Welcome
Welcome to the University of South Wales. We have three vibrant campuses around the capital city of Wales; Cardiff. We offer more than 580 degrees in many subject areas from Foundation Year to PhD level, that are taught with employability in mind. A degree from the University of South Wales is the equal to a US degree in almost every subject and in most cases, it takes just 3 years to complete a bachelor’s and 1 year for Postgraduate MA or MSc. A small number of courses, such as Master of Chiropractic may need additional training or recognition if you intend to practice outside the UK.
The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst American students and has been welcoming students from the United States to its three campuses for many years.
At USW, students from the United States can enjoy:
- Generous scholarships of up to £2500 per year
- High standard of living with a low cost of living that South Wales offers
- Friendly, safe and welcoming environment of the university
- The location – surrounded by breathtaking scenery and impressive historical landscapes, boasting excellent transport links and the buzz of two dynamic Welsh cities.
Courses popular with students from the United States
- MA Film (Editing) - Study in the Capital City of Wales, in our home of the creative industries
- MSc Applied Cyber Security - We've been named Cyber University of the Year for four consecutive years at the National Cyber Awards, and we are one of only 8 Universities in the UK to be awarded Gold by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence
- MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management - Accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) the Environment and Resources Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance - Designed with professional clubs including Swansea City AFC and Cardiff City FC, this course is rated top in Wales for course satisfaction in Sports Science (Guardian League Table 2023)
- BA (Hons) Popular and Commercial Music - Learn from regular visits and masterclasses from high-level music industry professionals such as Greg Haver, producer of Manic Street Preachers; Amy Wadge, Ed Sheeran’s co-writer; Gruff Rhys, Super Furry Animals and Steve Sidelnyk, Madonna’s drummer.
