GUIDE 2015-2016
www.southwales.ac.uk/international International and EU Student Guide 2015-2016 International and EU Student Enrolment Contents 2015-2016
Welcome 5 Why Choose the University of South Wales? 6 Location 8-9 Latest Campus Investments 10-11 London Centre 12-13 Central Asia Europe 30 Research 14 1,850 North America, Teaching and Learning 15 Canada and Caribbean Courses 16-31 128 Pre-University and English Study (English pre-sessional and Foundation programmes) 32-35 Middle East Far East Fees for non-EU Students 2015-2016 36-37 325 Indian and South Subcontinent East Asia Finances for non-EU Students 38 557 1,008 Visa and Immigration Procedures for non-EU Students 40-41 Fees for EU Students 2015-2016 42-43 Africa 683 How to Apply 44-45 Accommodation 46-47 USW Sport 48-49 Students’ Union 51 Latin America Resources 52 45 Employability 53 Support Services 54-56 Australia & International Welcome Programme 57 New Zealand 23 USW Alumni 58 Maps 60-64 Useful Contacts 65
Top international countries for enrolment 2013-2014:
China 762 Germany 548 India 311 Nigeria 238 Ireland 179 This brochure gives you an introduction to the Malaysia 144 University of South Wales. For more detailed Pakistan 134 information about the University, courses, France 127 facilities and much more, visit Poland 104 Treforest Campus www.southwales.ac.uk/international Zimbabwe 99
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You’re considering the We are renowned for our applied research and innovation that informs key decisions and makes a difference in the real world. University of South Wales The University is a major policy think tank, offering at an exciting time. independent advice to government and employers across the world. This research and influence ensures that our courses In 2013, the University of Glamorgan reflect the latest thinking and advances, giving your university and University of Wales, Newport education an added distinction. merged to create one of the largest universities in the UK, offering you We are proud of our international outlook and the spectrum of even more opportunities and nationalities that can be found on our campuses, including prospects. Our students enjoy all the benefits of our distinctive academic staff from across the globe. As an international and innovative courses, facilities and support, as well as our student, you will be a valued member of our University growing reputation as a major university for jobs and community and I'm sure your ideas, culture and intellect will employers. enrich us as a higher education institution.
As a student at the University of South Wales, you’ll have an I look forward to welcoming you to the University. excellent learning experience. We have brought together the broadest range of courses and levels of study in a rich learning environment that will give you a rounded university education and broaden your outlook from within your chosen academic discipline. Our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes that will maximise their intellectual and Professor Julie Lydon OBE personal fulfilment, and enable them to succeed in the Vice-Chancellor challenging economic environment we now face.
Welcome from the Chancellor
The University of South I welcome your interest in studying and being part of our vigorous academic community of many nations and beliefs, Wales is both a brought together by a shared commitment to the substantial presence in transformation of lives through knowledge and education. Britain and in the global The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Rowan Williams higher education Chancellor community, and a major force for positive change through the broadening of individual students' horizons and the unlocking of Halls of Residence, Treforest Campus their potential.
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Why Choose the University of South Wales? “I chose the University of South Wales because it offers so much for its students. Both the student life and the courses are fantastic and my experience here has been great. As an international student, I’ve always Excellent Reputation Fantastic Location felt welcome and supported by the staff and • Internationally renowned; educating over 4,500 • Six campuses: students, and have definitely made lifelong friends.” international and EU students every year, from more • New London Centre launched summer 2014 than 60 different countries • State-of-the-art campuses in two of south Wales’ • Conducting applied research that has been recognised major cities – Cardiff and Newport Sheraz Ahmed, Pakistan MBA as world-leading for its originality, significance • Two self-contained campuses – one in the student and rigour town of Treforest (only 2.5 hours from London and 20 minutes from Cardiff), the other in the historic State-of-the-art Facilities village of Caerleon (under 2 hours from London and • Over £160m investment in facilities – see pages 10 and 10 minutes from Newport city centre) 11 for details • A dedicated campus for health, sport and science • International rugby and football teams train at our students – Glyntaff – just 15 minutes’ walk from the sports facilities, including the British Lions, South Africa, Treforest Campus New Zealand All Blacks, and Wales • Comparatively low cost of living – see page 38 for more details Exciting Opportunities • Wales was voted one of the top countries in the world • Scholarships of up to £2,500 per year available for to visit in 2014 (Rough Guides, 2014) international students – see page 37 for details • University of South Wales alumni in over 100 Outstanding Courses countries worldwide • Two start dates available; September and February • 94.8% of our graduates are in employment or further (selected courses available) study within six months of graduating – making us • Many courses accredited by the world's leading one of the highest in the UK (HEFCW Performance professional bodies Indicator 2012/13 (HESA)) • Live project work, guest lectures and work placements • Working with global companies, including IBM, in industry for many courses Atradius, Rolls Royce, Tata Steel, Orange, INTEL, HSBC, • In the top 20 universities in the UK for Nursing (The Vodafone, Ford, BBC, Sony, MI5, Apple, GE Aviation, Guardian League Tables, University Guide, 2015) Roland, KPMG, and British Airways • 3rd in Wales for Civil Engineering, and Mathematics • Regular careers fairs, employer exhibitions and seminars (The Guardian League Tables, University Guide, 2015) • Part-time job fairs • Top in Wales for student satisfaction in the areas of Management, Building, Complementary Medicine, Chiropractic, Imaginative Writing, Initial Teaching Training, Journalism, Mathematics, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and Social Work (National Student Survey, 2013)
Caerleon Campus
6 University of South Wales www.southwales.ac.uk/international | +44 (0)1443 654 450 (non-EU students) | +44 (0)1443 654 400 (EU students) 7 International and EU Student Guide 2015-2016 “At first I was looking for somewhere closer to London, but Location then the opportunity to come to USW came up and after doing a little research I ended up interested in coming to Pontypridd, which is a smaller town in Wales. Wales has such a different The UK is a first-choice destination for culture to Brazil, its own language and beautiful students from all over the world. Every places to visit and now I know that I couldn't have made a better choice!” year, thousands of students choose to Isabela Cruz de Faria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil study in the friendly, safe, community Edinburgh BSc (Hons) Geology Cardiff Bay environment of south Wales. University of Belfast South Wales students benefit hugely from Cardiff soldiers and horsemen, the village’s Roman remains and the University’s location, surrounded by Our Cardiff Campus, right in the heart of the city centre, amphitheatre provide a stunning backdrop to a peaceful yet Dublin breathtaking scenery and impressive provides a base for the many creative disciplines offered by sociable community. Manchester historical landscapes, boasting excellent the University. The ATRiuM building has a creative design and an atmosphere to match. With many student-friendly pubs, cafes and restaurants, transport links and the buzz of two together with small artisan shops, the village is home to many Birmingham Treforest and Glyntaff campuses dynamic Welsh cities: Cardiff and Pontypridd Atlantic House is close to the ATRiuM building and provides students, not just in the Halls of Residence on campus, but in Cardiff Campus Newport Cardiff facilities for some finance and professional courses. private rented housing too. Newport. Wales was also voted one of the Caerleon and City campuses ÒÒ London Ò best countries in the world to visit in 2014 London Centre Cardiff is less than 10 miles from our Treforest Campus and Newport Airports (Rough Guides, 2014). Ò can be reached by a direct rail link in 20 minutes. Cardiff was A £35m investment, City Campus opened in 2011 in the heart named the European Capital of Sport 2014 (European Capitals of Newport’s city centre. It provides an open building full of There are many travel opportunities open to University of Pontypridd (Treforest and Glyntaff campuses) of Sport Association) and is also the best city in the UK for studios, teaching rooms and modern facilities. South Wales students. London is only two hours away from If you want somewhere quiet to concentrate on your studies, young people (The Independent, 2013). The Welsh capital has our Newport campuses and 2.5 hours from our Pontypridd this place is ideal. Away from the bustle of the city, you will something for everyone – a vibrant arts scene, top sporting Set on the banks of the River Usk and just a stone’s throw and Cardiff campuses. Railway stations at Treforest, Newport find two friendly campuses surrounded by green, open venues, historical buildings, great nightlife and fantastic from the bars, shops and cafes of Newport city centre, the and Cardiff provide links to international airports and easy, spaces. shopping. The city centre has a compact layout, so it is easy to campus is a vibrant, creative space where students on cheap exploration of the UK and mainland Europe. explore and make the most of what it has to offer. different courses collaborate on ideas as part of their studies. At our Treforest Campus, all learning, living and leisure Dunraven Bay, Cardiff is a very cosmopolitan city. As well as experiencing a Newport has a strong industrial history and is now a modern, Vale of Glamorgan facilities are within easy reach, plus it is close to shops, bars and restaurants in Treforest and Pontypridd. warm Welsh welcome, you will meet people from all over the developing city. It is home to major employers like UK, Europe and the world, who live, work and study in Cardiff. Gocompare.com, the Office for National Statistics and the Less than a 15 minute walk from the Treforest Campus is our government’s Patent Office, along with a range of small and Glyntaff Campus, where health, sport and science students Caerleon medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the creative sector. Millennium enjoy new, purpose-built facilities. Pontypridd is only 20 Situated by the River Usk, Caerleon can be both a tranquil Centre, Cardiff minutes from Cardiff, Wales' vibrant capital city. The place to relax and escape from the pressures of study, and a London Centre University's railway station means you can reach all major place to stay out late socialising. Caerleon is just a few miles Our new centre is situated at the Docklands Academy in cities in the UK, or head for some of Wales' world-famous from Newport city centre and is served by an excellent London’s financial district. See page 12 for details. countryside, like the Brecon Beacons National Park. You can student bus service. Once home to thousands of Roman also visit some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in the UK, which are nearby.
