Welcome to Cardiff Campus

Your creative future starts at the University of South Wales.

Our Cardiff campus is home to a vibrant and creative community, from Games and Design, to Fashion and Film. Placing emphasis on practical and/or work-simulation learning, we aim to create students who are creative-on-demand and job-ready, and provide opportunities to work and collaborate with industry partners, such as ITV Cymru Wales, BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Drama, Badwolf, Cloth Cat, Blue Stag and many more.

Set in the heart of Cardiff City Centre, the campus is easily reached by car and has excellent public transport links. 

Living in Halls is a big part of the student experience – it’s much more than just a place to stay and we can make you feel right at home.

Each year we take time to celebrate the work of our Creative Industry students through a festival called 'Gradfest'. 

This dedicated festival is home to project work, blogs, videos, social posts and so much more from our students and graduates. Students from across the university have the opportunity to showcase their work to the masses and take pride in doing so. 

Our talented students and graduates have won Oscars and designed sets for BAFTA and won awards such as the Welsh Music Prize, the Pencil Award at the D&AD New Blood Awards, and even made the coveted Breakthrough Brits list.

Cardiff is a capital city full of history, creativity and adventure.

Our capital city is full of things to do, whether you're into shopping, partying, sporting or anything in between. We have everything from lush green spaces that are perfect for relaxing study breaks, to intimate arcades filled with hidden coffee shops and boutiques and huge arenas that host everything from famous comedians to your favourite pop stars. You'll never be short of things to do with your new university friends.

Cardiff is also known to be one of the most affordable cities in the UK for students. So what are you waiting for?

We run a whole heap of Creative Industry events across all subjects. 

This includes masterclasses of a range on topics, Q+A sessions with professionals, and chances to network with industry experts. Check out what Creative Industry Events are coming up.

Have questions? Chat to a student who's been there and got the USW t-shirt.

Want to know a bit more about the feel of the campus, or perhaps you have questions about Cardiff as a place to live? Our Unibuddies are here to answer your questions. Ask away!