Join us in September 2026

Clearing

From 2 July, you can apply for a place on an undergraduate degree at the University of South Wales through Clearing.

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MAKING YOUR APPLICATION

Apply through Clearing

Clearing 2026 isn’t open yet, but you’ll be able to apply to us through Clearing from Thursday 2 July.

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Apply through UCAS Extra

If you’ve already applied but aren’t currently holding any offers, you can still apply through UCAS Extra until 1 July.

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PREPARING FOR CLEARING

What is Clearing?

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How to apply through Clearing

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Why Choose Us?

Ranked Top 50 in the UK

The University of South Wales is officially ranked in the Top 50 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing an applied, hands-on approach to education, because we believe the best way to learn is to do.

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Employable graduates

94% of our graduates are in employment and further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcome Survey 2022/23). Our graduates thrive because every step of their journey at University is built around career-readiness from hands-on learning, immersive facilities, industry connections and world-leading expertise.

USW In Action

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Business Startups

The University of South Wales is top in Wales for new business startups for the 6th consecutive year, and 7th in the UK.

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Hands-on learning

From hands-on projects and real-world simulations to industry collaborations working with real clients, tackling real problems, and developing the skills employers are looking for. We create graduates who are prepared for the future and ready to build their careers.

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Industry connections

Not only do our industry partners allow us to set up relevant work experience, but the partnerships inform our curriculum, so everything you learn is relevant for the field you’re embarking on.

Working with industry

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Immersive facilities

From on-campus flight simulators to mock courtrooms, film studios and a multi-million-pound clinical simulation centre and sport park, our facilities equips you for career success by immersing you in real world learning, so you practice your craft, not just read about it.

Immersive Facilities

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Taught by experts

With 81% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally recognised, you’ll learn from experts whose work shapes their sector, bringing real-world relevance into the classroom and equipping you with insights that influence industries today and will shape them in the future.

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