University of South Wales
- Country United Kingdom
- Founded In 2013
- University Type Public
- Total Students 30000+
- Phone Number +4401443654450
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code CF371D
- Website southwales.ac.uk
- International Students 3500
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The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport.The university is the second largest university in Wales in terms of its student numbers, and offers around 200 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has three main faculties across its campuses in South Wales.
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty of Creative Industries
Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
The university has a film school, animation facilities, broadcasting studios, a photography school, a reputation for theatre design,poets, scriptwriters and authors as well as the national music and drama conservatoire, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, as a wholly owned subsidiary. It offers a range of qualifications from further education to degrees to PhD study. As a Post 92 University it delivers a range of STEM subjects.
The University of Wales, Newport received the 2013 Guardian Higher Education Award (with the University of Glamorgan) for widening participation through its Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute (UHOVI) initiative.The University of Glamorgan was recognised for providing outstanding student support, winning the 2012 Times Higher Award for Outstanding Support to Students.
The vice-chancellor of the university, Julie Lydon, was appointed an OBE for services to higher education in Wales in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours.
In the 2017 National Student Survey the University was placed equal 140 out of 149 universities and institutions surveyed.
The Complete University Guide 2016/7 ranked the university as 99 out of 127 UK universities ,however the ranking declined to 110 out of 129 UK Universities in 2017/8
The University came 35th in the 2017 What Uni Awards
University of South Wales has halls of residence and facilities on its Treforest campus. Students studying at the university's Cardiff campus have access to private halls of residence, which are shared with the city's other universities. The Newport City building has nearby private student halls of residence.
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
https://www.google.com/maps/place/University+of+South+Wales,+Treforest+Campus/@51.589264,-3.3308298,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x30bb597229fd6ef2!8m2!3d51.589264!4d-3.3308298
Programs
All Courses offered
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling (International Foundation Programme)(2-term)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
8 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 10500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and Criminal Justice (International Foundation Programme)(2-term)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
8 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 10500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Developmental Disorders (International Foundation Programme)(2-term)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
8 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 10500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
BSc (Hons) Sociology (International Foundation Programme)(2-term)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
8 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 10500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism (International Foundation Programme)(2-term)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
8 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 10500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 2022 | University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) |
Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
There’s a great selection of accommodation at the University of South Wales – from halls of residence on campus to privately rented rooms in the local area
The on-campus halls of residence are the most convenient type of accommodation available. For students studying at Treforest or Glyntaff, the on-campus accommodation is situated at the main campus (Treforest), and facilities including the Learning Resources Centre, The Centre for Sport, Health & Exercise and Students Union are close by
Accomodation Website:
http://international.southwales.ac.uk/accommodation/Placement
Recruiting Companies
IBM | Fujitsu
Placement Services : Available for all courses
