Our at-a-glance guide to the University of Wales, Trinity St David
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a new university created from the merger of University of Wales Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen, the two oldest academic institutions in Wales. Located on campuses in Carmarthen and Lampeter, the university offers a range of courses covering the spectrum, from academic to vocational. All courses combine academic knowledge with the transferable skills that employers seek, such a problem solving, team work, presentation and organisational skills, and leadership.
The campuses in Carmarthen and Lampeter are excellent places to live and study. Both sites are based around the original 19th-century college buildings, and comprise beautiful landscaped grounds with modern and well-equipped buildings. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful - choose from hill walking, mountain biking, canoeing, coasteering and surfing - and there are lots of sites of historical and cultural interest to explore. The cost of living in west Wales is much lower than in many urban areas, which means that a student loan may go further.
Fees
£3,375 for full-time undergraduates in 2011-12.
2012-13 fees: click here for latest information on how much universities are planning to charge.
Bursaries
Departmental scholarships worth up to £500. Other scholarships for those progressing from FE, studying through the medium of Welsh, or undertaking internships. Full details are provided here.
Accommodation
Each campus has about 500 student rooms on site, with first-years given priority. Weekly charges vary from £70 to £100 a week, depending on facilities and catering.
Facilities
Both campuses are well equipped with academic and social facilities, and their own library, sport facilities and student union. The Carmarthen campus has excellent arts facilities, including a fully equipped theatre, and a new open-access learning space with coffee shop. The Lampeter campus holds one of the largest collections of e-books in Wales, a fully equipped media centre, and is the location of a new research centre housing the university's priceless collection of medieval manuscripts and early printed books and pamphlets.
Transport
The Carmarthen campus is connected to Carmarthen town centre and train station by bus. The Lampeter campus is within easy walking distance of the town centre, which is connected to Carmarthen and Aberystwyth by bus.
Contact
Tel: 01267 676767
Email: admissions@tsd.ac.uk
Web: tsd.ac.uk
Accommodation: accommodation@trinitystdavid.ac.uk