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Theatr Gerddorol (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Caerdydd
2 Flynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS a Chlyweliad

Mae ein gradd Theatr Gerddorol yn rhaglen ddwy flynedd ddwys sy’n cynnig hyfforddiant ymarferol yn y disgyblaethau triphlyg o actio, canu a dawnsio.  Mae’r cwrs hwn wedi’i gynllunio i gynnig profiad astudio â ffocws sy’n berthnasol i’r diwydiant, gan sicrhau eich bod yn datblygu’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer gyrfa lwyddiannus yn y diwydiant theatr gerddorol.  

Byddwch yn derbyn hyfforddiant proffesiynol gan weithwyr proffesiynol profiadol y diwydiant sy’n ymroddedig i’ch datblygu’n artist creadigol, annibynnol, meddylgar. Nod ein cwrs yw eich gwneud yn berthnasol i ofynion y diwydiant heddiw.  Byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth drylwyr ac ymarferol o sut mae’r diwydiant theatr gerddorol yn gweithredu drwy gydol eich astudiaethau.  Mae’r hyfforddiant cynhwysfawr hwn yn sicrhau eich bod yn datblygu sgiliau trosglwyddadwy sy’n ehangu eich potensial cyflogadwyedd ar draws amrywiaeth o feysydd.  

Mae’r cwrs hwn yn ymdrin ag ystod eang o bynciau gan gynnwys technegau clyweliadau, presenoldeb llwyfan, coreograffi a hyfforddiant lleisiol.  Yn ogystal, byddwch yn archwilio i ddatblygiad cymeriad, astudio golygfa a hanes theatr gerddorol.  Mae’r hyfforddiant hwn wedi’i gynllunio i’ch darparu â sgiliau cynhyrchu ac arddangos cyfleoedd sy’n hanfodol ar gyfer rhwydweithio yn y diwydiant.  

Mae pwyslais cryf ar gydweithio a’r broses greadigol drwy gydol y rhaglen.  Byddwch yn gweithio’n agos gyda’ch cyfoedion a’ch hyfforddwyr mewn amgylchedd cefnogol, gan feithrin eich gallu i weithio’n effeithiol mewn lleoliadau proffesiynol.  Yn ogystal, mae’r cwrs yn cynnwys hyfforddiant mewn theatr dechnegol, gan sicrhau bod gennych ddealltwriaeth gyflawn o berfformio theatr a chrefft llwyfan broffesiynol.  

Bydd graddedigion y rhaglen hon yn gadael gyda set gref o dechnegau perfformio, technegau actio a sgiliau datblygu artistig.  Byddant wedi’u paratoi’n dda ar gyfer gyrfaoedd yn y diwydiant theatr gerddorol, wedi’u hategu gan gysylltiadau diwydiant cryf a pharatoadau cynhwysfawr ar gyfer eu gyrfaoedd.  Mae ein graddedigion yn barod i ragori mewn cyfleoedd  i berfformio ar y llwyfan ac ar y sgrin gyda chyfleoedd ar gyfer perfformiadau creadigol a datblygu technegau dawnsio a chanu.  

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
Eng: MTH2 Cym: THG2
Course length:
2 Flynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS a Chlyweliad

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

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Gradd Theatr Gerddorol sy’n darparu hyfforddiant triphlyg
02
Dosbarthiadau bach
03
Addysgir gan weithwyr proffesiynol o’r diwydiant

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Ein Hathroniaeth  

Rydym yn credu mewn ymagwedd ymarferol at ddysgu, gan gyfuno gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol gyda phrofiad ymarferol  er mwyn sicrhau eich bod wedi’ch paratoi’n dda ar gyfer gofynion y diwydiant.  Mae ein hathroniaeth addysgu yn pwysleisio creadigrwydd, cydweithio a datblygu sgiliau proffesiynol.  

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf bydd cyfnod o ddatblygu sgiliau a thechnegau craidd. Byddwch yn ffocysu ar sgiliau sylfaenol mewn actio, canu a dawnsio gan gynnwys Tap, Bale, Jazz a dawns gyfoes.  Byddwch yn archwilio technegau perfformio a hyfforddiant lleisiol hanfodol a dechrau deall y broses greadigol a hanes theatr gerddorol.  Bydd pwyslais yn cael ei roi ar ddatblygu eich presenoldeb llwyfan a thechnegau clyweliad drwy ymarferion ymarferol a chyfleoedd perfformio. 

Gorfodol 

Dewisol

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn adeiladu ar y sgiliau a gafodd eu dysgu yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, gyda ffocws ar goreograffi a datblygu cymeriad.  Byddwch yn mireinio eich technegau actio, technegau dawnsio a thechnegau canu mewn gweithdai dwys a modylau perfformio.  Yn ogystal, mae’r flwyddyn hon yn cynnwys paratoi ar gyfer eich Arddangosfa Berfformio derfynol, lle byddwch yn arddangos eich galluoedd i weithwyr proffesiynol y diwydiant a’ch cyfoedion. 

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Facilities

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Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre Facilities Cardiff

Based in Haywood house our students studying in Cardiff have access to several rehearsal studios, including a dance studio with Harlequin dance floor, portable mirrors and Ballet Barres along with a Yamaha PA system and stage piano, a recital room and a computer lab all within walking distance of the city centre.

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Our book

Performance, Design & Media: Practical, Industry - Focused Training. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS a Chlyweliad

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariffer mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Mae gennym ddiddordeb mewn pobl greadigol sy’n arddangos ymrwymiad cryf i berfformio, ac felly rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion o amrywiaeth eang o gefndiroedd.

    Rydym yn trefnu clyweliadau a chyfweliadau ar gyfer yr holl ymgeiswyr er mwyn asesu addasrwydd ar gyfer y cwrs a ddewiswyd.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn 

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwchgysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadaui gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg 

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

     Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Proses Clyweldiad ar-lein

    CAM 1: Hunan-dâp

    Dylai darpar fyfyrwyr baratoi hunan-dâp gyda’r cynnwys canlynol:

    1. Un gan mewn arddull sioe gerdd
    2. Monolog: Ni ddylai’r monolog bara mwy na dwy funud ac o ddrama gyhoeddedig ac nid yn ddarnau o gerddi, nofelau, ffilmiau neu sgriptiau teledu. Fe’ch cynghorir i ddewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech ei berfformio yn eich acen naturiol. Gall ymgeiswyr berfformio eu monolog naill ai yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg.

    Cofiwch nodi yn glir y manylion canlynol ar ddechrau y tap:

    • Enw llawn
    • Y cwrs rydych yn ymgeisio amdano
    • Teitl y darn a gyflwynir.

    CAM 2: Cyfweliad

    Cewch eich gwahodd i gyfweliad byr gyda thîm y rhaglen ar Zoom. Rhaid i chi baratoi’r canlynol:

    1. Monolog: Ni ddylai’r monolog bara mwy na dwy funud ac o ddrama gyhoeddedig ac ni ddylai fod yn ddarnau o gerddi, nofelau, ffilmiau neu sgriptiau teledu. Fe’ch cynghorir i ddewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech ei berfformio yn eich acen frodorol. Dylai ymgeiswyr berfformio’r monolog yn Gymraeg.
    2. Bydd tîm y rhaglen yn gweithio gyda chi ar eich darn dewisol ac yna cwestiynau.

    Yn dilyn clyweliad llwyddiannus bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael cynnig lle. Mae lleoedd cyfyngedig ar gael bob blwyddyn.

    …………..

    BA Theatr Gerddorol

    Proses Clyweliad Ar-lein

    CAM 1: Hunan-dapiad

    Dylai myfyrwyr BA Theatr Gerddorol baratoi hunan-dapiad gyda’r cynnwys canlynol:

    2 gân o’ch dewis chi: dylid perfformio 1 yn Gymraeg a gellir perfformio’r llall yn Saesneg. Fel arall, mae’r ddau i’w perfformio yn Gymraeg. Dylai un fod o sioe gerdd y gall y llall fod yn gân o’ch dewis ar unrhyw ffurf.

    Ni ddylai’r caneuon bara mwy na dau funud. Argymhellwn eich bod chi’n dewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech ei berfformio yn eich acen frodorol. 

    Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod chi’n nodi’n glir y wybodaeth ganlynol ar ddechrau’r tapiau:

    ·         Enw

    ·         Y radd rydych chi’n gwneud cais amdani

    ·         Teitl Darnau’r Clyweliad

    CAM 2: Cyfweliad

    Cewch chi eich gwahodd i gyfweliad byr gyda thîm y rhaglen ar zoom. Rhaid i chi baratoi’r canlynol:

    Monolog: Paratowch un monolog cyfoes. Ni ddylai’r monolog bara mwy na dwy funud ac o ddrama gyhoeddedig ac ni ddylai fod yn ddarnau o gerddi, nofelau, ffilmiau neu sgriptiau teledu. Mae’n argymell dewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech ei berfformio yn eich acen frodorol. Dylai ymgeiswyr berfformio’r monolog yn Gymraeg.

    Bydd tîm y rhaglen yn gweithio gyda chi ar eich darn dewisol ac wedyn bydd cwestiynau.

    Ar ôl clyweliad llwyddiannus, bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael cynnig lle. Dim ond hyn a hyn o leoedd sydd ar gael bob blwyddyn.

  • Astudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg neu Ddwyieithog

    Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac mae modiwlau ar y cwrs hwn ar gael i’w hastudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol. Ym mhob achos bydd myfyrwyr yn gallu cyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio’ch cwrs naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i’ch cefnogi gyda’ch astudiaethau.

