2025 Undergraduate Prospectus - Cardiff Met - English

This is the place of grand ambitions, big dreams, new friends, fresh ideas…

… of new beginnings and bright futures.

This is the you.

discovery

This is the capital of warm welcomes, of no-such-thingas-a-silly-question. Of oh wow, that’s interesting, of one more cup of coffee, of conversations that could go on all day if we’re not careful. The capital of yes, hopefully see you again soon.

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 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.

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.

We can’t wait to see you on campus.

Dates

• Saturday 15 June 2024

• Saturday 12 October 2024

• Saturday 9 November 2024

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.

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Welcome to Cardiff. Our city, Wales’ capital.

Full of culture, green spaces and sport. Nightlife, shopping and a thriving international food scene. Music, adventure, waterways and more.

Deciding where to study isn’t just about finding the right course. It’s about choosing where you want to call home for the next few years of your life. This is your next chapter.

Whether you’re local to Cardiff, or considering studying with us from further afield, your new home awaits you.

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

Ranked 2nd in the 2023 NatWest Student Living Index.

Cardiff is the best city in the UK.

Condé Nast 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.

finding your place

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

For the toe tappers, 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 award-winning independent food scene with regular pop-up events and festivals around the city, such as the annual Street Food Circus.

You’ll find traditional pubs, cocktail bars like Tonight Josephine and The Botanist, 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 student

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.

Travelling to and around Cardiff

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

BANGOR 4HRS 30MINS

CARMARTHEN 1HR 20MINS

EXETER 2HRS 10MINS

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).

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

MANCHESTER 3HRS 40MINS

BIRMINGHAM 2HRS 10MINS

GLOUCESTER 1HR 20MINS

LONDON 3HRS

BRIGHTON 3HRS 30MINS

CARDIFF

BRISTOL 1HR

Getting around

Car

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

Cardiff Met’s Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses do not offer car parking facilities for students, but we will do our best to offer permits to students who have exceptional circumstances. More information on car parking permits can be found on the Cardiff Met website.

Bus

In partnership with Cardiff Bus and Traveline Cymru, we are able to offer you some fantastic bus travel offers for getting around the city of Cardiff.

If you are aged 16–21 you can apply for the Welsh Government’s My Travel Pass and get up to 30% discount on all bus travel throughout Wales. It's quick and easy to apply, just visit the My Travel Pass website to sign up.

Met Rider is another great value season ticket which, once purchased at the discounted price, gives students unlimited travel on any Cardiff Bus service.

Train

Cardiff Central has fast, daily train services to most UK destinations including London, with some trains taking less than two hours. The rail network also has good links to all parts of Wales.

Our campuses and facilities

Our campuses make grand ambitions and big dreams a reality. They’re where you’ll meet new friends and create lifelong memories.

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

If you choose to study a course within Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy or a sport degree within Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, you’ll be based here. This busy campus is located close to the student area of Roath and a short bus ride into the city centre.

You’ll find extensive sporting facilities designed to enhance the performance and academic development of our students (and often Olympic and Commonwealth athletes training on-site). There are also specialist teaching facilities for Education, Teacher Training, Media, Policing and Criminology degrees.

Cyncoed campus is home to Cardiff Met Students’ Union, on-site accommodation and a purpose-built campus centre with a shop, coffee shops and places to eat, ideal for socialising with new friends.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cyncoed

Llandaff campus

Head to this bustling campus for Cardiff School of Art & Design, Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Technologies, as well as our health degrees and social policy degrees.

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

The campus is embedded in the community, close to the historic village of Llandaff and surrounded by numerous parks and playing fields. Cardiff city centre is only two miles away, and Plas Gwyn accommodation is 20 minutes’ walk.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/llandaff

Accommodation & 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 the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses. There are a number of options across both campuses, from catered, self-catered, en-suite 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 en-suite rooms to students through agreements with private halls located near the campuses. A full list of private halls can be found on our website.

What it costs

Current hall fees information and the financial support that may be available to help with accommodation costs can be found by visiting: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/hallfees

Applying for halls or private accommodation

Once you have decided to make us your firm or insurance choice, you will need to apply online for halls from the beginning of April on our website.

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:

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

• 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 2025

• 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

• Not be a 'local' student as set out in our Halls Allocation Policy

• 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

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. This is where your Residence Life programme will help.

For many of you, living in halls will be your first taste of independence and being treated like an adult. We all had to leave home at some point and that first time can leave you feeling a bit nervous but excited by the whole thing. Don’t worry though, that’s normal and no matter what anyone says, it’s how we all felt. It is our aim to 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

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.

“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

Primary Education Studies –Catered Halls – Cyncoed Campus

belonging

A new community, a place to make friends, a place to belong.

Your Students’ Union.

Cardiff Met Students’ Union is here to support you and represent you. Whether it be choosing your extracurricular activities – sports, societies, workshops, volunteering 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.

“My job is to try and make your life at Cardiff Met the best it can be. I represent you at the highest level at the University and work as a Student Governor representing the views of the students.”

Natalia-Mia Roach SU President – Affairs & Community

Socialise

Unwind between lectures, meet friends for food or drinks, or attend an event at Centro, the SU café, bar and lounge. Located in the heart of Cyncoed campus.

And if you’re looking for a place to enjoy watching sport, Centro shows all of the big matches throughout the year, from Champions League football and the Super Bowl, to the Six Nations rugby matches.

On social media: Follow @cardiffmetsu

SU Societies

If you want to take up a hobby, or campaign for a cause, we have over 30 societies to choose from and there’s no limit on how many you can join. And if you don’t see something that takes your fancy, it’s really easy to set up a new one and the SU will support you if you need help.

Events

From arts and crafts to employability and 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.

Employability

The SU JobShop provides students with job opportunities on and off campus. There are also plenty of volunteering opportunities across Cardiff, working on projects to increase awareness of local community issues and make a difference, all of which will contribute to your employability once you graduate.

Our Archer family

The Cardiff Met ‘Archer’ has a rich history and has long been associated with playing sport – 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. So whether it’s a rallying cry supporting one of our many sport teams, or you’re representing Cardiff Met in a mooting competition or poetry SLAM, you’ll be part of the inclusive, supportive and high performing Archer family.

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

Wales’ Sporting University

This is the capital of early mornings. 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 world-class 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 2024/25 academic year, and includes full use of gyms, swimming pool 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 recreational activities ensures every student will find their niche. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a curious beginner, we have the perfect club to ignite your passion and foster new friendships.

BUCS: Where competition thrives

Represent 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.

“I have played rugby since I was six, so having sport at university was always important to me as it has been a big part of my life. I am really enjoying playing rugby at Cardiff Met, it is an amazing programme with excellent coaches.”

Jessie Owers Criminology student

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

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 elite performance programme, supported by a team of dedicated professionals, provides a holistic approach to athlete development.

The new Archers High Performance Centre, opening in 2024, will provide 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 will have 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 (Cardiff University Cricket Centre of Excellence, UCCE)

• Men’s Football

• Women’s Football

• Men’s Hockey

• Women’s Hockey

• Netball

• Men’s Rugby Union

• Women’s Rugby Union

• Triathlon

community

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 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 Wellbeing Team is on hand every working day to guide you to the appropriate support team.

“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 hardship 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

The Learning Support team provide 1:1 specialist tutor and mentor appointments, resources, workshops and tailored learning materials. We aim to help you develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome any study challenges, such as adjusting to university study and workload planning.

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.

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 Fair, an opportunity for you to explore the jobs market and get in front of employers, giving you the best opportunity to secure your first job once you’ve graduated from Cardiff Met.

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

Centre for Entrepreneurship

While you’re studying with us, if you have an idea for a social enterprise, charity or business that you want to turn into a reality, our Centre for Entrepreneurship can help.

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.

Our Centre for Entrepreneurship can also offer one-to-one support and seed funding for student and graduate start-ups. We have a team of dedicated advisors and mentors on hand to guide you through the steps you need to take to start your own organisation.

We want to give our students the chance to develop their entrepreneurial skills and mindsets, regardless of whether they plan to start a business, freelance or enter the world of work. Our entrepreneurial experts work with all of our Schools to embed entrepreneurship across the curriculum.

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

“The best time to start a business is while you're in uni. Most importantly, get involved with the Centre for Entrepreneurship because they provide great support, advice and funding opportunities when you're ready for it.”

Louis Cochrane Sport Coaching graduate and Co-founder of UniWom

94.2�

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

*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023

“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

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 BA/BSc Social Sciences & 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

30 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

34 Foundation leading to Business, Management & Sport

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

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 programme links with the following honours degrees:

Computer Science:

Computer & Data Science page 100 – BSc (Hons)

Computer Games Design page 102 & Development – BSc (Hons)

Computer Science page 104 – BSc (Hons)

Computer Security page 106 – BSc (Hons)

Computing with Creative page 108 Design – BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering page 110 – BSc (Hons)

Engineering:

Electrical & Electronic page 126 Systems Engineering

– BEng/MEng (Hons)*

Electronic & Computer page 128 Systems Engineering

– BEng/MEng (Hons)

Robotics Engineering page 130

– BEng/MEng (Hons)

If you are interested in progressing to the BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, please see Foundation leading to Business, Management & Sport on page 34.

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.

*Subject to validation.

**This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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, while a final project will consolidate your learning. 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.

Typical modules**

The degree is based on several compulsory and optional modules:

• Mathematics for Technology

• Contemporary Themes in Technology

• Professional and Academic Skills

• Individual Project

• Programming Skills and Statistics (option)

• Physics and Electronics (option)

Your future

• The curriculum is designed to instil a level of confidence and readiness that will enable you to progress onto year one of your chosen degree.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer:

5 GCSEs inc. English & Maths grade A*–C and 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

“The foundation year gave me the confidence to come back to academia after 16 years out of education. It gave me the tools I needed to undertake academic assignments, such as the correct way to reference my work. It also connected me with other students of similar backgrounds and interests, showing me that I wasn't alone in going back to education to retrain and change my career path.”

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

Foundation leading to BSc 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, Chemical and Physical 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 78 – BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science page 80 (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

Healthcare Science page 82 – BSc (Hons)*

Environmental Health:

Environmental Health page 138 – BSc (Hons)

Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics:

Food Science & Nutrition page 156 – BSc (Hons)

Human Nutrition & Dietetics page 158 – BSc (Hons)*

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 5 GCSEs inc. English & Maths grade A*–C and 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

Sport:

Sport & Exercise Science page 204 – BSc (Hons)

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

Health Professions:

Dental Technology page 162 – BSc (Hons)*

Podiatry – BSc (Hons)* page 164

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

Foundation leading to Business, Management & Sport

Boost your confidence, skills and knowledge to progress onto degree-level study.

Learn about key areas of management as well as developing your knowledge and confidence in IT, research, marketing and communication 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 35, 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

You will be fully immersed into university life and the student community from day one. With high progression rates, we work hard to ensure every student reaches their full potential. Following the foundation route will take an extra academic year to complete your honours degree.

“The foundation year gave me the chance to find out what I was really interested in. 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

The foundation year links with the following honours degrees:

Accounting, Economics & Finance:

Accounting – BA (Hons) page 40

Accounting & Economics page 40 – BA (Hons)

Accounting & Finance page 40 – BA (Hons)

Banking & Finance page 42 – BSc (Hons)

Economics – BSc (Hons) page 44

Business & Management:

Aviation Management page 86 – BA (Hons)

Business & Management page 88 (with specialist pathways) – BA (Hons)

Business Information page 90 Systems – BSc (Hons)

Events, Hospitality & Tourism:

Events Management page 142 – BA (Hons)

International Hotel & page 144 Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

International Tourism page 146 Management – BA (Hons)

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: All students, regardless of which degree they progress onto, will study their foundation year at Llandaff Campus.

