Postgraduate Research and Funding at Swansea University

Want to study in an innovative research environment that is making an impact globally? A research programme at Swansea University may be the right choice for you.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessment, 86% of the University’s overall research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent - up from 80% in the previous REF exercise in 2014.

We continue to be recognised for the impact of our research which makes real, positive difference to the lives of people across the world. 86% of our research, judged by a panel of REF experts, is making outstanding and very considerable impact in terms of reach and significance, at a local, regional and global level.

Funding

Studying for a research programme at Swansea is a great investment in your future.  We recognise that this can be costly, and that’s why we offered over £12 million in postgraduate scholarships last year. To help you make an informed choice, here are some of our funding options and top tips:

Research Scholarships

Here at Swansea, we are committed to supporting our PhD, MRes and Master’s by Research students. Whether you’re a UK or international postgraduate student, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to support your research via our scholarships and bursaries.

We advertise hundreds of scholarships on our website throughout the year, so make sure you keep an eye out for any new opportunities, application deadlines and changes in eligibility criteria.

Explore our current research scholarship opportunities

Postgraduate Loans

If you're a UK student looking to study a research programme at Swansea, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. PhD loans are available for eligible English and Welsh students studying with us. Visit our website for more information on how to apply and the amount you may be able to receive.

Our Top Tips

• Start early! Begin searching for funding as soon as possible
• Keep up to date with our funding opportunities webpage
• Apply for all scholarships and bursaries that you are eligible for
• Take your time over funding applications and consider your answers carefully
• Don’t forget to consider living expenses and course fees when deciding how much funding you require

Apply now and discover postgraduate life at Swansea University