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PROSPECTUS

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THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. NOW IT'S UP TO YOU.

The University of South Wales is one of the largest universities in the UK, offering you more opportunities and bright prospects. Our students benefit from our superb courses, facilities and support, as well as our growing reputation as a major university for jobs and employers.

We're committed to offering a broad range of distinctive, high-quality programmes that are delivered by inspirational staff in stimulating environments. This rich learning environment will give you a rounded university education and broaden your outlook from within your chosen discipline.

We're also committed to getting our students into the jobs they want to do by reflecting and recreating the demands of industry in our programmes and facilities. Our significant investments across the University continue to enhance these facilities and your learning experience.

Our students gain knowledge, skills and experience that will maximise their intellectual and personal fulfilment, and enable them to succeed in the challenging economic environment we now face. Indeed, we are consistently ranked as a top UK university for student employability, with 95% of our students in employment or further study within six months of graduating.*

We're justly proud of our growing reputation for applied research and innovation, which provides solutions to problems and informs key decisions that affect society, culture and the economy. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, we were named among UK leaders in many fields, including the creative industries, social policy, and sports and exercise sciences. This research and influence ensures that our programmes reflect the latest thinking and advances, giving your university education an added distinction.

I hope you find all you need in this prospectus, but remember you can discover much more about what the University can offer you at one of our popular Open Days. If you cannot visit us in person, please contact us ? we'll be happy to discuss your options and help you make your decision.

I look forward to welcoming you to the University.

Professor Julie Lydon OBE Vice-Chancellor

*94.8% HEFCW Performance Indicator 2012/13 (HESA)

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OPEN DAYS

Choosing a degree and deciding where to study are big decisions. It's not easy!

But the best way to know if a university is right for you is to go and take a look around at an Open Day.

University of South Wales Open Days offer you the full experience. You can explore the campus, go to sample lectures, see where you'll live, and speak to tutors and students ? all giving you a good idea of what it's like to study here.

You can even meet and make friends with people you might study with when you arrive. This year's Open Day programme is packed with everything you need ? from workshops and tours, to trying out some of our newest facilities.

It's easy to book your place at an Open day -- just register online: southwales.ac.uk/opendays

OPEN DAYS 2015

Saturday 4 July Wednesday 16 September Saturday 24 October Saturday 21 November

"When I came to an Open Day at USW I could see myself living and studying here. This was something I did not feel when I looked at any other university. I just got the feeling I would be happy here and I was right. Everyone is so friendly and I think I made the perfect choice."

Daisy Peskett, LLB (Hons) Law

DID YOU KNOW?

We hold extra events for students who apply to study here, called Applicant Days. It's your chance to come back and see us to make sure you've made the right choice.

These Applicant Days are tailored to your course, so it's the perfect way to get more detailed information about what you want to study.

GET THE VIP TREATMENT

Download our free app to get an enhanced Open Day experience: southwales.ac.uk/app

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Open Day Visitors, Cardiff Campus

WANT TO COME AND SEE US?

Just visit our website to check the right campus for your subject and to book your place: southwales.ac.uk/opendays

Follow us for the latest news @unisouthwales

"Don't just go to an Open Day for one or two talks. Make a day of it. It's not just the university campus you need to check out. You need to see if you like the area, the city, the SU, what shops are near, and what the nightlife is like. Find these things out, it'll help you make a decision."

James Biss, BA (Hons) Popular Music

Open Day Visitors, Pontypridd Campus

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Open Days

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About the University of South Wales

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Location

10

Careers and Employability Service

16

Grad Edge

18

Teaching and learning support

20

Student money

22

USW Insight

24

Accommodation

26

Student support

30

USW Sport

32

Students' Union

34

International students

36

EU students

38

Cyfleoedd cyfrwng Cymraeg ? Welsh

40

language opportunities

Choosing a course

42

Design your own degree

44

Entry requirements

196

How to apply

200

Partner colleges

202

UHOVI

206

Our commitment to you

208

Travel and maps

210

Course index A-Z

214

General index

216

STAY CONNECTED

Download our free UNIBOX app for the latest news, exclusive videos and much more: southwales.ac.uk

SUBJECT AREAS

Accounting and Finance

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Animation and Visual Effects

50

Art

56

Business

58

Computing

64

Criminology

70

Cymraeg

74

Design

76

Drama and Performance

82

Early Years and Childhood Development 88

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

92

Engineering

98

English and Creative Writing

104

Fashion

108

Film

112

Geography, Geology and the Environment 116

Health

120

History

126

Journalism and Media

128

Law

134

Mathematics

138

Music and Sound

142

Photography

148

Policing and Security

152

Psychology

156

Public Services

162

Religious Studies

164

Science

166

Sociology

176

Sport

178

Surveying

186

Teacher Training

190

Youth and Community Work

192

If you know the name of the course you're looking for, turn to page 214 for our A-Z listing.

Library, Newport City Campus

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SUCCESS STARTS HERE

It's an exciting time to get involved with us and discover what we have to offer.

The University of South Wales is one of the largest universities in the UK and the largest in Wales, offering our students excellent opportunities and prospects.

A course at the University of South Wales is more than just a degree. Inside and outside the classroom, we help you achieve your potential professionally and personally.

Here's what we think you need to know about studying here.

Graduate Fashion Week

Career focused

Employability is at the heart of everything we do. We seek to ensure you'll be ready to start a successful career as soon as you graduate. We've even made employability part of the curriculum, with teaching informed by what happens in the real world and skills you'll need for the workplace.

But learning isn't just about books and theories ? work experience is a key part of your education. We make sure you have every opportunity to experience the workplace and put what you learn into practice.

It's an approach that works. 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation ? a figure well above the UK average.*

You can find our graduates all over the world, building strong careers and making a difference in their chosen field. You can read some of their stories in this prospectus, or find many more on our website.

Turn to page 16 to for more about our careers support and look for `sandwich' year details next to each course.

95%

Graduation Ceremonies, Pontypridd Campus

of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation*

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*94.8% HEFCW Performance Indicators 2012/13 (HESA)

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