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
You will require a minimum of two A
levels (B or above); A level science
would be considered an advantage.
Applicants with three A levels who
have achieved C grade or above will
be considered depending on their
application profile.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Mr Howard Griffiths
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply directly
to the College of Human and
Health Sciences Admissions Office
(see above).
licence is therefore considered an
advantage when applying but is not
essential for acceptance onto this course.
Swansea University will not provide you
with this category of licence as part of the
course.
This is a full-time, two-year course. Each
year you will follow compulsory modules
designed to provide you with both the
theory and practical experience
necessary to ensure your intellectual and
professional development.
How is the course structured?
Level One
You will acquire a sound knowledge of the
basic concepts of patient care, and will:
A key feature of this course is the
opportunity to spend 50% of your time
gaining practical experience in a variety
of placements throughout Wales, including
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
facilities, clinical placements within the
NHS in Wales, and within the community
on board operational ambulances. The
rest of your time will be spent at Swansea
University’s campus.
Whilst on placement, you will treat
patients under the supervision of a
qualified practitioner and will be
supported throughout by Practice
Placement Educators. As a result, you gain
invaluable experience of health care, as
well as an unrivalled opportunity to
practise and develop relevant skills. To
utilise the wide range and types of
ambulance placements, students can
expect to experience clinical placements
across Wales.
•d
evelop knowledge of major body
systems and related pathologies
• perform patient assessment and identify
life-threatening conditions
• practise basic life support and
defibrillation
• learn to interpret clinical observations in
order to treat and manage patients
• learn about legal, ethical and
professional principles
• develop reflective practice skills
Level Two
You will:
• further develop your knowledge of
anatomy and physiology
• learn about the factors that influence
health and illness
• practise advanced life support and
paramedic interventions
• learn about the principles and
relevance of research
• further develop reflective practice skills
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
What facilities will I use?
Paramedic Science students will have
multiple opportunities to use the College’s
state-of-the-art facilities and the Welsh
National Ambulance Training Centre for
realistic workplace experiences. Our
onsite learning resources include:
• clinical and technical skills resource
centre
• simulated clinical practice facilities
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The following financial support is
available.
If you are a UK resident, have been
resident in the UK for the last three years
or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:
a) there are no tuition fees to pay
b) new students will receive a non-means
tested grant of £1,000
c) a Means Tested Bursary of up to
£4,395
d) access to additional support in the form
of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324
(£1,811 in the final year of study).
(Please be aware that this is a separate
application.)
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs
at grade C or above. These must
include English/Welsh Language,
Maths and Science.
Other qualifications such as BTEC
National Diploma (MMM) or
equivalent will also be considered.
All applicants must be over 18,
when the course commences.
The College may be able to consider
other qualifications that you may
have, using Accreditation of Prior
Learning (APL). Please contact us for
further information.
Paramedic Science
UCAS Codes
Diploma in Higher Education
(DIPHE)
: Paramedic Science
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
*In addition to the basic means tested
bursary, students can apply for a number
of additional allowances if they meet
specific criteria. These allowances
provide support to disabled students
and additional support for students
with dependent adults and children.
This information has been provided by the
Welsh Government, who control financial
arrangements for students on NHS funded
course in Wales. A booklet from the
Government on healthcare student
finances in Wales, can be found at
www.wales.nhs.uk
The University, therefore, cannot accept
any responsibility for changes to this
information.
For further information about NHS
bursaries, visit the NLIAH website.
Students are advised also to access
the National Leadership and Innovation
Agency for Healthcare site:
www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk
*EU Students please contact the
admissions office for further information.
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
College of Arts and Humanities
87% of Politics graduates in full-time employment
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is ABB or
equivalent. However, flexible offers
are made on review of the application
form, after taking into consideration
the subjects studied, predicted or
achieved grades, reference and
personal statement.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 33
If you do not have A level in Economics
and/or Mathematics you will, at Level
One, take different Economics and
Quantitative Methods modules
respectively, to equip you for further
study of Economics in Level Two.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
s 3 year scheme
The ability to understand the foundations
and application of philosophical, political
and economic thought has rarely been
more important. PPE provides an integrated
induction into modern philosophy, politics
and economics, from Plato’s Republic
through to the latest crisis of global
capitalism and economic turbulence.
Swansea’s PPE degree – the first in Wales
– is designed to provide the analytical
tools needed to deepen your
understanding of the major traditions of
political, economic and philosophical
thought.
This degree will:
• help you to develop an appreciation of
economics and quantitative methods,
and an understanding of the
interrelationships of politics, philosophy
and economics
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including international, central
and local governance and politics,
public service, business management,
teaching, and the media
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary for
postgraduate study and academic
research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this innovative degree
programme is the opportunity to examine
and evaluate the major traditions of
philosophical, political and economic
thought, their emergence and subsequent
evolution, and the crucial interactions and
interrelationships between them.
You will be taught mainly through lectures
and small group seminars, and during
Level Three you will have the opportunity
to complete a dissertation or internship at
the National Assembly of Wales.
What modules can I study?
Level One
You will take a combination of compulsory
and optional modules, which provide a
solid foundation in:
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•
•
•
•
•
Philosophy
Government and Electoral Politics
International Politics
Quantitative Methods
Statistics
Micro/macroeconomic Theory
Level Two
You will take three compulsory
foundational and integrating modules:
• Founders of Modern Philosophy:
Descartes to Kant
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Global Political Economy: from
Mercantilism to Neoliberalism
You will also choose options from a wide
range of modules, which allow you to
study particular aspects of politics,
economics, and philosophy in greater
depth. These include topics such as:
• British and American Government
and Politics
• Anarchy and Order: Issues in
World Politics
• Genocide
• History of Political Thought
• Moral Philosophy
• Decision and Responsibility:
The Tragic Predicament
• Plato’s Republic
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Trade
• Development Economics
• Economics of the EU
Level Three
Options include topics such as:
• Philosophy of the Social Sciences
• The Philosophy of Religion and Science
• Applied Philosophy
• Digital Philosophy
• Visions of Democracy
• Law, Justice, Authority and Society
• Globalisation
• Contemporary Security Studies
• The International Politics of Space
• Politics and International Development
• Contemporary Political Economy
• Advanced Economic Analysis
• Financial Economics
• Mathematical Economics
• Applied Economics
• International Trade
• Labour Economics
• Public Choice
• Monetary Policy
Please note modules may be subject
to change.
How will I be assessed?
To help you to get the most from your
degree, your progress will be monitored
and evaluated using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, written
examinations, teamwork, and
presentations. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
“
Studying PPE at Swansea has been an amazing experience. The
subject matter is diverse and interesting and whilst the workload can
be heavy at times, the different perspective each subject teaches is
invaluable. The three subjects interact and combine to give a deeper
more complete understanding of issues in a unique way, which often
leads PPE students to fresh and innovative opinions. The lecturers are
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L0V0 s ■ Philosophy, Politics and Economics
genuinely passionate about their subject and are always happy to
talk and help with any issues. The programme provides a great
selection of modules to allow you to tailor it to your particular
interests, if you are willing to work hard then PPE has a lot to offer,
and Swansea is a great place to study it. The National Assembly
internship option is unique to Swansea and absolutely priceless for
any student considering a career in politics. The setting is fantastic
with the stunning beach; unparalleled social life and the Gower just
round the corner. I would recommend Swansea to anyone and PPE to
anyone with a real interest in the interactivity of nations, power,
people and resources.
”
Joe Wilson,
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL)
87% of Politics graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
“
As part of my course I had the unique opportunity of taking an
internship module working in the Welsh Assembly, which gave me a
chance to see ‘behind the scenes’ of Welsh politics; it was amazing –
”
and quite a revealing experience!
Jo Edwards,
BA Politics
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is ABB or
equivalent. However, flexible offers
are made on review of the application
form, after taking into consideration
the subjects studied, predicted or
achieved grades, reference and
personal statement.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
IB: 33
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Welsh Bac: See page 207
•
•
•
•
How will I be assessed?
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
s 3 year scheme
The BA in PPL is based on, and has been
developed from, Swansea’s well-stablished
degree in PPE, Philosophy, Politics and
Economics. PPL develops the ability to
understand the foundations and
application of philosophical, political and
legal thought to the problems of today’s
world. PPL provides an integrated
induction into modern philosophy, politics
and law, from Plato’s Republic through to
the latest crisis of global capitalism and
the challenge to protect Human Rights and
Civil Liberties.
Swansea’s PPL degree – one of only three
in the UK – is designed to provide the
analytical tools needed to deepen your
understanding of the major traditions of
political, legal and philosophical thought
This degree will:
• help you to develop an appreciation of
political thought and analysis; of the
methods and the history of philosophy;
of constitutional, criminal and EU law,
and an understanding of the
interrelationships of politics, philosophy
and law
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including international, central
and local governance and politics,
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public service, teaching, and the media
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary for
postgraduate study and academic
research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this innovative degree
programme is the opportunity to examine
and evaluate the major traditions of
philosophical, political and legal thought,
their emergence and subsequent evolution,
and the crucial interactions and
interrelationships between them.
You will be taught mainly through lectures
and small group seminars, and during
Level Three you will have the opportunity
to complete a dissertation on a topic of
your choice, or an internship at the
National Assembly of Wales.
What modules can I study?
Level One
You will take six compulsory modules,
which provide a solid foundation in:
• Philosophy
• Government and Electoral Politics
• International Politics
• Public Law
• European Union Law
Level Two
You will take three compulsory
foundational and integrating modules:
• Fundamental Issues in Moral Philosophy
• British Politics and Public Policy
• Criminal Law
You will also choose options from a wide
range of modules, which allow you to
study particular aspects of politics, law,
and philosophy in greater depth. These
include topics such as:
• British and American Government
and Politics
• Anarchy and Order: Issues in World
Politics
• Genocide
• Global Political Economy: from
Mercantilism to Neoliberalism
• History of Political Thought
• Founders of Modern Philosophy:
Descartes to Kant
• Moral philosophy
• Decision and Responsibility: The Tragic
Predicament
• Plato’s Republic
• The Politics of the Middle East and
South Asia
Power
Family Law
UK Human Rights Law
Legal Issues in Social Care
and Social Work
Level Three
Options include topics such as:
• Philosophy of the Social Sciences
• The Philosophy of Religion and Science
• Applied Philosophy
• Digital Philosophy
• Visions of Democracy
• Law, Justice, Authority and Society
• Globalisation
• Contemporary Security Studies
• The International Politics of Space
• Politics and International Development
• Contemporary Political Economy
• Sociology of Law
• Public International Law
• Environmental Law
• UK Human Rights Law
• Family Law
• Terrorism: the legal response
• Anti-Social Behaviour: Law, Policy
and Practice
• Sports Law
To help you to get the most from your
degree, your progress will be monitored
and evaluated using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, written
examinations, teamwork, and
presentations. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPL)
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
VLM0 s Philosophy, Politics and Law
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Please note modules may be subject
to change.
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Physical Earth Science
89% of Geography graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
“
The Geography course at Swansea gave me a head start in
acquiring the skills necessary for both postgraduate study and a
successful career in the geographical information industry. Many of
the modules, such as environmental modelling, remote sensing and
geographical information systems, teach a range of transferable
skills suitable for today’s technological workplace. Most importantly,
the department provided an incredibly friendly and supportive
environment in which to learn.
”
Will Tompkinson, BSc Geography (now working as a Graduate
Research Scientist for Ordnance Survey)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/geography
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent,
including at least one science subject.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: geog-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602022
IB: 33 – 32 (including 5 in Geography
at Higher Level)
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Physical Earth Science combines the study
of landscape and natural environments in
physical geography with aspects of
geology to investigate the physical
processes that shape our planet and the
changes that have affected environments
over timescales from centuries to hundreds
of millions of years.
This degree will:
• provide you with an understanding of
the natural environment and how it has
changed through time
• equip you with practical, numerical
and computational skills that are valued
by employers
• develop your essential transferable skills,
such as team working, communication,
problem-solving, presentation and
analytical skills
• prepare you for a rewarding career in
areas such as environmental
management, conservation, local
authorities, education, computing, or
insurance risk assessment
• prepare you for postgraduate study in
physical geography or Earth science
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How is the degree structured?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and
field classes. You will explore a cuttingedge Earth-science topic for your final-year
dissertation.
We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork
and our location allows easy access to a
rich variety of environments, including the
Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons
and west Wales, where you will undertake
a three-day field course in Level Two.
You will undertake an overseas field
course in Level Two. Current destinations
include Austria or Mallorca, the cost of
which will be included in the tuition fee, or
Vancouver, for which there is an
additional, top-up charge.
Optional modules in Levels Two and Three
provide additional fieldwork opportunities
in south and west Wales. Students
contribute to the costs of fieldwork in
optional modules.
You can choose to undertake geological
field research towards your Level Three
dissertation in the Colorado Plateau, USA.
You will have access to subject-specific
software through our personal computing
laboratory. You will also benefit from a
range of excellent teaching facilities,
including a new £4.2m suite of state-ofthe-art Science laboratories, IT and
teaching rooms, including a highperformance computer lab for processing
and interpreting satellite Earth observation
and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass
spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a
laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph;
mineral magnetic characterisation
equipment; and an automated organic
carbon analyser.
What modules can I study?
Level One
Modules provide a firm foundation in
physical geography and geology:
• Introducing planet Earth: an overview of
geology
• Earth in Action
• Earth’s Changing Face
• Global Environmental Change
• Sustainability in a Fragile World
• Geographical Methods, Practical Study,
Tutorials and Fieldwork
Levels Two and Three
Compulsory modules cover:
• Research Methods in Environmental
Science
• Overseas Field Course
• Geological Record of Environmental
Change (lectures and field classes)
• Approaches to Physical Geography
• Dissertation and Dissertation Support
You will select optional modules from
physical geography and geology. At
present these include:
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•
•
Applied Hydrogeology
Rivers
Environmental Change
Dangerous Earth: Understanding and
Living with Natural Hazards
• Earth from Space: Monitoring Global
Environmental Change
• Introduction to Geographical
Information Science (GIS)
• Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
• Reconstructing Quaternary Environments
• Climate of the Last 1000 Years
• Glaciology
• Humid Tropical Environments and
Landscapes
• Environmental Modelling
• Geographical Research Frontiers
• Geographical Work Placement
Physical Earth Science
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
FF86 s Physical Earth Science
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements, including details of
requirements for entry to our
programme with an integrated
foundation year, is available on our
website.
