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

• Faculty Foundation Years are available for those students who do not meet the entry requirements for year 1 of a Bachelor degree.
• Students who have passed the Sixth Form Certificate may be considered for entry onto the Foundation Year Programme.
  

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

• GCSE/O 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

• Students who have passed the NCEA Level 3 will be considred for direct entry onto an Undergraduate degree. Students will also need at least 14 credits in Level 1 for Maths and English.
• Students who have completed 1-2 years of university in New Zealand may be considered for advanced entry onto a Undergraduate degree.
  

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 recognises the following English Language qualifications:

• 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

• Students who have a lower second class honours degree from New Zealand will be considred for entry onto a Masters programme.
• Students who have a lower second class honours degree from New Zealand and a minimum of 2-3 years of managerial work experince will be considred for entry onto the 
  

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

Officers

Joanna Scaplehorn
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 654266
Email: Joanna.scaplehorn@southwales.ac.uk

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

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