Work Based Learning at USW

Professional Academy

The Professional Academy is a work-based learning unit within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Science at the University of South Wales and offers the Network75 scheme, Degree Apprenticeship Programmes and MSc in Professional Engineering.

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About the Professional Academy

Established for over 20 years, the Professional Academy has established strong industry links with a large network of companies. During this time we have gained a wealth of experience in facilitating relationships between students, companies and the university. The support and guidance offered is tailored to individuals’ needs allowing for a bespoke experience with flexibility at the core of our offering.

Professional Academy Brochure

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Content Development

The Professional Academy has a small team dedicated to the design and development of learning content. This can range from bite-sized courses, PDFs and training videos, graphics for face-to-face and online delivery, interactive learning objects for knowledge and skill building, to full accredited undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

We have produced content for all of the schools within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, as well as creating bespoke training for external clients.

For more information, please contact Louise Hawker, Professional Academy Manager at [email protected].

I’M GETTING PAID TO STUDY, HAVE NO STUDENT DEBT AND A GUARANTEED JOB AFTERWARDS. WHEN I GRADUATE, I’LL BE A SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH 4 ½ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AND A DEGREE

Sam Sherrat

BSc Digital and Technology Solutions Degree at CapGemini

THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING AN APPRENTICE IS THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED IN ONE! I CAN GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, ACHIEVE A DEGREE AND EARN A SALARY

Chantelle Bull

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at ARUP

NO STUDENT DEBT, 100% EMPLOYABILITY AND A DEGREE, IT REALLY IS THE BEST ROUTE!

Angel Lock

Network75 Graduate

THE COURSE HAS ALLOWED ME TO BE MYSELF AND LEARN IN A WAY THAT SUITS ME. WITHIN THE MODULES, THERE'S FREEDOM TO PICK PROJECTS WITH INTEREST AND RELEVANCE TO MY CAREER.

Cerys Cooper

MSc Professional Engineering Student

Industry Partnerships

Dŵr Cymru
Admiral
Network Rail
De Novo Solutions
Safran Seats
NHS Wales
Morgan Sindall
Meritor

Meet The Team

Contact us

The Professional Academy has been providing work-based and distance learning since 2000. We connect with a variety of business sectors across the UK to improve employees' skills through flexible learning solutions. For further information on the Professional Academy and how it can benefit you, please contact a member of our team who will be happy to provide assistance.

The Professional Academy
Room G710
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
University of South Wales
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
[email protected]