Schools and Colleges

Widening Participation

The University of South Wales is committed to supporting individuals from underrepresented groups of any age, background or circumstance. We are committed to making sure everyone is given an equal opportunity to study and has the support they need to thrive.

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Based within the UK Student Recruitment Team, Alexandra and Scott are committed to supporting and delivering a range of activities for individuals who are currently underrepresented in higher education. Please get in touch to find out how USW could support you and the groups that you work with.

We also provide information and support to teachers, advisers, parents, carers and careers advisers to help prepare students for higher education. If you feel you could benefit from our support, please contact us.


  • USW Summer School Hosted annually in July, offers a week of discovery, inspiration, and hands-on learning across all USW campuses for students from underrepresented groups.

  • We pride ourselves on delivering meaningful content in response to need. We have a number of established community programmes, but always welcome new ideas and opportunities for collaboration.

  • You may be entitled to additional support through USW's scholarships and bursaries. How much you receive, who can receive it and how it is paid will vary depending on the scholarship or bursary, but the money doesn't usually have to be paid back (unless you decide to leave the course early).

  • Alexandra is the Partner College Lead within the UK Student Recruitment Team and is committed to supporting individuals studying USW franchise provision at our partner colleges. If you are a tutor on USW HE provision at a partner college, or are a student or applicant looking for support, you can contact Alexandra directly by email ([email protected]).


Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you! To book a session or discuss bespoke options, contact our Schools, Colleges and Outreach Team and we’ll be in touch.

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