You can choose to take modules through
the medium of Welsh at each level.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a variety of
methods, including examinations,
coursework, practical work, fieldwork,
and continuous assessment from tutorials.
You will also complete a dissertation in
Level Three.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
offers funding for completing some s
tudies through the medium of Welsh.
Geography at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
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Physics
94% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
BSc with Integrated Foundation Year
F301 u Physics
because I was keen to maximise my
chances of gaining employment as
and Cosmology
F341 s Theoretical Physics
a physicist. Since graduating, I
have been fortunate enough to gain
MPhys Single Honours
F303 u Physics
F340 u Theoretical Physics
F304 l Physics with a year abroad
BSc Joint Honours Physics and
FG34 s Computer Science
FG31 s Mathematics
graduate training scheme.
Members of our teaching staff are
internationally renowned and have
previously worked at prominent institutions
such as CERN, Princeton Institute for
Advanced Studies, MIT and Harvard.
• provide you with transferable skills, such
as team working, communication,
presentation, and excellent problemsolving skills, analytically and
computationally
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/physics
MPhys
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: physics-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
l 5 year scheme
In doing so, physicists have changed the
way we live. Their work has led to the
development of new technologies and
devices, including many things we now
take for granted, such as mobile phones,
MRI scanners and even the World Wide
Web!
• train you to use state-of-the-art equipment
and facilities to investigate complex
scientific problems
”
Sharon Bean, MPhys
How is the degree structured?
• prepare you for a wide variety of
rewarding careers: from nuclear
science, meteorology and medical
physics, to finance, engineering and
oceanography
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a place in British Nuclear Fuel’s
Physicists seek to answer the big questions:
Can the conditions that existed a few
billionths of a second after the Big Bang
be recreated in the lab? How do
fundamental constituents of matter such as
quarks and leptons interact? How did the
Universe begin? How can we create and
harness anti-matter? And can we
understand what space and time are
made of?
A Physics degree will:
“
I chose the MPhys scheme
You will be taught through lectures,
laboratory work, examples classes, and
weekly small group problem classes.
Teaching is supported by well-equipped
laboratories, with facilities including the
positron laboratory, scanning tunnelling
microscopes, a remotely accessible
telescope facility, and access to
supercomputers.
What modules can I study?
A range of modules is available,
including:
Level One
• Dynamics I and II
• Introduction to Astronomy and
Cosmology
• Matter and Fields I and II
• Wave and Optics
• The Quantum World
• Quantitative Methods in Physics
• Laboratory Physics I
• Calculus for Physicists
• Mathematics for Scientists II
• Algebra for Physicists
A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent to
include Physics and Mathematics
IB: 34 – 33 (at least 4 in Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
BSc
A levels: ABB – BBB
BSc with Integrated Foundation Year
This course is appropriate for students
who do not have the necessary
qualifications to enter directly on a
BSc programme
Physics
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
F300 sPhysics
F302 u Physics with a year abroad
F390 s Physics with Nanotechnology
F3F5 s Physics with Particle Physics
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will normally need A level Physics
and Mathematics. Further information
about our entry requirements is
available on our website.
IB: 33 – 32 (at least 4 in
Mathematics)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
• Level Two
• Statistical and Thermal Physics
• Introduction to Physics Simulation
• Quantum Mechanics I
• Mathematical Methods in Physics I and II
• Condensed Matter Physics I
• Laboratory Physics and Group Projects A
and B
• Electromagnetism and Special Relativity I
• Electromagnetism II
• Particle Physics I
• Foundations of Astrophysics
• Probing the Nanoscale/
Nanotechnology
• One option module from Mathematics/
Computer Science
Level Three
• Quantum Mechanics II
• Atomic Physics I
• Condensed Matter Physics II
• Project
• Option Experiments
• Theoretical Physics Project
• Foundations of Astrophysics
• Gravitational Physics
• Cosmology
• Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II
• Particle Physics II
• Frontiers of Nuclear Physics
• Climate Physics
• Introductory Modelling of Physical
Systems
• Mathematical Methods in Physics III
• Nanotechnology
• Quantum Devices and Characterisation
• One option module from Mathematics
Level M (MPhys)
• Quantum Field Theory
• Applications of Quantum Physics
• Modern Laser Systems
• Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics III
• Statistical Mechanics
• Particle Physics and Cosmology
• Quantum Information Processing
• Research Project*
• Theoretical Research Project*
*The research project will be carried out
within one of our research groups in the
Department or at an approved external
place, such as CERN, Geneva.
How will I be assessed?
Your progress is monitored by a variety of
methods, including examinations,
continuous assessment, laboratory work
and research projects.
What facilities will I use?
We have state-of-the-art equipment and
research expertise, adding immense
value to your undergraduate teaching
and learning experience. Facilities
include:
• New £4.2m suite of Science
laboratories, IT and teaching rooms
• Scanning probe microscopy (SPM)
systems
• Scanning near-field optical microscopy
(SNOM) systems
As a result of our interdisciplinary
research programme project students also
have access to, for instance, biological
sample preparation facilities on campus.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
• Laser spectroscopy systems based upon
fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy
• epi-fluorescence microscopy setups
• Research-grade biological atomic force
microscopes (AFM)
• Beowulf computer cluster, with 130
CPU cores connected by a low-latency
infiniband network
• 16 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
with imaging and spectroscopic
capabilities
• Opportunities to complete a research
project at CERN for final year MPhys
students
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Political Communication – Politics and Media Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
87% of graduates in full-time employment
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard offer
for students studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In some
circumstances we may make different
offers or points offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980 / 606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Our dedicated Political and Cultural
Studies staff are experts who specialise in
politics, media and political
communication. We are active researchers
known across the world and we teach an
exciting range of topics that cover a wide
range of subjects. We can take you on a
journey of self-discovery, exposing your
mind to new ways of thinking and
equipping you with the skills that will
enhance your employment opportunities
when you graduate. Follow your interest in
media and politics and take a degree that
is relevant to the way we live today.
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Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our website.
s 3 year scheme
Do you look at today’s media culture and
wonder what lies beyond the hype? Are
we inevitably prey to spin doctors in
modern party politics? Do newspaper
editors really control our democracy? How
can political parties communicate their
ideas and policies better to increasingly
sceptical electorates? How do
authoritarian regimes use state television,
radio and newspapers to manipulate
public opinion? How can we tell what is
true and what is propaganda? What role
has new media played in recent protests
from the anti-fuel tax protest in Britain in
2001 to the uprising in Egypt in 2011?
If these questions interest you then you
interest us.
IB: 30
This degree will:
• equip you with the skills relevant for a
career in fields such as politics, media
and communication
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary for
postgraduate study and academic
research
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this course is the
opportunity to undertake comprehensive
study of the key concepts and issues that
will help you make sense of media and
politics.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• What is Politics and International
Relations?
• Politics and the People
• Introduction to Media Studies
• War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
Levels Two and Three
• The State and Political Institutions
• Anarchy and Order (Issues in World
Politics)
• Digital War
• The Empire Strikes Back
• Genocide
• British Politics and Public Policy
• The Politics of New Media
• Media Policy and Regulation
• History of Political Thought
• Media Theory
• International Political Economy
In the final year students also have the
option of writing a specialised supervised
dissertation on a topic of their choice.
They also get the chance to take our
unique and popular teamwork module,
Researching Politics, which includes
political communication options. In this
module students work together on a
specialised topic and learn how to write
reports, manage meetings and deliver
high-level public presentations.
How will I be assessed?
To help you get the most from your
degree, your progress will be monitored
and evaluated using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, written
examinations, teamwork, and
presentations. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
“
I chose my course at Swansea because it was one of the few
universities that offered an integrated politics, media and political
communication degree. As part of the degree I also took the internship
module working in the Welsh Assembly, which changed my life.
Not only did it give me the chance to see behind the scenes at how
politicians worked and how they got their message out to the public,
but it enabled me to draw on the knowledge and skills I had learned
at university and use them in the real world. Four years later I can
certainly say that studying Political Communication gave me a solid
grounding in both politics and media studies. It also set me up for a
career actually working in public life as a political researcher and
communications advisor.
”
Political Communication – Politics and Media Studies
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L220 s ■ Political Communication
Neil Ronconi-Woollard,
BA Political Communication,
Communications Officer and Researcher,
National Assembly for Wales
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Politics and International Relations
College of Arts and Humanities
German)
L2R4 uInternational Relations (with
Spanish)
L220 sPolitical Communication
L200 sPolitics
BA Joint Honours
International Relations and
LT2R uAmerican Studies
LV2C sModern History
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
BA Joint Honours Politics and
LT27 s American Studies
TL72 u American Studies
VL12 s Ancient History
LL12 sEconomics
LQ23 s English Literature
LR21 uFrench
LR22 uGerman
LV21 sHistory
VL1F u History (with a year abroad)
LL42 s Social Policy
LR24 uSpanish
LQF5 s Welsh (second language)
LQ2N s Welsh (first language)
LLB Joint Honours
LM21 s ■ Politics and Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard offer
for students studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In some
circumstances we may make different
offers or points offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Politics is not just about studying
government institutions and international
relationships. It is a discipline that has
explored different visions for a more just
society for thousands of years, while also
addressing today’s most pressing
challenges.
Politics and International Relations at
Swansea University investigates issues
including terrorism, genocide, financial
crises, the role of the media, and the future
of British politics. It asks where problems
threats to society come from, and whether
we can prevent them.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a
rewarding career in a range of diverse
fields, including civil and intelligence
services, local and national government,
management, finance, teaching, and
journalism
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide you with the methodological
skills and approaches necessary for
postgraduate study and academic
research
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How is the degree structured?
A key feature of these courses is the
opportunity to engage in complex,
problem-solving research that explores
where power lies, and how it is used at
the local, national and global levels. You
will be taught through a combination of
lectures, tutorials, and small group
discussions. As you progress, you will
undertake more independent and in-depth
study on your own and as part of a group.
During Level Three, you will have the
chance to participate in our successful and
innovative National Assembly for Wales
Internship Scheme, to undertake an
internship with local public, private and
charity employers, and also to complete a
supervised dissertation on a specialist
subject chosen by you.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• What is Politics and IR?
• War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
• Politics and the People
Level Two
• History of Political Thought
• Anarchy and Order: Issues in
World Politics
• Genocide
• The State and Political Institutions
• British Politics and Public Policy: from
New Liberalism to New Labour
• The Empire Strikes Back: The Threat
and Use of Military Force
• Founders of Modern Philosophy
• Extended Essay (Politics)
• Political Communication
• Global Political Economy
Level Three
• Dissertation
• The National Assembly for Wales
Internship
• Researching Politics I and II
• Drug War USA: The Politics of
Prohibition
• The American Presidency: Leadership
and Power
• The International Politics of Space
• Contemporary Security
• Media Policy and Regulation
• New Screen Technologies
• Contemporary Political Economy
• Politics and International Development
• Political and Cultural Studies Internship
• Visions of Democracy
• Globalisation
• Quantitative Approaches to Political and
Social Analysis
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our website.
How will I be assessed?
To help you to get the most from your
degree, your progress will be monitored
and evaluated using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, written
examinations, teamwork, and
presentations. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
“
My decision to study International Relations at Swansea University
was one of the best decisions of my life. The subject has enabled me to
explore the world in which we live and understand the most important
issues in global affairs. From the causes of conflict to solutions for
Politics and International Relations
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L254 s International Relations
L2RD u International Relations (with French)
L2R2 uInternational Relations (with
87% of Politics graduates in full-time employment
peace, the opportunities for exploration within this degree programme
are endless. The compulsory modules studied within the first two years
of the course provided me with a substantial knowledge base on critical
international issues both in theory and practice. These foundations
enabled me to develop my own particular interests which I have had the
opportunity to specialise in during my final year. A variety of teaching
techniques are employed throughout the course enabling the
development of a valuable skill set to facilitate a more independent
study approach at level three. The course is delivered by leading
academics in the field, all of whom are both approachable and readily
prepared to provide assistance, if or when required. I feel empowered
to follow any path of my choosing but I do believe that because of the
opportunities afforded to me within this degree programme, I will
choose to remain within the International Relations discipline.
”
Joanna Halbert,
BA International Relations
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Psychology
92% Psychology of graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
BSc Joint Honours Psychology and
s Criminology*
* UCAS code will be published on the
website as soon as it becomes available
“
This degree emphasises not only learning what has already been done
in the field of psychology, but also on learning how to discover novel
information for ourselves. I now apply these skills to my daily life and feel
curious about everything about the world. I am already putting into practice
the transferable skills I have learned by seeking out information and problemsolving in new ways.
”
Yvonne Tsui,
BSc Psychology
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels:
Single Honours: AAB – ABB or equivalent
IB: 34 – 33
For Single Honours applicants offering
at least one of the following subjects at
A level: Psychology, Biology,
Chemistry, Maths or Physics, the
typical offer will be ABB.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: psychology.admissions@
swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295278
A levels:
Joint Honours: ABB – BBB or equivalent
GCSE Mathematics at grade C or
above is also required.
IB: 33 – 32
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
Welsh Bac: See page 207
General Studies A level is not included
in typical offers.
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Psychology is the scientific study of the
brain and behavior. Students will study the
psychological and neuroscientific
processes that underpin daily activities
such as thinking, reasoning, memory and
language, learn the consequences of brain
injury and how to improve health-related
behavior.
The Psychology degree is validated by
the British Psychological Society (BPS)
and confers eligibility for Graduate
Membership of the BPS and for the
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
(GBC). The latter is the first step to
becoming a Chartered Psychologist.*
The degree will:
• equip you with skills relevant to careers
in a wide variety of roles, including
teaching, nursing, personnel
management, and consultancy
• prepare you for postgraduate study or
research
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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If you wish to practise as a psychologist in
areas such as Clinical, Educational,
Forensic, or Occupational Psychology, you
will need to undertake further study at
postgraduate or Doctoral level.
