UniHomes guide to
Swansea
Swansea is the second-largest city in Wales and is located on the south coast.
Swansea University is split across two campuses. The main one is Singleton Campus, pictured above.
The other of the two Swansea campuses is Bay Campus.
Fans of the beach will love Swansea's own beachfront in the warmer months.
There's no shortage of things to do in Swansea. The indoor market is a popular place to go at the weekends, and is overlooked by the imposing Grand Theatre.
The striking Digital Technium building is located near the waterfront just south of Swansea city centre.
Uni Life in Swansea
An increasingly popular choice for students, Swansea is the second largest city in Wales and home to two universities: the University of Swansea and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. There's plenty to do in the city, but it's most notable for sitting along the beautiful South Wales coastline. Aside from the beach, you're also next to the Gower Peninsula Area of Natural Beauty, so Swansea is the perfect city for nature lovers.
Renowned for academic excellence, Swansea University is comprised of eight colleges spread across two campuses, which are situated on the coastline of Swansea Bay. The Singleton Park campus is located to the west of the city centre and set in the grounds of Singleton Park. The University of Wales Trinity Saint David also has one of its three campuses in Swansea, in the south side of the city centre.
The most popular student areas Brunswick, Sandfields, Sketty and Uplands, although student accommodation can be found throughout the city centre as well. There's plenty to do around the city - whether that's a bar crawl along the popular Wind Street, a trip to the meseums and theatres around the waterfront or a deep dive through the delights of the grand Swansea Indoor Market. You're also well-catered for by the Swansea University Students' Union, nestled in the centre of the campus.
Key reasons to study in Swansea
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1A unique and special location
Residents of Swansea are lucky enough to be sandwiched between the South Wales coastline, with all of its beaches, and the wonderful countryside of the Gower Area Of Natural Beauty. Add that to everything there is to do in the city centre and you get something for everyone in Swansea.
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2A no-brainer for nightlife
Wind Street is renowned through Wales for being a great night out, particularly for students. Fiction and Bamboo Beach are amongst the favourite clubs for those committed to the all-night sesh, boasting a renowned roster of resident DJs. Other great bars include Heaven, Prohibition and Dorothy's. Castle Street is also worth a look for those who are bigger fans of the pub life.
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3A sporting tradition
For the sports fans among you, there's a professional football team to cheer on as well as rugby sides, a county cricket club and a number of expansive golf courses to boot (try the Swansea Bay Golf Club for scenic views!). There's even something for fishing fans - the picturesque fishing village of Mumbles is just a short drive from Swansea University and makes for the perfect retreat.
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4A complete campus
Swansea University envelops the area south of Singleton Park and has all the university amenities across two self-contained campuses. Most buildings, along with the university pubs and union, are on the Singleton Park campus, whereas the engineering buildings sit on the other side of the city on Bay Campus.
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Universities in Swansea
Swansea University
Swansea University is a renowned research institution, counted amongst the top 50 universities in the UK on league table rankings. Thanks to recent developments, the university now stretches across Singleton Park Campus and the recently launched Bay Campus, which sits on a beautiful 65-acre beachfront site at Crymlyn Burrows.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
One of the main campuses for the multi-city University Of Wales is the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Swansea campus. UWTSD is famed for its esteemed learning community and career-driven programmes, particularly those that focus on the Welsh and Celtic cultures.
Swansea University (Bay Campus)
Swansea University is a renowned research institution, counted amongst the top 50 universities in the UK on league table rankings. Thanks to recent developments, the university now stretches across Singleton Park Campus and the recently launched Bay Campus, which sits on a beautiful 65-acre beachfront site at Crymlyn Burrows.
