Overview
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an educational charity based at Llwyngwern Quarry near Machynlleth in Powys, Wales.
It runs a Graduate School offering postgraduate courses, including Sustainable Architecture, alongside short courses and visitor education programmes focused on environmental sustainability. CAT describes its mission as inspiring, informing and enabling responses to the climate and biodiversity emergency through research and teaching.
It is registered with the Office for Students as a provider of postgraduate environmental education.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
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Programs Offered
Centre for Alternative Technology Charity's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.
1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom
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How to apply to Centre for Alternative Technology Charity
The application path for Centre for Alternative Technology Charity, in five steps.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Centre for Alternative Technology Charity's 1 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Centre for Alternative Technology Charity typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Centre for Alternative Technology Charity takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Centre for Alternative Technology Charity's own admissions portal at cat.org.uk instead.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Centre for Alternative Technology Charity
Common questions about Centre for Alternative Technology Charity — answers from its published profile.
Where can I find Centre for Alternative Technology Charity?
The institution is located in Machynlleth, United Kingdom.
How many students does Centre for Alternative Technology Charity have?
The institution has a student body of 410.
Where can I learn more about Centre for Alternative Technology Charity?
You can find Centre for Alternative Technology Charity online at cat.org.uk.
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