Brecon Beacons
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George Knox Building, Upper Glyntaff Campus We've also established ATRiuM at the heart of Cardiff city centre for the creative industries. It has specialist equipment, studio spaces, and industry-standard HD broadcasting studios. Due to the booming creative industries in south Wales, there are plans to expand ATRiuM for animation, performance and the creative arts.
Near to ATRiuM is Atlantic House, offering simulated learning facilities for law and finance students in the heart of Wales' financial enterprise zone.
The Students’ Union building at the Treforest Campus has everything a student could possibly need, housed in a stylish glass building. We've developed Union buildings in Cardiff and Caerleon too, complete with bars, cafes, shops and student support. See page 51 for more information on Students' Union facilities. Students’ Union, Treforest Campus Halls of Residence, Treforest Campus
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The University of South Wales is proud to The University’s London Centre also offers a 10 week pre-sessional The London Centre is located at the Docklands Academy, in the Living Costs in London announce the launch of our new London English course for students whose IELTS level is below the required financial district of London, and provides students with first-class It is difficult to estimate how much it will cost you to live and study standard, to ensure they meet the level needed to progress to facilities and an inspirational environment to learn and grow in London, because so much depends on your lifestyle. The UK Centre in summer 2014. The London Centre academic study. professionally. It is also close to plenty of transport links, making Border Agency suggests that students living in London should offers a range of distinctive, high-quality travel to and from the city centre easy and convenient. allow approximately £1,020 per month for their living costs. undergraduate, postgraduate and This exciting new development enables busy executives and International students should also consider any additional costs of full-time students, the opportunity to work and study in London, Students at our London Centre can utilise a wide range of learning travelling to and from their home country. professional short courses in Law, Finance, while benefiting from the wealth of knowledge and expertise that resources, including a fully equipped library and an extensive range Business and Computing. exists in the professional services within the University of South of online material including access to e-journals, e-databases, For more information about the London Centre, including how to Wales. e-books, and e-newspapers. They will also benefit from the kind of apply, entry requirements, fees and scholarships, excellent student support that saw the University awarded the Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/london Students on our London-based courses will be able to take prestigious Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding E-mail: [email protected] advantage of a truly metropolitan experience, with the opportunity Support for Students in 2012. Tel: +44 (0)20 3600 0002 to study in the heart of the world’s financial markets, in a city that is an international trading centre. This vibrant, culturally diverse city is a fantastic setting for you to immerse yourself in the academic and practical sides of global professional services.
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The University of South Wales fosters a In research related to the digital economy, for example, ours All universities are subject to a regular The two universities who became the University of South Wales, namely University of Glamorgan and University of vibrant research culture that underpins all is a distinct approach that is firmly embedded in the Faculty institutional review that audits teaching of Creative Industries and which draws upon the expertise Wales, Newport, received positive reports from the QAA in other activities at the institution. of researchers from technology-based disciplines. quality and academic standards. This is the past. The next review, the first as the University of South carried out by the UK's Quality Assurance Wales, is due in April 2015. We carry out research in pursuit of knowledge and In the Faculty of Business and Society, research provides understanding, driven by a spirit of academic enquiry. In individuals, businesses, communities and governments with Agency (QAA) – an independent body Monitoring course quality is an ongoing exercise and we keeping with our role as an institution firmly embedded in a dynamic, robust and wide-ranging knowledge base for financed by the higher education funding continually examine our courses to make sure academic our local, regional and national communities, we also have shaping policy and practice in areas such as enterprise and councils and UK universities themselves, standards are met and improved. As a result, students can great strengths in problem-driven research that is social innovation. There is also a diverse range of be sure that a University of South Wales degree is not only conducted in partnership with external stakeholders. interdisciplinary research that benefits from the to ensure that students get the best quality approved and internationally recognised, but will involvement of researchers from the arts, media possible teaching and support during also prepare them for a career in even the most demanding We are fully committed to building on the University’s and humanities. environment. strong track record to expand and enhance our contribution their study. to knowledge generation, and the application of that In the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, researchers The University prides itself on offering a wide range of knowledge to problem solving with our external provide real-life solutions to real-life problems. While ‘health’ subjects at different levels of study. As a student here, you stakeholders. as a theme is well understood by the users and funders of can study from Foundation to Doctorate level, giving you research, we take a holistic approach to this area. We bring the opportunity to start or develop the career of your We are committed to: together researchers from traditional health and care choice. The University has four faculties that offer different • developing our research portfolio in areas of sciences backgrounds with basic science and medical subjects and courses. We also have an English Language strategic importance researchers, create links with health economics, social policy Unit to help applicants reach the level of English they need • encouraging innovation and dissemination of and psychology, and engage innovatively with researchers to start their degrees, (see pages 32-33 for more research findings from the George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling. information). • working with business and government to help address the challenges that society and the economy face In the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, there The information that follows gives a brief introduction to our is a strong focus on research and development. For example, academic faculties and the courses you can study at the Our research is conducted in Research Centres and groups in engineering, from energy production, storage and usage, University of South Wales. For detailed information on within and across our four faculties. These engage with the to the development and monitoring of environmentally courses, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/courses future challenges that society faces and take advantage of clean and efficient technologies. The University has particular research strengths. We take account of key committed strongly to this agenda through the external drivers in a way that enriches the research development of large-scale infrastructure such as environment and continues to engage our staff and constructing state-of-the-art laboratories and recruiting students in the research agenda. key staff.
We are building on existing areas of internationally For the latest news on research at the University of South recognised and world-leading research, and continue to Wales, visit our research website: develop holistic approaches by being distinctive in what we www.southwales.ac.uk/research do and how we do it. The QAA quality mark demonstrates that the University has undergone independent review on the standard of higher education provision, and achieved a successful result. See www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports to read the latest review report.
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The University of South Wales offers a range of courses from Foundation Degree to postgraduate levels, in subject areas from Accounting to Youth Studies. The following pages offer an introduction to the courses we offer. For the most up-to-date list of courses, and for further information, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/courses
Accounting and Finance Animation and Visual Effects
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance T BA (Hons) Computer Animation N BA (Hons) Forensic Accounting T BA (Hons) Computer Games Design N BA (Hons) International Accounting (top up) T BA (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise N BSc (Hons) Finance Cf BA (Hons) Game Art N BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment (top up) T BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics N Foundation Degree in Finance (Financial Planning) Cf BA (Hons) Animation (2D and Stop Motion) N HND Accounting T MA Animation N MSc Accounting L T MA Computer Animation N MSc Accounting and Finance with ACCA N L MA Visual Effects N MSc Finance L Cf MA Games Enterprise N MSc Finance and Investment Cf MSc Forensic Audit and Accounting L T MSc Islamic Banking and Finance L Cf Did you know? MSc Management and Development of International Our graduates have been employed at prestigious studios Financial Systems L Cf and worked on films such as Hellboy 2, G-Force, Watchmen, Beowulf, and Happy Feet . Art Biology MSc Trading and Risk Cf L ACA – Institute of Chartered Accountants BA (Hons) Art Practice T BSc (Hons) Biology G in England and Wales (ICAEW) N BA (Hons) Creative and Therapeutic Arts Cn BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology G Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) N “If you have the passion and drive to BA (Hons) Illustration CF BSc (Hons) Human Biology G Chartered Institute of Management Accountants study International Business & Diploma in Foundation Studies – Art and Design T BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology G (CIMA) – Certificate and Professional Scheme N Enterprise, the University of South Foundation Studies (Art, Design and Media) Cn Wales is the right choice because it Did you know? provides students with excellent Key MA Arts Practice (Art, Health and Wellbeing) T 96% of our Teacher Training students are in employment or support and services to help MA Arts Practice (Fine Art) T further study within six months of graduation (Graduate These symbols show on which campuses the courses students succeed.“ Destination Survey, 2011/12). are taught. Astronomy Shahnurraisa Mohd Zain, Malaysia Cf Cardiff Campus N City Campus (Newport) MSc International Business and Enterprise BSc (Hons) Observational Astronomy G Cn Caerleon Campus T Treforest Campus
G Glyntaff Campus L London Centre Did you know? The University of South Wales has been awarded Platinum O Online Delivery Status as an Approved Learning Partner by ACCA.