    Mae argaeledd modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg yn cael ei adolygu’n rheolaidd a gall amrywio bob blwyddyn yn dibynnu ar staffio, diddordebau ymchwil, amserlenni, galw myfyrwyr, ac isafswm niferoedd cofrestru, felly ni ellir gwarantu modiwlau penodol bob amser, cysylltwch â ni i drafod mwy.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

  • Perfformiadau/digwyddiadau
    Mae myfyrwyr yn cael cyfle yn rheolaidd i gymryd rhan mewn perfformiadau/ digwyddiadau trwy gydol eu gradd, lle gwelwn eu sgiliau a’u gwybodaeth yn cynyddu ac yn cael eu cymhwyso. 

    Tiwtorialau rheolaidd
    Rydym yn cynnal tiwtorialau ffurfiol ac anffurfiol trwy gydol y radd lle mae pob myfyriwr yn trafod ei waith gyda’r tiwtor modwl neu’r Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglen. Edrychwn ar ddatblygiad ymarferol, twf cysyniadol a bwriadau i’r dyfodol.

    Cyflwyniadau
    Cynhelir cyflwyniadau fel arfer ar ddiwedd modwl, arddangosfa neu berfformiad, er mwyn mesur perfformiad myfyriwr yn erbyn meini prawf asesu.

    Gweithlyfrau proses
    Bydd myfyrwyr yn cofnodi eu proses a’u gwaith ymarferol mewn gweithlyfr sy’n dangos eu dysgu a’u llwybr unigol.

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

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Musical Theatre (Full-time) (English) (BA Hons)

Cardiff
2 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points and Audition

Our Musical Theatre degree is a two-year intensive programme that provides practical training in the essential triple-threat disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing. This course is designed to offer an industry-relevant and focused study experience, ensuring you gain the skills needed for a successful career in the musical theatre industry. 

You will receive professional training from experienced industry professionals who are dedicated to developing you into a creative, independent, thinking artist. Our course aims to make you relevant to the demands of the industry today. Throughout your studies, you will gain a thorough and practical understanding of how the musical theatre industry operates. This comprehensive training ensures that you develop transferable skills that enhance your employability potential across various fields. 

The course covers a wide range of topics including audition techniques, stage presence, choreography, and voice training. You will also delve into character development, scene study, and musical theatre history. The training is designed to provide you with production skills and showcase opportunities that are critical for industry networking. 

Throughout the programme, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration and the creative process. You will work closely with your peers and instructors in a supportive environment, fostering your ability to work effectively in professional settings. The course also includes training in technical theatre, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of theatre performance and professional stagecraft. 

Graduates of this programme will leave with a robust set of performance techniques, acting techniques, and artistic development skills. They will be well-prepared to pursue careers in the musical theatre industry, backed by strong industry connections and comprehensive career preparation. With opportunities for creative performance and the development of dance techniques and singing techniques, our graduates are equipped to excel in various performance opportunities on stage and screen. 
 
Click here for Theatr Gerddorol (Full-time) (Welsh) UCAS Code: THG2

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
Eng: MTH2 Cym: THG2
Course length:
2 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points and Audition

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Triple-threat Musical Theatre degree
02
Small classroom sizes
03
Taught by industry professionals

What you will learn

Our Philosophy  

We believe in a hands-on approach to learning, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience to ensure that you are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. Our teaching philosophy emphasises creativity, collaboration, and professional skills development. 

In the first year is a period of developing core skills and techniques, you will focus on foundational skills in acting, singing, and dancing including Tap, Bale, Jazz and Contemporary dance. You will explore essential performance techniques and voice training and begin to understand the creative process and musical theatre history. Emphasis will be placed on developing your stage presence and audition techniques through practical exercises and performance opportunities.

Compulsory

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment

(20 credits)

Performance Class

(20 credits)

Acting

(20 credits)

Acting for Musical Theatre 2

(20 credits)

Dance Training 1

(20 credits)

Singing 1

(20 credits)

Theatre Laboratory

(20 credits)

Audition Technique

(10 credits)

Optional 

Independent Study (Retrieval)

(20 credits)

The second year builds on the skills learned in the first year, with a focus on advanced choreography and character development. You will refine your acting techniques, dance techniques, and singing techniques through intensive workshops and performance modules. This year also includes preparing for your Final Showcase, where you will demonstrate your abilities to industry professionals and peers.

Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Acting for Musical Theatre 2

(20 credits)

Creative Industries

(20 credits)

Dance Training 2

(20 credits)

Singing 2

(30 credits)

Collaborative Project

(20 credits)

Production 1

(30 credits)

Final Production

(30 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Facilities

Three students practise dance moves: a swaggering step to the right with finger snaps.

Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre Facilities Cardiff

Based in Haywood house our students studying in Cardiff have access to several rehearsal studios, including a dance studio with Harlequin dance floor, portable mirrors and Ballet Barres along with a Yamaha PA system and stage piano, a recital room and a computer lab all within walking distance of the city centre.

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Our book

Performance, Design & Media: Practical, Industry - Focused Training. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points and Audition

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.  

    We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to performance and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. 

    We arrange auditions and interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. 

    Admissions Advice and Support  

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.  

    English language requirements  

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

    Visa and funding requirements  

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

    For full information read our visa application and guides.    

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The university may consider applicants without formal qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and practical experience.

    BA Musical Theatre

    Online Audition Process

    STEP 1: Self-tape

    BA Musical Theatre students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:

    1. Songs: 2 Musical Theatre Songs
    2. Dance: Self-tape of the following jazz exercises:
    3. Standing on the spot, 4 jazz kicks to the front and 4 jazz kicks to the side on both legs.
    4. A single pirouette in parallel to the right and to the left
    5. With turned out legs – 8 jumps in first and 8 jumps in second
    6. With parallel legs – 8 jumps in parallel first and 8 jumps in parallel second
    7. Short jazz routine lasting roughly 16 bars. This should demonstrate performance quality and musicality. If you already have a recorded or filmed routine, please ensure that it is clear who you are if it is a group routine. 

    Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:

    • Full Name
    • Degree applying for
    • Title of Audition Pieces

    STEP 2: Interview

    You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:

    1. Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent.
    2. The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.

    Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.

    …………..

    BA Theatr Gerddorol 

    Online Audition Process

    STEP 1: Self-tape

    BA Theatr Gerddorol students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:

    2 songs of your choice: 1 should be performed in Welsh the other can be performed in English. Alternatively both to be performed in Welsh. One should be from a musical the other can be a song of your choice from any genre.

    The songs should last no longer than two minutes. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. 

    Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:

    ·         Name

    ·         Degree applying for

    ·         Title of Audition Pieces

    STEP 2: Interview

    You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:

    Monologue: Prepare one contemporary monologue. The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants should perform the monologue in Welsh.

    The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.

    Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year

  • Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually

    UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.

    The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • Performances/Events
    Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see the growth and application of skills and knowledge. 

    Regular tutorials
    Throughout the degree, we hold formal and informal tutorials in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

    Presentations
    Presentations normally occur at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.

    Process workbooks
    Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook that demonstrates their learning and individual pathway.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

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Addysg Antur Awyr Agored (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Caerfyrddin
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
88-104 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mae ein BA mewn Addysg Antur Awyr Agored yn berffaith i chi, os ydych yn barod i archwilio’r awyr agored a throi’ch cariad at antur yn yrfa foddhaus.  Mae’r cwrs cyffrous hwn yn cyfuno dysgu ymarferol â gwybodaeth academaidd, gan eich paratoi am yrfa broffesiynol mewn addysg awyr agored a thu hwnt. 

Cewch brofiad ymarferol drwy amrywiaeth o weithgareddau ac alldeithiau.  Dychmygwch ddysgu mewn lleoliadau gwyllt, mynd i’r afael ag amgylcheddau heriol, a thyfu eich sgiliau mewn lleoliadau yn y byd go iawn.  Mae ein cwrs yn cwmpasu popeth o addysgu a hyfforddi i ddeall damcaniaethau ac arferion pwysig. 

Rydym mewn lleoliad unigryw gyda mynediad i Arfordir Penfro a Pharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol Gŵyr a mynyddoedd gwyllt y Cambrian. Mae’r ardaloedd hyn yn cynnig rhai o’r lleoliadau gorau yn y byd ar gyfer ogofa môr, chwaraeon môr, beicio mynydd a dringo creigiau. Rydym hefyd mewn lleoliad da iawn ar gyfer cerdded bryniau, ogofa, ogofa dŵr gwyn a gweithgareddau coetir.

Mae ein rhaglen wedi’i chynllunio i’ch helpu i ddatblygu sgiliau hanfodol trwy ddysgu ymarferol a gwaith maes.  Byddwch yn dysgu oddi wrth diwtoriaid profiadol a darparwyr addysg antur sy’n frwd dros ddysgu yn yr awyr agored.  Byddant yn eich arwain trwy brofiadau cyffrous a heriol wrth i chi ddod yn rhan o gymuned gref o selogion awyr agored.

Drwy gydol eich astudiaethau, byddwch yn ymchwilio i bynciau fel egwyddorion addysgu a hyfforddi ac agweddau seicolegol, cymdeithasegol ac athronyddol addysg awyr agored.  Bydd y cymysgedd hwn o theori ac ymarfer yn eich paratoi ar gyfer amrywiaeth o rolau yn y sectorau iechyd, addysg a gweithgaredd corfforol.

