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of our graduates are in employment orfurther study within six months of graduation(HESA Performance Indicator for Employment of Leavers 2013/14)

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This brochure gives you an introduction to theUniversity of South Wales. For more detailedinformation about the University, courses,facilities and much more, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international

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“I am proud to be a USW graduate. I wasgiven support to improve my study skills,academic writing and social skills. I reallyrecommend studying at USW!”

Zahra Al-Shidhani, Sultanate of OmanBSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing),followed by MA Education (Leadership andManagement)

“I really enjoy being able to study somethingthat I love, and it has been a great experiencefor me so far. Sure, there’s a lot to learn, but Ifeel confident that I’ll succeed.”

Carson Smith, USABA (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise “The location of the University is perfect. If

you need a full measure of social integrationand an excellent learning experience in afriendly environment, the University of SouthWales is certainly the place to be.”

Datiemudor Okori, NigeriaMSc Geographical Information Systems

“I’ve met some really great people on mycourse and in the University. I’ve been facedwith many challenges and have done thingsI’d never thought I was capable of doingbefore!”

Anna Maltceva, RussiaBA (Hons) Creative Sound and Music

“It’s hard to pick out just one thing that wasthe highlight of my time at USW, becausethere were so many. Every time I got a firstclass grade, all the friends for life I made, andall the fun I had over the three years inCardiff.”

Mari Tinmannsvik, NorwayBA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism

“The lecturers are simply amazing. Theirfriendliness with students helps us to freelyinteract and participate in class.”

Shahensha Wahab, IndiaBEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering

“My advice to international students is to enjoyyour time at the University while studying,participate in events that the Students’ Union orthe International Student Society organises foryou and engage with new people. You will besurprised by how many fantastic friends you canmeet from around the globe!”

Duong Thuy Nguyen, VietnamBA (Hons) Business Studies Top-up followed by MBA

“I learned a lot here that I’m not too sure Iwould have learned in my university in Brazil.I feel so much better prepared to get a joband work in the animation industry.”

Ana Izabel Castanheira Paes (Sciencewithout Borders scholar), Brazil, BA (Hons) Computer Animation

welcome from the Vice-chancellor

You’re considering theUniversity of South Walesat an exciting time.

As a major player in UK highereducation, we offer a comprehensiverange of opportunities and prospects.Our students enjoy all the benefits ofour distinctive and innovative courses,

facilities and support, as well as our growing reputation as aleading university for excellent employability.

As a student at the University of South Wales, you’ll have anexcellent learning experience. We have brought together thebroadest range of courses and levels of study in a rich learningenvironment that will give you a rounded university educationand broaden your outlook from within your chosen academicdiscipline. Our students are equipped with the knowledge,skills and attributes that will maximise their intellectual andpersonal fulfilment, and enable them to succeed in thechallenging economic environment we now face.

We are renowned for our applied research and innovation thatinforms key decisions and makes a difference in the real world.The University is a major policy think tank, offeringindependent advice to government and employers across theworld. This research and influence ensures that our coursesreflect the latest thinking and advances, giving your universityeducation an added distinction.

We are proud of our international outlook and the variety ofnationalities that can be found on our campuses, includingacademic staff from across the globe. As an internationalstudent, you will be a valued member of our Universitycommunity and I'm sure your ideas, culture and intellect willenrich us as a higher education institution.

I look forward to welcoming you to the University.

Professor Julie Lydon OBEVice-Chancellor


welcome from the chancellor

The University of South Wales is both asubstantial presence in Britain and in theglobal higher educationcommunity, and a majorforce for positive change

through the broadening of individualstudents' horizons and the unlocking oftheir potential.

I welcome your interest in studying and being part of ourvigorous academic community of many nations and beliefs,brought together by a shared commitment to thetransformation of lives through knowledge and education.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Rowan WilliamsChancellor

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welcome 5-7why choose the University of South wales? 8-9Location 10-11Latest campus investments 12-13research 14teaching and Learning 15courses 16-30online courses offered in partnership with UnicAf 31

pre-university and english Study 32-35fees for non-eU Students 2016-2017 36-37finances for non-eU Students 38-39Visas and immigration procedures for non-eU Students 40-41fees for eU Students 2016-2017 42-43how to Apply 44-45Accommodation 46-47USw Sport 48-49Students’ Union 50-51

resources 52employability 53Support Services 54-55international welcome programme 56USw Alumni and partnerships 57maps 58-61Useful contacts 62-63

Mountain Halls, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

Students’ Union, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan

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welcome from the international and eU Student recruitment team

The International and EU Student Recruitment Team are here to help you with any enquiries you have about studying at the University of South Wales, whether you are only thinkingabout studying with us or if you have already submitted yourapplication.

The team works closely with the Enquiries and Admissionsteam to ensure that applications are dealt with efficiently andin a timely manner. Below are the team’s contact details if youhave any questions.

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Lisa davies, international and eU recruitment managerLisa has worked in the field of international student recruitment since 2002, and atthe University since October 2011. Lisa is responsible for co-ordinating and managingthe international and EU marketing and recruitment teams and their [email protected] +44 (0) 1443 482 885

Jo Scaplehorn, international and eU recruitmentofficer (norway, South europe andSouth America)Jo has been working in theInternational Recruitment Teamsince 2008. Jo is responsible forenquiries from Norway, SouthEurope (Cyprus, Greece, Portugal,Italy, Spain and Malta) and [email protected]+44 (0) 1443 654 266

Joanne Gillespie, international and eU recruitment officer (north westeurope and north America)Joanne has been working in the InternationalRecruitment Team since 2012. She is responsible forenquiries from North West Europe (Austria, Belgium,Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland and Sweden) andNorth America. [email protected] +44 (0) 1443 483 434

Sally Jones,international recruitment officer (South east Asia)Sally has been working at the University since2006, and joined the International RecruitmentTeam in 2012. Sally is responsible for enquiriesfrom Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, thePhilippines, Vietnam, Thailand and [email protected] +44 (0) 1443 654 257

richard Stacey, international recruitment officer (Africa)Richard has worked for the University for four years and has been working in theInternational Recruitment Team since 2013. Richard is responsible for enquiries from Africa and Mauritius. [email protected] | +44 (0) 1443 483 492

christine hawdon, international recruitment officer (far east)Christine has been working in the higher education sectorfor over five years and joined the University in October 2013.Christine is responsible for any enquiries from China, HongKong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and [email protected] +44 (0) 1443 654 258

Sally-Anne Awcock, international recruitment officer(middle east and UK)Sally-Anne has been working in theInternational Recruitment Teamsince 1999. Sally-Anne is responsiblefor enquiries from the Middle East,UK-based international students andsponsored students. [email protected]+44 (0) 1433 654 445

nadia Jones, international and eU recruitment officer(eastern europe and central Asia)Nadia has been working at the Universityfor 18 months as part of the university’sInternational Recruitment Team. She hasan international background, havinggrown up in Europe, Africa and Asia, andpreviously worked in graduaterecruitment. Nadia is responsible for enquiries from Eastern Europe and CentralAsia (including Turkey)[email protected] +44 (0) 1443 654 409

david Joyce,international recruitment officer(indian subcontinent)David has been working in the InternationalRecruitment Team since 2013, but joined theUniversity in 2005. In this time he has been astudent, Vice President of the Students' Unionand finally a member of staff. David is responsiblefor enquiries from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,Nepal and Sri [email protected]+44 (0) 1443 483 413

dewi the dragon - international and eU Student recruitment team mascotThe dragon is a very important symbol in Wales and features on the Welsh flag. Dewiis an appropriate name for our mascot as Dewi Sant (Saint David), is the patron saintof Wales and Dydd Gŵyl Dewi (Saint David’s Day) is celebrated on 1 March. Dewitravels all over the world with our Recruitment Officers and you can keep up with histravelling adventures on our social media pages:Facebook: facebook.com/uswinternational | Twitter: @usw_intlYouTube: Unisouthwales | Instagram: unisouthwales | Weibo: 英国南威尔士大学


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Location

The UK is a first-choice destination forstudents from all over the world. Everyyear, thousands of students choose tostudy in the friendly, safe, communityenvironment of south Wales.

University of South Wales students benefit hugely fromthe University’s location, surrounded by breathtaking sceneryand impressive historical landscapes, boasting excellenttransport links and the buzz of two dynamic Welsh cities:Cardiff and Newport.

There are many travel opportunities open to University ofSouth Wales students. London is only two hours away fromour Newport City Campus and 2.5 hours from our Pontypriddand Cardiff campuses. Railway stations at Treforest, Newportand Cardiff provide links to international airports and easy,cheap exploration of the UK and mainland Europe.

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Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan

Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Pontypridd Campus (Treforest and Glyntaff)If you want somewhere quiet to concentrate on your studies,this place is ideal. Away from the bustle of the city, you willfind our friendly Pontypridd Campus surrounded by green,open spaces.

Our Pontypridd Campus is made up of two sites just a short 15 minute walk from each other: Treforest and Glyntaff. Here, alllearning, living and leisure facilities are within easy reach, plusyou’ll be close to shops, bars and restaurants. Pontypridd is only20 minutes from Cardiff, Wales's vibrant capital city. TheUniversity's railway station means you can reach all major citiesin the UK, or head for some of Wales's world-famouscountryside, like the Brecon Beacons National Park. You can alsovisit some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in theUK, which are nearby.

Cardiff CampusOur Cardiff Campus, right in the heart of the city centre,provides a base for the many creative disciplines offered bythe University. The ATRiuM building has a creative design andan atmosphere to match. The expansion to ATRiuM is due toopen in 2016.

Atlantic House is close to the ATRiuM building and providesfacilities for some finance and professional courses. It alsoprovides facilities for some creative industries courses and ishome to the Legal and Financial Advice Clinic, where studentscan gain experience of working with members of the public.

Cardiff is less than 20 minutes from our Pontypridd Campus andcan be reached easily by rail. Cardiff was named the EuropeanCapital of Sport 2014 (European Capitals of Sport Association)and has also been named the best city in the UK for youngpeople (The Independent, 2013). The Welsh capital hassomething for everyone – a vibrant arts scene, top sportingvenues, historical buildings, great nightlife and fantasticshopping. The city centre has a compact layout, so it is easy toexplore and make the most of what it has to offer.

