University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has campuses in Lampeter, Carmarthen, and Swansea.

The following academic schools and faculties can be found at UWTSD:

• Swansea College of Art (Faculty of Art and Design)
• Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
• Faculty of Business and Management
• Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts
• Faculty of Education and Communities

Each campus at the university offers an exciting location, complete with modern facilities and an on-site Students’ Union.

Over in Lampeter, the university is located in the centre of the town, surrounded by mountains and the Welsh countryside. This campus offers courses in a range of Humanities subjects such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Classics, History, Philosophy, Theology, Publishing and Creative Writing.

In Carmarthen – the oldest town in Wales –  you will find a range of Education programmes including Teacher Training, Early Years and Physical Education, as well as Performing Arts, Sport and Health courses, Business Management and Social Studies.

Swansea offers a number of subject-relevant libraries across its campuses (Swansea Business Campus, Mount Pleasant, Swansea School of Art and Townhill), with state-of-the-art facilities to match. These include art and design studios and dedicated workshops where formula student racing cars are designed and built. Located close to sandy beaches, independent shops and plenty of student friendly pubs and clubs, there is plenty to do and see when your studies are over for the day.

Students say:

“The overall experience I have had has been good. I love my course, the campus helps to get away from busy city life and there are lots of opportunities.”

“Friendly, productive, confidence-building, academic skills.”

“Good, provides good opportunities for careers in teaching. Nice and helpful staff.”

All UWTSD students have access to the university’s Careers Service where you can find assistance with all aspects of the job hunt, including writing a CV and cover letter, filling out an application form and practising interview questions. You will also find information on work placements, volunteering opportunities and further study options. Booking an appointment with an adviser will enable you to discuss your career goal, and together you will be able to structure a plan to achieve it.

Students also have access to Life Design, a four-step process that helps you to make the most of your time in university and beyond.

Students say:

“Lots of services available to help with jobs and filling out a CV.”

“Ok at the moment –they do a lot of careers talks and offer a lot of help.”

“Fantastic course with passionate tutors to made me reach my full learning potential! Very well prepared for industry!”

Students praised the lecturers and teachers at the university, describing them as “passionate” and “knowledgeable”. Lectures are recorded and can be found online, something that proved popular in our reviews too.

Many of the study programmes incorporate workshops and field trips, while spending time abroad is also possible – allowing for you to experience life in another country and learn about a new culture. For those looking to gain hands-on work experience, many of the courses also offer industry placements, enabling you to gain practical skills and build up contacts for your future career.

You will be taught in small classes, benefiting from personable, interactive teaching, which will include lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. There is also the option to customise your degree with elective modules, enabling you to specialise in topics that interest you the most, while studying towards a joint honours degree is also optional.  Assessments among the different programmes will include exams, coursework, essays, group work and presentations.

Students say:

“Passionate and helpful lecturers who will guide you to achieve your best.”

“The lecturers get to know you well and the courses are well prepared.”

“Accessible, lecturers are knowledgeable on their fields.”

The Students’ Union is made up of fulltime officers, part-time officers and voluntary positions including Course and Faculty Representatives, who are elected by students to represent your ideas and opinions to the various academic schools. Students found the Union members to be helpful and supportive, while the activities on offer were described as “fantastic” and “fun”.

Students say:

“They are OK. If you want something to change, they can help with this. Plenty of volunteering opportunities.”

“The SU is fantastic.”

“It's getting better year by year. Bringing new aspects each year.”
 

Carmarthen

Carmarthen accommodation is located on campus in close reach to class. First year students will have the choice of living in one of three residences - Myrddin Tower, or Non – an all-female site located in the centre of the campus. Bedrooms contain a washbasin and all flats have shared bathroom facilities. All halls are catered and cost £4,004 for a 38-week contract.

Lampeter

On-site accommodation at Lampeter is guaranteed to first year students. There are 15 different residences, mainly all self-catered. There is also the option to have an en-suite bathroom.  Prices range from £2,584 for a standard room in a self-catered block to £3,344 for an en-suite in a self-catered hall.

Swansea

First year students are allocated accommodation on either the Townhill or Mount Pleasant Campus.

Over at Townhill, you will be able to apply to stay in Gwyr Hall (with en-suite bathroom facilities), Dyfed Hall (which has an on-site launderette), or Cenydd Hall (where two disabled flats include en-suite facilities). Each room has internet access and is fitted with a wardrobe and hand sink. 

Over at the Mount Pleasant campus, there are an additional 6 twin and 37 single study rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, internet access and laundry facilities.

In general, students were satisfied with the accommodation on offer at the university, describing it as “clean”, “central” and of “good quality”.

Students say:

“Everything needed is there. The hall is clean and spacious.”

“It's nice, very central.”

“Pretty good quality, cheap!”

In general, students found the facilities at all three campuses to be modern and clean.

