About
With more than 30,000 students, the University of South Wales (USW) is a significant player in UK higher education – one of the UK’s ten most prominent campus institutions by student number. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport.
Spread over its campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd, and Newport, there are four faculties: Business and Society; Computing; Engineering and Science; Creative Industries; and Life Sciences and Education.
USW prides itself on the high employment rates of its graduates, and students are allowed to prepare for the working world with simulation environments, such as a courtroom, forensic scene of a crime house, film, fashion, and music studios, and an aerospace centre with two aircraft hangars.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Science in Management
Upcoming intake
February (03/02/2025)
Deadline
November (04/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: To be admitted for the MSc Management course, candidates will normally be required to have a minimum UK 2nd class honours degree or recognised international equivalent qualification. Relevant work experience can also be taken into account and all applicants would be considered on an individual basis. In all cases, the University will satisfy itself that a candidate is of the required academic standard to complete the programme of study proposed and is able to meet University’s English Language requirements. English Language Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above IELTS with an overall score - 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component*. Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available TOEFL with a score - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill Trinity College English Language qualifications - ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score - 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam - a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) - a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing) Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test - Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component Password Skills Plus with an overall score - 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component
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Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
February (03/02/2025)
Deadline
November (04/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: A minimum 2:2 Honours degree from a UK university, or recognised international equivalent qualification. English Language Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above IELTS with an overall score - 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component*. Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available TOEFL with a score - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill Trinity College English Language qualifications - ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score - 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam - a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) - a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing) Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test - Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component Password Skills Plus with an overall score - 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component
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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Upcoming intake
February (03/02/2025)
Deadline
November (04/11/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: A Second-Class BSc (Hons) degree in either Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science or a degree which includes chemistry. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis. English Language Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above IELTS with an overall score - 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component*. Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available TOEFL with a score - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill Trinity College English Language qualifications - ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score - 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam - a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) - a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing) Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test - Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component Password Skills Plus with an overall score - 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Adult (Honours)
Upcoming intake
April (28/04/2025)
Deadline
January (28/01/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Typical A-Level Offer: BBB to exclude General Studies. Typical Welsh BACC Offer: Grade B and BB at A Level to exclude General Studies. Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit. Typical IB Offer: Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 32 include 17 at Higher Level to include 5 or above in Maths and English at standard level. Typical Access to HE Offer: Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 24 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 3 passes. Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics (Must have been achieved since 2016). All applicants are required to attend an interview. One satisfactory reference from someone who is able to comment on your attitude and approach to learning in a professional or academic sense. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists and subscription to the DBS Update Service. A satisfactory medical will be required once an offer has been made. We will contact you closer to your start date with details of how to obtain these. We strongly advise applicants to take advantage of the advice available online, from demonstrating you have the relevant qualifications or experience, tips on writing your personal statement to advice on preparing for interview, we have a wealth of support and guidance available to applicants to ensure you are able to demonstrate that you have what it takes and make your application the best it can be. English Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above. IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available). TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition). Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill. Trinity College English Language qualifications: ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass. IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component. Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score of 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note that where a UKVI SELT is not required, we can also accept the scores above in the PTE Academic Online. LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator Exam with a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking. PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) with a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing). Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test: Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component.
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Bachelor of Science in International Business and Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (07/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Typical A-Level Offer: Typical A-Level Offer CCC (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Welsh BACC Offer Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical BTEC Offer BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Access to HE Offer Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. Additional Requirements GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. English Language Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above IELTS with an overall score - 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component*. Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available TOEFL with a score - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill Trinity College English Language qualifications - ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score - 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam - a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) - a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing) Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test - Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component Password Skills Plus with an overall score - 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component
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Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (22/09/2025)
Deadline
July (22/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Typical A-Level Offer BCC (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). Typical Welsh BACC Offer Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). Typical BTEC Offer BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points). Typical Access to HE Offer Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points Additional Requirements GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. English Language Requirements: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above IELTS with an overall score - 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component*. Please note that for those students who do not require a UKVI SELT, USW will also be able to accept the IELTS at-home test when it becomes available TOEFL with a score - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill Trinity College English Language qualifications - ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass IELCA - Direct entry: 32 overall score, no less that 30 in each component Direct entry needing a higher IELTS score: 35 overall, no less than 30 in each component PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score - 64 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or SELT Exam - a High pass with a minimum score of 33 in reading, writing and listening, and 38 in speaking PSI Service (UK) Ltd Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 component) - a pass in all 4 components (listening, speaking, reading writing) Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) online test - Overall score of 458, with 425 in each component Password Skills Plus with an overall score - 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each component
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Valid Passport:
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- USW - International Scholarship - Scholarships up to £2,500 per year*
- USW - UK-India TOEFL Scholarship - 10 scholarships each worth 2.5 Lacs
- USW’s Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship - Variable.
- Applies to international fee paying students in September 2024 and February 2025 intakes.
- USW - Chevening Scholarships - All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
- USW - International Students Progressing to Masters - A Progression Fee Discount of £6,000
- USW - Commonwealth Scholarships - A Commonwealth scholarship includes airfare from your home country to the UK, full tuition fees and living costs, thesis grant and warm clothing allowance for your course at USW.
- USW - International Office Scholarships - Undergraduate (including top-ups): up to £1,500
- Postgraduate: up to £2,000
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