Public Services

Public services affect our day-to-day lives in many ways; from the collection of refuse to community regeneration, and the protection provided by the emergency services and the health service.

Why public services at USW?

Taught by leading experts

Staff have years of experience in delivering awards for the public sector, all of whom have a strong research profile in the field. Our students benefit from a range of guest speaker events, including from police forces, equality organisations and local government.

Real world experience

Looking at issues of power and decision-making, you’ll investigate how decisions come about, who makes them and what difference they make in the real world. Social Policy students have access to the Global Choices Series, featuring high profile guest speakers including Sir John Major.

Professional Development

Students have the opportunity to undertake a 10-week internship during the second year of the degree and can study for up to a year in Europe or the USA to get an international perspective and a CV boost.

Health and Public Service Management - MSc

The University has a long tradition of providing high quality healthcare management courses and has successfully delivered similar postgraduate programmes for over 20 years.

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Public Services - BA (Hons)

Build the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make a real difference to people and communities. This flexible and practical course prepares you for leadership roles in public organisations, from emergency response to policy design and everything in between. 

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Public Services including Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Explore key subjects including policing, crime and the media while developing the critical thinking, research and communication skills that will benefit you at university and beyond. Complete your foundation year with the confidence to graduate with a degree and have a successful career.

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Why USW?

Social Policy

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Your student experience

Students' Union

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Support and Wellbeing

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Clubs and Societies

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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

Pontypridd Campus, Treforest