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Welcome

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CONTENTS 4

CELEBRATE WITH US!

OPEN DAYS

LOCATION

STUDY WITH US

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

OUR UNIVERSITY Swansea Carmarthen Lampeter Cardiff London & Birmingham

ACCOMMODATION

WELL-BEING & SUPPORT

STUDENTS’ UNION

WONDERFUL WALES

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

COURSE GUIDE & A-Z

HOW TO APPLY Entry Requirements The Offer Process International PGCE & Postgraduate

CONNECT WITH US

WHERE HIGHER EDUCATION IN WALES BEGAN THE UNIVERSITY LOOKS FORWARD TO CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN WALES IN 2022 AND ITS ROLE IN SHAPING A NATION. The bicentenary celebrations will commemorate the establishment of St David’s College, Lampeter in 1822 and mark its place as the birthplace of higher education in Wales. The University’s Royal Charter of 1828 is the oldest in Wales and England after Oxford and Cambridge. The bicentenary celebrations will provide us with the

opportunity to celebrate the successes and achievements of UWTSD and its founding institutions over the past two centuries. Our presence in Lampeter, Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff allow us to have a significant impact on our communities in Wales and further afield. We take great pride in our history and our connection to it, particularly as it has provided us with the determination and confidence to shape our own future for generations to come. 2022 will provide us with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our staff, students and graduates through the Arts, Education, Humanities, Science and Technology.

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VISIT US AT AN

OPEN DAY AND ENJOY LEARNING MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID 6 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Come on over to our place! Learn more about your course. Meet staff. Take a campus tour. Get application advice. Discover the support on offer to students. Ask questions about finance, accommodation, campus life and much more. Experience a friendly Welsh welcome at our main campuses in Swansea, Carmarthen, Lampeter and learning centres in Cardiff. There are plenty of great places to visit and things to do nearby, so make a day, or a weekend, of it. If you want to know more about our London campus or Birmingham learning centre, advisers will be happy to help. Contact details on our website: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/campuses

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LAMPETER CARMARTHEN SWANSEA Cardiff Birmingham London

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OUR ROOTS ARE IN...

WALES ...and we are branching out

UWTSD has three main campuses in south-west Wales – Carmarthen, Lampeter and Swansea – as well as campuses in London and learning centres in Cardiff and Birmingham. Offering a truly global learning experience, we welcome international students to our UK campuses, and learning centres, and there are opportunities for students to study abroad.

We also offer programmes of study delivered through collaborative partnerships with other institutions in the UK and overseas.

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STUDY WITH

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Build your future while you expand your knowledge. Being ready to make a difference in the world means more than achieving a good degree. At UWTSD, we recognise that you will need a well-rounded education. We offer creative courses, innovative teaching and inspiring learning locations. There are many more reasons to choose UWTSD. Here are a few...

INSPIRE: Prepare for a sustainable future

Your well-being and the well-being of future generations is at the heart of what we do. Considering the impact of today’s actions provides you with the capacity to make better long-term sustainable decisions. Through the Institute of Sustainable Practice, Innovation and Resource Effectiveness (INSPIRE) we aim to make a difference. Develop your sustainability knowledge through a range of events, apply for an Inspire internship and take part in our certificate programme.

Tell us what you need

There are many opportunities for you to have your say, get involved and make a difference for you and fellow students. Our new Student Hubs, for example, were developed in response to student feedback and bring a range of services together to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ to deal with queries and issues.

Get up and go for it

We’re here to help you realise your ideas. UWTSD is at the forefront of enterprise education. Boost your entrepreneurial skills through Pizza with a Pro, learning from inspirational speakers and alumni, or taking part in the Race to Market competition. There’s Creative Bubble, a shop and network to support student-led activities, such as pop-up shops, exhibitions, performance, fundraising, networking and meetings; Intellectual Property and Creativity Workshops; Enterprise Week events; and start-up workshops.

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Communicate in more than one language

We have Welsh-medium courses, scholarships and bursaries and opportunities to learn the language, as well as Welsh societies and social events. Visit: uwtsd.ac.uk/ coleg-cymraeg-en

Design your Life

Explore and plan a career and lifestyle that works for you through our fourstep Life Design programme. If you’re studying at our Welsh campuses, you’ll be offered a Life Design session as part of your first year of study and we will be rolling this out to all sites soon. You can also access all Life Design resources using the Life Design Hub. Visit: students.uwtsd.ac.uk/life-design 12 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Study Abroad

Many of our courses offer UK students the opportunity to spend a semester abroad as part of their studies and get the best of both worlds, at home and abroad. Visit our website for more information about international opportunities for UWTSD students.

#FromHigherEdToHired

Employability skills are embedded into our courses to help our students prepare for life after university. Employers and enterprise experts visit the university. Students are offered internship and work experience opportunities. Our careers service is there to help from day one and after graduation. Visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/careers

Visit Student Life for more information: uwtsd.ac.uk/ student-life

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in Wales FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY National Student Survey 2020

94%

OF UWTSD’S GRADUATES WERE IN EMPLOYMENT and/or FURTHER STUDY

MONTHS AFTER COMPLETING THEIR STUDIES.

Graduate Outcomes 2017/18

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Res ea

Employable Graduates:

Impact rch

60%

OF UWTSD’S RESEARCH WORK WAS JUDGED TO BE EITHER OUTSTANDING (23.3%) OR VERY CONSIDERABLE (36.7%) IN TERMS OF ITS REACH AND SIGNIFICANCE. Research Excellence Framework 2014

= WINNER

COURSE & LECTURERS

in the UK

FOR SATISFACTION & FEEDBACK

Guardian League Table 2021

Students are at the heart of all that we do at UWTSD. We were first for course and lecturers at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019 & 2020 – an award based on student votes.

Students engage with their subjects: SUPERB ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

in the UK

FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH TEACHING QUALITY

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

UWTSD RECEIVED A SILVER TEF AWARD IN JUNE 2019.

6in the UK

= th

for helpful/interested staff The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018

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AN ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY UWTSD is widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost institutions in creativity-based entrepreneurship education and has spearheaded international efforts to find new ways to equip students for the 21st century working environment.

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YOUR

LEARNING EXPERIENCE Students are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to placing our students at the centre of our mission. We do this by… providing a relevant and inspiring bilingual curriculum offering a supportive learning environment investing in our campuses and facilities ensuring that students from all backgrounds are given the opportunity to achieve their potential. We aim to develop reflective graduates and practitioners who can make a difference to society, enabling the UWTSD graduate to develop the right knowledge, skills and attributes to take their place wherever they may be in the future.

