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.

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.

Work-Ready Graduates

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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.

Professional Skills

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

Accredited Courses

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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.

Outstanding Support

Why USW?

Top in Wales

For new business startups for the 5th consecutive year, and 6th in the UK!

HE Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) Survey 2023/24

3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).
Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

Why USW?

96%

of USW graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduation.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22

Employability and Careers

3rd in the UK for total number of active graduate businesses (1st in Wales).
Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.

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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Student life: making lifelong memories

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.
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.
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.

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Discover student life at USW

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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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