As a parent, guardian or someone with caring responsibilities, you will find yourself as one of the most important and trusted sources of information and advice for your child.
Deciding to go to university is a big step in their journey toward independence and although this is an exciting time, we understand that it can also be challenging.
The following information will help you understand the process better so that you can plan ahead and support your child in making the right decision.
For both parents and students, we know that one of the biggest concerns can be the cost of going to university.
To help you understand the overall cost of attending university, we have pulled together information on all things finance, including the costs associated with your child’s course, and any financial support available to them including loans, bursaries and scholarships.
We even have a cost of living in Swansea page, to breakdown the typical living costs in our city.
We know your child living away from home can be daunting, but Swansea University has plenty of options to make them feel at home!
Finding the right accommodation can make a real difference when it comes to settling in and feeling at home which is why it's important to look at the accommodation factors that are most important to your child.
Swansea University offers guaranteed accommodation if applications are made before 30 June.
We also offer a variety of student housing across four locations, with designated areas including quiet, single sex, alcohol free, mature and Welsh speaking.
There is 24 hour security on campus and a dedicated support network that can offer help and advice throughout.
Our students’ health and wellbeing is paramount, which is why Swansea University offers a number of services to assist your child throughout their time at university.
In addition to these services, the Student Support Services team is there to ensure all Swansea University students have equal opportunities. The team offers services for students experiencing difficulties, as well as more complex long-term issues. These include sensory or physical impairments, long-term medical conditions, specific learning difficulties (SpLD), autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and mental health conditions.
For many of our students, attending university is the first time they have lived away from home. This change may bring a mixture of emotions, but there are many ways you can help smooth this transition for your child. Our guide below on supporting your child from school to university, includes a number top tips on how to manage the transition, and you can sign up to our newsletter (with more handy tips and useful reminders throughout the application cycle), which will give you access to our free Parent Guide.
We also offer advice on how to navigate if your child is applying to university through Clearing.
For a full list of FaQ's please visit our Parent and Guardian FAQ's webpage.