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Many opportunities have been on offer during my time at UWTSD, most of which I’ve taken advantage of. They have opened my eyes to what could be possible and have allowed me to develop, as well as practise, sport therapy skills.

Tesni Fakes BSc Sport Therapy

th in the UK

FOR UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020

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OUR

UNIVERSITY

MAIN LOCATIONS SWANSEA, CARMARTHEN & LAMPETER

10,280

STUDENTS HESA 2017/18

300

LIBRARIES

INSTITUTES MANAGEMENT & HEALTH EDUCATION & HUMANITIES SCIENCE & ART

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

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SWANSEA

UWTSD Swansea - at the heart of the city. Our Swansea campuses have a reputation for innovative industry-led and career-driven programmes. Founded in 1853, the Swansea campus is spread across a number of dedicated centres – all within easy reach of the city centre. Our students study in some of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings and newest, most innovative ones. Conveniently located in the city centre, UWTSD provides easy access to shopping, entertainment, sport, culture and nightlife, plus a magnificent beach and the stunning Gower coast just a few miles up the road. 22 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Each subject are a has its own facilities with access to special ist equipment, learn ing resources, works hops and IT suites.

SA1 SWANSEA WATERFRONT Our new £350m development offers an exciting new location by the sea. It provides an innovative mix of education and enterprise in the city’s maritime area with its barrage and sail bridge, attractive architecture, cool cafes, restaurants and bars. The new home of our Swanseabased Architecture, Built & Natural Environments, Computing, Engineering, Education, Counselling and Psychology courses has been developed in partnership with the Welsh Government, the City & County of Swansea and business and industry, to boost graduate employment and transform the learning environment for our students.

SWANSEA COLLEGE OF ART

Our Dynevor and Alexandra Road campus buildings are home to the Swansea College of Art, offering a wide variety of award-winning art and design courses. Swansea Business Campus offers students the chance to experience innovative, student-led approaches to learning, delivered by professionals and academics with experience in industry. uwtsd.ac.uk | 23

CARMARTHEN

Our Carmarthen campus is a lively, friendly environment, centred around its original 1848 building. It boasts a range of facilities including a library, fully equipped theatre and workshops, music, media and IT suites, gym, sports hall and modern teaching spaces. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy sport, exercise, cultural activities and the natural surroundings. 24 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Cynefin, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, is just a 20-minute walk away. The Wales Coast Path runs through this magnificent green site that includes a mountain bike skills area, pump track, bushcraft area, campsite and Forest School. There is also direct access for the River Towy. It is home to a huge wildlife area and, with support from the Woodland Trust, nearly 1,000 trees have been planted on the site. ARTS & CULTURE

PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE?

Plays, musical performances, film screenings, talks and exhibitions are among the entertainment and cultural opportunities on campus.

The only Welsh language television channel in the world, S4C, has relocated its headquarters to our campus. The public service broadcaster’s new home, the award-winning Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, is a creative industries hub for the region that brings potential for work experience and job opportunities as well as a programme of events. uwtsd.ac.uk | 25

LAMPETER

CELEBRATE OUR FIRST 200 YEARS WITH US! Our historic Lampeter campus is home to the first Higher Education institution in Wales, founded in 1822. It now combines a distinguished academic tradition with all the modern facilities and technology necessary for 21st century learning.

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Set in an idyllic rural location, our unique Lampeter campus provides a supportive student experience in a close-knit community environment. You will find over 30 clubs and societies to join and opportunities to create your own. There’s a sports hall and gym, plus tennis courts, cricket field, football and rugby pitches.

"What I love the most about Lampeter is the close-knit community that we live in and the beautiful green campus - I love sitting by the river to study in summer." Jess Plunkett BA Ancient Civilisations

DID YOU KNOW LAMPETER WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF COMPETITIVE RUGBY IN WALES?

The library and the Roderic Bowen Special Collections & Archives together hold around 275,000 printed volumes. The UWTSD Special Collections and Archives house UWTSD’s oldest printed books, manuscripts and archives and form a principal resource for academic research in Wales. This beautiful green campus is just a few steps away from a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs in the vibrant market town. The Brecon Beacons, beautiful beaches and coastal towns are a short drive away. uwtsd.ac.uk | 27

CARDIFF Our UWTSD Cardiff learning centres offer students specialist performing arts education in Wales’ vibrant capital city.

The Wales International Academy of Voice (WIAV) is an exciting vocal performance education centre, proud of its mixture of international, academic and industry-based staff and coaches. Internationally renowned tenor Dennis O'Neill and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David join forces to provide students with worldleading tuition and coaching.

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WIAV provides a highly specialised and unique environment for a small number of exceptional singers and accompanists in the early stages of their professional careers.

In 2015 Canolfan Berfformio Cymru (CBC) was established, offering performance study through the medium of Welsh. CBC now also offers Englishmedium programmes.

Canolfan Berfformio Cymru

These innovative and challenging degrees offer industry-standard training alongside relevant experiences to prepare students for a career in the arts.

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LONDON London offers unique opportunities for study, work, leisure and travel. Studying here gives you the chance to explore and experience education in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. The University’s London campus, or ‘UWTSD London’, opened in March 2012. Students are taught by a team of experienced staff in a professional environment. Our aim is to enable students to achieve their career aspirations and personal goals in a vibrant,

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inclusive learning location. The welcoming and supportive atmosphere ensures that, whatever their background, our students are engaged and feel connected.

Since opening, Sparkhill in March 2018 and the Quay Place Centre in 2020, our UWTSD Birmingham centres have developed into thriving learning spaces where students are able to learn new skills for the workplace, develop their existing skills, build confidence and meet others with similar goals.

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They are both friendly and lively environments where we aim to assist our students in developing their potential to the full.

BIRMINGHAM

UWTSD Birmingham, our learning centres located on Stratford Road in the vibrant Sparkhill neighbourhood, and in Birmingham City Centre provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds to study a higher education programme in their community.

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I chose to study at UWTSD because of the wide range of facilities available, the studio space in the Surface Pattern Design department for each student, and the amount of contact tutor time students received every week.

Fran Dixon Surface Pattern Design

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ACCOMMODATION

If you are planning to live away from home whilst at University, accommodation is probably top of your list of concerns. All three of our main campuses have on-site ‘halls’ or student accommodation, with many of these rooms prioritised for first-year students.

