Entry requirements
USW take all aspects of an application into consideration and you may receive a personalised offer based on your predicted grades.
Please make sure you check the entry requirements for your course on UCAS before you apply.
Animation and Games
Animation and Games
Animators and games designers are a major force in 21st century entertainment. Studying in the heart of Cardiff, you can choose from traditional 2D and stop-motion animation, 3D animation, games design and game art. All our courses are geared towards building a successful career in the industry. Our graduates are employed throughout the world, with credits on the latest blockbuster movies and computer games, or have set up their own independent games companies.
Business and Accounting
Business and Accounting
We pride ourselves on outstanding student satisfaction and employability. All courses at South Wales Business School have something extra to offer, from built-in placements to additional certifications. With a focus on practical work experience, engaging with industry and solving problems, you’ll gain the skills you need for tomorrow.
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Accounting and Finance
Business and Management
Computing and Maths
Computing and Maths
Computing and mathematics underpin modern life – we rely on them for our lives to function smoothly and for the developments that can improve our lives. From apps to data security to mapping the spread of infectious diseases, professionals in these fields make a positive difference in shaping the world around us. With practical applications and professional certification, our degrees can give your career the right start.
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Computing
Cyber
Maths
Crime, Security and Justice
Crime, Security and Justice
USW has an excellent reputation for degrees in this field, producing graduates who help create and maintain a just society that is safe for all. Our students can even start making a difference before they graduate, working as special police officers, on youth work placements, or on projects that investigate cold cases and address miscarriages of justice. Plus at USW, you’ll learn from leading academics and experienced practitioners.
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Policing
Criminology
Design and Fashion
Design and Fashion
Design is everywhere, from mobile apps to packaged goods, the clothes we wear, and the spaces we live and work in – online and offline. Studying in the heart of a creative city, we’ll help you understand the power of design and how it can change lives. Our courses share a common approach of creativity, skills and professionalism. To prepare you fully for tomorrow, our teaching incorporates the latest technology, and ethical and social responsibility.
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Design and Communication
Fashion
Education and Teaching
Education and Teaching
Education and teaching offer exciting and rewarding professions. We have a history of delivering quality courses, and training student teachers and education professionals. If you value education in practice, not just in theory, our approach is right for you. You will have regular access to specialist classrooms, practical study and guaranteed real-world experiences – all designed to prepare you for the workplace and help you make a positive difference.
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Education
Teacher Training
PCET
Youth and Community Work
Engineering
Engineering
Engineers use their skills to make the world a better place. We offer accredited degrees in the full range of engineering disciplines, all designed to meet professional requirements. Our links with industry will give you valuable experience and a head start for excellent graduate opportunities anywhere in the world.
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Aerospace Engineering
Applied Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Built Environment
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
English and History
English and History
English and History degrees at USW go beyond the traditional academic approach. We place emphasis on learning through experience and developing professional skills for employment. From digital skills and interview techniques to pitching your work to publishers or teaching English anywhere in the world, we want you to be ready for tomorrow.
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English
Creative Writing
History
Journalism, Film and Photography
Journalism, Film and Photography
Our degrees have been developed with industry and are built around practical experience. You’ll start preparing for your career from day one, so by the time you graduate you’ll have developed specialist skills and a solid portfolio of work. Cardiff is at the centre of one of the UK’s most dynamic media industries – with so much going on, it’s the perfect place to start your career. We have unrivalled professional contacts across Wales and beyond, offering great opportunities for networking and work experience.
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Journalism and Media
Film and VFX
Photography
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
USW offers exceptional training, facilities and support for the health and social care professionals of tomorrow. On our accredited degrees you can put theory into practice in facilities that recreate the workplace and gain extensive clinical experience in the real world. So if you want a career making a positive difference to people’s lives, we can help you develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need.
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Allied Health Professions
Chiropractic
Health and Social Care
Nursing and Midwifery
Social Work
Law
Law
Our qualifying law degrees are based on actual practice. USW is rated top in Wales for teaching quality and student experience in The Times Good University Guide 2021. Your studies here will prepare you for the workplace. We use a variety of teaching methods, from traditional lectures to online simulations, so you’ll gain specific knowledge of the law and know how to apply it in the real world.
Music, Theatre and Drama
Music, Theatre and Drama
Cardiff is well known as a city of music, performance and culture. USW puts you right at the heart of these opportunities, with venues, festivals, theatres and TV studios all operating as a real-world extension of campus. With professional facilities on campus too, you can develop your talents in a creative environment and graduate with the skills and contacts for a career in the creative scene in Cardiff, the UK and beyond.
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Music and Sound
Performance
Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Psychologists, counsellors and therapists are trained practitioners who apply their expertise to problems and situations in everyday life, from managing stress, health and mental illness, to personal development and social interaction. They work with individuals to help them make positive changes and enhance their wellbeing. Degrees at USW have a professional focus with practical experience and relevant skills, preparing you for a rewarding career.
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Psychology
Counselling and Therapeutic Studies
Science
Science
A science degree provides a career for life. There are countless opportunities in many fields, all of which make a positive difference to people’s lives. At USW, you’ll gain the right skills, knowledge and practical experience to be an attractive candidate to employers. Plus, our small class sizes ensure you’ll get all the support you need during your studies.
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Biological Sciences
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
Forensic Science
Medical Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Sociology and Public Services
Sociology and Public Services
Our degrees are designed to make a difference to the lives of people and communities around the world. Your studies at USW will give you the skills and insight to help others and lead social change locally and globally. We have built strong partnerships with employers and external organisations to provide students with work experience, placements and networking opportunities. Plus, you can hear directly from people who have been part of major world events through our Tomorrow Matters lecture series.
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Public Services
Sociology
Sport
Sport
Sport at USW is more than just a course. You’ll be part of the team. We offer courses that reflect different aspects of the sport industry, at many different study levels. From coaching and performance to science and therapy, we’ll help you prepare for the sporting career you want in one of the best teaching and learning environments for sport in the UK.