2024 Undergraduate Prospectus - Cardiff Met - English

Undergraduate Prospectus 2024

Our and your success is shaped by high-quality, high-impact education informed by cutting-edge research and innovation. Our aim is to help you realise your full potential to make outstanding graduate-level contributions to society, economy and culture regardless of where in the world you are from and where you settle after graduating.

Our collaborative approach to working with all students emphasises small class sizes, high levels of class contact, teaching by well-qualified and research active staff and extensive opportunities to gain professional, international and research experience supported by your Personal Tutor, our well-resourced Student Services and our campuses that offer an excellent environment and a real sense of community.

Our enterprising outlook, our state-ofthe-art facilities and our partnerships with industry, employers and partner colleges and organisations around the globe will give you the experience and knowledge you need to succeed at university and in life more generally.

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s staff and students strive to constantly improve and deliver the results that translate effort into success. This is why we were named ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021’ by The Times Higher Education and The Times and The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’.

You will study subjects that will change the way you think about the world. You will meet people who will become friends for the rest of your life. We will challenge you by introducing you to new and contested ideas and we will build your competence and confidence to explore new ways of thinking and engaging in evidencebased discussion and debate. You will develop experience and networks that help develop the Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills and mindset which give every graduate the Cardiff Met EDGE.

This approach is reinforced by evidence of our improving graduate outcomes performance that saw us ranked as the top university in Wales in the most recent Graduate Outcomes Survey (2022) that measures the percentage of students in work or study 15 months after graduating.

We are focused on your and our planet’s future wellbeing and prosperity. We are the top UK university in the People and Planet Green League 2022/23 and we are consistently in the top 10 per cent of UK universities for graduate start-ups.

I am really pleased you are thinking of joining us here at Cardiff Met. This prospectus will give you a good overview of our great university and will show you how Cardiff Met can empower you to realise your full potential.

Professor Cara Aitchison, President & Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff Metropolitan University

I’d like to welcome you to Cardiff Metropolitan University, our progressive university that works in partnership with our students to transform lives across Wales and the wider world.

Welcome to the capital. Of unfamiliar streets that already feel like home. Of new faces waiting to become old friends. Welcome to the fiery red heart of this country, this land of our futures. This place of passion, of pride...

...this capital of you.

to the of you

Cardiff Met EDGE

Develop Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills within your degree. Build your experience, knowledge, confidence, and resilience alongside your specialist subject knowledge.

Community

Benefit from a supportive approach through our personal tutor scheme.

Student Living Costs

Ranked as the most affordable student city in the UK*

*NatWest Student Living Index 2022

Why study with us?

Cardiff – Our City, Your Home

Employability – Top in Wales

For graduates securing employment or entering further study within 15 months of graduating.

96% - Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey.

Offering the best of both worlds. City life with green spaces, countryside, and coast on your doorstep. Easy to navigate and with a thriving student population, our capital city is a great place to call ‘Home’.

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Explore the World

Broaden your horizons, develop your skills and gain new experiences by studying part of your degree or volunteering abroad.

See page 188

Wales’ Sporting University

We compete at the highest level in university sport and offer an accredited dual-career performance sport environment to ensure you achieve your academic and performance aspirations.

See pages 22-25

Guaranteed Place in Halls

For all eligible first year students.

Accommodation & Res Life Community

Winner of ‘Best Student Community’ at the National Student Housing Survey 2019. Finalist in 2022.

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Welsh University of the Year 2021

The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide

Recipient of the Fair-Trade University Award

One of only 25 higher education institutions to achieve this status. Encouraging partnerships between sustainability, catering, academic staff and the Students’ Union.

An award-winning University.

Top university in the UK for sustainability

People and Planet 2022

UK & Ireland University of the Year 2021

Times Higher Education Awards

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Cardiff – Our city, your home

Deciding where to study isn’t just about choosing the most appropriate course. You also need to choose where you want to live or be based for the next few years of your life.

This is our city – the capital of Wales. Full of culture, adventure and sport. Nightlife, shopping, a thriving international food scene, green spaces, waterways and more – all wrapped up in a compact and easy to navigate space.

Whether you’re local to the city, or considering studying with us from further afield, we’re confident that Cardiff is the place you’ll want to call home.

Cardiff is ranked as the most affordable student city in the UK.

NatWest Student Living Index 2022

A city for students

With a thriving student population, the traditional student areas of Cardiff are found in the suburbs of Roath and Cathays, where there are plenty of cafés, pubs, bars and shops to cater for your every need.

In the city centre, traditional pubs, cocktail and craft beer bars sit alongside the larger nightclubs which all host weekly student themed nights, as well unique locations like The DEPOT – an original and experience led space established by Cardiff Met Marketing graduate Nick Saunders – offering a mecca for street food, drink, live events and the infamous BINGO LINGO!

When it comes to food, Cardiff can offer everything from the big-name chains to a thriving and award-winning independent food scene with regular pop-up events and festivals in unique locations around the city.

For live music lovers, Cardiff is home to a variety of smaller independent venues like Clwb Ifor Bach and the Tramshed, with the Cardiff International Arena, the Principality Stadium and even Cardiff Castle playing host to big named bands and artists.

St David’s Hall in the city centre and The Glee Club in Cardiff Bay are great venues for live comedy, and if film is your thing, Cardiff is home to four multiplex movie theatres, and a handful of pop-up cinemas which hold screenings in unlikely venues like Cardiff Castle and even rooftops and basements around the city.

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

A city for sport

Cardiff has an incredible sporting heritage. You could spend your weekends here watching football at the Cardiff City stadium, international cricket at Sophia Gardens, ice hockey with the Cardiff Devils in Cardiff Bay and of course, international rugby at the Principality Stadium. If you’re into mass participation or non-competitive sporting events, the Cardiff 10k and Cardiff Half Marathon run every year, with a full marathon just a stone’s throw away in Newport.

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“Cardiff has so much to offer – it’s the city of culture, diversity and chippy lane!

In all honesty, it has been great to get to know Cardiff, see the sights and experience the capital city lifestyle.”

Aaron Roberts Social Work

Adventure – In the city and beyond For those seeking adventure within the city, there are plenty of options indoors, including climbing, whitewater rafting, ice-skating or swimming in a state-of-the-art Olympic sized pool.

Cardiff also has to be one of the UK’s best-placed cities for easy access to the great outdoors. You can enjoy surfing, coasteering or simply sunbathing at world-class beaches, or head to the Brecon Beacons National Park for biking, hiking or horse riding – all within an hour’s drive from the city centre.

“My favourite thing about Cardiff is the parks. Roath Park is a gem, and Bute Park goes on for ages and is so beautiful.”

Esther Jibril Fashion Design

Travelling to and around Cardiff

As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff is well connected and easy to get to, no matter where you’re coming from.

Bangor 4hrs 20 mins

Birmingham

2 hrs 30 mins

Bournemouth 3 hrs

Bristol 50 mins

Brighton

3 hrs 30 mins

Carmarthen 1hr 20 mins

Exeter

2 hrs 30 mins

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).

By car

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

By train

Rail travel is just as easy. A good rail network links Cardiff to all parts of Wales. There are fast, daily services to other major cities and London is only two hours away by Inter-City.

The main station for Inter-City services is Cardiff Central in the city centre. It is approximately 2.5 miles from the campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed.

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

Getting around

Please note: None of our campuses offer car-parking facilities for resident students, so the easiest way to travel around Cardiff is by foot, bicycle (there are lockable cycling facilities on all campuses), or by using the Met Rider Service.

OVO Bike Scheme

Each year we secure FREE OVO bike memberships for you to explore the city or travel to campus and In 2022 we secured 5000 free memberships. Anytime you use an OVO bike, your first 30 minutes are FREE as many times a day as you like all year. This is a great and environmentally friendly way to explore the city and travel to lectures.

We have OVO bike stations on both our Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses.

Further information: www.nextbike.co.uk

Cardiff Met Rider

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. It is available to all students, but if you are aged 16-21 you can apply for the Welsh Government’s My Travel Pass to get up to 30% discount on all bus travel throughout Wales up until your 22nd birthday! It's quick and easy to apply, just visit the My Travel Pass website. You need to have a resident address in Wales, but the good news is that your new halls or landlord address also counts!

There are so many options, including daily, weekly, termly and annual passes, that’s its really up to you to pick the option that matches your needs. All MetRider tickets also include FREE and UNLIMITED travel across the entire Cardiff Bus fleet.

Directions between Llanda Campus & Cyncoed Campus

Our campuses and facilities

Cyncoed Campus

Home to Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

and part of Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Sport), the campus is located close to the busy student area of Roath and a short bus ride into the city centre.

The campus offers extensive and world-class sporting facilities to enhance the performance and academic development of all students. There are also dedicated teaching spaces for our Education, Teacher Training and Humanities degrees, with investment in new facilities for degrees in Criminology and Policing.

In addition to on-site accommodation, the campus is home to Cardiff Met Students’ Union and offers a purposebuilt campus centre, an on-site shop, coffee bars and numerous places to eat and socialise with friends.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cyncoed

Llandaff Campus

Home to Cardiff School of Art & Design, Cardiff School of Management, part of Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Health) and Cardiff School of Technologies.

A busy campus that has benefited from millions of pounds worth of recent investment in learning, teaching and social spaces; offering excellent sporting facilities, on-site shop, coffee shops and places to eat.

The campus is located approximately two miles from the city centre of Cardiff, surrounded by numerous parks, playing fields and the historic village of Llandaff. The Plas Gwyn accommodation campus is also close by.

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/llandaff

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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 palettes and exploring new cuisines. The capital of bold nights out, of entertaining nights in. This is the capital of living it your way.

Your home away from home

Moving away from home for this 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

We currently offer nearly 1000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses. In addition, we also allocate just over 650 private en-suite halls to students through nomination agreements with private halls located near the campuses.

What it costs*

PLAS GWYN

(Suitable for Llandaff students)

£130-£140 pw* (self-catered)

CYNCOED

(Suitable for Cyncoed students)

£182-£197 pw* (catered)

£115-£140 pw* (self-catered)

*Fees are based on a 40wk contract and correct at the time of print (February 2023).

Full fee information and the financial support that may be available to help with accommodation costs:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/hallfees

Best student community in the National Student Housing Survey 2019.

Finalist in 2022

Applying for halls or private accommodation

Once you have decided to make us your first or insurance choice, you will need to apply online for halls accommodation from the beginning of April at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ accommodation

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:

• Have never 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 first choice through UCAS

• Submit your online halls application for accommodation to us no later than 31st May

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

• Accept our offer of accommodation, and pay your deposit to us, 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?

Live chat via our webpages

Tel: 029 2041 6188 or 6189

Email: accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Facebook: /cardiffmethallshousing

Life in Halls

We aim to make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life and to help you have an unforgettable experience

we have an award-winning Residence Life programme.

When making your application, you can also submit your preferences as to what type of accommodation you are allocated. 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

“Halls life is an important part of the University experience, and it is a great way of meeting so many new and different people – I have loved every minute.”

Gemma Carolan Halls student & warden

“Our year-long calendar of weekly in-person and virtual events is aimed at first-year students in Cardiff Met halls. We’ve given our students tickets to Wales rugby matches, ice skating, film premieres, yoga, pizza nights, book clubs, FIFA tournaments, haircuts, day trips and numerous other social events, including volunteering and networking events. The great news is that this is all FREE!”

MetRes Life Team

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“We want you to have the best student experience possible at Cardiff Met because we are Cardiff Met SU and so are you! Our aim is to represent your views and provide you with lots of opportunities to make the most of your time at university. As a Cardiff Met student, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union (SU) so you have full access to everything we have to offer. Students are at the heart of everything we do, from driving positive change through our SU Representation structure, to joining a SU Society or SU Sports club.”

Venky Gonavaram Students' Union President

To find out more about life as a student at Cardiff Met, visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentlife

www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk

On Social Media

Follow @cardiffmetsu

Students’ Union

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

At Cardiff Met we offer all students access to first-class sports facilities and opportunities for participation in a wide range of sport and recreation activities.

Facilities

The University offers a sporting environment that will support you to excel and perform at the highest level in your chosen sport, or to keep fit and play for fun. Facilities include a brandnew multi-purpose sports arena, cutting-edge strength, conditioning and sport science facilities, fully inclusive fitness centres, a swimming pool, indoor tennis centre and stateof-the-art pitches for football, rugby and hockey. We are also home to the National Indoor Athletics Centre.

Health and Fitness

If you want to keep fit, you can do so by joining Met Active – the Sports & Fitness Membership scheme. A dedicated team organises various activities for all levels including the complete beginner who just wants to keep fit and have some fun. Fitness classes include boxercise, pilates, bootcamps and weightlifting.

