Masterclass Series - Book Academic Sessions Now

Our Masterclass Series gives you the opportunity to sample our courses through online webinars. Whether you're still deciding or already set on a subject, it's a great way to learn more. 

Each session is presented by our academics and offers the chance to:

  • Find out what university lectures are like
  • Explore your subject of interest further
  • Gather material for your personal statement
  • Find out more about the courses 

NHS Bursary Funding Options

Are you interested in studying an Undergraduate NHS course such as Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science or Healthcare Science? Join us to understand the different funding options available and ask any questions you may have with our dedicated NHS Bursary Team!

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NHS Bursaries

20/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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Electrical Signals of Life: How Physiological Science Diagnoses Disease

Discover how physiological science turns invisible signals into life-changing clinical decisions. This interactive masterclass will explore ECG, EEG, EMG, lung function and hearing tests, how these signals are produced, and how they diagnose epilepsy, heart rhythm disorders, sleep apnoea and hearing loss.

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Healthcare science

20/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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We don't need no education - or do we?

Excited about education? Join us as we question the purpose of education, whether schools still matter, unpack digital inequality, and explore how AI is reshaping how we understand education and its purpose. We will debate real issues, imagine new possibilities, and discover how university study can equip you to shape emerging educational landscapes.

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Education

20/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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How to Navigate a UCAS Fair or UK Uni Search Exhibition

Has your school or college booked a fair or exhibition and you don’t know what you need to do while you’re there? Here’s a quick insight on what to expect at a large scale exhibition and how to navigate your way through the universities and employers by asking the right questions for you!

 

 

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UCAS

21/04/2026

16:30 - 17:00 BST

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Safer Festivals: Harm Reduction, Drug Checking and Public Health

Drawing on UK festival research, this webinar explores welfare-first harm reduction, drug-checking services, and why punitive drug policies can increase risk. It highlights how public health approaches improve safety, trust, and informed decision-making in real-world settings.

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Criminology

21/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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Why We Don’t Ask Questions? - Economic Insights on Educational Outcomes

From an economic standpoint, this webinar explores why pupils often avoid asking questions when they don’t understand a topic. This can harm their own learning and that of their peers. Using simple questions, we will explore why this happens and show how economists can help in understanding simple behaviours which can lead to complex outcomes.

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Economics

21/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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Is a ‘Champion Gene’ Hiding in Your DNA? - The Genes Behind Sporting Talent

This webinar explores the role of genetics in sporting performance, examining how genes may influence endurance, strength and speed. It considers whether genetic variation contributes to population-level advantages in sport, while highlighting that sporting performance results from both genetics and environment.

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Genetics

21/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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Geography: Why our socks are destroying rainforests

Think your socks are harmless? Think again! In this fascinating session, we’ll start with the big themes of a geography degree—globalization, inequality, sustainability, then see how global supply chains connect everyday products to the loss of forests the size of London every week.

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Geography

22/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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Inside Your Blood: Detecting Cancer Earlier with Platelets

Discover how newly identified DNA stored within platelets could enable earlier, more accurate cancer detection through a simple blood test, revealing genetic signals—including pre cancerous changes—overlooked by current screening methods.

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Biomedical engineering

22/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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The Senedd Election 2026: What people in Wales are thinking.

2026 will be a fascinating year for Politics in Wales. In May, voters will go to the polls using a closed list proportional electoral system for the first time. What better time to investigate what people are thinking about politics in Wales. Join us for a session on the upcoming Senedd election.

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Politics

22/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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Understanding UCAS: Key terms, Timeline and Clearing

UCAS doesn’t have to be confusing. In this webinar, we explain confusing jargons, break down the timeline, and reveal how Clearing really works, so you know what to expect and stay in control of your choices.

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UCAS

22/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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Tracers to Tumours: Use of Radiation by Medical Physics in the Cancer Pathway

Find out how radiation is used to image and treat patients. In this interactive masterclass you will explore different uses of radiation in healthcare including looking for cancer inside a patient. Learn how nuclear medicine technologists perform scans using radioactive material and how radiotherapy physics dosimetrists treat cancers.

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Healthcare science

23/04/2026

18:00 - 19:00 BST

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Day in the life of a Swansea Student - Welsh language session

Discover what it’s like to be a Welsh speaking student studying at Swansea University. Meet our current students who will discuss campus life, their student stories and what makes studying at Swansea special – all while exploring the vibrant Welsh culture and language. 

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Welsh student forum

23/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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Nature’s Materials: Bioinspiration for Tomorrow’s Engineering

Explore the hidden world of materials in nature - from cuttlefish to insect armour - and how scientists and engineers study them. We’ll take a quick 3D look inside natural structures, then see how bioinspiration helps design lighter, stronger, more sustainable materials.

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Materials Science

23/04/2026

16:30 - 17:30 BST

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Masterclass recordings live

If you missed out on our Autumn 2025 Masterclass Series, worry not! You can watch a recording of any session that interests you. Each session is presented by our academics and offers the chance to find out what university lectures are like and explore your subject of interest further. 

If you're unsure what subject you’d like to study at University, this is your opportunity to experience a taster of our courses.

Masterclass recordings Autumn 2025
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