Cardiff is a very cosmopolitan city. As well as experiencing awarm Welsh welcome, you will meet people from all over theUK, Europe and the world, who live, work and study in Cardiff.

Newport City CampusA £35m investment, Newport City Campus opened in 2011 inNewport city centre. It provides an open building full of modernfacilities, and teaching rooms.

Set on the banks of the River Usk and just a stone’s throwfrom the bars, shops and cafes of Newport city centre, thecampus is a vibrant, creative space where students ondifferent courses collaborate on ideas as part of their studies.

Newport has a strong industrial history and is now a modern,developing city. It is home to major employers likeGocompare.com, the Office for National Statistics and thegovernment’s Patent Office, along with a range of small andmedium-sized enterprises.


“Wales has beautiful landscapes, many castlesand museums. In my spare time I am trying tosee as much as I can, discovering differentplaces, visiting prehistoric sites or just goingfor a walk, but every time I get to seesomething interesting!”

Lili Martinova yankulova, BulgariaBA (Hons) Art Practice

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USW Sport Park is our new coaching and performancecentre just a few miles from Glyntaff. It is the first sportsfacility in Wales to be rated BREEAM Excellent, and is used bystudents and professional sports teams.

Cardiff CampusWe are investing £14.7m, to extend our Cardiff Campus andprovide even more specialist facilities to enable you todevelop your creative work. Due for completion inSeptember 2016, it will house extensive studio facilities forour design and fashion courses. There will also be newdance studios, drama rehearsal spaces and photographicstudios and labs. This is in addition to new fabricationworkshops for media, performance and design courses, and

model making facilities for animation. Open study andpractice areas will offer spaces for students from all of ourcreative courses to work independently or in groups, whichis typical of the collaborative way in which the creativeindustries sector works. It has never been a more excitingtime to study in Cardiff. For more information, please visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/new-atrium

Newport City CampusOpposite our Newport City Campus we are looking forwardto welcoming the new retail development Friars Walk, whichopens in November 2015. This large retail and leisuredevelopment will include top high street brands -- perfect ifyou are looking for a part-time job or just fancy being closeto the shops.

Latest campus investments

The University of South Wales hasinvested over £160m in its campusesto ensure students have the best possiblelearning environment. This reflects theUniversity’s forward-thinking outlookand improves the quality of yourstudent experience.

Pontypridd CampusThe refurbishment of the Library and Student Centre atTreforest is also the new home for Student Services,providing a one-stop shop for all your support needs. Wehave also redesigned our largest lecture theatre, so it cannow seat up to 300 students and is fitted with the latesttechnology.

Our Treforest site has a new training facility for aerospacestudents, complete with a flight simulator and full-size

commercial aircraft. We have also built an extension to ourAircraft Maintenance Centre. This will provide space foradditional workshops, offices and stores to expand studentprovision.

To support our leading research, our sport science facilitieshave new laboratories and high-tech teaching facilities,making them among the best in the UK. We have alsodeveloped a training space for lighting, sound and stagedevents students, so they can get practical experience oncampus too.

We have also invested £6.5m in the modern Centre forAutomotive and Power System Engineering (CAPSE) facility,which will provide state-of-the-art laboratories and facilitiesfor engineering students.

At the Glyntaff site, students now study in purpose-builtlaboratories filled with industry-standard equipment.We have even created realistic simulation training facilitiesfor our health and forensic sciences students.

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Students’ Union, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest George Knox Building, Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff

Newport City Campus

“The University of South Wales¹s investmentin infrastructure is very apparent, regardlessof where you study. I attend Treforest, whichhas a brand-new lecture theatre and library,providing access to the latest technologyand an amazing environment to learn, studyand complete module work. There is a greatambience at the University of South Walesand the facilities have enhanced my abilityto learn throughout my degree.”

Matthew Norris, CanadaBA (Hons) Business and Marketing (Top Up)

Friars Walk, opens in November 2015 opposite our Newport City Campus

teaching and Learning

All universities are subject to a regularinstitutional review that audits teachingquality and academic standards. This iscarried out by the UK's Quality AssuranceAgency (QAA) – an independent bodyfinanced by the higher education fundingcouncils and UK universities themselves,to ensure that students get the bestpossible teaching and support duringtheir study.

Monitoring course quality is an ongoing exercise and wecontinually examine our courses to make sure academicstandards are met and improved. As a result, students canbe sure that a University of South Wales degree is not onlyquality approved and internationally recognised, but willalso prepare them for a career in even the most demandingenvironment.

The University prides itself on offering a wide range ofsubjects at different levels of study. As a student here, youcan study from Foundation to Doctorate level, giving youthe opportunity to start or develop the career of yourchoice. The University has four faculties that offer differentsubjects and courses. We also have a Centre for InternationalEnglish to help applicants reach the level of English theyneed to start their degrees, (see pages 32-35 for moreinformation).

The information that follows gives a brief introduction to ouracademic faculties and the courses you can study at theUniversity of South Wales. For detailed information oncourses, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/courses

research

The University of South Wales fosters avibrant research culture that underpins allother activities at the institution.

We carry out research in pursuit of knowledge andunderstanding, driven by a spirit of academic enquiry. Inkeeping with our role as an institution firmly embedded inour local, regional, national and international communities,we have great strengths in problem-driven research that isconducted in partnership with external stakeholders.

The University has doubled the amount of world leadingresearch it produces according to the Research ExcellenceFramework (REF) in 2014, which is the system for assessingthe quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

We are fully committed to building on the University’sstrong track record to expand and enhance our contributionto knowledge generation, and the application of thatknowledge to problem solving with our externalstakeholders.

We are committed to:• developing our research portfolio in areas of

strategic importance • encouraging innovation and dissemination of

research findings • working with business and government to help address

the challenges that society and the economy face

Our research is conducted in Research Centres and groupsacross our four faculties. These engage with the futurechallenges that society faces and take advantage ofparticular research strengths. We take account of keyexternal drivers in a way that enriches the researchenvironment and continues to engage our staff andstudents in the research agenda.

We are building on existing areas of internationallyrecognised and world-leading research, and continue todevelop holistic approaches by being distinctive in what wedo and how we do it.

In research related to the digital economy, for example, oursis a distinct approach that is firmly embedded in the Facultyof Creative Industries and which draws upon the expertiseof researchers from technology-based disciplines.

In the Faculty of Business and Society, research providesindividuals, businesses, communities and governments witha dynamic, robust and wide-ranging knowledge base forshaping policy and practice in areas such as enterprise andsocial innovation. There is a diverse range of interdisciplinaryresearch that benefits from the involvement of researchersfrom the arts, media and humanities.

In the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, researchersprovide real-life solutions to real-life problems. While healthas a theme is well understood by the users and funders ofresearch, we take a holistic approach. We bring togetherresearchers from traditional health and care sciencesbackgrounds with basic science and medical researchers,create links with health economics, social policy andpsychology, and engage innovatively with researchers fromthe George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling.

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, has astrong focus on research and development. For example, inengineering, from energy production, storage and usage, tothe development and monitoring of environmentally cleanand efficient technologies. The University a strongcommitment to this agenda through the development oflarge-scale infrastructure such as constructing state-of-the-art laboratories and recruiting key staff.

For the latest news on research, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/research


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Art

BA (Hons) Art Practice BA (Hons) Creative and Therapeutic ArtsBA (Hons) Illustration

MA Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing)MA Arts Practice (Fine Art)

Biology

BSc (Hons) BiologyBSc (Hons) Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) Human BiologyBSc (Hons) International Wildlife BiologyBSc (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) Natural History

Animation, Games and Visual Effects

BA (Hons) Animation (2D and Stop Motion)BA (Hons) Computer AnimationBA (Hons) Computer Games DesignBA (Hons) Computer Games EnterpriseBA (Hons) Game ArtBA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics

MA AnimationMA Computer AnimationMA Games EnterpriseMA Visual Effects

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Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Accounting and FinanceBA (Hons) Forensic AccountingBSc (Hons) Finance and Investment (Top Up)BSc (Hons) Financial Planning, Investment and Risk

MSc AccountingMSc Accounting and Finance (with ACCA Tuition)MSc FinanceMSc Finance and InvestmentMSc Forensic Audit and AccountingMSc Islamic Banking and FinanceMSc Management and Development of

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The University of South Wales offers arange of courses, from Foundation Degree to postgraduate level, in subjectareas from accounting to youth studies.The following pages list the courses weoffer. For the most up-to-date list ofcourses, and more information, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/courses

“If you have the passion and drive to studyinternational business and enterprise, theUniversity of South Wales is the right choice. Itprovides students with excellent support andservices to help them succeed.“

Shahnurraisa Mohd Zain, MalaysiaMSc International Business and Enterprise

James Carlisle, BA (Hons) Animation

did yoU Know?Our graduates have been employed at prestigious studiosand worked on films such as Hellboy 2, G-Force, Watchmen,Beowulf and Happy Feet.

did yoU Know?100% of our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance and BA(Hons) Human Resource Management students are satisfiedwith their course (National Student Survey (NSS), 2015).

Accounting work placement: Atradius

“The Computer Animation course is reallyinteresting. Our tutors told us to enjoy theprojects and have fun. We take life drawingclasses to improve our drawing and contextureclasses to learn about animation and filmtheories. The people here are very nice andhelpful, which makes me enjoy studying at theUniversity.”

yue Liu, ChinaBA (Hons) Computer Animation


BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management (Top Up)

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (Top Up)BA (Hons) Business and Supply Chain

Management (Top Up)BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top Up)BA (Hons) Business Studies (Top Up)BA (Hons) International Business (Top Up)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Human Resource ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) MarketingMaster of Business Administration (MBA)

Public Service ManagementMSc Strategic Digital MarketingMSc Engineering ManagementMSc Human Resources ManagementMSc International Business and EnterpriseMSc Fashion MarketingMSc International Logistics and Supply

Chain ManagementMSc International ManagementMSc Leadership and ManagementMSc ManagementMSc MarketingMSc Project ManagementMSc Public RelationsMSc Strategic Procurement Management

Business and Management

BA (Hons) BusinessBA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Event ManagementBA (Hons) Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons) International Business ManagementBA (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementBA (Hons) MarketingBA (Hons) Retail ManagementBA (Hons) Business and Accounting (Top Up)BA (Hons) Business and Finance (Top Up)

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science

BSc (Hons) ChemistryBSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Foundation YearMaster of Chiropractic

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Computing

BSc (Hons)/MComp Computer ForensicsBSc (Hons)/MComp Computer Games DevelopmentBSc (Hons)/MComp Computer ScienceBSc (Hons)/MComp Computer SecurityBSc (Hons) Information Technology Service ManagementBSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top Up)

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“I've learned a lot from university life in southWales, not just about the course but also aboutpractical skills. During my study, I was inspiredby useful suggestions and information fromtutors, the drop-in centre, library, advice shopand my classmates. For me, it's a memorableexperience of learning. If you are thinkingabout studying top-up and Masters courses inthe UK, USW has well-recognised courses andcan provide a deeper understanding ofbusiness and practical skills.”