Club Sport

From Aussie Rules to surfing, badminton to cheerleading, there are a range of recreational activities to meet the needs of all students, ensuring social, healthy and active participation opportunities for all.

Every year, university teams and individuals compete across British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, participating in a range of sports, where students have the opportunity to represent Cardiff Met against other Universities and Colleges each week. Cardiff Met University has over 50 competitive teams participating in BUCS on a weekly basis so there is plenty of opportunity to fulfil your competitive ambitions.

So, whether you want to take part in sport to compete against others and improve your performance, or if it’s to be social, make new friends and look after your own physical and mental well-being, we have opportunities and activities to meet your needs.

Details of sport and recreation activities for students can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/sport www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk/sports

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

Performance Sport

Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for student sport in the UK. We offer a unique, TASS accredited dual career performance environment, that is focused on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations, setting the foundations for your future career.

We run a number of performance programmes that offer a elite environment for our top performing students. These programmes are

supported by a dedicated team of staff who provide high quality coaching and a number of performance services including strength & conditioning, physio, performance analysis and performance lifestyle services.

Sport Scholarships

Scholarships are available for those who meet certain criteria. For full details, criteria and to apply visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships

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

Follow our teams on Instagram and Twitter @CMetSUSport and scan the here to watch Cardiff Met Sport TV on YouTube.

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

Cardiff Met RFC Sport & Physical Education - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Professional Rugby Union Player for Harlequins and England RFU

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 (National Triathlon Performance Centre of Wales, NTPCW)

“My time at university has been massive. I wouldn’t be where I am now without that development. I can’t speak highly enough of the rugby programme.”

Alex Dombrandt

International Students

Cardiff Met is home to students from across the globe, and has an established reputation for international student support. International students studying at the University benefit from everything Cardiff, Wales and the rest of the UK have to offer.

Wherever you have completed your school education, the Admissions Team at the University will be able to provide guidance on entrance requirements for the course your looking to study. This includes both academic qualifications, and English Language Requirements. You can find specific information about your country on the international pages of our website.

Global Student Advisory Service

As an international student studying at Cardiff Met, you’ll have access to the Global Student Advisory Service. They are a team of friendly and knowledgeable staff who offer a range of services, providing all the advice and support that you might need when living and studying in the UK.

When you arrive in the UK, you will be invited to an induction event which will take place at the start of your course. During induction, you will meet the Global Student Advisory Service team, other new students and provided with lots of information to help you settle into life at Cardiff.

During your studies there will be several ways for you to make contact with the service for help and support. The team are based Monday – Friday at the Global Lounge on the Llandaff campus for drop in queries. Students can also make bookable appointments for more complex queries. If you are based at the Cyncoed campus, the team can arrange to meet you there. You can also contact the team by telephone or email.

The team can provide services such as:

• Immigration advice

• Accommodation advice

• Academic skills advice

• Tips for managing your money

• Settling into the UK and offering help with opening a bank account, registering with a doctor

• Staying safe in the UK

• Global Opportunities (studying, volunteering and working abroad)

• General welfare support

In addition to general advice and support, the team also offers a social programme which includes day trips to various places across the UK which are very popular amongst students. The team also are responsible for arranging Cardiff Met’s annual Global Week event which celebrates the cultural diversity of Cardiff Met.

Support Services

Student Services

Student Services is here to support you during your studies, helping you reach your full potential 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.

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Our i-zone staff are available throughout the year to help you with any non-academic queries. They can provide information on a wide range of topics and will be able refer you on to the most appropriate service for your needs. They are also the place to go if you want to find out more about Student Services and access more support.

Student Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Team offers a range of support for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties (SpLD, including dyslexia), neurodiversity and mental health. 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, so we look forward to meeting you.

Our team provide information on, and access to:

Disability Support

If you have a disability, our advisors will work with you to develop a support package that addresses the particular challenges you may encounter during your studies. We will help to identify your support needs and any reasonable adjustments you may require, as well as providing you with access to further resources. We offer support for a range of conditions, giving you the confidence that during your time at Cardiff Met you will always be supported.

If you have applied to Cardiff Met or are considering applying, please contact us to arrange a meeting.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Starting university can be a challenging time for anyone. Here at Cardiff Met our specialist staff can provide you with the tools and resources that will make your transition easier. We are committed to removing the stigma around mental health and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive regardless of barriers. After students have expressed a need for our services they will then have access to a range of support including a Wellbeing Adviser, confidential 1:1 counselling, group wellbeing sessions, access to specialist resource, and more.

Money Advice and Welfare

At Cardiff Met we understand the value of managing your money. We provide expert advice on all your money concerns such as sources of financial support, loans and grants, budgeting, or any other financial problems that may affect your studies. 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

Students may face many barriers while studying with us. The Learning Support team provide 1-1 specialist tutor and mentor appointments, resources, workshops and tailored learning materials to help you overcome any barriers you may face. We aim to help students develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome any study challenges, such as adjusting to university study and workload planning.

You may be referred by Student Wellbeing to apply for Disabled Student’s Allowance to cover the costs of support for a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. Our Disability Needs Assessment Centre is available to discuss the

impact of any health conditions and what support would be helpful for you. This can include equipment, software, 1-1 support and travel costs.

Further information about any of our Student Service areas can be found on our website at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentservices

To make an appointment with one of our advisers prior to starting university, please contact us:

Tel: 029 2041 6170

Email: studentservices@cardiffmet.ac.uk

“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 adjustment. This support helps students maximise their potential.”

Lisa Aske Senior Wellbeing Advisor

Centre for Entrepreneurship

Whether you're interested in starting a business, freelancing or being your own boss, the Centre for Entrepreneurship can help. We are confident in your ability to make a difference and are dedicated to helping you.

We work with students and graduates from a wide range of disciplines including Sport, Health Sciences, Art and Design, Technologies and Business and Management. Throughout the year we run a packed programme of activities for students and graduates, from informal networking events and funding competitions, to workshops and courses that will help you to develop a range of entrepreneurial skills.

We also offer one-to-one support for student and graduate start-up businesses. Our dedicated team of Business Advisors and Mentors are available to guide you through the steps you need to take to start your own business.

We are constantly developing new events and activities to help support our students and graduates, including test-trading opportunities and experiential learning activities. Increasingly, we’re aiming to provide opportunities for students to develop their entrepreneurial skills and mindsets regardless of whether they plan to start a business.

This can include social enterprise societies, live projects with local small businesses and supporting worthwhile causes via enterprising activities.

Our start-up incubator provides students and graduates with a co-working space, access to our accelerator programme and a safe zone to share and test ideas.

Whichever path you decide to take, the Centre for Entrepreneurship can help you on your journey to success.

Further information:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/entrepreneurship

Scan the QR code to read more about Freya’s journey

“Studying Textiles at Cardiff Met enabled me to find a passion for surface pattern design and, with the support of staff and the fantastic Centre for Entrepreneurship, led me to start my own successful business (Freya Snow Textiles) at the start of my final year.”

Freya Snow Textile Design - BA (Hons)

Careers Service

From the day you arrive at Cardiff Met, you will have access to a wide range of services designed to enhance your employability skills and improve your future prospects.

Our support is available all year round via a blend of on-campus and online services. We also offer support for graduates for up to three years after graduation. For those who face additional barriers to skills development and employment, you can benefit from specialist career coaching

Our team provides impartial, professional careers advice tailored to your specific needs. We can help with all stages of your career journey, helping you to decide what you want to do, find opportunities to build your skills and experience, and apply for jobs and further study. Our Careers Consultants will be a regular feature during your course, providing timely career education specific to your programme. All students have access to our skills development initiative, Shape Your Future. Here you can assess your skillslevel against the most in-demand skills from employers and access a range of resources and opportunities to upskill and prepare yourself for the future.

Working with local, regional and national employers, we provide a wide range of in person and online workshops, webinars and fairs. All these activities enable you to get in front of employers and have the best opportunity to secure your first job once you have finished studying with us.

Further information:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/careers

*Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey

“It's so inspiring meeting the trainers who look after our students whilst on placement and how passionate they are about sharing their knowledge to make sure our students not only get the best learning experience, but that they enjoy it too!”

Sue Harding Placement Advisor

Our focus on employability and careers has ensured that 96% of our graduates enter employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.*

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Cardiff School of Art & Design (CSAD)

At Cardiff School of Art and Design, we specialise in delivering creative degree courses to prepare you for opportunities in a broad spectrum of careers.

Become one of our highly skilled graduates, ready to join the leaders, thinkers and entrepreneurs of the future.

Work with other artists, designers and makers across disciplines, sharing skills, ideas and experiences. Build your skills and experience in the context of social responsibility, global citizenship, inclusivity and wellbeing and play your part in creating a sustainable future for the world we live in.

With our capital city location, purposebuilt multi-million-pound facilities and opportunities for international travel, Cardiff School of Art and Design is the ideal place to continue your creative journey.

Learn more about the School by scanning the QR code or visiting www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csad

Our curriculum

Each of our undergraduate degree courses benefits from a unique curriculum made up of three elements designed to broaden your horizons, build your skills and prepare you for a creative career.

Subject

This is your specialism, your home during your time at university. Subject modules will immerse you in the practices, histories and theory 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 make you look around from different perspectives, work on projects in collaboration with students from other courses, noticing differences and similarities and broadening your experiences.

Constellation

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

Art & Design facilities

Cardiff School of Art & Design offers an extensive range of facilities to help you realise your creativity, no matter what form it takes.

Our fully equipped workshops are staffed by expert Technician Demonstrators who can provide you with all the training, advice and support you need to make the most of them.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum allows students from all of our Undergraduate courses to access our whole range of 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 and Software – IT and CAD suites loaded with a range of specialist software.

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

Media/Technology – Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Interactive Media, Electronics, Hacking spaces, Arduino and Raspberry Pi coding suites, Interface Design suite.

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, enamelling & jewellery.

Photography – Large and small lighting studios. Black and white darkroom for production of RC and fibre-based silver gelatin prints in 35mm, 120 or 5X4 format. Facilities for Photograms, Cyanotypes and Liquid Light processes. Photo edit suite with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop software.

Printmaking – Screen-printing, intaglio, engraving and stone litho facilities.

Soft Modelling – 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, mini-CNC milling machines.

Stitch and Print – Professional sewing machines, over-lockers and digital embroiderers. Digital print and lasercutting equipment.

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

Animation BA (Hons)

Breathe life into stories and engage everyone in a language understood by all.

You will start by gaining a broad understanding of the animation process while creating your first projects using digital and analogue techniques. You’ll take your personal practice further – expanding your knowledge and exploring the historical, theoretical, and social context of your subject.

You will have many other valuable experiences too – such as script writing exercises and opportunities to direct voice actors and puppeteers.

Through lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops you’ll gain a deep understanding of the principles and techniques that underpin animation, learning from a team of active animators, directors and producers.

You’ll spend your time in specialist studios, using industry-standard equipment to hone your technical skills in a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Fundamentals of animation. Understanding the language of movement through diverse animation production techniques

• Storyboarding and film language for animation

• Life drawing

• Storytelling and direction

• Camera, lighting and composition

• Art direction; creating and designing characters and worlds

• Characterisation and acting for animation

• Mixed media and experimental animation

• Exploring new platforms, gaming, VR and installation

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

• Professional practice and business skills

Your future

• You will have opportunities to gain industry experience and pitch live briefs to external clients.

• You will emerge as an animator with the skills, confidence and critical thinking to dive into the growing world of professional animation. Work as independent animators, join media and design companies or advertising agencies, or be employed in the film, television, and broadcast industries.

• You will have the option to progress to further study by undertaking a postgraduate degree within Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long sandwich 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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“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 and environment design in animation, as well as set design.”

Georgia Haywood Animation - BA (Hons) Graduate

Architectural Design & Technology

BSc (Hons)

Our professionally accredited degree in Architectural Design & Technology will develop your technical understanding of how buildings work and the techniques and materials you need to construct them.

Through lectures, seminars, exercises and time in our dedicated studios, you’ll learn to think both creatively and analytically. You’ll study core topics including architectural technology, construction materials and architectural science, and become adept at Building Information Modelling and Computer Aided Design.

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 sandwich degree, spending your third year immersed in the 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’ll also develop strong presentation skills and cover a range of key competencies throughout your course, 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 design of buildings

• specification writing

• architectural detailing

• conservation and refurbishment of buildings

• architectural science – heating, cooling, ventilation etc

• Innovation and sustainability

• Professional practice, the business of architectural practice

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

Entry requirements:

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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

Architecture BA (Hons)

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

Architecture shapes the world around us. It re fl ects 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 narrative.

