Course kit bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs. See our options below to check if you are eligible.
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If you are a first year student starting your studies in September 2026 on any of the following courses, you will be eligible for a course kit bursary when you enrol:
Creative industries courses
Students studying the following courses will receive a free digital storage device:
- BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
- BA (Hons) Film
- BA (Hons) Media Production
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
Science courses
Students studying the following courses will receive free course essential materials as outline below.
Essential kit bag and outdoor clothing voucher:
USW-branded lab coat and protective goggles:
- BSc (Hons) Biology
- BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation
- BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences
Art courses
Students studying BA (Hons) Creative and Therapeutic Arts will receive a £100 voucher to purchase art supplies from Dryaeducation.
Find out more and see the terms and conditions below.
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