Wenxin Zhou, China, BA (Hons) International Business (Top Up)followed by MBA

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“The University of South Wales is the onlyuniversity in the UK that offers a fully integratedundergraduate chiropractic degree programmeaccredited by the General Chiropractic Counciland the European Council on ChiropracticEducation. The University offers students achance to work as a student clinician in theWelsh Institute of Chiropractic outpatient clinicduring the final year of the programme, enablingthem to build experience and enhance clinicalskills by giving treatments to patients.”

Nigel Nathan Chin Jie Jiun, MalaysiaMaster of Chiropractic

“I made the decision to study here as thecourse is accredited by the CharteredInstitute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT).I have enjoyed studying here so far becausethe lecturers have a great deal of experiencein the industry. They provide a real insightinto the challenges you can expect to find inthe real world.”

Adriana Salazar Miranda, Colombia, MSc International Logistics and SupplyChain Management

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Counselling and Therapy

BA (Hons) Creative and Therapeutic Arts BSc (Hons) Psychology with CounsellingBSc (Hons) Systemic Counselling

MA Consultative Supervision MA Integrative CounsellingMSc Cognitive Behavioral PsychotherapyMA Counselling Children and Young People MSc Systemic CounsellingMSc Systemic PsychotherapyPostgraduate Certificate Systemic Counselling

Criminology

BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice and Youth Justice

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal JusticeBSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and LawBSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

and SociologyBSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

with PsychologyBSc (Hons) Forensic Science with CriminologyBSc (Hons) Psychology with CriminologyBSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

Design

BA (Hons) Advertising DesignBA (Hons) Computer Games DesignBA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Fashion DesignBA (Hons) Fashion PromotionBA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retail DesignBA (Hons) Graphic CommunicationBA (Hons) Interior DesignBA (Hons) TV and Film Set Design

MA Graphic Communication

Drama and Performance

BA (Hons) DanceBA (Hons) Performing ArtsBA (Hons) ScriptwritingBA (Hons) Theatre and DramaBA (Hons) Performance and Media

MA DramaMA Scriptwriting

Education and Teaching

BA (Hons) Early Years Education and PracticeBA (Hons) History with EducationBA (Hons) Primary Studies with QTSBSc (Hons) Childhood Development BSc (Hons) Psychology with EducationBSc (Hons) Sociology with Education BSc (Hons) Secondary Design and Technology

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ICT with QTS

MA EducationMA Education (MA Education for Sustainable

Development and Global Citizenship)MA Education (MA Child and Adolescent Mental Health)MA Education (MA Childhood Studies)MA Education (MA Early Years)MA Education (MA ICT and Education)MA Education (MA Leadership and Management

(Education))MA Education (MA Leadership and Management

(FE/PcET))MA Education (MA Leadership and Management

(PcET))MA Education (MA Religious Education)MA Education (MA Special Educational Needs)MA Education (MA SEN (Autistic Spectrum))MA Education (MA Teaching English as an

Additional Language (TEAL))MA Education (MA Teaching English to Young

Learners (TEYL))MA Education (MA Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages (TESOL))


Film and Television Studio, ATRiuM Building, Cardiff Campus

did yoU Know?99% of our teacher training students are in employment orfurther study within six months of graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2013).

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“I work as a translator in the Ministry ofEducation, Oman. I chose USW because Ibelieved the course would help me to gainexperience in the field of TESOL. The course hasexceeded my expectations. You are treated as anindividual and your own ideas are appreciated. Ican strongly recommend this course.”

Khalil Al Belushi, Sultanate of OmanMA Education (Teaching English to Speakers ofOther Languages (TESOL))

(National Student Survey (NSS), 2015)

of our BA (Hons) InteriorDesign students aresatisfied with their course

Engineering (Electronic)

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic EngineeringBSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top Up)

MSc Electronics and Information TechnologyMSc Embedded Systems Design (with internship)*MSc Mobile and Satellite Communications (with internship)*

MSc Optoelectronics (with internship)*

Engineering (Mechanical)

BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical EngineeringBSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top Up)

MSc Energy Systems EngineeringMSc Mechanical EngineeringMSc Professional Engineering


Engineering (Aerospace)

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringBSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

MEng Aeronautical EngineeringMSc Aeronautical EngineeringMSc Aircraft Maintenance Systems

Engineering (Civil)

BSc (Hons)/BEng (Hons) Civil EngineeringBSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (Top Up)

MEng Civil EngineeringMSc Civil and Structural EngineeringMSc Civil Engineering and Environmental ManagementMSc Dispute ResolutionMSc Lean and Six-Sigma Management

Aerospace Centre, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

* Subject to validation.

“I have made the most of my time at Universityby gaining employability skills. I won the prizefor best project from the Institute of MechanicalEngineers. I solved a real-life problem given tome by the company Corus. I gained invaluablework experience on this project and may belucky enough to secure a job with them now.”

Vivek Kapur, India BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

“I chose to study at the University of South Walesas the course offers both the EASA licence andan Honours degree, which puts me at anadvantage compared to other students. TheUniversity is the only university that offers bothdegree and licence simultaneously in the UK.”

Muhammad Abil Bin Mohd Ali, MalaysiaBSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

“The University of South Wales is one of the bestfor civil engineering. The facilities are very good,especially the structural lab and the computerlab. The course has fully prepared me to work inthe construction industry by giving me anawareness of health and safety on a site whileworking, and giving me the knowledge andconfidence to solve problems. One of the mostuseful things I have learnt is how to handle myselfin a professional manner. I now feel capable ofhandling any type of professional challenge andsituation.”

Thirunathan Pradeepkumar, Sri LankaBSc (Hons) Civil Engineering

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Electronics Laboratory, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

English and Creative Writing

BA (Hons) EnglishBA (Hons) English and Creative WritingBA (Hons) English and HistoryBA (Hons) Welsh in the Workplace with English

MA English by ResearchMPhil in Writing

Fashion

BA (Hons) Fashion DesignBA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retail DesignBA (Hons) Fashion Promotion

MA Fashion RetailMSc Fashion Marketing

Film

BA (Hons) FilmBA (Hons) Film Studies

MA Documentary film and Television*MA Film*MA Film Producing

Forensic Science

BSc (Hons) Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up)BSc (Hons) Forensic BiologyBSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation*BSc (Hons) Forensic ScienceBSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology

MSc Forensic Biology*MSc Forensic Investigation*MSc Forensic Science*MSc Forensic Science with Criminology*MSc Analytical and Forensic Science

Geography, Geology and the Environment

BSc (Hons) Environmental ScienceBSc (Hons)/MGeog** GeographyBSc (Hons) GeologyBSc (Hons) Geology and Physical GeographyBSc (Hons) Natural History

MSc Disaster Management for Environmental HazardsMSc Renewable Energy and Resource ManagementMSc Wildlife and Conservation Management

History

BA (Hons) HistoryBA (Hons) History with Education

MA History by Research

Journalism and Media

BA (Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Media Production BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism BA (Hons) Performance and MediaBA (Hons) Photojournalism BA (Hons) Scriptwriting

MA Documentary PhotographyMA Media, Culture and Journalism* MA Media Production* MA Post Production* MA by Research Media Culture and Journalism*


University of South Wales Geography Students, Mount Etna, Sicily

did yoU Know?TS Eliot Prize winner, Professor Philip Gross, lectures here atthe University of South Wales.

did yoU Know?We have a special multi-room scenes of crime house toprovide real-life practise for the forensic investigators oftomorrow.

* Subject to validation** MGeog level subject to validation

“The course seemed like the perfect way to gainthe necessary practical experience and industryknowledge to actually get a job in the sector.The tutors are very experienced film and TVprofessionals themselves, and they were alwaysmore than happy to share their experiences andhelp in whatever way they could.”

Sandra Cosfelt, GermanyMA Film Producing

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Midwifery

Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) Registered Midwife

MSc Professional Practice (Midwifery)

Music and Sound

BA (Hons) Creative Sound and MusicBA (Hons) Music BusinessBA (Hons) Popular MusicBMus (Hons) Contemporary Music PerformanceBSc (Hons) Music TechnologyBSc (Hons) Sound Engineering

MA Songwriting and ProductionMSc Music Engineering and ProductionMA Music Therapy

Nursing and Health Sciences

BSc (Hons) Acute and Critical CareBachelor of Nursing (Hons) (Adult)Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (Child Health)Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (Learning Disabilities)Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (Mental Health)BSc (Hons)/BSc Professional Practice (Nursing), (Health Care Studies), (Violence Reduction)

BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies (District Nursing),(Practice Nursing), (Community Children's Nursing), (Learning Disabilities Nursing)

BSc (Hons) Community Health and Wellbeing (Top Up)BSc (Hons) Community Mental Health PracticeBSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(Health Visiting), (Occupational Health Nursing), (School Health Nursing)

BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(Health Visiting), (School Health Nursing)

Overseas Nursing ProgrammeMSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(Health Visiting), (School Health Nursing)

MSc Endocrinology MSc Community Health Studies (District Nursing),(Practice Nursing), (Community Children's Nursing), (Learning Disabilities Nursing)

MSc Education (for Health and Social Care Professionals)MSc Public HealthMSc Advanced Clinical PractitionerMSc DiabetesMSc Disaster Healthcare (Distance Learning)MSc Professional Practice (with a number of pathways)

Law

Foundation Degree in Paralegal StudiesBA (Hons) Law and Business (Top Up)BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law LLB (Hons) LawLLB (Hons) Law Accelerated RouteLLB (Hons) Law with Criminology and Criminal JusticeLLB (Hons) Law with Welsh in the WorkplaceLLB (Hons) Legal Practice

Legal Practice Course (LPC)LLM Intellectual Property LawLLM International Commercial LawLLM Law

Live Event and Lighting Technology

BSc (Hons) Lighting Design and TechnologyBSc (Hons) Live Event Technology

Maths

BSc (Hons)/MMath* Financial MathematicsBSc (Hons)/MMath* Mathematics

Medical Sciences

BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences


did yoU Know?93% of our Mathematics students are in employment orfurther study within six months of graduation (GraduateDestination Survey, 2013).

