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At the Heart of Cardiff

Study across Creative Arts, Business and Management and Health and Social Care courses


Based at Haywood House, UWTSD Cardiff offers creatives programmes in Vocal Performance to Musical Theatre as well as a range of Business and Management courses including Business Skills and Applied Leadership and Management. You can also study on our Integrated Health and Social Care course. 

Studying in Wales’s capital city means you’ll be surrounded by opportunity. With strong links to leading companies, industry facilities, and the arts scene, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience alongside your studies. Whether you’re collaborating on live projects or immersing yourself in student life, our vibrant city-centre campus provides the perfect environment to learn, connect and grow.

Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts (WAVDA)

A unique environment offering specialised industry-focused programmes developing secure technique along with a broad understanding of the creative industries in Wales and beyond.

Building on the success of both the Wales International Academy of Voice and Canolfan Berfformio Cymru, WAVDA is a hub of creativity, developing the actors, singers and directors of the future. 

With links to Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, S4C, National Dance Company Wales, BBC Cymru, Mid Wales Opera and more, you’ll also learn from renowned industry experts who’ll refine your talent and get you ready for life after uni. 

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Immerse yourself in the city

Stroll along the newly regenerated waterfront, go clubbing in Cardiff’s ex-industrial warehouses, and soak up the culture in internationally-renowned museums, galleries and theatres.

Plus, there’s a medieval castle, 76 000-seat international stadium, and all the shops, restaurants and cafés you could want in a city. And if you fancy exploring other urban hubs, you’re less than an hour away from Swansea and Bristol, and less than two hours from London and Birmingham.

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Visit Us At An Open Day

Get to know us, the place you will call home while studying with us and the experts who lead our courses. Meet current students and hear what they love about studying with us. 

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How to get to our Cardiff Campus

Cardiff, a city of endless opportunities and boundless potential is home to our Haywood House Cardiff Campus.