Carmarthen

Carmarthen boasts a wide range of academic facilities, including a new Learning and Teaching building, complete with social spaces for you to relax in between classes. Media and performing arts students will have access to music and media suites and a fully equipped theatre. A well-stocked library holds a wide range of books and journals to help you with your studying, while sports fans will enjoy visiting the Sports Centre, or the swimming pool and multi-purpose dance studio. After a hard day’s studying, you will be able to enjoy a visit to the on-site Attic bar, offering reasonably priced food and drink throughout the day and night, as well as hosting weekly events and themed parties.

Lampeter

The campus at Lampeter has two libraries, and is home to an impressive collection of over 30,000 medieval manuscripts and early modern first edition prints, found in the Roderic Bowen Library. The Main Library has over 275,000 books and journals, as well as a number of study areas and hi-tech learning equipment. There is also a MAC laboratory and two computer suites on site. Energy boosts between lectures can be satisfied at the 1822 Starbucks café, while over at the Students’ Union, you will find a café, bar and club. There are also a number of sports halls, featuring badminton and squash courts.

Swansea

The campus at Swansea is investing in new facilities. Currently, dedicated subject facilities include a TV studio with green screens, professional cameras and Mac computers. Student reviews praised the art facilities, which include 2D printing workshops and laser cutting machines. The Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering has a range of industry-standard equipment. Subject-specific libraries are located around the campuses, stocking a wide range of books, computers and online reading material.

The Townhill campus is home to a café, the Metro Lounge Student Bar and a Fitness Centre, ideal for venturing to after a long day's work to let off steam. The Mount Pleasant Campus has an additional two cafes, Metro and Metro Xtra, which is a Starbucks. There is also a small gym and a number of fitness classes available. Swansea Business Campus and Swansea School of Art have cafes and relaxation areas too. The city's shops, cafes and other recreational facilities are close at hand. The university is working with a number of sports groups and leisure centres to provide additional opportunities for students to get fit and have fun.

The university is developing Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter to create a new learning neighbourhood in SA1, where growing and established businesses, cool cafes, restaurants and bars are making their home. The Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering will be part of phase one, due to open in 2018 along with a new library.

Students say:

“Well stocked library, good sized sports hall and facilities, okay laundry on site.”

“Decent.”

“Very clean and modern.”

“Fantastic facilities available on campus (very diverse range for Art students).”

Carmarthen

In Carmarthen, you will find castles, museums and outdoor markets. The town boasts a great range of traditional and modern shops, high street chains, cafes, pubs and bars. There are also two cinemas. Nearby, you will find open sandy beaches and beautiful parks, including the National Botanic Garden of Wales. There are also rail links to larger cities, including Swansea and Cardiff, while a trip on the ferry from West Wales will take you on an adventure to Ireland.

Lampeter

Lampeter is surrounded by the Cambrian Mountains and is set in the heart of the rural Welsh countryside. Although it is remote from any large city, students enjoy living somewhere quiet, and still find plenty to do in the town. In the warmer weather, everyone flocks to the river to enjoy student barbeques and picnics. Within walking distance of university, you will find supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, a museum and a small theatre.

Swansea

Swansea boasts sandy beaches, wildlife centres, listed buildings, caves and castles. There’s a range of major stores, independent shops, the largest indoor market in Wales and regular outdoor markets with plenty of street food and quirky stalls. There are pubs, clubs and live music venues too, including the Liberty Stadium where top-flight football and rugby is played. A St David’s Week festival is also held every year, bringing an extra flavour of fun to the city.

Students say:

“Small town but still plenty of events going on.” – Carmarthen

“Very rural but pretty + quiet - a good place to study.” – Lampeter

“Cheap rent, cheap living cost, good night life.” - Swansea

Students found there to be a great range of clubs and societies available for them to join at all three campuses.

In Carmarthen, clubs on offer include hockey, netball, rugby, lacrosse and basketball, while societies range from the Christian Union to the Irish Society.

Over in Lampeter, you will be able to join the Disney Society, Celtic Society, Yoga Society and the Toast Society, where students enjoy meeting up to watch a film and – you guessed it, eat toast. Sports clubs there include athletics, American football and cricket.

Societies at the Swansea campus include the Christian Union, the Feminist Society, the Conservation Society, while sporting clubs range from netball to basketball. A number of students in recent reviews mentioned that they were not advertised enough, but more information can be found on the university’s website. Students who had joined societies gave high praise to them.

Students say:

“Lots of variety, very enjoyable.”

“Football team is great.”

“Diverse and interesting.”

“Wide variety of clubs and societies - widely available information that's easy to access.”

Students found the range of services at the university to be beneficial, and praised the helpful staff running them.

Disabled students will be able to access additional learning facilities to help them with their studying, while one-to-one tutoring is also offered. There is a professional counselling service that offers individual sessions, group workshops and information leaflets on a wide range of topics. Amoney doctor is on hand to help you budget your finances. 