* MMath level subject to validation.

“Looking back over the last three years, I believethat the University was the best choice for me.The facilities were excellent and the studentswere given plenty of opportunity to put intopractice what was taught in lectures.”

Marie Model, Germany BSc (Hons) Lighting Design and Technology

“I cannot speak highly enough of the lecturers.We were able to interact during the lectures, byasking questions or having class discussions,something which is uncommon in most lecturehalls nowadays.”

Hazel Wallace, Ireland BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences

“I chose to study nursing and I wanted to furthermy studies here in the UK. I would recommendnursing students to choose the University ofSouth Wales as it has the best equipped clinicalsimulation centre.”

Maisa Mei Lee, MalaysiaBN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

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Moot Courtroom, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

Student taking part in a live performance

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“The Cardiff Campus for the creative industries ismodern in terms of the technology andequipment, and provides holisitic training forstudents to enter a technical or performance-based career. I would strongly adviseinternational students to choose USW as it givesthem the right training, education, opportunityand experience to excel.”

Pranavindra Lal, IndiaBSc (Hons) Music Technology

did yoU Know?96% of our BA (Hons) Creative Sound and Music studentsare satisfied with their course (National Student Survey(NSS), 2015)

Jack Latham, BA (Hons) Photography


Property, Construction and Surveying

BSc (Hons) Project Management (Surveying)BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial

Management

MSc Building Information Modelling and SustainabilityMSc Construction Project ManagementMSc Dispute ResolutionMSc Lean and Six-Sigma ManagementMSc Safety, Health and Environmental Management

Public and Emergency Services

BA (Hons) Public ServicesBSc (Hons) Police Sciences

MSc Community and PartnershipsMSc Community and PartnershipsMSc International PolicingMSc Global GovernanceMSc Health and Public Service Management

did yoU Know?Our Quantity Surveying, and Commercial Management,and Project Management courses are accredited by theRoyal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

did yoU Know?100% of our BA (Hons) Documentary Photographystudents are satisfied with their course (National StudentSurvey (NSS), 2015)

Photography

BA (Hons) Documentary Photography BA (Hons) Photography

MA Documentary Photography

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Psychology

BSc (Hons) Applied PsychologyBSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with

PsychologyBSc (Hons) PsychologyBSc (Hons) Psychology with Behaviour AnalysisBSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

BSc (Hons) Psychology with CounsellingBSc (Hons) Psychology with CriminologyBSc (Hons) Psychology with Developmental DisordersBSc (Hons) Psychology with EducationBSc (Hons) Sociology with PsychologyBSc (Hons) Sport Psychology

MA Art Psychotherapy MA Music TherapyMSc Behaviour Analysis and TherapyMSc Business Psychology MSc Clinical and Abnormal PsychologyMSc Health PsychologyMSc Play and Therapeutic PlayMSc Play TherapyMSc Psychology by ResearchMSc Systemic Psychotherapy

Religious Studies

BA (Hons) Religious Studies

MA Buddhist Studies (Distance Learning)

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

MSc Renewable Energy and Resource Management

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Psychology Suite, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

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by the world's leadingprofessional bodies

AccreditedMany courses

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“I compared a few universities in the UK andLithuania and I saw that USW has some greatphotography courses. By the time I graduate, I will have experience in most of thephotography genres and with equipmentsuch as cameras, studio and darkrooms, so Iwill have enough skills to become a freelancephotographer or work in a studio when Igraduate.”

Migle Kryzauskaite, LithuaniaBA (Hons) Photography

“The University of South Wales is the largestuniversity in Wales. The MSc Renewable Energyand Resource Management course is in-line withthe requirements of the industry and coversimportant aspects that will be beneficial in thesustainable power field. It also has the rightfacilities to accommodate the subjects such asthe squirrel cage induction generators and thehybrid vehicle lab.”

Vishul Suresh, MalaysiaMSc Renewable Energy and ResourceManagement


did yoU Know?98% of our Sport students are in employment or further study within six months of graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2013).

Social Work and Social Care

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care ManagementBSc (Hons) Social Work

Sociology

BSc (Hons) Sociology with CriminologyBSc (Hons) Sociology with EducationBSc (Hons) Sociology with Psychology

Sport

Foundation Degree Community Football Coaching and Development

Foundation Degree Football Coaching and Development

Foundation Degree Rugby Coaching and Development

BA (Hons) Sports Leadership and DevelopmentBSc (Hons) Football Coaching and PerformanceBSc (Hons) Rugby Coaching and PerformanceBSc (Hons) Sport PsychologyBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise ScienceBSc (Hons) Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance (Top Up)BSc (Hons) Sports StudiesBSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning

MSc Sport, Health and Exercise ScienceMSc Sports and Exercise MedicineMSc Sports Coaching and Performance

youth and Community

Foundation Degree Childhood StudiesFoundation Degree Working with Young PeopleBA (Hons) Working with Young People (Top Up)BA (Hons) Youth and Community WorkBA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Youth Justice)BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies (Top Up)

MA Working for Children and Young People

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SportS fAciLitieSInternational rugby and football teams trainat our sports facilities

INCLUDING WALES AND CyPRUS FOOTBALLTEAMS AND NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICAAND AUSTRALIA RUGBy TEAMS

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online courses offered inpartnership with UnicAf

The University is committed to providing flexible studyoptions for students. An integral part of our approach is thedesign, development and implementation of online coursesand our commitment to help students develop excellentcritical analysis, reflection, and problem-solving skills.

We have partnered with UNICAF, an online providerresponsible for the recruitment, admission, enrolment andsupport of online learners to the following University ofSouth Wales courses:

• Master of Business Administration• MSc Business Psychology*• MA Education*• BA (Hons) Business Studies (Top Up)

Studying online allows you to learn at your own pace in yourhome or place of work, at a time that’s convenient to you.You will have access to a range of online resources tosupport your studies, plus online study is usually a lowercost option than studying on campus. On successfulcompletion of your online course, you will receive aUniversity of South Wales degree.

For more information about our onlinecourses, including how to apply, entryrequirements, fees and scholarships, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/unicaf call: +357 2275 8555.

Sport Science Laboratories, Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff

*Subject to online delivery mode approval.

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pre-university and english Study

The Centre for International English offersacademic and Pre-sessional EnglishLanguage Programmes at a range oflevels. These courses help internationaland EU students develop a wide range ofskills, academically and socially, within theUniversity environment.

All courses are delivered by fully qualified and professionalteachers of the English language, who have broadexperience of working with international and EU students.We are supportive of your academic needs and ambitions,and work closely with the University's academic faculties tomake sure you get the best preparation and support foryour studies. The programme you choose will depend onyour level of English and academic qualifications.

The Centre for International English continues to supportinternational and EU students even after their preparationcourse has finished. On consultation with your faculty, youmay be able to attend weekly English language modulesfree of charge, to fully support you throughout your studies.

The University strongly recommends that you allow at least10 weeks or 300 study hours to improve your English levelby up to one (1.0) IELTS band (or equivalent).

All our fee-paying programmes are run at the PontypriddCampus, Treforest and are accredited by the British Council.

For more information on our English language courses, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/international-english

English Entry Requirements For undergraduate studyTo study an undergraduate course, you will need a goodcommand of English and be able to prove you have at leastthe equivalent of:• IELTS 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component)• IGCSE pass in English at grade C or above

For postgraduate studyTo study a postgraduate course, you will need a goodcommand of English and be able to prove you haveat least the equivalent of:• IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component)

If you do not meet these language requirements, you may be eligible for one of our preparation courses: the Pre-sessional English Language Programme or InternationalFoundation Programme.


Current English Language Level

IELTS 4.0* or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.0 inall components)

IELTS 4.5* or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.0 inall components)

IELTS 5.0* or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.5 inwriting and 4.0 in all other components)

IELTS 5.5* or equivalent (with a minimum of5.5 in writing and 5.0 in all other components)Or IELTS 6.0* or equivalent (with a minimum of 6.0 inwriting and 5.5 in all other components)

RecommendedPre-sessional English LanguageProgramme

20 weeks

15 weeks

10 weeks

5 weeks

Tuition Fee

£6,900

£5,175

£3,450

£1,725

Pre-sessional English Language ProgrammesThese are 5, 10, 15 or 20-week intensive English language courses for students holding conditional offers for programmes at the University of South Wales, but who do not meet the language requirements. The Pre-sessional English LanguageProgramme improves your English and academic skills, and helps you communicate more effectively in an English-speakingenvironment.

Entry requirementsApplicants must hold an offer for a course at the University of South Wales (foundation, undergraduate, top up orpostgraduate levels). Applicants must also satisfy the English language requirements as detailed in the table below.

International applicants must hold a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) IELTS (taken at an approved UKVI centre). For information on UKVI centres across the world, visit www.gov.uk or contact your country representative for furtherinformation.

“The Pre-sessional English language course was a very good opportunity for me to enhance my English language ability,particularly how to deliver presentations and write a very good essay. The teaching staff were very nice and always helpful. Inaddition it was a good experience for me, as I met with different students from all over the world, and discovering new cultureshelped me to be more sociable. I will never forget the amazing time I spent on this course.”

