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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (33)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.A. Art PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma Behaviour Analysis Supervised PracticeSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.A. Buddhist StudiesSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Clinical PsychologySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Consultative SupervisionSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Children and Young PeopleSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Counselling SkillsSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Crime and JusticeSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Finance and InvestmentSchool of Law, Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Global GovernanceSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Design and Digital
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Counselling and PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Business
- School of Business
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Engineering
- M.Sc. Play TherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Psychology by ResearchSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Public RelationsSchool of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Systemic Practice in PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine & Health (30)
- School of Care Sciences
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Clinical PsychologySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Cosmetic Medicine (Online Delivery)School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma Gastroenterology (Online Delivery)School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Leadership in Healthcare (Online Delivery)School of Business
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma Medical Education (Online Delivery)School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical ChemistrySchool of Applied Sciences
- M.Sc. Play TherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Professional PracticeSchool of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- M.Sc. Psychology by ResearchSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Public HealthSchool of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Engineering
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma Sports and Exercise Medicine (Online Delivery)School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Systemic Practice in PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- M.Sc. Systemic PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Business & Management (29)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- School of Engineering
- School of Business
- School of Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering ManagementSchool of Business
- M.Sc. Finance and InvestmentSchool of Law, Accounting and Finance
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- School of Business
- ACA qualification Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- School of Business
- School of Business
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Business
- School of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Leadership in Healthcare (Online Delivery)School of Business
- M.A. Leadership in SportSchool of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- M.Sc. ManagementSchool of Business
- M.Sc. MarketingSchool of Business
- School of Business
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Project ManagementSchool of Business
- M.Sc. Public RelationsSchool of Business
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Business
- School of Business
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Business
Engineering & Technology (12)
- M.Sc. Aeronautical EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering ManagementSchool of Business
- M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Production and Performance
- M.Sc. Professional EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- School of Applied Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- M.A. AnimationSchool of Design and Digital
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Design and Digital
- M.A. DramaSchool of Production and Performance
- School of Design and Digital
- School of Production and Performance
- M.A. Music TherapySchool of Production and Performance
- School of Production and Performance
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.A. AnimationSchool of Design and Digital
- M.Sc. Computer ForensicsSchool of Computing and Mathematics
- School of Computing and Mathematics
- School of Computing and Mathematics
- M.Sc. Cyber SecuritySchool of Computing and Mathematics
- M.Sc. Data ScienceSchool of Computing and Mathematics
- School of Engineering
- M.A. Games EnterpriseSchool of Design and Digital
- School of Engineering
- School of Business
Education & Training (10)
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- M.A. Art PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Children and Young PeopleSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Counselling SkillsSchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Counselling and PsychotherapySchool of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities (8)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.A. Buddhist StudiesSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.A. English by ResearchSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Global GovernanceSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.A. History by ResearchSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.A. Music TherapySchool of Production and Performance
- School of Production and Performance
- M.Phil. WritingSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Computer ForensicsSchool of Computing and Mathematics
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (6)
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- M.A. Leadership in SportSchool of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma Sports and Exercise Medicine (Online Delivery)School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- School of Engineering
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Applied Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Finance and InvestmentSchool of Law, Accounting and Finance
- M.Math MathematicsSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical ChemistrySchool of Applied Sciences
- School of Law, Accounting and Finance
Law (4)
- M.Sc. Crime and JusticeSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Global GovernanceSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
- LL.M. LawsSchool of Law, Accounting and Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal PracticeSchool of Law, Accounting and Finance
Journalism & Media (2)
- School of Design and Digital
- M.Sc. Public RelationsSchool of Business
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- School of Applied Sciences
About
History
The University of South Wales was formed in 2013 by the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport.
Both the institutions that have come together to create the University of South Wales have a rich and varied history, and can each trace their roots back more than 100 years.
Education
Our Chancellor the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord (Rowan) Williams has said that the University is “both a substantial presence in Britain and in the global higher education community, and a major force for change in Wales.”
The University hosts a number of public lectures per year as part of its Global Choices series, which invites leading artists, diplomats, politicians and campaigners to address some of the most complex and pressing challenges facing the world today.
Research
Research at the University of South Wales is focused on providing solutions to problems that affect society and the economy.
Researchers are increasingly working across disciplines, either within their own Research Institutes or interdisciplinary. The big problems society faces require researchers who are knowledgeable and experts at extracting impact from their research.
Career
Students from all over the world have been coming to our university for many years for a high quality educational experience and to gain employment around the world.
