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Swansea University
Institution Info
Founded in 1920, Swansea is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating.
These pages provide facts and figures about the University, information about our Governance, and introduction to the Vice-Chancellor's Office, as well as details of our history. You may also like to take a look at our picture gallery to see why Swansea enjoys one of the best university locations in the UK.
Swansea University has around 12,500 students and offers over 500 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate courses in a wide range of subject areas, from American Studies to Zoology, not to mention an extensive continuing education programme. A full range of social, cultural and sporting amenities complements the campus lifestyle and contributes to the strong sense of community that the University embraces.
The University has a full range of policies and procedures to regulate its activities: details of these may be found on the relevant areas of this web site.
The principles and commitments listed below underpin every aspect of the University’s activities.
* Equality of Opportunity
* Dignity at Work and Study (PDF download)
* Freedom of Speech-Code of practice.pdf and Freedom of Speech-Checklist.pdf (PDF download)
* Public Interest Disclosure (PDF download)
* Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Policy Final [PDF download]
Recent surveys and league tables have consistently placed Swansea among the top 20 Universities in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction. The results reflect the University's aim to deliver an outstanding student experience alongside teaching of the highest quality that produces graduates equipped for exceptional personal and professional achievement.
"...a strongly campus-based lifestyle; a stylish campus, near the sea, or city, or mountains; generous accommodation either on campus or in a student community close-by; a wealth of cultural activity on campus; lots of high-quality sports provision - and a sound academic reputation! An impossible dream? Well without going too far over the top, we have to say that Swansea has it all..."
Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 18,500* |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 2,500 |
| Funding type: | Public |
Master's Programmes
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The School of Arts
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The School of Business and Economics
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive MBA (MBA)
- Management (M.Sc.)
- Management (Finance) (M.Sc.)
- Finance (M.Sc.)
- Marketing (M.Sc.)
- Business Economics (M.Sc.)
- Business Economics with Finance (M.Sc.)
- Business Economics with Computing (M.Sc.)
- Management (International) (M.Sc.)
- Management (Marketing) (M.Sc.)
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The School of Law
- LLM in International Maritime Law (LL.M.)
- LLM in International Commercial Law (LL.M.)
- LLM in International Trade Law (LL.M.)
- LLM in Commercial and Maritime Law (LL.M.)
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Institute of Advanced Telecommunications
Services & Facilities
Computing Facilities
At present, Swansea University has over 1,800 PCs available for student usage across the campus and other sites. Of these, over 600 are what is known as "Open Access" PCs (PCs which can be used by any student). Over 400 Open Access PCs are situated within the Library and Information Centre building. These Open Access PCs all work in the same way, are accessed in the same way, and have the same range of software applications available.
Most Open Access PCs have access to printing facilities; scanning facilities are available within the Library and Information Centre and branch libraries; colour laser printing is also available within the Library and Information Centre building. All Open Access PCs allow internet and email access.
All PCs have CD writers; a large number have floppy disk drives and all have accessible USB and headphone sockets.
Swansea University Transcription Centre
The Swansea University Transcription Centre (SUTC) provides transcription services (braille, audio, large print, electronic text and tactile diagrams) for disabled students at Swansea University and at other universities and colleges.
A true sporting university, Swansea provides superb facilities and opportunities whatever your level. Professionally, Sports Science has helped launch a number of inspiring international careers in sport.
If activity is more your game, the outstanding natural environment means you can bike, sail, run, row, windsurf ...the list goes on.
Student Life
Swansea University is set in rolling parkland overlooking the majestic sweep of Swansea Bay. The campus is a stone’s throw from the old fishing village of Mumbles, whose unique seaside atmosphere is complemented by a vibrant social scene popular with students. Travel just a few minutes in the other direction and you reach the Maritime Quarter, a modern waterfront village complete with restaurants, art gallery, theatre and a busy marina.
The Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, is within easy reach from the University. Unspoilt beaches and dramatic cliff top views provide a stunning location for water-sports, cycling and walking, as well as unparalleled research opportunities for students studying natural sciences.
Swansea itself is a lively city of 230,000 people. Its friendly shopping centre includes a world-famous indoor market that dates back to the Middle Ages and offers traditional, locally produced food. Culturally, the city is home to the Dylan Thomas Centre, which celebrates the life and work of the great Welsh poet. Theatres, festivals, museums and galleries enhance Swansea’s rich cultural diversity.
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