We recognise that the coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented and are therefore implementing special measures to support our students in the various circumstances that may arise as a result of the outbreak. We are monitoring the situation closely, so please check this website regularly to keep up to date with the latest advice.
Students please email myunihub@swansea.ac.uk with any queries related to the coronavirus.
(PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, if you have already applied or are thinking of applying please click here)
The University is open however, due to the ongoing uncertainty with regards to Covid-19, we have decided to suspend all face to face teaching delivered via lectures and seminars to students from close of play Monday 16 March.
We will be moving to Online teaching from Monday 23 March. In practice some teaching may be delivered online earlier than this date, and academics can make individual arrangements with their students as appropriate. We are also planning for supervision for postgraduate research students to take place remotely.
Students will receive further information directly from their college or school about what this means for their programme of study.
The situation for medical and nursing students is different and for all courses leading to a professional registration in the Medical School or the College of Human and Health Sciences, students have been advised to wait for further information from their School or College.
No, non-attendance will not be monitored from Monday 16th March 2020. You will not receive escalation emails for the remainder of this academic year.
The University is not currently closed for business. We have taken the decision to suspend the majority of face to face teaching as a precautionary measure.
Yes, labs have now been closed.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty with regards to Covid-19, we have decided to suspend all face to face teaching delivered via lectures and seminars to students from close of play Monday 16 March.
We will be moving to Online teaching from Monday 23 March. In practice some teaching may be delivered online earlier than this date, and academics can make individual arrangements with their students as appropriate. We are also planning for supervision for postgraduate research students to take place remotely.
Students will receive further information directly from their college or school about what this means for their programme of study.
The situation for medical and nursing students is different and for all courses leading to a professional registration in the Medical School or the College of Human and Health Sciences, students have been advised to wait for further information from their School or College.
Following the Government restrictions announced on 23 March, our Campus Libraries have now closed. For up to date information about Library and IT Services, please visit their webpages or email customer services.
Yes. The University moved to online teaching from Monday 23 March.
Students will receive further information directly from their college or school about what this means for their programme of study. We are also planning for supervision for postgraduate research students to take place remotely.
The situation for medical and nursing students is different and for all courses leading to a professional registration in the Medical School or the College of Human and Health Sciences, students have been advised to wait for further information from their School or College.
Following the Government restrictions announced on 23 March, our Campus Libraries have now closed. For up to date information about Library and IT Services, please visit their webpages or email customer services.
All healthcare students will be placed on directed study leave with immediate effect until Friday 10 April 2020. For those students who are in clinical practice, we are asking that they stay for the remainder of their shift (on 17th March) so as not to impact on patient care.
The College of Human and Health Sciences will be continually reviewing the situation.
Any urgent queries, please email MyCHHSHub@swansea.ac.uk
Teaching for students studying commissioned clinical courses will now be offered remotely where possible. These courses include:
GEM:
For specific information on GEM teaching, practicals and electives please go to BlackBoard where the teaching team are posting regular year specific updates.
PA:
Year 2 clinical placements will continue until Friday 27th March - following which they will be cancelled until further notice.
Please be reassured we are working to ensure this does not affect your learning and progression.
Clinical Science:
Please contact the course director Dr Richard Hugtenberg directly.
Please note that all our clinical students will receive regular updates from the teaching team, so please check Blackboard regularly.
Teaching for students studying professional programmes will still go ahead, until further notice.
We will be keeping all of our students up to date with any information or changes as much as possible. If you have queries, please email the Law SIO team at solsupport@swansea.ac.uk
The University is actively working to provide a range of alternative assessments instead of on-site examinations which will now no longer take place for the remainder of the current academic year up to and including August 2020. Alternative assessments will not require your attendance at the University. Your College will provide you with further communication in due course in respect of the nature and forms of these alternative assessments and students are asked to wait for further notification at the current time.
For all courses leading to professional registration in the School of Medicine, College of Human and Health Sciences and the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law (Legal Practice Course only), students are advised to await specific information from their Colleges.
Read the most recent update from Professor Martin Stringer:
The following principles and policies for the summer assessment period have been agreed across all the Colleges and Schools and in consultation with the Students’ Union. However, we recognise that given the rapidly changing situation, we may have to adapt our approach and we will communicate these changes to you as they unfold.
Assessments and Examinations
Completing the summer assessments will give you a chance to demonstrate what you have learned, bearing in mind that many students improve their overall mark as a result of summer examinations and assessments. We will not let the extraordinary circumstances in which you are completing these assessments create any disadvantages for you.
We will ensure that all students will be enabled to engage with their studies in order to complete the stated learning outcomes from their modules/programme. You can also be assured that the alternative assessment arrangements will continue to meet the learning outcomes set by any relevant professional or accrediting bodies.
