Wales’s energetic and exciting second city with a population of 230,000 (12,500 students) is a vibrant tourist city, attracting hundreds of tourists each year.

Swansea has all the facilities of a modern and commercial city with a difference – a magnificent coastline, unspoilt beaches and lofty mountains. The Gower Peninsula is a popular place for outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, mountain-climbing, hang-gliding and walking. The University is located on three campuses within the city centre.

The University’s roots stretch back over 150 years. It has close links with industry, commerce and the public services, which allows it to offer a strongly vocational education to its students. The Dynevor Centre for Art, Design and Media admitted its first students to its new city centre campus in autumn 2005.

Art & Design, Applied Design & Engineering, Built Environment, Digital Media, Industrial Design & Glass, Transport & Supply Chain Management, Computing, Business, Leisure & Tourism, Education, Humanities & Performing Arts.

See the degree subject options for Foundation Year students.

Accommodation is available on the Mount Pleasant and Townhill campuses and priority is given to first year students.

Specialist computer laboratories and groups of computer workstations are located in each faculty to suit the needs of their students. The Institute is served by three libraries located on the main campuses.

The Students’ Union plays a key role in fostering the social, cultural and recreational activities of students, as well as helping to cater for their welfare needs. The Athletic Union offers a wide range of sports clubs.

In the city of Swansea, the Grand Theatre offers top entertainment all the year round, from pantomime and drama to opera and ballet. Opportunities for sport abound, watching or playing, with soccer, rugby union and cricket.