swansea university undergrad prospectus 2013

Swansea University, Singleton Park,Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1792 205678

www.swansea.ac.uk

Cover Location: The Sail Bridge, Swansea Marina

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A proud history {an exciting vision}We believe that study should be about exploration and discovery; it should be exciting and fulfilling, and always inspirational.

We’ve been equipping students for exceptional personal and professional achievement since 1920. Our long history of working closely with industry ensures that our degrees meet employers’ needs, and that our world-leading research has a real impact on the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society.

Studying in a research-led university also means that you benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally renowned academics at the top of their game. You’ll benefit from a modern approach to learning, backed by excellent facilities and high standards of teaching. Our wide range of Single and Joint Honours degrees give you the flexibility to take the subjects that interest you most, which means that you can take control of your studies.

We’ll also encourage you to try new subjects, and to take advantage of opportunities to experience other

countries and cultures wherever possible.We’re also a university with a vision with plans for an ambitious campus expansion programme that will enable us to double our size and provide even more facilities to enhance our award-winning student experience.

The new Science and Innovation Campus will harness Swansea University’s world-leading research strengths and promote the growth of high-technology clusters of companies, creating a uniquely career-enhancing learning environment for students.

The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

We aim to deliver an outstanding student experience that provides a lifetime of fantastic memories, matched by courses which equip you with high-level skills and boost your employability.

The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious, research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice for a great many talented students, and the increases in applications to study here are a clear indication of our success.

I believe that we’ve struck the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by a superb quality of life. I hope you’ll join us.

Welcome

Professor Richard B. DaviesVice-Chancellor

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Welcome to Swansea 02

Student life in Swansea 06

Research at Swansea 14

Support at Swansea 20

Global opportunities at Swansea 24

Sport at Swansea 26

Swansea students 30, 162

College of Arts and HumanitiesAmerican Studies 32Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 40English Language 72English Literature 74French 76German 82History 92Italian 96Language and Communication 98Media Studies 106Medieval Studies 116Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 128Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) 130

Political Communication 136Politics and International Relations 138Spanish – Hispanic Studies 146Te aching English as a Foreign

Language (TEFL) 152Translation 154War and Society 156Welsh 158

College of Business, Economics and Law

School of Business and Economics Business Management 36Economics 46

School of LawCriminology 44Law 100

College of EngineeringEngineering – Aerospace 50Engineering – Chemical 52Engineering – Civil 54Engineering – Electrical and Electronic 56Engineering – Environmental 58En gineering – Integrated Foundation Year

Schemes 60Engineering – Materials 62Engineering – Mechanical 64

Engineering – Medical 66Engineering – Product Design 68Engineering – Sports Materials 70Sports Science 148Sports Science and Engineering 150

College of Human and Health SciencesHealth and Social Care 84Healthcare Science – Audiology 86He althcare Science – Medical Physics

Technology 88He althcare Science – Physiological

Sciences 90Medical Sciences and Humanities 112

Midwifery 118Nursing 120Osteopathy 124Paramedic Science 126Psychology 140Social Policy 142Social Work 144

College of MedicineMe dical Biochemistry and Biochemistry 108Medical Genetics and Genetics 110Me dicine – Graduate Entry Medicine

Mb Bch (Wales) 114

College of ScienceBiology and Biological Sciences 34Computer Science 42Geo-Informatics 78Geography 80Marine Biology 102Mathematics 104Physical Earth Science 132Physics 134Zoology 160

Department of Adult Continuing EducationHumanities 94

Accommodation 166

Where to eat? 170

Welfare and disability support 171

Students’ Union 174

Sports clubs 175

In ternational students – information

and support 176Contents

Courses

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Undergraduate pathways – ICWS 181

Careers, skills and employability 184

Study and work abroad 188

Language skills 190

Welsh medium opportunities 191

Library and information services 194

Study FAQS 196

Tuition Fees, scholarships and bursaries 198

Tu ition Fees, scholarships and bursaries

for International Students 202

Application and admissions 204

Maps 210

Index 214

History and Heritage 220

Alumni 221

Study and live by the sea When you start university, you’re embarking on a great adventure, a life-changing and career-enhancing experience. Selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will live, study, and call home for the next three to four years.

Our campus lifestyle fosters a welcoming, cosmopolitan community that offers something for everyone. Then there’s our location, which gives you the best of every world: we’re situated in rolling parkland on the majestic three-mile sweep of Swansea Bay, and within easy reach of the bustling city of Swansea.

When you choose to study at Swansea University, you not only become part of an ambitious, research-led institution but you also benefit from living in the one of the UK’s most naturally beautiful regions. It’s no wonder many of our graduates choose to stay here long after their studies.

Rewarding Academic SuccessOur Excellence Scholarships are awarded to ALL students who achieve three A grades at A level (or equivalent) AND five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students who achieve Core + AA in options subjects will be eligible to receive the award.

Each Scholarship will be worth £3,000 over two years (with £1,500 payable in the first year and a further £1,500 payable in the second year).

For details of all our scholarships and bursaries visit:

See for yourselfSeeing is believing – so why not come and take a closer look? Our Open Days will give you a feel for campus life and what you can expect from the Swansea experience. Our Open Days for 2013 entry see below:

“The atmosphere at Swansea University is second to none. With fantastic views of the beach and the park from many of the residences on campus it just can’t be beaten. The University has a great balance of work and play, with great encouragement from all to achieve

the best that you can.

”Laura PettitBSc Business Management

A journey of discovery {begins right here}

Open Days:Saturday 30th June

Saturday 6th October

Saturday 10th November

“ I spent four weeks at a university in China and I was able to travel around Beijing and the Great Wall afterwards, its been a really good experience to put on my CV.

”Reem Al-Hassani, BSc Actuarial Studies with Accounting

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www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships

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A vibrant student city, Swansea has it all. From a thriving cultural and sporting scene to an awesome night life, stunning coastal scenery to tranquil parks, and great shopping to the best of modern city living, Swansea is the ideal place to build your future.{a breath of fresh air}

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96%of our students agree that Swansea University

is ‘a good place to be’(i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011)

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• our parkland campus is situated on the three-mile beach of Swansea Bay

• the Gower Peninsula – 19 miles of dramatic and picturesque coastline – is ideal for the great escape when you need a break from lectures and the library

• Three Cliffs Bay reached the finals of ITV’s “Britain’s Best View”

• some of the UK’s best surfing is just around the corner

• Worm’s Head at Rhossili voted “the most romantic place to see a sunset in the UK” by readers of Country Living magazine

• clean, award-winning beaches – including five “Blue Flag” beaches – that have featured in national television campaigns

• the fishing village of Mumbles on the southern tip of Swansea Bay is a real gem – chill out in one of the popular village pubs or sample some award-winning local ice-cream

The surrounding area is also worth exploring. Within just a few miles you’ll find:

• Carmarthenshire – the “Garden of Wales”

• “Waterfall country” – the Vales of Afan and Neath

• the wild, mountainous beauty of the Brecon Beacons

• countless medieval castles and historic monuments

• Singleton Park houses the annual “Escape in the Park”

Broaden your mindStudying in Swansea gives you many opportunities to indulge your artistic and cultural side.

At the heart of our campus is the Taliesin Arts Centre, a lively venue that hosts a broad programme of live drama, dance, jazz and world music, and cinema screenings. The Taliesin is also home to the Ceri Richards Gallery, which exhibits work by emerging and established artists, and the Egypt Centre, a two-storey gallery displaying over a thousand Ancient Egyptian objects dating back from before 3,500BC to AD500.

If you want to venture off campus, you can:

• visit the Dylan Thomas Centre, which hosts an annual Dylan Thomas Festival, regular poetry evenings and performances that are open to all

• make the most of Swansea’s Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing, a popular comedy and jazz venue, with two exhibition areas, a rooftop bar and café, and a 120-seat performance space

• explore the National Waterfront Museum, which preserves Wales’ rich industrial and maritime heritage, or Wales’ oldest museum, the Swansea Museum, which houses treasures from Swansea’s past

Out and aboutYou’ll discover that Swansea and the Gower encompass the best of all worlds, balancing exciting city living with a natural paradise just a stone’s throw from your front door. Our campus sits in the midst of Singleton Park and Singleton Botanical Gardens, one of the four parks in Swansea to be awarded the 2009 “Green Flag” award. The University grounds themselves won the 2009 Swansea in Bloom Gold award.

You’ll also be just a few footsteps from the sea…

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A whole new world {a whole new you}

Modern and cosmopolitan with its waterfront development, café quarters and thriving student population, Swansea is also steeped in tradition, culture and character.

Whether you’re living on or off campus, you’re always within easy reach of the City’s great leisure facilities and buzzing nightlife. Choose from a variety of pubs, clubs and bars on Swansea’s famous Wind Street, enjoy the atmosphere in the City’s £6 million leisure complex Oceana, or soak up a more earthy vibe in one of the many excellent live music venues – you’ll soon feel a part of Swansea’s social scene.

New landmark developments, including Wales’ tallest building, give the place a real sense of purpose and vision, whilst the stunning scenery of the surrounding area means that you will be studying in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations.

For leisure and entertainment, local venues include the LC2, home to the Boardrider, the world’s first deep water standing wave machine. The 20,000+ seat Liberty Stadium is home to professional football and rugby in the City, and also hosts major pop and rock concerts.

And if you love film, look no further than Swansea’s state-of-the-art 12-screen Vue cinema and the Odeon Cinema complex, which also houses a ten-pin bowling alley.

You’ll also find:

• the City Centre and Quadrant shopping centre – home to a wide range of independent retailers and major high street stores. The latest development, a £30 million retail project, promises even more choice for shoppers

• the Maritime Quarter – a breezy venue for marina scenery, sailing, exhibitions, pubs and places to eat

• Swansea’s famous undercover market – unbeatable for fresh produce and local seafood

• all the main supermarkets: Tesco, Co-op, Lidl and Sainsbury’s are closest to the University in the City Centre

• nothing is too far away – there’s a frequent bus service, an extensive network of traffic-free cycle paths, and good coach, rail, and motorway connections

Cafes, culture {and breath-taking countryside}

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Engineering adventure Dr Ben Evans is CFD modeller on the BLOODHOUND project. He is studying the car’s aerodynamics to understand how it will behave.

His computational models have influenced BLOODHOUND’s design, including its front wheel configuration, the shape of the nose, and the jet engine intake.

The CFD modelling continues to be one of the dominant tools used to develop the surface geometry of BLOODHOUND.

The BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car (SSC) aims to increase the current land speed record by over 30% to 1000mph by 2013. The five-year science and engineering adventure is the vision of current land speed record holders Sir Richard Noble and Wing Commander Andy Green, whose THRUST SSC took the record to 763mph.

Swansea University’s primary role in the BLOODHOUND project has been the development of the pioneering Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology used to aerodynamically design the THRUST SSC. That CFD technology has since been further refined and customised to address BLOODHOUND SSC’s ambitious and specific challenges in science, engineering and maths.

{at 1,000mph}

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www.bloodhoundssc.com

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Swansea University’s researchers are pushing back the boundaries of scientific and academic thought – undertaking research that has global significance, and which touches every aspect of society, from culture, climate change, and business, to engineering, science, health and well-being.

Many of our researchers are recognised internationally for their contributions to their field. We are particularly proud of our productive collaborative links with industry, which are amongst the best in the UK.

Swansea researchers are using the latest printing technologies to develop a low cost biosensor capable of diagnosing a range of health conditions. The project aim is to place living antibodies into a suitable ink which would then be printed onto a compatible substrate or material to form a disposable sensor that can be mass produced at low cost.

A printed array of antibodies will speed up the testing process while reducing the expertise and complexity of equipment needed – introducing the possibility of hand held electronic scanners and far quicker diagnosis. It allows this aspect of patient care to be moved from hospital or laboratory to the GP surgery,

releasing expensive hospital resources for other activities. It could also prove invaluable for use in emergency humanitarian situations and in remote areas.

Low Cost Biomedical Sensors

Hywel Dda Research InstituteThe School of Law’s new Hywel Dda Research Institute provides intellectual leadership and direction for research that falls under the broad heading of ‘Legal Wales’, the process whereby the legal system in Wales has acquired its own distinctive legal identity in response to constitutional change and devolution.

Swansea’ Glaciologists are working on a five-year, Leverhulme Trust-funded initiative to investigate the future stability of the Greenland ice sheet. The key outcome of the Greenland Ice Margin Prediction, Stability and Evolution (GLIMPSE) project will be better predictions in the rate of future sea level rise.

The lack of understanding of how Greenland’s outlet glaciers are changing means that models will consistently under-predict the rate of sea-level rise from Greenland.

The GLIMPSE project will help ensure these models make better predictions of the Greenland ice sheet’s future.

Predicting Sea Level Rises

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The Richard Burton Centre for the Study of Wales

The Centre takes its name from the renowned stage actor and film star. In 2005 Richard Burton’s personal papers were deposited in Swansea University, and form a central part of the new Richard Burton Archive facility, which opened in April 2010.

The Centre recognises and respects the ways in which Wales can be regarded, understood and valued, whilst also placing Wales within global contexts and debates to seekout appropriate comparative frameworks through which the Welsh experience may be clarified.

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www.swansea.ac.uk/research

{driving potential}Leading the way

“Great migrations” The groundbreaking National Geographic Channel series chronicling epic animal migration was made possible through the expertise of a team of researchers at the University. Filming for the series involved using some of the Swansea Smart Tag Group’s revolutionary electronic logging tags, to track and analyse the behaviour of marine animals – including elephant seals, penguins, cormorants, whales, and sharks – around the globe.

Innovative AgeingThe Centre for Innovative Ageing is an interdisciplinary centre with a growing international reputation for its excellence in ageing research and training. The Centre provides a focus for ageing research across the Colleges of Human and Health Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. It is also home to the Older People and Ageing Research and Development Network, and the Wales Stroke Research Interest

Group, and has strong links with the Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network.

The Centre’s work is targeted at identifying gaps in ageing research and generating new interdisciplinary knowledge.

For further information about the ground-breaking research underway at Swansea University please visit:

Swansea’s physicists are part of the ALPHA (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus) team based at CERN in Geneva which became the first team to create, trap, and store antihydrogen atoms long enough to study them in detail. This is a significant development on the team’s major advance in November 2010, when atoms of antimatter were trapped for the first time.

The research is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and funding from the Leverhulme Trust. It aims to study antihydrogen and make detailed comparisons with ordinary hydrogen, the most abundant element in the Universe. Antihydrogen has only ever been formed in experiments, and the team hopes to reveal why this should be the case.

Antimatter Matters

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A collaborative two-year project between Swansea University’s College of Engineering and industry is helping to develop respiratory aids that mimic the performance of healthy lungs.

The project will allow immobile patients with lung disease to enjoy a better quality of life. The work builds on the collaboration between the University and the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, which has established Swansea as a major centre in the understanding of blood and its properties. Supported by the Welsh Government, the project aims to develop a prototype small-scale respiratory aid, which is capable of regulating blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal, in response to patients’ different metabolic requirements.

The Artificial Lung

www.swansea.ac.uk/research

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Teaching excellence Research-led and practice-driven teaching fosters a culture of inquisitiveness and imagination, and helps to ensure that the University’s degrees are relevant to the modern world. Students benefit from course content that has been informed by their lecturers’ research interests, and by modules that require them to undertake research-based projects.

As a research-led university, Swansea has a growing reputation for undertaking world-class research across many areas of its academic portfolio, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that staff research expertise automatically informs course content. Similarly, many degree programmes, such as nursing, engineering, and law, lead to practical qualifications, yet the opportunities to put theory into practice may not always be integral to the teaching and learning experience.

The University is currently assessing examples of research-led and practice-driven teaching linkages across campus to identify opportunities to build on existing good practice, and to develop new strategies that embed these linkages across its academic portfolio.

Support from professional bodiesMany of the University’s courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer project placements with industry, and provide opportunities to apply knowledge in a practical setting. Visit the website to see some of the accreditations:

Employability – Planning for your futureThe sooner you start planning ahead, the better prepared you’ll be to grab the job opportunities you want.

One of the University’s key aims is “to prepare and promote the employability of students”. The Careers and Employability Service plays a key role in fulfilling this aim by providing services that can help you develop the knowledge, skills and qualities to get your first job. These attributes will subsequently enable you to manage your future career effectively. We offer impartial advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers and Employability staff in a supportive environment.

Library ResourcesLocated in the heart of the campus, our library building contains a wide range of resources to help you get the most out of your studies. In addition to the longest opening hours of any university library in Wales – we’re open for over 110 hours a week during term time, including Sundays, with 24-hour opening during exams and the Summer term – we have over 800,000 books, journals, newspapers and other printed materials, as well as videos, DVDs and a wide range of software applications.

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Discovery – student volunteeringDo you want to gain valuable interpersonal, leadership, social, and enterprise skills at the same time as helping other people to fulfil their potential?

Discovery is a registered charity that has been established for over 40 years. It has hundreds of student volunteers who get involved with a wide range of projects across the City of Swansea.

Discovery’s student-led initiatives bring new experiences and opportunities to some of the region’s most disadvantaged groups, and help our students to appreciate and enhance their own personal development. For more information, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/careers-and-employability/accreditations

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/careers-and-employability/service

The Science and Innovation CampusThe new campus will provide a research and testing facility operated in partnership with Rolls-Royce, as well as integrated teaching and research facilities that will further enhance the employability of our graduates by equipping them with the skills and experiences that employers value.

“ I work at the Egypt centre which we are very lucky to have at

this University. Its one of the only ones in the UK that has Egyptology as a degree and an Egypt

museum on campus.

”Isabel,

BA Egyptology and Ancient History

We’re with you {all the way}

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by the QS Stars global university ratings system.

Studying in a research-led university also means that you benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally renowned academics at the top of their game.

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Swansea University has been awarded a 5 star rating for its Teaching Quality

{Excellence}Teaching

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Study and work abroad. Why should you Go Further...?The benefits of study and work abroad to students are well-documented:

“ One third of employers viewed

a graduate with any overseas

international experience as more

employable. ”

CIHE Report, Graduate Employability: What do employers think and want? 2008

Students who study or work abroad gain invaluable life skills. These include improved global and intercultural awareness, maturity, confidence and adaptability to new environments and challenges.

www.swansea.ac.uk/workabroad

Work abroadThere are a variety of opportunities to gain international work experience. These include:

• Erasmus work placements

• British Council Language Assistant placements

• Internships with multi-national companies in India

• Law and Media internships in Oklahoma, USA

Availability varies each year. Visit the website for full details:

Follow us on Twitter/swanseaIDO www.facebook.com/GOFurtherSwanseaUniversity

“ Swansea University offered such a unique

course that allowed me to spend a year abroad

in Canada.

”Aimee,

BA International Business Management

Where can I go?Swansea University has links with more than one hundred partner universities and organisations around the world, including:

Australia Austria Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Hong Kong Hungary Italy

Netherlands New Zealand Norway Patagonia Portugal

Spain Sweden Switzerland USA

www.swansea.ac.uk/gofurther

FundingStudy and work abroad in European countries may be eligible for funding from the Erasmus programme. Funding may also be available for other programmes. Please see our website for details:

Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future graduates’ employability has never been more important. With links to more than one hundred partner universities and organisations in exciting destinations around the world, and a range of summer and work abroad programmes, Swansea University is uniquely placed to offer students the opportunity to Go Further...

Study abroadThe destinations available to you will depend on your degree programme. Please see the website for details:

Year abroad: If your degree scheme offers an intercalary year abroad (four year degree scheme), you will study at a partner institution in your third year.

Semester abroad: Some degree schemes allow you to spend a semester abroad in your second year as part of a three year degree scheme.

www.swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes

Summer programmesOur portfolio of summer programmes offers students the opportunity to acquire valuable experience abroad during the summer vacation. Current programmes include study, work and volunteer programmes in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.

Programmes and destinations vary year on year. Please see the website for current details:

Go further… {worlds of opportunity}

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http://studentblogs.swansea.ac.uk

Meet our student bloggersExperience living and studying in Swansea.

www.swansea.ac.uk/studyabroad

Sporting Entrance ScholarshipsEach year the University offers several undergraduate entrance scholarships for outstanding students in their sporting activity. Each scholarship is worth £1,000 per annum and is renewable for three years.

The scheme aims to cover the enormous spectrum of talent which young people reveal in individual and team sports. We look for students who not only satisfy the normal academic requirements for admission but who have also demonstrated outstanding ability in their chosen sport. In practice, because of the intensity of competition for these awards, this normally means having reached a nationally recognised level of excellence.

For students who take their sport seriously, it’s always refreshing to find a university that shares their commitment and ambitions. But we’re just as serious about promoting sport for all – whatever your level.

A True Sporting University

VarsityThe Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest student event in Wales, and is the second largest of the British Varsity Games, behind the Oxford/Cambridge game.

Varsity sees Swansea and Cardiff Universities competing in over 20 different sports, from basketball, rowing, golf, and hockey to fencing, squash, and Ultimate Frisbee. The competition culminates in the showpiece rugby match, which in 2011 took place in front of a crowd of 14,000 at the home of Welsh rugby, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Many students have gone on to represent and gain contracts with semi-professional and professional clubs on the back of great performances in the Welsh Varsity Match. Previous teams fielded by Swansea University have included Welsh internationals Alun-Wyn Jones, Richie Pugh and Dwayne Peel.

To date, Swansea has won ten of the fifteen Varsity rugby matches, drawing once.

Sporting ExcellenceThe University is building a reputation as a natural centre for sporting excellence, and our facilities will be instrumental in helping athletes to achieve their dreams at the London 2012 Olympics, and beyond.

Many Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and World Championship athletes have studied at Swansea University. Some have been products of our undergraduate “Elite Athletes” scholarship scheme; others have enhanced their potential as a result of the competitive and supportive environment here in Swansea.

Sports VillageOur £20 million Sports Village is home to:

• Wales National Pool Swansea – a 50-metre pool and 25-metre “warm-up” pool

• fully equipped UniGym with over 80 fitness stations

• indoor training centre

• climbing wall

• physiotherapy suite and sports massage facilities

• multipurpose sports hall

• rugby pitches

• football pitches

• cricket squares

• tennis courts

• all-weather pitches

• five-a-side courts

• lacrosse pitch

• eight-lane athletics track

“Varsity is always a massive fixture attracting superb support from University students and alumni. Swansea’s successful record to date shows the passion and preparation that the University shows at each

Varsity fixture.”Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and Ospreys Rugby, and Swansea graduate

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www.welshvarsity.com

“ I just love life in Swansea, I couldn’t think of anywhere else to go, I just love it!

”Nathan, BSc Sports Sciencewww.swansea.ac.uk/sport/varsity

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“I moved to Swansea for the degree programme as much as for the facilities, but of course it was ideal to be so close to the Wales National Pool Swansea. The University was really supportive in helping me to balance my studies with training and competing.

”Swimmer Liz Johnson struck Gold at the Paralympic Games in Beijing. She graduated from Swansea in Business Management and Finance in 2007.

(CG) – Commonwealth Games

Our sporting alumni include:

• Daniel Caines – Athletics, GB (Olympics)

• Jo Crerar – Lacrosse, England

• Adrian Dale – Cricket, England

• Martyn Davies – Swimming, Wales (CG)

• Tim Dolton – Sailing (Global Challenge)

• Tim Dykes – Golf, Wales

• Steven Evans – Swimming, Wales (CG)

• Renee Godfrey – Surfing

• Victoria Hale – Swimming, Wales (CG)

• Emma James – Hockey, Wales (CG)

• Alun-Wyn Jones – Rugby, Wales and GB

• Daniel Jones – Hockey, Wales

• Robert Howley – Rugby, Wales and GB

• Katherine Lenaghan – Rugby, Welsh Ladies

• Katrina Lowe – Karate, England

• Sarah Powtle – Hockey, Wales (CG)

• Phillipa Roles – Athletics, GB (Olympics)

• Paul Thorburn – Rugby, Wales

• Stephanie Watson – Swimming, Scotland (CG)

{Sport} set your goals

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Bethan, BA Media Studies

Alex, BSc Zoology

Imogen, BA Human Geography

“ I have really enjoyed my two years here because of all the friends I’ve made especially in the sailing club; it’s a really sociable place to be. My course is great and I got to go on a field trip to New York which was really good fun!

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Lucy, LLB Law“ I’m hoping to do postgrad

Medicine and I’d love the opportunity to stay here because I think it’s a fantastic university and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.

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“ I chose Swansea because of the great location, you get to work with world renowned academics and the services and societies are second to none. I’m a member of the scuba diving society, they go on trips all the time and give you great discounts on scuba diving activities.

”Ruth,

BSc Health and Social Care

“ I’m currently a member of the netball team. It’s a good way to keep fit and to meet loads of new people.

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“ My course this year has been really relevant to what I want to do, I know I want to work in the public sector, something to do with healthcare or social work. All my modules are relevant, the staff are helpful and I’m really enjoying it!

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Mahaboob, BA Modern Studies and Diplomacy

“ Great facilities available on campus, and a Premier League football team – Swansea is the best!

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What grades do I need? A levels: BBB or equivalent

IB: 32

Welsh Bac: See page 206

For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 206

Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.

“ I am employed as a Research Consultant for Russell Reynolds

Associates, one of the top four executive search firms globally. Russell

Reynolds only hire graduates into the research function and thus without

my degree I would not have been accepted onto the scheme. The fact

that I did well in my degree also helped a great deal as they like to hire

people with drive, which is difficult to prove when you are starting out.

Also, the fact that I spent a year studying in the US helps a great deal

in my day-to-day working life. ” Amy Tindale, BA American Studies

Levels Two and ThreeYou can choose from a wide range of modules in American Studies, including:

• Presidential Leadership• Race and Ethnicity• The American Civil War• American Word – American Image• The Making of Transatlantic America• Native American Culture• African-American History• Contemporary American Fiction• The American South• Issues in American Politics• African American Literature and Culture• Drug War USA• American West (ie. Sunfighter)• Communication Technologies in

the USA

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments, and a dissertation.

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities

Contact the Admissions Tutor: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980/606981

Visit the University: See page 204 for details of our Open Days

How to apply: You can apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk – see pages 204 to 209 for further information

BA Single HonoursT701 s American StudiesT700 u American Studies

BA Joint HonoursAmerican Studies andQT37 s English LiteratureTQ73 u English LiteratureTR71 u FrenchLT77 s GeographyTL77 u GeographyTR72 u GermanVT17 s HistoryTV71 u HistoryLT2R u International RelationsTR73 u ItalianLT27 s Politics

TL72 u PoliticsVTH7 s Social HistoryTVR3 u Social HistoryTR74 u SpanishQT57 Q Welsh

LLB Joint HonoursAmerican Studies andMT17 s LawMT1R u Law

s 3 year schemeu 4 year schemeQ 3/4 year scheme

93% of graduates in full-time employment or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2009-10)

“I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story, that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible.”

Barack Obama, July 2004

The USA has an immediate, ongoing impact on all our lives. It influences our culture, our economy, and our political outlook. American Studies at Swansea is a broad-based, interdisciplinary degree scheme that enables you to appreciate the nature of the USA and its culture, history and political traditions.

These degrees will:

• equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including teaching, accountancy, business administration, IT, the media, the Civil Service, marketing, PR, and advertising

• help you to gain transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• provide you with the methodological skills and approaches necessary for postgraduate study and academic research

How is the degree structured?A key feature of this course is the opportunity to explore how and why the USA is regarded as it is around the world, giving you a unique transnational perspective. Over 250 American students study at Swansea each year, giving you access to a ready-made network of contacts with links stretching across the USA.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars, supported by a well-equipped visual resource library. If you choose one of the four-year degree programmes, you will complete a year abroad, studying either at an American university or in Europe (if you take American Studies with a language). If you choose a three-year scheme, you will normally spend all your time in Swansea but have the option of studying for one semester in the USA.

What modules can I study?

Level OneYou will take three compulsory modules that are designed to give you an introduction to the various disciplines that American Studies embraces:

• An introduction to American Politics, from the Constitution to the Presidency

• Nineteenth- and Twentieth- Century Literature American Culture

• A concise overview of American History

Optional modules can be chosen from a range offered in Political and Cultural Studies and more broadly within the College of Arts and Humanities. These currently include War and Peace in the Nuclear Age, Introduction to Film Studies and Representations of War.

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What grades do I need? A levels: ABB or equivalent, including Biology

IB: 33, including 5 in Biology at Higher Level (HL)




How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci

Contact the Admissions Tutor: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 295720



BSc Single HonoursC104 s BiologyC100 s Biological Sciences (with deferred choice of specialisation)

BSc Joint Honours Biological Sciences andCL17 s Geography

For related degrees, please see Marine Biology (page 102) and Zoology (page 160).

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“ Having achieved a First Class Honours in Biology in 2010, I now

work as a Research Assistant in the microbiology lab at Zoobiotic where

I am responsible for product testing. It is a challenging position which I

was well prepared for because my dissertation involved culturing

maggots and testing their medically important secretions. ”Mark Martin, BSc Biology, Research Assistant, Zoobiotic Ltd

Biologists share a fascination for the natural world, whether they are seeking an understanding of the forces that determine how a cell develops, the ways in which organisms interact with their environments, or the complexities of the human genome.

Swansea’s degrees in Biology and Biological Sciences give you the flexibility to study living organisms wherever your interests lie.

This degree will:• prepare you for a career in

field-orientated and/or laboratory-orientated employment in areas including education, conservation, environmental monitoring, agriculture and university research

• give you an in-depth understanding of living organisms and their interaction with the environment

• provide you with the skills necessary for species identification and environmental survey

• provide you with specialist training and the high-level skills demanded by potential employers

• equip you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups, supported by practical classes and popular field courses. You will also benefit from excellent teaching facilities for ecological, physiological and molecular studies.

Field studies will allow you to work in exemplary local habitats such as the spectacular marine coastal ecosystems, freshwater/wetland environments and terrestrial habitats of Gower, a national area of outstanding natural beauty.

Our new Teaching Laboratory is a significantly upgraded facility to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills, with a capacity to hold 150 students; it includes a full range of AV facilities able to transmit to several plasma screens output from a variety of sources including microscopes, PCs, DVD/Video players and visualise/ camera units.

During Level Three, you will complete a research project, which may be field-based, laboratory-based or purely analytical. Depending on the nature of your project you may work as part of a team, or as an independent researcher.

While doing this, you will develop the skills necessary for project management and teamwork and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes.

You will benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including:

• teaching, research and IT laboratories

• an extensive range of modern analytical equipment

• specialised culture facilities for a range of organisms

• constant temperature rooms and other growth rooms, aquaria, and greenhouses

• the Zoological Museum

• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal research vessel, the RV Noctiluca

What modules can I study?Initially, we want you to obtain the essential elements of a broad biological education and training that will allow you to progress into more specialised areas at Levels Two and Three. To ensure this, the Level One course is largely prescribed. Subsequently, at Levels Two and Three the course offers some optional modules that enable you to customise your learning experience. Current modules include:

Level One

• Science Writing and Career Skills

• Science Skills for Biological Scientists

• Chemistry of Life

• Animal Diversity, Form and Function

• Plants and Algae – Diversity, Form and Function

• Cellular and Microbial Biology

• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour

• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes

Level Two

• How to Undertake Research in Biological Sciences

• Molecular Ecology

• Biology Literature Review

• Cell and Immunobiology

• Terrestrial Invertebrates and Parasites

• Vertebrates

• Animal Behaviour in Conservation and Welfare

• Coastal Marine Ecology

• Oceanography

• Marine Plankton and Pelagic Invertebrates

• Human and Medical Genetics

• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology

Level Three

• Biology Research Project

• Terrestrial Ecology Field Course OR Animal Ecology Field Course

• Literature Review in Biology

• Current research in biology – each member of staff presents a module on their own specific research interests (on a range of topics) from which you select five for assessment

Biological Sciences with deferred choice of specialisationIf you are unsure which degree to study, you may defer choosing your degree scheme until the end of Level One. The schemes available are Biology, Zoology and Marine Biology.

For further details, see Marine Biology (page 102), and Zoology (page 160).

Joint Honours degreesIf you choose the Geography and Biological Sciences degree, you will take advantage of staff strengths in biosciences and physical geography.

For further details, see Geography (page 80).

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework and a practical research project.

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BA Single HonoursN101 s Business ManagementN2M1 s Business Management with LawN128 u International Business Management

(North America)N125 u International Business Management

(Australasia)N126 u International Business Management

(Europe)N127 u International Business Management

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BSc Single HonoursNN43 s Accounting and FinanceNN4H u Accounting and Finance

(with a year abroad)N100 s Business Management

N1N4 s Business Management (Accounting)N1N3 s Business Management (Finance)N1G5 s Business Management

(Information Systems)N1N5 s Business Management (Marketing)N123 u International Business Management

(North America)N121 u International Business Management

(Australasia)N124 u International Business Management

(Europe) N122 u International Business Management

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and Economicss 3 year schemeu 4 year scheme

Management is about making decisions and getting the most from people at all levels in all types of organisations. It is interdisciplinary: social, environmental, psychological, economic and technical factors play important roles.

Business Management at Swansea provides a core of required subjects together with a wide choice of routes through the studies, creating an educational experience that is academically rewarding and which provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers.

The School of Business and Economics has a strong international dimension and many of our degree schemes offer the option of a one-year exchange studying at an academic institution in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or at an English-speaking University in Europe. Career prospects are outstanding, and the School has been accredited by professional bodies, including:

• The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Such accreditations may exempt you from examinations of some professional bodies after you graduate.

These degrees will:

• prepare you for management careers in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, finance, accounting and the public sector

• equip you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills to enhance your employability

• Combine theoretical and practice-driven perspectives to give you more complete business education

Entrepreneurship and Employability Our students have a range of opportunities to gain relevant work experience though internships, industry-linked projects and work placements or work tasters arranged through our partner GO Wales. Contact us or visit our website for further details.

How is the degree structured?You can choose to follow a general programme of study or you may specialise in a particular area. Our wide range of modules gives you the freedom to follow the subjects of most interest to you. Many modules are common to all Business Management degrees, but compulsory modules will vary according to the course you choose to follow.

You can specialise in Marketing, Accounting, Finance or Information Systems, or you can choose a year abroad scheme where you will have the opportunity to study at one of our 40 partner universities or business schools in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Europe.

As our Level One modules are common to most degree programmes, our courses are structured to give you the flexibility you need to meet your education aims and objectives. For instance, you can usually change between a three-year and a four-year programme, between a BA and a BSc, or between a general degree and a more specific programme of study.

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Business Management

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/business




What grades do I need? A levels: ABB – BBB

IB: 33 – 32



Our offers will recognise the completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate core.

For all of our courses you will need GCSE Mathematics and English or Welsh language at grade C or above.

What modules can I study?Business Management degrees:Level OneModules cover the skills you need to study Business Management, including:• Marketing • People and Organisations• Financial and Management Accounting • Economics• Academic, Professional and

Entrepreneurship Skills• Statistical Methods • Quantitative Methods

Alternative versions of Level One modules are provided for students with different mathematical backgrounds and for students with or without ‘A’ level Economics.

Level TwoAt Level Two, each degree programme becomes progressively more specialised.Students study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules but with a greater choice of modules than at Level One.

The BSc Business Management degrees focus more on quantitative aspects of the subject such as Corporate Finance and Operations Management, whilst the BA degrees focus more on organisational and people-related topics such as

Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour.

At Level Two, approximately one-third of your modules are free choice, and include topics such as accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, human resource management, organisational behaviour, business law, decision making, information systems, economics and a European language option.

Level ThreeYou will have compulsory modules relating to your chosen degree scheme, but at this level you will be able to choose approximately half of your modules from the options available. These will allow you to explore new topics as well as further develop your knowledge of subjects studied at Level Two. Typical modules include:

• Consumer Behaviour• Marketing Research• Marketing Communications• Financial Services• Financial Innovation and

Risk Management• E-commerce• Entrepreneurship• Environmental Management• Business Law

• Employment Relations• Human Resource Management• Business Ethics• Management Strategy• Project Management• Information Systems

Accounting and Finance: follows a similar structure to the Business Management degree at Level One, but with significant emphasis on finance and accounting topics such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation at Levels Two and Three. Students on this scheme will obtain exemption from some CIMA and ACCA professional examinations.

Business Management (Marketing): follows a similar structure to the Business Management degree at Levels One and Two, but with significant emphasis on marketing topics such as Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Research and Global Strategic Marketing at Level Three. Graduates of this scheme will be eligible for entry to the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Professional Diploma.

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Business Management (Finance): follows a similar structure to the Business Management degree at Level One, but with significant emphasis on topics such as Financial Accounting, Financial Innovation and Risk Management, Financial Services and International Financial Management at Levels Two and Three.

Business Management (Accounting): follows a similar structure to the Business Management degree at Level One, but with significant emphasis on topics such as Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Financial Services at Levels Two and Three.

Business Management (Information Systems): follows a similar structure to the Business Management degree at Level One, but with significant emphasis on topics such as Information Systems Analysis and Design, E-Commerce, Database Systems and Information Systems Planning and Management at Levels Two and Three.

Business Management with Law: follows the Business Management programme structure, with a third of your credits taken in modules from the School of Law. An LLB Law with Business programme is also available – see page 100 for details.

Business Management and Economics: follows the Business Management programme, with approximately half of your credits taken in Economics modules.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written examinations and continuous assessment of your work in lectures, practical work, group assignments, seminars and tutorials.

Recent graduate destinations

• Advanced Analytical Modelling Consultant, AC Neilsen

• Business Analyst, Bloomberg

• Commercial Graduate, Tata Steel

• Finance Analyst, Cable and Wireless Worldwide

• Finance Graduate Trainee, Tate & Lyle

• Finance Graduate, Ford Motor Company

• Financial Auditor, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

• Financial Management Trainee, L’Oreal

• Foreign Exchange Trader, HSBC

• Graduate Management Trainee, Enterprise Rent-a-Car

• Graduate Management Trainee, Barclays

• Investment Banker, Julian Hodge

• IT Consultant, Cap Gemini

• Management Consultant, Accenture

• Management Trainee, Marks & Spencer

• Management Trainee, Shell UK

• Recruitment Consultant, Microsoft

• Share Dealer, OSTC

• Trainee Accountant, Deloitte

• Trainee Auditor, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

“ At Swansea I have achieved more than I ever thought I was capable

of. The flexible course structure has allowed me to specialise in topics of

particular interest, and the knowledge and skills I gained mean that I could

get a job in any area of management. The superb staff and great learning

environment have really helped me fulfil my potential. I’ve loved every

minute of it! ” Francesca Sibbald, BSc Business Management Graduate Trainee, TLC Marketing


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BA Single HonoursV116 s Ancient and Medieval HistoryV112 s Ancient HistoryQ820 s Classical CivilisationQ800 s ClassicsV410 s Egyptology

BA Joint HonoursAncient History andQVJ1 s English Language StudiesVQ13 s English LiteratureVR11 u FrenchVR12 u GermanVQ17 s GreekV110 s HistoryVR13 u ItalianVQ16 s Latin

V115 s Medieval StudiesVL12 s PoliticsVR14 u SpanishVQ15 Q Welsh

BA Joint HonoursClassical Civilisation andQQ38 s English Language StudiesQQ83 s English LiteratureQR81 u FrenchQR82 u GermanQQ78 s GreekQV81 s HistoryQR83 u ItalianQQ86 s LatinQVV1 s Medieval StudiesQR84 u SpanishQQ85 Q Welsh

BA Joint HonoursEgyptology andVV41 s Ancient HistoryVQ48 s Classical Civilisation

BA Joint HonoursGreek andVQ17 s Ancient HistoryQQ78 s Classical CivilisationQQ73 s English Language StudiesQQ37 s English LiteratureQR71 u FrenchQR72 u GermanQV71 s HistoryQVR1 s Medieval StudiesQQ57 Q Welsh

Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology

Warfare, Politics, Gender. These were key issues in the ancient world, just as they are today. The conquests of Rameses ll, Alexander, and the Caesars; the rebellion of Boudica and the poetry of Sappho; and the writings of Homer, Virgil, and the Classical playwrights and philosophers – all these have captivated us for thousands of years, and continue to do so.

Classics, Ancient History, and Egyptology at Swansea University encompass history and literature, archaeology and art, and culture and philosophy to shed light on the ancient civilisations that have shaped our modern world.

These degrees will:

• equip you with skills relevant to careers in a range of diverse fields, including management, administration, journalism, and the civil service, or more specialist careers in fields such as teaching, heritage management, and museum work

• help you to gain transferable skills valued by employers, including team-working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• provide a platform for postgraduate study

How is the degree structured?As a student of Classics, Ancient History or Egyptology, you study a range of modules which cover all aspects of the ancient world. In addition, students of Egyptology benefit immensely from access to the University’s Egypt Centre, a unique, campus-based museum housing around 3,000 archaeological objects from the Wellcome Collection of Egyptian antiquities. The Egypt Centre is an invaluable resource, especially during Level Three, if you decide to carry out a museum project on a topic of your choice.

