Why Choose ICWS

ICWS offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Pathways leading to a degree award from Swansea University. Pathways can incorporate both Academic and English Language Studies and can be tailored to the specific needs of each applicant.

Why?

1. One of UK's most prestigious universities: Swansea University has an ongoing reputation as one of the UK's leading universities, thanks to its high quality teaching that is driven by world-class research.

2. Smaller classes with personalised attention: ICWS has a personalised and supportive educational philosophy that encourages students to reach their maximum academic potential.

3. Flexible entry: ICWS's flexible entry system of September, January, May and June intakes enables you to start your studies at the time best suited to you.

4. Campus location: ICWS is located on the stunning parkland seafront campus of Swansea University overlooking Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula — the first place to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

5. Fantastic accommodation options – click here to find out more information.

About Pathway to Education

ABOUT PATHWAY EDUCATION

An Undergraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages (Stages 1-4) of study which on successful completion results in the award of a Bachelor's. A Postgraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages of study (Stages 1 - 2) which on successful completion results in the award of a Master's Degree.

Foundation or Stage1 – Otherwise also known as Certificate IV or Tertiary Access - A pre degree programme for students who do not meet university entry requirements. Successful completion leads to progression to year 1 of a UK bachelor degree. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. The tertiary access is an accelareated program for more advanced students.

Diploma Year 1 - Stage 2  - Designed for students who fail to meet the entry requirements for direct entry, but who are still capable of studying at that level. Successful completion leads to the 2nd year of a UK bachelor degree programme. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Stages 3 and 4 comprise of the 2nd and 3rd year of an honours degree.

Graduate Diploma - A 2 term and accelerated 1 term programme is available for students who have a degree, but not one which is equivalent to a UK degree. Successful completion leads to direct entry to the master degree.
English Language - A presessional English Language programme is available for those who fail to meet the minimum English Language requirements. Please note visa regulations may differ in the case of English Language entry.

Pathway Programmes

Undergraduate Pathways

Accounting and Finance
Business and Economics
Computer Science
Law
Mathematics
Media
Medical Genetics and Biochemistry
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Science
Sports Science

Postgraduate Pathway

Accounting and Finance
Child Development
Computer Science
Engineering
Health Science
Management

Progression Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

BSc (Hons) Accounting, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Finance, BSc (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Operations and Supply Management), BSc (Hons) Business Management (e-Business), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Business Analytics), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management), BSc (Hons) Business Management (Management Consulting), BSc (Hons) Economics, BSc (Hons) Economics and Business, BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, LLB (Hons) Law, LLB (Hons) Law and American Studies, LLB (Hons) Law and History, LLB (Hons) Law and Politics, LLB (Hons) Law (Crime and Criminal Justice), BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics, BSc (Hons) Mathematics, BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance, BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics, BA (Hons) Media and Communication, BA (Hons) Media and French, BA (Hons) Media and German, BA (Hons) Media and Italian, BA (Hons) Political Communication, BA (Hons) Media and Spanish, BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Genetics, BSc (Hons) Genetics and Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Medical Genetics, BA (Hons) American Studies, BA (Hons) War and Society, BA (Hons) International Relations, BA (Hons) International Relations and American Studies, BA (Hons) International Relations and Modern History, BA (Hons) Political Communication, BA (Hons) Politics, BA (Hons) Politics and American Studies, BA (Hons) Politics and Ancient History, BA (Hons) Politics and English, BA (Hons) Politics and History, BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Biology, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons) Physical Earth Science, BSc (Hons) Geography, BSc (Hons) Geography and Geo-Informatics, BA (Hons) Human Geography, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology, BSc (Hons) Physical Geography, BSc (Hons) Zoology, BSc (Hons) Sports Science,

Master Degrees

MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance and Business Analytics, MSc Financial Management, MA Childhood Studies, MA Developmental and Therapeutic Play, MSc Computer Science (Via Conversion route only), MSc Advanced Computer Science, MSc Advanced Computer Science with specialism in Software Technology, MSc Advanced Computer Science with specialism in Human Computer Interaction, MSc Advanced Computer Science with specialism in Visual Computing, MSc Advanced Computer Science with specialism in Safe and Secure Systems, MSc Aerospace Engineering, MSc Chemical Engineering, MSc Civil Engineering, MSc Communications, MSc Computational and Numerical Modelling, MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MSc Electronic Technology for Sustainable Energy, MSc Materials Engineering, MSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc Nanoscience to Nanotechnology, MSc Ageing Studies, MSc Child Public Health, MSc Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management, MSc Health Informatics, MSc Health Care Management, MSc Management, MSc Management (Finance), MSc Management (International), MSc Management (Marketing), MSc Management (Human Resource Management), MSc Management (Operations and Supply and Project Management), MSc Management (International Standards),  MSc Management (Entrepreneurship), MSc Management (Business Analytics), MSc Management (e-Business), MSc Management (Management Consulting), MSc Management (Sports Management)

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Foundation Stage 1 - 5 GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum C-grade average overall

                                   or Successful completion of HSC/intermediate certificate (10+2) with minimum average of 50% overall

                                   IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Diploma Stage 2 - 2 passes in the British GCE or VCE A-Levels or 1 A-Level pass and 2 AS-Level passes

                               or Successful completion of HSC/intermediate certificate (10+2) with minimum average of 60% overall                         

                               IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Graduate Diploma -A qualification equivalent to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND), in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or Successful completion of a 4 years Bachelor’s Degree from Bangladesh.

                                 IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Other English requirements  - 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill) before pathway  ( 1 semester options available)

                                                - 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any skill) English + pathway  (10 week and 6 week options available)

Further information can be found at https://db44da866a15b9af7840-1f987a9b4ab00643043b8a1a5c69d623.ssl.cf6.rackcdn.com/ICWS_Admission-Requirements.pdf

Dates and Prices

Note: Some pathways  may not be available throughout the year.

Tuition Fees

* Stated university fees are a guide only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Fees stated above are for the 2014-15 year only. All college course fees may be subject to review. Current fees are available at www.swan.ac.uk