Study Abroad - Application and Factsheet

• Passport 
• Most recent academic transcript - all transcripts not in English need to be officially translated
• Most recent proof of English language - please refer to the list of approved qualifications 
• List of Courses you would like to study at Swansea - Please follow the link to download the form
  
  • To view modules please see the course catalogue section below

All students must be nominated by their university to study at Swansea University. 

1. The Go Global team will contact nominated students directly with the application link and instructions on how to apply. You can also access the application form here.
2. To start your application, you will need your email address and chosen password.
3. An email will be sent to the email address you used to create the application. Follow the instructions in this email to confirm your email address. You cannot submit your application unless you complete this step.
4. Once you have confirmed your email address, reload the webpage to continue with your application. Or you can log out and log back into the system.
5. Complete and submit your application. 
6. Wait to receive your electronic acceptance letter.

To assist you during the application process please refer to the overview video which will explain the stages of the online application. 

If you have any problems using the online application form please contact studyabroad@swansea.ac.uk 

Refer to our English Language requirement information to check which tests are accepted as part of your application

Courses at Swansea are called modules. Browse our online module catalogue for details of all courses taught at Swansea University. To search for courses you will need to follow the steps below:

1. Select the Academic Department
2. Select the academic year
3. Click on 'List Departmental Modules'. A list of all the modules for that subject area will then be displayed.
4. Click on the individual modules to find out detailed information on each one.
5. NOTE: Some modules/courses are NOT available to Visiting & Exchange students.  Students should consult the module information carefully to check for statements such as 'Available to Visiting & Exchange students'.
6. We will provide you with a document to list your course choices on before uploading it to your application.

• Semester students should select a minimum of 50 Swansea University credits (25 ECTS) or maximum of 60 Swansea University credits (30 ECTS)
• Full year students should select a minimum of 100 Swansea University credits (50 ECTS) or a maximum of 120 Swansea University credits (60 ECTS)

NOTE: Students should check with their home university Study Abroad Office for full details of how Swansea credits will be transferred.

Courses at Swansea are called modules.

Module Equivalence: 120 Swansea University Credits = 60 ECTS credits / 30-36 US credit hours

• Modules/courses at Swansea University are either taught in Semester 1 (TB1 modules), Semester 2 (TB 2 modules) or throughout the whole academic year (TB1 & 2 modules).
• Students spending Semester 1 or Term 1 at Swansea can only select modules/courses taught and examined in Teaching Block 1 (TB1 only).
• Only students spending the full year can select TB1 and TB2 modules.
• Students spending only Semester 2 at Swansea can only select modules/courses taught and examined in Teaching Block 2 (TB2 only).
• Full year students can select up to a total of 120 Swansea University credits.
• Semester students can select up to a total of 60 Swansea University credits.
• Students must enrol on a minimum of 50 Swansea University credits per semester.
• Students are advised to select Year 1 (HE level 4) or Year 2 (HE level 5) modules. With the discretion of a department it may be possible to select Year 3 (HE level 6) if students have a sound background in that subject area. It is at the discretion of departments whether they allow Undergraduate students to pursue level M modules (Master Level).
• Postgraduate exchange students entering Swansea University are allowed to select up to one semester worth of Master Level (M) modules/courses.

IMPORTANT

• Due to timetabling, module capacity and other restrictions it is not possible to confirm final module selections until students arrive and enrol at Swansea University. There is a two-week “Add/Drop” period at the beginning of each semester in which to change or confirm module/course selections. No changes can be made after this 2-week period.
• Some modules/courses are NOT available to Visiting & Exchange students. Students should consult the module information carefully to check for statements such as ‘Available to Visiting & Exchange students’.
• View our Module Catalogue for more information

Your list of modules submitted along with your application will be sent to the academic departments for approval, shoud there be any problems with modules the department will contact you directly to disucss your options. 

Acceptance does not guarantee your provisional module selection. You will confirm your final module selection once you have arrived and are enrolled at Swansea University. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Details of Swansea University’s learning & teaching arrangements can be seen on the University's Coronavirus Recovery Guidance in the Learning & Teaching section, this information may be updated. The module catalogue does not contain information on whether modules will be taught online, on campus or in a blended format.

When selecting modules/courses students must pay attention to the method of assessment. Some are assessed by essay, others by examinations.

• Semester 1 (TB1) Some modules have examinations in January and students are required to be present in Swansea for these. Some modules require the submission of coursework. It is the responsibility of students to check the method of assessment before selecting their modules.
• Students not planning to be in Swansea for the January assessment period need to select modules assessed by coursework and class tests rather than by examination in January.
• Semester 2 (TB2) All examinations take place in May/June.In normal circumstances, students are required to be present at all set examinations and should NOT arrange return flights home until their final examination timetable is confirmed by the Examination Office at Swansea University. These timetables are published in in early April for May/June examinations.

For details on how assessment is being carried out during current circumstances, please visit https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/academic-life/examinations/ 

Please note that Swansea University will not:

• proctor examinations for students.
• allow students to sit Swansea examinations at their home universities.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• School of Culture and Communication
• School of Social Sciences
• HRC School of Law

Faculty of Science and Engineering

• Chemistry
• Biosciences, Geography, Physics

Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences

• School of Psychology
• Medical School

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• School of Management

Faculty of Science and Engineering

• Sports Science
• Engineering
• Maths, Computer Science

Students can only apply for accommodation when they have been formally accepted to study at Swansea University. Full details are available on our Accommodation pages.

Refer to our Visa information to check current guidelines 

Students coming to Swansea for one semester
Students are not entitled to free health care during their time in the UK and will need to secure private medical insurance for the length of their stay. Click here for more information.

Students coming to Swansea for the full academic year
Students will need a Student Route visa and will be required to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as part of their visa application. Paying this charge as part of their application will mean that they are entitled to receive free health services from the National Health Service (NHS) while they are in the UK. Click here for more information.

For information about the student support services availalbe, please refer to the student services webpage. 

Undergraduate Visiting students

• Full Year (for 120 credits): £16,000.
• Semester (for 60 credits): £8,000.
• Discounts on the above fees are available for partners with whom we have signed agreements.
• No tuition fee for exchange students.

Swansea University issues academic transcripts twice a year, after the Examination Boards have confirmed marks. For details about how students request and download a copy of their transcript, please visit https://www.swansea.ac.uk/studyabroad/goodbye-swansea/grades-and-transcripts/ Swansea University does not send copies to partner universities.