South Wales Business School

The South Wales Business School is leading the way with its practice-led business, marketing and accounting education.

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We use industry engagement and a challenge-based curriculum to help students hit the ground running with their careers.

Subjects

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Accounting
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Business
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Marketing and Advertising

Why USW?

Top in Wales

For new business startups for the 6th consecutive year, and 7th in the UK! 

HE Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) Survey 2024/25

  • 3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

Why USW?

96%

of USW graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduation.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22
Employability and Careers

  • 3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

South Wales Business School

Professionally Accredited Courses

Many of our courses are professionally accredited by or offer valuable exemptions from independent professional bodies. South Wales Business School will give you the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed and valued by future employers.

Internships and Work Placements

Industry placements and internships are an integral part of our courses. These opportunities provide a gateway to your future employment while helping to build your confidence and preparing you for the future through real-world experiences.

Consultancy and Industry Links

We have partnerships with various companies to provide the best links for our students. Our lecturers and staff have worked and continue to work within their industries.

ONE OF THE THINGS I APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT STUDYING BUSINESS IS THE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF THE CONCEPTS WE LEARN.

Sumaya Khan

BA (Hons) Business and Management

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Facilities

The South Wales Business School has all the facilities you’ll need as you prepare for your future.

Facilities
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Research

The South Wales Business School is a proud pioneer of change, both within Wales and further afield, as it applies knowledge and research to real-life problems facing people and businesses.

Research
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USW Exchange

USW Exchange is the front door for our business engagement. Our team of Engagement Managers is ready to support a range of business challenges by using USW’s talent, expertise, and facilities.

USW Exchange
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Graduate Futures

Graduate Futures is a careers fair designed to boost employability and connect students directly with industry. Bringing together a wide range of employers, the event helps students explore opportunities, gain insights, and build the confidence and connections needed for their next steps.

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Two individuals conversing at the USW exchange reception.
Employers from the Welsh Government sat at a stall at our Graduate Futures event, smiling at the camera.
Two Accounting students working together at computer

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