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30th June 2021

Colleges and Universities in the region are delivering compound semiconductor courses and programs for students and ongoing continuing professional education:

Institution Level Website
Cardiff University Level 8 (PhD)

Level 7 (MSc)

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing 

Swansea University Level 7 (MSc) https://www.swansea.ac.uk/
USW Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship) https://www.southwales.ac.uk/
Open University https://www.open.ac.uk/
Cardiff & Vale College Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship)

Level 5 (HND)

Level 4 (HNC)

Level 3 BTEC/EAL/A Level

https://cavc.ac.uk/en
NDGTA Level 4 (HNC Apprenticeship)
Bridgend College Level 5 (HND)

Level 4 (HNC)

https://www1.bridgend.ac.uk/
Coleg Gwent Level 5 (HND)

Level 4 (HNC)

https://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/
College Cymoedd Level 5 (HND)

Level 4 (HNC)

https://www.cymoedd.ac.uk/
Merthyr College Level 5 (HND)

Level 4 (HNC)

https://www.merthyr.ac.uk/

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