Study - University of South Wales

We will help you to find the course that will give you a step-up in your career. Your time at USW will inspire you with new ways of looking at the world around you while unlocking your potential to make the most of your education.

Study routes

Undergraduate degrees are the place to start if you are looking to study your first degree. We offer degrees in a variety of areas for those looking to start their higher education journey.
Look at our postgraduate courses if you’re looking to progress your career, enhance your skills, and gain further qualifications.
Earn as you learn with one of our apprenticeship degrees. These will help you gain experience in the workplace while you complete a degree.
Be involved with research across a variety of disciplines that directly benefits buisnesses, communities and policy makers.
Health CPD courses at USW can ensure you keep your skills up to date, increase your understanding of new subjects and even help you branch out into new areas.

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Discover our undergraduate degrees

Further your education with postgraduate study

Find out how you can earn as you learn

Discover research at USW

Learn about available professional development

Explore more study options

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Certificate in Higher Education

The Cert HE is a good option for students who don’t quite meet the entry requirement go do directly onto year one of a named degree.

Find out more about completing a Cert HE

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Part-time study

Part-time study is a fantastic option if you have existing commitments but want to achieve a degree, allowing you to balance your studies with your career and family life.

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Free taster courses

Our short taster courses cover a variety of topics to introduce you to your chosen area of study and give you a glimpse into how you will learn at USW.

Discover our free taster courses

Top up degrees

Our Top-Up degrees allow students who hold existing quallifications, such as a HND or equivalent, to boost their course to a full bachelor degree in less than a year.

See how you can top up your studies

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Vocational courses

Get hands on as you learn with a vocational degree. These courses are designed to help you earn a qualification, such as a HND or a HNC, while you experience a real work place.

See what vocational courses we offer

Armed forces

Are you an ex-armed forces member wondering how you can use skills and knowledge you’ve acquired during your career back in the civilian world? We’re here to help.

More information on armed forces

With five campuses spread across three locations, study in a place of inspiring contrasts that offers fantastic teaching and lots of opportunities for hands-on experience, academic progression as well as the chance to make memories you’ll cherish for life.