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University of South Wales
University of South Wales is a university in Pontypridd, Wales, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
111th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 27.5 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of South Wales | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.2% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,593 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 82.7% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 55.5% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £29,300 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 9% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of South Wales | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.6% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 85.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 75.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 87.1% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of South Wales appears in 12 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and midwifery | 8th of 75 | 80.6% | £38,1002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 23rd of 87 | 92.7% | £28,50019% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 62nd of 122 | 90.6% | £29,80017% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 63rd of 100 | 85.0% | £27,1009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 42nd of 63 | 84.1% | £44,300In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 47th of 59 | 79.6% | £23,10010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 64th of 79 | 84.3% | £23,80012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 48th of 57 | 86.4% | £29,6001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 38th of 45 | 85.2% | £26,9006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 94th of 108 | 79.6% | £38,2008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 68th of 74 | 84.4% | £26,70012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 41st of 43 | 84.8% | £27,8009% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, General, applied and forensic sciences, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Materials and technology, Medical sciences, Medicine and dentistry.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 157 full-time degree courses; 30 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 4 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
University of South Wales website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Pontypridd
Average private rent in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area was £754 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Pontypridd.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of South Wales: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of South Wales in the Be Wise ranking?
111th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 27.5 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of South Wales?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.2% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,593 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (85.7%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was organisation and management (75.5%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of South Wales?
On Discover Uni data, 82.7% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of South Wales graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 55.5% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of South Wales graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £29,300 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 9% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of South Wales?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of South Wales?
The ONS average private rent in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area was £754 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.