Academic information
Undergraduate degree programmes
Trinity’s undergraduate degree programmes are modular in structure. A module is a unit of study that has its own Level (4, 5 or 6 on the National Qualifications Framework), credit rating (10 or 20 points), syllabus, defined learning outcomes and assessment requirements.
The regulations of the University of Wales require the accumulation of 360 credits for the award of an Honours Degree, 240 credits for the award of a Diploma in Higher Education, and 120 credits for a Certificate in Higher Education. For full-time undergraduate students Levels 4, 5 and 6 are normally equivalent to Years 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Part-time students can study up to 80 credits in each academic year and, normally, the achievement of an honours degree will take up to six years, although in some cases relevant experience and prior learning can provide exemptions from modules.
Foundation degree programmes
Trinity has developed full and part-time foundation degrees:
- FdSc Business Information Technology
- FdA Community Development
- FdA Management
- FdA Multi-agency Working
- FdA Inclusive Studies for Teaching Assistants
- FdA Tourism Management
These foundation degrees have been designed to address the particular needs of the region’s workforce and are intended to enable individuals to map out their professional development by acquiring the skills needed to make progress in their workplace.
Learning through Work
Trinity has developed a curriculum framework which enables employers and employees to meet their work-based learning needs in a flexible and responsive manner. This offers learners the opportunity to gain HE level qualifications using their work as a major learning resource, together with opportunities to study a range of management topics online through Learning through Work, an innovative web-based set of resources. Subjects offered will include Work-place Supervision, Project Management, Equality and Diversity, Mentoring and Change Management, and the content can be used by individuals or groups in the workplace, with tutorial support as appropriate.
Certificates of higher education
The Certificate of Higher Education is a flexible credit-rated course that will enable you to choose modules from a broad grouping of subject areas. You will be able to form a personalised programme of study tailored to your individual interests and career aspirations. Each module is worth 10 credits, unless stated otherwise, and you will need to achieve 120 credits for the award of the Certificate. This is a very popular qualification amongst our parttime learners who are either undertaking courses at the University or at community venues around the region. Programmes include:
- Cert HE Professional Work-based Studies
- Cert HE Foundation Phase
- Cert HE Nursery Management
- Cert HE Welsh and Bilingual Practice in the Early Years
- Cert HE Youth and Community Work
Return to learn
Trinity offers the opportunity to study individual modules. These are credit rated and therefore you can start earning credits towards university qualifications at a pace to suit your needs and lifestyle. It’s a great way of getting back into learning and is very popular with many of our mature students who may not be able to commit to full-time study. It’s very popular too with those who may not have studied for a long time.
Semesters
The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each, which includes study weeks and assessment periods. The first semester starts in September and the second towards the end of January.
Modes of study
Most of Trinity’s programmes are available for full and part-time study during the day. Some modules are offered for part-time students during the evening, both at the University and at venues around West Wales. Some courses have also developed flexible study routes which include evening and weekend study to enable those who are in employment to study for a higher education qualification.
Studying through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually
Trinity is committed to providing opportunities for students to study part or all of their course through the medium of Welsh should they wish to do so. A number of programmes are available completely through the medium of Welsh whilst a growing number are able to offer Welsh medium modules, for example Sports Studies, Computing, Fine Art, and Education Studies. The University offers support to those who do not feel confident enough about their linguistic skills when tackling assignments and there are also classes available for beginners as well as more advanced learners. So, if you’re interested in developing your skills in both languages please contact us for details.
