2026 Undergraduate Prospectus - Cardiff Met - English

Undergraduate Prospectus 2026

new friends

bright futures

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This is the place of new chapters, discovery and big ideas; of new faces waiting to become old friends; a place of grand ambitions, learning curves and thinking big.

Open Days

Our Open Days are the perfect chance for you to find out more about the course you’re interested in, speak to course tutors and students and tour our facilities, accommodation and campuses. It also gives you the opportunity to visit Cardiff and explore our fantastic capital city.

You will also be able to speak with our admissions team, attend talks about student finance, chat with our careers service and see what the Students’ Union and Cardiff Met Sport have to offer.

We run campus-based Open Days throughout the year, which are relevant to your course and your area of interest. Refer to the course pages in this prospectus to see which campus you should attend.

Book an open day

Dates

Saturday 21 June 2025

Saturday 11 October 2025

Saturday 8 November 2025

Scan the QR code to book your place online for one of our Open Days or Campus Tours

Considering more than one course on different campuses?

Don’t worry, we run a flexible programme that will give you the opportunity to create your own day and explore everything you’re interested in.

Campus Tours

If you can’t make one of our Open Days, but still want to take a tour of our campuses, then come along to one of our student ambassador-led campus tours for a look around. They run all year and cover both our Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses.

We can’t wait to see you on campus.

warm welcomes

Travelling to and around Cardiff

As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff is well connected and easy to get to.

How to find us

Cyncoed campus

Postcode for GPS: CF23 6XD

From the A48 Eastern Avenue, travel via Llanedeyrn Road to Cyncoed Road.

Llandaff campus

Postcode for GPS: CF5 2YB

The campus is located on Western Avenue (A48).

Car

The M4 motorway lies within easy reach of the University giving access to London and the SouthEast or, via the M5 to the Midlands, the South-West and the North.

Train

Cardiff Central has fast, daily train services to most UK destinations including London and the Midlands, with some trains taking less than two hours.

More detailed directions can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/findus

Foundation Years

Accounting, Economics & Finance

Art, Design & Architecture

Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences

Business, Management & Marketing

Computer Science & Creative Technologies

Education, Early Years & Primary Teaching

English & Creative Writing

Environmental Heath

Events, Hospitality & Tourism

Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics

Health Professions

Law, Criminology & Policing

Media & Communications

Sociology, Social Work & Policy

Welcome to Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales.

A city brimming with culture, green spaces and scenic waterways. With a passion for sport, music and a fantastic student nightlife there’s something for everyone. Explore the diverse shopping options and international food scene, or take on adventure just outside of the city with some of the UK’s best coastline and mountains on our doorstep.

When it comes to choosing where to study, it’s not just about finding the right course –it’s about selecting the place where you’ll spend the next few years of your life.

Whether you’re from Cardiff or considering studying here from afar, your new home is ready and waiting.

Cardiff is consistently ranked as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK.

finding your place

NatWest Student Living Index

A city for students

Although our city has a global reputation, it has a local feel – and one of the friendliest communities you could hope for. You’ll find the thriving student population mostly based in Roath and Cathays, two bustling suburbs brimming with independent cafés, bars, pubs and sustainable shops, both walking distance into the city centre.

A city for music and culture

Cardiff prides itself on its buzzing music scene. Home to smaller indy venues celebrating homegrown talent, like Clwb Ifor Bach, Jacobs Roof Garden and the Tramshed, you’ll also find internationally acclaimed bands at the Utilita Arena Cardiff and some of the world’s biggest artists performing at Principality Stadium. Stick around in the summer and watch a plethora of artists perform against the backdrop of Cardiff’s historic castle at the annual summer schedule of gigs.

Catch a show at the Sherman Theatre in Cathays, live comedy at The Glee Club in Cardiff Bay, or a film at one of Cardiff’s four multiplex movie theatres, Everyman Cinema and a handful of pop-up cinemas at Cardiff Castle and rooftop venues around the city.

The iconic Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay is a world-famous theatre and arts venue, ideal for musical fans, and at Chapter Arts Centre in the suburb of Canton you’ll find a cinema, contemporary theatre, bar and café all rolled into one.

A city for food and drink

When it comes to food, your first port of call is in the heart of the city centre at the historic Cardiff Market. Trading produce since the 1700s, Cardiff Market has now become the go-to venue for independent street food vendors, vintage clothing shops, traditional Welsh cuisine (warm Welsh cakes straight from the griddle!) and artisan coffee.

The city offers both big-name chains and an independent food scene with regular pop-up events and festivals around the city, such as the Street Food Circus.

You’ll find traditional pubs, cocktail bars, and craft beer bars alongside a mix of nightclubs which all host weekly student themed nights.

Unique venues like The DEPOT –an independent, experience-led space established by Cardiff Met Marketing graduate Nick Saunders – offers a mecca for street food, live events and the notorious BINGO LINGO.

“One thing I love about Cardiff is, although it’s a small city, it has everything a student needs and more. There’s something for everyone, and it’s very affordable.”

Amanda Mulawarman Biomedical Science

A city for sport

Spend your weekends in Cardiff soaking up the atmosphere at a host of different sports. From football at Cardiff City Stadium, international cricket at Sophia Gardens, ice hockey with the Cardiff Devils in Cardiff Bay and, of course, international rugby at Principality Stadium, Cardiff has a wealth of events to keep you entertained.

And if you want to be in the heart of the action, get involved in the annual Cardiff 10k and Cardiff Half Marathon, with a full marathon just a stone’s throw away in Newport.

A city for adventure (and beyond)

For those seeking adventure, indoor climbing, white-water rafting, ice-skating or swimming in a state-of-the-art Olympic sized pool are all at your fingertips.

Or you can enjoy some of the UK’s best surfing and coasteering, and biking, hiking or horse riding at the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, all within an hour of the city.

Our campuses

Both of our campuses are open to all students. So regardless of where your lectures are based, you can travel between Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses and use the facilities at both.

Cyncoed campus

This busy campus is located close to the student area of Roath and a short bus ride into the city centre of Cardiff.

Home to Cardiff Met Sport you’ll find extensive sporting facilities at Cyncoed, designed to enhance the performance and academic development of our students and athletes. Wednesdays on campus offer a real buzz, where teams from all sports welcome universities from across the UK to compete in BUCS matches. See page 16 for more on Sport at Cardiff Met.

Our on-site accommodation offers a range of catered and self-catered options where you’ll find a real sense of community and a great place to meet new friends. See page 10 for more on accommodation options at Cyncoed.

Cyncoed is also home to Cardiff Met Students’ Union offering a dedicated campus centre, a bar and coffee shops. There are also numerous places to eat and several spaces ideal for socialising outside of lectures.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cyncoed

Offering dedicated, specialist and industry standard facilities for the following subjects taught at Cyncoed campus:

172 Criminology

108 Education, Early Years & Primary Teaching

128 English & Creative Writing

176 Media & Communications

174 Professional Policing

198 Sport

196 Youth & Community Work

Llandaff campus

Our campus is embedded in the community, close to the historic village of Llandaff and surrounded by numerous parks, playing fields and social spots.

Cardiff city centre is only two miles away and our Plas Gwyn accommodation (see page 10) is 15–20 minutes’ walk. Regular bus services stop right outside the campus, making it easy to get around with a number of student deals on bus passes available.

We’ve invested millions of pounds in learning, teaching and social spaces at Llandaff, providing you with modern learning environments, excellent social spaces, multiple coffee shops and places to eat.

The campus is a hive of activity, not just with students focused on their studies but also through our university initiatives like community days, markets, and repair cafés. These events build connections by bringing the local community together with students and staff on campus.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/llandaff

Accommodation and life in halls

The capital of finding a home, of feeling welcomed by those around you, of open doors and open minds. The capital of cross corridor friendships, of milk and two sugars, of widening tastes and exploring new cuisines. The capital of bold nights out, of entertaining nights in. The capital of living it your way.

Your home away from home

Moving away from home for the first time is a big step and finding your home away from home is key to ensuring you have a successful and enjoyable time at university. Our dedicated accommodation team are on hand to help –from the moment you apply, right throughout your time with us.

What we offer

On-campus accommodation

We currently offer nearly 1,000 study bedrooms located at Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses. There are a number of options across both campuses, from catered, self-catered, ensuite and shared facility rooms. If you’re studying sport or education, then the Cyncoed campus is the most suitable. Plas Gwyn is convenient for those studying art and design, management, health sciences or technologies at our Llandaff campus. While we make every effort to allocate you to your chosen accommodation, this isn’t always possible due to demand.

Private halls

In addition, we also provide private ensuite rooms to students through agreements with private halls located near our campuses or in the city centre. A full list of private halls can be found on our website.

What it costs

The cost of our on–campus accommodation will depend on the category, with prices reflecting the relevant standard and facilities available. You can find out more about the different types of accommodation at our Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses on our website, where video tours will give you a taste of what to expect before you apply.

We also provide costs for private halls available to Cardiff Met students.

To find out more, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/hallfees

Applying for on–campus halls or private accommodation

Once you have decided to make us your firm or insurance choice, you will need to apply online for halls on our website. We will be in touch by email when halls applications open.

If you would prefer accommodation in a private house, the Accommodation Office maintains a Landlord Register with landlords who meet all of the legislative requirements to let out their houses. We can also provide advice on contracts and what to look for.

Guaranteed place in halls*

We will guarantee you a place in university-approved accommodation if you’re applying to be a full-time student at Cardiff Met for the first time.

To meet the criteria for guaranteed accommodation, you should:

• Have accepted an offer of a place at Cardiff Met and made us your firm choice through UCAS

• Submit your online halls application for accommodation no later than 31 May 2026

• Never have been a full-time student at Cardiff Met in the past

• Require the accommodation for the full letting period as a single occupant

• Accept our offer of accommodation, and pay your deposit within seven days of us issuing the offer

• Ensure we have existing suitable accommodation to meet your needs

Full terms and further information can be found on our web pages.

Have a question?

Tel: 029 2041 6188 or 6189

Email: accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk Live chat via our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/accommodation

*Information correct at the time of print (February 2025)

Scan to take a video tour of our on–campus accommodation options

Life in halls

Living in halls is not just about putting a roof over your head, it’s about meeting new people and having new experiences. Our award winning Residence Life programme is here to help with free activities and social events.

Please note: The images on these pages provide just a small sample of the types of accommodation available. Allocated on-campus and private halls may differ to those shown.

Leaving home and living in halls may be your first taste of independence, which could leave you feeling a bit nervous. Don’t worry though, that’s normal. It is our aim to help you settle, meet new friends and make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life.

When making your application, you can also submit your preferences as to what type of accommodation you would prefer. For example, if you are a Welsh speaker and wish to be housed with other Welsh speaking students we do, where possible, accommodate these requests. Alternatively, you may prefer to be in an alcohol free or quiet flat and we do our best to accommodate these requests based on demand.

To find out more about what life in halls is really like, visit our Blogs website at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/blogs

“I live with ten different people from across the UK and living in halls has been a really good opportunity to meet new people and try new things. The best thing is being so close to your friends and being able to walk down the hall, hang out, have a movie night or go into town and take advantage of the student life in Cardiff.”

Holly

Wickens

Primary Education Studies –Catered Halls at

Cyncoed Campus

belonging

A new community, a place to make friends, a place to belong. This is your Students’ Union.

Cardiff Met Students’ Union (SU) is here to support you and represent you. Whether it be choosing your extracurricular activities – sports, societies, events, workshops and more –or making sure your voice is heard; the SU is here to make your experience at Cardiff Met as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

Student Voice

The SU is student led, so you can shape the SU’s direction and the work it undertakes on your behalf. You will get to vote for the Student Officers who lead the SU, and you can become part of the rep system which challenges and supports the University to provide you with the best possible academic experience.

Socialise

Unwind between lectures, meet friends for food and drinks, or attend an event at Centro, the SU cafe, bar and lounge. Conveniently located in the heart of Cyncoed campus, Centro hosts a number of events including watch parties or major sports fixtures, quiz nights, gamers nights, and many more!

SU societies

If you want to meet new people, take up a hobby, or campaign for a cause, we have over 40 societies to choose from, and there’s no limit on how many you can join. If you don’t see something that takes your fancy, it’s really easy to set up a new one and the SU would love to support you in getting it started.

Events

From Freshers’ Fayre to Varsity, arts and crafts to wellbeing workshops, our busy programme of events will give you plenty to do from term to term. They’re a great way to learn a new skill, meet people outside of your course and make friends.

Our Archer family

The Cardiff Met ‘Archer’ has a rich history and has long been associated with playing sport (see page 16) – but it goes far beyond that. Representing great courage, skill and ‘hwyl’ (fun), it’s part of our community and if you study at Cardiff Met, then you’ll be an Archer too.

On social media

Follow @cardiffmetsu

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentlife www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk

“The SU exists to represent students and to make your time at Cardiff Met the best it can be. Students are at the heart of everything we do and our role as Elected Officers is to represent your views to the University and help you to make student-led change. You automatically become a member of the SU and can access any of our services, from SU sport to societies, and all of our events and activities, so come and see us to get involved!”

Dan Flaherty Jr & Rewathi Viswanatham Student President & SU VicePresident 2024/25

Free sport & fitness membership for all full-time undergraduate Cardiff Met students*

Wales’ Sporting University

This is the capital of team sheets and tactical masterclasses. The capital of goalmouth scrambles, of thirty-yarders, of diving right in at the deep end. Of last-minute winners, of high-performance competition, of fighting your way to the tryline inch by glorious inch. The capital of sporting excellence, of a team greater than the sum of its parts, with big hearts all pounding as one.

Sport for all

Where sport and study intersect At Cardiff Met, we believe that sport is an integral part of the university experience. Our commitment to providing excellent sporting facilities, expert coaching and a thriving sporting community will empower you to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Embrace the thrill of competition, discover new passions, and forge lasting friendships as you embark on an unforgettable sporting journey.

Facilities

that empower you

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or simply seek to maintain an active lifestyle, our facilities will provide the perfect backdrop for your sporting endeavours. Our multi-purpose sports arena, cutting-edge strength and conditioning suites, and fully inclusive fitness centres offer the tools you need to excel. We are also home to the National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC).

A haven for health and fitness

Met Active, our sports and fitness membership scheme, is FREE to Cardiff Met students in the 2025/26 academic year, and includes full use of gyms and fitness classes. Our dedicated fitness team has curated a diverse range of activities, from boxercise and pilates to bootcamps and weightlifting, to suit every fitness level and interest.

Club Sport: Where passion meets play From the thrill of Aussie Rules to the grace of cheerleading, our diverse selection of clubs ensures every student will find their niche. This may be representing Cardiff Met with pride as you compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. Our extensive network of over 50 competitive teams provides ample opportunities to test your skills against other universities and colleges, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and sporting excellence.

Alternatively, we also have a wide range of recreational sporting opportunities and activities in which you can participate, ranging from organised social netball or cricket, to one-off events such as glow in the dark dodgeball and Girls Night In gym sessions.

“While doing my undergraduate studies, I was heavily involved in the rugby club at Cardiff Met and was able to play for the WRU Championship team and be involved on Wednesdays in the BUCS team. This really helped me create lasting friendships and memories.”

James Murray Sport & Exercise Science – BSc (Hons) and Sport Coaching – MSc

Cardiff Metropolitan University is internationally recognised for the achievements of its sports students past and present, on a university, national and international level.

Follow our teams on Instagram @cardiffmetsport and scan here to watch Cardiff Met Sport TV on YouTube

Nurturing champions

Cardiff Met is a breeding ground for future sporting stars. Our Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) accredited Dual Career environment ensures that your sporting aspirations align seamlessly with your academic pursuits, laying the foundation for a successful future. Our performance programme, supported by a team of dedicated full-time practitioners and coaches, provides a holistic approach to athlete development.

The new Archers High Performance Centre provides strength and conditioning facilities and rehab services to student-athletes on Cardiff Met Sport performance programmes, including our National League teams and TASS athletes, as well as visiting high performance athletes. The facility has three training surfaces including a running track, artificial turf from PLAE and equipment provided by Blk Box.

Achieve your goals through sports scholarships

Eligible students can access our generous sports scholarships, providing financial support to help you achieve your sporting goals without compromising your academic pursuits.

To find out more about Performance Sport and sport scholarships, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/performance-sport

Performance Programmes

• Athletics

• Women’s Basketball

• Wheelchair Basketball

• Men’s Cricket

• Men’s Football

• Women’s Football

• Men’s Hockey

• Women’s Hockey

• Netball

• Men’s Rugby Union

• Women’s Rugby Union

• Triathlon

• Tennis

support

Support services

Everything we do is focused on making sure you have the best chance to fulfil your academic and professional potential.

Our Student Services teams are here to support you throughout your studies, regardless of any challenges you may face. Our specialist staff offer impartial and confidential advice and support on money, wellbeing, disability, dyslexia and specialist learning support, to help you along the way while you fulfil your academic ambitions.

Come and chat to us

Our dedicated support staff in the i-zone, who you can visit for access to Student Services, employability or any other non-academic support, are here to help all year. No problem is too big and the team will work with you to find a solution.

Our friendly i-zone staff are based on both Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses.

Student wellbeing

The wellbeing team offers a range of support for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties, neurodiversity and mental health challenges. We pride ourselves on making our services and your studies accessible. A disability or mental health condition is no barrier to success at Cardiff Met. You only need to tell your story once, and at a time that you feel ready; our team is on hand every working day to guide you to the appropriate support.

“At Cardiff Met I am part of a supportive and dedicated team, who work very hard to ensure that any student who does disclose a disability is offered tailored support and reasonable adjustments. This support helps students maximise their potential.”

Lisa Aske Senior Wellbeing Advisor

Disability support

We provide comprehensive support to disabled students, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you have a disability or long-term medical condition, you can access support.

Our advisors will work with you to develop a support package that addresses any challenges you may encounter during your studies.

Mental health and wellbeing

Starting university is an exciting time, but it can create feelings of uncertainty – but remember, you are not alone on this journey and we understand every single person will be feeling a mix of emotions. Our specialist staff are always here to listen, whether it be a chat with one of our Wellbeing Advisors, confidential 1:1 counselling, group wellbeing sessions or access to a specialist course. We want to help and can provide you with the appropriate tools and resources that will make your transition into university life that bit easier.

We also work in partnership with your academic team to put in place support and adjustments so you can maximise your academic potential.

Money advice and welfare

University may be the first time you have managed your own finances. If you need some support with budgeting, find yourself having money trouble, or have any concerns, we have specialist advice and support available, including financial support funds, to help. Our advisors also provide support for students who are leaving care, have caring responsibilities themselves, or are estranged from their families in any other way.

Learning support

We aim to help you develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome any student challenges, such as adjusting to university study and workload planning. We offer resources, workshops and tailored learning materials, as well as 1:1 specialist tutor and mentor appointments to students in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).

If you would like further information from Student Services, please visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentservices

To make an appointment with one of our advisors prior to starting university, please contact us: Tel: 029 2041 6170

Email: studentservices@cardiffmet.ac.uk

your future

From enrolment to graduation, at Cardiff Met we want to prepare you for whatever your next steps might be as you start your career. Our high-quality courses are built on strong partnerships with industry, offering real-world experience and producing graduates who are employment ready.

Careers Service

From the day you join us, you’ll have access to our exceptional Careers Service through a range of support designed to enhance your employability skills and improve your future prospects. Our team want to help you succeed and reach your potential.

96.3�

of Cardiff Met graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024

“Empowering our students to pursue their dreams is central to what we do as a Careers Service. Our team supports in all kinds of ways, from enhancing a CV to developing those important employability skills, to guiding students through career exploration. We are always on hand to help.”

Megan Cooper Careers Consultant

We offer impartial, professional careers advice tailored to your specific needs and ambitions all year round. Access to our Careers Service is lifelong after you graduate.

We’ll help set you up for your future and whatever career you want to pursue once you graduate, find opportunities to build your skills and experience, and apply for jobs or further study. Every one of our students will be part of Shape Your Future, our skills development programme where you can compare your skill levels against the most in-demand skills from employers.

And every year, we bring local and national employers across all sectors onto campus for our Careers Fairs, an opportunity for you to explore the jobs market and get in front of employers, giving you the best opportunity to secure your dream job once you’ve graduated from Cardiff Met.

Further information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/careers

Centre for Entrepreneurship

Hone your ideas and develop entrepreneurial skills through a packed programme of networking and experiential learning events, bootcamps, workshops and courses, run every year for students and graduates.

At the Centre we want to give you the chance to develop your entrepreneurial skills and mindsets, regardless of whether you plan to start a business, freelance or enter the world of work. By equipping you with the necessary skills and support, we can help you thrive in various entrepreneurial and communitydriven endeavours.

We also offer one-to-one support and business funding for student and graduate start-ups, along with a mentorship programme to support entrepreneurial graduates up to five years post-graduation.

Further information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/entrepreneurship

“The Centre were super helpful in supporting me; I cannot recommend them enough and would encourage anyone thinking of starting their own business to reach out and get involved. Not only did they help me with funding, which encouraged me to invest in the business and spend more time on it; but they also offered education and support so that I never felt alone on my solo entrepreneurial journey.”

Jake Colley-Davies

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons) and Strength & Conditioning – MSc

Director

at Caradoc Conditioning www.caradocconditioning.com

Foundation Years

“I would recommend the foundation year to anyone as I found it really helpful. It gave me an insight into how work is expected to be presented, formatted and referenced at university. The lecturers were so supportive too.”

Romey Williamson Foundation leading to Social Sciences and Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

Our foundation routes will strengthen your study skills, knowledge and confidence with an extra year of study before progressing onto your university degree.

Courses

26 Foundation leading to Business & Management

28 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

30 Foundation leading to Health Sciences

32 Foundation leading to Social Sciences

33 Foundation leading to Sport

Related courses

Foundation leading to Business & Management

Strengthen your foundation to succeed in degree-level study and beyond.

Learn about the key ideas that will inform and enrich your degree study, as well as developing your skills, knowledge and confidence in communication, the way your subject is researched, and the use and impact of IT with our foundation year at Cardiff School of Management.

We welcome you to study a foundation year, to prepare you for your following years of studying on one of the degrees listed on page 27, if you fall into one of the following categories:

• You’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in

• You don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1

• You don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1

• You’re returning to education after some time away

From day one, you’ll dive straight into university life and become part of our vibrant student community. With our strong focus on your success and high progression rates, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

“The foundation year gave me the chance to find out what I was really interested in and wanted to specialise in at degree level. From completing foundation year to now having a degree and master’s under my belt, I can honestly say that Cardiff Met was an environment in which I thrived.”

Jake Stacey Marketing Management – BA (Hons) and Digital Marketing Management – MSc

Further information, full module list and career options

This foundation year is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Following the foundation route will take an extra academic year to complete your honours degree.

The foundation year leads to the following honours degrees:

Accounting, Economics & Finance:

Accounting – BA (Hons) page 36

Accounting & Economics page 36 – BA (Hons)

Accounting & Finance page 36 – BA (Hons)

Banking & Finance page 38 – BSc (Hons)

Economics – BSc (Hons) page 40

Business & Management:

Aviation Management page 82 – BA (Hons)

Business & Management page 86 (with specialist pathways) – BA (Hons)

Business Information Systems page 84 – BSc (Hons)

Events, Hospitality & Tourism Management:

Events Management page 138 – BA (Hons)

International Hotel & page 140 Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

International Tourism page 142 Management – BA (Hons)

Law:

Business Law & page 168 Management – BA (Hons)

Law – LLB (Hons) page 170

Law & Criminology page 169 – BA (Hons)

Marketing Management:

Advertising & page 90

Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Brand & Marketing page 90 Management – BA (Hons)

Digital Marketing page 88 Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Buying & Brand page 148 Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Marketing page 148 Management – BA (Hons)

Marketing page 90 Management – BA (Hons)

Public Relations & Marketing page 90 Management – BA (Hons)

Sales & Marketing Page 90 Management – BA (Hons)

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 32 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

UCAS Codes: Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Please refer to the website for the relevant UCAS code and apply on the UCAS website.

Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

The foundation year is designed to facilitate access to a wide range of full honours Engineering and Computer Science based degrees within Cardiff School of Technologies.

The foundation year links with the following honours degrees:

Computer Science:

Computer & Data Science page 96 – BSc (Hons)

Computer Games Design page 98 & Development – BSc (Hons)

Computer Science page 100 – BSc (Hons)

Computer Security page 102 – BSc (Hons)

Computing with Creative page 104 Design – BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering page 106 – BSc (Hons)

Engineering:

Electrical & Electronic page 122 Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

Electronic & Computer Systems page 124 Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

Robotics Engineering page 126 – BEng/MEng (Hons)

If you are interested in progressing to the BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, please see Foundation leading to Business & Management on page 26.

The foundation year provides an opportunity to widen access for students whose qualifications are not appropriate for normal entry onto year one of your chosen degree, and/or those who might have been out of education for some time but have relevant work experience.

The curriculum is designed to build confidence and readiness, preparing you to progress to your chosen degree.

Upon successful completion, you will have a strong foundation of core knowledge that you will be able to apply to your future studies. You will gain a thorough and practical grounding in concepts of mathematics and contemporary themes essential to technology. Optional modules will enable you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and chosen degree. You will develop key research skills and transferable skills to aid further study and become fully integrated into student life prior to progressing to year one.

“The foundation year gave me the confidence to return to academia after 16 years out of education. It gave me tools to undertake academic assignments, such as referencing work. It also connected me with students of similar backgrounds and interests, showing I wasn’t alone in returning to education to retrain and change my career path.”

Phil Dickens Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons)

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer: 64 UCAS Points

UCAS Codes: Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Please refer to the website for the relevant UCAS code and apply on the UCAS website.

Typical modules*

The foundation year is based on several compulsory and optional modules. You will be able to specialise within one of four themed modules including:

• Computer & Data Science

• Engineering & Robotics

• Gaming & Creative

• Security & Software

Additionally, the foundation year covers the below modules:

• Prepare – this module prepares you for studying at university through equipping you with the skills needed to explore your chosen area of interest.

• Team Project – skills, knowledge, ideas and working with others are explored through a team project.

• Extend – the final module within the foundation year will focus on your career path and where you want to go next on your journey within the world of Computing or Engineering.

*This foundation year is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Foundation leading to Health Sciences

Our foundation year in health sciences is an extra year of study at the start of your university degree. After successful completion of your foundation year, you can access the first year of a wide range of degrees from Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.

The foundation year is intended to prepare you for your following years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence.

We welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, including:

• If you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in

• If you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1

• If you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1

• If you’re returning to education after some time away

Relevant for the following degrees and covers the areas of Biological and Chemical sciences as well as an understanding of how research and analysis of data is undertaken in the health sciences:

Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences:

Biomedical Science page 74 – BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science page 76 (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

Healthcare Science page 78 – BSc (Hons)*

Environmental Health:

Environmental Health page 134 – BSc (Hons)

Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics:

Food Science & Nutrition page 152 – BSc (Hons)

Human Nutrition & Dietetics page 154 – BSc (Hons)*

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 56 UCAS Points

UCAS Codes: Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Please refer to the website for the relevant UCAS code and apply on the UCAS website.

Health Professions:

Dental Technology page 160 – BSc (Hons)*

Podiatry – BSc (Hons)* page 162

*Automatic progression to one of these degrees requires a minimum pass rate from the foundation. Please see website for full requirements.

Foundation leading to Social Sciences

Our foundation year in social sciences is an extra year of study at the start of your university degree.

After successful completion of your foundation year, you can access the first year of a wide range of degrees from Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences and Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy.

The foundation year is intended to prepare you for your following years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence.

We welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, including:

• If you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in

• If you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1

• If you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1

• If you’re returning to education after some time away

Relevant for the following degrees and covers the areas of key skills and critical analysis in the social sciences. In addition, specific modules include an Introduction to Psychology, an Introduction to Sociology, Communities and Health, and Crime and Offending.

Further information, full module list and career options

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences/ Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 48 UCAS Points

UCAS Codes: Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Please refer to the website for the relevant UCAS code and apply on the UCAS website.

Environmental Health:

Environmental Health – BSc (Hons) page 134

Law, Criminology & Policing:

Criminology – BSc (Hons) page 172

Professional Policing page 174 – BA (Hons)

Psychology:

Education, Psychology & Special page 114 Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

Psychology – BSc (Hons) page 184

Psychology & Criminology page 186 – BSc (Hons)

Sociology, Social Work & Policy:

Health & Social Care – HND/BSc (Hons) page 190

Politics & International page 192 Relations – BA (Hons)

Sociology & Social Policy – BSc (Hons) page 193

Social Work – BSc (Hons)* page 194

*Please note that there is no automatic progression from the foundation onto this degree.

Foundation leading to Sport*

Our foundation year in sport is an extra year of study at the start of your university degree.

The foundation year provides a clear pathway for students to progress to our sport degrees within Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences.

The foundation year is intended to prepare you for your following years of studying. It offers you the opportunity to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence. After successful completion of your foundation year, you will be able to access the first year of any of the sport degrees offered within Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.

We welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, including:

• If you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in

• If you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1

• If you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1

• If you’re returning to education after some time away

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 48 UCAS Points

UCAS Codes: Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Please refer to the website for the relevant UCAS code and apply on the UCAS website.

The foundation is relevant for any of the sport degrees in Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences including:

Sport:

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon page 202 ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog – Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Sport & Exercise Science page 204 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching page 206 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Conditioning, page 208 Rehabilitation & Massage– BSc (Hons)

Sport Management page 210 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Media page 180 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Performance Analysis page 212 – BSc (Hons)

Sport & Physical Education page 214 – BSc (Hons)

Sport & Physical Education page 214 (Dance) – BSc (Hons)

*Subject to validation. Further information, full module list and career options

Accounting, Economics & Finance

Professionally relevant and practically focused degrees at Cardiff School of Management with options for work experience and industry placements. You will have access to specialist industryleading financial tools and software, allowing you to analyse real-world data and gain practical experience as you learn.

“I

had an incredible trip to London and visited the trading floor at TP ICAP which gave me useful insights into different careers in the financial sector and some good connections into the industry.”

Sophie Chantler-Weir Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)

Accounting Degrees

You can count on our multi-accredited and practically focused accounting degrees.

Degrees available:

• Accounting – BA (Hons)

• Accounting & Economics – BA (Hons)

• Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)

Whether you have your sights set on a career at one of the ‘big four’ leading accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG or PwC), or as an accountant or finance professional within public, not-forprofit or private organisations, our accounting degrees will kick-start your journey to Chartered Accountant status with substantial exemptions available from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA examinations.

From audit and assurance to taxation and sustainable money management, you’ll learn from our financial expert lecturers who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience.

Get hands-on with unlimited remote access to industry leading software to analyse real-world financial data to gain practical experience before you even graduate. Plus, the option of summer work placements or spending a year in industry can give you a competitive edge and enhance your learning in practice. Past placements include Warner Bros., Procter & Gamble and Deloitte.

Coursework is very practical and linked to current financial world issues, reflecting the skills and techniques required by an accounting and finance professional. Assessment for ACCA-accredited modules includes a closed-book examination in order to satisfy exemption requirements.

Tap into our wide-ranging industry connections through expert-led guest lectures, field trips and even the opportunity to study abroad. You will graduate with the practical experience, problem solving and digital skills to launch a successful career.

“By the end of my second year, I had a brilliant opportunity to visit TP ICAP, a leading broker firm in Central London. We were shown around their trading floors and talked to the traders about their work. We were treated like VIPs, and we all learned a lot about how the real brokerage world is working.”

Lijuan Chen

Accounting

& Finance – BA (Hons) and Senior

Project

Management Associate for Deloitte

“Studying Accounting at Cardiff Met led to my dream job as an NHS Financial Management Accountant. The lecturers not only teach you material that can lead to ACCA accreditations, but they give you an insight into their own personal industry experiences. With this knowledge it can help you navigate into a field of accounting that may be of interest to you and there are so many different paths because most industries need an accountant!”

Lauren Reilly Accounting – BA (Hons) and NHS Financial Management Accountant

Typical modules

The first year of your degree will provide you with an introduction to Accounting, Finance, Economics and Sustainability.

In your second and third years you will explore your chosen area of expertise in more depth. Typical compulsory modules include:

• Financial and Digital Accounting

• Global Financial Services

• Management Accounting

• Understanding the Economy

• Sustainable Money Management

Your future

• As an Accounting graduate you will be in considerable demand from UK and international employers.

• Past graduates have obtained graduate training places in ‘the big four’ accounting companies (Deloitte, EY, KPMG or PwC), and HMRC with many others employed by smaller accounting firms.

• You may also follow other successful graduates into the public sector, financial services and large private sector organisations in various finance and financial analyst roles.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Banking & Finance

BSc (Hons)

Discover a wealth of opportunities and invest in your future.

Explore how financial institutions operate and their impact on the world economy. Learn key banking and finance concepts whilst discovering how technology has transformed the industry.

We’ll equip you with cutting-edge tools and analytical skills to tackle complex challenges with strategic insight. Through hands-on experience with unlimited remote access to industry leading software, you’ll analyse real-world financial data and master the skills to confidently invest, trade and manage risk.

Take advantage of full access to the Financial Times online, one of the world’s most trusted financial resources, to help you understand the wider economic environment. Gain a global perspective on financial markets, stay informed with expert analysis and understand how international events shape economies and industries.

Learn from our financial expert lecturers at Cardiff School of Management, who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience. Plus, gain valuable real-world experience through a module in year two and the option of a year in industry after successfully completing your second year.

Benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures by industry experts, field trips and the opportunity to study abroad.

“Studying Banking and Finance has taught me skills that are essential for thriving in today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. I secured a two-week summer work placement with a leading UK bank, Santander, at their Milton Keynes office, where I gained first-hand insights into the inner workings of the banking industry.”

Xhevilta Rizani Banking & Finance – BSc (Hons)

“I landed an incredible 10-week summer internship in London with global financial firm BTIG. From fast-paced trade execution and managing client relationships to exploring complex investment strategies, I experienced the full package of the firm’s operations. I even got to pitch my own investment ideas!”

Zack Godfrey Banking & Finance – BSc (Hons)

Typical modules

In your first year, you’ll explore how financial institutions operate within the global economy and develop essential quantitative skills for a career in finance.

In the second year, you’ll expand your knowledge by studying the impact of different types of risk on companies and countries.

In your final year, you’ll deepen your understanding of contemporary issues in the business world by conducting independent research. Typical compulsory modules include:

• Global Financial Services

• Sustainable Money Management

• Money and Markets

• Investment Management

• Principles of Banking

Your future

• You will be well prepared for a variety of Banking and Finance roles across all sectors, including investment banking, commercial banking, corporate finance, financial advisory or consulting, risk or asset management, insurance and financial analysis.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Economics

BSc (Hons)

Cutting-edge curriculum to understand and address the challenges of today’s world.

Our Economics degree is designed to develop your understanding of the principles, practices and theories of Economics. We’re proud to be the first new university to adopt CORE Econ (Curriculum Open-access Resources in Economics), which includes the most up-to-date developments in economics and a problem-motivated approach to address the world’s most pressing problems.

Economists examine issues, identify trends and deal with financial uncertainty. You’ll explore how people and businesses invest and allocate their resources, and we’ll equip you with a set of tools to help you understand how the world works.

Further information, full module list and career options

You won’t just learn economic theories, but also be able to analyse their impact on society, evaluate different viewpoints and apply those concepts to real-life situations. You’ll have unlimited remote access to specialist financial software to view and analyse real-world data. Plus, full access to the Financial Times online, one of the world’s most trusted financial resources, to help you understand the wider economic environment.

As well as the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a module in the second year, we also offer a year in industry between year two and the final year to boost your employability. Past placements have included Deloitte, Hargreaves Lansdown and the NHS.

Benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures by industry experts, field trips and the opportunity to study abroad. We work closely with industry, including the Government Economic Service, to ensure that our curriculum is in-line with industry needs.

“Understanding the importance of first-hand experience, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to intern twice with a global leader in professional services: EY Bermuda. Over the course of both internships, I had the invaluable opportunity to work under the ‘Consulting Service Line’ as well as the ‘Strategy and Transactions Service Line’ where I have found great interest.”

Marcus Scotland Economics – BSc (Hons) and professional cricket player

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules over the three years of study, that include:

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

• Games and Information Theory

• Behavioural Economics

• Economic Ideas Through Time

• Labour Economics and Health Economics

Optional modules in years two and three will allow you to develop your expertise to meet your specific interests and prepare you for your future professional or academic career.

Your future

• Our Economics degree delivers excellent career prospects with Economists in high demand in both the private and public sector as managers, researchers, analysts and strategists.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus  Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long industry placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“The lecturers here aren’t just educators, they are cheerleaders pushing us toward our potential with every encouraging word and insightful critique (constructive criticism is good and should be embraced). The doors have always been open — whether it’s been the career advisors, the IT support crew, or the ever-so-reassuring student wellbeing team, everyone seems to be in our corner, cheering us on.”

Ayda Bashardoost Esmaeili Economics – BSc (Hons)

Art, Design & Architecture

Our Art, Design, and Architecture degrees will equip you with the tools to change our world for the better. Our students are driven by creativity, making, innovation, and a commitment to ethical practices. We develop adaptable graduates, aware of their social responsibility, and what their personal impact will be.

Cardiff School of Art & Design prepares students for a career in the creative sector. Alongside time in dedicated studio spaces, we provide vital industry and art sector insight through live briefs, exhibitions, and even short or year-long work placements. We are industryfocused, ensuring you become an agile and well-rounded graduate.

By working with other artists, designers and makers across disciplines, you’ll expand your skills, ideas and experiences. We encourage your development within a context of social responsibility, global citizenship, inclusivity and wellbeing, and to play your part in the creation of a sustainable future. With our capital city location, purpose built multi-million-pound facilities and opportunities for international travel, Cardiff School of Art & Design is the ideal place to continue your creative journey.

Our pioneering curriculum

Your degree is built upon a pioneering interdisciplinary curriculum, designed to prepare you for 21st century working and living. It is designed to broaden your horizons, to build a collaborative mindset, to develop innovative leadership skills, and to make meaningful change in a broad range of creative careers.

Subject

This is your specialism; your home during your time at university. You will be immersed in the practices, histories and creative processes of your chosen degree. You will be creatively and academically challenged, building on your existing skills by taking part in studio practice projects, tutorials and workshops relevant to your discipline.

Field

Our interdisciplinary Field modules are designed to lay the foundation for your future as a professional. These modules will develop your collaborative working, your project management and leadership skills, and your ability to think critically. Field brings real-world experiences and challenges as you navigate complex issues, engage with industry professionals and external communities, and take part in national and international competitions.

Constellation

The Constellation modules will develop your academic rigour, critical thinking and research skills by providing the theoretical and historical contexts of your discipline. You’ll explore research methodologies, ethics, and good academic practice. You’ll learn how art and design contributes to, and is influenced by, a network of contemporary social, cultural, ethical, historical and philosophical settings.

Courses

46 Animation – BA (Hons)

48 Architectural Design & Technology – BSc (Hons)

50 Architecture – BA (Hons)

52 Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons) 54 Ceramics – BA (Hons) 56 Fine Art – BA (Hons)

Game Art – BA (Hons) 60 Graphic Design & Communication – BA (Hons)

62 Illustration – BA (Hons) 64 Interior Architecture – BA (Hons)

Interior Design – BA (Hons) 66 Photography – BA (Hons) 68 Product Design – BA/BSc (Hons) 70 Textile Design – BA (Hons)

Related courses 146 Fashion Design – BA (Hons)

Facilities

Cardiff School of Art & Design is home to an expansive range of workshops, technical facilities and equipment to help you realise your creativity –no matter what form it takes.

Combining age-old techniques with modern innovations, our fully equipped workshops are staffed by experts who will help you to become a competent and skilled creative practitioner with a varied and dynamic skill set. You are encouraged to explore every workshop to ensure you rise to the creative challenge with the most appropriate and innovative materials.

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Audio visual

Electronically controlled theatre lighting gantry for video production and performance. Bookable camcorders, lighting, microphones and audio recorders. Digital projectors, cinema screen and sound system and a range of specialist animation facilities.

Ceramic works

Throwing wheels, kilns, plaster, enamelling, clay and glaze areas, glass-slumping kilns. External access to soda kilns and raku firing facilities.

Computing, media & technology

IT, Mac, and CAD suites loaded with a range of specialist software such as Adobe CC. Explore augmented reality, virtual reality, interactive media, electronics, hacking spaces, arduino programming, Raspberry Pi and interface design suites.

FabLab

3D scanning and printing facilities, electronics, laser cutters and flatbed CNC machine.

Fabric treatment

Print tables, heat transfer press, sublimation printer, coating and exposure screens, drying cabinet, dye vats, natural and synthetic dyes, industrial fabric steamer.

Metal

Foundry and hot metal space, mig and tig welders, plasma cutters, drilling, bending and milling equipment, plus a facility for small scale metalwork such as enamelling and jewellery.

Photography

Fully equipped studios, digital darkroom, black and white darkroom for production of RC and fibre-based silver gelatin prints. Daylight exposure unit, facilities for alternative photography including photograms, cyanotypes, salt printing, anthotypes and liquid light processes. Multipleformat scanners and printing facilities, digital editing suite, and access to a wide range of film and digital cameras.

Printmaking

Screen printing, intaglio, engraving, relief printing, papermaking, bookbinding, stone litho facilities, letterpress, and natural ink making.

Soft modelling

Industry standard Formlabs stereolithography 3D printer, Ultimaker 3D printers, laser cutters, mini-CNC milling machines.

Stitch and print

Industrial sewing machines and irons, as well as over-lockers, digital embroiderers, and looms for knitting and weaving. Digital print and laser-cutting equipment, and industry sized dress stands including male, female, plus-size, children and maternity.

Wood

Large and small diameter wood lathes, drum and disc sanders, X and Y axis panel saw, circular saw, spindle moulder, high speed router, radial arm crosscut saw, bandsaws, pillar drills, mortice machine, scroll saw and surface planer/thicknesser.

Animation BA (Hons)

Breathe life into stories; move characters and audiences.

This degree will give you the professional skills and valuable experiences to prepare you for a career in industry. You’ll explore both traditional and experimental digital and analogue techniques, expand your knowledge, and investigate the historical, theoretical, and social contexts of your subject. You’ll cultivate a distinct and powerful voice and style, utilising an extensive range of materials and state-of-the-art, industry standard software to refine and master your craft.

Guided by a multi-BAFTA award-winning team of academics, you’ll be immersed in the art of animation through an enriching curriculum that includes live briefs, dynamic lectures, engaging tutorials, thought provoking seminars, and practical workshops. On this course you’ll discover the very bedrock of animation, led by a team of professional animators and accomplished producers.

Your journey as an animator at Cardiff Met extends beyond the conventional boundaries, including the art of scriptwriting, collaborating with skilled voice actors and puppeteers, and the excitement of real-world projects and competitive challenges. Our students have worked with organisations such as the NHS, Age Connects, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, with one such project winning ‘Best Experimental Animation’ at the 2019 Hollywood Film Festival.

You’ll graduate as a well-rounded and proficient animator, armed with a compelling professional portfolio. You’ll discover a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Fundamentals of animation

• The language of movement and diverse animation production techniques

• Storyboarding and film language for animation

• Life drawing

• Storytelling and direction

• Camera, lighting and composition

• Character and world design

• Art direction

• Characterisation and acting for animation

• Mixed media and experimental animation

• Exploring new platforms, gaming VR and installation

• Traditional and digital production techniques and processes, from idea development to delivery

• Professional practice and business skills

Your future

You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through a range of live briefs, internships and work placement opportunities, learn to pitch to external clients, and will emerge as a confident, critically-thinking animator with the skills to dive into the world of professional animation. Our graduates have gone on to be independent animators within media, work in design and advertising agencies, as well as in the film, television, and broadcast industries.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

“I’ve had the opportunity to explore different mediums like stop motion, hand-drawn, rigged and abstract animation to get a feel for what I enjoyed doing most. I’ve had an amazing time studying at Cardiff Met and I couldn’t picture myself being anywhere else.”

Cerys Murphy Animation – BA (Hons)

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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Architectural Design & Technology

BSc (Hons)

Developing practices and approaches that can make a positive environmental impact through building design and construction.

Embark on a transformative journey with our professionally accredited Architectural Design & Technology degree. You will discover the intricate workings of buildings as we equip you with the techniques and skills vital for their construction.

You’ll study an interdisciplinary curriculum enriched by exciting lectures, thought-provoking seminars, hands-on workshops, and dedicated studio time. You’ll cultivate your creative thinking, analytical skills, and a spirit of collaboration. You’ll learn core subjects such as architectural technology, construction materials, and architectural science, and you’ll harness the power of Building Information Modelling and Computer Aided Design.

“Studying ADT opens doors to a world where you can influence the constructed environment. The course is perfect for people who are passionate about design, creativity, and accuracy. Cardiff Met is an excellent place to start your career as it offers both theoretical and technical education, giving you the chance to create innovative and inspiring spaces.”

Laweeza Chaudhary Architectural Design & Technology – BSc (Hons)

Your journey at Cardiff Met will equip you with a versatile toolkit of essential competencies, including:

• Architectural drawing and presentation skills

• Building design, interpreting a brief and meeting clients’ needs

• Construction technology –how buildings are structured and constructed

• Construction materials and finishes

• Law and regulatory controls relating to the design of buildings

• Specification writing

• Architectural detailing

• Conservation and refurbishment of buildings

• Architectural science – heating, cooling and ventilating

• Innovation and sustainability

• Professional practice and the business of architectural practice

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• You will have opportunities to gain industry experience and pitch to external clients, as well as take part in real-world briefs with local communities and employers.

• The course structure gives you an invaluable opportunity to study a four-year sandwich degree, spending your third year immersed in industry with a placement at an architectural practice. Graduates from the degree are well placed to join architectural practices, working as architectural technologists.

• The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). This accreditation provides the starting point on your pathway to becoming a fully chartered professional in this diverse and exciting industry.

Architecture BA (Hons)

Learn how to design buildings and make spaces for people in a creative and environmentally responsible way.

Architecture shapes the world around us. It reflects our societies and communities, and influences the way we think and feel. Architecture dominates our skyline, transforms our cities, changes the way we live and work and becomes part of our lives.

This degree establishes a creative dialogue between different areas of architectural knowledge: design, representation, technology, contextual studies and professional practice. You will develop your understanding of these areas and begin to find your voice as an architect.

You will formulate architectural proposals that are spatially and technically resolved, with a robust theoretical basis, and learn how to effectively communicate your proposals within a professional context.

Further information, full module list and career options

We place particular emphasis on the architect’s responsibility in tackling contemporary problems of environmental concern, at the local and global scales –such as the climate emergency.

You will be actively encouraged to develop critical perspectives on how knowledge and creativity can be used together to arrive at design solutions that have the potential to render buildings, neighbourhoods and cities more sustainable in the short and long term.

Throughout your time on the course, you’ll build knowledge across key areas including:

• A robust methodology of architectural design

• Properties of building materials, construction techniques, structural systems, detailing and specification

• Principles of environmental sustainability

• Architectural history and theory

• Compliance with building regulations

• Legal and regulatory frameworks

• Cost-estimation techniques

• Free-hand drawing, digital modelling, 3D model making

• Interdisciplinary projects in architecture and the built environment

• Presentation and communication skills

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“Cardiff Met stood out to me thanks to its impressive rankings, facilities, and the opportunities that are available. What truly stands out is the academic support system in place. The course is the perfect balance of creative exploration and technical understanding.”

Anna Vlachopoulou Architecture – BA (Hons)

Your future

Thanks to real-world projects, live briefs, work experience and placements, you will become an agile and capable graduate. You’ll meet architectural and building professionals through industry talks and mentoring, ensuring you have the professional skills necessary to succeed.

Graduates are well-placed to pursue further study, or training towards qualifying as architects or assistants or in the wider creative industries. Typically, graduates will spend one or two years in practice working as Part 1 Architectural Assistants, before embarking on a master’s degree.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus  Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Artist Designer: Maker BA (Hons)

Craft objects that embody the spirit of our world.

Makers are artists, designers, craftspeople, innovators, creatives, technologists, and many other things besides.

What makes this course unique is the combination of traditional skills and cutting-edge technologies, and the support we offer for a breadth of approaches across the art and design spectrum; including design crafts, decorative arts and sculpture.

You’ll immerse yourself in the realm of materials, from metals, glass, and ceramics to wood, textiles, and the world of digital fabrication. You’ll bridge the old wisdom of materials and the latest technologies, creating novel and ingenious methods of making. Alongside this skill acquisition you will be learning about the context and history of making practices.

You will identify where your work is situated within the broader parameters of creative practice; are you a designer, an artist, a craftsperson, or do you work across a number of disciplines? You will learn how to investigate and develop an idea into a fully realised material outcome, whether this is a functional product, a decorative artefact, an installation, or an expressive artwork.

Throughout the degree, you will learn from professional practising artists, designers and makers, sharing in their passion and acquiring their skills. The course is tailored to reveal the depths of making, revealing opportunities for you to explore your passions and hone your craft.

“I chose to study at Cardiff Met as the University is so welcoming and set on ensuring your making skills are at a professional level, which really sets you up for life after graduating. Thanks to choosing the Maker course I have been exposed to so many different skills and opportunities to be able to take my passion further.”

Kate Bowler

Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons)

Your future

Your learning is designed to support your development towards becoming a rounded and capable artist, designer and thinker. Your curriculum is structured with your potential in mind. The emphasis is placed upon your work ethic, both creatively and academically, and matched with significant focus on real world experience; from building contacts and undertaking placements, to live briefs, exhibitions, and support in forming your own business.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Ceramics

BA (Hons)

Feel the world through your hands and engage with the transformative power of materials.

Clay offers an extraordinary capacity for creativity and diversity of opportunity. It is one of few materials intrinsic to people’s lives, sustaining our needs, containing our memories, and connecting cultures.

Studying Ceramics at Cardiff School of Art & Design will help you to become a skilled ceramicist, able to work with this most versatile of materials. You will explore a human-centred approach to making, the sociogeographic mapping of materials and the social capacity of skills. You will learn about provenance and alchemy, from traditional processes through to new technologies. Through working alongside local initiatives, galleries, marketplaces and collectives, you will identify your own strengths, identity, and contribution as a ceramicist.

Our dedicated studios and workshops will be your home throughout the course. You’ll work across a broad range of processes, exploring the full potential of ceramics and gaining advanced skills. You’ll learn from a team of practising ceramicists and have opportunities to experience a variety of techniques and skills – including:

• Alchemy – ceramics and material science, glaze technology, encompassing geographical and socio-historical debate

• Throwing – traditional pottery techniques from domestic ware to sculptural composite forms

• Hand modelling – the human form in clay, from ornamental and sculptural work to fine bas relief

• Mould making – casting in plaster, mixed-media moulds (fabric/combustible), composite moulds, lathe turning

• Surface pattern – printing techniques including transfers, screen print and on-glaze

• Firing – electric, gas, raku, soda, saggar, building external kilns to explore both function and performance

• Digital fabrication – including learning software and application of 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC modelling

“Cardiff School of Art & Design is a hive of creativity and a special place that nurtures

academia. The facilities have allowed

me

neverending opportunities to

explore the broad scope of materials, processes and techniques that the subject of ceramics can offer.”

Sam Franks Ceramics – BA (Hons)

Your future

You will engage with real-world contexts on live briefs, creative competitions and interdisciplinary projects, and be encouraged to identify and build your own independent practice and work towards your future career. The Ceramics degree at Cardiff School of Art & Design has an internationally renowned reputation for postgraduate and PhD studies in Ceramics. On completion of your undergraduate studies, you can progress your academic and creative ambition further through these pathways.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Cardiff School of Art & Design

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Fine Art BA (Hons)

Choose your own journey. Define your interests, your practice, and immerse yourself in exploration.

It takes a rare and special ability to become a fine artist. You need both technical skills and creative insight to produce work that conveys an original perspective. Our Fine Art degree gives you the space, freedom and support to fully express your artistic vision. As you progress through the course, you’ll develop both your technical and creative skills through a range of material exploration and use of media.

You’ll have access to your own studio space and will work with the academic and technical staff in defining and developing your interests. You’ll work across disciplines and capacities, including: process & material-based learning, painting, video, printmaking, photography, drawing, performance, sculpture, public art, participatory and inclusive practices, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, bronze casting, and sewing.

Through blending material exploration, practice and philosophy, you will explore the intricate connections between theoretical and conceptual ideas and artistic intention.

You will gain insights from diverse interdisciplinary contexts, engage with critical theory, and learn to apply them through your work. Be ambitious, disciplined and motivated in your practice and you’ll graduate with the skills, confidence, and critical ability to continue your journey as a professional artist.

“Thanks to the opportunities available through the course I have connected with numerous galleries around Cardiff, been introduced to so many new ways of thinking and creating, learnt about the art community and made new friends.”

