Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. 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.

The University has enjoyed a period of tremendous growth, and we have achieved our ambition to be a top thirty research University, soaring up the 2014 Research Excellence Framework league table to 26th in the UK from 52nd in 2008. Additionally, an ambitious Campus Development Programme is well underway: one of the largest knowledge economy projects in the UK and within the top five in Europe.

Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, American Studies, Applied Medical Sciences, Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classics, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Education, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Genetics and Medical Genetics, Geo-Informatics, Geography, Health Science, Health and Social Care, History, Law, Marine Biology, Marketing, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media and Communication Studies, Medical Engineering, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Translation and Interpreting, Osteopathy, Physics, Political Communication, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Policy, Sports Science, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, War and Society, Zoology

Here in Swansea we do things differently making sure that from the moment your journey starts with us, you have all the careers advice and employment opportunities under one roof. We make sure that your learning and experience exists in tandem leading to a successful graduate career. You will have the opportunity to engage with industry, take on placement opportunities and work experience, so that you are fully equipped for the world of work when you leave us.

Whatever your level, whatever your ambitions, we provide superb sports facilities, opportunities and support.

All Swansea University students are members of the Students' Union. Get involved with the Waterfront student newspaper, visit the bar JCs, or buy tickets for events.

Joining a club or society is one of the best ways to get the most out of your University experience. Swansea University has a strong campus-based student community. From visual arts to poker; real ale to gospel, the Students' Union most likely has the perfect society for you, and if it doesn't, the Union makes it easy for you to start your own!

With one of the best locations of any University, Swansea sits on the edge of Swansea bay, close to the stunning Gower peninsula and not far from the amazing Brecon Beacons. Swansea is a cosmopolitan city by the sea, with all that a young, dynamic city has to offer.

If you have a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty, contact Disability@UniLife to find out more about the support that is available to ensure you have the same opportunities as everyone else. Disability@UniLife is part of UniLife which is a one stop shop for any advice and guidance required.

With over 100 university partners across the world, many of our degree schemes offer the opportunity to spend a year or semester working or studying abroad.

A campus tour, led by one of our current Student Ambassadors, is the perfect way to start your day in Swansea. Our campus tours take approximately 45 minutes and cover all of our stunning parkland campus. Tours can be arranged in advance when the campus is open to visitors.