Swansea University International Guide 2021

Swansea University International Guide 2021

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 2021

WHERE BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN

Swansea University is an ambitious UK University with a long history of working closely with industry, ensuring that courses are relevant to employers’ needs and our world-class research has a real impact on global issues. This guide will introduce you to the University, highlighting our academic colleges, courses and campus environments which have already attracted staff and students from over 130 different countries. Swansea University WELCOME TO GETTING TO Swansea SCOTLAND ABERDEEN

WINNER UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR 2019 Based on 41,000+ student reviews collected overall

EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

NEWCASTLE

WINNER INTERNATIONAL 2019

NORTHERN IRELAND

BELFAST

Based on 41,000+ student reviews collected overall

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(Guardian University League Table 2020) 5 CAREER PROSPECTS

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SWANSEA

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION This guide was printed in the summer of 2020. We have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate as at the date of publication. However, some changes, for example to programmes, study location, facilities or fees may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. We will endeavour at all times to keep any changes to a minimum and to keep prospective students informed appropriately. Any changes to the information contained in this guide can be found on our website. UNDERGRADUATE: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate-programme-changes swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses POSTGRADUATE: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate-programme-changes swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate 1 HOUR CARDIFF FROM NATIONAL EXPRESS COACH FROM GATWICK AND HEATHROW AIRPORTS

OUR RESPONSE TO COVID19 We are working hard to ensure we can offer students a study solution that allows you to stay on track; whether blended learning in the UK or online from home until you can travel to join us in person. When you join us in Swansea the campus may look and feel a little different to normal as some social distancing will still be in in place and there will be smaller class sizes to protect staff and students. UNIVERSITY MEET AND GREET SERVICE FROM LONDON HEATHROW Hand sanitiser stations have been installed across campus, one-way systems mapped out in buildings and increased cleaning of high-contact touch points is in place to ensure the safety of students and staff.

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For more inf rmation n g tting to Swansea University, visit: swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife/pre-arrival-information

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WELCOME CAREERS IN ... #SWANSEAUNI SUPPORTING YOU DURING YOUR STUDIES ALUMNI OUR LOCATION BAY CAMPUS SINGLETON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION STUDENTS’ UNION SPORT AND CULTURE STUDY AND WORK ABROAD FEES AND FUNDING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING SERVICES STUDY OPTIONS COURSE DIRECTORY GETTING TO SWANSEA WHAT NEXT?

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Welcome Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle My very first academic role was as a young lecturer in the Department of Geography at Swansea University, and I can personally say that the quality of the education and nurturing environment here is hard to find elsewhere.

including our dedicated International@CampusLife team. Now more than ever, the safety and wellbeing of every student is at the heart of all that we do. Our campuses’ enviable position on the beautiful Swansea Bay provides ready access to the beach, and our Singleton Campus is set against a backdrop of rolling parks and botanical gardens. Together, these offer our students plenty of opportunities for social interaction within safe, open spaces. For all of these reasons and more, we were recently ranked sixth out of all universities in the UK for student satisfaction, on the basis of feedback from our own students . I hope that my faith in our University is clear, but don’t just take my word for it – please attend one of our open days to find out more.

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Our University has evolved greatly over the years, but our principles remain the same. We are a diverse and inclusive institution, and are proud of our staff and students from all corners of the world. We put our people first and our international students contribute greatly to our vibrant student community. We are committed to providing a fantastic learning experience, complete with the support, teaching and expertise that ensures that our students become the highly- skilled graduates of the future. Our teaching is shaped by our world-class research and we offer a range of excellent student support services,

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swansea.ac.uk/international [email protected] +44 (0)1792 602600

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, UK, SA2 8PP

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Careers in... It can be hard to imagine what career path you might follow after completing your degree. This section will give you an idea of just some of the future careers that our programmes could make possible for you.

ENERGY AND POWER INDUSTRIES Comprising of the petroleum, gas, electrical,

Geography Within our Department of Geography there are a range of subjects to help students develop an in-depth knowledge of the scientific issues underpinning environmental change and ecosystem dynamics. Chemistry If you are passionate about the environment and see your future career in this area, you will get the opportunity to undertake project work with staff developing clean water and sustainable forms of energy. Physics Our Physics programmes give you the framework to describe and understand energy and power production, and the tools to use the power of mathematics to solve technical problems. The core areas and the practical work we offer prepare you well for a career in this industry. Our graduates have gone on to work as:

renewable and alternative energy industries, this sector is fundamental to social and economic infrastructures. We offer a range of programmes aimed at preparing graduates for a variety of roles in this dynamic and rapidly growing sector: Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy This postgraduate programme places a strong emphasis on state-of-the art semiconductor devices and technologies, advanced power electronics and drives, and advanced power systems allowing graduates to extend their technical knowledge and fast-track their career. Law in the Energy Sector Within the expanding energy sector, legal professionals are required to deal with diverse topics such as intellectual property rights for new oil and gas technologies, complex joint venture contracts, and compensation regimes for pollution liability. Our LLM in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law presents students with the opportunity to gain expertise in this vital and rapidly changing area. Materials Engineering Our Materials Engineering programmes equip graduates to be 21st Century engineers prepared to meet the environmental challenges of industry and society by developing innovative and novel technology, in collaboration with industry, that transforms buildings into power stations by enabling them to generate, store and release their own solar energy. Our Materials Science and Engineering programmes will give you knowledge on the structure, mechanical performance and functional properties of materials that can be applied in the energy sector.

MATHEMATICS STUDENTS HAVE HIGH EMPLOYABILITY PROSPECTS AND GOOD EARNING POTENTIAL WITH GROSS EARNINGS 50% MORE THAN MOST GRADUATES

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TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS Playing a critical role in any economy, this sector encompasses a range of jobs that ensure the smooth delivery of goods and services: Languages Vital in ensuring that communications on a global scale are effective and understood, a languages degree gives you the confidence to conduct business in a language other than your mother tongue. Mathematics and Economics Within any company, the analysis and monitoring of any numerical >Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4-5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-15 Page 16-17 Page 18-19 Page 20-21 Page 22-23 Page 24-25 Page 26-27 Page 28-29 Page 30-31 Page 32-33 Page 34-35 Page 36-37 Page 38-39 Page 40-41 Page 42-43 Page 44-45 Page 46-47 Page 48-49 Page 50-51 Page 52-53 Page 54-55 Page 56-57 Page 58-59 Page 60-61 Page 62-63 Page 64-65 Page 66-67 Page 68-69 Page 70-71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74-75 Page 76

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