*On condition that a minimum of a
Second Class Honours Degree,
Division Two is achieved.
How is the degree structured?
You will be taught using a variety of
methods, including lectures, small group
work (tutorials), projects, assignments and
practical laboratory-based work. We
place particular emphasis on student
participation and interaction, which
encourages you to make connections
between the key ideas discussed in
different modules.
Practical classes during Levels One and
Two will teach you to design, plan and
carry out experiments, write practical
reports, and carry out statistical analysis.
These classes are ideal preparation for the
Level Three project.
What modules can I study?
Level One
Core modules include:
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•
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•
•
Cognitive Psychology
Social and Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Individual and Abnormal Psychology
Statistics and Experimental Psychology
Study Skills for Psychology
Level One modules are compulsory and
provide a general opening to the subject.
Modules offer a basic framework for the
theoretical and experimental study of
Psychology and its applications.
Level Two
• Memory, Attention and Learning
• Perception, Thinking and Reasoning
• Social Psychology
• Language and Lifespan Development
• Brain and Behaviour
• Individual Differences
• Experimental Methods and Statistics
Level Two modules are compulsory and
follow up in greater depth the topics
pursued at Level One, along with other
topics.
Level Three
Single Honours students can choose five
modules from an extensive list of optional
modules. These modules may vary from
year to year, but current modules include:
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Applied Behaviour Analysis
Drugs and Behaviour
Evolution and Human Behaviour
Forensic Psychology
Health Psychology
Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Nutrition and Behaviour
Psychopathology of Eating and Body
Image
• Psychopathology
• Sleep and Dreaming
• Work Psychology
• Dissertation
You will also undertake a compulsory
supervised research project.
In the Joint Honours degree, you take half
of your credits in Psychology and the
other half in Criminology.
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
It is not essential to have studied
Psychology at A level.
Psychology BSc (Hons) with a
Year Abroad
Students commencing studies on the three
year BSc Psychology Programme, have
the opportunity in their second year of
study to apply to transfer to the four year
Psychology with a Year Abroad
Programme.
What facilities will I use?
You will benefit from state-of-the-art
technology, with 20 general purpose
research rooms and several specialised
laboratories that include:
Psychology
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C800 s Psychology
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Please contact the other subject
Department to confirm if they have any
additional entry requirements or require
specific subjects at A level. Further
information about our entry requirements
is available on our website.
How will I be assessed?
At Level One, you will be assessed by
multiple-choice and short answer
examinations, a statistics examination,
and course essays. You will also be asked
to write a series of reports about the
experimental work that you carry out.
At Levels Two and Three, you will be
assessed by a combination of written
examinations and coursework. Again,
reports of research work will be an
integral part of your assessment.
• an EMG/ECG psychophysiological
measurement laboratory
• a social observation laboratory with
multi-camera, multi-monitor equipment
• a sleep laboratory with two bedrooms.
• a cognitive science laboratory
• a perception laboratory
• an EEG laboratory
• an eye movement tracker laboratory
The College also has extensive facilities
for the computerised collection of
experimental data.
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Social Policy
87 % of Social Policy graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
BA Joint Honours Social Policy and
LL41 sEconomics
LL42 s Politics
LV43 s Social History
BSc Joint Honours Social Policy and
MLF4 sCriminology
LL47 sGeography
“
After losing part of my sight and becoming a mother, I wanted to do
something for myself and achieve my own goals. Since I started university
two years ago, my self-confidence has grown, and I thoroughly enjoy
learning new topics, which affect everybody, everyday. Swansea has
definitely fulfilled my expectations.
”
Carly Burgess,
BSc Social Policy, Swansea University
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
humanandhealthsciences
A levels: BBB
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606726
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Social Policy is both an academic subject
and an applied field. It helps us address
today’s most pressing social challenges by
providing an understanding of how and
why societies change, and how policies
are put in place to respond to these
changes.
Social Policy explores issues such as social
citizenship rights, questions of equality and
fairness, what we should consider as
basic human needs and how, and by
whom, these should be met. It also
provides critical perspectives to issues such
as crime, poverty, gender and health
inequalities, and assesses the impact of
each of these on individuals and society
as a whole.
Our undergraduate programme will
introduce you to these issues and
questions, and will encourage you to
develop critical approaches to seeing how
governments and other institutions respond
to changing social needs in an
increasingly global context. The
programme brings both a national and
international focus to Social Policy by
keeping pace with the ways in which
globalisation, social movements, the
European Union and devolved
administrations in the UK are shaping our
policies both in Wales and beyond.
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Undertaking a Social Policy degree
at Swansea will:
help you develop:
• a critical awareness of welfare state
transformations
• an in-depth knowledge of different
aspects of welfare such as health and
social care, social security, housing,
crime, ageing and citizenship
• an understanding of the field from
theoretical and applied perspectives
• an awareness of international and
comparative perspectives to social
welfare
provide you with:
• knowledge and skills relevant to careers
in public service, including local and
central government, the criminal justice
system, voluntary organisations and the
private sector
equip you for:
• further professional and vocational
training in fields such as law, teaching,
housing management, health and social
services, advocacy or volunteer work
prepare you for:
• postgraduate study or research towards
an academic career
teach you:
• a range of key transferable skills,
including analytical and critical thinking,
problem-solving, independent study and
team working as well as written,
presentation and other communication
skills
How is the degree structured?
The programme offers you the opportunity
to complete either a Single Honours in
Social Policy or a Joint Honours with other
subjects at Swansea including Criminology.
Each degree offers modules combining
training in critical analysis and basic
research skills with the study of
contemporary welfare issues.
You will be taught through a variety of
methods, including lectures, workshop
groups, surgeries and one-to-one sessions.
You will also benefit from our strong links
with professionals in the health, social
services, housing and voluntary sectors
who often contribute to our programme as
guest lecturers.
If you choose a Joint Honours degree, you
will normally take 50% of your modules in
Social Policy and 50% in the other subject.
More detailed information about our
degree courses available on our website.
What modules can I study?
Level One (compulsory modules for
Single and Joint Honours)
• Introduction to Social Policy I:
Social Problems
• Introduction to Social Policy II:
The Modern Era
• Study Skills in Criminology and
Social Policy
• An Introduction to the Criminal
Justice System
Compulsory modules for Single Honours
• Welfare Provisions: Our Victorian
Legacy
• Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies
in Social Policy: an Introduction
Other modules
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Criminology, Crime and Society
Introduction to Law
Victims and Victimology
The Criminological Imagination
Social Policy
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
L400 s Social Policy
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
IB: 32
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
A levels in literary subjects such as
English, History, Politics, Geography,
Sociology, Law and Psychology are
desirable, but not essential.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Level Two (compulsory modules for
Single Honours)
• Models of Social Policy
• Comparative Approaches to
Welfare States
Level Three (compulsory modules for
Single Honours)
• Principles of Social Policy
• Dissertation in Social Policy
During Levels Two and Three you can also
choose from a range of elective Social
Policy modules to achieve 120 credits at
each level, including:
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Disability Policy
Health Policy
Family Policy
Equality, Diversity and Citizenship
Social Policy in Europe
Housing Policy
Social Security Policy: State
Responses to Financial Need
You will also have the option of
choosing from elective Criminology
modules, including:
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The Causes of Crime
Sexual Crimes
Crime, Drugs and Alcohol
Discrimination, Oppression,
Crime and the Media
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored through
a combination of coursework (essays and
projects), assignments and examinations.
During Level Three, you have the
opportunity to complete a Social Policy
dissertation of around 10,000 words on
a social issue or policy-related topic of
your choice.
You will also be able to choose elective
modules available to first year students
from a range of programmes across
the University.
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Social Work
94% of Social Work graduates in full-time employment
College of Human and Health Sciences
“
What I enjoyed most about the course is the depth of knowledge
delivered in lectures and the opportunity to receive practice information
from visiting speakers who work in the field.
”
Alun John Rees, BSc Social Work
Social Worker, Pembrokeshire County Council
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/
courses/human-and-healthsciences/
bscsocialwork
and read the ‘Frequently Asked
Questions’ (FAQ document).
A levels: BCC
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: swadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602942
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
s 3 year scheme
Social work is about supporting the social
development of individuals, groups and
local communities. Human rights and
social justice are two key principles which
underpin social work. Social workers often
work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside
health and education professionals.
How is the degree structured?
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
The degree in Social Work is a three-year
scheme. Practice is an important part of
the programme with 50% of the course
being spent in the University and 50%
being spent in practice with social work
agencies in a variety of settings.
You will be assessed through a
combination of essays, class presentations,
reflective journals, and portfolio work.
This degree will:
• provide you with a professional
qualification recognised in both Wales
and England
You will be taught through a variety of
teaching and learning methods, including
lectures, seminars and tutorials. During
Level One, you will acquire knowledge
that is relevant to practising social work
and will undertake a short placement of
20 days.
Level One
• The Context of Contemporary
Social Work
• Social Work Services in a
Diverse Society
• Understanding Information: Using,
Researching and Recording Social
Work Knowledge
• Human Growth and Development
• Introduction to Social Work Law
• Social Work in Practice I
• Practice Learning I
• enable you to register as a social
worker with the Care Council for Wales
• train you to work in the different areas of
social work in the public and voluntary
sectors
• provide you with transferable problemsolving and analytical skills
In Levels Two and Three academic studies
are complemented by an 80 day and
100 day practice placement in social
care agencies, where you will be
supervised and assessed by qualified staff.
IB: 28
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
It is a requirement that, at the point of
application, applicants hold a C grade
or above at GCSE level in English or
Welsh and Maths (or the equivalent, for
example, Key Skills 2: Communication
and Application to Number).
In addition, a referee will need to confirm
that you have achieved a minimum of 210
hours relevant social care work experience
at the point of application.
Your personal skills and your potential to
meet the demands of the course will be
appraised during a selection interview.
Offers of a place on the programme can
only be made when you have successfully
registered with the Care Council for Wales
as a student social worker. This involves a
personal statement incorporating a CRB
check and health disclosure.
Social Work
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
L500 s Social Work
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
You may be eligible for a bursary towards
your tuition fees. Please contact the Care
Council for Wales and (www.ccwales.org.
uk) and Student Finance Wales
(www.studentfinancewales.co.uk) for
further information.
Level Two
• Theories and Methods in
Social Work Practice
• Social Work in Practice II
• Practice Learning II
• Legal Issues in Social Care
and Social Work
Level Three
• Critical Practice in Child Care
• Critical Practice in Adult Community
Care
• Practice Placement III
• Applying Knowledge to Enhance
Practice
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Spanish – Hispanic Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours Spanish and
VR14 u Ancient History
LR14 u Economics
QRJ4 u English Language
QR34 u English Literature
RR14 u French
LR74 u Geography
RR24 u German
RV41 u History
PR34 u Media
LR24 u Politics
RX43 u TEFL
QR54 u Welsh
Spanish is spoken by over 350 million
native speakers around the world and is
becoming even more important as the
developing economies of Latin America
gain strength and prominence. It is the
language of Cervantes and Picasso, of
Nobel Laureates García Márquez and
Vargas Llosa, and of Antonio Banderas
and Penélope Cruz. Spanish is an official
language in 21 countries.
Our degrees enable you to explore an
exciting and extensive range of language
and cultural subjects.
These degrees will:
• equip you with the language skills
necessary for a rewarding career in
a wide range of roles, including
translation, interpreting, and teaching
• prepare you for international sales,
marketing, and management positions
with multinational organisations
• give you valuable experience of another
culture and the ability to use your own
initiative
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
and presentation skills
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
LLB Joint Honours
MR14 u Spanish and Law
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is
BBC – BBB or equivalent with a B in a
Modern Language, but we recognise
the individual nature of each application
and so the standard offer should be
viewed only as a guide. In some
circumstances we may make different
offers or points offers where
appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
As a language graduate, the
independence, confidence and
communication skills that you acquire will
give you a distinct competitive edge in the
international job market.
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, many of which can be studied
through the medium of Welsh (highlighted
with *), including:
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, dissertations,
and oral and written examinations.
How is the degree structured?
Level One
• Spanish General Language I or Spanish
Beginners’ Language*
• Spanish for Professional Purposes I*
• Introduction to Hispanic Culture*
• Modern European Fiction: Texts and
Contexts
• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:
Contemporary European Film
What is available through the
medium of Welsh?
Language classes are taught in small
groups, and cultural modules are delivered
through a combination of lectures and
interactive classes, fully supported by a
variety of online learning tools, DVD and
Internet materials, and our well-equipped
language and computer laboratories.
Between Levels Two and Three you will
normally spend a year in a Spanishspeaking country, either as a student on
one of our established exchange
agreements with Spanish universities, or as
an English language assistant in a Spanish
or Latin American school on the British
Council’s assistantship programme.
Alternatively, you may wish to complete
a work placement in a Spanish-speaking
country.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
u 4 year scheme
A key feature of these degrees is the
opportunity to study modules on a wide
variety of aspects of society and culture in
Spanish-speaking countries in Europe and
Latin America.
IB: 30
If you have A level Spanish, or AS
level Spanish at grades A or B, you
can apply to study at an advanced
level. If you do not have these
qualifications, but do have an A level
or AS level in another modern
language, you may be able to
follow Spanish at a beginners’ level.
Level Two
• Spanish General Language II
(Advanced/Intermediate)*
• Translation Workshop
• Spanish for Professional Purposes II
• The Evolution of the Spanish Language
• Barcelona/Buenos Aires*
• European Fascisms
• Language Policy*
Level Three
• Spanish General Language III*
• Spanish for Professional Purposes III
• Translation Workshop
• Love, Honour and Identity in Hispanic
Theatre and Film
• Hispanic Identities*
• Dissertation*
Swansea University is a lead institution in
Wales in offering Modern Languages
through the medium of Welsh. Provision in
French, Spanish and German is available
through the medium of Welsh. Joint
honours degrees in French and Spanish
are delivered through the medium of
Welsh at Swansea. Through the support
of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol,
new provision and opportunities are
developed annually and Swansea’s
Welsh-medium students can benefit from
sharing resources and expertise available
at other Welsh universities. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh
regardless of whether the module is
taught through the medium of Welsh.