A buddy system is in place at the university for all international students, where you will be teamed up with a student volunteer, who will be able to show you around the area and answer any questions you have. This was something that was praised in our student reviews, along with the quick responses from the various support groups.

Students say:

“Lots of services available.”

“Very good support and they always make the effort to listen.”

UK students per year: £9,000

International students per year: £10,200

UWTSD Bursary
£1,000 is awarded to full-time undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds (household income below £18,000) who are entering their first year of study.

Departmental Scholarship
£1,000 is awarded to students across the different departments, based on their high academic merit and performance.

Welsh Medium / Bilingual Scholarship
£600 is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who undertake all or part of their studies in Welsh.

Residential Bursary

£400 is awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled on UWTSD courses and who are housed in UWTSD-owned accommodation. This bursary is means-tested.

Childcare Bursary

£700 is awarded to students with children who are not already in receipt of the Childcare Grant or Child Care Tax Credits.

Internship
£1,000 is available to students who wish to gain additional unpaid work experience to help with travel costs.

Education Bursary
£100 is available to full time students who are in need of financial assistance for study related equipment and course related travel costs.

Study Abroad
£200 is available to all students who undertake a full semester of study abroad.

Part Time Bursary

Up to £200 is awarded to assist part-time undergraduate students with the costs of travel, course materials and specialist equipment.

Care Leaver Bursary

£1,000 awarded to students entering university from a care background to assist with initial costs of resources / equipment.

Young Adult Carer Bursary

£1,000 is awarded to students who are registered as young adult carers (aged 18-25) for family members.

Diagnostic Testing Bursary

£350 is available to students requiring assistance with the costs of Diagnostic Assessment.

Education Studies
You will benefit from being taught by tutors with extensive professional experience in the education sector, on a small and friendly campus. 95% of students find work or enter further employment within six months of graduating from the course.

History, Anthropology, Archaeology
Classes are small and interactive and you will have the opportunity to construct your own degree to suit your interests. Students have access to a wide range of local museum resources and archives, and are taught by tutors who have published work in their chosen fields.

Sport

The School of Sport, Health & Outdoor Education offers undergraduate programmes such as Physical Education, Sport Therapy, Personal Training, Public Health and many more. In Carmarthen, all students within the School have free access to the Health Suite, Sports-hall and Swimming Pool to support their degree interests.

Classics

The School of Classics has a thriving undergraduate student body of all ages and backgrounds, undertaking a range of single honours degree courses that include Classics, Ancient History, and Classical Studies, with a variety of joint honours degrees with Philosophy, Archaeology, Medieval Studies, History, English, and Education.

Performing Arts

The School of Performing Arts sits at the cultural heart of the Carmarthen campus with a wide range of theatre professionals contributing to the programmes as tutors, directors, designers and musical directors. There is also a Welsh-medium course based in Cardiff called BA Perfformio.

Early Years Education and Care

This course has a successful reputation for delivering high-quality higher education with lecturers maintaining close links with the early childhood sector in order to ensure students have the opportunity to link what they learn in University with real issues in the workplace. The School also has close ties with the local community and a strong focus on widening access so that non-traditional students are able to return to education.

Psychology

The BSc Applied Psychology programme on the Carmarthen campus offers students a unique opportunity to learn about psychology in the ‘real world’. The university wants to encourage students to look and think beyond the textbook, to understand how psychology translates to everyday lives.

Social Studies & Youth and Community Work

The understanding of theory and policy are embedded in practice so that students are able to understand the multi-dimensional nature of social justice and inclusion in practice. The staff within the school are research active and enthusiastic about equality both in theory and in practice.

Primary Education with QTS

The BA Primary Education Honours degree with QTS is provided at Carmarthen by the South West Wales Centre of Teacher Education. It focuses on the professional study of the full range of primary education and provides a thorough understanding of the statutory curricula for primary schools, within a caring, supportive and encouraging environment.

Built and Natural Environment
Students take full advantage of the coastal location for field work, reflecting a particular research strength in that school.

Computing

Students have access to state-of-the-art High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities, as well as leading-edge development systems for computer games and mobile application development.

Fine Art

Staff on the Fine Art programme are made up of internationally renowned artists. You will have the opportunity to work on live projects with artists, and graduates have gone on to find work in established galleries, including Mission Gallery and Oriel Bach. Workshops facilities include glass, metal, ceramics and 3D printing, as well as traditional 2D printing workshops and digital printing. 

The university offers a wide range of courses. Details of entry requirements can be found on its website.

The University welcomes applicants with a diverse range of UK and international qualifications and is committed to increasing participation in higher education and therefore considers each applicant on his or her individual merit.

For some programmes applicants are invited to the University to discuss their chosen course and the university is happy to advise potential students on the appropriate programme and preparation for studying at higher education.