Access and Foundation at Newport

At the University of South Wales, we are focused on providing learning opportunities to all individuals. Whether you are looking for a career change, have no previous qualifications and would like to get back into education or are looking to study for pleasure, we can help you to achieve your goals! We have a strong track record of supporting the needs of students with no previous experience of study. Many of our students have gone onto further higher education study and have been successful in a new career.

The University offers an array of courses in varying subject areas for you to choose from.

Latest Access & Foundation News

‘Call’ for 2012/2013 Scholarship - Taught Master Degree Course

ATM is a collaborative programme between Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Welsh Universities

Newport Foundation student honoured at exhibition

'Former Newport Foundation Student Michelle Leeder has recently been recognised for the quality of the work after it was displayed alongside the work of two other former Newport Foundation students in a prestigious National exhibition'.

First Minister and Falklands Hero Weston launch new rehabilitation course

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM and Falklands veteran Simon Weston OBE today launched a new course at the University of Wales, Newport designed to support the rehabilitation of people with visual impairment.

Courses for this subject area :

Undergraduate

Access & Foundation Programme Access to Higher Education Diploma; Foundation Certificate

The Access and Foundation programme at the University is designed to prepare people without the traditional qualifications to progress to degree level study.

Coaching Children - Foundation Degree

The Coaching Children Foundation Degree will equip students with the necessary qualifications, skills, understanding and experience to deliver sport in grassroots community environments.

Combined Open Studies - CertEd

This part-time programme provides maximum flexibility by offering a wide choice of modules and day or evening classes with a range of tutors with expert knowledge and experience

Community Development and Cross-Sector Collaboration - Foundation degree

If you want to make a difference to your community and boost your own career, then this Foundation Degree ticks all the boxes.

Heritage Studies - Certificate of Higher Education

The course combines theory with active research and practical work, based upon field trips to sites and monuments.

Learning Technology Design and Development - Foundation Degree

The Learning Technology Design and Development Foundation Degree is about using digital technology for teaching, learning and training.

Working With Young People - Foundation/BA (Hons)

On the Foundation degree you will develop the skills, confidence and knowledge in order to be able to effectively support the development of young people in informal settings.

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