Alumni Advantages
Alumni Advantages
We are here to support and provide you with a service long after you’ve graduated. Why not take advantage of the many benefits still available to you as alumni.
We continue to work on these offers so make sure you’re signed up to our e-newsletters to receive our updates.
Advantages Available to Alumni
Considering a Masters? If you decide to embark on one of our full-time or part-time postgraduate courses within two years of completing your undergraduate degree, you’ll automatically benefit from a fee reduction of up to £2,500 through the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Taught Postgraduate Progression Bursary.
Find out more about Postgraduate Funding & Support.
See a full list of our Postgraduate and PGCE Courses.
Who can access this?
UK/EU alumni who have graduated within the past two years
Whether seeking work after graduation, thinking about a career change, or looking at further study, you’ll be supported in a number of ways even after you’ve completed your studies.
One-to-one support from our Careers Advises can get you generating ideas about your career goals or further study options. They can give you advice on CV writing and interview skills, and can even support you in finding work experience. Plus, if you are signed up to our e-newsletters, you will be invited to careers fairs organised on campus where you can network and seek opportunities through a range of employers.
You can also continue to use the platform which gives you access to a , career planner, automated CV checker, a virtual mock interview experience, plus more. Simply convert to an alumni account after you’ve graduated.
Find out more about our Careers Service.
Book an appointment with the careers team.
Who can access this?
All alumni up to three years after graduation
If you are a business owner or freelancer, or even have an idea you want to develop, as alumni you can access all kinds of support to help you grow your current business or get your fledgling ideas off the ground.
From one-to-one advice and guidance, courses and workshops, even financial support, our enterprise team can help you with your business ventures, no matter how long ago you graduated.
If you’re thinking of starting or have started a new business in the UK within the past year, you could be eligible for our that can help your company grow and prosper.
Get in touch with our Enterprise team.
Who can access this?
All alumni no matter what your year of graduation and no matter which preceding institution you left
As alumni, you can still access a selection of our online resources using the , a service available from dedicated computers on our Carmarthen, Lampeter and Swansea campuses.
You are welcome to use our libraries for reference and you can search our catalogue to discover resources available across the various locations.
If you would like to borrow physical items, you can join the library as an External Borrower through the or (check whether you are eligible on the pages linked here). Find out more about becoming an External Borrower.
Our library spaces are also available for studying or reading, and if you visit, you’ll be able to connect to our free Guest Wi-Fi.
Who can access this?
All UK alumni however physical access is only available at Lampeter, Carmarthen and Swansea.
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Fancy tying the knot on your university campus? Perhaps this is where and your partner first met and fell in love? Alumni are eligible for 10% off weddings on our Carmarthen or Lampeter campuses. Plus, a wedding coordinator will guide you through the details every step of the way.
Take a look at the venues and book your visit:
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Visiting and looking for somewhere to stay? Why not stop over on campus. Alumni can receive a 20% discount on B&B bookings on the Lampeter and Carmarthen campuses.
Book your stay through our hospitality team:
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Travelling to Swansea? We have partnered with The Village Hotel Swansea to offer our alumni a special rate on bed and breakfast. If you would like to take us up on this offer, contact us.
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If you happen to be near our Lampeter, Carmarthen or Swansea campuses and looking for a quick bite to eat, take advantage of a 10% discount at our cafes. to receive your voucher.
See the full list of our catering outlets:
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If you live locally or are in the area and want to get your sweat on, our Sports Centres at our Carmarthen and Lampeter offer excellent membership deals to alumni.
Annual membership: £145
Monthly (Direct Debit): £20
Pay As You Go: £4
Visit or get in touch with our Sports Centres and take a look at our Sports Facilities.
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We’ve struck a deal with LC Swansea who are offering ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni fantastic discounted membership deals.
Annual membership: £270 (working out as £22.50 a month)
3-month membership: £70 (working out as just £23 a month)
Monthly (Direct Debit): £30
Members will also benefit from having access to the whole of Freedom Leisure Swansea including:
- Train in any of their 6 gyms including Bishopston, Cefn Hengoed, LC Swansea, Morriston, Penlan and Penyrheol
- 4 pools with free swimming sessions
- In-house fitness teams who are on hand to help with your progression through personalised fitness programmes at no extra cost
- 3 hours FREE parking in Swansea Arena
- Over 300 fitness classes a week across all of our centres - all bookable online
- 20% off Costa Coffee at LC Swansea, Morriston, Penlan, Penyrheol
- 10% off beauty and holistic treatments in the LC Spa.
- 10% off the following venues: the Secret Hospitality group (The Lighthouse, Verdi’s, the Green Room) The Swigg, and the Pump House.
- 20% off Plantasia by showing your LC card
Let them know that you are ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni when you sign up for your membership. This will probably need to be confirmed with the alumni team, then you’re good to go!
Who can access these discounts?
All alumni
Online Shop
Looking to commemorate your time at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø through some merchandise and memorabilia? Look no further than the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Shop.
Alumni benefit from a 10% discount using code ALUMNI10 and a bundle deal discount on a hoodie and bobble hat using code TWOFOR30.
As well as merchandise, you’ll find stationery and art supplies at great prices here.
You can browse online or visit in person. A physical shop is located in the Cwad on Carmarthen campus and is open during term times, and a small merchandise stall is situated in the Library on the Lampeter campus and is open for physical purchases during library hours.
Events and Reunions
As long as you are signed up to our e-newsletters and have updated your details, we’ll make sure to keep you informed of any events we have planned, including reunion events, professional networking or training events, careers fairs and more. There’s always a warm welcome awaiting you back on your campus of study.
We have great reunion packages on offer on our Carmarthen and Lampeter campuses and can offer support should you wish to arrange a reunion event for you and your old classmates.