6.0 overallAbout the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
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Overview
Develop the skills and confidence to shape inclusive, sustainable, urban places. Investigate how design, planning and institutions can work together to shape better places for people and communities.
Entry requirements
Contextual offers We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions. USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university. How to apply Contextual admissions policy Ask us a question Typical qualification requirements A minimum 2:2 Honours degree. International applications welcomed: We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages. International students Pre-Sessional English English language requirements International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 4 overall and a minimum of 4 in each component or equivalent. Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages. If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us. If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.; Contextual offers We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example).
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall
IELTS 6.0
Fees
International students: GBP 18,300
UK students: Tuition Fees for 2027/28 have not yet been finalised
UK/Home: Tuition Fees for 2027/28 have not yet been finalised
Start dates
September 2027
Campus
Pontypridd, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
92 countries
Postgraduate Taught
Academic
For graduate entry, applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA in a relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited university will be considered for Masters programme entry. There is no GRE requirement.
English language
Accepted from United States: Applicants should have Grade C or above in English in the High School Graduation Diploma. | Standard: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (including One Skill Retake) * | TOEFL iBT (Including Home Edition): - For exams taken before January 21, 2026 : Minimum total score: 72 Minimum section scores: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20 - For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 : Minimum total score: 4 Minimum section scores: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Writing: 4, Speaking: 4 Please note we do not accept My Best Scores | Duolingo English Test - 110 overall and 100 in each component for standard entry | PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component
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Scholarships at University of South Wales
3 for this level
Chevening Scholarships
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to MastersGBP 3,500
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