Guyana

Welcome

The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst International students and we have been welcoming students from Guyana to our campuses for many years.

A full list of subject areas can be found here.

The University of South Wales offers generous scholarships to students from Guyana who also enjoy the high standard but relatively low cost of living that South Wales offers. Students appreciate the friendly, safe and welcoming environment of the university and benefit hugely from the location as the campuses are surrounded by breathtaking scenery and impressive historical landscapes. There are also excellent transport links between campuses and to all major cities in the UK.

We hope you find the information in this section of the website useful.

Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

Fees and scholarships

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.

Courses starting in February 2020

£2,500 per year for undergraduate students
£2,000 for postgraduate students
£1,500 for MBA students

Courses starting in September 2020

£2,500 per year for undergraduate students
£2,500 for postgraduate students
£2,500 for MBA students

For more information visit the international scholarships page.

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

Entry requirements

Foundation Entry Requirements

Foundation Years are available to students who don't meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

GCSE English at grade C
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 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

Students who have completed the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) / CXC Associate Degree will be considered for year 1 of a Bachelor degree.
Students who have completed a foundation year or holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with higher grades of between 655 - 445 (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points) or A-levels obtained in Guyana will be considered for year 1 of a Bachelor degree.

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:

GCSE English at grade C
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

Students holding the equivalent to a second class Bachelor’s degree will be considered for postgraduate Masters degree courses.
Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.

Contact us

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

Officers

Richard Stacey
International Recruitment Officer
Telephone: +44 1443 483492
Email: richard.stacey@southwales.ac.uk

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

Courses