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Why Coleg y Cymoedd?

Coleg y Cymoedd offers a wide range of Full and Part Time courses from Entry to Degree Level together with specialist Apprenticeship and Work Based Learning training. Our facilities are second to none. You will be studying your chosen course in one of our four campuses, each equipped with specialised equipment and training facilities specifically designed to help you prepare for your chosen career. We also provide a range of café’s, restaurants, fitness and wellbeing studios, hair and beauty salons to enhance your college experience.

10,000
Learners study at Coleg y Cymoedd each year
1200
Employers working in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd
4
Campuses at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach
400
Courses available across 22 subject areas
Latest News
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates best ever World Skills Results</strong> 
2 December 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates best ever World Skills Results  Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>A trip to North Wales for the A-level Crew</strong>
24 November 2022 A trip to North Wales for the A-level Crew Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>A chat with Merched y Wawr Merthyr</strong>
24 November 2022 A chat with Merched y Wawr Merthyr Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd coach heads to Qatar for the World Cup with the BBC</strong>
21 November 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd coach heads to Qatar for the World Cup with the BBC Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd learners compete in climate change debate</strong>
10 November 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd learners compete in climate change debate Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd engineering apprentice lands full time spot with British Airways
14 October 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd engineering apprentice lands full time spot with British Airways Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd recognised for support of young athletes with national accreditation
5 October 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd recognised for support of young athletes with national accreditation Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
New opportunities to learn Welsh
26 September 2022 New opportunities to learn Welsh Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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What Learners Say
“I never really enjoyed a school environment and wanted some more independence with my studies. I was really impressed at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Open Day and how friendly the tutors were, so I decided to study there for my A Levels.”
Emma Blackburn
A Levels
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“There are a number of benefits to studying at Coleg y Cymoedd including the lecturers that are always ready to help you with your work, nothing was ever too much trouble and they are all super friendly. They have also made the course as practical as possible b...”
Matthew Brown
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business
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“I have always loved science and I’m really interested in pursuing a career in vaccine development and research. I also love netball and have enjoyed playing for Coleg y Cymoedd over the last couple of years so I’m really hoping to play it alongside my degr...”
Ffion Williams
A Levels
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“I would recommend Coleg y Cymoedd as the course I studied gave me experience in a lot of areas in the music industry and access to excellent facilities. I achieved a Distinction in my course and I’m going on to study a Music Production course at University o...”
Benjamin Phillips
Rock School Level 3 Music Practitioners
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“I recently won Gold in Wales Skills with a set of seascape images taken around Wales (as part of the Visit Wales Campaign). My lecturer, Jessica Emanuel, saw my potential and suggested I put myself forward. I remember Jess looking at my Landscape photographs i...”
Booker T Skelding
Foundation Degree Photography
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“I’m really excited to be studying Prop Making at the college, the links with Screen Alliance Wales will provide valuable work experience and the opportunity to work with professionals; which will be crucial to boosting my employment opportunities in the crea...”
Jacob Mansell
TV and Film Prop Making
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“My results were such a relief and is a real testament to the work I’ve put in over the last couple of years. I really can’t thank Coleg y Cymoedd enough for their support. They’ve really gone the extra mile to make sure I got the results I needed, from o...”
Callum Haggett
A Levels
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“I am so thankful to Coleg y Cymoedd for introducing me to Future Elite Sports, as well as for my tutors Phil Thomas, Daniel Thomas and the football coaching staff for helping me achieve this goal of mine. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today with reg...”
Owain Jones
Level 3 in Sport
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“Coleg y Cymoedd is a fantastic college with amazing tutors. They were so patient and adapted to my individual needs. I am so grateful for my training and I am now following my passion of running my own business as a Reflexologist. It’s never too late to star...”
Adele Elliott
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
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“It was absolutely amazing to find out I’d won not just one, but three awards. I’m not the most confident person so getting this recognition has been a huge confidence boost for me. As a photographer, the awards have helped to build my credibility professio...”
Tracey Dobbs
Foundation Degree Photography
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Public Facilities
Restaurants
The College has four training restaurants that are run jointly by staff and learners and open to the public to use.
Restaurants
Fitness & Wellbeing
Fitness suites are available to use by students, staff and members of the public.
Fitness Gyms
Day Nurseries
Coleg y Cymoedd has day nurseries at Nantgarw and Ystrad Mynach.
Nurseries
Salons
Our beauty salons offer an extensive range of Hairdressing, Beauty and Complimentary Therapies.
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Aberdare

Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN

01685 887500
Nantgarw

Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY

01443 662800
Rhondda

Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ

01443 663202
Ystrad Mynach

Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR

01443 816888
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