- Home
- Universities
- University of South Wales
Summary
The University of South Wales (USW) is a modern, industry-focused university that seeks to broaden students’ horizons, preparing them for their chosen career. Campuses are located across the region in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, as well as a brand new campus in Dubai. The university offers a full range of qualifications, from further education to degree-level and PhD study.
Student statistics
Study level
-
Undergraduate79%
- Postgraduate21%
Study mode
-
Full-time72%
-
Part-time28%
Student population LARGE
- 10k - 25k
Where students come from
-
UK88%
-
EU5%
-
International6%
Student gender
-
Male 44%
-
Female 56%
League table performance
University League Table 2021
Overall ranking
102nd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
-
Overall score
/ Max 1000505 50%102nd
11 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212120 57%85th
5 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.10 82%29th
26 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.51 63%90th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.16 16%111th
1 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.2 63%125th
-
Academic services spend
/ Max 29821511 51%81st
25 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 1939357 18%119th
24 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 24.215.154th
11 -
Good honours
/ Max 10070.4 70%108th
7 -
Degree completion
/ Max 10081.7 82%88th
17
Subject League Tables 2021
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
78th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
-
Overall score
/ Max 10083.7 84%78th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 220105 48%75th
17 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.29 86%15th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 41.44 36%85th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.04 4%84th
1 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069 69%61st