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 5 GCSE’s at grade C (or equivalent) and 32 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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Law:

Business Law & page 170

Management – BA (Hons)

Law & Criminology page 171 – BA (Hons)

Law – LLB (Hons) page 172

Marketing Management:

Digital Marketing page 92

Management – BA (Hons)

Advertising & page 94

Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Brand & Marketing page 94

Management – BA (Hons)

Marketing page 94

Management – BA (Hons)

PR & Marketing page 94

Management – BA (Hons)

Sales & Marketing Page 94

Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Buying & Brand page 152

Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Marketing page 152

Management – BA (Hons)

Sport:

Sport Media page 182 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching page 206 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Management page 210 – BSc (Hons)

Sport Performance page 212

Analysis – BSc (Hons)

Sport, Physical Education & page 214

Health – BSc (Hons)

Sport, Physical Education & page 216

Health (Dance) – BSc (Hons)

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon page 218

ac Addysg Gorfforol

Dwyieithog – Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Foundation leading to BA/BSc 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.

“The course covered many learning aspects outside of my chosen pathway that would enhance my university experience, it provided me with a solid base layer of information to enrich my experience on the degree programme."

David Barraclough Foundation leading to Social Sciences & Psychology –

BSc (Hons)

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: 5 GCSEs inc. English & Maths grade A*–C, and 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

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.

Environmental Health:

Environmental Health page 138 – BSc (Hons)

Law, Criminology & Policing:  Criminology – BSc (Hons) page 174

Professional Policing page 176 – BA (Hons)

Psychology:

Education, Psychology & page 118

Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)

Psychology – BSc (Hons) page 186

Psychology & Criminology page 188 – BSc (Hons)

Sociology, Social Work & Policy:

Health & Social Care page 192 – HND/BSc (Hons)

Sociology & Social Policy page 196 – BSc (Hons)

Youth & Community Work page 198 – BA (Hons)

Accounting, Economics & Finance

Professionally accredited and practically focused degrees with options for work experience and placements. You will have access to specialist facilities at Cardiff School of Management and financial software, allowing you to gain practical experience as you learn.

Courses

40 Accounting – BA (Hons)

40 Accounting & Economics – BA (Hons)

40 Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)

42 Banking & Finance – BSc (Hons)

44 Economics – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

34 Foundation leading to Accounting, Economics & Finance

88 Business & Management (Finance) – BA (Hons)

Accounting Degrees

Professionally accredited and practically focused accounting degrees.

Degrees available:

• Accounting – BA (Hons)

• Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)

• Accounting & Economics – BA (Hons)

Our professionally accredited accounting degrees will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to all areas of accounting and allow you to shape your degree in order to study your chosen area, whether that’s forensic accounting, financial services, audit, taxation, accounting for sustainability, financial reporting or management accounting.

Whatever you are aiming for in the world of accounting, our degrees will prepare you for a successful career and further qualifications with substantial exemptions available from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

Work experience plays a major part in each course allowing you to gain real-world industry experience. The Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons) and Accounting & Economics – BA (Hons) allow you to complete a credited work experience or volunteering project in your second year. You can also choose to undertake a year-long placement option on all three degrees between your second and third years. Past placements have taken place at organisations such as Warner Bros., Procter & Gamble and Deloitte.

Coursework is generally very practical, and often linked to current real-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.

“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 Project Support 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.

Examples of compulsory modules include:

• Financial and Digital Accounting

• Global Financial Services

• Management Accounting

• Financial Management

• Sustainable Accounting and Finance

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. 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

• 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, PwC, EY, KPMG) 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.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Banking & Finance BSc (Hons)

Combining academic rigour, specialist knowledge and practical financial skills.

You will study the key concepts of banking and finance in a practical and theoretical context and the course will provide you with an understanding of the wider impact and importance of the banking sector on the world economy.

The course will equip you with the tools and analytical capabilities to identify and resolve complex problems in a dynamic and strategic way. In addition, it will provide you with highly transferable skills, as well as a deep knowledge of a range of financial software.

The teaching will involve lectures and seminars, which will have both academic knowledge and practical experience. The practical experience will include the use of financial software, such as Refinitiv, which will enable you to execute critical investing, trading and risk decisions with confidence in readiness for the workplace after graduation.

In addition, real world experience is obtained as part of your study by compulsory work experience, as well as an optional year-long placement and industrial internships.

Typical modules*

In the first year you will gain an insight into how financial institutions fit into the world economy, along with key quantitative methods and techniques needed for a career in this industry. The second year will involve expanding your knowledge by studying the impact of different types of risk on both companies and countries. In your final year you will understand the importance of remaining informed on contemporary issues in the wider business context by undertaking independent research. Typical modules include:

• Global Financial Services

• Financial Accounting

• Money Banking and Risk

• Investment Markets and Principles

• Capital Markets and Derivatives

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“I found all the modules on the Banking and Finance degree interesting, and most importantly, relevant to what was going on in the world. The mixture of ways that you are assessed really impressed mesome modules required essays, others presentations, and some using excel spreadsheets or portfolios. To anyone thinking of applying to study Banking and Finance at Cardiff Met, I could not recommend it enough, there is nothing more rewarding than being in a place where everyone wants to learn and expand their knowledge.”

Harry Simpson

Banking & Finance – BSc (Hons) and Finance Assistant at Development Bank of Wales

Your future

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

• You will find a wide variety of career opportunities within the banking and finance sector, including the credit analysis sector, financial and professional services, risk analysis, and institutional investment opportunities.

• This degree provides you with a platform to progress onto postgraduate study.

Economics BSc (Hons)

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

We are proud to have adopted CORE (Curriculum Open-access Resources in Economics), which includes recent 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.

The strength of our Economics Degree is the clear emphasis on application and critical understanding and we work closely with industry, including the Government Economic Service, to ensure that our curriculum is in-line with industry needs.

You will gain real-world experience and develop your employability with a compulsory work placement as part of the second year. Students have previously completed placements at organisations such as Deloitte, Hargreaves Lansdown and the NHS.

“Cardiff Met has been nothing short of exceptional in providing academic support while championing my athletic dreams. To prospective students eyeing the Economics degree at Cardiff Met, my counsel is straightforward: dive in. The university experience transcends a mere academic qualification. It's a journey of forging connections, expanding perspectives, fostering independence, and embracing lifelong learning.”

lestyn Harrett Economics – BSc (Hons) student and professional triathlete

(Credit: World Triathlon Ben Lumley)

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Typical modules*

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

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

• Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy

• Industrial Economics

• History of Economic Thought

“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) student and professional cricket player

Options 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.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. 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

• 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 into postgraduate study within Cardiff School of Management is also an option.

Art, Design & Architecture

Our Art, Design, & Architecture degrees will equip you with the tools to change our world for the better. You’ll become a multi-faceted and highly skilled graduate ready to join the leaders, thinkers and entrepreneurs of the future.

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

Our unique interdisciplinary curriculum will 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, whilst 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 help you identify opportunities to deploy your practice to shape the future. You will collaborate on real-world challenges with other disciplines and external communities, and develop crucial collaborative working skills.

Constellation

These modules introduce you to the wider world of ideas, theory and contextual studies within, outside of, and beyond art and design. You will learn how art and design contributes to and is influenced by a network of contemporary social, cultural, ethical, historical and philosophical settings.

Courses

50 Animation – BA (Hons)

52 Architectural Design & Technology – BSc (Hons)

54 Architecture – BA (Hons)

56 Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons)

58 Ceramics – BA (Hons)

60 Fine Art – BA (Hons)

62 Graphic Design & Communication – BA (Hons)

64 Game Art – BA (Hons)*

65 Interior Architecture – BA (Hons)*

66 Illustration – BA (Hons)

68 Interior Design – BA (Hons)

70 Photography – BA (Hons)

72 Product Design – BA/BSc (Hons)

74 Textile Design – BA (Hons)

Related courses

150 Fashion Design – BA (Hons)

*Subject to validation

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 skillset. You are encouraged to explore every workshop to ensure you rise to the creative challenge with the most appropriate and innovative materials.

Scan here to take a virtual walk around our facilities

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.

Fabric treatment

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

FabLab

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

Metal

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

Photography

Fully equipped studios, digital darkroom, black and white darkroom for production of RC and fibrebased 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 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 lasercutting 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.

Facilities

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 traditional and experimental digital and analogue techniques, expand your knowledge, and investigate the historical, theoretical, and social context of your subject. You’ll cultivate a distinct and powerful voice and style, utilising an extensive range of materials and 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.

Our commitment to your success shines through as we prepare you for the industry's demands. 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, working 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.

* This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Graduating from our programme, you'll emerge 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

“In the beginning it was mainly stop-motion animation that I was interested in, but the course helped me to broaden my horizons. I now have a passion for 2D animation, environment design, as well as set design.”

Georgia Haywood Animation – BA (Hons)

Your future

You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through a range of live briefs, internship 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:

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 Architectural Design & Technology programme – a professionally accredited degree that will help you discover the intricate workings of buildings and 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, ventilating

• Innovation and sustainability

• Professional practice and the business of architectural practice

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. 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

• There will be opportunities to engage in real-world activities, including work with local communities and employers. The course structure gives you an invaluable opportunity to study a four-year degree, spending your third year immersed in industry with a placement at an architectural practice. Graduates from the programme 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), enabling graduates to progress to become fully chartered members in this diverse and exciting profession. You will have opportunities to gain industry experience and pitch live briefs to external clients.

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

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.

We place particular emphasis on the architect’s responsibility in tackling contemporary problems of environmental concern, at the global and local 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.

The degree has been prescribed as a Part 1 qualification by the ARB (Architects Registration Board), the body that regulates the architect’s profession in the UK. Upon successful completion of this degree, you will gain exemption from the ARB's Prescribed Examination at Part 1, the first step towards becoming a registered architect.

(Credit: Elaeth James)

“The Architecture course stood out to me because of the potential for growth and expansion. The skills I’ve gained are unmatched, and I’ve graduated with a diverse professional portfolio and ready to jump into a professional career.”

Elaeth James

Architecture - BA (Hons) and

Architectural Assistant

at HLM

Architects

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 from the programme are well-placed to pursue further study and 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 programme.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Cardiff School of Art & Design

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS tariff points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I believe that architects have a fundamental role to play in shifting towards a more sustainable way of inhabiting the planet and making the best possible use of its precious resources. This degree will place special emphasis on how creativity can be employed to design sustainable buildings.”

Fausto Sanna Senior Lecturer in Architecture

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 become the bridge between 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.

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 placed upon your work ethic, both creatively and academically, is 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.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-todate information before making an application.

“The Artist Designer: Maker course at Cardiff Met has allowed me to freely explore an eclectic range of technical processes within my university experience, as well as connecting me with other like-minded practitioners. Guided by clear module briefs and with continuous support from tutors and technical demonstrators, I was able to develop my skills to achieve a high standard of work that I am proud to display.”

Zoe Worton

Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons)

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 socio-geographic 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 collections you will identify your own strengths, identity, and contribution as a ceramist.

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 base 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

“I have explored so many firing techniques, glazes and forms that I have been able to thoroughly articulate pots that express my own nature. The tutors have been so great at helping me to cultivate my own personal identity. They have only ever encouraged my creative exploration. I am just sad that at some point I will have to say goodbye to the wellstocked glaze room, the reduction kilns, raku kiln, all the electric kilns and all the wheels - and of course the outstandingly helpful technicians and tutors.”

Ethan Powell 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.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

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 BA 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.

“Studying Fine Art at Cardiff Met has been everything. I have been able to collaborate with other courses within the art school, which has helped me see different perspectives and develop new ways of working. I’ve tried styles, methods, and techniques that I otherwise wouldn’t have done.”

Rhea Allwood 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/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 Cardiff School of Art & Design.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

BA (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.

On this degree 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.

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 (UX/UI)

• 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.