Aneira Thomas Fine Art – BA (Hons)

Your future

There are frequent opportunities to interact with external partners, galleries, artists and creative practitioners. You can choose to learn how professional practices operate through industry placements, and explore what entrepreneurship has to offer contemporary artists. As well as becoming professional self-employed artists, our graduates can go on to set up galleries, become curators, theatre or set makers, teachers, fashion designers, technicians or undertake further study.

Your final year is spent producing work for professional exhibition and you have the opportunity to develop a business plan. Progression to postgraduate and research study in Fine Art is an option within the Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Game Art

BA (Hons)

Bring life to narratives, concepts, characters and environments.

Game artists work within multidisciplinary teams to create visionary worlds that transport players from the distant past to the cuttingedge future. They are not just creators; they are skilled visual communicators who weave together elements of moving images, animation, concept art, project management, and image making. Their work transforms fictional narratives into visually and sensorially immersive experiences, engaging audiences in ways that transcend traditional storytelling.

Game Art at Cardiff Met offers a pathway into this exciting global industry. With rapid technological advancements and an ever-expanding market, this dynamic field spans a wide range of sectors, including entertainment, immersive technology, web development, and the media industries. As video games and interactive experiences continue to grow in popularity and significance, the demand for talented game artists has never been higher.

Our Game Art degree prepares you for this highly competitive landscape, equipping you with the skills to navigate and specialise in diverse areas such as visual communication, moving image production, visual effects, virtual reality, and immersive environments. Throughout the course you’ll explore a wide range of skills, such as:

• 2D and 3D modelling

• Concept art creation

• Animation techniques

• Visual effects (VFX)

• Game engine proficiency

• Storytelling and narrative development

• Project management

• Multidisciplinary collaboration

• Immersive technologies

• Virtual and augmented reality

You will develop industry standard skills and competencies through collaborative projects and live briefs with real-world conditions. With access to cutting-edge facilities, fully equipped computer studios, and the latest technologies, you will be well-prepared to graduate with the freedom and confidence to forge your unique creative identity.

Your future

You will be prepared to step into a variety of multidisciplinary roles at the forefront of this vibrant industry. Explore pathways such as concept artist, environmental artist, research and development specialist, 3D generalist, modeller, motion graphics artist, or technical and previs artist.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Graphic Design & Communication

(Hons)

Shape behaviour, inform perception, and disrupt narratives.

Graphic Design & Communication makes an essential contribution to the material and visual cultures that surround us. An indispensable force that shapes our world, and a catalyst for social, cultural and political change. It has the power to dictate, persuade, and importantly – pose questions.

You will explore the changing landscape and role of graphic design within a 21st century context, navigating the challenges of globalisation, inclusivity, and sustainability. You will engage with cutting-edge studio practice, collaborate across diverse disciplines, delve deep into methodology and theory. You’ll tackle real-world challenges through live briefs with real clients and embark on self-directed design projects to explore your creativity.

“Studying at Cardiff School of Art & Design gave me the skills needed to enter the industry with confidence. The opportunities were endless, and the support was second to none. I was able to travel, collaborate with students on other courses, and work on live projects to gain real industry experience.”

Maris Latham Graphic Design & Communication – BA (Hons) and Senior Designer at Cowshed

Throughout the course you’ll explore all types of visual languages and experiment with as many different mediums, materials, and technologies as you can, including:

• Typography

• Image making

• Narrative

• Concept development

• Book and editorial design

• Branding & strategy

• Social & service design

• User interface & experience (UI/UX)

• Moving image

• New technologies

• Professional design practice

We believe that designers must embody the roles of critic, curator, author, artisan, philosopher, communicator, collaborator, and instigator. Our commitment lies in nurturing your journey towards becoming a capable and agile designer and thinker, ready for global recognition and international impact.

Your future

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length:

3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

You’ll learn the skills and techniques you need to become highly employable. You’ll network with designers through visiting speakers, working with industry mentors, and live briefs with real organisations that will be invaluable for your graduate career trajectory. You’ll have opportunities to learn from other disciplines, to travel, get involved in research and take on work placements.

The course has excellent relationships with the design community, as well as with research and cultural partners. Our students have been recognised by international design competitions, winning awards and commendations from Creative Conscience, D&AD, ISTD and RSA.

Our graduates are in prominent design positions worldwide and are responsible for graphic design output in an expanse of cultural, social, technological, political and environmental contexts such as Wolff Olins, Ragged Edge, How&How, Warner Brothers, DesignStudio, UNED Studio, The Royal Mint, Cowshed, Clout Branding, Golley Slater, Blue Stag, Only Orca, Toward, Mr. President, Ustwo, Mytton Williams, Arobase Creative, and Antler.

Illustration BA (Hons)

Unlock ideas for illustrative material – from a variety of perspectives.

Illustrations are active images; they always have a purpose, making sense of complex ideas. As an illustrator, you will work to enable understanding of the everyday – from enriching literature and poetry, to responding to societal issues from science and medicine to politics and economics. The challenge is to understand and use visual trends in a critical way, whilst developing your own unique approaches that take into account the power of images in a visually saturated world.

You will develop rich imaginative responses to build a unique practice that is inclusive of your audience. With core skills in drawing and narrative you will explore and experiment with materials, developing a range of technical skills to find your own visual languages with which to tackle challenging subject matter. Through our unique curriculum, you will grow a practice that is defined in its purpose not only by how you make your work, but by what the work is about, how it communicates, and is underpinned theoretically and historically.

You will test your illustrations in a variety of environments and scenarios – exploring beyond the immediate world of the illustrator through, for example; animation, film, printed and digital media to contextualise and articulate your discipline, enriching your work with a greater understanding of the environment it operates in. You will join our Vertical Studio where you will explore, examine and reveal the discipline through dynamic conversations, debates and presentations, unlocking the power of illustration.

Your future

Illustration is constantly extending its reach. On this course you’ll interact with clients and collaborators, author and direct your own groundbreaking projects, and you’ll graduate with a wealth of versatile and transferable skills. Our commitment to hands-on, real-world experiences goes beyond theory. We help you to forge invaluable connections, engage in immersive placements, and thrive on live briefs. For those entrepreneurial thinkers we provide support to help you create and shape a business.

Graduates are well placed to work as freelance illustrators in commissioned and authorial contexts, set up their own business or pursue other opportunities within the creative industries. Postgraduate study within the Cardiff School of Art & Design is also an option.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I’ve

learnt new ways to experiment and change how I use printmaking in my practice. Over the course of my studies, I’ve seen a change in my visual language which now includes mediums outside of printmaking. I’ve pushed the boundaries of what I considered to be my illustration practice.”

Sam Darby Moorhouse Illustration – BA (Hons)

Interior Architecture & Design Degrees

Change the way we live our lives for the better, through effective interior design.

We will equip you with a critical and contemporary understanding of interior spaces and environments. These skills will allow you to remodel the past, create the present and inform the future. You will undertake collaborative projects spanning a range of contexts, countries and cultures. You will explore and employ a range of technologies, critically engage with live briefs and real-world concerns as you develop your own design identity. This will enable you to compose, visualise and simulate unique and individual environments, preparing you for your future.

You will be taught by experts who are developing cutting-edge research and applied practice in sustainable and inclusive design. Comprehensive facilities will ensure that you develop a rich creative and technical language, ranging from sketching to data-rich immersive digital simulations.

The two degrees share common modules and experiences in the first year, providing you with a thorough grounding in the discipline as you start developing a robust design methodology. In second and third year you will take on specialised modules that will further your knowledge and skills in either interior architecture or interior design, depending on your chosen specialism.

Interior Architecture – BA (Hons)

Interior architects shape the spaces we inhabit, working to design functional, accessible, stimulating and sustainable environments. Driven by a peoplecentred approach to designing spaces, you will work to enhance the quality, wellbeing and needs of those that inhabit and interact within them. You will focus on the adaptation, reuse, remodelling and augmentation of pre-existing spaces. With a focus on sustainability, you will explore approaches to creating both permanent and temporary design solutions.

Interior Design – BA (Hons)

Your studies will focus upon objects and their relationships with space, as well as the ways in which they create user experience. By studying our BA Interior Design degree, you will learn the importance of sustainability and environmentally responsible design, tradition and heritage of place, aesthetics and materiality, as well as the impact that design has on human experience and wellbeing.

“Studying Interior Design at Cardiff School of Art & Design has shaped the way I see spaces, and the way I see how we live as people. Our design decisions have wide-ranging implications for the environment which is something we must understand. We must make and push for positive and sustainable choices.”

David Houghton Interior Design – BA (Hons)

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Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

In both degrees you will explore different techniques, ideas and approaches in a variety of areas, including:

• Remodelling; preserving; restoring; renovating existing buildings

• Creating user-centred environments (live; work; rest; play)

• Analysing client culture (design language; mood; atmosphere)

• Formulating design strategies

• Creating appropriate places for experience

• Producing tectonic detail information

• Sketching and scaled detail design drawing

• Technical drawing, model-making and 2D & 3D CAD visualisation

• Developing relationships with clients, designers and constructors

• Legal and regulatory frameworks

Your future

There is a significant focus on practical, real-world experience, which includes department-shared modules, networking and relationship building, internships, work placements, and the potential for engaging in live projects with clients. Upon graduating, you will be able to create potent and memorable experiences in the residential, commercial, public and private sector.

Graduates are well placed to join design companies, work as independent designers, or pursue further education through postgraduate degrees within Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Further information and module list for Interior Design – BA (Hons)

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Photography BA (Hons)

Your unique vision can help to redefine the way we see the world around us.

Photography is a powerful language. It enables us to communicate complex ideas and emotions. It tells us what is considered important and helps us to understand and question the past and the present. As a critical and creative photographer, you can contribute to creating the visual landscapes of the future.

This degree will develop your understanding of technical, creative and conceptual approaches to photography, drawing inspiration from artistic and editorial approaches to image-making and experimental lens-based practices. You will learn to critically evaluate your creative approaches to contemporary photographic practices, positioning these within wider visual culture. We will encourage you to pursue your own photographic interests, nurturing a unique way of seeing, and creating a dynamic portfolio of work.

You will develop a distinctive visual identity and an understanding of the ways in which your personal style might be applied to a range of contexts from fashion and fine arts to advertising and editorial. You will acquire professional digital and film photography skills alongside knowledge of photographic history and practice, including:

• Analogue and digital image making skills

• Studio & location lighting techniques

• Photographic genres

• Editing and sequencing

• The language of photography

• Digital workflow and postproduction

• Portfolio development

• Ethical protocols

• Professional contexts including budgeting, pricing, copyright, agencies, and market awareness

“The interdisciplinary projects have helped to simulate what my career as a photographer will look like. They helped in a multitude of ways, including building my confidence to pitch concepts and gaining experience of presenting them in a professional manner.”

Jean Chan Photography – BA (Hons)

Your future

During the course you’ll forge connections, secure coveted placements and work alongside industry professionals through enlightening talks and mentoring sessions. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Ffotogallery, the revered National Photography Agency for Wales, which opens the doors to paid internships and the chance to showcase your talents during their biennial Diffusion: Cardiff International Festival of Photography.

Graduates are well placed to work as independent freelance photographers, join media and design companies or advertising agencies, work in social media marketing and events management, or be employed in the wider creative industries.

(Credit: Jean Chan)

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Product Design

BA/BSc (Hons)

Develop products that have the potential to change lives.

The things in our lives, the objects that we love, the equipment we use and the tools we depend upon, all emerge from the visionary minds of product designers. A product designer is as much a creative problem solver as they are an identifier of problems. They decipher human needs in response to real-world challenges, crafting sustainable innovations through meticulous testing in order to produce tangible solutions that are ready to use.

Our professionally accredited degree will give you the skills this fast-moving industry demands. You will explore cutting-edge design thinking, sustainable design principles, material science and engineering, rapid prototyping and manufacturing, and human-centred design principles.

As an accredited provider with the Institute of Engineering Designers (IED) our students gain knowledge and understanding in line with requirements set by industry. Upon graduating, you will have the skills required to work to a professional standard, as well as having awareness of ethical, environmental and societal issues.

BA route

You’ll focus on the intellectual and creative skills you need to develop objects with purpose, beauty and social relevance. You’ll take a user-centred approach to design and consider how objects are used in social groups and cultural situations.

BSc route

You’ll concentrate on design for manufacture and assembly – focusing on technical and engineering issues. You’ll develop your logistical and intellectual skills and use them to solve problems and develop products.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

(Credit: Cam Shields & Beth Chadburn)

Cardiff School of Art & Design

“Cardiff Met has been the perfect place for me to grow as a designer and as an individual. A standout aspect of my time on the course has been working with companies like the NHS, IG Design, and BCB on real-world challenges which has been amazing. The fast turnaround has definitely prepared me for a career in a fast-paced industry team.”

Aaron Pearce Product Design – BA (Hons)

You will have full use of our extensive workshop facilities and specialist design studios – where you’ll gain practical knowledge of a variety of materials and develop skills, including:

• Design process: User-centric methodologies including design thinking and human-centred design

• User insights: Ethnography research, empathy as a designer’s tool, user testing

• 2D and 3D conceptualisation: Sketching, rapid prototyping, hand modelling

• Prototyping: Arduino/electronics, laser cutting, computer numerical machining (CNC), 3D printing, woodwork, stitch, metalwork, ceramics

• Design for manufacture: Industry standard CAD software, CAD/CAM, exploration of manufacturing processes and material properties

• Presentation techniques: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Keyshot

• Engineering Science (BSc): Mechanical properties, machines and mechanical advantage, power transmission systems, analogue and digital signal and their processing, electronics, computer programming, electromechanical systems

Your future

Both the BA and BSc give you vital opportunities to experience how product design works in the real world. You’ll engage in live briefs, interdisciplinary projects, and challenge your creativity by taking part in competitions. Our commitment to your growth and success extends globally, with the opportunity for invaluable industry placements, research projects and the option to study abroad. We will equip you with a comprehensive set of experiences and skills ensuring your readiness for the dynamic world of product design.

Our graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in a wide range of contexts with Dyson, Panasonic, Jaguar Land Rover, Safran, DS Smith, Frontier Medical, Olympus Surgical, Haughton Designs, Bisley, Orangebox, Royal Mint, Kinner Dufort, PDR, Cyden, Principality and DVSA. Others have progressed to postgraduate study with Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Textile Design BA (Hons)

Create, preserve and innovate the material culture of the world we live in.

If you’re intrigued by the objects that surround us every day, with a flair for colour, pattern, drawing, materials and making, then our Textile Design degree is for you.

Guided by a team of practicing textile practitioners, designers, and researchers, you will develop the creative and professional skills central to the textiles industry. You’ll engage with projects that will challenge the status quo, ensuring you become a creative and adaptable designer ready for this ever-evolving industry.

On this course you’ll study themes such as innovation, sustainability, global contexts, inclusivity and real-world impact as we explore how textiles and materials affect our everyday lives. From day one you’ll refine your skills through studio practice, workshops, and taught sessions that have been designed to reflect the creative industries that you will work in when you graduate.

Our extensive workshops, managed by expert technical staff, will enable you to bring your designs to life. The course structure brings together tradition and innovation, helping you to master a wide breadth of technical skills such as:

• Embroidery

• Fabric print

• Dyeing

• Surface manipulation

• Digital design

• Metal work

• 3D design

• Laser cutting and etching

• Resin and jesmonite casting

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“What attracted me initially was the opportunity to explore techniques, methods and workshops typically associated with other courses. There is a stereotype that textile design only involves fabric and pattern, but I’ve had the opportunity to explore metal, wood, ceramics, and many other materials, techniques and skills.”

Celyn Scourfield Textile Design – BA (Hons)

Your future

Textile design is everywhere, and we capitalise on our industry contacts to deliver live projects, portfolio reviews and talks with a broad spectrum of professionals. Through this you’ll develop your own network and gain industry experience from within our studios. Recent clients include Daniel Heath Studio, Transport for Wales, IG Group, CMF designers from Aston Martin, and Tu Clothing.

Our graduates have gone on to work in an array of creative roles for Bay & Brown, Ling Design, Fairburn & Wolf Studio, Rapture & Wright, IKEA, Tu Clothing, Phase Eight, WGSN, John Lewis, IG Group, and UK Greetings.

You can also choose to undertake work experience, teaching placements, global travel to places such as Paris, Marrakech or Rajasthan, or write a business plan as part of your studies.

Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences

Facilities

Our biomedical science teaching laboratories are large, modern, and well-equipped, allowing you to develop key competencies aligned with accreditation requirements.

You will undertake essential practicals in core discipline areas which include microbiology and immunology, blood and cellular sciences, molecular biology, and genetics.

A combination of innovative simulation approaches to teaching and learning, alongside working in real outpatient style clinical facilities within multidisciplinary teams, gives you a sector leading opportunity to develop the skills required to be a competent practitioner.

You will also benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub, a purpose-built space that allows a range of health professions to come together to provide an excellent learning experience in a high-tech simulated environment. Learn more about the Allied Clinical Health Hub on page 158.

Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Health Sciences

*Fully funded by NHS bursary with workbased training embedded throughout the degree in accredited NHS laboratories.

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons)

Professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology this degree is designed to enable you to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human disease and disorders, such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Laboratory and teaching sessions will provide you with the scientific knowledge and essential technical skills that will prepare you for years two and three.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Typical modules

In your first year you will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Modules from years two and three may include:

• Blood & Cellular Sciences

• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Biomolecular Analysis

• Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences

Your future

• Biomedical Science graduates will be equipped for a range of careers; some become Biomedical Scientists and others seek employment in pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce, and teaching.

• Many of our graduates have gone on to study for higher degrees at Cardiff Met, as well as graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, Physician Associate training, Clinical Scientist training and further professional qualifications.

Further information, full module list and career options

“After completing my Biomedical Science degree at Cardiff Met, I joined Health Education and Improvement Wales, helping create a digital resource for the NHS Wales Nursing Workforce Plan. Cardiff Met gave me valuable skills in digital literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork, setting me up for success in my career.”

Saffron Williams

Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons) and Nursing Workforce Intern at Health Education and Improvement Wales

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) BSc (Hons)

Professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, a major theme throughout this degree will be to consider the impact that lifestyle has on health. You will gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical approaches and strategies that can be employed to improve health. You’ll learn how appropriate changes to lifestyle, such as exercise and a healthy diet, may be effective in preventing diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases and strokes, from a national and global perspective.

Focus on how exercise, health promotion, and nutrition contribute to wellbeing. You will be introduced to the underlying themes of human nutrition, anatomy and physiology, clinical exercise physiology and psychological wellbeing, blood sciences and the body’s response to exercise including the ability of exercise to elicit health benefits via its impact on the physical and mental development of the body.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Typical modules

In your first year you will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. As part of your second year module, you will engage in an on-site, patient-facing placement, interacting with the public at our Health MOT clinics. Modules from years two and three may include:

• Blood & Cellular Sciences

• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Molecular Biology & Genetics

• Clinical Exercise Physiology & Physiological Wellbeing

• Nutrition in Sport & Exercise

• Sports Medicine

• Molecular and Metabolic Adaptation to Exercise

Facilities

Our Health Assessment suite involves the physiological assessment of human volunteers using a wide range of techniques. Some of these techniques include blood pressure measurements, arterial stiffness measurements using applanation tonometry, pulse oximetry, ultrasound measures including the assessment of blood flow to the brain, spirometry, exercise testing, and venous and capillary blood taking and analysis.

You will also benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub, a purpose-built space that allows a range of health professions to come together to provide an excellent learning experience in a high-tech simulated environment. Learn more about the Allied Clinical Health Hub on page 158.

“Access to Cardiff Met’s health assessment suite prepared me well for many aspects of clinical healthcare, such as collection of anthropometric data (measurements relating to the body) and the procedures of sub-maximal fitness tests.”

Toby Bray

Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons) and Cancer Prehabilitation Therapies Assistant Practitioner at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• Graduates will pursue diverse careers in the health, wellness, and fitness sectors. Potential job titles include: Genetic Technologist, Assistant Cardiac Practitioner, Physician Associate, Diagnostic Radiographer, Cancer Therapeutics Scientist, and many others.

• Many of our graduates have secured positions with organisations such as the National Health Service, National Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies of sport, and health promotion initiatives within the Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme.

• Many of our graduates have gone on to study master’s degrees at Cardiff Met, as well as graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, Physician Associate training, Clinical Scientist training, physiotherapy and further professional qualifications.

Healthcare Science

BSc (Hons)

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2026 entry can be found at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ nhsbursaries

Healthcare Science is a dynamic and continually evolving discipline that requires highly trained individuals to perform an array of laboratory-based techniques that contribute to the overall care and wellbeing of patients.

This professionally accredited degree is specifically designed to enable you to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human health and disease in the field of biomedical science. With elements of work-based training incorporated into every year of the degree, it is carefully tailored to prepare you for a career in the NHS.

“I

work as ‘Rotational’ meaning that I work in a range of laboratories in the Welsh Blood Service which has been a fantastic way to learn about the interconnectivity of the Service, particularly how together, the different elements provide safe donor care and patient blood provision. My favourite aspect of being a Biomedical Scientist is the opportunity to meet and work with different people.”

Lowri Kadelka-Williams Healthcare Science – BSc (Hons) and Biomedical Scientist at Welsh Blood Service

Further information, full module list and career options

Typical modules

In year one you will cover fundamental biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, microbiology, immunology, and human physiology. You will develop relevant analytical, communication and professional skills and undertake a three-week work-based learning placement in an accredited NHS pathology clinical laboratory.

During the second year of study, you will specialise in one of the following disciplines: Blood Science, Cellular Science, Genetics Science or Infection Science.

The clinical placement in the second year runs over the summer and into the final academic year, during which you will remain at placement and complete your academic studies via distance learning with the full support of all that the University has to offer.

Facilities

In addition to our large, modern laboratories you will also benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub, a purpose-built space that allows a range of health professions to come together. This hub has authentic interprofessional learning at its very core and provides an excellent learning experience in a high-tech simulated environment. Learn more about the Allied Clinical Health Hub on page 158.

Your future

• The degree is closely linked with the workforce planning requirements for NHS Wales pathology services, therefore offering an enhanced level of employability.

• Successful graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) immediately upon graduation.

• As tuition fees are fully funded for this degree, alongside a means-tested bursary, there is an expectation that you will commit to work in NHS Wales as a Biomedical Scientist for a minimum of two years post-graduation.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Business, Management & Marketing

Our professionally relevant Business, Management and Marketing degrees are designed in collaboration with industry, academic experts, and accredited bodies, so you can be confident that your learning is in line with the needs of industry and will set you up for career success.

Related courses

Aviation Management

BA (Hons)

Developed with industry to help your career take off in the aviation sector.

Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global aviation industry.

Delivered in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cardiff Airport, this dedicated aviation qualification introduces you to everything from aviation law and strategic management to airport operations and the human side of aviation.

Your learning will take place at Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Airport and online with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Designed to give you world-class training, combining the latest aviation management theories with hands-on experience, so you’ll graduate as a skilled and innovative aviation management specialist, fully prepared to meet the industry’s current and future needs.

With a strong focus on real-world skills, you’ll benefit from our close relationship with Cardiff Airport, gaining direct exposure to airport business and operations throughout your studies. Whether you’re on-site or learning from experienced industry professionals through guest lectures and airport visits, every aspect of this degree is crafted to help you land your dream job in aviation.

Compulsory work experience in your second year, and the option to spend a year in industry after completing your second year, will give you the chance to put theory into practice, showcasing your skills and talents to future employers.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length:

3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Typical modules

You will study a wide range of aviation management subject areas, delivered by Cardiff School of Management (80 credits per year) and by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University online (40 credits per year).

Typical modules include:

• HRM and Employment Relations in Aviation

• Applications in Aerospace/ Aviation Law

• Airline Management

Your future

• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions within the aviation industry such as: Operations and Production Managers, Logistics Managers and General Managers with wide-ranging responsibility for all aspects of aviation management.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

“From airfield and terminal operations to fire safety and commercial development, our varied work placement allowed us to gain experience in so many different areas across Cardiff Airport. Shadowing the Cardiff Airport fire and rescue team was an amazing experience from start to finish. I had the opportunity to immerse myself fully in their work, donning the complete gear and observing every aspect of their operations. The opportunity to go behind the scenes and gain insights into Cardiff Airport’s operations has been invaluable. I’ve learned valuable skills and made connections that will undoubtedly benefit me in the future.”

Rhianna Brown Aviation Management – BA (Hons)

Business Information Systems

BSc (Hons)

Develop information system skills to address real-world business needs and create competitive advantage for enterprise both in the UK and global digital economies.

This professionally accredited degree is designed to advance your knowledge, skills and expertise in the development and application of socio-technical systems to foster a deeper understanding of the significance of information technology and computing in society.

You will be exposed to industry related theories, technologies and cutting-edge research in order to gain a firm grounding in the theoretical and practical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments. Graduates are trained to provide technological insight, strategic direction and tailored consultation to meet the digital needs of enterprise and industry.

You will be developing your fundamental programming, information systems design and data analytics skills and move on to apply these skills to web-based applications. You will broaden your knowledge and skill set by exploring the design of information systems for digital business, data and knowledge management, multimedia and interaction, strategic management, cyber security and business intelligence.

Further information, full module list and career options

“The course had a wide range of interesting modules – technology

project management, business analytics and intelligence, digital business, and cyber security

to name a few. I was able to develop a deeper understanding of the importance of information technology and computing in society. I’ve now graduated with a 1st class honours and secured my first role as a Business Systems Executive.”

Sherin Moncy Business Information Systems –BSc (Hons) and Account Manager at Pinnacle Response

Business Information Systems –BSc (Hons) is a taught degree within the School of Technologies. Please see page 94 for information about the facilities.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Fundamentals of Information Systems

• Digital Business

• Web Design and Databases

• Technology and Society

• Computational Thinking

• Law and Digital Security

• Business Analytics and Intelligence

• Professional, Sustainable and Ethical Technology

A range of core and option modules will be available as you progress through the second and third year of the degree.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained by completing an optional placement year or industrial internship. Over the past few years, our students have been successful in obtaining placements in nationally competitive schemes with Microsoft, HP, General Electric and the Met Office.

• Graduates can operate as software developers with an understanding of the critical importance of business information systems to global commerce.

• Career opportunities will be available across both the traditional IT and telecoms sector, digital/ creative industries, financial and professional services, management consultancy and across the wider public sector.

• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Business & Management (with pathways)

BA (Hons)

Get industry ready and become a business leader of the future.

Our Business and Management degree takes an interdisciplinary approach, blending business and management knowledge with the essential skills needed to succeed as a resilient, impactful and adaptable manager. It encourages you to develop critical perspectives and build a professional and responsible mindset, whilst strengthening leadership and team working skills that will increase your appreciation of the roles managers undertake.

