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 Mathematics and Computer Science
Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, postgraduate students of the School of Mathematics and Computer Science can expect to build on their theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills in computational thinking and problem-solving. The school addresses real-world challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and mathematical modelling, and is a leading academic centre committed to research and innovation. With strong industry links and a supportive learning environment, students will have the opportunity to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape and contribute to advancements across diverse sectors.
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Swansea University – Where Bright Futures Begin
Outstanding Facilities
Based on the beach-fronted Bay Campus, the School of Mathematics and Computer Science is housed in the £32.5 million Computational Foundry.
Mathematics students can benefit from specialised resources for computational modelling and statistical analysis, whilst Computer Science students have access to specialised laboratories like the Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab, and Visualisation Suite. The fully networked laboratories support both Windows and Linux operating systems, offering a diverse range of software, from programming languages like Java, C#, and the .NET framework to C, C++, Haskell, and Prolog. All software is open source, freely available, or provided. To ensure a consistently high standard, the laboratories undergo regular upgrades, ensuring that equipment is never more than three years old, and rarely more than two.
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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.
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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