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STUDYING INSWANSEAThis section will tell you about:• Swansea – the university city by the sea• where you can live• support available to disabled students, students with medical conditions, specific learningdifficulties, and mental health difficulties.• the role of the Students’ Union and Athletic Union in making sure your time at Swansea ismemorable – for all the right reasons.140
SWANSEA, A CITY OF CONTRASTS142Modern and cosmopolitan withits waterfront development, caféquarters and thriving studentpopulation, Swansea is alsoDylan Thomas country, steepedin tradition, culture and character.Living in Swansea brings you all the benefits of city life, the advantages of living by thesea, and a sense of community that you’ll notice the moment you arrive.You’ll find that Swansea is a friendly, relaxed, yet vibrant city. New landmarkdevelopments, including Wales’ tallest building, give the place a real sense of purposeand vision, whilst the stunning scenery of the surrounding area means that you will bestudying in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations. It’s no wonder many of ourgraduates choose to stay here long after their studies.Whether you’re living on or off campus, you’re always within easy reach of the City'sgreat leisure facilities and buzzing nightlife. Choose from a variety of pubs, clubs andbars on Swansea’s famous Wind Street, enjoy the atmosphere in the City's £6 millionleisure complex Oceana, or soak up a more earthy vibe in one of the many excellent livemusic venues – you’ll soon feel a part of Swansea’s social scene.For leisure and entertainment, localvenues include the LC2, home to theBoardrider, the world’s first deepwater standing wave machine. The20,000+ seat Liberty Stadium ishome to professional football andrugby in the City, and also hostsmajor pop and rock concerts. And ifyou love film, look no further thanSwansea’s state-of-the-art 12-screenVue cinema and the Odeon Cinemacomplex, which also houses a ten-pinbowling alley.You’ll also find:• the City Centre and Quadrant shopping centre – home to a wide range ofindependent retailers and major high street stores. The latest development, a £30million retail project, promises even more choice for shoppers• the Maritime Quarter – a breezy venue for marina scenery, sailing, exhibitions, pubsand places to eat• Swansea’s famous undercover market – unbeatable for fresh produce and local seafood• all the main supermarkets: Tesco, Co-op, Lidl and Sainsbury's are closest to theUniversity in the City Centre• nothing is too far away – there’s a frequent bus service, an extensive network oftraffic-free cycle paths, and good coach, rail, and motorway connections• Singleton Park houses the annual “Escape in the Park” dance weekend and BBC“Proms in the Park.”143
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CONTENTSCourses indexOther useful i
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Page 82 and 83: A WORLD OFOPPORTUNITYSwansea Univer
Page 84 and 85: INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEESWelcoming
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