Embrace your entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial spirit to successfully navigate the evolving business landscape across various sectors –private, public, or third sector within organisations, or launching your own enterprise.

The degree is taught from a global perspective through a curriculum that reflects the realities of international markets. Sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethical decisionmaking are embedded throughout.

Our degree gives you flexibility to specialise in areas of interest through a choice of five pathways:

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• International Supply Chain and Logistics Management

• Marketing

As well as the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience through an experiential work or volunteering module in the second year, we also offer an internship year in industry between year two and the final year. Past internships have included Deloitte, Admiral and the Wales Cyber Resilience Centre.

Typical modules

The course structure develops from a compulsory first year, with six modules that give you a strong foundation in business and management, to only two compulsory modules and two compulsory pathway modules in your final year of study. This gives you more freedom to explore and specialise in areas of interest through a choice of five pathways or optional modules.

“Studying

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Business and Management at Cardiff School of Management shaped me into a business leader of the future and boosted my confidence through well-structured assignments and inspiring lecturers.”

Sai Keerthana Mudigonda

Business & Management (Marketing) – BA (Hons) and Management Trainee at 8 Views

“Throughout my time at University I developed many transferable skills, such as time management and being able to work independently and as part of a team. Combining my skills and confidence gained from my day-to-day work, has enabled me to climb the corporate ladder at Deloitte. I feel equipped with a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge in this field. I still refer back to theoretical teachings today!”

Daniela Crone

Business & Management (Marketing) – BA (Hons), Financial Management – MSc and Assistant Manager at Deloitte London

Your future

• Our employability-focused degrees are designed to get you industry ready and become a business leader of the future. Recent graduates have gone on to work for Lloyds Bank, the NHS, BAE Systems, Leicester Rugby, Gwent Police and Deloitte.

• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions across different industries and sectors such as: Sales Executive, Marketing Manager, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Management Consultant, HR Professional, Operations Manager, Business Owner or Supply Chain Manager.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Digital Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

Stay ahead of the latest trends with our double accredited degree.

Developed with, and accredited by, the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), you’ll gain the latest industry knowledge and practical skills with our industryaligned curriculum.

Designed to develop strategic digital marketing managers, our degree offers a blend of marketing management theory combined with specialist digital expertise. We’ll equip you with the most current digital marketing tools and techniques to create innovative marketing campaigns, including social media marketing, digital analytics, search and content marketing, as well as AI and automation.

Further information, full module list and career options

“Cardiff Met’s Digital Marketing Management degree offers modules that are so relevant for the current industry. During my course I landed a month-long work placement as an Influencer Marketing Coordinator. I’m now a brand ambassador and create affiliate content for many exciting brands! I never thought I’d finish uni as an influencer and I’m so excited to see where this line of work takes me and how I continue to grow in the community.”

Beth Fry Digital Marketing Management –BA (Hons) and Digital and Social Media Officer at Thrive

Our CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status also provides you with the opportunity to gain exemptions from CIM Certificate and Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing qualifications.

Get hands-on with specialist industry software, including Adobe Creative Suite, and put theory into practice during your Digital Marketing in Practice module in year two and optional year in industry work placement after completing your second year of study.

Our lecturers, who are both researchactive and industry-experienced, will equip you with the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the creative and ever-changing marketing world. Plus, you will have the opportunity to join our CIM student chapter to engage in creative and entrepreneurial activities linked to your studies.

Typical modules

You will be able to choose from several optional modules in your second and final year of study to tailor your learning with your interests and career aspirations in mind.

Digital content creation and understanding the latest technological advancements in digital marketing are at the heart of the third-year modules. You will also have the option of researching a digital dissertation or writing and presenting a digital marketing plan.

Typical compulsory modules include:

• Creative Digital Marketing Communications

• Automation and AI Marketing

• Digital Analytics and Visualisation

• International and Global Digital Marketing

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• On successful completion of our degree, you will become a DMI member and awarded with the DMI Certified Digital Marketing Associate (CDMA) qualification.

• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions within digital marketing such as SEO account management, search and social media management, digital creative development and marketing communications across a variety of industries in the private, public and third sectors.

• Further postgraduate study options such as Digital Marketing Management – MSc and Strategic Marketing Management – MSc are also available at Cardiff School of Management.

Marketing Management Degrees

Accredited degrees developed to meet industry needs.

Our specialist Marketing degrees in Advertising, Brand, Marketing Management, Public Relations (PR) and Sales are developed in collaboration with, and accredited by, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This ensures you gain cutting-edge industry knowledge and practical skills through our industry-aligned curriculum.

Our CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status also provides you with the opportunity to gain exemptions from CIM Certificate and Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing qualifications.

Our lecturers, who are both research-active and industryexperienced, will equip you with the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the creative and ever-changing marketing world.

“With a focus on experiential learning and the latest industry trends, the PR and Marketing Management course ensures you gain relevant, handson skills. My proudest moment so far was securing a 12-month paid placement as a Social Media Intern at Disney+. From content creation and influencer activity to campaigns and asset management, the Disney+ social media team showed me the power of strategic storytelling. Watching marketing theories come to life as real-world engagement was amazing — they became tools to inspire and connect with people around the world.”

Muskaan Ali Public Relations & Marketing Management –BA

(Hons) and Social Media Intern at Disney+

Get hands-on with specialist industry-leading software, including Adobe Creative Suite, and put theory into practice during your work placement module in year two and optional year in industry after completing your second year of study.

Plus, you will have the opportunity to join our CIM student chapter to engage in creative and entrepreneurial activities linked to your studies.

Degrees available:

• Advertising & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

• Brand & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

• Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

• Public Relations & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

• Sales & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Typical modules

In your first year, all marketing degrees follow the same compulsory modules including Data Driven Marketing, Marketing Theories and Digital Media for Marketers, where you’ll learn to use digital tools and industry standard software applications.

In year two, you will study compulsory modules within your chosen specialism such as Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Consumer Behaviour and Digital Analytics and Visualisation. Plus, the option of studying Social Media Marketing or Sports, Events and Sponsorship Marketing.

You will put theory into practice within a compulsory Marketing in Practice module in year two and also have the option to spend a year in industry after successfully completing your second year of study.

In your final year, there is an emphasis on the more strategic areas of your chosen subject, and you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in marketing across the globe. You also have the option of researching, writing and presenting a marketing plan and working with a real-world organisation to address specific marketing issues alongside a variety of optional modules.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• You’ll leave us as an industry ready professional with a wide base of marketing knowledge, specialist expertise and real-world experience to stand out in the graduate job market.

• Past graduates have secured roles at well-known brands like Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, STAEDTLER, Dubarry of Ireland, Confused.com, and Gü, as well as at creative agencies managing nationwide advertising campaigns. Many have become Brand Managers for household names or Account Managers in PR agencies, while others have gone on to start their own businesses.

• Further postgraduate study options such as MSc Digital Marketing Management and MSc Strategic Marketing Management are also available at Cardiff School of Management.

Computer Science & Creative Technologies

Courses

96 Computer & Data Science – BSc (Hons)

98 Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons)

100 Computer Science – BSc (Hons)

102 Computer Security – BSc (Hons)

104 Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons)

106 Software Engineering – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

28 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

58 Game Art – BA (Hons)

84 Business Information Systems – BSc (Hons)

Facilities

Our specialist labs and facilities have been designed exclusively for our Technologies students and provide modern and flexible spaces for working, learning and socialising.

Designed to facilitate hands-on training, our high-spec labs cover all aspects of technology –from games programming and extracting insights from data using AI, to security testing and the programming and development of controllers for the Internet of Things (IoT).

You will be able to work collaboratively in our flexible open learning areas and gain experience with industry-like scenarios in a positive environment.

Learn more about the facilities by scanning the QR code

Computer Security Lab

Our complete Cisco Cyber Security lab enables you to learn industry standard tools and techniques and gain hands-on experience in networking, penetration testing, security testing and IoT.

Data Science & AI Lab

Our Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab helps you hone practical skills with high-spec machines and equipment capable of running complex data visualisations and machine learning.

Games Lab

Our Games Lab is equipped with the latest tools and technologies from industry to support you with motion capture, VR/AR, and to provide access to mobile and console development kits from the likes of Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo, enabling you to work on game projects targeted at different hardware platforms.

Virtual Reality Spaces

Our VR booths have been designed for you to explore VR within a dedicated space, immersing yourself into the virtual world using our brand-new VR headsets, green screens and other technologies to support you on your journey through the world you create.

Teaching Labs

A range of dedicated teaching labs support learning and teaching across the full portfolio of degrees.

Computer & Data Science

BSc (Hons)

Informed by industry needs, this professionally accredited degree will enable you to understand, apply, and critically evaluate data science and artificial intelligence principles.

Data generated by humans and machines is transforming our society, economics and politics. The ability to garner meaningful insights, knowledge and intelligence from complex data has never been more important.

This degree will equip you with the in-demand skills to design and utilise data science systems and use industry standard tools and techniques to address real-world problems. This covers a variety of sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail & e-commerce, transportation & logistics, energy & utilities, social media marketing and environmental sciences.

A wide range of industry and government organisations have worked closely in developing this degree, creating challenging scenarios and assessments based on real-life cases for your learning environment. Preparing you to meet industry needs, the curriculum also covers Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies synopsis – a first of its kind in Wales. You will have the option to explore work experience opportunities and widen your international perspective through student exchanges and internships with several European and international partners.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Data Analysis

• Data Visualisation and Storytelling

• Data Visualisation Grammar and Idioms

• Business Analytics and Intelligence

• Blockchain Fundamentals

• Data and Knowledge Management Options in the final year will allow you to develop your specific interests and expertise.

“As a lecturer in Computer Science and Programme Director of BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Met, I aim to have a good blend of research and hands-on experience for my subjects. My key areas of research are Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) frameworks, security, privacy and immutability aspects of DLTs and Blockchains.”

Dr Ali Shahaab Computer & Data Science – BSc (Hons)

Programme Director

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement year/industrial internship.

• Graduates will have the necessary skills and knowledge to understand, apply and critically evaluate underlying data science principles. In addition, graduates will also be equipped with the skills to design and utilise data science systems and use industry standard tools and techniques in their implementation.

• Qualified Data Scientists are in demand with lucrative salaries available across the public and private sectors.

• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Computer Games Design & Development (with pathways) BSc (Hons)

Explore and develop your own game ideas.

This professionally accredited degree covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from computer science and software engineering. You will develop an understanding of how games are designed and developed, in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills you can take forward in your career as games technology advances.

You will have access to the latest tools and technologies used in industry including console development kits along with VR equipment from Meta and Valve as well as access to our VR development booths which provide a truly unique learning experience.

You will develop your knowledge and learn a wide range of skills by working on a number of game projects targeted at different hardware platforms. This includes how games are designed and implemented, how game engines work, game mechanics, AI, mobile and multi-player game development.

You will also learn computer programming, primarily using the C++ language. This allows you to understand how the internals of a game work and gives you the flexibility to realise your own game design ideas.

Typical modules

The degree is based on a number of compulsory modules that include:

• Game Systems Fundamentals

• Principles of Programming

• Designing and Implementing Game Mechanics

• Introduction to Games Industry Practice

• Real-Time Computer Graphics

• Game Engine Development

• Level Design and Game Asset Creation

Broadening options in year two and three will allow you to specialise in pathways such as Game Engine, Gameplay or Virtual Reality.

Your future

• This degree will equip you with the skills needed to follow a career in games development or in the wider IT industry. Graduates have been employed within the games sector, for example Cloud Imperium, Ubisoft, PlayEmber and other sectors, for example DTM Global and CGI.

• Strong links with industry means real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study through optional placements and internships.

• TIGA accredited degree. The TIGA Accreditation system recognises the very best undergraduate and postgraduate university courses, enabling game developers to identify those that produce industry-ready graduates.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

“Every aspect

of the course is challenging and fulfilling. You not only learn about games design on the course, but also get a fundamental baseline understanding of vital IT knowledge and its applications. I have gone from feeling like I could barely write code when I started the course, to now where I am creating game engines and games almost every month.”

Mike Havard Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons)

Computer Science (with pathways)

BSc (Hons)

Designed in consultation with industry, our professionally accredited Computer Science degree will equip you with specialised knowledge in software development, intelligent systems and robotics, preparing you for the challenges of tomorrow’s technology.

Creating links between theory and practice, the course covers solid theoretical foundations and key concepts in computational thinking, computer architectures and their operating systems, machine learning, embedded systems and more. But computer science is a very practical field, and this course offers plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on project experience. You’ll be working in industry standard labs, engaging in practical exercises ranging from computer programming and software development to working with IoT devices and building and programming robotics units.

With extra opportunities to join our research centres and labs as an undergraduate intern, you’ll be able to gain experience of industry standards and best practices while working on cutting-edge technologies.

“I

completed an internship at GE Aerospace Wales, where I worked in IT support, software development, data analysis, and hardware installations. I led the migration of GE’s global software to a new version, and the experience helped me apply my university knowledge to real-world industry scenarios.”

Rhodri Thomas Computer Science – BSc

(Hons)

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Principles of Programming

• Architectures and Operating Systems

• Web Design and Databases

• Physical Computing

• Object-Oriented System Design

• Cyber Security and Cryptography

Broadening options in year two and three will allow you to specialise in pathways such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and the Internet of Things.

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained by completing an optional placement year or industrial internship. Over the past few years, our students have been successful in obtaining placements in nationally competitive schemes with Microsoft, HP, General Electric, GE Aerospace and the Met Office.

• Specialist pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and The Internet of Things broaden your career options and you will be well placed to fill important gaps in the growing tech sector job market on graduation.

• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

“Cardiff Met places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, and I’ve had the opportunity to work on real-world projects covering topics such as algorithms, data structures, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This helped me to land an amazing job after graduation as a Licence Compliance Analyst in a law firm!”

Omaima Ayzah Computer Science – BSc (Hons) and Licence Compliance Analyst at CJCH Solicitors

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Computer Security

BSc (Hons)

This professionally accredited degree* will explore the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.

Through lectures, tutorials, technical labs and real-world case studies, you will learn how attacks work, the likely threats and vulnerabilities, and the approaches used by attackers. A new, fully equipped Cisco cyber security lab will help you put theory into practice with industry standard toolkits. You’ll learn how to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in business organisations to develop secure systems.

You will have the opportunity to join societies such as Capture the Flag (CTF) and Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) where competitions, support and the sharing of relevant opportunities are championed. Our industry and professional partnerships with organisations such as NCSC Cyber First scheme, Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales, Thales (NDEC), Airbus, and Charmwood Risk Management strengthen the degree and offer you valuable networking opportunities.

Course modules are integrated with professional certification content such as Cisco Networking (CCNA) and Cyber Security, Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) as well as integrated with training for ISO27001 Internal Audit to provide you with cutting-edge knowledge.

This course was the first bachelor’s degree in Wales to be awarded provisional certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Cardiff Met is also an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), Cyber First and a CREST approved academy.

*NCSC provisional certification.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Cyber Security Architecture and Operations

• Web Design and Databases

• Software Security

• Information, Risk and Law

• Threats and Attacks

• Networks and Security

• Cyber Security and Cryptography

• Ethical Hacking

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Your future

• As an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), the course will provide you with an opportunity to qualify as a Student Member of the CIISec and start your journey to Chartered Information Security Professional status.

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement year/industrial internship. Students have obtained placements with organisations such as South Wales Police and HMRC.

• With a growing demand for skilled graduates in cyber/computer security, the course will prepare you for a challenging and lucrative career at the forefront of the defence of business and national UK infrastructure. Graduates have been employed within well-established organisations such as Admiral, Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales and Bridewell.

“The School of Technologies staff provided invaluable support, helping me excel academically and offering opportunities to build skills beyond the curriculum, such as event organisation and presenting. A highlight was organising the school’s first Women in Tech event, where we were able to learn about industry, network and hear from inspirational women in the tech industry. These experiences all helped me secure a Graduate Cyber Consultant role at Bridewell immediately after graduation.”

Georgina

Cayley Computer Security – BSc (Hons) and Graduate Cyber Consultant at Bridewell

Computing with Creative Design

BSc (Hons)

Bridge the gap between the technical and creative worlds to create innovative solutions to problems old and new.

This professionally accredited degree will enable you to develop your computing skills with a particular focus on the creative and design opportunities that are presented within the discipline.

In addition to learning the fundamentals of developing computer-based and software-driven systems, you will be encouraged to incorporate modern product design thinking into your technical work. During the course students will be introduced to key human-computer interaction principles exploring how design is used for user experience (UX) and interaction.

You will be exposed to a wide range of technologies and tools that facilitate the design and creation of new hardware and software solutions, helping you develop your analytical abilities whilst looking at human-centred design processes. This will enable you to establish yourself as a hybrid individual, well equipped to bridge the gap between the technical and creative worlds to create innovative solutions to problems old and new.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Design Thinking

• Web Design & Databases

• Physical Computing

• Mobile and Web Technologies

• Advanced Web Technology

• Human Computer Interaction

• Creative Design and Innovation

• UX and Digital Content

“My journey with the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Cardiff Met and Tramshed Tech gave me the confidence to develop my own business. These experiences have shown me that education extends beyond the classroom walls and at the School of Technologies, you will be given the tools, opportunities, and support to succeed.”

Bradley Bunce Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons) and Founder and Director at Unifying Services

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement year/industrial internship.

• Graduates who marry the skills of creativity and design with the ability to build reliable and supportable software are increasingly in demand across all sectors.

• Opportunities exist across fields such as the arts, entertainment/games, mobile application development, multimedia, product/web design and other interactive systems.

• This degree also provides entry onto a wide range of taught master’s and research degrees within the University.

• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Software Engineering

BSc (Hons)

Gain the expertise to design, develop, and deliver software for modern environments and platforms with this professionally accredited degree.

You will develop an appreciation of software carpentry and ‘codemanship’ creating useful and usable software artefacts. In collaboration with our professional partners, real-life problems and industry standard tools are the core of this degree. You will gain advanced programming skills in a range of languages and will experience the entire cycle of software development, from programming to coding quality, communication in multidisciplinary teams, software testing and debugging.

Your first year is shared with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree (see page 100) and covers essential computing concepts.

In years two and three, you will focus on the design and development of software for particular applications and will examine architectural paradigms such as parallel and distributed computing.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include:

• Advanced Programming

• Architectures and Operating Systems

• Web Design and Databases

• Object-Orientated System Design

• Mobile and Web Technologies

• Agile Development and DevOps

• Algorithms and Data Structures

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained by completing an optional placement year or industrial internship.

• Specialist pathways will broaden your career options and you will be well-placed to fill important gaps in the growing tech sector job market on graduation.

Further information, full module list and career options

• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

“From working on robots in Malaysia, to undertaking a year-long placement at GE Aerospace, studying Software Engineering at Cardiff Met has afforded me some life-changing opportunities. The staff have been more than just instructors; they have been mentors, collaborators, and friends on this journey of mine.”

Hussein Daher

Software Engineering – BSc (Hons) and Software Engineer Intern at GE Aerospace

Education, Early Years & Primary Teaching

“I heard how good the education and initial teacher education provision was at Cardiff Met and now I realise why. The relationship the University has with its partner schools is very strong. During my degree I developed the confidence, knowledge and skills that I needed to start my primary teaching career, and before I graduated, I secured my first teaching job.”

Ella Townsend

Primary Education (3–11 age range) with QTS – BA (Hons) and Primary Teacher

Cardiff Met is one of the largest centres of teacher education and training in the UK.

We have over 75 years’ experience and an enviable reputation for the quality of our teacher training and education provision. We are also committed to improving our students’ Welsh language skills through our Welsh for Educators programme.

Courses

112 Early Years Education & Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status – BA (Hons)

114 Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

116 Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons)

118 Primary Education (3–11 age range) with Qualified Teacher Status – BA (Hons)

Facilities

Designed to enrich your learning experience and employability, we have many specialist teaching spaces that provide you with critical opportunities for practicebased learning on campus.

These include an Outdoor Learning Centre and forest school, science and psychology laboratories, art and design workshops, music studio, IT suites, and a dedicated education library. Our specialist setting, Tŷ Froebel, enables you to learn about Froebel’s principles and practices of play in early childhood learning. The house integrates indoor and outside spaces providing you with interactive hands-on experiences of block play, clay, woodwork, sewing and gardening. Learn

Early Years Education & Professional Practice

with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) BA (Hons)

Work

with

children from birth to eight years of age and their families.

There are two pathways of study available:

• Early Years Education & Professional Practice with EYPS – BA (Hons)

• Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog) – BA (Anrh)*

On this degree you will become a highly skilled early years practitioner. You will earn qualified Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), gaining practical workbased experience combined with theoretical and policy-based knowledge, as well as the transferable skills required for effective early years practice, including the management of early years settings.

A central aspect of this innovative degree is the assessed practice-based experience that you will complete in order to gain EYPS. This is made up of a placement during each year of your study in a range of relevant settings such as Foundation Phase classrooms, private nurseries, children’s centres and primary schools.

You will spend time in our campusbased Forest School provision, where you will be able to gain firsthand experience of outdoor learning opportunities for early years children. You will also develop vital leadership skills and a recognised ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification, which will be beneficial in future leadership roles.

During the degree, you will be taught by research active academics and early years specialists including guest lecturers from associated settings, such as Play Wales and Tŷ Hafan, to provide additional teaching and learning opportunities.

On completion, you will be highly valued by prospective employers within the early years sector.

“I own and run a children’s role play centre which provides various play opportunities for children from birth to the age of seven. I am so proud I have opened my business. There is nothing more rewarding than watching children letting go in play.”

Ffion Thompson

Early Years Education & Professional Practice with EYPS – BA (Hons) and Play Centre owner

Typical modules**

• Pedagogy and Play

• Child Development

• Safeguarding, Children’s Rights and Wellbeing

• Becoming a Researcher

• Inclusive Practice in Early Years

• Leadership and Management

**This degree is undergoing review in 2025. The modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

*Whilst most of the degree will be delivered through the medium of English, 40 credits per year (33%) of the bilingual course are available through the medium of Welsh, including Welshmedium personal tutor support and placement opportunities. Scholarships may be available.

Your future

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

• Typical career destinations include play setting roles, nursery management, education welfare and owning your own play centre, as well as related careers in family support work, safeguarding, health and social care and play therapy.

• This degree provides a platform to progress to primary teaching. At Cardiff Met all graduates are guaranteed an interview for the Primary PGCE, subject to meeting entry requirements.

• Progression to further postgraduate and PhD study is available, including our range of education master’s degrees at Cardiff Met.

“You have a placement two days a week working with children between the ages of 0 to 5, in schools, nurseries, playgroups and more. I love applying aspects that I have learnt in lectures to real situations, as it helps me understand the theories and concepts of child development even further.”

Elsie Potter

Early Years Education & Professional Practice with EYPS – BA

(Hons)

Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs BSc (Hons)

One degree – three subject specialisms.

This unique applied degree examines educational issues and additional learning needs from psychological perspectives. The degree will provide you with an in-depth theoretical knowledge and the practical strategies needed to support a range of learners, including those with additional learning needs.

You will explore the varying fields of psychology and how they can contribute to our understanding of such things as social, emotional and physical development, additional learning needs, school behaviour, mental and biological processes of learning, and the influence of self-esteem and motivation on learning and achievement. There is also an emphasis throughout on the importance of critical thinking in the context of educational practice, and the development of interdisciplinary research skills.

You will be taught by staff who are highly experienced in each of the degree’s subject specialisms, and how they apply to a range of professional contexts.

Throughout this exciting degree you will undertake two work experience placements in a range of educational organisations, which can include special needs schools and specialist provisions within mainstream schools. These are essential components that make up two of the modules you will study, ensuring that you graduate with valuable first-hand experience in professional work settings. You will also have opportunities to complete additional training and accredited courses, such as Autism Aware training, further enhancing your employability and career options.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

Typical modules*

Modules combine aspects of psychology with education and additional learning needs, encouraging an integrated approach to these topics. Modules include:

• Additional Learning Needs and Inclusive Practice

• Explaining Diversity in Education

• Social Behaviour and Communication

• Understanding Learner Behaviour

• The Nature of Education

• Emerging Themes in Psychology in Education

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• The interdisciplinary nature of the degree means that a very diverse range of career options are available. Typical careers include (but are not limited to) inclusion and working with individuals who have a range of additional learning needs, educational support services, social work and psychological roles.

• This degree also provides a platform to progress to teacher training. At Cardiff Met all graduates are guaranteed an interview for the Primary PGCE, subject to meeting entry requirements.

• Progression to postgraduate and PhD study is available, including our MA Education and BPS accredited MSc Psychology in Education at Cardiff Met.

“It is highly informative and such an interesting course. On placement I was in a special educational needs facility, and this opened my eyes to the difference between mainstream education and specialist facilities available.”

Romey Williamson Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

Primary Education Studies BA

Study primary education through a contemporary lens.

This degree is rooted in the field of education studies, providing you with the knowledge of fundamental issues in education across a range of contexts and environments. The course has a specific focus on the primary sector and will provide an ideal platform for those interested in careers in primary education, as well as working in the wider fields of education, teaching and health.

There are two pathways of study available:

• Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons)

• Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) – BA (Anrh)**

(Hons)*

Further information, full module list and career options

Modules introduce and explore contemporary issues and debates surrounding equality, gender, globalisation, sustainability, and technologies. You will engage with a range of concepts and competing perspectives which influence and affect children’s experiences within society and education. Teaching and learning encourages you to engage with the relationship between social, political, and economic landscapes, issues, and policies. At each stage you will be encouraged and supported to develop your capacity to think critically and creatively.

Regular opportunities for work-based experience and current practice are available using the latest technologies and learning strategies. In year one you will attend a placement in an alternative setting outside of primary education, e.g. private nursery, community playgroup, secondary school, hospital school or sports coaching. In year two you will work in a primary school as a teaching assistant and in an observational capacity. Both experiences introduce you to a wide range of career paths.

“The course is very interactive with a lot of practical elements. The topics covered on the course are diverse but also well rounded, which allows you to draw on aspects from different modules when writing your assignments.”

Megan Bamsey Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons)

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

*Please note this degree does not offer Qualified Teacher Status (see page 118)

**Whilst most of the degree will be delivered through the medium of English, 40 credits per year (33%) of the bilingual course are available through the medium of Welsh, including Welshmedium personal tutor support and placement opportunities.

Scholarships may be available.

You will be taught by research active academics and guest speakers from local nurseries, schools and pupil referral units. Local field trips enhance your learning. You will spend time in classrooms and various outdoor settings, including the University’s Outdoor Learning Centre. In addition, you will explore the importance of block play, woodwork, clay and gardening at our specialist resource space, Tŷ Froebel. All these practices, plus extra-curricular experiences on offer, develop your knowledge and understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and practice.

