Swansea Metropolitan University has been a major centre for the delivery of vocational higher education since 1853. We employ more than 500 staff and teach more than 6,500 students.

The University was formed from the three former Swansea colleges of Art, Teacher Education and Technology which were founded in 1853, 1872 and 1897 respectively.

We contribute significantly to the life of Swansea and the surrounding area and we are one of the region's largest employers.

We continue to award degrees and other related qualifications of the University of Wales.

We offer many courses on both a full-time and part-time basis and all levels, including Masters and PhDs.

We are a relatively small university with a very supportive staff who are used to teaching students from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Commitment to Quality

Our study programmes cover a wide range of career opportunities. The basis of all of our courses is the application of knowledge to real-life situations, whether in the laboratory, workshop or classroom.

Our standards are carefully regulated and regularly monitored by external, as well as internal, specialists.

We are committed to building quality into everything we do. This is particularly true of our academic programmes. Every programme is rigorously checked before it is allowed to start, making sure it reaches our exacting academic standards and is relevant to the world of work. Programmes are monitored on an annual basis - with students having an important say - and intensively reviewed at regular intervals to make sure they remain right up-to-date to serve the needs of the student and to meet the demands of the fast changing environment in which we live.

A high quality education product, a marketable qualification and a good student experience are at the heart of all we do.

To maintain the most up-to-date teaching, staff pursue research and consultancy, as well as providing specialist courses for industry. To ensure that they are well prepared to provide high standards of service and delivery, staff take part in specially designed training and updating programmes.

All our support facilities, including libraries and information technology services, are of a high standard and are regularly reviewed and upgraded.