“
Spanish – Hispanic Studies
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
R410 u Spanish
R4N1 u Spanish (with Business)
90% of Modern Languages graduates in full-time employment
I came to Swansea already speaking Spanish, so being able to
take another language from beginner’s level was very motivating.
During my degree I was also fortunate enough to find a placement in
Chile and live with three different Chilean families. This year inspired
me so much and made me think about things that wouldn’t have crossed
my mind before. I entered Swansea University through one door but the
amount of doors Swansea University has opened for me – and that it
continues to open – is unimaginable.
”
Vicki Jade Stevenson,
BA Spanish and TEFL
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Sport and Exercise Science
College of Engineering
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
BSc Joint Honours Sport and
Exercise Science and
GC16 sMathematics
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/sportsscience
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Science, Mathematics, Physical
Education or Psychology). Other
subjects will be considered with typical
offers being ABB. General Studies is
not accepted as an A level. Students
studying for a BTEC National Diploma
will typically require DDD in a sciencerelated discipline (includes Exercise
Science and Sports Science, excludes
Sports Studies). For students studying
AVCE, we will accept double awards
as part of an overall profile. Depending
upon the content of the AVCE studied,
this qualification may or may not be
considered as a science subject.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: sportsscience@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
HND
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
006C ; Sports Science*
* Franchised to, and taught at
Gower College Swansea.
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
; 2 year scheme
s 3 year scheme
Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea is
a professionally relevant programme,
which studies the factors that influence
participation and performance in sport
and exercise. Staff within Sport and
Exercise Science are all research-active
and have excellent industrial links within
sport and exercise science.
These degrees will:
• train you for a career as a sport and
exercise scientist
• provide other rewarding career
opportunities in roles as diverse as
strength and conditioning, sports
coaching, teaching and lecturing, health
promotion, and postgraduate study
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem solving, and
analytical skills
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How is the degree structured?
What modules can I study?
How will I be assessed?
A key feature of this course is the
opportunity to explore the theory and
practice of Sport and Exercise Science
through practical sporting activity and
stimulating laboratory work. You will be
taught through a combination of lectures,
seminars, group work, and tutorials, as
well as laboratory practicals covering
anthropometry, physiology, biomechanics,
psychology, and motion analysis.
Level One
• Scientific and Engineering Skills
• Human Physiology
• Human Neuromusculoskeletal System
• Fitness Training for Sport
• Coaching Science
• Sports Psychology I
• Exercise Metabolism
• Sports Ethnics
• Introduction to Biomechanics
• Research Methods in Sports Science
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, assignments and a
dissertation.
The HND in Sports Science is a two-year
course franchised to Gower College
Swansea. It provides a stand-alone Higher
Education qualification, as well as the
opportunity for students to progress onto
the BSc Sport and Exercise Science
course.
If you choose the HND programme, you
will become a student of Swansea
University and will be eligible to play for
our sports teams.
Level Two
• Biomechanical Analysis of Human
Movement
• Human Nutrition
• Sport Psychology II
• Exercise Physiology
• Kinanthropometry
• Coaching Science II
• Research Methods in Sports Science II
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
Each year the University offers students
with outstanding talent an Undergraduate
Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please see
page 69 for further information.
IB: 30
Sport and Exercise Science
UCAS Codes
BSc Single Honours
C600 s Sport and Exercise Science
Sport and Exercise Scientists help athletes
to maximise their performance; to be fitter,
faster, stronger and mentally prepared.
They embrace science, technology, and
medicine to help teams and individuals
gain a competitive edge over their rivals,
and their expertise is increasingly in
demand in both exercise settings (e.g.
cardiac rehabilitation) and high
performance sport.
86% of graduates in full-time employment
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
You will also need at least five GCSE
passes, including Maths and English.
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
To study for the HND you will need
the equivalent of a pass in one A level
and four GCSE passes
(including Maths and English).
“
The academic pathway I chose enabled me to develop my
knowledge in Exercise Physiology, Performance/Notational Analysis,
Kinanthropometry and Sports Nutrition, and these are areas that I need
to use on a daily basis. I found the lecturers were very approachable
and they gave me advice and information on my interest in Strength
and Conditioning and also helped me gain practical experience
(a placement with Ospreys Rugby). My three years at Swansea were
incredible and undoubtedly helped me get to where I am today.
”
Eamon Swift, BSc Sports Science
Head Sport Scientist with West Ham United
Level Three
• Health Related Exercise
• Sports Psychology
• Coaching Science III
• Dissertation
• Sports Biomechanics
• Sport, Diet and Disease
• Sport Psychology
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Coaching Science
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Sports Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
MEng Single Honours
CH6C u Sports Science and Engineering
What grades do I need?
BEng
A levels: BBB at A level (including
Mathematics).
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
From professional football and rugby to
international swimming and the Olympics,
the modern sporting environment demands
more from athletes than ever before. As
the limits of human strength and endurance
are stretched and tested, Sports Scientists
and Engineers are increasingly central to
helping athletes achieve sporting success.
Sports Science and Engineering is the
application of key principles to sporting
challenges. This new degree scheme is
designed to develop your core knowledge
in design, mechanical and structural
analysis, materials and computational
modelling. It also provides insight in
physiology, biomechanics, psychology,
exercise and sports science.
As this is a new scheme, all Sport Science
and Engineering degrees at Swansea
University are seeking accreditation by the
Institution of Mechanical Engineering
(IMechE).
This degree will:
• give you the technical knowledge and
experience required for a successful
career in the fields of sports and
exercise physiology, sports
biomechanics, human nutrition and
psychology, engineering design and
analysis and sports engineering
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or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
BBB is our standard offer for students
who are studying three A levels, but
we recognise the individual nature of
each application and so the standard
offer should be viewed only as a
guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or points offers
• introduce you to modern techniques in
computational problem solving and
presentation
• equip you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem solving, and
analytical skills
• prepare you for postgraduate or
doctoral study, or academic research
This programme also gives you the best of
both worlds as you will interact with
students on the MEng and BEng
Mechanical and Product Design
Engineering programme. You will also
share enthusiasm and sporting challenges
with students on the BSc in Sports Science
programme.
How is the degree structured?
The BEng is a three-year programme that
integrates lectures, tutorials, practical
laboratory work, design assignments and
computer-assisted learning to provide
training in key aspects of engineering and
science.
At Levels One and Two, you will gain a
thorough appreciation of design,
mechanics, instrumentation and control,
materials, engineering analysis,
physiology and biomechanics,
where appropriate, e.g. ‘300 UCAS
points including 100 in Mathematics’
IB: 32 (including 4 at HL Mathematics.
High scores in SL Mathematics will also
be considered)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
MEng
AAB – ABB is our standard offer for
students who are studying three A
levels, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only
as a guide. In some circumstances we
may make different offers or points
offers where appropriate e.g. ‘300
UCAS points including 100 in
Mathematics’
A levels: AAB – ABB at A level
(including Mathematics).
IB: 34 – 33 (including 5 at HL
Mathematics)
Other recommended subjects include:
Physics, Further Mathematics,
Chemistry, Design Technology,
IT/Computing, Biology
Welsh Bac: See page 207
anthropometry, exercise metabolism,
human neuromusculoskeletal systems and
sports psychology. A significant proportion
of the sports science biomechanics and
physiology modules is spent undertaking
laboratory work.
Please note, opportunities to transfer from
the BEng to MEng programme are
available after end of Level Two.
Level Three is designed to broaden your
skills in, and knowledge of, engineering
management, computer-aided design with
further understanding of biomechanics,
psychology, human nutrition and
physiology. You will gain experience of
state-of-the-art 3D scanning and rapid
prototyping equipment to assist the design
process. In the final year project, you will
apply your engineering skills to a sports
related project.
The MEng is a four-year programme, with
the first three years identical to the BEng
degree. At Level Four, you will broaden
and deepen your knowledge of key
themes, including: biomechanics, exercise
and sport physiology, computational
intelligence and data analysis, finite
element analysis and computer modelling,
design project and management and
entrepreneurship.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Engineering Design I
• Engineering Skills
• Strength of Materials
• Engineering Analysis I and II
• Introduction to Biomechanics
• Human Physiology
• Instrumentation and Control
• Design and Laboratory Classes I
• Human Neuromusculoskeletal Systems
Level Two
• Anthropometry
• Heat Transfers
• Engineering Mechanics
• Dynamics I
• Stress Analysis I
• Instrumentation Measurement
and Control
• Computer-Aided Engineering
• Engineering Design II
• Exercise Metabolism
• Sports Psychology I
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
Level Three
• Polymers, Materials and Processing
• Computer-Aided Product Design
• Engineering Design III
• Individual Project
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanical Analysis of
Human Movement
• Sports Psychology II
Level Four (MEng only)
• Computational Intelligence in
Engineering
• Group Project
• Research Dissertation
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers
• Finite Element Computational Analysis
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Simulation Based Product Design
• Sports Biomechanics
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
Each year the University offers students
with outstanding talent an Undergraduate
Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please
see page 69 for further information.
Sports Science and Engineering
UCAS Codes
BEng Single Honours
CH61 s Sports Science and Engineering
91% of Engineering graduates in full-time employment
“
Olympic games stretch
human strength and endurance.
Understanding fundamentals
of Sports Science and applying
Engineering knowledge can help
athletes go further.
”
Dr Ransing,
Admissions Tutor
How will I be assessed?
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed by a variety of methods,
including written and practical
examinations, assignments and
a dissertation.
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Translation
90% of Translation graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Translation and Interpreting
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: Our preferred offer is BBC
or equivalent with a B in a Modern
Language. However, flexible offers
are made on review of the application
form, after taking into consideration the
subjects studied, predicted or achieved
grades, reference and personal
statement.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
In accordance with European
professional standards, the
minimal linguistic qualifications of
a translator are, apart from the first
language, an excellent proficiency
in a second language and a good
proficiency in a third qualification,
English is normally your first
language so you will need an A
level in French, German, Italian,
Spanish or Welsh as your second
language. You can start a new
language from the five offered,
without prior knowledge, for your
third language.
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website. If you have a UK
qualification, English is normally your
first language so you will need an A
level in French, German, Italian,
Spanish or Welsh as your second
language. You can start a new
language from the five offered,
without prior knowledge, for your
third language.
Translation
UCAS Codes
BA Joint Honours TEFL and
Q910 u Modern Languages,
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our
website
u 4 year scheme
The global demand for translation and
interpreting services is growing rapidly
as companies, institutions, and people
around the world increasingly expect to
buy goods and use services localised into
their own language.
Translators work in a wide variety of
environments. They can be home-based
freelancers, in-house translators with
established agencies, or work in the
translation departments of large
companies or organisations, such as
the European Union with its 23 official
languages.
The BA in Modern Languages, Translation
and Interpretingat Swansea University
provides high level linguistic training in
two languages and gives you vocational
expertise in the theory and practice of
translation and interpreting.
This degree will:
• train you for a career in the thriving job
market for qualified translators and
interpreters
• equip you with the language
competence to cover two language
pairs, and the skills and insight expected
of professional translators and
interpreters
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• give you a foundation for postgraduate
study that further develops your
translating and interpreting skills
• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this degree is the
opportunity to study two language pairs
made up of the two “source” languages
you choose in addition to your native
language.
During Level One you will follow
compulsory modules in each of your
source languages.
For the language(s) in which you have an
A level, you will take modules that focus
on topic-based work, grammar exercises,
and oral practice, as well as specialist
modules that develop your skills in
translating technical material into English.
If you are a beginner in one of your source
languages, you will take two intensive
language modules instead.
You will normally complete a year abroad
between Levels Two and Three. We
encourage you to spend time in two
countries and to take advantage of the
agreements we have in place with some
of Europe’s most renowned translation
schools. You may be able to undertake a
work placement during one of the two
semesters you spend abroad.
During Level Three, you will develop your
translation skills to a professional standard,
and will explore interpreting, terminology
management, and machine translation, as
well as the practical aspects of working as
a professional translator.
All our language modules and some
academic modules are taught in the
language you are studying. You will be
taught in small groups and seminars,
supported by multimedia, Internet
materials, and practical exercises using
up-to-date software packages used by
professional translators.
What modules can I study?
Level One
• French General Language
• French for Professional Purposes
• German General Language
• German for Professional Purposes
• Italian General Language
• Italian for Professional Purposes
• Spanish General Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Spanish for Professional Purposes
Welsh General Language
Welsh Literature and Area Studies
Introduction to French Culture
Introduction to German Culture
Introduction to Italian Culture
Introduction to Hispanic Culture
Level Two
• Introduction to the Theory of Translation
• Computer-Assisted Translation
• French General Language
• French for Professional Purposes
• Intermediate or Advanced German
Language
• German for Professional Purposes
• Italian General Language
• Italian for Professional Purposes
• Intermediate or Advanced Spanish
• Spanish for Professional Purposes
• Translation Workshop
• Cultural modules in your languages
• Teaching English as a Foreign
Language
Level Three
• Terminology Management
• Interpreting (Health or Local
Government options)
• Translation Work Experience
• Translation Project
• French for Professional Purposes
• T ranslation Workshop (French /
German / Spanish / Italian as
appropriate – English)
• German for Professional Purposes
• Italian for Professional Purposes
• Spanish for Professional Purposes
• Dissertation for Translation Studies
“
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored using a
combination of methods, including
assessed essays and written
examinations. All Swansea University
students have the right to be assessed
through the medium of Welsh.
I graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Translation
having studied Italian and Russian. The course was very flexible and I
studied literature, history, computerised translation techniques, linguistics
and lexicography. I chose the BA Translation over a pure language
degree as I felt it led more directly into a career and would increase my
employability. I now have a successful translation business with a fellow
graduate and in 2010 our company won an HSBC International
Business Award. The decision to do the degree was truly the best I have
ever made; it taught me to be professional and attentive in everything I
do, and give me the confidence to go out and achieve my goals.
