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Study Abroad at Swansea University
Dr Caroline Coleman-Davies International Development Office
Where is Swansea?
• Swansea is in Wales, one of the four regions which make up the United Kingdom
• It is 3 hours from London
• The language of Wales is English
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Swansea University
Established in 1920
Voted UK University of the Year 2014
Ranked 26th in the UK
16,000 students
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City centre 2 miles
Singleton Park Campus
One University: Two campuses
New Science and Innovation Campus opening September
2015
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Singleton Park campus
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Science and Innovation Campus Opens September 2015
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Located on the sea front – the 2nd closest university to a
beach anywhere in the world
Located on the sea front – the 2nd closest university to a beach anywhere in the world
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Student Exchange opportunities
• Reciprocal exchange agreement means there are no additional tuition fees to pay
• Students can study at Swansea for:
o Full academic year (September - June)
o 1 semester (Sept–Jan or Jan–June)
The Swansea Academic Year
Semester 1
Sept - Jan
Students study modules delivered in
Teaching Block 1 (TB1)
Examinations
in January
Semester 2
Jan - June
Examinations
in June
Students study modules delivered in
Teaching Block 2 (TB2)
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Our Academic Colleges
• Arts and Humanities
• Human and Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
• Engineering
• Management
Available subjects • All of our Academic Colleges offer modules (“courses”) that can
be selected by exchange students
• However, there are some restrictions – our module catalogue details those which are not open to exchange students
o E.g. In Medicine, only Genetics and Biochemistry modules are available to exchange students
o E.g. Places on Biosciences modules are limited
• Full information about each module - including whether it is available to exchange students - can be found in our module catalogue: https://intranet.swan.ac.uk/catalogue
Module selection • Full year students can
select up to 120 Swansea University credits (= 36 US credits)
• Semester students can select up to 60 Swansea University credits (= 18 US credits)
• Semester students will need to select modules that are taught and examined in the semester they are at Swansea
• Students can select modules from:
o Year 1 (HE Level 4)
o Year 2 (HE Level 5) modules
• Year 3 (HE Level 6) modules may be open to students with relevant subject experience
• Level M modules cannot be selected
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Accommodation • The University has
residences on both campuses
• We do not guarantee accommodation to exchange students but will assist them in finding University or private sector accommodation
• Students only apply for accommodation after we have accepted them
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Costs • Swansea is one of
the most affordable places in the UK to live as a student
• Living costs:
• Private sector: $134 pw
• University: $150 pw
• Semester bus pass $358
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Passionate about Sport
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And outdoor pursuits
• Population 250,000 • 3 hours from London • Cosmopolitan maritime city • Shopping, night life, culture and
arts • Home to Swansea City Premier
League soccer team
About Swansea
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On the edge of the Gower Peninsula – home to some of the world’s best beaches
Exploring the UK
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Stratford-upon-Avon: 2.5 hours
Bath: 2 hours
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An ideal base for exploring Europe
Applying and visas
• You will have to nominate your students to us
• Your students complete Swansea University application form
• Application deadlines:
o 15th May for September entry
o 30th October for January entry
• Semester students can apply for a 6 month student visitor visa
• Academic year students will need to apply for a T4 visa
