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University of South Wales (USW) offers degrees designed with your future in mind. Cutting-edge facilities include an aerospace centre, green screen studios, and a purpose-built Sport Park, allowing you to get in on the action and put theory into practice. Partnerships with organisations like the NHS, FAW, and Screen Alliance Wales lead to placements and live industry briefs, so you can gain invaluable real-world experience to set you apart in your chosen field.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Study mode
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Full-time72%Part-time28%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK77%International21%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 48%Female 52%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000534 53%91st
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Entry standards
/ Max 208114 55%81st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%45th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.66 66%98th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.21 21%112th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922897 63%21st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556172 7%129th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.315.266th
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Continuation
/ Max 10086.8 87%113th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10070.5 71%73rd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10072.8 73%69th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
83rd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10072.9 73%83rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 209n/a -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%48th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.27 57%86th
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Continuation
/ Max 10084.1 84%87th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%59th
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Frequently asked questions
The University of South Wales believes learning should be more than lectures and textbooks. That’s why its approach is hands-on, industry-connected, and built to give you real-world experience from day one. Employability is central to everything it does. This focus is backed by significant investments, such as the new Computing, Engineering and Technology (CALON) building at the Pontypridd Campus. The university’s careers service is there every step of the way. It offers support with CVs, interviews and connections to global employers, helping graduates go on to work or further study after they leave.
The University of South Wales ensures its degrees are completely focused on what employers want. USW has a distinctive approach to teaching through hands-on experiences and simulated learning. USW also holds partnerships with industry leaders to help prepare students for their future chosen professions. Meaning they create graduates who are ready for employment.
The University of South Wales is proud to offer some of the most competitively priced university-owned accommodation in Wales. USW offers on-campus halls of residence at its Treforest campus and private halls near its Cardiff and Newport campuses. Whether you want to live on campus or in the city, USW will help you feel right at home.