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HND Business and Human Resource Management N T Did you know? Computing “As a student, I've learned a lot HND Business and Marketing N T 97% of our Accounting and Finance students are in from university life in south Wales, HND Business and Supply Chain Management T employment or further study within six months of BSc (Hons)/MComp Computer Forensics T T not just about the course but also HND Retail Management graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2011/12). BSc (Hons)/MComp Computer Games Development T about practical skills. During my BSc (Hons)/MComp Computer Science N T study, I can always get inspired by Doctorate in Business Administration T Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)/MComp Computer Security T T N useful suggestions and Master of Business Administration (MBA) BSc (Hons) Computing T information from tutors, Drop-in Centre, LRC, Master of Business Administration (MBA) with BSc (Hons) Chemistry G BSc (Hons) Information Communication Technology T pathways in Marketing and Public Sector BSc (Hons) Forensic Chemistry G BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top up) T advice shop and my classmates. For me, it's a T N Management BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science G BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for T memorable experience of learning at the N MSc Digital Marketing MSci Applied Chemistry* G Business (ITMB) T University of South Wales. If you are thinking T MSc Engineering Management BSc (Hons) Software Engineering T T N about studying top-up and Masters courses in MSc Human Resource Management Chiropractic HND Computer Forensics and Security T T UK, USW has well-recognised courses and can MSc International Business and Enterprise HND Computer Games Development T T provide a deeper understanding of business and MSc International Fashion Marketing Chiropractic Foundation Year T HND Computing T some practical skills”. MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Master of Chiropractic T HND Information and Communication Technology T T Management HND Software Engineering Wenxin Zhou, China, MSc International Management Combined Studies T T BA (Hons) International Business (Top Up) followed MSc Management MSc Computer Forensics T by MBA N T MSc Marketing BA (Hons) Combined Studies T MSc Computer Science L T N Business and Management MSc Project Management MSc Computer Systems Security T T MSc Public Relations MSc Computing and Information Systems L T T BA (Hons) Business and Accounting (top up) T MSc Strategic Procurement Management MSc Cyber Security L T BA (Hons) Business and Finance (top up) L T “The University of South Wales is the MSc Mobile Computing Did you know? BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource only university in the UK that offers a 95% of our Business and Management students are in T fully integrated undergraduate Management (top up) employment or further study within six months of “I made the decision to study BA (Hons) Business and Law N graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2011/12). chiropractic degree programme here as the course is accredited BA (Hons) Business Management N T accredited by the General by the Chartered Institute of BA (Hons) Business and Management (top up) T N Chiropractic Council and the Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) BA (Hons) Business and Marketing T N European Council on Chiropractic Education. BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (top up) N T and the Chartered Institute of The University offers students a chance to work as a Logistics (CILT). I have enjoyed BA (Hons) Business and Supply Chain student clinician in the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Management (top up) T studying here so far because the lecturers have outpatient clinic during the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Studies (top up) L T N a great deal of experience in the industry, and so programme, enabling them to build experience and BA (Hons) Event Management N T they provide a real insight into the challenges BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource enhance clinical skills by giving treatments to you can expect to find in the real world.” Management N T patients.” BA (Hons) International Business (top up) L T Adriana Salazar Miranda, Colombia, Nigel Nathan Chin Jie Jiun, Malaysia BA (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management T MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Master of Chiropractic BA (Hons) Retail Management T Management Foundation Degree Business Studies N T Foundation Degree Business and Human Resource Management N T Foundation Degree Business and Marketing Foundation Degree Business and Supply Chain Management T Foundation Degree Retail Management T HND Business Studies N T * Subject to validation
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Counselling and Therapy Education and Teaching
BSc (Hons) Systemic Counselling G BA (Hons) Early Years Cn BA (Hons) Creative and Therapeutic Arts Cn BA (Hons) Education Cn BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Cn BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Cn BA (Hons) Primary Studies with Qualified Teacher MA Art Psychotherapy Cn Status (QTS) Cn MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Cn BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies (top up) G MA Music Therapy Cn BSc (Hons) Early Years Development and Education T PgDip/MSc Behaviour Analysis and Therapy T BSc (Hons) Secondary Teaching Design and Technology MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Cn with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Cn MSc Play and Therapeutic Play T BSc (Hons) Secondary Teaching Mathematics, Science, MSc Play Therapy T ICT with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Cn MSc Systemic Counselling G MSc Systemic Psychotherapy G MA Education (pathways listed below) MA Autism Cn Criminology MA Child and Adolescent Mental Health Cn MA Childhood Studies Cn BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Cn MA Early Years Cn BSc (Hons) Criminology T MA Education Cn BSc (Hons) Criminology (Major/Minor/Joint) T G MA Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Cn MA Criminal and Social Justice Cn MA ICT and Education Cn MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice T MA Leadership and Management (Education) Cn MA Leadership and Management (Further Design Education/PcET) Cn MA Leadership and Management (PcET) Cn BA (Hons) Advertising Design Cf MA Religious Education Cn BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Cf MA Special Educational Needs (SEN) Cn BA (Hons) Interior Design Cf PgDip SEN Specific Learning Difficulties Cn BA (Hons) TV and Film Set Design Cf MA Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL) Cn MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other MA Graphic Communication Cf Languages (TESOL) Cn MA Advertising Cf MA Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Cn
Drama and Performance Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Secondary Design and Technology Cn BA (Hons) Dance Cf Professional Graduate Certificate in Education BA (Hons) Performing Arts Cf Post-Compulsory Education Cn BA (Hons) Performance and Media Cf Professional Graduate Certificate in Education BA (Hons) Scriptwriting Cf Post-Compulsory Education and Training Cn BA (Hons) Theatre and Drama Cf Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Adult Literacy and Communication, Adult Numeracy and MA Drama Cf Mathematics, ESOL Cn MA Scriptwriting Cf
Film and Television Studio, ATRiuM Building, Cardiff Campus
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Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Engineering (Mechanical)
BEng (Hons)/MEng Computer Systems Engineering T BEng (Hons)/MEng Automotive Engineering T BEng (Hons)/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering T BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering T BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (top up) T BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (top-up) T BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top up) T BSc (Hons) Renewable Energy Systems T HND/HNC Mechanical Engineering T
MSc Electronics and Information Technology T MSc Automotive Engineering T MSc Embedded Systems Design (option with internship) T MSc Energy Systems Engineering T MSc Mobile and Satellite Communications (option with T MSc Mechanical Engineering T internship) MSc Professional Engineering T MSc Optoelectronics (option with internship)* T “I have made the most of my time at Did you know? University by gaining employability 92% of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering students skills. I won the prize for best project are in employment or further study within six months of from the Institute of Mechanical graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2011/12). Engineers. I solved a real-life Aerospace Centre, Treforest Campus problem given to me by the company Corus. I gained invaluable work experience Engineering (Aerospace) Engineering (Civil) on this project and may be lucky enough to secure a job with them now.” BEng (Hons)/MEng Aeronautical Engineering T BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (top up) T T BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng Civil Engineering T Vivek Kapur, India BEng (Hons) Fire Safety Engineering T BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering MSc Aeronautical Engineering T MSc Aircraft Maintenance Systems T HND/HNC Fire Safety Engineering T HND/HNC Civil Engineering T
MSc Civil and Structural Engineering T MSc Civil Engineering and Environmental Management T
“I chose to study at the University of “The University of South Wales is one South Wales as the course offers of the best for civil engineering. The both the EASA licence and an facilities are very good, especially the Honours degree, which puts me at structural lab and the computer lab. an advantage compared to other The course has fully prepared me to students. The University is the only work in the construction industry by university which offers both degree and licence giving me an awareness of health and safety on a site simultaneously in UK.” while working, and giving me the knowledge and confidence to solve problems. One of the most Muhammad Abil Bin Mohd Ali, Malaysia useful things I have learnt is how to handle myself in a BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering professional manner. I now feel capable of handling any type of professional challenge and situation.”
Materials Testing Laboratory, Treforest Campus Thirunathan Pradeepkumar, Sri Lanka BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering * Subject to validation
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Fashion Geography, Geology and the Environment
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Cf BSc (Hons)/MGeog* Geography G BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion Cf BSc (Hons) Geology G BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retail Design Cf BSc (Hons) Natural History G BSc (Hons) Physical Geography G MA Fashion Retail Cf BSc (Hons) Sustainable Energy Science G MSc International Fashion Marketing T MSc Conservation and Geographical Information Systems G Film MSc Disaster Management for Environmental Hazards G MSc Environmental Conservation Management G BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Film and Video) (top up) Cf MSc Renewable Energy and Resource Management G BA (Hons) Documentary Film and Television N BA (Hons) Film N BA (Hons) Film Studies Cf Did you know? 94% of our Health students are in employment or further MA Film Producing Cf study within six months of graduation (Graduate Destination Survey, 2011/12). MA Scriptwriting Cf Cn MA Film N MA Documentary Film and Television N History
BA (Hons) History T BA (Hons) History (Major/Minor/Joint) T “The course seemed like the perfect way to gain the necessary practical experience and industry knowledge to actually get a job in the sector. The tutors are very experienced film and TV professionals themselves, and they were always more than happy to share their experiences and help in whatever way they could.”
