The University offers the following scholarships for self-funding international students. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. For more information visit the international scholarships page.

• International Academic Scholarship of £1,500 per year for undergraduate students
  
• International Academic Scholarships of £2,000 for postgraduate students
  
• International Academic Scholarships of £1,500 for MBA students

Our overall fee structure can be found on the undergraduate and postgraduate fee page. For individual fees please check your selected course page. 

Foundation Entry Requirements

• International Foundation Year (Intensive English) are available to applicants who have completed and passed year 12 BGCSE with the equivalent of 5 grade D's or above and have IELTS 5.0 overall before progressing to their Bachelor degree.
• Students who have a good level of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) will be considered for our Faculty Foundation Years.
  

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

• BGCSE English at grade C or above
• GCSE/A Level English Language grade C or above
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

Academic Qualifications

• Holders of a Foundation qualification will be considered for direct entry to Bachelor degree courses.
• Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma or A – Levels obtained locally, will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor Degree courses. Please check our course pages for IB and A Level entry requirements.
• Applicants who have a 3 year diploma equivalent to a HND can in some cases be considered for 2nd or 3rd year entry

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales also recognises the following English language qualifications:

• BGCSE English at grade C or above
• GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
• Postgraduate Study: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

Academic Qualifications

• Holders of an Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate Masters degree courses.
• Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.
  

Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.

Officers

Joe Paley
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 654409
Email: joe.paley1@southwales.ac.uk

Address:
USW International, 
University of South Wales, 
Llantwit Rd, 
Treforest, South Wales, 
CF37 1DL

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Representatives

For information on the expected standards of service you can expect from the University’s recruitment agents, please contact the recruitment officer responsible for your region. 

C Sharp Associates

Unit 5, Plot 17949
Haile Selassie Road
Gaborone
Botswana

Telephone: 00267 72303200
e-Mail: butchart.barbara@gmail.com 

Faluma Wasaya

Telephone: 00267 71310365
e-Mail: faluma.wasaya@gmail.com