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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

(4.3)
9 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
80
117
110

Overview

University of Wales Trinity Saint David information
Level of study
Undergraduate 83%Postgraduate 17%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
15,660
Source: HESA
About University of Wales Trinity Saint David

UCAS Code: T80

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) was formed on 18 November 2010 through the merger of the University of Wales Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen, under Lampeter’s Royal Charter of 1828. The University’s main campuses are situated in various locations in and around Swansea’s city centre as well as in the rural towns of Lampeter and Carmarthen in South West Wales. 

Source: University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Tuition fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David
  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £9,000 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £13,500 and £15,525 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £15,525.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£17.9k

Average graduate salary

84%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

84%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David open days

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Courses

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Here are University of Wales Trinity Saint David's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128 UCAS points

Architecture

BSc (Hons) 5 Years part-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

128 UCAS points

Architecture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Graphic Design (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Construction Management

BSc (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) 5 Years part-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Sport, Health and Physical Education

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Carmarthen Campus

120 UCAS points

Documentary Photography and Visual Activism (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Animation and VFX

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Design Crafts: Glass, Ceramics and Jewellery

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Alexandra Road, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Surface Pattern and Textiles

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Surface Pattern and Textiles (Swansea College of Art)

MDes (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Automotive & Transport Design with Placement Year (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Fine Art: Studio Site and Context (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Computer Games Design

BA 3 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Photography in the Arts (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Illustration (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Dynevor, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Product and Furniture Design (Swansea College of Art)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Alexandra Road, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Automotive & Transport Design (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

120 UCAS points

Product and Furniture Design (Swansea College of Art)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Alexandra Road, Swansea

University of Wales Trinity Saint David reviews & discussions

(4.3)
Based on 9 reviews from University of Wales Trinity Saint David's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
44%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 3 reviews

2nd year student

Studying International Development and Global Politics has been an incredibly enriching experience for me. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics shaping our world, from economic disparities to political conflicts and global cooperation. I've appreciated the diverse ...

(5)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

Graduate

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Wales Trinity Saint David on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

50%

Nightlife

low

44%

Political

low

68%

Creative

high

51%

Sporty

low

57%

Student Union

low

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

high

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

77%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

83%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

91%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

74%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

52%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

67%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

81%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

85%

high

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