Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

How to Apply
The quickest and most efficient way to
apply for one of our postgraduate
programmes is to apply online. This way,
you can also track your application at
each stage of the process and print off a
copy of your decision letter. Visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline
However, if you prefer, you can
download a paper application form at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/apply
or request an application pack by post:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358
Fax: +44 (0)1792 295110
Email: postgraduate.admissions@
swansea.ac.uk
A Welsh language application form is
available on request.
Some Colleges have fixed closing dates
for their Masters’ courses and/or
research degrees – see individual course
listings for details. Applicants for other
courses are encouraged to apply by
31 July to ensure that vacancies are still
available. Enrolment for taught Masters’
courses usually takes place in late
September. Enrolment for research
degrees takes place in late September,
January, April and July.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
(LPC): applications should be made via
the Central Admissions Board (CAB).
Further details and application forms are
available at: www.lawcabs.ac.uk
Alternatively, please write to:
The Central Applications Board
PO Box 84
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1YX
Tel: +44 (0)1483 301282
When we receive your application, our
Admissions Tutors will:
• make sure that you meet our entry
requirements, as well as any other
medical and non-academic
requirements
• check that you have the experience
and skills necessary to study the subject
• look for evidence of your commitment
and motivation, and pay attention to
your achievements
• take into account your reference and
any assessments from educational
psychologists or medical practitioners
• make sure that any resources and
learning opportunities you may require
are available
We will acknowledge receipt of your
application via email (online applications)
or by letter (paper applications) within
two working days.
If you have a disability, medical
condition, or a specific learning difficulty,
we may ask the University’s Disability
Officer or Director for Occupational
Health to interview you so we can be
sure that we are able to give you the
support you need throughout your studies.
Following consideration by Admissions
Tutors in the Academic Colleges, you will
be informed whether:
• You are to be offered a place
• You are to be invited for interview
• We are unable to offer you a place
You will receive either a conditional or
unconditional offer from us, or we will
inform you that we are unable to offer
you a place. We will notify you of our
decision by letter (international applicants
are sent a copy of their letter by email).
Offer letters to candidates in the UK are
sent by first class post. Airmail postage
times from the UK vary depending on
the country of destination.
Taught Master’s applications: Once we
have received all the necessary
supporting documentation, we aim to
notify you of our decision (or issue an
invitation for interview) within 10 working
days from the date we acknowledge
receipt of your application.
Research degree applications: we aim to
make a decision within 4 to 6 weeks,
depending on the additional information
we require (for example, further details of
your research proposal).
Interviews:
The majority of programmes do not
require an interview as part of the
selection process. If an interview is
required, the purpose and format will be
communicated to you by the College so
you know what to expect and what role
this plays in the overall selection process.
A few Masters’ courses (specifically in the
Department of English Language and
Literature) require candidates to provide
additional written work to supplement an
application.
Remember: we’re interested in people
who will seize the opportunity to gain new
skills and knowledge, and who will benefit
most from the Swansea experience. We’re
also interested in people who will add
value to the sporting, cultural, and social
life of our community.
Please note that formal offers are only
made by the University’s Admissions
Officer, following recommendations from
the relevant academic department. Your
offer letter will contain full details of the
terms and conditions of the offer. If you
are a candidate for full-time study, you
will also receive details of how to apply
for University accommodation.
If you do not meet the precise conditions
of our offer, your application may be
reconsidered in light of available
vacancies, and it may still be possible
to confirm your place.
If your application is unsuccessful, and you
think we’ve got it wrong, you can ask us
to reconsider your application. Contact the
Admissions Office for further details.
What do you need?
To study a postgraduate programme at
Swansea you will normally need an
appropriate Honours degree or higher
degree from a British university, or an
equivalent qualification. Please see the
course listings for full entry requirements.
Notes for international students
We welcome applications by prospective
students from around the world, and we
are happy to advise you on whether your
qualifications are suitable for entry to the
course you would like to study. Please
email us at: admissions@swansea.ac.uk
for further details.
THINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW
If English is not your first language you
will need an acceptable pass in an
approved English Language qualification
to make sure that you get the full benefit
from studying at Swansea. We consider
a wide range of other qualifications,
including the Swansea University English
Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a
score of at least 6.5, although some
departments will accept an IELTS score of
6.0). A full list of acceptable English
Language tests can be found at
www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/
acceptableenglishlanguagetests
You may also like to know that the
University has its own English Language
Training Service – visit: www.swansea.
ac.uk/elts for further information.
Dates and deadlines
Some of our departments have fixed
closing dates for their taught programmes
and/or research degrees. Please see the
individual course entries for further
information. We recommend that you
submit your application as early as
possible, and preferably before 31 July
in the year you wish to start your studies.
Enrolment
Information about the enrolment process
will be sent to you in advance of the start
of your studies. Enrolment for taught
programmes usually takes place in late
September; and in late September, April
and July for research degrees.
This prospectus is printed on paper made from pulp produced from sustainable sources using vegetable-based inks.
Please note that all students are required
to comply with the University’s enrolment
procedures and observe the University’s
General and Academic Regulations – see
www.swansea.ac.uk/registry for further
information.
Remember:
• Apply online at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline
• We recommend applying before 31 July
Contact us at:
Email: postgraduateadmissions@
swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358
There’s more information at
www.swansea.ac.uk
Our Admissions Policy
The University welcomes applications and
enquiries from all people regardless of
age, race, ethnic or national origin,
religious or political beliefs, gender,
sexual preference, marital status, family
responsibility, and physical or sensory
disability, unless these activities are
unlawful or contrary to University policy.
The University treats all applicants on
their individual merits and welcomes
applications from candidates with a
range of qualifications.
The information we’ve published in this prospectus is intended as a guide for prospective students thinking about studying at Swansea University in
2013. It does not form part of any contract, and we have made every effort to ensure that everything we have included is accurate and up-to-date at the
time of going to print. Swansea University reserves the right to change our fees, regulations, and services, and to modify, withdraw, or add new courses
and degrees programmes at any time, and without notice.
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