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The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and offers students an excellent range of academic opportunities which are designed to widen future career prospects. Future employability is central to undergraduate courses at USW , with many degrees accredited by recognised professional bodies.
USW has five campuses located across south Wales in Newport, Cardiff and Pontypridd. Located in a buzzing capital city, the university’s Cardiff campus houses a range of dedicated study and social spaces. USW’s Newport campus, meanwhile, is centrally located in the heart of the vibrant city of Newport. It is equipped with a number of state-of-the-art facilities which have been recently modernised. In Pontypridd, there are three campus sites located in the heart of the stunning South Wales valleys. These are USW’s Glyntaff campus, the Treforest campus, and the university’s specialist Sports Park. Across all of USW’s campuses, students enjoy fantastic access to city life, the countryside, and beautiful coastline.
To learn more about USW, prospective students can book onto one of the university’s on-campus open days. USW open days are organised at regular intervals throughout the year and are designed to provide insight into what makes a USW undergraduate degree so unique and rewarding. At USW open days, prospective students can attend welcome talks, campus tours, departmental tours, and a range of finance and accommodation talks. There is also a series of remote online live events designed for prospective students who cannot attend USW in-person events.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“This is a home away from my home. This is the place where I discovered myself. I found my true self. The location makes it the best place to study.”
“Lecturers are great, Wales is beautiful.”
“The whole ethos of USW is inclusivity, student support, building confidence and skills to enable the best future outcome.”
Courses at USW are expertly designed to give students first-hand practical experience and help them prepare for future career success. Students can choose from a range of undergraduate courses at USW to tailor their learning pathway to suit their career aspirations. Top subject areas on offer at the university include sport, nursing, engineering, business, and fashion, among others.
USW Cardiff is home to the university’s creative departments. Students undertaking creative courses in Cardiff can expect to enter a nurturing and innovative learning environment where they will be able to develop invaluable transferable skills and knowledge, in addition to growing their creative practices.
Many lecturers at the USW are operating at the forefront of their specialist academic and professional fields. Staff and researchers at the university produce world-leading research and actively work to develop novel solutions to real-world issues facing society today. The university’s culture of ground-breaking research was recognised in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, which ranked almost two thirds of USW’s research as either world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). Current areas of research expertise which informs teaching at undergraduate level include the development of sustainable energy solutions in Europe, and building the next generation of low-carbon power systems in the automotive industry.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“Lecturers are very nice, friendly and good at explaining the course content.”
"The lecturers are fantastic, and the modules are really interesting and well thought out."
“The teaching we’ve been getting is amazing.”
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GET PROSPECTUSStudents who wish to undertake undergraduate courses at the University of South Wales are generally required to hold Level 3 qualifications, such as A-level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education or an Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate. USW also accepts a range of equivalent qualifications and will consider combinations of prior qualifications accordingly. Entry requirements vary on a course-by-course basis. Some undergraduate courses at USW may require subject specific pre-requisite qualifications, in addition to GCSE requirements. Prospective students should check individual undergraduate course pages for specific entry requirements for each course.
USW believes in access to university education for students from all backgrounds. As such, the university practices a contextual admissions policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under this policy, USW may make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the university’s helpful admissions team if they have any questions or queries regarding USW’s admissions policy.
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ASK A QUESTIONThere are dedicated halls of residence at all three of USW’s Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd campuses. Undergraduate students are able to choose between campus living or a city centre experience. Many undergraduate students opt to live in Cardiff, even if they study at a different campus. There are several student halls in the city centre, as well as a wide range of private rentals. Halls at Pontypridd are located on campus and foster a close-knit community atmosphere. At Newport, private halls are just a couple of minutes’ walk from campus and right on the bank of the River Usk.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“Good value for money!”
“Good accommodation for the price.”
“Accessible.”
At USW, students have access to a range of specialised facilities. Facilities at the university include an aircraft hangar and aerospace centre, a clinical simulation centre, TV broadcast studios, music recording studios, a hydra simulation suite, and a cyber secure operations centre. Students also benefit from the latest in virtual learning systems across their modules, meaning that they can access course materials anytime and anywhere as part of a blended learning experience.
The USW Sport Park is one of the best university sport coaching and training venues in the country and many professional teams regularly use the park for training.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“Facilities are great.”
“Excellent location and university campus and facilities are also great.”
“The best facilities.”
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The University of South Wales is committed to ensuring the wellbeing and academic success of its students. USW offers a range of student support services to ensure that every student is able to make the most out of their time at the university. There is a library on every campus at USW providing a range of study services and academic resources. Study skills tutorials are also offered to all students through dedicated study skills tutors.
