After Your Graduation

All students will be able to purchase a printed photograph of their time on stage with the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor on the day of their congregation, along with a USB stick (in HD) of their whole congregation.  

These can be purchased in-person on your graduation day at the arena, or by emailing gradsales@swansea.ac.uk / telephoning 01792 987097.  Please note that the payment method is card only.  If collecting in-person, a 5p bag charge will be applied, the proceeds of which will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.  

If you have placed an order for your on-stage photo or USB and are unable to collect in person, please note that the following postage charges will apply (UK postage only – all items sent first class):

Graduation Package:              £3.85

On-Stage Photograph:            £3.85

USB:                                         85p 

Students will need to provide the following information when ordering:

Name and Student Number

Congregation date and time

Postal Address

Number of copies required

Please see below available items and how to order:

A 10 x 8 printed photograph of your moment on stage with the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor. This costs £15 and can be purchased by contacting gradsales@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 987097

Official photograph. Costs vary dependent on the package selected. Please see the following link for more information Ede and Ravenscroft The official photograph can be purchased via Ede & Ravenscroft by contacting photography@edeandravenscroft.com  / 0870 2421170

Certificate of Award

Depending on when your award was confirmed, you may have already received your degree certificate through the post. For award students whose results are considered by the November examination board, your degree certificate will be posted to your home address in January 2024.  

If you require transcripts please contact myunihub@swansea.ac.uk 

MyUnihub/Replacement-certificates

Policy on Issuing Award Certificates

Welcome to the alumni network

REMEMBER, ONCE YOU GRADUATE IT’S NOT THE END OF YOUR CONNECTION WITH SWANSEA!

As Swansea University graduate, you’re in good company, joining a constantly growing network of more than 165,000 past students who are ready to support you.

Being a member of the Swansea University Alumni Network has so many benefits and we'll keep you up-to-date with regular newsletters, invitations to events and reunions.  

Make sure you join Swansea Uni Connect, your exclusive personal and professional networking platform where you can find friends and get inspiration and practical advice to help you at every step of your journey.

Don’t forget, when you graduate your Swansea e-mail address will discontinue. Please make sure you update your contact details here to keep in touch.

There’s lots of useful info for new graduates on our website at swansea.ac.uk/alumni/new-graduates, or you can e-mail us at alumni@swansea.ac.uk. We’d love to hear from you.

SWANSEA EMPLOYABILITY ACADEMY

Now that you’ve graduated, your skills are in high demand from a wide range of employers. But navigating your way through the recruitment process can be a stressful experience. If you are struggling with your next step, would like help identifying your skills or don’t know where to start looking for a graduate role, Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) is here to help!

We have a wide range of support and resources available on our Swansea Employability Academy webpages including:

Employment Zone Jobs Board

Our digital jobs board, Employment Zone, is available to all Swansea University graduates. You can access and apply for exclusive Graduate Jobs and internships. The Employment Zone Jobs Board also draws in opportunities advertised nationally and internationally.

*If you’ve used the service as a student, don’t forget to amend your contact email address now that you’ve graduated. You can do this in ‘Account Settings’. If you haven’t logged in before you can easily sign up for an alumni account.

Graduate Career Development Course

A tailored online course for Swansea University graduates, which has been recognized nationally for its innovation. With several stand alone units available, you’re able to pick and choose units that you need help and guidance with, topics including:

• Producing a great CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile
• Successfully completing Application Forms and Personal Statements
• Ace that Interview
• Emotional Intelligence
• Decision Making
• Resilience
• Mindset

Delivered 100% online, the Graduate Career Development Course is incredibly flexible and can be done at your own pace.

No essays. No exams. Just complete the modules that interest you. Attempt the quizzes at the end of each unit to find out how well you have grasped the topic and if you need to revisit any of them. Register your interest here to be sent the link

Careers Appointments and Advice

FREE careers advice and guidance is available to Swansea University graduates for up to two years after graduation! We offer support via face-to-face appointments, telephone, zoom or email.

We are here to:

• Offer advice on how to improve your job applications
• Provide interview coaching to improve your interview techniques
• Advise on postgraduate study and funding
• Help you explore your options and develop an action plan

Book an appointment directly

Graduate Support Programme

We have a programme of support available to all recent graduates via our Graduate Support Programme. Support includes access to tailored resources, internships, training and events to help you succeed in the world of work.

Complete our Graduate Support Programme Interest Form to help us stay in touch and let you know what’s available. 

Our degrees open doors, help us prove it!

Around 15 months after you graduate you will be asked to complete a short anonymous Graduate Outcomes survey asking whether you are working, studying, volunteering, or doing something else.

These official Graduate Outcomes statistics are used in league tables and guides. If Swansea does well again it reflects well on our graduates – and that means you.

The data also gives us an insight into the jobs market so you will be helping the students who follow in your footsteps.

Get in touch

Still have questions? Feel free to drop us a line at employmentzone@swansea.ac.uk