Ymunwch â ni a dod yn rhan o gymuned fywiog sy’n gwerthfawrogi’r awyr agored.  Cewch gyfleoedd i weithio gyda darparwyr addysg antur awyr agored, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod am y diwydiant erbyn i chi raddio. At hynny, gallwch astudio modylau drwy’r Gymraeg i wneud eich profiad dysgu hyd yn oed yn fwy buddiol. 

Mae’r rhaglen wedi’i lleoli yn ei chyfleuster arbenigol ei hun ar gyfer darpariaeth Antur Awyr Agored, Cynefin. Mae’r gofod pwrpasol hwn yn cynnig cyfleoedd gwych i ddatblygu’r rhaglen ymhellach gyda mynediad gwell at adnoddau rhagorol ac offer o ansawdd uchel, mannau addysgu trawiadol a chyfleusterau ar y safle sy’n hyrwyddo ymhellach y prif amcan o integreiddio theori ac ymarfer.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Dwyieithog
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
3L2N
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
88-104 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Mae Caerfyrddin Y Drindod mewn lle unigryw o ran mynediad i ystod o leoliadau gweithgarwch o’r radd flaenaf. Mae cyfle hefyd i dreulio semester yn Norwy.
02
Mae’r rhaglen hon yn gallu manteisio ar ei chyfleuster arbenigol ei hun ar gyfer darpariaeth Antur Awyr Agored: Cynefin.
03
Mae gan y cwrs sylfaen cadarn a chyfoethog mewn gwaith tîm ac ymdrechu ar y cyd

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Gydol y cwrs BA Addysg Antur Awyr Agored, byddwch yn ennill sgiliau a gwybodaeth hanfodol mewn gweithgareddau awyr agored ymarferol, egwyddorion addysgegol, ac arfer proffesiynol.  Byddwch yn ymgymryd â dysgu ymarferol, astudiaethau’n seiliedig ar ddamcaniaeth, a phrofiadau o’r byd go iawn a fydd yn eich paratoi am yrfa yn y sector addysg awyr agored. 

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn adeiladu sylfaen gref mewn sgiliau ymarferol ac academaidd sy’n gysylltiedig ag Addysg Antur Awyr Agored. Mae’r modiwlau wedi’u cynllunio i ddatblygu eich dealltwriaeth o egwyddorion allweddol mewn antur, hwyluso a rheoli risg. Cyflwynir y rhain trwy brofiadau dysgu ymarferol diwrnod llawn, gan ddatblygu gwybodaeth ac arbenigedd ar draws ystod eang o leoliadau gweithgaredd. 

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn twrio’n fwy manwl i ddamcaniaeth ac arfer addysg antur awyr agored, iechyd ac ymarfer corff.  Byddwch yn cymryd rhan mewn alldeithiau ac yn mynd i’r afael â lleoliadau heriol, gan fireinio eich galluoedd hyfforddi ac addysgu drwy leoliadau.  Mae’r flwyddyn hon yn pwysleisio cymuned a chydweithio, gan ganiatáu i chi weithio’n agos â thiwtoriaid profiadol a rhai sy’n frwd dros yr awyr agored. 

Gorfodol

Dewisol

Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar baratoadau uwch ar gyfer gyrfa broffesiynol.  Byddwch yn ymwneud â phrofiadau diogel ac yn gwella eich gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau tyngedfennol mewn gweithgareddau antur.  Mae’r cwricwlwm yn cynnwys modylau arbenigol ar dirwedd a hamdden cynaliadwy, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod i arwain ac addysgu yn yr awyr agored.  Mae’r flwyddyn hon yn ymwneud ag atgyfnerthu eich dysgu ac adeiladu portffolio proffesiynol cadarn drwy eich prosiect annibynnol. 

Gorfodol

Dewisol

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  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 88-104 o bwyntiau tariff UCAS 

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS. 

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen  

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid yw’r gofynion mynediad gennych i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:  

    • ‘gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen’. Mae’r llwybr hwn wedi’i gynllunio i roi cymorth ychwanegol i chi am ei fod yn rhoi blwyddyn ychwanegol (llawn amser) i chi o astudio wedi’i gefnogi.   

    Unwaith y byddwch chi wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau Blwyddyn Sylfaen, byddwch yn symud ymlaen yn awtomatig i’r brif radd.  

    • Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch (TystAU). Cwrs un flwyddyn yw hwn ac mae’n gyfwerth â blwyddyn gyntaf y radd baglor tair blynedd, llawn amser. 

    Unwaith y byddwch wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau TystAU, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen i’r ddwy flynedd sy’n weddill o’r radd baglor.  

    Mae’r rhain yn llwybrau delfrydol os ydych yn dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl seibiant, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os na wnaethoch chi gyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen i gael lle ar y radd hon.  

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn  

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad. 

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg  

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.  

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw. 

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu 

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.  

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.  

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.   

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.    

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Nod yr asesiadau yw galluogi myfyrwyr i ddangos eu bod wedi bodloni gofynion y rhaglen a chyflawni deilliannau dysgu pob modiwl.

    Gan ystyried natur ymarferol y rhaglen, mae asesiadau wedi’u dyfeisio i wneud yn fawr ar y cyswllt rhwng theori ac arfer a chaniatáu i fyfyrwyr ddangos trylwyredd deallusol ac adfyfyrio’n feirniadol ar eu profiadau eu hunain.

    Defnyddir amrywiaeth o fformatau ar gyfer gwaith cwrs ac asesiadau ymarferol, yn cynnwys:

    Portffolios
    Addysgu/hyfforddi ymarferol
    Traethodau
    Cyfnodolion
    Cyflwyniadau
    Cyfryngau digidol
    Blogiau
    Cyfweliadau academaidd. 

  • Astudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg neu Ddwyieithog

    Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac mae modiwlau ar y cwrs hwn ar gael i’w hastudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol. Ym mhob achos bydd myfyrwyr yn gallu cyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. 

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio’ch cwrs naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i’ch cefnogi gyda’ch astudiaethau. 

    Mae argaeledd modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg yn cael ei adolygu’n rheolaidd a gall amrywio bob blwyddyn yn dibynnu ar staffio, diddordebau ymchwil, amserlenni, galw myfyrwyr, ac isafswm niferoedd cofrestru, felly ni ellir gwarantu modiwlau penodol bob amser, cysylltwch â ni i drafod mwy.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. 

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Ar wahân i ddarparu pecyn cymorth cyntaf personol, cyllell afon, a rhai dillad awyr agored sylfaenol, nid oes costau ychwanegol gorfodol gyda’r rhaglen hon ar hyn o bryd.

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Ysgoloriaethau a Bwrsarïau

  • Mae’r rhaglen Addysg Antur Awyr Agored wedi’i chyfoethogi gan ein partneriaeth sefydledig gyda phrifysgol De-ddwyrain Norwy sy’n cynnig cyfle rhagorol i astudio Sgïo Gwledig Llychlynnaidd ac Arweinyddiaeth Awyr Agored am semester yn yr ail flwyddyn.

  • Ceir nifer o gyfleoedd i fyfyrwyr gael profiad o wahanol rolau cyflogaeth yn y sector.

    Mae yna gysylltiadau agos rhwng y rhaglen a’r cyrff proffesiynol a rheolaethol perthnasol, gyda nifer o bartneriaethau cryf gyda busnesau lleol a sefydliadau trydydd sector. Fel y cyfryw, mae myfyrwyr mewn sefyllfa dda i gysylltu eu hastudiaethau gyda’r cymunedau arfer ehangach.

    Mae’r rhaglen yn cynnwys cyfleoedd i fyfyrwyr ennill nifer o ddyfarniadau gan gyrff llywodraethol ar wahanol lefelau, mewn amrywiaeth o weithgareddau. Mae’r dyfarniadau hyn yn gofyn i fyfyrwyr gofrestru gyda’r cyrff llywodraethol perthnasol a chynnal llyfrau log o brofiad.

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Outdoor Adventure Education (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Carmarthen
3 Years Full-time
88-104 UCAS Points

Our BA in Outdoor Adventure Education is perfect for you, if you are ready to explore the great outdoors and turn your love for adventure into a rewarding career. This exciting course combines practical learning with academic knowledge, preparing you for a professional career in outdoor education and beyond.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through a variety of activities and expeditions. Imagine learning in wild locations, tackling challenging environments, and growing your skills in real-world settings. Our course covers everything from teaching and coaching to understanding important theories and practices.

We are uniquely located with access to the Pembrokeshire Coast and Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons National Park, the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wild Cambrian mountains. These areas offer some of the best sea kayaking, coasteering, mountain biking and rock climbing in the world. We are also extremely well placed for hill walking, caving, white-water kayaking and woodland based activities.

Our programme is designed to help you develop essential skills through practical learning and fieldwork. You’ll learn from experienced tutors and adventure education providers who are passionate about outdoor learning. They will guide you through exciting and challenging experiences as you become part of a strong community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Throughout your studies, you’ll dive into subjects like principles of teaching and coaching and the psychological, sociological, and philosophical aspects of outdoor education. This mix of theory and practice will prepare you for various roles in health, education, and physical activity sectors.

Join us and become part of a vibrant community that values the great outdoors. You’ll have opportunities to work with outdoor adventure education providers, ensuring you’re industry-ready by the time you graduate. Plus, you can study modules in Welsh to make your learning experience even more enriching.