Ahmad Qatami, Jordan 5 week Pre-sessional English Programme and MBA

“The teaching staff are lovely people. Theywere my first teachers in the UK and theyhelped me not only with English, but alsowith other issues I had when I first arrived aseverything was so new.”

Ziwen yao, China 10 week Pre-sessional English LanguageProgramme and BA (Hons) InternationalBusiness (Top Up)

Start Date

Starts: 4 July 2016Ends: 10 December 2016

Option 1 – Starts: 26 May 2016Ends: 9 September 2016Option 2 – Starts: 25 August 2016Ends: 9 December 2016

Option 1 – Starts: 30 June 2016Ends: 9 September 2016Option 2 – Starts: 29 September 2016Ends: 9 December 2016

Option 1 – Starts: 4 August 2016Ends: 9 September 2016Option 2 – Starts: 3 November 2016Ends: 9 December 2016

*Students studying a course requiring a higher IELTS score than 6.0 may require a longer pre-sessional.

International Foundation Programme,Intensive English (IFPIE)This one-year programme has been designed for studentswho want to study at undergraduate level in the UK.Students are taught in small groups with a strong focus ondeveloping academic English language skills, as well assubject-specific knowledge to the standard needed forundergraduate study.

Entry RequirementsApplicants need a valid, national school leaving certificate atan appropriate level and are also required to have a level ofEnglish equivalent to a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in all components. Onsuccessful completion of the IFP, students can progress tothe first year of their University of South Walesundergraduate award. Progression routes include business,law, humanities and social sciences, psychology, computing,and engineering. Please check with the University whetheryour chosen pathway is available.

Start dates• September 2016• January 2017

ModulesThe IFPIE delivers four language skills-based modules. TheAcademic Writing module enables students to write a rangeof different texts using an academic style and a level ofaccuracy that is appropriate to undergraduate study.

In Academic Reading and Academic Listening, studentsdevelop the skills and vocabulary necessary to cope withchallenging academic texts and lectures. These threemodules are studied alongside the Academic Study inthe UK Context module, which teaches students to managetheir time, solve problems, and use sources effectively intheir academic work, as well as learning about the UKcontext in which they are studying.

Students also take a series of short pathway modules inBusiness Studies, Law and Social Issues (for details see page34), or Engineering pathway modules provided by theFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. To ensure aconsistent preparation for all our students, the IFPIE alsodelivers modules in Statistics, Quantitative Methods andComputer Literacy (for details see page 34).

pre-university and english Study (continued)

International Foundation Programme (IFP)This one-year programme has been designed for studentswho want to study at undergraduate level in the UK. Theprogramme offers several modules that give internationalstudents an edge when they start on degree courses. Themodules provide students with a taste of what is to come,while continuously developing their skills. Students aretaught in small groups to develop their subject-specificknowledge and develop their academic study skills to thestandard needed for undergraduate study.

Entry RequirementsApplicants need a valid national school leaving certificate atan appropriate level and are required to have a level ofEnglish equivalent to have a UK Visas and Immigration(UKVI) IELTS level 6.0. On successful completion of the IFP,students can progress to the first year of a University ofSouth Wales undergraduate award. Progression routesinclude business, law, humanities and social sciences,psychology, and computing. Please check with theUniversity whether your chosen pathway is available.

Start dates• September 2016• January 2017

ModulesThe IFP delivers two academic skills modules. AdvancedAcademic Writing equips students with a range ofhigh-level writing, research, and critical thinking skills.Academic Study in the UK Context, develops timemanagement skills and teaches how to accuratelyparaphrase, reference and summarise. Students also studythree pathway modules.

The Business Studies module allows students to gain adeeper understanding of how business relates to the widerworld. It considers theory and practice in business andculture, entrepreneurship, marketing, international finance,economics and capitalism, globalisation, fair trade andhuman resources.

The Law module provides an overview of the history,structure and functioning of the legal system in England andWales. It looks at the three fundamental areas of contract,tort, and criminal law.

In the Social Issues module, students consider differencesacross cultures and countries, and develop an outwardthinking perspective on many key issues affecting andshaping society today. These include religion, ethics andeducation.

In addition, students attend modules in QuantitativeMethods and Statistics, which are vital for academic researchand data analysis. Finally, students take a module inComputer Literacy, which underpins the technicalproduction of almost all coursework required on othermodules.


Brecon Building, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

“My course had small classes so we cancommunicate with our tutor very closely, andit is a great help for us. We read, write, andspeak a lot to improve our English and ourteachers are always happy to help us. This is agood opportunity to make our language andcommunication skills better.”

Aya Kubouchi, Japan10 week Pre-sessional Programme andInternational Foundation Programme

ScholarshipsPartial tuition scholarships of up to £2,000 per year areavailable on selected courses.• For undergraduate courses, up to £1,500 per year• For Masters courses, up to £2,000• For MBA courses, up to £1,500

Chancellor’s International Development Scholarships**Undergraduate International Development Scholarships of£2,500 are available for students from the followingcountries:• Bangladesh • Brazil• Cameroon • Colombia• India • Kazakhstan• Kenya • Mexico• Nepal • Nigeria• Russia • South Korea• Sri Lanka • Taiwan• Tanzania • Thailand• Turkey • Uganda• Vietnam • Zambia• Zimbabwe

If you are successful will be automatically considered for ascholarship when you make your application. You do notneed to make a separate scholarship application. You willreceive confirmation of a scholarship with your offer letter.

Scholarships do not apply to sponsored students or thosestudying a placement year, the IFP, or English LanguageProgrammes. Scholarships may be withdrawn if conditionsof the scholarships are not adhered to. For more informationabout fees and scholarships visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international

Commonwealth and Chevening ScholarshipsThe University of South Wales is a popular destination forCommonwealth and Chevening scholars and we aredelighted to support these scholarship programmes. The University offers a number of general and partnershipCommonwealth and Chevening scholarships. Visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international for more inforamtion.

Payment Schedule of Tuition FeesStudents studying Pre-sessional English language andInternational Foundation Programmes must pay the balanceof fees in full at the point of enrolment.

The following payment plans are available to undergraduateand postgraduate students:1. A discount of £300 may be available upon full payment offees on enrolment2. Payment of the balance of fees by instalments over threemonths3. Payment of the balance of fees by instalments over sevenmonths

Extra Information• Fees are charged per academic year.

• Accommodation and living costs should be calculated separately.

• All students who are not UK or EU citizens are not eligible for government support for fees. If you are not a UK or EU citizen, you will be asked to pay the full tuition fee as quoted on your offer letter.

fees for non-eU Students 2016-2017

Tuition Maximum MinimumFee Scholarship Fee Payable

Research Degrees

Full-time Research Fee £13,100 - £13,100

Part-time Research Fee £3,920 - £3,920

Postgraduate Degrees

MBA £12,900 £1,500 £11,400

MA/MSc £12,600 £2,000 £10,600

MPhil in Creative Writing fee per year (year 1 and 2) –

additional years £2,600 per year £7,900 - £7,900

MSc Disaster Healthcare, not including two field courses

at £1,110 each (£2,220 in total) £12,600 £2,000 £10,600

Undergraduate Degrees

Degrees* £11,900 £1,500 £10,400

Degree Placement Year £2,380 - £2,380

BA and MBA Package (non-STEM) £19,300 - £19,300

BA and MA/MSc Package (non-STEM) £18,800 - £18,800

BSc and MA/MSc Package (STEM) £19,300 - £19,300

International Foundation Programme (IFP) £7,350 - £7,350

HND Courses £10,300 £1,500 £8,800

HND Placement Year £2,060 - £2,060

Pre-sessional English Language Programmes

20 weeks £6,900 - £6,900

15 weeks £5,175 - £5,175

10 weeks £3,450 - £3,450

5 weeks £1,725 - £1,725


STEM degrees are those in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Please note that some coursesmay incur additional fees for equipment, studio time and field courses. Visit www.southwales.ac.uk/money.

Please note that the fees stated above are subject to change. Amount to pay: Your offer letter states the amount of coursefees you will need to pay. Where course duration is more than one year, tuition fees are fixed for the duration of the course..For the latest information visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/international

“Receiving one of only two Chevening bursariesfor Namibian students is an achievement I’mreally proud of. I was inspired by my tutors andguest lecturers because they are reallyknowledgeable. I plan to take the skills andknowledge I’ve gained back to Namibia andwork to give smaller communities a visual voice.”

Marita Van Rooyen (Chevening Scholar),NamibiaMA Documentary Photography

“I was privileged to be one of the CheveningScholars at the University of South Wales. Someof my most remarkable experiences includedinteracting with people from across the worldboth inside and outside of the classroom,shopping, going to church on a Saturday,travelling around the UK and exploring British food.”

Edgar Bennett (Chevening Scholar), JamaicaMSc Forensic Audit and Accounting

**This scholarship would replace the standard £1,500 undergraduate scholarship.


finances fornon-eU Students

Living CostsSouth Wales offers great value for money. Food,entertainment, accommodation and other day-to-day costsare likely to be lower than in many other parts of the UK.

It is difficult to estimate how much it will cost you to live inthe UK because so much depends on your personallifestyle. UK Visas and Immigration suggests that studentsstudying outside London should allow approximately £1,015per month for living costs compared to £1,265 per month forstudents studying in London. You will also need to considerany additional costs of travelling to and from your homecountry.

If your family will live with you in the UK, then you willneed to bring enough money to support them too. Formore information on general living costs in the UK, visitwww.educationuk.org. You may also find theInternational Student Calculator helpful:www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

Deposits A deposit must be paid before letters for a visa applicationare issued. This deposit will also secure scholarships. Youroffer letter will clearly outline methods of payment for yourdeposit and the balance of your tuition fees.

Refund of deposits or prior payment of fees will only bemade if you can produce evidence that your visa wasrefused. Refunds will not be made under any othercircumstances. Please note refunds may incur anadministration fee.

Payment ScheduleExact payment details will be outlined in your offer letter.Visit www.southwales.ac.uk/international.

Sponsored StudentsWe are committed to provide programme reports tosponsors.

Newport City Campus

“I now run my own production company,called Papilonmexy, in Abuja, Nigeria,which employs five members of staff. Mycompany was recently awarded a contractby the United States Ministry of Agricultureto produce a film on biotechnology inNigeria. I am also a photographer and wasemployed as the official photographer forTony Blair’s visit to Nigeria in 2012. My MAdirectly prepared me for working in thisindustry.”