The degree aims to establish a creative dialogue between different areas of architectural knowledge: design, representation, technology, contextual studies and professional practice.

You will develop your understanding of these thematic areas and their integration through engagement in projects of increasing difficulty.

This will allow you to formulate architectural proposals that are spatially and technically resolved, with a robust theoretical basis. You will also learn how to effectively communicate your proposals within a professional context through a range of media.

Finally, special emphasis is placed 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 or 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 architects’ 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.

Your future

• Engage in real-world activities, undertake live briefs and obtain work experience through placements, as well as exposure to architectural and building professionals through industry talks and mentoring.

• Graduates from the programme are well-placed to pursue further study and training towards qualifying as architects or to be employed as architectural assistants or in the wider creative industries.

“Sustainability is a

in the architectural community, and we focus on it throughout the first year. It’s not just about working with the landscape, you also have to have an idea about what happens to the building after your job as the architect is finished.”

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120-128 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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Josh May Architecture BA (Hons)

“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 Architecture – BA (Hons) Lecturer

Artist Designer: Maker BA (Hons)

Create the objects that shape our world.

Makers are artists, designers, craftspeople, innovators, creatives, technologists and many other things besides. This degree has ‘making’ at its heart.

What makes this course so unique is the combination of traditional skills and cutting-edge technologies. You will gain hands-on experience with materials from metals, glass and ceramics through to wood, textiles and digital fabrication.

You will learn to bridge the gap between age-old skills and the latest technology and create new and original ways of making for our ever-changing world.

Alongside this skill acquisition you will be learning about the context 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 object.

Throughout the degree, you will learn from professional practising artists, designers and makers, sharing in their passion and acquiring their skills.

Whatever your interests as a maker are, this course is structured to help you explore them.

Your future

• Whilst your learning is designed to develop you into a rounded and capable artist/designer and intellectual, your curriculum is similarly structured with your potential in mind.

• As such, the emphasis that will have been 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 and, should you choose so, support in forming your own business.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“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 creative 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)

Ceramics

BA (Hons)

Clay has a visual and material language crossing all cultures. It is intrinsic to people’s lives, needs and memories. By studying for a degree in Ceramics with us, you will become a skilled ceramicist able to work with this most versatile of materials and contribute to this expanding field.

You will explore an anthropological approach to making, socio-geographic mapping of materials and practices, and the social capacity of skills by working with local initiatives, such as galleries, marketplaces, and collections as part of our ‘global studio’. You will examine creative strategies to identify your own tendencies and patterns in idea development, studying glaze and material technology to turn those ideas into form.

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

Our dedicated studios 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 taught practices – 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

Your future

• With opportunities to work real-world contexts on live briefs, creative competitions and interdisciplinary projects, you will be encouraged to identify and build your own independent practice and work towards your future career.

• CSAD has an internationally renowned reputation for postgraduate and PhD studies in Ceramics. On completion of your undergraduate studies, you can progress your academic and creative ambition further through these pathways.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96120 UCAS Points plus portfolio and interview

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“During my three years on the course, I built up a network of support and a deep understanding of my industry, including organisations, galleries, artists, magazines, writers, festivals and events associated with ceramics. All this helped to create a stable foundation from which I felt confident to start growing my career in the arts.”

Elin Hughes Ceramics - BA (Hons)

Fashion Design BA (Hons)

You’ll spend time in our dedicated fashion studios, developing essential skills in a range of techniques, including:

• Broad-Range Creative Research

• Design Processes, Experimentations & Developments

• Fashion Drawing, Communication & Illustration

• Creative Cutting

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 fast-moving industry.

The degree embeds originality and risk-taking right into the design process, from concept to final product, with consideration for commercial viability 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 regularly add to it, review it and refine it – so when you graduate, it’s ready to showcase your talent and body of work.

• Design & Flat Pattern Drafting

• Stand Modelling & Draping

• Design and Tailoring

• Garment Production and Industry Manufacture

• Integration Design, Technology and Theory

• Photoshop, Illustrator and Cad Software

• Fabric, Colour, Trends, Market Research and Forecasting

• Designing & Range Building

• Designers Professional Portfolio Presentation

As you start to master these skills, you’ll begin to construct garments and bring your designs to life.

Become a responsible designer ready to shape the industry.

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 Givenchy Paris, Renli Su, Julien McDonald, Tu at Sainsbury’s, SeaSalt and George at ASDA.

• In addition to the role of the designer, associated specialisms and career options include: Garment Technology, Accessory Design, Retail Buying, Fashion Illustration, Merchandising, Fashion Styling, Textile design, Fashion Public Relations, Fashion Writing/Blogging.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking a year-long sandwich 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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“Our tutors are constantly supporting us towards becoming professional designers not only within our practice, but also in how we present ourselves to the industry. We are given the freedom to discover, and to get it wrong on the way to getting it right.”

Aspire Norton Fashion Design - BA (Hons)

Fine Art BA (Hons)

Choose your own journey – define your interests and practices 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 staff in defining and developing your interests and practices in numerous capacities, including:

Process

& Material-Based Learning:

Painting, video, animation, printmaking, photography, drawing, performance, plaster, robotics, public art, participatory and inclusive practices, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, product design, 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.

Your future

• There are frequent opportunities to interact with practitioners and external partners You can choose to learn how professional practices operate through industry placements and explore what entrepreneurship has to offer contemporary artists.

• Your final year is spent producing work for professional exhibition and you have the opportunity to develop a business plan.

• Progression to postgraduate and research study in Fine Art is an option within the Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“The techniques and approaches I developed during my time studying Fine Art at Cardiff Met have helped prepare me for my next steps as an artist and gave me the tools to kickstart my practice.”

Rebecca Jones

Fine Art - BA (Hons)

Graphic Communication

BA (Hons)

Make your mark on the world.

Graphic Communication makes an essential contribution to the material and visual cultures that surround us. It is a powerful catalyst for social, cultural and political change, has the power to shape behaviour, inform perceptions and guide attention.

On this degree, you will explore the changing landscape and role of graphic design within a 21st-century context, dealing with the challenges of globalisation, inclusivity and sustainability.

You will engage with cutting edge studio practice, collaborate with other disciplines, explore methods and theory, work on live briefs with real clients and undertake self-directed design projects.

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

• Conceptual Thinking & Idea Generation

• Editorial Design

• Branding

• Advertising

• Social Design & Sustainability

• Information Design

• Motion Graphics & Animation

• User Interface & User Experience/Service Design

• Narrative and Sequence

• Professional Practice

We believe that the role of the designer is equally critic, curator, author, craftsperson, philosopher, communicator, collaborator and instigator, and will support you in becoming a skilled practitioner ready for national and international employment.

Your future

• You’ll learn the skills and techniques you need to become highly employable. You’ll build a network of people in the industry – through visiting speakers, industry mentors and live briefs with real organisations – that will be invaluable once you graduate. You’ll have opportunities to learn from other disciplines, travel, 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 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“My time studying Graphic 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 Communication - BA (Hons) Graduate and Designer at Storm & Shelter

Illustration BA (Hons)

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

Illustrations are active images; they always have a purpose, making sense of complex ideas. As an illustrator, you will work to enable understanding of the everyday – from enriching literature and poetry, to responding to societal issues from science and medicine to politics and economics.

The challenge is to understand and use visual trends in a critical way, whilst developing your own unique approaches – all while taking into account the power of images in a visually saturated world. You will develop rich imaginative responses to build your unique practice hat is inclusive of your audience.

With core skills in drawing and narrative you will explore and experiment with materials, developing a range of both 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, and how it communicates, underpinned theoretically and historically.

You will test your illustrations in a variety of environments and scenarios – exploring beyond the immediate world of the illustrator through, for example; animation, film, printed and digital media to contextualise and articulate your discipline, enriching your work with a greater understanding of the environment it operates in.

You will join our Vertical Studio where you will explore, examine and reveal the discipline through dynamic conversations, debates and presentations, unlocking the power of illustration.

Your future

• Illustration is constantly extending its reach. Whether it’s working with clients and collaborators or authoring and directing your own projects, you will graduate with a multitude of transferable skills.

• There is a significant focus on real-world experience. This will include building contacts and undertaking placements as well as live briefs. You will be offered support in forming your own business should you choose to do so.

• Graduates are well placed to join design companies, work as illustrators and designers in large organisations, or set up their own businesses. Postgraduate study within the Cardiff School of Art & Design is also an option.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I enjoyed my illustration degree from day one. I was free to create endless amounts of art, felt connected in a group and could notice myself getting better each day.”

Polly Allburn Illustration - BA (Hons)

Interior Design BA (Hons)

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 well-being.

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 your future.

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

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

• Analyse Client Culture (design language; mood; atmosphere)

• Formulate design strategies

• Creating appropriate places for experience

• Produce Tectonic Detail information

• Sketching and scaled detail design drawing

• Model-making and 3D visualising (CAD; Virtual Reality; Perceptual Experience Lab)

• Developing relationships with clients, constructors and other specialists

• Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

You’ll learn about the creative, scientific and functional considerations you need to take into account when you’re dealing with space. And you’ll become familiar with technical, legal and regulatory constraints facing interior designers.

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

Your future

• There is a significant focus on real-world experience; from building contacts and undertaking placements to live briefs 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 and work as independent designers. Postgraduate study within the Cardiff School of Art & Design is also an option.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96-120

UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Throughout this degree I have had endless opportunities to grow as an interior designer. With live projects we had the chance to work with real clients – this was an amazing opportunity for all of us to realise how the real-world works.”

Anouk Mimi Interior Design - BA (Hons)

Photography BA (Hons)

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

This degree will develop your understanding of technical, creative and conceptual approaches to photography, drawing inspiration from artistic and editorial approaches to image-making and experimental lens-based practices.

You will learn to critically evaluate your creative approaches to contemporary photographic practices, positioning these within wider visual culture. We will encourage you to pursue your own photographic interests, nurturing a unique way of seeing, and creating a dynamic portfolio of work.

You will develop a distinctive visual identity and an understanding of the ways in which your personal style might be applied to a range of contexts from fashion and fine arts to advertising and editorial.

You will acquire professional digital and film photography skills alongside knowledge of photographic history and practice, including:

• Analogue and digital image making skills

• Studio & location lighting techniques

• Photographic genres

• Editing and sequencing

• The language of photography

• Digital workflow and postproduction

• Portfolio development

• Ethical protocols

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

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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• During the course, there will be the opportunities to undertake live briefs and obtain work experience. This will include building contacts and undertaking placements as well as exposure to photography professionals through industry talks and mentoring.

• Our school has a longstanding partnership with Ffotogallery, the National Photography Agency for Wales, leading to paid internships and opportunities for students to exhibit and volunteer during their biennial Diffusion: Cardiff International Festival of Photography.

• Graduates are well placed to work as independent photographers, join media and design companies or advertising agencies, or be employed in the wider creative art and design industries.

“My role is to help students locate their creative practice within the broad field that is contemporary photography, and to guide them in their first steps toward a professional career.”

Duncan Cook Photography - BA (Hons) Lecturer

Product Design

BA/BSc (Hons)

Develop products that have the potential to change lives.

The things in our lives, the objects that we love, the equipment we use and the tools we depend upon, are developed by product designers.

A product designer is as much a creative problem solver as they are an identifier of problems. They respond to human needs within real-world contexts, develop sustainable interventions, rigorously test them and turn them into products ready to be manufactured and put to use.

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

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 Designers 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

Your future

• Both the BA and BSc give you vital opportunities to experience how product design works in the real world. You will work within realworld contexts on live briefs, on interdisciplinary projects and creative competitions to develop your knowledge of design processes through to manufacture.

• Industry placements, research projects and options to study abroad are also available.

• Graduates have secured product designer roles within the industry upon graduation, whilst others have progressed to postgraduate study with Cardiff School of Art & Design.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“During my Product Design degree, we were presented with multiple ‘live briefs’. This exposure to the industry ultimately led to me being offered a graduate position with DS Smith and kickstarted my career.”

Toby Edmunds Product Design - BSc (Hons)

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 this Textile Design degree is for you. You will develop the creative, professional, and research skills needed to work across this diverse and growing industry.

You will gain hands-on experience in practical studio sessions and specialist workshops where you will learn traditional skills as well as the latest digital processes. You will be taught by expert academic and technical staff who are engaged in research, and by professional designers and artists. Visiting lecturers and field trips expose you to a variety of real-world practices in Textile Design.

You will experience a broad range of textiles techniques and styles, including Print and Pattern, Knit and Weave, Stitch and Fabric Manipulation and Mixed Media. Discover how to apply your designs to interiors, ceramics, clothing, furnishings, gift wrap, cards, accessories, and even public spaces. You’ll explore key themes in Textile Design such as sustainability, manufacturing, and material culture, all while developing your own style and personal textiles language.