“My time studying Graphic Design & Communication at Cardiff School of Art & Design has been the best three years of my life. It’s improved my design skills, boosted my confidence and made me more socially aware. I secured my job as a designer thanks to my final year exhibition whilst studying.”

Izzy Young Graphic Design & Communication – BA (Hons) and Designer at Storm+Shelter

Your future

You’ll learn the skills and techniques you need to become highly employable. You’ll build a network of people within the design industry – through visiting speakers, 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, to get involved in research and take on work placements.

The course has excellent relationships with the Welsh and London design communities as well as with research and cultural partners. Our students have been recognised within international design competition briefs, 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, Warner Brothers, DesignStudio, UNED Studio, The Royal Mint, Cowshed, Clout Branding, Golley Slater, Only Orca, Toward, Mr. President, Ustwo, Mytton Williams, Arobase Creative, Tiny Wizard and Antler.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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 from the past, present and future. They are skilled visual communicators, working with moving image, animation, concept art, project management and image making to help realise fictional worlds into visually and sensorially immersive experiences.

Our Game Art degree will prepare you for a highly competitive and rapidly growing field, spanning the entertainment, immersive technology, web and media industries. You will be equipped to navigate and specialise within this diverse multidisciplinary context through a combination of visual communication, moving image, visual effect, virtual reality, immersive environments, storytelling and narrative, and 2D and 3D modelling.

You’ll develop industry-standard skills and competencies through collaborative projects and live briefs, developing your project management and leadership skills. With access to our cuttingedge facilities and fully equipped computer studios, immersive technologies and environments, you’ll graduate with the freedom and confidence to forge your own creative identity.

You'll explore collaborative and interdisciplinary learning experiences which are designed to shape you into an adaptable graduate driven by creativity, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Your future

You will be prepared to enter a variety of multidisciplinary roles ranging from concept artist, environmental artist, research and development, 3D generalist, modeller, motion graphics artist, or technical and previs artists.

*This degree is subject to validation. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

Interior Architecture BA (Hons)*

Reimagine, redesign, and reinvent the spaces of the future.

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.

The programme sits within the Architecture and Designed Environments department, benefitting from ongoing collaboration with Architects, Interior Designers and Architectural Design Technologists. Interior Architecture benefits from cutting-edge research and applied practice in sustainable and inclusive design.

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. Comprehensive facilities will ensure that you develop a rich creative and technical architectural language, ranging from sketching to data-rich immersive digital simulations.

Your studio-based practice will include critical theory, exploration, and a variety of briefs. You will work with industry and the wider sector to explore the relationships between places and spaces, and the values of the communities that use them. You will investigate the responsible and thoughtful use of materials, structures and spaces, to propose innovative and sophisticated solutions to the problems of the future. As part of this degree, you will undertake interdisciplinary learning experiences that are designed to shape you into an adaptable 21st century graduate.

Your future

Upon graduating you could pursue a career as an Interior Architect creating potent and memorable experiences in the residential, commercial, public or private sector, such as living spaces, bars, restaurants, exhibition spaces, or working within sustainable design futures. There is also the option to pursue further postgraduate studies within Cardiff School of Art & Design.

*This degree is subject to validation. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

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, and to develop your own unique approaches whilst taking 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 importantly by what the work is about, how it communicates and its theoretical and historical context.

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 Cardiff School of Art & Design is also an option.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“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)

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

Interior Design

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

Your studies will focus on objects and their relationships with space, as well as the ways in which they create the user experience. You will learn the importance of sustainability and environmentally responsible design; tradition and heritage of place; aesthetics and materiality; as well as the impact design has on human experience and wellbeing.

We will equip you with a critical and contemporary understanding of interior space. 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 a future in industry.

Your core subjects of creative thinking, drawing, model making, studio design techniques and CAD technologies will give you a solid basis in design fundamentals. You’ll explore different techniques, ideas and approaches in a variety of areas, including:

• Remodelling; preserving; restoring; renovating existing sites

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

• Analysis of client culture (design language; mood; atmosphere)

• Formulate design strategies

• Creating appropriate places for experience

• Produce Tectonic Detail information

• Sketching and scaled detail design drawing

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

• Developing relationships with clients, constructors and other specialists

• Legal and regulatory frameworks

Further information, full module list and career options

You’ll delve into the intricacies of interior design, combining creative ingenuity, scientific precision and the functional mastery required to transform spaces. As you progress through the course, you’ll familiarise yourself with the landscape of technical, legal and regulatory constraints facing interior designers.

“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)

Your future

There is a strong emphasis on practical, real-world experience, which includes department-shared modules, networking and relationship building, internships (placements), and the potential for engaging in live projects with clients.

In your final year you can choose to develop a business plan and be supported in forming your own business. Graduates are well placed to join interior design companies, work as independent designers, or to pursue postgraduate and research study within Cardiff School of Art & Design.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

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 and 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)

(Credit: Jean Chan)

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 Diff usion: 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 art and design industries.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“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)

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 or 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 humancentred 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.

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, metal work, 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

(Credit: Cam Shields & Beth Chadburn)

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.

“I chose to study here because the facilities in Cardiff School of Art & Design truly are second to none. The quality of teaching is fantastic, and during my time here I’ve learnt a wealth of new skills. Not just technical skills and product marketing, but transferable skills like giving presentations and professional conduct.”

Cam Shields

Product Design – BA (Hons)

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

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Textile Design BA (Hons)*

Become an industry changemaker, combining innovative techniques to create unique and enduring textile products for the future.

If you love colour, pattern, drawing, textures, materials and making, then the Textile Design degree is for you. You will develop the creative, professional, and research skills needed to become an industry changemaker, combining innovative techniques and materials with a contemporary design outlook.

You’ll gain practical skills through immersive studio sessions and hands-on workshops, combining traditional crafts and cutting-edge digital technologies. A team of professional designers, technicians and academics will help you to explore key themes in Textile Design such as innovation, sustainability, manufacturing, and material culture. You’ll refine your approach to contemporary design processes and be prepared for the creative textile industry.

Our extensive workshops will enable you to bring your designs to life, where you will learn a wealth of specialist technical skills including print, pattern development, embroidery and embellishment, fabric manipulation and mixed media approaches such as 3D printing, casting and laser cutting, rapid prototyping and manufacturing, and human-centred design principles.

“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

Our industry contacts mean that we can provide you with the chance to take on live client briefs and internship opportunities, preparing you for your future career. Recent clients include Aston Martin, Daniel Heath Studio and Transport for Wales. You will also have the chance to take part in graduate exhibitions such as New Designers, exposing you to the industry at large.

Graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of roles as practitioners at Bay & Brown, Ling Design, Fairbairn & Wolf Studio, Rapture & Wright, IKEA, Tu Clothing, Phase Eight, WGSN, John Lewis, Design Group, and UK Greetings.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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

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, throughout your programme of study.

Media screen and audio set-up enables interactive engagement between students and staff.

Courses

78 Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)

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

82 Healthcare Science – BSc (Hons)*

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

*Fully funded by NHS bursary with workbased training embedded throughout the programme 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.

Our Biomedical Science degree will equip you to find employment in a variety of contexts, including pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching. In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for higher degrees, including graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, and further professional qualifications.

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).

Further information, full module list and career options

Typical modules

In your first year you will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Biomedical Science and Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) share a common first year. On successful completion of the first year, you can decide which degree to follow from year two onwards. Modules from years two and three may include:

• Blood & Cellular Sciences

• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Biomolecular Analysis

• Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences

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: 112–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Cardiff Met's Biomedical Science degree has been a key influencer in shaping my journey as a student Physician Associate, providing me with essential skills and knowledge seamlessly applicable to my daily responsibilities.”

Ambrose Roberts

Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons) Physicians Associate Student

“The degree is doubleaccredited, in particular by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), meaning I will graduate with the right knowledge and skills to work in the field of Biomedical Science, and it covered the modules of which I have always had such an interest in.”

Claudia Luthra Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)

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, or 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.

Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition)

BSc (Hons)

A major theme throughout the course will be to consider the impact that lifestyle has on health. You will learn how appropriate changes to lifestyle, such as exercise and a healthy diet, may be effective in preventing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and strokes, from a national and global perspective.

Emphasis is placed on the role that exercise, health promotion and nutrition contribute to this end. You will be introduced to the underlying themes of human nutrition, anatomy & physiology, clinical exercise physiology & psychological wellbeing, blood sciences and other key biomedical science core modules 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).

The pathway 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.

Biomedical Science and Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) share a common first year. On successful completion of the first year, you can decide which degree to follow from year two onwards. 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

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.

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: 112–120 UCAS Points

“This is the perfect degree for those who know what area of healthcare science they might like to study but also want to keep their career options broad. The breadth of the degree was an aspect that appealed to me, as the degree offers the opportunity to study biomedical science from a variety of perspectives.”

Toby Bray Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) – BSc (Hons)

Your future

• Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) graduates will be equipped to work in the health and fitness sectors including the Sport and Leisure industry, National Health Service, National Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies of sport, Health Promotion and Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme.

• 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, physiotherapy and further professional qualification.

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available Further

Healthcare Science

BSc (Hons)

Tuition fees for 2025 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2025 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. With elements of work-based training incorporated into every year of the degree, it is carefully tailored to prepare graduates for a career in the NHS.

Our new Allied Clinical Health Hub has authentic interprofessional education at its very core. It 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 hightech simulated environment, and one which offers student led clinical services for the local community.

The combination of innovative simulation approaches to teaching and learning alongside working in real outpatient style clinical facilities within multidisciplinary teams, gives our students a sector leading opportunity to develop the skills required to be competent practitioners who can offer the very best of care to their patients.

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)

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

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 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. Typical modules in the second year include:

• Blood & Cellular Sciences

• Infection & Immunity

• Molecular Biology & Genetics

• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Professional Practice

• Analytical Research & Diagnostic Methods

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.

Your future

• The degree is closely linked with the workforce planning requirements for NHS Wales, 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 programme, 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.

“I work as ‘Rotational’ which means 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

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.

Courses

“Cardiff School of Management is a mix of experienced industry professionals and passionate educators, which makes learning both practical and insightful. There is a focus on experiential learning to ensure you gain relevant, up-to-date skills.”

Muskaan Ali Public Relations & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

86 Aviation Management – BA (Hons)

88 Business & Management – BA (Hons) with specialist pathways in:

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• International Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Marketing

90 Business Information Systems – BSc (Hons)

92 Digital Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

94 Advertising & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

94 Brand & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

94 Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

94 Public Relations (PR) & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

94 Sales & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

Related courses

34 Foundation leading to BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

34 Foundation leading to Business, Management & Marketing

170 Business Law & Management – BA (Hons)

152 Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

152 Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

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. The Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide and Cardiff Airport, which will introduce you to various aspects of the Aviation industry. You will gain an understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, airport operations management and, human issues relating to aviation.

This degree is dedicated to ensuring that you will receive world-class training and education in the latest aviation management theories and systems to become an innovative and highly skilled aviation management specialist with the appropriate combination of academic knowledge and practical skills to meet the industry’s current and future needs.

Our close relationship with Cardiff Airport adds to the practical nature of the degree and you’ll gain exposure to business and operational areas across the airport throughout your studies.

Compulsory work experience in your second year, and the optional year in industry, will enable you to apply theory into practice and provide you with the opportunity to show your skills, knowledge and talents to future employers from within the sector. You will benefit from visits to airports and aviation companies, as well as guest lectures from experienced managers within the Aviation industry, to provide an enhanced view of the practical world of Aviation Management.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) 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 – Worldwide (40 credits per year).

Typical modules include:

• Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices

• 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 Manager, Logistics Manager and General Manager with a wide-ranging responsibility for all aspects of aviation management.

“There’s no better opportunity for any student to have the chance to actually work at Cardiff Airport and experience the roles on a day-to-day basis. You’re able to understand and appreciate what you’ve just learned in your lectures and actually put it into practice.”

