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Swansea University
Swansea University is a university in Swansea, Wales, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
47th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 50.8 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Swansea University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 86.6% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,565 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 86.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 66.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £34,000 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 7% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Swansea University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 86.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 82.9% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 85.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 81.3% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Swansea University appears in 17 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and exercise sciences | 4th of 43 | 97.0% | £31,8004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 16th of 108 | 87.1% | £48,50017% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 7th of 45 | 91.1% | £31,1009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 15th of 87 | 88.9% | £30,70013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 12th of 43 | 91.3% | £34,00011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 21st of 74 | 88.1% | £27,8008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 36th of 122 | 86.4% | £35,1002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 36th of 100 | 85.7% | £29,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 16th of 41 | 92.8% | £30,0002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 23rd of 51 | 88.7% | £30,4008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 30th of 63 | 84.6% | £40,3009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 29th of 59 | 84.5% | Not published |
| Allied health | 31st of 61 | 87.4% | £32,6006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 33rd of 49 | 85.8% | £39,50025% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 29th of 40 | 91.1% | £28,90013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 33rd of 40 | 88.4% | £30,70014% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 75th of 75 | 71.5% | £35,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Chemistry, Education and teaching, Health and social care, Languages and area studies, Materials and technology, Mathematical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 444 full-time degree courses; 113 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 118 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Swansea University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Swansea
Average private rent in the Swansea area was £852 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Swansea.
Other universities and colleges in Swansea: University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Is Swansea University right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Swansea University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Swansea University in the Be Wise ranking?
47th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 50.8 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Swansea University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 86.6% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,565 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (85.5%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (82.9%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at Swansea University?
On Discover Uni data, 86.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Swansea University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 66.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Swansea University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £34,000 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 7% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Swansea University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Swansea University?
The ONS average private rent in the Swansea area was £852 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.