The programme is based in its own specialist facility for Outdoor Adventure provision: Cynefin. This dedicated space offers fantastic opportunities to further develop the programme with enhanced access to excellent resources and high-quality equipment, impressive teaching spaces and on-site facilities that further promote the key objective of integrating theory and practice.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Bilingual
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
3L2N
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
88-104 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
UWTSD Carmarthen is uniquely placed in terms of access to a range of world-class activity locations. There is also an opportunity to spend a semester in Norway.
02
The programme benefits from its own specialist facility for Outdoor Adventure provision: Cynefin.
03
The course has a long and rich grounding in teamwork and collective endeavour.

What you will learn

Throughout the BA Outdoor Adventure Education course, you’ll gain essential skills and knowledge in practical outdoor activities, pedagogical principles, and professional practice. You’ll engage in hands-on learning, theory-based studies, and real-world experiences that will prepare you for a career in the outdoor education sector.

In the first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in both practical and academic skills related to Outdoor Adventure Education. Modules are designed to develop your understanding of key principles in adventure, facilitation and risk management. These are delivered through full day practical learning experiences, developing knowledge and expertise across a broad range of activity settings.

The Great Outdoors

(20 credits)

Adventure Sport Training

(10 credits)

Facilitating Learning in the Outdoors

(20 credits)

Foundation Adventure Skills

(20 credits)

Managing Risk in Adventure

(20 credits)

Psychological Approaches to Outdoor Adventure

(10 credits)

Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)

(10 credits)

Adventure and Ecology

(10 credits)

The second year delves deeper into the theory and practice of outdoor adventure education, health and exercise. You’ll participate in expeditions and tackle challenging locations, honing your coaching and teaching abilities through placement. This year emphasises community and collaboration, allowing you to work closely with experienced tutors and outdoor enthusiasts.

Compulsory

Discovering Outdoor Lifestyles

(20 credits)

Adventure Leadership and Coaching

(20 credits)

Expedition Skills

(20 credits)

Research in Sport, Health and Physical Education

(20 credits)

Optional

International Mobility Opportunity

(60 Credits)

Health and Wellbeing in Education

(20 credits)

Outdoor Learning to Support Health and Wellbeing

(20 credits)

Professional Development in Sport and Health

(20 credits)

In the final year, you’ll focus on advanced professional career preparation. You’ll engage in safe experiences and further your knowledge of critical incidents in adventurous activities. The curriculum includes specialised modules on landscape and sustainable recreation, ensuring you’re ready to lead and educate in the great outdoors. This year is about consolidating your learning and building a robust professional portfolio through your independent project.

Compulsory

Critical Incidents in Adventurous Activities

(20 credits)

Perspectives on Outdoor Education

(20 credits)

Landscape and Sustainable Recreation

(20 credits)

Ecopsychology 

(20 credits)

Optional

Advanced Teaching and Coaching in Physical Activity

(20 credits)

Contemporary Issues for Children and Young People

(20 credits)

Work Placement in Sport and Health

(20 credits)

Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)

(40 credits)

Curriculum Design and Assessment in Physical Education and Sport

(20 credits)

Course Page Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 88-104 UCAS tariff points 

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.  

    Alternative entry routes  

    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:  

    • ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.   

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.  

    • Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.  

    Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.  

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.   

    Admissions Advice and Support  

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.  

    English language requirements  

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

    Visa and funding requirements  

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

    For full information read our visa application and guides.    

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The aim of the assessments are to enable students to demonstrate that they have met the aims of the programme and achieved the learning outcomes of each module.

    Given the practical nature of the programme, assessments are devised to maximise the link between theory and practice and allow students to demonstrate intellectual rigour and to reflect critically on their own experiences.

    A variety of formats are used for coursework and practical assessments, including:

    Portfolios
    Practical teaching/coaching
    Essays
    Journals
    Presentations
    Digital Media
    Blogs
    Academic interviews.

  • Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually

    UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. 

    The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. 

  • ‘Other than providing a personal first aid kit, river knife and some basic outdoor clothing there are currently no mandatory additional costs to this programme.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.  To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries.

  • The Outdoor Adventure Education programme is enhanced with our established partnership with the University of South-Eastern Norway which offers an outstanding opportunity to study Nordic Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Leadership for a semester in the second year. 

  • There are numerous opportunities for students to gain experience of different employment roles within the sector.

    There are close ties between the programme and the relevant professional and governing bodies, with a number of strong partnerships with local businesses and third-sector organisations. As such, students are well placed to relate their studies with the wider communities of practice.

    The programme includes opportunities for students to gain a number of governing body awards at different levels, in a range of activities. These awards require students to register with the relevant governing bodies and to maintain logbooks of experience.

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Perfformio (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Caerdydd
2 Flynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS a Cyfweliad

Mae Perfformio yn gwrs cyfrwng Cymraeg unigryw a deinameg a addysgir dros ddwy flynedd.  Mae’r cwrs yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer y rheiny sy’n angerddol am Actio, Canu, Cerddoriaeth, Perfformio, Dawns a Theatr Gerddorol.  Mae’n cynnig addysg gynhwysfawr yn y meysydd hyn, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer ystod o yrfaoedd yn y celfyddydau perfformio.  

Mae’r cwrs wedi’i strwythuro i ddatblygu perfformwyr amlddisgyblaethol a hyderus.   Rydym yn chwilio am fyfyrwyr sydd â’r potensial i ragori mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadau, boed yn y theatr, neuaddau cyngerdd, radio neu deledu.  

Mae ein cwricwlwm yn uchelgeisiol ac wedi’i gynllunio’n ofalus i sicrhau bod myfyrwyr yn cael profiadau cyfoethog, amserol ac amrywiol.  Bydd y dull hwn yn rhoi’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen arnoch ar gyfer cyfleoedd gyrfa lluosog yn y celfyddydau perfformio.  Byddwch yn cael eich cyflwyno i ystod eang o sgiliau ymarferol a fydd yn eich helpu i ddod yn berfformiwr amryddawn. Bydd hyn eich galluogi i gyfrannu’n greadigol ac yn hyderus ar draws llawer o wahanol gyd-destunau.   

Byddwch yn gweithio’n agos gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol y diwydiant dros ddwy flynedd y cwrs.  Bydd hyn eich helpu i ddeall gofynion y diwydiant a’ch paratoi i fanteisio ar yr angen cynyddol am berfformwyr medrus, amryddawn a dibynadwy.  Mae’r cwrs yn canolbwyntio ar gydweithio ac ymarfer creadigol, gan eich annog i archwilio arferion arloesol yn eich gwaith perfformio.  

Yn ychwanegol i hyfforddiant ymarferol, mae’r cwrs yn cynnwys nifer o gyfleoedd arddangos. Bydd y rhain yn caniatáu i chi gyflwyno’ch gwaith i gynulleidfa ehangach ac adeiladu portffolio proffesiynol.  Mae’r cyfuniad hwn o astudio academaidd a phrofiad ymarferol yn sicrhau eich bod wedi’ch paratoi’n dda i weithio ym myd proffesiynol perfformio.  

Mae BA Perfformio wedi’i gynllunio i feithrin eich twf fel perfformiwr sy’n hyddysg yn y tueddiadau a’r arferion diweddaraf yn y diwylliant cyfoes.  Erbyn diwedd y cwrs, byddwch wedi datblygu’r arbenigedd a’r hyder sydd eu hangen i lwyddo mewn amrywiaeth o yrfaoedd yn ymwneud â pherfformio.  

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Cymraeg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
C68M
Course length:
2 Flynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS a Cyfweliad

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Cwrs cyfrwng Cymraeg
02
Asesiadau Ymarferol — Dim Arholiadau
03
Cyfle i gymryd rhan mewn cynhyrchiad llawn gyda thîm technegol proffesiynol

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae ein hathroniaeth yn canolbwyntio ar gyflwyno addysg drochi alwedigaethol sy’n cyfuno theori ag ymarfer ymarferol.  Mae’r cwrs yn cael ei gyflwyno drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, gan adlewyrchu ein hymrwymiad i feithrin perfformwyr amryddawn sy’n hyblyg, arloesol ac wedi’u paratoi’n dda ar gyfer gofynion amrywiol y diwydiannau creadigol.  

Byddwch yn cael eich cyflwyno i ddisgyblaethau craidd Actio, Canu, Cerddoriaeth, Dawns, gan gynnwys Tap, Bale, Jazz, Dawns gyfoes a Theatr Gerddorol.  Bydd y ffocws ar adeiladu sylfaen gref o sgiliau ymarferol ac archwilio pob maes i ddatblygu eich hyblygrwydd a’ch hyder. 

Gorfodol 

Mae’r pwyslais yn newid i dechnegau uwch ac integreiddio sgiliau ar draws gwahanol ffurfiau perfformio.  Mae’n dod â’r sgiliau a’r dechneg a gafodd eu dysgu mewn dau gynhyrchiad at ei gilydd sy’n rhoi’r cyfle i chi weithio gyda chyfarwyddwr a thîm cynhyrchu proffesiynol gan eich paratoi ar gyfer cyfleoedd gyrfa yn y dyfodol yn y celfyddydau perfformio. 

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Facilities

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Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre Facilities Cardiff

Based in Haywood house our students studying in Cardiff have access to several rehearsal studios, including a dance studio with Harlequin dance floor, portable mirrors and Ballet Barres along with a Yamaha PA system and stage piano, a recital room and a computer lab all within walking distance of the city centre.

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Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS a Chlyweliad   

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariffer mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.  