You can study Greek, Latin, or Egyptian language as part of all our degree programmes, with beginners’ courses available for each. If you have previous experience of either Greek or Latin, you may be able to study these languages at a higher level.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an emphasis on interactive learning and class participation.

What modules can I study?Ancient History concentrates on the political and social history of the Greek and Roman worlds. Classical Civilisation covers the literature and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds. Classics studies classical Greek and Latin languages and literature. Egyptology covers the language, history, literature, culture, and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Greek covers classical Greek language as well as aspects of Greek history and civilisation, and Latin offers study of the classical Latin language as well as aspects of Roman history and civilisation.

Students of Ancient History and Classical Civilisation, whilst specialising in either the history or literature and culture of the ancient world, choose from a common set of modules which covers all aspects of antiquity. Compulsory modules are minimal, allowing students to pursue their own interests within the parameters of their chosen degree scheme.

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What grades do I need? A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent

IB: 33 – 32


If you wish to study the Classics degree, you will need to have studied Greek or Latin to ‘A’ level standard. For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 206






Level One• Interpreting Antiquity• Classical Athens• Augustan Rome• Introduction to Ancient Egyptian

Civilisation• Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History• Introduction to Philosophy• Beginning Latin• Beginning Greek• Egyptian Language

Levels Two and Three• Ancient History and Classical

Civilisation• Writing Ancient History (compulsory

for Single Honours, recommended for Joint Honours Ancient History)

• Reading Classical Civilisation (compulsory for Single and Joint Honours Classical Civilisation)

• War and Warfare in the Ancient World• The End of the Roman Republic

133-44 BC• The History and Archaeology of

Roman Britain• The Roman Empire, AD 14-238• Late Antiquity: the Transformation of

the Roman World, AD 250-600• Greek City States• Hellenistic Civilisation• The Rise of Modern Science:

from Athens to Los Alamos

• History of Ancient Technology and Engineering

• Greek Historians: History as Literature• Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis of

the Ancient World• Pagans, Jews, and Christians: Religions

of the Roman Empire• Sport, Games and Entertainment in

the Greek and Roman World• Homer and Heroism: Homer’s Iliad• Greek Tragedy: Decision and

Responsibility• Plato’s Republic• The Greek Romance: Sea, Sun and Sex• The Roman Comic Novel • Classics in the Cinema• Study Trip Module: Peloponnese• Dissertation

ClassicsThe Classics degree focuses on the study of Greek and Latin languages, and the literatures of the Greek and Roman worlds in their original languages. You will also choose optional modules from those offered for the Classical Civilisation and Ancient History degrees.

Egyptology• Egyptian language (compulsory

for Single Honours, recommended for Joint Honours)

• Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology• Ancient Egyptian Religious Beliefs

and Practices• Problems and Practice in Egyptian

Material Culture• Egyptian Town and Country• Introduction to Old Egyptian• The Amarna Age• Magic and Ritual in Ancient Egypt• Alexandria: Multicultural Metropolis

of the Ancient World• Dissertation or museum project

Please note modules may be subject to change.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, coursework assignments, and a dissertation or museum project.


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Internet Technology

MEng Single HonoursG403 u Computing

BSc Joint HonoursComputer Science andGF48 s Geo-InformaticsFG34 s PhysicsGG41 s Pure Mathematics

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College of Science

Computer Science

Computer Science affects every aspect of our lives, placing increasing demands on education, business, and industry to ensure that the workforce of the future is equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in the Digital Age. Computer Science at Swansea is at the heart of the technological innovation that is redefining the way we live, learn, and work.

Our main degree programmes have been accredited by the British Computer Society, which allows you to join the Society at graduate level.

These degrees will:

• train you for high-level entry into a wide range of careers, including software development, Internet systems, and development for mobile technologies

• provide you with the skills needed to identify the correct solutions to problems, and to measure how effective your solutions are

• teach you how to analyse and assess systems, and design new ones

• provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

In addition, the Department’s industrial liaison arm, IT Wales, can help you to gain valuable industry experience through paid placement work.

How is the degree structured?As a student, you will have access to dedicated computer laboratories containing a modern and sophisticated range of Windows, Linux and Apple computers.

You will be taught mainly through lectures, laboratory work, seminars, and tutorials. More substantial practical work is undertaken during group coursework exercises, and in individual projects. You will learn to program in Java and other programming languages depending on your choice of modules.


Level One• Programming• Modelling Computing Systems• Concepts of Computer Science• Professional Issues 1:

Computers and Society• Professional Issues 2:

Software Development

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• Concurrency• Logic Programming and Artificial

Intelligence• Computer Graphics 1: Image

Processing and Synthesis• Database Systems• Language and Computation• Algorithms• Software Engineering

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‘A’ level Computer Science/Studies is helpful, but not essential. A B in GCSE Mathematics is required for all degrees, but you will need ‘A’ level Mathematics if you choose to study Computing and Communications, Mathematics for Computer Science, or Joint Honours with Mathematics.


What grades do I need?

MEngA levels: AAB or equivalent

IB: 34


BScA levels: ABB

IB: 33


“ Swansea has to be one of the best universities in the UK to

read Computer Science. There is brilliant student support, a fantastic

ambience, and it’s great location to study. I enjoyed the modules,

final project, and the company of my course mates throughout the

entire programme, as well as the support from my tutors, lecturers

and supervisors. ” Dhanaraj Jayapalan, BSc Computer Science 2009 Graduate Developer,

Thomsons Online Benefits

Level Three• Computer Graphics 2: Modelling

and Rendering• Concepts of Programming Languages• High Integrity Systems• Cryptography and IT Security• Project Specification and Development• Data Visualization• Internet Computing• Project Implementation and Dissertation• Artificial Intelligence Applications• Building Reliable Web Applications• Mobile Interaction Design• Developing Apps for IOS and Android• High-Performance Computing in

C/C++• Software Testing• Embedded Systems• Logic for Computer Science• Computer Vision and Pattern

Recognition

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework, and a project in your final Level.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?We have a number of bursaries available – please contact us for further details.

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/compsci





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Criminology is the study of why people commit unlawful acts; how – and why – we characterise crime in the way we do, and how the criminal justice system works. It encompasses a range of academic fields, including history, social policy, politics, and sociology, to provide a view of crime from a social and individual perspective, and it looks critically at how the sentencing system works.

Criminology at Swansea University provides an opportunity to specialise in areas such as youth justice, crime, drugs and alcohol, prisons, corporate crime and sexual crime.

These degrees will:

• prepare you for a rewarding career in the criminal justice system, such as the police, prison, and probation services

• equip you with the skills necessary to work in fields such as youth justice, victim support, community safety and crime prevention

• provide you with a foundation for postgraduate study and academic research

• provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?The Criminology degrees will give you a critical understanding of the causes of crime and society’s responses to it, and you will be encouraged to apply your knowledge of crime and criminal justice in the broader context of other social problems and government responses to them. You will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars and group work.

If you are a Joint Honours student, you will normally take the two core Criminology modules at Level One (but just the Criminology, Crime and Society module if you choose Joint Honours with Law). You will also take any required modules for your Joint Honours subject. In Levels Two and Three, your study will be split equally between the two subjects.

The Single Honours degree and the Joint Honours with Social Policy may also be studied part-time.

What modules can I study?The modules available include:

Level One• Criminology, Crime and Society

(core module)• An Introduction to the Criminal Justice

System (core module)• Study Skills in Criminology and

Social Policy• Criminology Project• The Criminological Imagination• Victims and Victimology• Introduction to Law

Level Two

• The Causes of Crime• Penology and Punishment• Responding to Crime: Victims, Policing

and Crime Prevention• Sexual Crimes• Crime, Drugs and Alcohol• Prisons: Past, Present and Future• Research Methods in Criminology• Careers for Criminologists• Discrimination, Oppression,

Crime and the Media

BSc Single HonoursM2L4 s Criminology and Criminal Justice

BSc Joint Honours Criminology andMLF4 s Social Policy

LLB Joint Honours Criminology andMM19 s Law

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/law





IB: 33 – 32



‘A’ levels in English, History, Geography, Sociology, Law, or Psychology are desirable, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.

“ Criminology and Criminal Justice is an extremely interesting course

that should be taken on if you are serious about studying all aspects

of crime. I enjoyed every module and would encourage others to

experience it. You learn about things you don’t hear about on a daily

basis, and gain a holistic understanding of many aspects of crime. ”Amy Hopkin BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

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• Critical Criminology• Young Offenders and Youth Justice• Corporate and White Collar Crime• Sexual Crimes against Children• Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice• Understanding Policing• A Critical Introduction to

Terrorism Studies• The Criminalisation of Sex• Applied Research Methods in

Criminology• Dissertation (Single Honours

students only)

How will I be assessed?Almost all the Criminology modules are assessed by means of essays and written assignments. If you are a Single Honours student, you will complete a 10,000 word dissertation on a subject of your choice during Level Three.


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Studying Economics gives you the knowledge and skills that will help you to find a financially rewarding career. It also helps in understanding more fully the world in which we live and work.

The National Student Satisfaction Survey consistently places Economics at Swansea above average and we have won more awards for inspirational teaching than any other UK University from the Economics Network of the Higher Education Academy.

All our academic staff are fully research active, which helps to keep our teaching alive, relevant and up-to-date. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 100 per cent of our research was assessed to be of an international standard, with 60 per cent graded as world-leading (4*) or of internationally excellent (3*) quality.

Economics at Swansea has a strong international dimension, attracting students from around the world and providing numerous opportunities to study abroad in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Europe.

Year after year, our graduating students tell us how much they enjoyed their time at Swansea and how the skills they develop

at Swansea enable them to take advantage of some outstanding career prospects in the private and public sectors.

The School has been accredited by professional bodies, including:

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

These accreditations may exempt you from examinations of some professional bodies after you graduate.

These degrees will:• train you to work as a professional

economist, or in the Finance or Accountancy sectors

• enable you to employ your skills as an analyst, researcher or government adviser

• prepare you for a financially rewarding role in management or management consultancy

• equip you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?You will experience a variety of teaching methods during your time at Swansea, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical classes using our IT facilities. You may also undertake directed reading in specific areas and participate in team project work. You can expect to have 10 to 12 hours of lectures and one or two tutorials a week. Practical classes are also an integrated part of some modules.

If you choose the BSc and BA Single Honours in Economics or Business Economics with a year abroad, you can take advantage of the opportunity to spend your third year in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Europe to further develop your specialist knowledge and skills, and enhance your appeal to potential employers.

If you register for a Joint Honours degree in Level One, you have the option of transferring to a Single Honours degree in either of the two Joint Honours subjects at the start of Level Two. Most Joint Honours degrees are split evenly across the two partner departments, although modules in Law constitute the majority of the LLB Law and Economics at Level One.

BA Single HonoursL104 s EconomicsL105 u Economics (with a year abroad)L113 s Business EconomicsL115 u Business Economics (with a

year abroad)L1N4 s Business Economics with Accounting

BA Joint Honours Economics andLR11 u FrenchLL17 s GeographyLR12 u GermanLV11 s HistoryLR13 u ItalianLL12 s PoliticsLL41 s Social PolicyLR14 u SpanishLQ15 Q Welsh

BSc Single HonoursL100 s EconomicsL101 u Economics (with a year abroad)L112 s Business EconomicsL111 s Financial EconomicsL160 s International Business EconomicsL1NK s Financial Economics with

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/sbe/economics





IB: 33 – 32



You do not need ‘A’ or AS level Economics or Mathematics, but GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above is required. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.

What modules can I study?If you are studying any of our BSc or BA Single Honours degrees, you will take core modules in:

Principles of Economics: examines the working of the economy at the micro and macro levels. Separate lectures and tutorials are available for students who have not previously studied Economics.

British Economy: covers policy issues such as industrial competition and the regulation of monopolies, migration, costs of unemployment and inflation, minimum wage legislation, and monetary policy.

Current Issues in Economics: investigates topical issues, including pollution control, road congestion charging, university top-up fees and the economics of terrorism.

Statistical methods: provides an introduction to the basic methods of data presentation and analysis, with some emphasis on their application in economics, business and management.

Academic, Professional and Entrepreneurship Skills: provides you with a range of study, IT and personal development skills that will be useful in your academic studies and your future career.

Quantitative Methods: is designed to introduce students to the applications of quantitative methods to problems in business and economics. Separate lectures are offered to students who have previously studied Mathematics ‘A’ level and those who have not. As with the Principles of Economics module, this enables us to pay close attention to the distinct needs of both groups of students, especially as students without this prior experience may find quantitative methods particularly challenging.

Modules for other degrees vary by course programme – full details are available on our website.

BSc and BA EconomicsLevel One• The British Economy• Current Issues in Economics• Principles of Economics• Academic, Professional and

Entrepreneurship Skills• Quantitative Methods• Statistical Methods

Levels Two and ThreeAt Levels Two and Three, each degree programme becomes progressively more specialised. Both levels contain a mixture of compulsory and optional modules but with a much greater choice of modules than at Level One. We offer a wide range of modules enabling you to tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. Modules available include:

• Development Economics• Managerial Economics• Financial Economics• International Trade• Monetary Policy and Institutions• Public Choice• Topics in Contemporary Economics• International Economics and the

European Economy• Labour Economics• Financial Market Efficiency


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As you progress through your studies, increasing emphasis is placed on small group teaching, which enables you to be involved in discussions and debates, and helps to build confidence. It also provides the opportunity to develop vital communication and presentational skills highly valued by employers.

BSc and BA Business Economics, BSc International Business Economics: these degrees enable you to explore business and management specialisms focusing on the economic context of decision-making in international business.

BSc Financial Economics: an ideal platform for a career in finance, this degree will give you a solid foundation in Economics, and aspects of Finance such as financial management, financial markets and financial institutions.

BSc Financial Economics with Accounting, BA Business Economics with Accounting: an ideal choice if you are interested in performance measurement, decision making and accountability in business, finance or the public sector.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed using a range of methods including essays, presentations, examinations and a dissertation on a subject of your own choice. You are required to pass the first year to proceed to the second year. Your final degree classification is the weighted average marks obtained in your second and third year of study.

Recent graduate destinations

• Commodity Derivative Trade Support Analyst, Royal Bank of Scotland

• Derivatives Trader, Kondor Trading

• Economist, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

• Finance Analyst, Standard Bank of South Africa

• Financial Analyst, Royal Bank of Scotland

• Graduate Management Trainee – Banking, HSBC

• Graduate Management Trainee – Retail, Morrisons

• Graduate Management Trainee – Personnel, Waitrose

• IT Consultant, JP Morgan

• International Commodities Trader, OSTC

• Trainee Accountant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

• Trainee Econometrician, Obel Publications

“ I have had a fantastic experience that provided a safe and homely, yet exciting and challenging environment.

My life would have been very different had I not come to study at Swansea and I am certain that the care received

has been the best that could exist. I was never made to feel like a number, I always felt like an individual who

was treated as such. I am honoured and proud to be part of Swansea University and my experiences and

achievements would not have been possible without the constant dedication and support from all of those

who I have encountered. ” Laura Millard BSc Economics and Geography 2011

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What grades do I need? BEng

A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject)

IB: 34 – 33 (including 4 at HL Mathematics)


BEng Single HonoursH400 s Aerospace EngineeringH402 u Aerospace Engineering

(with a year in industry)

MEng Single HonoursH403 u Aerospace EngineeringH404 l Aerospace Engineering


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From the inferno at the heart of a gas turbine to the computer nerve centre of the cockpit, modern airplanes demand cutting-edge engineering. Aerospace engineering degrees give students a unique insight into the atmosphere, cosmos and the technology needed to explore it.

Swansea’s world-class aerospace research has contributed to many exciting projects, including the design of the double-decker super-jet, Airbus A380, and the aerodynamics for the world land speed record-breaking Thrust SSC. Swansea’s engineers are now designing the BLOODHOUND SSC, which aims to take the land speed record to 1,000mph.

Our Aerospace degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

These degrees will:

• equip you with the skills necessary to be a high-level decision maker in the international aerospace engineering sector

• train you in the design, analysis, testing and flight of aerospace vehicles including propeller-driven and jet-powered planes, helicopters, and gliders

• give you an ability to understand, evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to the aerospace industry


• provide a foundation for you to aim for the prized “Chartered Engineer” status

• prepare you for postgraduate or doctoral study, or academic research

How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, complemented by site visits to some of our industrial partners, many of whom are multinational organisations and household names.

You will undertake laboratory work in our in-house wind tunnel and jet engine test stand, and will gain practical flying experience with our state-of-the-art Merlin MP521X engineering flight simulator and flying lessons at a local airport.

You will also complete a flight test course in aircraft performance, stability and control at Cranfield’s Aviation Department. Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as: human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing.


Level One• Strength of Materials• Dynamic Systems• Fluid Mechanics I• Thermodynamics I• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Engineering Design I• Engineering Mechanics• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Engineering Analysis I and II• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering

Engineering – Aerospace

MEng

A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject)



How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering




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“ As engineering courses are

modular, core lectures such as

Engineering Analysis (Maths)

attract about 200 people.

Course specific modules tend to

be much smaller groups. The

larger lectures are very much

aimed at independent study and

reading and the smaller lecture

groups have more of a

classroom feel to them with

more interaction between

students and lecturers. ”Matt Tricklebank, BEng Aerospace

Level Two• Structural Mechanics IIa• Control Systems• Circuit Analysis• Dynamics I• Thermodynamics II• Engineering Design II• Computer-Aided Engineering• Experimental Studies• Aerodynamics• Airframe Structures• Flight Mechanics• Aerospace Structural Mechanics

and Materials• Mechanical Properties of Materials• Rocket and Space Technology

Level Three• Finite Element Method• Gas Dynamics• Project• Dynamics II• Engineering Management• Computational Aerodynamics• Propulsion• Composite Materials• Aerospace Engineering Design III• High Performance Materials and

Selection• Satellite Systems• Fracture and Fatigue

Level Four (MEng)• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Group project• Research Dissertation• Flight Dynamics and Control• Fluid-Structure Interaction• Numerical Methods• Computational Fluid Dynamics• Strategic Project Planning• Rotary Wing Aircraft

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be evaluated using a variety of methods, including written examinations, practical work, and continuous assessment.


If you do not have these qualifications, you may be considered for the Integrated Foundation Year scheme (see page 60).

If you are an international student, you may qualify to join the programme at Level Two if you have already covered the topics offered at Level One. Please contact us for further information.


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Chemical engineers play an important part in determining our standard of living and quality of life. They apply their knowledge to fundamental issues, such as how we acquire and harness our natural resources, and how we reuse, recycle, and dispose of them efficiently.

Chemical Engineering at Swansea provides knowledge of physical, chemical and biological processes, stimulating development of the analytical and creative skills necessary for the economic and safe design, operation and management of process facilities.

Our Chemical Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

These degrees will:

• train you for a wide range of rewarding careers in industrial and public organisations, and the health, safety, and environmental sectors

• give you an ability to understand, evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgments based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to industry




How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. By the time you complete Level Two you will have the knowledge and experience necessary to spend a year in industry, if you wish. Similarly, the MEng degree includes a significant proportion of industrial project work.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, and all our courses have been designed to offer modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing. Levels One and Two are common to all our degree schemes, giving you the flexibility to transfer between BEng and MEng programmes at the end of Level Two.


Level One• Chemical and Biochemical Process

Principles• Chemical Engineering Laboratory• Heat Transfer• Fluid Mechanics I• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Engineering Analysis I• Engineering Analysis II• Chemical Process Analysis and Design• Introductory Organic Chemistry• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Chemical Engineering Science• Environmental Awareness for Engineers

Level Two• Separation Processes• Biochemical Engineering Principles I• Reactor Design• Instrumentation Measurement and

Control• Process Design and Simulation• Engineering Applications• Thermodynamics of Process Design• Fluid Flow• Process Modelling• Statistical and Computational Methods• Process and Environmental Plant

Operations

BEng Single HonoursH831 s Chemical EngineeringH832 u Chemical Engineering


MEng Single HonoursH801 u Chemical EngineeringH890 l Chemical Engineering




Engineering – Chemical


A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics and Chemistry)

IB: 33 – 32 (including Mathematics and Chemistry, both ideally at HL)


MEng

A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics and Chemistry)

IB: 34 – 33 (including Mathematics and Chemistry, both ideally at HL)


“ During my course I have had the opportunity to work on a project

as part of an industrial placement. In my case, a company was losing

thousands of pounds in nitrogen they had bought but couldn’t account

for. It was my job to find the rogue nitrogen. This afforded me the

opportunity to study a modern, full-scale industrial refinery and learn

how important chemical engineers are to industry. ” Dele Adeleja, MEng Chemical and Biological Process Engineering

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Level Three• Safety and Loss Prevention• Process Plant Operations• Design Project• Reactor Design II• Separation Processes II• Process Equipment Design • Environmental Engineering Practice • Particulate Systems• Engineering Management• Energy and Low Carbon Technologies

Level Four (MEng)• Design Project• Biological Products and Product

Optimisation• Research Project• Ethics, Safety and Regulation in

Engineering• Colloid and Interface Science• Complex Fluid and Flows• Optimisation• Desalination• Membrane Technology






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BEng Single HonoursH200 s Civil EngineeringH202 u Civil Engineering

(with a year in Industry)

MEng Single HonoursH201 u Civil EngineeringH204 l Civil Engineering

(with a year in Industry)


Civil engineers shape and protect the environment we live in. They design, construct, and maintain major infrastructure projects, such as transport systems, water supplies, and buildings, and they develop new ways to meet the world’s toughest engineering challenges.

Swansea is consistently rated as one of the UK’s top universities for Civil Engineering and its engineers are at the heart of some truly inspirational projects, including the BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering Adventure”, which aims to take the land speed record to 1,000mph. Civil Engineering was ranked 2nd in the UK in the latest Research and Assessment Exercise 2008.

Our MEng and BEng Civil Engineering degree schemes are accredited by the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), which is a prerequisite to become a Chartered Engineer.

These degrees will:

• train you for a career in civil, structural, municipal and allied engineering fields

• give you an ability to understand, evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to industry




How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, complemented by site visits to some of our industrial partners, many of whom are multinational organisations and household names.

Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as: human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing.

You may be able to transfer between the BEng and MEng programmes, depending on your academic performance. If you choose the BEng or MEng with a year in industry degree, you will spend a year on industrial placement with a local or national company before you return to the University to complete Levels Three and Four. However, we also encourage all our students to gain practical industry experience and will support you if you decide to take up a twelve-month industrial placement.


Level One• Strength of Materials• Surveying• Conceptual Design• Civil Laboratory • Fluid Mechanics I• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Engineering Mechanics• Environmental Awareness for Engineers• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Engineering Analysis I and II• Scientific and Engineering Skills


Engineering – Civil


A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent, including Mathematics

IB: 34 – 33 (at least 5 in Mathematics)


MEng

A levels: AAA – AAB, including Mathematics



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“ Engineering in Swansea

is amazing. The teaching is

excellent and there is always

someone around to offer extra

help. The projects I’ve been

involved in so far include:

making a steel bridge;

learning how to use software

such as Matlab, CAD and

rucksack; designing and mixing

your own concrete; and a

three-day surveying field trip

to mid Wales. ” Rosie Jay, MEng Civil Engineering

Level Two• Fluid Mechanics II• Structural Mechanics IIa• Reinforced Concrete Design• Basic Soil Mechanics• Steel Design• Structural Mechanics IIb• Civil Laboratory III• Dynamics I• Statistical and Computational Methods• Civil Engineering Design Practice I• Introductory Geology for Engineers• Engineering Management

Level Three• Structural Mechanics III• Geomechanics• Finite Element Method• Ground and Water Engineering Design• Engineering of Foundation• Superstructure Design• Hydrology and Unsteady Flow• Project• Civil Engineering Design Practice II• Engineering Analysis III• Environmental and Engineering Practise

Level Four (MEng)• Finite Element Method• Advanced Structural Design• Advanced Structural Analysis• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Group project• Fluid-Structure Interaction• Advanced Fluid Mechanics• Dynamics and Transient Analysis• Reservoir Simulation• Computational Plasticity










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Electrical engineering defines the world around us. From MP3 players to the Internet, global mobile phone networks to renewable energy sources, it drives the way we live our lives.

Electrical engineering offers the chance to work all over the world, from the excitement of Formula One and the BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering Adventure”, to the massive particle accelerator at CERN in Switzerland. Nanotechnology, Engineering’s new frontier, is driving the development of ultra-fast computers and ultra-sensitive biosensors, revolutionising the electronics and medical industries, and ultimately changing the way we live.

Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology degree has been submitted for accreditation.

These degrees will:

• train you for a career in electrical, electronic, and nanoengineering in a wide range of industry sectors

• give you an ability to understand, evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based

on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to the electronics industry




Many of Swansea’s graduates in electrical and electronic engineering have gone on to become senior executives of multinational companies, and even multimillionaire entrepreneurs.

How is the degree structured?We work with world-leading companies including Agilent, BT, IBM, International Rectifier, Siemens, Toyota, and Nortel, ensuring that your studies are informed by current industry-relevant practice and internationally renowned research.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and labs. During Level Three, you will follow advanced topics tailored to your specific discipline and will complete an individual project that runs throughout the academic year. Projects range from testing new ideas in

instrumentation to designing new electronic devices with one of our leading research groups.

Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing.

A key feature of the Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology degree is the opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of one of the world’s most exciting technologies, and in a practical environment. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and labs, and will benefit from the world-class facilities of our Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre.

At Level Three, you will complete a project that develops your skills and knowledge in the area of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, involving nanoscale fabrications and characterisations using the state-of-the-art facilities available within the Centre. For the MEng, you will be offered a range of advanced options in the development of nanoelectronics, such as nanoscale simulation, probing at the nanoscale, and nanoscale structures and devices.

BEng Single HonoursH640 s Telecommunications EngineeringH622 u Telecommunications Engineering

(with a year in Europe, N. America, Australia or Industry)

H602 s Electronic and Electrical EngineeringH603 u Electronic and Electrical Engineering


H6G4 s Electronics with Computing ScienceH615 u Electronic Engineering

with NanoelectronicsH613 s Electronic Engineering

with Nanotechnology


Engineering – Electrical and Electronic

MEng Single HonoursH621 u Telecommunications EngineeringH623 l Telecommunications Engineering


H606 u Electronic and Electrical EngineeringH600 l Electronic and Electrical Engineering


H6GK u Electronics with Computing ScienceH6GL l Electronics with Computing Science


H614 u Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology


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Level One• Instrumentation and Control• Digital Design• Dynamic Systems• Signals and Systems• Microcontrollers• Analogue Design• Circuit Analysis• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Engineering Analysis I and II• Power Engineering I• Physical Properties of Materials • The Quantum World

Level Two• Electronic Circuits• Power Engineering II• Electronic Materials and Devices• Control Systems• Software Engineering• Communications• Practical Circuits• Group Design Exercise• Electromagnetics• Semiconductor Technology• Sequential Logic Applications• Quantum Mechanics I• Condensed Matter Physics I

Level Three• Control• IC design• Speech and Image Communications• Digital Communications• Microwave Circuits and Antennas• Design Electronics• Power Electronics• Project• Quantum Devices• Engineering Management• Nanoelectronics• Condensed Matter Physics II

Level Four (MEng)• Advanced Power Electronics

and Drives• Probing at the Nanoscale• Mobile Communication Systems• Wide Band Gap Electronics• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Group project• Energy Efficient Electronics Technologies• Modern Control Systems• Nanoscale Structures and Devices• Signal Analysis and Modelling• Digital Communications• Optical Communications• Wireless Comminucations• Optical Networks• Soft Nanotechnology• RF and Microwaves



The year in Europe degrees require a relevant language at GCSE grade B or above. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.



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BEng Single HonoursH834 s Environmental EngineeringH2G0 u Environmental Engineering


MEng Single HonoursH836 u Environmental EngineeringH2F0 l Environmental Engineering



Environmental engineering helps to optimise the use of natural resources and develop renewable energy sources, providing solutions for our planet’s most pressing problems. With the world’s population set to reach nine billion in 2050, ensuring that future generations will have enough clean water, air, land, and food is becoming a major challenge.

Whereas many environmental engineering degrees are based on Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering at Swansea is one of a few specialised degrees that take the Chemical and Biological Process route. This provides knowledge of physical, chemical and biological processes, and develops the analytical and creative skills necessary for the economic and safe design, operation and management of process facilities.

Our Environmental Engineering degrees have been submitted for accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

These degrees will:

• train you for a wide range of rewarding careers in industrial and public organisations, and the health, safety, and environmental sectors





How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and project work. Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as: human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing.

Levels One and Two are common to all our degree schemes, giving you the flexibility to transfer between BEng and MEng programmes at the end of Level Two. During Level Three you will visit some of our industrial partners and will complete research and design projects with direct relevance to sustainable resource management. In the MEng scheme, the design project is deferred to Level Four.


Level One• Chemical Process Principles• Chemical and Environmental

Engineering Laboratory• Fluid Mechanics I• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Environmental Awareness for Engineers• Engineering Analysis I and II• Introductory Organic Chemistry• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Sustainability in a fragile world• Materials Resources• Foundation Chemistry


Engineering – Environmental


A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry)

IB: 33 – 32 (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry)


MEng

A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry)

IB: 34 – 33 (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry)


“ Environmental Engineering

at Swansea is great!! All aspects

of engineering are covered and

the blend of hands-on practical

sessions and lectures makes

it an incredibly relevant and

interesting degree to study.

Sport at Swansea is very popular

as well, and playing sport

is a fantastic way to socialise

and compete at a high level.

Donning green and white for the

annual Varsity event is certainly

the highlight of the year. ”Daniel Course, MEng Environmental

Engineering

Level Two• Heat Transfer• Chemical Process Analysis and Design• Separation Processes• Fluid Mechanics II• Biochemical Engineering Principle I• Reactor Design• Instrumentation Measurement

and Control• Engineering for sustainability• Power for transport, industry and

the home• Data Analysis• Process and Environmental Plat

Operations• Environmental Research Methods

Level Three• Environmental Impact Assessment• Safety and Loss Prevention• Project• Environmental Modelling• Energy and Low Carbon Technologies• Water and Wastewater Engineering• Particulate Systems• Environmental Engineering Practice• Engineering Management

Level Four (MEng)• Design Project• Optimisation• Waste Management – Chemical

and Physical• Biological Waste Management• Colloid and Interface Science• Water treatment, design and operation• Power Generation Systems• Materials Recycling Techniques• Wastewater Engineering


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Not every student has the necessary entry requirements to study Engineering, and some of the country’s most talented engineers were only able to obtain their degrees because they had the opportunity to study courses that included a foundation year.

Swansea University’s four-year Engineering degree with an Integrated Foundation Year has been designed to provide wider access to accredited Honours degrees, giving more students the opportunity to develop their skills and to pursue rewarding careers in engineering.

Our degrees have been accredited by:• The Institute of Civil Engineers• The Institute of Design Engineers• The Institute of Materials, Minerals

and Mining• The Institution of Chemical Engineers• The Institution of Engineering and

Technology• The Institution of Mechanical Engineers• The Royal Aeronautical Society

The Engineering Foundation Year will:

• enable you to progress to one of Swansea University’s engineering degrees and, after further training, to become a Chartered Engineer

• provide you with a broad understanding of core engineering themes and principles

How is the degree structured?Our Integrated Foundation Year degrees are designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge required to study Engineering at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. They cover a range of topics common to all our degree disciplines.

Whilst some students state on their application forms which degree programme they would like to follow on completion of the foundation year, many students select their degree scheme during the foundation year itself as the final decision is not made until towards the end of the academic year.

The first year of study is at Level 0, which is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars. You can progress to Level One of a BEng degree on completion of the foundation year, and may be able to transfer to certain MEng schemes at the end of Level Two.


Level 0 (Foundation)• Electricity and Magnetism• Mechanics• Thermofluid Mechanics• Development of Key Skills for Engineers• Fundamentals of Materials• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia• Basic Engineering Analysis Ib• Basic Engineering Analysis IIa• Basic Engineering Analysis IIb• Foundation Chemistry• Engineering Science

The modules available to you in subsequent Levels will depend on your choice of degree. For further information, please read the course information for the degrees you are considering.



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What grades do I need? A levels: BBC – BCC

IB: 26



You will also need GCSE Mathematics and Physics (or Double-Award Science) at grade B or above.

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“ The foundation year seems to be a mix of all the sciences at

‘A’ level and the work seems to be roughly the same level. Although

I am going on to do Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the course

is common to all disciplines, giving me lots of options. ”Mike Ayles, BEng Foundation Year Engineering

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Please see page 201 for information on University scholarships.

Your local UK education authority will fund the four years of study required for an integrated BEng degree, and may be prepared to fund the extra year if you choose the MEng degree.

“ The foundation year enabled me to hit the BEng course with an

understanding of how the College of Engineering worked and what

was required of me as an engineering student.

I found the third year of my Bachelor’s programme to be the most

rewarding, given the freedom to pursue the final year project.

My project was based with the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology

Centre, which gave me the desire to pursue an MSc in Nanotechnology

to Nanoscience.

Being sponsored, my MSc project was industrial linked due to the

funding and I found myself working from SA1 with a company called

Enfis, this enabled me to develop excellent commercial and technical

skills from a real industrial environment, from here I was able to

transfer my knowledge to the Welsh Ultra Efficient Lighting Centre

at the University.

I am currently working towards my EngD Engineering Doctorate. ”Jonathan Davies, BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2009,

and MSc Nanotechnology, 2010 Level 1 Research Engineer, Tata Steel


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BEng Single HonoursJ500 s Materials Science and EngineeringJ502 u Materials Science and Engineering

(with a year in industry)J510 u Materials Science and Engineering

(with a year abroad)

MEng Single HonoursJ504 u Materials Science and EngineeringJ503 l Materials Science and Engineering



Materials Engineers lead the world’s technological development. They work at the atomic level through to large-scale components and manufacturing methods to develop innovative new products in every sector, from aerospace and automotive to sport and environmentally friendly technologies.

Swansea is one of the UK’s leading centres for materials teaching and has an international reputation for its research. All our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

These degrees will:

• train you for rewarding careers in a range of engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports, and energy generation





How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the opportunity to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea is supported by a range of industrial partners, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, the European Space Agency, and Tata Steel.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals, providing training in the core aspects of materials science and engineering. You will gain hands-on experience through laboratory investigations using state-of-the-art equipment, as well as computer applications and materials modelling. You will also complete a substantial research or design project during Level Three (BEng) or Four (MEng). For relevant degree schemes you will have an opportunity to spend a year in industry or at a selected university in the United States, Canada or Australia before returning to Swansea to complete the final year of study.


The MEng in Materials Science and Engineering has been developed in collaboration with industry and satisfies the requirements of the Engineering Council.


Level One• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Manufacturing Technology I• Materials Resources• Mechanical Properties of Materials I• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia and IIa• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Foundation Chemistry• Materials Case Studies• Environmental Awareness for Engineers• Engineering Science


Engineering – Materials


A levels: BBB or equivalent (including 2 science or technology subjects)

IB: 32


MEng

A levels: ABB or equivalent (including 2 science or technology subjects)

IB: 33


“ It’s a really wide-ranging

course covering everything from

materials selection for jet engines

to environmental legislation.

Because it’s a cutting-edge

subject with relatively few

graduates annually, future career

prospects are very good – I’m

currently being sponsored by a

major oil company. ”Tim Rudd, MEng Material Science and

Engineering







Level Two• Strength of Materials• Microstructure Evolution and Control• Polymers: Structure and Processing• Computational Materials I• Manufacturing Technology II• Statistical and Computational Methods• Practicals IIa and IIb• Modelling and Simulation of Materials• Order and Disorder in Materials• Mechanical Deformation in Structural

Materials• Functional and Smart Materials

Level Three• Project• Computational Materials II• Ceramics• Polymers: Properties and Design• Engineering Management• Metals: Advanced Manufacturing and

Protection• Microstructure and Characterisation• Physical Metallurgy of Steels• Composite Materials• Fracture and Fatigue

Level Four (MEng)• Materials Recycling Techniques • Environmental Analysis and Legislation• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Group Project (30 Credits)• Aerospace Materials• Simulation Based Product Design• Strategic Project Planning• Research Dissertation• Physics of the Body• Power Generation Systems


Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Due to the strength of our links with industry, we are able to offer a number of Level One scholarships and prizes, including entrance scholarships for those with high ‘A’ level grades. Please visit our website for further details.

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BEng Single HonoursH300 s Mechanical EngineeringH302 u Mechanical Engineering

(with a year in Europe)H303 u Mechanical Engineering

(with a year in North America)H305 u Mechanical Engineering


MEng Single HonoursH304 u Mechanical EngineeringH306 l Mechanical Engineering



Mechanical Engineers work in every aspect of the engineering industry to turn ideas into inventions. They design and develop innovative new products, from miniature biomedical devices and bespoke communication satellites, to military and civilian air transport, power generation, recycling systems, and sports equipment.

Mechanical Engineers are therefore at the leading edge of technology and are arguably the most versatile and marketable of all professional engineers.

Our Mechanical Engineering degree schemes are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

These degrees will:

• train you for a rewarding career in a wide range of engineering sectors, including automotive, aerospace and power generation





How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, with engineering design a central integrating feature throughout the degree. At Level Three, your design skills and analytical techniques are further developed through a group design project and an individual project linked to industry or research.

You may be able to transfer between the BEng and MEng programmes, depending on your academic performance – the MEng introduces advanced management and entrepreneurship skills that provide a springboard to top positions in Engineering.

You can take advantage of the opportunity to spend a year in industry or to study for a year at one of our partner universities in Europe, North America or Canada, before returning to Swansea to complete Level Three.



Level One• Strength of Materials• Fluid Mechanics I• Thermodynamics I• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Engineering Design I• Engineering Mechanics• Engineering Skills• Environmental Awareness for Engineers• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Manufacturing Technology I• Engineering Analysis I and II


Engineering – Mechanical


A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Physical Science)

IB: 33 – 32 (including Mathematics at HL and a Physical Science)


MEng

A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Physical Science)

IB: 34 – 33 (including Mathematics at HL and a Physical Science)






“ I attended a course in

the summer of Year 12 called

Engineering Education Scheme

Wales, which was an

introduction to engineering.

The course covered a wide

range of engineering activities,

from building and testing

small gadgets, to rockets

and a talk from an Airbus UK

representative. The course

definitely swayed me to do

engineering here in Swansea. ”Sarah-Jane Rees, BEng Mechanical

Engineering

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Level Two• Heat Transfer• Dynamic Systems• Fluid Flow• Circuit Analysis• Dynamics I• Thermodynamics II• Stress Analysis I• Engineering Design II• Computer-Aided Engineering• Experimental Studies• Design of Machine Elements• Manufacturing Technology II

Level Three• Control Systems• Finite Element Method• Project• Dynamics II• Fluid Mechanics III• Manufacturing Optimisation• Engineering Management• Engineering Analysis III• Engineering Design III• Mechanical Engineering Practice

Level Four (MEng)• Optimisation• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Computational Intelligence in

Engineering• Group project• Research Dissertation• Project Planning• Simulation Based Product Design• Advanced Fluid Mechanics• Modern Control Systems


Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Please see page 201 for information on University scholarships.




If you are an international student, you may qualify to join the programme at Level Two if you have already covered the topics offered at Level One. Please contact us for further information


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BEng Single HonoursHB18 s Medical Engineering

MEng Single HonoursHB1V u Medical Engineering


Medical Engineering is a cutting-edge discipline that blurs the boundaries between the physical and biomedical sciences. It applies engineering principles to the human body as well as to the instrumentation that is at the heart of modern medicine.

Studying Medical Engineering at Swansea provides an exciting opportunity to explore a broad range of issues, from the design of prosthetic devices and new biocompatible materials, to the behaviour of complex biomolecules and fluids within the body.

The Medical Engineering degree has been submitted for accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It is taught within the University’s Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, and encompasses three engineering themes:

• Biomechanics and materials – the development and analysis of materials in terms of strength and biocompatibility

• Instrumentation – advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques

• Bioprocesses – the physical and chemical processes occurring in the human body

These degrees will:

• train you for a rewarding career in a range of sectors, including the design and manufacture of medical instrumentation and devices

• give you an ability to understand, evaluate and interpret data, develop arguments and make judgements based on fundamental concepts relevant to the application of engineering to the medical industry (devices and instruments)




How is the degree structured?Your academic studies will be complemented by the strong clinical theme that runs throughout the course’s lectures, tutorials, and seminars. At Level Three, you will focus on the applications of engineering to the human body, and will complete an extensive individual research project linked to the School of Medicine or local NHS hospitals.

You may be able to transfer between the BEng and MEng programmes, depending on your academic performance – the MEng looks to the future of medical engineering in areas such as Bio-nanotechnology, Tissue Engineering and Computational Biomechanics, drawing on the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment available in the Colleges of Engineering and Medicine.



