University of South Wales
Featured Programs
The Football Coaching course, designed in consultation with National Governing Bodies and US Coaching Organisations to ensure it meets industry needs, offers the opportunity to complete paid internship placements in the US in partnership with UK International Soccer. You will study a broad array of subjects, from coaching to business management and sports development, leading to excellent employment prospects in a range of professions. You will also study towards a FAW C Coaching Certificate, and we will support you in working towards your UEFA licenses
Across three years of study, students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of filmmaking approaches and film craft disciplines before specialising in a key area of interest. As the course progresses, there will be a range of opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and creative thinking led by independent curiosity
Our fashion design course is perfect for anyone who loves exploring clothing, culture and materials, and expressing themselves through design. It’s for creative individuals who enjoy pushing boundaries and working collaboratively. If you’re passionate about fashion and self-expression, this course is for you
Prepare yourself for a career in Mechanical Engineering. Gain relevant expertise and get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities at USW. This BEng Mechanical Engineering degree allows you to use your analytical and mathematical skills to solve real-life problems. Mechanical engineers are sought-after in all types of industries and sectors, such as food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace. You could design, analyse, research and test anything from wind turbines to turbojet engines
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), International Wildlife Biology focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to understand, research, manage, and conserve wildlife in the face of substantial and widespread challenges. Our unique course places a strong emphasis on field skills, providing opportunities for immersive learning on three continents. You will develop your scientific skills on UK field trips and a four-week residential trip that explores different landscapes in South Africa. You will also have the option of applying research techniques in the tropical forests and coral reefs of Asia, or South or Central America. Graduates have gone on to work across the globe, for ecological consultancies, government and non-governmental agencies, research, teaching, and national and international wildlife organisations
If you want to help people in a natural, hands-on way and work in a regulated, evidence-based healthcare profession, our Master of Chiropractic course is for you. Learn the skills and professional qualities to flourish in an area of healthcare that is rapidly growing in the UK and globally. The course provides the very latest evidence-based teaching to build your anatomical knowledge, manual techniques and professional skills. It all builds towards your final year where you’ll spend a year in our clinic and become ready for life as a professional chiropractor
The University is based in South Wales, UK with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. Wales is a country in its own right, but is part of the UK. South Wales has a vibrant city life, culture, nightlife, music festivals, award-winning beaches, outdoor adventure, history and breath-taking countryside.
It is a safe, affordable and welcoming place to study. Our students love the friendly atmosphere at the University of South Wales. All our campuses are easily reached by road, rail and air.
Pontypridd Campus
USW Pontypridd is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. USW Pontypridd is our largest campus and is made up of two sites; Treforest and Glyntaff.
From historic buildings to new, modern structures, Pontypridd Campus reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here, you’ll find everything you need in one place – your classes, the library, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.
You can study accounting, business, computing, engineering, health, humanities, law, police sciences, psychology, science, sport and pre-sessional English language programmes at Pontypridd Campus.
On campus there is student accommodation, Students’ Union (nightclub), library and Student Centre, Sport Centre, food, drink, cafes (coffee), USW Sport Park, train station (20 minutes train ride to Cardiff), Chaplaincy and multi-faith prayer facilities.
Cardiff Campus
Cardiff is right in the city centre – the perfect home for our creative industries students. You’ll find study spaces, the library and the Students’ Union – all in the one impressive building.
Cardiff is a major centre for media production in the UK, with BBC drama studios on the doorstep and Pinewood Studios nearby. The city centre is also set to welcome the headquarters of BBC Wales, while ITV Wales has made Cardiff Bay its new home. Cardiff is known as a city of culture and entertainment.
You can study fashion, film, design, communication, drama, dance, performance, journalism, media, music and sound in our Cardiff Campus.
Cardiff has a vibrant arts and live music scene and is a city of attractions, from the castle to the bay. There is a great nightlife - somewhere to go every night for all tastes. It's a shopper’s paradise, with all the main shops in walking distance within the city centre, featuring everything from indie shops in Victorian and Edwardian arcades to high-end fashion brands in contemporary malls.
The city hosts international sporting events, has lots of green spaces and is just two hours from London by train.
Newport Campus
Right at the heart of the city, overlooking the River Usk, is one of the University's most iconic buildings. It couldn't be in a better location to embrace city life in Newport. Plus, the Halls of Residence are just a few minutes’ walk away.
The campus is a beautiful, modern building with a Starbucks Cafe, open plan library and innovative teaching spaces, including our Cyber Security Academy.
You can study business, counselling, hotel and hospitality management, social work, teacher training, working with children and families and youth and community work at Newport Campus.
University Stats
Entry Requirements
American academic entry requirements
o High School Graduation Diploma with a grade B average or above (3.0/4.0 unweighted)
The University of South Wales has decided to remove the standardised test as mandatory entry requirements, meaning we are now test optional.
For courses that require a specific subject e.g. the sciences, in addition to the overall B grade average in the High School Graduation Diploma we require one of the following:
-B grade in the specific subject(s) in the High School Diploma
-ACT (23)
-SAT (1100)
-Three AP’s (3+)
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