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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
Career search lands Tonypandy’s Josh with dream job at Google
22 September 2023 Career search lands Tonypandy’s Josh with dream job at Google Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Cymoedd learners awarded ‘The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales’ Award
15 September 2023 Cymoedd learners awarded ‘The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales’ Award Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd plumbing apprentice is named best young plumber in UK and third best in Europe at international Awards ceremony
12 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd plumbing apprentice is named best young plumber in UK and third best in Europe at international Awards ceremony Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd Commences Year-Long Celebration for 10th Anniversary
1 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd Commences Year-Long Celebration for 10th Anniversary Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd sees best exam results ever with record breaking Oxbridge places
8 August 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd sees best exam results ever with record breaking Oxbridge places Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd Vocational Access students achieve historic first Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
7 August 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd Vocational Access students achieve historic first Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Treorchy’s Jessica lands premium apprenticeship with BBC straight out of studies at Coleg y Cymoedd
7 August 2023 Treorchy’s Jessica lands premium apprenticeship with BBC straight out of studies at Coleg y Cymoedd Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Cultural heritage and language diversity celebrated at Coleg y Cymoedd’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) end of year event
19 July 2023 Cultural heritage and language diversity celebrated at Coleg y Cymoedd’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) end of year event Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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What Learners Say
“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 chose Coleg y Cymoedd as I attended an Open Event and the tutors were so passionate about the course that I was interested in. I’ve had a great experience and learnt a lot of new skills. One of the highlights has been working alongside a professional photo...”
Megan James
Level 3 Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects
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“I have loved photography for as long as I can remember and knew I wanted to make a career out of photography; opening my own studio has always been the ultimate dream. I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped make this possible including my tutors at Coleg...”
Euan Balman
Level 3 Creative Media Technology
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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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“The Health & Social course has helped me to achieve my ambitions because it has provided me with an alternative route of getting into university. It has also given me a great amount of teaching in a wide variety of subjects that I will be able to apply in my m...”
Sophie Davies
Level 3 Health & Social Care
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“I’d definitely recommend Coleg y Cymoedd. It’s a great place for creative minds. It’s a friendly environment and you meet so many new people. I am now studying Law at the University of Bristol.”
Rio Griffiths
A-Levels
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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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“I really enjoyed the bike maintenance. It was great to be given the opportunity to take part in hands on practical work that taught us helpful new skills outside of the classroom environment.”
Kai John Ward
Bike Maintenance /Duke of Edinburgh
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“The college is recognised nationally as a fantastic establishment for developing successful athletes, and individuals. The college provided me the opportunity to develop friendships to who I am still friends with 7 years on.”
Aled Evans
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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“I had always enjoyed doing painting and decorating projects such as renovating my children’s bedrooms or helping friends put up new wallpaper. Seeing the finished work would make me feel really proud and I knew that it was something that I wanted to pursue f...”
Carrie Seymour
Painting & Decorating
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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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