Emmanuel Okolo, NigeriaMA Film Producing

Tuberculosis ScreeningBefore getting a visa, nationals from certain countries willneed to be tested for tuberculosis (TB), and obtain acertificate that states they are free from infectious TB. Thetest includes having a chest X-ray at an accredited clinic orhospital run by the International Organisation for Migration.To check whether you need to obtain a TB certificate beforeyou travel, check the Home Office website: www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa

When your Entry Clearance (Visa) has Been IssuedCheck it carefully to make sure:• Your name and date of birth are correct• It clearly states that you are a student• The sponsor licence number is identical to the one listed

on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) statement

• It starts on or before the date you want to travel tothe UK

When considering your application for entry clearance(visa), the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate inyour country should comply with the guidance, which youcan access at: www.southwales.ac.uk/intsupport/visa-lengths

The University’s Reporting Duties Under Tier 4of the Points-based SystemInternational students are permitted entry to the UK underimmigration laws for the purposes of study. The University isrequired to report to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) wheninternational students holding a Tier 4 student visa:• Do not enrol within the enrolment period (including not

completing enrolment due to non-collection of a BID)• Enrol, but do not adhere to designated University

attendance monitoring procedures• Permanently or temporarily stop studying (including

discontinuing or suspensions of study)• Make significant changes to their circumstances (such

as the successful completion of a course earlier thanexpected, a change of course, or completion from home)

• Break the conditions of their permission to stay, such asworking illegally or not leaving the UK when required

Visas and immigration procedures for non-eU Students

Do I Need a Visa?If you are a national of a country outside the EuropeanEconomic Area (EEA), you will probably need a visa to studyin the UK – check the Home Office website:www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

If you need to apply for a visa to come to the UK to study, it is important you visit and read the University’s guide tovisas and application processes:www.southwales.ac.uk/international/visas

Once you have accepted an offer to study at the Universityof South Wales, you will be contacted by the University’sImmigration and International Student Advice team (IISA).They will guide you through applying for entry clearanceunder Tier 4 (or any appropriate alternative immigrationcategory). You can also contact the IISA team directly by e-mail: [email protected]

Please note: you can apply for a Tier 4 student visa up tothree months before the start of your course. You will onlybe able to enrol on the course and at the university that thevisa has been issued for, which has an agreed start date. Anychanges to university or course start dates should beupdated by getting a new visa before you leave your homecountry.

Since April 2015, Tier 4 students are given a vignette (stickerin their passport) that covers 30 days and are given a letterstating the total length of leave granted. If you have a Tier 4visa, you will need to bring the letter with you to collect aBiometric Identity Document (BID: visa card), that covers therest of your course once you arrive in the UK. There is nocharge to do this. As part of ongoing support before youarrive, the University will automatically provide you withmore information about how you collect your BID. You willnot be able to fully enrol on your course and access yourUniversity student card without collecting your BID first.

Since April 2015, Tier 4 students must pay an ImmigrationHealth Surcharge (IHS) if they are studying for six months ormore in the UK. For information on the IHS charge and howthis is paid, see the information sheet available on ourwebsite; www.southwales.ac.uk/international/visas

If you want to bring family members to the UK with you asyour dependants, visit the ‘Bringing your family’ section onour website for information and guidance:www.southwales.ac.uk/international/visas


Glynneath Building, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest“Besides the academic side of my studies, I alsoreally wanted to study abroad and learn aboutanother country and culture, like the UK. I knewit was a good place to study. When I graduate, Iwill have the confidence to look at various careeroptions, either with a multinational companyelsewhere, or back at home in Pakistan.”

Baljit Dugal, PakistanMSc Management and Development ofInternational Financial Systems

Speak with our Immigration and International Student Advice team (IISA) in real timeusing our ‘Ask an Adviser’ chat facility at: http://intsupport.southwales.ac.uk/ask/

fees for eU Students 2016-2017


Undergraduate (Bachelors) StudentsAt the time of print (September 2015), the standard full-time2016-2017 fees for undergraduate courses have not beenconfirmed. As a guide, in the academic year 2015-2016,standard full-time fees for undergraduate awards were up to£9,000. However, the Welsh Government offered a Tuition FeeGrant for EU students of up to £5,190, which reduced the feesthat the student paid themselves to £3,810. The Tuition FeeGrant offered by the Welsh Government is not means-testedand does not have to be repaid.

Eligibility for the Tuition Fee Grant will be determined viaan application to the EU team at Student Finance Wales.For full details, visit: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/eu.aspx

Most EU students are not required to pay the £3,810 feeupfront as they can also apply for a Tuition Fee Loan fromStudent Finance Wales. This is applied for at the same time asthe Welsh Government Tuition Fee Grant. The current rules arethat repayment of this loan will commence only when youhave graduated and are earning a salary above £21,000 peryear in the UK, or the equivalent threshold set for the countryyou are working in.

For up-to-date information on our fees and the fundingregime in Wales, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Postgraduate (Masters) StudentsAt the time of print (September 2015) the 2016-2017 fees forpostgraduate awards are subject to confirmation. As a guide,the standard full-time Masters fee charged during 2015-2016was £4,750.

Scholarships and BursariesThe University is committed to providing financial help andsupport to students during their studies. For the latestinformation on fees and scholarships, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Living CostsSouth Wales offers great value for money. Food,entertainment, accommodation and other day-to-day costsare likely to be lower than in many other parts of the UK. Forinformation on general living costs in the UK, visitwww.educationuk.org. For information on fees, funding,scholarships and living costs in Wales, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/money

EU FeesFor up-to-date fees, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Alfred Russel Wallace Building, Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff“With Cardiff to the south and the BreconBeacons to the north, there’s never a shortage of activities at the University of South Wales! On the Pontypridd Campus, the modern andattractive Students’ Union with its bars,restaurants and clubs means that student lifehere is great fun.“

Kevin Fox, IrelandMChiro Chiropractic

“When I finished my Bachelors degree I made adecision to specialise in the area of riskmanagement. At the beginning it was so hardfor me to choose a university, because mychosen course is only taught at a few institutionsin the UK. I chose this university for theaffordable tuition fees and the great opportunityto have a scholarship. I quickly found out howeasy it was for me to apply for a scholarship andwas pleasantly surprised that I was eligible toreceive it.”

Aleksandar Angelov, BulgariaMSc Sustainable Business Risk Management


Academic Entry RequirementsThe University recognises a range of entry qualificationsfrom around the world. For specific entry requirements foreach country, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/international

For taught programmes, you should usually have a highschool leaving certificate, an Honours degree from arecognised university, relevant experience, or apostgraduate diploma, depending on your course. Forresearch-based study, you should usually have a Mastersdegree that is related to your proposed area of researchfrom a recognised university.

If you are not sure whether you have the right qualifications,e-mail: [email protected]

English Language Entry RequirementsProficiency in the English language is essential, and theUniversity recognises the following English languagequalifications:• An IELTS with an average overall score of 6.0* with a

minimum of 5.5 in each component for undergraduate study and an average overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component for postgraduate study

• IGCSE pass in English at grade C or above

If you would like to check whether we can accept otherEnglish language tests from your country, please visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international

ApplyingUndergraduate applications can be made through UCAS(www.ucas.com) or directly to the University:www.southwales.ac.uk/apply

Postgraduate applications can be made to the Universitydirectly using our online application system atwww.southwales.ac.uk/apply. There is no application fee ifyou apply to the University directly.

Application DocumentsYou will need to submit as many of the following documentsas possible with your application:• English language certificates• Results from school or university

qualifications (certificates and transcripts)• Academic reference• Personal statement

Application DeadlineUCAS applicants must adhere to UCAS deadlines. Visit:www.ucas.com for details.

For direct applicants, the deadline is Monday 8 August2016 for courses starting in September 2016, and Friday 16December 2016 for courses starting in February 2017.

Education CounsellorsThe University has a number of International and EURecruitment Officers in specific countries (see pages 6-7),who are available to advise you on any aspect of theUniversity of South Wales. Contact the University for details of representatives in your area, or visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international

ContactIf you have any questions or queries about applying to theUniversity of South Wales, please contact our Enquiries andAdmissions team.

Tel: +44 (0)1443 654 450 E-mail: [email protected]

how to Apply

Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

“The facilities are outstanding. Wales is avery beautiful and peaceful country, whereyou will meet people with differentbackgrounds and nationalities. All themodules of my course are taught withgood practical sessions by highly skilledlecturers, who are easy to approach andalways ready to help where necessary.“

Ajiboye Bolaji, NigeriaMSc Electronics and InformationTechnology

“Studying at the University of South Waleshas been a very pleasurable experience andI am sad that next year will be my final year– time has gone so fast. I really like how ourUniversity offers such supportive facilities(like the drop-in centre) and of course thelectures here are simply amazing.”

Inge-Helene Pello, Estonia BA (Hons) Journalism

“I applied to study at University of SouthWales because the programme allows meto get a Bachelor’s degree in one year andthe living expenses here are much lowerthan many other regions in the UK.”

Feifei Zhu, China BA (Hons) Finance and Investment (Top Up)

*Courses below undergraduate level will require a UKVI IELTS taken at an approved UKVI centre, see pages 32-35.

PontypriddMountain Halls: Snowdon, Pen y Fan, Sugarloaf, Garth• Standard Rooms: £114 per week, 40 week contract• Premium rooms: £125 per week, 40 week contract• Communal kitchen and dining space shared between

five or six students• A flatscreen TV with extra ‘freeview’ channels in

each kitchen• Large fridge and freezer available in each kitchen• Mini fridges in each room

Mountain Halls: Caerphilly ‘micro flats’• £156 per week, 42 week contract• Suitable for singles/couples• Compact ‘micro-flat’ consisting of en suite bathroom,

fully fitted kitchen and living space

Glamorgan Court• £103 per week, 40 week contract • Approximately 730 rooms available• Communal kitchen and dining space shared between

six students• Mini fridge in each room

All accommodation figures are based on 2015-16 rates. Fees subject to change for2016-2017.

