MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at Swansea University, Swansea

4.0 /5

(46 Reviews)

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MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at
Swansea University
Overview

Swansea University offers MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research) course at PG level. Offered for a duration of 1 year, it is among the top-ranked courses offered by the university. Indian students are required to submit scores of exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo to be eligible to get selected for the course. Additionally, Indian students also have to provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process. The Swansea University tuition fee for MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research) is Pound 23,050 (INR 2,980,365) for first year. Along with tuition fees, the students are also required to manage living expenses.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹29.21 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)

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MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at
Swansea University
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the Swansea University MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research) fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

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food
other utilities

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by Swansea University. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of Pound 23,050 (INR 2,980,365) for Swansea University. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the Swansea University MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research).

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 29,20,801

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.71587 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 24ᵗʰ August 2026

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MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at
Swansea University
Entry Requirements

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Normally a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in geography or a related field. English language requirement IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

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IELTS 6.5

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MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at
Swansea University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#251	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2026
#301	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#301	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2023

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Swansea University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Easy going

Internships3.6

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.4

Value for money4

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with a Year In Industry - Batch of 2025

4.1

Swansea University - Perfect university for international students

Tips: There are a lot of international students, and the south asian culture is growing massively since I joined the university. I would say the university is very good, they help and support you, and it is very easy to get close to professors who are actually willing to help. I am very satisfied with my experience and preferred it over my experience going to Queen Mary's in London.

Likes (Safety): Very safe area, everyone is very friendly, and the city is always lively at night. There are a lot of students, which makes it feel more like home. There is on-site security on campus 24/7. There is not a lot of racism as it's very diverse now. Genuinely, a very good place to live in the UK.

Dislikes (Part time work): Quite hard to find part-time work unless you have a car or can find work nearby. You just need to be lucky with work. With the course you most likely max want to do 10-12hrs per week anymore you may struggle as there is a lot of workload and can become overwhelming.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1275

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32775

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026Read more

Anonymous

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

5.0

The university provides many on campus opportunities to grow and build connections.

Tips: Initially, I was concerned about the transition to this university, but it turned out to be a smooth one. I fit in perfectly and didn't feel like there was anything I couldn't do. I didn't have any scholarships before joining and I had applied for it through clearing. The city is very warm and welcoming. The faculty are easily approachable and will as well guide you throughout your assignments. Make sure to participate in events and seminars which are held on campus. Overall, I am very satisfied with the university and its courses.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 5050

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 118375

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025Read more

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MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.3

Tough academics and highly qualified faculty.

Tips: It’s a very tough university with very strict paper evaluations and zero tolerance for plagiarism so students should keep in mind that they have to focus more on their studies than on part time jobs and other activities if they want to achieve a good academic score. The professors and mentors are very helpful and easily accessible especially in the engineering departments.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Management (Business Analytics) - Batch of 2025

4.5

Safest city for students. Focus on work and tasks assigned to you.

Tips: Students coming should know the difference in education between India and Western countries. Understand the structure of your course modules in order to improve your overall work and studies. Work on assignments and projects as soon as you receive them instead of leaving them last minute.

Likes (Safety): One of the safest cities in this country. A small and bustling town, it is very quiet and safe to travel in even at night. However certain amount of caution must always be observed. Staying in groups at night or using public transportation is a good way to keep vigilance.

Dislikes (Part time work): Not enough part time opportunities in the city and University. Yet there are multiple job opportunities being created by the University. Will need time but slowly and surely everyone can get part-time opportunities if they are patient enough. Very important to create connections.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 576

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2023

4.4

Life at Swansea University is satisfying in terms of both academics and personal growth.

Tips: As for transitioning to Swansea University, it's common to face a cultural shift, with the difference in language, food, social customs, and academic expectations. Regarding scholarships, Swansea University offers various scholarship opportunities for international students based on merit. I find the University, course fulfilling.

Likes (Safety): It is safe to be in and around the university at any time of the day. There are bus services throughout the night available for students who study late at night in the university library. I have not had any bad experiences in the city so far.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transport is not always reliable, but the frequency is good. You have various buses going to and fro from the Singleton campus to the Bay campus. The prices are confirmed to be increased from next month, which is a big setback for students.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 33000

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024Read more

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MSc (Res) Urban Studies (Research)
at
Swansea University
Highlights

The MSc by Research in Urban Studies allows you to undertake a year-long (full time) or two-year-long (part-time) individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research, supervised by our Human Geography academic staff Your urban studies research project will be shaped by participation in research activities such as seminars and reading groups, as well as your involvement in one of our established Human Geography research groups