We have a range of different types of accommodation, all offering a safe and secure but independent ‘home away from home’ while you study. Living in residential halls puts you at the heart of student life, and students in our accommodation benefit from a wide variety of on-campus services. There are also plenty of options to find private rented accommodation if you prefer, either in privately-run student halls or in private rented accommodation.

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WINNER

ACCOMMODATION

1 IN THE UK st

for Accommodation in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.

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I was very excited when I found out I had won the Norah Isaac award. I’ve had fantastic experiences while studying the course through the medium of Welsh, and I would certainly encourage others to look at Welsh courses, as well as getting involved with Welsh activities in the University.

Guto Morgans BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Outdoor Fitness)

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Well-being

& SUPPORT We want our students to have the best university experience, so UWTSD is focused on helping you reach your full potential with high-quality information, advice and guidance, plus practical and emotional support.

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Our new Student Hubs (Hwb) bring a range of services together to provide a ‘onestop-shop’ to deal with queries and issues. The Student Hubs will be the place where you can access all the information and support you’ll need to get the most out of your time at UWTSD, providing a comprehensive information service to students on all student-related matters.

Our digital dashboard, UWTSD Hwb, is easy to navigate, and comes with helpful guides so that you can access all the information you need for your studies and university life.

Your well-being and that of future generations is important to us. We are embedding future well-being throughout the learning, teaching, courses, campus, community and culture of UWTSD. This supports our commitment to ensure that future graduates are globally aware and responsible citizens in the 21st century. Whatever advice, information or support you require, our staff will do their best to help. Learning support Enrolment Campus facilities Health and well-being

Accommodation Care-leavers Carers Careers Chaplaincy, chapels and prayer rooms Childcare International student support Counselling & mental health Financial support & advice Returning to study & part-time study

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& S K BOO YO N D ! BE WE LOVE BOOKS. We are a university. You will have access to books, on campus and off - but The Library and Learning Resources (LLR) service is much more than this. The LLR supports and enhances the learning, teaching and research activities of staff and students across the University. 40 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Our libraries in Carmarthen, Lampeter, London and Swansea provide access to a variety of welcoming and flexible learning spaces. The LLR provides access to thousands of online journals and ebooks, in addition to specialist digital and information, literacy support, research support and special collections and archives.

ONLINE LIBRARY The LLR offers an extensive collection of online e-journals and e-books which can be accessed around the clock, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world.

Our new library, Y Fforwm, at SA1 Swansea Waterfront

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT New students receive a Basic Skills and a Referencing session during the first term, followed by more in-depth sessions throughout their studies. Academic Liaison Librarians also provide a wider InfoSkills programme. Support can be provided face-to-face or remotely, by email, over the phone or via Skype.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES The LLR is home to the Special Collections and Archives of UWTSD, including the University’s oldest printed books, manuscripts and archives. The Special Collections include over 35,000 printed works, eight medieval manuscripts, around 100 post medieval manuscripts, and 69 incunables.

LEARNING SPACES The libraries on all our main sites provide modern and flexible spaces, reflecting the way students work, as well as IT facilities, wireless internet, photocopying and printing facilities and excellent customer service. While each library caters primarily for the requirements of the school or Institute based there, students are welcome to use them all. uwtsd.ac.uk | 41

CHECK OUT OUR IT EXCLUSIVES

IT EXCLUSIVES Our dedicated IT team provide a number of services to students across all University Learning Resource Centres as well as specific computer rooms. All UWTSD students have access to Microsoft Teams, enabling you to join or create your own Team with others, helping to improve communication and collaboration. Collaborate Group chat

Specialist Software Access the latest specialist software for your course FREE or DISCOUNTED Download FREE Office 365 including Microsoft Word

Discounted Hardware Check out our exclusive offers and discounts on hardware

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For more info visit: uwtsd.ac.uk/ it-exclusives

Wales Cymru

SPEAKING YOUR

language

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is located in an area which is naturally bilingual, where the English and Welsh languages live comfortably side by side.

WHY NOT TRY OUT SOME OF THESE EASY WELSH GREETINGS TO GET YOU STARTED?

The majority of our programmes are delivered in English but we also offer numerous courses through the medium of Welsh and bilingually.

Good morning - Bore da *Boh-reh dah

There are plenty of opportunities for you to improve your Welsh or to learn the language if you wish. The University is proud of its language centre, which provides a range of services related to the Welsh language. Rhagoriaith facilitates and offers language training both commercially and internally to staff and students, so there’s always help at hand!

How are you? - Shw’mae? *Shoo my Good bye - Hwyl fawr *Hoo-il vowr

*English phonetics

Look o taster c ut for ou your ca rses on mpus fo r a quick in learning tro to Welsh.

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hello

Independent from the University Works for you, the students You’re automatically a member when you enrol uwtsdunion@uwtsd.ac.uk

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UWTSDUnion

We support students to be course representatives and make improvements.Once a year, students elect officers to work full-time at UWTSD Students' Union. UWTSD Students' Union is a charity run by studentelected representatives who work to make sure you have the best possible experience at UWTSD. Our student-led activities are the hub of student life, encompassing entertainment, sports clubs, societies and volunteering projects. We give you a space to make friends. Socially, physically, mentally or academically, we all need a bit of support or independent advice sometimes. The SU makes sure support is available and accessible.

These officers lead the longterm direction of the SU, making sure we’re tackling the biggest issues for our students – funding, cost of living, teaching quality and so on – across several years. You can have your say by electing your representatives and contributing to TSDSU’s student council.

FIND OUT MORE www.uwtsdunion.

co.uk

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WONDERFUL

WALES

COAST, COUNTRY & CULTURE There’s more to Wales than stunning natural landscapes. Yes, Wales has more than 600 castles – more by area than anywhere in the world, but Wales also offers a whole host of adventures and activities for anyone choosing to study here. You can always rely on a warm Welsh welcome on each of our campuses. So, whether you want to be near the coast, country or city, you’ll be spoilt for choice at UWTSD. 46 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

THE WELSH NATIONAL FLAG WASN’T UNVEILED OFFICIALLY UNTIL

1959!

SNOWDON

IS THE HIGHEST PEAK IN WALES AT

1,085M

THE WELSH LANGUAGE IS SPOKEN BY THREEQUARTERS OF A MILLION PEOPLE –

...d i

MOST IN WALES, BUT ALSO IN ENGLAND, THE USA, CANADA AND ARGENTINA.

helo!

shw'mae!