NewportNewport Student Village – Newport city centre• A range of room types available• Rooms £82 per week for a single bronze en suite room,

to £99 per week for a double bronze en suite room(based on a 42 week contract)

• 50 week contracts are also available• 442 rooms available• Located on the riverside in Newport city centre • En suite facilities and free internet access• Shared kitchen, dining and living area• On-site facilities include a common room with Sky TV,

launderette and bike racks

For further details visit: www.clvuk.com/locations/newport

Accommodation

Halls of ResidenceWhat does our accommodation offer?• Quality accommodation with prices to suit

every budget• 1,205 self-catered rooms on our Pontypridd Campus• Choice of rooms with private shower, wash basin

and toilet facilities• 24-hour security system• Catering voucher options available on request• Rental fees include internet, all utility bills,

insurance and maintenance cover• Welfare support available• International students are expected to pay Halls

rental (for all campuses) in full at the beginning of the academic year

• EU students are expected to pay Halls rental for Newport and Cardiff campuses in full at the beginning of the academic year, unless they have a UK guarantor

More details will be provided in the accommodation offerpack, or at: www.southwales.ac.uk/accommodation

CardiffLiberty Living: Liberty Bridge• Standard rooms: £119 per week, 42 week contract• Premium rooms: £128 per week, 42 week contract• 381 rooms available• City-centre location opposite Cardiff Campus,

ATRiuM building• Communal kitchen and spacious living area with TV.• Communal table tennis and pool tables• Shared flats for three to six people

Liberty Living: Liberty Park• Standard rooms: £118 per week, 42 week contract• City-centre location• Three minutes’ walk to Cardiff Central train station

(trains run directly to Treforest train station –approximately 20 minutes’ travel time)

• Spacious rooms• Communal kitchen and spacious living area with TV and

pool table


Liberty Living: Liberty BridgeCardiff

Newport Student Village Newport City Centre

Glamorgan Court,Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

Mountain Halls, Pontypridd Campus,Treforest

Liberty Living: LibertyPark Cardiff

Mountain Halls, PontypriddCampus, Treforest

Premium Room, Mountain Halls, Pontypridd Campus, Treforest

For more information, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/accommodation

Private Sector Houses(in Pontypridd -- Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff and Newport)The University of South Wales runs a registeredlandlords scheme, where landlords must provideevidence that their property complies with theminimum national standards and regulations.

University-registered properties can be found onwww.southwalesstudentpad.co.uk where you can getinformation, including:• Number of rooms available in the property• Cost per room, per week• Deposit payable• Length of the contract• Contact details

A letting agency is also based in the Students’ Union onthe Pontypridd Campus, Treforest, where staff will assistyou in looking for private sector accommodation.

“I live in the student halls in Treforest on thePontypridd Campus. My flat was recently allrefurbished, my bedroom is comfortableand I have my own bathroom. Treforest is aquiet place surrounded by nature, but at thesame time it is really close to the capital cityof Wales, Cardiff, which has all the facilitiesof a big city.”

Thaisa Cardoso Lacerda, (Science withoutBorders scholar), BrazilBSc (Hons) Software Engineering

USW Snow Sports Society

USW Sport Park

USW Sport covers all sport and recreationactivities at the University, offering animpressive range of sports courses,facilities, clubs and qualifications. Ourfacilities are among the best in the UKand host a wide range of activities.

Pontypridd (Treforest and Glyntaff)The Sport Centre on our Pontypridd Campus, Treforest, isopen throughout the year, and a range of equipment isavailable for hire. We have over 40 classes each week duringterm-time, from canoeing and climbing to squash and salsa.If you fancy something less energetic, you can always taketime to unwind in the sauna and steam room. The centre hasachieved Quest accreditation on three occasions – this is theUK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure.

As part of our commitment to excellence, we have invested£3.7m in a purpose-built sport centre at USW Sport Park,three miles from the Pontypridd Campus. There are 30 acresof playing fields, with a pavilion, five floodlit pitches and twoall-weather pitches, one of which is a FIFA-approved, full-size‘rubber crumb’ pitch. Our facilities are so good that manyprofessional teams regularly use them for training. For moreinformation visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/sport

USw Sport


CardiffFor Cardiff Campus students, we have arranged an exclusivedeal with a nearby health and fitness club. You can getreduced-rate membership, which includes a heated pool,gym, and health spa with a steam room, sauna and hot tub.Students studying in Cardiff also have access to facilities atother campuses.

NewportFor those students living and studying in Newport, theNewport Centre is situated directly opposite Newport CityCampus. In addition, one of the top gym operators in theUK, Pure Gym, is also located within walking distance of thecampus and offers students discounted rates. Both offer ahuge range of facilities and classes seven days a week.

A short drive from our Newport City Campus is the CelticManor, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup. The NewportVelodrome, one of the best cycling track facilities in thecountry and home to Team GB’s Olympic cycling teamtraining camp is also based in Newport.

University Sports TeamsGoing to university doesn’t mean you have to give upplaying the sport you love. USW Sport embraces thedifferent university sports teams that play in the BritishUniversities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. For example,you could represent the University of South Wales in sportssuch as rugby union, rugby league, football, golf, swimming,badminton, cricket, netball, squash, trampolining, tabletennis, volleyball, basketball or hockey.

USW Lacrosse Team

Sport Centre

For more information about USW Sport, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/sport

“I really enjoyed using the sport centre atthe University. I especially enjoyed usingthe football pitches and the gym.”

Rafael Christoforou, CyprusBA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

The Students' Union is run for studentsby students. As a University of SouthWales student, you will automaticallyget membership of the Union andcan benefit from all it has to offer −welfare and education support,representation, union council,entertainment, food and drink,fundraising and volunteering.

With union facilities on every campus, we’re always here foryou – and you can enjoy what’s on offer at any campus, nomatter where you study.

Pontypridd Campus, TreforestAt Treforest, the Students’ Union is the social hub of thecampus. The whole building has WiFi connectivity, so you canstudy or surf the internet in the modern social learning spaces.When you don’t have the time or energy to cook, you canhead to the cafes and bars that sell all kinds of coffees,smoothies and salads. You can catch live sport on the bigscreen, enjoy a meal, or just relax on the sun terrace. When thesun goes down there is plenty to keep you entertained – fromlive bands and quiz nights, to film screenings and themenights, you’ll never get bored.

Pontypridd Campus, Glyntaff At Glyntaff, there are exclusive social spaces where you cantake a break, unwind or catch up with friends. As well associalising, there is a shop to meet your everyday needs.

Cardiff CampusThe Union at our Cardiff Campus has a shop, social area with a newbar and cafe, and an exciting programme of events. All Students’Union areas have Wi-Fi connectivity throughout.

Newport City CampusAt Newport City Campus there are lots of social spaces whereyou can take a break, unwind or catch up with friends. Thecampus also has a Students’ Union shop where you canpurchase snacks and study materials.


Students' Union



Clubs and SocietiesWhatever your passion, from human rights to big bandmusic, there’s a club or society for you! You can also startyour own society. Some of our current sports teams andsocieties include the international student society(including country-specific societies), debating society,cricket club, football (soccer) teams, rugby teams andmany more. If you join a society, you’ll meet lots of newpeople and get involved in all sorts of activities. Mostimportantly, you’ll get more out of your time at University– it’s your chance to try something completely new orkeep up existing interests.

The Union also has day and night events you can attend,from meals, discos, cultural events, fun days, market days,fundraising and much more. More information can befound at: www.uswsu.com

“The University is well known for recruitingmany international students from all overthe world and providing students with aplatform to learn about, understand andexperience other cultures. With the vastselection of extra-curricular activities,students are provided with theopportunity to socialise and interact withother students, as well as diversify theirpersonal skills.”

Patricia Kakwanzi Mucunguzi, UgandaBA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

“There are so many societies and clubsavailable for international students. I havemet some awesome friends from all overthe world and got to know the differencesamong cultures and religions.”

Lam Thanh Sang, VietnamBA (Hons) International Business (Top Up)


The University of South Wales iscommitted to providing students withthe skills and work experience to givethem the best start to findingemployment.

We have impressive links with industry for work placementsand research. These include high-profile organisations likeRolls-Royce, Microsoft, Tata Steel, the BBC, EADS, Sony, andGeneral Electric.

Careers and Employability ServiceThe University's Careers and Employability Service providesprofessional and practical advice on a range ofopportunities. Our friendly staff are keen to helpinternational and EU students work towards a successfulcareer. We provide impartial advice and guidance, and canhelp you:• Consider your career options and make appropriate

decisions• Think about your skills, interests and abilities, and how

these could relate to your career• Learn the practicalities of job hunting, write an

effective CV, make good-quality job applications andprepare for interviews

The Bright Ideas scheme allows students and graduates topitch business ideas to a group of experts to win fundingthat will help them start their business. As well as businessadvice and events, there are regular visits from industryexperts and employers who give advice on how to succeed.Careers Advisers are available across all campuses.

Grad Edge AwardThe University runs an initiative that aimsto maximise your potential during yourtime here. Grad Edge will help you gainspecific skills for your workplacedevelopment, enabling you to aim higher and take the nextstep in your career. Alongside the specific knowledge andskills you will gain through your higher-level studies, we cansupport you to create networks, gain relevant additionalskills, and present yourself as a desirable candidate topotential employers. For more information, see our website:www.southwales.ac.uk/edge

Working in the UK during your studiesStudents will have excellent opportunities to find a part-time job. For example, there are lots of local shops andrestaurants in Pontypridd, Newport and Cardiff. TheUniversity and the Students' Union also recruit students forpart-time work during the academic year and summervacation periods. Attending the part-time jobs fairorganised by the Careers and Employability Service is agreat idea.

Students need a National Insurance number when theyreceive a job offer from a UK employer. For moreinformation, visit: www.gov.uk/national-insurance

Most students are eligible to work in the UK, although thereare restrictions on paid work or work placements. For moreinformation, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/international

resources

At all our campuses, you will find theresources you need to make yourUniversity experience run as smoothly as possible.