Stacey Andrews Cardiff Airport Lounge Manager

• If you wish to go on to further study, the course provides entry onto a wide range of taught and research master's degrees within the University where graduates can progress onto either an MA, MSc or MRes degree.

Business & Management (with pathways)

BA (Hons)

Creating business leaders and managers of the future; opening opportunities across industries and sectors.

This popular degree will provide you with high quality and professionally relevant business education, designed to create the managers and business leaders of the future. You will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, confidence and resilience to succeed in the private, public or third sector in line with your career aspirations within organisations, or as an entrepreneur creating your own business.

Pathways available:

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• International Supply Chain and Logistics Management

• Marketing

The degree allows for considerable flexibility to ensure that you are academically guided in your choice to graduate with a Business & Management – BA (Hons) degree, or a Business & Management – BA (Hons) degree with one of the available named pathways.

You will gain valuable real-world experience through undertaking a compulsory work placement module in the second year and have the option to complete an internship year between year two and the final year. Past placements have included Deloitte, Admiral and the Wales Cyber Resilience Centre. And you will benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures by business experts, field trips and the opportunity to complete business transformation projects.

Opportunities for study abroad, both for a term or a full year, are also fully supported on this degree.

Typical modules

The course structure develops from a compulsory first year, consisting of six modules, to only two compulsory modules in the final year of study. This will enable you to direct your interests into a specialised pathway or specific set of option modules, whilst ensuring that you receive a sound understanding and appreciation of business and management.

“I took a year out in industry working for Deloitte. It was a wonderful experience learning a lot of soft skills which have contributed to my personal growth. I believe industrial placements should be treated as seriously as any graduate role and may be even more significant! They allow you to build connections, help you grow both personally and professionally and gain more of an understanding of the working world.”

Kush

Shine Business & Management – BA (Hons) and MSc Human Resource Management

Your future

• You will find employment opportunities in a wide range of organisations, in both the public and private sector. Recent graduates have gone on to work for Lloyds Bank, the NHS, BAE Systems, Leicester Rugby, Gwent Police and Deloitte.

• Progression to specialist postgraduate study at the University is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Studying Business and Management at Cardiff Met is shaping me into a business leader of the future, ready to face the corporate world with confidence and optimism.”

Sai Keerthana Mudigonda Business & Management (Marketing) – 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 economy.

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 cuttingedge 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 skillset by exploring the design of information systems for digital business, data and knowledge management, multimedia and interaction, strategic management, cyber security and business intelligence.

“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 a role as a Business Systems Executive.”

Sherin

Moncy

Business Information Systems –BSc (Hons) Graduate and Business Systems Executive at Pinnacle Response

(Hons) Business Information Systems is a taught programme within the School of Technologies. Please see page 98 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 a foundation year (see page 34) 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.

BSc

Digital Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

An accredited degree designed to develop your skills for the dynamic digital marketing landscape.

This degree in Digital Marketing Management has been accredited by, and developed in conjunction with, the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and the needs of the digital marketing industry. It will equip you with a wide range of specialist digital marketing knowledge and techniques, preparing you for your future career.

During your time with us, you will gain critical insights into the buying behaviour of digital customers and an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, trends and techniques in the use of digital analytics across web and mobile. You will develop your understanding of digital marketing on a global scale.

The degree has a strong emphasis on building your employability and to ensure you gain invaluable practical experience you will undertake a compulsory work placement in the second year and have the option to take a year-long placement in industry. You will be taught by academic experts and experienced practitioners. There is an active Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) student chapter giving you the chance to take part in extracurricular activities linked to your studies further developing your practical skills.

“Cardiff Met’s Digital Marketing Management degree offers an influencer marketing module which is 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 Social Media Influencer

Your future

• You will develop the key skills and understanding required for a career in digital marketing; gaining the skills for a position in SEO account management, search and social media management, digital creative development and marketing communications across a variety of industries in the private, public and charity sectors.

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

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. Typical core modules include:

• Creative Digital Marketing Communication

• Digital Analytics

• Digital Consumer Behaviour

• Search Marketing

• Influencer Marketing

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Marketing Management Degrees

Accredited degrees developed to meet industry needs.

Developed in conjunction with professional bodies and industry, our specialist Marketing degrees in Advertising, Brand, Digital, PR, and Sales will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed in the creative and ever-evolving marketing industry.

Our Marketing Management degrees have been awarded the CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status – this accreditation provides you with an opportunity to gain exemptions from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing qualifications.

You will be taught by academic experts, experienced practitioners and guest speakers from industry. There is an active Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) student chapter giving you the chance to take part in extracurricular activities linked to your studies.

“Marketing management is such a diverse and interesting course which will allow you to have creative freedom. As a result of my work experience as a Marketing Assistant with a small business based in Wales, I have gained knowledge that has helped me secure the building blocks to start my career.”

Rose Turton

Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

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)

There is a strong emphasis on employability across our portfolio of marketing degrees and to ensure you gain invaluable practical experience you will undertake a compulsory work placement in the second year and have the option to take a year-long placement in industry.

Typical modules*

In your first year, you will study a range of common modules across all marketing degrees. You’ll learn how to use industry standard software applications within the Digital Media for Marketers module, whilst undertaking additional modules linked to your specialist subject.

In year two, you will continue to focus on core modules linked to Consumer Behaviour, Creative Marketing Communication and Marketing Research Methods, alongside more specific core modules linked to your chosen degree. A range of options that cover areas such as Search Marketing, Mobile and Social Media Marketing, as well as Sports, Events and Sponsorship Marketing are also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

In your final year, there is an emphasis on the more strategic areas of your chosen subject and other areas of marketing including International and Global Marketing and Account Management for Marketers. You will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules.

Your future

• Past graduates have gone onto work for brands such as Dubarry of Ireland, Confused.com and Gü; creative agencies managing nationwide advertising campaigns, brand managers for household brands, roles such as account managers in PR agencies and more, with others starting their own businesses.

• These degrees provide entry onto a wide range of taught and research master's degrees within the University where you can progress on to either an MA, MSc or MRes degree.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Computer Science & Creative Technologies

Courses

100 Computer & Data Science – BSc (Hons)

102 Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons)

104 Computer Science – BSc (Hons)

106 Computer Security – BSc (Hons)

108 Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons)

110 Software Engineering – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

90 Business Information Systems – BSc (Hons)

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.

Computer Security Lab

Our complete Cisco Cyber Security Lab enables students to learn industrystandard 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 students hone their 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 students 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 screen 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.

Facilities

Computer & Data Science

BSc (Hons)

Informed by industry needs, this 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 covers Blockchain technology – the 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 Programme Director

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) 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.

Computer Games Design & Development

BSc (Hons)

Explore and develop your own game ideas.

This 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 Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo console development kits along with VR equipment from Oculus, HTC 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.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

Typical modules

The degree is based on a number of compulsory modules, with a range of options that will allow you to specialise in Games Engines, Gameplay or Virtual Reality. Typical modules include:

• Game Systems Fundamentals

• Principles of Programming

• Designing and Implementing Game Mechanics

• Introduction to Games Industry Practice

“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)

• Real-Time Computer Graphics

• Game Engine Development

• Level Design and Game Asset Creation

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.

Computer Science

BSc (Hons)

Designed in consultation with industry, our professionally accredited Computer Science degree will equip you with a strong knowledge of the key concepts of computing, software and systems.

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.

“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

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 areas 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 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.

“During my studies I had the opportunity to work as a Software Engineer intern at Techno Brain Microsoft. Within a month and a half I learnt how to install software packages, test applications and analyse results. I even began coding in my free time!”

Nirav Challa Computer Science – BSc (Hons)

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) 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 brand 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 contents 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. Further

“Cardiff Met has provided me with the confidence to pursue many opportunities including becoming a bursary student at global tech company Thales, where I completed a placement as a Security Engineer conducting a pen test.”

Thomas Davies Computer Security

– BSc (Hons)

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 and Risk

• Threats and Attacks

• Networks and Security

• Cyber Security and Cryptography

• Ethical Hacking

• Forensics

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) 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.

• 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 and Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales.

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 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 computerbased 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 humancentred 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.

“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)

Typical modules

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

• Design Thinking

• Web Design and Databases

• Physical Computing

• Mobile and Web Technologies

• Advanced Web Technology

• Human Computer Interaction

• Creative Design and Innovation

• UX and Digital Content

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.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Software Engineering

BSc (Hons)

This professionally accredited degree will develop your knowledge and expertise in the design, development and delivery of software for modern environments and platforms.

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 at 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.

Further information, full module list and career options

Your first year is shared with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree (see page 104) 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

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) 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.

• 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.

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

“From working on robots in Malaysia, to undertaking a yearlong 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 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

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

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

120 Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons)

122 Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status – BA (Hons)

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.

Facilities

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:

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

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

On this degree you will become a highly skilled early years practitioner. You will earn qualified Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), gaining practical work-based 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.

**This

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 some of the degree will be delivered through the medium of English, most of the bilingual course is available to study through the medium of Welsh, including Welsh personal tutor support and placement opportunities. Scholarships may be available

“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)

Typical modules**

• Play and Early Learning

• The Developing Child

• Pedagogy and Practice in the Early Years

• Becoming a Researcher

• Inclusive Practice in Early Years

• Leadership and Management

Your future

• 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.

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.

There is a strong focus on psychology throughout the degree. You will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how applied psychology can inform education policy and practice in a variety of contexts.

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 selfesteem 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 research skills within education.

You will be taught by staff who are highly experienced in the application of psychology to educational contexts, both in mainstream and special education.

Throughout this exciting degree you will undertake work experience in a range of educational settings, including special needs schools and specialist provisions within mainstream schools.

You will also have opportunities to complete additional training and accredited courses, such as Autism Aware training, further enhancing your employability and career opportunities.

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 36)

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

• Future of Education

• Emerging Themes in Psychology in Education

*This degree is undergoing periodic 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.

“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)

Your future

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

• Typical careers include working with individuals who have a range of additional learning needs, educational support services, educational social work and educational psychology.

• 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.

Primary Education Studies BA (Hons)*

Study primary education though 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:

• BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies

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

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.

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.

Typical modules^

• Areas of Learning and Experience

• Early Learning

• Education and Equality

• Global and Comparative Education

• Alternative Approaches

• The Future of Education

^This degree is undergoing periodic 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.

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 122)

**Whilst some of the degree will be delivered through the medium of English, most of the bilingual course is available to study through the medium of Welsh, including Welsh personal tutor support and placement opportunities. Scholarships may be available

“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)

Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status

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:

• BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status

• BA (Anrh) Addysg Gynradd gyda Statws Athro Cymwysedig*

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 researchinformed enabling you to use theory to interrogate practice and vice-versa. 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 Schools/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 year two the formal assessment against the professional standards for 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. A placement year abroad via Cardiff Met's Global Opportunities is also available.

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

**This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such accreditation and modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

“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 with QTS –BA (Hons) and Primary Teacher

Your future

• 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.

The Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education

To train 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.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

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

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 115 UCAS Points

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

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

*At least 60% of the degree will be available in 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)

Engineering

Courses

126 Electrical & Electronic Engineering  – BEng/MEng (Hons)*

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

130 Robotics Engineering – BEng/MEng (Hons)

Related courses

30 Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

110 Software Engineering – BSc (Hons)

*Subject to validation

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 30 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.

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.

Students also get the opportunity to tailor their learning through elective modules both in electrical and electronic engineering, thereby aligning their education with their 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 across the four years 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 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.

• The average salary for a qualified Electrical Engineer in 2023 was £45,400 – Glassdoor.

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–6 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical Offer:

BEng: 112-120 UCAS Points

MEng: 120-128 UCAS Points

*This degree is subject to validation. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

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 across the four years 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 will allow you to develop your specific interests and expertise.