    Mae gennym ddiddordeb mewn pobl greadigol sy’n arddangos ymrwymiad cryf i berfformio, ac felly rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion o amrywiaeth eang o gefndiroedd. 

    Rydym yn trefnu clyweliadau a chyfweliadau ar gyfer yr holl ymgeiswyr er mwyn asesu addasrwydd ar gyfer y cwrs a ddewiswyd.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn  

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadaui gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad. 

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg 

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.  

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw. 

     Gofynion fisa ac ariannu 

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.  

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.  

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.   

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.    

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Proses Clyweliad Ar-lein

    CAM 1: Hunan-dapiad

    Dylai myfyrwyr BA Perfformio baratoi hunan-dapiad gyda’r cynnwys canlynol:

    2 fonolog byr: dylid perfformio 1 yn Gymraeg a gellir perfformio’r llall yn Saesneg. Fel arall, mae’r ddau i’w perfformio yn Gymraeg.

    Ni ddylai’r monologau bara mwy na dau funud ac o ddrama gyhoeddedig ac ni ddylen nhw fod yn ddarnau o gerddi, nofelau, ffilmiau na sgriptiau teledu. Argymhellwn eich bod chi’n dewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech chi ei berfformio yn eich acen frodorol. 

    Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod chi’n nodi’n glir y wybodaeth ganlynol ar ddechrau’r tapiau:

    ·         Enw

    ·         Y radd rydych chi’n gwneud cais amdani

    ·         Teitl Darnau’r Clyweliad

    CAM 2: Cyfweliad

    Cewch chi eich gwahodd i gyfweliad byr gyda thîm y rhaglen ar zoom. Rhaid i chi baratoi’r canlynol:

    Monolog: Paratowch un o’r monologau a glywelwyd i ddechrau. Ni ddylai’r monolog bara mwy na dwy funud ac o ddrama gyhoeddedig ac ni ddylai fod yn ddarnau o gerddi, nofelau, ffilmiau neu sgriptiau teledu. Argymhellwn eich bod chi’n dewis cymeriad sy’n agos at eich oedran a dylech chi ei berfformio yn eich acen frodorol. Dylai ymgeiswyr berfformio’r monolog yn Gymraeg.

    Bydd tîm y rhaglen yn gweithio gyda chi ar eich darn dewisol ac wedyn bydd cwestiynau.

    Ar ôl clyweliad llwyddiannus, bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael cynnig lle. Dim ond hyn a hyn o leoedd sydd ar gael bob blwyddyn.

  • Astudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg neu Ddwyieithog

    Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac mae modiwlau ar y cwrs hwn ar gael i’w hastudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol. Ym mhob achos bydd myfyrwyr yn gallu cyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio’ch cwrs naill ai’n llawn neu’n rhannol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i’ch cefnogi gyda’ch astudiaethau.

    Mae argaeledd modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg yn cael ei adolygu’n rheolaidd a gall amrywio bob blwyddyn yn dibynnu ar staffio, diddordebau ymchwil, amserlenni, galw myfyrwyr, ac isafswm niferoedd cofrestru, felly ni ellir gwarantu modiwlau penodol bob amser, cysylltwch â ni i drafod mwy.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

  • Perfformiadau/digwyddiadau
    Mae myfyrwyr yn cael cyfle yn rheolaidd i gymryd rhan mewn perfformiadau/ digwyddiadau trwy gydol eu gradd, lle gwelwn eu sgiliau a’u gwybodaeth yn cynyddu ac yn cael eu cymhwyso. 

    Tiwtorialau rheolaidd
    Rydym yn cynnal tiwtorialau ffurfiol ac anffurfiol trwy gydol y radd lle mae pob myfyriwr yn trafod ei waith gyda’r tiwtor modwl neu’r Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglen. Edrychwn ar ddatblygiad ymarferol, twf cysyniadol a bwriadau i’r dyfodol.

    Cyflwyniadau
    Cynhelir cyflwyniadau fel arfer ar ddiwedd modwl, arddangosfa neu berfformiad, er mwyn mesur perfformiad myfyriwr yn erbyn meini prawf asesu.

    Gweithlyfrau proses
    Bydd myfyrwyr yn cofnodi eu proses a’u gwaith ymarferol mewn gweithlyfr sy’n dangos eu dysgu a’u llwybr unigol.

  • Mae rhai modylau ar y cwrs hwn ar gael i’w hastudio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn llawn neu’n rhannol. Ym mhob achos bydd myfyrwyr yn gallu cyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.  

    Os byddwch chi’n dewis astudio eich cwrs yn llawn neu’n rhannol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i’ch cefnogi gyda’ch astudiaethau. 

    Rydym yn adolygu ein darpariaeth cyfrwng Cymraeg yn gyson a bydd union  argaeledd modylau yn amodol ar argaeledd a diddordebau ymchwil staff, pynciau astudio newydd, amserlennu a’r galw gan fyfyrwyr. Os yw eich cwrs yn cynnig modylau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg gall y math o fodwl amrywio o flwyddyn i flwyddyn ac fe fydd yn amodol ar gyrraedd isafswm nifer myfyrwyr. Golyga hyn na ellir gwarantu argaeledd modylau cyfrwng Cymraeg penodol.  

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg Allgyrsiol 

    Yn ogystal, mae nifer o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu â’r diwylliant a bywyd Cymreig yn PCYDDS, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau ar gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg ac ymuno â Changen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.  

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg 

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu ac i ddatblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.  

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

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Perfformio (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Cardiff
2 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points and Audition

Perfformio (Performance) is a unique and dynamic Welsh-medium course taught intensively over two years. This course is perfect for those who are passionate about Acting, Singing, Music, Performance, Dance, and Musical Theatre. It provides a comprehensive education in these areas, preparing you for a range of careers in the performing arts. 

The course is structured to develop multidisciplinary and confident performers. You will gain strong knowledge and connections within the creative industries in Wales and beyond. We seek students who have the potential to excel in various settings, whether in theatre, concert halls, radio, or television studios. 

Our curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed to ensure that students gain rich, timely, and varied experiences. This approach will equip you with the skills needed for multiple career opportunities in the performing arts. You will be introduced to a wide range of practical skills that will help you become a versatile performer. This will enable you to contribute creatively and confidently across many different contexts. 

Throughout the two years, you will work closely with industry professionals. This exposure will help you understand the demands of the industry and prepare you to take advantage of the growing need for skilled, versatile, and reliable performers. The course focuses on collaboration and creative practice, encouraging you to explore innovative practices in your performance work. 

In addition to practical training, the course offers numerous showcasing opportunities. These will allow you to present your work to a wider audience and build a professional portfolio. The blend of academic study and hands-on experience ensures that you are well-prepared to enter the professional world of performance. 

BA Perfformio is designed to foster your growth as a performer who is well-versed in the latest trends and practices in contemporary culture. By the end of the course, you will have developed the expertise and confidence needed to succeed in various performance-related careers. 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Welsh
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
C68M
Course length:
2 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points and Audition

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Course delivered in the medium of Welsh
02
Small classes, Practical Assessments, No Exams
03
Full-scale production opportunity with a professional technical team

What you will learn

Our philosophy is centred on delivering an immersive, vocational education that blends theory with practical experience. This course is delivered in the medium of Welsh, reflecting our commitment to nurturing versatile performers who are adaptable, innovative, and well-prepared for the diverse demands of the creative industries. 

You will be introduced to the core disciplines of Acting, Singing, Music, Dance, including Tap, Bale, Jazz, Contemporary dance, and Musical Theatre. The focus will be on building a strong foundation of practical skills and exploring each area to develop your versatility and confidence.

Compulsory

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment

(20 credits)

Performance Class

(20 credits)

Acting

(20 credits)

Dance Training 1

(20 credits)

Singing 1

(20 credits)

Theatre Laboratory

(20 credits)

Audition Technique

(10 credits)

Acting 2

(20 credits)

The emphasis shifts to advanced techniques and integration of skills across different performance forms. Bringing together the skills and technique learnt in two productions that give you the opportunity to work with a director and a professional production team preparing you for future career opportunities in the performing arts.

Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Creative Industries

(20 credits)

Dance Training 2

(20 credits)

Singing 2

(30 credits)

Collaborative Project

(20 credits)

Production 1

(30 credits)

Final Production

(30 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Facilities

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Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre Facilities Cardiff

Based in Haywood house our students studying in Cardiff have access to several rehearsal studios, including a dance studio with Harlequin dance floor, portable mirrors and Ballet Barres along with a Yamaha PA system and stage piano, a recital room and a computer lab all within walking distance of the city centre.

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Performance, Design & Media: Practical, Industry - Focused Training. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points a Chlyweliad

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.  

    We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to performance and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. 

    We arrange auditions and interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course.

    Admissions Advice and Support

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

    Visa and funding requirements

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. 

    For full information read our visa application and guides.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • Online Audition Process

    STEP 1: Self-tape

    BA Perfformio students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:

    2 short monologues: 1 should be performed in Welsh the other can be performed in English. Alternatively both to be performed in Welsh.

    The monologues should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. 

    Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:

    ·         Name

    ·         Degree applying for

    ·         Title of Audition Pieces

    STEP 2: Interview

    You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:

    Monologue: Prepare one of the monologues initially auditioned with. The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants should perform the monologue in Welsh.

    The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.

    Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.

  • Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually

    UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.

    The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • Performances/Events
    Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge. 

    Regular tutorials
    We hold formal and informal tutorials throughout the degree in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

    Presentations
    Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.

