Lecture theatres are equipped with loop circuitry for hearing impaired students, and we have an outstanding recording studio, set up in conjunction with the RNIB, where material can be prepared in tape-format for students with visual or learning difficulties. We have a well established support system for dyslexic students. The department is based on the main campus, but courses can also be followed in community based centres all around the region. We provide vocational programmes both for the employed and unemployed, including courses for people who want to learn Welsh or improve their existing skills. Our Foundation courses prepare students for progression into part-time undergraduate study.
Courses are available in a range of subjects and are held during the day as well as the evenings.
Postgraduate taught Masters' degrees are available in Continuing European Education and Women's Studies. Student support services include adult guidance, study skills and a creche. The South Wales Miners' Library has books, journals and audio-visual resources for the use of students and staff. It also contains archival materials collected by the South Wales Coalfield History Project. You can specialise in early years, upper primary or secondary education.