MSc by Research Health and Wellbeing at Swansea University

Programme overview

Wholly research-based master's in the School of Health and Social Care, in which students pursue a personal or professional research interest in health and wellbeing, spanning policy areas such as health, education, housing, disability, crime, poverty and the family. The research project is supported by a tailor-made programme of supervision and training.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme comprises entry and confirmation of candidature, the main body of research, and a thesis of up to 40,000 words with an oral examination (viva). Students develop core research methods and analysis skills, which can include epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research and routine data analysis, and are supported by two academic supervisors.

Career pathways

A route into academia or into employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc by Research: a minimum of a UK upper second-class degree (or equivalent), achieved or on track to be achieved; applicants below this are not considered. The application must include a research proposal, evidence of the classification achieved (or a transcript/marks statement to date if the degree is pending), a CV outlining full academic history, skills and experience, and an academic reference. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time, one-year programme tuition fee. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July)

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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