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I fell in love with the scenery and the size of the place almost instantly. I'm not a fan of big crowds so the size of the campus was perfect for me. My time here has been amazing and I've learnt so much. I've had so many opportunities as part of my course, from being able to look at medieval manuscripts in our archives within the first couple of weeks of starting my degree, to really specialised archaeology modules and fieldwork. My modules would not be as brilliant as they are without the excellent academic staff who will always help you if you are stuck. They have an open door policy, which means if the office door is open, you can go and see them with whatever issues you may have, whether it be academic or personal. I've thoughly enjoyed my time at Lampeter, so much so that I am likely to continue studying here as a postgraduate.

Matt Cowley BA Archaeology and Medieval Studies

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MONEY MATTERS At university you can choose to learn a subject you love, earn a qualification that will lead you to your chosen career, broaden your outlook and open doors to many jobs that require applicants to have a degree. It’s an investment in your future.

HOW MUCH WILL MY COURSE COST? The fees at UWTSD for fulltime UK/EU students are currently £9,000 per year for our undergraduate courses.

SO HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? You will have two main types of expenses - fees and living costs. There is help available from the government to support you with both. The amount you receive will depend on your family income and where you study. For example, since September 2018 all eligible students residing in Wales starting a university course have received support for living costs, made up of a mixture of grants and loans. Most receive support equivalent to the National Living Wage. For students with a relatively low household income, most of the available support for living costs will be a grant. Most students pay nothing up front and won’t have to pay the money back until they earn over £25,725 a year as a graduate. Find details relevant to where you live through the links on our website.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES If you could benefit from studying at UWTSD, we want you to get the chance to join us, so we offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries designed to help with additional course costs and living costs. There are a variety of awards available. Some awards are course-specific, while others are designed to support additional skills development and employability. There are also awards designed to help specific groups,  such as student parents and care leavers, to access education. If you are interested in studying with us at UWTSD, visit our website so you don’t miss out. Remember, you can contact us with any queries.

COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL SCHOLARSHIPS The Main Scholarship, worth £1,000 a year, or £3,000 over three years, is for students who intend to study at least 66% (or 80 credits per annum) of their degree course through the medium of Welsh. The Incentive Scholarship, worth £500 a year, or £1,500 over three years, is for students who intend to study at least 33% (or 40 credits per year) of the subject of the scholarship through the medium of Welsh.

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FINDING THE RIGHT COURSE WHAT CAN YOU DO TO FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?

hink about what you want to do. T What is your passion? What do you study that brings you joy? If you don't like a subject, why would you choose it? Research is vital. Find out exactly what the course involves. Do you have a career in mind? How will your course help you get there? Find out more about what the University offers beyond the course that supports your goals. How long is the course? Do you need it to work around a job, family or other commitments? Exams. Some courses don't have them. What kind of assessment would be best for you? Study abroad options give you

the chance to get the best of both worlds. Would you like to have a semester overseas? Placements can be an important part of a course. Do you want to get a taste of working in your chosen field? How large are the class sizes? Consider the level of attention and support you want or need. What qualifications are required? Maybe your experience can get you on your chosen course. What transferable skills will you develop? Will your course prepare you to learn more?

University is your time to explore, learn more and develop your knowledge and skills. What do you want to get out of your study experience? Visiting the university at an open day, or other opportunity to meet staff and other students, can help you make your decision. 52 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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tus

USING THIS GUIDE STARTING POINTS AND CHOICES Let us know what you have done so we can tell you what you could do. If you see a course that appeals to you and think you don’t yet have the qualifications, or previous experience, to get a place, don’t give up; get in touch. There are courses that can get you started in higher education. Many subjects offer a CertHE, HNC, HND or Foundation year. We want to help you find the course that puts you on the road to success. Fulfil your potential with us. Find out more about all our programmes, including postgraduate and PGCE, by visiting our website: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/courses

CLUSTERS AND LIST We want to make it easy to find the right undergraduate course for you. Maybe you have an idea of the area of study you are interested in but not the exact course. Perhaps you just need a list to find the title. We have both clusters, with groups of courses, and an alphabetical list of undergraduate courses. Browse or search at your leisure. Clusters start on page 54 List starts on page 68

DEGREE AND HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS These new types of award offer a pathway to recognised qualifications and professional competence, combined with practical on-the-job experience. Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while you learn. To follow an apprenticeship programme, you will need to be in employment. We may be able to tell you about employers who wish to recruit but we would also advise applying to other employers in your chosen area. Find out more: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apprenticeships uwtsd.ac.uk | 53

SUBJECT CLUSTERS LOCATION KEY: Cardiff

Carmarthen

Lampeter

Swansea

Birmingham

London

Online

Optional intake dates, locations and study options available.

Available with integrated foundation year.

Joint honours options available.

Available with additional placement year or year in industry.

^ Intergrated Master's degree options available.

C m

Available to study fully or partly through the medium of Welsh. vailable on main campuses in A Wales (Carmarthen, Lampeter, Swansea) and online.

ᵒ Relevant CertHE, DipHE, Foundation, HND and/or HNC levels of qualifications available to study.

For more information please get in touch with our admissions team at: admissions@uwtsd.ac.uk birminghamadmissions@uwtsd.ac.uk londonadmissions@uwtsd.ac.uk For full course details please visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/undergraduate

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Anthropology and International Development

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Anthropology F +

L600

BA International Development and Global Politics F

IDG1

Architecture and Construction

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc Architectural Technology ᵒ

38VW

BSc Architecture

K100

128

BSc Building Surveying ᵒ

8K32

BSc Civil Engineering ᵒ

CEN1

BSc Construction Management ᵒ

CSM1

BSc Quantity Surveying ᵒ

K241

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Building Stream) (STEM)

SBS1

CertHE Professional skills for Construction

SKC6

Art and Design...

UCAS Code

Entry Points

F4W8

AMT1

120

CAV1

120

D100

120

2T12

120

W210

120

W220

120

PFD1

120

CertHE Art and Design Foundation

BA Automotive & Transport Design

BA Creative Advertising BA Design Crafts ^

BA Fine Art: Studio, Site and Context BA Graphic Design BA Illustration

BA Product & Furniture Design

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...Art and Design BSc Product & Furniture Design BA Set Design ^

BA Surface Pattern (Maker) ^

UCAS Code

Entry Points

PFU1

120

64D8

120

----

120

BA Surface Pattern (Textiles for Fashion) ^

----

120

BA Surface Pattern (Textiles for Interiors) ^

----

120

Business and Management...