There will be no in-person exams before the end of August (any exemptions, for example in health professions programmes, will be communicated to you separately). All alternative assessments will be delivered in a format suitable for delivery remotely and the time given to complete the work will normally be extended. We expect that all remote exams will take place within the usual four-week University exam period and we are working hard to produce a timetable for each programme that best suits students’ needs.
You will also be able to submit coursework using the methods recommended for your modules. This will normally be through Turnitin (via Blackboard) but if you are unsure of how to submit please speak to your College/School.
For any other forms of assessments that may be set please engage with the relevant Blackboard site to receive further information.
Deferrals, Mitigation and Extensions
We are developing a simplified and flexible mitigation process through which you can apply for extensions or deferral of your assessments if required.
If you struggle to meet any deadlines, please submit an Extenuating Circumstance request through your School or College via email and consult the College or Schools student advice pages for guidance on the process immediately.
The type of supporting evidence that you include will depend on your circumstance. Please clearly explain the specific issues you’re having (i.e. what software you need, access issues etc.).
Any student who fails a module will be granted another opportunity to take an assessment.
In exceptional circumstances, any student who is seriously concerned about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on their ability to perform may ask to defer all of their remaining assessments for this academic year until either the next assessment period (later this summer) or to next academic year. We advise that you speak to either your Academic Mentor, the student advice teams in your School or College or the Students’ Union Advice and Support Centre for more guidance.
Marking and Progression
All our staff are well aware of the unique situation that we are all dealing with, and will ensure that assessments are set and marked fairly according to the established marking criteria.
We will aim to process your results and academic decisions as close to the advertised dates as possible. Therefore, we will ensure that any student who attempts to complete assessments this summer, will have the opportunity to complete their studies, progress to the next year and/or receive an award.
Keeping in Touch
The situation is constantly changing and if it develops in such a way as to make our current plans unworkable then we may have to adapt these arrangements and your School or College will be in touch.
The specific details relating to your own programme and modules are being communicated directly to you via email or through Blackboard. Your Academic Mentors remain available to help and guide you. Do please stay in touch, we are here to support you through these unusual times.
For more information on support services available to you at Swansea University refer to our web pages.
The Library home page has also been updated and guides created to bring support and online contact points together. Also, online drop-in workshops on library support (referencing etc) are being arranged so do take advantage of these.
Thank you for your patience during these difficult circumstances, we have had to adapt very quickly as a University, however we remain committed to supporting you to achieve your best. I am incredibly proud of the way that staff and students have worked in such challenging circumstances.
I wish you all good luck for the upcoming assessments and hope you all remain safe.
You can still submit coursework online using the methods recommended for your modules. This will normally be through Turnitin (via Blackboard) but if you are unsure of how to submit please speak to your College/School. You must submit all coursework online and not via post.
If you will also miss key learning associated with a particular assessment due for submission in the self-isolation period, you can submit your extenuating circumstance form to the College/School for consideration. It has been exceptionally agreed to accept self-certificates for a period of up to 14 days for students required to undertake a period of self-isolation.
The College Special Circumstances Committee or appropriate Committee will determine an outcome in line with the University's Policy on Extenuating Circumstances Affecting Assessment. Please note that additional evidence may be requested by the University.
Self-Certificates will only be used where assessments are affected by periods of self-isolation. You must explain the reasons for self-isolation - details required are listed here:
Self-isolation based on travel: Where you have travelled from, the date of travel, the date of return to the UK and whether you have contacted a health organisation/sought medical advice regarding your self-isolation, the date of contact, the advice given, the start date of the period of self-isolation and the expected end date.
Self-isolation based on symptoms/medical grounds: Details of symptoms and when the period of self-isolation started.
The University is actively working to provide a range of alternative assessments instead of on-site examinations which will now no longer take place for the remainder of the current academic year up to and including August 2020. Alternative assessments will not require your attendance at the University. Your College will provide you with further communication in due course in respect of the nature and forms of these alternative assessments and students are asked to wait for further notification at the current time.
For all courses leading to professional registration in the School of Medicine, College of Human and Health Sciences and the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law (Legal Practice Course only), students are advised to await specific information from their Colleges.
Following the Government restrictions announced on 23 March, our Campus Libraries have now closed. For up to date information about Library and IT Services, please visit their webpages or email customer services.
Please note, due to staff working remotely MyUniHub will not be able to accept any application forms, documents or correspondence by post at this time. Please use the online forms provided when submitting requests.
Students can remain in the their accommodation, there are no plans to close halls of residence.
