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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a university in Swansea, Wales, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
118th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 24.7 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 90.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,426 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 73.3% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 46.8% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £26,000 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 17% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 92.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 91.8% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 92.0% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 89.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 86.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Wales Trinity Saint David appears in 6 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 28th of 79 | 87.9% | £24,30010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 64th of 108 | 88.5% | £30,00028% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 23rd of 35 | 93.8% | £23,80023% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 95th of 122 | 93.5% | £25,60029% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 46th of 59 | 79.4% | £24,5004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 56th of 57 | 87.3% | £24,20019% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Engineering, History and archaeology, Law, Philosophy and religious studies, Psychology, Sociology, social policy and anthropology, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 222 full-time degree courses; 3 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Swansea
Average private rent in the Swansea area was £852 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Swansea.
Other universities and colleges in Swansea: Swansea University.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Wales Trinity Saint David in the Be Wise ranking?
118th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 24.7 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 90.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,426 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (89.1%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was learning resources (90.6%, against 88.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
On Discover Uni data, 73.3% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Wales Trinity Saint David graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 46.8% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Wales Trinity Saint David graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £26,000 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 17% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The ONS average private rent in the Swansea area was £852 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.