Founded in 1992, Swansea Institute of Higher Education
(SIHE), University of Wales is primarily located in two campuses in Swansea, South Wales. The Institute is dedicated to serving the society and preserving liaison with the private and public sectors of the industry.
Courses Offered
Swansea Institute of Higher Education offers a whole range of undergraduate and postgraduate full-time and part-time courses through the following faculties:
- Faculty of Applied Design and Engineering: This faculty offers subjects ranging from Automotive Engineering to Multimedia.
- Faculty of Art and Design: This Faculty provides courses on Art, Craft, Design and Media education.
- Faculty of Humanities: The Swansea Business School, the School of Education, the School of Health Science, the School of Humanities and the Performing Arts and the School of Leisure, Tourism and Recreation Management are all under this Faculty.
Bursaries
Students at Swansea Institute are entitled to two bursaries from 2007. The first is an amount to the limit of £300 per annum that will be granted according to the student's financial status. The second is a non-income tested bursary of £500 per annum for students residing at a distance that exceeds 45 miles from the Institute's Mount Pleasant campus.
Student Support
The Library of the Institute houses a vast collection of electronic resources which comprise subject indexes, research abstracts, newspaper clippings and periodicals. The Library also sells CD-ROMs, videotapes, batteries, computer disks, etc.
The Institute provides support to its students in myriads of ways. Experts provide Counseling to students who are plagued by personal or academic problems. A Body is present which advises students on their career plans. Students who wish to hone their skills in English are supported in their mission because the Institute has such facilities that cater to such needs. The Institute also provides special support to dyslexic students. The Institute maintains a list of accommodation facilities and names of landlords. Students may access the same to look for suitable accommodation.
Address:
Swansea Institute
Mount Pleasant
Swansea
SA1 6ED
Contact: http://www.sihe.ac.uk/
