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University of South Wales

(4.3)
1048 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
51
95
94

Overview

University of South Wales information
Level of study
Undergraduate 65%Postgraduate 35%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
23,670
Source: HESA
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 £7,500 to £9,000 with the most common fee for a course being £9,000.
  • International students pay between £7,500 and £12,600 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £9,000.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£20.8k

Average graduate salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Average 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 points

Nursing (Adult) April Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Child) April Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Midwifery April Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Learning Disabilities) April Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Mental Health) April Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Child)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Adult) September Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Mental Health) September Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Nursing (Learning Disabilities) September Entry

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) 4 Years part-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich course)

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering (Sandwich Course)

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Medical Sciences

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years sandwich 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 6 Years part-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

Pontypridd

120 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 4 Years part-time 2025

Pontypridd

University of South Wales reviews & discussions

(4.3)
Based on 1048 reviews from University of South Wales's students and alumni
5 star
56%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 161 reviews

1st year
Psychology

They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.

(1)

1 week 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

(1)

1 week ago

1st year student

I am highly satisfied with everything related to the university except the timetable where I go almost two hour journey for only one hour lecture, this is being in the promise to be changed.

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Itu2019s a great course but I think it would benefit being more cohort specific to have more learning opportunities like midwifery.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Great course and team, it is a small group of people but has lots of 1 on 1 learning.

(5)

1 year ago

Graduate

I really like it, because it comprises of all spheres of management.

(4)

1 year ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of South Wales on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

61%

Nightlife

med

41%

Political

low

65%

Creative

med

48%

Sporty

low

61%

Student Union

low

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

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

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

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?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

71%

med

How well organised is your course?

66%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

78%

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?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

75%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

med

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