Themes of study^

Throughout this degree you will study content related to cross-curricular learning, outdoor play and learning, curriculum design, as well as language, literacy and childhood education, and sustainable futures in education. These fundamental areas will also be explored through applied practice and research enquiry projects to develop you as both a practitioner and a researcher.

^This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• On completion you will be fully equipped to pursue a career in the field of education in early years, primary education, community education, health and wellbeing, third sector and more.

• This degree provides an ideal platform to progress to primary and secondary teaching. At Cardiff Met all graduates are guaranteed an interview for the Primary PGCE, subject to meeting entry requirements.

• Progression to further postgraduate and research study is available, including our range of education master’s degrees at Cardiff Met.

Primary Education (3–11 age range)

with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) BA (Hons)

Train to be a forward-thinking primary school teacher and be classroom ready.

This course prepares you to become a highly skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioner, who is committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people.

There are two pathways of study available which are accredited by the Education Workforce Council:

• Primary Education (3–11 age range) with QTS – BA (Hons)

• Addysg Gynradd (3–11 ystod oedran) gyda SAC – BA (Anrh)*

The degree captures the revised curriculum in Wales enabling you to teach the curriculum across the 3–11 age range. Our clinical practice (school placement) is research-informed enabling you to use theory to interrogate practice and vice-versa.

Within the degree you will undertake a total of 120 days in school via an incremental model of clinical practice designed to support your personal and professional development. This will help you to meet the demands of the classroom and wider education community. Within these 120 days, you will receive 15 School Led Training (SLT) days in a Lead Partnership School/Alliance, learning from leading providers of education and professional development.

In the first year, clinical practice is included within an academic module and consists of 15 days of non-assessed placement in school. You will engage in research and enquiry at micro and macro levels, whilst also engaging in both collaborative and independent planning of teaching. In the second year, formal assessment against Welsh Government’s Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership pertaining to the level of QTS begins.

Clinical practice is also available through the medium of Welsh, and you will receive 105 hours of Welsh language skills development throughout the degree.

Typical modules

• Cross-Curricular Responsibilities

• Successful Futures

• Exploring Play and Early Learning

• Antiracism, Equity and Diversity: Pedagogy and Practice for Wales

• Researching Early Years and Primary Education

• Local, Global, and Pioneering Approaches in Education

Your future

• 96.7% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

• On completion, you will be highly employable and ready to meet the demands of the classroom as a primary school teacher.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) means you can teach in primary schools in Wales, the UK and abroad.

• Our degree provides an excellent basis for you to progress to specialist postgraduate education courses, including the range of education master’s degrees at Cardiff Met.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 115 UCAS Points

5 GCSE passes inc. English/Welsh (First language), Maths & Science at grade C/4 (or equivalents)

Enhanced disclosure barring service check. Evidence of work experience in a mainstream primary school.

*At least 80 credits (66%) of the degree will be available through the medium of Welsh. Welsh-medium student teachers can undertake all of their assessments in Welsh and receive targeted ‘Gloywi’ sessions to develop confidence in the use of the language, as well as accuracy of written and oral skills. Welsh language across the curriculum is developed in dedicated university Welsh Language sessions and as part of the Literacy element of Literacy Language and Communication (LLC).

The Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education

Training to teach at Cardiff Met is an exciting opportunity to learn within the Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education. The Cardiff Partnership comprises Cardiff Metropolitan University and its associated schools, working in collaboration with University of Oxford, Cardiff University, Central South Consortium (CSC), Education Achievement Services (EAS), and City of Cardiff Council. Together, the Cardiff Partnership collaborates to ensure that our student teachers achieve and surpass the professional standards for QTS, through high-quality professional education that is rigorously practical and intellectually challenging.

“The seminars have been invaluable and really help prepare you for your classroom experiences. I was initially nervous about going on school placement, but I quickly became comfortable in the classroom.”

Beau Fryer

Primary Education (3–11 age range) with QTS – BA (Hons) and Primary Teacher

Engineering

Courses

122 Electrical & Electronic Engineering  – BEng/MEng (Hons)

124 Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

126 Robotics Engineering – BEng/ MEng (Hons)

Related courses

28 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

106 Software Engineering – BSc (Hons)

BEng or MEng

The choice between BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) and an MEng (Master of Engineering) depends on your career goals, interest in further specialisation, and time commitment.

BEng: A three-year degree identical to the first three years of the MEng course.

MEng: A four-year integrated master’s degree, the highest undergraduate engineering qualification in the UK.

Facilities

Cardiff School of Technologies offers cutting-edge facilities and specialist labs which allow you to gain practical experience from day one.

Our Robotics Lab is closely integrated with the EUREKA Robotics Centre, one of only fourteen specialist research centres in robotics in the UK. It offers access to over 120 specialist robots, humanoid robots and robotic arms, as well as advanced AI, AR, robotics and 3D printing kits and software.

Our Electronic Systems Lab offers an immersive experience with software and instrumentation covering the full range of electronics, automation and autonomous system techniques and applications.

Our Autonomous Systems Lab is home to Quanser’s Autonomous Vehicles Research Studio (AVRS). Our system consists of 6 quadcopters, 8 localisation cameras, and a control workstation. The system supports research on multi-robot coordination, perception, control, and planning. It also supports the teaching of various engineering modules related to robotics, mechatronics, control systems, sensors, actuators, and more, as well as BEng, MEng, and MSc dissertations.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

BEng/MEng (Hons)

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the dynamic field of electrical and electronic engineering.

This degree will give you a solid foundation in the key areas of electrical and electronic engineering and offers you the opportunity to specialise in emerging fields. You’ll put theory into practice from day one, working in cutting-edge facilities that feature electronic circuits measurement analysers, virtual instrumentation kits, PCB prototyping printers, circuit design and simulation tools, internet of things and electrical machines and drives.

In the first year, the course content covers engineering mathematics, programming principles, analog and digital electronics and mechatronics. It also ventures into more specialised areas like control systems, signals and systems, as well as electromagnetics and physical computing, shaping well-rounded professionals who are adept at both theory and practice.

As you progress through the course you will dive deeper into areas such as digital signal processing, power electronics and systems and electrical machines and drives. The curriculum in the final years of the degree also allows students to undertake practical projects, providing critical hands-on experience that is vital in today’s industry.

You will also get the opportunity to tailor your learning through elective modules both in electrical and electronic engineering, thereby aligning your education with your personal interests and career goals. The degree ensures that graduates are wellequipped to meet industry demands, contribute to advancements in the field, and drive innovation in electrical and electronic engineering.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules that include:

• Analog and Digital Electronics

• Engineering Electromagnetics

• Physical Computing

• Signals and Systems

• Power Electronics and Systems

• Electrical Machines and Drives

Options in year three and four (if undertaking MEng route) will allow you to develop your specific interests and expertise.

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement/ industrial internship.

• The degree is designed to allow accreditation by the Institute of Engineering & Technology, meaning graduates are on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–6 years full-time, dependent upon taking BEng or MEng, the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer:

BEng: 112–120 UCAS Points

MEng: 120–128 UCAS Points

Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering

BEng/MEng (Hons)

This integrated degree in Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering will provide you with the skills needed to work with both software and hardware to design exciting electronic and computer-based systems.

You will gain a thorough grounding in electrical and electronic theory, signals and systems as well as computer programming. You will cover embedded system programming as well as networks and cyber security, addressing the professional and ethical considerations of digitisation.

You’ll put theory into practice from day one, working in cutting-edge facilities that feature electronic circuits measurement analysers, virtual instrumentation kits, PCB prototyping printers, circuit design and simulation tools, internet of things and industry 4.0 technology.

You’ll learn how to combine software and hardware to design the exciting electronic and computer-based systems that shape the way we live.

Based on leading research and designed with strong industrial input, the degree gives you thorough knowledge in core engineering subjects such as electrical, electronics and computer theory, analog and digital electronics as well as low level hardware programming. The application of mathematics to the design of control systems will give you insight into the positioning and manipulation of automated machinery. In addition, you will cover digital signal processing, Internet of Things, and address the professional and ethical issues in engineering.

Whether you want to work in industry, launch your own start-up company, or enter the world of research and development, the degree will give you the head start you need for a career in this rapidly growing sector.

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules that include:

• Analog and Digital Electronics

• Engineering Mathematics

• Control Systems

• Signals and Communication Systems

• Power Electronics and Systems

• Digital Signal Processing

Options in year three and four (if undertaking MEng route) will allow you to develop your specific interests and expertise.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement/ industrial internship.

• The degree is designed to allow accreditation by the Institute of Engineering & Technology, meaning graduates are on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–6 years full-time, dependent upon taking BEng or MEng, the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer:

BEng: 112–120 UCAS Points

MEng: 120–128 UCAS Points

“Engineering courses require a lot of hands-on practical work and Cardiff Met’s School of Technologies has catered to that brilliantly. Our course has specifically looked at a lot of different elements of circuit design and construction, programming and engineering mathematics. One of the most interesting assignments for me was programming a robot as a sentient ‘security guard’ that had the ability to scan ID cards to confirm someone’s identity!”

Matthew Fry Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering – MEng (Hons)

Robotics Engineering

BEng/MEng (Hons)

This integrated degree in Robotics Engineering will give you a broad exposure to one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in technology.

The unique design of the degree will offer you the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of robotics and apply them to the design and development of sophisticated autonomous intelligent systems. You will be exposed to a wide range of robotics engineering theories and scientific applications, with consideration for the ethical issues surrounding the sector.

Hands-on experience with industry standard equipment will give you practical skills. The degree is integrated closely with the EUREKA Robotics Lab at Cardiff School of Technologies. The Lab is recognised by the UK Government as one of only fourteen specialist research centres in robotics in the UK, and the only leading centre specialised in social and service robotics.

You will have access to cutting-edge facilities and to some of the most advanced robots on the market. You will be able to work with social, service and educational humanoid robots with advanced artificial intelligence features, and robotic arms for industrial robotics research and development.

Further information, full module list and career options

“I still remember the first time I piloted and implemented educational robots in the real world – how students, parents, teachers and the public were motivated, impressed and had fun interacting with the robots! It fuelled my interest in the interaction between humans and robots and led to a career researching how to embed human learning, reasoning and emotion into machines.”

Dr Esyin Chew Department of Applied Computing & Engineering Founder of EURKEA Robotics Lab

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules that include:

• Mechatronics

• Engineering Mathematics

• Social Humanoid Robotics

• Robotics and Automation Systems

• Power Electronics and Systems

• Advanced AI in Robotics

• The Internet of Things

Options in years three and four (if undertaking MEng route) will allow you to develop your specific interests and expertise.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• Real-world experience can be obtained as part of your study by completing an optional placement/ industrial internship.

• The degree is designed to allow accreditation by the Institute of Engineering & Technology, meaning graduates are on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–6 years full-time, dependent upon taking BEng or MEng, the foundation year (see page 28) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: BEng: 112–120 UCAS Points MEng: 120–128 UCAS Points

English & Creative Writing

“We offer many distinctive and forward-thinking modules. Our ‘Writing for Wellbeing’ optional module has been developed to consider how reading and writing can be used for improving wellbeing in your own and others’ lives; you will explore the educational and therapeutic creative possibilities of writing, as well as the power of words for activism and promoting social change.”

Dr Lucy Windridge-Floris English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons) Programme Director

Study English and Creative Writing in Cardiff, one of the largest media and creative-industry sectors outside of London. Combine theory with applied practice and develop a portfolio of creative work and highly valued skills that will set you up for career success.

Courses

130 English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons)

Related courses

178 Media & Communications – BA (Hons)

English & Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Develop your voice as a writer and critic.

Our degree takes you on a journey through over 600 years of literacy history – from the classics to romanticism to hyper-contemporary literature. The great authors you study will inspire and influence your writing. Meanwhile, developing your own creative work on the degree will lead to new insights into technique which will sharpen your analysis of literary texts. In seminars you will be invited to consider the ways in which literature and writing is alive, engaging with contemporary issues like gender inequality, decolonisation, climate change and more.

The degree focusses on three core components: read, write, connect. Every year, you will take two modules from each strand, so you will explore English literature, practice creative writing and connect everything you’re learning in collaborative, interdisciplinary and innovative ways.

You’ll also learn vital professional skills and engage in real-world activities: compete in poetry SLAM competitions; read your work at open mic nights; meet published writers and creative practitioners; volunteer at local literary events and festivals; submit your work to our student-led anthology; and much more. In year two, the guaranteed work placement can be tailored to meet your career aspirations.

During the degree, you will be taught by lecturers who are published authors of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, as well as leading international researchers, who have written monographs with university presses, and highly acclaimed edited volumes and special issues. Our academics really get to know you and your career ambitions through the small teaching classes and excellent student support provided. Through your modules, projects and extracurricular activities, you’ll leave Cardiff Met with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your finely-honed skills and abilities, so you’re fully prepared for a career in the creative industries and beyond.

“Competing in UniSlam, the annual poetry slam festival for university teams, and performing in the grand final was an amazing opportunity. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had in university!”

Lukas Wallis English & Creative Writing –BA (Hons)

Typical modules*

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer: 104 UCAS Points

• Romantic and Victorian Literature (Read)

• Hyper-Contemporary Literature and the Book Prize (Read)

• Stories Matter: Plot, Character and Beyond (Write)

• Publishing and Digital Humanities (Write)

• Say it Out Loud: Writing for Audiences (Connect)

• Imaginary Worlds and Possible Futures (Connect)

Your future

• By studying in Cardiff, one of the largest creativeindustry sectors outside of London, you will be well situated to benefit from applied professional learning opportunities and develop a portfolio of highly valued skills and practices.

• Our graduates go on to exciting careers in writing, publishing, editing, copywriting, media production, public relations, arts management, teaching, civil service and many more.

• The degree provides you with a platform to progress to postgraduate and PhD study including our suite of MA Creative Writing and English Literature courses at Cardiff Met.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2026. As such information listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Environmental Health

“I came into Environmental Health through an interest in people’s health and wellbeing. I also really liked the idea that with one qualification I could work in housing, health and safety, food safety, pollution control and public health. After a decade of working across all areas of environmental health, moving into a teaching role has been one of the best decisions I have made. I love sharing my experiences and all the lessons I have learned. I like to keep my teaching fresh, drawing from the advisory panels I sit on and my research in the area.”

Dr Henry Dawson Environmental Health – BSc (Hons) Programme Director

134 Environmental Health – BSc (Hons) Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Health Sciences

32 Foundation leading to Social Sciences

Environmental Health BSc (Hons)

With one degree you can have five career paths.

Our triple accredited Environmental Health degree will prepare you to be a highly regarded professional in a career that will enable you to play an important health and environmental protection role within society.

This degree provides an opportunity to study for five potential career opportunities within one degree, including; Food Safety, Housing, Health & Safety in the Workplace, Environmental Protection, and Public Health.

Our teaching team consists of experienced practitioners from both public and private sectors. Their knowledge and our inclusive and applied teaching practices will enable you to become a well-rounded professional within the field.

We have excellent work-based placement opportunities in both the private and public sector, and you will have the opportunity to undertake field trips to enhance your learning experience.

Typical modules

• Food Safety Management

• Assessing & Improving Population Health

• Intervention for Health & Sustainable Development

• Public Protection in Practice

Your future

• Our employability rates for graduates within the public, private and independent sectors are amongst the best in the sector.

• Our graduates work in areas such as local authority environmental health departments, central government (e.g. Food Standards Agency, Public Health Wales/England, Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executive), large retailers (e.g. Tesco, Sainsbury’s), large manufacturers, housing associations, and the armed forces.

• Opportunities for further study include the MSc Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing and MSc Applied Public Health.

“My favourite part of the degree was how practical it was. The skills and knowledge help me today in my role as Senior Environmental Health Officer. My job is very versatile, and no two days look the same; from building relationships to environmental compliance. My role is to ensure major hazards; such as explosive atmosphere, heavy machinery and large vehicles are up to standards to ensure the staff are not at risk, or injured so they can go home safely to their families.”

Harriet Fowler Environmental Health – BSc (Hons) and Environmental, Health & Safety Senior Advisor at UK&I AB InBev

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see pages 30 & 32)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–104 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Events, Hospitality & Tourism

Professionally accredited degrees offering year-long placements, for those aspiring to become a manager in the dynamic events, hotel, hospitality, and tourism industries.

Our purpose-built, on-site Hospitality Suite and adjoining industry kitchens, allow you to gain practical application of theory.

Courses

138 Events Management – BA (Hons)

140 International Hotel & Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

142 International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)

Related courses

26 Foundation leading to Events, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Events Management

BA (Hons)

Take centre stage in the dynamic world of Events Management.

Pathways available:

• Events Management – BA (Hons)

• Events Management with Internship – BA (Hons)

If you dream of planning festivals, major sports events, conferences, exhibitions, fundraising events or personal and life-stage celebrations our Events Management degree can offer you the skill set, experience and networking opportunities you need to flourish in the industry.

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, in partnership with The Power of Events and members of the Association for Events Management Education and the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, our degree ensures you gain the latest industry knowledge and practical skills with our industry-aligned curriculum.

Become an expert in events management by mastering essential concepts and techniques, including the creative design and theming of events, staging and production, marketing and promotion, project management, safety and licensing, impact evaluation, sustainability, strategic management, finances, and other crucial industry tools.

By understanding the ethical issues facing the events industry, you’ll emerge as a strategic and responsible events manager, equipped with the practical skills and sustainability knowledge to make a real difference to the future of the events industry.

We work with local events management companies, organisations and venues including ICC Wales, Wales Millennium Centre, Orchard Events, Cancer Research Wales and Between the Trees Festival. You will have the opportunity to conduct live projects with industry to gain practical experience. Plus, we have a purpose-built hospitality suite on campus to host live events.

You also have the opportunity to undertake industry work experience in your second year and the option to take a year-long work placement in the UK or abroad, between year two and the final year, with our Events Management with Internship pathway. We have ongoing partnerships with Extreme E, Yummy Jobs (Disney) and Greenwich Country Club and past placements have included Hewlett Packard (Global Events), Cancer Research UK (events and fundraising) and Ironman (events internship).

“Studying Events Management at Cardiff Met was the best three years and gave me a solid base for the start of my career. I enjoyed living in a new city with new friends and studying a topic I was passionate about. In my role as Events Project Manager at Top Banana, I have worked on a wide range of events from large scale concert style events with Years & Years, Rylan and Ella Eyre to an intimate fashion show with Victoria Beckham and everything in between!”

Celine Orgill Events Management – BA (Hons) and Events Project Manager at Top Banana

Typical modules

The first year will introduce you to the key concepts in business and events management. Your second year builds on your existing knowledge base and progresses into more specialist areas of events management. In your final year, you can tailor the degree based on your interests and career aspirations with the option to select a dissertation, enterprise or consultancy project or independent study.

Typical core modules include:

• Event Experience and Design

• Large-Scale Event Planning

• Sustainability and Ethics in Events

• Live Event Management

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• This degree provides excellent career and employment prospects in all areas of the events industry, including festivals, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, sports, fundraising, sponsorship, experiential marketing and more.

• Our graduates have secured employment in a range of organisations, from international venues and events companies to hotel chains and tour operators, major sponsors and sporting events, to local authorities and charities at organisations such as The Financial Times, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Cancer Research UK and The Royal Mint.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

International Hotel & Hospitality Management BA (Hons)

Get industry-ready for a five-star future in Hotel and Hospitality Management.

Pathways available:

• International Hotel & Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

• International Hotel & Hospitality Management with Internship – BA (Hons)

Cardiff is an ideal place to study International Hotel & Hospitality Management. As a thriving capital city, with a rich cultural heritage and resilient hotel and hospitality industry, you’ll have endless opportunities to gain real-world work experience on your doorstep.

Professionally accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), you will benefit from free membership with unlimited access to resources that will help you with your studies and future career. Your learning is underpinned by research from the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR) and our expert academic staff.

Work-based learning in our own purpose-built, on-site hospitality suite and adjoining kitchens, will get you industry ready to become a skilled hotel and hospitality manager in one of the largest global industries.

You have the option to choose a year-long work placement in the UK or abroad with our International Hotel & Hospitality Management with Internship pathway. Past internship destinations include Disney World in Florida, Silverstone Grand Prix, The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa (Bath), Greenwich Country Club (USA), and the Scottish Golf Open.

Benefit from live webinars, guest lectures and mentoring opportunities with industry experts. You will leave us as an industry ready professional equipped to deliver experiences that create memories and make an impact as a senior manager in the international hotel and hospitality sector.

Further information, full module list and career options

Typical modules

You will study core management and hospitality specific modules, with a range of options to enable you to tailor the course to your specific interests and career ambitions. You will also have the option to study a language as part of your degree; French, Spanish or Mandarin, which can be carried through to the final year. Typical core modules include:

• Practical Hotel and Hospitality Operations

• Hotel Operations, Tactics and Decision Making

• Sustainable Hotel and Hospitality Management in a Changing World

Your future

• The skills you will acquire will enable development into senior management positions in a relatively short period of time in a wide range of areas.

• These include management roles in hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, licensed retail management, conference and events, personnel and marketing within hospitality – plus hospitality sections within the armed services, contract, health service and social catering.

• Past graduate destinations include Graduate Manager at The Manor House (part of the Exclusive Collection) and Director of Revenue Management at The Peninsula London.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“For

me the course at Cardiff Met was key to getting where I am today. Learning the theory behind the operation has played a huge role in my development as a leader. Having a keen understanding of strategic management, business and financial practices alongside human resource management made the transition into a managerial role much easier than it would have been had I not made the decision to undertake a degree at Cardiff Met.”

Gareth Rees

International Hotel & Hospitality Management – BA (Hons) and Deputy General Manager at The Pig in The Cotswolds

International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

Your passport to a world of opportunities with our professionally accredited degree.

Pathways available:

• International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)

• International Tourism Management with Internship – BA (Hons)

Our International Tourism Management degree is professionally accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Institute of Hospitality (IOH) and an Educational Partner of The Travel Association (ABTA) – enabling you to apply for the competitive ABTA Internship.

Your learning is supported by research undertaken by the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR), the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and our academic staff.

Get ready for a career in tourism with insights from big names in the industry such as Visit Wales, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Airport, Utilita Arena Cardiff, CADW, Cardiff Castle, and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. We’ll equip you with key management skills and a deep understanding of how tourism impacts the economy, environment, and society.

Work on live briefs with real organisations and visit a variety of popular tourist attractions and destinations. This hands-on experience helps you connect what you learn in class to the real world, both in the UK, Europe and internationally. You can even choose to study a language as part of your degree – giving you a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

We also offer an optional year-long work placement in the UK or abroad, between year two and the final year, with our International Tourism Management with Internship pathway. Past internships have included Universal Studios, Disney, Camp America, Virgin Atlantic and TUI.

As a member of Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), we’ve made sure sustainability and ethical thinking are at the heart of our degree, so you’ll graduate ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference in the world.

Typical modules

You will study several core management and tourism specific modules, with a range of options to enable you to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions. You will also have the option to study a language as part of your degree; French, Spanish or Mandarin, which can be carried through to the final year. Typical compulsory modules include:

• The Global Tourism Environment

• Destination Management

• Tourism and Global Challenges

• Niche Tourism

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• The tourism industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities, and you will be well placed to secure managerial positions both in the UK and overseas.

• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions such as: destination management, visitor attraction marketing, airport and airline operations, travel and tour operations, events management, tourism research analyst or sustainable tourism consultant.

• Recent graduates have gone on to work at TUI, Bluestone, True Travel and Hangloose Adventure (Eden Project).

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

“I’ve started a career in an industry I love as part of the TUI International Graduate Programme working in incredible teams such as Group Product, working as a Product Manager looking after Lanzarote.

I have undertaken some amazing opportunities within my graduate role such as travelling to Hannover, Fuerteventura, Rhodes and Antalya

opportunities that I spent my time at university dreaming about! I’m now putting everything I learnt at Cardiff Met into practice with one of the world’s leading tourism organisations.”

Emily Stephens International Tourism Management – BA (Hons) and International Graduate Programme at TUI

TUI International Graduate Programme

Amsterdam Field Trip

Cardiff Castle Field Trip

Fashion

Whether your passion is design, or marketing, buying and brand management, our fashion degrees will develop your creative and business skills to enter this exciting industry. From garment design and construction to merchandising, brand management and trend forecasting, our career-focused degree courses will prepare you for a future in fashion.

Fashion Design

BA (Hons)

Become a responsible designer ready to shape the industry.

This degree will allow you to explore your individual talents through the professional design process. It is designed to reflect contemporary practice and to inspire you to succeed in this ever-evolving industry. The degree embeds originality and risk-taking right into the design process, from concept to final product, with consideration for commercial viability, experimentation and creativity at its core. You’ll also gain an understanding of the ethical issues facing the fashion industry.

From the beginning you’ll work on your portfolio – your way into the fashion world. You’ll craft, refine and scrutinise it every year so that when you graduate, it’s ready to showcase your talent and body of work.

The University is a professional member of the British Fashion Council and Graduate Fashion Foundation, which provides the opportunity to access industry networks, live competitions and exciting events such as Graduate Fashion Week.

You’ll spend time in our dedicated fashion studios and wider facilities, developing your knowledge in a range of practical and professional skills, including:

• Understanding and engaging in creative research

• Exploring the design process through experimentation and material developments

• Fashion drawing, communication & illustration

• Pattern cutting

• Garment production using specialist industrial equipment

• Integrating design theory with practice

• Use of Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software and other digital tools

• Fabric, colour and market trend analysis and forecasting

As you master these skills, you’ll begin to construct garments and bring your designs to life.

Fashion Design – BA (Hons) is a taught degree within the School of Art & Design. Please see pages 42 to 45 for information about the facilities and interdisciplinary curriculum.

“I’ve

learnt so much studying at Cardiff Met. My favourite module was the Major Project in third year and showcasing my designs at the Graduate Fashion Catwalk. I put the knowledge and skills I have gained on the course into practice to create something I love – it was amazing. The academic staff have been incredible too, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”

Holly Davies Fashion Design – BA (Hons)

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long placement

Entry requirements: 96–120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• You will become a multi-skilled, flexible, resourceful and creative fashion practitioner with welldeveloped transferable and interpersonal skills. Graduates have taken up opportunities with a wide range of well-known brands including Burberry, Givenchy Paris, Renli Su, Julien McDonald, Tu at Sainsbury’s and SeaSalt.

• In addition to the role of the designer, associated specialisms and career pathways include: garment technology, accessory design, retail buying, fashion illustration, merchandising, fashion styling, textile design, fashion public relations or fashion writing.