Level One• Strength of Materials• Analogue Design• Circuit Analysis• Fluid Mechanics I• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Engineering Analysis I and II• Introduction to Medical Engineering• Chemical Process Principles• Electronic Devices and Instrumentation• Engineering Skills• Foundation Chemistry• Chemical Engineering Science• Engineering Mechanics


Engineering – Medical


A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology Subject)



MEng

A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology Subject)







“ The quality and availability

of the laboratory and IT systems

is much better than anything

I’ve seen at any other university,

particularly the range of equipment

in the electronic labs. ”Luke Burke, BEng Medical Engineering

Level Two• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Biochemical Engineering• Fluid Flow• Mechanical Properties of Materials I• Computer-Aided Engineering• Statistical and Computational Methods• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Chemical and Biochemical Process

Principles• Selected Medical Diagnostic

Techniques• Dynamics I• Engineering Mechanics• Experimental Studies

Level Three• Cell and Immuno-Biology• Computer-Aided Product Design• Individual Research Project• Group Design Project• Mechanical Properties of Materials II• Polymers, Materials and Processing• Implant and Prosthetic Technology• Engineering Management• Finite Element Method• Fluid Mechanics III• Nanoelectronics

Level Four (MEng)• Ethics, Safety and Regulation• Colloid and Interface Science• Probing at the Nanoscale• Soft Nanotechnology• Bio-nanotechnology• Introduction to Bioinformatics• Individual project linked to College of

Medicine/NHS/industry• Mechanical Properties of Materials III• Finite Element Computational Analysis• Computational BioFluid Mechanics• Computational Biomechanics• Medical Imaging• Numerical Methods


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For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 206.


If you are an international student, you may qualify to join the programme at Level Two if you have already covered the topics offered at Level One. Please contact us for further information


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BEng Single HonoursH150 s Product Design EngineeringH153 u Product Design Engineering

(with a year in North America)H152 u Product Design Engineering

(with a year in Europe)H154 u Product Design Engineering


MEng Single HonoursH155 u Product Design EngineeringH156 l Product Design Engineering



Product Design Engineering drives the development, testing and manufacture of new concepts and products. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines, and is at the heart of some truly inspirational projects, such as the BLOODHOUND SSC “Engineering Adventure”, which aims to take the land speed record to 1,000mph.

Our range of courses in Product Design has been designed for students who wish to continue Design and Technology beyond ‘A’ level. The courses are structured to teach you how to take a product from the initial concept and design stages right through to production and manufacture.

The main themes of the course are Product Design, Computer-Aided Engineering Design, Engineering Analysis, Materials Science, Manufacturing, and project work with an industrial application.

Our Product Design Engineering degree is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).

These degrees will:

• train you to develop a product from the initial concept and design stages through to production and manufacture

• give you an ability to describe new products using both aesthetic concept sketches and technical computer-aided design

• give you an ability to understand the fundamentals of engineering, including how to evaluate data, develop arguments and make judgements based on technical concepts relevant to the application of engineering to industry




How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the chance to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by state-of-the-art 3D scanning and rapid prototyping

equipment. At Level Three, you will complete a large scale, multidisciplinary, group design project.

If you choose the MEng degree, you will gain a wider appreciation of advanced design tools and managerial concepts. This provides additional technical and analytical skills to improve the design process and develop better products.

Our courses have been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as project management, intellectual property management, and report writing.


Level One• Product Design Workshop I• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Engineering Design I• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Manufacturing Technology I• Environmental Awareness for Engineers• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Engineering Mechanics • Strength of Materials • Engineering Analysis I and II


Engineering – Product Design


A levels: ABB – BBB or equivalent (including Mathematics)

IB: 33 – 32 (including Mathematics)


MEng

A levels: : AAB – ABB or equivalent (including Mathematics)

IB: 34 – 33 (including Mathematics)


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“ I really enjoy studying

Product Design at Swansea as

there is such a wide range of

disciplines covered in the course

leading to a wide and varied

learning experience. I find

the course challenging but

also very rewarding. I am

extremely pleased that I chose

to study here. ”Stephen Wright, BEng Product Design


For all courses, ‘A’ level Design Technology is preferred, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.



Level Two• Product Design Workshop II• Product Evaluation• Computer-Aided Engineering• Engineering Design II• Design of Machine Elements• Circuit Analysis• Manufacturing Technology II• Fluid Mechanics I • Thermodynamics I • Stress Analysis I• Statistical and Computational Methods

Level Three• Product Design Workshop III• Computer-Aided Product Design• Engineering Design III• Individual Project• Manufacturing Optimisation• Engineering Management• Finite Element Method • Mechanical Deformation in Structural

Materials• High Performance Materials

and Selection

Level Four (MEng)• Optimisation• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Group project• Research Dissertation• Project Planning• Materials Recycling Techniques• Condition Monitoring and Plant

Operations• Simulation Based Product Design• Power Generation Systems• Computational Intelligence in

Engineering• Environmental Analysis and Legislation



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Sporting applications lie at the forefront of new materials developments and the synergies between sports science and materials engineering are growingrapidly. As a graduate of this degree, you will specialise in the design, development, manufacture, and use of sports materials and equipment in areas such as motorsports, cycling, water sports, racket sports, impact protection, synthetic surfaces, and prosthetics.

This degree has been developed from the University’s long-standing strengths in Materials Engineering and Sports Science, and accreditation from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is currently being sought.

This degree will:

• train you for rewarding careers in sports-related engineering and technology across a number of sectors, including sports equipment, vehicles, clothing, and surfaces

• provide the materials science and engineering training necessary to allow you to pursue a career in more mainstream materials engineering sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, construction and energy





How is the degree structured?A key feature of our Engineering degrees is the opportunity to work on current, industry-related issues in a practical setting. Materials Engineering at Swansea has an excellent record of collaborating with major industrial partners and this experience is now being extended into the Sports Materials area.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals, group projects and case-studies. These will provide training in the core aspects of materials engineering, biomechanics, and measurement techniques. You will gain hands-on experience through laboratory investigations using state-of-the-art

equipment, as well as computer applications. You will also complete a substantial research project, which allows you to investigate a chosen area in more detail, with most projects being linked to our ongoing industrial research.

The course has been designed to offer you modules that broaden your experience and teach you professional skills, such as health, safety and environmental issues, human resource management, intellectual property management, and report writing.


Level One• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Scientific and Engineering Skills• Introduction to Materials Engineering• Manufacturing Technology I• Mechanical Properties of Materials I• Basic Engineering Analysis Ia and IIa• Introduction to Biomechanics• Human Neuromuscularskeletal System• Material Case Studies• Materials Practical I

BEng Single HonoursJ400 s Sports Materials

s 3 year scheme


A levels: BBB or equivalent (including 2 science or technology subjects)

IB: 32



Engineering – Sports Materials

“ The sports and leisure sector is becoming increasingly reliant on

technological development, especially in the materials area. There is a

significant and growing economic activity in these sectors across the

UK and the rest of the world, leading up to the 2012 Olympics and

beyond. With our long-standing expertise in Materials, and the recent

incorporation of Sports Science into the College of Engineering, we

are excited to introduce this new undergraduate course to cater for the

growing demand of graduates with technical engineering skills coupled

with knowledge of sports science and the sporting industry. ”Dr Amit Das, Admissions Tutor

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Level Two• Microstructure Evolution and Control• Polymers: Structure and Processing• Manufacturing Technology II• Practicals IIa and IIb • Biomechanical Analysis of Human

Movement• Kinanthropemetry• Functional and Smart Methods• Mechanical Deformation in Structural

Materials• Statistical and Computational Methods

Level Three• Project• Mechanical Properties of Materials III• Ceramics• Polymers: Properties and Design• Engineering Management• Composite Materials• Statistical and Computational Methods• Human Body in Engineering• Sports Biomechanics

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be evaluated using a variety of methods, including written examinations, project and practical reports, group assignments, oral presentations and continuous assessment.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Due to the strength of our links with industry, we are able to offer a number of Level One scholarships and prizes, including entrance scholarships for those with high ‘A’ level grades. Please visit our website for further details.





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We all use language, and we all have an opinion on what makes good or bad English. But we very rarely stop to think about how and why language works; how words combine to inspire us and move us, to persuade, encourage and amuse us – or even how we acquire language in the first place.

Swansea’s English Language degrees have been designed to provide concise and balanced coverage of linguistic theory and practice, ensuring that course modules have a vocational relevance to real-world applications of language and linguistics.

You may also be interested in our degree in Language and Communication (see page 98), or our range of Joint Honours degree schemes with English Language Studies and with TEFL (see page 152).

These degrees will:• equip you with skills relevant for a

career in fields such as teaching, education, communications and media, publishing, and public relations


• give you advanced knowledge of how language works


How is the degree structured?During Level One, you will develop a command of the basic methods, principles and vocabulary for describing, analysing and interpreting language and language use. At Level Two, your knowledge and understanding of language use will be developed, and during Level Three you will be encouraged to undertake more independent and specialised work, allowing you to explore the area of applied language studies of most interest to you.

If you decide to combine your degree with a European Language, you will spend your third year studying or working abroad. You can work as an assistant teacher for English in a European school, or you can study at one of our partner universities before returning to Swansea to your final year.

You will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars and group work.

What modules can I study?You can choose from a wide range of modules, some of which will be compulsory.

Level One• Study Skills for Language• Describing Language• Language of Everyday Life• Studying the English Language• Development of English

Level Two• Psycholinguistics• Discourse Analysis• Studying Dialects• Teaching English as a foreign language• Corpora and Concordancing

Level Three• Research Project• First Language Acquisition• Second Language Acquisition• Language in the Media• Issues in English Language Teaching

How will I be assessed?Assessment for most modules is by a combination of assignments and examinations. As you progress through your degree programme, more emphasis is put on coursework.

QRH3 u Italian (with Business Studies)QQ63 s LatinQRJ4 u SpanishQRH4 u Spanish (with Business Studies)QX33 s TEFLQQ35 Q Welsh

BA Joint Honours TEFL andQXH3 s English LiteratureRX13 u FrenchRX23 u GermanRX33 u ItalianRX43 u SpanishQX53 Q Welsh

BA Single HonoursQ310 s English Language StudiesQ311 u English Language Studies

(with a year abroad)PQ91 s Language and Communication

BA Joint HonoursEnglish Language Studies andQQ73 s Ancient GreekQVJ1 s Ancient HistoryQQ38 s Classical CivilisationQQ31 s English LiteratureQRJ1 u FrenchQRH1 u French (with Business Studies)QRJ2 u GermanQRH2 u German (with Business Studies)QRJ3 u Italian



English LanguageEng

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IB: 32



Qualifications in English Language or Literature, a modern language, or other arts and humanities subjects are desirable, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.





“ I remember my very first visit to Swansea University… what struck

me straight away was the stunning location of the campus, nestled in

beautiful Singleton Park, and overlooking Swansea Bay. A truly

inspiring setting! And I also loved the idea of a single campus with all

services and everything you need in one place – and at the same time

compact enough to have everything at hand. When I started on my

programme, I certainly wasn’t disappointed: all of the lecturers were

knowledgeable, approachable and friendly, always ready to help.

The study pace was intense, but it felt empowering to start learning

about different aspects of linguistics, and seeing how it all fits together

in a wider picture. What a satisfaction! Swansea will always have

a special place in my heart. The friendly, warm atmosphere I have

found here, combined with the high quality of teaching, has contributed

to making the past three years the happiest, fullest, most rewarding

period of my life. ” Alessandra Cingi, BA English Language Studies and Latin

English Language Teacher


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BA Single HonoursQ300 s English LiteratureQH20 u English Literature (with a year

abroad)Q3L3 s English with GenderQHL3 u English with Gender (with a year

abroad)

BA Joint HonoursEnglish Literature andQT37 s American StudiesTQ73 u American StudiesQQ37 s Ancient GreekVQ13 s Ancient HistoryQQ83 s Classical CivilisationQQ31 s English Language Studies

QQ3D u English Language Studies (with a year abroad)

QR31 u FrenchLQ73 s GeographyQR32 u GermanQV31 s HistoryQR33 u ItalianQQ36 s LatinQP33 s Media StudiesQVHI s Medieval StudiesLQ23 s PoliticsQR34 u SpanishQXH3 s TEFLQQH5 Q Welsh


What makes some books literature and others not? What can we learn from writing of the past? How does studying language help us understand our culture? And how does gender impact on reading and writing practices?

Studying English Literature at Swansea encourages the exploration of one of the most diverse, stimulating and challenging of disciplines. It cultivates sensitivity towards language and seeks to answer some provocative questions.

These degrees will:

• equip you with the enhanced oral and written skills necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including broadcasting, journalism, publishing, the civil service, management, or teaching

• help you to gain other transferable skills valued by employers, including team working, communication, and presentation skills

• provide a foundation for postgraduate study or academic research

How is the degree structured?The BA English; BA English with Gender and Joint Honours courses cover the entire range of English literature, from the early-Medieval period to the present day, while also developing your knowledge of critical theory and the diversity of approaches to literature.

Options are available in Creative Writing (our team of creative writing teachers is among the strongest in the UK); in Gender Studies; and in all aspects of applied linguistics and language studies.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and small group sessions. We aim to keep our seminar classes as small as possible – usually below 20 – to promote the best possible conditions for learning and teaching.


Level One• Monsters and transformations: an

introduction to fiction and theory• Lyric poetry and tragic drama: an

introduction to genre• Studying the English Language• Modern European fiction• Approaches to gender in English

literature

• Society and learning in Medieval Europe

• Theories and Monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, Criticism

• Transforming Fictions• Study Skills for Language• Sgiliau Astudio Ar Gyfer Iaith

Level Two• Introduction to Welsh Writing in English• African American Poetry• Gothic and the Fantastic• Blake’s Poetry• California Dreamin’• Hearts in Hiding• Writing on the Body• Gender and Genre• Modernism and Modernity• Medieval Encounters• Postmodernist Fiction• Postcolonial Literature• Shakespeare and the Idea of Comedy• Thomas Hardy• Debating Texts: Theory in Literature• Poetry in the Twentieth Century• Creative Writing: Narrative, Dramatic

and Poetic Expression I and II• Studying Dialect• Language Teaching Methods and

Methodologies


English Literature






IB: 33 – 32



You will need ‘A’ level English Literature or Literature/Language. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.

Level Three• Modern Irish Fiction in English• Theorising Texts• Erotics and Exotics• Ironic Romantics• Reading/Writing Trauma• Sin, Sex, the Masculine• Chaucer• European Fiction and Drama• Dylan Thomas• Prehistory, History and Language• W. B. Yeats• Wales, Singular Noun, Plural

Experience• Uncanny Places and Cyberspaces:

Gender and the Fantastic• Shakespeare and Co.• Romanticism, Revolution and Realism• Power and Performance 1590-1740• Dissertation• Discovering old English• Transforming Beowulf in the Twentieth

Century• Writing Fiction• Literature and the Metropolis:

Representations of London Life 1900-1939

• Creative Writing: Writing for Performance

• Creative Writing and the Spirit of Place Life Writing

• Creative Writing: Prose and Poetry in Motion

• Research Project Preparation• Study Abroad

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a using a variety of methods, including examinations and coursework.

English Lite

rature

“ Studying English at Swansea has constituted both an intellectually

enjoyable experience on an individual level, and broadened my

collective appreciation of language, texts and cultural diversity.

So if you desire a conscientious, lively and stimulating atmosphere to

embark upon undergraduate study, look no further. The Department

seeks to achieve a friendly, egalitarian approach to academic study

and it admirably succeeds in this endeavour. Throughout your studies,

staff remain supportive and crucially provide encouragement, adding

to the sense of community which pervades the Department. English

at Swansea fosters an appreciation of textual production, theoretical

sophistication and of course, detailed literary analysis. My time at

Swansea will remain an experience not easily forgotten and I

encourage those thinking of English as a prospective undergraduate

choice to consider Swansea as an excellent opportunity for intellectual

and career development. ” Darren Gilmore, BA English Literature


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French is one of the world’s most culturally significant languages. It is spoken by over 200 million people, and on every continent. The history of France is entwined with the history of Western civilisation, and its rich, vibrant culture has influenced the way we think for nearly a thousand years.

Studying French at Swansea encourages the exploration of France and the Francophone world in a stimulating and supportive environment.

These degrees will:• equip you with the language skills

necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including translation, interpreting, and teaching

• prepare you for international sales, marketing, and management positions with multinational organisations

• give you valuable experience of another culture and the ability to use your own initiative

• provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, and presentation skills

As a language graduate, the independence, confidence and communication skills that you acquire will give you a distinct competitive edge in the international job market.

How is the degree structured?This degree gives you the opportunity to become fluent in French by studying a series of interconnected language modules, complemented by a wide range of modules on French and Francophone history, literature, cinema, and culture. Your studies will focus on mainland France, but will include its former colonies and the wider French-speaking world.

Language classes are taught in small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and interactive classes, fully supported by a variety of online learning tools, DVD and Internet materials, and our well-equipped language and computer laboratories.

Between Levels Two and Three you will normally spend a year in a French-speaking country, either as a student on one of our established exchange agreements with French universities, or as an English language assistant in a school anywhere in the Francophone world on the British Council’s assistantship

programme. Alternatively, you may wish to complete a work placement in a French -speaking country.

What modules can I study?You can choose from a wide range of modules, many of which can be studied through the medium of Welsh:

Level One• French General Language I or French

Beginners’ Language• French Specialist Language I• Introduction to French Culture • Metamorphoses and Adaptations:

Contemporary European Film• European Fiction: Texts and Contexts

Level Two• French General Language II• French for Professional Purposes II• Translation Workshop• Paris• French Cinema since World War II• History of the French Language

BA Single HonoursR101 u FrenchR1N1 u French (with Business Studies)R1G4 u French (with Computer Studies)R1M9 u French (with Legal Studies)

BA Joint Honours French andTR71 u American StudiesQR71 u Ancient GreekVR11 u Ancient HistoryQR81 u Classical CivilisationLR11 u EconomicsQRJ1 u English Language StudiesQRH1 u English Language Studies

(with Business Studies)QR31 u English LiteratureLR71 u Geography

RR12 u GermanRRC2 u German (with Business Studies)RRD2 u German (with Computer Studies)RR21 u German (with Legal Studies)RV11 u HistoryRR13 u ItalianRRC3 u Italian (with Business Studies)RRD3 u Italian (with Computer Studies)RR31 u Italian (with Legal Studies)QR61 u LatinPR31 u Media StudiesRVC1 u Medieval StudiesLR21 u PoliticsRR14 u SpanishRRC4 u Spanish (with Business Studies)RRD4 u Spanish (with Computer Studies)RR41 u Spanish (with Legal Studies)

RX13 u TEFLQR51 u WelshRQ15 u Welsh (with Business Studies)RQC5 u Welsh (with Computer Studies)RR41 u Welsh (with Legal Studies)

BSc Joint Honours French andGR11 u Mathematics

LLB Joint HonoursMR11 u French and Law

u 4 year scheme


French

“ Swansea University is a wonderful environment for high level study.

The University is beautifully situated and is investing heavily for the

future. My course offers a wide range of options to study language,

culture, society and history, with an emphasis on reading around the

subject and the opportunity to pursue special interests. A language

degree also offers the unique opportunity to spend a year in a foreign

country. I was fortunate to spend a year as a teaching assistant in Nice,

living with a local family. I thoroughly enjoyed my year abroad and

cannot emphasise enough the benefits to be gained. Studying a foreign

language opens the door to a whole world of new possibilities, and

their value in the job market shouldn’t be underestimated. ”Sophie Williams, BA French and Spanish


IB: 32








French

Level Three• French General Language III• French Professional Purposes III• Translation Workshop III• France and the Second World War:

Occupation, Collaboration and Resistance

• Love, Lust and the Meaning of Life: A Theme in French Literature

• From the Courtly Lady to the Wicked Wife: Medieval Women

• Single Honours Dissertation

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed using a variety of methods, including class tests, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations.


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“ The staff in the Department have such a wealth of knowledge and

enthusiasm and it shows! The field work is really good fun and great for

your CV. I am looking forward to a career in surveying and feel very

well equipped to take it on. ” Michael Brown, BSc, Geo-Informatics and Mathematics

The study of land surveying and map making has been revolutionised with the development of state-of-the-art computer-based systems for the acquisition, analysis and presentation of geospatial information. This discipline is known as Geo-Informatics.

We live in an information age and a knowledge economy, and Geo-Informatics is one of its key components. This course is ideal for students with a passion for computing, geography or mathematics and an interest in spatial data.

A Geo-Informatics degree will:

• train you to become a geographical information scientist

• equip you with the practical, numerical and computational skills that are valued by employers

• develop your essential transferable skills, such as team working, communication, problem solving, presentation and analytical skills

• prepare you for a rewarding career in areas such as geo-informatics, mapping and cartography, financial planning, business management, education, computing, conservation, environmental analysis, and insurance risk assessment

• prepare you for postgraduate study in surveying, cartography, remote sensing or Geographical Information Systems

How is the degree structured?Geo-Informatics at Swansea is taught as a Joint Honours degree, allowing you to study modules in Geography, Computer Science, or Mathematics. The Joint Honours schemes do not necessarily follow a 50/50 split and you may be able to take elective modules to further your knowledge of a particular area.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, and field classes. In your final year, you will complete an independent dissertation. You will have access to excellent teaching facilities, which include laboratories for cartography, geographical information systems and remote sensing.

You will have access to Geography-specific software, including statistical software with applications in Human and Physical Geography, through our personal computing laboratory.

You will also benefit from a range of excellent laboratory and computer facilities, including a high-performance computer lab for processing and

interpreting satellite Earth observation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser.

We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, rural west Wales and the urban and industrial landscapes of South Wales.

Optional modules in Levels Two and Three provide additional fieldwork opportunities in India, and locally in south and west Wales. Students contribute to the costs of fieldwork in optional modules.

BSc Joint HonoursGeo-Informatics andF830 s GeographyGF18 s MathematicsGF48 s Computer Science

s 3 year scheme

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/geography




What grades do I need? A levels: ABB or equivalent

IB: 33



An ‘A’ level in a mathematical subject is desirable, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.


Level OneYou will pursue modules in Geography and in either Computer Science or Mathematics, depending on your degree combination. Please see the entries for Geography (page 80), Computer Science (page 42) and Mathematics (page 104) for details of the modules available.

Levels Two and ThreeGeo-Informatics modules cover:

• Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change

• Digital Mapping and Geographical Information Science (GIS)

• Environmental Modelling• Dissertation (Level Three)

You will also take modules in Geography, Computer Science or Mathematics, depending on your degree combination.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. You will complete a dissertation in Level Three.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Students taking 40 credits of Geography modules each year through the medium of Welsh are eligible to apply for scholarships worth £1,500 over three years.


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BA Single HonoursL700 s GeographyL720 s Human Geography

BSc Single HonoursF800 s GeographyF8R9 u Geography (with European Studies)FF86 s Physical Earth ScienceF840 s Physical Geography

BA Joint Honours Geography andLT77 s American StudiesTL77 u American StudiesLL17 s EconomicsLQ73 s English LiteratureLR71 u FrenchLR72 u German

LV71 s HistoryLR73 u ItalianLL47 s Social PolicyLR74 u SpanishLQ75 Q Welsh

BSc Joint Honours Geography andCL17 s Biological SciencesLL71 s EconomicsF830 s Geo-Informatics


Geography is the study of the world we live in. Geography helps us understand how landscapes are shaped, how populations move and interact, and how climate change affects us all.

Teaching and research strengths in Geography at Swansea include environmental and climatic change; migration and national identity; glaciology and ice-sheet dynamics; global environmental modelling and Earth observation; and social theory and global cities.

Our Geography degrees will:

• provide you with an understanding of the human world, the natural environment, and interactions between them

• equip you with the practical, numerical and computational skills that are valued by employers

• develop your essential transferable skills, such as team working, communication, problem solving, presentation and analytical skills

• prepare you for a rewarding career in a wide range of areas, including environmental management, conservation, aid and development agencies, local authorities, education,

financial planning, computing, business and retail management, regional and resource planning, and insurance risk assessment

• prepare you for postgraduate study in geography, Earth science or the social sciences

How is the degree structured?You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes and field classes. You will explore a cutting-edge geographical topic for your final-year dissertation.

We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, rural west Wales and the urban and industrial landscapes of South Wales.

Single Honours students undertake an overseas field course in Level Two. Current destinations include Austria or Mallorca, the cost of which will be included in the tuition fee, or New York or Vancouver, for which there is an additional, top-up charge.

Optional modules in Levels Two and Three provide additional fieldwork opportunities

in India or the USA, and locally in south and west Wales. Students contribute to the costs of fieldwork in optional modules.

You will have access to Geography-specific software, including statistical software with applications in Human and Physical Geography, through our personal computing laboratory.

You will also benefit from a range of excellent laboratory and computer facilities, including a high-performance computer lab for processing and interpreting satellite Earth observation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser.


Level OneModules provide a firm foundation in physical and human geography and geographical methods:

• Earth in Action (optional for BA Human Geography)

• Earth’s Changing Face (optional for BA Human Geography)

• Global Environmental Change

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• People, Place and Nation (optional for BSc Physical Geography)

• Economic and Social Geography (optional for BSc Physical Geography)

• Sustainability in a Fragile World

• Geographical Methods, Practical Study, Tutorials and Fieldwork

You also choose additional modules at Level One, which may include:

• Geology (compulsory for BSc Physical Geography)

• Additional Human Geography (compulsory for BA Human Geography)

Levels Two and ThreeCompulsory modules cover:

• Research Methods (in environmental or social science)

• Overseas Field Course• Approaches to Physical or Human

Geography• Dissertation and Dissertation Support

(Single Honours students only)

Optional modules available at present include:

• Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change

• Digital Mapping and Geographical Information Science (GIS)

• Dangerous Earth: Understanding and Living with Natural Hazards

• Environmental Change

• Geological Record of Environmental Change

• Applied Hydrogeology

• Social and Cultural Geography

• Regional Economic Planning and Policy

• Evolution of the Third-World city

• Boundaries and Connections in Social Geography

• Geographical Research Frontiers

• Geographical Work Placement

• Contemporary Rural Britain

• New Industrial Spaces

• Geographies of National Identity

• Geographies of Forced Migration and Asylum

• City Visions

• Global Cities

• Social Development: Processes and Applications

• Climate Science and Policy

• Glaciology

• Reconstructing Quaternary Environments

• Humid Tropical Environments and Landscapes

• Climate of the last 1,000 years

• Environmental Modelling

• Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics

You can choose to take up to a third of your modules through the medium of Welsh at each level.

For Joint Honours degrees, the commitment to Geography is normally half of your time, with half in the other subject.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. You will also complete a dissertation in Level Three.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Students taking 40 credits of Geography modules each year through the medium of Welsh are eligible to apply for scholarships worth £1,500 over three years. Visit: www.mantais.ac.uk for further information.

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“ I enjoyed every moment of my course. The lectures were

interesting, the lecturers made them stimulating, and the trip to

Vancouver in the second year was fantastic. The course enabled

me to do an MA in Spatial Planning and having a geography

degree has opened a lot of doors when job hunting. I currently

work for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets property division in the town

planning team. ” Laura Gray, BA Geography Town Planning Team,

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German is spoken by over one hundred million people and is a major language of business, science, and the arts. As the largest economy in the European Union, and a leading importer and exporter, Germany offers untold opportunities for those who speak its language.

Studying German at Swansea enables you to develop your knowledge of an important world language using the latest technology, and to immerse yourself in the rich history and cultures that define Germany, Austria and Switzerland.







How is the degree structured?In addition to high-level intensive language modules, a key feature of these degrees is the opportunity to study modules on a wide variety of aspects of society and culture in German-speaking countries.

Between Levels Two and Three, you will normally spend a year in a German-speaking country, either studying at a university or working as an English language assistant in a school. Alternatively, you may wish to complete a work placement in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

All language modules and some cultural modules are taught in small groups through the medium of German. Our cultural modules are taught through a combination of lectures and interactive seminars, and you will be encouraged to make use of our well-equipped language laboratories and Computer-Assisted Language Learning facilities.

Our Centre for Contemporary German Literature runs a popular Writers in Residence programme, which has attracted some of the German-speaking world’s most famous writers to Swansea and offers you a unique opportunity to meet the authors of texts you can study during your degree.

What modules can I study?You can choose from a wide range of modules, many of which can be studied through the medium of Welsh:

Level One• German Advanced Language or

German Beginners’ Language• Introduction to German Culture• Modern European Fiction: Texts

and Contents• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:

Contemporary European Film

Level Two• German General Language• Translation Workshop• Power and the Personal: Shifting

Identities in Modern German Culture• European Fascisms• Vienna Underground: Subterranean

views of a Twentieth-Century City

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(with Business Studies)QR32 u English LiteratureRR12 u French

RRC2 u French (with Business Studies)RRD2 u French (with Computer Studies)RR21 u French (with Legal Studies)LR72 u GeographyRV21 u HistoryRR23 u ItalianRRF3 u Italian (with Business Studies)RRG3 u Italian (with Computer Studies)RR32 u Italian (with Legal Studies)QR62 u LatinPR32 u Media StudiesLR22 u PoliticsRR24 u SpanishRRF4 u Spanish (with Business Studies)RRG4 u Spanish (with Computer Studies)RR42 u Spanish (with Legal Studies)RX23 u TEFL

QR52 u WelshRQ25 u Welsh (with Business Studies)RQG5 u Welsh (with Computer Studies)RGF5 u Welsh (with Legal Studies)

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If you have ‘A’ level German, or AS level German at grades A or B, you can apply to study at an advanced level. If you do not have these qualifications, but do have an ‘A’ level or AS level in another modern language, you may be able to follow German at beginners’ level.

“ I spent the third year of my degree doing a ten-month internship at

the Siemens translation department in Munich. Moving to a different

country to work in a German environment was a big step and quite a

challenge, but it was reassuring to know that the team of lecturers at

Swansea were behind me. The internship was a great experience and

one that I am very grateful for, as it opened the door for me after I

graduated when Siemens took me on as a full-time Translation Manager.

Thanks to the longstanding relationship between the Swansea German

Department and Siemens Sprachendienst, I have had the opportunity to

welcome quite a few Swansea undergraduates who also chose to do

their internship at Siemens in Munich – they always keep me up-to-date

with the latest news from Swansea! ” Ula Mitchell, BA German, Translation Manager, Siemens

Level Three• German General Language• Twentieth-Century Berlin German

Song Cultures• Translation Workshop• Dissertation

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed using a variety of methods, including class tests, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations.

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The study of health and social care encompasses a broad range of issues that affect society’s health and wellbeing, from ageing and illness to social policy, psychology, and public health management. The degree is highly relevant in the voluntary and independent sectors, and to major charitable organisations with a health or social care focus.

This degree will:• provide an excellent preparation for

students seeking administrative and managerial roles within the field of health and social care

• provide a critical understanding of policy, theory and practice in health and social care

• prepare you to work across professional and organisational boundaries promoting professional and service-user relationships and inter-professional collaboration


Above all, this programme will enable you to identify and assess the nature and extent of the issues involved in managing public health locally, nationally and internationally.

This course is ideal for individuals who see health and social care as an attractive career pathway but do not wish to pursue professional careers in medicine, nursing or social work.

How is the degree structured?You will follow a wide variety of subjects applied to health and social care. These include psychology, sociology, human anatomy and physiology, management and leadership and research skills. The programme also provides an overview of the structure and organisation of UK health and social care, and covers major UK and Welsh Government policy on health and social care provision.

Level One will prepare you to develop study skills and will introduce the concepts of health, illness, social welfare, social policy and psychology. An introduction to anatomy and physiology will also be provided.

Level Two will build on these concepts, examining development over the life span, language development, health and social care research and partnership working. At the end of the second year, you can select two10-credit, compulsory modules, which enable you to select areas of study most appropriate to your area of interest, and according to your specific development needs.

Topics covered in Level Three include ageing in society, public health and epidemiology, management, leadership and ethics in health and social care. In the final year you will be expected to complete an 8,000 word dissertation.

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Level One• Study Skills and Health Informatics• Introduction to Social Policy; Social

Problems and Welfare Institutions• Foundations in Human Anatomy and

Physiology for Health and Social Care • Introduction to Psychology, Health,

Illness and Medicine• Sociology of Health and Illness• Introduction to Health and

Social Care Research• Introduction to Social Policy in

the Modern Era• Health Service Practice

Level Two• Health and Economics• Disability Policy I• The Developing Person• Health and Social Care Research• Health Promotion and Health Education• Sociology of Health and Illness II• Difference and Equity• Law and Healthcare Practice• Psychology, Health and Illness

Level Three• Social Policy in an Ageing Society• Applied Psychology• Public Health and Epidemiology • Management and Leadership in

Health and Social Care• Ethics in Health and Social Care• Dissertation

How will I be assessed?Progress will be monitored through a combination of coursework (essays andprojects), assignments, short answer papers and formal examinations.

Although not essential, it would be useful to have studied the Humanities – especially sociology or psychology – prior to undertaking this degree. Experience of studying human biology and the biosciences is also desired.

You should demonstrate an interest in working with people, an ability to communicate well, and the potential to develop the personal qualities useful for team working, leadership and management.



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“ The Audiology degree is an exciting course, with work based

and theoretical aspects. This allows me to put into action the knowledge

I have gained in lectures and to meet a wide range of people in

audiology and related professions. The bursary that I received has

been really helpful and the staff operate a friendly open door policy. ”Rebecca Chaplin,

BSc Audiology


The Healthcare Science (Neurosensory Sciences) programme offered in Swansea is Audiology. We are not at this time offering Neurophysiology or Ophthalmology and Vision Science.

Audiologists are health care professionals who are trained to diagnose and manage patients’ hearing loss, vestibular (balance), and related disorders and test, fit and adjust hearing aids. They can work in hospitals or the private sector and have a healthcare practitioner role. By studying Healthcare Science (Audiology) at Swansea, you will gain a clinically focused degree, with an emphasis on practice-based learning.

The degree was developed in liaison with the British Academy of Audiology. Graduation from this degree will give you eligibility to apply for voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology and Regulation with the Health Professions Council (subject to programme approval).

This degree will:• give you the skills and competences

necessary to become a registered Audiologist

• train you to use sophisticated equipment and healthcare facilities

• help you to gain wide practical experience and the ability to use your own initiative


How is the degree structured?The programme is three years full-time. Year One will contain common elements of audiology, neurophysiology and ophthalmology and vision science. In years two and three you will specialise in your chosen discipline of audiology.

In the three years of your degree you will study at the University, where you will gain theoretical understanding and practical clinical skills in the audiology skills laboratory, and also at audiology departments across Wales, where you will work alongside professional audiologists to develop and hone your clinical skills.

What modules can I study?During the three years you will study a wide range of modules. All modules are core and must be passed to complete the degree. The modules are designed to meet the requirements of the Modernising Scientific Careers project from the Department of Health (www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-framework-curricula/documents/BSc_HCS_Neurosensory_Sciences% 202011-12.pdf). Consequently, on graduation, you will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to enter directly into the audiology profession.

What facilities will I use?The College has extensive facilities including a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories. Working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the College has recently opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines. Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain

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confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements.

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments and a dissertation.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?The precise support for this programme is still to be announced by Welsh Government however we anticipate that it will include the following:

If you are a UK resident, have been resident in the UK for the last three years or have ‘Leave to Remain’ then:

• there are no fees to pay

• new students will receive a non-means tested grant of £1,000

• you are eligible to apply for a means tested bursary of up to £4,395

• you may be eligible to access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study)

In addition to the basic means tested bursary, students can apply for a number of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children.

Are there any additional requirements?Any offer of a place will require:• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

• an Occupational Health Check – all students are required to adhere with the College of Human and Health Sciences vaccination policy unless they are medically exempt.

Any offer made will be subject and conditional to funding from the Welsh Government.


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“ The University has links with local hospitals and you spend a lot of

time on placement. Given the radioactive nature of Clinical Technology it

is impossible to practise all the clinical aspects of the job on the University

campus. It’s exciting and interesting that the course involves something as

formidable as radioactivity. Being a small Department, there is a great

sense of community between the students on the course.”Helen Donne, BSc Healthcare Science

Medical Physics Technologists play a central role in today’s technologically sophisticated healthcare system. Most clinical diagnostic and many therapeutic procedures use physics based techniques including the use of ionising radiation. Medical Physics Technologists operate systems for image capture, image processing and are closely involved in quality assurance of all equipment relating to X-ray and gamma radiation. Radiotherapy requires the precise delivery of radiation to treat tumours without harming healthy tissue.

Studying Medical Physics Technology at Swansea will equip you with a basic knowledge of all three areas of Medical Physics Technology practice, ie. nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation protection, followed by further specialist training in one area (at this time, nuclear medicine or radiotherapy). On graduation you will be equipped to enter practice and work within your chosen speciality.

The course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Modernising Scientific Careers project at the Department of Health and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). Consequently when you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for voluntary

registration and work in the NHS or other work environments as an independent practitioner.

Are there any additional requirements?Any offer of a place will require:

• Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

• an Occupational Health Check – all students are required to adhere with the College of Human and Health Sciences vaccination policy unless they are medically exempt


How is the degree structured?In the three years of your degree you will divide your study between the University, where you will gain theoretical understanding, and hospitals across Wales where you will practice alongside professional Medical Physics Technologists to develop and hone your clinical skills.

Medical Physics Technology is a three-year full time degree. On graduation you will receive either a BSc in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or a BSc in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy).

What modules can I study?During the three years you will study a wide range of modules. All modules are core and must be passed in order to gain the degree. These modules are designed to meet the requirements of the Modernising Scientific Careers project from the Department of Health (www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-framework-curricula/documents/BSc_HCS_Medical_Physics_Technology%202011-12.pdf). Consequently, on graduation, you will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the profession and practice in your specialism.

What facilities will I use?The College has extensive facilities including a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories. Working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the College has recently opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10 ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines. Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent

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opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements.









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The Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) degree programmes will educate you to become cardiac and respiratory physiologists. These are highly skilled professionals who monitor, measure, and analyse heart and lung function in clinical environments. They improve patients’ quality of life by diagnosing disease and informing courses of treatment.

By studying Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at Swansea, you will gain a clinically focused degree, with an emphasis on practice-based learning which, when you graduate, will give you eligibility to apply for voluntary registration and work as an independent practitioner.

As a Healthcare Science physiologist lives will often depend on your skills.

This degree will:• lead to a recognised qualification,

enabling you to become a cardiac or respiratory physiologist

• equip you with the skills and competence to work in the NHS and private sector

• provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills

Are there any additional requirements?

Any offer of a place will require:

• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

• an occupational health check – all students are required to adhere with the College of Human and Health Sciences vaccination policy unless they are medically exempt


How is the degree structured?The programme is three years full-time. Year one is common to both Cardiac and Respiratory Physiology. In years two and three you will attend specialist teaching in your chosen discipline of Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory Physiology.

Cardiac PhysiologyAs a cardiac physiologist, you will combine patient assessment with the use of specialist equipment to diagnose and inform the management of heart disease. You will also be involved in the treatment of heart rhythm abnormalities.

Cardiac physiologists perform a rangeof investigations and therapies, including:

• Resting electrocardiography (ECG)• Ambulatory monitoring• Exercise tolerance testing (ETT)• Cardiac catheterisation• Echocardiography• Permanent pacemakers and implantable

defibrillators

Respiratory PhysiologyAs a Respiratory Physiologist, you will use a variety of equipment and techniques to measure and monitor patients’ respiratory function, and diagnose and inform treatments for lung disease. You will also diagnose and treat certain sleep-related breathing disorders.

Respiratory Physiologists undertake a range of investigations, including:

• Lung volumes and forced expiratory flows

• Respiratory gas exchange• Blood gases• Response to treatment• Breathing during sleep• CPAP treatment• Allergy testing• Physiological responses to exercise

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“ The course teaches us about respiratory physiology and the various

tests that can be performed to help diagnose respiratory conditions, and

also explores other areas such as human biology, mathematics, physics,

anatomy, physiology, and many others. My favourite feature of the course

is learning the theory and putting it into practice whilst on placement.”Catrin Lewis, BSc Healthcare Sciences

(Respiratory)


Contact the Admissions Tutor: Email:[email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 518531



What grades do I need? A levels: BBB, including Biology at grade B or above.

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What modules can I study?During the three years you will study a wide range of modules. All modules are core and must be passed. Modules are designed to meet the requirements of the Modernising Scientific Careers project from the Department of Health, (www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-framework-curricula/documents/BSc_HCS_Cardiovascular_Respiratory_Sleep_Science%202011-12.pdf). Consequently, on graduation, you will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the profession and practice in your specialism.

What facilities will I use?The College has extensive facilities that include; clinical and technical skills resource centres, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories. Working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the College has recently opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite. This set of 10 practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for our Healthcare Science disciplines providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical practices before attending placements.









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History is about understanding human cultures past and present, and about appreciating the diversity and changeability of human societies. Living in an age of rapid globalisation, we now – more than ever – need to understand how we became who we are, and how human cultures have interacted historically and left a complex but powerful legacy for the present.