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. 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 that include Textile Designers for fashion and interiors (Premier Textiles, Ian Snow, Peacocks, Rapture & Wright, Elan Bac); Print Designers for fashion or interiors (Wilkos, Sainsbury's, B&M); Surface Pattern Designers for stationery (Hallmark, Design Group, Ling Design, Clinton Cards, UK Greetings) and Visual Merchandising (John Lewis, IKEA).

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Because I still work as a designer, I am able to understand and break down the skills and thinking that students need to develop in order to become successful and desirable designers themselves.”

Sian Thomas Textiles Design - BA (Hons) Lecturer

making a difference

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy (CSESP)

Based across both the Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses, the School offers employabilityfocused degrees across the subject areas of Education, English and Creative Writing, Media, Social Policy and Initial Teacher Education.

Learn more about the School by scanning the QR code or visiting www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csesp

Home to the Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education, one of the largest centres of teacher education and training in the UK, we have over 60 years’ experience and an enviable reputation for the quality of our teacher training provision. Our degrees have increasing national and international reputation for excellence with many being developed in collaboration with regulatory and professional bodies. You will be taught by lecturers and guest speakers who are research active and specialists in their field of work and are committed to providing a high-quality learning environment, whilst supporting your career aspirations.

We ensure our students are highly skilled and fully prepared for the world of work. All our courses have compulsory or optional work placements so you can gain valuable hands-on experience through our excellent links with schools, industry and the community. In addition, some of our courses offer extra opportunities for you to gain professionally recognised training and qualifications to enhance your CV.

We are proud of our vibrant graduate community making a difference in society. Many of our students secure positions in a wide variety of sectors, both nationally and internationally, while others continue with their studies at postgraduate and doctorate level.

Subjects include:

• Criminology

• Early Years Education

• Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs

• English & Creative Writing

• Health & Social Care

• Media & Communications

• Primary Teaching

• Professional Policing

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Youth & Community Work

Education and Social Policy facilities

Designed to enrich our students’ learning experience and employability, we have many specialist teaching spaces that provide critical opportunities for practicebased learning on campus.

These include an Outdoor Learning Centre and forest school, science and psychology laboratories, art and design workshops, media and IT suites, music studio and a dedicated education library.

Our specialist setting, Froebel House, enables our initial teacher education and primary education students to learn about Froebel’s principles and practices of play in early childhood learning. The house integrates indoor and outside spaces providing our students to have interactive ‘hands-on’ experiences of block play, clay, woodwork and gardening.

In addition, our criminology and professional policing students benefit from our new Crime Scene House at the Cyncoed campus, which incorporates a custody suite, observation and surveillance suite, and a suspect interview room; plus, a purpose-built Moot Court room at the Llandaff campus.

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Early Years Education & Professional Practice

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

Become a highly skilled early years practitioner working with children and their families.

There are two pathways of study available:

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

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

You will earn qualified Early Years Practitioner status (EYPS), gaining practical work-based experience combined with theoretical and policybased 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 700 hours of 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 infant 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 first-hand experience of this dynamic approach to early education and opportunity to achieve an additional Forest School Level 2 Assistant Training qualification. 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 Ty Hafan, to provide additional teaching and learning opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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

Ffion Thompson Early Years - BA (Hons) Graduate and Play Centre owner

Education, Psychology and 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 self-esteem and motivation on learning and achievement. There is also an emphasis throughout on the importance of critical thinking in the context of educational practice, and the development of 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.

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

Your future

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

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 or 4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

“On placement I worked as a local support assistant helping individuals with severe learning difficulties. I also undertook my placement with an agency supported by the university, which meant I got paid to learn!”

Chloe Edwards Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs - BSc (Hons) Graduate

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. You can also choose to gain the Level 2 Forest School qualification. In addition, you will explore the importance of block play, woodwork, clay and gardening at our specialist resource space, Froebel House. All these practices, plus extracurricular 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

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 72)

**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.

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 well-being, 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 PhD study is available, including our range of education master’s degrees at Cardiff Met.

“I worked with academics, teachers and children from primary schools to deliver yoga and mindfulness sessions and create a Wellbeing App. Seeing how I delivered these sessions and how the children responded was really useful to see where my strengths and weaknesses lay.”

Niall Sheehan

Primary Education Studies - BA (Hons) Graduate and Primary Teacher

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 is researchinformed enabling you to use theory to interrogate practice and vice-versa.

Within the degree you will undertake a total of 120 days in school and the structure of these days includes a ‘return day’ to university or lead partnership school every week to consolidate and cohere the key principles of a collaborative culture and research-informed learning.

You will also benefit from an additional 15 School Led Training Days in Lead Partnership Schools/Alliances, learning from leading providers of education and professional development.

In the first year, clinical practice is included within an academic module, and you will not be expected to engage in independent teaching. In years two and three, you will engage in independent teaching and be required to take increasing responsibility for teaching a class, or classes, independently over a sustained and substantial period. Clinical practice is also available through the medium of Welsh and all student teachers will be allocated 36 hours of direct teaching in relation to Welsh development. Additional opportunities to undertake the Agored Cymru Accredited Assist at Forest School Level 2 training, and an Erasmus sandwich year are also available.

Typical modules

• Areas of Learning and Experience

• Successful Futures

• Exploring Play and Early Learning

• Researching Early Years and Primary Education

• Local, Global, and Pioneering Approaches in Education

• Professional Practice and Well-Being

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 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 MA Education and MSc Psychology in Education courses 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 Service (EAS), and City of Cardiff Council. Together, the Cardiff Partnership collaborates to ensure that our student teachers not only achieve but seek to surpass the professional standards for QTS, through high-quality professional education that is rigorously practical and intellectually challenging.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 115 UCAS Points

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

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

*Students can choose to undertake a third of the degree through the medium of Welsh (equating to a minimum of 40 credits per academic year).

Welsh medium students will receive ‘Gloywi Iaith’ sessions that will address grammatical elements of the Welsh language and student teachers will be instructed on methods linked to developing pupils’ personal literacy skills and understanding of the socio-linguistic backgrounds of learners.

“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) Graduate and Primary Teacher

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 guaranteed work placement can be tailored to meet your career aspirations.

During the degree, you will be taught by lecturers who are leading international researchers, and the authors of several monographs with university presses, as well as 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 World and Possible Futures (Connect)

Your future

• Our graduates go on to exciting careers in 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.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

“The ‘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; by exploring the educational and therapeutic creative possibilities through experimenting with journaling, poetry, spoken word and prose.”

Dr Kate North English & Creative Writing - BA (Hons) Reader in Creative Writing

Media & Communications

BA (Hons)

Enhance your knowledge and skillset in media and communications, as well as 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 film making.

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 sandwich 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.

Typical modules

• #Media

• Media Writing: Journalism

• Mobile Filmmaking

• Radical Cinema

• Creative Digital Design

• Digital Enterprise Project

Your future

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

• Many graduates set up successful enterprises based on ideas generated during their degree and through the support of our Centre for Entrepreneurship.

• The degree provides you with a platform to progress to postgraduate and PhD study including our MA Specialist Journalism at Cardiff Met.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time, 4 years full-time (sandwich placement)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

“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) Graduate and Journalist

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 which include 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 fieldtrips and be taught by research active lecturers who have both national and international experience within their specialisms.

Our dedicated facilities include a crime scene house, custody suite, observation and surveillance suite, suspect interview room and moot court room, 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.

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)

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3 or 4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS Points

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 Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Investigations.

“Criminology allows us to ask the awkward questions about society's uncomfortable truths. This degree provides you with the tools you need to answer some of the big questions we face, by interrogating contemporary topics such as gendered crime, green criminology, and contemporary penal studies.”

Dan Williams Criminology – BSc (Hons) Lecturer and Programme Director

Professional Policing

BA (Hons)

One policing degree –countless career options within the criminal justice system.

Modern policing is facing new professional challenges and the communities served by the police are increasingly diverse and complex, with differing needs and priorities. The nature of crime is evolving.

This degree is licensed by the College of Policing and allows you to apply for the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) entry route. The course will 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 front-line policing.

You will be taught by research active lecturers and nationally accredited ex-police officers, with a wealth of experience including response, neighbourhood, CID and specialist public protection units.

We use a variety of teaching approaches designed to accommodate a range of learning needs. This involves workshops, seminars, lectures and virtual learning environments. You will also be presented with simulated complex policing problems designed to develop problem solving and decision-making skills. You will take part in mock scenarios including house searches, booking into custody, and victim and suspect interviews in our dedicated crime scene house. Plus, our Moot Courtroom helps you to be fully prepared for court room experiences as a police officer. There are many volunteering opportunities available for you to pursue work experience during the degree. We can support you to become a Special Constable or you could work with South Wales Police on their student volunteer programme, strengthening your employability upon graduation.

Typical modules

Key specialist areas you will study are in line with the Policing Education Qualifications Framework and College of Policing requirements. Modules include:

• Policing Communities

• Criminology and Crime Prevention

• Conducting Investigations

• Response Policing

• Decision Making and Discretion

• Counter Terrorism

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 e.g. GCHQ, National Crime Agency, probation service, military police and private security.

• This degree also prepares you for postgraduate and research study, including the Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Investigations at Cardiff Met.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points

“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)

Health & Social Care

HND/BSc (Hons)*

This exciting degree provides inter-professional learning if you are looking to follow a career in Health and Social Care.

It will equip you with the knowledge, theory and skills required for a range of career options, including policy, research, leadership and management. You will be taught by research active staff with industry-based expertise, as well as a variety of guest speakers from the sector including Health and Social Care Wales.

In year two, you will undertake a compulsory work placement which will provide you with valuable real-world experience with key Health and Social Care employers and service providers. You will benefit from our strong partnership links, with placement settings including the local and central government, third sector organisations, the NHS, drug and alcohol services and the St Johns Ambulance. You can also gain an additional Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification, in addition to your degree.

Throughout, you will gain the vital skills and expertise required to enter leadership roles in the health and social care sector. In addition, our innovative Social Entrepreneurship module in year three will give you the chance to design, develop and pitch a social business idea relevant to the Health and Social Care sector, to a group of industry experts, whilst developing your business start-up acumen.

There is a strong emphasis on creative research methods in each year of study, so you understand the connection between health and social care industry

discoveries, leading to research, and subsequent government funded policies. This culminates in an academic research poster exhibition, prior to you completing your dissertation on a relevant topic of your choosing.

Module Themes

Your studies will focus on three core themes:

• Health and Social Care through the Lifespan

• Global Health and Social Care

• Mental Health

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 2-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the HND/ Degree and foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offers: HND: 64 UCAS points

Degree: 96 UCAS points

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• For students undertaking the HND, upon successful completion you can progress to year three of the BSc (Hons) degree.

• The degree opens a wide range of career paths including working in the voluntary, charitable and private sectors. Graduates have gone into various roles such as volunteer co-ordinator, care home manager, youth offending service team leader, residential support worker, policy officer and more.

• Graduates will also be fully equipped for social enterprise and business start-up opportunities.

• This degree also provides an ideal platform to progress to postgraduate study or further vocational training in nursing, midwifery, social work and allied fields.

Sociology BSc (Hons)*

This new Sociology degree provides a broad based, contemporary and practical sociological understanding in local, national and international contexts.

Sociology is both a theoretical and an evidence-based discipline. On this forward-thinking degree, you will gain a deep understanding of political theory, philosophy, ethics, and social, public and civic policy, as well as key practical skills in research, policy, and practice.

You will develop an understanding of Sociology as a practical tool to help you identify, appraise and address social issues. And you will cultivate skills highly sought after by employers including leadership, reflective practice and problem-solving abilities.

There is a deep focus upon employability throughout the course. In the second year, you will undertake a placement module, offering you real-world relevant workplace experience. As part of this, you will also gain the Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management qualification. In year three, you will develop and demonstrate your business and leadership skills with the opportunity to scope, design and pitch a social enterprise-based solution to a real-world societal problem.

Employability is enhanced through close working relationships with key graduate employment destinations, such as local and national government, third sector and policy organisations.

You will be taught by expert teaching staff who have specialisms in a wide range of sociological areas, including housing, welfare, education and social work.

Module Themes

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

You will study two modules aligned to each theme. One module will take a broad, conceptual approach, introducing students to key sociological theories and debates. The second centres around real-world and practical use of these theories. Key themes are:

• Individuals and Society

• Identity and Difference

• Power and Inequality

*Please note. This BSc (Hons) Sociology degree is subject to validation for 2024 entry. Please see our website for the most up to date information before making an application.