There are also specialist Advice Zones on each campus which are designed to help students with personal or academic difficulties. At Advice Zones, students can access USW’s wellbeing service for counselling and free advice, as well as talk directly with trained student mentors who can answer questions and address any issues students may be facing. At USW, students also have access to the university’s student money advice team and a disability service, which provide individual support plans and services for students. There is also a health service available to all students at the university, in addition to a playcentre based at USW Pontypridd and a multi-faith chaplaincy.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“Academic support is very good overall.”
“The best student support.”
“Very supportive environment.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEMany lecturers at the University of South Wales are at the forefront of their specialist fields, producing world-leading research and contributing to innovative advances within their area of expertise. USW’s cutting-edge research culture informs the contents its courses at every level, meaning that students are always taught the latest in critical thought. USW is now rated fourth in Wales for research impact (REF, 2021) and 81 percent of the university’s research impact is classed as world leading or internationally excellent.
One of the central strengths of USW is the quality of its graduate outcomes and its commitment to ensuring that graduates leave the university with fantastic employability potential. Students at USW not only gain an education, but they also acquire the transferable skills required to be successful in job applications and progressing in their career. Networking events and relationships with major UK employers at USW help students make connections and find graduate employment even before they complete their degree.
The University of South Wales Students’ Union (USWSU) supports students throughout their time at USW, while also programming an exciting range of events and activities throughout the year.
USW students on Whatuni say:
"A good environment to be in.”
“Friendly environment.”
“The best part of my uni experience is the wide varieties of societies. It's just a great way to get connected and meet so many new people and make friends.”
There is an array of clubs and societies at USW. Whatever students are interested in, there will be a USW society or club to help them meet like-minded people or discover a new interest. Clubs and societies currently operating at USW include LGBT+, snowsports, cheerleading, debate, film, rowing, and cyber security, to name but a few. The university also has over sports 65 teams which compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport league (BUCS), ranging from tennis and mountain biking, to golf, surfing, and rugby. For students who join a team, it’s likely that they will train and compete at USW Sport Park, which is one of the best university sport coaching and training venues in the country.
Cardiff is a modern, multicultural city. It is one of the most affordable cities in the UK and well-known as a hub of culture and entertainment. From shopping and live sport to music, arts, and history, there is something for everyone in this popular student city.
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYAt the University of South Wales, students are given myriad opportunities to learn both inside and outside the traditional classroom. Work experience is a major part of all courses at USW, and industry focused learning is a central component of a curriculum designed to ensure future career success. USW’s industry partners help shape the university’s courses to ensure that they reflect the latest in industry demands. Many of the degrees at USW are accredited by professional bodies and some of USW’s courses have a year of work experience (a ‘sandwich year’) built in.
There is also the option to combine work and study at USW through degree apprenticeships, in addition to the well-established Network75 scheme. Students on Network75 combine work and study, with tuition fees paid in full by their host employer. Subject areas which form part of the Network75 scheme include engineering, surveying, computing, business, accounting, and law.
USW also has a dedicated careers team to help students find career-related work experience in the UK and overseas. The USW careers team provides a range of support services to undergraduate students which include CV writing workshops, careers mentoring, interview tips and skill development sessions.
USW students on Whatuni say:
“I can confidently say that I can graduate without the fear of being incompetent in my career sector. The course content provides me with the relevant skill set I need to have a competitive advantage “
“Graduates from this university are doing really great everywhere.”
“University of South Wales is fabulous area to build a good future.”
There are a number of funding options available to undergraduate students at USW. The £1,000 USW Progression Bursary is open to college students who choose to top-up their USW accredited HND or foundation degree to a full honours degree, through a full-time top up course at a USW campus.
The USW Gwent Bursary is offered to students who reside at a NP postcode at the time of applying for a course at USW and have been offered and accepted a place at the university.
The USW Sport Scholarship is available to students performing to a high standard in sport and representing the university in the BUCS league. It is designed to support potentially elite athletes and sports people who are competing junior national or international level in their sport.
A full list of currently available scholarships and bursaries can be viewed on USW’s scholarships and bursaries information page.
Generally, UK students undertaking an undergraduate honours degree can expect to pay £9,000 per year in tuition fees at USW. Fees may vary on a course-by-course basis, however, so prospective students should consult the university’s fees and funding page for the most up-to-date fee information.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at University of South Wales offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at University of South Wales.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
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