    Process workbooks
    Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway.

  • Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.  

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. 

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.  

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.  

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh 

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.   

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

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Athroniaeth (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Caerfyrddin
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96 - 112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mae’r BA Athroniaeth hwn yn eich gwahodd i archwilio rhai o’r cwestiynau mwyaf dwys a diddorol am fywyd, bodolaeth a’r byd. Drwy astudio’r cwrs hwn, byddwch yn ymgysylltu â hanes athroniaeth wrth fynd i’r afael â materion cyfoes, gan ddatblygu eich gallu i feddwl yn feirniadol a chyfathrebu’n effeithiol.

Wrth wraidd y rhaglen hon mae ymrwymiad i resymu athronyddol. Byddwch yn ymchwilio i feysydd allweddol megis moeseg, metaffiseg, a dirfodaeth, gan archwilio cysyniadau fel natur realiti a rhyddid dynol. Mae’r cwrs hefyd yn cynnwys astudio athroniaeth wleidyddol ac athroniaeth gymhwysol, gan sicrhau eich bod yn deall syniadau damcaniaethol a’u perthnasedd i faterion yn y byd go iawn.

Mae’r rhaglen yn cyfuno safbwyntiau traddodiadol a modern, gan eich cyflwyno i destunau athronyddol sy’n rhychwantu gweithiau hanesyddol i syniadau blaengar mewn athroniaeth hanesyddol a chyfoes. Mae’r sylfaen hon yn helpu i feithrin chwilfrydedd deallusol am y byd tra’n eich arfogi â sgiliau ymarferol.

Mae dysgu mewn grwpiau bach yn nodwedd ddiffiniol o’r cwrs. Mae hyn yn caniatáu trafodaethau manwl, cefnogaeth agos gan staff academaidd, a’r cyfle i fireinio’ch syniadau mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol. Byddwch hefyd yn elwa ar gyfleoedd i ehangu eich gorwelion, gydag opsiynau i astudio dramor ac archwilio safbwyntiau newydd. Gall y cyfleoedd astudio dramor hyn gyfoethogi eich dysgu trwy ddarparu cyfleoedd i ddod i gysylltiad â gwahanol ddiwylliannau a ffyrdd o feddwl.

Drwy gydol y rhaglen, byddwch yn datblygu sgiliau sy’n cael eu gwerthfawrogi’n fawr mewn gwahanol yrfaoedd. Mae’r sgiliau gyrfa hyn yn cynnwys meddwl a dadansoddi beirniadol, datrys problemau, a chyfathrebu effeithiol. P’un a ydych yn dymuno gweithio ym maes addysg, y gyfraith, polisi cyhoeddus, neu faes arall, mae’r BA Athroniaeth yn darparu sylfaen gref ar gyfer eich dyfodol.

Erbyn diwedd eich gradd, bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth ddofn o syniadau athronyddol, yr offer i fynd i’r afael â phroblemau cymhleth, a’r gallu i fynegi eich mewnwelediadau’n glir. Mae’r BA Athroniaeth ym Mhrifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn gyfle nid yn unig i astudio athroniaeth ond yn gyfle i dyfu’n ddeallusol a pharatoi ar gyfer gyrfa ystyrlon. I’r rhai sy’n barod i ofyn y cwestiynau mawr, mae’r cwrs hwn yn cynnig y man cychwyn perffaith.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
V502
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Mae athroniaeth yn archwilio’r cwestiynau mawr – Pwy ydyn ni? Beth yw ein lle ni yn y byd? Sut y dylem ni fyw? Beth yw realiti? Mae athroniaeth yn mynd i’r afael â’r cwestiynau hyn drwy ddadleuon, gweledigaeth a dychymyg.
02
Mae athroniaeth yn wahanol i ddisgyblaethau academaidd am ei bod yn dysgu i chi nid beth i’w feddwl, ond sut i feddwl, gan herio eich cred a’ch tybiaethau am y byd.
03
Mae gennym ddull ymdrochol o ddysgu gan gynnig ystod amrywiol o ddulliau addysgu, gan gynnig darlithoedd, seminarau, tiwtorialau a sesiynau gweithdy.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae’r BA Athroniaeth ym Mhrifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant wedi’i wreiddio mewn dull sy’n canolbwyntio ar fyfyrwyr ac sy’n gwerthfawrogi dysgu mewn grwpiau bach a chymorth personol. Mae ein haddysgu yn annog chwilfrydedd deallusol, meddwl yn feirniadol, a rhesymu annibynnol. Trwy ymgysylltu ag athroniaeth hanesyddol a chyfoes, mae gan fyfyrwyr yr offer i archwilio syniadau cymhleth a datblygu sgiliau trosglwyddadwy ar gyfer gyrfaoedd yn y dyfodol.

Mae’r flwyddyn gyntaf yn eich cyflwyno i feysydd allweddol athroniaeth, gan gynnwys moeseg, Athroniaeth Hynafol a Gwleidyddol. Byddwch yn ymgysylltu â thestunau athronyddol, gan ddysgu sut i ddadansoddi dadleuon a mynegi syniadau. 

Gan adeiladu ar eich blwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn ymchwilio’n ddyfnach i resymu athronyddol ac yn archwilio meysydd arbenigol fel dirfodaeth, metaffiseg ac Epistemoleg. Trwy feddwl a dadansoddi’n feirniadol, byddwch yn mireinio’ch gallu i werthuso syniadau cymhleth a chymhwyso egwyddorion athronyddol i ddadleuon cyfoes. Mae cyfleoedd i astudio dramor yn cyfoethogi eich dealltwriaeth o safbwyntiau amrywiol.

Dewisol

Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar bynciau uwch a dulliau rhyngddisgyblaethol. Nodwedd allweddol yw’r Prosiect Annibynnol, lle byddwch yn ymchwilio i bwnc athronyddol o’ch dewis, wedi’i dywys gan gefnogaeth academaidd arbenigol. Mae’r prosiect hwn yn atgyfnerthu’r sgiliau trosglwyddadwy a ddatblygwyd drwy gydol y cwrs.

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS - e.e. Safon Uwch: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32 

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS. 

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn   

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.  
     
    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg   

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.   

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.  

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu  

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.   

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.   

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.    

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.     

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.   

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Asesir y rhaglen mewn amrywiaeth o ffyrdd a fydd yn cynnwys nifer o’r mathau asesu canlynol: traethodau rhwng 1,000 a 4,000 o eiriau, dadansoddi dogfen, adolygiadau llyfrau/cyfnodolion, adroddiadau byr a dyddlyfrau adfyfyriol, profion amser, arholiadau y mae’r cwestiynau’n hysbys neu’n anhysbys ymlaen llaw, dyddlyfrau maes, posteri, cyflwyniadau grŵp ac unigol, traethodau hir o 10,000 o eiriau, wicis, esboniadau a gwerthusiadau ffilm.

  • Mae’r Gyfadran wedi gwneud amcangyfrif gan dybio y bydd myfyrwyr yn prynu copïau newydd o’r llyfrau. Gallai myfyrwyr hefyd ddewis gwario arian ar argraffu fersiynau drafft o’u gwaith.

    Gallai myfyrwyr wario hyd at £300 y flwyddyn ar lyfrau a deunyddiau cysylltiedig ychwanegol.

    Disgwylir i fyfyrwyr gyflwyno 2 gopi caled o’u prosiect terfynol, ac amcangyfrifir mai £20 fydd cost rhwymo’r rhain.

    Taith Maes ddewisol:

    Mae’r Gyfadran yn gweithio i sicrhau bod ystod o ddewisiadau ar gael o ran gwaith maes a theithiau maes yn lleol ac yn rhyngwladol. Felly gall myfyrwyr ddewis cymryd lleoliadau mwy neu lai drud. Mae’r Gyfadran yn noddi’r rhain ond mae’r gost bob blwyddyn yn ddibynnol ar gostau hedfan, lleoliad, a chyfraddau cyfnewid arian. Isod nodir pegwn uchaf y costau disgwyliedig ar sail ble mae myfyrwyr cyfredol wedi ymgymryd â lleoliadau.

    Gwaith maes (yn ddibynnol ar ble mae’r myfyriwr yn penderfynu gwneud gwaith maes): c. £500 – £1,500

    Gwibdeithiau unigol: c. £5 – £50

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau<.

  • A defnyddio iaith fasnachol, athroniaeth yw’r sgil gwaith drosglwyddadwy berffaith

    • Gwaith gweinyddol
    • Swyddi eiriolaeth a chysylltiadau llywodraeth
    • Swyddi dadansoddwyr
    • Gwaith pwyllgor
    • Addysg
    • Gwaith amgylcheddol
    • Ymgynghorwyr moeseg a gwaith ymgynghorol arall
    • Codi arian
    • Y Gyfraith
    • Y cyfryngau a newyddiaduraeth
    • Cyrff anllywodraethol ac elusennol
    • Gwleidyddiaeth a’r Gwasanaeth Sifil

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Philosophy (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Carmarthen
3 Years Full-time
96 - 112 UCAS Points

This Philosophy BA invites you to explore some of the most profound and intriguing questions about life, existence, and the world. Through studying this course, you will engage with the history of philosophy while addressing contemporary issues, developing your ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

At the heart of this programme is a commitment to philosophical reasoning. You will delve into key areas such as ethics, metaphysics, and existentialism, examining concepts like the nature of reality and human freedom. The course also includes the study of political philosophy and applied philosophy, ensuring you understand both theoretical ideas and their relevance to real-world issues.