Studying history critically means thinking about how to represent, preserve, and commemorate the past in ways that reflect our shared responsibility for the world we live in. At Swansea you are encouraged to study the past to meet the challenges of the present, and contribute to the shaping of the future. Our degree schemes are designed to meet this challenge, and equip students with the knowledge and skills that will set them on a successful career path. Swansea’s History degrees explore the major periods and civilisations from the Middle Ages through to the modern day.

These degrees will:

• equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including teaching, accountancy, banking, insurance, the media, marketing, personnel management, and museum and heritage work

• help you to gain transferable skills, including team-working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills


How is the degree structured?We offer a range of degrees designed to give you the opportunity to specialise in the subjects that interest you the most. For full details of all our courses, please visit our website.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with an emphasis on interactive learning and class participation.


Level One• Medieval Europe: An Introduction• World History, 1500-1800• Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989• Making History

Level Two• The Practice of History: The Variety

of Sources• The Rise of Modern Science: from

Athens to Los Alamos• War and Society in the Anglo-Norman

World• An Introduction to Dante’s World• The State of the Church in Later

Medieval Europe• Medieval Britain, c.1250-1520• The Renaissance of the Middle Ages• The Golden Age of Iberia, 1450-1700• The British Atlantic World,

c.1550-1760• From Reason to Romanticism: Europe

1650-1800• War and British Society, 1688-1815• Revolutionary and Napoleonic Europe,

1789-1815• The British Empire since 1800: Authority

and Anxiety• The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality

and Religion, 1847-1947• The United Kingdom, 1801-1922• The First World War: Politics, Society

and Culture 1870-1933• European Fascisms• Nazi Occupied Europe: Collaboration,

Resistance, Genocide• Post-War Reconstruction: Europe

1945-1956

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QV8C u Classical Civilisation LV11 s EconomicsQV31 s English LiteratureQV3C u English Literature RV11 u French LV71 s GeographyRV21 u German QV71 s Greek (ancient language)RV31 u Italian QV61 u LatinVQ1P s Latin V130 s Medieval StudiesV191 u Medieval Studies LV2C s Modern History and International

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‘A’ level History is preferred. If you wish to study the European History programme, you will normally need an ‘A’ level in an appropriate language, although in the cases of Italian, Spanish, and Welsh you may be able to learn the language from

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Level Three• To be a Crusader: A Knight and his

Story of the First Crusade• The Cathars and the Albigensian

Crusades• The Life-Cycle in Later Medieval Europe,

1300-1500• Renaissance Venice, 1380-1520• Art and Society in Early Renaissance Italy• Princes, Popes, and Protestants:

The Reformation in Tudor England and Europe

• Family, Sex and Intimacy in Early Modern Britain

• Print Culture and the History of the Book• The Grand Tour, c.1500-1800• European Empires in the East• Science and Nature in Early Modern

Europe• Merchants and Marvels: Long-distance

in the Early Modern World• Revolutionary America, 1760-1791• From Machiavelli to Mussolini:

Government and Society in Western Political Thought

• Background to Wales I: From the Origins of Wales up to 1800 (overseas students only)

• Background to Wales II: From 1800 to the Present Day (overseas students only)

• Weimar Germany• Irish Migrants in Victorian Britain • A social history of the South Wales

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• Slavery and the American Revolution• Rethinking the Welsh Town, 1780-1850 • Britain at War, 1939-1945:

The Home Front• Prisoners of War in 20th Century

Conflict• Governing Italy I: State Control in

Liberal and Fascist Italy, 1861-1940• Sport and British Society, 1860-1960• Media and Society in the 1930s• From Fascism to the Republic:

Italy in the Second World War


How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored through a combination of assessed coursework and written examinations. The dissertation that you will complete in Level Three is assessed as a written piece of coursework and by oral examination.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?We offer four scholarships annually to our most promising Level One undergraduate students, based on academic qualifications. You will be automatically considered for the award when you take up your place with us.

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“ I graduated with a First-Class Honours History degree from Swansea University. My three years undergraduate study were truly the most enjoyable of my life so far! Looking back, the BA degree was everything I hoped it would be. The modules were all very interesting and highly enjoyable with a great range available. The lecturers, tutors and all members of the History department were also incredibly friendly and always willing to help. This is why it didn’t take me long to decide that Swansea was where I wanted to continue my studies and I stayed at Swansea to study the MA in

Early Modern History. ”Cath Horler, MA Early Modern History


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Many people study part-time because they want to balance their work and family commitments with the opportunity to gain a qualification that enables them to change the direction of their careers. For others, a part-time degree allows them to continue working to support their families and finance their studies.

Whatever your reasons for choosing part-time study at Swansea University, you can be sure that you will graduate with a sense of achievement and self-fulfilment.

These degrees will:• enable you to graduate with an

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How is the degree structured?The course is taught by the Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE) and by other departments within the University, with modules taught both on campus and in the community venues.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures and seminars where group participation is encouraged, and you may be required to make presentations as individuals or in groups.

Typically, you will study modules worth 60 credits a year until you have achieved 360 credits (120 each at Levels One, Two, and Three). In some cases, you may be able to obtain an ordinary degree in five years by completing just 60 credits at Level Three. Please contact us if you wish to explore this option further.

Our community venues include:• Banwen• Brynaman• Clydach• Fishguard• Glynneath• Haverfordwest• Llandybie• Llanelli• Narberth• Neath• Pembroke Dock• Port Talbot• The Phoenix Centre (Swansea)

What subjects can I study?A wide range of subjects is available, including:

Level One• Ancient History• Counselling• English• Environmental Studies• History• Human Geography• Linguistics• Philosophy• Politics• Psychology• Science and Society• Social Policy• Sociology• Statistics

Levels Two and Three• Ancient History• Counselling• English• History• Philosophy• Politics• Psychology• Social Policy• Sociology

Humanities (Part-time)Department of Adult Continuing Education

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/dace



How to apply: Please use contact details above.

What grades do I need? For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 206

You may not need formal qualifications to study the BA Humanities (part-time) degree as we consider all applications on their own merit. You will, however, be asked to attend an informal interview.

You do not need to apply via UCAS. Please use the contact details above to request an application form.

How will I be assessed? In most cases, you will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework, including essays, projects, and presentations. At Level One, most courses are assessed by coursework.

Are the qualifications I already hold recognised?You may be exempted from part of the degree programme if you already have qualifications that we consider appropriate. Please note that applications for credit exemption must be made before 31 August, 2013 and can only be taken into account if your qualifications were gained in the last five years.

“ As I stand in front of my GCSE history class I am filled with

enormous pride and a great sense of achievement because when

I started my Part-time Degree course I could only daydream of

standing in front of a group of pupils one day sharing my love and

enthusiasm of history. The Part-time Degree course has helped turn

this dream into a reality. ” Samantha Anderson, BA Humanities 2008

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Italy is one of the great cradles of Western civilisation. From the Etruscans and Romans, through the Renaissance, unification, and fascism, to democracy and Berlusconi, Italy has played a major role in the history of Europe. Its rich cultural heritage is complemented by an economic strength that makes Italy one of the world’s most important trading partners.

Studying Italian at Swansea University allows you to integrate a broad knowledge of Italy’s cultural heritage and contemporary social diversity with high-level linguistic skills. The degree is open to beginners as well as those with previous knowledge of the language.







How is the degree structured?A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study modules on a wide variety of aspects of Italian society and culture.

Language classes are taught in small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and interactive classes, fully supported by a variety of online learning tools, DVD and Internet materials, and our well-equipped language and computer laboratories.

Between Levels Two and Three, you will normally spend a year in Italy, either as a student on one of our established exchange agreements with Italian universities, or as an English language assistant in an Italian school on the British Council’s assistantship programme. Alternatively, you may wish to complete a work placement in Italy.

What modules can I study?You can choose from a wide range of modules, including:

Level One• Italian Advanced Language or Italian

Beginners’ Language• Specialist Language (for advanced level

students)• Study Skills• Introduction to Italian Culture• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:


Level Two• Italian General Language (Advanced/

Intermediate)• Business Language• Reading Modern Italian Fiction• European Fascisms

Level Three• Italian General Language• Writing Modern Italy

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed using a variety of methods, including class assignments, assessed essays, and oral and written examinations.

BA Joint Honours Italian andTR73 u American StudiesVR13 u Ancient HistoryQR83 u Classical CivilisationLR13 u EconomicsQRJ3 u English Language StudiesQRH3 u English Language Studies

(with Business Studies)QR33 u English LiteratureRR13 u FrenchRRC3 u French (with Business Studies)RRD3 u French (with Computer Studies)RR31 u French (with Legal Studies)LR73 u GeographyRR23 u GermanRRF3 u German (with Business Studies)RRG3 u German (with Computer Studies)

RR32 u German (with Legal Studies)RV31 u HistoryQR63 u LatinPR33 u Media StudiesRVH1 u Medieval StudiesLR23 u PoliticsRR34 u SpanishRRH4 u Spanish (with Business Studies)RRJ4 u Spanish (with Computer Studies)RR43 u Spanish (with Legal Studies)RX33 u TEFLQRM3 u WelshRQ35 u Welsh (with Business Studies)RQH5 u Welsh (with Computer Studies)QR53 u Welsh (with Legal Studies)

LLB Joint HonoursMR13 u Italian and Law

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IB: 32



If you have ‘A’ level Italian you can apply to study at an advanced level. If you have an AS level or GCSE in Italian, or if you have no previous knowledge of the language, you will normally need an ‘A’ level or AS level in another modern language.

“ I enjoyed meeting new friends at Swansea. The whole university

experience allowed me to grow as a person, and has helped me get to

where I am today. I now work for Yahoo! as a Planning and Strategy

Executive in the Global Sales Team, which helps support and update

sales managers about new products and responds to briefs that come

in from clients. ” Alex Giacon, BA Italian Planning and Strategy Executive, Yahoo!



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From political speeches to advertising and journalism, public relations to texting and new media, language and communication define how we interact with the world around us. By appreciating how language works we can understand how it influences the way we react to different situations, and how it can reveal peoples’ true motives, ambitions and hopes.

Language and Communication at Swansea explores different techniques for describing and analysing language, and introduces various theories of communication.

This degree will:

• equip you with skills relevant for a career in fields such as journalism, or broadcasting

• provide a platform for postgraduate study in linguistics or communication theory

• give you an advanced knowledge of how language works

• help you gain transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?Studying this degree will enable you to develop a critical awareness and understanding of the many factors that shape communication practices across a wide range of contexts. In particular, you will explore how language works in institutional settings, in news and politics, and in relation to global cultures, individual and collective identities, and intercultural relations.

You will be taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, seminar groups and tutorials. During Level Three you will complete an independent dissertation or communication project on a topic of most interest to you.

In addition to the modules offered, you can also choose to pursue modules in a foreign language. Please contact us for further information.


Level OneCompulsory modules

• Study Skills for Language• Language of Everyday Life• Introduction to Media Communication• Communication and Creative Practice

Optional modules• Studying the English Language• Contemporary Welsh Society• Introduction to Film Studies

Level TwoCompulsory modules• Discourse Analysis• Studying Dialects• Theorising the Media• Visual Culture and Media Studies

Optional modules• Corpora and Concordancing• Psycholinguistics• Reading the Screen• The Politics of New Media

BA Single HonoursPQ91 s Language and Communication

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Qualifications in English Language or Literature, a modern language, or other arts and humanities subjects are desirable, but not essential. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.





“ The thing which has inspired the most at Swansea is the dedication

of all the lecturers. They are never too busy to stop and help you!

I have enjoyed every minute of every module during my studies. ”Amy Bowen, BA Language and Communication

Level Three• Language in the Media

Optional modules• Dissertation• Video Production• New Screen Technologies• First Language Acquisition



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From small law firms to the United Nations’ International Court of Justice, the legal profession shapes every aspect of our society, politics, and economies. Law regulates how we buy and sell goods and services, and how we govern ourselves. It defines how we prosecute and defend, and how we secure the rights of people who may not be able to protect themselves.

All of Swansea’s LLB courses are qualifying law degrees.

These degrees will:• provide you with a solid foundation

for a career in law

• train you to apply legal concepts in a practical environment

• provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, research and analytical skills

In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, 95% of our research was recognised as being of an international standard, meaning that you will be taught by highly experienced, research-active staff. Our levels of student satisfaction are consistently high – in the 2011 National Student Survey Swansea was awarded

the highest overall score of all the Law Schools in Wales.

How is the degree structured? Our innovative approach to teaching allows you to tailor your degree according to your interests, career plans, and strengths. Because all the compulsory foundation modules required for a qualifying law degree are completed at Levels One and Two, you will have the opportunity in your final year to choose from a wide range of optional modules, which is especially useful if you wish to specialise in a particular field of law.

You will be actively encouraged to supplement your academic study by undertaking relevant work experience. Our Careers and Employability Tutor will help you make the most of the opportunities available within local law firms and other providers of legal services such as the Crown Prosecution Service and the Public Defender Service.

You will be taught in a friendly, supportive learning environment, using a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, group work, and supervised research. You will also gain practical experience of arguing cases in a courtroom environment in our Moot Court. Our well-equipped Law

Library provides excellent facilities and support throughout your studies. Our substantial library holdings are supplemented by an extensive range of electronic legal materials.


Single Honours LLBLevel OneCompulsory modules include:

• Legal Skills• Public Law• Law of Tort• Contract Law• European Union Law

Level TwoCompulsory modules include:

• Equity and Trusts• Land Law• Criminal Law• Optional modules

A range of optional modules is also available.

LLB Major/MinorM1N1 s Law with Business


LLB Single HonoursM100 s LawMM12 s Law (Crime and Criminal Justice)

LLB Joint Honours Law andMT17 s American StudiesMT1R u American StudiesMM19 s CriminologyML11 s EconomicsMR11 u FrenchMR12 u GermanMVC1 s HistoryMR13 u ItalianLM21 s PoliticsMR14 u SpanishMQ15 u Welsh

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“ Looking back, I have to say

that choosing to study in Swansea

is the best decision I ever made. I

have really enjoyed studying Law

here, everyone from the lecturers to

the receptionists at the School of

Law have been very helpful and

really do their best to give you the

support you need.”Kimberly Rupik, LLB Law

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/law




What grades do I need? For LLB Single Honours:

A levels: AAB or equivalent. Applicants for Joint Honours schemes may be required to attend an interview and offers may be made on that basis.

IB: 34



Law

Level ThreeYou can choose from a wide range of modules, including:

• Antisocial Behaviour: Law Policy and Practice

• Applied Jurisprudence• Commercial Law• Competition Law• Corporate Criminal Regulation• Criminal Evidence• Criminal Justice and Human Rights• Cyber-crime• Dissertation• E-Commerce Law• Employment Law• Environmental Law• Family Law• Foundations in Legal Practice• Housing Law and Policy• Human Rights Law• Intellectual Property Law• International Law• Law and Multi-Level Governance• Law of Sucession• Legal History of Wales• Legal Issues in Social Care and

Social Work• Planning and Nature Conservation• Public International Law• Terrorism: The Legal Response• Themes in Jurisprudence• Sports Law• Succession

Joint Honours LLB SchemesAll Joint Honours students follow the same basic structure, although the major/minor degree in Law with Business is weighted in favour of Law. The compulsory Level One and Two Law modules are studied as 30 credit modules on the Single Honours scheme and as 20 credit modules on the Joint Honours schemes to take account of the additional modules taken by Joint Honours students from their partner subject.

Level One• Legal Skills• Public Law• Contract• European Union Law• Law of Tort• Modules from the partner subject

Level Two• Criminal Law• Property• Equity and Trusts• Optional module• Modules from the partner subject

Level Three• Optional modules (Qualifying Law

Degree-related)• Modules from the partner subject

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed using a combination of written examinations, continuous assessment, assignments, and dissertations/extended essays.

A relevant second language is required for the Joint Honours Law and Language degrees.



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The health of our oceans has a direct impact on the health of our planet. By studying the life in our seas, estuaries and wetlands, marine biologists safeguard the world’s biodiversity and protect endangered species. They also help to develop sustainable sources of seafood and alternative energy sources.

Marine Biology at Swansea is a highly practical course. The University is ideally located for marine biology field and boat work – the nearby Gower Peninsula provides a variety of study habitats, from exposed rocky shores and steep cliffs enclosing small sheltered bays to sand dunes, salt marsh and estuarine mudflats.

This degree will:• prepare you for a career in marine

research, environmental consultancy, and conservation

• give you an in-depth understanding of marine organisms and their interactions with the environment

• enable you to gain an appreciation of the effect and influence of marine organisms on global climate change

• inform you in commercial aspects of marine biology, such as environmental impact assessment and aquaculture

• enable you to develop field and boat work skills


How is the degree structured?You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups, supported by practical classes. You will develop your skills as a field biologist by undertaking boat work on our inshore research vessel, the RV Noctiluca, and fieldwork on local shores.

When you attend a residential field course on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland, you will be given training in a range of ship-based survey and sampling techniques, and will gain experience in the identification of a wide variety of seabed dwelling invertebrates and fish.

Our new Teaching Laboratory is a significantly upgraded facility to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills, with a capacity to hold 150 students; it includes a full range of AV facilities able to transmit to several plasma screens output from a variety of sources including microscopes, PCs, DVD/Video players and visualise/camera units.

During Level Three, you will complete a research project, which may be fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely analytical. Depending on the nature of your project you may work as part of ateam, or as an independent researcher.


You will benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including:• teaching, research and IT laboratories• an extensive range of modern analytical

equipment• specialised culture facilities for a range

of organisms• constant temperature rooms and

other growth rooms, aquaria, and greenhouses

• the Zoological Museum• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal

research vessel, the RV Noctiluca

During Level Three, you will complete a ten-week research project. Your project can be field, boat and/or laboratory-based utilising the valuable study sites around Swansea and off the Gower. Alternatively, you may secure placements elsewhere in the UK or overseas.

BSc Single HonoursC160 s Marine Biology

For related degrees, please see Biology and Biological Sciences (page 34), and Zoology (page 160).

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Please visit our website for examples of previous projects.

What modules can I study?At Levels One and Two, the course is prescribed, while there are optional modules at Level Three, enabling you to customise your learning experience. Current modules include:

Level One• Science Writing and Career Skills • Science Skills for Biological Scientists• Chemistry of Life• Animal Diversity, Form and Function• Plants and Algae – Diversity,

Form and Function• Cellular and Microbial Biology• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes

Level Two• How to Undertake Research in

Biological Science• Molecular Ecology• Marine Biology Literature Review• Marine Plankton and Pelagic

Invertebrates• Vertebrates• Coastal Marine Ecology• Oceanography• Techniques in Marine Biology

Level Three• Marine Biology Research Project • Marine Biology Field Course• Literature Review in Marine Biology • Current research in marine biology

– each member of staff presents a module on their own research interests (on a range of topics) from which you select five for assessment

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed using a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework and a practical research project.

“ I’ve spent four years as a student at Swansea University,

three years as an undergraduate studying Marine Biology and a year as a postgraduate undertaking the MSc in Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management. Whether studying or partying I can honestly say I had a fantastic time the whole way through! It was through my undergraduate study that I realised how amazingly diverse the marine ecosystem is, but also how vulnerable it can be and the level of exploitation it endures. This prompted me to undertake the MSc, which furthered my knowledge in many aspects of conservation and environmental issues around the world on sea and land. With my experience and expertise gained from studying at Swansea I have secured a job working with WWF Cymru in Cardiff as Marine Policy

Officer where I am helping work towards a sustainable future for the

Welsh marine environment. ” David Parker, BSc Marine Biology and MSc Environmental Biology:

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MMath Single HonoursG103 u Mathematics

BSc Single HonoursG100 s MathematicsG110 s Pure MathematicsG120 s Applied MathematicsG190 s Mathematics for Finance

BSc Joint Honours Mathematics andGG41 s Computer ScienceGL11 s Economics GR11 u FrenchGF18 s Geo-Informatics GR12 u German FG31 s PhysicsGR14 u Spanish

Mathematics is both ancient and modern. It is the most international of all subjects, and it is the basis on which the modern world is built. Science and business both rely on mathematical foundations, and our degrees reflect this.

In studying Mathematics at Swansea University you will meet the number theory that Pythagoras studied, the Financial Mathematics that the highest flyers on Wall Street rely on, and a wealth of other topics reflecting our research excellence in probability, analysis, nonlinear partial differential equations, noncommutative geometry and algebraic topology.

These degrees will:

• train you for a wide range of careers in the business world as well as computing and teaching

• provide a foundation for postgraduate study and academic research

• provide you with transferable skills, including communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?Our degree programmes are structured to offer flexibility, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your career goals and interests.

For those intending to pursue a highly mathematical career, our flagship MMath programme is a four-year degree aimed at giving exceptionally talented students a thorough grounding in all aspects of Mathematics.

Our three-year Single Honours programmes all cover the general range of mathematical material while allowing you either to focus on one particular aspect of the subject (Pure, Applied or Finance), or to cover a breadth of material with the Mathematics degree.

We also offer a number of degrees combining Mathematics with other subjects such as Economics, Geo-informatics or Sports Science. If you take Mathematics and a foreign language, you will spend an intercalary year studying Mathematics abroad, through the appropriate language.

Our teaching methods are structured on the understanding that Mathematics is something you must do, not just see or hear. Most material is presented in fifty-minute lectures where the lecturer will describe the key facts and theory, illustrating these perhaps with worked examples, handouts, or use of a computer. You will then test your knowledge and deepen your understanding with regular exercise sheets and examples classes. The Aubrey Truman Reading Room is a popular home for such work. In the first year, you will also have an academic tutor who you will meet, along with five or six other students, for about an hour every week.

What modules can I study?Each degree programme involves a number of compulsory modules, providing the core material for that particular programme, and a set of optional modules allowing some personal choice.

In the final year of most degree programmes you will complete a dissertation module, in which you have the opportunity to investigate a branch of Mathematics that is of particular interest to you, or to go into much greater depth on a topic that you have already learnt about. Modules currently available include:

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.maths.swan.ac.uk




Level One• Introductory Calculus• Introductory Analysis• Foundations of Algebra• Introductory Linear Algebra• Methods of Algebra and Calculus• Classical Geometry• Classical Mechanics (of particles)• Elementary Probability and Statistics• Computational Methods (with

Mathematica)

Level Two• Real Analysis and Metric Spaces• Vector Calculus and Measure Theory• Vector Spaces• Groups and Rings• Further Methods of Algebra

and Calculus• Advanced Geometry• Classical Mechanics (of rigid bodies)• Theoretical Probability and Statistics• Numerical Methods (with Mathematica)

Levels Three and M (MMath)• Functional Analysis• Fourier Analysis• Complex Variable Theory• Differential Equations• Partial Differential Equations• Differential Geometry• Higher Algebra• Topology

• Lie Groups and Lie Algebras• Number Theory• Algebraic Coding Theory• Stochastic Processes• Itô Calculus and Stochastic

Differential Equations• Black-Scholes Theory• Numerical Analysis• Numerics of Differential Equations

and Partial Differential Equations• Analytical Dynamics• Electromagnetics• Statistical Mechanics• Project

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored mainly by formal written examinations, and many modules have a continuous assessment component of around 20%.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Currently we offer a number of scholarships up to a total value of £3,000, awarded on the basis of a competitive examination. Please contact us for further detail.

What grades do I need? MMath

A levels: AAA or equivalent, including Mathematics.

IB: 36


BSc

A levels: AAB or equivalent, including Mathematics.

IB: 34




“ I really enjoyed my course.

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expertise of the staff; you can tell

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set me up for my career as I can

apply my degree directly to some

of the work I do.”Vicky Stockley, BSc in Mathematics for

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“ After spending three exciting years earning my BA in Media Studies

and a year studying an MA in Comparative Journalism at Swansea

University I was equipped with a good balance of theoretical knowledge

and practical journalism skills, enabling me to approach news and

feature writing in an effective way and develop a strong portfolio of

work. The global approach to journalism helped me to develop a wider

view of world media and appreciate the importance of new technologies

in publishing – something that has been very useful as I now work in

Shanghai, China as a web editor for Time-Out magazine. ”Claire Siobodian, BA Media Studies

From print and broadcast media to cinema and television, digital publishing, social networking, and public relations, the media increasingly defines the way we interact with our society. It shapes the way we see ourselves and others, and can be a powerful tool for social change, good and bad.

Media Studies at Swansea has a broad vocational, theoretical and international outlook that reflects the challenges and opportunities of our media-rich world.

These degrees will:

• provide you with a profound knowledge of the history, theory and practice of media, film, public relations and journalism

• equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of media-related industries

• help you to gain transferable skills valued by employers, including new media, team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• provide you with a competitive edge in today’s job market and industries

How is the degree structured?Our BA Media Studies Single Honours degree has a common foundation year and incorporates distinct pathways in media, film, public relations, journalism and practical media at Levels Two and Three, enabling you to tailor your degree to your needs, interests, and aspirations.

The degree provides a combined programme of history, theory and practice that incorporates skills and techniques relevant to the modern media, film and public relations industries.

In addition to being taught through a combination of lectures and small group tutorials, you will participate in practical sessions, workshops, and online learning. At Level Three, you will complete a dissertation, which gives you the chance to explore a topic of most interest to you.

Depending on your choice of degree, you may also have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in media practice, for instance by designing a website, making a video, or submitting a portfolio of journalism. The degree may also include competitive work placements.

In addition, the pathways of the BA Media Studies provide you with the clear option of progressing to an MA in either Digital Media, European Film, Comparative Journalism or Professional Media Practice.

Full details are available on our website.


Level One• Introduction to Media Communication• Introduction to Film Studies• Introduction to Public Relations• Communication and Creative Practice• History of Propaganda• Contemporary European Film

Level Two• Theorising the Media• Screenwriting• Media Practice Skills• Visual Culture and Media Studies• Public Relations Theory• Public Relations Practice• The History of Screen Animation• War and Conflict in European Film• Reading the Screen: Ideas and

Ideologies on Screen• Business and Entrepreneurship• New Media

BA Single HonoursP300 s Media Studies

BA Joint Honours Media Studies andPQ91 s English LanguageQP33 s English LiteraturePR31 u FrenchPR32 u GermanPR33 u ItalianL220 u PoliticsPR34 u SpanishQP53 Q Welsh



Media Studies






IB: 32




Level Three• Dissertation Preparation• Dissertation• Online Journalism• Video Production• Radio Production• Strategy, Marketing and Branding• Signing the Screen: Film and Television

Authorship• Contemporary Film and Television• Cynhyrchu Radio• Creu Fideo• Digital Philosophy: the Roots

of the Virtual

Please note modules are subject to change.

In addition, in line with the University’s commitment to Welsh-medium provision and the demands of employers within the industry in Wales, we offer a range of optional media modules, which are taught and assessed through the medium of Welsh. Modules include: Hanes Darlledu, Creu a Dadansoddi Newyddion, Cyfryngau a Chymdeithas and Creu Fideo.

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored and assessed by a range of methods, including essays, written examinations, media practice, seminar contributions, group projects, web design, presentations, online contributions, a dissertation, and critical film reviews.

Approximately 60 per cent of your final degree classification is based on the coursework you will complete during your studies.

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“ The biochemistry research project was a great opportunity to

further myself, allowing me to learn about the intricacies of biochemistry

and preparing me for a future career in science and research. ”Alun Newsome, BSc Medical Biochemistry

Biochemists and Medical Biochemists develop new ideas and products that are applied to the biggest health challenges we face today. They work in a wide range of industries, including medicine, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, forensic science and veterinary science. Biochemists help us to understand the process of life itself.

Biochemistry, the study of how cells work at the molecular and sub-molecular levels, has been described as the basis of modern medicine. It is also referred to as chemical biology, molecular cell biology, and the biology of the living cell.

These degrees will:• train you to work in areas such as

cancer research, drug development, and the development of new crops and agrochemicals

• prepare you for further study that enables you to take up research positions in industry

• equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical and food industries


The Medical Biochemistry degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to follow a career in medical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, or for graduate entry into Medicine.

How is the degree structured?You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups, supported by practical classes. You can also make use of self-tuition packages and simulation software that gives you experience of techniques not normally accessible at undergraduate level.

During Level Three, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working as an independent researcher, you will develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes.

What modules can I study?You can choose from a range of modules covering topics related to our staff strengths in molecular, mammalian, and microbial biochemistry.

If you choose to study Medical Biochemistry, you will benefit from the expertise of staff in the College of Medicine. You will also take modules in specialist topics in molecular mechanisms of disease and medical genetics.

Level One• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes• Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions

of Life• Macromolecules: Form and Function• Metabolic Regulation and Molecular

Physiology• Biochemistry Skills Development• Chemistry of Life• Introductory Organic Chemistry• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups• Atomic Structure and Chemical

periodicity• Cellular and Microbial Biology

BSc Single HonoursC700 s BiochemistryC741 s Medical Biochemistry

BSc Joint HonoursCC47 s Biochemistry and Genetics

s 3 year scheme

College of Medicine

Medical Biochemistry and Biochemistry

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/BScProgrammes




What grades do I need? A levels: : ABB or equivalent

IB: 33



You will need ‘A’ level Chemistry and at least one other science subject, usually Biology.

These degrees are included in priority subjects for additional income-related bursaries – see page 201.

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You will develop skills and experience in analytical methods, data processing, and report writing through computer-based learning and associated practical classes.

Level Two• Carbohydrate Metabolism and

Glycobiology• Biochemical Techniques• Fatty Acid and Terpenoid Metabolism• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology• Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and

Proteomic Analysis• Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and

Signal Transduction• Biochemistry Skills Development II• Molecular Techniques• Human and Medical Genetics• Microbial Genetics• Gene Expression• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

and Diagnostics• Cell and Immunobiology

Practical classes enable you to extend the skills you gained in Level One and to develop new competences.

Level Three• Biomolecular Research Project• Biochemistry of Natural Products• Membranes and Energy Transduction• Nucleic Acids: Components,

Metabolism and Modification• Membrane Trafficking• Aspects of Human Sensory and

Metabolic Biochemistry • Gene Manipulation• Animal Development • Medical Genetics• Biotechnology and Protein Engineering• Mutations and Human Health• Genetics of Cancer• Biochemistry Literature Review and

Communication Joint Honours degree in Biochemistry and GeneticsThe Biochemistry and Genetics joint degree offers modules from both the separate Single Honours degrees and covers a broader range of topics within the fields of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. It is intended to demonstrate the overlapping principles of the two disciplines.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, assignments and practical work. The project you will complete at Level Three is an important component of the degree programme that helps you to gaininvaluable experience of research project design, planning and implementation.


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“ My undergraduate degree in Genetics sparked my interest in

becoming a professional scientist and provided the foundation to

pursue a postgraduate degree (also in Swansea) and establish a

research career in molecular mutagenesis and carcinogenesis at

Imperial College, London, before joining the pharmaceutical industry

as a genetic toxicologist. I now head up the genetic toxicology unit for

GlaxoSmithKline, a role which contributes to the development of new

medicines to address the unmet medical needs of patients in many

disease areas. ” Anthony Lynch, BSc Genetics

Genetics plays a major role in the diagnosis of human diseases and the development of new treatments and pharmaceuticals. It sheds light on human evolution and the effect of environmental change on living organisms, and can help us to conserve the planet’s biodiversity.

The Medical Genetics degree provides appropriate training for students who wish to undertake further study to become a doctor. Graduates in Medical Genetics are eligible to apply for Swansea’s Graduate Entry Medicine programme.

These degrees will:• prepare you for roles in a wide variety

of professions, including the pharmaceutical industry, forensic science, and conservation biology

• give you experience of techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computer analytical methods

• prepare you for graduate training to be a doctor, dentist, or teacher, or for postgraduate or doctoral research


How is the degree structured?You will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, small group tutorial classes, e-learning, and practical laboratory work. Teaching is delivered by genetics staff located in the College’s expanding research facility, the Institute of Life Science. There are also contributions from other staff in the College of Medicine, many of whom are practising doctors and consultants in local hospitals.

In the final year, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working as an independent researcher, you will develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes.

You may change between degree programmes, for example from Medical Genetics to Genetics, or to a joint degree with Biochemistry, depending on how your interests develop during the course of your studies.

What modules can I study?Level One• Genetic Analysis I• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes• Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions

of Life• Macromolecules: Form and Function• Metabolic Regulation and Molecular

Physiology• Chemistry of Life• Introductory Organic Chemistry• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry• Organic Chemistry of Functional Groups• Atomic Structure and Chemical

periodicity• Science Skills• Plants and Algae; Diversity Form and

Function• Cellular and Microbial Biology• Animal Diversity, Form and Function• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour

Level Two• Genetic Analysis II• Molecular Techniques• Human and Medical Genetics• Microbial Genetics• Gene Expression• Biostatistics and Experimental Design• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

and Diagnostics• Carbohydrate Metabolism and

Glycobiology

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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine/BScProgrammes





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For the BSc Genetics degree, you will need ‘A’ level Biology, and for the BSc Medical Genetics degree you will need ‘A’ level Biology and Chemistry.

These degrees are included in priority subjects for additional income-related bursaries – see page 201.

• Biochemical Techniques• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology• Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and

Proteomic Analysis• Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes and

Signal Transduction• Molecular Ecology• Cell and Immunobiology

Level Three• Medical Genetics• Biomolecular Research Project• Gene Manipulation• Molecular Evolution• Animal Development• Biotechnology and Protein Engineering• Genetic Analysis III• Mutations and Human Health• Genetics of Cancer• Nucleic Acids: Components,

Metabolism and Modification• Membrane Trafficking• Aspects of Human Sensory and

Metabolic Biochemistry

Joint Honours in Biochemistry and GeneticsThe Biochemistry and Genetics joint degree offers modules from both the separate Single Honours degrees and covers a broader range of topics within the fields of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. It is intended to demonstrate the overlapping principles of the two disciplines.

What facilities will I use?Many undergraduate students will complete research projects in the College of Medicine’s state-of-the-art research laboratories, and will be supervised by the Institute of Life Science’s research groups. Facilities that might enhance your learning experience in research include:

• UK EPSRC Centre for Mass Spectrometry

• Centre for NanoHealth• Health Information Research Unit• Health Informatics Research

Laboratories • Clinical Research Facility and

Imaging Suite

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, assignments and practical work. The project you will complete at Level Three is an important component of the degree programme that helps you to gaininvaluable experience of research project design, planning and implementation.

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“It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.” (Hippocrates)

This innovative, interdisciplinary degree reflects contemporary medicine’s patient-centred and bio-psycho-social understanding of health, illness, and healthcare interventions. It has been developed in conjunction with the University’s College of Medicine and allows you to study the broad spectrum of subjects that encompass the science and art of medicine.

“My aim is not to make a system or to see patients as systems, but to picture a world, a variety of worlds – the landscapes of being where these patients reside.” (Oliver Sacks)

This degree will:• give you an ideal platform for

graduate entry into medicine, or to the para-medical professions (e.g. physiotherapy, health promotion, speech therapy) or to postgraduate research in medicine or healthcare

• equip you with key critical analysis and appraisal skills, knowledge and experience valued by healthcare management employers, and in the private and public general management sectors

• provide you with a broad understanding of medicine and health care, and how we experience them as a society

• equip you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and advanced analytical skills

How is the degree structured?This degree allows you to explore both the scientific and human sides of medicine and health care. It is designed to give you a rounded perspective based on a broad range of subjects drawn from across the Medical Sciences, the Human Sciences,and the Humanities.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Computer-assisted learning is a core feature of specific modules, and you will undertake a series of clinical observations in the final Level of the degree.

Each year, you will follow two modules in each of these six distinct areas of study:

Biological Sciences – explores how knowledge of biological systems at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels underpins clinical medicine.

Clinical Sciences – focuses on the key study and learning skills of medicine and healthcare, in particular the essential critical information analysis of evidence-based-medicine, the issues surrounding implementation of public health interventions, and the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge in patient interactions, via reflective clinical observation.

Philosophy of Medicine – explores ethical and conceptual issues that shape the nature and goals of medicine, interrogating problems of life and death, genetic ethics, multiple personality disorder, and conceptions of mental illness.

Social Sciences and Medicine – comprises the economic, psychological, andsociological dimensions that inform the experience of medicine and health care,and also issues of costing and provision across the lifespan.


Medical Sciences and Humanities

“ I chose the BSc in Medical Sciences and Humanities (MeSH) because

it provides a very good foundation for Graduate Entry Medicine. MeSH

is a fantastic course that includes a diverse range of subjects that are

related to modern medicine. It aims to develop an in-depth understanding

into the importance of patient-centred care through its bio-psycho-social

understanding of health. I particularly enjoyed the placements in year

three which helped me understand the importance of good communication

and listening skills for effective decision making. ” Louise Treen, BSc Medical Sciences and Humanities

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/undergraduate/medicalsciencesandhumanities





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You do not need ‘A’ levels in mathematics or science subjects (although they are very useful preparation) but we do require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including GCSE English (or Welsh) and Mathematics.

History of Medicine – provides a critical view of the interaction of intellectual andsocial factors in the making of medical theory, practice, and professionalisation,and the overall role of medicine in the creation of modern society since 1500.

Literature and Medicine – contrasts doctors’ and patients’ views of disease by examining literary narratives of health care and illness.

What modules can I study?Modules available include:

Level One• Foundations in Mathematics and

Physics of Living Systems• Applied Human Biology• Introduction to Health Law• Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine• Introduction to Psychology, Health,

Illness and Medicine• Human Anatomy and Physiology I• Study Skills and Health Informatics• Introduction to the History of Medicine• Introduction to Literature and Medicine• Sociology of Health and Illness

Level Two• Research Methods and Statistics• Health Law and Practice • The Philosophy of Health, Disease

and Illness• People, Populations and Medical Care:

Philosophical Perspectives• Maximum Efficiency? Medicine and

Society c.1300-2000• Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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• Health Economics• Sociology of Health and Medicine II• Psychology, Health, Illness and

Medicine II• Pathophysiology• Genetics

Level Three

• Applying Information in Medicine• Persons and Illness: Philosophical

Perspectives• Hospitals in History c.1700-1948• Systems Physiology and Common

Pathologies• Dissertation (medicine/healthcare topic

of your choice)• Public Health and Epidemiology

Options in• Pathology and Therapeutics• Advanced Genetics

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, assignments, and a dissertation. There is a good balance between coursework and examinations.

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Without question, doctors have one of the most rewarding jobs imaginable. In applying their knowledge of the human body, they can have a transformativeaffect on our health and well-being. They embrace science to understand how to treat us when we fall ill and, no matter which branch of Medicine they choose to follow, their primary concern is for our well-being.

Since its launch in 2004, Swansea’s Graduate Entry Medicine programme has established itself as an outstanding degree that enables graduates of any discipline to learn the scientific and clinical principles of Medicine, and to consider its moral aspects.

This degree will:• prepare you to become a doctor

• introduce you to professional practice using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge teaching methods

• ready you for further post-registration medical education in your chosen specialty


How is the degree structured?You will work with real and simulated patients at every stage of your learning; accumulating knowledge, developing clinical skills and conducting yourself in a way that characterises the wise doctor. Your studies will be split between learning weeks at the University and clinical placements with local NHS partners, in particular the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) and the Hywel Dda Health Boards.

This is an independent, four-year programme based entirely in Swansea and west Wales. Each campus-based study week encourages you to explore a particular clinical problem using group tutorials, lectures and seminars, and to practise your clinical skills in a laboratory environment. This knowledge is consolidated by clinical exposure during Learning Opportunities in the Clinical Setting (LOCS) and Community Based Learning (CBL), both of which are available from the first term of the course. Clinical placements allow you to practise your skills and develop your understanding of the wider social and organisational aspects of medicine.

If you speak Welsh, you will have opportunities to improve your technical vocabulary in the context of the clinical consultation. If you do not speak Welsh, we will help you to gain some familiarity with the language and its origins, and encourage you to look at the Welsh Government’s introduction to language awareness in health care, ‘Iechyd Da!’’.

In addition to the learning weeks, you will complete a range of other activities, including:

• placements in a primary care centre to see patients and experience the work of general practitioners and their clinical colleagues – CBL

• five-week clinical apprenticeships when you will be embedded in a healthcare team to work alongside other staff and gain experience of the doctor’s role – the first of these occurs in Year One

• five-week specialty attachments during which you will study the health needs of a particular group of patients (eg psychiatry)

• a series of student-led ‘professionalism’ days – exploring the professional practice of medicine

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine


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What grades do I need? As this is a graduate entry programme, you will need to have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, an upper second or first class honours degree. This can be in any subject, but you will need to demonstrate a clear commitment to Medicine, and an understanding of its demands and rewards. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.

• an elective period of study in Year Three, which allows you to choose to visit almost any part of the world to pursue an approved project

• a final “shadowing” period that enables you to hone your skills before you start work as a qualified doctor

Please note: project work each year gives you the chance to work with other professions and explore the issues of inter-professional learning.

When you graduate, you will be offered a rotational year on the Foundation YearProgramme in Wales, after which, you should be equipped with the necessary attributes to carry you through the remainder of your postgraduate medical education in the area of medicine that most excites you.

