Why do a postgraduate research degree?

Here at Swansea, we open a world of opportunity for our postgraduate researchers and help them make ground-breaking discoveries and innovations of lasting, global impact.

Our research degrees provide you the opportunity to become an expert in your field through in-depth study and orignal research. They can increase your opportunities for employment and provide a route to an academic career. Discover our range of research degrees:

Postgraduate Research Programmes

Here's why you should consider a postgraduate research degree at Swansea:

1. Strong Research Reputation

Join our academic community and be part of our world-impacting research. We have achieved our ambition to have 86% of our research recognised as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). It is making a real global impact and is addressing some of the toughest challenges seen across business, industry, healthcare, technology and culture. Be part of changing the world and collaborate with our globally renowned academics.

2. Stimulating Environment

Our research students collaborate with world-renowned academics and research groups daily. Our external partners and strong industry links provide us with an increased range of facilities and resources - allowing our researchers to discover cutting-edge developments in their fields. All our students are supported through the latest laboratory equipment, archives, and fieldwork provision.

3. Collaborate and Connect

Join our 4,000 strong postgraduate community. Swansea brings its postgraduate students together to socialise and collaborate outside of the classroom. You will have many opportunities to connect with students from across our faculties and to get involved with postgraduate research activities and projects - including our Research Festival, Three Minute Thesis Competition, PGR Society and many Research Groups and Centres.

4. Prepare for the Future

All research students are encouraged to attend a series of dedicated skills development courses. Courses such as Presentation Skills and Public Engagement, and Career Planning and Progress, are designd to support you in your studies, as well as boosting your personal and professional development.