Study at your local college

USW works in partnership with colleges throughout South Wales, so you can study a university course at your local college, and what's more, you may be eligible for a bursary to support your studies when you top-up at a USW campus.

Progression Bursary
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What are the benefits?

On your doorstep

USW works with colleges throughout South Wales, so you can study a university course at your college – saving you time, money and allowing you to juggle family life that bit easier.

Easily accessible

If you don’t have the grades to study a university degree, you can study a HNC, HND or a Foundation Degree first. Our partner colleges also offer Access to Higher Education courses.

Flexible courses

Many courses are available full-time or part-time with some delivered in the day and others in the evening – allowing you to find what suits you best and fit study around your life.

Financial support

Welsh students studying a higher education course benefit from financial assistance, and you may be eligible for help with tuition fees or living costs.

Supporting you on your HE journey

Based within the UK Student Recruitment Team, Alexandra is committed to supporting individuals who choose to study USW courses at our partner colleges. 

Alexandra is available to support you through your HE course as well as advise on progression pathways and facilitate USW campus visits.

Contact Alexandra

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Discover our courses

For more information regarding course availability, visit your chosen colleges website.

More about our Partner Colleges
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Progression Bursary

This bursary is for students enrolled on USW Partner College provision who top-up to their final years of study at a USW campus. The bursary is worth £1,000 for full-time students and £500 for part-time students.

More information about the bursary

Next Steps

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