Library ServicesThe following services are available from our libraries:• Contact a librarian via our online chat or

appointment service• Thousands of journals and books, available in print and

electronically• A range of study spaces• WiFi• Long opening hours and self-service facilities• Library induction for new students• Help for students with a disability or dyslexia

IT ServicesThe IT department supports the University’s learning,teaching and research by providing up-to-date and effectivecomputing and communication services. IT Services provide:• Over 2,500 computers in open access and bookable

teaching labs• A dedicated IT Support Service to assist you five days a

week (term-time) either face-to-face, on the phone, oronline

• Long opening hours with 24-hour open access facilities, plus other labs from 8.30am-7pm Monday to Friday

• Support for students to use their mobile devices toaccess University systems

• The University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)• Printing facilities• Access to systems, including networks, e-mail, internet,

accounts, passwords and web pages

UniLifeThe UniLife website has all the information you will everneed for student life at the University of South Wales. Itkeeps students up-to-date with the latest events, news,teaching resources, support and developments. Our GettingStarted website has vital information for new students thatwill help you get the most out of your first few weeks atUniversity: www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted

Postgraduate CentreThe Postgraduate Centre is situated at the PontypriddCampus and is a spacious, open-plan, social learning areadedicated to postgraduate students. The centre has studyareas, WiFi, computer facilities, a cafe area, and smallmeeting rooms that can be booked by students and staff.


Library and Student Centre, Cardiff Campus, ATRiuM Building

employability

“The University has everything for studentswho are eager to learn. It has greatfacilities, flawless communication amongstudents and staff members, a quiet areaand beautiful landscapes.”

Diana Grosu, RomaniaBA (Hons) Business Management

“One of the most important things mycourse has taught me is how the animationindustry works in Europe. It has reallyhelped me prepare for my professional life.The internships have made me moreambitious about what I would like to doafter graduation; I would like to become adirector and produce my own films. Theexperience of studying here has reallyhelped me on my path to achieving this.”

Mario Quinones, Chile MA Animation

of our graduates are inemployment or further study within six months of graduation94%

(HESA Performance Indicator for Employment of Leavers 2013/14)

The Wellbeing ServiceBeing a student and living in a new country can becompletely different from the life you led before. It’sunderstandable you may have a few problems along theway. You don’t have to get through it alone – the WellbeingService is here to listen and help, whether your problem isfinancial, emotional or educational. Counsellors and advisersprovide a confidential and professional service to exploreyour situation and make appropriate choices. Find out moreabout the Wellbeing Service at:www.southwales.ac.uk/counselling

Money AdviceThe University’s Student Money Advice Team is a large teamof licensed and highly trained staff who can advise you onany aspect of student finance, from fees and scholarships tobudgeting. Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Health ServicesThe health centre at our Pontypridd Campus offer nurse-led,walk-in services with a wide range of advice and referraloptions. Regular GP surgeries are held at the health centre at the Pontypridd and Cardiff campuses.

For details about what non-EU students should do beforecoming to the UK to study, see page 41 or visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/internationalFor more general information, visit: www.ukcisa.org.uk

Disability and Dyslexia The Disability and Dyslexia Service offers support, adviceand assistance to students with a disability or specificlearning difficulty. Please contact us before enrolment todiscuss any support requirements. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/disability

ReligionThe University welcomes students with different culturesand faiths from over 120 countries. The Chaplaincy is rootedin the Christian tradition, but is an inclusive service andgives support to people of all faiths and none. Prayerfacilities are available at all our campuses.

The team of staff is made up of the Chaplain, part-timeChaplains, volunteers and faith advisers. They can help youwith any questions you have about practising your faith andhave information about religious groups and activities oncampus, as well as churches, temples, synagogues,gurdwaras or mosques in the local area. For moreinformation, e-mail [email protected] or visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Support Services

At the University of South Wales, you willfind all the support you need. If you wantinformation, advice or guidance on anyemotional, financial or medical issue,there is a network of people ready tohelp. The University won the Times HigherEducation Outstanding Support forStudents Award 2012.

Immigration and International Student AdviceOur Immigration and International Student Advice team(IISA) are dedicated to the welfare of international and EUstudents. They will make sure you have the help and supportyou need before you arrive and during your studies. IISAstaff can help you with any non-academic, welfare-relatedissues such as visa extensions, employment regulations,orientation and adapting to a new culture.

They organise social activities throughout the year, promotevolunteering opportunities, and recruit Global Assistants tohelp with the social and pastoral care of the University’sinternational and EU students.

The IISA hub is based at the International Zone (B68) on thePontypridd Campus, Treforest, but the team offers drop-insessions and surgeries across all campuses. The IISA teamwork closely with the Students’ Union and internationalstudent societies to support and promote activities forinternational students. For more information: Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/internationalE-mail: [email protected]

Arrival ServicesTo make your travel arrangements to the University as easyas possible, the University organises arrival services forwhen you first arrive in the UK. These services are availablethroughout the year from Cardiff International Airport (CWL)and Heathrow Airport (LHR), London.

We recommend you arrange your flight to land at CWL.On request, we can arrange a free taxi service from theairport to your accommodation at the University of SouthWales. If you arrive at LHR, we can arrange for a Universityrepresentative to meet you and help you with the rest of

your journey to south Wales. Please note, this is not a pick-up service and our representative will neither transport younor travel with you to the University.

It is important to remember that you must request thearrival services at least five working days before you travel.For more information and a booking form, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/arrivalservices


“I had very little knowledge of the UK andwas anxious about my decision, butlooking back I’m glad I took the leap.Moving away and starting in a new countryis scary, but the experience is amazing. TheUniversity has an International Team withstaff on hand to help internationalstudents. They helped me familiarisemyself with the area and helped me withquestions.”

Millie Michael, MalaysiaBA (Hons) Animation

“Studying in the UK was my dream. Someof my teachers qualified from well-reputedUK universities and I was inspired by theeducation standards. The University ofSouth Wales provides a chance to developmanagement skills in a professionalenvironment of research and learning. I’mproud to be part of this esteemed andwell-reputed institution.”

Farrukh Javaid, PakistanMBA

“Studying at the University of South Waleshas allowed me to adapt to a multiculturalenvironment. Through meeting andmaking friends from different countries,cultures and backgrounds, I feel I havedeveloped into a well-rounded individual.”

Filipe Galamba, PortugalMA Journalism

Trip to Abergavenny Castle

Trip to Cosmeston Lakes

international welcome programme

What is the International Welcome Programme (IWP)?The IWP is a special orientation programme that has beenrunning just for international and EU students eachSeptember and February for over 10 years. IWP is primarily asocial programme that allows students to settle in, makefriends and get used to being in the UK before theircompulsory academic faculty induction and enrolment,which happens the following week.

What sort of activities are included?There are a wide range of trips and activities on offer andeach student can ‘build’ their own personalised programmebased on their needs and preferences. All studentsattend a compulsory welcome session and can then chooseoptional information sessions, including:• Living and learning in the UK• Keeping safe under Tier 4• Driving in the UK

Activities vary from treasure hunts to cookingdemonstrations, picnics to quizzes, city walks to guestlectures from local historians. There are also opportunities tolearn new skills such as world dance, Zumba or drumming!

You can visit local attractions, hear a professionalWelsh storyteller, have a go at karaoke, watch a film andeven show off talents at a talent show. Whetheryou like to party or you prefer something a little quieter –there will be something for everyone. As well as all the funactivities, there will also be staff and current students hereto show you around the campuses, help make sure youhave somewhere to live, and assist with opening a bankaccount.

Why should I take part in the IWP?The IWP is designed to help students with their transition tothe UK and make the process easy and enjoyable. You willhave an opportunity to meet plenty of new students whohave the same concerns, as well as students who have beenhere a while and can share their own experiences. The IWPensures you are fully prepared and settled before startingyour academic journey.

How much does it cost?Registration and most of the activities are free, though thereis a small charge, usually less than £5, for some of theoptional coach trips and meals.

How do I sign up?Being part of the IWP couldn’t be easier. Visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/international for furtherinformation and an online booking form.


Students visiting Cardiff Bay at the IWP in 2014

Students enjoying ‘Twmpath’ dancing session at the InternationalWelcome Programme in 2014

USw Alumni

The benefits of being a University ofSouth Wales student extend way beyond your new qualification and lastmuch longer than your course.

USW Alumni is a global network with over 200,000 alumni inover 120 countries. From reunions and networking events to development updates, there are plenty of benefits ofjoining USW Alumni.

USW Alumni Association gives students who are thinkingabout enrolling at the University an opportunity to talk toformer students about their experiences.

Joining the Alumni Association on Facebook is anopportunity for former students to reconnect and interactwith each other, as well as meet fellow alumni from acrossthe globe. We regularly hold alumni events around theworld to celebrate the relationship the University has withits international graduates.

Search for USW Alumni on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn,or visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/alumni

international partnerships

The University of South Wales hasnumerous collaborative partnershipsacross the world with internationalinstitutions and organisations in a rangeof subject areas and disciplines. Thenature of these activities is varied andincludes research, staff and studentexchange, online, direct and joint deliveryof University courses, bespoke trainingand other projects.

We have partnerships established in Singapore, Hong Kong,Malaysia, China, the Middle East, Greece, Cyprus, Norway,Germany and France, among others. From Forensic Auditand Accounting, Play Therapy, and International Logistics toConstruction Project Management, Psychology, andComputer Forensics, our portfolio of international activity isdiverse and relevant to current market needs.

If you’re interested in studying a University of South Walescourse overseas with one of our partners, or are an overseasinstitution interested in exploring opportunities forcollaboration, contact the International Partnerships Officeat: [email protected]

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AppLicAtion enqUirieS:

If you’ve read this booklet and have any questions or need further information, now isthe time to contact us. Below is a list contacts who can help you.

immiGrAtion, meet And Greet:immigration and international Student Advice

Call: +44 (0)1443 482 083Fax: +44 (0)1443 654 473E-mail: [email protected]: www.southwales.ac.uk/arrivalservices

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AdditionAL contActS:education UKCall: +44 (0)161 957 7755Visit: www.educationuk.org

UKciSA – UK council for international educationCall: +44 (0)207 107 9922Visit: www.ukcisa.org.uk

UK coach enquiriesVisit: www.nationalexpress.com

UK rail enquiriesCall: +44 (0)207 278 5240Visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

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