Parents and Guardians Guide to University

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How parents and guardians can support young adults applying to University

Supporting a young adult through the university application process can feel both exciting and overwhelming. As a parent or guardian, you want to provide the right guidance - without taking over - while navigating deadlines, personal statements, and course choices. This page offers clear, practical advice to help you understand the university admissions journey and feel confident in your role. We'll cover how to make an application, secure funding, choosing the right accommodation and more.

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How to apply

Typically, we recommend beginning university research around springtime, before UCAS applications are submitted between September to January.

Our ‘how to apply’ webpage offers step-by-step guidance at each stage of the application process, along with key dates. There are also a number of guides available where your child can find UCAS application and personal statement support.

Fees and funding

For both parents and students, we know that one of the biggest concerns can be the cost of going to university. To guide you through this process, view our web pages for detailed information about the following topics:

Student receiving council about employability.

Accommodation

Sending your child away to university can be daunting, but Swansea University offers plenty of options to help them feel at home. Choosing the right accommodation is key, which is why it’s worth considering what matters most to your child.

Swansea University guarantees accommodation for applications made before 30 June and provides a range of housing across both campuses, including quiet, single-sex, alcohol-free, mature, and Welsh-speaking areas. Campus accommodation also includes 24-hour security and a dedicated support network.

For more information, visit our Accommodation page

Employability

A Year abroad
Your child could add invaluable experience to their CV while building intercultural communication skills that will demonstrate to employers their ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds.

A Year In Industry
They could spend a year working in a professional environment with a partner organisation - gaining new skills and workplace experience.

Employability and careers
Placement opportunities, career fairs, CV writing workshops and more...

Employability and careers