Course

Our Civil and Construction Engineering degree will give you vital practical and academic training for a career in civil engineering. Using industry-standard software, you'll learn how to apply theory to engineering problems through design and project work. There are practical field courses in the UK, and you'll have the opportunity to complete a work placement as part of your studies.

We take Civil Engineering seriously. From the earliest civilisations, engineers have designed the built environment and pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. With your degree, you’ll become part of one of the world’s oldest professions and enjoy a career that has a lasting impact on humanity.

If you thought university wasn’t for you but the world of work has made you think again, our HNC in Civil Engineering might be for you. It’s a vocational qualification, equivalent to the first year of a degree and offered part-time while you work.

On this Civil Engineering degree, you’ll study fundamental engineering principles, underpinned by mathematics, health and safety, and sustainability. You’ll learn how to use industry-standard software for the design and construction of civil engineering projects. There are also opportunities for field trips and work placements.

The MSc programme is your opportunity to establish or consolidate your career as a Civil Engineer. Your studies will develop critical and analytical skills, and management expertise needed to manage civil engineering projects and implement sustainable solutions. The course will provide the learning required to progress to Chartered Engineer status.

If you didn’t get the grades you were looking for, USW offers a foundation year in Civil Engineering, paving the way to the BSc (Hons) degree. This comprehensive program equips students with practical skills and academic training for careers in structural design, project management, transport engineering, and sustainable development.

If you’re ready to advance but don’t want to put your career on hold, our Physiology MSc is your fast track to senior positions.

You’ll develop essential skills in interpreting complex physiological data, understanding treatment efficacy, and implementing the latest healthcare technologies, making you a valuable asset in a rapidly evolving industry.

Run with our collaborative partner Diploma MSc, this masters course is a progression from the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry, and on completion of the course you will receive a Masters in Clinical Psychiatry from the University of South Wales.

Delivered with our partner Diploma MSc, the online Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry will enable those working in primary care or specialist units to take a specialist interest in clinical psychiatry.

Blend practical experience with in-depth research to stand out when applying for professional training or assistant-level roles.

The unique and exclusive delivery route, run in partnership with the English Football League in the Community (EFLitC), allows students to study in the workplace.

This course combines real-world club experience with practical, applied learning to build skills, confidence, and impact. Learning will take place through placement activity at an EFL club charity, weekly guided study with a designated mentor and residential study visits.

The Cert HE in Community Health and Wellbeing offers the opportunity to experience university life, develop strong study skills for higher education, and begin to engage in professional development for health careers.

Step into leadership and management by completing our Nursing and Midwifery Council registered Specialist Practitioner Qualification in Community Children's Nursing (SPQCCN).

Step into leadership and management by completing our Nursing and Midwifery Council registered Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing (SPQDN).

Ranked Top in Wales for student satisfaction by the National Student Survey 2025, our BCS-accredited Computer Science degree prepares you for a career in secure software development. Gain practical skills through real-world projects, developing safe and reliable solutions to real-life problems.

Accredited by the British Computer Society and created in partnership with industry and students. This programme ensures graduates are creative and capable, able to build the future with intelligent, effective, efficient, and reliable systems. The foundation year provides a method of entering this exciting field for those who are perhaps returning to study, or otherwise need to build their confidence.

Computing skills are desirable and transferrable; create a bright future career with this practical course.

You will learn how to apply essential skills to help solve real-world problems and turn yourself into a well-rounded and employable IT professional.