Sandra Cosfelt, Germany MA Film Producing * Subject to validation
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Law Live Event and Lighting Technology Midwifery “I chose to study nursing and I wanted to further my studies here BA (Hons) Business and Law N BSc (Hons) Lighting Design and Technology T BMid (Hons) Midwifery G in the UK. I would recommend LLB (Hons) Law T BSc (Hons) Live Event Technology T T nursing students to choose the LLB (Hons) Law (Major) MSc Professional Practice (Midwifery) G University of South Wales as it has LLB (Hons) Law Accelerated Route L T “Looking back over the last three the best equipped clinical LLB (Hons) Legal Practice T years, I believe that the University Music and Sound simulation centre.” Foundation Degree in Paralegal Studies L Cf was the best choice for me. The BA (Hons) Popular Music Cf facilities were excellent and the Maisa Mei Lee, Malaysia Cf Cf Legal Practice Course (LPC) students were given plenty of BMus (Hons) Contemporary Music Performance BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) LLM Intellectual Property Law L T BSc (Hons) Creative Industries (Popular Music opportunity to put into practice LLM International Commercial Law L T Technology) (top up) Cf what was taught in lectures.” LLM Masters in Law T BSc (Hons) Music Technology Cf Nursing and Health Sciences BSc (Hons) Sound Technology Cf Marie Model, Germany Cf BSc (Hons) Lighting Design and Technology BA (Hons) Music Business Associate Student Scheme (Overseas Nursing Programme) G MSc Music Engineering and Production Cf BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) G Mathematics MA Songwriting and Production Cf BN (Hons) Nursing (Child) G BN (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) G BSc (Hons) Computing Mathematics T “I love the interior of the ATRiuM BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) G BSc (Hons)/MMath* Financial Mathematics T building and its creative BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Physiology G BSc (Hons) Mathematical Sciences T environment. The location is in BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies and Wellbeing Cn BSc (Hons)/MMath* Mathematics T Cardiff city centre and everything is BSc (Hons) Human Physiological Science G G in reach. Students are able to BSc (Hons) Acute and Critical Care Did you know? BSc (Hons) Cancer Care G perform in some of the many live 94% of our Mathematics students are in employment or BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies G further study within six months of graduation (Graduate music venues that Cardiff offers.” BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing) G Destination Survey, 2011/12). Evija Dreimane, Latvia BA (Hons) Popular Music Masters of Nursing Studies G MSc Professional Practice G Medical Sciences MSc Public Health G
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences G Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Physical Activity and * M-level part subject to validation Community Health G
“I cannot speak highly enough of the lecturers. We were able to interact during the lectures, by asking questions or having class discussions, something which is uncommon in most lecture halls nowadays.”
Hazel Wallace, Ireland BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Music Editing Studio, ATRiuM Building, Moot Courtroom, Treforest Campus Cardiff Campus
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Photography, Journalism and Media “The campus itself is beautiful and set right in the heart of the BA (Hons) Journalism Cf historic village of Caerleon. The BA (Hons) Documentary Photography Cn BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism Cf photography facilities are known BA (Hons) Photography Cn to be some of the best in the BA (Hons) Photojournalism Cf country and allow amazing BA (Hons) Radio Cf opportunities to explore all aspects of BSc (Hons) Media Technology Cf photography. The teachers are also from a variety BA (Hons) Media Production Cf of photography-related backgrounds, making them all the more valuable.” MA by Research in Media, Culture and Communication Cf MA Documentary Photography Cn Marita Van Rooven, Namibia (Chevening scholarship MFA Contemporary Photographic Practice Cn student), MA Documentary Photography MA Media Production Cf Property, Construction and Surveying
BSc (Hons) Project Management (Surveying) T BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management T HND Surveying T
T MSc Asset Management and Development T MSc Building Information Modelling and Sustainability T MSc Construction Project Management T Psychology Religious Studies MSc Dispute Resolution T
MSc Safety, Health and Environmental Management T BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology T BA (Hons) Religious Studies Cn MSc Sustainable Business Risk Managment T BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Cn BSc (Hons) Developmental Psychology T MA Buddhist Studies (online delivery) O Public Services BSc (Hons) Psychology Cn T MA Religious Education Cn BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology T BA (Hons) Public Services T BSc (Hons) Psychology with Behaviour Analysis T Social Work and Social Care BSc (Hons) Police Sciences G BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Behavioural Theory Cn BSc (Hons) Risk Management, Security Operations BSc (Hons) Psychology with Developmental Disorders Cn BSc (Hons) Social Work G and Investigations G BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care G Foundation Year Police Studies G MSc Behaviour Analysis and Therapy T BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (including HND Public and Emergency Services T MSc Business Psychology Cn Foundation Year) G MSc Clinical and Abnormal Psychology T BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management G MSc Community and Partnerships G MSc Health Psychology T MSc Community and Partnerships (online delivery) O MSc Play and Therapeutic Play T MSc Health and Public Service Management T MSc Play Therapy T MSc International Policing (online delivery) O MSc Public Service Management G MBA Public Service Management N T
Did you know? Our Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management and Project Management courses are accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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BSc (Hons) Sociology (Major/Minor/Joint) T BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Physiology T BA (Hons) Sports Development T G Did you know? BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons) Rugby Coaching and Performance G 92% of our Sport students are in employment or further G study within six months of graduation (Graduate BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Destination Survey, 2011/12). BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching G BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance (top up) G BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology T BSc (Hons) Sports Studies Cn G Foundation Degree Football Coaching and Development G Foundation Degree Rugby Coaching and Development G Foundation Degree Community Football Coaching and Development G
MSc Performance Coaching G MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine G MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science G MSc Sports Coaching Cn MSc Sport Physiotherapy, Exercise and Rehabilitation G MSc Youth Sports Coaching G
Renewable Sustainable Energy
BSc (Hons) Renewable Energy Systems T BSc (Hons) Sustainable Energy Science G BSc (Hons) Renewable Energy Systems (top up) T
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T “The University of South Wales is a prestigious university and the largest university in Wales. The MSc Youth Studies Renewable Energy and Resource Management course is in-line with BA (Hons) Early Years Cn BSc (Hons) Early Years Development and Education T the requirements of the industry BA (Hons) Working with Young People (top up) Cn Foundation Degree Childhood Studies G and covers important aspects that will be beneficial BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Cn in the sustainable power field. It also has the right BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Sport) Cn MA Childhood Studies Cn Cn Cn facilities to accommodate the subjects such as the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Youth Justice) MA Early Years BSc (Hons) Childhood and Youth MA Working for Children and Young People Cn squirrel cage induction generators and the hybrid T BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies (top up) vehicle lab.” G
Vishul Suresh, Malaysia Exercise Physiology Lab, Glyntaff Campus MSc Renewable Energy and Resource Management
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Pre-sessional English Language Programmes Pre-University and English Study These are 5, 10, 15 or 20-week intensive English language courses for students holding conditional offers for programmes at the University of South Wales, but who do not meet the language requirements. The Pre-sessional Programme improves your Centre for International English English and academic skills, and helps you communicate more effectively in an English-speaking environment.
Entry requirements Applicants must hold an offer for a course at the University of South Wales (foundation, undergraduate, top up or The Centre for International English offers English Entry Requirements postgraduate levels). Applicants must also satisfy the English language requirements as detailed in the table below. academic and English language For undergraduate study To undertake a course of undergraduate study, you will need preparation programmes at a range of a good command of English and be able to prove you have Current English Language Level Recommended Start Dates Tuition Fee levels. These courses help international at least the equivalent of: Pre-sessional Programme and EU students to develop a wide range • IELTS 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component) • IGCSE pass in English at grade C or above of skills, academically and socially, within IELTS 4.0 or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.0 in 20 weeks Start: 2 July 2015 £6,700 the University environment. For postgraduate study all components) Ends: 11 December 2015 To undertake a course of postgraduate study, you will need IELTS 4.5 or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.0 in 15 weeks Option 1 – Starts: 28 May 2015 £5,025 All courses are delivered by fully qualified and professional a good command of English and be able to prove you have all components) Ends: 11 September 2015 teachers of the English language, who have broad at least the equivalent of: Option 2 – Starts: 27 August 2015 experience of working with international and EU students. • IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component) Ends: 11 December 2015 We are supportive of your academic needs and ambitions, and work closely with the University's academic faculties to If you do not meet these language requirements, you IELTS 5.0 or equivalent (with a minimum of 4.5 in 10 weeks Option 1 – Starts: 2 July 2015 £3,350 make sure you get the best preparation and support for may be eligible for one of our preparation courses: the writing and 4.0 in all other components) Ends: 11 September 2015 your studies. The programme you choose will depend on Pre-sessional Programme or International Foundation Option 2 – Starts: 1 October 2015 your level of English and academic qualifications. Programme. Ends: 11 December 2015 The Centre for International English continues to support “The teaching staff are lovely IELTS 5.5/6.0 or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 weeks Option 1 – Starts: 6 August 2015 £1,675 international and EU students even after their preparation people. They were my first 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in all other components) Ends: 11 September 2015 course has finished. On consultation with your faculty, you teachers in the UK and they Option 2 – Starts: 5 November 2015 may be able to attend weekly English language modules helped me not only with English, Ends: 11 December 2015 free of charge, to fully support you throughout your study. but also with other issues I had The University strongly recommends that you allow at least when I first arrived as everything 10 weeks or 300 study hours to improve your English level was so new.” “The Pre-sessional English course was a very good opportunity for me to enhance my English language by up to one (1.0) IELTS band (or equivalent). ability, particularly how to deliver presentations and write a very good essay. The teaching staff were very Ziwen Yao, China, 10 week Pre-sessional English programme and BA (Hons) International Business (Top Up) nice and always helpful. In addition it was a good experience for me, as I met with different students from All our fee-paying programmes run at the Treforest Campus all over the world, and discovering new cultures helped me to be more sociable. I will never forget the are accredited by the British Council. amazing time I spent on this course.”
