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South Wales Business School

The South Wales Business School is leading the way with its practice-led business, accounting, and legal education.

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Supported by the innovative and collaborative work of both the Business Clinic and the Law Clinic, we use industry engagement and a challenge-based curriculum to help students hit the ground running with their careers.

Subjects

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Accounting
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Business
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Hotel and Hospitality
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Law
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Marketing

Why USW?

Top in Wales

For new business startups for the 5th consecutive year, and 6th in the UK! 

HE Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) Survey 2023/24

  • 3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

Why USW?

96%

of USW graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduation.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22
Employability and Careers

  • 3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

South Wales Business School

Professionally Accredited Courses

Many of our courses are professionally accredited by or offer valuable exemptions from independent professional bodies. South Wales Business School will give you the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed and valued by future employers.

Internships and Work Placements

Industry placements and internships are an integral part of our courses. These opportunities provide a gateway to your future employment while helping to build your confidence and preparing you for the future through real-world experiences.

Consultancy and Industry Links

We have more than 100 partnerships with various companies to provide the best links for our students. Our lecturers and staff have worked and continue to work within their industries. Our on-campus clinics provide excellent consultancy opportunities for students.

ONE OF THE THINGS I APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT STUDYING BUSINESS IS THE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF THE CONCEPTS WE LEARN.

Sumaya Khan

BA (Hons) Business and Management

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Facilities

From the Moot Court Room and the Law Clinic to the Business Advice Clinic and Financial Trading Room, the South Wales Business School has all the facilities you’ll need as you prepare for your future.

Facilities
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Research

The South Wales Business School is a proud pioneer of change, both within Wales and further afield, as it applies knowledge and research to real-life problems facing people and businesses.

Research
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USW Exchange

USW Exchange is the front door for our business engagement. Our team of Engagement Managers is ready to support a range of business challenges by using USW’s talent, expertise, and facilities.

USW Exchange
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Two individuals conversing at the USW exchange reception.
Three students sat in the moot courtroom in Treforest.

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