Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

International students at Swansea
Swansea’s International Student Advisory Service
As an international student at Swansea University, you (and your
family) will benefit from the information, advice and support
offered by our International Student Advisory Service (ISAS).
You can use ISAS as a resource centre to find out about issues
such as working in the UK, driving, healthcare, and obtaining
visas to travel to other countries, or just to keep in touch with
other international students in Swansea. ISAS also provides a
free service to help you extend your UK student visa for further
study at Swansea University.
For further information, please contact the
International Student Advisory Service:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602000 Email: ISAS@swansea.ac.uk
or visit the website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/isas
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Developing your language skills
If you think you need to improve your English language skills
before starting your studies, or if you need support with the English
language while studying with us, our English Language Training
Services (ELTS) offers a range of British Council accredited
programmes to help you achieve your academic goals.
We offer:
• a full-time, year-round English language programme for
students who need to improve their language skills before
starting their studies
• an English for University Studies programme that focuses
on general English language skills, exam preparation, and
English for academic purposes. It also introduces you to British
culture and studying in the British Higher Education system
• free academic English support classes for all enrolled full-time
international students
For further information, please contact the
English Language Training Services (ELTS):
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295391 Email: elts@swansea.ac.uk
or visit the website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/elts
Affordable, comfortable housing
Swansea enjoys a lower cost of living
than many parts of the UK, and this
includes the cost of our accommodation.
Our residences offer a range of single,
en suite rooms and shared houses,
providing independent living in a
relaxed, community environment. All our
accommodation gives you access to the
wireless network, and a telephone and
internet connection point. Residence tutors
are on hand to offer practical advice
and assistance out of hours.
Our accommodation commitment: if you
accept your offer of a place to study with
us by 30th June, you’ll be guaranteed
a place in University residences.
For more information about the range of
accommodation available, see pages
144 to 145.
Supporting your faith
The campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is
provided by a team of six chaplains from
the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist,
Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman
Catholic, and United Reformed Church.
They work together to support the spiritual
life of the University community,
regardless of race, status or faith.
We’re one of the few universities in
the UK to have a mosque on campus,
and we were proud to win the UK’s Best
Mosque Provision award from the
Federation of Islamic Students.
Welcoming you to the UK
We run a Meet and Greet service from
London’s Heathrow Airport, and provide
all new international students with a full
orientation programme to help them get
to know the University, Swansea, and the
region. There’s more information about
our support for new students at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international
International student
tuition fees and finance
If you are an international student, the fee
you will pay depends on your choice of
course. Please see pages 171 to 172 for
full information on fees.
How to apply
For all enquiries about living and studying
at Swansea University, and how to
apply, please contact the International
Development Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602600
Email: international@swansea.ac.uk
Applications made using the online
On-Track system will be processed faster,
but we also accept application forms
downloaded from our website. For further
details, as well as information about our
entry and English language requirements,
please see:
www.swansea.ac.uk/
international/students/apply
The International Development Office will
be with you every step of the way and
works closely with the Admissions Office
to ensure that your application is
processed as quickly as possible. If you
need a visa, we’ll make sure that all the
necessary support documents are issued
in good time, and we can also provide
advice about the Points Based System for
visa application.
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SwanseaUniversity
92% of our international students
are satisfied with the support they receive
94% are satisfied with their
expert lecturers
88% are satisfied with their
arrival experience
88% are satisfied with their
overall experience of Swansea
90% are satisfied with the
content of their courses
90% agree that Swansea
is a good place to be
(i-graduate International Student Barometer, Autumn 2011)
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