Postgraduate study that fits around your life
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore a passion, change direction or take the next step in your career, postgraduate study at Swansea University can help you get there. But it shouldn't mean putting the rest of your life on hold.
From master’s degrees to PhD study, Swansea offers 150+ postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas which are informed by the latest developments in research and innovation. Some of our courses are flexible with part-time and distance learning options to fit around real lives and real ambitions.
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The School of Health and Social Care
Based within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, the School of Health and Social Care is a dynamic and innovative hub dedicated to advancing education, research, and practice in healthcare and social work. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, the school fosters collaboration with healthcare providers, policy makers, and communities. This approach ensures that students are fully equipped with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in diverse and multidisciplinary settings to address global health and social care challenges, and to make meaningful contributions to society.
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Swansea University – Where Bright Futures Begin
Outstanding Facilities
Students at the School of Health and Social Care have access to the new cutting-edge technology at Swansea University Simulation (SUSIM). SUSIM is a world-leading simulation and immersive learning centre which includes simulated Patient actors, Manikin based simulation ranging from low to high technology resources, Hybrid simulation (a mix of multiple methods), augmented, virtual, and assisted realities and computer based simulation. The facility also boasts Immersive wall simulation suites that provide 360 video/audio and even have smell boxes to help increase the realism and immersion to enhance all forms of simulation and interprofessional learning opportunities through the replication of real-world experiences. These simulation suites offer realistic environments for hands-on practice, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application, which is crucial for ensuring that graduates are well-prepared in the future when they face health and social care challenges.
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Funding opportunities
Investing in your future is a big decision. That's why Swansea University offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding opportunities to help make postgraduate study more accessible. UK/settled EU students can also access Postgraduate Government Funding — paid directly to you to help with fees and living costs.
Explore the latest funding options and discover what support may be available to help make your postgraduate ambitions a reality.
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Our subject areas – Find your perfect course
Discover postgraduate study that fits around your life. Some of our programmes have flexible part-time or distance learning options.
Research programmes have entry points in January, April, July and September each year.
Take the next step
You don't need to have everything figured out today. Sometimes the first step is simply exploring what's possible. Find the course that's right for you, explore your funding options and see where postgraduate study at Swansea University could take you.
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