For more information on our English language courses, visit Ahmad Qatami, Jordanian www.southwales.ac.uk/international-english 5 week Pre-sessional English Programme and MBA
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International Foundation Programme (IFP) Modules This one-year programme has been designed for students The IFP delivers two academic skills modules; Advanced who want to study at undergraduate level in the UK. The Academic Writing, which equips students with a range of programme offers several modules that give international high-level writing, research, and critical thinking skills; and students an edge when they start on degree courses. The Academic Study in the UK Context, on which students modules provide students with a taste of what is to come, develop their time management skills and learn how to while continuously developing their new and existing skills. accurately paraphrase, reference and summarise. Students You will be taught in small groups to develop your subject- also study three pathway modules. specific knowledge and academic study skills to the standard needed for undergraduate study. The Business Studies module allows students to gain a deeper understanding of how business relates to the wider Entry requirements world, considering theory and practice in business and Applicants need a valid national school leaving certificate at culture, entrepreneurship, marketing, international finance, an appropriate level. In addition, you will need a level of economics and capitalism, globalisation, fair trade and English equivalent to IELTS 6.0. On successful completion of human resources. the IFP, you can progress to the first year of your University of South Wales undergraduate award. Progression routes The Law module provides an overview of the history, include business, law, humanities and social sciences, structure and functioning of the legal system in England and International Foundation Programme (IFP) Modules computing, and engineering. Please check with the Wales, before turning to the three, fundamental areas of (Intensive English) The IFPIE delivers four language skills-based modules. The University whether your chosen pathway is available. contract, tort and criminal law. This one-year programme has been designed for students Academic Writing module enables students to write a range who want to study at undergraduate level in the UK. You will of different texts using an academic style and a level of Start dates In the Social Issues module, students consider differences be taught in small groups with a strong focus on developing accuracy that is appropriate to undergraduate study. In • September 2015 across cultures and countries, and develop an outward- your academic English language skills, as well as subject- Academic Reading and Academic Listening, students • January 2016 thinking perspective on many key issues affecting and specific knowledge to the standard needed for develop the sub-skills and range of vocabulary necessary to shaping society today, such as religion, ethics and undergraduate study. cope with challenging academic texts and lectures. These education. “My course had small classes so three modules are studied alongside the Academic Study in the UK Context module, which teaches students to manage we can communicate with our Entry requirements In addition to these modules, students attend modules in Applicants need a valid, national school leaving certificate at their time, solve problems, and use sources effectively in tutor very closely, and it is a great Quantitative Methods and Statistics, which are vital for an appropriate level. In addition, you will need a level of their academic work, as well as learning about the UK help for us. We read, write, and academic research and data analysis. Finally, students take a English equivalent to IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in the context in which they are studying. speak a lot to improve our module in Computer Literacy, which underpins the technical writing component. On successful completion of the IFP, you English and our teachers are production of almost all coursework required on the other can progress to the first year of your University of South In addition to this, students take a series of short pathway always happy to help us. This is a modules. Wales undergraduate award. Progression routes include modules in Business, Law and Social Issues (for details good opportunity to make our language and business, law, humanities and social sciences, computing, please see IFP, opposite page), or Engineering pathway communication skills better. Also we had a day and engineering. Please check with the University whether modules provided by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering trip in lecture – it was a helpful for me to your chosen pathway is available. and Science. To ensure a consistent preparation for all our understand foreign culture.” students, the IFPIE also delivers modules in Statistics, Start dates Quantitative Methods and Computer Literacy (for details, Aya Kubouchi, Japan • September 2015 please see IFP, opposite page). 10 week pre-sessional programme and International • January 2016 Foundation Programme
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Scholarships Extra Information Fees for non-EU students 2015-2016 Partial tuition scholarships of up to £2,000 per year are A discount of £300 may be available upon full payment of available on selected courses. fees before enrolment. • For undergraduate courses, up to £1,500 per year • For Masters courses, up to £2,000 Fees are charged per academic year. • For MBA courses, up to £1,500 Fees for 2015-2016 Accommodation and living costs should be calculated Tuition Maximum Minimum Chancellor’s International Development Scholarships* separately. Fee Scholarship Fee Payable Undergraduate International Development Scholarships of Research Degrees £2,500 are available for students from the following All students who are not UK or EU citizens are not eligible Full-time Research Fee £12,750 - £12,750 countries: for government support for fees. If you are not a UK or EU • Bangladesh • Brazil citizen, you will be asked to pay the full tuition fee as quoted Part-time Research Fee £3,820 - £3,820 • Cameroon • Colombia for your course. Postgraduate Degrees • India • Kazakhstan MBA £12,600 £1,500 £11,100 • Kenya • Mexico MA/MSc £12,300 £2,000 £10,300 • Nepal • Nigeria “My advice to international MPhil in Creative Writing fee per year (Year 1 and 2) – • Russia • South Korea students is to enjoy your time at additional years £2,500 per year £7,700 - £7,700 • Sri Lanka • Taiwan the University while studying. • Tanzania • Thailand Participate in events that the MSc Disaster Healthcare, not including two field courses • Turkey • Uganda Students’ Union or the at £1,110 each (£2,220 in total) £12,300 £2,000 £10,300 • Vietnam • Zambia International Student Society Undergraduate Degrees • Zimbabwe organises for us and engage with new people. You Degrees £11,600 £1,500 £10,100 * This scholarship would replace the standard £1,500 undergraduate will be surprised by many fantastic friends you can Degree Placement Year £2,320 - £2,320 scholarship. meet from around the globe!” BA + MBA Package (non-STEM) £18,300 - £18,300 You will be automatically considered for a scholarship when Duong Thuy Nguyen, Vietnam BA + Masters Package (non-STEM) £17,800 - £17,800 Caerleon Campus, Newport BA (Hons) Business Studies Top-up and MBA BSc + Masters Package (STEM) £18,300 - £18,300 you make your application. You do not need to make a separate scholarship application. You will receive MNursing £8,800 - £8,800 confirmation of a scholarship with your offer letter. International Foundation Programme (IFP) £7,150 - £7,150 Caerleon Campus HND Courses £10,000 £1,500 £8,500 Scholarships and discounts do not apply to sponsored HND Placement Year £1,960 - £1,960 students or those studying a placement year, the IFP, or Pre-sessional English Language Programmes English Language Programmes. Scholarships may be withdrawn if conditions of the scholarships are not adhered 20 weeks £6,700 - £6,700 to. More information about fees and scholarships is available 15 weeks £5,025 - £5,025 on our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/international 10 weeks £3,350 - £3,350 5 weeks £1,675 - £1,675 “The MBA is boosting both my theoretical knowledge and my STEM degrees are those in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Please note that some courses practical knowledge of western require additional fees for equipment, studio time and field courses. Visit www.southwales.ac.uk/money for further details. business culture. The lectures have Please note that the fees stated above are subject to change. Amount to Pay: Your offer letter states the amount been a great help in learning of course fees you will need to pay for the first year of your studies. For the latest information visit: about business theory and www.southwales.ac.uk/international practice, and developing my skills on assignments and exams.”
Ravindra Nyaupane, Nepal, MBA
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Living Costs South Wales offers great value for money. Food, entertainment, accommodation and other day-to-day costs are likely to be lower than in many other parts of the UK.
It is difficult to estimate how much it will cost you to live in the UK because so much depends on your personal lifestyle. UK Visas and Immigration suggests that students should allow approximately £1020 per month for living costs if you will be studying in London and £820 per month if you will be studying elsewhere in the UK. You will also need to consider any additional costs of travelling to and from your home country.
If your family will live with you in the UK, then you will need to bring enough money to support them too. For more information on general living costs in the UK, visit www.educationuk.org . You may also find the International Student Calculator helpful: www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international
Deposits A deposit must be paid before letters for a visa application are issued. This deposit will also secure scholarships. Your offer letter will clearly outline methods of payment for your deposit and the balance of your tuition fees.
Refund of deposits or prior payment of fees will only occur if you can produce evidence that your visa was refused. Refunds will not be made under any other circumstances. Please note refunds may incur an administration fee.
Payment Schedule Exact payment details will be outlined in your offer letter. Visit www.southwales.ac.uk/international for details.
Sponsored Students If you want your sponsor to receive information about your progress, please bring a signed letter to enrolment that gives the University permission to do so.