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.

• The degree also provides an ideal opportunity to continue to Master’s study for continued professional development or teach in further and higher education.

Entry requirements: UCAS points: see website Further Information, full module list and career options:

Social Work BSc (Hons)

Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker.

The study of Social Work involves a flexible approach to meeting the needs of individuals, groups or communities. This degree is based on the National Occupational Standards for Social Work practice and is delivered in partnership with local Social Work agencies and with representatives of individuals that use services and carers. It combines and integrates professional training in Social Work with academic study to degree level. You will explore the legislative provision of services and the importance of understanding Social Work within a Welsh, UK and International context.

Integration of theory to practice underpins this degree. 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 to Social Work. You will undertake 20 days of assessed practice through which you must demonstrate that you have the interpersonal skills and values required to engage in work with people with social care needs and their carers. Study focuses on core values and skills, 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.

Module Themes

• Year 1: Introduction and Foundation

• Year 2: Applying Knowledge, Skills and Values

• Year 3: The Development of Competence in Social Work Practice

Your future

• On successful completion, you will be able to register as a qualified Social Work practitioner and work in the statutory, independent and third sectors.

• The degree also provides you with a platform to work in other areas such as probation service, education welfare, youth offending, politics, housing and social care.

• Many graduates continue to Master’s study for continued professional development or teach in further and higher education.

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) and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications considered – see website

Entry is also subject to an enhanced level disclosure barring service check and a minimum of 13 weeks (455 hrs) of supervised (paid/unpaid) work in a social care setting

“All that I gained in my studies came to life on each of my practice placements, which were very different but equally enjoyable. Four months before graduation, I was offered a job as a Social Worker in frontline child protection, my dream job.”

Jane Blades

Social Work - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Social Worker

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 society supporting individuals’ personal and social development, enabling them to realise their potential. Our practical courses prepare you to train as an effective and professional youth and community worker.

You will be taught by highly experienced, qualified youth and community workers and benefit from our strong networks and partnerships to build your industry links.

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 Workforce Council and Education & Training Standards (ETS) Wales and is delivered in partnership with Monmouthshire Youth Service.

The course equips you with the skills, values, 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

Youth and Community Work - BA (Hons)

Graduate and Youth Support Worker

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

Your future

On completion, you will meet the registration requirements of the Education Workforce Council (EWC) and be equipped to work in a range of professional youth and community work roles and settings:

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking foundation year

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. Students applying for the BA (Hons) 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.

• Graduate destinations include working in youth clubs, community development, youth justice, alternative education, and sports and outdoor pursuits. In addition, drug, alcohol, homeless, sexual health projects, schools-based and international youth work, mentoring and guidance.

• Many students obtain paid employment before graduation from placements and networking opportunities at our annual placement fair.

• Graduates can continue to postgraduate study in various subjects, as well as progression to the MA Advanced Youth and Community Practice at Cardiff Met.

“My placement on the Foundation Certificate helped me secure my first youth work employment! I love making a difference in young people’s lives and empowering them to be a positive member of society.”

Esther Yeboah-Afari

Cardiff School of Management (CSM)

At the Cardiff School of Management (CSM) we pride ourselves on our active engagement with business and industry, and can offer you first-class taught courses and skill-enhancing opportunities.

Our purpose-built facilities at the Llandaff Campus provide a great learning environment designed to help you become what employers prize; an individual who can think for themselves with the knowledge and skills to make the right things happen.

At the Cardiff School of Management, we offer a wide range of professionally accredited and employability-focused undergraduate courses across the areas of Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business and Management; Law; Marketing; Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management.

Our undergraduate learners are able to gain valuable work experience during their time at Cardiff School of Management. You are given the opportunity, and support, to complete either a year out working in industry, a summer placement, or a 15-day internship as part of your chosen degree. You will be taught by academic staff who are experts in their field and benefit from access to specialist facilities, events and guest lecturers. Within CSM there is a well-embedded research culture that permeates across the School, advancing management knowledge and which underpins and enriches all of our teaching and learning.

Management facilities

Our impressive Cardiff School of Management building at the Llandaff Campus embodies our mission to inspire future leaders of industry whilst providing a hugely supportive learning environment.

Facilities include our purpose-built Moot Courtroom, Hospitality Suite and dedicated IT centres with access to specialist, professional software enabling you to develop your skills and gain practical experience as part of your studies.

Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management

Supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study.

During your studies you will learn about key areas of management as well as developing your knowledge and confidence in research skills, numeracy, marketing, academic and professional skills and information technology.

The foundation route may be right for you if you wish to enrol onto one of the degrees outlined on page 93 and fall into one of the following categories:

• You aren't sure which subject you’d like to specialise in

• You don't have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year One

• You don't meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year One

• You are returning to education after some time away or from a non-traditional route

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

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

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I made friends on Foundation Year, both students and staff that are still going strong. It taught me how to do university; how to get the best out of this experience and how to manage the workload whilst balancing other commitments. I would not hesitate to recommend taking a Foundation Year; it was one of the best years of my life!”

Ian Smith Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management Graduate

Following the Foundation route will take an extra academic year to complete your honours degree. It is important to remember that from day one you will be fully integrated into student life and become part of the wider university community.  The foundation programme links with the following honours degrees:

Accounting, Economics and Finance: Accounting - BA (Hons) Page 94

Accounting & Economics Page 94 - BA (Hons)

Accounting & Finance Page 94 - BA (Hons)

Banking & Finance Page 97

- BSc (Hons)

Economics - BSc (Hons) Page 102

Brand & Marketing Page 118

Management – BA (Hons)

Digital Marketing Page 117

Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Buying & Brand Page 106

Management – BA (Hons)

Fashion Marketing Page 106

Management – BA (Hons)

Marketing Management Page 118 - BA (Hons)

PR & Marketing Page 118

Management – BA (Hons)

Sales & Marketing Page 118

Management – BA (Hons)

Tourism, Hospitality & Events:  Events Management Page 104 - BA (Hons)

Business and Management:  Applied Entrepreneurship Page 96 & Innovation Management

– BA (Hons)

Aviation Management Page 98

– BA (Hons)

Business & Management Page 100 (with specialist pathways)

- BA (Hons)

International Business Page 108 Management - BA (Hons)

Management & Leadership Page 116

– BA (Hons)

Computer Science and Information Systems:

Business Information Page 168 Systems - BSc (Hons)

Law:

Law - LLB (Hons) Page 114

Business Law & Management Page 115 - BA (Hons)

Marketing:

Advertising & Marketing Page 118 Management – BA (Hons)

International Hotel & Page 110 Hospitality Management - BA (Hons)

International Tourism Page 112 Management - BA (Hons)

Sport:  Sports Coaching Page 150 - BSc (Hons)

Sport Management Page 154 - BSc (Hons)

Sports Media Page 156 - BSc (Hons)

Sport Performance Page 158 Analysis - BSc (Hons)

Sport, PE & Health Page 160 - BSc (Hons)

Sport, PE & Health Page 160 (Dance) - BSc (Hons)

Astudiaethau Chwaraeon Page 160 ac Addysg Gorfforol

Dwyieithog - Gradd BSc (Anrh)

The foundation year will act as a year 0 and students wishing to undertake the foundation will apply for the relevant degree programme, using the relevant UCAS code for that programme and apply for entry point 0 on the UCAS website.

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. They will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you will need to pursue professional accounting qualifications and a career in the industry.

Our Accounting - BA (Hons) will allow you to obtain maximum exemptions from the ACCA and substantial exemptions from ICAEW and CIMA, and our other Accounting degrees will also allow you to obtain substantial exemptions from these professional body examinations. By completing any of these degrees you are therefore giving yourself a head start towards obtaining your professional accounting qualifications.

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 take the sandwich option on all three degrees and undertake a year-long work placement between your second and third years. Past placements have taken place at organisations such as Warner Bros., Proctor & Gamble and Deloitte. Coursework is generally very practical, reflecting the skills and techniques required by a professional accountant. Assessment for ACCA-accredited modules includes a closed-book examination in order to satisfy exemption requirements.

and Audit

at Deloitte

“During my third year at university I had the opportunity to work for an amazing company with amazing people at Warner Bros. Entertainment UK in London. My time at Warner Bros. was extremely insightful and really gave me a direction I wanted to take my career in at least in the near future.”

Yodhin Punja Accounting - BA (Hons) Graduate

Associate

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 92) and/or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Typical modules

The three degrees share first year modules before specialising in years two and three, with Accounting students covering core modules including corporate and business law, taxation, financial management and financial reporting, while Accounting & Finance students explore core modules in money, banking and risk, investment management and more.

For those following the Accounting & Economics route, you will combine core accounting modules with economics modules that focus on the CORE economics curriculum of providing real-world economics learning.

Examples of compulsory modules include:

• Financial and Digital Accounting

• Global Financial Services

• Management Accounting

• Performance Management

• Financial Management

Your future

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

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

• You would be well prepared to undertake a variety of roles in finance departments of businesses, high street practices and the public sector.

“Every organisation whether big, small or charity requires an Accountant and so there will always be plenty of opportunity!”

Cecelia Tandi

Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)

Graduate and Tax Finance Analyst at Legal & General

Applied Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management

Are you a budding entrepreneur keen to enhance your enterprising skills and develop your business ideas?

This degree was the first of its kind in the UK and the perfect degree if you aspire to innovate, challenge the status quo, and create the sustainable businesses of the future.

This is a practical degree which is built around condensed teaching days providing you with the majority of the working week to spend on your placement in year one and in Cardiff Met’s dedicated start-up incubator in the second and third year. During the second year all students will launch their own business venture and focus on business growth in their third year.

You will be given a dedicated business mentor throughout your time at Cardiff Met who will help and guide you throughout your start-up journey, developing your entrepreneurial attributes and networks.

This degree has been developed and will be delivered by experts in the relevant field of studies. These will include start-up managers, accountants, law experts and entrepreneurs whose expertise and experience in business start-up is invaluable.

BA (Hons)

Typical modules

You will be provided with the theoretical underpinning of entrepreneurship and business management. In addition, you will study the foundations of marketing, law, information technology (digital, data and the web) and accounting. Typical core modules might include:

• Finance for Entrepreneurs

• Launching a Start-up

• Ethical Supply Chain Management

Your future

• You will stand out for your ability to apply theoretical knowledge within a practical environment.

• You will graduate with your own established business and be equipped with the skills and expertise to work within managerial positions, start-up companies in fields such as Advertising, Finance, Branding and PR.

• The course also provides entry onto a wide range of taught Master’s and research degrees within the University.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Banking & Finance

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 lecturers, workshops 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 sandwich year placement and industrial internships.

BSc (Hons)

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 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 enhance your understanding of remaining informed on contemporary issues in the wider business context by undertaking independent research. Typical modules might include:

• Global Financial Services

• Financial Accounting

• Money Banking and Risk

• Investment Markets and Principles

• Capital Markets and Derivatives

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) 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 on to Postgraduate Study.

Further information, full module list and career options

Aviation Management

BA (Hons)

Developed with industry to help your career ‘take off’ in the Aviation sector.

The Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with EmbryRiddle 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 will provide you with the opportunity to show your skills, knowledge and talents to future employers from within the sector. You’ll benefit from visits to airports and aviation companies as well as guest lectures from experienced managers from within the aviation industry will provide an enhanced view of the practical world of Aviation

“One of the most exciting and unique features of the course is the really close relationship we have developed with Cardiff Airport. And the unique relationship we’ve developed with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University gives students and exceptional opportunity to learn from experienced aviation professionals.”

Dr Nicholas Jephson Aviation Management - BA (Hons) Programme Director

Management.

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

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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

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, and enhanced confidence to succeed in the private, public or third sector in line with your career ambitions or as an entrepreneur running your own business.

Pathways available:

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resource Management

• International Trade

• Law

• Marketing

• Sustainability

The degree allows for considerable flexibility to ensure that you are academically guided in your choice as to whether 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 take a sandwich year in industry between years two and the final year. Past placements have included Deloitte, Welsh Water 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 consultancy projects.

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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) 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 course structure develops from a compulsory first year, consisting of seven 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.  Typical core modules might include:

• Business in Action

• Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices

• Change Leadership

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 programmes at the University are also available.

“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.”

Kush Shinde

Business & Management - BA (Hons) Graduate

Economics BSc (Hons)

Typical modules*

We are proud to have adopted the CORE economics curriculum, which includes recent developments in the subject and a problem-motivated approach to learning economics.

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.

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

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.

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

We are proud to be the first new university to adopt the CORE curriculum.

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 to postgraduate study within the Cardiff School of Management is also an option.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

“The course was challenging and demanding. However, coming to an end of it now I feel extremely rewarded and accomplished. The programme offers a range of career options, from research to investment banking and all careers in between! The university has a great support system for students who are looking for internships, placements, gap years or part-time jobs.”