What facilities will I use?Many undergraduate students will complete research projects in the College of Medicine’s state-of-the-art research laboratories, and will be supervised by the Institute of Life Science’s research groups. Facilities that will enhance your learning experience include:

• UK EPSRC Centre for Mass Spectrometry

• IBM ‘Blue C’ supercomputer• the Centre for NanoHealth• Health Information Research Unit• Health Informatics Research

Laboratories • Clinical Research Facility and

Imaging Suite

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed each term through a variety of methods, including examinations, assignments and practical work. Assessments cover four educational themes: Intellectual Skills; Practical Skills; Transferable Skills; and Professional Development.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?If you are from England or Wales, you are eligible for a student loan in Level One. Means-tested bursaries are available from the NHS Student GrantsUnit from Level Two onwards.

You should have GCSE Mathematics and English/Welsh at Grade C or above and, ideally, some experience of Biology or Chemistry post-GCSE (this is desirable but not essential).

You will also need to take the Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT) and achieve a score of greater than 50.

For details about the GAMSAT and how to register, visit www.gamsatuk.org

All offers made by the University are conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and Occupational Health clearance.

The Graduate Entry Medicine Programme is only open to UK and EU citizens.

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lecture has been fascinating. You’re

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GP consultations, you do drug

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paramedics on a Friday night.

The doctors help you: there’s a

realisation that people who are

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serious and conscientious. I feel

very privileged. ”Andrew Phillips, MB BCh Medicine

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The medieval world is the age of chivalry and the Crusades, of the birth of universities and magnificent Gothic cathedrals, and of some of the most enduring tales of courtly love. Medieval Studies explores the rich legacy of nearly a thousand years of European history and culture to reveal how the Middle Ages shaped our modern society.

As one of just a few programmes of its kind in Britain, Medieval Studies at Swansea offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in the history of Western civilisation.


rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including management, administration, teaching, journalism, law, and the civil service

• help you to gain transferable skills, including team-working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills


How is the degree structured?This degree enables you to study a broad range of themes and subjects covering nearly a millennium (c500AD to c1500AD) in the historical experiences of the societies of Western Europe.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures and seminars that encourage discussion of key themes and topics. The dissertation you will complete in Level Three provides an opportunity for you to research a topic that interests you themost. Recent dissertations have explored castle-building in England, Medieval queenship, and Vlad the Impaler.

What modules can I study?Level OneYou can study a range of subjects in History, English, Classics, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, or Welsh alongside three core modules:

• Medieval Europe: an introduction• Society and learning in Medieval

Europe• Making History

Levels Two and ThreeYou can choose from a variety of modules, including:

• Arthurian Adaptations

• War and Society in the Anglo-Norman World

• Renaissance Venice• Chaucer, Gender and Sexuality in

the Middle Ages• Sin, Sex, the Masculine and the

Monstrous in the Middle Ages• Magna Carta• The Cathars and the Albigensian

Crusades• Living and Dying in Medieval

England after the Black Death• Dissertation

Please note modules are subject to change.

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored through a combination of assessed coursework,written examinations, and the dissertation at Level Three.

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Although History ‘A’ level is an advantage, it is not essential. Similarly, as Medieval Studies requires the study of a literature, an ‘A’ level in English, Welsh, Italian, Spanish, or French is desirable, but not essential.





“ Swansea is a great university in a beautiful location. The courses

are interesting, the lecturers are brilliant and the students are fun. I

can’t imagine an all-round better student experience – I consider

myself extremely fortunate to have studied at Swansea. ”Jess Ranthum, BA Medieval Studies

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“ I loved Swansea as soon as I came for my interview. The department

was so welcoming.

I have already delivered 13 babies and have contributed to the health

and wellbeing of many more women and their babies. Staff are all very

supportive, both within the University and out on placement. Now I have

finished my first year I really can’t imagine doing anything else. ”Lauren Vizard, BMid Midwifery

A midwife is recognised as a responsible and accountable professional who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period.

This care includes health promotion, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and infant, with referral to medical care or other appropriate assistance where necessary.

The midwife has an important role in counselling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and the community. This work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and may extend to women’s health, sexual or reproductive health and childcare.

Studying Midwifery at Swansea University will give you the confidence and skills necessary for a rewarding career as a midwife.

This degree will:• help you to develop the skills and

competences necessary to become a midwife

• offer you help to gain a wide practical experience across a range of maternity settings

• provide a solid foundation for you to develop further skills in relation to midwifery practice, management, research and education


Swansea University also offers opportunities for post-registration study in Midwifery related subjects at degree and Master’s level.

How is the degree structured?This degree allows you to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of midwifery, as well as the skills necessary to practise as a midwife.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, discussion groups, role play, and simulation exercises. 50% of the degree is theory-based,

and 50% practice-based.This is a three-year, full-time scheme commencing each September.





What modules can I study?• Introduction to Professional Midwifery• Bioscience for Midwifery• Health in Childbearing• S tudy Skills for Midwifery• Foundations of Midwifery Practice

Level Two• Psychosocial Aspects of Childbearing• Challenges in Childbearing• Complicated Childbearing• Developing Midwifery Practice

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You will also need at least five GCSEs in Mathematics, English or Welsh and a science subject at grades A to C. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.





Level Three• Evidence Based Midwifery• Management in Midwifery• Optimising Midwifery• Effective Midwifery Practice

What facilities will I use?The state-of-the-art facilities at our Swansea and Carmarthen campuses include a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories.

Working closely with local NHS Trusts, the College has recently opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea. The set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Audiology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Paramedic Science and Nursing.

Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical environments.

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, oral presentations, and written assignments.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Precise information regarding the financial support available for students on this programme is still to be announced by Welsh Government. The information that we have at October 2011 includes the following:




• you are eligible to apply for a Means Tested Bursary of up to £4,395

• you may be eligible for access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study)

In addition to the basic means tested bursary, students can apply for a number of additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children. This information has been provided by Welsh Government, who control funding arrangements for students on NHS-funded courses in Wales. The University therefore cannot accept any responsibility for changes to this information.

Details will be posted on the University web page as they become available. Students are advised also to access the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare site: www.nliah.wales.nhs.uk

Note: We recommend that applications are submitted before 15 January 2013. Please note that we are unable to consider applications for deferred entry.


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Nurses are healthcare professionals who work in a variety of roles, and in a wide range of environments, to provide safe, caring and evidence based nursing practice and interventions.

Nursing is a unique occupation, challenging but ultimately hugely rewarding. And, with the ongoing modernisation of the health care sector, there has never been a more exciting time to join the profession.

A nursing degree will:• provide the educational preparation for

you to work as a registered nurse in hospital or community settings

• prepare you to meet the essential mental and physical health needs of people of all ages and conditions as well as providing you with the specific knowledge and skills to practice within your chosen field

• give you a foundation for your professional and personal development to enable you to enter nursing and healthcare management, research, education, or specialist nursing


• equip you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, information technology, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills

How is the degree structured?The programme has been developed to support the Nursing and Midwifery Standards for Pre-Registration Nursing Education 2010.

As such, you will benefit from a carefully integrated combination of theoretical study and practical nursing experience. 50% of the degree is theory-based and delivered on campus and 50% will be delivered via practice learning opportunities with one of our partner Local Health Boards or within private health or social settings across the College’s geographical area. You mayalso have the opportunity to complete a three month overseas placement with another European health care institution under the ERASMUS scheme.

You will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, evidence based learning, seminars, e-learning, and tutorials, complemented by practical work in the bio-science laboratory and in our clinical practice suites.

The degree promotes adult learning and will encourage you to become an independent thinker. There will be periods of self-directed study alongside lecturer-led teaching. To support your personal and professional development you will be allocated a personal tutor for the three years of the programme. All personal tutors are Registered Nurses.

Please note: It is possible to study Adult and Mental Health Nursing at the Swansea and Carmarthen campuses. Child Nursing is available at the Swansea campus only. If you choose to study in Carmarthen, clinical placements may be arranged in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire.

This honours degree is a three-year full-time course that commences in September 2012. There is also usually an additional intake for Adult Nursing each February.

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An ‘A’ level in a health or science subject is preferred. You will also need at least five GCSEs in Mathematics, English or Welsh and Double Science at grades A to C.

What fields can I specialise in?Adult NursingWithin this field of nursing, you will experience the continuum of adult care.You will be taught the skills to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based care to promote the health and wellbeing of adults with acute and chronic conditions.

Children’s NursingAs a children’s nurse, you will be dealing with children and young people from 0–16 years and from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You will learn to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the holistic needs of children, young people and their families.

Mental Health NursingAs a mental health nurse, you are likely to be dealing with people of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds. As your career develops, you may choose to specialise in areas such as drugs and alcohol misuse or working with offenders.

What modules can I study?All modules are compulsory. The programme will include shared learning across fields as well as providing field specific modules.

Level one• Fundamentals in Nursing Practice • Learning to Learn in Higher Education

and Clinical Practice• What is Nursing? • Developing Nursing Knowledge• Portfolio Introduction to Professional

Practice (Nursing)

Level two • Public Health• Acute Care• Continuing and Palliative Care• Portfolio Developing the practice

of nursing

Level three• Managing Care in Rapidly Changing

Situations • Advancing Professional Nursing

Practice• Leadership and Management• Portfolio Consolidating the Practice

of Nursing

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed through a variety of methods including portfolio and written assessments and examinations. You will have clinical compentences to achieve in the practice learning environment, and will also be assessed on your professional attitude and behaviour.

What facilities will I use?Our state-of-the-art facilities include a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories.

The College’s Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea is a set of 10 ultra-modern practice rooms, creating an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Audiology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Paramedic Science and Nursing.

Innovative facilities and technology also feature at the Carmarthen campus. By working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the clinical practice facilities have been designed to function just like a real-life hospital or community setting.





• provision of a satisfactory character reference

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• you are eligible to apply for a Means Tested Bursary of up to £4,395

• you may be eligible for access to additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study)


This information has been provided by Welsh Government, who control funding arrangements for students on NHS-funded courses in Wales. The University therefore cannot accept any responsibility for changes to this information.


“ I enjoyed every minute of my course, especially my ward and

community placements where I met different patients from various

levels of society. I am now with the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg

University Health Board, where I am a registered nurse at the

A&E unit at Morriston Hospital. ” Rodolfo Badilla, BN Nursing (Adult), 2009

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Osteopathy is a well recognised and evidence based profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and rehabilitation. The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) define osteopathy as a manner of detecting, treating, preventing and rehabilitating people with conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, namely muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints, in a holistic and scientifically based way. This is a four-year, full-time scheme commencing each September.

This degree will:

• provide you with the educational underpinnings and practical experiences to enable you to gain the skills and competences necessary to apply for registration with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)

• help develop self confidence• show you how to apply knowledge

for practice within a safe environment• give you education and clinical

experience within the associated osteopathic clinics

• promote evidence based practice, personal and professional development as well as an introduction to business management to prepare you for private practice

How is the degree structured?Lectures will help students to define the breadth and depth of understanding required. Student led seminars, structured reflection and experiential learning, coupled with the use of simulation for the structured rehearsal of clinical skills in the clinical skills laboratory, will enable students to develop self confidence and apply knowledge for practice within a safe environment.

Additionally, all students will receive education and clinical experience within the associated osteopathic clinic, whereby students will gain experience in the application of their clinical skills with patients in a supervised manner. During the four year programme, all students will have a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical practice they require for registration with the GOsC. The clinical placements are included within the weekly timetable throughout the academic year from year one to the final year.

*The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) has agreed to recognise the qualification Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) awarded by the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, subject to approval by the Privy Council, as a recognised qualification for the registration and practice of Osteopathy.

What modules can I study?The programme will contain the following modules that will explore the structure andfunction of the human body (to include psychology), relating this to clinical presentation and osteopathic principles:

• Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics

• Osteopathic Skills• Evidence Based Practice• Personal and Professional Development• Business Management• Applied Psychology and Sociology/

Health Psychology• Clinical Biomechanics and Imaging• Pain Management• Clinical Portfolio

What facilities will I use?The College of Human and Health Sciences has recently opened a set of fully functioning osteopathic clinic rooms. The Swansea University Osteopathic Clinic is staffed by a team of expert practitioners as well as osteopathic students in observing or supervised practice roles. The clinic is now open to staff, students and the general public. Please see: www.targetpain.co.uk for further details.


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Typically, you will need three ‘A’ levels at grade B or above, and must include a biological science (e.g. Human Biology). You will also need a minimum of five GCSE passes including Welsh or English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above.






“ This new course is a professional qualification and is a very

exciting development for the College of Human and Health Sciences.

It will prepare students to be competent osteopaths who will be

analytical, assertive, creative, safe, confident and decisive, embracing

change as well as becoming consumers and users of research. ”Ross Johnston, Course Director

The state-of-the-art facilities include a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories.

Working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the College has recently opened the Aneurin Bevan Suite at Swansea. The set of 10, ultra-modern practice rooms creates an authentic clinical environment for health care disciplines including Audiology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Paramedic Science and Nursing.

Each room is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to emulate clinical practice, providing an excellent opportunity for students to put textbook theory into practice and to gain confidence and experience in clinical environments.

Innovative facilities and technology also feature at the Carmarthen campus. By working closely with local NHS Health Boards, the clinical practice facilities have been designed to function just like a real-life hospital or community setting.


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Paramedics are often the first of the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an accident. Regularly thrust into the middle of confused, chaotic, and dangerous situations, paramedics are educated to provide lifesaving support and trauma care to patients in the most challenging of environments, and to stabilise them for transport to hospital. Additionally, paramedics respondto patients with social needs and help these patients to either be moved to hospital or by offering interventions to enable people to remain in their own homes.

By studying Paramedic Science at Swansea, you will gain a recognised qualification that enables you to be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and to practise as a paramedic.

This course will:

• teach you to become a paramedic

• prepare you for the dynamic, uncertain and unpredictable world of paramedic practice in a modernising health service


Please note: the title “Paramedic” is protected by the Health Professions Order 2001. It is a legal requirement that anyone who wishes to practise using a title protected by the Health Professions Order 2001 is on the HPC register. For more information, please see the HPC website at: www.hpc-uk.org

Are there any additional requirements?Any offer of a place will require:• a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

enhanced police check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)


• a full UK driver’s licence (Category B with a maximum of three penalty points) – a provisional driving licence is not sufficient


Please note: the Ambulance Service in Wales requires its paramedics to hold a driver’s licence that enables them to drive C1 category vehicles. A category C1 licence is therefore considered an

advantage when applying but is not essential for acceptance onto this course. Swansea University will not provide you with this category of licence as part of the course.

How is the course structured?A key feature of this course is the opportunity to spend 50% of your time gaining practical experience in a variety of placements throughout Wales, including Welsh Ambulance Services, NHS Trust facilities, clinical placements within the NHS in Wales, and within the community on board operational ambulances. The rest of your time will be spent at Swansea University’s campus.

Whilst on placement, you will treat patients under the supervision of a qualified practitioner and will be supported throughout by Practice Placement Educators. As a result, you gain invaluable experience of health care, as well as an unrivalled opportunity to practise and develop relevant skills. To utilise the wide range and types of ambulance placements, students can expect to experience clinical placements across Wales.

This is a full-time, two-year course. Each year you will follow compulsory modulesdesigned to provide you with both the theory and practical experience necessary

Diploma in Higher Education(DIPHE): Paramedic Science

: 2 years full-time (45 weeks per year)


Paramedic Science

“ The course offers a great balance between academic and practical

based learning. Working with Paramedics on placement offers a real

insight into the job, and is a thorough way to practice skills learnt in

university. In fact, the most enjoyable part of the course is being on

practical placements. Students are well accepted and I feel like part of

the team. Having the level of responsibility and purpose on the course

replicates a true working life. ” Jack Wood, DipHE Paramedic Science

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What grades do I need? For full details of other acceptable qualifications, please see page 206


You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above. These must include English/Welsh Language, Maths and Science.

You will also require a minimum of two ‘A’ levels (B or above); ‘A’ level science would be considered an advantage.




How to apply: You can apply directly to the College of Human and Health Sciences Admissions Office (see above).

to ensure your intellectual and professional development.

Level One You will acquire a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of patient care, and will:

• develop knowledge of major body systems and related pathologies

• perform patient assessment and identify life-threatening conditions

• practise basic life support and defibrillation

• learn to interpret clinical observations in order to treat and manage patients

• learn about legal, ethical and professional principles

• develop reflective practice skills

Level TwoYou will:

• further develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology

• learn about the factors that influence health and illness

• practise advanced life support and paramedic interventions

• learn about the principles and relevance of research

• further develop reflective practice skills

What facilities will I use?The state-of-the-art facilities at our Swansea and Carmarthen campuses include a Clinical and Technical Skills Resource Centre, simulated clinical practice facilities, bioscience practice rooms, and specialised psychology laboratories.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Precise information regarding the financial support available for students on this programme is still to be announced by Welsh Government. The information that we have at October 2011 includes the following:


• there are no fees to pay• new students will receive a non-means

tested grant of £1,000• you are eligible to apply for a Means

Tested Bursary of up to £4,395• you may be eligible for access to

additional support in the form of a maintenance loan of up to £2,324 (£1,811 in the final year of study)


This information has been provided by Welsh Government, who control funding arrangements for students on NHS-funded courses in Wales. The University therefore cannot accept any responsibility for changes to this information.


You may also apply to your local education authority for a loan.

Other qualifications such as BTEC National Diploma (MMM) or equivalent will also be considered.

All applicants must be over 18, when the course commences.

The College may be able to consider other qualifications that you may have, using Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Please contact us for further information.


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BA Single HonoursL0V0 s ■ Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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The ability to understand the foundations and application of philosophical, political and economic thought has rarely been more important. PPE provides an integrated induction into modern philosophy, politics and economics, from Plato’s Republic through to the latest crisis of global capitalism and economic turbulence.

Swansea’s PPE degree – the first in Wales – is designed to provide the analytical tools needed to deepen your understanding of the major traditions of political, economic and philosophical thought.

This degree will:

• help you to develop an appreciation of economics and quantitative methods, and an understanding of the interrelationships of politics, philosophy and economics

• equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including international, central and local governance and politics, public service, business management, teaching, and the media



How is the degree structured?A key feature of this innovative degree programme is the opportunity to examine and evaluate the major traditions of philosophical, political and economic thought, their emergence and subsequent evolution, and the crucial interactions and interrelationships between them.

You will be taught mainly through lectures and small group seminars, and during Level Three you will have the opportunity to complete a dissertation or internship at the National Assembly of Wales.

What modules can I study?Level OneYou will take a combination of compulsory and optional modules, which provide a solid foundation in:

• Philosophy• Government and Electoral Politics• International Politics

• Quantitative Methods• Statistics• Micro/macroeconomic Theory

Level TwoYou will take three compulsory foundational and integrating modules:

• Founders of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant

• Intermediate Microeconomics• Global Political Economy: from

Mercantilism to Neoliberalism

You will also choose options from a wide range of modules, which allow you tostudy particular aspects of politics, economics, and philosophy in greater depth. These include topics such as:

• British and American Government and Politics

• Anarchy and Order: Issues in World Politics

• Genocide• History of Political Thought• Moral Philosophy• Decision and Responsibility:

The Tragic Predicament• Plato’s Republic• Intermediate Macroeconomics• Trade• Development Economics• Economics of the EU


Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)





What grades do I need? A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent

IB: 34 – 33



If you do not have ‘A’ level in Economics and/or Mathematics you will, at Level 1, take different Economics and Quantitative Methods modules respectively, to equip you for further study of Economics in Level 2.

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Level ThreeOptions include topics such as:• Philosophy of the Social Sciences• The Philosophy of Religion and Science• Applied Philosophy• Digital Philosophy• Visions of Democracy• Law, Justice, Authority and Society • Globalisation• Contemporary Security Studies• The International Politics of Space• Politics and International Development• Contemporary Political Economy• Advanced Economic Analysis• Financial Economics• Mathematical Economics• Applied Economics • International Trade• Labour Economics• Public Choice• Monetary Policy


How will I be assessed?To help you to get the most from your degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations.


“ Studying PPE at Swansea has been an amazing experience. The

subject matter is diverse and interesting and whilst the workload can

be heavy at times, the different perspective each subject teaches is

invaluable. The three subjects interact and combine to give a deeper

more complete understanding of issues in a unique way, which often

leads PPE students to fresh and innovative opinions. The lecturers are

genuinely passionate about their subject and are always happy to

talk and help with any issues. The programme provides a great

selection of modules to allow you to tailor it to your particular

interests, if you are willing to work hard then PPE has a lot to offer,

and Swansea is a great place to study it. The National Assembly

internship option is unique to Swansea and absolutely priceless for

any student considering a career in politics. The setting is fantastic

with the stunning beach; unparalleled social life and the Gower just

round the corner. I would recommend Swansea to anyone and PPE to

anyone with a real interest in the interactivity of nations, power,

people and resources. ” Joe Wilson, BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics


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BA Single HonoursVLM5 s Philosophy, Politics and Law

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Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL)College of Arts and Humanities

The BA in PPL is based on, and has been developed from, Swansea’s well-established degree in PPE, Philosophy, Politics and Economics. PPL develops the ability to understand the foundations and application of philosophical, political and legal thought to the problems of today’s world. PPL provides an integrated induction into modern philosophy, politics and law, from Plato’s Republic through to the latest crisis of global capitalism and the challenge to protect Human Rights and Civil Liberties.

Swansea’s PPL degree – one of only three in the UK – is designed to provide the analytical tools needed to deepen your understanding of the major traditions of political, legal and philosophical thought.

This degree will:

• help you to develop an appreciation of political thought and analysis; of the methods and the history of philosophy; of constitutional, criminal and EU law, and an understanding of the inter-relationships of politics, philosophy and law

• equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including international, central and local governance and politics, public service, teaching, and the media



How is the degree structured?A key feature of this innovative degree programme is the opportunity to examine and evaluate the major traditions of philosophical, political and legal thought, their emergence and subsequent evolution, and the crucial interactions and interrelationships between them.

You will be taught mainly through lectures and small group seminars, and during Level Three you will have the opportunity to complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, or an internship at the National Assembly of Wales.

What modules can I study?Level OneYou will take six compulsory modules, which provide a solid foundation in:

• Philosophy• Government and Electoral Politics• International Politics • Public Law• European Union Law

Level TwoYou will take three compulsory foundational and integrating modules:• Fundamental Issues in Moral Philosophy• British Politics and Public Policy• Criminal Law

You will also choose options from a wide range of modules, which allow you tostudy particular aspects of politics, law, and philosophy in greater depth. These include topics such as:

• British and American Government and Politics

• Anarchy and Order: Issues in World Politics

• Genocide• Global Political Economy: from

Mercantilism to Neoliberalism• History of Political Thought• Founders of Modern Philosophy:

Descartes to Kant • Moral philosophy

“ As part of my course I had the unique opportunity of taking an

internship module working in the Welsh Assembly, which gave me a

chance to see ‘behind the scenes’ of Welsh politics; it was amazing

– and quite a revealing experience! ” Jo Edwards, BA Politics

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(PPL)





What grades do I need? A levels: AAB – ABB or equivalent

IB: 34 – 33




• Decision and Responsibility: The Tragic Predicament

• Plato’s Republic• The Politics of the Middle East

and South Asia • Power • Family Law • UK Human Rights Law • Legal Issues in Social Care and

Social Work

Level ThreeOptions include topics such as:

• Philosophy of the Social Sciences• The Philosophy of Religion and Science• Applied Philosophy• Digital Philosophy• Visions of Democracy• Law, Justice, Authority and Society • Globalisation• Contemporary Security Studies• The International Politics of Space• Politics and International Development• Contemporary Political Economy• Sociology of Law • Public International Law • Environmental Law • UK Human Rights Law • Family Law • Terrorism: the legal response • Anti-Social Behaviour: Law,

Policy and Practice• Sports Law




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“ The Geography course at Swansea gave me a head start in

acquiring the skills necessary for both postgraduate study and a

successful career in the geographical information industry. Many of

the modules, such as environmental modelling, remote sensing and

geographical information systems, teach a range of transferable

skills suitable for today’s technological workplace. Most importantly,

the department provided an incredibly friendly and supportive

environment in which to learn. ”Will Tompkinson, BSc Geography (now working as a Graduate Research Scientist for Ordnance Survey)

BSc Single Honours

FF86 s Physical Earth Science

s 3 year scheme

Physical Earth Science combines the study of landscape and natural environments in physical geography with aspects of geology to investigate the physical processes that shape our planet and the changes that have affected environments over timescales from centuries to hundreds of millions of years.

This degree will:

• provide you with an understanding of the natural environment and how it has changed through time

• equip you with practical, numerical and computational skills that are valued by employers

• develop your essential transferable skills, such as team working, communication, problem-solving, presentation and analytical skills

• prepare you for a rewarding career in areas such as environmental management, conservation, local authorities, education, computing, or insurance risk assessment

• prepare you for postgraduate study in physical geography or Earth science

How is the degree structured?You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and field classes. You will explore a cutting-edge Earth-science topic for your final-year dissertation. We place a strong emphasis on fieldwork and our location allows easy access to a rich variety of environments, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons and west Wales, where you will undertake a three-day field course in Level Two.

You will undertake an overseas field course in Level Two. Current destinations include Austria or Mallorca, the cost of which will be included in the tuition fee, or Vancouver, for which there is an additional, top-up charge.

Optional modules in Levels Two and Three provide additional fieldwork opportunities in south and west Wales. Students contribute to the costs of fieldwork in optional modules.

You can choose to undertake geological field research towards your Level Three dissertation in the Colorado Plateau, USA.

You will have access to subject-specific software through our personal computing laboratory. You will also benefit from a range of excellent laboratory and computer facilities, including a high-performance computer lab for processing and interpreting satellite Earth observation and GIS data; a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer; a climatic test chamber; a laser particle sizer; a gas chromatograph; mineral magnetic characterisation equipment; and an automated organic carbon analyser.

What modules can I study?Level OneModules provide a firm foundation in physical geography and geology:

• Earth in Action• Earth’s Changing Face• The Dynamic Earth• History of the Earth• Global Environmental Change• Sustainability in a Fragile World• Geographical Methods, Practical Study,

Tutorials and Fieldwork• Introduction to Practical Geology

Physical Earth Science College of Science





What grades do I need? A levels: ABB or equivalent, including at least one science subject.

IB: 33




Levels Two and ThreeCompulsory modules cover:

• Research Methods in Environmental Science

• Overseas Field Course• Geological Record of Environmental

Change (lectures and field classes)• Approaches to Physical Geography• Dissertation and Dissertation Support

You will select optional modules from physical geography and geology. At present these include:

• Applied Hydrogeology• Environmental Change• Dangerous Earth: Understanding and

Living with Natural Hazards• Earth from Space: Monitoring Global

Environmental Change• Digital Mapping and Geographical

Information Science (GIS)• Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics• Reconstructing Quaternary Environments• Climate of the Last 1,000 Years• Climate Science and Policy• Glaciology• Humid Tropical Environments and

Landscapes• Environmental Modelling• Geographical Research Frontiers• Geographical Work Placement

You can choose to take modules through the medium of Welsh at each level.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework, practical work, fieldwork, and continuous assessment from tutorials. You will also complete a dissertation in Level Three.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Students taking 40 credits of Geography modules each year through the medium of Welsh are eligible to apply for scholarships worth £1,500 over three years.

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BSc Single HonoursF300 s PhysicsF302 u Physics with a year abroadF390 s Physics with NanotechnologyF3F5 s Physics with Particle Physics and

CosmologyF3C6 s Physics with Sports ScienceF341 s Theoretical Physics

MPhys Single HonoursF303 u PhysicsF340 u Theoretical PhysicsF304 l Physics with a year abroad

BSc Joint Honours Physics andFG34 s Computer ScienceFG31 s Mathematics

BSc with Integrated Foundation YearF301 u Physics


“ I chose the MPhys scheme

because I was keen to maximise my

chances of gaining employment as

a physicist. Since graduating, I

have been fortunate enough to gain

a place in British Nuclear Fuel’s

graduate training scheme. ”Sharon Bean, MPhys

College of Science

Physics

Physicists seek to answer the big questions: Can the conditions that existed a few billionths of a second after the Big Bang be recreated in the lab? How do fundamental constituents of matter such as quarks and leptons interact? How did the Universe begin? How can we create and harness anti-matter? And can we understand what space and time are made of?

In doing so, physicists have changed the way we live. Their work has led to the development of new technologies and devices, including many things we now take for granted, such as mobile phones, MRI scanners and even the World Wide Web!

A Physics degree will:• prepare you for a wide variety of

rewarding careers: from nuclear science, meteorology and medical physics, to finance, engineering and oceanography

• train you to use state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to investigate complex scientific problems

• provide you with transferable skills, such as team working, communication, presentation, and excellent problem-solving skills, analytically and computationally

How is the degree structured?You will be taught through lectures, laboratory work, examples classes, and weekly small group problem classes. Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories, with facilities including the positron laboratory, scanning tunnelling microscopes, a remotely accessible telescope facility, and access to supercomputers.

Members of our teaching staff are internationally renowned and have previously worked at prominent institutions such as CERN, Princeton Institute for Advanced Studies, MIT and Havard.

What modules can I study?A range of modules is available, including:

Level One• Dynamics I and II• Introduction to Astronomy and

Cosmology• Matter and Fields I and II• Wave and Optics• The Quantum World• Quantitative Methods in Physics• Laboratory Physics I• Calculus for Physicists• Mathematics for Scientists II• Algebra for Physicists

• Level Two• Statistical and Thermal Physics• Introduction to Physics Simulation• Quantum Mechanics I• Mathematical Methods in Physics I and II• Condensed Matter Physics I• Laboratory Physics and Group Projects A

and B• Electromagnetism and Special Relativity I• Electromagnetism II• Particle Physics I• Foundations of Astrophysics• Probing the Nanoscale/

Nanotechnology• One option module from Mathematics/

Computer Science

Level Three• Quantum Mechanics II• Atomic Physics I• Condensed Matter Physics II• Project• Option Experiments• Theoretical Physics Project• Foundations of Astrophysics• Gravitational Physics• Cosmology• Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II• Particle Physics II• Frontiers of Nuclear Physics• Climate Physics• Introductory Modelling of Physical

Systems

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/physics




What grades do I need? MPhys

A levels: AAB or equivalent to include Physics and Mathematics

IB: 34 (at least 4 in Mathematics)


BSc

A levels: ABB

IB: 33 (at least 5 in Mathematics)


Physics

• Mathematical Methods in Physics III• Nanotechnology• Quantum Devices and Characterisation• One option module from Mathematics

Level M (MPhys)• Quantum Field Theory• Applications of Quantum Physics• Modern Laser Systems• Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics III• Statistical Mechanics• Particle Physics and Cosmology• Quantum Information Processing• Research Project*• Theoretical Research Project*

*The research project will be carried out within one of our research groups in the Department or at an approved external place, such as CERN, Geneva.

How will I be assessed?Your progress is monitored by a variety of methods, including examinations, continuous assessment, laboratory work and research projects.

What facilities will I use?We have state-of-the-art equipment and research expertise, adding immense value to your undergraduate teaching and learning experience. Facilities include:

• Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) systems

• Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) systems

• Laser spectroscopy systems based upon fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy

• epi-fluorescence microscopy setups• Research-grade biological atomic force

microscopes (AFM)• Beowulf computer cluster, with 130

CPU cores connected by a low-latency infiniband network

• 16 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with imaging and spectroscopic capabilities

• Opportunities to complete a research project at CERN for final year MPhys students

As a result of our interdisciplinary research programme project students also have access to, for instance, biological sample preparation facilities on campus.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?You may be eligible for a Scholarship worth £500 per year of study (and rising to £1,000 for the fourth year of the MPhys programme). Please contact us for further information.

BSc with Integrated Foundation Year

This course is appropriate for students who do not have the necessary qualifications to enter directly on a BSc programme


You will normally need ‘A’ level Physics and Mathematics. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.


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BA Single HonoursL220 s ■ BA Political Communication

s 3 year scheme

Do you look at today’s media culture and wonder what lies beyond the hype? Are we inevitably prey to spin doctors in modern party politics? Do newspaper editors really control our democracy? How can political parties communicate their ideas and policies better to increasingly sceptical electorates? How do authoritarian regimes use state television, radio and newspapers to manipulate public opinion? How can we tell what is true and what is propaganda? What role has new media played in recent protests from the anti-fuel tax protest in Britain in 2001 to the uprising in Egypt in 2011? If these questions interest you then you interest us.

Our dedicated Political and Cultural Studies staff are experts who specialise in politics, media and political communication.We are active researchers known across the world and we teach an exciting range of topics that cover a wide range of subjects. We can take you on a journey of self-discovery, exposing your mind to new ways of thinking and equipping you with the skills that will enhance your employment opportunities when you graduate. Follow your interest in media and politics and take a degree that is relevant to the way we live today.

This degree will:

• equip you with the skills relevant for a career in fields such as politics, media and communication



How is the degree structured?A key feature of this course is the opportunity to undertake comprehensive study of the key concepts and issues that will help you make sense of media and politics.


Level One• What is Politics and International

Relations?• Politics and the People• Introduction to Media Studies• War and Peace in the Nuclear Age

Levels Two and Three• The State and Political Institutions• Anarchy and Order (Issues in World

Politics)• Digital War• The Empire Strikes Back• Genocide • British Politics and Public Policy • The Politics of New Media • Media Policy and Regulation• History of Political Thought• Media Theory• International Political Economy


Political Communication – Politics and Media Studies


IB: 32




“ I chose my course at Swansea because it was one of the few

universities that offered an integrated politics, media and political

communication degree. As part of the degree I also took the internship

module working in the Welsh Assembly, which changed my life.

Not only did it give me the chance to see behind the scenes at how

politicians worked and how they got their message out to the public,

but it enabled me to draw on the knowledge and skills I had learned

at university and use them in the real world. Four years later I can

certainly say that studying Political Communication gave me a solid

grounding in both politics and media studies. It also set me up for a

career actually working in public life as a political researcher and

communications advisor. ” Neil Ronconi-Woollard, BA Political Communication,

Communications Officer and Researcher, National Assembly for Wales


Contact the Admissions Tutor: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1792 606980 / 606981



In the final year students also have the option of writing a specialised supervised dissertation on a topic of their choice. They also get the chance to take our unique and popular teamwork module, Researching Politics, which includes political communication options. In this module students work together on a specialised topic and learn how to write reports, manage meetings and deliver high-level public presentations.

How will I be assessed?To help you get the most from your degree, your progress will be monitored and evaluated using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, written examinations, teamwork, and presentations.

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BA Single HonoursL254 s ■ International RelationsL2RD u ■ International Relations (with French)L2R2 u ■ International Relations (with

German)L2R3 u ■ International Relations (with Italian)L2R4 u ■ International Relations (with

Spanish)L2Q5 Q ■ International Relations (with Welsh)L220 s ■ Political Communication (Politics

and Media Studies)L200 s ■ Politics

BA Joint Honours International Relations andLT2R u ■ American StudiesLV2C s ■ Modern History

BA Joint Honours Politics andLT27 s ■ American StudiesTL72 u ■ American StudiesVL12 s ■ Ancient HistoryLL12 s ■ EconomicsLQ23 s ■ English LiteratureLR21 u ■ FrenchLR22 u ■ GermanLV21 s ■ HistoryLR23 u ■ ItalianVL32 s ■ Social HistoryLL42 s ■ Social PolicyLR24 u ■ SpanishLQF5 Q ■ Welsh

LLB Joint HonoursLM21 s ■ Politics and Law


Politics is not just about studying government institutions and international relationships. It is a discipline that has explored different visions for a more just society for thousands of years, and yet still addresses some of today’s most pressing challenges.

Politics and International Relations at Swansea University investigates issues such as genocide, financial crises, the role of the US, and the future of political devolution. It asks where threats to our society come from, and whether we can prevent them.


rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including civil and intelligence services, local and national government, management, finance, teaching, and journalism



How is the degree structured?A key feature of these courses is the opportunity to engage in complex, problem-solving research that explores where power lies, and how it is used at the local, national and global levels. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and small group discussions. As you progress, you will undertake more independent and in-depth study on your own and as part of a group.

During Level Three, you will have the chance to participate in our successful and innovative National Assembly for Wales Internship Scheme, and also to complete a supervised dissertation on a specialist subject of particular interest to you.


Level One• What is Politics and IR?• War and Peace in the Nuclear Age• Politics and the People

Level Two• History of Political Thought• Anarchy and Order: Issues in

World Politics• Genocide• The State and Political Institutions

• British Politics and Public Policy: from New Liberalism to New Labour

• The Empire Strikes Back: The Threat and Use of Military Force

• Founders of Modern Philosophy• Extended Essay (Politics)• Political Communication• Global Political Economy

Level Three• Dissertation• The National Assembly for Wales

Internship• Researching Politics I and II• Drug War USA: The Politics of

Prohibition• The American Presidency:

Leadership and Power• The International Politics of Space• Contemporary Security• Media Policy and Regulation• New Screen Technologies• Contemporary Political Economy• Politics and International Development• Political and Cultural Studies Internship• Visions of Democracy• Globalisation• Quantitative Approaches to Political and

Social Analysis


Politics and International Relations






IB: 32




Politics and

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“ My decision to study International Relations at Swansea University

was one of the best decisions of my life. The subject has enabled me to

explore the world in which we live and understand the most important

issues in global affairs. From the causes of conflict to solutions for

peace, the opportunities for exploration within this degree programme

are endless. The compulsory modules studied within the first two years

of the course provided me with a substantial knowledge base on critical

international issues both in theory and practice. These foundations

enabled me to develop my own particular interests which I have had the

opportunity to specialise in during my final year. A variety of teaching

techniques are employed throughout the course enabling the

development of a valuable skill set to facilitate a more independent

study approach at level three. The course is delivered by leading

academics in the field, all of whom are both approachable and readily

prepared to provide assistance, if or when required. I feel empowered

to follow any path of my choosing but I do believe that because of the

opportunities afforded to me within this degree programme, I will

choose to remain within the International Relations discipline. ”Joanna Halbert, BA International Relations


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“ I studied Psychology at Swansea University from 2001-2004. The undergraduate degree definitely gave me a solid grounding in psychological theory, covering a broad range of topics over the three years. Studying Psychology at Swansea suited my needs perfectly; good quality teaching from experienced, knowledgeable and approachable academic staff within the friendly, laid-back setting of Swansea University. I then completed an MSc in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology at Swansea in 2005. I’m now in my third year of Clinical Psychology doctoral training at Oxford University. I will always look back on my time at Swansea with huge fondness, having had some fantastic years there and making many great friends for life. ”Chris James,

BSc Psychology 2004

BSc Single HonoursC800 s Psychology

s 3 year scheme

Unlocking the secrets of the human mind is one of modern science’s greatest challenges. Psychology, the study of human behaviour, helps us to make sense of how we understand the world, what makes us laugh or cry, why we are conscious, and why we make the choices we do.

The Psychology degree is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS and for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The latter is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.*

The degree will:• equip you with skills relevant to careers

in a wide variety of roles, including teaching, nursing, personnel management, and consultancy

• prepare you for postgraduate study or research


If you wish to practise as a psychologist in areas such as Clinical, Educational, Forensic, or Occupational Psychology, you will need to undertake further study at postgraduate or Doctoral level.

How is the degree structured?You will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, small group work (tutorials), projects, assignments and practical laboratory-based work. We place particular emphasis on student participation and interaction, which encourages you to make connections between the key ideas discussed in different modules.

Practical classes during Levels One and Two will teach you to design, plan and carry out experiments, write practical reports, and carry out statistical analysis. These classes are ideal preparation for the Level Three project.


Level OneCore modules include:

• Cognitive Psychology• Social and Developmental Psychology• Biological Psychology• Individual and Abnormal Psychology• Statistics and Experimental Psychology• Study Skills for Psychology

Level One modules are compulsory and provide a general opening to the subject. Modules offer a basic framework for the theoretical and experimental study of Psychology and its applications.

Level Two• Memory, Attention and Learning• Perception, Thinking and Reasoning• Social Psychology• Language and Lifespan Development• Brain and Behaviour• Individual Differences• Experimental Methods and Statistics

Level Two modules are compulsory and follow up in greater depth the topics pursued at Level One, along with other topics.


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How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/healthandhumansciences




What grades do I need? A levels: AAB

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It is not essential to have studied Psychology at ‘A’ level.

For applicants offering the following subjects at ‘A’ Level: Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, the typical offer will be ABB.

Level ThreeStudents can choose five modules from an extensive list of optional modules. These modules may vary from year to year, but current modules include:

• Applied Behaviour Analysis• Drugs and Behaviour • Eating Behaviour• Evolutionary Psychology• Health Psychology• Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience• Neuropsychology• Practical Aspects of Memory• Psychopathology• Sleep and Dreaming• Work Psychology• Dissertation

You will also undertake a compulsory supervised research project.