38 University of South Wales www.southwales.ac.uk/international | +44 (0)1443 654 450 (non-EU students) | +44 (0)1443 654 400 (EU students) 39 International and EU Student Guide 2015-2016 Glynneath Building, Treforest Campus “Besides the academic side of my studies, I also really wanted to Visas and Immigration Procedures for study abroad and learn about another country and culture, like non-EU Students the UK. I knew it was a good place to study. When I graduate I will have the confidence to look at various career Do I Need a Visa? Please note: you can apply for a Tier 4 student visa up to options, either with a multinational company If you are a national of a country outside the EEA, you will three months before the start of your course. You will only elsewhere, or back at home in Pakistan.” probably need a visa to study in the UK – you should check be able to enrol on the course and at the University that the the ‘Do I need a visa?’ section of the Home Office website: visa has been issued for, which has an agreed start date. Any Baljit Dugal, Pakistan www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa changes to University or course start dates should be MSc Management and Development of International updated by getting a new visa before you leave your home Financial Systems If you need to apply for a visa to come to the country. UK to study, it is important that you visit the University’s guide to visas and application processes: If you want to bring family members to the UK with you as www.southwales.ac.uk/international/visas your dependants, visit the ‘Bringing your family’ section on our website for information and guidance: Once you have accepted an offer to study at the University www.southwales.ac.uk/international/visas of South Wales, you will be e-mailed an electronic copy of the ‘Guide to applying for entry clearance under Tier 4 of the Points-Based System’, which will assist you in making your application. If you do not receive this, please request a copy by e-mailing: [email protected]
Tuberculosis Screening When considering your application for entry clearance (visa), Before getting a visa, nationals from certain countries will the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your need to be tested for tuberculosis (TB), and obtain a country should comply with the guidance, which you can certificate that states they are free from infectious TB. The access on our correct visa lengths page: test includes having a chest X-ray at an accredited clinic or www.southwales.ac.uk/intsupport/visa-lengths hospital run by the International Organisation for Migration. To check whether you need to obtain a TB certificate before The University’s Reporting Duties Under Tier 4 you travel, you can check the Home Office website: of the Points-Based System www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa International students are permitted entry to the UK under immigration laws for the purposes of study. The University is When your Entry Clearance (Visa) has required to report to UKVI when international students Been Issued holding a Tier 4 student visa: Check it carefully to make sure: • Do not enrol within the enrolment period • Your name and date of birth are correct • Enrol, but do not adhere to designated University • It clearly states that you are a student attendance monitoring procedures • The sponsor licence number is identical to the one listed • Discontinue their studies (including suspensions on your CAS statement of study) • It starts on or before the date you want to travel to • Make significant changes to their circumstances (such the UK as the successful completion of a course earlier than • It does not end sooner than you expect expected, a change of course, or completion from home) • Break the conditions of their permission to stay, such as working illegally Halls of Residence, Treforest Campus
40 University of South Wales www.southwales.ac.uk/international | +44 (0)1443 654 450 (non-EU students) | +44 (0)1443 654 400 (EU students) 41 International and EU Student Guide 2015-2016 Alfred Russell Wallace Building, Glyntaff Campus “With Cardiff to the south and the Brecon Beacons to the Fees for EU students 2015-2016 north, there’s never a shortage of activities at the University of South Wales! On the Treforest Campus, the modern and attractive Students’ Union with its bars, Undergraduate (Bachelors) Students Scholarships and Bursaries restaurants and clubs means that student life At the time this guide was printed, the standard full-time fees The University is committed to providing financial help and here is great fun. “ for undergraduate courses for 2015-2016 had not been support to students during their studies. At the time of print confirmed. As a guide, in the academic year 2014-2015, (July 2014) the University has not confirmed its scholarships Kevin Fox, Ireland standard full-time fees for undergraduate awards were up to for 2015-2016. In 2014 we offered a number of scholarships MChiro Chiropractic £9,000. However, the Welsh Government offered a fee grant and bursaries for sports students and elite athletes, work to EU students of up to £5,315, which reduced the fees that placement scholarships for part-time students and the Flying the student paid themselves to £3,685. The tuition fee grant Start Scholarship to undergraduate students. We also offered offered by the Welsh Government is not means-tested and EU students studying selected full-time, taught Masters does not have to be repaid. courses scholarships worth £2,000. For the latest information on fees and scholarships visit our website: Eligibility for this tuition fee grant will be determined via www.southwales.ac.uk/money . an application to the EU team at Student Finance Wales. You can find full details from Living Costs www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/eu.aspx South Wales offers great value for money. Food, entertainment, accommodation and other day-to-day costs EU students are not required to pay the £3,685 fee upfront as, are likely to be lower than in many other parts of the UK. For in the application for the Welsh Government Fee Grant more information on general living costs in the UK, visit: referred to above, EU students also have the option to apply www.educationuk.org For more information on fees, for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loan Company. funding, scholarships and living costs in Wales, please visit: Repayment of this loan will commence only when you have www.southwales.ac.uk/money graduated and are earning a salary above £21,000 per year in the UK or the equivalent threshold set for your county. EU Fees For up to date fees please visit our website: For up to date information on our fees and the funding www.southwales.ac.uk/money regime in Wales, please visit our website at www.southwales.ac.uk/money “When I finished my Bachelors degree I made a decision to Postgraduate (Masters) Students specialise in the area of risk At the time of print (July 2014) the 2015-2016 fees for management. At the beginning it postgraduate awards are subject to confirmation. As a guide, was so hard for me to choose a the standard full-time Masters fee charged during 2014-2015 university, because my chosen was £4,120. course is only taught at a few institutions in the UK. I chose this university for the affordable tuition fees and the great opportunity to have a scholarship. I quickly found out how easy it was for me to apply for a scholarship and was pleasantly surprised that I was eligible to receive it.”
Aleksandar Angelov, Bulgaria MSc Sustainable Business Risk Management
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Application Documents Academic Entry Requirements “Studying at the University of “The facilities are outstanding. You will need to submit as many of the following documents The University recognises a range of entry qualifications South Wales has been a very Wales is a very beautiful and from around the world – specific entry requirements for as possible with your application: pleasurable experience and I am peaceful country, where you will each country are on our website: • English language certificates www.southwales.ac.uk/international sad that next year will be my final • Results from school or university meet people with different year – time has gone so fast. I qualifications (certificates and transcripts) backgrounds and nationalities. All For taught programmes you must usually have a high school really like how our University • Academic reference the modules of my course are leavers certificate, an Honours degree from a recognised offers such a supportive facilities (like the Drop In • Personal statement taught with good practical sessions by highly university, relevant experience, or a postgraduate diploma, Centre) and of course the lectures here are simply skilled lecturers, who are easy to approach and depending on your course. For research-based study, you amazing.” Application Deadline are always ready to help where necessary. “ must usually have a Masters degree from a recognised UCAS applicants must adhere to UCAS deadlines. Visit university that is related to your proposed area of research. Inge-Helene Pello, Estonia www.ucas.com for details. Ajiboye Bolaji, Nigeria BA(Hons) Journalism MSc Electronics and Information Technology If you are not sure whether you have the right qualifications, For direct applicants, the deadline is Monday 10 August e-mail [email protected] (non-EU students) 2015 for courses starting in September 2015, and Friday 4 or [email protected] (EU students). December 2015 for courses starting in February 2016. Treforest Campus
English Language Entry Requirements Education Counsellors Proficiency in the English language is essential, and the The University has a number of international and EU student University recognises the following English language representatives in specific countries, who are available to qualifications: advise you on any aspect of the University of South Wales. • The British Council's IELTS, with an average overall score Please contact the University for details of representatives in of 6.0 for undergraduate study and 6.5 for postgraduate your area, or visit our website: study. Please note students must achieve at least 5.5 in www.southwales.ac.uk/international each band for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses Contact • UCLES/Cambridge CAE or computer-based 232 If you have any questions or queries about applying to the • IGCSE pass in English at grade C or above University of South Wales, please contact our Enquiries & Admissions team for assistance. Applying Undergraduate applications can be made through UCAS Tel: +44 (0)1443 654 450 (non-EU students) (UCAS.com ) or directly to the University: Tel: +44 (0)1443 654 400 (EU students) www.southwales.ac.uk/apply . E-mail: [email protected] (non-EU students) E-mail: [email protected] (EU students) Postgraduate applications can be made to the University directly using our online application system at www.southwales.ac.uk/apply . Please note there is no application fee when you apply to the University directly.
