Employability - University of South Wales

A degree is an investment in your future. All of our courses are designed with employability in mind, to ensure that your investment pays off.

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Accredited Courses

Many of our courses have 'official’ industry approval from a host of professional bodies, including ACCA, the British Computer Society (BCS), the British Psychology Society (BPS), and CILECT – the association of the world’s major film and television schools, just to name a few.

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First Class Facilities

As a USW student, you’ll be using the same technology and equipment that is used in industry, from a full-size Jetstream 31 airliner, to TV studios. You learn by doing, which means that you will be more prepared for the world of work.

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Careers Service

The Careers and Employability Service are here to help students and graduates with work experience, job hunting and working or studying overseas. They can even help you find a part time job whilst you study.

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Work Experience at USW

Employers want to recruit graduates who have existing knowledge of the working world. Our close links with relevant employers like British Airways, Sony, and Tata allow us to design courses that give you the skills they’re looking for.

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As an International (non-EU) student you'll need to discuss the options of doing a work placement with our Immigration and International Student Advice team after you start your studies at USW. The ability to undertake a work placement as part of your course may depend on your category of leave (visa type) and personal circumstances.

When you get to work, you’ll be working as a team, writing notes or reports, giving presentations and communicating with colleagues, meeting targets or client deadlines. We make sure you develop all these skills while you’re studying. Through group work, presentations, research and projects, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to practice the skills you need for any job in any sector.

The skills I acquired from my internship complemented my studies and allowed me to put my theoretical knowledge into practice.

Aakshi Sharma, from India

BA Business and Management with an Internship

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