”
Rachel Bryan,
Translation Studies 2009
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War and Society
87% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
“
War and Society is a very challenging yet rewarding course.
I have gained knowledge in History, Politics, Classics and American
Studies. My time at Swansea has been brilliant; the University is very
welcoming and staff are always on hand to help.
”
Rebecca Thomas,
BA War and Society
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
A levels: BBC – BBB is our standard offer
for students studying three A levels, but we
recognise the individual nature of each
application and so the standard offer
should be viewed only as a guide. In some
circumstances we may make different
offers or points offers where appropriate.
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
To understand an experience so complex
and multifaceted, war must be analyzed in
relation to the fullest possible range of
political, social, cultural, technological,
historical, military, and media contexts.
War and Society at Swansea crosses
traditional academic boundaries to
explore war across the ages. It draws
upon the University’s strengths in American
Studies, Ancient History, Classics,
Egyptology, Politics and International
Relations, as well as Literature and
Media Studies.
This degree will:
• equip you with skills relevant for a career
in fields as diverse as management,
administration, teaching, journalism, and
the armed forces
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
• provide a platform for postgraduate study
How is the degree structured?
This degree gives you an unrivalled
opportunity to develop your historical,
political, and military understanding of
war, and to explore its connection to
society by considering how the experience
of war has shaped cultural output.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials and seminars,
supported by a well-equipped multimedia
library containing a wide selection of film
and documentary material relevant to
different modules.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, including:
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IB: 30
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our entry
requirements is available on our website.
s 3 year scheme
War has been the violent catalyst for
change throughout human history, from the
conflicts of the ancient world to those of
the twenty-first century. It inflicts terrible
suffering and degradation, yet also evokes
and inspires great bravery and heroism.
War and Society
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
L252 s War and Society
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
Level One
• Theories of War
• Representations of War
• War and Warfare in the Modern World
Level Two
• Digital War
• War and Warfare in the Ancient World
• The American Civil War
• The Algerian War
• War and Society in the Anglo-Norman
World
• Genocide
• The Empire Strikes Back
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be monitored through
a combination of assessed coursework
and written examinations. All Swansea
University students have the right to be
assessed through the medium of Welsh
regardless of whether the module is
taught through the medium of Welsh.
“
I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of modules on offer for the
course, spanning the whole of history from ancient warfare right up to
modern day warfare. The small number of people within the course
itself allowed us to form a much more personal relationship with fellow
students as well as with course tutors and the course director. The
course also gave me the opportunity to undertake a one month
internship programme in Oklahoma, with fellow students.
”
Adam Barnes,
BA War and Society, 2010
Level Three
• Drug War USA: Politics of Prohibition
• Contemporary Security
• The International Politics of Space
• Late Antiquity: The Transformation
of the Roman World, AD 250-600
• From Fascism to the Republic:
Italy in the Second World War
• Memories of War
• Revolutionary America
• The Spanish Civil War
• Aftermaths of War
Please note modules may be subject to
change.
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Welsh
83% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Arts and Humanities
BA Joint Honours Welsh
(first language) and
QT5B s American Studies
VQ1N s Ancient History
QQ8H s Classical Civilisation
QQ3Ms English Language Studies
QQ3Ns English Literature
QR51 uFrench
FQ85 sGeography
QR52 uGerman
QV5C sHistory
Welsh is one of Europe’s oldest
languages. It is widely used in commerce,
industry, education, and local government,
and the ability to speak Welsh is
increasingly seen as a valuable
qualification by employers in Wales and
beyond.
By studying Welsh at Academi Hywel Teifi
at Swansea University, you will increase
your skills in the language and gain a
valuable appreciation of the literary and
historical traditions that Wales embraces,
and the experience necessary to work with
a vibrant, living language.
These degrees will:
• equip with you the language skills
necessary for a rewarding career in a
wide range of roles, including
translation, local government, media
industry, banking, business, and
teaching
• prepare you for international sales,
marketing, and management positions
with multinational organisations
• give you valuable experience of the
culture of Wales and the ability to use
your own initiative
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• provide you with transferable skills,
including team working, communication,
problem-solving, analytical skills and
presentation skills
QP5H sMedia
QV5D s Medieval Studies
LQ2N sPolitics
QR54 uSpanish
QX51 sTEFL
BA Joint Honours Welsh (second
language) and
QT57 u American Studies
VQ15 s Ancient History
QQ85 s Classical Civilisation
QQ35 s English Language Studies
QQH5 s English Literature
QR51 uFrench
LQ75 sGeography
QR52 uGerman
QV51 sHistory
QP53 uMedia
How is the degree structured?
A key feature of this degree is the
opportunity to study modules on a wide
variety of aspects of Welsh literature and
Welsh language. Students can choose
between a three-year degree scheme for
first language speakers or a three-year
degree scheme for second language
students which includes a programme of
increased contact hours of a specialised
nature.
If Welsh is your first language, at Level
One you will follow three compulsory
modules and choose others from a range
optional modules which explore Welsh
language and literature. If Welsh is not
your first language, you will embark on a
range of grammar, oral, literature, and
culture modules which are taught via a
new and highly effective intensive
teaching programme. You will receive
one-to-one support whilst you learn in a
small class environment. At Level Two and
Three, first and second language students
are taught together and are fully integrated
forming a warm and vibrant community of
students.
All modules (except those at Level One for
beginners) are taught through the medium
of Welsh. Language classes are taught in
small groups, and cultural modules are
delivered through a combination of
QVM1 s Medieval Studies
LQF5 sPolitics
QR54 uSpanish
QX53 sTEFL
BSc Joint Honours Welsh
(first language) and
GQ1NsMathematics
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Q 3/4 year scheme
Visit our website:
www.abertawe.ac.uk/
academihywelteifi
A levels: BBC or equivalent, with a B
in Welsh
* Available completely or mostly through
the medium of Welsh
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: ahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606890/606981
BSc Joint Honours Welsh (second
language) and
GQ15 s Mathematics
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
LLB Joint Honours
MQ15 u Welsh and Law
lectures, seminars and interactive
workshops, fully supported by a variety of
online learning tools. We place an
emphasis on interactive learning and class
participation.
The BA Cymraeg/Welsh offers exciting
work experience opportunities, giving you
an opportunity to gain experience of using
Welsh in the workplace. You may be
placed in any environment where business
is conducted in Welsh, including schools,
television companies, and translation
companies.
What modules can I study?
You can choose from a wide range of
modules, some of which will be
compulsory:
Level One (first language)
• Sgiliau Iaith: Cyflwyno/Language Skills:
Introduction
• Sgiliau Beirniadol/Analytical Skills
• Testun a Chyd-destun/Text and Context
Level One (second language only)
• Cyflwyno’r Seiliau/Introducing the
foundations
• Cymraeg Ysgrifenedig/Written Welsh
• Cadarnhau’r Seiliau/Strengthening the
Foundations
• Llenyddiaeth Gyfoes/Contemporary
Literature
• Llafar/Oral
• Golwg ar Gymru/A Study of Wales
Level Two
• Sgiliau Iaith: Cadarnhau/
Strengthening Language Skills
• Gweithio mewn Dwy Iaith/Working in
Two Languages
• Creu a Chyflwyno Testunau/Creating
and Presenting Texts
• Profiad Gwaith/Work Experience
Level Three
• Sgiliau Iaith: Meistroli/Mastering
Language Skills
• Ysgrifennu Creadigol/Creative Writing
• Traethawd Estynedig/Dissertation
• Cyfieithu/Translation
Optional Level Two and Three Modules
• Cymru a’i Sefydliadau/Wales and her
Organisations
• Cerddi’r Ugeinfed Ganrif/Twentieth
Century Poetry
• Beirdd a Thywysogion/Poets and
Princes
• Cymraeg i Oedolion/Welsh for Adults
• Llais yr Awdures/Voice of the
Authoress
• Dafydd ap Gwilym
• Rhyddiaith Ddiweddar/Modern Prose
• Crefft y Cyfarwydd/The Art of the
Bard
IB: 32
Welsh Bac: See page 207
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
• Delweddu’r Cymoedd/Imaging the
Valleys
• Iaith a Chymdeithas/Language and
Society
“
How will I be assessed?
knowledge and skills as a Welsh
Your skills and knowledge will be
assessed using a variety of methods,
including assessed essays, dissertation,
group projects and oral and written
examinations.
Are there any scholarships or
bursaries?
In addition to the University’s Excellence
and Merit Scholarships, students studying
the BA Cymraeg/Welsh (single honours
and joint honours in certain subjects) are
eligible for the Coleg Cymraeg
Cenedlaethol’s Lead Scholarship (worth
over £3,000 over three years). Visit the
Academi Hywel Teifi website for more
details.
Welsh
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
Q560 u Welsh (second language pathway)
Q561 s Welsh (first language pathway)
Q5R1 u Welsh (with French)*
Q5R2 u Welsh (with German)*
Q5R4 u Welsh (with Spanish)*
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
The Welsh Department at
Academi Hywel Teifi in Swansea
is an unique place to develop your
student as the staff are supportive
and friendly and happy to help at
any time. I’ve enjoyed every
minute of my time at Swansea. In
addition, the opportunities
available within the course to gain
work experience is invaluable and
will place you ahead of the game
when applying for jobs.
”
Hannah Sams, BA Cymraeg,
Currently studying for a PhD
at Academi Hywel Teifi
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Zoology
92% of graduates in full-time employment
College of Science
BSc Integrated Foundation Year
C101 uBiology
For related degrees, please see Biology
and Biological Sciences (page XX),
and Marine Biology (page XX).
“
To be taught by such a range of knowledgeable and enthusiastic
academics at Swansea University is a privilege. Their individual fields of
specialisation are extremely varied and provide a vast spectrum of
options in terms of what can be studied as part of your degree. Listening
to lectures given by world-class members of staff has made me eager to
broaden my interests and spend time reading up on subjects that had
never attracted me previously.
”
Lily Green,
BSc Zoology
How can I find out more?
What grades do I need?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci
A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent,
including Biology
Contact the Admissions Tutor:
Email: biosci-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720
IB: 33 – 32 including 5 in Biology at
Higher Level (HL)
Visit the University: See page 202
for details of our Open Days
How to apply: You can apply online
at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204
to 207 for further information
“
Zoology degree at Swansea
”
rated Number One in the UK
(UNISTATS 2012)
Welsh Bac: See page 207
Zoology
UCAS Codes
BA Single Honours
C300 sZoology
or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2010-11)
For full details of other acceptable
qualifications, please see page 207
Further information about our
entry requirements is available
on our website.
s 3 year scheme
u 4 year scheme
Zoology is the branch of biology that has
a primary focus on animal anatomy,
evolution, ecology and physiology. It also
helps us to understand animal behaviour
and to identify effective methods of
enhancing animal welfare. Zoologists
have a major role to play in environmental
management and conservation but are
also likely to influence developments in
other sectors, such as agriculture, marine
biology, medicine, public health and
veterinary science.
Zoology at Swansea University offers a
wide-range of laboratory- and field-based
topics.
This degree will:
• prepare you for a career within a wide
range of ecological and environmental
jobs (e.g. agriculture, animal welfare,
conservation, media, pollution, public
and animal health)
• give you appropriate knowledge and
experience for a career in teaching
biology or science as well as also
providing scope for applying for
positions in veterinary and
biotechnology industries
• help you to develop transferable skills,
such as team working, communication,
presentation, problem-solving, and
analytical skills
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How is the degree structured?
Zoology at Swansea gives you an
unrivalled opportunity to study animal
behaviour, ecology and conservation in
a range of natural environments across
Swansea Bay and the beautiful Gower
Peninsula. You will also visit a range of
field locations, such as the National
Wetlands Centre Wales (NWCW),
Margam Park, and Bristol Zoo, and will
complete an animal ecology field course
in your final year.
During Level Three, you will complete a
research project, which may be
fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely
analytical. Depending on the nature of
your project you may work as part of a
team, or as an independent researcher.
While doing this, you will develop the
skills necessary for project management
and teamwork and will be trained to
design experiments and plan work
programmes.
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, fieldwork, and
practical classes. Our laboratories are
well-equipped for behavioural studies,
animal conservation, ecology,
immunology, entomology and molecular
and genetic approaches to Zoology.
You will benefit from excellent teaching
facilities, including:
Our new Teaching Laboratory is a
significantly upgraded facility to teach a
higher level of transferable laboratory
techniques and skills, with a capacity to
hold 150 students; it includes a full range
of AV facilities able to transmit to several
plasma screens output from a variety of
sources including microscopes, PCs,
DVD/Video players and visualise/camera
units.
• specialised culture facilities for a range
of organisms
• new £4.2m suite of state-of-the-art
Science laboratories, IT and teaching
rooms
• an extensive range of modern analytical
equipment
• constant temperature rooms and other
growth rooms, aquaria, and
greenhouses
• the Zoological Museum
• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal
research vessel, the RV Noctiluca
Our strong links with international and
national organisations such as the British
Mammal Society, Environment Agency
Wales, the Countryside Council for
Wales, the Vincent Wildlife Trust, the
NWCW and the Gower Bird Hospital
will add value to your studies.
What modules can I study?
We offer a wide range of modules.
Current modules include:
Level One
• Science Writing and Career Skills
• Science Skills for Biological Scientists
• Chemistry of Life
• Animal Diversity, Form and Function
• Plants and Algae – Diversity, Form
and Function
• Cellular and Microbial Biology
• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour
• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes
Level Two
• How to Undertake Research
in Biological Sciences
• Molecular Ecology
• Parasitology
• Zoology Literature Review
• Cell and Immunobiology
• Terrestrial Invertebrates
• Vertebrates
• Animal Behaviour in Conservation
and Welfare
• Coastal Marine Ecology
• Oceanography
• Marine Plankton and Pelagic
Invertebrates
• Human and Medical Genetics
• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology
BSc with Integrated Foundation
Year
Level Three
• Zoology Research Project
• Animal Ecology Field Course
OR Terrestrial Ecology Field Course
• Literature Review in Zoology
• Current research in zoology – each
member of staff presents a module on
their own specific research interests
(on a range of topics) from which
you select five for assessment
The University awards a number of
Excellence, Merit and Income-Related
Scholarships. Details can be found on
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
We also offer an Honours programme
with an integrated Foundation Year (Level
0) suitable for applicants not possessing
the necessary background for entry at
Level One. At the end of the Foundation
Year, students can progress to BSc
Zoology.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a
variety of methods, including
examinations, coursework and
a practical research project.
