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University of South Wales
Overview
University of South Wales information
About University of South Wales
UCAS code: W01
The University of South Wales has campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport. You can choose from a range of subjects and study types. Many courses are accredited by professional bodies, which can grant you exemptions from professional exams and qualifications. There is a focus on employability and student support ranges from wellbeing and study skills to money advice and careers.
Source: University of South Wales
Tuition fees at University of South Wales
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £5,760 and £15,850 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £15,850.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£23k
Average graduate salary88%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
90%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of South Wales
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of South Wales
University of South Wales open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University of South Wales's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
120 UCAS pointsCivil Engineering (Sandwich course)
BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2026
Pontypridd
120 UCAS pointsAerospace Engineering (Sandwich Course)
BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2026
Pontypridd
120 UCAS pointsMechanical Engineering (Sandwich course)
BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2026
Pontypridd
120 UCAS pointsNursing (Learning Disabilities) April Entry
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Pontypridd
120 UCAS pointsNursing (Mental Health) April Entry
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Pontypridd
University of South Wales reviews
Showing 977 reviews
1st year
Psychology
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
5 months ago
1st year
Psychology
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
5 months ago
1st year student
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1 year ago
1st year student
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1 year ago
1st year student
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1 year ago
1st year student
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
77%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
77%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
60%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
71%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
71%
low
Discussions
Discussions
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