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Halls of Residence Cardiff What does our on-campus accommodation offer? Liberty Living: Liberty Bridge • Quality accommodation with prices to suit Premium Room, Mountain Halls, • Standard rooms, £111.50 per week, 42 week contract Treforest Campus every budget • Premium rooms, £122.50 per week, 42 week contract • 1,205 self-catered rooms on campus in Treforest • 381 rooms available and 660 rooms in Caerleon • City-centre location opposite ATRiuM building Treforest Newport Mountain Halls: Snowdon, Pen y Fan, Sugarloaf, Garth • Choice of rooms with en suite private shower, wash • Communal kitchen and spacious living area with TV, CLV – Newport City Centre • Mountain Halls Standard Rooms, £110 per week, basin and toilet facilities table tennis and pool tables • A range of room types available 40 week contract • 24-hour security system • Shared flats for three to six people • Rooms £79 per week for a single Bronze en suite room • Catering voucher option available on request • Mountain Halls Premium rooms, £120 per week, to £109* per week for a double Bronze en suite room 40 week contract • Rental fees include internet, all utility bills, Liberty Living: Liberty Park (based on a 40 week contract) • Communal kitchen and dining space shared between insurance and maintenance cover • Standard rooms, £111.50 per week, 42 week contract • 50 week contracts are also available five or six students • University of South Wales welfare support available • City-centre location • 442 rooms available • A flatscreen TV with extra ‘Freeview’ channels in • International students are expected to pay Halls • Three minutes’ walk to Cardiff Central train station • Located on the riverside in the city centre of Newport each kitchen rental in full at the beginning of the academic year (trains run directly to Treforest train station – • En suite facilities and free internet access • Large fridge and freezer available in each kitchen approximately 20 minutes’ travel time) • Shared kitchen, dining and living area • Mini fridges are available to order on request (at a small More details will be provided in the accommodation offer • Spacious rooms • On-site facilities include a common room with Sky TV, additional cost) pack, or at: www.southwales.ac.uk/accommodation • Communal kitchen and spacious living area with TV and launderette and bike racks pool table For further details please refer to: Mountain Halls: Caerphilly ‘micro flats’ www.clvuk.com/locations/newport • Mountain Halls Studios, £150 per week, 42 week contract Private Sector Houses • Suitable for singles/couples (in Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff, Caerleon and Newport) Mountain Halls, Treforest • Compact ‘micro-flat’ consisting of en suite bathroom, Liberty Living – Liberty Bridge The University of South Wales runs a registered Campus Cardiff fully fitted kitchen and living space landlords scheme, where landlords must provide evidence to show that their property complies with the Glamorgan Court minimum national standards and regulations. • Glamorgan Court, £102 per week, 40 week contract, approximately 730 rooms available University-registered properties can be found on • Communal kitchen and dining space shared between www.studentpad.co.uk where you can get information, six students including: Caerleon Campus • Mini fridge in each room • Number of rooms available in the property • Cost per room, per week Liberty Living – Liberty Glamorgan Court, Caerleon Park Cardiff Treforest Campus • Deposit payable • En suite rooms, £92.20 per week, 40 week contract • Length of the contract • Standard rooms, £79.80 per week, 40 week contract • Contact details • Communal kitchen and dining space • Bronze level Sports Centre membership included A letting agency is also based in the Students’ Union on the Treforest Campus, where staff will assist you in *2014-2015 rates. Fees subject to change for 2015-2016 looking for private sector accommodation. Mountain Halls, Treforest CLV – Campus Newport City Centre For more information, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/accommodation
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USW Sport covers all sport and recreation three miles from the Treforest Campus. There are 30 acres of playing fields, with a pavilion, five floodlit pitches and two activities at the University, offering an all-weather pitches, one of which is a FIFA-approved, full-size impressive range of sports courses, ‘rubber crumb’ pitch. Our facilities are so good that many facilities, clubs and qualifications. Our professional teams regularly use them for training. For more information about USW Sport Park, visit: facilities are among the best in the UK www.southwales.ac.uk/sport and host a wide range of activities. Cardiff Pontypridd (Treforest and Glyntaff) For Cardiff Campus students, we have arranged an exclusive The Sport Centre on our Treforest Campus is open deal with a nearby health and fitness club. You can get throughout the year. We have over 40 classes each week reduced-rate membership, which includes a heated pool, during term-time, from canoeing to climbing and squash to gym, and health spa with a steam room, sauna and hot tub, salsa. If you fancy something a little less energetic, you can plus other discount offers. Students studying in Cardiff also always take time to unwind in the sauna and steam room. have access to facilities at other campuses.
Caerleon Sport Centre The facilities are open throughout the year, and a range of Newport (Caerleon and City) equipment is available for hire. The Centre has achieved Students based in Caerleon and City Campus, Newport, can Quest accreditation on three occasions – this is the UK keep fit, stay healthy and develop their sporting talents in Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure. our Caerleon Campus facilities. These include a gym, A short drive from our Newport campuses will take you to “I really enjoyed using the sport outdoor pitches and courts, a large sports hall and dozens of the Celtic Manor, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup, and the centre at the university. I As part of our commitment to excellence, we have invested fitness classes and coaching courses. Newport Velodrome, one of the best cycling track facilities especially enjoyed using the £3.7m in a purpose-built sport centre at USW Sport Park, in the country and home to Team GB’s Olympic cycling team football courts and the gym.” training camp.
Our School of Golf offers you the opportunity to obtain your degree while developing your golfing ability. You’ll have Rafael Christoforou, Cyprus access to a dedicated coach, a personal academic tutor and BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance world-class golfing facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort.
University Sports Teams Treforest Sport Centre Going to university doesn’t mean you have to give up playing the sport you love. USW Sport embraces the different university sports teams that play in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. For example, you could represent the University of South Wales in sports such as rugby union, rugby league, football, golf, badminton, cricket, netball, squash, trampolining, table tennis, volleyball, basketball or hockey.
For more information about USW Sport, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/sport USW Sport Park
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“The University is well renowned Students' Union for recruiting many international students from all over the world and providing students with a The Students' Union is run for students Cardiff Campus platform to know, learn, by students. As a University of South The Union at ATRiuM on our Cardiff Campus has a shop, social area understand and experience with a bar and cafe, and an exciting programme of events. All Wales student, you will automatically Students’ Union areas have Wi-Fi connectivity throughout. other cultures. With the vast selection of get membership of the Union and extra-curricular activities, students are provided Caerleon Campus with the opportunity to socialise and interact can benefit from all it has to offer − The Students’ Union at the Caerleon Campus hosts lots of with other students, as well as diversify their welfare and education support, social events like quizzes, karaoke and fancy dress nights. personal skills.” The Union also organises gigs, entertainment, parties and representation, Union council, club nights. As well as food, drinks and entertainment in the Patricia Kakwanzi Mucunguzi, Uganda entertainment, food and drink, bar, there is a shop and dedicated support staff. BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance fundraising and volunteering. City Campus, Newport With Union facilities on every campus, we’re always here for At the City Campus there are lots of social spaces where you you – and you can enjoy what’s on offer at any campus, no can take a break, unwind or catch up with friends. The matter where you usually study. campus also has a Students’ Union shop where you can purchase snacks and study materials. Treforest Campus At Treforest Students’ Union, we have stunning facilities in a London Campus stylish building that is the social hub of the campus. The Students at our London Centre can take advantage of whole building has WiFi connectivity, so you can study or discounted rates at a number of nearby sporting facilities, surf the internet in the modern, social learning spaces. When including the Lucozade Powerleague Docklands 5-aside football centre and Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre. Students’ Union, Treforest Campus you don’t have the time or the energy to cook, you can head to the cafes and bars that sell all kinds of coffees, smoothies, Students interested in playing sports can also take advantage subs and salads. In this warm and friendly atmosphere, you of discounted rates at the nearby Tiller Leisure Centre. Students’ Union, Treforest Campus can catch live sport on the big screen, enjoy a meal, or just relax on the sun terrace. When the sun goes down there is Clubs and Societies plenty to keep you entertained – from live bands and quiz Whatever your passion, from human rights to big band nights, to film screenings and theme nights, you’ll never music, there’s a club or society for you! You can also start get bored. your own society. Some of our current sports teams and societies include: International Student Society (including The Union at Treforest is for all University of South country-specific societies), debating society, cricket club, Wales students, regardless of where you study. But you’ll football (soccer) teams, rugby teams and many more! If also find Union facilities at our other campuses, so the you join a society, you will meet lots of new people and support you need is never too far away. get involved in all sorts of activities, from demonstrations to days out. Most importantly, you will get more out of Glyntaff Campus your time at University – it’s your chance to try something At Glyntaff, there are exclusive social spaces where you can completely new or keep up existing interests. take a break, unwind or catch up with friends. As well as socialising, there is a shop at Glyntaff to meet your everyday The Union also has day and night events you can attend, needs. from meals, discos, cultural events, fun days, market days, fundraising and much more. More information about all of Students’ Union, Caerleon Campus the Union's services can be found at: www.uswsu.com
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At all our campuses, you will find the IT Services The University of South Wales is Working in the UK during your studies resources you need to make sure your The IT Services department supports the University’s committed to providing its students with With our great campus locations, students will have good learning, teaching and research by providing up-to-date opportunities to find a part-time job. There are lots of local University experience runs as smoothly and effective computing and communication services. transferable skills and work experience to shops and restaurants in Cardiff, Pontypridd, Newport and as possible. IT Services provide: give them the best possible start to London. The University and the Students' Union also recruit • Over 2,000 computers in open access and bookable finding employment. students for part-time work during the academic year and Library Services teaching labs the summer vacation periods. The following services are available from our campus • A dedicated IT Support Service to assist you five days’ a libraries: week (term-time) – face-to-face, on the telephone, or We have outstanding links with industry for work What you need to know before starting • Contact a librarian via our online chat or by e-mail placements and research. These include high-profile a job in the UK appointment service • Long opening hours – 24-hour open access facility, plus organisations like Rolls Royce, Microsoft, Tata, the BBC, Students need to obtain a National Insurance number • Thousands of journals and books, available in print and other labs 8.30am-8pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday EADS, Sony, and General Electric. British Airways when they receive a job offer from a UK employer. For more electronically 9am-5pm Engineering has recently moved key training to us from information, visit: www.gov.uk/national-insurance • A range of study spaces • Support for students to use their own mobile devices to Heathrow, so students now graduate from specialist • Wireless internet access access University systems courses with a degree and the engineering qualification Most students are eligible to work in the UK, although there • Long opening hours and self-service facilities • The University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) they need for the industry under British Airways Civil are certain restrictions on paid work or work placements. For • Library induction for new students • Printing facilities Aviation Authority licence. more information, please check the employment pages on • Help for students with a disability or dyslexia • Maintenance