Swansea University
Swansea University has two campuses on the Welsh coast: the original Singleton Park campus set in parkland beside the beach, and the £450 million Bay Campus, one of the largest university developments in Europe, built for engineering and management.
About Swansea
It is known for engineering, computer science, medicine and health, business and law, and has a strong record of industry-funded research with Tata Steel, Rolls-Royce and the NHS.
Fees are lower than most research universities of its standing, living costs are among the lowest in the UK, and the Gower peninsula next door was Britain's first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 depending on programme |
| Intakes | September; January (selected postgraduate) |
| Undergraduate fees | £17,500 to £23,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £18,500 to £25,000 a year |
| Application fee | None |
| Deposit | £3,000 for international students |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £22,000 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Management | Postgraduate | 1 year | £20,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MEng Aerospace Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 years | £23,000 | Sep |
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £22,000 | Sep, Jan |
| LLM International Commercial Law | Postgraduate | 1 year | £19,500 | Sep |
| BSc (Hons) Business Management | Undergraduate | 3 years | £18,500 | Sep |
Campus and student life
Student life
Two beachside campuses, surfing on the Gower, and a compact city with low rents.
Accommodation
Halls on both campuses with a guarantee for first-year international students.
Facilities
Advanced materials labs, a flight simulator, a Bloomberg trading room and a clinical simulation centre.
Careers
Placement years across engineering and business; graduates join Tata Steel, Airbus, the NHS and Admiral.
Questions about Swansea
Why choose Swansea?
Research-university quality at lower fees, TEF Gold teaching, two coastal campuses and one of the lowest costs of living in the UK.
What are the entry requirements?
Typically BBB to AAB at A level or equivalent; postgraduate usually asks for a 2:2 to 2:1 honours degree depending on the programme.
Is Swansea good for engineering?
Yes. Its engineering faculty is well funded, industry-linked and based on the purpose-built Bay Campus.
What scholarships are there?
International excellence scholarships of £2,000 to £6,000, plus country-specific awards for India, Nigeria and others.
Interested in Swansea?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.