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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.
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 1,191 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 12,496 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
Local1,191USD/year
Foreign17,870USD/year
Master
Local7,942USD/year
Foreign12,496USD/year
Doctorate
Local6,243USD/year
Foreign22,371USD/year
Study programs at USW
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English (Hons)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 50, TOEFL iBT — 72
English and Creative Writing (Hons)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
CAE — 169, IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 64, TOEFL iBT — 72
English and Creative Writing (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 64, TOEFL iBT — 72
Law
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hons)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
CAE — 169, IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 64, TOEFL iBT — 72
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 64, TOEFL iBT — 72
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology (Hons)
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year) (Hons)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 64, TOEFL iBT — 72
Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology (Hons)
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, 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.
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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