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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Description: Founded in 1883, the University today combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research with its proud heritage of service and achievement. Today, Cardiff University is home to more than 28,000 students and 6,000 staff in highly advanced, well-equipped buildings, forming an elegant part of the city’ s striking civic centre. The University also has a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning and students and staff drawn from around the world. Courses available: Hundreds of undergraduate / post-graduate courses available over a breadth of subject areas including science, law, medicine, music, history and languages Open days: Feb / Mar 2014
Contact: 029 2087 4000 / www. cardiff. ac. uk
SWANSEA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Description: Swansea Metropolitan University has been a major centre for the delivery of vocational higher education since 1853. The University was formed from the three former Swansea colleges of art, teacher education and technology. Although the university is relatively small, this allows the staff to be highly attentive to the students who require it. Swansea Metropolitan University has also decided to merge with Trinity Saint David and the University Of Wales in 2012 / 13. Courses available: Many courses on both a full and part-time basis are available. This include masters and PhDs. Open days: Each faculty and school at Swansea Met conducts their own specialised open days.
Contact: 01792 481000 / www. smu. ac. uk
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Description: Swansea University is a research-led university with a community spirit that thrives on exploration and discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the picturesque Gower Peninsula, the University’ s location is captivating. The University is planning an ambitious campus expansion and development programme that will enable it to double in size and further enhance the student experience. Courses available: The University offers a wide range of academic courses in a variety of subject areas including arts and humanities, medicine, sciences, engineering, law and business Open days: Sat 5 Oct and Sat 2 Nov
Contact: 01792 295111 / www. swan. ac. uk
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA Description: For music and drama aficionados, the Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama is unquestionably the place to be. With a fantastic reputation and long history of producing some of the finest talents of stage and screen, the Royal Welsh College proudly stands on the edge of Bute Park with its award-winning redevelopment, beautiful auditoriums and stunning facilities for students and audiences alike. Courses available: Acting, music, composition, jazz, stage management, theatre design, creative audio and new media, orchestral performance Open days: Consult their website for a full list of open day dates
Contact: 029 2034 2854 / www. rwcmd. ac. uk
UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN Description: A versatile and ambitious university with a breadth of courses that’ ll appeal to a broad a diverse range of students. Catering for creativity and practical vocational learning, Glamorgan students enjoy stimulating education and a welcoming student experience. With huge investment in its ATRiuM campus, those interested in media and the creative industries can also expect to find a broad range of skills, experience and facilities to enhance your learning experience. Courses available: Anything and everything from chiropody to event management, humanities, sciences, police sciences and astronomy. Open days: Fri 13 Sept and Sat 19 Oct
Contact: 08456 434030 / www. glam. ac. uk
UNIVERSITY OF WALES NEWPORT Description: Spread over two campuses in Caerleon and a new £ 35 million city campus, Newport University provides guaranteed accommodation for all first year students. With internationally recognised art, media and film departments, students are provided with high quality, advanced equipment to aid them with their studies including specialist equipment, seminar rooms and brilliantly equipped art and design workshops. Courses available: Undergraduate, postgraduate, full and part-time study is offered in business, accounting, art and design, photography, fashion design and sports science Open Days: Fri 13 Sept, Sat 19 Oct, Sat 23 Nov
Contact: 01633 432432 / www. newport. ac. uk www. wales. gov. uk Education and training advice from the Welsh Government. pic: MISSION PHOTOGRAPHIC universities
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