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Accounting P

N400

BA Applied Business (Entrepreneurship)

DAE1

BA Applied Business (Management)

DAB1

BA Applied Business (Marketing)

DAM1

227W

BMG1

BA Business and Management ᵒ BA Business Management ᵒ

BA Business Management

BA Law & Business

K1V2

BA International Business Management

IBM1

BA International Finance BA Management and Leadership Skills for the Workplace (Level 5&6)

N/A

BA Management and Leadership Skills for the Workplace (Level 5&6) BA Rural Enterprise Management ᵒ

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N/A 238A

...Business and Management CertHE Skills for the Workplace

UCAS Code

Entry Points

611W

N/A

CertHE Skills for the Workplace

N/A

CertHE Skills for the Workplace

N/A

CertHE Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care)

N/A

CertHE Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care)

N/A

CertHE Social Enterprise Management m

SEM1

UCAS Code

Entry Points

5DN2

BA Sinology

SI01

Computing and Electronics...

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc Applied Computing F ᵒ

588S

104

BSc Cloud Computing F

CC01

104

Chinese Studies BA Chinese Studies F

BSc Cloud Computing BSc Cloud Software Development

96 CSD1

BSc Cloud Software Development

104 96

BA Computer Animation BA Computer Games Design BSc Computing (Computer Networks & Cybersecurity) ᵒ F

BSc Computing (Computer Networks & Cybersecurity)

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CAN1

CGD1

233S

104 104

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...Computing and Electronics

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc Computing (Data & Information Systems) F ᵒ

318S

104

BSc Computing (Games Development) F ᵒ

126S

104

BSc Computing (Games Development)

104

BSc Computing (Software Engineering) F ᵒ P

145S

BSc Computing (Software Engineering)

104 104

BSc Computing (Web Development) ᵒ

979S

104

BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering F ᵒ

3TY8

BEng Embedded Electronics Systems ᵒ

ING1

104

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Computing Stream) (STEM)

SCT1

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Electronics Engineering Stream) (STEM)

SES1

CertHE Digital Skills

SKL6

CertHE Skills for Electronics

SKD6

in the UK

FOR OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION IN CHILDHOOD & YOUTH STUDIES

in Wales

FOR OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION IN TEACHER TRAINING National Student Survey 2019

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Childhood, Youth & Education Studies

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Early Years Education and Care 2 Years

87B2

95X7

87B2

95X7

87B2

YPR2

YPS1

BA Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status 2 Years C

YPR2

BA Education Studies

DUS1

X364

36H5

BA Early Years Education and Care ᵒ

BA Early Years Education and Care

2 Years

BA Early Years Education and Care

BA Early Years Education and Care 2 Years

BA Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status ᵒ 2 Years C BA Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status ᵒ C BA Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status ᵒ C

BA Education Studies: Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion BA Education Studies: Primary

BA Inclusive Education F BA Primary Education with QTS

BA Work with Young People BA Youth Work and Social Education (ETS Endorsed)

CertHE Teaching and Training Skills for Professional Contexts

For full course details please visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/undergraduate/

X120

115

WYP1

YWS1

----

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

BEng Advanced Manufacturing Operations ᵒ

AMO1

112

BEng Automotive Engineering F ᵒ

H330

112

----

HH37

112

BEng Mechanical Engineering F

H301

112

BEng Motorcycle Engineering F

H331

112

BEng Motorsport Engineering ᵒ

H336

112

CertHE Skills for Engineering

SKE6

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Automotive Engineering Stream) (STEM)

HR3U

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Manufacturing Stream) (STEM)

MES1

English and Creative Writing

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Creative Writing F

W801

BA Creative Writing and English

QW38

BA English and Classical Civilisation

CCE1

BA English and Heritage

HEN1

BA English and Medieval Studies

VQ13

Environment

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change ᵒ

SCC1

CertHE Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Environmental Stream) (STEM)

STE1

Engineering

BEng Materials Science BEng Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Adventure Filmmaking ᵒ

AF01

120

BA Creative Music Technology

J931

120

DPV1

120

W610

120

W643

UCAS Code

Entry Points

CertHE Care

156S

BSc Health and Care of Children and Young People ᵒ

3H6X

Film, Photography and Music

BA Documentary Photography and Visual Activism BA Film & TV ^

BA Photography in the Arts ^

Health, Nursing and Social Care

BSc Health and Social Care

N/A

BSc Health and Social Care

N/A

BSc Health and Social Care ᵒ

L510

BSc Health Management ᵒ

07B3

852M

CertHE Nursing Studies and Health

852M

CertHE Nursing Studies and Health

PS12

NPH8

CertHE Nursing Studies and Health

CertHE Nursing Studies and Professional Healthcare

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History, Classics and Archaeology

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Ancient and Medieval History

V115

BA Ancient Civilisations F

V901

BA Ancient History

V110

BA Archaeology

V400

BA Archaeology and Anthropology

LVQ4

BA Archaeology with Ancient Egyptian Culture

09C3

BA Celtic Studies

CS01

BA Classical Civilisation F +

Q820

BA Classics

Q800

F +

BA Conflict and War

9C3R

HER1

BA History F +

V100

MHG1

V130

Performing Arts

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Acting

W410

BA Applied Drama: Education, Wellbeing, Community ᵒ

DEW1

BA Creative Music Technology

J931

120

BA Musical Theatre

MTH2

120

BA Theatre Design & Production

W460

BMus Vocal Performance

VPE1

120

BA Heritage

BA Medieval Studies with Heritage BA Medieval Studies

2 Years

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Liberal Arts F

HU01

BA Philosophy F +

V502

Psychology and Counselling

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc Applied Psychology

L3C8

BSc Mental Health ᵒ

7HL3

CertHE Understanding Mental Health

C7M8

BSc Psychology

3UC3

112

BSc Psychology and Counselling

BC99

CertHE Practical Counselling Skills

----

Public Services, Policing, Law and Criminology

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Law & Public Services

L2J5

BA Law and Criminology

861G

BA Law and Legal Practice ᵒ

LLP1

BA Law and Policing

972H

BSc Policing and Criminology

53C7

BSc Professional Policing ᵒ

PPO1

BA Public Services ᵒ

L492

Philosophy and Liberal Arts

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Religion and Theology

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

D2N4

BA Religion, Theology and Ethics

JKS2

BA Religion, Theology and Philosophy

K219

BA Religious Studies F + C

RV60

BA Theology F +

THE1

BA Theology, Philosophy and Ethics

C32B

Social Studies

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BA Advocacy ᵒ

6X7S

BA Sociology ᵒ

SOC1

CertHE Social Sciences

SLS1

Sport, Health and Exercise

UCAS Code

Entry Points

LB54

139C

3L2N

PTS1

CX69

125L

129L

STH1

120

N871

BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle ᵒ

BA International Sports Management BA Outdoor Adventure Education ᵒ

CertHE Personal Training and Sport Massage BA Physical Education

BSc Sport and Exercise Science

BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Sports Nutrition) BSc Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc Sports Management ᵒ F

