South Africa

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 September 2021 and February 2022

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

For more information visit the international scholarships page.

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.
• 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:

• Senior Certificate with a grade C or higher in English
• GCSE/O Level English Language grade C or above
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Academic Qualifications

• Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
• Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
• Applicants with a Senior Certificate (with matriculation) and 3 B grades and 2 C grades at Higher Level with a grade C or higher in English can be considered for direct entry to our degree programmes
• Applicants who have successful completed a Higher Certificate / Higher Certificate in Technology will be considered for direct entry our degree programmes
• Applicants who have successful completed a National (Technical) Certificate N5 will be considered for direct entry to our degree programmes
• Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma in Technology (DipTech) will be considered for advanced entry on a case by case basis

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:

• Senior Certificate with a grade C or higher in English
• 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

• Applicants with a Technikon National Higher Diploma (T4) can be considered for entry for masters programme entry
• Applicants with a 4 year degree equivalent to a Second Class Lower degree from a recognised institution will be considered for masters programme entry
• Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for masters programme entry
  

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

Officers

Joe Paley

International Manager

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 1443 654409

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

Representatives 

Global Education
Johannesburg
The Zone @ Rosebank
T: +27(0)11 268 6545 | +27(0)11 447 4299:
E: [email protected]

Global Education
Cape Town
Cube Workspace, Rondebosch
T: +27(0)21 140 1530
E: [email protected]

Global Education
Durban
Umhlanga, Durban.
T: +27(0)31 830 5556
E: [email protected]