Julia Diniz

International Economics & Finance - BSc (Hons) Graduate and PhD Candidate

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 BA (Hons) Events Management 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, Welsh Millennium Centre, the Depot, National Museum of Wales and you will have the opportunity to conduct live projects with industry to gain practical experience in your third year.

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 Yummy Jobs (Disney) and Greenwich Country Club and past placements have included Hewlett Packard (Global Events), Cancer Research UK (events and fundraising) and Ironman (events internship).

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 progress 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 might 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 Telegraph, Cancer Research UK and The Royal Mint.

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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“The programme covers so many things that you really do use in practice in the field and you’d be surprised how often you hear and see things you saw or heard in a classroom.”

Louis Straker Events Management - BA (Hons) Graduate and Development and Operations Coordinator at Event Till Solutions

“Cardiff Met really did help to prepare me for the world of work. I was encouraged to seek a range of work experience opportunities, as this would better allow me to find a role in events that particularly interested me.”

Paige Cradduck Events Management – BA (Hons) Graduate

Fashion Marketing Degrees

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

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

Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

If you dream of a building a career within the buying, trend forecasting, merchandising and brand management functions of the dynamic 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. 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 memorable branding materials and plans.

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 global brands.

Our Fashion Marketing Management degree has been awarded the CIM ‘Accredited Degree’ status – this accreditation provides you with an opportunity to gain exemption from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing Qualifications.

All Fashion management students will follow a common first year where you will be introduced to fashion marketing, as well as study the areas of fashion visualisation, principles of fashion studies and digital media for marketers. To ensure you gain hands-on practical experience, you will also 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 The Very Group, Boohoo and Michael Kors (Shanghai).

Typical modules

All Fashion management students will follow a common first year where you will be introduced to 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. Examples of core modules include:

• Introduction to Fashion Marketing

• Principles of Fashion Studies

• Fashion Visualisation

• Digital Media for Marketers

Your future

• On successful completion of the our degree in Fashion Marketing Management you will have the skills to gain a position in fashion marketing, putting your skills to use in positions in advertising, PR, buying and merchandising, digital marketing and e-commerce, fashion writing, marketing and consumer research, sales and brand development, product management, user experience design, public relations, 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 and management and more.

• Recent graduates have gone on to work in fashion marketing and management roles at brands such as Dior, River Island, Victoria’s Secret and EDITED (Retail Intelligence).

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

“I would without a doubt encourage all students to seek work experience, as what you will learn will help positively guide you in your future career.”

Matti Atkinson

Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons)

Placements completed at The Very Group and Adore Me (New York)

International Business Management BA

(Hons)

Developing your language skills and preparing you for success in the global business market.

If you want to pursue a career in the arena of international business management and would like to gain a competitive edge in today’s global job market then the BA (Hons) International Business Management could be the degree for you.

You will gain all-round knowledge and skills in international business management and cross-cultural management. Furthermore, you will be required to study one foreign language as a core module (either at beginners/ post GCSE level or Post A-level) over the duration of the course. You can choose from either French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese (subject to demand). Foreign language skills are considered an asset in most business and management sectors.

Typical modules*

The degree combines core and optional modules from the disciplines of business and management, intercultural studies and languages. The compulsory modules represent the essential core knowledge and skills required for each field of study and include fundamental areas of business and management in year one, such as finance, marketing, HRM and global business.

Years two and three modules add greater academic depth to the subjects, and are more applied, practical, investigative, and analytical in nature and include a wide number of optional modules to choose from. These may include:

• Creativity and Innovation Management

• International Business and Cultural Diversity

• Contemporary Operations Management

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

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

Your future

• Past graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as BT, SKY, GKN Aerospace, the NHS and Deloitte.

• Career prospects are excellent with local, national and international opportunities existing in all areas of business, management and commerce. Successful graduates have found positions in a variety of private and public-sector organisations.

• You will be prepared for success in a variety of sectors including international human resource management, international marketing, business consultancy and planning, financial management and international trading.

• Progression to taught postgraduate degrees or research study is also an option within the University.

“Our graduates develop a range of competencies that equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in increasingly global business environments, work effectively with multicultural teams and have the ability to understand business management issues, and leadership, from a cross-cultural perspective.”

Esperanza Tevar-Terol

International Business Management - BA (Hons) Senior Lecturer

International Hotel & Hospitality Management

Professionally accredited and practically focused; getting you industry ready.

Pathways available:

• International Hotel & Hospitality Management - BA (Hons)

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

Both study pathways are professionally accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). Your learning is underpinned by the research being undertaking by the Council for Hospitality Management (CHME), the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR) and our academic staff.

We firmly believe in applying the theory into practice and we do this in a number of ways, including industrial work experience, work-based learning and our own on-site Hospitality Suite. You will benefit from the expertise of industry experts in live webinars, guest lectures and mentoring including; Red Carnation Hotels, Hilton International, Greenwich Country Club (USA), Gleneagles, the Dalata Hotel group,

BA (Hons)

Park Plaza Hotels, the Vale Resort & Spa, The Ivy restaurant group and the Exclusive Hotel Collection. Industrial work experience is at core of the degree. If taking the BA (Hons) International Hotel & Hospitality Management with Internship route the year- long placement may be undertaken in the UK or abroad. Past work experience destinations have included Silverstone Grand Prix, The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa (Bath), Greenwich Country Club (USA), and the Scottish Golf Open.

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 might include:

• Practical Hotel and Hospitality Operations

• Hotel Operations, Tactics and Decision Making

• Sustainable Hotel and Hospitality Management in a Changing World

Your future

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

• These include 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 Assistant Guest Services Manager at The Manor House (part of the Exclusive Collection) and Director of Revenue Management at The Peninsula London.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

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

Gareth Rees

International Hospitality Management

- BA (Hons) Graduate and Assistant Services Manager, Manor House Hotel

“The course at Cardiff Met was fantastic. I participated in extracurricular activities such as the ‘Passion for Hospitality’ events which created opportunities for creating contacts in the sector and ultimately led to securing my initial role as Graduate Manager at The Manor House Hotel.”

International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

This professionally accredited degree opens 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 of Wales.

To enhance the module content further, the course draws on the expertise of a number of industry experts including: those from Visit Wales, Cardiff Airport and the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, CADW, Cardiff Castle, the Museum of Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

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

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 might 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 management.

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

• Progression to specialist postgraduate programmes at the University are also available.

information, full module list and career options

Law LLB (Hons)

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

The LLB (Hons) Law is a qualifying law degree (QLD) recognised by both the solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). It offers detailed understanding of the framework and application of legal rules and innovative opportunities to develop professional transferable skills through practical assessments such as mooting, negotiation and mediation exercises.

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 Work Placement. You will also benefit from our extensive links with industry through guest lectures and networking opportunities with law firms, public sector specialists and not-for-profit organisations.

Typical modules

The LLB (Hons) offers all the foundational modules required for a qualifying law degree (QLD) as well as a range of optional modules in contemporary areas of law including commercial law, cyber law, family law, environmental law and sports law.

• Criminal Law

• Law in Practice and Digital Innovation (Legal Clinic and Digital Work Placement)

• Applied Skills in Advocacy

Your future

• If you are interested in becoming a practicing solicitor or barrister this degree is ideal for you. This Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is considered as the academic stage of legal education which is an essential requirement to progress to the second stage of vocational training required to become a barrister or solicitor in the UK.

• The degree also develops competencies and transferable skills should you wish to embark on a wide range of careers in policy areas such as international organisations, government departments, the charity sector and the world of business.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 92)

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Points

Business Law & Management BA (Hons)

Broaden your horizons beyond the traditional legal professions.

This degree is recognised by the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) and will enable you to develop a customisable skill set depending on your personal goals and 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 to 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 sandwich 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 and enhance your personal development.

• Our 'In-house Law' module, which is unique in the UK, provides the opportunity to examine the role of the 'General Counsel', the individual who is simultaneously a part of the business and an officer of the court.

• 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 Right’s 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 programmes at the University are also available.

Graduates will receive exemptions from:

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Points  Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Management & Leadership BA (Hons)

Become an effective, resilient future business leader.

This degree in Management & Leadership is designed to build and enhance your skills and capabilities to become an effective future business leader.

This degree focuses on your personal and interpersonal competencies that meet the needs of industry, including: self-belief, awareness and motivation, intellectual skills in relation to management and leadership, adaptability, a growth mind-set and resilience.

You will strengthen and enrich your knowledge in a range of leadership, management and business areas, including strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, entrepreneurship and personal development.

This degree contributes to career development through combining teaching, real life business and leadership with the development of key skills that employers are looking for. From the start of the degree, you will be encouraged to think about your career and employability and the Work Experience module in the second year offers further opportunities to gain practical experience. You will have access to inspirational speakers and a diverse network of successful business leaders, practitioners and entrepreneurs who will deliver workshops and lectures.

Typical modules

Designed specifically to provide you with the ability to work and research with increased independence, through exposure to theories, models and approaches to management and leadership. You will learn how to shape solutions and strategies and to think creatively to develop original and nuanced solutions to business problems. Typical modules include:

• The Value Centred Entrepreneur

• Leading in a Changing World

• Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices

• Developing the Global Leader

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Your future

• You will be set up for success in obtaining management positions across the public, private and third/voluntary sectors. The course also enables graduates to apply for leadership development programmes with companies such as Network Rail, Deloitte and Dunelm.

• Entry on to a wide range of taught postgraduate and research degrees within the University are available, in order to develop and enhance your knowledge base and area of expertise.

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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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.

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 might include:

• Creative Digital Marketing Communication

• Digital Analytics

• Digital Consumer Behaviour

• Search Marketing

• Influencer Marketing

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.

Marketing 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 exemption 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.

Degrees available:

• Advertising & Marketing Management – BA (Hons)

• Brand & Marketing Management –BA (Hons)

• Marketing Management –BA (Hons)

• PR & 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 available across these marketing degrees including digital media for marketers learning industry standard software applications, 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 research methods, alongside more specific core modules linked to your chosen degree. A range of options that cover areas such as search, mobile and social media marketing, as well as sports, events and sponsorship marketing are also 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 global marketing and account management. You will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

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

Your future

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

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

“Choosing to study Marketing Management at Cardiff Met was one of the best decisions I could have ever made! Since graduating I secured an Internship at Confused. com, working across multiple teams to gain experience before moving in a permanent role as Media Executive.”

Ellie Herbert

Marketing Management - BA (Hons) Graduate and Media Executive at Confused.com

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences (CSSHS)

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences is a recognised centre of excellence in the UK and has established a national and international reputation for the quality of its academic and research work in the areas of sport and health sciences.

Our vision is to be known globally for our employability-focused education and impactful research.

To help achieve this vision, our exciting portfolio of interdisciplinary degree courses will develop your knowledge and skills, provide opportunity to gain practical experience and utilise cutting edge equipment and facilities, in preparation for your chosen career.  Located at our Llandaff Campus, many of our specialist health courses are professionally accredited to meet the requirements of the healthcare professions, and a number are unique within Wales, allowing direct entry into your chosen profession and forming an excellent springboard for your career; for further study at postgraduate level, or research.

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Delivered at our Cyncoed campus, our sport degrees are structured to provide distinctive pathways which cater for individual student interests and serve to meet the vocational requirements of an expanding marketplace in the fields such as sport science, management, coaching, dance, physical education and health and more. All degrees are underpinned by world-leading research and scholarship, led by our internationally recognised research professors, in collaboration with many National Governing Bodies, clubs and industry. Our excellent, on-site sporting facilities ensure high quality delivery of the practical elements of the courses.

All of our academic staff and programmes are research-active, have a wide range of ongoing enterprise activities, and offer excellent links with industry to provide exciting career opportunities. In addition to this, many programmes offer work placement opportunities, further enhancing your skills to enter the world of work.

All students have access to a wide range of Met Active programmes and gym facilities at both campuses for free.

Sport facilities

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

Teaching facilities include:

Performance Analysis Lab

Our world-leading Performance Analysis facility consists of 3 computer labs that are stocked with an array of commercially available PC and Mac systems, coupled with powerful video editing tools. Our Cyncoed campus also has a growing outdoor IP camera network to facilitate powerful video capture processes.

Physiology Lab

Our Sport Physiology Labs are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). We have two laboratories with a wide range of equipment for sport-specific assessment, including running, cycling, swimming and rowing. These contain a range of equipment that is used to enhance your learning and allow for hands-on experience with specialist sports science equipment.