of and access to systems, including our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/international networks, e-mail, internet, accounts, passwords and Careers and Employability Service web pages The University's Careers and Employability Service provides Grad Edge “I applied what I have learned professional and practical advice on a wide range of The University has launched an initiative during my first interview for a UniLife opportunities. Our friendly staff are keen to help that aims to maximise your potential. work placement. I was offered an The UniLife website has all the information you will ever international and EU students work towards a successful During your time here, Grad Edge will intern job for one year with need for student life at the University of South Wales, and a career. We provide impartial and realistic advice and help you develop specific skills for your Alcatel-Lucent Telecom Ltd. The little bit more. This site keeps students up-to-date with the guidance, and can help you: workplace development, enabling you to University has everything for latest events, news, teaching resources, support and • Consider your career options and help you make aim higher and take the next step in your career. Alongside students who are eager to learn. It has great developments. Our Getting Started website has vital appropriate decisions the specific knowledge and skills you will gain through your facilities, flawless communication among information for new students that will help you get the most • Help you think about your skills, interests and abilities, higher-level studies, we can support you to create networks, students and staff members, a quiet area and out of your first few weeks at University. and how these could relate to your career gain relevant additional skills, and present yourself as a beautiful landscapes.” • Learn the practicalities of job hunting, like writing an desirable candidate to potential employers. For more “For me, as an international effective CV, making good-quality job applications and information, see our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/edge Diana Grosu, Romania student, the University support is preparing for interviews BA (Hons) Business Management very important. The University Postgraduate Centres provides some free in-sessional The Bright Ideas Den lets University of South Wales students The Postgraduate Centre is situated at the Treforest Campus English classes which are very and graduates pitch business ideas to a group of experts to and is a spacious, open-plan social learning area dedicated helpful. They also provide a study try to win funding that will help them start their business. As to postgraduate students. The Centre has study areas, WiFi, advice service at the library. They also run some well as business advice, surgeries and events, there are computer facilities, a cafe area, and small meeting rooms regular visits from top business people and employers to that can be booked out for working groups or small study sight-seeing activities in other cities in the UK and give you advice on succeeding in business. sessions. The Graduate Centre at the Caerleon Campus is a social activities such as games and global party. I newly refurbished social space open to all graduate students love it!” Careers Advisers are available across all campuses and research staff. The Centre offers flexible social learning to see students. For full details, visit: spaces, private meeting areas, a boardroom, a seminar room Tsai Hsiang Wu, Taiwan, Library & Student Centre, ATRiuM Building, Cardiff Campus www.southwales.ac.uk/careers and a cafe area. MA Special Educational Needs
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Counselling and Wellbeing “I really like the life here − people Support Services Being a student and living in a new country can be are so nice and friendly. Even completely different from the life you led before and, it’s though we are far from home, understandable that you may have a few problems along there is always someone to help the way. You don’t have to get through it alone – the Counselling and Wellbeing Service is here to listen and help, which is comforting and makes us whether your problem is financial, emotional or educational. happy. The surrounding area is At the University of South Wales, you will Arrival Services Counsellors assist you to explore your situation and make beautiful and we have been on organised day To make your travel arrangements to the University as easy find all the support you need. If you want appropriate choices. Counsellors and advisers provide a trips to various places, and have enjoyed as possible, the University organises Arrival Services for confidential and professional service. Find out more about sightseeing around Wales and the rest of the UK.” any information, advice or guidance on when you first arrive in the UK. These services are available counselling at www.southwales.ac.uk/counselling , and throughout the year from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) any emotional, financial or medical issue, about the Mental Wellbeing Service at Maysoun Abu-Ghafra, Jordan and Heathrow Airport (LHR), London. www.southwales.ac.uk/mentalwellbeing . MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages there is a network of people ready to (TESOL) help. The University was the winner of the We recommend that you arrange your flight to land at CWL. Student Money Advice Team On request, we can arrange a free taxi service from CWL to Times Higher Education Outstanding The University’s Student Money Advice Team has one of the your accommodation at the University of South Wales Trip to Abergavenny Castle largest teams of dedicated student money experts in the UK. Support for Students Award 2012. (Treforest or Cardiff campuses). If you arrive at LHR, we can Licensed and highly trained staff can advise you on any arrange for a University representative to meet you and help Immigration and International Student Advice aspect of student finance, from fees and scholarships to you with the rest of your journey to south Wales. Please Our advisers at the Immigration and International Student budgeting. For more information, visit: note, this is not a pick-up service and our representative will Advice team (IISA) are dedicated to the welfare of www.southwales.ac.uk/money neither transport you nor travel with you to the University. international and EU students. They will make sure that you have all the help and support you need before you arrive It is important to remember that you must request the and during your studies at the University of South Wales. “Studying in the UK was my Arrival Services at least five working days before you IISA staff can help you with any non-academic, welfare- dream. Some of my teachers intend to travel. For more information about this service, related issues such as visa extensions, employment qualified from well-reputed UK including a booking form, visit: regulations, orientation and adapting to a new culture. universities and I was inspired by www.southwales.ac.uk/arrivalservices the education standards. The They organise social activities throughout the year, promote University of South Wales volunteering opportunities, and recruit Global Assistants “I had very little knowledge of the provides a chance to develop management skills from the student body to help with the social and pastoral UK and was anxious about my in a professional environment of research and care of the University’s international and EU students. decision, but looking back I’m learning. I’m proud to be part of this esteemed glad I took the leap. Moving away and well-reputed institution.” The IISA hub is based at the International Zone (B68) at and starting in a new country is Treforest Campus, but they offer drop-in sessions and scary, but the experience is Farrukh Javaid, Pakistan surgeries across all five campuses. The IISA team also works MBA (International Management) closely with the Students’ Union and international student amazing. The University has an International societies to support and promote activities for international Team with staff on hand to help international students. For more information, visit students. They helped me familiarise myself with “Studying at the University of www.southwales.ac.uk/international or the area and helped me with questions.” South Wales has allowed me to e-mail [email protected] . adapt to a multi-cultural Millie Michael, Malaysia BA (Hons) Animation environment. Through meeting and making friends from different countries, cultures and backgrounds, I feel I have developed into a well- rounded individual.”
Filipe Galamba, Portugal MA Journalism
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Health Services Disability and Dyslexia Service The Health Centres at our Treforest and Caerleon campuses The Disability and Dyslexia Service offers support, advice International Welcome Programme offer nurse-led, walk-in services with a wide range of advice and assistance to students with a disability or specific and referral options. Regular GP surgeries are held at the learning difficulty. Please make sure that you contact us Health Centres at Treforest, Cardiff and Caerleon campuses. before enrolment to discuss any support requirements. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or For details about what non-EU students should do before visit www.southwales.ac.uk/disability . What is the International Welcome Programme you like to party or you prefer something a little quieter – coming to the UK to study, refer to page 41 or visit: (IWP)? there will be something for everyone. As well as all the fun www.southwales.ac.uk/international Religion/Places of Worship The IWP is a special orientation programme that has been stuff, there will also be staff and current students here to More general information about health is available from: The University welcomes students with different cultures running just for international and EU students each show students around the campuses, help make sure you www.ukcisa.org.uk and faiths from over 60 countries. The Chaplaincy is rooted September and February for over 10 years. IWP is primarily a have somewhere to live, and assist with opening a bank in the Christian tradition, but is an inclusive service and gives social programme that allows students to settle in, make account. support to people of all faiths and none. Prayer facilities are “The student mentors and other friends and get used to being in the UK before their located at the Treforest and Caerleon campuses. staff from the International Office compulsory academic faculty induction and enrolment, Why should I take part in the IWP? made settling in easy. I was which happens during the following week. The IWP is designed to help students with their transition to helped with anything that I The team of staff is made up of the Chaplain, part-time the UK and make the process as easy and pleasurable as chaplains, volunteers and faith advisers. They can help you needed. Tours were also What sort of events, activities and information possible. You will have an opportunity to meet lots of other with any questions you have about practising your faith and sessions are included? new students who have the same concerns, as well as organised which were so much have information about religious groups and activities on There are a wide range of trips and activities on offer and students who have been here a while and can share their fun, because we got to visit lots of places and it campus, as well as churches, temples, synagogues, each student can ‘build’ their own personalised programme own experiences. Research shows, students who attend IWP made it easier to get acquainted with the gurdwaras or mosques in the local area. For more based on their own needs and preferences. All students and benefit from the strong social network developed different routes around Newport.” information, e-mail [email protected] or visit attend a compulsory welcome session and then can choose during the programme are more likely to be successful on www.southwales.ac.uk/religion . their academic programmes. IWP is there to ensure you are Tosin Ilesanmi, Nigeria optional sessions, including: BA (Hons) Economics and Law · UK Culture fully prepared and settled before starting your academic · Immigration journey. · Driving · A Student’s Guide to Life at the University How much does it cost? Registration and most of the activities are free (though there is a small charge, usually less than £5, for some of the Trip to Cosmeston Lakes Activities vary from Treasure Hunts to cooking demonstrations, picnics to quizzes, ghost walks to guest optional coach trips and meals). lectures from local historians. There are also opportunities to learn a new skill such as world dance, drumming or circus How do I make sure I am part of this fantastic skills! Students can visit local attractions, hear a professional opportunity? Welsh storyteller, have a go at karaoke, watch a film and Being part of the IWP couldn’t be easier. Just visit the even show off their own talents at a talent show. Whether website www.southwales.ac.uk/international for further
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The benefits of being a University of South Wales student extend way beyond your new qualification and last much longer than your course. USW Alumni is a global network with over 200,000 alumni in over 100 countries. From reunions and networking events to development updates, there are plenty of benefits of joining USW Alumni.
The USW Alumni group gives students who are thinking about enrolling at the University an opportunity to talk to former students about their experiences.
Joining the Alumni group on Facebook is an opportunity for former students to reconnect and interact with each other, as well as meet fellow alumni from across the globe. We Zambia regularly hold alumni events around the world to celebrate the relationship the University has with its international graduates. Bahrain
Please join our social network pages. Just search for USW Alumni on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/alumni
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