USW works with colleges throughout South Wales, so you can study a university course at college. You could save time and money, continue working, juggle family life and stay closer to home.
Many courses are available full-time or part-time, and some are delivered in the day and others in the evening, making it easy to fit study around your life.
If you want an exciting career doing something you love, study a USW course from the comfort of your local college. You could change your tomorrow.
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For more information on the courses offered and how to apply, please contact the individual institutions directly.
The Student Recruitment Team at USW is available to help you. If you have questions about studying, either at college or the University, contact us via email: [email protected]
Whether it's financial assistance with tuition fees and/or your living costs, you can apply for student finance to support you with your studies. You will need to apply for your funding before starting your course, the earlier the better, and you will have to reapply for funding every academic year.
Once you’ve completed your University course at your local college, you may decide to top-up to a full-time Honours degree at one of the University’s campuses. If you do, you can apply for the USW Progression Bursary.
Click here for more information on fees and funding.
We offer a Progression Bursary worth £500*. College students who progress or top-up their HND or foundation degree to a full Honours degree at a USW campus are eligible.
Financial support is available through Student Finance Wales, for students living in Wales. For students living in England, you can find information on Student Finance England.
Many of our partner colleges have benefitted from huge investment over the past few years. They have impressive facilities and teaching spaces. You can also use the University facilities, including our libraries and Students’ Union.
You can become a member of the Students’ Union at the college where you study, as well as the Students’ Union at the University. The Students’ Union at USW hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year. There are plenty of clubs and societies to get involved with, based across all our campuses. Our societies can help you discover new hobbies and interests and meet like-minded people.
You will have access to the various support services available at the college where you will study. To find out what support is available, contact your college.
If you top-up to a fill Honours degree at USW, you can access all the support and facilities. We have Advice Zones, a Disability service, Wellbeing Services, Student Money Advice Team, Chaplaincy and Study Skills centres.
Our courses are designed in conjunction with employers. We believe work experience is invaluable, which is why our Foundation Degrees have work placement opportunities built in to them. This allows you to put theory into practice and looks great on your CV.
When you’ve successfully completed your Foundation Degree, HNC, HND, CertHE or Honours degree, you can attend a graduation ceremony. Students who study at Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg y Cymoedd, Coleg Gwent, Gower College Swansea or The College Merthyr Tydfil are invited to a graduation ceremony at the University of South Wales. Those who study at Bridgend College, Gower College Swansea and NPTC Group of Colleges will be invited to a ceremony hosted by their College.
Click here to read stories from our students.
"I studied a Foundation Degree and progressed to the top-up at college. By graduation, I was ready for the industry, as I had great work experiences. Balancing academic and practical work was easy, and I had excellent support from my tutors."
Melissa Humphries, Foundation Degree Costume Construction for Screen and Stage
Join us at an open day or live event and discover the opportunities waiting for you at the University of South Wales.
You'll have the chance to explore our campuses at Cardiff, Newport or Pontypridd, meet academic staff and current students, learn about life at USW and student money, and take part in interactive activities related to your course. For those who can't attend an on-campus event, we run online and on-demand events. There's plenty of ways to discover what USW is all about.