“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)

Cardiff School of Technologies

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–6 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 30) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical Offer: BEng: 112–120 UCAS Points

MEng: 120–128 UCAS Points

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.

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.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the four years 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 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 a foundation year (see page 30) and/or year long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer:

BEng: 112-120 UCAS Points

MEng: 120-128 UCAS Points

“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

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 Programme Director

Courses

134 English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons)

Related courses

180 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 our 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 work placement can be tailored to meet your career aspirations.

“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)

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer: 104 UCAS Points

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 and be fully prepared for a career in the creative industries and beyond.

Typical modules

• 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

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

• 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.

Environmental Health

“I moved into lecturing about ten years ago. It is really rewarding, and I love the role. I am still contributing to the profession, but in a different way now. I can help prepare our students for their future roles. I can also take a step back from things and carry out research to help my colleagues in industry and to do something every day to look after the public’s health.”

Dr Henry Dawson Environmental Health Programme Director

Courses

138 Environmental Health – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc 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 paths within one discipline area, including: Food Safety; Housing; Health & Safety in the Workplace; Environmental Protection and the underpinning themes of Public Health; Epidemiology and Risk Assessment.

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.

“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

Typical modules

• Food Safety Management

• Assessing and Improving Population Health

• Intervention for Health & Sustainable Development

• Public Protection in Practice

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 32 & 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–104 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

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

• 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 such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s; large manufacturers; Housing Associations and the armed forces.

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

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

142 Events Management – BA (Hons)

144 International Hotel & Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

146 International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)

Related courses

34 Foundation leading to Events, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Events Management

BA (Hons)

Professionally accredited and highly practical; preparing you for 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.

We are accredited by the Institute of hospitality the professional body for aspiring managers working and studying in events, hospitality, leisure and tourism; a proud partner of ‘The Power of Events’ and a member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME).

The degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the key concepts of events management alongside the opportunity to develop a series of transferable skills. You will become an expert in the techniques, specialisms and issues involved in staging events, from creative aspects of event design and theming, to staging and production, marketing and promotion, project management, safety and licensing, impact evaluation and sustainability, strategic management, finances and other critical industry issues.

You will be empowered to make a real difference by developing your knowledge and application of ethical practices creating fairer and more sustainable ways of working and encouraging diversity and inclusion at every level of society.

We work with several local events management companies, organisations and venues including ICC Wales, Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, Tŷ Hafan, SC Productions and National Museum Cardiff. This means you'll get the chance to conduct live projects with industry to gain practical experience throughout your degree.

“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

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112

UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

You will have the opportunity to undertake work experience in your second year and the option to take a year-long placement. We have ongoing partnerships with Extreme E (international racing events), Yummy Jobs (Disney) and Greenwich Country Club (USA) and past placements have included Hewlett Packard (Global Events), Cancer Research UK (events and fundraising) and Ironman (events internship).

Typical modules

The first year will introduce you to the key concepts in business and events management. Your second year of study builds on your existing knowledge base and progresses into more specialist areas of events management; and in your final year you can tailor the degree based on your interests and career aspirations.

Typical core modules include:

• Event Experience and Design

• Large-Scale Event Planning

• Sustainability and Ethics in Events

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, Cancer Research UK and The Royal Mint.

• The course provides entry onto a wide range of taught and research postgraduate courses within the University.

International Hotel & Hospitality Management

BA (Hons)

Professionally accredited and practically focused; getting you industry ready.

Pathways available:

• International Hotel and Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)

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

Cardiff is an ideal place to study International Hotel and 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 recourses 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 and Hospitality Management with Internship pathway. Past placement destinations include Walt 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.

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

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

“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 at The Manor House. 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 Senior Manager at The Manor House

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

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

BA (Hons)

International Tourism Management

This professionally accredited degree opens up a world of opportunities.

Pathways available:

• International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)

• International Tourism Management with Internship – BA (Hons)

Both pathways are professionally accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI). We are also proud to be an Educational Partner of ABTA, the leading association of travel agents and tour operators, and this allows you to apply for the competitive ABTA Internship.

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

In order to help you explore and prepare for a career in this diverse, resilient industry, our International Tourism Management degree provides you with a blend of core knowledge that reflects the economic, environmental and social context and practice of tourism, underpinned by rigorous management theory.

To date students have undertaken placements both overseas and within the UK. Overseas placements have included Universal Studios, Disney, a range of resort hotels and country clubs within the USA, Camp America, airline operators such as Virgin Atlantic as well as European placements with tour operators such as TUI. Within the UK, students have worked for a range of organisations such as the National Trust, the Youth Hostel Association, Cardiff Airport and the National Museum Cardiff.

To enhance the module content further, the course draws on the expertise of a number of industry experts including: Visit Wales, Cardiff Airport and the Principality Stadium, Utilita Arena Cardiff, CADW, Cardiff Castle, and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. You will have the opportunity to participate in visits to a variety of tourist attractions and destinations connecting theory to real-life from a UK, European and international perspective.

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 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 modules include:

• The Global Tourism Environment

• Destination Management

• Tourism and Global Challenges

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.

• Opportunities exist in the fields of destination marketing and planning, airport and airline operations, travel and tour operations, events management, sports management and marketing national and local tourism organisations and visitor attractions.

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

• Progression to specialist postgraduate study at the University is also available

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–12 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“The International Tourism Management course is so interesting, and we have studied so many different aspects of the tourism industry with the additional bonus that I can also learn Spanish on the side as well, which is super useful! My proudest achievement is working for the sustainable racing event, Extreme E, in Scotland where I got to network and meet some amazing people.”

Sophie Bowen Evans International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)

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.

Courses

150 Fashion Design – BA (Hons)

152 Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

152 Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

Related courses

94 Marketing Management Degrees

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 and 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.

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

(Credit: Benedict Das – Graduate Menswear Designer at Burberry)

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.

“I’ve gained so much insight thanks to the opportunities available studying Fashion Design and developed a number of industry contacts. Studying here has exposed me to a range of workshops, the skills from which I’ll be taking with me into my career.”

Megan Haf Jones Fashion Design – BA (Hons)

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: 96–120 UCAS

Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Scan to watch highlights from the 2023 Graduate Fashion Catwalk

BA (Hons) Fashion Design is a taught programme within the School of Art & Design. Please see pages 46 to 49 for information about the facilities and interdisciplinary curriculum.

Fashion Management Degrees

Kick-start your career in the dynamic, global fashion industry.

Developed in conjunction with the needs of the fashion industry, our specialist Fashion Management degrees will provide you with a combination of academic theory and real-world industry experience – preparing you for a range of potential careers within the exciting world of fashion.

Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

If you dream of building a career within the buying, trend forecasting, merchandising and brand management functions of the fashion industry this degree could be your perfect fit. You will develop your knowledge and skills with an emphasis on the professional management of brands and product at all levels, from value fashion, independent labels, sustainable brands, international luxury brands, along with research opportunities for the creation of brands in a global fashion marketplace.

Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

A unique blend of fashion, marketing and management for individuals who want to pursue a career in the vibrant global fashion industry. You will explore the diverse subject of fashion marketing focusing on consumer behaviour, developing creative marketing campaigns and international marketing for the future focused fashion industry.

CIM Accredited Degrees

Both Fashion Management degrees have been awarded the CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status – this accreditation provides you with an opportunity to gain exemptions from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing qualifications.

Get industry ready

To ensure you gain hands-on practical experience, you will be supported to find a relevant fashion related work placement in year two gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities in industry. You will also have the option of spending a year in industry between your second and third years. Past placements have included Dior, Very, Boohoo and Michael Kors (Shanghai).

Typical modules*

All Fashion Management students will follow a common 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 specialism 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.

“The modules encouraged exploring different realms of the fashion 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 explored this by securing a placement at Dior, where I delved deeper into exploring my passion.”

Kayleigh Groenewald Fashion Marketing Management

– BA (Hons) graduate and Intern at Dior

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 34) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

*This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2024. As such modules here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics

Facilities

Students undertaking Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics degrees benefit from the close association with staff at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre 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, students 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 access to graduate job vacancies.

Courses

156 Food Science & Nutrition – BSc (Hons)

158 Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)*

*Fully funded by NHS bursary with work-based training embedded throughout the programme.

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

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

Food Science & Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition is an exciting degree that gives you the opportunity to shape your studies 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.

Access and use of our excellent onsite facilities including 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 dialogue with industry and enhances your studies with us.

Further information, full module list and career options

“The teaching team would often notify us of work experience opportunities, which I involved myself in as much as possible. This led to me gaining experience as a volunteer research assistant with Public Health Wales, as well as being part of a ‘zero waste’ food project within the university. I now work as a Nutritionist in Holroyd Howe and am able to apply everything I learnt at Cardiff Met in my daily duties.”

Alice Jefferis

Food Science & Nutrition – BSc (Hons) and Nutritionist at Holroyd Howe

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 32) and/or placement year

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–104 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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 in year two may include:

• Assessing and Improving Population Health

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

Food Science and Nutrition

(Human Nutrition) pathway, accredited by the Association for Nutrition, enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support future practice as a Registered Nutritionist. Students interested in working as a freelance nutritionist or further study to become an NHS dietitian would choose modules in health psychology and nutritional biochemistry and physiology.

Food Science and Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation) pathway, accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support technical aspects of organisations operating in the global food industry sector. Maximum student industrial exposure is assured by the inclusion of industrial visits and industrial work experience.

• Food Quality, Composition and Labelling

• Microbiological Safety and Chemical Analysis of Food

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:

• The academic and simulated practice component based on campus

• Three separate placements of clinical training based within clinical and community settings in 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.

The course requires you to complete and pass three full-time NHS placements:

• 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)

All placements require students to show competencies in specific dietetic skills. Placements two and three have level six assessed elements that contribute to the final degree classification.

Throughout your studies you will have access to the state-of-the-art facilities on campus located within the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre and the Allied Clinical Health Hub.

Tuition fees for 2025 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2025 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

Allied Clinical Health Hub

Our new Allied Clinical Health Hub has authentic interprofessional education at its very core. It is a purposebuilt 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.

The combination of innovative simulation approaches to teaching and learning alongside working in real outpatient style clinical facilities within multidisciplinary teams, gives our students a sector leading opportunity to develop the skills required to be competent practitioners who can offer the very best of care to their patients.

Typical modules

• Human Biochemistry and Physiology

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Nutrition (Macro and Micronutrients)

• Key Skills and Principles of Dietetics

• Health Psychology and Wellbeing

• Population and Lifecycle Nutrition

“The Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met has a long 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)

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.

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: 112-120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Health Professions

Courses

162 Dental Technology – BSc (Hons)

164 Podiatry – BSc (Hons)*

166 Speech & Language Therapy – BSc (Hons)*

* Fully funded by NHS bursary with work-based training embedded throughout the programme.

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

78 Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)

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

82 Healthcare Science – BSc (Hons)*

158 Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)*

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 state-of-the-art digital suite with ten PCs providing access to industry standard software such as Medit, Exocad and Blender for Dental; as well as 3D printing equipment for automated manufacturing methods.

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, and 3D printers for modern dental techniques.

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 programme.

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 years two and three, you will also undertake periods of work placements involving the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust. The placement periods 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 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96

UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“The teaching staff are fantastic. They are so professional, but at the same time very approachable. During the first year of teaching, the lecturers gave us a lot of guidance and support. Their passion about the modules they teach, and their knowledge is inspiring, and makes me want to be successful in my course. They introduce us to all essential knowledge and techniques and supervise our every step.”

Urszula Lotowska Dental Technology – BSc (Hons)

Podiatry

BSc (Hons)

Our professionally 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 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.

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 programme. At the end of year three, you will have the opportunity to do a further placement.