*On condition that a minimum of a Second Class Honours Degree, Division Two is achieved.

Psychology BSc (Hons) with a Year AbroadStudents commencing studies on the three year BSc Psychology Programme, have the opportunity in their second year of study to apply to transfer to the four year Psychology with a Year Abroad Programme.

What facilities will I use?You will benefit from state-of-the-art technology, with 20 general purpose research rooms and several specialised laboratories that include:

• an EMG/ECG psychophysiological measurement laboratory

• a social observation laboratory with multi-camera, multi-monitor equipment

• a sleep laboratory with two bedrooms.

• a cognitive science laboratory

• a perception laboratory

• an EEG laboratory

• an eye movement tracker laboratory

The College also has extensive facilities for the computerised collection of experimental data.

How will I be assessed?At Level One, you will be assessed by a multiple-choice and short answer examination, a statistics examination, and course essays. You will also be asked to write a series of reports about the experimental work that you carry out.

At Levels Two and Three, you will be assessed by a combination of written examinations and coursework. Again, reports of research work will be an integral part of your assessment.

GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above is also required. Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.


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“ After losing part of my sight and becoming a mother, I wanted to do

something for myself and achieve my own goals. Since I started university

two years ago, my self-confidence has grown, and I thoroughly enjoy

learning new topics, which affect everybody, everyday. Swansea has

definitely fulfilled my expectations. ” Carly Burgess, BSc Social Policy, Swansea University

BSc Single HonoursL400 s Social Policy

BA Joint Honours Social Policy andLL42 s Politics

BSc Joint Honours Social Policy andMLF4 s CriminologyLL41 s EconomicsLV43 s Social History

s 3 year scheme

Social Policy is both an academic subject and an applied field. It helps us address today’s most pressing social challenges by providing an understanding of how and why societies change, and how policies are put in place to respond to these changes.

Social Policy explores issues such as social citizenship rights, questions of equality and fairness, what we should consider as basic human needs and how, and by whom, these should be met. It also provides critical perspectives to issues such as crime, poverty, gender and health inequalities, and assesses the impact of each of these on individuals and society as a whole.

Our undergraduate programme will introduce you to these issues and questions, and will encourage you to develop critical approaches to seeing how governments and other institutions respond to changing social needs in an increasingly global context. The programme brings both a national and international focus to Social Policy by keeping pace with the ways in which globalisation, social movements, the European Union and devolved administrations in the UK are shaping our policies both in Wales and beyond.

Undertaking a Social Policy degree at Swansea will:

help you develop:• a critical awareness of welfare state

transformations• an in-depth knowledge of different

aspects of welfare such as health and social care, social security, housing, crime, ageing and citizenship

• an understanding of the field from theoretical and applied perspectives

• an awareness of international and comparative perspectives to social welfare

provide you with:• knowledge and skills relevant to careers

in public service, including local and central government, the criminal justice system, voluntary organisations and the private sector

equip you for:• further professional and vocational

training in fields such as law, teaching, housing management, health and social services, advocacy or volunteer work

prepare you for:• postgraduate study or research towards

an academic career

teach you:• a range of key transferable skills,

including analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, independent study and team working as well as written, presentation and other communication skills

How is the degree structured?The Programme offers you the opportunity to complete either a Single Honours in Social Policy or a Joint Honours with other subjects at Swansea including, Criminology. Each degree offers modules combining training in critical analysis and basic research skills with the study of contemporary welfare issues.

You will be taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, workshop groups, surgeries and one-to-one sessions. You will also benefit from our strong links with professionals in the health, social services, housing and voluntary sectors who often contribute to our Programme as guest lecturers.

If you choose a Joint Honours degree, you will normally take 50% of your modules in Social Policy and 50% in the other subject. More detailed information about our degree courses is available our website.


Social Policy

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/undergraduate/socialpolicy





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‘A’ levels in literary subjects such as English, History, Politics, Geography, Sociology, Law and Psychology are desirable, but not essential.


What modules can I study?To complete your degree, you will need to achieve 120 credits at each level.

Level One Modules compulsory for Single and Joint Honours

• Introduction to Social Policy I: Social Problems

• Introduction to Social Policy II: The Modern Era

• Study Skills in Criminology and Social Policy

• An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

Modules compulsory for Single Honours

• Welfare Provisions: Our Victorian Legacy

• Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies in Social Policy: an Introduction

Other modules

• Criminology, Crime and Society• Introduction to Law• Victims and Victimology• The Criminological Imagination

You will also be able to choose elective modules available to first year students from a range of programmes across the University.

Level Two (compulsory modules for Single Honours)

• Models of Social Policy• Comparative Approaches to

Welfare States

Level Three (compulsory modules for Single Honours)

• Principles of Social Policy• Dissertation in Social Policy

During Levels Two and Three you can also choose from a range of elective Social Policy modules to achieve 120 credits at each level, including:

• Disability Policy• Health Policy• Family Policy• Equality, Diversity and Citizenship• Social Policy in Europe• Housing Policy• Social Security Policy: State

Responses to Financial Need

You will also have the option of choosing from elective Criminology modules, including:

• The Causes of Crime• Sexual Crimes• Crime, Drugs and Alcohol• Discrimination, Oppression,

Crime and the Media

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored through a combination of coursework (essays andprojects), assignments and examinations. During Level Three, you have the opportunity to complete a Social Policy dissertation of around 10,000 words on a social issue or policy-related topic of your choice.

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Social work is about supporting the social development of individuals, groups and local communities. Human rights and social justice are two key principles which underpin social work. Social workers often work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside health and education professionals.

This degree will:• provide you with a professional

qualification recognised in both Wales and England

• enable you to register as a social worker with the Care Council for Wales

• train you to work in the different areas of social work in the public and voluntary sectors

• provide you with transferable problem-solving and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?The degree in Social Work is a three-year scheme. Practice is an important part of the programme with 50% of the course being spent in the University and 50% being spent in practice with social work agencies in a variety of settings.

All students must have reached the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) standard during the first year of study on their course.

You will be taught through a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars and tutorials. During Level One, you will acquire knowledge that is relevant to practising social work and will undertake a short placement of 20 days.

In Levels Two and Three academic studies are complemented by two 90-day practice placements in social care agencies, where you will be supervised and assessed by qualified staff.


Level One• The Context of Contemporary

Social Work• Social Work Services in a

Diverse Society• Understanding Information: Using,

Researching and Recording Social Work Knowledge

• Human Growth and Development• Introduction to Social Work Law• Social Work in Practice I• Practice Learning I

Level Two• Theories and Methods in

Social Work Practice• Social Work in Practice II• Practice Learning II• Legal Issues in Social Care

and Social Work

Level Three• Critical Practice in Child Care• Critical Practice in Adult Community

Care• Practice Placement III• Applying Knowledge to Enhance

Practice


Social Work

“ What I enjoyed most about the course is the depth of knowledge

delivered in lectures and the opportunity to receive practice information

from visiting speakers who work in the field. ”Alun John Rees, BSc Social Work Social Worker, Pembrokeshire County Council

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences and read the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQ document).




What grades do I need? A levels: BCC

IB: 28




It is a requirement that, at the point of application, applicants hold a C grade or above at GCSE level in English or Welsh and Maths (or the equivalent, for

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example, Key Skills 2: Communication and Application to Number).

In addition, a referee will need to confirm that you have achieved a minimum of 210 hours relevant social care work experience at the point of application.

Your personal skills and your potential to meet the demands of the course will be appraised during a selection interview. Offers of a place on the programme can only be made when you have successfully registered with the Care Council for Wales as a student social worker. This involves a personal statement incorporating a CRB check and health disclosure.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through a combination of essays, class presentations, reflective journals, and portfolio work.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?You may be eligible for a bursary towards your tuition fees. Please contact the CareCouncil for Wales and student finance Wales for further information.


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BA Single HonoursR410 u SpanishR4N1 u Spanish (with Business Studies)R4G4 u Spanish (with Computer Studies)R4M9 u Spanish (with Legal Studies)

BA Joint Honours Spanish andTR74 u American StudiesVR14 u Ancient HistoryQR84 u Classical CivilisationLR14 u EconomicsQRJ4 u English Language StudiesQRH4 u English Language Studies

(with Business Studies)QR34 u English LiteratureRR14 u FrenchRRC4 u French (with Business Studies)

RRD4 u French (with Computer Studies)RR41 u French (with Legal Studies)LR74 u GeographyRR24 u GermanRRF4 u German (with Business Studies)RRG4 u German (with Computer Studies)RR42 u German (with Legal Studies)RV41 u HistoryRR34 u ItalianRRH4 u Italian (with Business Studies)RRJ4 u Italian (with Computer Studies)RR43 u Italian (with Legal Studies)QR64 u LatinPR34 u Media StudiesRVK1 u Medieval StudiesLR24 u PoliticsRX43 u TEFL

QR54 u WelshRQ45 u Welsh (with Business Studies)RQK5 u Welsh (with Computer Studies)RQL5 u Welsh (with Legal Studies)

BSc Joint Honours Spanish andGR14 u Mathematics

LLB Joint HonoursMR14 u Spanish and Law

u 4 year scheme

Spanish is spoken by over 350 million native speakers around the world and is becoming even more important as the developing economies of Latin America gain strength and prominence. It is the language of Dalí and Picasso, Cortez and Cervantes, of Nobel Laureates Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, and of Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. Spanish is an official language in 21 countries.

Our degrees enable you to explore an exciting and extensive range of language and cultural subjects.

These degrees will:

• equip you with the language skills necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including translation, interpreting, and teaching





How is the degree structured?A key feature of these degrees is the opportunity to study modules on a wide variety of aspects of society and culture in Spanish-speaking countries in Europe and Latin America.

Language classes are taught in small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and interactive classes, fully supported by a variety of online learning tools, DVD and Internet materials, and our well-equippedlanguage and computer laboratories.

Between Levels Two and Three you will normally spend a year in a Spanish-speaking country, either as a student on one of our established exchange agreements with Spanish universities, or as an English language assistant in a Spanish or Latin American school on the British Council’s assistantship programme.Alternatively, you may wish to complete a work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.


Level One• Spanish Advanced Language orSpanish

Beginners’ Language• Introduction to Hispanic Culture• Modern European Fiction: Texts and

Contexts• Metamorphoses and Adaptations:


Level Two• Spanish General Language (Advanced/

Intermediate)• Translation Workshop• The Evolution of the Spanish Language• Barcelona / Buenos Aires• European Fascisms

Level Three• Spanish General Language• Love, Honour and Identity in Hispanic

Theatre and Film• Hispanic Identities• Dissertation (Single Honours students

and LLB candidates)


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“ I came to Swansea already speaking Spanish, so being able to

take another language from beginner’s level was very motivating.

During my degree I was also fortunate enough to find a placement in

Chile and live with three different Chilean families. This year inspired

me so much and made me think about things that wouldn’t have crossed

my mind before. I entered Swansea University through one door but the

amount of doors Swansea University has opened for me – and that it

continues to open – is unimaginable. ” Vicki Jade Stevenson, BA Spanish and TEFL






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If you have ‘A’ level Spanish, or AS level Spanish at grades A or B, you can apply to study at an advanced level. If you do not have these qualifications, but do have an ‘A’ level or AS level in another modern language, you may be able to follow Spanish at a beginners’ level.

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, dissertations, and oral and written examinations.



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BSc Single HonoursC600 s Sports Science

BSc Joint Honours Sports Science andGC16 s Mathematics

HND006C ; Sports Science*

* Franchised to, and taught at Gower College Swansea.

; 2 year scheme s 3 year scheme

Sports Scientists help athletes to maximise their performance; to be fitter, faster, stronger and mentally prepared. They embrace science, technology, and medicine to help teams and individuals gain a competitive edge over their rivals, and their expertise is increasingly in demand in both exercise settings (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation) and high-performance sport.

Sports Science at Swansea is a professionally relevant programme, which studies the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise. Staff within Sports Science are all research-active and have excellent industrial links within sport and exercise science.

These degrees will:• train you for a career as a sport

and exercise scientist

• provide other rewarding career opportunities in roles as diverse as strength and conditioning, sports coaching, teaching and lecturing, health promotion, and postgraduate study


How is the degree structured?A key feature of this course is the opportunity to explore the theory and practice of Sports Science through practical sporting activity and stimulating laboratory work. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, and tutorials, as well as laboratory practicals covering anthropometry, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and motion analysis.

The HND in Sports Science is a two-year course franchised to Gower College Swansea. It provides a stand-alone Higher Education qualification, as well as the opportunity for students to progress onto the BSc Sports Science course.

If you choose the HND programme, you will become a student of Swansea University and will be eligible to play for our sports teams.


Level One• Engineering Skills• Introduction to Biomechanics• Human Physiology• Human Neuromusculoskeletal System• Sports Psychology I• Exercise Metabolism• Fitness Training for Sport• Coaching Science• Research Methods in Sports Science• Sports Ethics

Level Two• Biomechanical Analysis of Human

Movement• Human Nutrition• Sport Psychology II• Exercise Physiology• Kinanthropometry• Coaching Science II• Research Methods in Sports Science II

Level Three • Dissertation• Sports Biomechanics• Sport, Diet and Disease• Sport Psychology III• Sport and Exercise Physiology• Coaching Science


Sports Science

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, assignments and a dissertation.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Each year the University offers students with outstanding talent an Undergraduate Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please see page 201 for further information.

“ The academic pathway I chose enabled me to develop my

knowledge in Exercise Physiology, Performance/Notational Analysis,

Kinanthropometry and Sports Nutrition, and these are areas that I need

to use on a daily basis. I found the lecturers were very approachable

and they gave me advice and information on my interest in Strength

and Conditioning and also helped me gain practical experience

(a placement with Ospreys Rugby). My three years at Swansea were

incredible and undoubtedly helped me get to where I am today. ”Eamon Swift, BSc Sports Science Head Sport Scientist with West Ham United

How can I find out more?Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/sport




What grades do I need? A levels: Typically BBB or equivalent, including at least one science subject, although other subjects are considered, eg Psychology and PE with higher entry requirements, typically ABB

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You will also need at least five GCSE passes, including Maths and English.


To study for the HND you will need the equivalent of a pass in one ‘A’ level and four GCSE passes (including Maths and English).

For the BSc Sports Science, you will typically need three ‘A’ levels at grades BBB or equivalent, including at least one science subject.


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BEng Single HonoursCH61 s Sports Science and Engineering

MEng Single HonoursCH6C u Sports Science and Engineering


From professional football and rugby to international swimming and the Olympics, the modern sporting environment demands more from athletes than ever before. As the limits of human strength and endurance are stretched and tested, Sports Scientists and Engineers are increasingly central to helping athletes achieve sporting success.

Sports Science and Engineering is the application of key principles to sportingchallenges. This new degree scheme is designed to develop your core knowledge in design, mechanical and structural analysis, materials and computational modelling. It also provides insight in physiology, biomechanics, psychology, exercise and sports science.

This degree will:• give you the technical knowledge and

experience required for a successful career in the fields of sports and exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, human nutrition and psychology, engineering design and analysis and sports engineering

• introduce you to modern techniques in computational problem solving and presentation



This programme also gives you the best of both worlds as you will interact with students on the MEng and BEng Mechanical and Product Design Engineering programme. You will also share enthusiasm and sporting challenges with students on the BSc in Sports Science programme.

How is the degree structured?The BEng is a three-year programme that integrates lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory work, design assignments and computer-assisted learning to provide training in key aspects of engineering and science.

At Levels One and Two, you will gain a thorough appreciation of design, mechanics, instrumentation and control, materials, engineering analysis, physiology and biomechanics, anthropometry, exercise metabolism, human neuromusculoskeletal systems and sports psychology. A significant proportion

of the sports science biomechanics and physiology modules is spent undertaking laboratory work.

Level Three is designed to broaden your skills in, and knowledge of, engineering management, computer-aided design with further understanding of biomechanics, psychology, human nutrition and physiology. You will gain experience of state-of-the-art 3D scanning and rapid prototyping equipment to assist the design process. In the final year project, you will apply your engineering skills to a sports related project.

The MEng is a four-year programme, with the first three years identical to the BEng degree. At Level Four, you will broaden and deepen your knowledge of key themes, including: biomechanics, exercise and sport physiology, computational intelligence and data analysis, finite element analysis and computer modelling, design project and management and entrepreneurship.

Please note, opportunities to transfer from the BEng to MEng programme are available after end of Level Two.


Sports Science and Engineering


Further information about our entry requirements is available on our website.t


A levels: ABB or equivalent, including Mathematics and a Physical Science

IB: 33 (including 4 at HL Mathematics)


MEng

A levels: ABB or equivalent, including Mathematics and a Physical Science

IB: 33 (including 4 at HL Mathematics)


“ Olympic games stretch human strength and endurance.

Understanding fundamentals of Sports Science and applying

Engineering knowledge can help athletes go further. ” Dr Ransing, Admissions Tutor

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Level One• Fluid Mechanics I• Engineering Design I• Engineering Skills• Strength of Materials• Engineering Analysis I and II• Introduction to Biomechanics• Human Physiology• Instrumentation and Control• Design and Laboratory Classes I• Human Neuromusculoskeletal Systems

Level Two • Anthropometry• Heat Transfers• Engineering Mechanics• Dynamics I• Stress Analysis I• Instrumentation Measurement

and Control• Computer-Aided Engineering• Engineering Design II• Human Neuromusculoskeletal Systems• Biomechanical Analysis of Human

Movement• Exercise Physiology

Level Three • Polymers, Materials and Processing• Computer-Aided Product Design• Engineering Management• Individual Project• Exercise Physiology• Sports Biomechanics• Sports Injuries

Level Four (MEng only)• Computational Intelligence in

Engineering• Group Project• Research Dissertation• Entrepreneurship for Engineers• Finite Element Computational Analysis• Physiological measurement and

analysis• Simulation based product design• Biomechanical Analysis of Human

Movement

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed by a variety of methods, including written and practical examinations, assignments and a dissertation.

Are there any scholarships or bursaries?Each year the University offers students with outstanding talent an Undergraduate Sporting Entrance Scholarship. Please see page 201 for further information.

95% of Engineering graduates and 96% of Sports Science graduates in full-time employment or further study within six months of graduation. (HESA data 2009-10)

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TEFL – teaching people whose first language is not English to communicate in English – opens doors to a variety of rewarding careers around the world. Demand for TEFL teachers is growing rapidly as more and more international language schools seek qualified tutors.

Swansea offers a range of Joint Honours degrees that allow you to study TEFL with another language, or English Language or Literature. For details of the Single Honours degrees, please see the entry for English Language Studies on page 72.


career in teaching English (or any language) as a foreign language, in the UK or overseas

• give you an advanced knowledge of how language works and the most effective approaches to the teaching of English

• provide a platform for postgraduate study in TEFL or other teaching-related field


How is the degree structured?During Level One, you will develop a command of the basic methods, principles and vocabulary for describing, analysing and interpreting language and language use. At Level Two, you will follow modules in TEFL and will choose from a range of modules covering themes such as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. Your knowledge and understanding of language use will be developed and applied to more specialised levels.

If you choose a Joint Honours degree that combines TEFL with a foreign language, you will usually gain valuable teaching experience during a year abroad between Levels Two and Three. During Level Three you will be encouraged to undertake more independent and specialised work, giving you the opportunity to explore the topics of most interest to you.


Level One• Study Skills for Language• Describing Language• Language of Everyday Life• Studying the English Language

Level Two• Teaching English as a Foreign Language• Language Teaching Methods and

Methodologies• Pyscholinguistics• Discourse Analysis• Corpa and Concordancing• Studying Dialects

Level Three• First Language Acquisition• Second Language Acquisition• Language in the Media• Research Project


Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

“ The possibilities and opportunities that a degree in TEFL offer

are endless. It really does open up the world for you when you are

qualified. ” Joyce Jones, BA TEFL and English






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Qualifications in English Language or Literature, a modern language, or other arts and humanities subjects are desirable, but not essential.


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The global demand for translation services is growing rapidly as companies, institutions, and people around the world increasingly expect to buy goods and use services localised into their own language.

Translators work in a wide variety of environments. They can be home-based freelancers, in-house translators with established agencies, or work in the translation departments of large companies or organisations, such as the European Union with its 23 official languages.

The BA in Translation at Swansea University provides high level linguistic training in two languages and gives you vocational expertise in the theory and practice of translation.

This degree will:• train you for a career in the thriving

job market for qualified translators

• equip you with the language competence to cover two language pairs, and the skills and insight expected of professional translators

• give you a foundation for postgraduate study that further develops your translating and interpreting skills


How is the degree structured?A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study two language pairs made up of the two “source” languages you choose in addition to your native language.

During Level One you will follow compulsory modules in each of your source languages.

For the language(s) in which you have an ‘A’ level, you will take modules that focus on topic-based work, grammar exercises, and oral practice, as well as specialist modules that develop your skills in translating technical material into English. If you are a beginner in one of your source languages, you will take two intensive language modules instead.

You will normally complete a year abroad between Levels Two and Three. We encourage you to spend time in two countries and to take advantage of the agreements we have in place with some of Europe’s most renowned translation schools. You may be able to undertake a

work placement during one of the twosemesters you spend abroad.

During Level Three, you will develop your translation skills to a professional standard, and will explore interpreting, terminology management, and machine translation, as well as the practical aspects of working as a professional translator.

All our language modules and some academic modules are taught in the language you are studying. You will be taught in small groups and seminars, supported by multimedia, Internet materials, and practical exercises using up-to-date software packages used by professional translators.


Level One• French General Language• French Specialist Language• German General Language• Specialist German Language• Italian General Language• Italian Specialist Language• Spanish General Language• Specialist Spanish Language• Welsh General Language• Welsh Literature and Area Studies• Study Skills for Language• Introduction to French Culture


Translation


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In accordance with European professional standards, the minimal linguistic qualifications of a translator are, apart from the first language, an excellent proficiency in a second language and a good proficiency in a third language. If you have a UK

Translation

“ I graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Translation

having studied Italian and Russian. The course was very flexible and I

studied literature, history, computerised translation techniques, linguistics

and lexicography. I chose the BA Translation over a pure language

degree as I felt it led more directly into a career and would increase my

employability. I now have a successful translation business with a fellow

graduate and in 2010 our company won an HSBC International

Business Award. The decision to do the degree was truly the best I have

ever made; it taught me to be professional and attentive in everything I

do, and give me the confidence to go out and achieve my goals. ”Rachel Bryan, Translation Studies 2009

• Introduction to German Culture• Introduction to Italian Culture• Introduction to Hispanic Culture

Level Two• Introduction to the Theory of Translation• Computer-Assisted Translation• French General Language• French for Professional Purposes• Intermediate or Advanced German

Language• German Specialist Language• Italian General Language• Italian for Professional Purposes• Intermediate or Advanced Spanish• Specialist Language• Translation Workshop• European Fascisms• Teaching English as a Foreign

Language

Level Three• Words, Terms and Concepts• Introduction to Interpreting• Translation Work Experience• French for Professional Purposes• Translation Workshop (French-English,

English-French)• Specialist German Language III• Italian Specialist Language• Spanish Specialist Language• Dissertation for Translation Studies

How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored using a combination of methods, including assessed essays and written examinations.

qualification, English is normally your first language so you will need an ‘A’ level in French, German, Italian, Spanish or Welsh as your second language. You can start a new language from the five offered, without prior knowledge, for your third language.



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War has been the violent catalyst for change throughout human history, from the conflicts of the ancient world to those of the twenty-first century. It inflicts terrible suffering and degradation, yet also evokes and inspires great bravery and heroism.

To understand an experience so complex and multifaceted, war must be analyzed in relation to the fullest possible range of political, social, cultural, technological, historical, military, and media contexts.

War and Society at Swansea crosses traditional academic boundaries to explore war across the ages. It draws upon the University’s strengths in American Studies, Ancient History, Classics, Egyptology, Politics and International Relations, as well as Literature and Media Studies.

This degree will:

• equip you with skills relevant for a career in fields as diverse as management, administration, teaching, journalism, and the armed forces



How is the degree structured?This degree gives you an unrivalled opportunity to develop your historical, political, and military understanding of war, and to explore its connection to society by considering how the experience of war has shaped cultural output.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by a well-equipped multimedia library containing a wide selection of film and documentary material relevant to different modules.


Level One• Theories of War• Representations of War• War and Warfare in the Modern World

Level Two• Digital War• War and Warfare in the Ancient World• The American Civil War• The Algerian War• War and Society in the Anglo-Norman

World• Genocide• The Empire Strikes Back

Level Three• Drug War USA: Politics of Prohibition• Contemporary Security• The International Politics of Space• Late Antiquity: The Transformation

of the Roman World, AD 250-600• From Fascism to the Republic:

Italy in the Second World War• Memories of War• Revolutionary America• The Spanish Civil War• Aftermaths of War


War and Society

“ War and Society is a very challenging yet rewarding course.

I have gained knowledge in History, Politics, Classics and American

Studies. My time at Swansea has been brilliant; the University is very

welcoming and staff are always on hand to help. ” Rebecca Thomas, BA War and Society


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How will I be assessed?Your progress will be monitored through a combination of assessed coursework and written examinations.

“ I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of modules on offer for the

course, spanning the whole of history from ancient warfare right up to

modern day warfare. The small number of people within the course

itself allowed us to form a much more personal relationship with fellow

students as well as with course tutors and the course director. The

course also gave me the opportunity to undertake a one month

internship programme in Oklahoma, with fellow students. ”Adam Barnes, BA War and Society, 2010

(Currently pursuing a Research Masters in Military History at the University at Buckingham.)


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BA Joint Honours Welsh andQT57 Q American StudiesVQ15 Q Ancient HistoryQQ85 Q Classical CivilisationLQ15 Q EconomicsQQ35 Q English language StudiesQQH5 Q English LiteratureRQ15 u French

RR15 u French (with Business Studies)RQC5 u French (with Computer Studies)RQD5 u French (with Legal Studies)LQ75 Q GeographyQR52 u GermanRQ25 u German (with Business Studies)RQG5 u German (with Computer Studies)RQF5 u German (with Legal Studies)QQ57 Q GreekQV51 Q HistoryQRM3 u ItalianRQ35 u Italian (with Business Studies)RQH5 u Italian (with Computer Studies)QR53 u Italian (with Legal Studies)QQ56 Q LatinQP53 Q Media StudiesQVM1 Q Medieval StudiesLQF5 Q Politics

QR54 u SpanishRQ45 u Spanish (with Business Studies)RQK5 u Spanish (with Computer Studies)RQL5 u Spanish (with Legal Studies)QX53 Q TEFL

BSc Joint Honours Welsh andGQ15 Q Mathematics

LLB Joint HonoursMQ15 u Welsh and Law

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* Taught through the medium of Welsh

Welsh is one of Europe’s oldest languages. It is widely used in commerce, industry, education, and local government, and the ability to speak Welsh is increasingly seen as a valuable qualification by employers in Wales and beyond.

By studying Welsh at Swansea, you will gain a valuable appreciation of the literary and historical traditions that Wales embraces, and the experience necessary to work with a vibrant, living language.

These degrees will:• equip with you the language skills

necessary for a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, including translation, local government, banking, business, and teaching


• give you valuable experience of the culture of Wales and the ability to use your own initiative


How is the degree structured?A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to study modules on a wide variety of aspects of Welsh literature and Welsh language. You can choose between a three-year course, if Welsh is your first language, and a four-year course, if Welsh is your second language.

If Welsh is your first language, at Level One you will follow the Introductory Study Course together with literature and language courses. If Welsh is not your first language, you will be offered a range of grammar, oral, literature, and culture modules, and you must complete Level T before progressing to Level Two.

All modules (except those at Level One for beginners) are taught through the medium of Welsh. Language classes are taught in small groups, and cultural modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and interactive classes, fully supported by a variety of online learning tools.

The Welsh and Work module which is offered in Level T, incorporates a work placement scheme, giving you an opportunity to gain experience of using Welsh in the workplace. You may be placed in any environment where business is conducted in Welsh, including schools, television companies, and translation companies.

What modules can I study?Please contact the Admissions tutor for further information and details about modules available (see below).

How will I be assessed?Your skills and knowledge will be assessed using a variety of methods, including assessed essays, dissertation, and oral and written examinations.


Welsh

“ The course was very interesting. My personal tutor was very

supportive, and classes are interactive which means you always feel

involved and included in what is going on. I now work as a Welsh

Language Translator for Animal Health, a government agency. I am

fluent in Welsh, but my degree gives me the skills necessary to fulfill

the demands of the role. ” Abby Harrison, BA Translation Welsh Language Translator, Animal Health





What grades do I need? A levels: BBB or equivalent, including Welsh

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Zoology is the branch of biology that has a primary focus on animal anatomy, evolution, ecology and physiology. It also helps us to understand animal behaviour and to identify effective methods of enhancing animal welfare. Zoologists have a major role to play in environmental management and conservation but are also likely to influence developments in other sectors, such as agriculture, marine biology, medicine, public health and veterinary science.

Zoology at Swansea University offers a wide-range of laboratory- and field-based topics.

This degree will:• prepare you for a career within a wide

range of ecological and environmental jobs (e.g. agriculture, animal welfare, conservation, media, pollution, public and animal health)

• give you appropriate knowledge and experience for a career in teaching biology or science as well as also providing scope for applying for positions in veterinary and biotechnology industries

• help you to develop transferable skills, such as team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills

How is the degree structured?Zoology at Swansea gives you an unrivalled opportunity to study animal behaviour, ecology and conservation in a range of natural environments across Swansea Bay and the beautiful Gower Peninsula. You will also visit a range of field locations, such as the National Wetlands Centre Wales (NWCW), Margam Park, and Bristol Zoo, and will complete an animal ecology field course in your final year.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, fieldwork, and practical classes. Our laboratories are well-equipped for behavioural studies, animal conservation, ecology, immunology, entomology and molecular and genetic approaches to Zoology.

Our new Teaching Laboratory is a significantly upgraded facility to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills, with a capacity to hold 150 students; it includes a full range of AV facilities able to transmit to severalplasma screens output from a variety of sources including microscopes, PCs, DVD/Video players and visualise/camera units.

During Level Three, you will complete a research project, which may be fieldbased, laboratory-based or purely analytical. Depending on the nature of your project you may work as part of ateam, or as an independent researcher.


• You will benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including:

• teaching, research and IT laboratories

• an extensive range of modern analytical equipment

• specialised culture facilities for a range of organisms

• constant temperature rooms and other growth rooms, aquaria, and greenhouses

• the Zoological Museum

• a custom-designed 12.5m coastal research vessel, the RV Noctiluca

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“ To be taught by such a range of knowledgeable and enthusiastic

academics at Swansea University is a privilege. Their individual fields of

specialisation are extremely varied and provide a vast spectrum of

options in terms of what can be studied as part of your degree. Listening

to lectures given by world-class members of staff has made me eager to

broaden my interests and spend time reading up on subjects that had

never attracted me previously. ” Lily Green, BSc Zoology


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Our strong links with international and national organisations such as the British Mammal Society, Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales, the Vincent Wildlife Trust, the NWCW and the Gower Bird Hospital will add value to your studies.

What modules can I study?We offer a wide range of modules. Current modules include:

Level One• Science Writing and Career Skills• Science Skills for Biological Scientists• Chemistry of Life• Animal Diversity, Form and Function• Plants and Algae – Diversity, Form

and Function• Cellular and Microbial Biology• Introduction to Ecology and Behaviour• Genetics and Evolutionary Processes

Level Two• How to Undertake Research

in Biological Sciences• Molecular Ecology• Parasitology• Zoology Literature Review• Cell and Immunobiology• Terrestrial Invertebrates• Vertebrates• Animal Behaviour in Conservation

and Welfare• Coastal Marine Ecology• Oceanography• Marine Plankton and Pelagic

Invertebrates• Human and Medical Genetics• Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology

Level Three• Zoology Research Project • Animal Ecology Field Course

OR Terrestrial Ecology Field Course• Literature Review in Zoology • Current research in zoology – each

member of staff presents a module on their own specific research interests (on a range of topics) from which you select five for assessment

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed using a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework and a practical research project.

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“ I started playing rugby, it’s a great way to make friends and meet people. I find the social side and the work side very good and the lecturers are very welcoming. Swansea has always been a nice place to study, work and live.

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Alex, BA Business Management

“ If your interested in adding something to your CV and spending some time in a foreign country then that is something that Swansea University is really strong for.

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Simon, LLB Law and American Studies

“ I’ve loved my time here. I’ve had lots of fun and participated in many different societies. I’m currently a member of the dance and drama society, and I volunteer with Discovery which is the charity on campus. Last summer I went to Zambia with Discovery to do some voluntary work in a rural community.

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Kirsten, BSc Zoology

Jodie, BSc Marine Biology

“ I’ve had a fantastic time whilst I’ve been here; I’ve made loads of new friends, played at Varsity with the rugby team and all in all had a very good experience.

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“ Swansea as a place, I really like it! The University is really nice and there are always activities on every night of the week.

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Sean, BSc Sports Science

“ I originally chose Swansea because of the course and the lecturers; it’s exactly what I wanted to do, it gives me a lot of options to specialise in later years and the lecturers are incredibly enthusiastic. I’m really glad I came.

”James,

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When you start university, you’re embarking on a great adventure, a life-changing and career-enhancing experience. Selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will live, study, and call home for the next three to four years.

Your life – the way you want to live it

This section will tell you about:

• living and learning in Swansea

• how we support students with disabilities, mental health difficulties,

and other conditions

• the role of the Students’ Union in making sure your time at Swansea

is memorable – for all the right reasons

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Living on campusLiving in one of our nine campus residences puts you right at the centre of university life.

Our self-catering accommodation comprises fully-furnished, en suite and standard rooms with a shared kitchen and dining area – ideal for helping you to settle into student life quickly and easily.

Our part-catered accommodation includes the equivalent of one meal a day within your residence fees – you will be given a credited dining card that can be redeemed at any of the University’s Campus Catering outlets.

Campus facilities also include:

• shops• a health centre• a dental surgery• bars• a Post Office• restaurants• a book shop

Living in the Student VillageApproximately two miles from campus is the Hendrefoelan Student Village. The Village provides self-catering accommodation and shared facilities for around 1,600 students, in flats and houses that cater for between four and ten students.

If you choose to live in the Village, you will have your own room at a rate that compares favourably with private sector accommodation. Student life at the Village is sociable, supportive and you will benefit from:

• The Wonky Sheep, the on-site bar• a convenience shop • a fast-food outlet• a regular bus service during term-time• hard surface sports pitch

Family accommodationWe have a number of family flats at our designated quiet residence, Beck House, approximately a mile from campus in the popular student area of Uplands. Due to the 51-week tenancies, this accommodation is mostly suitable for postgraduate and international students.

Finding the perfect private sector padIf you’d prefer to live off campus, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a good supply of quality private sector student housing in Swansea. Our SAS letting agency manages over 100 properties in the popular students areas of Brynmill and Uplands, which are mostly within two miles of the campus and close to local shops, bars and takeaways. Our online, searchable database, Studentpad, allows you to locate other available housing in the area and is an invaluable tool that takes the effort out of house-hunting.

Make yourself at home

Whether you want to live in the heart of the University campus, in our Student Village, or in one of the nearby private properties managed by our SAS letting agency, Residential Services provides a range of options for you to choose from.

Key points to note about our residences:

• our rooms have free wireless internet to access the University network

• our rooms have telephones that allow you to make free calls to the University telephone network

• rooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House family flats)

• adapted rooms are available for students with special requirements, including wheelchair users – contact the Disability Office for further information

• Welfare Wardens in residence

• launderette facilities

Starting university can be a bit of a whirlwind, which is why we want you to have peace of mind when it comes to your accommodation. We think it’s important you choose a residence that best suits your needs, and for you to see your university residence as a real home from home.

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I speak Welsh. Can I live with other Welsh-speakers?Yes – if you speak Welsh, we have designated accommodation set aside for Welsh speakers to live together. If you are interested, you will be able to request this on your application form.

When will I know whether I’ve been offered a place in University residences?Most students normally receive their accommodation offer shortly after they get their ‘A’ level results.

What happens if I apply through Clearing?If you apply to Swansea through Clearing, you will be sent details of the accommodation options available when your admission to the University has been confirmed.

What support is on offer in the residences?We place significant importance on student welfare. In addition to 24-hour security staff, our Welfare Wardens are on hand to help you settle in and provide pastoral support. There’s also a dedicated, campus-based police officer.

How long can I rent the room for?Your accommodation contract will be for the full academic year.

Can I live on campus after my first year?We set aside a quota of rooms in residences for returning students. A popular choice with our second and third-year students is to live with friends in a University-managed property, or in private sector accommodation.

For full details about our residences, and the support we can provide to help you settle in quickly, please visit our website at:

contact Residential Services: Tel: +44 (0)1792 295101Email: [email protected]

www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation

What will I be charged?The rent you pay will depend on the residence and room you choose.

* These fees are for the academic session 2011/12. Please note that rates for 2013 entry

are currently under review and are likely to increase. You are advised to check our website for up-to-date information.

** Where applicable, prices for Campus Standard accommodation include the weekly catering fee.

Do you guarantee a place in University residences?Yes – if you’re a new, full-time undergraduate student who meets the terms of a firm offer of a place at Swansea, and you apply for accommodation by 30 June. Where possible, we try to extend this offer to Insurance and Clearing students.

When should I apply for accommodation?The sooner the better! If you have a firm offer of a place, you can make an accommodation application from the beginning of May – you will receive details about making an online application with your offer. We encourage you to apply early, particularly for the very popular en suite accommodation.

Accommodation

Residence Type of room Weekly rent*

Student village Standard £73 – £78

Campus En suite Standard

£92 – £108£87 – £108.50**

Beck House Standard En suite Family flat

£78 – £80£89 – £99£138 – £167.00

University-managed properties Standard £59 – £71

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Whether you have a general enquiry, a specific problem, or you just need to talk things through, the Student Services reception is a good place to start. We offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide all students with the information, advice, and support they need.

Taking care of your welfare

Did you know?The Department of Student Services has been accredited as meeting the Matrix Quality Standard for information advice and guidance services.{

Disability Office

Supporting our disabled studentsIf you have a disability, medical condition, or other specific need, there is no reason why your university experience should be any different from anyone else’s, and we welcome your application to study at Swansea.

Before you apply, you should:

• contact the staff at the Disability Office well before you submit your application to let us know what you are thinking of studying and what your particular needs might be. We can explain how the University will support you, and can arrange for you to have a private, exploratory tour of the campus

• declare your disability, condition, or specific need as early as possible – there is space on the UCAS form to provide relevant information. If you would prefer not to submit information in this way, please write directly to the Disability Office

During the application cycle, you may be invited for an informal meeting with the Disability Office staff. This will give us an opportunity to assess your needs and plan for your admission, and you will be able to judge for yourself whether Swansea is the right place for you.

• The Venue (Fulton House) – serving pasta, meat, and fish dishes, freshly prepared salads and vegetables, hot and cold desserts and our budget busting daily meal deals

• Fusion Café (Fulton House) – serving traditional and healthy breakfasts, hot and cold food and drinks all day long. Look out for Fusion’s popular theme nights

• Taliesin (Taliesin Arts Centre) – try a taste of the Mediterranean from the superb tapas menu, or choose from a range of hot meals, sandwiches, and Costa Coffee®

• Corner Shop (Fulton House) – for sandwiches, snacks, and drinks

• Costa@Café Hoffi Coffi (Library) – a great place to unwind with your friends over a coffee and a delicious muffin

• Bake-n-Take (Fulton House) – the campus bakery offers a freshly baked selection of sweet and savoury hot pastries, salads, and hot and cold drinks

• Café Glas (Institute of Life Science) – Starbucks® coffee shop that also does excellent speciality cakes

• Callaghan’s (James Callaghan building) – Starbucks® coffee shop with a mouth-watering selection of speciality breads served with contemporary fillings

• Costa@Emily Phipps (Hendrefoelan) – offering a wide selection of hot and cold foods with a selection of speciality coffees and cold drinks.

• There are plenty of vending machines located around campus offering hot and cold beverages, confectionary and snacks

We operate a range of catering outlets around campus. Each has a distinctive image and style of food, from light lunches and baguettes to traditional British fayre, Indian, Mexican, Spanish and Chinese meals, and tempting pasta dishes.

All our outlets have a choice of vegetarian options. Look out for our theme nights, Welsh food festival and our version of Ready Steady Cook! So, when you’re fed up of cooking and washing up, head for:

Did you know?The University’s Flexible Diners Card is a simple, no fuss way of paying for your meals in any of our catering outlets. You can top up the card at any time, and your credit is valid for the whole academic year.{

Where to eat?

Catering with a conscienceSwansea was the first Fairtrade university in Wales. You’ll find Fairtrade products in all aspects of our catering, which is helping to secure better prices, decent working conditions, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

We’re committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible, ensuring local sustainability for the region’s businesses. We also grow our own herbs which are picked and used daily.