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Tourism, Events and Hospitality BA Events and International Festivals Management ᵒ

UCAS Code

Entry Points

IFM1

BA International Hotel Management 2 Years

BA International Hotel Management (with Placement) 3 Years

BA International Hotel Management 2 Years

BA International Hotel Management (with Placement) 3 Years

BA International Hotel Management 2 Years ᵒ

BA International Hotel Management (with Placement) 3 Years C BA International Leisure Resort Management ᵒ

BA International Sports Management P BA International Travel & Tourism Management ᵒ BA Stadium and Sports Facility Management BA Tourism Management ᵒ

CertHE Tourism Management CertHE Travel, Tourism and Leisure Management

For full course details please visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/undergraduate/

R3H2

IHM3

ILR1

120

139C

N841

229A

46N9

----

TTL6

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I’m very proud to have studied at UWTSD Cardiff – it gave me the opportunity to grow and develop as a performer and to find my own voice. I’d always sung and I’d had experience of singing before but it gave me the confidence and it taught me so much about myself. It taught me how to channel my nerves. I don’t think I would ever have gone for the X Factor, if it hadn’t been for all the hard work and effort that the lecturers put into this course.

Lloyd Macey BA Musical Theatre

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A-Z OF COURSES LOCATION KEY: Cardiff

Carmarthen

Lampeter

Swansea

Birmingham

London

Online

Optional intake dates, locations and study options available.

Available with integrated foundation year.

Joint honours options available.

Available with additional placement year or year in industry.

^ Intergrated Master's degree options available.

C m

Available to study fully or partly through the medium of Welsh. vailable on main campuses in A Wales (Carmarthen, Lampeter, Swansea) and online.

ᵒ Relevant CertHE, DipHE, Foundation, HND and/or HNC levels of qualifications available to study.

Course Title

Qualification

UCAS Code

Entry Points

Accounting P C

N400

Acting

W410

BEng

AMO1

112

Adventure Filmmaking

AF01

120

Advocacy ᵒ

6X7S

Ancient and Medieval History

V115

Ancient Civilisations

V901

V110

Advanced Manufacturing Operations ᵒ

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

L600

Applied Business (Entrepreneurship)

DAE1

Applied Business (Management)

DAB1

Applied Business (Marketing)

DAM1

Applied Computing ᵒ

BSc

588S

104

Applied Drama: Education, Wellbeing, Community ᵒ

DEW1

Applied Psychology

BSc

L3C8

V400

Archaeology with Ancient Egyptian Culture

09C3

Architectural Stained Glass ^

ASG1

BSc

38VW

BSc

K100

128

CertHE

F4W8

AMT1

120

BEng

H330

112

BSc

8K32

227W

Course Title

Qualification

Anthropology +

Archaeology

Architectural Technology ᵒ Architecture Art and Design Foundation

Automotive & Tranport Design Automotive Engineering ᵒ

Building Surveying ᵒ Business and Management ᵒ Business Management Business Management ᵒ Care Celtic Studies

BA P

BMG1

CertHE

156S

CS01

For full course details please visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/undergraduate/

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

5DN2

BSc

CEN1

Q820

Classics

Q800

Cloud Computing

BSc

Cloud Software Development

BSc

CSD1

104

Computer Animation

CAN1

Course Title

Qualification

Chinese Studies 4 Years

Civil Engineering ᵒ Classical Civilisation

Computer Games Design

CGD1

Computing (Computer Networks and Cybersecurity) ᵒ F

BSc

233S

104

Computing (Computer Networks and Cybersecurity)

BSc

Computing (Data and Information Systems) ᵒ F

BSc

Computing (Games Development)

BSc

Computing (Games Development) ᵒ

BSc

104 318S

104 104

126S

104

Computing (Software Engineering)

BSc

Computing (Software Engineering) ᵒ P F

BSc

145S

104

Computing (Web Development) ᵒ

BSc

979S

104

9C3R

Construction Management ᵒ

BSc

CSM1

Creative Advertising

Conflict and War

104

CAV1

120

Creative Music Technology

J931

120

Creative Writing

W801

F+

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Course Title

Qualification

UCAS Code

Entry Points

Creative Writing and English

QW38

Design Crafts ^

D100

120

CertHE

----

DPV1

120

95X7

87B2

Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status ᵒ C

YPS1

Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status 2 Years C

YPR2

Education Studies

DUS1

X364

36H5

BEng

3TY8

BEng

ING1

104

BEng

42U0

112

English and Classical Civilisation

CCE1

English and Heritage

HEN1

English and Medieval Studies

VQ13

Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change ᵒ

BSc

SCC1

Events and International Festivals Management ᵒ

IFM1

W610

120

Digital Skills Documentary Photography and Visual Activism C Early Years Education and Care ᵒ Early Years Education and Care

C C

2 Years

Education Studies: Additional Learning Needs & Inclusion Education Studies: Primary

Electrical & Electronic Engineering ᵒ

Embedded Electronics Systems ᵒ Energy & Environmental Engineering

Film & TV

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UCAS Code

Entry Points

2T12

120

W210

120

Health & Social Care ᵒ

BSc

L510

Health and Care of Children and Young People ᵒ

BSc

3H6X

Health and Social Care

BSc

N/A

Health and Social Care

BSc

N/A

Course Title

Qualification

Fine Art: Studio, Site and Context Graphic Design

Health Management ᵒ Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle ᵒ Heritage History

F+

Illustration

Inclusive Education F

BSc

07B3

BSc

LB54

HER1

V100

W220

120

International Business Management International Development and Global Politics International Finance

N/A

IBM1

IDG1

International Hotel Management 2 Years

R3H2

International Hotel Management 3 Years

IHM3

International Hotel Management

2 Years P

International Hotel Management

2 Years P

International Hotel Management

2 Years P

ᵒ

International Leisure Resort Management ᵒ International Sports Management

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ILR1

120

139C

UCAS Code

Entry Points

N841

Law & Business

K1V2

Law & Public Services

L2J5

Law and Criminology

861G

Law and Legal Practice ᵒ

LLP1

Law and Policing

972H

Liberal Arts F

HU01

Management and Leadership Skills for the Workplace (Level 5&6)

N/A

Management and Leadership Skills for the Workplace (Level 5&6)