Typical modules

The degree uses a case-based approach enabling you to develop reasoning, analytical, and practical skills with the help of realistic scenarios. The emphasis is on supporting you to translate theory into practice to become confident and knowledgeable in the field of podiatry. Typical modules include:

• Integrated Podiatric Practice

• Applied Podiatric Practice

• Extended Podiatric Practice

• Theory of Podiatric Practice

Podiatry Clinical Facilities

Gain clinical experience in state-ofthe-art facilities including a brand new on-site multi-chair clinic, a cuttingedge gait laboratory, a fully-equipped orthosis manufacturing laboratory, a dedicated nail surgery suite and a specialist wound clinic.

Our new Allied Clinical Health Hub has authentic interprofessional education at its very core. It is a purposebuilt 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.

The combination of innovative simulation approaches to teaching and learning alongside working in real outpatient style clinical facilities within multidisciplinary teams, gives our students a sector leading opportunity to develop the skills required to be competent practitioners who can offer the very best of care to their patients.

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 2025 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2025 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 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–104 UCAS points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Speech & Language Therapy

BSc (Hons)

Professionally accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and The Health and Care Professions Council this degree offers you the opportunity to join an exciting profession as a Speech & 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 longestablished links with the NHS, and all of 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 employment prospects. You will develop your expertise in assessing and treating a diverse range of client groups. This course was ranked 4th in the UK overall and 1st in England and Wales for student satisfaction in the Speech and Language Therapy Complete University Guide rankings (2024).

Allied Clinical Health Hub

Our new Allied Clinical Health Hub has authentic interprofessional education at its very core. It 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. The combination of innovative simulation approaches to teaching and learning alongside working in real outpatient style clinical facilities within multidisciplinary teams, gives our students a sector leading opportunity to develop the skills required to be competent practitioners who can offer the very best of care to their patients.

Typical modules

This programme 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.

Your future

• Graduates from the programme 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 in the department.

“I am one year into working for the NHS as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. I work a mixture of both inpatient and outpatients for all adult services. I genuinely enjoy my job, which is a privilege I am aware that not everyone can boast of, and I absolutely owe that to Cardiff Met.”

Beth Ogle

Speech & Language Therapy - BSc (Hons) and Speech and Language Therapist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: ABB/128 UCAS Points 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 2025 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2025 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

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

170 Business Law & Management – BA (Hons)

171 Law & Criminology – BA (Hons)

172 Law LLB – (Hons)

174 Criminology – BSc (Hons)

176 Professional Policing – BA (Hons)

Related courses

34 Foundation leading to Law

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

188 Psychology & Criminology – BSc (Hons)

196 Sociology & Social Policy – BSc (Hons)

Business Law & Management

BA (Hons)

Broaden your horizons

beyond the traditional legal professions.

This degree is recognised by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) and the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) and  will enable you to develop a customisable skill set depending on your personal goals and specialist legal career aspirations.

We aim to create an open, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment which will enable you to investigate the interrelation of law and business. You will 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 will have the option to gain valuable real-world experience by undertaking a placement year in industry and you will benefit from our links with industry through guest lectures by legal experts.

Typical modules

Our modules are designed in line with the needs of industry, to give you a sound grounding in business and law to enhance your personal development.

• Thanks to our association with CLC, which is unique in the UK, you’ll have the chance to take discounted professional modules in probate and conveyancing alongside your undergraduate studies, significantly increasing your employment options after you graduate.

• 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 which could be submitted after assessment.

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 to specialist postgraduate degrees at the University is also available.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Further information, full module list and career options

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking a year-long placement and/or foundation year (see page 34)

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.

If you’re fascinated by why people break the law, gripped by headlines around wrongful convictions or want to understand criminal behaviour through both a societal and legal lens, our cutting-edge Law and Criminology degree could be the perfect course for you.

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. If you study on the four-year course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.

In your second year you will undertake a 15-day placement working in criminal justice to put everything you learned in your first year into practice.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–5 years full-time dependent upon taking a year-long placement and/or foundation year (see page 34)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

This could be in any aspect of the criminal justice system including Commissions, Civil Service, Ministry of Justice, Victim Support, Crimestoppers, third sector such as homelessness support, inequality and discrimination support, and local area trusts, among many others.

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 in the criminal justice and legal professions, such as a solicitor, probation officer or fraud investigator.

• Our Law and Criminology degree will prepare you for a variety of roles within the legal and criminal justice sector and beyond, in areas such as Community Safety, Crime Prevention, The Home Office or Probation Officer.

Law LLB

(Hons)

Our aim is to get you thinking and acting like a lawyer with our skills-based Law degree.

The LLB Law degree provides the foundational legal knowledge, recommended by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), essential for a career in law and prepares you for the next stages in your legal training if you aspire to become a solicitor or barrister. It further offers detailed understanding of the framework and application of legal rules and innovative opportunities to develop practical and professional transferable skills through mooting, client interviewing, role plays and law clinic activities.

The degree encourages you to develop an inquisitive, rational, and critical approach, communicate succinctly and be able to construct persuasive and effective arguments. You will 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.

You will gain valuable practical experience through undertaking a compulsory work placement module and embedded digital internships. You will also benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures and networking opportunities with law firms, public sector specialists and notfor-profit organisations.

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 as well as the following core innovative skills-based modules:

• 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 sports law. You can also undertake a dissertation project in the final year of the degree.

*This degree is undergoing periodic 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.

Cardiff School of Management

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 34)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

“Studying the LLB Law degree has 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 prepares you for real-world employment.”

Nouhaila Charhabil

Law – LLB (Hons) Graduate

Your future

• If you aspire to become a practicing solicitor or barrister, this degree is ideal for you. 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) 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 charity sector and the world of business.

• You can also progress onto a range of postgraduate study including our LLM International Business.

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 learn from 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 in appropriate and relevant industries, with one of our partner organisations. 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.

“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 Programme Director

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.

• Our degree provides you with a platform to progress to postgraduate and PhD study including our MSc Criminology & Criminal Investigations.

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 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

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 not only prepare you with the skills and experience required to join as a Police Constable but will also equip you to pursue a career in other roles in the criminal justice arena.

On this pre-join 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 frontline 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 courtroom 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. Further information, full module list and career options

“I chose to volunteer with South Wales Police working on the safety bus and helping vulnerable members of the public. This role reaffirmed my passion to join the police, as well as giving me the extra knowledge to help complete my university assignments and apply information I have learnt to practical situations.”

Jack Lewis 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 36)

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 periodic 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 at Cardiff Met.

Media & Communications

Facilities

With recent investment in our video, digital and audio facilities, media students have access to dedicated mac media suites and a sound proofed podcast, vodcast and broadcasting studio.

Sport Media students have a two-storey broadcast gantry on the rugby pitch and a Monkey Tower to provide an elevated filming position in our indoor sports arena when streaming.

Courses

180 Media & Communications – BA (Hons)

182 Sport Media – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

34 Foundation leading to Business, Management & Sport

134 English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons)

Media & Communications

BA (Hons)

Enhance your knowledge and skillset in media and communications, and gain a deep understanding of media theories and their application to the world we live in today.

This forward-thinking course allows you to find your own career path by covering a variety of subjects whilst enhancing your professional writing and digital skills; enabling you to become a specialist in your chosen field and opening a wide variety of careers.

It is uniquely designed with three central pillars that form its structure: media theory; media writing; and creative digital practice.

Media theory provides a deeper critical engagement with the media whilst 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, whilst also getting involved in mobile filmmaking.

In year two, the work placement module provides you with valuable, real-world experience in Cardiff and beyond. Previous placement settings have included Literature Wales, Eat Sleep Media, Cardiff Rugby, Youth Cymru and Bristol 24/7. Or you can select the extended work placement or undertake a placement year for extra industry experience.

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 you and your personal career aspirations.

“I secured a job at Wales Online and now do the job I love, day in, day out. I have covered all sorts of stories and my work has been impacting communities all over the UK. I wouldn’t have been able to do what I have done without my degree and experiences at Cardiff Met.”

Aamir Mohammed Media – BA (Hons) and Journalist

Your future

• Our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers in media, journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, 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.

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 will enable you to develop the critical understanding, and professional knowledge of the sports media, marketing and communications industry.

You will develop the essential journalism, broadcast production and digital skills needed to enter the ever-evolving sports media environment. This could include broadcast journalism positions with major broadcasters, producer roles creating content for sports brands and digital platforms or working in the media office of major sports organisations.

The sports management element of the programme is designed to give you a grounding in how professional sport is financed and an opportunity to examine the areas where sport media, business, and marketing overlap. This will give you essential skills for a career within sports management.

You will gain a fundamental understanding of how the sport media industry is organised, from TV coverage to broadcast rights, to the structure of professional teams and tournaments. You will acquire an appreciation of the sport consumer; this will include the consumer as a fan, both at the game or online, and as a participant.

We aim to help establish the guiding principles of what it takes to break into, and thrive, in the industry today. From the fast-changing world of sport on social media and streaming to concepts such as ethics, media law, image rights, digital storytelling, we’ll help you to explore all aspects of sport media.

Excellent on-site media facilities, sporting facilities on campus and top-class venues in Cardiff and the surrounding region combine with a network of broadcast and media industry partners to provide a comprehensive work-related and work-based learning programme. In addition, you will get plenty of opportunities to put theory in to practice by working with Met Sport TV and our sports teams on campus throughout the degree.

Typical modules

• Digital Sport Media

• Sport Journalism

• Sport and Marketing Communications

• Sport Ethics

• Global Sport Governance

Your future

• Students who have graduated from the Sport Media programme go on to work in careers both within and beyond the sport media, marketing, communications, digital media and broadcast industries.

• You might choose to continue onto further study through our MSc Sport Broadcast course and may 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).

“We had practical sessions, workshops, marketing modules, and webinars with guest speakers from industry. These sessions were invaluable, giving me a real insight into the media industry, as well as skills that I’ll take with me into my future career.”

Zoe Moore

Sport Media – BSc (Hons) and Media & Campaigns Graduate at Net Native

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 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Psychology

Courses

186 Psychology – BSc (Hons)

188 Psychology & Criminology – BSc (Hons)*

Related courses

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

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

174 Criminology – BSc (Hons)

*Subject to validation

Facilities

Our psychology equipment is acquired with students in mind, to enable you to have a practical understanding 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 Noldus face reader. We also have a teaching laboratory stocked with an array of personal computers and a number of BIOPAC MP46s units for teaching principles of psychophysiology.

organised by the Psychology staff and students

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Specialise in an area of interest – Educational, Clinical & 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 a pathway: Educational, Clinical & 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 and a personal tutor will support you throughout your time with us.

“My favourite thing about the course is that it gives you the opportunity to specialise in certain areas of psychology and you are able to select your final year modules according to your personal interests; this was incredibly beneficial for my health psychology aspirations. As of now, I am working as a graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, which additionally came with an offer to complete a PhD relating to behaviour change.”

Aleysha Caffoor Psychology – BSc (Hons) Graduate and Psychology Teaching Assistant

Typical modules

• Conducting and Communicating Research Methods

• Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Critical Social and Developmental Psychology

• Applied Forensic Psychology

• Health, Psychology and Wellbeing

• Psychosocial Aspects Education

• Psychological Therapeutic Techniques

Your future

• Our graduates go on to many successful careers including 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 fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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 new programme 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.

The second–year placement will provide an outstanding opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in appropriate and relevant industries, in addition to a range of voluntary opportunities available throughout your study. The ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification that accompanies the degree will help you to stand out from the crowd when it comes to graduate outcomes. In addition, we offer global exchange opportunities including volunteering and work placements to enhance your CV and maximise your career prospects. You will also have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG, and Crime House. A dedicated team of research-active psychology and criminology staff and a personal tutor will support you throughout your time with us.

