United Arab Emirates

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

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

Courses starting in September 2020

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

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:

• GCSE/O Level English Language grade C or above
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)
• We are also accepting alternative English tests for 2020 entry
  

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

Academic Qualifications

• Students who have successfully completed an appropriate foundation programme will be considered for entry onto a relevant Bachelor programme.
• Students who have completed a Higher College of Technology Diploma (with a C grade / 65% / GPA 2.0) can be considered for entry onto undergraduate degree programmes.

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

• Applicants who hold a 2 year Associate Degree from a recognised institution such as community colleges will be considered for year 2 of an undergraduate programme depending on the modules studied.
• Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND) / Higher College of Technology Higher Diploma studied for a duration of 3-4 years will be considered for advanced entry onto an undergraduate programme.
• Applicants with a Higher College of Technology Advanced Diploma will be considered on a case-by-case basis for 2nd or 3rd year entry onto an undergraduate degree programme.

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.
• We are also accepting alternative English tests for 2020 entry
  

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 a Bachelor degree (with grade C or above / GPA 2.3) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

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

Officers

Sally-Anne Awcock
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 654445
Email: sally-anne.awcock@southwales.ac.uk

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

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