The following measures have been proposed for students in Singleton Residences, UPP Bay Residences, Beck House and Hendrefoelan Student Village:
Information is being sent to students via your accommodation account that you must complete should you wish to be released.
All students leaving their accommodation to go home with no intention of returning will need to complete a Release from Accommodation form. This will need to be returned to Residential Services at accommodation@swansea.ac.uk Residential Services will then contact them directly with further information.
Reluctantly, we have taken the decision to postpone the summer graduation ceremonies following the government’s new measures regarding mass gatherings.
We plan to reschedule the event when it is safe and appropriate to do so and those eligible will be notified once new dates have been arranged.
This postponement does not affect the time frame for the completion of your studies.
Swansea does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We take all allegations of abuse and harassment very seriously.
Students who have any concerns should please contact myunihub@swansea.ac.uk or ring 01792 606000.
Whilst we understand you may be concerned, the University is following advice from all public health authorities.
The University is open, however, due to the ongoing uncertainty with regards to Covid-19, the University has taken the decision to suspend all face to face teaching delivered via lectures and seminars to students on all courses with the exception of professional programmes within Human & Health Science, Medicine and Law, from Monday 23rd March until end of the semester on Friday May 1st.
Teaching will continue as normal until close of play on Friday 20th March. From Monday 23rd March we have asked academic colleges and schools to ensure that instead, appropriate learning material and resources are available online to support students in continuing their studies. We are also planning for supervision for postgraduate research students to take place remotely.
If you decide to go home please contact myunihub@swansea.ac.uk by email or ring 01792 606000
Visit the Student Newsletter to read our most recent annoucements.
The University is not preventing any students from travelling home. You will still be expected to engage with your studies remotely and your College will be in contact with further information.
If you are an international student holding a Tier 4 visa and wish to return home, then you must let your college or school know and email tier4attendance@swansea.ac.uk before you go. They will then send you further specific advice.
At this exceptional time, the University will agree to requests to leave early for Easter. You should however keep up with your studies as best as you can via the online material and platforms, and keep in contact with your college or school.
You must let us know if you decide to go home before the end of term so that we know who is here and who is not and we can amend your attendance record appropriately.
The UK government has published new guidance on immigration provisions made by the Home Office for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to China.
The guidance says: “Due to travel restrictions because of coronavirus some individuals may be facing uncertainty in relation to the expiry date of their current visa or leave to remain in the United Kingdom. The Home Office understands that in many cases this is because of circumstances outside of your control.
Subject to the below guidance, most people in the UK whose immigration status is affected by the coronavirus outbreak will get an automatic extension of their visa until 31 March 2020.
More detail is included on the GOV.UK website on visa-related issues which UUK members have raised with us including:
The UK Government has set up a Coronavirus Immigration Helpline. Telephone: 0800 678 1767 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Calls are free of charge. Email: CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk]
As a precautionary measure, the University has stopped all student and staff travel abroad for the time being for study and work purposes. We will continue to monitor the situation. Students planning to go abroad for a semester or year in 2020/21 should continue with their applications, however, we would advise against making any financial commitments in relation to your placement at this time. Please consult the Go Global Team if you have any specific queries.
Go Global Summer programmes taking place in 2020 have been cancelled. Funding awarded for any programmes taking place in Summer 2020 has been cancelled and will not be automatically rolled over to next summer. You will need to reapply in the next academic year. We will support you through that process. If your programme is run by a third-party provider, please check with them if the programme is still running. They will be able to advise if any deposits you have paid are refundable. All third party providers have been informed that Go Global funding is no longer available for programmes this Summer.
Students currently abroad on a semester or year abroad programme have been contacted by the University with further guidance about returning home. For specific queries, students are encouraged to contact the Go Global Team
All students overseas are reminded to review advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for their host country - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ and if returning to the UK, students should review guidance from the UK government relating to returning travellers - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#returning-travellers
If this is the case, please email myunihub@swansea.ac.uk
The Government advice on Health and Self Isolation changes frequently so please check it regularly for updates.
For coronavirus health advice, please check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct
Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.
For a medical emergency dial 999
Please also see the latest Government advice on Self isolation
Wash your hands frequently to prevent and slow the spread of coronavirus
You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
Video: How to wash your hands properly
You should also cough or sneeze into tissues before binning them immediately.
Please also see the Public information campaign
The Government advice on Health and Self Isolation changes frequently so please check it regularly for updates.
For coronavirus health advice, please check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct
Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.
For a medical emergency dial 999
It is debatable whether masks will be effective in this situation. However, it is a recognised custom for Asian communities to wear face masks to protect themselves and, in particular, others from the possibility of infection. It is very important that we recognise and respect this custom.
