About University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is a multi-campus Welsh university spanning Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter with strengths in art and design, teacher education, business entrepreneurship and heritage studies. It combines small community-focused campuses with applied research centres that support Wales's creative and green industries.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 10,500 total students
- • 1,400 international students
- • 90 student societies
Location
- • Located in Swansea
- • Public university
- • Established 1822
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Foundation, Bachelor, Master, PhD
Popular Subjects
Art and DesignBusiness and ManagementEducationComputingHeritage and Archaeology
Student-Staff Ratio
16 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Institute of Business and Management
Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Sport Management, Enterprise and Innovation
Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Architecture, Computing, Automotive Engineering, Applied AI
Yr Athrofa: Institute of Education and Humanities
Education, Humanities, Applied Linguistics
Swansea College of Art
Fine Art, Games and Media, Product and Transport Design
Faculty of Health and Life Science
Public Health, Applied Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers range from 96–120 UCAS points (CCC–BBB A-level) or IB 26.
Alternatives: BTEC Extended Diploma (MMM or above), Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Interviews for teaching degrees • Auditions or digital portfolios for performance programmes
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal for doctoral study • Professional references for MBA and education programmes
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £12,000
- Postgraduate: £15,000
- Foundation: £12,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £5,600
- Food: £1,800
- Transport: £600
- Entertainment: £900
- Other: £800
- Total: £9,700
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
MeritValue: £3,000 (Partial)
International fee status • Minimum IELTS 6.5 • Outstanding academic performance
Deadline: 2025-05-01
Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship
InternationalValue: £10,000 (Partial)
Offer holder from Canada, India, USA or Vietnam • Statement showing Welsh impact
Deadline: 2025-06-15
Campus & Facilities
Carmarthen Campus, College Road, Carmarthen SA31 3EP
Multi-campus university with sites in Carmarthen, Lampeter, Swansea and London, with strong Welsh heritage
Size: 50 acres
Facilities
Academic
Roderic Bowen Library, Creative Industries Centre, Sport Science labs, Arts studios
Sports
Sports Centre, Rugby pitches, Gym facilities
Accommodation
Waterfront en-suite studios
New-build SA1 residences with harbour views and private bathrooms.
Cost: £145 - £185 (per week)
Wi-Fi • Utilities included • Shared social kitchen
Distance: On campus
Contract: 42-51 weeks
Traditional halls
Carmarthen and Lampeter halls offering shared bathrooms and meal packages.
Cost: £105 - £135 (per week)
Catering packages • Common rooms • On-site laundry
Distance: 5-minute walk
Contract: 39-42 weeks
Accommodation is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis through the online portal once the firm choice is confirmed.
Meet-and-greet at Cardiff and Bristol airports, move-in buddies, and private renting workshops.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 90
Teams: 25
Cultural Activities
- Students' Union hosts Welsh language meetups, global food nights, and community volunteering projects.
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: N/A
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
125
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 74%
Further study: 12%
Unemployed: 7%
Average Salary
£23,500
annual
Top Employers
Welsh GovernmentNHS WalesLocal authoritiesDyfed-Powys PoliceS4CBBC Wales
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Cardiff Airport
75 km • 70 minutes by car
Public Transport
- Rail: Frequent trains from Swansea to Cardiff, Bristol, and London Paddington • £30-£60 return
- Bus: TrawsCymru services link Carmarthen, Lampeter, and Swansea campuses • £3-£7 per journey
Local Area
Waterfront urban living in Swansea combined with historic Welsh market towns and national parks nearby.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Swansea Bay and Gower Peninsula, National Botanic Garden of Wales, Brecon Beacons National Park
Shopping: Swansea Market, St Catherine's Walk Carmarthen, Parc Trostre retail park
Entertainment: Swansea Arena, Taliesin Arts Centre, Carmarthen River Festival
Additional Information
Metadata
Source: UWTSD prospectus 2024/25, Graduate Outcomes survey, and public HESA extracts
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international@uwtsd.ac.uk