Undergraduate Degrees

An undergraduate course at USW is more than just a degree.

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Inside and outside the classroom, we help you achieve your potential professionally and personally.

Discover your tomorrow

Work-Ready graduates

From projects based on working practices to time in the workplace, the skills you will need in your career are built into the curriculum, and our teaching is informed by employers.

Professional skills

You will learn in environments that recreate the workplace giving you a hands-on experience. This ensures you’ll be ready for the workplace and have the confidence to succeed.

Accredited courses

Many courses at USW have been accredited by professional bodies, meaning they are of the highest standard and can exempt you from professional exams.

Outstanding support

You'll have access to a network of support services. From studying and living to health and wellbeing, we're here for you throughout and beyond your journey at USW.

Why choose us?

#1

Top university in Wales and 24th out of 123 universities in the UK.

Guardian University Guide 2027

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10 subjects ranked in the Guardian University Guide 2027 Top 10, including two at #1.

94%

of our graduates are in employment and further study 15 months after graduation.

HESA 2026, based on Graduate Outcome Survey 2023/24

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3rd in the UK and top in Wales for active graduate businesses (HESA 2023/24).

#1

Top in Wales for new business startups for the 6th consecutive year.

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

81%

of our research rated as world-leading or internationally recognised.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Making life long memories

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Discover student life

USW is home to diverse and welcoming students. At university you'll make friends for life, try out and learn lots of new things and become more independent than ever before.

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Students union

From over 100 societies and clubs to choose from, endless support, activities, and events to volunteering and skill-development, USWSU strive to make sure you have the chance to enrich every aspect of your student life from day one.

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Sport at USW

USW has a thriving competitive sport environment, with a range of University teams competing in the BUCS (British Universities & Colleges) League. We pride ourselves on our sporting successes and it's a major part of USW student life.

Study options

Undergraduate Degrees

The teaching and research during an undergraduate course at USW connect you to the world around us, engaging you with challenges and opportunities to make tomorrow better. These courses typically take three years to complete.

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Sandwich Courses

Some of our courses have a year of work experience, called a ‘sandwich year’, built in. It’s a great opportunity to spend time in the workplace and understand what is required of graduates, as well as gaining relevant experiences to talk about at interviews.

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Foundation Degrees

Study on a Foundation degree is combined with employment-based learning, so you learn in the workplace as well as the classroom. On successful completion, you will have the option to top-up your qualification to a full Honours degree with an extra year of full-time study.

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Study at your local college

USW works with colleges throughout South Wales, so you can study a university course at college full-time or part-time. You could save time and money, continue working, juggle family life and stay closer to home.

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Help with cost of living

Fees and Funding

University is a big investment and searching for money advice can be overwhelming and confusing. Don’t panic. Our team of experts can help you with anything money-related, from applying for financial support or learning how to budget. So, for advice on fees and money get in touch with the experts.

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Discover our locations

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Cardiff

Our city-centre Cardiff campus is home to a vibrant and creative community

86-88 Adam St
Cardiff
CF24 2FN

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Newport

Kick-start your professional career at our vibrant and friendly Newport campus

Usk Way
Newport
NP20 2BP

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Treforest

Our historic Pontypridd Campus, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions

Llantwit Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL

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Glyntaff

Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff, in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, has beautiful scenery and a rolling landscape

Cemetery Rd
Pontypridd
CF37 4BD

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Digital Prospectus

Create your own personalised digital prospectus and explore the University of South Wales your way. Check out career-focused courses, see what student life’s really like, and build something around what matters to you.

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