Those who have weakened immune systems or underlying chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease and are concerned about coronavirus, should continue to take their normal precautions and may wish to contact their GP. If people with long-term conditions have concerns that they may have the coronavirus, they should check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct
Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.
Please inform your personal tutor if this advice impacts your studies.
We are continuing to monitor the situation.
The university has been taking some enhanced cleaning measures as a precaution and this may continue when required.
The situation continues to evolve in areas affected by the virus. Travel restrictions have been imposed, and additional health precautions have been placed upon individuals returning to the UK, and those currently in the UK.
Please follow Goverment advice.
If you are a UK student and believe you may have been exposed to the virus during the Easter vacation, you should call 111 while still at home and follow their advice. If self-isolation is recommended, you will be asked to do this at home. This means you should only return to Swansea after your self-isolation period has finished. Further advice will follow in due course.
Staff are working hard to maintain service levels whilst working remotely and you can continue to contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions or concerns about your application. Please email international.admissions@swansea.ac.uk or use Live Chat (during UK office hours).
The current situation is moving fast and we are reacting to it as quickly as we can. We understand that these are challenging times and will make necessary allowances depending on the situation in your country.
Yes, you can still apply to study in 2020. Submit your application through our Apply system.
We understand that the current situation varies by country, and you may have a question specifically relating to you and where you are from. We have regional focussed teams who are here to help.
You can follow the link here to find out who to contact for your country. You can get in touch to arrange a chat too: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-country/meet-our-international-officers
Yes, we are still accepting applications for Scholarships. Please visit our International Scholarship page for more details.
Yes, applications for University accommodation are open so if you intend to study at Swansea University this September you should still apply. You will be informed of any changes that may affect your accommodation application as the situation progresses.
We understand that prospective students and offer holders are justifiably concerned about the coronavirus outbreak and the potential impact on their enrolment at the University.
As a result, Swansea University will be delivering all pre-sessional programmes online and are available for you to apply to if you have an English Language condition in your offer or you need to prepare for academic study.
You can apply via www.swansea.ac.uk/english-language-training-services/apply-to-elts
Our online teaching software will enable you to join a virtual classroom for the live sessions.
You will be able to send messages and files and also, interact via audio and video link.
The online Pre-sessional programme will be able to prepare you for UK academic study by:
• teaching in small groups
• face to face interaction online with classmates and teacher.
• opportunities for 1:1 live interaction with a teacher.
• guided learning tasks for you to complete in your own time.
• regular personalised feedback on your work and progress in online tutorials
• flexible self-study (work at your own pace and fit around your schedule)
If you have any questions about ELTS at Swansea University please email elts.admissions@swansea.ac.uk.
You may have had email reminders to accept your offer to study with us. These are standard emails which are generated automatically. Whilst it is helpful to accept the offer so we know you intend to come, we appreciate that you may still be unsure due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control. It is not essential to formally accept your offer right now, so please don’t worry if you are still getting email reminders. You may accept it later on. If you are unsure, you may contact our admissions team or your regional contact to discuss your situation.
We are still accepting deposit payments for our September intake. The University requests a deposit payment from offer holders before issuing the CAS letter. You can find more information on that here. Under normal circumstances, we accept deposits until August, unless otherwise notified. However, before issuing the CAS, there will be documents we require. Our current advice is to submit documents when you can via the online application portal, so if you pay your deposit later, there will not be any further unnecessary delays in issuing the CAS. If there are any changes to any deadlines, you will be notified by email, along with all other admissions announcements.
The current guidelines on deferring offers still stands. You can find more information about that here. However, since the University is proactively working on the constantly changing situation, the current advice is that a deferral is not needed, unless absolutely certain you cannot make it for the intake applied for, and for other reasons. You can contact your regional contact to discuss this further if you wish to do so.
The University is currently reviewing the terms and conditions of scholarships and bursaries. If you have been made an award, you will get email updates if anything changes. If you have already decided to defer, please notify us by email on ido@swansea.ac.uk
This is a situation which is changing daily and also by country. The University is currently assessing the immediate needs of its own students, who are also affected. We will also be considering other institution closures in the UK and around the world in due course, which could be subject to Government advice in the UK and overseas. We will be updating this page regularly and will be in direct contact with offer holders who this may affect. Please check this web page regularly for updates. If you wish to discuss your personal circumstances, please get in touch with your regional contact or our admissions office, whose email is provided on your offer letter.
Currently, most courses have a September start date only. However, in light of the current situation, the University will be reviewing this situation and attempt to make changes accordingly. Whilst we understand the anxieties around the current situation, we first have to address our current students and their needs. We will make announcements on major changes, if and when they are made. Please check these web pages and your emails for further updates.
