Education at The College

You can apply via our application portal, Study Link.

Before you submit your application, please make sure that: 

• You know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.
• You have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.

Please note: If you are a citizen/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.

There are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for Foundation and First Year study.

You can be admitted directly to First Year if your academic qualifications do not require a Foundation stage of study. For details of the requirements for students of your country, please visit our Academic Entry Requirements page.

In addition to the above, all students will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of English language ability. Information on these requirements, and on the qualifications that we accept, can be viewed on our English language requirements page.

• Smaller class sizes allowing for a more personalised experience
• An affordable city, among the top 10 most affordable university towns in the UK in 2019, allowing for low cost of living
• A truly diverse community providing opportunities to meet people from all four corners of the map
• An outstanding support network ready to help you with any issue you may encounter, be they academic, financial or personal
• Flexible starting times and course durations allowing for a tailored experience to suit your desires and needs
• Full access to Swansea University. Students of The College are Swansea University students from day one. You will have full access to all Swansea University support systems such as the Library, students union and @campuslife services.
• A stunning location only mere minutes away from the beach and a short drive from stunning areas of wilderness.
• Swansea repeatedly ranks among the most affordable University towns making it an ideal base for students.
• And much much more!

Living in the Social World

This module introduces students to a range of key topics, contemporary issues and approaches within the study of humanities, social and life sciences. It offers the opportunity to engage with key debates, theories and literature within humanities, social and life science disciplines, and to develop a foundational understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the field. It also provides a broad introduction to research concepts, design and skills in the discipline. 

Understanding Society

This module introduces students to the core principles of sociology, focusing on the application of the sociological imagination to analyse and understand society. It will examine the distinctive questions that subjects such as Sociology, Social Sciences and Social Policy ask about human society and some of the key concepts and tools we use in tackling those questions, developing critical thinking and academic writing skills. 

Critical Thinking

This module introduces students to critical thinking concepts, which can then be applied to the specific programme pathway students are following. Students will learn to evaluate sources and apply criteria of credibility. They will learn how to build a reasoned argument and to justify their position. This is an interactive course which encourages students to develop a critical thinking disposition and a healthy scepticism when considering sources of information.

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study.  The module also develops and recognises students’ employability skills through engagement with Swansea University’s Career Development Course. 

Research Project

This module provides students with an understanding of fundamental concepts and methods in research design. It builds on the semester one module ‘Living in the Social World’ by providing students the opportunity to apply what they have learnt through conducting independent research on a discipline-specific topic within Humanities, Social and Life Sciences. 

Welfare Across the Globe

This module provides an in-depth exploration of welfare systems, welfare problems, and the global factors that shape them. It examines the theories and models of welfare states, the impact of globalisation, and the varied welfare challenges faced by different regions worldwide. Students will engage with both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical aspects of welfare policies, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how welfare issues are addressed on a global scale. 

English Skills Portfolio

On completion of the English Skills Portfolio Foundation Course, students should have reached a linguistic level appropriate for academic study on their chosen degree scheme at Swansea University. The aim of English Skills Portfolio is to enable students to develop their English language level within an academic context, and to equip students with the linguistic and academic skills necessary to perform confidently within their chosen discipline, whilst simultaneously encouraging them to become effective independent learners. 

Specific modules studied will vary dependent on the individual students study plan (1, 2 or 3 semesters) for more details information on the moduels that you specifically will study, please email us at the-college-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk.

As this course is an Integrated First Year, students are required to study 120 credits of Swansea University Modules.

These modules can be found on Swansea University's Education Page. 

In addition, students must study the following College modules:

Research and Study Skills (ILSC) 1

This module aims to help students to develop their academic English, communication, research, and critical reasoning skills to be successful undergraduate students. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable skills that help them to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.

Assessment: Presentation, group work, written assessments

Find out more here

Academic Support Tutorial

The aim of the support tutorials is to provide academic support and guidance to students on a year 1 Integrated programme with The College, Swansea University. Each pathway has a distinct Academic Support Tutorial allowing students to receive tailored support in areas such as progression, discussion and debate, communication and organisation.

Assessment: None

All Foundation Year programmes will be taught on the Bay Campus.  First and further years are taught on the Singleton Park Campus of Swansea University.  

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies.  All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms.  Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence.  Personal costs such as purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees.  In addition, you will need to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at a cost of £44 (price as at November 2017).

If you have any queries about this programme, please contact us at the-college-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1792 602 888.