Biomechanics Lab

Sport and Exercise Biomechanics is housed in the National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC), with a dedicated lab space, two data collection areas within the athletics area, an analysis suite and a workshop. Hardware includes, Vicon and Codamotion automatic motion capture systems, high speed cameras and Kistler force plates.

Strength & Power Gym

Situated above the Strength and Power gym is the Conditioning and Rehabilitation 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 warmups and rehabilitation practical lectures.

Massage Teaching Room

Our School’s Sports Massage teaching room is situated on the first floor of the National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC). The room is fully equipped to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of sports massage, providing an excellent learning and teaching environment.

Sports Broadcast & Media Suite

Featuring 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, and a soundproofed self-operated radio studio equipped with podcast/audio recording equipment.

Research Labs:

Physiology

Our labs support a wide range of staff and student research activity. Final year undergraduate students can gain experience with more advanced exercise physiology equipment during independent research dissertation projects. There are also opportunities to be involved in ongoing postgraduate and staff research projects. Our most specialised equipment is in the research laboratory for use by doctoral students and staff members.

SCRAM

Our SCRAM Research Laboratory enables in-depth analysis of athletic performance. The facility enables researchers and practitioners alike to determine an athlete’s level of performance for a range of strength and power qualities. It also allows practitioners to assess muscular performance within a rehabilitative setting.

Sports facilities include:

• 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

• Wales National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC)

Health facilities

Our specialist Health Sciences facilities are designed with your future career in mind, enabling you to gain practical experiences as part of your degree.

Facilities include:

Biomedical & Healthcare Science Labs

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 staff and students, ensuring an excellent learning experience is delivered during all laboratory sessions.

Health Assessment Suite

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. Research conducted in the Health Assessment Suite has a particular focus on vascular health, which informs teaching in this area.

Dental Technology Labs

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.

Food Industry Centre

Our ZERO2FIVE facilities within our Food Industry Centre are available for Food Science & Nutrition, Dietetics, Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Health students to use in support of their learning. You will have access to a consumer sensory suite, four pilot sized plants, a development kitchen and a consumer research kitchen.

Podiatry Clinic

You will have access to a large clinical facility with an on-site multi-chair clinic, along with a gait laboratory, orthosis manufacturing laboratories and a recently established anatomy and physiology laboratory where technology is used to enhance the delivery of these subjects. There is also a simulation suite where a variety of pre-clinical diagnostic and treatment skills can be developed.

Psychology Labs

Psychology facilities include individual testing 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 commercially available PC’s and a number of BIOPAC MP46’s for teaching principles of psychophysiology.

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Foundation Health and Social Sciences Programmes

The foundation health and social sciences programmes are intended to cater for those who aspire to enrol on a health or social sciences based honours degree or HND at Cardiff Metropolitan University, who have not achieved the required number of A-level points (A2 or their equivalent).

They are also suitable for those who have studied A-level subjects (or their equivalent) in areas that do not provide the necessary background within the scientific disciplines required for the chosen Honours degree or HND programme.

The programmes also widen access and participation for ‘return to learning’ students who wish to embark upon a Science based honours degree. The foundation year will act as a year 0 and students wishing to undertake the foundation will apply for the relevant degree programme, using the relevant UCAS code for that programme and apply for entry point 0 on the UCAS website.

Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

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:

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Page 128 Science

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Page 128 Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Environmental Page 134 Health

BSc (Hons) Food Science Page 136 & Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Sport and Page 148 Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) Sport Page 152 Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage

Students can also undertake the foundation year if they wish to be considered for entry onto one of the following degree programmes. In this case, students should apply on UCAS using code B901*:

BSc (Hons) Dental Page 133 Technology

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Page 130 Science

BSc (Hons) Human Page 138

Nutrition and Dietetics

BSc (Hons) Podiatry Page 140

*Please note that there is no automatic progression from the foundation onto these four degree programmes.

Foundation leading to BA/ BSc Social

Sciences

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.

HND/BSc (Hons) Health Page 82 & Social Care

BSc (Hons) Criminology Page 78

BSc (Hons) Education, Page 68 Psychology and Special Educational Needs

BSc (Hons) Environmental Page 134 Health

BSc (Hons) Psychology Page 142

BA (Hons) Professional Page 80 Policing

BA (Hons) Youth and Page 86 Community Work

There are also opportunities to progress onto other social science programmes.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 5 GCSEs inc.

English & Maths grade A*-C

Foundation Health Sciences: 56 UCAS Points

Foundation Social Sciences: 48 UCAS Points

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition

Our accredited Biomedical Sciences degrees will enable you to become a confident practitioner within your chosen field. During your studies with us you will have access to a suite of facilities  and labs and be supported by a dedicated team of researchactive biomedical sciences staff and a personal tutor throughout your time with us.

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.

BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

Professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, this unique degree focuses on the scientific study of aspects of both lifestyle and wellbeing which encompasses different strategies that can be employed to improve health and health promotion. 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, human physiology, biochemistry, 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).

Typical modules

In your first year you will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. On successful completion of the first year, students 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

Your future

• Biomedical Science graduates will be equipped to become a Biomedical Scientist and find employment in pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce, and teaching.

• Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise and 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, Sporting National Governing Bodies, 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 and further professional qualifications.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120-128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I have moved to Boston, USA to work in a Biotech company where we are trying to discover new drugs to treat types of cancer that are currently difficult to treat. This wouldn’t have been possible without the practical experience I gained during my studies.”

Ben Stevens

Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Scientist, Cancer Biology

Healthcare Science

BSc (Hons)

Become a Biomedical Scientist.

Tuition Fees for 2024 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2024 entry can be found at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

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 6-week work-based learning placement in one of our accredited NHS clinical laboratories.

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 multidisciplinary 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.

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

• Blood & Cellular Sciences

• Infection & Immunity

• Molecular Biology & Genetics

• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology

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), further enhancing career opportunities in organisations such as the Health Protection Agency, National Blood Authority and Medical Research Council.

“Having a personal tutor meant that I felt supported throughout the academic year, and also when on placement. On placement, completion of the IBMS certificate of competence meant that I could go straight into work as a Biomedical Scientist after graduating, as opposed to having to complete further training before entering the world of work.”

Sacha Bhuchar Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Biomedical Scientist

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120-128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Complementary Healthcare Top-Up Year

BSc (Hons)

This innovative top-up degree provides an excellent opportunity to extend your learning and experience within the field of complementary therapies to achieve a BSc (Hons) Complementary Healthcare (with Practitioner Status).

Having previously gained appropriate recognised qualifications in massage, aromatherapy and reflexology and relevant underpinning knowledge at Levels 4 & 5, you will be able to focus on developing the skills and experience required for graduate employment as part of a multi-disciplinary team within an integrated healthcare setting at two different placements (one per term).

You will use all three modalities, often in combination, to treat clients with a wide variety of physical and mental health concerns and to support their families and carers. The opportunity to work alongside or observe other healthcare professionals is a valuable learning activity offered by a number of placements.

Work placements include the metabolic disorders unit at the local NHS hospital; palliative care settings; a supported living complex and a short-term residential facility supporting mental health needs. You will have an on-site placement supervisor as well as support from a named member of the teaching team. Alongside attending placement you’ll work as a team to operate all aspects of the University’s Complementary Healthcare Clinic which is open to the general public.

Typical modules

You can extend and develop your therapy and differential diagnosis skills via the Advanced Practice and Health Behaviour Change modules. A major component of the top-up year is completion of a research project. This is often an extension of an area of interest already identified at Level 4 or 5.

Your future

This top-up opportunity will undoubtedly enhance employment opportunities and enable therapists to extend and broaden their potential client base.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

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

Entry requirements: Typical offer: A foundation

Degree or HND in Complementary therapies which must include modules at Level 4 and 5 in the subjects of massage, reflexology and aromatherapy

Applicants also require a disclosure barring service check

Dental Technology

BSc (Hons)

Preparing you for a career in all areas of Dental Technology.

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. The course also seeks to expand understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology, particularly digitisation.

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 second and third years of the programme.

Typical modules

You will study modules across the three years that include a focus on dental anatomy and physiology, complete and removable dentures, cast restorations; CAD/CAM in Dentistry and removable prosthodontics. 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Environmental Health BSc (Hons)

One degree - five careers.

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 protection role within society.

This degree provides an opportunity to study for five potential career opportunities 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 and their knowledge 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 several UK and overseas field trips to enhance your learning experience.

“The practical learning elements gave me not just the confidence to take forward into the military, but also the ability to respond to new and unknown scenarios. Utilising skills gained through the degree enables me to make a real and evident difference in a rewarding role.”

Georgina Dornom Environmental Health- BSc (Hons) Graduate and Royal Navy Environmental Health Officer

Typical modules

• Environmental Health Sciences

• Assessing and Improving Population Health

• Intervention for Health & Sustainable Development

• Principles of Public Protection

Your future

• We have excellent employability rates for graduates within public, private and independent sectors.

• 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 scale manufacturers; Housing Associations.

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

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96-104 UCAS Points

“My advice to any other student is to make the most of all the opportunities within the University, there is so much support for work placements, international travel and even people that you can speak to for any worries or problems you may have. Make the most of it and grab opportunities with both hands!”

Jerome Evans

Environmental Health - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Commercial Services Officer (EHO - Food and Port Health)

Food Science & Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

Our all-new BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree is an exciting development that gives you the opportunity to shape your degree 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 on-site facilities including a consumer sensory suite, four pilot sized plants, a development kitchen and a consumer research 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.

BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) pathway accredited by The Association for Nutrition, provides a programme of study that 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.

BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation) pathway accredited by The Institute of Food Science and Technology , provides a programme of study that 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.

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 years two may include:

• Assessing and Improving Population Health

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

• Food Quality, Composition and Labelling

• Microbiological Safety and Chemical Analysis of Food

Your future

• A career in the food industry will put you in the middle of the largest and most important economic activity in the world, our students have gone on to roles including; Manufacturing and retailing, Food microbiology, NHS registered Dieticians, Sports Nutritionists and more.

• This degree will also provide you with a strong foundation for further study at Masters or PhD level following graduation.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS Points

“When you think of Food Science and Nutrition what do you think of? Perhaps you have images of a food factory or advising clients on how to change their diets. There are so many careers in food all the way from the production and transport to safety and preservation to packaging, law and sales. The best bit? The skills are transferable anywhere in the world.”

Dr James Blaxland

Food Science & Nutrition - BSc (Hons) Level 4 Tutor

Human Nutrition & Dietetics

BSc (Hons)

Tuition Fees for 2024 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2024 entry can be found at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, this degree contains two major elements – the academic component based on campus and NHS training.

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 completing and passing three 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 Food Industry Centre.

Dietitian after recently switching from Acute to Community. Cardiff Met provided a fantastic learning environment, friendly staff and great library services. This helped me to successfully complete my degree in Dietetics and I'm very grateful for all the opportunities provided by the University.”

Nokhuthula Nyoni-Smith Human Nutrition & Dietetics - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Specialist HEF Dietician

Typical modules

• Nutritional Biochemistry

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Nutrition (macro and micronutrients)

• Key Skills and Principles of Dietetics

• Health Psychology and Wellbeing

• Population and Lifecycle Nutrition

Your future

Dietitians work in a wide range of settings and our Graduates usually start their career in NHS Wales. There are many opportunities for further professional development into a diverse range of settings including advanced clinical positions in both inpatient and community settings; public health and community projects; research, media, private practice, industry and education.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus  Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“I'm now a Band 6 Specialist HEF

Podiatry BSc (Hons)

Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the foot, ankle and leg, leading patient care through the whole journey including prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with the aim of improving mobility, independence and quality of life for patients.

Our professionally accredited degree offers a counterbalance between theory and practice that embeds technology and a range of creative learning and teaching approaches. We continue to invest in our dedicated facilities to reflect modern technological 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 health care and will also have opportunities to explore your own interests through national and internal placements at our onsite clinic. All these experiences will prepare you to become a modern-day podiatrist within the NHS or the private sector.

Tuition Fees for 2024 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2024 entry can be found at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

We have external placements across the NHS University Health Boards within Wales, as well as opportunities to visit private practice’s 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 where some of our previous students have decided to travel to Singapore, Holland, New Zealand, England or stay within Wales – experiencing podiatry at another University Health Board. During these placements, our previous students have experienced observations of podiatric surgery and have also been involved in research projects at other higher education institutions.

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. Modules include:

• Integrated Podiatric Practice

• Applied Podiatric Practice

• Extended Podiatric Practice

• Theory of Podiatric Practice

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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Specialise in an area of interest- Education, 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 and gain Graduate Chartered Membership of the Society upon graduation. This degree provides you with an introduction to social, developmental, and biological psychology as well as research and data analysis in the first year of study. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering as part of 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 (with possible opportunities for global exchange). 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 undergraduate psychology degree at Cardiff Met set the foundations for me to be able to progress along this career path and undoubtedly helped me to gain employment in jobs that provided relevant experience for my goal of becoming a psychologist. The course provided me with a good grounding in psychological theory and research and also helped to develop my writing skills.”