The programme blends traditional and modern perspectives, introducing you to philosophical texts that span from historical works to cutting-edge ideas in historical and contemporary philosophy. This foundation helps foster an intellectual curiosity about the world while equipping you with practical skills.

Small group learning is a defining feature of the course. This allows for in-depth discussions, close support from academic staff, and the chance to refine your ideas in a collaborative environment. You will also benefit from opportunities to expand your horizons, with options to study abroad and explore new perspectives. These study abroad opportunities can enhance your learning by providing exposure to different cultures and ways of thinking.

Throughout the programme, you will develop skills that are highly valued in various careers. These career skills include critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication. Whether you aspire to work in education, law, public policy, or another field, the Philosophy BA provides a strong foundation for your future.

By the end of your degree, you will have a deep understanding of philosophical ideas, the tools to approach complex problems, and the ability to articulate your insights clearly. The Philosophy BA at UWTSD is not just a chance to study philosophy but an opportunity to grow intellectually and prepare for a meaningful career. For those ready to ask the big questions, this course offers the perfect starting point.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
V502
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Philosophy explores the big questions – Who are we? What is our place in the world? How should we live? What is reality? Philosophy approaches such questions through argument, vision and imagination.
02
Philosophy teaches you not what to think, but how to think, challenging one's beliefs and assumptions about the world.
03
We take an immersive approach to learning offering a diverse range of teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshop sessions.

What you will learn

This Philosophy, BA is rooted in a student-focused approach that values small group learning and personalised support. Our teaching encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and independent reasoning. By engaging with historical and contemporary philosophy, students are equipped to explore complex ideas and develop transferable skills for future careers.

The first year introduces you to key areas of philosophy, including ethics, Ancient and Political Philosophy. You will engage with philosophical texts, learning how to analyse arguments and articulate ideas. 

Introduction to Ethics
Ancient Philosophy

(20 credits)

Freedom, Equality and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy

(20 credits)

The Big Questions

(20 credits )

Building on your first year, you will delve deeper into philosophical reasoning and explore specialised areas such as existentialism, metaphysics and Epistemology. Through critical thinking and analysis, you will refine your ability to evaluate complex ideas and apply philosophical principles to contemporary debates. Opportunities to study abroad enrich your understanding of diverse perspectives.

Humans, Animals and Machines: Exploring the Philosophy of Mind
Early Modern Philosophy

(20 credits)

Existentialism and Phenomenology

(20 credits)

Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics

(20 credits)

Metaphysics and Epistemology

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics

(20 credits)

Optional 

Women and Religion

(20 credits)

Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice

(20 credits)

20th Century Philosophy

(20 credits)

Professional Placement

(20 credits)

Reading Philosophy
Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire

(20 credits)

International Mobility Opportunity

(60 Credits)

Complex Bodies: Questioning Gender, Religion and Sexuality

(20 credits)

Religions in Africa

(20 credits)

In the final year, you will focus on advanced topics and interdisciplinary approaches. A key feature is the Independent Project, where you will research a philosophical topic of your choice, guided by expert academic support. This project consolidates the transferable skills developed throughout the course.

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Humans, Animals and Machines: Exploring the Philosophy of Mind
Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics

(20 credits)

Early Modern Philosophy

(20 credits)

Existentialism and Phenomenology

(20 credits)

Freedom, Agency and Responsibility

(20 credits)

Metaphysics and Epistemology

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics

(20 credits)

Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice

(20 credits)

20th Century Philosophy

(20 credits)

Reading Philosophy
Global Genocides

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points - e.g. A-levels: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32 

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.   

    Admissions Advice and Support   

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.   

    English language requirements   

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.   

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.  

    Visa and funding requirements   

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.   

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.   

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.    

    For full information read our visa application and guides.     

     Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.  

  • The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1,000 to 4,000 words in length, document analysis, book/ journal reviews, short reports and reflective journals, time tests, seen and unseen exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wikis, commentaries and film evaluations.

  • The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.

    Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.

    Students are expected to submit two hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.

    Optional Field trip:
    Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.

    • Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 – £1,500
    • Individual trips: c. £5 – £50
  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Philosophy is, in commercial jargon, the ultimate transferable work skill

    • Administrative work
    • Advocacy and government relations jobs
    • Analyst jobs
    • Committee work
    • Education
    • Environmental work 
    • Ethics advisors and other advisory work
    • Fundraising
    • Law
    • Media and journalism
    • NGOs and charities
    • Politics and Civil Service

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Athroniaeth, Crefydd a Moeseg (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Dysgu o Bell
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96 - 112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mae’r rhaglen Athroniaeth, Crefydd a Moeseg yn eich gwahodd i archwilio rhai o gwestiynau mwyaf dwys a phwysig bywyd. Trwy archwilio cwestiynau athronyddol, cwestiynau crefyddol, a dadleuon moesegol, bydd y cwrs hwn yn eich herio i feddwl yn feirniadol am y materion sydd wedi siapio meddwl dynol ers canrifoedd. O draddodiadau hynafol i gyfyng-gyngor modern, byddwch yn astudio sut mae’r syniadau hyn yn dylanwadu ar y byd cyfoes ac yn datgelu eu perthnasedd i’r heriau sy’n ein hwynebu heddiw.

Mae’r rhaglen hon yn mynd y tu hwnt i ddamcaniaeth haniaethol. Byddwch yn archwilio sut mae materion hanesyddol, materion gwleidyddol a materion cymdeithasol yn cysylltu ag athroniaeth, crefydd a moeseg. Trwy hyn, byddwch yn ymgysylltu â thapestri cyfoethog o syniadau, gan dynnu ar draddodiadau’r Dwyrain a’r Gorllewin i ddeall amrywiaeth meddwl ar draws diwylliannau’n well. Gallai pynciau gynnwys sut mae credoau crefyddol yn siapio cymdeithasau, sut mae egwyddorion moesegol yn llywio penderfyniadau mewn gwleidyddiaeth fodern, a sut mae cwestiynau athronyddol fel cyfiawnder, rhyddid a moesoldeb yn parhau i fod yn ganolog i’n bywydau heddiw.

Un o brif amcanion y rhaglen yw datblygu eich gallu i feddwl yn feirniadol ac yn annibynnol. Byddwch yn dyfnhau eich dealltwriaeth o’r dadleuon allweddol mewn athroniaeth, crefydd a moeseg tra’n adeiladu eich safbwyntiau gwybodus eich hun. Mae’r sgil hon yn hanfodol nid yn unig ar gyfer llwyddiant academaidd ond hefyd ar gyfer deall a mynd i’r afael â heriau cyfoes byd rhyng-gysylltiedig sy’n newid yn gyflym.

Mae’r rhaglen wedi’i chynllunio i gyd-fynd â’ch bywyd. Wedi’i chyflwyno trwy ddysgu o bell, mae’n cynnig dull hyblyg o astudio, gan ganiatáu i chi ddysgu mewn ffordd sy’n gweithio orau i chi. Ar yr un pryd, ni fyddwch yn astudio ar eich pen eich hun. Byddwch yn cael cyfle i gydweithio ag eraill drwy seminarau ar-lein, lle gallwch drafod syniadau, rhannu mewnwelediadau, a meithrin cysylltiadau â chyd-fyfyrwyr. Mae tiwtorialau ar-lein un-i-un hefyd yn darparu cymorth personol, gan eich helpu i fagu hyder a dealltwriaeth.

Mae hwn yn fwy na chwrs—mae’n gyfle i ymgysylltu’n ddwfn â’r syniadau sydd wedi siapio ein byd ac a fydd yn parhau i lunio ei ddyfodol. Os ydych chi’n chwilfrydig am y cwestiynau mawr ac eisiau archwilio sut maen nhw’n ymwneud â materion pwysicaf heddiw, mae’r rhaglen Athroniaeth, Crefydd a Moeseg yn cynnig yr offer a’r wybodaeth i’ch helpu chi i wneud hynny.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
PRT1
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Mae dysgu o bell yn cynnig ymagwedd hyblyg at astudio.
02
Addysgir y rhaglen hon trwy ein platfform dysgu o bell unigryw, fel y gallwch barhau i weithio a chyflawni’ch ymrwymiadau teuluol wrth i chi astudio am eich gradd BA.
03
Y cyfle i gael seminarau ar-lein.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Wrth wraidd ein haddysgu mae ymrwymiad i feithrin chwilfrydedd, meddwl beirniadol, a dealltwriaeth ddofn o gymhlethdodau athroniaeth, crefydd a moeseg. Trwy drafodaethau diddorol, ymchwil annibynnol, a dysgu cydweithredol, rydym yn grymuso myfyrwyr i archwilio syniadau heriol, datblygu safbwyntiau gwybodus, a chysylltu traddodiadau hynafol â’r byd cyfoes.

Yn eich blwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn adeiladu sylfaen gadarn mewn athroniaeth, crefydd a moeseg. Mae modylau craidd yn cyflwyno cwestiynau athronyddol allweddol, traddodiadau crefyddol mawr, a dadleuon moesegol sylfaenol. Byddwch yn archwilio sut mae cyd-destunau hanesyddol a diwylliannol wedi siapio traddodiadau’r Dwyrain a’r Gorllewin ac yn dechrau datblygu sgiliau dadansoddi a dehongli hanfodol er mwyn ymgysylltu’n feirniadol â syniadau cymhleth.