A degree or postgraduate qualification is an investment in your future, and we want to make sure that your investment pays off. That’s why all our courses are designed with employability in mind.
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Why Apply to this University?
The University of South Wales has campuses in Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd, and Dubai.
Study at the second-largest university in Wales, with over 33.500 students coming from over 122 countries worldwide.
Join some of the best research facilities in the UK, from a university that was described as 'world leading'and 'internationally excellent' by The Research Excellence Framework.
Study one of over 90 Bachelor's degrees, or over 140 Master's degrees available.
Choose a degree in disciplines like: Arts & Design, Computer Science & IT, Medicine, and Social Sciences.
Tuition fees can be around 6000 GBP /year for EU/EEA students, or 13000 GBP /year for international students.
The applications are on a rolling basis, so you can apply anytime.
Prepare at least 850 GBP /month to live in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Why Apply through Studyportals?
As a trusted application partner of University of South Wales we make sure you can apply easier to programmes from this university. By applying through Studyportals, you get dedicated application counselling, the option of applying to multiple programmes and better chances of being accepted to your programme. You can apply anytime and let us worry about the deadlines.
How to Apply?
Select a programme offered by University of South Wales and start the application process. You will have to answer a few questions about who you are and what you want to study and create your application account. After you load your required application documents, you will be contacted by one of our application counsellors. The counsellor will make sure you’ll have the best chances of getting into the university. Finally, Studyportals will apply on your behalf.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
801 -200
2018
601
2017
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Immigration & International Student Advice team’s main area of expertise is in the immigration law and rules and offer specialised advice and information for international students and their dependants. We also offer a dedicated advice service for non-academic, welfare-related matters and endeavour to provide opportunities that improve the international student experience and promote internationalisation both on and off campus.
Housing services
Live and study in a friendly, community atmosphere that our students love. Not only is it convenient, but it's competitively priced too.There are nearly 1,200 rooms of different sizes, and 20 self-contained studio flats. All our accommodation is self-catering, so each kitchen is well-equipped with microwaves, ovens, toasters and fridges.
ICT services
IT and media resources are a common thread behind many of the activities which help to enhance your learning experience, such as your online student account (giving you access to email, printing and payments and more), Blackboard (your online learning environment), open access to computers on each campus, printing services, and media equipment.
Medical services
The University Health Service offers free health advice and support to all USW Students. We form part of your overall healthcare provision, alongside your GP, pharmacist, dentist, the National Health Service and other parts of the University.
We are based on the Treforest Campus and also have a presence at both Cardiff and Newport City Campuses.
Student Life
Campus life
We’re a modern, industry-focused University that will broaden your horizons and prepare you for your chosen career. We have campuses located across the region's vibrant cities and inspirational countryside, in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, as well as a brand new campus located in Dubai.
Locations:
- Treforest, Pontypridd Campus
- Glyntaff, Pontypridd Campus
- Cardiff Campus
- Newport City Campus
- USW Sport Park
- Caerleon Campus
Sports facilities
- The University of South Wales has a strong sporting background, an excellent reputation for sport degrees, and impressive facilities for our students to study and train in. We have some of the best facilities in the UK, offering clubs, courses and qualifications.
- The USW Sport Park is our purpose-built site, designed to train and develop our students to their highest potential. Our largest campus hosts the Treforest Sport Centre, with facilities and programmes that cater for top-class elite performers and students who want to want to keep fit and healthy. The labs at Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff provide a strong, scientific background to learning, and complement the specialist equipment available in the Sport Park.
Accreditation
Many of our courses have 'official’ industry approval, through accreditations from a host of professional bodies, including ACCA, the British Computer Society (BCS), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), the British Psychology Society (BPS), Skillset Media Academy Wales, the Institute of Fire Safety Engineers, RICS – the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and CILECT – the association of the world’s major film and television schools.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
University of South Wales MBA review
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
Some of the lecturers can't speak proper English, or they do not have a proper business education. (I had a civil engineer teaching us how to do a business research and a lecturer from Asia with a horrible accent). Yet, our course leader is amazing but it doesn't really make a big difference for the other things. The quality of teaching is poor in general, yet the Uni...
Minor kinks but great program
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I love my program. It is truly unique and no other school offers anything like it. It is however the only program offered via distance education and therefore there are communication gaps that need to be worked out - particularly regarding fees.
Program with excellent potential
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great and unique program. The topics of study are very interesting. I do with the international placements had more hands on health care opportunities, however I expect that the program will leave me prepared for international deployment.