The Newport campus of the University of South Wales is a modern riverside building in Newport city centre, hosting business, computing, cyber security, education and social care courses. It is close to the UK's National Cyber Security Academy and south Wales's growing cyber cluster. Choose it for an affordable applied degree between Cardiff and Bristol.
Newport, United Kingdom
Official website: southwales.ac.uk
University of South Wales
Home to the National Cyber Security Academy
Newport city centre on the River Usk
£14,500 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,000 – £11,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on southwales.ac.uk before you apply.
BSc Cyber Security
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Business and Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
National Cyber Security Academy — cyber training with industry partners.
Modern riverside campus in Newport city centre.
Location between Cardiff and Bristol.
Cyber security graduates join Airbus, Thales and south Wales's cyber cluster.
Business and computing graduates work across Cardiff and Bristol.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Newport campus is a single modern building on the River Usk with teaching spaces, labs and a library, a short walk from the station and student housing.
Newport is a small city with very low rent, 15 minutes from Cardiff and 30 minutes from Bristol by train.
CAS from the University of South Wales
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Undergraduate courses start in September. The MSc Cyber Security also starts in January.
You need a Student route visa. USW issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Cyber security, computer science and business and management are popular. Undergraduate offers typically range from BCC to CCC with IELTS 6.0; the MSc needs a 2:2 or above.
Yes. USW offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
