Rankings
How every major ranking places Swansea University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 48 | $32,052 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 48 | $25,588 | See → |
| Social sciences | 30 | $27,440 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 25 | $29,089 | See → |
| Business & management | 24 | $29,392 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 24 | $27,136 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 20 | $32,254 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 18 | $30,301 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 18 | $30,638 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 17 | $29,628 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 16 | $25,385 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 15 | $28,146 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $29,089 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $31,176 | See → |
Costs and entry
46 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Swansea University
The job market for Swansea University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Swansea University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $29,089 a year; half of Swansea University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $25,857 and $31,176. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $32,254, education & teaching $25,385.
How is Swansea University ranked?
Swansea University is ranked #292 by QS (2026) and #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #40 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #32 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Marketing (#49) and Sports-related Subjects (#51).
What IELTS score does Swansea University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (89 of the 296 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Swansea University offer?
316 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (48), humanities & languages (48) and social sciences (30).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Swansea University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.