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Where It All Began

Lampeter is a surprising place, even when you know what you expect to find, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David campus is still a breathtaking sight.

Get Inspired

Immerse yourself in tales from the ages in Lampeter. From magnificent mountains, to lush forests and wild rivers, where better to find inspiration for your studies? Founded in 1822, this campus is where higher education began in Wales. We take inspiration from our rich 200-year history of academia and pay it forward in innovative, fresh-thinking teaching.

Why Lampeter

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Feel Like A Local

Find your fit at Lampeter. Our campus is an inclusive, supportive and encouraging environment to live and learn. Here, you’ll meet friends that’ll last a lifetime, try out new hobbies, join societies you’ve only ever dreamed of, and settle into a town where you’ll feel like a local from day one. Choose your story in a place that encourages you to truly be yourself.

Got a head for humanities? Lampeter offers an experience that is inherently different from any other campus, where you can explore your true passions, from Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations, to Creative Writing and Liberal Arts. Set in an idyllic rural location, you can immerse yourself in the stories of the past, present and future, surrounded by the historic buildings where higher education in Wales first began.

Smaller class sizes will help you find your voice and truly understand your subject on a campus that combines a distinguished academic tradition with all the technology needed for 21st century learning.

The library and the Roderic Bowen Special Collections and Archives together hold around 275,000 printed volumes, while the UWTSD Special Collections and Archives house the University’s oldest printed books, manuscripts and archives, and attracts researchers from all over the world. 

Lampeter is also a campus with its focus on the future. If you’re interested in building sustainable economic resilience and sovereignty, then you’ll be excited by our Canolfan Tir Glas Development, with the establishment of two new initiatives – the Academy of Contemporary Food Wales and the Welsh Timber Development Centre from 2024.

Lampeter’s accommodation is all on its beautiful green campus, just a stone’s throw away from shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs in the vibrant market town. You’re also within easy access of the Brecon Beacons, beautiful beaches, and coastal towns. 

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What You’ll Study

Start your journey with a thrilling deep-dive into humanities at Lampeter. Discover the stories of the past. Write new adventures. 

Teach lessons that last a lifetime. Enjoy smaller class sizes which help you to explore your passion and find your voice. They’ll help you to truly grasp your subject, collaborating with your fellow students and our expert faculty. 

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Visit Us At An Open Day

Lampeter Buildings and Facilities

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How to get to our Lampeter Campus

Our Lampeter campus is located in the heart of Lampeter town. A town, steeped in history and culture.  Embrace the warmth and hospitality of the local community.