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University of South Wales (former University of Glamorgan)

Overview

  • Began life in 1913 as South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines.
  • In 1949, became Glamorgan Technical College and, nine years later, Glamorgan College of Technology.
  • In 1970 became Glamorgan Polytechnic and in 1975 the Polytechnic of Wales, gaining university status in 1992.
  • Year established
    n/a
  • Location
    South Wales
  • Registered students
    22195
  • Students satisfaction
    78%

Academic specialism

  • The new Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries will provide a platform for a comprehensive mix of teaching and research in the theory and practice of media, design and the arts.
  • Glamorgan is home to the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, one of only two institutions in the UK offering Chiropractic studies.

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University of South Wales (former University of Glamorgan)
Llantwit Road
Treforest
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)800 716925
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Location

  • Main campus (and nearby Glyntaff campus) located in Treforest, Pontypridd, 19.5 km north of Cardiff.
  • Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries located in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre.
  • Excellent road, bus and train links. Railway station adjacent to the university, with trains every 15 minutes.