Merthyr Tydfil College
About Merthyr College
Merthyr Tydfil College became part of the University of Glamorgan Group in May 2006, as part of the University’s plans to expand its presence in the Valleys and offer educational opportunities across South Wales.
Merthyr Tydfil College offers full-time and part-time courses, from basic level to higher education. The wide choice on offer means students are prepared for diverse areas of employment. Over 3,000 students currently study at the College and it works closely with other education and training providers in the area to provide learning based on experience and interest. There’s no age limit for students and flexible learning means all lifestyles are catered for.
Location / address
Merthyr Tydfil College
Ynysfach
Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR
Tel: 01685 726006
Minicom: 01685 723657
http://www.merthyr.ac.uk
Merthyr campus facilities
The College offers a variety of facilties for students – and in some cases, members of the general community.
- Students are welcome to come to the Cafeteria for a snack and a cuppa.
- The Eclipz Hair & Beauty Salon offers good value hair and beauty treatments, using the latest products. This facility is open to students and members of the public alike.
- Theatr Myfanwy Theatre hosts several varied productions every year – some student work, some professional drama groups.
- Of course, there are also sports facilities both on and off campus for students.
Learning support
This section details the study materials and support available at Merthyr College.
- The Learning Zone The Learning Zone is a dynamic learning space that aims to provide a seamless, integrated learning support service to all students.
- Learning support delivers a quality service to learners cross college and works with tutors to raise awareness of disabilities, teaching methods and equipment available.
Student support
Merthyr Tydfil College offers a range of services, offering information, advice and support to students. You can find out more on the Student Support section of the college’s website.
Computers & IT
The College offers all the latest technology support.
- Computer Services Information about IT facilities on the Merthyr campus.
- Moodle is a virtual learning environment and is designed to be used by all post 16 training and education partners in the county of Merthyr Tydfil. It is supported by the University of Glamorgan and Merthyr Tydfil College.
Useful information
In this section, you will find links to other pages and websites that are of relevance to Merthyr students.
Students’ Union
The Students’ Union Reception is currently located in the Portakabin behind Student Services.
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