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Trinity University College

(previously Trinity College Carmarthen)

Part of the University of Wales, Trinity has developed an excellent reputation in education, humanities, creative and performing arts. A traditional campus-based college, with modern facilities, it is set in a busy market town surrounded by tranquil countryside and breathtaking sandy beaches. A state-of-the-art Cultural Enterprise Centre helps students and graduates develop their creative and business ideas. A multipurpose sports hall and health suite opened recently.

Location
Location

A busy market town in South West Wales, mixing traditional and modern facilities, Carmarthen is the commercial centre for a large and thriving area. The reputed birthplace of Merlin, of Arthurian legend, Carmarthen is at the heart of one of the most popular tourist destinations.

With national parks, country parks, designated areas of outstanding beauty and numerous rivers, it offers the bustle of town life, with the tranquillity of its countryside and breathtaking beauty of its sandy beaches. Trinity is a campus-based College: sweeping lawns and landscaped areas form a picturesque setting for the mix of Victorian and modern buildings.

The University
THe University

Trinity University College is an associated college of the University of Wales. Established in 1848 as a Church College, Trinity has developed an excellent reputation in the areas of education and humanities, the creative, cultural and performing arts, as well as for courses related to the outdoors and the community.

Students at Trinity University College are members of a vibrant and forward looking college that provides good quality degree courses within a supportive environment. These factors combine to provide Trinity students with a rich and diverse experience of higher education, which helps them to develop a range of professional and personal skills and qualities.

Academic Areas
Academic areas

Computing, Business and Tourism, Creative Arts and Humanities, Sports, Health and Outdoor Education, Theatre and Performance, Education Studies and Social Inclusion, Early Years Education, Theology and Religious Education.

See the degree subject options for Foundation Year students.

Accommodation
Accommodation

Accommodation is guaranteed throughout the course in self catering on-campus residences. Free internet access is included.

Facilities
SPECIAL FACILITIES

All facilities are based on one campus and include accommodation, information and library services, international office, students services, Students’ Union and sport and teaching facilities.

The fully equipped Halliwell Theatre is located on campus.

A state-of-the-art Cultural Enterprise Centre provides rehearsal spaces for Wales’ National Theatre company as well as offering support for students and graduates to develop their creative business ideas. A new sport centre with a multipurpose sports hall and health suite opened recently.

Opportunities
extracurricular opportunities

The Student Union offers great facilities and various entertainment venues.

The college has a vibrant arts scene and has been selected each year to represent Wales as part of the Wales Week in New York.

Trinity holds an annual Arts Festival on campus.

Trinity University College of Wales logoTo find out more about where you might study after the Foundation Year, visit the Trinity University College website.

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Address:
College Road, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3EP, Wales, UK

Trinity University College facts
  • Established: 1848
  • Students:  2,515
Carmarthen facts
  • Carmarthen and the county of Carmarthenshire is called "the Garden of Wales" because of its green countyside and beautiful beaches
  • Carmarthen town has a population of approx 18,000 people
  • According to a version the old English legend of King Arthur, his magician Merlin was born in a cave in Carmarthen. 
  • Carmarthen is possibly the oldest town in Wales and was recorded by the ancient Geek geographer, Ptolemy
  • The roman fort can still be seen and is believed to date to AD75-77
  • The castle at Carmarthen is a popular attraction

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