HOW TO APPLY184Online: apply online and tr<strong>ac</strong>k yourapplication status at<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/applyonlineBy post: application forms may beobtained from:<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Admissions OfficeSwansea UniversitySingleton ParkSwanseaSA2 8PPTel: +44 (0)1792 295358Fax: +44 (0)1792 295110Email:postgraduate.admissions@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>A Welsh language application form isavailable on request.<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Diploma in LegalPr<strong>ac</strong>tice: applications should be madevia the Central Admissions Board (CAB).Further details and application forms areavailable at: <strong>www</strong>.lawcabs.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Alternatively, please write to:PO Box 84GuildfordSurreyGU3 1YXTel: +44 (0)1483 301282When we receive your application,our Admissions Tutors will:• make sure that you meet our entryrequirements, as well as any othermedical and non-<strong>ac</strong>ademic requirements• check that you have the experienceand skills necessary to study the subject• look for evidence of your commitmentand motivation, and pay attention toyour <strong>ac</strong>hievements• take into <strong>ac</strong>count your reference andany assessments from educationalpsychologists or medical pr<strong>ac</strong>titioners• make sure that any resources andlearning opportunities you may requireare available.Our Admissions Team will also<strong>ac</strong>knowledge your application and giveyou your student number. Please quotethis number in all subsequentcorrespondence.If you have a disability, medicalcondition, or a specific learningdifficulty, we may ask the University’sDisability Officer or Director forOccupational Health to interview you sowe can be sure that we are able to giveyou the support you need throughoutyour studies.Remember: we’re interested in peoplewho will seize the opportunity to gainnew skills and knowledge, and who willbenefit most from the Swansea experience.We’re also interested in people who willadd value to the sporting, cultural, andsocial life of our community.Please note that formal offers are onlymade by the University’s AdmissionsOfficer, following recommendations fromthe relevant <strong>ac</strong>ademic department. Youroffer letter will contain full details of theterms and conditions of the offer. If youare a candidate for full-time study, youwill also receive details of how to applyfor University <strong>ac</strong>commodation.If you do not meet the precise conditionsof our offer, your application may bereconsidered in light of availablev<strong>ac</strong>ancies, and it may still be possible toconfirm your pl<strong>ac</strong>e.If your application is unsuccessful, andyou think we’ve got it wrong, you canask us to reconsider your application.Cont<strong>ac</strong>t the Admissions Office forfurther details.What do you need?To study a postgraduate programme atSwansea you will normally need anappropriate Honours degree or higherdegree from a British university, or anequivalent qualification. Please see thecourse listings for full entry requirements.Notes for international studentsWe welcome applications byprospective students from around theworld, and we are happy to advise youon whether your qualifications aresuitable for entry to the course youwould like to study. Please email us at:admissions@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong> for furtherdetails.If English is not your first language youwill need an <strong>ac</strong>ceptable pass in anapproved English Language qualificationto make sure that you get the full benefitfrom studying at Swansea. We considera wide range of other qualifications,including the Swansea University EnglishTest, the British Council IELTS test (with ascore of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in e<strong>ac</strong>hcomponent although some departmentswill <strong>ac</strong>cept an IELTS score of 6.0). A fulllist of <strong>ac</strong>ceptable English Language testscan be found at<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/admissions/<strong>ac</strong>ceptableenglishlanguagetestsYou may also like to know that theUniversity has its own English LanguageTraining Service – visit<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/elts for furtherinformation.Dates and deadlinesSome of our departments have fixedclosing dates for their taught programmesand/or research degrees. Please see theindividual course entries for furtherinformation. We recommend that yousubmit your application as early aspossible, and preferably before 31 July inthe year you wish to start your studies.EnrolmentInformation about the enrolment processwill be sent to you in advance of the startof your studies. Enrolment for taughtprogrammes usually takes pl<strong>ac</strong>e in lateSeptember; and in late September, Apriland July for research degrees.WIN A LAPTOP!We hope that you’ve found this prospectusinformative and useful and we’d welcome yourfeedb<strong>ac</strong>k to help us make sure that future editionscontinue to meet the needs of all our prospectivestudents.All you need to do is go to<strong>www</strong>.survey.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/pgprospectus<strong>2012</strong>and take five minutes to answer a few questionsTHINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOWPlease note that all students are required tocomply with the University’s enrolmentprocedures and observe the University’sGeneral and Academic Regulations – see<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/registry for furtherinformation.Remember• Apply online at:<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/applyonline• We recommend applying before 31 July• Cont<strong>ac</strong>t us at:Email:postgraduateadmissions@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358• There’s more information at<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Our Admissions PolicyThe University welcomes applicationsand enquiries from all people regardlessof age, r<strong>ac</strong>e, ethnic or national origin,religious or political beliefs, gender,sexual preference, marital status, familyresponsibility, and physical or sensorydisability, unless these <strong>ac</strong>tivities areunlawful or contrary to University policy.The University treats all applicants ontheir individual merits and welcomesapplications from candidates with arange of qualifications.and tell us what you think of our prospectus. 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