Postgraduate January 2021 Entry

Postgraduate Taught Courses starting in January 2021

We are pleased to announce that we have launched a number of postgraduate taught courses to commence in January 2021.

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January Course List (postgraduate)

We have courses available for January 2021 entry in a variety of subject areas:

Arts and Humanities	Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching, MA Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations, MA Education, MA
Business Management and Finance	Accounting and Finance, MSc Business Administration, MBA Economics, MSc Management, MSc Management (Business Analytics), MSc Management (Enterprise and Innovation), MSc Management (Finance), MSc Management (Human Resource Management), MSc Management (International Management), MSc Management (Marketing), MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management), MSc Management (Tourism), MSc Strategic Accounting, MSc Strategic Marketing, MSc
Health Science and Medicine	Diabetes Practice, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Genomic Medicine, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Care Management, MSc Health Data Science, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Informatics, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Medical Education, MSc/PGDip/PgCert Medical Radiation Physics, MSc Nanomedicine, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Public Health and Health Promotion, MSc/PGDip
Law	International Commercial and Maritime Law, LLM International Commercial Law, LLM International Maritime Law, LLM International Trade Law, LLM
Science and Engineering	Advanced Computer Science, MSc Aerospace Engineering, MSc Chemical Engineering, MSc Civil Engineering, MSc Computer Science, MSc Cyber Security, MSc Data Science, MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering, MSc Engineering Leadership and Management, MSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy, MSc Sustainable Engineering Management for International Development, MSc

Please note that additional courses may become available for January 2021 entry. Full details will be published here.

Frequently asked questions - January 2021 courses

We've grouped together some of the most commonly asked questions about our January 2021 courses. We'll be updating this page with any new information as soon as it's available.

Applying for a course

How do I apply for a course? Is there an application deadline?

You can apply for one of our January entry courses online. We'd recommend applying as soon as possible to ensure a place on your chosen course and to allow plenty of time to complete any necessary requirements before you join us.

What happens after I've applied for a course?

Please visit our After you've applied for a postgraduate taught course pages for more information.

Will my course be running in January 2022?

Full details about the postgraduate courses we'll be running in January 2022 are yet to be confirmed. We'll update this page with more information as soon as possible.

Fees and funding

How much are my course fees?

Fees vary between courses and whether you're a UK, EU or international student. The fee amount you'll pay is stated on individual course pages.

I am an EU student; how much will my fees be?

If you start your course in January 2021, you will be liable to pay the cost of UK fees. EU students starting courses from September/October 2021 will be liable to pay international fees. Please visit individual course pages for more details.

Is there any funding available?

We have a number of scholarships and bursaries available for January 2021 entry. You may also be eligible to apply for government funding to help towards the cost of your postgraduate studies.

Accommodation

Is there accommodation available?

Yes, there is accommodation available for students starting courses in January 2021. Visit our accommodation pages to view the types of accommodation available at Swansea University.

How do I apply for University accommodation?

You can apply for University accommodation as soon as you've received your unique student number. For full details of how to apply, visit our accommodation pages.

When should I apply for accommodation?

We recommend applying for accommodation as soon as possible.

Enrolment, Arrivals & Induction

When will I start my course?

For all courses starting in January 2021, your enrolment, welcome and induction activities will take place between Monday 4 January 2021 and Friday 15 January 2021.

Teaching for all courses will begin between Monday 4 January and Friday 29 January 2021.

Your enrolment and teaching timetable will be emailed to you a few weeks before your course is due to start.

How do I enrol onto my course?

We'll send you full enrolment instructions via email a few weeks before your course is due to start.

Will I have to quarantine when I arrive in Swansea? How will the University support me during quarantine?

You can find all the latest COVID-19 guidance here.

Will there be a Freshers' week?

Yes, there will! We can’t say exactly what will be happening as we’re not sure what Government guidelines we’ll be following at that point, but we will be running lots of events, either virtually or physically, where you can meet friends, as well as join clubs and societies. We hope to be able to continue to operate our outdoor social spaces on both campuses.

How you'll be taught

Can I study part-time?

Many of our courses starting in January 2021 can be studied part-time -visit individual course pages for more details. International students are not currently able to study part-time.

Will I be able to attend lectures and seminars in person?

We are currently offering students (for most courses) a choice of online only study, or a blended approach, where some teaching will be online and some will be in person on campus.

Can I study online only?

Most of our courses (apart from some medical and health-related courses) can be studied online only.

Will I have to complete any assessments, and if so, when will these be?

Details of any assessments you may have to complete will be outlined on individual course pages. For one year full-time courses, there are two periods of assessment; the first begins on 10 May 2021 and the second on 3 January 2022.

When will my course finish?

One year full-time courses will start in January 2021 and finish in January 2022.
Two year part-time courses will start in January 2021 and finish in January 2023.
Three year part-time courses will start in January 2021 and finish in January 2024.

Will I have any holidays or recesses whilst I'm studying?

There will be an Easter (29 March – 19 April) and Christmas recess (20-27 December) in 2021.

Student experience

What sort of student experience can I expect?

The student experience is different this year and our university community has to comply with government guidelines. Students have formed a household bubble with the people they live with, whether that’s in university halls of residence or in private accommodation. They are also socialising with those people. We have built outdoor social spaces where students have been socialising, with food and drink available. These spaces are also used for film nights, pilates and yoga classes. Students are still playing sport and taking part in the activities of their clubs and societies. The gym will be opened when government guidelines say it is possible to do so.

Further information for international students

Please visit our International webpages for more information about January 2021 entry.

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