The University of South Wales (USW) is a large, innovative, and sustainable UK university with campuses in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. It's known for its emphasis on real-world skills and partnerships with employers, aiming to produce graduates ready for the workforce.
| Acronym | USW |
| Nickname | USW |
| Motto / Slogan | Success Through Endeavour |
| Colour | red and grey |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 200 |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Address | University of South Wales 86-88 Adam St Cardiff? CF24 2FN |
The University of South Wales (USW) mission statement focuses on developing leaders, creating positive change, and impacting the world through servant leadership.
The University of South Wales (USW) vision is to "change lives and our world for the better," aiming to be a leading UK university with significant positive impacts on students, partners, and communities.
The University of South Wales (USW) aims to build better futures for students, communities, and partners by providing a high-quality education, fostering inclusivity, and engaging with local industries and communities.
This impact is not just financial - the university creates jobs both directly and indirectly, stimulates the wider economy through our students and staff, and assists the jobs market every year by producing graduates with sought-after skills who are ready to work in their chosen sectors. We are passionate about making a difference to our communities, developing and strengthening valuable links, and working with policy makers, community learning groups, and national cultural organizations.
Each year, USW makes a total economic contribution of £1.1 billion and supports 10,600 jobs in the UK. Our curriculum offering helps to change the lives of our students. We are a key asset for businesses and communities throughout the region. Our research helps to shape industries of the future and informs government policy on the public services that lie at the heart of the foundational economy.
We are continually researching and innovating to change lives and our world for the better. We provide solutions to society and the economy, supporting our local and international communities. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes and from all sectors to develop new ideas, products, and services that solve a specific problem.
Applicants must submit a fully completed application supported by references and confirmation of examination results prior to enrolment. Any applicant or enrolled student who fails to meet this requirement, or who submits/provides false information as part of their application process, will not be offered a place or may be withdrawn from the University, regardless of the duration of the course already studied. If necessary, the Verification Team at UCAS will also be notified.
Communication to applicants up to pre-enrolment is also the responsibility of the Enquiries & Admissions Team at which point Academic Registry and the Faculties become responsible for course induction. The Enquiries & Admissions Team coordinates the communication of enrolment and accommodation information to successful applicants to enable them to progress smoothly from prospective student to enrolled student.
Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language course.
If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you
Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.
Phone : +44 (0)1443 654450
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Dr Ben Calvert joined USW in 2015 as Pro Vice-Chancellor for student experience, before becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor in 2019. He took up the role of Vice-Chancellor in September 2021.
James joined the former University of Glamorgan, now the University of South Wales, in 2008 as a Research Assistant, before becoming a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Police Sciences. He completed his PhD and later became the Head of Policing and Security at the International Centre for Policing and Security. James was then appointed to Head of Policing and Community Care and later became Deputy Head of School.
He went on to become the Head of School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice, the Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education (FLSE), before becoming the Dean of FLSE in 2022.
Before re-joining USW, Rachel was the Director of Finance at WJEC CBAC Ltd (from 2014), where she led the business of the group through the 2015 Wales/England subject reform, to retain awarding organisation status and implemented significant system, planning and audit improvements along the way. Prior to this, Rachel was Deputy Principal of Resources (and Director of Merthyr Learning Quarter (MLQ) Project) at The College Merthyr Tydfil (2009 - 2013), a USW group company, where she oversaw the sector leading and award winning £33M change programme (including new build) to transform post-16 education in Merthyr Tydfil/Heads of Valley region.
Rachel is a professionally qualified fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and advises on several external Boards and Panels on Financial Strategy and Business Transformation.
Martin trained as an Adult Nurse at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London between 1993 and 1996, and combined academic work and clinical practice at what is now Barts Health NHS Trust, as a specialist in Men’s Health (Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation). On moving to Wales, he transferred his clinical work to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, where he continues to work in the Urology Department. He completed a Master’s degree in Physiology in 2001 and a PhD in Health in 2009. He has published widely in academic journals on the subject of Urology and Men’s Health, and edited four textbooks in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. He was the grant administrator for the Research Capacity Building Collaborative (RCBC) for Wales (2015 – 2021) and was the non-medical representative for Wales at the UK Health Education Advisory Committee (UKHEAC) (2018 to 2021)