We’re approved by the Vegetarian Society, and have been awarded the highest level in food safety which is fully endorsed by the Food Standards Agency. For more information, including our Sustainability and Fairtrade policies please visit our website at:

www.swansea.ac.uk/catering

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Wellbeing ServicesAs a student, you may find it quite challenging to manage the new pressures and stresses associated with University whilst adapting to lifestyle and environment changes. Wellbeing Services supports students experiencing distress arising from psychological, emotional or mental health issues and is available to support you at any point in your academic journey. Services offered include: initial drop-in sessions to talk over your concerns; groups and workshops (e.g. presentation anxiety); support with mental health issues and counselling. Many students who have previously experienced mental health difficulties have found it helpful to contact the Service as soon as possible after their arrival on campus.

The support offered is flexible and designed to suit your particular needs. You may want someone to liaise with your GP or Community Mental Health Team or with your Academic College/School to help ensure you have any reasonable and appropriate adjustments made. It might be helpful for you to attend a workshop or to engage in counselling to explore particular concerns or issues. In certain situations you may be offered a professional mentor to help you achieve your full potential. The Service offered is confidential, friendly and professional.

Tel: +44 (0)1792 295592Email: [email protected]

Your faithThe campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is provided by a team of six chaplains fromthe Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist, Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman Catholic, and United Reformed Church. They work together to support the spiritual life of the University community, regardless of race, status or faith.

We’re one of the few universities in the UK to have a mosque on campus, and we were proud to win the UK’s Best Mosque Provision award from the Federation of Islamic Students.

Ensuring equality of opportunitySwansea University is a cosmopolitan, campus-based community that encourages applications from students from all backgrounds. As a student, you can be confident that you live and study in an educational environment that supports equality of opportunity for all, and that you will not be subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment.We require our staff, students, and suppliers to cooperate in order to help promote equality. We adhere to the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, which require us to eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote the equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different groups.

To ensure that these objectives are met we:

• have an Equal Opportunities Committee and a Race Equality Working Group that meet each term

• have an Equal Opportunities Adviser in each Academic College/School

• review our Race Equality Policy and Action Plan, and the Disability Equality Scheme, annually. These can be found on the University’s website

• publish an online Race Relations & You booklet, which outlines the policies and the behaviour expected of all staff and students to ensure that Swansea University continues to provide an academic environment free from discrimination and harassment

Professional support, when you need itWe’ve put in place a wide range of measures to ensure that you receive the support you need throughout your studies.

In particular, we:

• work with you to tailor a flexible programme of support appropriate to your needs

• can organise notetakers, mentors, readers, and specialist tutors

• liaise with the Examinations Office or your teaching department if you need additional time or support to complete assessments

• have a team of specialist tutors, who provide information and advice, as well as tips on study skills and relaxation

• have a purpose-designed Assessment Centre that offers a comprehensive service to identify and assess your needs

• can help you to apply for funding from your local funding body, Social Services or other organisations

Most buildings on our fairly flat and compact campus are modern and equipped with ramped access, lifts, and accessible toilets. Tactile paving has been laid on all major paths, and a significant number of study bedrooms in the campus residences have been adapted for students with mobility difficulties. Fire alarms for the hearing impaired have also been installed.

Other services

• Facilities for the visually impaired are exceptional. We offer mobility training and the Swansea University Transcription Centre can provide materials (in the main European languages) in a range of formats, including Braille, audio, large print, electronic text and tactile diagrams for disabled students. The Centre is one of only five university-based transcription services in the UK, and the only one in Wales

• Students with personal care needs are advised to contact the Disability Office to discuss their requirements

• The University’s library has a team of subject librarians on hand to help you to get the most out of your studies, and offers a “fetch from shelf” service, face-to-face reading, and specialist IT facilities

• Every PC on the University network gives you access to specialist software, such as SuperNova for visually impaired/blind students, and Inspiration Mind Mapping software, and Text Help Read and Write Gold for students with specific learning difficulties

Get in touchFor more information about the support on offer, please visit our website at:

or contact the Disability Office:Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000Fax: +44 (0)1792 295090Email: [email protected]

Medical facilitiesThere is an NHS medical practice and a dental surgery open to students on campus. If you live in University accommodation, you will need to register with a Swansea General Practitioner within two weeks of arrival.

If you are not living in University accommodation, we advise you to register with a GP in Swansea when you arrive.

Professional support

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/student-services/disability-office

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Social SwanseaDo you like the sound of regular great nights out in the heart of Swansea City’sclubbing district? How about an Annual Summer Ball and a Christmas Snowball, as well as organised theme nights and sports nights? SUSU is big on giving you a good time whether it’s a night on the town or in our on-campus nightclub, or relaxing in our student bars and coffee shops, you’ll find a venue to suit your mood.

Supporting you Your safety and wellbeing is paramount. The Students’ Union runs an advice centre offering guidance on matters such as finance and housing, consumer protection and course-related difficulties.

Day nursery Based in a convenient location on Campus, the Students’ Union Nursery provides professional childcare at subsidised prices for students. The Nursery can offer places to children aged three months to seven years of age.

Tel: +44 (0) 1792 513151E-mail: [email protected]

Into sport?Sport forms a massive part of the student experience at Swansea and has lots to offer for anyone wanting to get involved for fun or for competition.

There is a Sports Officer and a highly dedicated administration team working to fulfil the needs of all sporting students. This is coupled with the fantastic facilities that the University has to offer.

Currently we have over 40 teams competing in the BUCS (British University and Colleges Sports) league on a Wednesday, travelling all over England and Wales, and a further 30-40 clubs competing in regular BUCS tournaments and events.

Aikido • American Football • Archery • Badminton • Basketball • Body Boarding • Boxing • Canoe

• Cheerleading • Cricket • Equestrian • Football • Fencing • Golf • Hiking • Hockey • Jitsu • Judo •

Karting • Karate • Kickboxing • Kitesurfing • Lacrosse • Lifesaving • Mountain Biking • Mountaineering

• Netball • Pool • Rowing • Rugby League • Rugby Union • Running • Sailing • Snowriders • Squash

• Sub Aqua • Surf • Swimming • Tae Kwon Do • Tennis • Triathlon • Ultimate Frisbee • Windsurfing

www.swansea-union.co.uk

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/student-services/childcare/

affiliated to the National Union of Students. The Union is student-led and has a strong track record in bringing students together on the issues that matter.

Make yourself heardThe Students’ Union has seven full-time election officers and a number of volunteer part-time elected officers to represent you at every level, from University committee meetings to national demonstrations.

You will also have plenty of opportunities to get your voice heard through our fortnightly newspaper Waterfront, the Ents magazine, our website and our very own radio station:

Get involvedThe Students’ Union has over one hundred societies and sports clubs. From Amnesty and Akido to Real Ale and Rowing. You’re bound to find something that matches your interests, and you’ll certainly get the support you need to be involved in practically anything you can think of.

Getting involved in societies can also boost your employability: the skills you gain from running events, organising people, holding positions of responsibility, or managing budgets will add real value to your CV. You could also represent your fellow students as a Course Representative. Again, you will gain valuable skills that employers will recognise.

Swansea University’s Students’ Union will be at the heart of your student experience from the moment you arrive until the day you graduate.

People view student life in different ways but everybody agrees on one thing: it’s what you make it. You can be confident that the Unions work hard to represent your voice, give you the opportunities you need, and ensure your safety and welfare as a student. They also bring students together through the excellent social calendar you’d expect of such a vibrant community.

When you become a student at Swansea University, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union, which is

Your Union: Working for you

“I lead a team of officers who ensure that students’ voices are heard at every level of the University. The Students’ Union is the hub of Swansea’s thriving student community and you’ll be joining us at one of the most exciting times in our history; students have never had so much input into their union, university and local community, we have world record breaking nightlife in the biggest clubs in Wales and we

have brand new facilities like our bar and coffee shop.”Luke James, Students’ Union President{

www.xtreme.org

The current sports clubs that the Students’ Union offers are:

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Our international community

92%of our international students are satisfied with the support they receive{ i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment.

We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.


• the support we provide, from your first enquiry until you graduate

• how we help our international students to improve their English

language skills

• the International Foundation Programme that provides an alternative

entry to our degrees

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Affordable, comfortable housingSwansea enjoys a lower cost of living than many parts of the UK, and this includes the cost of our accommodation. Our residences offer a range of single, en suite rooms and shared houses, providing independent living in a relaxed, community environment. All our accommodation gives you access to the wireless network, and a telephone and internet connection point. Residence tutors are on hand to offer practical advice and assistance out of hours.

Our accommodation commitment: if you accept your offer of a place to study with us by 30th June, you’ll be guaranteed a place in University residences.

For more information about the range of accommodation available, see pages 166 to 169.

Supporting your faithThe campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is provided by a team of six chaplains from the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist, Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman Catholic, and United Reformed Church. They work together to support the spiritual life of the University community, regardless of race, status or faith.

We’re one of the few universities in the UK to have a mosque on campus, and we were proud to win the UK’s Best Mosque Provision award from the Federation of Islamic Students.

Welcoming you to the UKWe run a Meet and Greet service from London’s Heathrow Airport, and provide all new international students with a full orientation programme to help them get to know the University, Swansea, and the region. There’s more information about our support for new students at: www.swansea.ac.uk/international

92% of our international students are satisfied with the support they receive

94% are satisfied with their expert lecturers

88% are satisfied with their arrival experience

88% are satisfied with their overall experience of Swansea

90% are satisfied with the content of their courses

90% agree that Swansea is a good place to be

(i-graduate International Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011)

Swansea’s International Student Advisory ServiceAs an international student at Swansea University, you (and your family) will benefit from the information, advice and support offered by our International Student Advisory Service (ISAS).

You can use ISAS as a resource centre to find out about issues such as working in the UK, driving, healthcare, and obtaining visas to travel to other countries, or just to keep in touch with other international students in Swansea. ISAS can also help you if you need to extend your UK student visa.

For further information, please contact the International Student Advisory Service:Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000 Email: [email protected] or visit the website at:

Developing your language skillsIf you think you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, or if you need support with the English language while studying with us, our English Language Training Services (ELTS) offers a range of British Council accredited programmes to help you achieve your academic goals.

We offer:• a full-time, year-round English language programme for

students who need to improve their language skills before starting their studies

• an English for University Studies programme that focuses on general English language skills, exam preparation, and English for academic purposes. It also introduces you to British culture and studying in the British Higher Education system

• free academic English support classes for all enrolled full-time international students

For further information, please contact the English Language Training Services (ELTS): Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391 Email: [email protected] visit the website at:

International students at Swansea

www.swansea.ac.uk/isas

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ICWS at Swansea UniversityICWS is a modern and dynamic educational institution offering Undergraduate Pathways at Swansea University. We are committed to providing quality educational opportunities and excellent student support services in an environment that encourages students to achieve the best possible results from their university studies.

ICWS is based on the stunning Swansea University campus and, as an Affiliate College of the University, our students benefit from the range of facilities open to all Swansea University students.

We offer three intakes per annum allowing students great freedom of choice and convenience in determining their own study plans. Small class sizes, personalised attention and award winning student support services are the trademarks of the globally renowned ICWS experience.

All ICWS students are fully sponsored by Swansea University for visa purposes and for the full duration of their studies.

Undergraduate pathwaysInternational student tuition fees and finance If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends on your choice of course. Please see pages 202 to 203 for full information on fees.

How to applyFor all enquiries about living and studying at Swansea University, and how to apply, please contact the International Development Office:

Tel: +44 (0)1792 602365 Fax: +44 (0)1792 295839Email: [email protected]

Applications made using the online On-Track system will be processed faster, but we also accept application forms downloaded from our website. For further details, as well as information about our entry and English language requirements, please see:

The International Development Office will be with you every step of the way and works closely with the Admissions Office to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible. If you need a visa, we’ll make sure that all the necessary support documents are issued in good time, and we can also provide advice about the Points Based System for visa application.

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/apply

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English language requirementsThe language of instruction at ICWS is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.

Undergraduate Pathway Course Duration IELTS (minimum requirement)

University Foundation

Stage 1 with Pre-sessional

2 or 3 semesters (depending on academic background)

5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill)

Stage 1 University Foundation

1 or 2 semesters (depending on academic background)

5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

First Year Degree

Stage 2 with Pre-sessional semester

3 semesters 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Stage 2 First Year Degree

2 semesters 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

We also accept TOEFL, Pearson Test of English – Academic or equivalent qualifications. Please contact the ICWS Admissions Office for further details at [email protected]

Please note that where appropriate (i.e. have obtained the relevant score) ICWS will continue to exempt the need for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE from students who have taken local examinations in English such as WAEC, KSCE, ICSE, HKDSE, A Level, IB, SPM and so on and to exempt students who can demonstrate where they have been taught through the medium of English.

For further information, and for details of the academic entry requirements and tuition fees, please contact ICWS:Tel: +44 (0)1792 602888 Fax: +44 (0)1792 602889Email: [email protected] or visit the website at:

www.swansea.ac.uk/icws

ICWS undergraduate pathway Duration Intakes

University Foundation in Business One semester September, January, May

University Foundation in Business (Extended) Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Computer Science Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Economics One semester September, January, May

University Foundation in Economics (Extended) Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Engineering Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Genetics Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Law Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Mathematics Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Media Studies Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Politics and International Relations Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Psychology Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Sports Science Two semesters September, January

University Foundation in Science Two semesters September, January

First Year Degree in Business Two semesters September, January

First Year Degree in Computer Science Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Economics Two semesters September, January

First Year Degree in Engineering Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Genetics Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Mathematics Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Media Studies Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Politics and International Relations Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Psychology Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Sports Science Two semesters September

First Year Degree in Science Two semesters September

Undergraduate pathways available at Swansea University

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Thinking about your future

This section will tell you more about how we equip you for career success. You’ll read how:

• we’re committed to ensuring that our degrees are relevant to the world of work

• our Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for life after Swansea

• personal development planning can help you to maximise your potential

• our entrepreneurship training can inspire you to set up your own business

• Diploma Supplements can enhance your employability across Europe

• the campus-based volunteering charity, Discovery, gives you

opportunities to gain valuable experience

The sooner you start planning ahead, the better prepared you’ll be to grab the job opportunities you want.

96%of students satisfied with lecturer’s expertise{ i-graduate Student Barometer™, Autumn 2011

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We’ll help you to identify and develop a variety of skills that will enable you to make the most of your time at university, and to get what you want from your career. You’ll then create and maintain an e-portfolio that documents the skills you acquire, the personal qualities you develop, and the experiences that bring your CV to life, from your involvement with sport and societies, to the more formal roles you might undertake in job placements and volunteering.

Stimulating entrepreneurshipWhilst you’re at Swansea you can take advantage of many opportunities to learnand practise key business and entrepreneurship skills. You can:

• take part in seminars and workshops to learn from inspirational guest speakers from the private sector

• attend a masterclass to see how the most successful entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses

• study entrepreneurship and employability modules in subject areas such as Childhood Studies, Engineering, Management Studies, and Modern Languages

• enjoy a week-long Summer School programme that will help you develop enterprise skills such as business planning, finance, and business law

As a student, you’ll also have access to Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a not-for-profit organisation active in over 1,500 universities in 47 countries. SIFE focuses on market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and business ethics. Getting involved could give your career a real boost. And if you’ve got a great idea for a new venture, you can talk to us about our early stage funding and business planning support to help graduates to establish their own business.

Making your degree relevant around the world Employers in the UK understand the value of a degree from a British university, but if you decide to work in Europe or further afield, how can you be sure that your degree will be recognised no matter where in the world you end up?

When you complete your studies, you’ll receive a Diploma Supplement, which provides a detailed description of the nature, level, context, content, and status of your course. It highlights the intellectual and practical skills you have acquired,enabling employers to see at a glance what you have achieved.

Swansea was the first university in Wales to introduce the Diploma Supplements,which have been developed by the European Commission. They are not a substitute for your CV, but they certainly add value to it.

Discovery – Student Volunteering SwanseaDo you want to gain valuable interpersonal, leadership, social, and enterprise skills at the same time as helping other people to fulfil their potential?

Discovery is a registered charity that has been established for over 40 years. It has hundreds of student volunteers who get involved with a wide range of projects across the City of Swansea.

Discovery’s student-led initiatives bring new experiences and opportunities to some of the region’s most disadvantaged groups, and help our students to appreciate and enhance their own personal development. For more information, please visit:

Building your international networksWhen you graduate, you will become a member of our Alumni Association, an invaluable network of 55,000 active members who share common experiences and a love of Swansea.

Our alumni are working at every level in industry, commerce, sport and the public sector, in the UK and overseas, which means that you will find like-minded friends and colleagues wherever you are in the world.

Our alumni regularly tell us that they benefit professionally and socially from relationships they have forged through the Association. Many are actively supporting the next generation of students in the UK and overseas, helping them to decide what to study and how the Swansea experience can have a life-changing impact on their careers.

Many of our alumni choose to become ambassadors for the University. Wherever you are in the world, you can still help Swansea by setting up a local branch of the Association to enable old friends to keep in touch with each other. Equally, you could help to promote the University to prospective students in the UK, Europe or internationally. For information about our Alumni Association, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery

www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni

Our long history of working with business, industry, commerce and the public sector enables us to add real value to your education. We listen closely to employers when they tell us what skills and experiences they demand of their graduate employees, and we tailor our courses to make sure that you gain the professional and high-level skills that will enable you to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world.

Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer project placements with industry, and give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. After all, developing your academic skills and love of scholarship is just one part of what we do. We’ll also encourage you to gain as much practical experience as possible.

That’s why each course description in this prospectus tells you upfront what the degree will train you to do and what skills it will help you to gain.

We also pioneered the GO Wales work placement scheme, which helps students to find employment with local small- and medium-sized companies, as well as public sector organisations, giving you the chance to improve your skills and career prospects.

Careers and Employability ServiceIf you are undecided about what you want to do after university, don’t worry. Whether you are interested in jobs, postgraduate study, voluntary work, or taking a year out, our trained advisers are on hand to give you the support and information you need

We can help you to:

• develop a portfolio of relevant skills, knowledge, and practical experience

• gain maximum benefit from job placements and vacation work

• find term time jobs and other opportunities to develop your skills

• complete job applications and prepare for interview

• secure suitable employment or further study opportunities after graduation

Our Helpdesk is based in the Library, and we have extensive information resources to help you plan your future. Careers Advisers are available Monday to Friday for guidance on any careers related issue, and you’ll also find our website helpful: www.swansea.ac.uk/careers is updated daily and contains lots of useful information and links. You can also book appointments with Careers Advisers and attend Careers events.

Keeping track of your developmentThe Careers team works alongside our academic staff to provide personal development planning for all students, ensuring that your employability is continuously improved throughout your time at Swansea.

Serious about your skills

Did you know?The Careers and Employability Service is externally credited by the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and guidance services. As part of Information Systems Services, it has also received the Customer Service Excellence Award, the Government’s customer service standard.{

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Study Chinese – in ChinaIn 2009, we launched an exciting opportunity for all students to learn Mandarin Chinese alongside their degree. If you choose to take the extracurricular language classes in Swansea, you may also have the chance to spend up to four weeks in China during the summer, studying Chinese language and culture at one of our partner universities.

Even if you can’t commit to the China trip, we recommend that you sign up for the language classes. China has a strong influence on the global economy, so being able to speak the language will boost your job prospects.

Building skills in IndiaWe’re also developing new projects to help our students gain valuable study and work experience in India. Our Study in India pilot enables students to experience life in India, combining lectures at a partner college with voluntary work at a rural development centre and with city-based charities.

We have also developed a work placement scheme that builds links with a number of multinational companies that have their offices in cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad – one of the first students to take advantage of the scheme completed an internship at GE Healthcare in Bangalore, and has been guaranteed a job when she graduates.

US Summer ProgrammesThe International Development Office also administers popular programmes, which give you the opportunity to experience living and studying in the USA. The University has more than twenty years’ experience of arranging academic exchanges with the US, and enjoys strong links with many American organisations and institutions.

The International Development Office is also working to develop new summer programmes with countries around the world. These programmes are not just the chance for a trip of a lifetime. They’ll help you to develop skills and a global perspective that will last a lifetime.

For further information about any of these opportunities, please contact the International Development Office:

Tel: +44 (0)1792 602365Email: [email protected]

As more and more businesses recruit from a global pool of talent, we’re finding new ways to help you stand out from the crowd, no matter where in the world you’re from, and we encourage all our students to take advantage of opportunities to gain experience of new countries and cultures.

We aim to give all our undergraduate students the opportunity to spend time studying or working overseas. When students return from these exchanges or placements, we notice a real difference in their confidence, communication skills, and maturity, and the vast majority have gained knowledge and experience that you really can’t replicate without that exposure to new cultures.

Studying and working abroad:

• rewards you with an international outlook that employers welcome

• helps you to gain confidence and become more self-reliant

• gives you the independence and initiative that will give you the best possible start to your career

We have study abroad links with more than 100 partner universities around the world, from Europe, Asia and Australasia, to North and South America.

If you choose one of our four-year undergraduate degree programmes, you will usually study abroad at one of our partner universities during your third year. If you are on a three-year programme, you can take advantage of the opportunity to “study abroad in lieu of study at Swansea”, which means that you may be able to spend a semester of your second year overseas.

A full list of our partner universities is available at:

Introducing ErasmusIf you choose to study or work in Europe for between three and twelve months as part of your degree, you may be eligible for a grant under the Erasmus scheme, the European Commission’s educational programme for Higher Education students. If you spend a full year abroad, you may qualify for a tuition fee waiver. There are a number of European destinations where teaching is delivered in English, so you do not necessarily

need to speak a second language. For more details about our Erasmus scheme please visit:

Working abroadIf you are on a four-year degree programme, you may be able to spend your third year on a work placement rather than studying at a partner university. Please contact the Admissions Tutors for the course you are interested in to discuss opportunities to work overseas as part of your degree. Many of our students choose to work as British Council Language Assistants, especially if they are studying languages or hope to go into teaching. Further information is available at:

You may also be able to arrange your own paid or voluntary work placement overseas. In principal, we are happy to support all opportunities to gain international experience, but the placement will need to be approved by the year abroad coordinator for your course. Placements in most parts of Europe may also be eligible for support from the Erasmus programme.

Study and work abroad

Study or work abroad and add value to your CV.

If you enjoy travelling and want to experience living in another culture, why not consider living and working abroad as part of your degree?

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/opportunities/study-abroad/exchange

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/opportunities/study-abroad/erasmus

www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants

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Swansea University is proud to offer opportunities for Welsh-speaking students and those who speak Welsh as a second language, to study all, or part of their course through the medium of Welsh. At Swansea, Welsh-medium provision is available in the following subject areas:

The level of provision varies with some subject areas offering a whole degree through the medium of Welsh, others a selection of modules through the medium of Welsh and some offering tutorial groups in Welsh as part of an English-medium module.

Academi Hywel Teifi is the Centre which offers support to those who study or research through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and provides information about the opportunities which are available. Academi Hywel Teifi is also home to the Swansea Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol works in partnership with universities across Wales to enhance and extend opportunities available for students to study through the medium of Welsh.

A number of generous scholarships are offered by the Coleg Cymraeg. There are two types of scholarships available; Main Scholarships are offered to students studying 80 credits or more at each level through the medium of Welsh and are worth £3,000 over three years. Incentive Scholarships are worth £1,500 over three years and are available to students studying at least 40 credits at each level through the medium of Welsh. For more information about how to apply for one of these scholarships, please visit:

The Academi is also working to enhance student employability by offering valuable work experience placements with companies who conduct their day-to-day business through the medium of Welsh. With more and more jobs requiring Welsh-language skills, could you add value to your CV? If you are interested in studying some of your course through the medium of Welsh and would like more information, please email: [email protected]

• Bio-Sciences • Business

Studies• French*• German• Geography*

• Engineering• History• Law*• Linguistics• Mathematics• Media Studies*

• Nursing*• Social Work • Spanish*• Translation

Studies• Welsh*

*Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship available for 2012/13 entry.

Welsh medium opportunities

www.mantais.ac.uk/en/studentfinance

If you want to work, study or travel abroad, language skills can help you do this. When you apply for jobs, language skills can be a bonus, setting you apart from other candidates.

The Languages for All (LFA) programme gives you the opportunity to gain basic language skills while you earn credits for your degree, whatever your degree programme.

Which languages can I study?In 2011-12, LFA modules are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Welsh. The French and Spanish modules are also available through the medium of Welsh.

What will I learn?An LFA module will give you a basic knowledge in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in your chosen language, and in using the language in an effective way in everyday situations.

Who can study LFA modules?LFA modules are open to Level One, Level Two and Level M students from any degree programme across the University.

For further details please visit:

Languages for all

www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/artsandhumanitiesadmissions

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We believe that learning should be as enjoyable as it is stimulating and challenging.

Be inspired


• our commitment to excellence in learning and teaching

• our approach to e-learning and using new technologies in the lecture theatre

• our library and learning resources

• how your personal tutor will support you throughout your time at Swansea

• opportunities to study part-time

• how your degree is structured

Benefiting from our world-class research

Our academic staff are research-active, which helps to keep our teaching alive, relevant and up-to-date. Being taught by the people who have written key texts for your course can be particularly memorable and inspirational. It also means that you learn about new theories and technologies as they are being developed and put into practice.

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You can be confident that you’ll get great service – we’re one of a small number of university libraries and ICT services in the UK to have achieved the Customer Service Excellence award.

The library is managed by Information Services and Systems who also manage the IT network that you will use throughout your time at Swansea, including the wireless network that covers most buildings on the Singleton campus, and all our student accommodation (including Hendrefoelan and Beck House).

The campus computer system is linked to the outside world via the high-speed JANET network. In many respects, we’re at the forefront of exploring the capability of such networks to deliver multimedia, video, and other technologies that are increasingly integral to modern teaching and learning practices.

There are over 1,800 PCs for student use at Swansea University. That’s a ratio of roughly one PC for every six students.

Our student network gives you:

• free Internet access

• a personal email account and filestore

• access to the online library catalogue

• the opportunity to renew and reserve books on loan

• access to thousands of electronic journal articles

• a facility to search networked information databases

• an easy way to keep in touch with tutors and other students

• access to Virtual Learning Environment (BlackBoard)

• easy access to administrative functionality including enrolment

If you have your own laptop you can connect it to the University’s wireless network. We also have around 100 laptops available to loan.

For further information, please visit our website at:

Learning resources

www.swansea.ac.uk/iss

We already use a wide range of methods and technologies, such as scenario simulations, blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and social networking, as well as delivering interactive lectures using audience response systems known as “clickers”.

You’ll also make regular use of our Blackboard virtual learning environment, which facilitates online learning and teaching. Through Blackboard, you’ll have access to course materials,

handouts, and lecture notes, as well as shared areas for group work, online discussions, and exchanging ideas with your fellow students.

Our Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching was established in 2009 to provide the strategic advice and direction necessary to ensure that we continue to offer an excellent learning experience, and that we make the most of emerging teaching technologies.

We’re always looking for innovative ways to add value to your learning experience by using best practice to enhance the quality of our teaching and giving you more opportunities to let us know what you think of how you’re taught.

Innovative learning and teaching

Library and Information Centre

Located in the heart of the campus, our library building contains a wide range of resources to help you get the most out of your studies. In addition to the longest opening hours of any university library in Wales – we’re open for over 110 hours a week during term time, including Sundays, with 24-hour opening during exams and the Summer term – we have over 800,000 books, journals, newspapers and other printed materials, as well as videos, DVDs and a wide range of software applications. We currently provide:

• 450 PCs for you to use whenever the Library is open

• one-to-one support to connect your laptop or PC to our wireless network

• self-issue and self-return facilities to save you time

• a range of silent and group study areas

• dedicated facilities for students with special needs

• in-depth advice and guidance from friendly and helpful staff

• photocopiers, scanners, and printers

• courses on how to make best use of our services and resources

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What is a personal tutor?It stands to reason that the more support you receive, the more you’ll get out of your studies. That’s why we’ll assign you a personal tutor who can discuss your academic and personal progress with you every step of the way. Personal tutoring can add real value to the university experience, particularly during the first few weeks and months of university life.

How is my progress monitored?Your tutors will meet with you regularly to make sure that you are making satisfactory progress in terms of your attendance, performance in examinations, and in any assignments you are asked to complete.

How is my degree classified?The degree you receive will be awarded by Swansea University. Our Honoursdegrees are classified as First Class, Second Class (Division One or Two) or Third Class, and Pass degree.

Can I study modules in Welsh?Yes, if you speak Welsh as a first or second language, or if you attended a Welsh medium school. You can study modules through the medium of Welsh in areas such Media, Geography, Law, German, French, Spanish, Health Science and Welsh. For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Can I submit assessments and be examined in Welsh?Yes. As long as you let us know in advance, you can submit assessed work in Welsh whatever your subject. The only exceptions are assessments based on your knowledge of another language. If you want to submit your examination scripts, assessed work or dissertations in Welsh, you need to notify your Academic College/School within four weeks of enrolling on the module(s), or on enrolment if the module is less than four weeks long. The Academic College/School will forward your request to the Academic Registry, which will arrange for the necessary translations. Contact: [email protected] for further information.

Can I transfer?You may be allowed to change the combination of modules you are taking provided that the transfer is made within the set time limit.

It may also be possible to change your degree programme after admission to the University if there is a vacancy in the relevant School and if you are appropriately qualified to study the new programme. Normally, any transfers will need to be approved by the first day of the first teaching week of Level Two.

Can I study part-time?We encourage a flexible approach to study, whatever your circumstances, andwe welcome enquiries from potential part-time students. Our Department of AdultContinuing Education (DACE) manages our lifelong learning provision and alsoconsiders all applications by mature students on their own merit.

Many of our degrees can be taken on a part-time basis, enabling you to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle. If you’d like further information about studying for a degree part-time, please contact the course’s Admissions Tutor.

You may be interested in our part-time degree in Humanities, English, Historyand Ancient History – please see page 94 for further details. For further information about studying with DACE, please visit our website at:

or telephone: +44 (0)1792 295499.

For further information, please read the academic guide online at

www.swansea.ac.uk/dace

www.swansea.ac.uk/registry/academicguide/

Study

Modules? Credits? Programmes?Here’s our quick guide to how your degree is structured.

What is a degree programme?A degree programme is a collection of modules that combine to form an academically acceptable whole. When you enrol, you will receive a handbook that details the structure of your degree programme and tells you which modules are compulsory or optional, and whether you are able to take any elective modules.

What is a module?Modules are the building blocks of your degree. They are self-contained units normally made up of a series of lectures, tutorials, and practical work. You will normally have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules, alongside the compulsory core modules required by your degree.

Modules have their own unique syllabuses, learning outcomes and assessment methods, and you will receive advice from your tutors to help you choose the modules that will be of most benefit to you. You will be awarded credit points for each module that you complete.

Elective modules are those that are not part of your main degree programme. For instance, if you are studying Engineering and want to study a Modern Language, you may be able to choose an elective module in your chosen language. Further information will be available from your Academic College or School.

What are credit points?Every module is worth a fixed number of credit points. You will be expected to study the equivalent of 12 ten-credit modules at each Level (year of study), giving you a total of 360 credits on completion of a three-year degree (480 for four-year degrees).

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• tuition fees and student finance for UK, EU and international students

• how student loans work, and how to apply for them

• how our scholarships and bursaries reward academic and sporting talent

• opportunities to earn while you study

• the money advice, support, and contingency funds we provide

Going to university is a significant financial investment. Good management of your finances is a crucial part of the student experience.

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Managing your money

£3,000 Excellence Scholarships{ for all students who achieve three A grades at A level or equivalent

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Scholarships and bursaries

Excellence scholarshipsWe offer £3,000 Excellence Scholarships to all new UK/EU students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAA at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies).

Merit scholarshipsWe offer £2,000 Merit Scholarships to all new UK/EU students applying for a fee-paying course who achieve AAB at A Level or equivalent (excluding A level General Studies).

Scholarships will be available in all subject areas (single, joint and combined honours), with the exception of Social Work, courses in the Health Sciences, Graduate Entry Medicine and courses where bursaries are paid by the respective professional bodies.

Income related bursariesSignificant additional financial support for students from lower income backgrounds will be made available over the duration of the course:

(Priority subjects are: Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioscience, Physics, Modern Foreign Languages and Law.)

Sporting scholarshipsOur Sports Scholars are elite athletes who have the potential to become world-class. Each year, we offer ten undergraduate entrance scholarships worth £1,000 a year to help our outstanding athletes cover their training costs, kit, track fees, and travel.

Departmental fundingMany of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set aside funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’ academic achievements. The awards vary in value up to £2,500.

Full details of all our scholarships and bursaries are available on our website at:

Household income Bursary Priority subject bursary Total possible bursary

£15,000 £3,000 £1,500 £4,500

£15,000 – £25,000 £2,000 £1,500 £3,500

£25,000 – £30,000 £1,000 £1,500 £2,500

www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships

Tuition fees for 2013 entry

Students from WalesSwansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. However, if you are domiciled in Wales, and are studying for your first degree, you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront.

You are eligible for:

• A non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,535 per year from the Welsh Government (subject to terms and conditions)

• A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,465 per year

• A maintenance loan of up to £4,745 (£3,673 if living at parental home) to help with your living costs (depending on household income)

• A means tested Assembly Learning Grant of up to £5,000 to help with your living costs (depending on household income)

• A partial cancellation of your Maintenance Loan up to £1,500 once repayment has begun

For further information visit:

Students from elsewhere in the UKSwansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. However, if you live in England, and are studying for your first degree you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront.


• A repayable tuition fee loan of £9,000* per year.

• A maintenance loan of up to £5,500 (£4,375 if living at parental home) to help with your living costs (depending on household income)

• A means tested Maintenance Grant of up to £3,250 to help with your living costs (depending on household income)

For further information visit:

Students from the EUSwansea University will charge tuition fees of £9,000* per year. However, if you are an EU student applying to study in Wales for your first degree, you will not have to pay the tuition fees upfront.


• A non-repayable tuition fee grant of £5,535 per year from the Welsh Government (subject to terms and conditions)

• A repayable tuition fee loan of £3,465 per year

• You may also be eligible for a grant to help with your living costs if you meet certain residency conditions

For further information please contact: Student Finance Services European Team Box 89, Darlington, DL1 9AZTel: +44 (0) 141 243 3570

RepaymentLoans are only payable when you have finished your studies and are earning over £21,000 per year. Payments stop if your salary falls below this threshold. Repayments are 9% of the income above £21,000. For example, someone earning £25,000 a year would repay 9% of £4,000 (approximately £30 per month). Any outstanding balance is written off after 30 years. All grant awards are non repayable (subject to terms and conditions).

The table illustrates the weekly loan repayments students can expect to make:

Annual income Weekly income Weekly loan repayment

£21,000 £404 £0

£25,000 £480 £6.92

£30,000 £577 £15.58

£35,000 £673 £24.23

* All figures shown are the 2012 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation and the new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees

Undergraduate tuition fees are charged annually to all students and will increase from year to year. The amount you will be expected to pay depends on where you live, what you are studying, and at what level.

www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

www.direct.gov.uk

www.direct.gov.uk

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Scholarships for international students

International Development Office ScholarshipsOpen to all subject areas, these scholarships may be awarded to candidates who can demonstrate above average academic qualifications and a genuine financial need.

College/Departmental ScholarshipsMany of our Academic Colleges and Schools have set aside funds, or have been given grants, to reward students’ academic achievements.

Eira Francis Davies ScholarshipAs a female student ordinarily resident in a developing country you may be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship. Through a generous donation from an individual, Swansea University is able to offer female students from a developing country a scholarship to cover the cost of course fees. You must show strong academic ability and financial need.

For further information on scholarships and bursaries for international students, please visit:

Earn while you learnIf you are a full-time, undergraduate student, you can also work up to 15 hours a week to help fund your studies. This is a guideline as the number of hours you may be able to work will depend on the intensity of your course and you are advised to speak with your Academic College or School when considering taking on part-time work.

There are plenty of part-time jobs to be found in and around Swansea, and our Careers team publishes a wide range of opportunities for temporary and part-time work, as well as summer placements and internships. For further information, please email: [email protected] or visit our website at:

If you are a student from the new European Economic Area member states, you will need to comply with the Worker Registration Scheme before you can work in the UK.

If you are an international student, you will need to obtain a National Insurance number and may have to fulfil other requirements. Please note that for international students on a student visa there will be restrictions on the number of hours you are permitted to work. For further information please visit the International Student Advisory website at:

Money advice and supportThe Money Advice and Support Office provides guidance on all areas of student funding including grants, loans, bursaries and benefits.

• helping you to manage your money and ensure that you have claimed all the student loans and grants and state benefits that you are entitled to

• supporting care leavers

• Financial Contingency Funds

• helping you to draw up a realistic budget

• a daily “drop in” service so you can discuss any money worries in confidence

• debt counselling service that helps you to negotiate affordable repayments with creditors

For further information contact the Money Advice and Support Office on: +44 (0)1792 606699 or at: [email protected]

Support for care leaversThe Money Advice and Support Office administer and deliver the Care Leavers Support Package, a comprehensive range of measures to help care leavers settle in and focus on their studies. Our commitment to student support is recognised by the Frank Buttle Trust and we have held the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark since 2007.

Financial Contingency FundIf your Student Loan has been delayed for reasons beyond your control – you can apply for an Emergency Loan from our Financial Contingency Fund to assist you until payments form the Student Loans Company are received.

If things get tough after you’ve started your course and you are struggling financially you can apply to the Fund at any point during the academic year, including the summer vacation. We award non-repayable grants from £100 up to £3,500. The Fund is available as a contingency to help with unforeseen financial difficulties. Application forms are available from the Money Advice and Support Office.

International Crisis FundWe have also established a small fund to provide emergency assistance for International Students who face financial difficulties not anticipated at the start of the course, and not within their control. For further information, email us [email protected] or visit our website at:

www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/jobs/workwhileyoustudy

www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/money-advice

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/fees-and-funding/scholarships

www.swansea.ac.uk/ias

Band 1 Arts, Humanities, Business, Economics, Law, Mathematics £10,100

Band 2 Computer Science, Geography, Human and Health Sciences, Sports Science £11,700

Band 3 Science, Engineering, Medicine (non-clinical) £13,000

* All figures shown are the 2012 rates and are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases in line with inflation and the new rates will be published on our website as soon as they become available: www.swansea.ac.uk/international

Tuition fees for international students If you are an international student, the fee you will pay depends on your choice of course. Please see the table below. Typically, our fees range from £10,100 to £13,000*.

If you are unsure whether you will be classed as a home or international student, please contact the Admissions Office on:[email protected] or take a look at the International Office website:

International students

www.swansea.ac.uk/international

Next steps

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• meet Admissions Tutors

• tour academic departments and learn more about their courses

• explore our friendly campus and meet some of our students

• see how our Careers Centre will prepare you for life after study

• take a look at our IT and library facilities

• discuss any special requirements with the Disability Office/Sudent Services

• sample campus catering in our restaurants and cafés

• see how our students live by visiting some of our residences

Seeing is believing – so why not come and take a closer look? Our OpenDays will give you a feel for campus life and what you can expect fromthe Swansea experience.

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Saturday 30 June Saturday 6 OctoberSaturday 10 November{

Visit www.swansea.ac.uk/opendays for more details or telephone +44 (0)1792 295784.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the University after you have applied– contact your Academic College or School for further information about post-application visits.

Our Open Days for 2013 entry are:

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We also welcome a wide range of other qualifications, such as the International orEuropean Baccalaureate, an Advanced Diploma, BTEC, or an access course ordiploma. We are constantly reviewing the acceptability of new qualifications, so if you are taking exams not listed please contact the Admissions Office. Please see the table on page 209 for further information.

Notes for international studentsWe welcome applications by prospective students from around the world.

If you are an international student, you can apply to study at Swansea via UCAS, through one of our overseas agents or by using our online application form. Full details of how to apply can be found at:

If you wish to apply for a first degree in Engineering or Science but do not yet have the necessary entry qualifications, we may consider you for one of our four-year degrees, which include a foundation year. (Please see the course entries for further information.) We will also consider your application if you think you may qualify to join one of our degree programmes from Level Two without having to complete the first level.

We are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. Please email us at: [email protected] for further details.

If English is not your first language you may need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure that you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea.

We consider the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.0), and a wide range of other qualifications. A full list of acceptable English Language tests can be found at:

You may also like to know that the University has its own English Language Training Service – visit:

Dates and deadlines• You can submit your application to

UCAS from 1 September 2012 (for entry in Autumn 2013)

• The first closing date is 15 October 2012 if you are studying Medicine, Dentistry, or if you are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge

• The closing date for all home and EU applicants is 15 January 2013

• The closing date for international applicants is 30 June 2013

We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Whilst applications made after the deadlines have passed are possible, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to consider them in the same way as applications submitted on time.

www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/acceptableenglishtests

www.swansea.ac.uk/elts

When we receive your application from UCAS, the Admissions Tutors for your chosen course will:

• make sure that you meet our entry requirements, as well as any other medical and non-academic requirements

• check that you have the experience and skills necessary to study the subject

• look for evidence of your commitment and motivation, and pay attention to your achievements

• take into account your reference and any assessments from educational psychologists or medical practitioners

• make sure that any resources and learning opportunities you may require are available

If we think you have what it takes to study with us, we may invite you for interview to get to know you better. Meeting prospective students at interviews and Open Days often allows us some flexibility to tailor our offers to each individual’s strengths.

