Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location. Established in 1920, the university has been a provider of quality education for more than 100 years, and continues to strive for excellence, placing in the top 50 universities in the UK according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022.
The university comprises 3 academic faculties distributed across two campuses offering a huge range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree options as well as opportunities for research positions and studying abroad.
The university has two campuses in Swansea. The Singleton Park campus enjoys a stunning beachfront location and is surrounded by leafy parkland, which is perfect for sports, recreation and socialising. The Bay campus, also located next to the beach, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has fantastic business partnership links. Each campus is a short walk to the bustling city centre, which offers a variety of amenities and attractions as well as a lively nightlife scene.
Swansea University is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with excellent tuition and expert faculty staff.
Swansea University students on Whatuni say:
“Swansea university is ranked very highly across a multitude of different aspects from courses they have to offer and research facilities to student experience."
“Swansea is a beautiful place to come for university. The university is located on the beach and there are numerous sightseeing locations in Swansea which take your breath away.”
“The welsh are the loveliest and the craziest people you will ever meet, the atmosphere of the uni and just nights out are immaculate! "
As well as a wide range of courses, studying at Swansea University offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at Swansea University.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
