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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · Newport

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Available courses
208
Campuses
4
Established
2013
Institution type
Public

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About University of South Wales

A modern, ambitious university, the University of South Wales makes a real difference to the lives of students, staff and the communities which surround it. With campuses in Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd and Dubai, the University is renowned for its partnerships with major employers. Their industry connections and emphasis on equipping students with real world experiences make their graduates among the most employable in the UK. And throughout everything they do, they strive to stay true to their core values of being Professional, Responsive, Inspiring and Creative.

What makes it distinctive

Why study here?

01

Work Placements

Several courses offered at South Wales University guarantee work placements, while the Business and Management, Engineering, Computing and Science and Creative Industries faculties offer the opportunity to work in industry for a year.

02

Study Abroad

ERASMUS+ is the European Union programme for training, youth and sport offering exciting opportunities for participants to study, work, volunteer, teach and train abroad.

03

Employability

The University works hard to ensure that students are ready to start a successful career as soon as they graduate. They have even made employability part of the curriculum, with teaching informed by what happens in the real world and skills students will need for the workplace.

04

High Quality Education

Many courses at the University have been accredited by professional bodies. This means they are of the highest standard and can grant students exemptions from professional exams as an added extra.

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Courses at University of South Wales

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208 courses at University of South Wales

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Scholarships & bursaries

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All 4 campuses

International Office Scholarships

£1,500 - £2,000 GBP

Nationality: All nationalities

Eligible study levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

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University information last imported 2026-10-04. Published descriptions and estimates may change; confirm important details with the institution.

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