N/A

Course Title

Qualification

International Travel & Tourism Management ᵒ

Materials Science Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering ^

Mechanical Engineering F

BEng

----

BEng

HH37

112

BEng

H301

112

Medieval Studies with Heritage

MHG1

Medieval Studies

V130

BSc

7HL3

BEng

H331

112

BEng

H336

112

MTH2

120

CertHE

852M

CertHE

NPH8

3L2N

Mental Health Motorcycle Engineering

Motorsport Engineering ᵒ F Musical Theatre

2 Years

Nursing Studies and Health

Nursing Studies and Professional Healthcare Outdoor Adventure Education ᵒ

For full course details please visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/undergraduate/

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Course Title

Personal Training and Sports Massage

Philosophy F + Photography in the Arts Physical Education

Policing and Criminology Practical Counselling Skills Primary Education with QTS

Qualification

UCAS Code

Entry Points

CertHE

PTS1

V502

W643

CX69

BSc

53C7

---

----

BAEd

X120

115

Product & Furniture Design

PFD1

120

Product & Furniture Design

BSc

PFU1

120

BSc

PPO1

CertHE

SKC6

Psychology

BSc

3UC3

112

Psychology and Counselling

BSc

BC99

Public Services ᵒ

L429

Quantity Surveying ᵒ

BSc

K241

Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

D2N4

Religion, Theology and Ethics

JKS2

Religion, Theology and Philosophy

K219

RV60

238A

CertHE

HR3U

Professional Policing ᵒ Professional skills for Construction

Religious Studies

F+

Rural Enterprise Management ᵒ

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Automotive Engineering Stream)

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Course Title

Qualification

UCAS Code

Entry Points

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Building Stream)

CertHE

SBS1

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Computing Stream)

CertHE

SCT1

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Electronics Engineering Stream)

CertHE

SES1

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Environmental Stream)

CertHE

STE1

STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (Manufacturing Stream)

CertHE

MES1

64D8

120

SI01

Skills for Electronics

CertHE

----

Skills for Engineering

CertHE

----

CertHE

611W

N/A

Set Design ^

Sinology

Skills for the Workplace

CertHE

N/A

Skills for the Workplace

CertHE

N/A

Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care)

CertHE

N/A

Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care)

CertHE

N/A

Social Enterprise Management m

CertHE

SEM1

Social Studies

CertHE

SLS1

SOC1

BSc

125L

Sociology ᵒ Sport and Exercise Science

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Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Points

BSc

129L

BSc

STH1

120

N871

229A

----

120

Qualification

Sport and Exercise Science (Sports Nutrition) Sports and Exercise Therapy Sports Management ᵒ

Stadium and Sports Facility Management Surface Pattern (Maker) ^

Surface Pattern (Textiles for Fashion) ^

----

120

Surface Pattern (Textiles for Interiors) ^

----

120

Teaching and Training Skills for Professional Contexts

CertHE

----

Theatre Design & Production

W460

Theology

THE1

C32B

46N9

CertHE

TTL6

CertHE

C7M8

BMus

VPE1

120

WYP1

YWS1

F+

Theology, Philosophy and Ethics Tourism Management º

Travel, Tourism and Leisure Management

Understanding Mental Health Vocal Performance Work with Young People Youth Work and Social Education (ETS Endorsed)

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You can really feel at home at our

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY Click with us, wherever you are! Enjoy learning more.

CREATE INNOVATE INSPIRE AT UWTSD

Remember to join us using the link in our virtual open day email: info@uwtsd.ac.uk

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Live it, breathe it and engineer it! I love engineering – I have always been passionate about cars, taking them apart to see how they work. I am from Spain but picked UWTSD because I did my research and it was the best University in the UK for Automotive Engineering.

Edurado Aguilar Automotive Engineering

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HOW TO

APPLY

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UCAS INSTITUTION CODE: T80 UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID FULL-TIME, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

STUDENTS AT A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE REGISTERED WITH UCAS

All applications to study for a full-time undergraduate degree programme or Higher National Diploma at the University are made online through UCAS using Apply.

All UK schools and colleges (and a small number of establishments overseas) are registered with UCAS to manage their students’ applications.

Depending on your circumstances, there are some slight differences to the way UCAS receives your application.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS OUTSIDE THE UK (EU AND WORLDWIDE)

INDEPENDENT APPLICANTS IN THE UK Other UK applicants, who are not at school or college, apply online independently.

Individuals from the EU (excluding the UK) and worldwide apply online independently to the University, except for those whose school or college is registered with UCAS.

For all applicants, there are full instructions at UCAS to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application. If you require further information and advice, you can contact the UCAS Customer Service Unit on +44 (0)871 468 0468, open Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 18.00 (UK time). uwtsd.ac.uk | 81

WHEN TO APPLY UCAS will begin to process applications for the new academic year from early September. Most of our full-time undergraduate programmes have a UCAS application deadline of 15 January. However, you should check the application deadline for your chosen course on the UCAS website. Submit your application to UCAS prior to the deadline for your best chance of getting the place you really want. You can apply after that date, if we still have vacancies for the course you have selected.

PART-TIME, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS We offer flexible learning patterns to suit learners from all backgrounds and for those balancing other commitments. Our online application form will enable you to complete your application electronically. You can ask the university’s Registry department for an application pack, if you prefer.

FIND OUT MORE uwtsd.ac.uk/appl

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Below are some typical minimum requirements for applicants; however, for specific entry requirements for each course, please visit our website www.uwtsd.ac.uk or the UCAS website.

It gives numerical values to qualifications. It establishes agreed equivalences between different types of qualifications. It provides comparisons between applicants with different types of achievement.

HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

HOW DOES THE POINT SCORE SYSTEM WORK?

Typically, a minimum of two A-Levels and/or other Level 3 qualifications or equivalent. There may be some specific course requirements to be taken into account.

Point scores can be accumulated from different qualifications, e.g. GCE A-Level/ Advanced Subsidiary (AS). There is no ceiling to the number of points which can be achieved, thereby recognising the full breadth and depth of students’ achievements.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS Typically a minimum of one A-Level and supporting and/or other Level 3 qualifications or equivalent. WHAT IS THE UCAS TARIFF? It is a points score system to report achievement for entry to higher education.

There is no double counting – students cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice. Advanced Subsidiary scores will be subsumed into the A-Level scores in the same subject. Scottish Higher scores will be subsumed into Advanced Higher scores in the same subject.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

VISA PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student, or an EU student whose first language is not English, you will be required to have sufficient command of the English language to enable you to follow your course.

Students who come from outside of the European Union/EEA will be required to have a valid visa before they can study in the UK.