Typical modules

• The Psychology of Crime

• Applications of Psychology to Criminology

• The Race and Gender of Criminology

• Conducting & Communicating Research

• Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Applied Forensic Psychology

• Research Methods in Criminology and Psychology

Your future

Upon graduation you will have a range of career options 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 into social work, youth work, teaching and housing for instance.

You will also be able to apply for postgraduate courses, such as MSc Forensic Psychology, as well as working with Assistant Psychologists within the NHS. You will also be able to work within forensic mental health, as well as within the third sector.

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

Place of study: Llandaff and Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

*This degree is subject to validation for 2025 entry. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application

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)

Courses

192 Health & Social Care – HND/BSc (Hons)

194 Social Work – BSc (Hons)

196 Sociology & Social Policy – BSc (Hons)

198 Youth & Community Work –Foundation Certificate/BA (Hons)

Related courses

36 Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

138 Environmental Health – BSc (Hons)

174 Criminology – BSc (Hons)

176 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 Johns 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 the 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.

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 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer:

HND: 96 UCAS points

Degree: 104 UCAS points

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 setting up 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.

“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)

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. 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 an introduction 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, 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.

Typical modules*

• 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 periodic 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.

“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)

Your future

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

• 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.

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96 UCAS Points

GCSE English Language (or Welsh First Language) at Grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications considered – see website

Experience of supervised (paid or unpaid) work in a social care setting

Entry is also subject to a successful interview, group exercise and 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

Sociology & Social Policy BSc

(Hons)

A contemporary, practice-based degree that will equip you with the skills to address the core social challenges of today.

Are you passionate about social justice and want to understand complex social issues? Are you interested in having an impact on individuals and communities? Do you want to make a difference and change the world?

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 you have studied. The placement is facilitated and supported by the teaching team and will last a minimum of three weeks.

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.

On completion, you will have a deep, broad based and highly practical understanding of social science concepts and practices, as well as a range of professional and practical experiences to enable you to pursue a successful career in a variety of sectors.

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

“This exciting degree enables you to become a changemaker; understanding the world that we live in, challenging this, and changing it. You will study core sociological concepts and learn to engage in social policy analysis, but importantly develop skills around making an impact in the world. This focus on employability and making a difference runs throughout our teaching across all three years.”

Helen Taylor Sociology & Social Policy Programme Director

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 36)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

Your future

• This degree is highly focused on practical, real-world sociology, meaning upon graduation you will be well-equipped for careers in research, policy and third sector, local and national government and private sector leadership and management.

• Throughout the degree you will be able to meet individuals with careers in areas related to sociology and social policy, such as Policy Officers, Fundraising Officers and Research Assistants.

• The degree also provides an ideal opportunity to continue to master’s study including the MRes Social Policy at Cardiff Met

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

• Foundation Certificate Youth & Community Work

• BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work

Foundation Certificate Youth & Community Work

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 BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work. 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

BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work

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:

Foundation Certificate

Typical Offer: 48 UCAS Points

BA (Hons)

Typical Offer: 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.

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

• 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 apply 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

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 & Health – BSc (Hons)

216 Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) – BSc (Hons)

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

219 Sport & Exercise (Intercalated) – BSc (Hons)

219 Sport (Top-Up Year) – BSc (Hons)

Related courses

32 Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

34 Foundation leading to Business, Management & Sport

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

182 Sport Media – BSc (Hons)

Our specialist sport and academic facilities enable you to gain practical experiences to prepare you for your future career.

Teaching facilities

Performance Analysis Lab

The performance analysis facility consists of four computer labs that are stocked with an array of commercially available PC and Mac systems, coupled with powerful video editing tools. Our campus also has a growing outdoor IP camera network to facilitate powerful video capture processes.

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

Our facility boasts a dedicated lab space, two data collection areas, and a hybrid analysis suite, creating an exciting hive for research and sport science support. We have high-speed cameras, marker-based motion capture and a cutting-edge markerless 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 and power gym has 14 weightlifting platforms with integrated squat racks, allowing you to learn a range of key lifts and develop your knowledge of the coaching process.

Rehabilitation & Conditioning Gym

One half of this area is equipped for upper body strength development with four 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 3 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 facility features a sound-proofed TV studio with lights, cameras, green screen and a virtual set, a TV gallery with a TriCaster operating system and a master edit station, a sound-proofed self-operated radio studio equipped with podcast/audio recording equipment, and a two-storey broadcast gantry and Monkey Tower. Learn more about the facilities by scanning the QR code

Research Labs

Physiology

Final year undergraduate students can gain experience with more advanced exercise physiology equipment during independent research dissertation projects.

SCRAM

The SCRAM research laboratory enables in-depth analysis of athletic performance. Hardware includes motion capture Vicon Nexus and Kistler force plates.

Sports facilities

• 3G Pitches (Football and Rugby)

• Astro Turf

• Archers Arena

• Dance Studio

• Indoor Tennis Centre

• Studio One and Spin Studio

• Squash Courts

• Syd Aaron Gymnasium

• Swimming Pool

• Outdoor Athletics Facility

Facilities

• Wales National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC)

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 dedicated pathway 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.

Throughout the course you will gain practical experiences of laboratory-based activities as well as gaining opportunities to observe and be involved in applied practice. You will be afforded many opportunities to develop practical skills that includes the management and analysis of sport and exercise data. During your first year of study, you will get the opportunity to undertake technical qualifications in a range of industry relevant areas including sport coaching, exercise referral, fitness training, safeguarding and doping.

These opportunities will ensure that you have the appropriate qualifications and experience to prepare you for many work opportunities after graduation. You can also develop your knowledge and skills in an additional option theme of study based on either strength and conditioning or sports nutrition.

There is also the opportunity to achieve additional vocational qualifications alongside your studies, as well as in some of the core modules, such as in gym instruction during the professional development module.

Typical modules

This degree is built around two main pillars. Firstly, ensuring you are knowledgeable in the underpinning scientific disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology and secondly, the application of this knowledge from a practical perspective.

• Biomechanics of Human Movement

• Issues in Sport and Exercise Science

• Sports Psychology

• Sport and Exercise Nutrition

• Strength and Conditioning for Sport & Exercise Science

• Research and Scholarship

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 fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“My favourite module has been Health Physiology where I developed key practical skills, like using ECGs to monitor heart function and the causes and interventions of cardiovascular diseases. During all of my modules, I have developed practical skills in relation to the theoretical content delivered.”

Nia Jones

Sport &

Exercise

Science – BSc (Hons) Graduate

Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons)

Coaching is all about people. Our Sport Coaching degree will not only teach you what it takes to become a great coach but will give you the skills, knowledge, and experience to lead, inspire and motivate others.

The degree aims to develop your understanding of the dynamic and complex interactions which lie at the heart of coaching. In this way, you’ll foster a better appreciation for how you influence, and are influenced by coaches, athletes, and significant others. Our degree also focuses heavily on learning, understanding what learning is in the context of coaching, and how to support others learning. This means that we consider the who of coaching, focusing on you as a coach, your development, as well as the people you are working with.

The course will provide you with a range of learning environments and resources such as practical sessions and seminars that work together in a way that allows your coaching to become 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, entrepreneurship, or performance analysis.

During the course, you will have a variety of opportunities to acquire qualifications associated with different National Governing Bodies. You’ll also be given the opportunity to engage in work placements to enhance your employability skills and better prepare you for your career after graduating.

These experiences, the knowledge developed during your course and the coaching qualifications give the course a unique position of mixing traditional knowledge and skills with more contemporary approaches to coaching which can be used as a foundation for future employment.

Typical modules

In your first year of study, you will undertake compulsory modules where you will develop your understanding of key concepts and theories within the fields of sport coaching. You’ll enhance your knowledge, understanding and practical application of these concepts and variety of skills. Modules in years two and three include:

• Pedagogy and Communication in Sport Coaching

• Understanding Coaching Practice

• Applying and Understanding Sport Coaching Theory in Action

• Managing High Performance Sport

• Coaching the Coach: Professional Development and Education

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 programmes such as the Sport Coaching and Pedagogy degree, PGCE and further progressed to doctoral level studies including the taught Doctorate in Coaching.

“Not only did the course develop me professionally, but I believe, having the opportunity to interact with so many different people and in so many situations developed me personally as well. Learning about communication and how to use it in different demographics, how to be heard as well as seen, has helped me gain employment post–graduation. I now work as a Ski Instructor and focus on training new instructors and new members of staff to develop them as coaches.”

Catrin Rowlands

Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons) and Ski Instructor Coach and Technician

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 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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.

You will explore underpinning knowledge from the sports science disciplines of physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This balanced, multi-disciplinary 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 programme, to enable you to apply your knowledge from the programme in real–world settings and to gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for future employment.

Typical modules

• Musculoskeletal Anatomy

• Foundations in Strength and Conditioning

• Principles of Sports Injury Rehabilitation

• Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Practices

• Enterprise in Sport and Health

Your future

• The learning outcomes for modules across the programme are clearly linked to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) competencies, leaving you well placed to pursue this independent professional accreditation upon graduation.

• 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.

• Students have continued onto further study in the field of Physiotherapy or onto master’s programmes such as the BASRaT endorsed MSc Sports Rehabilitation or MSc Strength and Conditioning and further progressed to doctoral level studies.

“Since graduating, I have worked as a Personal and CrossFit Trainer. My most memorable opportunities came working for CrossFit’s Seminar Staff, teaching seminars around the UK and Europe, and working with Help for Heroeshelping veterans build a sense of belonging, community, and improving their mindset and physical well–being. My purpose to help people and inject positivity into their lives recently led me down a path to qualify as a Performance and Mindset Coach.”

Ash Phillips

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons) and Performance and Mindset Coach

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 32)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Sport Management

BSc (Hons)

The Sport Management degree enables you to develop the knowledge and understanding, as well as the skills and attributes needed to undertake managerial roles in the ever–expanding global sport industry.

For example, this could be in positions of responsibility for: developing and delivering school, community or elite sport programmes, systems, and structures; for researching contemporary issues and challenges associated with modern sport; or for the governance and administration of sport at a national and international level.

You will be introduced to a range of core management disciplines that are relevant to all industries, including: business planning, strategic management, human resource management, research and development, operations management, events management, marketing, and communications. Related theories, concepts and best practice are explored through the lens of sport and physical activity, to engage and ensure you possess the industry knowledge to boost your employability.

The degree utilises excellent on–site facilities and world–class venues in Cardiff and Southeast Wales, in combination with a network of industry partners to provide you with rich work-related and work–based learning experiences.

This approach enables you to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world settings, whilst providing you with experiences that can be used as a foundation for further study or future employment.

This degree was the first in the UK to receive an endorsement from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), certifying that the degree is mapped to both the Entry Manager and General Manager professional standards endorsed by the Institute, recognising the skills, qualities and experience the programme helps to develop. To complement and enhance this endorsement, you will receive student membership of this industry body.

“The wide range of modules that the Sport Management degree offers, is the main reason the course stood out to me. The experience I gained whilst on my volunteering placement in the football industry was a great asset after graduating and starting my role at the FAW.”

Carys Price Sport Management – BSc (Hons) and Events Officer

Your future

Typical modules

The module content will allow you to reflect on the underlying business principles that help to sustain and develop the sport industry and there is a strong focus on entrepreneurship and strategic thinking which offers the potential for you to define and develop your own ideas for sport related products and services. These principles are underpinned by management theory and practice applied in a wide range of sport related settings. Typical modules include:

• The Global Sports Industry

• Events Management

• Marketing and Communications

• People Management

• Strategic Management

• Research Design and Practice

• The Sport Management degree provides graduates with a range of potential career options in the sport, physical activity, and health sectors. Moreover, being grounded in the disciplines of management affords students the opportunity to consider career options outside of sport.

• Graduates in Sport Management currently work in professional and semi–professional sport, national agencies and Governing Bodies of sport, local authority and social enterprise–based organisations, voluntary and private sector sports, and fitness organisations.

