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About USW
University of South Wales (USW) — public non-profit university. It is located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 2013. USW is a part of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Universities UK, University Alliance.
The university is in top-1200 of the independent international ranking THE.
USW does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- Establishment year
- 2013
- Students
- 15,310
- International students
- 2,755
- Female students
- 54%
- Rating THE
- #1201-1500

USW tuition fees
The academic calendar at USW is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United Kingdom. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at USW will cost local citizens a minimum of 1,119 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 11,737 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local1,119USD/year
- Foreign16,785USD/year
- Master
- Local7,460USD/year
- Foreign11,737USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local5,864USD/year
- Foreign21,012USD/year
Study programs at USW
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
English and Creative Writing (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English and Creative Writing (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology (Hons)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Documentary Photography (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English and Creative Writing (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
English and Creative Writing (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English and Creative Writing (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Childhood Development (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Childhood Development (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Childhood Studies (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Counselling and Therapeutic Practice (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Community Football Coaching and Development
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Football Coaching and Performance (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Football Coaching, Development and Administration (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Football Coaching, Development and Administration (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Hotel and Hospitality Management (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Finance (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Banking, Finance and Investment (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Accounting (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Forensic Accounting (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Animation (2D and Stop Motion) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Cyber Security (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Animation (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Forensics (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Forensics (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Community Health and Wellbeing
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Investigation (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Investigation (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedical Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Community Health and Wellbeing
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aeronautical Engineering (Hons)
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Aeronautical Engineering (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Aerospace Engineering (Hons)
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Systems (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Engineering (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedical Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Advertising Design (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Childhood Development (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Childhood Development (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Childhood Studies (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Community Football Coaching and Development
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Advertising Design (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Media Production (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Media, Culture and Journalism (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural History and Media (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Advertising Design (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Animation (2D and Stop Motion) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Cinema (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Animation (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative and Therapeutic Arts (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
History (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural History (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural History (Including foundation year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Popular and Commercial Music (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Accounting (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Forensic Investigation (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Investigation (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
International Wildlife Biology (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Wildlife Biology (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Finance (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Advertising Design (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Engineering (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Top Up) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Chemistry (Hons)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry (Including foundation year) (Hons)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Community Health and Wellbeing
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Forensic Science with Criminology (Hons)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography (Hons)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Buddhist Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
History by Research
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law
Crime and Justice
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law, Technology and Innovation
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Laws
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Legal Practice
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Legal Practice
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Accounting & Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance and Investment
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Financial Services Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Forensic Audit and Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Professional Accounting (with ACCA tuition)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Buddhist Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
English by Research
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History by Research
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Writing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Computer Science & IT
Advanced Applied Field Geoscience
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Artificial Intelligence
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Forensics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Animation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Design Innovation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Drama
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Film
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Film (Cinematography)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Aviation Engineering and Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Civil Engineering and Environmental Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Civil and Structural Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Journalism & Media
Visual Journalism
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Advanced Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Advanced Performance Football Coaching
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Leadership in Sport
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sports Coaching and Performance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Advanced Performance Football Coaching
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytical and Forensic Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aviation Engineering and Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Education & Training
Advanced Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Advanced Performance Football Coaching
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Leadership and Management (Education)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET)
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Advanced Applied Field Geoscience
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chiropractic
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chiropractic (Including Foundation Year)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Clinical Endodontics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Applied Field Geoscience
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Professional Accounting (with ACCA tuition)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English by Research
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Writing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Analytical and Forensic Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Forensics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Forensic Audit and Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Working for Children and Young People (Youth Work Initial Qualifying)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Safety, Health and Environmental Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Wildlife and Conservation Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Physical Sciences
Analytical and Forensic Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Civil Engineering and Environmental Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Forensics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Forensic Audit and Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Wildlife and Conservation Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Advanced Applied Field Geoscience
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytical and Forensic Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Behaviour Analysis Supervised Practice
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Behaviour Analysis and Therapy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Buddhist Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Other
Documentary Photography
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Legal Practice
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Legal Practice
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Doctor of Business Administration
- Study degree
- DBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering & Technology
Electronic Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Counselling Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time

Bachelor degree at USW
In United Kingdom, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so it is not possible to enroll in a bachelor's program immediately after school. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference with the help of one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). The second option is to study for a year at a university in your native country. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 72. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Master's degree at USW
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter USW for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 72 or higher. USW provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
Doctorate degree at USW
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 72 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
- TOEFL PBT
- 570
USW campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Pontypridd. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Not only locals study at USW, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in United Kingdom for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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