Summary
University of South Wales (USW) graduates are prepared for tomorrow, ready to build their careers and make a difference. Learning reflects today's student needs and tomorrow's employer demands. You'll be prepared for where your profession is heading in the future, becoming part of that profession before you even graduate. USW offers a diverse and welcoming environment for studying and living, where new students quickly feel at home.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate73%Postgraduate27%
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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UK86%International10%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
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 2024
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000535 54%101st
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Entry standards
/ Max 212129 61%72nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.90 78%64th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.66 66%99th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.21 21%113th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30331967 65%36th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2103205 10%129th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.676th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.0 89%101st
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10064.0 64%107th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10069.7 70%108th
Subject League Tables 2024
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- 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 10072.4 72%83rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 227108 48%81st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.15 83%16th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.27 57%86th
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Continuation
/ Max 10082.0 82%99th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10068.0 68%37th
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you’re bound to find the right one for you. University of South Wales is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find them on our league table to see where they rank and how their strengths can help your university experience. University of South Wales will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
University of South Wales works with a partner accommodation providers so that students can find somewhere to suit their budget and requirements at each campus. Options range from shared student flats or houses, private studios and, in Newport, a student village.