Are there any scholarships
or bursaries?
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s
Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
offers funding for completing some
studies through the medium of Welsh.
Biosciences at Swansea is eligible for the
Ysgoloriaethau Cymhelliant scheme, for
which a scholarship of £500 per year is
available. Details can be obtained from
www.mantais.ac.uk
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Next Steps
Seeing is believing – so why not come
and take a closer look? Our Open
Days will give you a feel for campus
life and what you can expect from the
Swansea experience.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
• meet Admissions Tutors
• tour academic departments and learn more
about their courses
•e
xplore our friendly campus and meet
some of our students
• s ee how our Careers Centre will prepare
you for life after study
• take a look at our IT and library facilities
•d
iscuss any special requirements with the
Disability Office/Sudent Services
• s ample campus catering in our restaurants
and cafés
• s ee how our students live by visiting some
of our residences
{
Our Open Days
for2014 entry are:
Saturday 29 June 2013
Saturday 5 October 2013
Saturday 2 November 2013
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You will also have the opportunity to visit the University after you have applied – contact
your department or subject area for further information about post-application visits.
Visit www.swansea.ac.uk/makingwaves for more details or telephone +44 (0)1792 295784.
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How we select our students
When we receive your application
from UCAS, the Admissions Tutors
for your chosen course will:
•m
ake sure that you meet our entry
requirements, as well as any other
medical and non-academic
requirements
• check that you have the experience
and skills necessary to study the subject
• look for evidence of your commitment
and motivation, and pay attention to
your achievements
• take into account your reference and
any assessments from educational
psychologists or medical practitioners
• make sure that any resources and
learning opportunities you may require
are available
If we think you have what it takes to study
with us, we may invite you for interview
to get to know you better. Meeting
prospective students at interviews and
Applicant Visit Days often allows us some
flexibility to tailor our offers to each
individual’s strengths.
If you have a disability, medical
condition, or a specific learning difficulty,
we may ask the University’s Disability
Officer or Director for Occupational
Health to interview you so we can be
sure that we are able to give you the
support you need throughout your studies.
Remember: we’re interested in people
who will seize the opportunity to gain
new skills and knowledge, and who
will benefit most from the Swansea
experience. We’re also interested in
people who will add value to the
sporting, cultural, and social life of
our community.
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UCAS will let you know if we make you
an offer and if there are any specific
conditions. Occasionally, a member of
staff from the Academic College or
School you are interested in may suggest
that you will receive an offer, but this is
not a binding commitment – please wait
for a formal offer from UCAS.
If our offer is conditional upon how you
get on in your examinations, we won’t
give you a final acceptance of your
application until the results are published.
If you firmly accept our conditional offer
but do not get the exam results you need,
considering your overall performance may
give us the flexibility to confirm your offer.
Every year, we receive far more
applications to study with us than we
have places available, and many courses
quickly become oversubscribed.
Inevitably, this means that we have to
disappoint some of our applicants. If you
don’t get in to Swansea, and you think
we’ve got it wrong, you can ask us to
reconsider your application. Contact the
Admissions Office for further details.
UCAS
All applications for full-time undergraduate
degrees and Higher National Diplomas
must be made through UCAS, the
Universities Colleges and Admissions
Service. You should also use UCAS if
you wish to transfer from one university
to another. The easiest way to apply is
online at: www.ucas.ac.uk
Please note that UCAS charges an
application fee of £23 for two to five
university choices, or £12 for just one
choice. (Charges may increase for 2014
entry.) Further information is available on
the UCAS website.
What do you need?
To study at Swansea you will need to
meet our general requirements as well as
achieving the entry grades required by
your chosen degree programme and
GCSE English Language or Welsh
Language at grade C or above.
The standard offer for students taking
three A levels is listed on the subject area
pages, but we recognise the individual
nature of each application and so the
standard offer should be viewed only as
a guide. In some circumstances we may
make different offers or Tariff points offers
where appropriate.
We welcome applications from Welsh
Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
students with relevant options subjects.
In recognition that the qualification
provides excellent preparation for our
degree schemes, our offers will
recognise successful completion of the
Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
(WBQ) Core.
We also welcome a wide range of other
qualifications, such as the International or
European Baccalaureate, an Advanced
Diploma, BTEC, or an access course or
diploma. We are constantly reviewing the
acceptability of new qualifications, so if
you are taking exams not listed please
contact the Admissions Office. Please see
the table on page 207 and our website
for further information.
If you wish to apply for a first degree in
Engineering or Science but do not yet
have the necessary entry qualifications,
we may consider you for one of our
four-year degrees, which include a
foundation year. (Please see the course
entries for further information.) We will
also consider your application if you think
you may qualify to join one of our degree
programmes from Level Two without
having to complete the first level.
Notes for international students
We welcome applications by prospective
students from around the world.
If you are an international student, you
can apply to study at Swansea via
UCAS, through one of our overseas
agents or by using our online application
form. Full details of how to apply can be
found at:
Dates and deadlines
•Y
ou can submit your application to
UCAS from 1 September 2013
(for entry in Autumn 2014)
• The first closing date is 15 October
2013 if you are studying Medicine,
Dentistry, or if you are also applying
to Oxford or Cambridge
• The closing date for all home and EU
applicants is 15 January 2014
• The closing date for international
applicants is 30 June 2014
www.swansea.ac.uk/international
We are happy to advise you on whether
your qualifications are suitable for entry to
the course you would like to study. Please
email us at: admissions@swansea.ac.uk
for further details.
If English is not your first language you
will need an acceptable pass in an
approved English Language qualification
to make sure that you get the full benefit
from studying at Swansea. We consider
the Swansea University English Test, the
British Council IELTS test (with a score of
at least 6.0), and a wide range of other
qualifications. A full list of acceptable
English Language tests can be found at:
We recommend that you submit your
application as early as possible. Whilst
applications made after the deadlines
have passed are possible, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to
consider them in the same way as
applications submitted on time.
www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/
acceptableenglishtests
You may also like to know that the
University has its own English Language
Training Service – visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/elts
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Your application checklist
What
When
Choose the course you want to study (pages 74-201)
Now
Check the grades you need
Now
Check if you’ll need any other qualifications
Now
Visit us – independently or as part of an Open Day (see page 202)
Anytime
Apply!
By 15 January 2014 (in most cases)
If invited, come for an interview
Between October and July
Receive our offer
Between October and July
Get your results
August 2014
Get final confirmation of your offer from us
August 2014
Typical offers
A-Levels
(tariff points)
18 Unit
BTEC
National
Diploma
European
Baccalaureate
French
Baccalaureate
German
Abitur
International
Baccalaureate
Irish Leaving
Certificate
Points
AAA (360)
DDD
85%
16
1.2-1.4
36
405
33 Dist,
9 merits
80%
15
1.5-1.7
34
390
27 Dist,
15 merits
77%
14
1.8-2.1
33
375
24 Dist,
15 merits
75%
13
2.2-2.4
32
360
18 Dist,
18 merits
73%
12
2.5-2.7
30
345
15 Dist,
18 merits
70%
11
2.8-3.0
28
330
12 Dist,
18 merits
64%
10
3.1-3.3
26
315
6 Dist,
33 Merits
60%
9
3.4-3.6
24
300
27 merits
Refers to
level 3
credits
YES
Tick
AAB (340)
ABB (320)
BBB (300)
BBC (280)
Receive your enrolment pack and get ready for student life
September 2014
Start studying at Swansea!
September 2014
DDM
DMM
BCC (260)
CCC (240)
MMM
Access
Diploma
Remember
• Apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk
CCD (220)
• Our UCAS institution name and code is SWAN S93
• The application deadline for most courses is 15 January 2014
Overall
Average
Overall
Average
Overall
Average
IB Points Total
From ILC Points
(not tariff). Must
include at least
3 B1 passes in
higher/honours
papers
YES
YES
YES
YES
N/A
• You can contact us at admissions@swansea.ac.uk, or telephone +44 (0)1792 295111
• There’s more information at www.swansea.ac.uk
• You can join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/UGAdmissions
Notes
• Follow on Twitter – twitter.com/SwanseaUniApply
Our Admissions Policy
Overall Pass
Required
YES
The University welcomes applications and enquiries from all people regardless of age, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or
political beliefs, gender, sexual preference, marital status, family responsibility, and physical or sensory disability, unless these activities
are unlawful or contrary to University policy.
The University treats all applicants on their individual merits and welcomes applications from candidates with a range of qualifications.
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Academic Areas
Adult Continuing Education 11.1
American Studies 4
Aqua Culture 34
Biological Sciences 9, 9.4, 11.2
Business 16
Childhood Studies 11.2
Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology 3
Computer Science 8.1, 8.2
Criminology 11.2
Cymraeg/Welsh 3
Economics 14
Engineering 8.1, 8.2
English 3
French 3
Geography 9
German 3
Health Science 11.1
Hispanic Studies 3
History 4
Italian 3
Campus map
Law 14
Mathematics 8.3
Media and Communication Studies 3
Medicine 12, 33
Physics 11.2
Politics and International Relations 4
Psychology 11.2
Social Policy/Work 11.2
Sports Science 11.2, 11.3
War and Society 4
Student Residences
Services / Facilities
Kilvey 19.1
Preseli 20
Cefn Bryn 21
Rhossili 21.2, 21.3
Penmaen 22
Horton 23
Oxwich 25
Langland 26
Caswell 27
Academic Registry 2.1
Admissions Office 2
Alumni Office 2
Art Gallery 32
Bank 32
Bars 17, 18, 32
Bookshop 32
Cash Points 17, 18, 32
Catering Office17
Careers and Employability 7
Central Administration 2
Chaplaincy Centre 17
Conference Office 17
Crèche/Nursery 30
Dental Surgery 23
Disability/Special Requirements Office 3.1
Disability Office – Assessment
and Training Centre 13
Discovery – Student Volunteering 17
Egypt Centre 32.1
Estates Department 18
Finance Department 1
Human Resources 2
International Office 2.1
International Student Advisory Service 3.1
Law Library 5
Library & Information Services 7
Marketing 2
Media Resources 3
Medical Centre 17
Money Advice & Support Office 3.1
Mosque 6
Occupational Health & Emergency
Centre 22
Post Office 17
Postgraduate Office 2.1
Refectory 17
Shops 17, 18
Staff Development Unit 13
Student Counselling Service 23
Student Support Services 3.1
Students’ Union 18
Theatre (Taliesin) 32
Transcription Centre 15
Travel Shop 17
Wellbeing Services 23
Research & Innovation Office 8.2
Residential Services 22
Take a virtual tour of the
campus and check out
some of our facilities
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Useful phone numbers and contact details:
Travelling distance to Swansea (in miles)
By rail to Swansea
University – general
Bus and Coach enquiries
Swansea Tourist Information Centre
Aberystwyth 73
Leeds
227
Birmingham 3hrs 15mins
Tel: +44 (0)1792 205678
Fax: +44 (0)1792 295048
Email: info@swansea.ac.uk
www.swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)8705 808080
www.nationalexpress.com
www.firstcymru.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 468321
Email: tourism@swansea.gov.uk
www.swansea.gov.uk/tourism
Bangor
160
Liverpool
168
Bristol 2hrs
Birmingham
126
London
203
Cardiff 55mins
Bristol 85
Manchester
187
Liverpool 4hrs 40mins
Traveline
University Disability Office
Cardiff 40
Newcastle
319
London 3hrs
Tel: +44 (0)8706 082608
www.traveline.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 513000
Minicom/text: +44 (0)1792 513100
Fax: +44 (0)1792 513200
Email: disability@swansea.ac.uk
www.swansea.ac.uk/study/current/
StudentSupportServices/DisabilityOffice
Edinburgh
383
Sheffield
200
Manchester 4hrs 30mins
Glasgow
426
Southampton
160
Rail services
Tel: +44 (0)8457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
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Index
76 B
iological Sciences and Geography,
A
78 Accounting and Finance, NN43 (BSc)
78 A
ccounting and Finance (with a year
abroad), NN4H (BSc)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and Latin, QQ86 (BA)
78 Business Management, N101 (BA)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and Medieval
78 Business Management, N100 (BSc)
92 A
erospace Engineering (with a year in
78 Business Management and Economics,
industry), H402 (BEng)
78 B
usiness Management (Accounting),
78 B
usiness Management (Finance),
N1N3 (BSc)
78 B
