STEM - University of South Wales

We have developed our courses and delivery methods to suit the changing skills required by employers while ensuring our research is at the cutting edge of new technologies. Our students can expect hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment while studying our courses, most of which are accredited.

STEM subject areas

Science

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Computing

Engineering

A multi-million pound investment in our campus teaching facilities.Read about campus developments

Transforming Teaching Through Campus Investments

We are investing in the future of STEM at USW with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at our Pontypridd Campus.

STEM Hub Pontypridd Campus

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Our courses offer

STEM Placements

Undertaking a work placement is a great chance for you to apply your current skills and gain new ones from a real-world setting, as well as putting you ahead of the competition when you graduate. At USW we create graduates who are prepared for tomorrow. We offer learning that reflects employer demands, and equip our students with the skills and experience to succeed. We produce employment-ready graduates who are a step ahead of their competitors.

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Degree Apprenticeships

You will be placed into a working environment, gaining real world workplace experience and earning a salary, whilst simultaneously working towards a degree qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. This combination is a fantastic way to gain the experience and knowledge you'll need to find future work and succeed in a working environment as it provides you with two very important things - a higher education qualification and real experience. 

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Network75

Graduate with a degree and 5 years of work experience.Network75 is a combined work placement and part-time study route to a degree allowing students to Work, Earn and Learn. Network75 Trainees are able to 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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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.

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