School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

All of our Engineering Departments at Swansea University are highly ranked:

• Biomedical Engineering - UK Top 3 for Research Quality (The Complete University Guide 2024)
• Chemical Engineering – Top 151-200 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Chemistry – Top 251-300 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Materials Science & Engineering – Top 95 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Sport and Exercise Sciences -Top 51-100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)

Whether you want to be a leader in your field or have a career in impactful research, our highly ranked postgraduate degrees will be the inspiring first step in your professional development.

Studying at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will prepare you for an exciting and extremely valuable career in a wide range of industries. Our degrees will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and innovative thinking to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing people and our planet.

You will explore both traditional and modern-day engineering and scientific principles and elements to understand how things work, to improve on them, solve problems and develop cutting-edge technology.

Gain hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art equipment, teaching and research facilities to immerse yourself in your chosen industry, stand out to employers and conduct vital research to change the way we think and live.

Outstanding Location and Facilities

With world-class research centres and sustained investment in our outstanding resources and facilities, Swansea University provides a superb environment in which to study or conduct research.

Learn more about our Science and Engineering Facilities.

Take a Virtual Tour of our two campuses and see the impressive labs and equipment you could be using throughout your study.

Even more subject specific guided tours and virtual Tours you can view:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Sport and Exercise Science

Research With a Real Impact

Our research contributes to the success of specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including: Good Health and Well-being; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; and Climate Action.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2021, over 91% of Faculty of Science & Engineering submission to the assessment, over 8 units, was classed as either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.

Chemistry – Although it is a new department with environment actively being built, we are delighted to achieve 97.9% world-leading and internationally excellent research publication ratings. We will continue to build on these fantastic results and look forward to growing our department within the excellent Swansea environment.

Engineering – Working with colleagues on the new Bay Campus with outstanding research facilities led to 100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment, and the world-leading component of our publications has increased to over 25%.

Sports Science – We are delighted to have achieved 100% world-leading and internationally excellent impact, showing the depth and breadth of our research. Our environment, underpinned by the Bay campus ecosystem and working with colleagues across disciplines has accomplished 100% world-leading and internationally excellent recognition.

Find out more about our Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and areas where we are making an impact with Science and Engineering Research at Swansea University.

Increase Your Employability

We have a dedicated Science & Engineering Employability Team to support and prepare you for your future career. From mock interviews/interview advice to CV and cover letter reviews, advice for assessment centres, and suggestions for where to source relevant placements and graduate jobs, we are your first port of call for all things regarding your employability in the Science & Engineering industry.

Follow our Instagram (@FSEEmployability) to get a preview of the things that we do and the events that we host throughout the year to help boost your future prospects.