usiness Management (Information
78 B
usiness Management with Law, N2M1
74 A
merican Studies and Geography, LT77
(BA), TL77 (BA)
abroad, NN12 (BA)
abroad, NN13 (BSc)
74 A
merican Studies and Welsh, QT5B (BA),
QT57 (BA)
82 Ancient and Medieval History, V116 (BA)
82 Ancient History, V112 (BA)
82 A
ncient History and English Literature,
84 C
omputer Science and Physics,
FG34 (BSc)
84 C
omputer Science and Pure
Mathematics, GG41 (BSc)
84 Computing, G403 (MEng)
84 C
omputing and Communications,
G420 (BSc)
84 C
omputing with Finance, G4L1 (BSc)
C
M2L4 (BSc)
94 Chemical Engineering, H831 (BEng)
86 Criminology and Law, MM19 (LLB)
94 Chemical Engineering, H801 (MEng)
86 C
riminology and Social Policy, MLF4 (BSc)
94 C
hemical Engineering (with a year in
industry), H832 (BEng)
94 C
hemical Engineering (with a year in
industry), H890 (MEng)
96 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry),
82 A
ncient History and Medieval Studies,
V115 (BA)
82 Ancient History and Politics, VL12 (BA)
82 Ancient History and Spanish, VR14 (BA)
82 A
ncient History and Welsh, VQ15 (BA),
VQ1N (BA)
146 Applied Mathematics, G120 (BSc)
B
150 Biochemistry, C700 (BSc)
76 B
iological Sciences (deferred choice of
specialisation), C100 (BSc)
Studies, QQ31 (BA)
74 E
nglish Literature and English Language
98 E
lectronics with Computing Science,
H6G4 (BEng)
98 E
lectronics with Computing Science,
Studies (with a year abroad), QQ3D (BA)
116 English Literature and Gender, Q3L3 (BA)
116 English Literature and Geography,
H6GK (MEng)
102 Engineering – deferred choice of
L101 (BSc)
88 E
conomics and Business Management,
LQ73 (BA)
eography, FL87 (BSc integrated
122 G
114 English Language, Q310 (BA)
116 English Literature and Latin, QQ36 (BA)
114 English language (with a year abroad),
116 English Literature and Media Studies,
Q311 (BA)
114 English Language and Ancient Greek,
QP33 (BA)
116 English Literature and Medieval Studies,
QQ73 (BA)
114 E
nglish Language and Ancient History,
QVJ1 (BA)
114 E
nglish Language and Classical
Civilisation, QQ38 (BA)
nglish Language and English Literature,
114 E
QVH1 (BA)
116 English Literature and Politics, LQ23 (BA)
116 English Literature and Spanish, QR34 (BA)
116 English Literature and TEFL, QXH3 (BA)
Business Studies), QRH2 (BA)
114 English Language and Italian, QRJ3 (BA)
116 E
nglish with Gender (with a year
abroad), Q3L3 (BA)
100 Environmental Engineering, H834 (BEng)
100 Environmental Engineering (with a year in
industry), H2G0 (BEng)
100 Environmental Engineering, H836 (MEng)
100 Environmental Engineering (with a year in
industry), H2F0 (MEng)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and English
88 Economics and History, LV11 (BA)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and German,
82 C
lassical Civilisation and Greek,
QQ78 (BA)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and History,
QV81 (BA)
L1NK (BSc)
118 French, R101 (BA)
114 English Language and Welsh, QQ35 (BA)
118 French (with Business Studies), R1N1 (BA)
88 Economics and Mathematics, GL11 (BSc)
116 English Literature, Q300 (BA)
118 French and Ancient History, VR11 (BA)
88 Economics and Politics, LL12 (BA)
116 English Literature and American Studies,
118 French and Classical Civilisation,
82 E
gyptology and Ancient History,
VV41 (BA)
82 E
gyptology and Classical Civilisation,
VQ48 (BA)
98 E
lectronic and Electrical Engineering,
H602 (BEng)
QT37 (BA)
116 English Literature and American Studies,
TQ73 (BA)
116 English Literature and Ancient Greek,
QQ37 (BA)
116 English Literature and Ancient History,
VQ13 (BA)
eography and English Literature,
122 G
LQ73 (BA)
122 Geography and French, LR71 (BA)
eography and Geo-Informatics,
122 G
F830 (BSc)
122 Geography and German, LR72 (BA)
122 Geography and History, LV71 (BA)
122 Geography and Italian, LR73 (BA)
122 Geography and Social Policy, LL47 (BA)
122 G
eography and Welsh (first language),
88 Economics and Law, ML11 (LLB)
82 Egyptology, V410 (BA)
CL17 (BSc)
122 Geography and Spanish, LR74 (BA)
88 F
inancial Economics with Accounting,
QR81 (BA)
LT77 (BA), TL77 (BA)
122 G
eography and Biological Sciences,
122 Geography and Economics, LL71 (BSc)
QH20 (BA)
Business Studies), QRH3 (BA)
Business Studies), QRH4 (BA)
F8R9 (BSc)
122 G
eography and American Studies,
116 English Literature (with a year abroad),
114 English Language and Italian (with
114 English Language and TEFL, QX33 (BA)
122 Geography (Physical), F840 (BSc)
eography (with European Studies),
122 G
122 Geography and Economics, LL17 (BA)
QQ31 (BA)
114 English Language and French, QRJ1 (BA)
foundation year)
122 Geography (Human), L720 (BA)
116 English Literature and Welsh, QQH5 (BA)
114 English Language and Spanish (with
82 C
lassical Civilisation and French,
152 Genetics, C400 (BSc)
122 Geography, L700 (BA)
116 English Literature and Italian, QR33 (BA)
88 Economics and Geography, LL71 (BSc)
Literature, QQ83 (BA)
G
H101 (BEng)
82 Classical Civilisation, Q820 (BA)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and English
118 French and Welsh, QR51 (BA)
122 Geography, F800 (BSc)
88 Financial Economics, L111 (BSc)
88 Economics and Italian, LR13 (BA)
118 French and TEFL, RX13 (BA)
116 English Literature and German, QR32 (BA)
114 English Language and Spanish, QRJ4 (BA)
Language, QQ38 (BA)
118 French and Politics, LR21 (BA)
118 French and Spanish, RR14 (BA)
116 English Literature and History, QV31 (BA)
88 Economics and Geography, LL17 (BA)
H204 (MEng)
118 French and Media, PR31 (BA)
specialisation (integrated 4-year degree),
F
NL21 (BSc)
118 French and Law, MR11 (LLB)
116 English Literature and French, QR31 (BA)
114 English Language and Latin, QQ63 (BA)
QR82 (BA)
152 Biochemistry and Genetics, CC47 (BSc)
116 English Literature and English Language
Nanotechnology, H614 (MEng)
114 English Language and German (with
82 Ancient History and German, VR12 (BA)
82 Ancient History and Latin, VQ16 (BA)
98 E
lectronics Engineering with
88 Economics (with a year abroad), L105 (BA)
88 E
conomics (with a year abroad),
H202 (BEng)
Civilisation, QQ83 (BA)
Nanotechnology, H613 (BEng)
114 English Language and German, QRJ2 (BA)
88 Economics, L100 (BSc)
96 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry),
98 E
lectronics Engineering with
88 Economics, L104 (BA)
96 Civil Engineering, H200 (BEng)
82 Ancient History and Italian, VR13 (BA)
116 English Literature and Classical
H606 (MEng)
Business Studies), QRH1 (BA)
E
96 Civil Engineering, H201 (MEng)
82 Ancient History and Greek, VQ17 (BA)
98 E
lectronic and Electrical Engineering,
114 English Language and French (with
82 Ancient History and French, VR11 (BA)
VQ13 (BA)
212
GF48 (BSc)
86 C
riminology and Criminal Justice,
MT1R (LLB)
TL72 (BA)
84 Computer Science, G400 (BSc)
84 C
omputer Science and Geo-Informatics,
78 B
usiness Management with a year
74 American Studies and Law, MT17 (LLB),
74 A
merican Studies and Politics, LT27 (BA),
82 Classics, Q800 (BA)
(BSc)
78 Business Management with a year
74 American Studies and International
Relations, LT2R (BA)
language), QQ85 (BA)
(BA Major/Minor)
78 B
usiness Management (Marketing), N1N5
74 American Studies and History, VT17 (BA),
TV71 (BA)
82 Classical Civilisation and Welsh (second
Systems), N1G5 (BSc)
74 A
merican Studies and English Literature,
QT37 (BA), TQ73 (BA)
language), QQ8H (BA)
N1N4 (BSc)
74 American Studies, T701 (BA)
74 American Studies, T700 (BA)
Studies, QVV1 (BA)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and Welsh (first
NL21 (BSc)
92 A
erospace Engineering (with a year in
industry), H404 (MEng)
year abroad), QV8C (BA)
76 Biology, C104 (BSc)
92 Aerospace Engineering, H400 (BEng)
92 Aerospace Engineering, H403 (MEng)
82 C
lassical Civilisation and History (with a
CL17 (BSc)
QR81 (BA)
118 French and Economics, LR11 (BA)
118 French and English Language, QRJ1 (BA)
FQ85 (BA)
122 G
eography and Welsh (second
language), LQ75 (BA)
120 G
eo-Informatics and Computer Science,
GF48 (BSc)
122 G
eo-Informatics and Geography,
F830 (BSc)
122 G
eo-Informatics and Mathematics,
GF18 (BSc)
124 German, R220 (BA)
118 French and English Literature, QR31 (BA)
124 German (with Business), R2N1 (BA)
118 French and Geography, LR71 (BA)
124 German and Ancient History, VR12 (BA)
118 French and German, RR12 (BA)
124 G
erman and Classical Civilisation,
118 French and History, RV11 (BA)
QR82 (BA)
213
Index
124 German and Economics, LR12 (BA)
134 History and Latin, QV61 (BA)
138 Italian and TEFL, RX33 (BA)
124 G
erman and English Language,
134 History and Law, MVC1 (LLB)
138 Italian and Welsh, QRM3 (BA)
QRJ2 (BA)
134 History and Medieval Studies, V130 (BA),
124 German and English Literature, QR32 (BA)
124 German and French, RR12 (BA)
V191 (BA)
134 H
istory and Medieval Studies (with a
year abroad), V191 (BA)
124 German and Geography, LR72 (BA)
146 M athematics and Welsh (second
language), GQ15 (BSc)
G4GC (BSc)
82 Latin and History, QV61 (BA), VQ1P (BA)
146 M athematics (with an integrated
170 P
hilosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE),
134 History and Politics (with a year abroad),
142 Law (Crime and Criminal Justice), MM12 (LLB)
106 Mechanical Engineering, H300 (BEng)
142 Law and American Studies, MT17 (LLB),
106 Mechanical Engineering, H304 (MEng)
124 German and Media, PR32 (BA)
134 History and Social Policy, LV43, (BA)
124 German and Politics, LR22 (BA)
134 History and Spanish, RV41 (BA)
142 Law and Criminology, MM19 (LLB)
124 German and Spanish, RR24 (BA)
134 History and Welsh (first language),
142 Law and Economics, ML11 (LLB)
124 German and Welsh, QR52 (BA)
134 History and Welsh (second language),
QV51 (BA)
MT1R (LLB)
foundation year), G101 (BSc)
106 M echanical Engineering (with a year in
industry), H305 (BEng)
106 M echanical Engineering (with a year in
142 Law and French, MR11 (LLB)
industry), H306 (MEng)
142 Law and German, MR12 (LLB)
148 Media and Communication, P300 (BA)
142 Law and History, MVC1 (LLB)
148 M edia Studies and English Literature,
L0V0 (BA)
172 P
hilosophy, Politics and Law (PPL),
VLM0 (BA)
184 Social Policy and Economics, LL41 (BA)
184 Social Policy and Geography, LL47 (BSc)
184 Social Policy and Politics, LL42 (BA)
184 Social Policy and Social History,
174 Physical Earth Science, FF86 (BSc)
LV43 (BA)
122 Physical Geography, F840 (BSc)
186 Social Work, L500 (BSc)
176 Physics, F300 (BSc)
84 Software Engineering, G600 (BSc)
176 Physics, F303 (MPhys)
188 Spanish, R410 (BA)
176 Physics, F301 (BSc integrated foundation
year)
188 Spanish (with Business Studies), R4N1 (BA)
188 Spanish and Ancient History, VR14 (BA)
H
136 Humanities (part-time), (BA)
142 Law and Italian, MR13 (LLB)
126 Health and Social Care, L510 (BSc)
122 Human Geography, L720 (BA)
142 Law and Politics, LM21 (LLB)
148 Media Studies and French, PR31 (BA)
142 Law and Spanish, MR14 (LLB)
148 Media Studies and German, PR32 (BA)
176 Physics and Mathematics, FG31 (BSc)
188 Spanish and English Literature, QR34 (BA)
142 Law and Welsh, MQ15 (LLB)
148 Media Studies and Spanish, PR34 (BA)
176 Physics (with a year abroad), F302 (BSc)
188 Spanish and French, RR14 (BA)
142 Law with Business, M1N1 (LLB Major/Minor)
148 M edia Studies and Welsh (first
176 Physics (with a year abroad), F304 (MPhys)
188 Spanish and Geography, LR74 (BA)
176 Physics with Nanotechnology, F390 (BSc)
188 Spanish and German, RR24 (BA)
ealthcare Science (Audiology),
128 H
B610 (BSc)
90 H
ealthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
B1B8, (BSc)
88 H
ealthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine),
B990 (BSc)
88 H
ealthcare Science (Radiotherapy
Physics), B1F3 (BSc)
90 H
ealthcare Science (Respiratory and
Sleep Sciences), B121 (BSc)
134 History, V100 (BA),
134 History (with a year abroad), V101 (BA)
134 History and American Studies, VT17 (BA),
TV71 (BA)
134 H
istory and Ancient History, V110 (BA),
V190 (BA)
134 History and Classical Civilisation,
QV81 (BA)
134 H
istory and Classical Civilisation (with a
year abroad), QV8C (BA)
I
88 International Business Economics,
QP33 (BA)
language), QP5H (BA)
L160 (BSc)
78 International Business Management
(Language), N127 (BA)
78 International Business Management
(Language), N122 (BSc)
180 International Relations, L254 (BA)
180 International Relations (with French),
L2RD (BA)
180 International Relations (with German),
L2R2 (BA)
180 International Relations (with Spanish),
L2R4 (BA)
180 International Relations and American
Studies, LT2R (BA)
180 International Relations and Modern
History, LV2C (BA)
138 Italian and Economics, LR13 (BA)
148 M edia Studies and Welsh (second
M
144 Marine Biology, C160 (BSc)
aterials Science and Engineering, J500
104 M
(BEng)
104 M aterials Science and Engineering (with
a year in industry), J502 (BEng)
aterials Science and Engineering, J504
104 M
language), QP53 (BA)
188 Spanish and History, RV41 (BA)
188 Spanish and Law, MR14 (LLB)
180 Politics, L200 (BA)
188 Spanish and Politics, LR24 (BA)
108 Medical Engineering, HB1V (MEng)
180 Politics and American Studies, LT27 (BA),
188 Spanish and TEFL, RX43 (BA)
152 Medical Genetics, C431 (BSc)
154 M edical Sciences and Humanities,
BV95 (BSc)
edicine (Graduate-entry only),
156 M
A101 (MB BCh)
158 M
edieval Studies and Ancient History,
V115 (BA)
158 M edieval Studies and Classical
146 Mathematics, G103 (MMath)
146 M
athematics and Computer Science,
Cosmology, F3F5 (BSc)
188 Spanish and English Language, QRJ4 (BA)
178 Political Communication, L220 (BA)
a year abroad), J510 (BEng)
146 Mathematics, G100 (BSc)
176 Physics with Particle Physics and
188 Spanish and Economics, LR14 (BA)
108 Medical Engineering, HB18 (BEng)
a year in industry), J503 (MEng)
104 M
aterials Science and Engineering (with
FG34 (BSc)
150 Medical Biochemistry, C741 (BSc)
(MEng)
104 M aterials Science and Engineering (with
176 Physics and Computer Science,
Civilisation, QVV1 (BA)
158 M
edieval Studies and English Literature,
QVH1 (BA)
GG41 (BSc)
TL72 (BA)
180 Politics and Ancient History, VL12 (BA)
188 Spanish and Media, PR34 (BA)
188 Spanish and Welsh, QR54 (BA)
112 Sports Materials, J400 (BEng)
180 Politics and Economics, LL12 (BA)
190 Sport and Exercise Science, C600 (BSc)
180 Politics and English Literature, LQ23 (BA)
port and Exercise Science and
190 S
Mathematics, GC16 (BSc)
180 Politics and French, LR21 (BA)
180 Politics and German, LR22 (BA)
190 Sports Science, 006C (HND)
180 Politics and History, LV21 (BA)
