University of South Wales

The University of South Wales (USW) is progressive and career-oriented university, which provides high quality tuition and course content developed in collaboration with key employers and industry-leading professional partners. The university offers a huge selection of courses, over 500 in total, and a comprehensive selection of postgraduate taught and research programmes which are internationally regarded. Courses are designed with the needs of the current and future employment industry in mind, and are accredited by leading professional bodies wherever possible. There are both full-time and part-time postgraduate courses available, as well as options for distance learning.

The university has built its curriculum around addressing the most significant challenges society faces today. More than half of all research is rated as world-leading or internationally significant, including ground-breaking work in medicine, criminal justice and sustainable energy. This research also informs teaching and is reflected in a diversity of postgraduate programmes.

The university has campuses in and around Cardiff, Wales’s capital city. At USW, students can experience the diversity south Wales has to offer – the buzz of the cities, the beauty of the coast and the calm of the countryside.

With quality teaching, industry-standard facilities and a diverse student community, USW is a great place for students to further their education and learn key skills. Plus, there are many support services available in person and online that are tailored to academic growth, career guidance and general wellbeing.

Postgraduate

The University of South Wales is a superb place to undertake postgraduate study, offering a variety of high-quality course options to suit students from all backgrounds and with all academic aspirations.

Their focus on employment makes USW a strong choice for postgraduate learners looking to gain meaningful and competitive employment positions at leading industry organisations, and students are educated in a way which teaches them leadership skills, which are relevant beyond the workplace.

Courses also carry professional accreditation wherever possible, making graduates well prepared for entering professional roles within industry. Teaching is flexible, allowing students to learn in a way that suits them and balance their study with other work and life commitments.

USW also offers extensive support that is tailored to the needs of postgraduate students, from study skills and career advice to wellbeing.