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Swansea University: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

Swansea University is a public research university in Swansea, Wales. It suits students who want to study at a UK university in a Welsh city and are comfortable checking programme-level details directly with the university.
What you can study

Swansea University is a public research university. The programme areas available are not published in the information available here, so the current catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.
Getting in

International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for the specific course they want to study. The university’s website should be used to confirm documents, deadlines, and any course-specific requirements.
What it costs

The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current cost with the admissions office. Living costs in Swansea will depend on housing, travel, and day-to-day spending, so plan a separate budget for accommodation and living expenses.
Coming from abroad

The university is in the United Kingdom, and the instruction language is not published in the information available here. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa requirements, course entry requirements, and whether your qualifications and English language evidence are accepted.
How it compares

Among 193 universities in the United Kingdom, Swansea University is one of the public research universities rather than a specialist or private institution. Its main distinguishing facts are its location in Swansea, Wales, and its status as a university in its own right within the UK higher education system.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Swansea University

What type of university is Swansea University?

It is a public research university.

Where is Swansea University located?

It is located in Swansea, Wales, in the United Kingdom.

What is Swansea University’s website?

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/

How many universities are there in the United Kingdom in this comparison set?

There are 193 universities in the country.

Overview

Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes within the University of Wales. The title of Swansea University was formally adopted on 1 September 2007 when the University of Wales became a non-membership confederal institution and the former members became universities in their own right.

Programs at Swansea University

61 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting and Finance

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Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting and Finance

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Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Science

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Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Science

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

American Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

American Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Applied Medical Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Applied Medical Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Audiology

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Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biochemistry

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry

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Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Business Management

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Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Business Management

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Civil Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Creative Writing

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Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Creative Writing

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Bachelor's Degree Law

Criminology

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Bachelor's Degree Law

Criminology

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Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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Bachelor's Degree Education

Education

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English Language

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Film

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Finance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Geography

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Geography

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health and Social Care

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Journalism

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Bachelor's Degree Law

Law

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Bachelor's Degree Law

Law

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Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Management

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Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Management

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Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

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Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Pharmacy

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Pharmacy

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophy

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Politics and International Relations

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

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Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Sport and Exercise Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Welsh/Cymraeg

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Zoology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.