Explore our subjects
Every career starts somewhere. Browse our subject areas to find courses that match your interests, develop practical skills and give you the confidence to succeed in your chosen profession.
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Browse courses by subject
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Accounting and Finance
Taught by qualified accountants and specialists who are active within the industry, we have a great selection of accounting and finance courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level.
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Art and Creative Wellbeing
Art can make a difference. Whether it is helping people express themselves, supporting mental health, or bringing communities together, creativity plays a vital role in wellbeing.
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Built Environment
We are the largest provider of industry-accredited surveying courses and project management courses in Wales, fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Business and Management
Our business degrees will teach you about all aspects of how a successful business is run and you'll develop skills in people management, decision making and negotiation.
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Chiropractic
We offer a range of Chiropractic courses that focus on giving you the skills and knowledge needed to find a role in the industry and meet the UK registration requirements to practice.
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Computing and Cyber Security
Computing and Cyber Security USW is designed not only with the industry in mind, but delivered directly by professional partners and well-connected staff.
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Criminology, Policing and Public Services
Throughout your studies, you’ll build the analytical, communication and problem-solving skills that employers across the public, private and voluntary sectors are looking for.
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Design
Our design courses are created with industry in mind and we aim to prepare you for the workplace by the time you graduate.
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Education and Teaching
Our education and teaching courses have a practical approach. With work placements and clinics on campus, you’ll have every opportunity to gain skills, confidence and experience.
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Engineering
Shape the future with Engineering at USW, developing innovative solutions in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, aerospace systems, and intelligent automation.
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Fashion
Fashion degrees at the University of South Wales examine and nurture the connection between commerciality and creativity. We aim to produce visionary fashion graduates who are ready for successful careers in the retail and fashion world.
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Film and Media
At USW, our Film and Media degrees combine creative practice with real-world experience to help you become part of this dynamic industry.
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Games, Animation and Visual Effects
With on-campus motion capture, green screen, VR & AR, we will teach you how to work as a creative professional.
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Health Professions
We offer incredible clinical simulation facilities and outpatient clinics that emulate a diverse range hospital, community, and clinical settings.
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Health and Social Care
At USW, you start your career before you graduate. We combine hands-on learning with industry standard facilities and placements in health boards and organisations.
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History and Buddhist Studies
Studying History and Buddhist Studies at USW explores how people, ideas, and beliefs have shaped society over time.
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Law
Law courses from the South Wales Business School will help you prepare for your future within the legal industry and further afield through real-world experiences.
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Marketing and Advertising
From campaign design and branding to consumer psychology and digital strategy, our marketing and advertising degrees explore the full spectrum of modern marketing.
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Midwifery
Learn by doing with our simulated maternity wards and our hospital placements a big part of your learning. You’ll get all the support you need too, with tutors and mentors at the University and on placements.
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Music, Drama and Performance
From stage to studio, from story to song, you’ll find inspiration and gain the hands-on experience to compose, perform, direct, or produce your way into the creative industries.
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Nursing
There are few careers that are as rewarding, or that allow you to work with such a variety of people. Our Nursing courses will give you the specialist skills, education and training to prepare you for the workplace.
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Photography
With courses in Photography and Documentary Photography, USW has gained a national and international reputation for excellence. You’ll find world-class photography studios on campus and a community of passionate people engaged in shaping the future of visual culture.
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Pre Sessional English
We offer English programmes to help you improve your English language skills and your IELTS score.
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Psychology
Psychology at USW opens doors to more careers than you thought possible, allowing our graduates to consider more than the traditional fields and make a difference in the process.
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Psychotherapy and Counselling
We offer a wide range of psychotherapy and counselling courses that are recognised and accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Health and Care Professions’ Council (HCPC).
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Science
Explore our diverse range of science degrees from Biological and Forensic Sciences to Pharmaceutical Sciences and take your first step toward a career in Medicine with our innovative Medical Sciences course.
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Sport
The University of South Wales has a strong sporting background, an excellent reputation for sport degrees, and impressive facilities for our students to study and train in.