Network75

Graduate with a degree, 4-5 years work experience and no student debt!

Network75 students apply their academic knowledge to real-life work within their host company gaining the necessary skills, experience and qualifications that are highly sought after by industry.

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Do you want experience as well as a degree?

As a Network75 Trainee you will gain 4-5 years of industry experience, based in a local company. You will be working on real life projects and can even gain additional qualifications/training – you won’t just be making tea!

During term time you will spend 3 days a week at your host company. During holiday periods you will be with your host company 5 day per week - don’t worry all Network75 Trainees have holiday leave so you will still be able to relax!

Network75 has 100% employability for the schemes’ graduates, who can be found in companies across South Wales (and the World!). They even mentor the current generation of Network75 Trainees.

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4-year Network75 pathways

Play your part in developing the infrastructure of tomorrow. Hone your skills and gain vital knowledge for a career in real estate.

BSc (Hons) Real Estate

Play your part in developing the buildings of tomorrow. Hone your skills and gain vital knowledge for a career in building surveying.

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Play your part in the infrastructure of tomorrow. Great project managers are needed on construction projects of all sizes – from skyscrapers to small residential developments.

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

Play your part in developing the infrastructure of tomorrow. Hone your skills and gain vital knowledge for a career in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

Our business degree equips you with leadership, problem-solving, and strategic skills to excel in today’s dynamic business world.

BA (Hons) Business and Management

Electrical and electronic engineering is at the core of innovation across many industries, and you’ll be ready to make a real impact as you develop your skills on this course.

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Your BEng in Civil Engineering is a fast track to your future career, combining classroom learning with practical work to put your skills to the test.

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Apprentice Civil Engineer - Elevate

Prepare yourself for a career in Mechanical Engineering. Gain relevant expertise and get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities at USW.

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Putting you at the epicentre of business, learn hands-on how to shape consumer experiences, anticipate needs and drive value across diverse industries.

BSc (Hons) Marketing

An innovative and accredited business degree that will prepare you with the digital and data analytics skills to be a leader in the field of digital transformation.

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Data Analytics)

An innovative and accredited business degree preparing you to enter a career in people management.

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Human Resource Management)

An innovative and accredited business degree, allowing you to specialise in logistics and supply chain management, preparing you to drive improvement for organisations in these critical areas.

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Logistics and Supply Chains)

5-year Network75 pathway

You will gain a solid grounding in the core elements of accounting and finance, ensuring you are well prepared for a variety of accountancy careers after graduation.

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

You're residing in an age dominated by technology, and a computing degree serves as your golden opportunity to shape the future!

BSc (Hons) Computing

Earn your law degree, work with real clients, and prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination - with unmatched preparation for a successful legal career.

LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice (SQE)

Katie Thomas - BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance

“Network75 is hands down the best decision I’ve ever made. To finish university with 5 years’ work experience, a full-time job, a degree and no student debt is incredible, and I would recommend the scheme to everyone!”

Tom Lamb - BA (Hons) Business and Management

"Overall, it was very beneficial experience for myself and for my career. I was able to visit a country I had never expected to visit and learn valuable things from many of my colleagues - an experience i will never forget"

Claudia Schiavo - BA (Hons) Marketing

"Thanks to the Network75 scheme I have an honours degree, 5 years of work experience, no student debt, and was offered full-time employment with my host company to continue my career. I will always be so grateful to Network75, the University of South Wales, and Barratt Developments PLC for this life-changing opportunity".

Lewis David - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

I’ve been given the opportunity to work on the multi-million pound Plasdŵr Sewer Network Reinforcement Scheme in Cardiff!

Angel Lock - BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

"When I tell others about Network75 they tell me 'it sounds too good to be true' - No student debt, 100% employability and a degree, It really is the best route!"

Ciara Power - BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

Network75 has given me the chance to fully develop my skills and build bridges between my studies and career.

Rebecca Mason - BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

"My experience at the Grange Hospital was very beneficial for my learning, and I feel that I was very lucky to be able to witness such a large project."

Do you want to earn while you learn?

Network75 Trainees can choose to graduate debt free as their host company sponsors their tuition fees.

As a Network75 trainee, you have a Training Agreement with USW. You will receive a tax-free bursary which increases each academic year. We split the bursary into 12 equal payments meaning you receive the same amount each month. The minimum bursary is £6,500 in year 1 with a £1,000/year increase. Most of our host companies fund additional bursary payments and you can also apply for a Part-Time Learners Grant!

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