Scan to watch the 2024 Graduate Fashion Catwalk

Cardiff School of Art & Design

(Credit: Benedict Das – Graduate Menswear Designer at Burberry)

Fashion Management Degrees

Tailored to meet the demands of the dynamic global fashion industry.

Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

If you dream of building a career in buying, merchandising and brand management within the dynamic fashion industry, our Fashion Buying & Brand Management degree could be your perfect fit. With a mix of business acumen and creative expertise, you’ll learn how to curate innovative collections, develop products that reflect a brand’s identity, determine which trends hit the shelves and shape the image of fashion brands across all levels. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills in brand and product management from value fashion, sustainable brands and international luxury brands, along with research opportunities to explore brand creation in a global fashion marketplace.

Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Our Fashion Marketing Management degree is where creativity meets business. Combining fashion, marketing and management to prepare you for a range of leadership roles in the fashion industry. Learn how the fashion industry really works, gaining the skills to make brands stand out and create trends everyone wants to follow. Become the next marketing mastermind behind the campaigns that shape the global fashion scene. You’ll understand what makes fashion consumers tick, master the art of strategic brand management, and navigate the ever-evolving multi-channel landscape of international fashion marketing.

CIM Accredited Degrees

Our Fashion Management degrees are developed with and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our industry-aligned curriculum ensures you’re on the cutting edge of industry knowledge and practical skills. Our CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status also provides you with the opportunity to gain exemptions from CIM Certificate and Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing qualifications.

Get industry ready

Get hands-on with specialist industry-leading software, including Adobe Creative Suite, and put theory into practice during a compulsory work experience module in your second year. Spending a year in industry after completing your second year is also an option to kick-start your career. Past placements include Dior, Michael Kors (Shanghai) and Boohoo.

“Internships massively supported my work in the final year of my studies and helped me to contextualise the theory I was learning. Since graduating I have accepted my dream job as Assistant Buyer for Ralph Lauren and relocated to central London!”

Matti Atkinson

Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons) and Assistant Buyer at Ralph Lauren

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

“The modules studied throughout the course encouraged exploring different realms of the industry, leading me to uncover a profound connection to the world of luxury fashion. This sector’s meticulous craftsmanship, rich heritage, and undeniable elegance resonated with me. During my year in industry, I secured a placement at Dior, where I delved deeper into exploring my passion.”

Kayleigh

Groenewald Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons) and Client Development, Marketing & Events Coordinator at Dior

Typical modules

All Fashion Management students will have the same first year where you will be introduced to the concept of fashion marketing, as well as study the areas of Fashion Visualisation, Principles of Fashion Studies and Digital Media for Marketers.  During years two and your final year you will specialise in your chosen area of expertise with a variety of optional modules. Typical core modules include:

• Introduction to Fashion Marketing

• Fashion Consumer Behaviour

• Creative Marketing Communications for Fashion

• Marketing Research Methods

As creativity is a highly valued attribute in the fashion industry, assignments are designed to develop your ideas, encourage risk taking and support you in creating industry-standard ranges and branding materials.

Your future

• On successful completion of the degree in Fashion Marketing Management you will have the skills to gain positions in fashion marketing, such as advertising, PR, digital marketing and e-commerce, fashion writing, marketing and consumer research, sales and brand development, user experience design, and business management.

• Our degree in Fashion Buying & Brand Management will develop your knowledge and experience setting you up for a successful career in buying, merchandising, sourcing, product development, trend research, product management, marketing, brand development, business and management and more.

• Recent graduates have gone on to work for brands such as Dior, River Island, Ralph Lauren, Very, Frasers Group, QVC and more.

Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics

Facilities

You will benefit from the close association with staff at ZERO2FIVE and the use of its state-of-the-art facilities, which include; pilot food processing facilities, test and development kitchens and a sensory evaluation suite.

In addition, you’ll also benefit from ZERO2FIVE’s links to the food and drink industry, providing opportunities for real-life new product development briefs and case studies, industrial placements and graduate job vacancies.

Courses

152 Food Science & Nutrition – BSc (Hons)

154 Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)*

Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Health Sciences

76 Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

*Fully funded by NHS bursary with work-based training embedded throughout the degree.

Food Science & Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

Our accredited Food Science & Nutrition degree gives you the opportunity to shape your learning to provide a strong foundation for your chosen career.

You decide what your degree will look like as you understand more about the subject areas. Your choices will also reflect how your own interests evolve, and how your career goals are most effectively achieved.

Food Science & Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation)

This pathway is accredited by The Institute of Food Science and Technology and enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support technical aspects of organisations operating in the global food industry sector. You will gain valuable industry exposure through hands-on experience during site visits and real-world work placements.

Food Science & Nutrition (Human Nutrition)

This pathway is accredited by The Association for Nutrition and enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support future practice as a Registered Nutritionist. If you are interested in working as a freelance nutritionist or further study to become an NHS dietitian, you would choose modules in health psychology and nutritional biochemistry and physiology.

Facilities

Our excellent on-site facilities include a consumer sensory suite, four pilot sized plants, a development kitchen and close links between the course and the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre ensures a continuous exposure to industry and enhances your studies with us.

Typical modules

Both pathways follow a common first year of study, after which, you select either of the named pathways. The shared first year enables you to gain key skills for working within a range of public and private sector organisations in a variety of roles. Typical modules may include:

• Assessing & Improving Population Health

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

• Food Quality, Composition and Labelling

• Microbiological Safety & Chemical Analysis of Food

“Cardiff Met stood out to me as top choice to study. The modules offered particularly excited me, especially as there was a great mixture of practical and theory within the course, as well as having the option of doing a placement.”

Abigail Derry Food Science & Nutrition – BSc (Hons) and Process Technologist at Melton Foods

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length:

3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30) and/or placement year

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–104

UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• As a Food Scientist, a career in the food industry will put you in the middle of the largest and most important economic activity in the world; every year our students have gone on to a wide variety of roles in food manufacturing and retail.

• As a Nutritionist, there are a range of options for development as a registered nutritionist in Public Health nutrition, Sports nutrition, NHS registered Dietetics and more.

• This degree will also provide you with a strong foundation for further study at master’s or PhD level following graduation.

Human Nutrition & Dietetics

BSc (Hons)

Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, this degree contains two major elements:

• Campus-based academic learning combined with simulated practice sessions

• Three separate placements in both clinical and community settings across Wales

Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a Dietitian.

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2026 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

The course requires completing and passing three full-time NHS placements. All placements require you to show competencies in specific dietetic skills. Placements two and three have level six assessed elements that contribute to the final degree classification.

• Placement one: for 6 weeks during year two (May – June)

• Placement two: for 8 weeks at the start of year three (September – October)

• Placement three: for 14 weeks during year three (January – April)

Facilities

Throughout your studies you will have access to the state-of-the-art facilities on campus located within the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre and you will also benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub. Learn more about the Allied Clinical Health Hub on page 158.

Typical modules

• Human Biochemistry and Physiology

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Nutrition (Macro and Micronutrients)

• Health Psychology and Wellbeing

• Population and Lifecycle Nutrition

Your future

Dietitians work in a wide range of settings and our graduates usually start their career in NHS Wales. There are many opportunities for further professional development into a diverse range of settings including advanced clinical positions in both inpatient and community settings; public health and community projects; research, media, private practice, industry and education.

“The Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met has a long and successful history training dietitians and it also offers a recognised protected title upon graduating which allows you to legally practice as a professional dietitian.”

Brandon Harper Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc

(Hons)

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Health Professions

Courses

160 Dental Technology – BSc (Hons)

162 Podiatry – BSc (Hons)*

164 Speech & Language Therapy – BSc (Hons)*

Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Health Sciences

32 Foundation leading to Social Sciences

74 Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)

76 Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

78 Healthcare Science – BSc (Hons)*

154 Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)*

*Fully funded by NHS bursary with work-based training embedded throughout the degree.

Allied Clinical Health Hub

At the Allied Clinical Health Hub on our Llandaff campus, interprofessional education is at the heart of your learning experience.

If you pursue any of the following degrees, you’ll have the opportunity to use this space:

76 Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

78 Healthcare Science BSc – (Hons)

154 Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)

162 Podiatry – BSc (Hons)

164 Speech & Language Therapy – BSc (Hons)

Explore our facilities virtually Scan here to take an immersive virtual tour and discover the state-of-the-art Allied Clinical Health Hub

This purpose-built space brings together a wide range of health professions, offering you an exceptional opportunity to learn in both high-tech simulated environments and real-world clinical settings.

You’ll work alongside fellow students in multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical services to the local community.

Through innovative simulation-based teaching and hands-on experience in outpatient-style facilities, you’ll gain the skills needed to become a confident, competent practitioner, equipped to deliver the highest standard of care to your future patients.

“The Allied Clinical Health Hub (ACHH) at Cardiff Met is an asset to the University and has helped me to really engage with the field I am studying. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to work alongside individuals from other cohorts and allows us to put our skills into practice in a relaxed environment. I have learnt how to communicate professionally with members of a multidisciplinary team and have picked up vital consultation skills. I feel extremely privileged to have the chance to use the ACHH throughout my degree, which has, and will continue to provide me with the skills, knowledge, and confidence for my placement and future career!”

Shelley Jones Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)

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Dental Technology

BSc (Hons)

This degree aims to produce dental technologists able to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses, and appliances such as unique, individually made crowns and bridges, dentures or orthodontic appliances to a high standard of precision.

Appliance design and manufacture is taught using both hands-on (analogue) and digital methods. The course seeks to expand understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology, particularly digitisation. As such, the dental technology department is superbly equipped, not only for analogue production, but also has a stateof-the-art digital suite, providing access to industry standard software such as Medit, Exocad, and ZirkonZahn Tray; as well as 3D printing and milling equipment for automated manufacturing methods. This degree is operated in close collaboration with the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust, which will deliver, assess and be responsible for one third of the course. As a dental technology undergraduate, you will work with trainee dentists and consultants in the third year of the degree.

Further information, full module list and career options

Facilities

Our dental labs are fully equipped to enable you to carry out practical exercises in the disciplines of fixed and removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. You will have your own fully equipped lab bench, with a micromotor, personal extraction, overhead daylight lamp, Bunsen burner, and induction heater. We provide all other medium and large equipment in the dedicated communal plaster room. We also have a fully functioning CAD/ CAM suite, with CAD software, dental scanners, 3D printers, and a milling machine for modern dental techniques.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most upto-date information before making an application.

“If you’re someone who’s interested in healthcare but also enjoys being creative and working with your hands, Dental Technology might be the perfect fit for you. You’ll have the chance to design and make a range of dental appliances, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and mouthguards, while learning to use advanced digital tools and CAD/CAM software. It’s a challenging yet incredibly rewarding field – not only are you building a career, but you’re also making a real impact on people’s lives.”

Raheem Sultan Dental Technology – BSc (Hons)

Typical modules*

You will study modules across the three years that include a focus on dental anatomy and physiology, removable complete and partial dentures, fixed restorations; CAD/CAM in dentistry, dental materials, and professionalism in dentistry. You will have access to specialist on-site dental laboratory facilities and be supported throughout your studies by a dedicated personal tutor.

During year three, you will also undertake a work placement involving the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust. The placement will enable you to gain the necessary experience in producing appliances, restorations, and prostheses for patients

Your future

Our graduates have excellent career prospects. Dental technologists are employed in the NHS, commercial laboratories, private practices, and dental schools. Within the Health Service there is a clear career structure ranging through Senior, Chief and Senior Chief grades. Within the commercial sector, after some years of experience, it would be possible to become a commercial laboratory owner or manager.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Podiatry BSc (Hons)

Podiatry is a healthcare profession focused on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lower limbs.

Podiatrists improve mobility, manage pain, and promote overall health for patients of all ages. They work in diverse settings, including the NHS and private practices, addressing issues such as sports injuries, diabetic foot care, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Our accredited degree offers a counterbalance between theory and practice that embeds technology and a range of creative learning and teaching approaches. To create a variety of learning modes and environments we integrate interdisciplinary working and learning community, incorporating Virtual Reality and Simulation.

The experiences you gain throughout the degree will enable you to be adaptable professionals within the sector. You will gain experiences with different sectors for healthcare and will also have opportunities to explore your own interests through national and internal placements at our on-site clinic. All these experiences will prepare you to become a modern-day podiatrist within the NHS or the private sector.

We have external placements across the NHS University Health Boards within Wales, as well as opportunities to visit private practices that focus on sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

Typical modules

We host NHS clinics in which a range of NHS patients are treated by our podiatry students under the supervision of NHS podiatrists. To further explore your own interests, external placements occur in all three levels of the degree. At the end of year three, you will have the opportunity to take a further placement. Modules include:

• Integrated Podiatric Practice

• Applied Podiatric Practice

• Extended Podiatric Practice

• Theory of Podiatric Practice

“Week after week I can gain practical experience with real patients, which enhances my skills and confidence in the clinical setting. It is such an advantage to have all of this on the same campus where classroom teaching also takes place, allowing for an integration of both theoretical knowledge and real-world practice in the same location.”

Cameron Nicoll Podiatry – BSc (Hons)

Facilities

We continue to invest in our dedicated facilities to reflect modern technological approaches. Gain clinical experience in state-of-the-art facilities including a brand new onsite multi-chair clinic, a cutting-edge gait laboratory, a fully equipped orthosis manufacturing laboratory, a dedicated nail surgery suite and a specialist wound clinic. Embrace a learning environment where technology seamlessly enhances the delivery of clinical practice, providing an immersive and comprehensive educational experience. You will also benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub – a purpose-built space that allows a range of health professions to come together.

Your future

There is a demand for podiatrists both in the NHS and private sector.

• Upon graduation you will be qualified to practise as a podiatrist (subject to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council).

• Graduates may also choose to progress to postgraduate study within the department as part of the MSc Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Studies).

• The wide range of clinics available allows access to an extensive range of patients and the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills important for future employability.

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2026 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 30)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–104 UCAS points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Speech & Language Therapy

BSc (Hons)

This degree offers you the opportunity to join an exciting profession and gain a Health and Care Professions Council approved qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist.

You will be taught by a dedicated team of lecturers that includes experienced speech and language therapists with a wide range of specialisms, as well as researchers whose work is known internationally. We have long-established links with the NHS, and all our students gain hands-on clinical experience with a range of adult and paediatric clients.

Placement opportunities are very varied, ranging from our in-house clinics to hospitals, clinics, schools and specialist centres. All placements are organised by the course and provide a range of clinical experience to enhance your employability prospects. You will develop your expertise in assessing and treating a diverse range of client groups.

Typical modules

This degree follows a curriculum approved by an accredited body; therefore, all modules are compulsory.

The course provides you with a firm foundation in subjects which are core to the speech and language therapy profession, such as linguistics, phonetics, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. You will develop an understanding of a variety of specific speech and language disorders in adults and children as well as studying more specialised clinical areas.

In our Clinical Practice and Research module you will complete a series of case days during year two to continue developing your clinical skills alongside teaching.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: ABB from three A-levels (or equivalent) ideally to include a science

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2026 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

“The

facilities are excellent!

Having access to the Allied Clinical Health Hub has really helped bring our learning to life. Practicing

our clinical skills before going on placement is invaluable to our professional development. The setup really gives us a feel for what it is like to be in different clinical environments.”

Lucy Davies Speech & Language Therapy –BSc (Hons)

Facilities

Our Allied Clinical Health Hub is a purpose-built space that allows a range of health professions to come together to provide an excellent learning experience for our students both in a high-tech simulated environment, and one which offers student led clinical services for the local community.

Your future

• Graduates from the degree are qualified to practice as speech and language therapists (subject to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council).

• Speech and Language Therapists work with people of all ages with speech, language and communication difficulties, and swallowing disorders. Opportunities exist for therapists to work in hospitals, health centres, schools, and specialist units. Some clinicians are employed by charitable organisations or undertake private practice. There are also opportunities to work abroad.

• Graduates may also choose to progress to postgraduate study and/or research.

Law, Criminology & Policing

Whether you’re looking for a career as a police constable, solicitor, barrister, criminologist or aspiring to work in the wider criminal justice arena, we’ve got the course for you at Cardiff Met. Courses

Business Law & Management BA (Hons)

Broaden your horizons beyond the traditional legal professions.

Recognised by the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), you will develop specialised skills for diverse legal roles including Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Technician and Probate Practitioner.

Explore the link between law and business in a motivating environment at Cardiff School of Management, where you’ll feel supported and inspired every step of the way. Put legal theory into practice in our purpose-built mock courtroom and develop your knowledge and employability in the fields of business and management.

You’ll have the option to gain valuable real-world experience by undertaking a year in industry after completing your second year and you’ll benefit from our links with industry through guest lectures by legal experts.

After graduating you’ll also receive exemptions from the ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma course and CLC’s Probate Technician exam, at a discounted price.

Typical modules*

Our modules are designed in line with the needs of industry, to give you a sound grounding in business and law and enhance your personal development.

• Through our exclusive UK partnership with CLC, you can take discounted professional modules in probate alongside your undergraduate studies, boosting your career prospects after graduation.

• You’ll also have the option in your final year of study to take part in the Amicus Curiae Brief Project setting out legal arguments and recommendations in a current Human Rights case to make a genuine impact by contributing to live legal cases in real-time.

• Our In-house Law module is first of its kind in the UK and offers the opportunity to explore the role of the General Counsel.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• We hope to broaden your horizons beyond the traditional professions of solicitors and barristers to embrace other legal professional roles, such as Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Technician, Licensed Conveyancer, and Probate Practitioner.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Further information, full module list and career options

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Law & Criminology

BA (Hons)

Explore the relationship between crime, society and law.

Fascinated by why people break the law? Or gripped by news about wrongful convictions? Our Law & Criminology degree looks at criminal behaviour through a legal lens, preparing you for a range of legal and criminal justice careers.

Gain an in-depth understanding of legal systems and the social dynamics of crime. Cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced grasp of legal principles.

The degree empowers you to navigate complex legal frameworks, advocate for justice, and contribute to the prevention and resolution of criminal issues.

Throughout your degree you’ll have many opportunities to delve into real-world experiences through work placements and links with industry. Plus, you have the option to spend a year in industry between your second and final year.

In your second year, you’ll complete a 15-day placement working in the criminal justice sector, putting everything you’ve learned in your first year into practice. This could be in any aspect of the Criminal Justice System, such as Commissions, the Civil Service, the Ministry of Justice, or third sector organisations like Victim Support and Crimestoppers.

The contemporary cyber-based modules have been developed to futureproof you, preparing you for rapid developments that will inevitably come with the AI age.

You’ll leave us as an insightful professional ready to effect change or work within the criminal justice system and beyond.

Typical modules

In your first year you’ll study six compulsory modules that introduce you to Criminal Law and Justice, English Legal System and other foundational topics.

• Criminology and the Modern World

• Cyber Crime, Gender and Hate

• Criminal Law

Your future

• By taking a critical approach to both the law and how it is used, you will foster a deeper awareness of justice and fairness to prepare you for a range of careers within the legal and criminal justice sector and beyond.

• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions, such as Solicitor, Probation Officer, Fraud Investigator, Home Office Policy Advisor and Investigative Data Analyst.

• Progression onto specialist postgraduate study at Cardiff School of Management is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Further information, full module list and career options

Law LLB

(Hons)

Raise the bar on your future and develop the mindset of a lawyer.

Our Law degree offers essential legal knowledge recognised by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), preparing you for solicitor or barrister training.

Studying law is an intellectually exciting and stimulating experience. Law affects every part of our daily lives, and our degree encourages you to develop an inquisitive and critical approach. You will learn to think rationally, communicate succinctly and be able to construct persuasive and effective arguments.

With a detailed understanding of the framework and application of legal rules and innovative opportunities, we will equip you with practical and professional transferable skills through mooting, client interviewing, role plays and law clinic activities.

Put legal theory into practice in our purpose-built mock courtroom and be supported to enhance your skills in collaboration, effective communication, legal research, and public speaking.

Gain valuable practical experience through undertaking a compulsory work placement module and embedded digital internships. Benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures and networking opportunities with law firms, public sector specialists and not-for-profit organisations.

“Studying the LLB Law degree helped develop my confidence by meeting legal professionals and guest speakers, participating in legal placements and interacting with fellow students and lecturers. I would highly recommend to everyone thinking of studying law at university to choose Cardiff Met as it enhances your chances to succeed in your degree and also prepares you for real-world employment.”

Nouhaila Charhabil Law – LLB (Hons)

Further information, full module list and career options

Typical modules*

Our Law degree offers all the foundational modules needed to satisfy the academic requirements for progressing onto Bar training to become a barrister. If you have your sights set on becoming a solicitor, our modules will also equip you with vital legal knowledge and practical skills needed to help you prepare for the Solicitors Qualification Examinations (SQE) with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Plus, innovative skills-based modules, such as:

• Legal Employability

• Law in Practice and Digital Innovation (Legal clinic and digital internship)

• Applied Skills in Advocacy

You will also be able to study a range of optional modules in traditional and contemporary areas of law including commercial law and consumer protection, cyber law and data protection, law of evidence, family law, environmental law, energy law, health and wellbeing law and sport law. You can also undertake a dissertation project in the final year of the degree.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• If you aspire to become a practicing solicitor or barrister, this degree is ideal for you. You will emerge with the mindset of a lawyer ready to work efficiently and innovatively in a variety of careers or take the next steps in professional training to become a solicitor or barrister.

• Our Law degree contains the foundations of legal knowledge needed to satisfy the academic component of Bar training with Bar Standards Board (BSB) to become a barrister. You will also develop key legal knowledge and practical skills designed to prepare you for your Solicitors Qualification Examinations (SQE) with The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to become a solicitor.

• The degree also develops competencies and transferable skills should you wish to embark on a wide range of careers in policy areas within international organisations, government departments, the third sector and the world of business.

• You can also progress onto a range of postgraduate study including our LLM in International Business.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 26)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120 UCAS Points

“Without the practical experiences during my time studying LLB Law at Cardiff Met, I would not be where I am today. From the countless hours preparing for a mooting competition at the University, to the careers sessions on how to make an appealing LinkedIn page, to client management and interview preparation –these have all been vital skills that I’ve carried through to my legal career.”

Cellan

Williams Law – LLB (Hons) and Legal Advisor at Simpson Solicitors

Criminology BSc (Hons)

Challenge your view on crime.

Have you ever wondered what motivates people to commit crime? Have you thought about how society shapes our understanding of crime and criminals? Or how victims are treated within the criminal justice system?

This exciting criminology degree combines both theoretical and empirical study into a modern programme that will challenge the way you look at the study of crime.

In addition to learning about the underpinning philosophies and theories that explore crime as an academic field of study, you will explore the evidence base for these theories and philosophies, and potentially contribute towards our developing understanding in a range of cutting-edge topics.

During your studies you will focus on three key strands that are woven throughout the degree: criminology theories, the fundamentals of the criminal justice system, and emerging disciplines in contemporary criminology.

You will gain valuable insight into real-world opportunities from a range of guest speakers and field trips and be taught by research active lecturers who have both national and international experience within their specialisms.

Our dedicated facilities, including a Crime House, custody suite, observation and surveillance suite, suspect interview room and Moot Courtroom, provide you with critical simulated learning opportunities to put the knowledge and skills you learn into practice.

During the second-year placement you will gain invaluable work experience with one of our partner organisations such as the probation service, victim support and youth justice service. This placement is assessed via a Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification, so you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification which will help you to stand out from the crowd upon graduation. In addition, a range of supported voluntary opportunities are also available throughout your study.

Further information, full module list and career options

Cardiff School of Education & Social

Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length:

3–4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112

UCAS Points

Typical modules

You will study a range of core modules. In years two and three you can choose one optional module. Modules include:

• Exploring the Criminal Justice System

• Crime, Control and Prevention

• The Psychology of Crime

• Mental Illness, Neurodiversity, and Crime

• Threat, Risk and Harm or Applications of Psychology to Criminology (optional modules year two)

• Counter Terrorism or Cybercrime and Society (optional modules year three)

Your future

• On completion you will be fully prepared for a variety of roles within the criminal justice sector and beyond.

• Graduate destinations include working in probation and police service, border force, social services, prison service, UK courts, HM Revenue and Customs, central or local government and more.

• This degree also prepares you for postgraduate and research study, including the MSc Criminology & Criminal Investigations or MSc Criminal Justice & Security at Cardiff Met.

“Criminology allows us to ask the awkward questions about society’s uncomfortable truths. This degree provides you with the tools you need to answer some of the big questions we face, by interrogating contemporary topics such as gendered crime, green criminology, and contemporary penal studies.”

Dan Williams Criminology – BSc (Hons) Lecturer and Programme Director

Professional Policing

BA (Hons)

One Policing degree –countless career options within the criminal justice system.

Modern policing is facing new professional challenges and the communities served by the police are increasingly diverse and complex, with differing needs and priorities. The nature of crime is evolving.

This degree is licensed by the College of Policing and allows you to apply for the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) entry route. The course will prepare you with the skills and experience required to join as a Police Constable and also equip you to pursue a career in other roles in the criminal justice arena.

On this degree, you will develop high levels of professional knowledge and skills across a range of complex and challenging situations and contexts, as well as demonstration of appropriate behaviours congruent with effective and appropriate front-line policing.

You will be taught by research active lecturers and nationally accredited ex-police officers, with a wealth of experience including response, neighbourhood, CID and specialist public protection units.

We use a variety of teaching approaches designed to accommodate a range of learning needs. This involves workshops, seminars, lectures and virtual learning environments. You will also be presented with simulated complex policing problems designed to develop problem solving and decision-making skills. You will take part in mock scenarios including house searches, booking into custody, and victim and suspect interviews in our dedicated Crime House. Plus, our Moot Courtroom helps you to be fully prepared for court room experiences as a police officer.

There are many volunteering opportunities available for you to pursue work experience during the degree. We can support you to become a Special Constable or you could work with South Wales Police on their student volunteer programme, strengthening your employability upon graduation.

“The whole degree has been a highlight thanks to the experiences I’ve gained. The trip to Parc Prison was really valuable where we had a tour of the prison and interviewed some prisoners. I also really enjoyed being involved in a live Crime Simulation where we conducted a full-scope murder investigation on campus at the Crime House.”

Gabrielle Ramsey Professional Policing – BA (Hons)

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Typical modules*

Key specialist areas you will study are in line with the Policing Education Qualifications Framework and College of Policing requirements. Modules include:

• The Criminal Justice System

• Criminology

• Conducting Investigations

• Response Policing

• Specialist Crime (e.g. Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Public Protection)

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• On completion you will be eligible to apply to any police force in England and Wales. You can pursue careers as a police constable or detective, as well as other roles, such as community support officers and careers within the criminal justice system.