192 Sports Science and Engineering,
180 P
olitics and History (with a year abroad),
VL1F (BA)
CH61 (BEng)
192 S
ports Science and Engineering,
180 Politics and Law, LM21 (LLB)
CH6C (MEng)
180 Politics and Social Policy, LL42 (BA)
134 History and Economics, LV11 (BA)
138 Italian and English Language, QRJ3 (BA)
146 Mathematics and Economics, GL11 (BSc)
158 Medieval Studies and History, V130 (BA)
180 Politics and Spanish, LR24 (BA)
T
134 History and English Literature, QV31 (BA)
138 Italian and English Literature, QR33 (BA)
146 Mathematics and French, GR11 (BSc)
158 M
edieval Studies and Welsh (first
180 Politics and Welsh (first language),
114 TEFL and English Literature, QXH3 (BA)
134 History and English Literature (with a year
138 Italian and French, RR13 (BA)
146 M athematics and Geo-Informatics,
abroad), QV3C (BA)
138 Italian and Geography, LR73 (BA)
GF18 (BSc)
134 History and French, RV11 (BA)
138 Italian and German, RR23 (BA)
146 Mathematics and German, GR12 (BSc)
134 History and Geography, LV71 (BA)
138 Italian and History, RV31 (BA)
146 Mathematics and Physics, FG31 (BSc)
134 History and German, RV21 (BA)
138 Italian and Law, MR13 (LLB)
146 Mathematics and Spanish, GR14 (BSc)
138 Italian and Media, PR33 (BA)
146 M athematics and Sports Science,
134 History (Modern) and International
Relations, LV2C (BA)
134 History and Italian, RV31 (BA)
138 Italian and Medieval Studies, RVH1 (BA)
138 Italian and Politics, LR23 (BA)
138 Italian and Spanish, RR34 (BA)
GC16 (BSc)
146 M
athematics and Welsh (first language),
GQ1N (BSc)
language), QV5D (BA)
158 M
edieval Studies and Welsh (second
language), QVM1 (BA)
160 Midwifery, B720 (BMid)
N
162 Nursing (Adult), B702 (BN)
162 Nursing (Child), B703 (BN)
162 Nursing (Mental Health), B704 (BN)
162 Nursing (Adult), B740 (BN)
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184 Social Policy and Criminology, MLF4 (BSc)
168 Paramedic Science (DIPHE)
124 German and Italian, RR23 (BA)
QV5C (BA)
184 Social Policy, L400 (BSc)
146 Mathematics for Finance, G190 (BSc)
142 Law, M100 (LLB)
124 German and TEFL, RX23 (BA)
S
P
140 Language and Communication, PQ91 (BA)
134 History and Politics, LV21 (BA)
VL1F (BA)
166 Osteopathy, B310 (MOst)
84 M
athematics for Computer Science,
L
124 German and History, RV21 (BA)
124 German and Law, MR12 (LLB)
146 Pure Mathematics, G110 (BSc)
O
LQ2N (BA)
180 Politics and Welsh (second language),
LQF5 (BA)
114 TEFL and French, RX13 (BA)
114 TEFL and German, RX23 (BA)
114 TEFL and Italian, RX33 (BA)
110 Product Design Engineering, H150 (BEng)
114 TEFL and Spanish, RX43 (BA)
110 Product Design Engineering, H155 (MEng)
114 TEFL and Welsh (first language), QX51(BA)
110 Product Design Engineering (with a year
114 TEFL and Welsh (second language),
in industry), H154 (BEng)
110 Product Design Engineering (with a year
in industry), H156 (MEng)
182 Psychology, C800 (BSc)
QX53 (BA)
176 Theoretical Physics, F341 (BSc)
176 Theoretical Physics, F340 (MPhys)
194 Translation, Q910 (BA)
215
Index
198 W
elsh (second language) and
W
Geography, LQ75 (BA)
196 War and Society, L252 (BA)
198 Welsh (first language), Q561 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and German,
198 Welsh (second language), Q560 (BA)
198 Welsh (with French), Q5R1 (BA)
QR52 (BA)
198 W
elsh (second language) and History,
198 Welsh (with German), Q5R2 (BA)
198 Welsh (with Spanish), Q5R4 (BA)
QV51 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and Law,
198 Welsh (first language) and American
Studies, QT5B (BA)
MQ15 (LLB)
198 Welsh (second language) and
Mathematics, GQ15 (BSc)
198 Welsh (first language) and Ancient
History, VQ1N (BA)
elsh (second language) and Media
198 W
Studies, PQ35 (BA)
198 W
elsh (first language) and Classical
Civilisation, QQ8H (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and Medieval
Studies, QVM1 (BA)
198 W
elsh (first language) and English
Language Studies, QQ3M (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and Politics,
198 Welsh (first language) and English
Literature, QQ3N (BA)
LQF5 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and Spanish,
198 W
elsh (first language) and French,
QR51 (BA)
QR54 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and TEFL,
198 W
elsh (first language) and Geography,
QX53 (BA)
FQ85 (BA)
198 W
elsh (first language) and German,
QR52 (BA)
Z
200 Zoology, C300 (BSc)
198 W
elsh (first language) and History,
QV5C (BA)
198 Welsh (first language) and Mathematics,
GQ1N (BSc)
198 W
elsh (first language) and Media
Studies,QP5H (BA)
198 Welsh (first language) and Medieval
Studies, QV5D (BA)
198 Welsh (first language) and Politics,
LQ2N (BA)
198 W
elsh (first language) and Spanish,
QR54 (BA)
198 W
elsh (first language) and TEFL, QX51 (BA)
198 W
elsh (second language) and American
Studies, QT57 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and Ancient
History, VQ15 (BA)
198 W
elsh (second language) and Classical
Civilisation, QQ85 (BA)
198 W
elsh (second language) and English
Language Studies, QQ35 (BA)
198 W
elsh (second language) and English
Literature, QQH5 (BA)
198 Welsh (second language) and French,
RQ15 (BA)
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History and heritage
In 1947 there were just two permanent
buildings on campus: Singleton Abbey
and the library. The Principal, J S Fulton,
recognised the need to expand the estate
and had a vision of a self-contained
community, with residential, social and
academic facilities on a single site. His
vision was to become the first university
campus in the UK.
1920
In 2003, the University set out objectives
designed to secure its long-term future as a
research-led institution of international
calibre. Technium Digital opened in 2005
and, barely two years later, the University
opened its Institute of Life Science, which
commercialises the results of research
undertaken in the School of Medicine.
Work commenced on a second Institute of
Life Science in 2009. December 2011
saw the opening of ILS Phase Two, a
state-of-the-art centre for conducting
pioneering medical research. Swansea
University is now enjoying a period of
sustained research-led growth, and
The library, designed
by Vernon Owen
Rees, is opened by
the Duke of Kent
1962
Professor Mary
Williams becomes the
first woman in the UK
to be appointed to a
university chair
1961
First campus halls
of residence opened
1984
2011
2007
£28.8 million
£50 million
Institute of Life Science
Phase Two opens
Institute of Life
Science opens
Taliesin Theatre
opens on campus
1965
Mathematics and Physics
building (Vivian Tower)
and College House
(Fulton House) opened
1971
Work starts on a
new student village
at Hendrefoelan
1985
Former Prime Minister,
Lord Callaghan,
appointed President
2007
2005
Richard Burton
collection comes
to Swansea
Swansea University
gains independence
from the University of
Wales
{
J S Fulton outlines his vision
of a “complete university
community”, paving the
way for Swansea to
become the first campus
university in the UK
2001
{
Beck Hall opened
as the first hall of
residence
1948
University’s own
degree-awarding
powers granted
Establishment of
the School of
Medicine (initially
a clinical school)
{
{
1925
University College
of Swansea
becomes University
of Wales Swansea
continues to work for the benefit of the
city, its people and industries. Further
information about our history and heritage
can be found on our website at
www.swansea.ac.uk/university/AboutUs
2006
{
{
{
1921
Professor Olek Zienkiewicz
revolutionises engineering
with the publication of ‘The
Finite Element Method for
Solid and Structural
Mechanics’
{
The University
receives its first
digital computer,
an IBM1620
1996
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1937
1967
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Kinglsey Amis writes
Lucky Jim whilst
lecturing at Swansea
1921
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The Regional Schools of Nursing
transferred to Swansea in 1992, and the
School of Medicine opened in 2001,
marking a significant increase in Wales’
capacity to train doctors and undertake
innovative research.
1954
The University receives
its Royal Charter; King
George V lays the
foundation stone
at Singleton Abbey
Coat of arms
granted by the
College of Heralds
By 1960 a large-scale development
programme was underway that would
see the construction of new halls of
residence, the Maths and Science Tower,
and College House (later renamed Fulton
House). Work began on the student
village at Hendrefoelan in 1971, the
South Wales Miners’ Library was
established in 1973 and the Taliesin Arts
Centre opened on campus in 1984.
{
The University’s foundation stone was laid
by King George V on 19 July 1920 and
89 students (including 8 female students)
enrolled that same year. In 1921, Dr
Mary Williams became the first woman
to be appointed to a Chair at a UK
university when she became Professor
of French language and literature. By
September 1939, there were 65 staff
and 485 students.
2010
Swansea celebrates
its 90th anniversary
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Your Alumni Association
Swansea University’s Alumni Association
ensures that you can stay closely
connected to the University long after the
applause of your graduation ceremony
has faded. All our graduates
automatically become life members of
the Association, a warm, welcoming
community of graduates united by their
experiences of studying in Swansea.
The Association is a vibrant network of
55,000 active members who are
working at every level in industry,
commerce, sport and the public sector.
They are heading divisions of
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multinational companies, but they are just
as likely to be managing the smaller,
entrepreneurial businesses that drive the
economy, or delivering healthcare in
hospitals, or teaching in schools. There is
also a growing community of
international alumni, meaning that you
will find like-minded friends and
colleagues wherever you are in the
world. Make the most of this network.
You never know what doors may be
opened in the UK or overseas as a result
of the relationships forged through being
alumni of Swansea University.
Through the Alumni Association, you can
keep up-to-date with the latest University
news and services, attend reunions and
keep in touch with your friends through
our social networks.
It’s all free of charge – visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni for further
details. You’ll be in good company.
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Our alumni include:
• Annabelle Apsion, actress
• Professor Ron Bordessa, former President and Vice
Chancellor of University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Professor Y.K. Cheung, distinguished Professor who
undertook his PhD with eminent Professor Zienkiewicz
• Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter
• Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians,
Manic Street Preachers
• Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of
Acorn Computers Ltd
• Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer
• Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer
• Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron
Collider, CERN
• Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire
• Hywel Francis MP
• Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist
• Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter
• Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons
(2000-10)
• Jason Mohammad, television presenter
• Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter
• The Hon. Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam
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Your Alumni Association
Swansea University’s Alumni Association
ensures that you can stay closely
connected to the University long
after the applause of your graduation
ceremony has faded. All our graduates
automatically become life members of
the Association, a warm, welcoming
community of graduates united by their
experiences of studying in Swansea.
The Association is a vibrant network
of 55,000 active members who are
working at every level in industry,
commerce, sport and the public sector.
They are heading divisions of
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multinational companies, but they are
just as likely to be managing the smaller,
entrepreneurial businesses that drive the
economy, or delivering healthcare
in hospitals, or teaching in schools.
There is also a growing community of
international alumni, meaning that you
will find like-minded friends and
colleagues wherever you are in the
world. Make the most of this network.
You never know what doors may be
opened in the UK or overseas as a result
of the relationships forged through being
alumni of Swansea University.
Through the Alumni Association, you can
keep up-to-date with the latest University
news and services, attend reunions and
keep in touch with your friends through
our social networks.
It’s all free of charge – visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni for further
details. You’ll be in good company.
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Our alumni include:
• Annabelle Apsion, actress
• Professor Ron Bordessa, former President and Vice
Chancellor of University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Professor Y.K. Cheung, distinguished Professor who
undertook his PhD with eminent Professor Zienkiewicz
• Liam Dutton, Channel 4 Weather Presenter
• Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians,
Manic Street Preachers
• Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of
Acorn Computers Ltd
• Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer
• Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby union
international
• Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer
• Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron
Collider, CERN
• Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire
• Hywel Francis MP
• Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist
• Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter
• Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons
(2000-10)
• Jason Mohammad, television presenter
• Penny Roberts, former BBC Chief Reporter
• The Hon. Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam