Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

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Our long history of working with business, industry, commerce and the public sector enables us to add real value to your education. We listen closely to employers when they tell us what skills and experiences they demand of their graduate employees, and we tailor our courses to make sure that you gain the professional and high-level skills that will enable you to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer project placements with industry, and give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. After all, developing your academic skills and love of scholarship is just one part of what we do. We’ll also encourage you to gain as much practical experience as possible. That’s why each course description in this prospectus tells you upfront what the degree will train you to do and what skills it will help you to gain. We also pioneered the GO Wales work placement scheme, which helps students to find employment with local small- and medium-sized companies, as well as public sector organisations, giving you the chance to improve your skills and career prospects. Careers and Employability Service If you are undecided about what you want to do after university, don’t worry. Whether you are interested in jobs, postgraduate study, voluntary work, or taking a year out, our trained advisers are on hand to give you the support and information you need. Serious about your skills We can help you to: • develop a portfolio of relevant skills, knowledge, and practical experience • gain maximum benefit from job placements and vacation work • find term time jobs and other opportunities to develop your skills • complete job applications and prepare for interview • secure suitable employment or further study opportunities after graduation Our Helpdesk is based in the Library, and we have extensive information resources to help you plan your future. Careers Advisers are available Monday to Friday for guidance on any careers related issue, and you’ll also find our website helpful: www.swansea.ac.uk/careers is updated daily and contains lots of useful information and links. You can also book appointments { with Careers Advisers and attend Careers events. Did you know? The Careers and Employability Service is externally credited by the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and guidance services. As part of Information Systems Services, it has also received the Customer Service Excellence Award, the Government’s customer service standard. Keeping track of your development The Careers team works alongside our academic staff to provide personal development planning for all students, ensuring that your employability is continuously improved throughout your time at Swansea. We’ll help you to identify and develop a variety of skills that will enable you to make the most of your time at university, and to get what you want from your career. You’ll then create and maintain an e-portfolio that documents the skills you acquire, the personal qualities you develop, and the experiences that bring your CV to life, from your involvement with sport and societies, to the more formal roles you might undertake in job placements and volunteering. Stimulating entrepreneurship Whilst you’re at Swansea you can take advantage of many opportunities to learn and practise key business and entrepreneurship skills. You can: • take part in seminars and workshops to learn from inspirational guest speakers from the private sector • attend a masterclass to see how the most successful entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses • study entrepreneurship and employability modules in subject areas such as Childhood Studies, Engineering, Management Studies, and Modern Languages • enjoy a week-long Summer School programme that will help you develop enterprise skills such as business planning, finance, and business law As a student, you’ll also have access to Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a not-for-profit organisation active in over 1,500 universities in 47 countries. SIFE focuses on market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and business ethics. Getting involved could give your career a real boost. And if you’ve got a great idea for a new venture, you can talk to us about our early stage funding and business planning support to help graduates to establish their own business. Making your degree relevant around the world Employers in the UK understand the value of a degree from a British university, but if you decide to work in Europe or further afield, how can you be sure that your degree will be recognised no matter where in the world you end up? When you complete your studies, you’ll receive a Diploma Supplement, which provides a detailed description of the nature, level, context, content, and status of your course. It highlights the intellectual and practical skills you have acquired, enabling employers to see at a glance what you have achieved. Swansea was the first university in Wales to introduce the Diploma Supplements, which have been developed by the European Commission. They are not a substitute for your CV, but they certainly add value to it. Discovery – Student Volunteering Swansea Do you want to gain valuable interpersonal, leadership, social, and enterprise skills at the same time as helping other people to fulfil their potential? Discovery is a registered charity that has been established for over 40 years. It has hundreds of student volunteers who get involved with a wide range of projects across the City of Swansea. Discovery’s student-led initiatives bring new experiences and opportunities to some of the region’s most disadvantaged groups, and help our students to appreciate and enhance their own personal development. For more information, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery Building your international networks When you graduate, you will become a member of our Alumni Association, an invaluable network of 55,000 active members who share common experiences and a love of Swansea. Our alumni are working at every level in industry, commerce, sport and the public sector, in the UK and overseas, which means that you will find like-minded friends and colleagues wherever you are in the world. Our alumni regularly tell us that they benefit professionally and socially from relationships they have forged through the Association. Many are actively supporting the next generation of students in the UK and overseas, helping them to decide what to study and how the Swansea experience can have a life-changing impact on their careers. Many of our alumni choose to become ambassadors for the University. Wherever you are in the world, you can still help Swansea by setting up a local branch of the Association to enable old friends to keep in touch with each other. Equally, you could help to promote the University to prospective students in the UK, Europe or internationally. For information about our Alumni Association, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni 160 161
As more and more businesses recruit from a global pool of talent, we’re finding new ways to help you stand out from the crowd, no matter where in the world you’re from, and we encourage all our students to take advantage of opportunities to gain experience of new countries and cultures. Studying and working abroad: • rewards you with an international outlook that employers value • helps you to gain confidence and become more self-reliant • gives you the independence and initiative that will give you the best possible start to your career We have teaching and research links with more than 100 partner universities around the world, from Europe, Asia and Australasia, to North and South America. Many links have been established by individual Academic Colleges and Departments, so you should speak with your Department to discuss the opportunities that are available to you. Erasmus Mundus Master’s degrees Erasmus Mundus is the EU programme that offers scholarships to allow students to follow Master’s or Doctoral programmes at two or more European universities, leading to the award of an internationally recognised joint, double or multiple degree. Swansea University is a partner in two Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree schemes, in Computational Mechanics, and Journalism and Media within Globalisation. www.swansea.ac.uk/international/ opportunities/study-abroad/Erasmus Working abroad You may be able to arrange your own paid or voluntary work placement overseas. In principal, we are happy to support all opportunities to gain international experience, but the placement will need to be approved by the year abroad coordinator for your course. Placements in most parts of Europe may also be eligible for support from the Erasmus programme. We have also developed a work placement scheme in India that builds links with anumber of multinational companies that have their offices in cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Summer programmes Swansea University has developed a portfolio of summer programmes in conjunction with overseas partners to suit every taste. Our summer programmes offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experience abroad during the summer holidays on structured, educational and fun trips. These programmes are suited to those students who are not able to go abroad as part of their degree, or for those who prefer to spend shorter periods away. Current programmes include study, work and volunteer programmes in Africa, America, Asia and Europe. We have sent hundreds of students abroad over recent years. They have had life changing experiences which they are happy to share with you through their pictures, videos, and blogs. Meet our student bloggers Experience living and studying in Swansea. http://studentblogs.swansea.ac.uk Programmes and destinations vary year on year. Some examples of recent programmes are shown here. Please see the website for current details: www.swansea.ac.uk/ summerprogrammes Where can I go? Swansea University has links with more than one hundred partner universities and organisations around the world, including: Study Chinese – in China We offer students the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese alongside their degree. If you choose to take the extracurricular language classes in Swansea, you may also have the chance to spend up to four weeks in China during the summer, studying Chinese language and culture at one of our partner universities. Even if you can’t commit to the China trip, we recommend that you sign up for the language classes. China has a strong influence on the global economy, so being able to speak the language will boost your job prospects. { Australia Austria Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong Hungary Italy Building skills in India We’re also developing new projects to help our students gain valuable study and work experience in India. Our Study in India programme enables students to experience life in India, combining lectures at a partner college with voluntary work at a rural development centre and with city-based charities. For further information about any of these opportunities, please contact the International Development Office: Tel: +44 (0)1792 602600 Email: international@swansea.ac.uk Netherlands New Zealand Norway Patagonia Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland USA A full list of our partner universities is available at: www.swansea.ac.uk/gofurther Study and work abroad Study or work abroad and add value to your CV. If you enjoy travelling and want to experience living in another culture, why not consider living and working abroad as part of your degree? 162 163
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