• Graduates can work for other organisations including GCHQ, National Crime Agency, probation service, military police and private security industry.

• This degree also prepares you for postgraduate and research study, including the MSc Criminology & Criminal Investigations or MSc Criminal Justice & Security at Cardiff Met.

Media & Communications

Courses

178 Media & Communications – BA (Hons)

180 Sport Media – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

33 Foundation leading to Sport

88 Digital Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

90 Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

130 English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons)

Media & Communications BA (Hons)

Become an accomplished digital creative, critical thinker, and media writer to work in the dynamic media landscape.

This forward-thinking course covers a variety of subjects whilst developing your critical thinking, digital media and media writing skills. You are encouraged to draw upon your own interests, enabling you to become a specialist in your chosen field, helping you to thrive in a wide variety of careers.

The degree is uniquely designed with three central strands that form its structure: media criticism; media writing; and creative digital practice.

Media criticism provides a deeper critical engagement with a broad spectrum of media such as film, tv, journalism, music, social and digital media and their impact upon you as an individual, society and culture.

Media writing focuses on writing for journalism, PR and communications. Throughout, you will develop effective writing skills and be able to specialise in areas of interest such as sport, tv, fashion, food, film, music and environmental science. You will also write news articles, features, press releases and campaign plans.

During creative digital practice you will develop digital skills that are extremely desired by employers, using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro. You will focus on multimedia production where you will be able to design, film and edit your own creative work, practicing your skills in our dedicated mac media suite and podcasting room.

In year two, the work placement module provides you with valuable, real-world experience in Cardiff and beyond. Previous placement settings have included ITV Wales, Avanti Media, Eat Sleep Media, Cardiff Rugby, Youth Cymru, Media Academy Cymru and Bristol 24/7.

In the final year, larger scale projects allow you to develop your own individual interests further, as well as work in a team on a live brief with external clients. You are taught how to present a portfolio of work that you have developed throughout your degree, working with our careers department and the Centre for Entrepreneurship, to get you industry ready.

You will be taught by research active lecturers and guest speakers who have a wealth of experience in the media and journalism sectors, and who understand, and care about you and your personal career aspirations.

Typical modules*

• #Media (Criticism)

• Meaning and Media (Criticism)

• Media Writing: Journalism (Writing)

• Specialist Media Writing and Production: PR and Communications (Writing)

• Mobile Filmmaking (Digital Practice)

• Creative Digital Design (Digital Practice)

• Digital Enterprise Project (Digital Practice)

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such information listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• Our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers in media, journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, digital media and more.

• Many graduates set up successful enterprises based on ideas generated during their degree and through the support of our Centre for Entrepreneurship.

• The degree provides you with a platform to progress to postgraduate and PhD study including our MA Specialist Journalism at Cardiff Met.

“My favourite part of the degree was the creative writing in the journalism and PR modules, where I had the opportunity to gain new skills. Also working on a live Crime Simulation activity as part of a PR team in my third year was so much fun and a valuable learning experience.”

Aimee Williams Media & Communications – BA (Hons)

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a placement year

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

Sport Media

BSc (Hons)*

This degree equips you with critical insights and professional skills for the sports media, marketing, and communications industries. Develop essential journalism, broadcasting, and digital skills for roles in broadcasting, content creation, or media departments of major sports organisations. Explore sports marketing, with a focus on financing and the intersections of media, business, and marketing.

Discover how the sports media industry operates, from TV coverage to broadcast rights and team structures. Explore sport consumer behaviour, both in-person and online, while gaining the skills and insights needed to excel in this dynamic field. Let us guide you into the fast-paced world of sports media at Cardiff Met. This degree is delivered by experienced staff with expertise in journalism, digital media, sports marketing, and management, offering practical industry knowledge and academic excellence.

Partnerships with industry professionals, offer hands-on experience. In addition, you will get plenty of opportunities to put theory in to practice by working with Met Sport TV and our sport teams on campus.

Further information, full module list and career options

Facilities

You’ll have access to a new podcast studio, a livestream broadcast gallery in a bespoke gantry on the 1st team rugby pitch, and additional facilities on the football pitch. Highlights include a soundproof TV studio with a green screen and virtual set, a fully equipped TV gallery, a self-operated radio studio, a newsroom with Mac stations, and advanced live-streaming capabilities. A multi-purpose media studio for promotional shoots and live shows is set to open in 2026.

*This degree will undergo review in 2025. As such information here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Themes of study

The course explores a variety of themes designed to develop expertise in the ever-evolving media landscape, covering ethics, media law, digital storytelling, and more. You will engage with social media theory, gaining insights into digital communication strategies, whilst your hands-on skills are honed through YouTube video creation and podcasting. Additionally, the course offers training in journalism, enhancing storytelling and reporting capabilities, and media research, equipping you with the tools to critically analyse media trends and practices.

Your future

• Students who have graduated from the Sport Media degree will be expected to go on to work in careers both within and beyond the sport media, marketing, communications, digital media and broadcast industries. Graduates from the course are creating for the BBC, DAZN, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Football Association Wales (FAW).

• You could choose to continue onto further study through our MSc Sport Broadcast programme and might progress to doctoral level studies. You can also progress onto more generic master’s level media, broadcast, marketing and management programmes including the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

“The

degree offered exceptional support, with knowledgeable lecturers and hands-on opportunities that prepared me to be industry-ready. From practical workshops to real-world projects, I gained the skills and confidence needed to excel in the competitive sports media field.”

Abe Noad Sport Media – BSc (Hons) and Content Producer at Noad Productions

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Psychology

“My favourite thing about the degree is that it gives you the opportunity to specialise in certain areas of psychology and you can select your final year modules according to your personal interests; this was incredibly beneficial for my health psychology aspirations.”

Aleysha Caffoor Psychology – BSc (Hons) and Research Assistant

Courses

184 Psychology – BSc (Hons)

186 Psychology & Criminology – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to Social Sciences

114 Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons) 172 Criminology – BSc (Hons)

Facilities

Psychology equipment is carefully chosen to align with your learning needs, providing you with a handson experience from the start of your studies. From the very first year with us you will be using equipment such as the Electroencephalogram (EEG) – a test that measures electrical activity in the brain.

Psychology facilities include individual teaching rooms for behavioural experiments and a range of specialist equipment including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG and an Noldus face reader. We also have a teaching laboratory stocked with several BIOPAC MP46s units for teaching principles of psychophysiology.

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Specialise in an area of interest – Educational, Health or Forensic Psychology.

This degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that employers highly regard. Upon graduating, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the society.

You will study core areas of psychology, including social, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology as well as research methods and data analysis. In the second and third years, you can tailor your degree to suit your interests by specialising in; Educational, Health or Forensic Psychology.

In addition to exploring the topic of psychology, you will be supported in developing your employability skills and thinking about how you will develop your career. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering as part of professional development modules embedded into your course.

Past placements have included working with vulnerable young adults; working with children in secondary schools in a mentoring capacity; in forensic, clinical and health settings, and shadowing professionals in areas such as the probation service and hospitals. In addition, we have industry links with City Unity College in Athens, allowing you to share and develop your psychology skills with students from across the globe.

You will have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker and Biosemi EEG and a dedicated team of research-active psychology staff.

Typical modules

• Research Methods

• Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Critical Social and Developmental Psychology

• Applied Forensic Psychology

• Health, Psychology and Wellbeing

• Psychosocial Aspects of Education

• Psychological Therapeutic Techniques

• Clinical Psychology

Your future

• As well as being eligible to continue your studies to become a chartered Psychologist, you will also develop the transferable skills to help you succeed in a diverse range of careers within the wider workforce.

• Many of our graduates have secured positions as Research Officers, Forensic Psychologists, Operational Directors, Intervention Facilitators and more.

• Our Psychology degree provides you with a platform to progress to specialist postgraduate Psychology courses.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I recently relocated to London after securing a place in the NHS graduate programme as a mental health practitioner. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I had, particularly during my second and third years when I took an optional placement module. This experience allowed me to apply my knowledge in a real-world setting and enter the industry with confidence and enthusiasm.”

Ella Bailey

Psychology – BSc (Hons) and Mental Health Practitioner at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Psychology & Criminology

BSc (Hons)

Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology.

This degree offers an excellent grounding in two broad and related disciplines. Building on the strength of our accredited Psychology degree, this course provides you with the understanding of how individuals are shaped by biology and social settings, and you will be able to articulate this within the context of crime and societal change. In psychology, you will study processes underpinning thinking, reasoning, and social interactions. In criminology, you will learn about the role of criminal justice theory, theories of crime and how these relate to policy and practice.

Further information, full module list and career options

During your studies, you will have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG, Crime House and Moot Courtroom. You will be able to put your skills into practice in a variety of simulated experiences, such as designing mental illness interventions, criminological interviews with suspects and victims, crime scene examination and evidence preservation, and providing expert testimony in court.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake voluntary work experiences in appropriate and relevant industries. These links with community organisations will enable you to engage with and positively impact the local community in a range of settings, maximising your career prospects.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences/ Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff and Cyncoed Campuses

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Typical modules

• The Race and Gender of Criminology

• Foundations of Criminological Theory

• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology

• Comparative Systems of Justice

• Conducting and Communicating Research

• Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Applied Forensic Psychology

Your future

• Upon graduation you will have a range of careers available within applied psychology and the criminal justice system.

• There will be options for further postgraduate study within the fields of criminology and psychology, as well as moving to social work, youth work, teaching and housing.

• If you are looking to train to become a forensic psychologist, you will be able to apply for postgraduate courses, including the BPS accredited Forensic Psychology – MSc at Cardiff Met.

• You will also be able to work within forensic mental health, work as assistant psychologists within the NHS, and within the third sector.

Sociology, Social Work & Policy

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Cardiff Met. The tutors are amazing, they are always willing to help you and encourage you along the way. The supporting staff, the facilities and the people I’ve met have all made my journey a great experience.”

Isabel Melendez Health & Social Care – HND/BSc (Hons)

Make a difference to communities and wider society with our forward-thinking degrees in Sociology, Social Work and Policy. Developed in conjunction with industry, professional bodies, service user groups, and academic experts, our degrees provide you with valuable work experiences and the professional qualifications necessary to flourish in your chosen career.

Courses

190 Health & Social Care – HND/BSc (Hons)

192 Politics & International Relations – BA (Hons)

193 Sociology & Social Policy – BSc (Hons)

194 Social Work – BSc (Hons)

196 Youth & Community Work

– Foundation Certificate/BA (Hons)

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to Social Sciences

134 Environmental Health – BSc (Hons)

172 Criminology – BSc (Hons)

174 Professional Policing – BA (Hons)

Health & Social Care

HND/BSc (Hons)

Gain the skills to drive change in the health and social care sector.

This exciting degree will equip you with the knowledge, theory, and skills required for a successful career in health and social care, in policy, research, leadership and management careers, as well as postgraduate specialist study.

You will explore health and social care for different groups and from different perspectives. You’ll develop an in-depth operational knowledge of health and social care structural frameworks, legal and policy structures, diverse sectors, funding systems, aspects of society and social justice, and equality, diversity and inclusion, all through academic study and practical endeavour. And you will be taught by research active staff with substantial industry-based expertise in social work, psychology, child and family services, community work, policy and more.

We will ensure that you are well placed to secure competitive graduate roles, with a focus on developing and evidencing your employability throughout.

In your second year, you will gain valuable real-world work experience with key health and social care employers and service providers. You will benefit from our strong partnership links, including local and central government, third sector organisations, the NHS, drug and alcohol services and St John Ambulance. You will also complete the highly regarded Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification, as leadership is an increasingly sought after skill within the health and social care sector.

In your final year, with support from our careers service, you will develop a plan for achieving your chosen career –in management, postgraduate study, starting your own business or in the health and social care sector.

There is a strong emphasis on creative research methods in each year. This will help you to understand the connection between health and social care innovation and discovery, research and policymaking. A real highlight is our final year students’ academic research poster exhibition giving you a chance to showcase your ideas. This leads on to the dissertation, in which, supervised by a staff member with research experience, you will explore a health and social care question of interest to you.

Typical modules

• Working with Adults

• Critical Perspectives in Childhood and Youth Studies

• Health and Social Care Industry Research

• Leadership in Health and Social Care

• Global Issues within Health and Social Care

• Real-World Research and Employability

Your future

• For students undertaking the HND, upon successful completion you can progress to year three of the BSc (Hons) degree.

• The BSc (Hons) opens a wide range of career paths including working in the voluntary, charitable and private sectors. Graduates have gone into roles such as NHS manager, care home manager, youth offending service team leader, civil service officer, policy officer, public health manager, housing manager and more.

• Graduates are also fully equipped for social enterprise and starting their own businesses.

• This degree also provides an ideal platform to progress to postgraduate study or further vocational training in nursing, midwifery, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, teaching, legal studies, and allied fields.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 2–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the HND/degree and foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: HND: 96 UCAS points Degree: 104 UCAS points

“Studying at Cardiff Met has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Presenting my dissertation at the poster exhibition in my final year was a highlight having overcome my fear of presenting. I couldn’t have done this without the support and encouragement of lecturers.”

Loretta Luis Health & Social Care – BSc (Hons)

Politics & International Relations

BA (Hons)*

Explore politics and international relations on a local, national and global level.

This dynamic and diverse degree offers a deep insight into power, focusing on how the world operates and how it can function more effectively.

You will explore politics and international relations at local, national and global levels, engaging in theoretical, empirical, and practical dimensions of the discipline. The degree has a strong global outlook whilst demonstrating the significance of local politics and policy. An exciting feature of the degree is the focus on Welsh Parliament in year three, utilising our close proximity to the Senedd and policymakers in Wales.

You will apply your learning to real-life political issues and develop your own research interests and skills that will allow you to understand and explain complex topics including conflict, justice, freedom, power, and equality.

Opportunities to develop your employability and sector links are embedded throughout the degree. Via our authentic assessment methods, you’ll develop a portfolio of skills that are highly sought after by employers, such as writing press releases, policy reports and working to ‘live briefs’ set by industry.

On completion, you will have a questioning mindset, a global perspective, and a research-informed approach to the field of politics and international relations and be fully equipped to contribute and make a difference in the community, workplace, society and beyond.

*Subject to validation.

Typical modules

You will study a range of core modules. In years two and three you can choose one optional module. Modules include:

• Arguing Politics: Today’s Landscape

• Global Politics and International Relations

• The Politics of Policy

• Scrutiny in the Senedd

• Social Research Methods

• (In)Security in Global World or Political Economy and International Relations (optional modules year two)

• Political Communication and Influence, or Parliamentary Studies (optional modules in year three)

Your future

• On completion, you will be wellequipped for careers in government, politics, communications and public relations, law, public service, humanitarian organisations, research and more.

• The degree also provides an opportunity for postgraduate and research study, including the MRes Social Policy at Cardiff Met.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

Sociology & Social Policy

BSc (Hons)

Address the core social challenges of today and become a changemaker.

This forward-thinking degree will enable you to understand the complex issues of today through sociological investigation and create solutions to these through your understanding of social policy. Through engaging with sociological concepts, you will develop a critical understanding of the challenges facing our world. Through your learning about social policy, institutions, and meeting people’s needs you will be able to work out where and how change can happen.

The degree is structured around three key sociological themes: Individuals, Society and Power; Identity, Difference and Inequality; and Space, Place and Justice.

This degree will challenge you to critically analyse the world, the interactions between individuals within it, and the social processes that shape it. Importantly, it will also enable you to build the skills to change it. You will develop core skills around engaging in critical thinking, undertaking research, using evidence effectively, and communicating with different audiences.

Employability is a key area throughout the degree, and you will apply your learning in practice through volunteering opportunities, as well as completing industry-relevant work-based learning in year two. This external placement will focus on impact – impact for you in terms of developing your skills, but also impact in addressing a social issue that we have studied.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

The teaching team have experience of influencing policy and legislative change in England and Wales, driving the social and physical regeneration of communities, and working with individuals to address issues such as homelessness, food poverty, and social exclusion.

Typical modules

• People, Place and Power

• Conflict, Change and Difference

• Social Research Methods

• Land, Food and Justice

• Gender, Sexuality and Inequality

• Work, Welfare and Inclusion

• Research and Employability

Your future

• This degree will equip you for careers in research, policy and third sector, local and national government and private sector leadership and management.

• The degree also provides an ideal opportunity to continue to master’s and research study including the MRes Social Policy at Cardiff Met.

Further information, full module list and career options

Social Work

BSc (Hons)

Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker.

The study of social work involves a flexible approach to meeting the needs of individuals, groups or communities. This degree is based on the National Occupational Standards for Social Work practice and is delivered in partnership with local social work agencies and with representatives of individuals that use services and carers. It combines and integrates professional training in social work with academic study to degree level. You will explore the legislative provision of services and the importance of understanding social work within a Welsh, UK and International context.

Integration of theory to practice underpins this degree. Whilst at University you will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed for placement. Throughout your three years, you will be supported within practice by one of our host agencies and will be required to undertake at least 200 days of practice-based learning to consolidate your learning.

Year one presents a foundation to social work. You will undertake 20 days of assessed practice through which you must demonstrate that you have the interpersonal skills and values required to engage in work with people with social care needs and their carers. Study focuses on core values and skills, an introduction to lifespan theories, as well as broader social, cultural and institutional processes that frame the role and task of social work.

In years two and three you will apply and develop your knowledge, skills, values and competence in social work practice, so you can excel. You will complete a further 180 days in assessed practice learning settings (80 days in year two and 100 days in year three), which involves a minimum of two practice settings. This provides you with a range of learning opportunities to demonstrate competence in relation to National Occupational Standards for Social Work (2011) and the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care (2017). By the end you will be able to apply social work knowledge, skills and values including research findings into your practice and within academically assessed work.

You will be supported to evaluate the impact of inequality, disadvantage and oppression and to critically consider contemporary social work issues. On completion, you will be able to demonstrate professional judgement, intervention and critical and analytical reflection across your practice to be able to address complex social issues and be an accomplished Social Worker.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96 UCAS Points

Experience of supervised (paid or unpaid) work in a social care setting

Entry is also subject to a successful interview, written test, and an enhanced level disclosure barring service check

Social Care Wales:

All social work students in Wales must be registered with Social Care Wales for the duration of their studies. Welsh domiciled students may be eligible for a Social Care Wales bursary.

Themes of study*

• Year 1: Introduction and Foundation

• Year 2: Applying Knowledge, Skills and Values

• Year 3: The Development of Competence in Social Work Practice

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such information listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Your future

• On successful completion, you will be able to register as a qualified social work practitioner and work in the statutory, independent and third sectors.

• The degree also provides you with a platform to work in other areas such as probation service, education welfare, youth offending, politics, housing and social care.

• Many graduates continue to master’s study for continued professional development or teach in further and higher education.

“This degree equips you to tackle the inequalities in society and how you as a professional can make social change. My placements have been varied

across the

three years. I’ve worked

as part

of a

fostering

team, a drug and alcohol team and in a hospital for my final placement.”

Aaron Roberts Social Work – BSc (Hons)

Youth & Community Work

Foundation Certificate/BA (Hons)

Make a difference to the lives of young people and communities.

Youth and community workers play a central and exciting role in supporting young people’s personal and social development, enabling them to realise their potential. Our practical courses, designed in partnership with employers and professionals, prepare you to work as an effective and qualified youth and community worker. You will be taught by highly experienced lecturers who are all professional youth and community workers and benefit from our strong networks and partnerships with employers from both statutory and voluntary sectors.

Two study pathways are available

• Youth & Community Work – Foundation Certificate

• Youth & Community Work – BA (Hons)

Youth & Community Work – Foundation Certificate This qualification is endorsed by the Education & Training Standards (ETS) Wales and is delivered in partnership with Monmouthshire Youth Service.

The course equips you with the skills, confidence, experience, and knowledge necessary to fulfil the Level 3 professional requirements for youth work and enables you to obtain the 100 hours of youth work experience required to advance on to the Youth & Community Work – BA (Hons). You will also obtain the Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3), the professional qualification for Youth Support Workers.

Typical modules

• Preparation for Learning and Practice in Youth and Community Work

• Introduction to Youth Work Practice

• The Social Context of Youth and Community Work

• Developing Youth Work Practice

Youth & Community Work – BA (Hons) Professionally endorsed by ETS Wales and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Youth & Community Workers, this degree provides a deep understanding of social inclusion, empowerment and the nature of society, allowing you to develop skills that will enable you to engage effectively in a range of professional roles.

You will undertake key work experiences in a wide variety of settings to enhance your employability. In year one you will complete 250 hours, in year two 300 hours, and in year three 250 hours on placement, supported by fieldwork facilitators and a personal tutor.

Typical modules

• Working with People in a Social Context

• What Makes Us Who We Are

• Contemporary Youth Work Policy and Practice

• Education for Change

• The Global Context of Youth Work

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the Foundation Certificate

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer:

Foundation Certificate: 48 UCAS Points

BA (Hons): 80–104 UCAS Points

Entry is also subject to an enhanced level disclosure barring service check. BA (Hons) applicants will also require experience in an aspect of youth and community work, equivalent to 100 hours, to be completed prior to the start of the course.

Your future

On completion, you will meet the registration requirements of the Education Workforce Council (EWC) and be able to work with children and young people in a range of professional youth and community work roles and settings.

• Graduate destinations include working in youth centres, community development, youth justice, youth offending services, alternative education, and sports and outdoor pursuits. In addition, drug, alcohol, homeless, sexual health projects, schools-based and international youth work, mentoring and guidance.

• Many students obtain paid employment before graduation from placements and networking opportunities at our annual placement fair.

• Graduates can continue to postgraduate study in various subjects, as well as progression to the MA Advanced Youth & Community Practice at Cardiff Met.

“My placement on the Foundation Certificate helped me secure my first youth work employment. Since graduating, I have secured several paying roles which include youth club sessional worker, project worker, senior

youth

officer and working in a secondary school. I love making a difference in young people’s lives.”

Esther Afari

Youth

& Community Work – BA (Hons)

Sport

Courses

202 Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog – BSc (Anrh)

204 Sport & Exercise Science – BSc (Hons)

206 Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons)

208 Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons)

210 Sport Management – BSc (Hons)

212 Sport Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons)

214 Sport & Physical Education – BSc (Hons)

214 Sport & Physical Education (Dance) – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

33 Foundation leading to Sport

76 Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

180 Sport Media – BSc (Hons)

Facilities

Our specialist sport and academic facilities enable you to gain practical experiences to prepare you for your future career.

Teaching facilities

Performance Analysis Lab

Consists of four dedicated analysis lab spaces equipped with 85 iMac computers with dual boot capability. Each lab is stocked with an array of industry leading video, data, and visualisation software accessible to students 24/7. The Sport Performance Analysis (SPA) labs also expand across the Cyncoed campus providing student access to over 20 dedicated sport IP cameras for video collection and processing. Students also have access to a variety of SPA hardware and software to undertake research, final projects, placement and module assessment activities outside of the teaching facilities.

Learn more about the facilities by scanning the QR code

Physiology Lab

We have two teaching laboratories with a wide range of equipment for sport-specific assessment. Our range of equipment is used to enhance your learning and allow for handson experience with specialist sports science equipment.

Biomechanics Lab

A dedicated lab space, two data collection areas, and a hybrid analysis suite, create an exciting hive for research and sport science support. We have high-speed cameras, marker-based motion capture and a cutting-edge marker-less motion capture system. These systems can be integrated with our in-ground Kistler force plates. Our lab has recently expanded its capabilities to include wireless Electromyography (EMG) systems, enabling real-time muscle activity monitoring. We’ve also integrated wearable force sensors for more portable and dynamic data collection. Additionally, our facility is now equipped with Isokinetic.

Strength & Power Gym

The Strength & Power gym has weightlifting platforms with integrated squat racks, allowing students to learn a range of key lifts and develop their knowledge of the coaching process.

Rehabilitation & Conditioning Gym

One half of this area is equipped for upper body strength development with weightlifting benches and racks, dumbbell benches, prone pull benches and a range of dumbbells. The other half provides an open space area for warm-ups and rehabilitation practical lectures. We also have an additional gym equipped with cardiovascular equipment, machine weights, rehabilitation equipment cages and dumbbell benches. The facility is utilised for both gym instructor and rehabilitation practicals.

Sports Massage Teaching Rooms

The sports massage teaching rooms are fully equipped to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of sports massage, providing an excellent learning and teaching environment.

Sports Broadcast & Media Suite

The suite features a new podcast studio, a live-stream broadcast gallery in a bespoke gantry on the 1st team rugby pitch, and additional facilities on the football pitch. Highlights include a soundproof TV studio with a green screen and virtual set, a fully equipped TV gallery, a self-operated radio studio, a newsroom with Mac stations, and advanced live-streaming capabilities. A multi-purpose media studio for promotional shoots and live shows is set to open in 2026.

Sports facilities

• 3G Pitches (Football and Rugby)

• Astro Turf (Hockey)

• Archer’s Arena (Badminton, Basketball and Netball courts)

• Dance Studio

• Grass Pitches (Rugby and Football)

• Indoor Tennis Centre

• Studio One and Spin Studio

• Squash Courts

• Syd Aaron Gymnasium

• Swimming Pool

• Multi-Purpose Sports Hall

• Outdoor Athletics Facility

• Wales National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC)

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog

Gradd BSc (Anrh)*

Mae’r radd hwn yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu eich dealltwriaeth academaidd ac ymarferol o chwaraeon ac addysg gorfforol drwy gyfrwng dwyieithog. Er y caiff rhan o’r radd ei gyflawni drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg, bydd y rhan fwyaf o’r radd ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ac mae wedi’i gynllunio i foddhau’r galw cynyddol am raddedigion sydd â chymwyseddau a chymwysterau dwyieithog.

Er bod y radd yn cynnig ystod eang o bynciau ac agweddau disgyblaethol, eto i gyd bydd y cwricwlwm yn eich galluogi i ganolbwyntio ac i arbenigo wrth i chi symud drwy’r tair blynedd o astudio academaidd. Yn ogystal â’r fframwaith academaidd damcaniaethol ac ymarferol cynhwysfawr, cewch eich annog i adeiladu portffolio o gymwysterau hyfforddi UKCC, dysgu ar leoliad gwaith a phrofiadau yn ystod eich cyfnod yn y Brifysgol. Mae Met Caerdydd yn cynnig cyfleoedd ar-gampws y gallwch gymryd rhan ynddyn nhw ac mae cysylltiadau rhagorol gan y Met â Chwaraeon Caerdydd a’r ysgolion a’r awdurdodau lleol sydd o’n cwmpas.