For further information regarding the English language requirements for your course, please go to the relevant course page in the UWTSD website:

www.uwtsd.ac.uk/international/ applications-and-admissions/ english-language-entryrequirements/

Although there are many types of visa, if you are applying for a visa to study for six months or more, you are likely to be required to apply for a Student Route student visa. Once you have received an offer from the University and met all of the conditions, we will be able to offer you guidance and advice regarding your visa application. If you hold another current UK visa you may be able to study at UWTSD. For more details regarding the Student Visa Route visa application process, please visit:

www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information-Advice/Visas-and-Immigration/ Student-route-eligibility-andrequirements

If you have any questions regarding English Language Requirements please e-mail: international.registry@uwtsd.ac.uk 84 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

RETURNING TO STUDY? Non-standard qualifications? We welcome applications from adult learners who may not possess formal qualifications but have the motivation and commitment to study for Higher Education qualifications. We are keen to encourage students who are returning to study on to our programmes and are able to consider applications based on individual merit. If you are able to demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge or evidence of recent study, we may be able to consider these in lieu of formal academic qualifications. We will invite you to an interview to discuss an appropriate course and preparation for studying towards a qualification. Help and advice on choosing the right course, and the application process, is available from experienced staff. For more information visit: uwtsd.ac.uk/student-services

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN OFFER OF A PLACE A place on a programme of study is subject to the applicant successfully completing the admissions and enrolment process. An offer of a place is subject to the terms and conditions specified in the offer letter, the information on the University's website, in its prospectus and in the `Student Charter.' It is also subject to the regulations, policies and procedures of the University, including those contained in the Academic Quality Handbook, the document ‘University Regulations - Student Guide’, the appropriate Programme of Study Handbook and the University's Admissions Policy (available at www.uwtsd.ac.uk). When an applicant accepts an offer of a place at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a binding contract is formed.

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QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED We consider a variety of qualifications, including A-Level, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Higher, Scottish Higher and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.

ACCESS COURSES An increasing number of students now apply after completing Access courses, and we warmly welcome such applicants. KEY SKILLS The University welcomes applications from students studying Key Skills qualifications, but offers will not usually include more than 6 UCAS tariff points for Level 3 Key skills. INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We recognise a wide range of international qualifications, including the International, French and European Baccalaureates. If you are applying from outside the UK, typically a minimum of the equivalent of two A-Level passes for an honours degree programme and the equivalent of one UK A-Level pass for an

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THE OFFER PROCESS HND programme will meet the University entry requirements. The University will also accept students who have completed a recognised International Foundation Programme, for example, those offered by UK Further Education Colleges, Universities, and Colleges of Higher Education. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The University is pleased to consider applications from individuals with relevant certificated qualifications or evidence of experiential learning that may allow them to enter a programme at an advanced level. Applicants will be asked to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning form at the application stage. More information is available at: www.uwtsd.ac.uk

We provide a clear and flexible applications process which lays out the key dates and deadlines and offers opportunities to visit our campuses, meet tutors and gain experience of what it’s like to study here. If you would like to discuss making an application or have any questions about the process, visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/ help-and-guidance-forapplicants/contact All applications to study for a full-time undergraduate degree, Dip HE, Cert HE or HND at UWTSD are made through UCAS (unless otherwise indicated) using Apply - an online application system available at: www.ucas.com/apply

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INTERNATIONAL STUDY We know that you’re making a considerable investment in your future and it’s a decision we take seriously. Students from 70 countries come to study with us. We understand the type of support our international students need. We have dedicated services to help advise you about your study choices as well as other student support departments throughout the university to help you to settle into student life.

Full support during your UK visa application process by dedicated experts. A wide range of programmes which will provide you with a fantastic experience of British education. An airport welcome service from Heathrow Airport in London. Study skills and English language support. Cultural Programmes: a series of weekend trips around Wales, and other famous places in the UK.

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PGCE & POSTGRADUATE BE THE DIFFERENCE, TEACH!

POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT UWTSD

Our comprehensive suite of initial teacher education programmes are delivered in partnership with colleagues in schools across Wales. We are proud of our long and successful history of teacher training and look forward to playing our part in developing the next generation of professional teachers and effective school leaders.

Whether you have recently completed an undergraduate degree, are pursuing a life-long interest, or are seeking a career change or promotion, you can choose from our range of postgraduate qualifications, many of which offer a choice of part-time, full-time or online/ distance learning. There are two ways you can gain your postgraduate degree: by research or through a taught postgraduate programme (PGT).

The number of places available for PGCE Initial Teacher Education programmes are allocated to the University each year by the Welsh Government. This means that the number of places available can vary and competition can be high. You are strongly advised to apply early to secure the best opportunity for a place. Find out more at: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ teacher-education/

We offer a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities, covering Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, the Arts and Social Sciences. Find out more at: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/postgraduate/ The Postgraduate Master’s Loan funding is now available for UK students. For up-to-date advice, visit: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk uwtsd.ac.uk | 89

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Using the CISCO hardware is unique to this University, enabling us to gain skills required for industry, for example, solving the problems that occur while using the actual hardware that you wouldn't experience if you were just using CISCO Packet Tracer (simulation). I would recommend the course because the staff are friendly and supportive and the skills learned are current now and into the future.

Aaron Cowdry BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

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BE SOCIAL Check out our channels. We would love to hear from you. UWTSD @StudyUWTSD @UWTSD There are also accounts for our campuses, courses, students’ union, careers service, library and more. If you'd like to engage with us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube you can find links here: uwtsd.ac.uk/social-media

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Please read carefully – important legal information The contents of this prospectus relate to the 2021 admissions cycle and are correct at the time of going to press in January 2020. However, there is a lengthy period of time between printing this prospectus and applications being made to and processed by us, so please check our website www.uwtsd.ac.uk - before making an application, in case there are any changes to the course you are interested in or to other facilities and services described here. Where there is a difference between the contents of this prospectus and our website, the contents of the website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

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Any offer of a place to study at UWTSD is subject to the University’s terms and conditions, which can be found on our website: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ apply/terms The terms and conditions set out, for example, when we might make changes to your chosen course or to student regulations. It is therefore important you read them, and understand them, prior to making an application to study at UWTSD. If you are not able to access information online, please contact us: info@uwtsd.ac.uk 0300 500 5054

Find out more about what UWTSD can offer you. Visit: uwtsd.ac.uk Call: 0300 323 1828 E-mail: info@uwtsd.ac.uk Connect with us: StudyUWTSD UWTSD

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