The UK Careers Fair logo
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
HomeAboutEventsNewsJobsLondon
Exhibit With UsGet a Ticket
Contact Us
Location Guides
5 min read

Living And Working In Swansea

The city of Swansea is situated on the south coastline of Wales. It is the second largest city in Wales with a population of around 314,000 residents and it is approximately 187 miles from London. The nearest airport to Swansea in Cardiff Airport.
Written by
Joanna Clare
Content Manager
Published on
March 21, 2023

The city of Swansea is situated on the south coastline of Wales. It is the second largest city in Wales with a population of around 314,000 residents and it is approximately 187 miles from London. The nearest airport to Swansea in Cardiff Airport.

Historically, Swansea was important for coal mining, iron, shipbuilding and a woollen industry which then also expanded into pottery and metal which were exported via the busy port. In the 1800’s the population boomed and much work was put into improving general living standards. In the early 1900’s, Swansea flourished even more up until the depression of the 1930s and then after the second world war the metal industry declined rapidly which hit Swansea quite hard, as did the demise of coal mining towards the latter part of the century. In modern times however, Swansea’s economy is now focused with emphasis in public administration, health, education, retail and financial services but still retains facets of the traditional industries. Swansea is the major commercial centre of south west Wales and has a high percentage of employment in service sectors and manufacturing.

It is a city with a rich heritage and has several ongoing developments that have been invested in which will undoubtedly attract more visitors and business opportunities. Last year, Swansea was approved for a huge budget ~their biggest to date~ which is set to be invested in key services within the city.

Swansea University, which is over a century old, is renowned for its research excellence and also its reputation of fine teaching standards. Last year, in 2022, the university saw the largest ranking improvement in the whole of Wales so little wonder that it remains popular with students from all around the world especially as it is located on the stunning waterfront.

There is much to explore in this vibrant and desirable city. The National Waterfront Museum is an extremely interesting architectural masterpiece show piecing

themed galleries which celebrates both the maritime and industrial history of Wales over the last few centuries.

The Mumbles is an exciting and often busy seaside village to one side of Swansea Bay which offers fresh seafood, some of which is sold at the fascinating indoor Swansea Market. There are several gardens and parks, a large stadium with a capacity of over 21,000 people, a fun waterpark, a theatre, an art gallery…the list goes on.

The nearby Gower Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the UK’s very first to be designated in 1956!) and is a haven for wildlife and birds, having a diverse landscape of stunning beaches, cliffs and moorland.  Rhossili Bay has been in the top ten of best beaches in Britain for over eight years while Llangennith is a popular destination for surfers.

Recently, house prices in Wales rose more than any other region in the UK with Swansea’s rate of growth being one of the highest in Wales.

Are you looking to attend job fairs in Swansea? The UK Careers Fair is the country’s leading provider of all career-related events. Whether you’re a company recruiter or an aspiring applicant, we’ll help you advance in your career! Reach out to learn more.

Weekly newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated with the latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm.
By submitting, you are agreeing to receive our weekly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive these updates.
Read about our privacy policy.
Thank you! You're now subscribed to the latest news from The UK Careers Fair.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Latest News

Dive into our latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm, updated daily.
Graduate Advice

Creating A Budget For University

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
September 24, 2023
5 min read
Location Guides

Living And Working In Darlington

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
September 21, 2023
5 min read
CV Advice

References And Their Role On A CV

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
September 20, 2023
5 min read

Upcoming Events

Check out our full and comprehensive list of upcoming events.

Gillingham Careers Fair
September 27, 2023
Portsmouth Careers Fair
September 27, 2023
Swindon Careers Fair
September 28, 2023
Lincoln Careers Fair
September 28, 2023
Cambridge Careers Fair
September 29, 2023
Northampton Careers Fair
September 29, 2023
Derby Careers Fair
October 4, 2023
Ipswich Careers Fair
October 4, 2023
Swansea Careers Fair
October 5, 2023
Bolton Careers Fair
October 5, 2023
Birmingham Careers Fair
October 6, 2023
Preston Careers Fair
October 6, 2023
York Careers Fair
October 11, 2023
Belfast Careers Fair
October 11, 2023
Taunton Careers Fair
October 12, 2023
Loughborough Careers Fair
October 12, 2023
Guildford Careers Fair
October 13, 2023
Inverness Careers Fair
October 17, 2023
Bristol Careers Fair
October 18, 2023
Aberdeen Careers Fair
October 18, 2023
Liverpool Careers Fair
October 18, 2023
Dundee Careers Fair
October 19, 2023
Wigan Careers Fair
October 19, 2023
Reading Careers Fair
October 20, 2023
Stirling Careers Fair
October 20, 2023
Nottingham Careers Fair
October 25, 2023
Bournemouth Careers Fair
October 25, 2023
 TAKE ME THERE