Black Mountains College Project

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: blackmountainscollege.uk

Overview

Institution Type: College
Control Type: Public

Black Mountains College (BMC) is a small higher education college based in Talgarth, Powys, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Wales.

Its main base is Troed-yr-Harn, an upland hill farm near Talgarth, supplemented by community and nature-based learning sites, including a hub in the Rhondda Valleys established in 2023 through a collaboration with the Treherbert-based group Welcome to Our Woods. BMC offers a BA (Hons) in Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology & Systems Change, focusing on building a fair society within environmental limits.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for Black Mountains College Project are summarised below.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Black Mountains College Project offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 1 programme

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships open to students attending universities in the United Kingdom are listed below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Black Mountains College Project

Five steps that capture how applications to Black Mountains College Project flow.

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    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Black Mountains College Project offers 1 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

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    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Black Mountains College Project has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

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    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

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    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Black Mountains College Project. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Black Mountains College Project's own admissions portal at blackmountainscollege.uk.

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    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Mountains College Project

Below are key facts about Black Mountains College Project, drawn directly from institutional records.

Where is Black Mountains College Project located?

Black Mountains College Project is located in Talgarth, United Kingdom.

Is Black Mountains College Project a public or private institution?

Black Mountains College Project operates as a public institution.

Where can I learn more about Black Mountains College Project?

Black Mountains College Project's official website is blackmountainscollege.uk.

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