Gorfodol

Dewisol

Mae llawer o’n cyrsiau Dyniaethau yn defnyddio system blwyddyn A/B. Mae hyn yn golygu bod myfyrwyr Lefel 5 a Lefel 6 yn cael eu haddysgu gyda’i gilydd, gyda modiwlau naill ai’n cael eu cyflwyno bob blwyddyn neu ar sail cylchdro (A/B). Mae tîm y rhaglen yn cadw’r hawl i addasu blynyddoedd A/B ac addysgu semester yn ôl yr angen. 

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn canolbwyntio ar ddyfnhau eich dealltwriaeth o draddodiadau athronyddol ac archwilio sut mae cwestiynau crefyddol a dadleuon moesegol yn mynd i’r afael â materion gwleidyddol, materion cymdeithasol ac amrywiaeth ddiwylliannol. Mae lleoliadau proffesiynol a chyfleoedd i astudio dramor yn rhan ddewisol o’r flwyddyn hon.

Blwyddyn A - Gorfodol

Blwyddyn A - Dewisol

Year B - Gorfodol

Blwyddyn B - Dewisol

Mae llawer o’n cyrsiau Dyniaethau yn defnyddio system blwyddyn A/B. Mae hyn yn golygu bod myfyrwyr Lefel 5 a Lefel 6 yn cael eu haddysgu gyda’i gilydd, gyda modiwlau naill ai’n cael eu cyflwyno bob blwyddyn neu ar sail cylchdro (A/B). Mae tîm y rhaglen yn cadw’r hawl i addasu blynyddoedd A/B ac addysgu semester yn ôl yr angen. 

Yn eich blwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn adeiladu ar eich dealltwriaeth o athroniaeth, crefydd a moeseg, byddwch yn archwilio eu perthnasedd i faterion cyfoes ac yn cyfrannu safbwyntiau gwreiddiol at ddadleuon parhaus. Bydd prosiect annibynnol yn eich galluogi i arbenigo mewn pwnc o’ch dewis, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer astudiaeth bellach neu fywyd proffesiynol.

Blwyddyn A & B - Gorfodol

Blwyddyn A - Dewisol

Blwyddyn B - Dewisol

Course disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS  - e.e. Safon Uwch: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32 

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS. 

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn   

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.  
     
    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg   

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.   

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.  

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu  

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.   

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.   

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.    

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.     

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.   

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig 

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg

  • Asesir yn bennaf drwy aseiniadau gwaith cwrs.

  • Mae’r Athrofa wedi gwneud amcangyfrif gan dybio y bydd myfyrwyr yn prynu copïau newydd o’r llyfrau. Gallai myfyrwyr hefyd ddewis gwario arian ar argraffu fersiynau drafft o’u gwaith.

    Gallai myfyrwyr wario hyd at £300 y flwyddyn ar lyfrau a deunyddiau cysylltiedig ychwanegol.

    Disgwylir i fyfyrwyr gyflwyno dau gopi caled o’u prosiect terfynol, ac amcangyfrifir y bydd cost rhwymo’r rhain yn £20.

    Taith Maes ddewisol:

    Mae’r Athrofa’n gweithio i sicrhau bod ystod o ddewisiadau ar gael o ran gwaith maes a theithiau maes yn lleol ac yn rhyngwladol. Felly gall myfyrwyr ddewis cymryd lleoliadau mwy neu lai drud. Mae’r Athrofa’n noddi’r rhain ond mae’r gost bob blwyddyn yn ddibynnol ar gostau hedfan, lleoliad, a chyfraddau cyfnewid arian. Isod nodir pegwn uchaf y costau disgwyliedig ar sail ble mae myfyrwyr cyfredol wedi ymgymryd â lleoliadau.

    Gwaith maes (yn ddibynnol ar ble mae’r myfyriwr yn penderfynu gwneud gwaith maes): tua £500 - £1,500

    Gwibdeithiau unigol: tua £5 - £50

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau<.

  • Byddwch yn datblygu gallu i ddadansoddi, meddwl yn rhesymegol a dadlau o fewn amgylchedd sy’n eich annog ac yn eich cefnogi. Bydd y sgiliau cyfathrebu, dealltwriaeth, dadansoddi a hunanreolaeth yn basbort i chi i gyflogaeth. Gallai’r mathau o swyddi gynnwys gwaith amgueddfa ac archifau, newyddiaduraeth, y gyfraith, bancio, gwleidyddiaeth leol, pob math o waith gweinyddol, marchnata a hysbysebu, ac addysgu.

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Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Distance Learning
3 Years Full-time
96 - 112 UCAS Points

The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics programme invites you to examine some of life’s most profound and important questions. By exploring philosophical questions, religious questions, and ethical debates, this course will challenge you to think critically about the issues that have shaped human thought for centuries. From ancient traditions to modern dilemmas, you will study how these ideas influence the contemporary world and uncover their relevance to the challenges we face today.

This programme goes beyond abstract theory. You will explore how historical issues, political issues, and social issues connect to philosophy, religion, and ethics. Through this, you will engage with a rich tapestry of ideas, drawing on Eastern and Western traditions to better understand the diversity of thought across cultures. Topics might include how religious beliefs shape societies, how ethical principles guide decisions in modern politics, and how philosophical questions like justice, freedom, and morality remain central to our lives today.

One of the programme’s key aims is to develop your ability to think critically and independently. You will deepen your understanding of the key debates in philosophy, religion, and ethics while building your own informed perspectives. This skill is vital not only for academic success but also for understanding and addressing the contemporary challenges of a rapidly changing, interconnected world.

The programme is designed to fit around your life. Delivered via distance learning, it offers a flexible approach to study, allowing you to learn in a way that works best for you. At the same time, you will not be studying in isolation. You will have the chance to collaborate with others through online seminars, where you can discuss ideas, share insights, and build connections with fellow students. One-to-one online tutorials also provide personalised support, helping you grow in confidence and understanding.                     

This is more than a course—it is an opportunity to engage deeply with the ideas that have shaped our world and will continue to shape its future. If you are curious about the big questions and want to explore how they relate to today’s most pressing issues, the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics programme offers the tools and knowledge to help you do just that.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
PRT1
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Distance-learning offers a flexible approach to studying.
02
This programme is taught to you via our unique distance-learning platform, so you can carry on working and keep up with your family commitments while you study for your BA degree.
03
The opportunity for online seminars.

What you will learn

At the heart of our teaching is a commitment to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the complexities of philosophy, religion, and ethics. Through engaging discussions, independent research, and collaborative learning, we empower students to explore challenging ideas, develop informed perspectives, and connect ancient traditions with the contemporary world.

In your first year, you will build a solid foundation in philosophy, religion, and ethics. Core modules introduce key philosophical questions, major religious traditions, and foundational ethical debates. You will explore how historical and cultural contexts have shaped Eastern and Western traditions and begin developing essential analytical and interpretative skills to critically engage with complex ideas.

Compulsory

Academic Skills

(20 credits)

Conflict and War: Theory, Ethics, Practice

(20 credits)

Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to the Study of Religion

Optional 

Philosophy of Religion
Power and Inequality

(20 credits)

Introduction to Christian Ethics
Spirituality: From Ancient Times to the Present

(20 credits)

Many of our Humanities courses use an A/B year system. This means Level 5 and Level 6 students are taught together, with modules either delivered every year or on a rotating (A/B) basis. The programme team reserves the right to adjust A/B year and semester delivery as needed.

The second year focuses on deepening your understanding of philosophical traditions and exploring how religious questions and ethical debates address political issues, social issues, and cultural diversity. Professional placements and study abroad opportunities form an optional part of this year.

Year A - Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective
Theology and Inter-religious Encounter
Religion in Latin America
The Ethics of Life and Death

(20 credits)

Year A - Optional

Freedom, Agency and Responsibility

(20 credits)

Metaethics

(20 credits)

Year B - Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Celtic Sanctity and Spirituality: Hagiography and Saints' Cults

(20 credits)

Religion and the Media

(20 credits)

The Meaning of Life

(20 credits)

Sex, Sexuality, and Gender
Chinese Religion and Thought

(20 credits)

Year B - Optional

Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
Metaethics

(20 credits)

Many of our Humanities courses use an A/B year system. This means Level 5 and Level 6 students are taught together, with modules either delivered every year or on a rotating (A/B) basis. The programme team reserves the right to adjust A/B year and semester delivery as needed.

In your final year, you will build on your understanding of philosophy, religion, and ethics, you will explore their relevance to contemporary issues and contribute original perspectives to ongoing debates. An independent project will allow you to specialise in a topic of your choice, preparing you for further study or professional life.

Year A & B - Compulsory

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Year A - Optional

God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective
Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
Theology and Inter-religious Encounter
Religion in Latin America
Metaethics

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Life and Death

(20 credits)

Year B - Optional

Celtic Sanctity and Spirituality: Hagiography and Saints' Cults

(20 credits)

Humans, Animals and Machines
Modern Christian Theology

(20 credits)

Religion and the Media

(20 credits)

The Meaning of Life

(20 credits)

Concepts of Peace: Movements, Ideas, Practices
Sex, Sexuality, and Gender
Chinese Religion and Thought

(20 credits)

Course disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points  -e.g. A-levels: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32 

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

    Admissions Advice and Support   

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.   

    English language requirements   

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.   

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.  

    Visa and funding requirements   

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.   

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.   

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.    

    For full information read our visa application and guides.     

     Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.   

  • Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.

  • The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.

    Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.

    Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.

    Optional Field trip:

    Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.

    Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500

    Individual trips: c. £5 - £50

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

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