• Some graduates have pursued an entrepreneurial pathway, including a few that have established businesses based on ideas that they have generated during their studies.

• Other graduates have progressed onto higher level studies, including teacher training, master's, and doctoral level studies. For example, graduates wishing to continue their studies at Cardiff Met can apply for the MSc International Sport Management or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Sport Performance Analysis

BSc (Hons)

This degree is an applied sport science programme that 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.

Typical modules

The core modules in performance analysis are complemented and supplemented by modules 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.

• Athlete Learning in Sport Performance Analysis

• Sport Performance Analysis and The Role of The Analyst

• Data Analysis & Visualisation in Sport

• Applied Coaching & Performance Analysis Problems

Your future

• Recent graduates from Sport Performance Analysis are now working for the UK Sport Institute, Sport Wales, Welsh Rugby Union, 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.

Further information, full module list and career options

• Students have also continued onto further study at master’s and doctoral level.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3–4 years dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

“The Sport Performance Analysis course at Cardiff Met isn’t just about the degree at the end, it’s about the constant opportunities along the way. Having the opportunity to work for FIFA before even graduating was something I could never have anticipated. The best part has been meeting and working closely with 50+ top analysts from all over the country, and even Europe, meaning I’ve now expanded my network massively.”

Jonathan Aveston

Sport Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons) and First Team Technical Analyst & Head of Academy Analysis at Swansea City Football Club

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Cardiff School of Sport  & Health Sciences

Sport, Physical Education & Health

BSc (Hons)

This degree is a practically based course focusing on current and future developments in the sector.

The degree in Sport, PE and Health values and challenges you within a supportive learning environment and provides opportunities to access, understand, and apply research in the enhancement of innovative practice and to understand the future role of physical educators. You will have access to a researchinformed contemporary curriculum that recognises the contribution sport plays within physical education in the development of lifelong health and wellbeing through activity.

Delivered and managed by academics with a wealth of research, innovation, and applied experience.

It has been designed in an inspiring and progressive way, in which the curriculum becomes more focused and specialised across the three years of study.

Alongside the degree you will have the opportunity to complete professionally recognised qualifications and engage with further diverse learning experiences, all of which enhance and enrich the time you have with us at Cardiff Met.

“The course is delivered by lots of talented, highly skilled and caring lecturers, whom have given me all the tools I need to succeed practically and academically. The course has such a broad spectrum of content areas and assessment tools, allowing me to experience different areas of learning and my field all at once. Cardiff Met has left the most influential positive impact in my life, encouraging me to chase opportunities that I wouldn't necessarily chase before.”

Luke Witham Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons)

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 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Typical modules

Many of our modules are linked to the Open Campus initiative where you will apply your knowledge and put your understanding of contemporary issues into practice. You will undertake placements in years two and three within an educational setting to build on your pedagogical skills and further develop your employability skills. Typical modules include:

• PE and Health in Practice

• Applied Sports Pedagogy

• Issues in Sport, Society and Education

Your future

• Recent graduates are now working as PE teachers (secondary), primary school teachers, and teaching assistants. Past graduates have also followed careers in further and higher education, sport clubs, sport science, leisure industry, and local authority/ community sport development.

• Other students have continued onto further study at master’s and doctoral level or to undertake a PGCE.

“I was inspired by the variety of topics on the degree. You are provided with opportunities to access, understand and apply research and theoretical knowledge to work-based learning. The Open Campus initiative was a fantastic opportunity for me to apply what I had learnt in the classroom into practice.”

Shannie Bowen Sport, Physical Education & Health –BSc (Hons) and Secondary PGCE PE Student

Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance)

BSc (Hons)

This degree provides a practically based course focusing on current and future developments in the sector and recognises the contribution sport and dance plays within physical education.

This degree values and challenges you within a supportive learning environment and provides opportunities to access, understand, and apply research in the enhancement of innovative practice and to understand the future role of physical educators.

This specialist Dance pathway within the Sport, Physical Education & Health degree focuses on the applied place of Dance as a creative art and physical activity and explores its contribution to the areas of education, community and health and wellbeing with opportunities to create, perform and teach.

The application of Dance will be explored in a variety of contexts through our links with industry. There will be opportunities to engage in work-based learning and placement experiences over the three years that will support your development in becoming a future creative and innovative Dance practitioner.

Alongside the degree you will have the opportunity to complete professionally recognised qualifications and engage with further diverse learning experiences, all of which enhance and enrich the time you have with us at Cardiff Met.

Typical modules

In year one, you will have six compulsory modules that will be the foundation of your pathway. These modules will provide you the context and scope for understanding the fundamental aspects of physical education, dance, coaching, sport, and health upon various disparate population groups. Typical modules include:

• Healthy Dance Practice

• Dance – Creating in Context

• Creative Project – Process to Product

Your future

• You will be prepared for a career focusing on dance, sport, and physical activity in a range of industry sectors such as Education, Arts and Culture, Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Health.

• Other students will continue onto further study at master’s and doctoral level or to undertake a PGCE.

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 34)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96–112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I have been given the opportunity to teach a range of different dance styles to different ages and abilities. This has been within the community, at competition squad sessions and also at after-school clubs. These sessions have helped me to develop my lesson planning skills and my ability to adapt my approach to different situations – therefore not limiting my knowledge to just primary school teaching. Managing and teaching different groups and situations has allowed me to be ready to teach when faced with a real-life experience. It has also helped me develop my confidence; I am definitely less nervous to deliver a dance lesson than when I started!”

Abi Phelps Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) – BSc (Hons) and Primary School Teacher

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog

Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Mae’r cwrs hwn yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu eich dealltwriaeth academaidd ac ymarferol o chwaraeon drwy gyfrwng dwyieithog.

Er y caiff rhan o’r cwrs ei gyflawni drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg, bydd y rhan fwyaf o’r cwrs 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 cwrs 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 myfyrwyr sy’n astudio y cwrs 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

Modiwlau nodweddiadol

• Dwyieithrwydd

• Gweithgarwch Corfforol, Iechyd a Lles

• Materion mewn Chwaraeon, Cymdeithas ac Addysg

• Maeth Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff

• Moeseg Chwaraeon

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 gyfloedd 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. Gwybodaeth bellach, rhestr lawn o fodiwlau ac opsiynau gyrfa

Ysgol

Chwaraeon a Gwyddorau Iechyd Caerdydd

Lleoliad astudio: Campws Cyncoed

Hyd y cwrs: Tair blynedd amser llawn neu bedair blynedd amser llawn gan gynnwys blwyddyn Sylfaen

Gofynion mynediad: Cynnig nodweddiadol: 96–112 Pwynt UCAS

Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated)

BSc (Hons)

This BSc Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) degree is only open to medical students in the UK who are deemed suitable for intercalation by their ‘home university’.

This is usually after the intermediate/ pre–clinical phase of study but variation may exist across different Medical Schools. This programme is not a ‘top-up’ course.

This Level 6 only programme will consist of an independent project and will allow you to choose both health and performance based modules in the areas of Biomechanics, Physiology and Psychology in order to complete your degree.

Cardiff School of Sport  & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer: Applicants must have passed, at their first attempt, all of the modules in the intermediate stage of their medical studies. Applicants must also have the approval of their current Medical School Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Sport (Top-Up Year)

BSc (Hons)

Our Sport top-up provides you with the opportunity to build on your previous studies to complete a degree that reflects your requirements and provides a strong foundation for you to build on in the future.

This degree has been designed to be a very flexible programme. Even though it only consists of one level, there are many different combinations of modules that you can take to enable you to build on what you already know and develop new skills and knowledge that you need to progress to employment or further study.

Cardiff School of Sport  & Health Sciences

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Entry requirements:

Typical Offer: Applicants should normally be currently undertaking, or have already completed, an HND or Foundation Degree equivalent to levels 4 & 5 at UK Higher Education level in a sport related subject

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Further information, full module list and career options

Further information, full module list and career options

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. Several 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 many 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

Financial support*

Cardiff Met offers scholarships to students who choose to study through the medium of Welsh.

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 2024) and taken from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol website. For up-to-date information please visit: www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk

“One of the many benefits of studying the Sports and Physical Education Bilingual course is the size of the year group. We are a small group of eighteen students, and now we have all become great friends. It is great to socialise with fellow students through the medium of Welsh!

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.cardiffmetsu.co.uk

Another benefit was the opportunity to receive a scholarship through the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. I wouldn’t change my experience at Cardiff Met for the world and I am confident that by the end of my studies, I will be equipped and ready to kick-start my career.”

Lia Huws Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog –Gradd BSc (Anrh)

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

new horizons

The capital of roads less travelled. Of languages you’ve yet to learn. Of people, far from here, you’ll soon know as friends. Of places that will teach you as much as any lecture or textbook. The capital of feeling at home, wherever you are in the world.

Picture yourself stepping off a plane into a bustling foreign city, immersed in a vibrant new culture, and ready to embark on an adventure that will shape your future. At Cardiff Met, we invite you to unlock a world of possibilities through our transformative Global Opportunities programmes, designed to enrich your academic journey and broaden your global perspective.

With our extensive network across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, the world is your oyster. Whether you dream of a two-week cultural immersion in Uganda, Fiji or Sri Lanka, a semester-long academic exchange in Spain, the USA or New Zealand, or a year-long exploration of Europe, we have the perfect programme to ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons.

“I'm very thankful and fortunate to have had the opportunity to study abroad on exchange for a semester. Not only have I gained new skills and improved on certain aspects of myself through new scenarios, but I've also made so many new friends I otherwise wouldn't have. I hope many other students are also able to experience the benefits of studying abroad in the same way I was fortunate to be able to.”

Morgan Bebb Illustration – BA (Hons)

Enrich your academic journey

Global Opportunities is not just about sightseeing; it's about immersing yourself in a new academic environment, gaining a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, and challenging your intellectual boundaries. Our Global Opportunities offer a range of courses and projects across a variety of subject areas, ensuring that you can seamlessly integrate your international experience into your chosen field of study.

Enhance your employability

In today's interconnected world, global experience is an invaluable asset. Employers seek individuals who can navigate cultural differences, adapt to new environments and communicate effectively across borders. By studying, working or volunteering abroad, you'll develop the intercultural skills, adaptability and global mindset to set you apart from the competition.

Unleash your personal growth

To complete a study, work or volunteering programme abroad is a journey that will shape you as an individual. You'll develop independence, resourcefulness and a newfound understanding of your own place in the world. You'll forge lifelong friendships, build a global network, and discover hidden strengths and talents within yourself.

Embark on your global adventure

We offer a variety of Global Opportunities programmes to suit your interests and academic goals. From short–term cultural visits, to semester and year-long exchanges, we'll guide you through the application process and provide ongoing support throughout your journey. Funding opportunities are also available to help you make your global dreams a reality.

Admissions & how to apply

Advice for applicants

To help 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 do throughout the application cycle – both before and after you make your UCAS application.

For further information please contact Admissions:

Live chat 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

This is a very important part of your UCAS application; it’s your chance to tell us what excites and motivates you, what your ambitions are, your transferable skills, about research you’ve done and your experiences.

Make sure it’s your personal statement, but ask a teacher, friend or parent to proofread it; there’s nothing worse than seeing spelling mistakes.

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 the 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. The date and time of your interview will also be on the UCAS Hub. 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

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

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 on 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

*BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (page 82); BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics (page 158); BSc (Hons) Podiatry (page 164); BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy (page 166).

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 2024. Information is correct at the time of print and refers to the undergraduate programmes that Cardiff Metropolitan University intends to offer students commencing study in September 2025. 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

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 Periodic 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 Periodic Review, 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 Met 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

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

& HEALTHCARE SCIENCES

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT &

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

LAW, CRIMINOLOGY & POLICING

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK & POLICY

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.