Studying, Living and Working in Welsh taster day

Our Study, Live and Work through Welsh day for secondary school students provides an overview of Welsh university life and the opportunities that come with studying in Welsh.

We work with various organisations and institutions to offer an engaging day filled with activities for Welsh-medium secondary school pupils in South Wales:

What can pupils expect?

Pupils will have the chance to:

attend academic sessions led by university staff
take part in a panel discussion and receive guidance on completing UCAS forms
visit the Cardiff University Students' Union to explore career and subject stands, and hear from current students, alumni, and employers
learn about academic, extracurricular, and professional opportunities through Welsh

Following the success of our first taster day in 2024, we’re hosting another Welsh-medium schools taster day on Wednesday 11 June 2025, from 09:30 to 14:30.

The event will take place on the campus of Cardiff University.

The day will feature various engaging sessions led by representatives from all three partner institutions, as well as a panel session hosted by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

The aim is to promote the academic, extracurricular, and professional opportunities available to learners in these institutions and beyond.

Essential information for your taster day visit

Here’s everything you need to know if you're visiting our taster day:

Campus map - find your way around with ease
Full programme - see what’s happening and when
Wi-fi access - stay connected throughout the day
QR Challenge - take part in our interactive campus activity
Careers fair information pack - discover opportunities and meet employers

Looking back at our first Welsh language open day

Here's a selection of photos from our inaugural Welsh language taster day in 2024:

Year 12 students from local schools had the opportunity to meet representatives from various Welsh organisations.
Lloyd Lewis, a Welsh-speaking television presenter, led the open day and met with several of our guest speakers, including those from the Arts Council of Wales.
A panel discussion was held to explore opportunities in Welsh-medium education.