Immersive Facilities

What are the benefits of studying in industry-standard facilities?

Immersive learning at the University gives you the chance to develop essential skills that are not only pertinent to your chosen profession but can often be transferable to any career. You'll be challenged to think critically and solve problems in real-world scenarios.

Studying in facilities that replicate industry settings aims to enhance your adaptability, so you can adjust seamlessly to professional tools, environments, and ways of working when you graduate. This hands-on experience builds your technical skills, equipping you with the expertise to use industry-standard software, equipment, techniques keeping you well-equipped for the evolving demands of the future.

Applied learning at University

Three child nursing students examining a patient simulator.

Our Clinical Simulation Centre emulates hospital and community settings to provide hands-on training in role-play scenarios.

A student in a white hazardous materials suit places a number marker near another student pretending to be a body in the USW crime scene house

Our crime scene house is set up throughout the year to host a number of realistic crime scene simulations.

Immerse yourself in creativity with our diverse range of studios in Cardiff, covering everything from music and TV to fashion and photography

Two policing lecturers observing the screens in the hydra simulation centre on glyntaff campus

Test your skills in real-time decision-making in immersive training scenarios at the Hydra Simulation Centre.

Develop practical teaching skills in thoughtfully designed environments that emulate primary classroom settings, fully equipped with cutting-edge learning technologies.

students sitting around a table at business clinic watching presentation on screen

Our business clinic offers real-world consultancy experience for students in accountancy, marketing, strategy, and more.

Law students sat at the judges bench in the USW Treforest moot courtroom

Hone your legals skills in mock trials or work on real cases through our Legal Advice Clinic.

A football match is taking place on the indoor pitch at USW Sport Park.

Train like a pro at USW Sport Park with our FIFA standard 3G pitch, advanced Strength and Conditioning Centre, sport science labs and analysis suites.

Engineering students gain hands-on in aircraft hangars, flight simulators, and advanced workshops for design, testing, and maintenance.

Improving outcomes through authentic assessments

We believe assessments designed to reflect real-world tasks, give you the perfect opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skills in practical and relevant ways. Instead of just relying on traditional exams and essays, many of our courses allow you to complete activities and assessment that mirror professional scenarios.

Authentic assessments are a great way to boost your confidence and apply what you've learned in an engaging way. Whether it’s creating a business plan or tackling a simulated case study, assessments may take many forms depending on the nature of your studies. This approach ensures that your learning is both meaningful and aligned with the demands of your future career.

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