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Swansea GEM - Masters finishing in August 2026, GEM starts September 2026

Hello everyone! I am planning on studying GEM at Swansea Uni. I unfortunately got a 2.2 so I could not just apply with my undergrad degree, therefore, I am now enrolled into a masters. However, I was looking into it and my research portfolio submission date is August 2026, but GEM starts in September 2026. I was wondering if anyone knows how this works and whether Swansea uni would allow me to wait until my portfolio results? Also, if I do 120 credits of my masters, I will be awarded a postgraduate diploma, which is beneficial because it will allow me to finish earlier but I’m not sure if Swansea uni allow me to do a postgraduate diploma instead of a masters. Also I wanted to ask if anyone has ever had the exception to submit their portfolio earlier and get the result earlier? I know that’s a far stretch but I’m running out of options.

I’m really upset over this and so disheartened because I’ve booked the UCAT and started revising. Really hurt and I’ve contacted both my uni and Swansea uni to ask about this but as it’s the weekend I have to wait until tomorrow but anxiety is taking over. Thanks everyone in advance!