University of South Wales (W01)

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.

The University of South Wales (USW) has been ranked among the top 25% of universities across the UK in the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES).
Source: University of South Wales Union

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

61%

Low

Sporty

48%

Low

Political

41%

Low

Diverse local nightlife

61%

Medium

Creative

65%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

Student satisfaction score 75% Low

Number of students

23,270

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

70%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

18%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

47%

of students are male

Young / Mature

49%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

10%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

1060 comments (172 students)

- Most of my tutors seem really approachable and they always respond to my emails in a timely way. My contact hours are quite small in comparison to some of my friends but I don't mind that because I like to study independently in the library. There is quite a lot of group work assessments which I've found difficult. I prefer to study alone and to my own time-frames.rnrn
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Accounting
  
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- Five stars: Excellent
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Accounting
  
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- Most of my tutors seem really approachable and they always respond to my emails in a timely way. My contact hours are quite small in comparison to some of my friends but I don't mind that because I like to study independently in the library. There is quite a lot of group work assessments which I've found difficult. I prefer to study alone and to my own time-frames.rnrn
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Accounting
  
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- I love that my course schedule affords me enough study time. Despite being a full-time student, I only have classes twice a week which gives me ample time to do my private study as well as socialize. The quality of teaching delivery from my lecturers has been impeccable and knowledge filled.
  
  2024, Graduate, Health And Welfare
  
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- I think accommodation cost should be reduced
  
  2024, Graduate, Health And Welfare
  
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- My personal tutor is very kind and helpful, as I was an international student he made sure that all the international students were taken care of and felt like home .rnMy university has a very supportive staff and the community here is very uplifting, I was given an opportunity to study full time course in fully funded scholarship and I am extremely grateful and proud to be a part of it.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Adult Nursing
  
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