*Mae’r radd hon yn cael ei hadolygu yn 2025. Fel y cyfryw, gall gwybodaeth newid. Cyfeiriwch at ein gwefan i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf cyn gwneud cais.

Gwybodaeth Bellach ac opsiynau gyrfa

Mae myfyrwyr sy’n astudio y radd hwn yn gymwys am ysgoloriaethau’r

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Mae nifer o ysgoloriaethau o £1000 a £500 y flwyddyn ar gael. Dilynwch y ddolen am fwy o wybodaeth: www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/myfyrwyr/ prifysgol/ysgoloriaethau/

Ysgol Chwaraeon a Gwyddorau Iechyd Caerdydd

Lleoliad astudio: Campws Cyncoed

Hyd y cwrs: Hyd y cwrs: 3–4 blynedd llawn-amser, yn dibynnu ar gymryd y flwyddyn sylfaen (gweler tudalen 33)

Gofynion Mynediad: Cynnig nodweddiadol: 96–112 Pwynt UCAS

“Roedd cael y cyfle i ddal ati i astudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs AChAG yn wych. Un elfen o astudio AChAG sydd yn grêt yw maint y dosbarth, rydym yn griw bach felly rydym bellach wedi dod yn ffrindiau mawr gyda’n gilydd. Mae’n wych gallu cymdeithasu gyda’r cydfyfyrwyr yn aml ac yn bennaf drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg!”

Lia Huws

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac

Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog –Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Mae’r radd yn ymdrin

â themâu fel

Mae’r radd yn ymdrin â themâu fel addysg gorfforol, maeth, iechyd, a lles. Bydd pynciau trafod yn delio gyda materion cyfoes a moesegol mewn chwaraeon, cymdeithas ac addysg. Bydd cyfleoedd i ddatblygu sgiliau a gwybodaeth ymchwil ac i ymgymryd mewn prosiect ymchwil mewn maes sy’n gysylltiedig â’r radd.

Eich dyfodol

• Mae graddedigion AChAG wedi ennill cyflogaeth yn y meysydd canlynol: cyfryngau, addysg, chwaraeon a llywodraeth leol. Mae llawer o’n graddedigion yn parhau’n y Brifysgol ar gyrsiau ôl-raddedig (TAR, Meistr a Doethuriaeth). Trwy gydol eich gradd, cewch gyfleoedd i ddatblygu’ch galluoedd trwy dysgu seiliedig ar broblemau, astudiaethau achos y byd go iawn, profiad gwaith ar gampws a lleoliadau gwaith oddi ar gampws.

Sport & Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)*

Professionally endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), this degree focuses on the scientific basis of performance in sport and participation in physical activity and exercise.

To fulfil BASES requirements, you will follow a clear progression throughout the three levels that focuses on gaining an understanding of the core sport and exercise disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology as well as exploring the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects of sport and exercise science with a high level of vocational relevance.

You will gain practical experience in laboratory-based activities, as well as opportunities to observe and be involved in applied practice. You will be provided with numerous opportunities to develop practical skills, including the management and analysis of sport and exercise data.

Opportunities provided across the degree will ensure that you have the appropriate qualifications and experience to prepare you for many work opportunities after graduation. You can also enhance your knowledge and skills by choosing an additional area of study: personal training for health, strength and conditioning, or sports nutrition. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn additional vocational qualifications alongside your studies, such as gym instruction.

Themes of study

This degree is built around two main pillars. Firstly, ensuring you are knowledgeable in the underpinning scientific disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. Secondly, focusing on how knowledge and skills in these areas can be applied to the sport and/or exercise context. As you progress through the course, you can tailor your experience to focus on specific disciplines such as physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength and conditioning, and nutrition, or choose to specialise in a particular context, such as sport and high performance or exercise, physical activity, and health.

This flexibility allows you to align the degree with your strengths and future career aspirations. You will also be well-prepared for a range of opportunities beyond the degree, such as further study or entering the workforce, and have the chance to earn additional qualifications alongside your degree.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“After graduating, I took on the role of Lead Sport Scientist, where I had to put everything I’d learned at Cardiff Met into practice. I was suddenly working with athletes who had played in the Premier League, each with their own questions and needs, helping them with injury rehab, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.”

Scott Wickens Sport & Exercise Science – BSc (Hons) and Head of Performance at Newport County AFC

Your future

• Recent graduates from Sport & Exercise Science are now working with professional sports teams, academy sports teams as well as with National Governing Bodies of sport. Many students also pursue opportunities in private practice, clinical environments or in the military, emergency services and fitness industry settings.

• Other students have continued onto further master’s level study in the field of sport and exercise science or related disciplines such as sports nutrition, sports performance analysis, physiotherapy or strength and conditioning. Others have then further progressed to doctoral level studies towards careers as researchers or academics.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons)*

Our Sport Coaching degree will teach you what it takes to become a great coach and will help foster important interpersonal skills that promote inclusive, considered, and morally astute actions. Sport Coaching graduates will therefore develop the knowledge, attributes, and experiences required to make meaningful contributions within workplace settings.

This degree aims to develop your understanding of the relational and educational nature of coaching practice. This position acknowledges that coaches hold influential roles, with the ability to offer individuals exciting, supportive and educational experiences. However, coaching is often marked by struggles over power, control, and influence, which can lead to interpersonal conflicts and generate a range of negative experiences.

The degree offers diverse learning resources, including practical sessions and seminars, to make your coaching more insightful, purposeful, and critical. In doing so, we aim to help you develop a range of innovative problem-solving abilities which will draw on the core sport coaching content, as well as being informed by other areas such as ethics, sociology, sport and exercise science, or performance analysis.

You will have a variety of opportunities to acquire qualifications associated with different National Governing Bodies of sport. You’ll also be given the opportunity to engage in work placements to enhance your coaching capabilities, employability skills and better prepare you for your career after graduating.

These experiences, combined with the knowledge gained during your degree and coaching qualifications, place the degree in a unique position by blending traditional expertise with contemporary coaching approaches, providing a strong foundation for future career opportunities.

Cardiff School of Sport  & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full–time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Themes of study

The degree is designed to provide a progressive and supportive learning experience, helping you achieve key outcomes and demonstrate the expected attributes at each level of study. Typical topics that you will study focus on two main areas; earning and developing relationships with others. You will therefore explore how to design and deliver coaching practice and develop the knowledge and skills required to create positive learning environments. You will also study concepts related to care, power and ethics, as well as knowledge of cultures, contexts and social justice to be able to develop inclusive and supportive relationships with others in a coaching context.

Your future

• Recent graduates from Sport Coaching are now working in professional sports teams, academy sports teams as well as with National Governing Bodies of sport. Many students also pursue opportunities in fitness and the leisure industry.

• Students have continued onto master’s such as Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met, or studied for a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education and and have also further progressed to doctoral level studies including the Taught Doctorate in Coaching at Cardiff Met.

“The Sport Coaching degree offers a strong mix of theory and practical experience. The placement opportunities, particularly co-coaching the ladies’ 4s hockey team in my second year, were invaluable in boosting my coaching confidence and skills.

In class, we focused on pedagogies like scaffolding learning, which helped me structure sessions, breaking down complex skills into manageable steps for steady player progress.”

Millie Mayer

Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons) and Trainee Secondary PE Teacher

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage

BSc (Hons)*

This degree provides you with the underpinning knowledge and practical application within the fields of strength and conditioning, sport rehabilitation and sports massage.

This balanced, interdisciplinary approach provides you with an in-depth understanding of training, as well as exercise and manual therapies for performance enhancement and rehabilitation.

Work-based learning is a key element of the degree, to enable you to apply your knowledge from the degree in real-world settings and to gain value experience to use as a foundation for future employment.

New facilities

To enhance your experience, you’ll have access to brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities in our designated learning and teaching area at NIAC. These include two fully equipped clinical spaces, a dedicated teaching clinic, and three specialised gyms for weightlifting, free weights, and functional conditioning, as well as the 200m indoor track, three indoor courts, and the 100m indoor straight track already within the NIAC arena. These cutting-edge resources will support your hands-on learning, helping you develop and refine your practical skills in a real-world setting.

Themes of study

Throughout the degree you will study content related to musculoskeletal anatomy, strength and conditioning, sports injury rehabilitation as well as sports massage and soft tissue practices. These fundamental areas will also be explored through applied case studies and research projects to develop you as both a practitioner and a researcher.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements:

Your future

• The learning outcomes for modules across the degree are clearly linked to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) competencies, leaving you well placed to pursue this independent professional accreditation upon graduation.

massage

clinics, and

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“This degree is the perfect blend of theory and hands-on learning, offering early exposure to gyms,

rehab

rooms that

prepares you for real-world challenges. My favourite part? My dissertation, where I combined my passions into a project. The practical placements were transformative, especially working with BUCS squads, where I applied classroom knowledge directly, boosting my confidence and professional skills. If you’re considering this degree, embrace every opportunity — it’s a gateway to a fulfilling future in sport and beyond!”

Maddie Bromwich Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons)

• The degree provides the opportunity to pursue additional qualifications in fitness industry, strength and conditioning and sports massage.

• The degree is also approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as part of the Education Recognition Programme, providing a basis of knowledge for you to pursue the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

• Recent graduates are now working in professional sports teams, academy sports teams as well as with National Governing Bodies of sport and the wider health and fitness industries.

• Students have continued onto further study in the field of Physiotherapy or onto master’s degrees such as the BASRaT endorsed MSc Sports Rehabilitation, MSc Strength and Conditioning or MSc Youth Athletic Development and further progressed to doctoral level studies.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Sport Management

BSc (Hons)*

This degree aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required to succeed in today’s dynamic global sports industry.

This accredited degree follows a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing subjects intrinsic to all industries, such as: business planning, strategic management, human resource management, research and enterprise, operations and events management, marketing and communications. Related theories, concepts, and principles are explored and tested through their application to authentic sports industry scenarios, both in the classroom and through work-based learning, to foster a stimulating learning environment and enhance graduate prospects. This is aided by excellent on-campus sports facilities, proximity to international-standard stadiums and venues in and around Cardiff, and the ability to draw on a supportive network of industry partners and distinguished alumni.

The degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management for Sport & Physical Activity (CIMPSA), so that the learning outcomes have been mapped to CIMPSA’s occupation standards. Upon completing years two and three of the degree, you will receive the CIMSPA Entry Manager and General Manager certificates, respectively. Additionally, all students are granted CIMSPA membership upon enrolling in the degree.

Themes of study

The degree provides you with a solid grasp of core management disciplines, as well as research and enterprise. Every student will have the opportunity to complete a work placement, with the option to take on additional work placements and volunteering opportunities, both in the UK and overseas. The degree includes key themes related to marketing and communications, human resource management, business and finance, strategic management, operations and events management, research and enterprise.

“The Sport Management degree shaped my understanding of the sporting landscape, combining unique modules with opportunities to specialise in my final year. The exceptional support from lecturers provided access to invaluable opportunities. Through placements with Sport Cardiff and an internship at The Welsh Amateur Boxing Association, I gained hands-on experience in event planning, administration, and working with National Governing Bodies. Since graduating, I’ve applied these skills at Tennis Wales, leading recreational competitions, school engagement, and disability events, while supporting international tournaments.”

Rebecca Hannibal Sport Management – BSc (Hons) and Competitions and Events Coordinator at Tennis Wales

Cardiff School of Sport & Health

Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• The Sport Management degree opens a range of career options in the sport, physical activity, and health sectors. With a solid foundation in management, you can also explore career opportunities outside of sport.

• Graduates currently work in professional and semi-professional sport, national agencies, National Governing Bodies of sport, local authority and social enterprise organisations, as well as voluntary and private sector sports and fitness organisations.

• Some graduates have chosen an entrepreneurial path, with some starting their own businesses based on ideas they developed during their studies.

• Other graduates have gone on to pursue further studies, such as teacher training, master’s degrees, or doctoral programs. For instance, if you want to continue your education at Cardiff Met, you can consider the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Sport Performance Analysis

BSc (Hons)*

This applied sport science degree focuses on the understanding, improvement, and analysis of performance in sport.

The curriculum progressively develops your knowledge of tactical analysis, measuring technical effectiveness, and specific technique analysis within actual sporting performance using a range of modern techniques and technology. In addition, you will be introduced to behavioural analysis of coach and athletes, and the application of athlete tracking techniques.

You will be given many opportunities to develop your practical and contextual knowledge in training, coaching and performance that will allow you to evaluate and modify your own professional practice as an analyst and that of performers and coaches in a range of sports. It will also enable you to develop the specific, vocational skill set necessary to embark on a career in performance analysis.

Themes of study

The key themes of sport performance analysis are complemented and supplemented by topics drawn from relevant areas of coaching, pedagogy and sport and exercise science. These elements give the course a unique flavour that allow you to understand the theoretical principles and applied process skills that underpin performance analysis.

Throughout the degree you’ll have the opportunity to explore the applied use of sport performance analysis, focusing on how data and video create insights to drive improvement. You will delve into the role of the performance analyst, examining their contribution to coaching strategies and athlete learning. You will also engage in data analysis and visualisation techniques to interpret performance metrics effectively.

Finally, the degree applies these concepts to real-world coaching and performance analysis challenges, providing practical solutions to inform the effective delivery of analysis services to coaches and athletes to affect change and make a positive performance impact.

Further information, full module list and career options

“When

I selected this course, I didn’t realise my learning potential at Cardiff Met and where it could take me. At Portsmouth F.C., I create reports for the manager, sporting director and first team staff to use before and after matches, as well as helping the recruitment team assess which players to scout and potentially buy through my reports. My journey was only made possible thanks to Cardiff Met!”

Jared

Guzenda Sport Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons) and First Team Performance Analyst at Portsmouth F.C.

Your future

• Recent graduates from Sport Performance Analysis are now working for the UK Sport Institute, Sport Wales, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Scarlets Rugby, Scottish Rugby Union, Manchester United, Swansea City AFC, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Rangers F.C., and further afield, such as New South Wales Institute of Sport in Australia.

• Students have also continued onto further study at master’s and doctoral level.

*This degree is undergoing review in 2025. As such, information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Sport & Physical Education

BSc (Hons)*

This practical-based degree utilises our cutting-edge sports facilities to provide an innovative learning experience that explores the future of physical education.

Delivered and managed by academics with a wealth of research, innovation, and applied experience, this degree will build your capacity to work in collaboration with peers and industry partners to tackle current and future developments in the sport and physical education sectors.

This degree has been designed in a forward-thinking way, in which, the curriculum becomes more focused and specialised through module options and project designs across the three years of study.

You will have the opportunity to engage in diverse learning experiences through hands-on experience working with young people on campus, multidisciplinary case study work, interdisciplinary collaboration, and work-based learning. You will also be given the opportunity to complete professionally recognised qualifications, all of which enable you to meet your individual career goals and learning needs.

Themes of study

Throughout the degree you will focus on key themes such as the development of high-quality physical education, explore future visions for physical education and how you can become innovative in your practice. The degree is underpinned by interdisciplinary case studies and research projects which will help you explore not only your own practice but the practice of those around you, and how to develop these via a research-informed approach.

Your learning experience is aligned to our ‘Open Campus’ way of working, where you will apply your knowledge and put your understanding of contemporary issues into practice. You will undertake placements within an educational setting to build on your pedagogical skills and further develop your employability skills.

Sport & Physical Education (Dance)

As a student on the Sport & Physical Education degree, you can choose to include dance-based modules as part of your studies. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise by exploring the role of dance in education and community settings. Through the University’s strong connections with industry, you’ll also design and deliver participatory dance projects, both within the University and in the wider community.

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*This degree title will change from ‘Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons)’ to ‘Sport & Physical Education –BSc (Hons)’ from September 2026. The degree will also undergo a review in 2025. As such, module information may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“One of my standout experiences came during my second-year placement as a Community Development Officer. This role helped me develop strong communication skills, work with diverse groups, and embrace the independence needed to design and deliver my own water safety programme. I worked with a local school, delivering swimming lessons to neurodiverse children, which was a truly rewarding experience. Through this, I discovered my passion for creating positive change and making a difference in others’ lives, especially in a sporting context.”

Liberty Andrews Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons) Graduate and School Sport Officer at Cardiff Met Sport

Your future

• The degree provides an ideal platform for you if you wish to pursue a career in teaching, with many graduates continuing onto a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

• You can choose to advance your education further by progressing to master’s or doctoral level study.

• This degree offers broad flexibility, with tailored modules and projects designed to match your career goals and learning needs. You’ll gain transferable skills and knowledge that are valuable across the sports industry and beyond.

Cardiff School of Sport  & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus Course length: 3–4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 33)

Entry requirements:

Sport & Physical Education: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Sport & Physical Education (Dance): Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Cymru

Study through the medium of Welsh

If you’re a Welsh speaker and want to study part of your degree through the medium of Welsh, we can help. Many of our degrees offer modules through the medium of Welsh and prepare you for careers in the fields of sport, health, education, art and design, and business.

For a full list of degrees with this option, please refer to the course directory in this prospectus.

There are several advantages to studying through the medium of Welsh, which include:

• Extra funding

• Opportunities to develop specialist terminologies bilingually

• Develop bilingual skills that will be advantageous when searching for employment

• Dedicated support via a Welsh language personal tutor

Financial support*

Scholarships are available to Cardiff Met students who choose to study part of their degree through the medium of Welsh via Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

Main Scholarship:

£3,000 (£1,000 per year)

Who is eligible: Students studying at least 66%/80 credits of their course per year, through the medium of Welsh.

Incentive Scholarship: £500 annually (£1,500 over three years)

Who is eligible: Students studying 33%/40 credits of their course per year, through the medium of Welsh in any subject.

*These figures are correct at the time of print (February 2025) and taken from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol website. For up-to-date information please visit: www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk

“I originally started my studies in English, but there was so much praise from my friend who had chosen to study through the medium of Welsh so I decided to go for it, and it’s the best choice I’ve ever made. I was afraid my Welsh wasn’t good enough, I lacked confidence, but all this has gone as the support from dedicated Welsh language staff is fantastic.”

Amber Cripps Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) – BA (Anrh)

By joining Cardiff Met, you’ll be joining a thriving Welsh language community of students and staff and benefit from being part of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

The Cardiff Met Branch is a society of students and staff who are keen to promote Welsh medium education and opportunities for students and staff and it works closely with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to ensure this.

Further information can be found by visiting: www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

new horizons

Looking for a life-changing experience? As a Cardiff Met student, you’ll have your pick of inspiring opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad.

We’ve partnered with over 100 universities, institutions and organisations in over 27 countries around the world to give you access to opportunities you’ll never forget. Spend anywhere from one week to one year abroad, with funding available from a range of different sources.

No matter where you decide to go, you’ll have the ongoing support of our Global Opportunities team. You can get advice on everything from applying for a particular programme to looking after your wellbeing while you’re away from home.

Study

Deepen your knowledge of a subject or explore a new topic with our study abroad options.

Take part in an opportunity as part of your course (during your second year) or arrange a semester abroad at one of our partner universities in Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland or the United States*.

Alternatively, you can apply for a placement on the Turing Scheme, a UK government programme that supports the life-changing experience of studying abroad. There are also opportunities via the Taith scheme, Wales’s international learning exchange programme. Some of these are one week-long, while others last 12 months.

*Correct at the time of print (February 2025)

Work Interning overseas can make your CV stand out, help you build international networks and allow you to discover a brand-new culture.

You can take part in a work exchange placement in your first or second year in a broad range of career fields, lasting anywhere from two weeks to 12 months, with various start dates throughout the year.

You can also create your own opportunities with any of our partner universities throughout Europe (you’ll just need to discuss the details with us beforehand).

Want to go further afield? You could work in Japan or at various locations in the United States through the JENZA programme.

“Living in a new country, immersing myself in a different culture and working alongside local communities broadened my horizons and deepened my understanding of global issues. This experience has changed me for the better.”

Rupert Combes Advertising & Marketing Management –BA (Hons) student volunteering in Nepal

“From

learning about the rich Māori culture to gaining insights into the New Zealand education system, every moment was filled with discovery and growth. The friendships I formed and the confidence I gained from navigating life on the other side of the world have been invaluable.”

Carys Dickinson Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons) student

studying abroad in New Zealand

Volunteer

Giving your time to help others abroad can increase your awareness of global development issues and make a lasting impact on local communities.

Organised by our overseas partners, these ethical, sustainable programmes serve to benefit both volunteers and the communities they work in.

They range from a few weeks to a few months over the summer, and you can choose one that aligns with your interests or area of study. Past volunteering trips have seen our students help build a playground at a primary school in Kenya and join a marine and wildlife conservation project in Sri Lanka.

Funding your time abroad

There are several different funding options to support your time overseas and these will vary depending on the type of activity you undertake. Speak to the Global Opportunities team to find out more.

Admissions & how to apply

Advice for applicants

To guide you through making an application to study with us, we have put together our ‘Advice for Applicants’ web pages to help you identify the main tasks you need to complete throughout the application cycle – both before and after you make your UCAS application.

For further information please contact Admissions:

Live chat, WhatsApp or enquire online via our web pages

029 2041 6010

askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/advice4applicants

Application dates and deadlines  You can make an application from September through ucas.com. Make sure you check with our Admissions team to see if there is a specific deadline for your chosen course.

Full instructions are detailed online, and help is available at: www.ucas.com/apply

Cardiff Met accepts deferred applications for most courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm this is the case for the course you are interested in.

Personal statements

For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing from one longer piece of text to three separate sections.

Visit: www.ucas.com/personalstatement for help and guidance.

How and when you will hear about the status of your application  You can view the status of your application online at any time by visiting the UCAS Hub at www.ucas.com/hub

We will also be in touch via email from the moment you apply and throughout every step of the application cycle. Helpful information, advice and reminders will be sent right up until you start your course in September.  Make sure you check your emails regularly and add Cardiff Met as a safe sender to avoid missing important information.

Applicant Days

As part of your applicant experience and to help you make an informed decision about choosing to study with us, most of our courses will hold Applicant Days to give you a taste of what life studying a degree at Cardiff Met is really like.

Applicant Days are typically different to Open Days and are focused on providing a more in depth and, in some cases, practical experience of your degree. You will be emailed with further details if this applies to the course you have applied for.

Interviews

The application process for several of our undergraduate degrees will involve an interview. This may be due to professional requirements or the need to discuss your application in more detail and present a body of work (e.g. a portfolio for art and design degrees).

If you apply for a degree that requires an interview, you will receive an email with your invitation. Interviews may take place in person or online depending on the course.

To find out more visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/interviews

Entry requirements

Entry requirements differ from course to course. The University values both work experience and academic qualifications and will consider students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Each course page within this prospectus will give an indication of the UCAS tariff points accepted for each degree along with any specific requirements.

Admissions Policy

Cardiff Met’s Admissions Policy seeks to accept anyone who would benefit from higher education. Applications are assessed on their individual merits and we will consider a wide range of formal qualifications, as well as any relevant work experience. The Admissions Policy can be viewed at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/admissions

Student finance and tuition fees Up–to–date tuition fees for your course as well as any additional costs can be found on our website at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees

In addition, you will find lots of useful information about the range of financial support available to you – from tuition fees and maintenance loans to grants, bursaries and scholarships.

In addition, if you are considering studying one of our NHS-funded degrees*, you can find the details of the NHS Bursary and extra support from Cardiff Met at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

For full details and eligibility criteria for all current bursary and scholarships please visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships

*Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) (page 78); Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons) (page 154); Podiatry BSc (Hons) (page 162); Speech & Language Therapy BSc (Hons) (page 164).

Contextualised Policy

Cardiff Met uses contextualised admissions to build a more rounded view of our applicants achievements and potential. We operate a contextualised offer scheme considering several indicators and will make a reduced offer when applicants meet these indicators.

There is no need to apply for a contextualised offer as information provided as part of your UCAS application will be considered, but it is important this is completed fully. Further information can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ contextual–admissions

Terms and conditions of your offer  For further details please refer to: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/terms

Course directory

This directory acts as a very brief guide. Further information about each of the degrees below can be found on the relevant course page in this prospectus.

Important information

This prospectus was printed in February 2025. Information is correct at the time of print and refers to the undergraduate courses that Cardiff Metropolitan University intends to offer students commencing study in September 2026. Prospective students should refer to our website for the most up-to-date course information and entry requirements prior to making an application: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate

FT Full-time duration in years Professionally accredited/ endorsed/approved

£ Tuition fees paid by NHS Bursary

F Foundation route/year available

PY Placement year available

W Opportunity to study part of the degree in Welsh

* Subject to validation

ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS & FINANCE

We endeavour to deliver courses as described and will not normally make changes such as course title, content, delivery, and teaching provision. Several courses will however undergo review as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and this may result in changes to modules. Where applicable this is indicated on individual course pages. Outside of scheduled reviews, it may be necessary for the University to make changes in course provision or services due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory, and academic reasons. Where factors outside the control of the University, including changes to government legislation, impact delivery and/or fees, every reasonable step will be taken to minimise disruption and to communicate changes to applicants. Cardiff Metropolitan University reserves the right to make variations to content or delivery methods, including discontinuation or merging courses, if such action is considered necessary. Additionally, optional modules may be delivered subject to demand and availability. Please read our Terms and Conditions for full information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/terms

SCIENCES

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Management – BA (Hons)

Public Relations & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Sales & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

COMPUTER SCIENCE & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Computer Games Design & Development

– BSc (Hons) with specialist pathways in:

• Game Engine

• Gameplay

• Virtual Reality

Computer Science – BSc (Hons) with specialist pathways in:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Internet of Things

• Robotics

Security – BSc (Hons)

Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons)

Game Art –

EDUCATION, EARLY YEARS & PRIMARY TEACHING

Early Years Education & Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) – BA (Hons) / Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog) – BA (Anrh)

Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons) / Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) – BA (Anrh)

Primary Education (3–11 age range) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – BA (Hons) / Addysg Gynradd (3–11 ystod oedran) gyda Statws Athro Cymwysedig (SAC) – BA (Anrh)

ENGINEERING

Electrical & Electronic Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

EVENTS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

FASHION

FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION & DIETETICS

(BEng) 120–128 (MEng)

(BEng) 120–128 (MEng)

(BEng) 120–128 (MEng)

/5FT/6FT

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

LAW, CRIMINOLOGY & POLICING

PSYCHOLOGY

SPORT

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog – Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Sport & Exercise Science – BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons)

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons)

– BSc (Hons)

– BSc (Hons)

– BSc (Hons)

Sport & Physical Education (Dance) - BSc (Hons)

FOUNDATION YEARS

We offer several foundation routes across academic schools and subject areas that will give you the opportunity to progress to your chosen degree should you not meet the entry requirements for year one entry.

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