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Purposeful Education for Everyone 

Sponsored Content | Joanne Burgess | Published: 13:59, Friday June 19th, 2026.
Last updated: 13:59, Friday June 19th, 2026

Are food prices, pollution, or climate change keeping you up at night? Do you want to turn your concerns into action and make a real difference in your community?  

Join a growing community of people pursuing meaningful careers and meeting the rising demand for sustainability professionals. 

At Black Mountains College in Talgarth, we offer vocational courses and a unique degree programme designed to equip you with the skills and experience for a rewarding, sustainable career. 

A Degree for Real-World Impact 

Our BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change is for anyone who wants their education to tackle today’s social and environmental challenges. This isn’t just theory—it’s about creative, practical solutions that combine arts, ecology, and systems thinking. You’ll learn in classrooms, outdoors, and in community settings, making your education directly relevant to the world around you. 

Flexible, Local, and Accessible 

Imagine studying a world-class programme right on your doorstep. Our courses are designed with your schedule in mind: full-time but condensed into just three days a week (9:30am–2:30pm), so you can balance study with work, family, or other commitments. And yes—student finance is available for older students too! 

We believe education should be open to everyone. That’s why we use an open admissions approach, valuing your life experience, passion, and commitment as much as grades. Applications are assessed through portfolios, interviews, and your unique background. If you’re thoughtful, motivated, and eager to drive positive change, we want to hear from you. 

Applications for September 2026 are open until the end of summer. Come and see if this is for you! 

  • Tuesday, July 7 (evening): Online Degree Open Day 
  • June 20 and June 21: Beth Nawr Systems Change Festival – 3 days of hands-on workshops

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