Many of you will be sitting exams and assessments over the course of the next few weeks and we’d like to take this opportunity to provide you with some useful information to help you prepare.
Exam Venues
Not sure where an exam venue is? The campus maps feature in the MySwansea App offers an interactive and detailed layout of all the University’s campuses. Including building locations, points of interest, exam venues, directions, and a categories filter to refine whatever you may be trying to find!
You can also click here for directions and a map of our External Exam Venues (the Sports Hall and the Brangwyn Hall).
Exam Buses and Travel
For information on travelling to your exams, including exam buses please click here.
Our number one priority is getting you to your exams on time, so in anticipation of increased footfall and busy periods, additional coaches have been organised.
Support and Wellbeing
Navigating the assessment period can be stressful so we have a variety of resources at Swansea University to support you during this time.
Hapus is an online toolkit with tonnes of information and tips on battling procrastination, managing stress and uncertainty, and developing resilience.
Here’s an example of the kind of advice you can expect to see:
Sometimes, getting started is the hardest part of doing a task. Make a contract with yourself that you will put your all into a task for just 10 minutes. Add a reward to the contract and only give yourself this reward if you stay true to the contract agreement.
The toolkit is completely free for students and it’s a must-have resource for exam season. You can access the toolkit via Canvas here.
The Students’ Union also have an independent Advice and Support Centre, which is available to students who have concerns during assessment periods.
Extenuating Circumstances
We recognise that students may be affected by a wide range of difficulties/circumstances which may lead to the inability to prepare for or undertake assessments. If you are applying for Extenuating Circumstances, the deadline for the submission will be within five working days of the assessment submission deadline/examination OR the prescribed deadline published by your Faculty/School in accordance with the University Policy on Extenuating Circumstances
Student Spaces
Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to study, need to collaborate as a group or just want to relax and unwind, we have plenty of space for you on campus.
To browse our spaces, click here.
Study Aid
Study Aid is a campaign run by the Students’ Union and University during the assessment period. It’s aim is to help you take a moment to relax and and de-stress during this busy time.
There will be free tea, coffee, and revision snacks, therapy dog sessions, free yoga classes, and craft events among other activities! Look out for some more information in May.
Get Professional Study help!
The assessment period can be a demanding time for many students, but the Centre for Academic Success can provide you with lots of useful study tips and resources that focus on sharpening your skills, to become a more effective learner. There are a range of E-Learning courses to choose from, such as Essential Study Skills and Academic Writing.
Want something more bite sized? Check out our study tips blog!
There are plenty of topics to choose from, such as time management, common errors and ‘what to do with all those notes’.
You can also book one-to-one support with an advisor to help with exam preparation.
General Exam Information
For general examination queries, please see the Exam Offices’ pages, which contains information on the dos and don’ts during your exams, examination locations and FAQ’s
We’d also like to take this opportunity to wish you the best of luck with your assessments and exams!