If you have a disability, medical condition, or a specific learning difficulty, we may ask the University’s Disability Officer or Director for Occupational Health to interview you so we can be sure that we are able to give you the support you need throughout your studies.

Remember: we’re interested in people who will seize the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge, and who will benefit most from the Swansea experience. We’re also interested in people who will add value to the sporting, cultural, and social life of our community.

UCAS will let you know if we make you an offer and if there are any specific conditions. Occasionally, a member of staff from the Academic College or School you are interested in may suggest that you will receive an offer, but this is not a binding commitment – please wait for a formal offer from UCAS.

If our offer is conditional upon how you get on in your examinations, we won’tgive you a final acceptance of your application until the results are published. If you firmly accept our conditional offer but do not get the exam results you need, considering your overall performance may give us the flexibility to confirm your offer.

Every year, we receive far more applications to study with us than we have places available, and many courses quickly become oversubscribed. Inevitably, this means that we have to disappoint some of our applicants. If you don’t get in to Swansea, and you think we’ve got it wrong, you can ask us to reconsider your application. Contact the Admissions Office for further details.

UCASAll applications for full-time undergraduate degrees and Higher National Diplomas must be made through UCAS, the Universities Colleges and Admissions Service. You should also use UCAS if you wish to transfer from one university to another. The easiest way to apply is online at: www.ucas.ac.uk

Please note that UCAS charges an application fee of £22 for two to five university choices, or £11 for just one choice. (Charges may increase for 2013 entry.) Further information is available on the UCAS website.

What do you need?To study at Swansea you will need to meet our general requirements as well as achieving the entry grades required by your chosen degree programme. (In practice, if you meet the course requirements, you will usually meet our general requirements.)

Our general requirements include:

• GCSE English Language or Welsh Language at grade C or above and

• a minimum of two A levels at grade E or above, or one A level and two AS levels at grade E or above or

• an equivalent qualification (see the table on page 209)

To apply for a Higher National Diploma scheme, you will need:

• GCSE English Language or Welsh Language grade C or above and

• at least one A level (or two AS levels) at grade E or above

You may be exempted from the general requirements if the Academic College or School you are applying to recommends that you have reached the necessary entrance standard.

Welsh BaccalaureateWe welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students with relevant options subjects. In recognition that the qualification provides excellent preparation for our degree schemes, our offers will recognise successful completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qalification (WBQ) Core.

How we select our students

www.swansea.ac.uk/international

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A-Levels(tariff points)

18 UnitBTEC NationalDiploma

EuropeanBaccalaureate

FrenchBaccalaureate

GermanAbitur

InternationalBaccalaureate

Irish Leaving CertificatePoints

Access Diploma

AAA (360) DDD 85% 16 1.2-1.4 36 40533 Dist, 9 merits

AAB (340) 80% 15 1.5-1.7 34 39027 Dist, 15 merits

ABB (320) DDM 77% 14 1.8-2.1 33 37524 Dist, 15 merits

BBB (300) 75% 13 2.2-2.4 32 36018 Dist, 18 merits

BBC (280) DMM 73% 12 2.5-2.7 30 34515 Dist, 18 merits

BCC (260) 70% 11 2.8-3.0 28 33012 Dist, 18 merits

CCC (240) MMM 64% 10 3.1-3.3 26 3156 Dist, 33 Merits

CCD (220) 60% 9 3.4-3.6 24 300 27 merits

NotesOverall Average

Overall Average

Overall Average

IB Points Total

From ILC Points (not tariff). Must include at least 3 B1 passes in higher/honours papers

Refers to level 3 credits

Overall Pass Required

YES YES YES YES YES N/A YES

Typical offers

What When Tick

Choose the course you want to study (pages 32 to 161) Now

Check the grades you need Now

Check if you’ll need any other qualifications Now

Visit us – independently or as part of an Open Day (see page 204) Anytime

Apply! By 15 January 2013 (in most cases)

If invited, come for an interview Between October and July

Receive our offer Between October and July

Get your results August 2013

Get final confirmation of your offer from us August 2013

Receive your enrolment pack and get ready for student life September 2013

Start studying at Swansea! September 2013

Your application checklist

Our Admissions PolicyThe University welcomes applications and enquiries from all people regardless of age, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or political beliefs, gender, sexual preference, marital status, family responsibility, and physical or sensory disability, unless these activities are unlawful or contrary to University policy.

The University treats all applicants on their individual merits and welcomes applications from candidates with a range of qualifications.

Remember

• Apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk

• Our UCAS institution name and code is SWAN S93

• The application deadline for most courses is 15 January 2013

• You can contact us at [email protected], or telephone +44 (0)1792 295111

• There’s more information at www.swansea.ac.uk

• You can join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/UGAdmissions

• Follow on Twitter – twitter.com/SwanseaUniApply

• UCAS YouGo – yougo.co.uk/login.aspx

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Services / FacilitiesAcademic Registry 2.1Admissions Office 2Alumni Office 2Art Gallery 32Bank 32Bars 17, 18, 32Bookshop 32Cash Points 17, 18, 32Catering Office17 Careers and Employability 7Central Administration 2Chaplaincy Centre 17Conference Office 17

Crèche/Nursery 30Dental Surgery 23Disability/Special Requirements Office 3.1D isability Office – Assessment

and Training Centre 13Discovery – Student Volunteering 17Egypt Centre 32.1Estates Department 18Finance Department 1Human Resources 2International Office 2.1 International Student Advisory Service 3.1Law Library 5

Li brary & Information Services 7Marketing 2Media Resources 3Medical Centre 17Money Advice & Support Office 3.1Mosque 6O ccupational Health & Emergency

Centre 22Post Office 17Postgraduate Office 2.1Refectory 17Research & Innovation Office 8.2Residential Services 22

Shops 17, 18Staff Development Unit 13Student Counselling Service 23Student Support Services 3.1Students’ Union 18Theatre (Taliesin) 32Transcription Centre 15Travel Shop 17Wellbeing Services 23

Academic AreasAdult Continuing Education 11.1American Studies 4Aqua Culture 34Biological Sciences 9, 9.4, 11.2Business 16Childhood Studies 11.2Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology 3Computer Science 8.1, 8.2Criminology 11.2Cymraeg/Welsh 3

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Economics 14Engineering 8.1, 8.2English 3French 3Geography 9German 3Health Science 11.1Hispanic Studies 3History 4Italian 3

Law 14Mathematics 8.3Media and Communication Studies 3Medicine 12, 33Physics 11.2Politics and International Relations 4Psychology 11.2Social Policy/Work 11.2Sports Science 11.2, 11.3War and Society 4

Student ResidencesKilvey 19.1Preseli 20Cefn Bryn 21Rhossili 21.2, 21.3Penmaen 22Horton 23Oxwich 25Langland 26Caswell 27

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Leeds 227

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Manchester 187

Newcastle 319

Sheffield 200

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Visiting Swansea

University – generalTel: +44 (0)1792 205678Fax: +44 (0)1792 295048Email: [email protected]

Rail servicesTel: +44 (0)8457 484950www.nationalrail.co.uk

Bus and Coach enquiriesTel: +44 (0)8705 808080www.nationalexpress.comwww.firstcymru.co.uk

TravelineTel: +44 (0)8706 082608www.traveline.org.uk

Swansea Tourist Information CentreTel: +44 (0)1792 468321Email: [email protected]/tourism

University Disability OfficeTel: +44 (0)1792 513000Minicom/text: +44 (0)1792 513100Fax: +44 (0)1792 513200Email: [email protected]/study/current/StudentSupportServices/DisabilityOffice

Useful phone numbers and contact details:

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Index

A 36 Accounting and Finance, NN43 (BSc)

36 Accounting and Finance (with a year abroad), NN4H (BSc)

50 Aerospace Engineering, H400 (BEng)

50 Aerospace Engineering (with a year in industry), H402 (BEng)

50 Aerospace Engineering, H403 (MEng)

50 Aerospace Engineering (with a year in industry), H404 (MEng)

32 American Studies, T701 (BA)

32 American Studies, T700 (BA)

32 American Studies and English Literature, QT37 (BA), TQ73 (BA)

32 American Studies and French, TR71 (BA)

32 American Studies and Geography, LT77

(BA), TL77 (BA)

32 American Studies and German, TR72 (BA)

32 American Studies and History, VT17 (BA),

TV71 (BA)

32 American Studies and International Relations, LT2R (BA)

32 American Studies and Italian, TR73 (BA)

32 American Studies and Law, MT17 (LLB),

MT1R (LLB)

32 American Studies and Politics, LT27 (BA),

TL72 (BA)

32 American Studies and Social History, VTH7 (BA), TVR3 (BA)

32 American Studies and Spanish, TR74 (BA)

32 American Studies and Welsh, QT57 (BA)

40 Ancient and Medieval History, V116 (BA)

40 Ancient History, V112 (BA)

40 Ancient History and English Language Studies, QVJ1 (BA)

40 Ancient History and English Literature, VQ13 (BA)

40 Ancient History and French, VR11 (BA)

40 Ancient History and German, VR12 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Greek, VQ17 (BA)

40 Ancient History and History, V110 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Italian, VR13 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Latin, VQ16 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Medieval Studies, V115 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Politics, VL12 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Spanish, VR14 (BA)

40 Ancient History and Welsh, VQ15 (BA)

104 Applied Mathematics, G120 (BSc)

B108 Biochemistry, C700 (BSc)

110 Biochemistry and Genetics, CC47 (BSc)

34 Biological Sciences (deferred choice of specialisation), C100 (BSc)

34 Biological Sciences and Geography, CL17 (BSc)

34 Biology, C104 (BSc)

46 Business Economics, L113 (BA)

46 Business Economics (with a year abroad), L115 (BA)

46 Business Economics, L112 (BSc)

46 Business Economics (with a year abroad), L114 (BSc)

46 Business Economics with Accounting, L1N4 (BA)

36 Business Management, N101 (BA)

36 Business Management, N100 (BSc)

36 Business Management and Economics, NL21 (BSc)

36 Business Management (Accounting), N1N4 (BSc)

36 Business Management (Finance), N1N3 (BSc)

36 Business Management (Information Systems), N1G5 (BSc)

36 Business Management with Law, N2M1

(BA Major/Minor)

36 Business Management (Marketing), N1N5 (BSc)

C 52 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering,

H801 (MEng)

52 Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, H831 (BEng)

52 Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (with a year in industry), H832 (BEng)

52 Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (with a year in industry), H890 (MEng)

54 Civil Engineering, H200 (BEng)

54 Civil Engineering, H201 (MEng)

54 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry), H202 (BEng)

54 Civil Engineering (with a year in industry), H204 (MEng)

40 Classical Civilisation, Q820 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and English Language Studies, QQ38 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and English Literature, QQ83 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and French, QR81 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and German, QR82 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Greek, QQ78 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and History, QV81 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Italian, QR83 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Latin, QQ86 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Medieval Studies, QVV1 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Spanish, QR84 (BA)

40 Classical Civilisation and Welsh, QQ85 (BA)

40 Classics, Q800 (BA)

42 Computer Science, G400 (BSc)

42 Computer Science (with French), G4R1 (BSc)

42 Computer Science (with German), G4R2 (BSc)

42 Computer Science (with Italian), G4R3 (BSc)

42 Computer Science (with Spanish), G4R4 (BSc)

42 Computer Science (with Welsh), G4Q5 (BSc)

42 Computer Science and Geo-Informatics, GF48 (BSc)

42 Computer Science and Physics, FG34 (BSc)

42 Computer Science and Pure Mathematics, GG41 (BSc)

42 Computing, G403 (MEng)

42 Computing and Communications, G420 (BSc)

42 Computing with Finance, G4L1 (BSc)

44 Criminology and Criminal Justice, M2L4 (BSc)

44 Criminology and Law, MM19 (LLB)

44 Criminology and Social Policy, MLF4 (BSc)

E 46 Economics, L104 (BA)

46 Economics (with a year abroad), L105 (BA)

46 Economics, L100 (BSc)

46 Economics (with a year abroad), L101 (BSc)

46 Economics and Business Management, NL21 (BSc)

46 Economics and French, LR11 (BA)

46 Economics and Geography, LL17 (BA)

46 Economics and Geography, LL71 (BSc)

46 Economics and German, LR12 (BA)

46 Economics and History, LV11 (BA)

46 Economics and Italian, LR13 (BA)

46 Economics and Law, ML11 (LLB)

46 Economics and Mathematics, GL11 (BSc)

46 Economics and Politics, LL12 (BA)

46 Economics and Social Policy, LL41 (BA)

46 Economics and Spanish, LR14 (BA)

46 Economics and Welsh, LQ15 (BA)

40 Egyptology, V410 (BA)

40 Egyptology and Ancient History, VV41 (BA)

40 Egyptology and Classical Civilisation, VQ48 (BA)

56 Electronic and Electrical Engineering, H602 (BEng)

56 Electronic and Electrical Engineering, H606 (MEng)

56 Electronics Engineering with Nanotechnology, H613 (BEng)

56 Electronics Engineering with Nanotechnology, H614 (MEng)

56 Electronics with Computing Science, H6G4 (BEng)

56 Electronics with Computing Science, H6GK (MEng)

60 Engineering – deferred choice of specialisation (integrated 4-year degree), H101 (BEng)

72 English Language Studies, Q310 (BA)

72 English language Studies (with a year abroad), Q311 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Ancient Greek, QQ73 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Ancient History, QVJ1 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Classical Civilisation, QQ38 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and English Literature, QQ31 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and French, QRJ1 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and French (with Business Studies), QRH1 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and German, QRJ2 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and German (with Business Studies), QRH2 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Italian, QRJ3 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Italian (with Business Studies), QRH3 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Latin, QQ63 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Spanish, QRJ4 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and Spanish (with Business Studies), QRH4 (BA)

72 English Language Studies and TEFL, QX33

(BA)

72 English Language Studies and Welsh, QQ35 (BA)

74 English Literature, Q300 (BA)

74 English Literature and American Studies, QT37 (BA)

74 English Literature and American Studies, TQ73 (BA)

74 English Literature and Ancient Greek, QQ37 (BA)

74 English Literature and Ancient History, VQ13 (BA)

74 English Literature and Classical Civilisation, QQ83 (BA)

74 English Literature and English Language Studies, QQ31 (BA)

74 English Literature and English Language Studies (with a year abroad), QQ3D (BA)

74 English Literature and French, QR31 (BA)

74 English Literature and Gender, Q3L3 (BA)

74 English Literature and Geography, LQ73 (BA)

74 English Literature and German, QR32 (BA)

74 English Literature and History, QV31 (BA)

74 English Literature and Italian, QR33 (BA)

74 English Literature and Latin, QQ36 (BA)

74 English Literature and Media Studies, QP33 (BA)

74 English Literature and Medieval Studies, QVH1 (BA)

74 English Literature and Politics, LQ23 (BA)

74 English Literature and Spanish, QR34 (BA)

74 English Literature and TEFL, QXH3 (BA)

74 English Literature and Welsh, QQH5 (BA)

74 English Literature (with a year abroad), QH20 (BA)

74 English with Gender (with a year abroad), Q3L3 (BA)

58 Environmental Engineering, H834 (BEng)

58 Environmental Engineering (with a year in industry), H2G0 (BEng)

58 Environmental Engineering, H836 (MEng)

58 Environmental Engineering (with a year in industry), H2F0 (MEng)

92 European History (with French), V1R1 (BA)

92 European History (with German), V2R2 (BA)

92 European History (with Italian), V2R3 (BA)

92 European History (with Spanish), V2R4

(BA)

92 European History (with Welsh), V2Q5 (BA)

F 46 Financial Economics, L111 (BSc)

46 Financial Economics with Accounting, L1NK (BSc)

76 French, R101 (BA)

76 French (with Business Studies), R1N1 (BA)

76 French (with Computer Studies), R1G4 (BA)

76 French (with Legal Studies), R1M9 (BA)

76 French and American Studies, TR71 (BA)

76 French and Ancient Greek, QR71 (BA)

76 French and Ancient History, VR11 (BA)

76 French and Classical Civilisation, QR81 (BA)

76 French and Economics, LR11 (BA)

76 French and English Language Studies, QRJ1 (BA)

76 French and English Language Studies. (with Business Studies), QRH1 (BA)

76 French and English Literature, QR31 (BA)

76 French and Geography, LR71 (BA)

76 French and German, RR12 (BA)

76 French and German (with Business Studies), RRC2 (BA)

76 French and German (with Computer Studies), RRD2 (BA)

76 French and German (with Legal Studies), RR21 (BA)

76 French and History, RV11 (BA)

76 French and Italian, RR13 (BA)

76 French and Italian (with Business Studies), RRC3 (BA)

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76 French and Italian (with Computer Studies), RRD3 (BA)

76 French and Italian (with Legal Studies), RR31 (BA)

76 French and Latin, QR61 (BA)

76 French and Mathematics, GR11 (BSc)

76 French and Law, MR11 (LLB)

76 French and Media Studies, PR31 (BA)

76 French and Medieval Studies, RVC1 (BA)

76 French and Politics, LR21 (BA)

76 French and Spanish, RR14 (BA)

76 French and Spanish (with Business Studies), RRC4 (BA)

76 French and Spanish (with Computer Studies), RRD4 (BA)

76 French and Spanish (with Legal Studies), RR41 (BA)

76 French and TEFL, RX13 (BA)

76 French and Welsh, QR51 (BA)

76 French and Welsh (with Business Studies), RQ15 (BA)

76 French and Welsh (with Computer Studies), RQC5 (BA)

76 French and Welsh (with Legal Studies), RR41 (BA)

G110 Genetics, C400 (BSc)

80 Geography, L700 (BA)

80 Geography, F800 (BSc)

80 Geography (Human), L720 (BA)

80 Geography (Physical), F840 (BSc)

80 Geography (with European Studies), F8R9 (BSc)

80 Geography and American Studies, LT77 (BA), TL77 (BA)

80 Geography and Biological Sciences, CL17 (BSc)

80 Geography and Economics, LL17 (BA)

80 Geography and Economics, LL71 (BSc)

80 Geography and English Literature, LQ73 (BA)

80 Geography and French, LR71 (BA)

80 Geography and Geo-Informatics, F830 (BSc)

80 Geography and German, LR72 (BA)

80 Geography and History, LV71 (BA)

80 Geography and Italian, LR73 (BA)

80 Geography and Social Policy, LL47 (BA)

80 Geography and Spanish, LR74 (BA)

80 Geography and Welsh, LQ75 (BA)

78 Geo-Informatics and Computer Science, GF48 (BSc)

78 Geo-Informatics and Geography, F830 (BSc)

78 Geo-Informatics and Mathematics, GF18 (BSc)

82 German, R220 (BA)

82 German (with Business Studies), R2N1 (BA)

82 German (with Computer Studies), R2G4 (BA)

82 German (with Legal Studies), R2M9 (BA)

82 German and American Studies, TR72 (BA)

82 German and Ancient Greek, QR72 (BA)

82 German and Ancient History, VR12 (BA)

82 German and Classical Civilisation, QR82 (BA)

82 German and Economics, LR12 (BA)

82 German and English Language Studies, QRJ2 (BA)

82 German and English Language Studies (with Business Studies), QRH2 (BA)

82 German and English Literature, QR32 (BA)

82 German and French, RR12 (BA)

82 German and French (with Business Studies), RRC2 (BA)

82 German and French (with Computer Studies), RRD2 (BA)

82 German and French (with Legal Studies), RR21 (BA)

82 German and Geography, LR72 (BA)

82 German and History, RV21 (BA)

82 German and Italian, RR23 (BA)

82 German and Italian (with Business Studies), RRF3 (BA)

82 German and Italian (with Computer Studies), RRG3 (BA)

82 German and Italian (with Legal Studies), RR32 (BA)

82 German and Latin, QR62 (BA)

82 German and Law, MR12 (LLB)

82 German and Mathematics, GR12 (BSc)

82 German and Media Studies, PR32 (BA)

82 German and Politics, LR22 (BA)

82 German and Spanish, RR24 (BA)

82 German and Spanish (with Business Studies), RRF4 (BA)

82 German and Spanish (with Computer Studies), RRG4 (BA)

82 German and Spanish (with Legal Studies), RR42 (BA)

82 German and TEFL, RX23 (BA)

82 German and Welsh, QR52 (BA)

82 German and Welsh (with Business Studies), RQ25 (BA)

82 German and Welsh (with Computer Studies), RGF5 (BA)

82 German and Welsh (with Legal Studies), RQG5 (BA)

40 Greek and Ancient History, VQ17 (BA)

40 Greek and Classical Civilisation, QQ78 (BA)

40 Greek and English Language Studies, QQ73 (BA)

40 Greek and English Literature, QQ37 (BA)

40 Greek and French, QR71 (BA)

40 Greek and German, QR72 (BA)

40 Greek and History, QV71 (BA)

40 Greek and Medieval Studies, QVR1 (BA)

40 Greek and Welsh, QQ57 (BA)

H 84 Health and Social Care, L510 (BSc)

86 Healthcare Science – Audiology, (BSc)

90 Healthcare Science – Cardiology, (BSc)

88 Healthcare Science – Nuclear Medicine, (BSc)

88 Healthcare Science – Radiotherapy, (BSc)

90 Healthcare Science – Respiratory, (BSc)

92 History, V100 (BA), V101 (BA)

92 History and American Studies, VT17 (BA), TV71 (BA)

92 History and Ancient History, V110 (BA)

92 History and Classical Civilisation, QV81 (BA)

92 History and Economics, LV11 (BA)

92 History and English Literature, QV31 (BA),

QV3C (BA)

92 History and French, RV11 (BA)

92 History and Geography, LV71 (BA)

92 History and German, RV21 (BA)

92 History and Greek, QV71 (BA)

92 History (Modern) and International Relations, LV2C (BA)

92 History and Italian, RV31 (BA)

92 History and Latin, QV61 (BA)

92 History and Law, MVC1 (LLB)

92 History and Medieval Studies, V130 (BA), V191 (BA)

92 History and Politics, LV21 (BA)

92 History and Social Policy, LV43, (BA)

92 History and Spanish, RV41 (BA)

92 History and Welsh, QV51 (BA)

94 Humanities (part-time), (BA)

80 Human Geography, L720 (BA)

I 46 International Business Economics,

L160 (BSc)

36 International Business Management (North America), N128 (BA)

36 International Business Management (Australasia), N125 (BA)

36 International Business Management (Europe), N126 (BA)

36 International Business Management (Language), N127 (BA)

36 International Business Management (North America), N123 (BSc)

36 International Business Management (Australasia), N121 (BSc)

36 International Business Management (Europe), N124 (BSc)

36 International Business Management (Language), N122 (BSc)

181 International Foundation Programme

138 International Relations, L254 (BA)

138 International Relations (with French), L2RD (BA)

138 International Relations (with German), L2R2 (BA)

138 International Relations (with Italian), L2R3 (BA)

138 International Relations (with Spanish), L2R4 (BA)

138 International Relations (with Welsh), L2Q5 (BA)

138 International Relations and American Studies, LT2R (BA)

138 International Relations and Modern History, LV2C (BA)

42 Internet Technology, H641 (BSc)

96 Italian and American Studies, TR73 (BA)

96 Italian and Ancient History, VR13 (BA)

96 Italian and Classical Civilisation, QR83 (BA)

96 Italian and Economics, LR13 (BA)

96 Italian and English Language Studies, QRJ3 (BA)

96 Italian and English Language Studies (with Business Studies), QRH3 (BA)

96 Italian and English Literature, QR33 (BA)

96 Italian and European Politics, LRF3 (BA)

96 Italian and French, RR13 (BA)

96 Italian and French (with Business Studies), RRC3 (BA)

96 Italian and French (with Computer Studies), RRD3 (BA)

96 Italian and French (with Legal Studies), RR31 (BA)

96 Italian and Geography, LR73 (BA)

96 Italian and German, RR23 (BA)

96 Italian and German (with Business Studies), RRF3 (BA)

96 Italian and German (with Computer Studies), RRG3 (BA)

96 Italian and German (with Legal Studies), RR32 (BA)

96 Italian and History, RV31 (BA)

96 Italian and Latin, QR63 (BA)

96 Italian and Law, MR13 (LLB)

96 Italian and Media Studies, PR33 (BA)

96 Italian and Medieval Studies, RVH1 (BA)

96 Italian and Politics, LR23 (BA)

96 Italian and Spanish, RR34 (BA)

96 Italian and Spanish (with Business Studies), RRH4 (BA)

96 Italian and Spanish (with Computer Studies), RRJ4 (BA)

96 Italian and Spanish (with Legal Studies), RR43 (BA)

96 Italian and TEFL, RX33 (BA)

96 Italian and Welsh, QRM3 (BA)

96 Italian and Welsh (with Business Studies), RQ35 (BA)

96 Italian and Welsh (with Computer Studies), RQH5 (BA)

96 Italian and Welsh (with Legal Studies), QR53 (BA)

L 72 Language and Communication, PQ91 (BA)

72 Latin and English Language Studies, QQ63 (BA)

74 Latin and English Literature, QQ36 (BA)

76 Latin and French, QR61 (BA)

82 Latin and German, QR62 (BA)

92 Latin and History, QV61 (BA), VQ1P (BA)

96 Latin and Italian, QR63 (BA)

116 Latin and Medieval Studies, QVP1 (BA)

146 Latin and Spanish, QR64 (BA)

158 Latin and Welsh, QQ56 (BA)

100 Law, M100 (LLB)

100 Law (Crime and Criminal Justice), MM12 (LLB)

100 Law and American Studies, MT17 (LLB), MT1R (LLB)

100 Law and Criminology, MM19 (LLB)

100 Law and Economics, ML11 (LLB)

100 Law and French, MR11 (LLB)

100 Law and German, MR12 (LLB)

100 Law and History, MVC1 (LLB)

100 Law and Italian, MR13 (LLB)

100 Law and Politics, LM21 (LLB)

100 Law and Spanish, MR14 (LLB)

100 Law and Welsh, MQ15 (LLB)

100 Law with Business, M1N1 (LLB Major/Minor)

M102 Marine Biology, C160 (BSc)

62 Materials Science and Engineering, J500 (BEng)

62 Materials Science and Engineering (with a year in industry), J502 (BEng)

62 Materials Science and Engineering, J504 (MEng)

62 Materials Science and Engineering (with a year in industry), J503 (MEng)

62 Materials Science and Engineering (with a year abroad), J510 (BEng)

104 Mathematics, G100 (BSc)

104 Mathematics, G103 (MMath)

104 Mathematics and French, GR11 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and German, GR12 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Spanish, GR14 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Sports Science, GC16 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Welsh), GQ15 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Computer Science, GG41 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Economics, GL11 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Geo-Informatics, GF18 (BSc)

104 Mathematics and Physics, FG31 (BSc)

42 Mathematics for Computer Science, G4GC (BSc)

104 Mathematics for Finance, G190 (BSc)

64 Mechanical Engineering, H300 (BEng)

64 Mechanical Engineering, H304 (MEng)

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Index

64 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in Europe), H302 (BEng)

64 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in industry), H305 (BEng)

64 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in industry), H306 (MEng)

64 Mechanical Engineering (with a year in North America), H303 (BEng)

106 Media Studies, P300 (BA)

106 Media Studies and English Language, PQ91 (BA)

106 Media Studies and English Literature, QP33 (BA)

106 Media Studies and French, PR31 (BA)

106 Media Studies and German, PR32 (BA)

106 Media Studies and Italian, PR33 (BA)

106 Media Studies and Politics, L220 (BA)

106 Media Studies and Spanish, PR34 (BA)

106 Media Studies and Welsh, PQ35 (BA)

108 Medical Biochemistry, C741 (BSc)

66 Medical Engineering, HB1V (MEng)

66 Medical Engineering, HB18 (BEng)

110 Medical Genetics, C431 (BSc)

112 Medical Sciences and Humanities, BV95 (BSc)

114 Medicine (Graduate-entry only), A101 (MB BCh)

116 Medieval Studies and Ancient Greek, QVR1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Ancient History, V115 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Classical Civilisation, QVV1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and English Literature, QVH1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and French, RVC1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and History, V130 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Italian, RVH1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Latin, QVP1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Spanish, RVK1 (BA)

116 Medieval Studies and Welsh, QVM1 (BA)

118 Midwifery, B720 (BMid)

42 Mobile Communications and Internet Technology, H646 (BSc)

N120 Nursing (Adult), B702 (BN)

120 Nursing (Child), B703 (BN)

120 Nursing (Mental Health), B704 (BN)

120 Nursing (Adult), B740 (BN)

120 Nursing (Mental Health), B760 (BN)

O124 Osteopathy, B310 (MOst)

P126 Paramedic Science (DIPHE) 128 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE),

L0V0 (BA)

130 Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL), VLM5 (BA)

132 Physical Earth Science, FF86 (BSc)

80 Physical Geography, F840 (BSc)

134 Physics, F300 (BSc)

134 Physics (with a year abroad), F302 (BSc)

134 Physics, F303 (MPhys)

134 Physics (with a year abroad), F304 (MPhys)

134 Physics with Nanotechnology, F390 (BSc)

134 Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, F3F5 (BSc)

134 Physics with Sports Science, F3C6 (BSc)

134 Physics and Computer Science, FG34 (BSc)

134 Physics and Mathematics, FG31 (BSc)

136 Political Communication, L220 (BA)

138 Politics, L200 (BA)

138 Politics and American Studies, LT27 (BA), TL72 (BA)

138 Politics and Ancient History, VL12 (BA)

138 Politics and Economics, LL12 (BA)

138 Politics and English Literature, LQ23 (BA)

138 Politics and French, LR21 (BA)

138 Politics and German, LR22 (BA)

138 Politics and History, LV21 (BA)

138 Politics and Italian, LR23 (BA)

138 Politics and Law, LM21 (LLB)

138 Politics and Social History, VL32 (BA)

138 Politics and Social Policy, LL42 (BA)

138 Politics and Spanish, LR24 (BA)

138 Politics and Welsh, LQF5 (BA)

68 Product Design Engineering, H150 (BEng)

68 Product Design Engineering, H155 (MEng)

68 Product Design Engineering (with a year in North America), H153 (BEng)

68 Product Design Engineering (with a year in Europe), H152 (BEng)

68 Product Design Engineering (with a year in industry), H154 (BEng)

68 Product Design Engineering (with a year in industry), H156 (MEng)

140 Psychology, C800 (BSc)

104 Pure Mathematics, G110 (BSc)

S142 Social Policy, L400 (BSc)

142 Social Policy and Criminology, MLF4 (BSc)

142 Social Policy and Economics, LL41 (BA)

142 Social Policy and Politics, LL42 (BA)

142 Social Policy and Social History, LV43 (BA)

144 Social Work, L500 (BSc)

146 Spanish, R410 (BA)

146 Spanish (with Business Studies), R4N1 (BA)

146 Spanish (with Computer Studies), R4G4 (BA)

146 Spanish (with Legal Studies), R4M9 (BA)

146 Spanish and American Studies, TR74 (BA)

146 Spanish and Ancient History, VR14 (BA)

146 Spanish and Classical Civilisation, QR84 (BA)

146 Spanish and Economics, LR14 (BA)

146 Spanish and English Language Studies, QRJ4 (BA)

146 Spanish and English Language Studies (with Business Studies), QRH4 (BA)

146 Spanish and English Literature, QR34 (BA)

146 Spanish and French, RR14 (BA)

146 Spanish and French (with Business Studies), RRC4 (BA)

146 Spanish and French (with Computer Studies), RRD4 (BA)

146 Spanish and French (with Legal Studies), RR41 (BA)

146 Spanish and Geography, LR74 (BA)

146 Spanish and German, RR24 (BA)

146 Spanish and German (with Business Studies), RRF4 (BA)

146 Spanish and German (with Computer Studies), RRG4 (BA)

146 Spanish and German (with Legal Studies), RR42 (BA)

146 Spanish and History, RV41 (BA)

146 Spanish and Italian, RR34 (BA)

146 Spanish and Italian (with Business Studies), RRH4 (BA)

146 Spanish and Italian (with Computer Studies), RRJ4 (BA)

146 Spanish and Italian (with Legal Studies), RR43 (BA)

146 Spanish and Latin, QR64 (BA)

146 Spanish and Law, MR14 (LLB)

146 Spanish and Mathematics, GR14, (BSc)

146 Spanish and Media Studies, PR34 (BA)

146 Spanish and Medieval Studies, RVK1 (BA)

146 Spanish and Politics, LR24 (BA)

146 Spanish and TEFL, RX43 (BA)

146 Spanish and Welsh, QR54 (BA)

146 Spanish and Welsh (with Business Studies), RQ45 (BA)

146 Spanish and Welsh (with Computer Studies), RQK5 (BA)

146 Spanish and Welsh (with Legal Studies), RQL5 (BA)

70 Sports Materials, J400 (BEng)

148 Sports Science, C600 (BSc)

148 Sports Science, 006C (HND)

148 Sports Science and Mathematics, GC16 (BSc)

150 Sports Science and Engineering, CH61 (BEng)

150 Sports Science and Engineering, CH6C (MEng)

T152 TEFL and English Language Studies,

QX33 (BA)

152 TEFL and English Literature, QXH3 (BA)

152 TEFL and French, RX13 (BA)

152 TEFL and German, RX23 (BA)

152 TEFL and Italian, RX33 (BA)

152 TEFL and Spanish, RX43 (BA)

152 TEFL and Welsh, QX53 (BA)

56 Telecommunications Engineering, H640 (BEng)

56 Telecommunications Engineering, H621 (MEng)

134 Theoretical Physics, F341 (BSc)

134 Theoretical Physics, F340 (MPhys)

154 Translation, Q910 (BA)

W156 War and Society, L252 (BA)

158 Welsh, Q560 (BA)

158 Welsh (with Business Studies), Q5N1 (BA)

158 Welsh (with Computer Studies), Q5G4 (BA)

158 Welsh (with French), Q5R1 (BA)

158 Welsh (with German), Q5R2 (BA)

158 Welsh (with Legal Studies), Q5M9 (BA)

158 Welsh (with Spanish), Q5R4 (BA)

158 Welsh and American Studies, QT57 (BA)

158 Welsh and Ancient History, QT15 (BA)

158 Welsh and Classical Civilisation, QQ85 (BA)

158 Welsh and Economics, LQ15 (BA)

158 Welsh and English Language Studies, QQ35 (BA)

158 Welsh and English Literature, QQH5 (BA)

158 Welsh and French, RQ15 (BA)

158 Welsh and French (with Business Studies), RR15 (BA)

158 Welsh and French (with Computer Studies), RQC5 (BA)

158 Welsh and French (with Legal Studies), RQD5 (BA)

158 Welsh and Geography, LQ75 (BA)

158 Welsh and German, QR52 (BA)

158 Welsh and German (with Business Studies), RQ25 (BA)

158 Welsh and German (with Computer Studies), RQG5 (BA)

158 Welsh and German (with Legal Studies), RQF5 (BA)

158 Welsh and Greek, QQ57 (BA)

158 Welsh and History, QV51 (BA)

158 Welsh and Italian, QRM3 (BA)

158 Welsh and Italian (with Business Studies), RQ35 (BA)

158 Welsh and Italian (with Computer Studies), RQH5 (BA)

158 Welsh and Italian (with Legal Studies), QR53 (BA)

158 Welsh and Latin, QQ56 (BA)

158 Welsh and Law, MQ15 (LLB)

158 Welsh and Mathematics, GQ15 (BSc)

158 Welsh and Media Studies, PQ35 (BA)

158 Welsh and Medieval Studies, QVM1 (BA)

158 Welsh and Politics, LQF5 (BA)

158 Welsh and Spanish, QR54 (BA)

158 Welsh and Spanish (with Business Studies), RQ45 (BA)

158 Welsh and Spanish (with Computer Studies), RQK5 (BA)

158 Welsh and Spanish (with Legal Studies), RQL5 (BA)

158 Welsh and TEFL, QX53 (BA)

Z160 Zoology, C300 (BSc)

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The University’s foundation stone was laid by King George V on 19 July 1920 and 89 students (including 8 female students) enrolled that same year. In 1921, Dr Mary Williams became the first woman to be appointed to a Chair at a UK university when she became Professor of French language and literature. By September 1939, there were 65 staff and 485 students.

In 1947 there were just two permanent buildings on campus: Singleton Abbey and the library. The Principal, J S Fulton, recognised the need to expand the estate and had a vision of a self-contained community, with residential, social and academic facilities on a single site. His vision was to become the first university campus in the UK.

By 1960 a large-scale development programme was underway that would see the construction of new halls of residence, the Maths and Science Tower, and College House (later renamed Fulton House). Work began on the student village at Hendrefoelan in 1971, the South Wales Miners’ Library was established in 1973 and the Taliesin Arts Centre opened on campus in 1984.

The Regional Schools of Nursing transferred to Swansea in 1992, and the School of Medicine opened in 2001, marking a significant increase in Wales’ capacity to train doctors and undertake innovative research.

In 2003, the University set out objectives designed to secure its long-term future as a research-led

institution of international calibre. Technium Digital opened in 2005 and, barely two years later, the University opened its Institute of Life Science, which commercialises the results of research undertaken in the School of Medicine. Work commenced on a second Institute of Life Science in 2009. December 2011 saw the opening of ILS Phase Two, a state-of-the-art centre for conducting pioneering medical research.

Swansea University is now enjoying a period of sustained research-led growth, and continues to work for the benefit of the city, its people and industries. Further information about our history and heritage can be found on our website at www.swansea.ac.uk/university/AboutUs

History and heritage

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A brief history

The University receives its Royal Charter; King George V lays the foundation stone at Singleton Abbey

Coat of arms granted bythe College of Heralds

The library, designed by Vernon Owen Rees, is opened by the Duke of Kent

Kinglsey Amis writesLucky Jim whilst lecturing at Swansea

First campus hallsof residence opened

Professor Mary Williams becomes the first woman in the UK to be appointed to a university chair

Beck Hall opened as the first hall of residence

J S Fulton outlines his vision of a “complete university community”, paving the way for Swansea to become the first campus university in the UK

The Universityreceives its first digitalcomputer, an IBM1620

Mathematics and Physicsbuilding (Vivian Tower) andCollege House (Fulton House)opened

1965

1962194819251921

1920 1921 1937 1954 1961

1967Professor Olek Zienkiewiczrevolutionises engineeringwith the publication of ‘TheFinite Element Method forSolid and Structural Mechanics’

Taliesin Theatreopens on campus

University College of Swansea becomes University of WalesSwansea

Richard Burton collection comes to Swansea

£50 million Institute of Life Science opens

Swansea celebratesits 90th anniversary

Work starts on a new student village at Hendrefoelan

Former Prime Minister, Lord Callaghan, appointed President

Establishment of the School of Medicine (initially a clinical school)

University’s owndegree-awardingpowers granted

Swansea University gains independence from the University of Wales

1971 1985 2001 2006 2007

1984 1996 2005 2007 2010

£28.8 million Institute of Life Science Phase Two opens

2011

Swansea University’s Alumni Association ensures that you can stay closely connected to the University long after the applause of your graduation ceremony has faded. All our graduates automatically become life members of the Association, a warm, welcoming community of graduates united by their experiences of studying in Swansea.

The Association is a vibrant network of 55,000 active members who are working at every level in industry, commerce, sport and the public sector. They are heading divisions of multinational companies, but they are just as likely to be managing the smaller, entrepreneurial businesses that drive the economy, or delivering healthcare in hospitals, or teaching in schools.There is also a growing community of international alumni, meaning that you will find like-minded friends and colleagues wherever you are in the world. Make the most of this network. You never know what

doors may be opened in the UK or overseas as a result of the relationships forged through being alumni of Swansea University.

Through the Alumni Association, you can keep up-to-date with the latest University news, services, and merchandise, attend reunions, and keep in touch with your friends using the online Buddy Board.

It’s all free of charge – visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni for further details. You’ll be in good company.

Our alumni include:

• Annabelle Apsion, actress

• Liam Dutton, BBC weather forecaster

• Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, musicians, Manic Street Preachers

• Dr Lyn Evans CBE, Project Leader, Large Hadron Collider, CERN

• Hywel Francis MP

• Renee Godfrey, champion surfer, television presenter

• Sylvia Heal MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons (2000-10)

• Andy Hopper CBE FRS, co-founder of Acorn Computers Ltd

• Rob Howley, Wales and British Lions rugby union international

• Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer

• Alun-Wyn Jones, Wales and British Lions rugby union international

• Simon Jones, Worcestershire and England cricketer

• Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Wales’ first billionaire

• Jason Mohammad, television presenter

• Colin Pillinger CBE, planetary scientist

• Penny Roberts, BBC Chief Reporter

• Urien Wiliam, Welsh language novelist and playwright

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