Daniel Lawrence

Psychology - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Forensic Psychologist

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Typical modules

We don’t just teach you Psychology, our Professional and Interprofessional Development modules that run throughout the three years of study will get you thinking about how you develop your career.

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. Modules include:

• Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Critical Social and Developmental Psychology

• Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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.

“Overall, I can happily shout from the roof about how much I love Cardiff Met, from the course content, awesome lecturers, to the brilliant careers team. I miss my time there and would go back in a heartbeat!”

Rosie Rapado Psychology- BSc (Hons) Graduate and Research Officer at Office for National Statistics

Speech & Language Therapy

BSc (Hons)

This degree offers you the opportunity to join an exciting profession and gain a Health and Care Professions Council approved qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist.

You will be taught by a dedicated team of lecturers that includes experienced speech and language therapists with a wide range of specialisms, as well as researchers whose work is known internationally. We have 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 employability prospects. You will develop your expertise in assessing and treating a diverse range of client groups.

Typical modules

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. For one of the case days, all students have a conversation with a client with aphasia to develop their skills in supported conversation. Throughout the course, theory and practice are interwoven.

Tuition Fees for 2024 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary

Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2024 entry can be found at:

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries

and

Your future

Our graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment as speech and language therapists across all clinical areas.

• 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3 years full-time

Entry requirements: Typical offer: ABB from three A-levels (or equivalent) ideally to include a Science

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Working with the students at Cardiff Met has been fantastic. My therapy has included using strategies to make my speech clearer and looking at pictures and saying what is happening in them. I was recorded which was a real eye opener for me. I sounded normal! I could understand myself and hear that my speech was okay.”

Elaine Newberry

Stroke Patient

Service User at Cardiff Metropolitan University

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

Mae modiwlau nodweddiadol yn cynnwys

• 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

Lleoliad Astudio: Campws Cyncoed

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

Gofynion mynediad: Cynnig nodweddiadol: 112-120

Pwynt

UCAS

Gwybodaeth Bellach, rhestr lawn o fodiwlau ac opsiynau gyrfa

Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated)

BSc (Hons)

This BSc Sport and 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/preclinical 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.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 1 year full-time

Entry requirements: 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.

Further information, full module list and career options

Sport Top-Up Year

BSc (Hons)

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

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

Entry requirements: 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.

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.

Further information, full module list and career options

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.

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.

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 in either personal training, gym instruction or athlete welfare.

Throughout the course you will gain practical experiences of laboratorybased 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.

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. Modules include:

• Biomechanics of Human Movement

• Issues in Sport and Exercise Science

• Sports Psychology

• Sport and Exercise Nutrition

• Strength and Conditioning for SES

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 128 –136 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• Recent graduates from Sport and 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.

“I helped with many research projects, of which some used ultrasound to investigate the effect of exercise and athletic adaptations to the heart and arteries. After seeing ultrasound used in these research studies it inspired me to peruse a career in medical imaging in healthcare. Without the opportunities and connections I developed during my time at Cardiff Met I strongly believe I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Hannah Davey

Sport & Exercise Science - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Vascular Scientist

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 and toolset to lead, inspire and motivate others.

The degree aims to develop your understanding of the dynamic and complex interactions which exist within the coaching environment. The course will provide you with an insightful awareness of how theory from a range of areas can both inform and be informed by coaching practice in order to develop your critical and innovative problem-solving abilities. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge of the complex and dynamic nature of coaching and combine it with that gleaned from other disciplines such as sport and exercise science, ethics, cultural studies and performance analysis.

During the course, you will have a variety of opportunities to acquire qualifications associated with different National Governing Bodies. Through a range of practical sessions, work experience opportunities and placements you will foster an appreciation of how you influence and are influenced by coaches, athletes and significant others. 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.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time dependent upon taking the foundation year

(see page 126)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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, a PGCE and further progressed to doctoral level studies including the Taught Doctorate in Coaching.

“What drew me to Sport Coaching was the amount of practical learning there was on offer and how it was linked to the relevant theory. Due to the depth of discussions that occurred over the three years with lecturers and peers I found a way to articulate myself effectively and apply the theory. Being able to back up my viewpoints whilst listening to others, I became critical in my thoughts as well as others. I feel this is something I did not realise I would learn or think I needed to learn but I use it now in my teaching practice.”

Emily Brightling Sport Coaching - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Deputy Housemistress and Trainee Prep School Teacher

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 performanceenhancement 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 value experience to use as a foundation for future employment.

“I have graduated with a first-class honours’ degree in Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage, have been employed straight out of University and am aiming to complete a Masters and eventually a PHD. This is beyond my expectation and more. SCRAM has set me up to love any sporting job I go in

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation &

Graduate and Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Science at Hartpury University and College

to as its empowered me with knowledge and an energy and drive to learn and push for excellence in everything I do.”

Eleri Davies

Massage - BSc (Hons)

Typical modules

• Anatomy and Clinical Assessment

• Foundations in Strength and Conditioning

• Injury Pathology and 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.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 full-time, dependant upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 128–136 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

• 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.

Sport Management BSc (Hons)

This degree will enable you to develop the critical understanding, professional knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to take up a managerial position in the ever-expanding sport and activity industry.

This could be in leadership roles associated with researching the contemporary issues and challenges associated with modern sport; developing and delivering community sport and activity; developing and managing appropriate structures and environments for elite sport and also the governance and administration of sport at a national and international level, in the modern era.

An essential component of being able to achieve this will be through gaining an understanding of how sport is run from a global perspective and an appreciation of the sport consumer as both a fan and a participant. You will also be afforded the opportunity to explore a wide range of management areas associated with making sport happen. These include finance, human resources, operations, events, media, communications and marketing.

Concepts such as quality, strategy and policy will be explored alongside your own personal and professional development; this will be through a sporting context but delivered in manner that will enable you to transfer your knowledge and skills into other sectors.   Top class venues on our doorstep combined with a network of supportive industry partners provides us with a work-based learning programme. This is designed to enable you to apply the knowledge gained from the degree curriculum in real-world settings and gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for further study or future employment.

This programme 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, our current students receive student membership of this industry body.

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. Modules include:

• Global Sports Industry

• The Sport Consumer

• Marketing and Communications

• Sport Policy and Insight

• Strategic Management

Your future

• This degree will give you a variety of potential career options that will make a difference in the sport, physical education and health sector.

• Graduates from Sport Management are now working in professional and semi-professional sport, national agencies and Governing Bodies of sport, local authority and social enterprise based organisations, community related organisations, as well as commercial sport and fitness.

• Many students also pursue their own opportunities and set up businesses based on ideas that they have generated during their studies.

• Other students have continued onto further study and then further progressed to doctoral level studies. You can also progress onto more generic Masters level business and management programmes including the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 92)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112–120 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

“Studying at Cardiff Met has given me the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in different areas of interest (tournament organisation, performance sport, NGB, Team Management) and it enabled me to build a wide network of contacts.”

Jana Pacyna

Sport Management - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Education Administration Officer at Welsh Athletics

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 expanding, fast changing 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 organise, 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.

“The broad range of topics alongside my lecturers who combine teaching with their own real-world examples of the industry has kept me fully engaged throughout the course. In my second year, my highlight was the Culture, Media & Sport Journalism module. I enjoyed looking into this further as part of an assignment where I filmed and featured in a sit-down interview in the broadcast studio talking about Amazon Prime’s Docu-Series called ‘The Test’.”

Alex Hyman Sport Media - BSc (Hons)

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.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 92)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

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 will be expected to go on to work in careers both within and beyond the sport media, marketing, communications, digital media and broadcast industry.

• You might choose to continue onto further study through our MSc Sport Broadcast programme and might progress to doctoral level studies. You can also progress onto more generic Masters level media, broadcast, marketing and management programmes including the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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 English Institute of Sport, Sport Wales, Welsh Rugby Union, Scarlets Rugby, Scottish Rugby Union, Bath RFC, Southampton FC, Swansea City AFC, Bristol City LFC and further afield, such as New South Wales Institute of Sport in Australia.

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

“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.”

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years dependent upon taking foundation year (see page 92)

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120–128 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Jonathan Aveston

Sport Performance Analysis - BSc (Hons) Graduate and First Team Performance Analyst at Swansea Football Club

Sport Physical Education & Health

BSc (Hons)

Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance)

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 research-informed contemporary curriculum that recognises the contribution sport plays within physical education in the development of lifelong health and wellbeing through activity.

“The Open Campus initiative is practical learning and is part of many modules where you can plan and deliver physical activity sessions to children from local schools. I've gained a better knowledge and understanding about how to work with young children in a coaching environment which has boosted my confidence in pedagogy skills.”

Audrey Gunn Sport, Physical Education & Health - BSc (Hons) Graduate

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.

Dance Pathway

The specialist Dance pathway within the BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health degree focuses on the applied place of Dance as a creative art and physical activity. The focus is on creative practice, teaching and performance in the areas of education, health and wellbeing and community dance.

The design of the pathway will allow you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skilful practices in Dance alongside in depth academic and practical knowledge of physical education and youth sport. Our excellent dance links within Industry provide opportunities for you to engage in work-based learning and placement experiences over the three years that will support the development of future creative and innovative practitioners.

Typical modules

Many of our modules are lined to Open Campus initiative where you will apply your knowledge and put your understanding of contemporary issues in 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. Modules include:

• Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Pedagogy

• Sociology of Sport and Physical Cultures

• Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sport and Health

• Ethical Issues in Sport

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 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Place of study: Cyncoed Campus

Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 92)

Entry requirements:

Typical offer:

Sport Physical Education & Health: 112-120 UCAS Points

Dance Pathway: 96-112 UCAS Points

Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

innovation

Cardiff School of Technologies (CST)

At the Cardiff School of Technologies, our degrees are designed to prepare you for a career shaping the future of technology.

From day one, you will be encouraged to adopt a growth mindset, strengthening your ability to learn autonomously and providing you with the computational thinking, real world analysis, modelling and engineering skills you need to succeed in an evolving digital world. You will be taught by both academics and practitioners in the fields of computer science, business IT, cyber security, electronics, gaming, and robotics, who will provide insights into their research and enterprise activity. Our network of industry experts brings specialist knowledge and best practices to the classroom through guest lecturers, interactive workshops, and providing real-world problems for assessments. Learn more about the School by scanning the QR code or visiting www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cst

To strengthen the bond with employers, you will have the opportunity to gain industry experience . You can complete a year out on placement or take part in our practical industrybased Hackathons. Our students have been successful in obtaining work placements in internationally competitive schemes with Microsoft, HP, General Electric, IBM, the Home Office, CGI, South Wales Police and the European University Institute in Florence, Italy to name a few.

Additionally, we work closely with our international academic partners to offer students opportunities to study and work abroad. These include exchanges and International Weeks that focus on Robotics, Drones, Gaming, Data

Science, Mobile Development and many other areas of computing. You will be able to use your skills and knowledge within an international context and work with students from all over the world.

Furthermore, many of our programmes are integrated with professional certification contents such as SAS, Tableau, Cisco and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), to give you an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Technologies facilities

Our newly developed Cardiff School of Technologies is home to a series of specialised learning spaces and industry standard facilities designed to help you put theory into practice.

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 sophisticated robotics and the programming and development of controllers for the Internet of Things. You will be able to work collaboratively in our flexible open learning areas and gain experience with industry-like scenarios in a positive environment.

Our specialist spaces include:

Robotics Labs

Our Robotics Lab is closely integrated with the EUREKA Robotics Centre. 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.

Computer Security

Our complete Cisco cyber security lab will enable you to learn industrystandard tools and techniques and gain hands-on experience in networking, penetration testing, security testing and IoT.

Electronic Systems

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.

Games Lab

Our Games Lab will support you with motion capture, mobile and console development kits, 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 safe space, immersing yourself into the virtual world using VR headsets, green screen and other technologies to support you on your journey through the world you create.

Data Science & AI Lab

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

Teaching Labs

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

Scan the QR code to take a virtual tour and full walkthrough of Cardiff School of Technologies, or visit our website at www.cardifmet.ac.uk/cst

Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

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

• BEng/MEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

• BEng/MEng (Hons) Robotics Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) Computer Security

• BSc (Hons) Computing with Creative Design

• BSc (Hons) Data Science

• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

If you are interested in progressing to the BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, please see Foundation Management on page 92.

The programme 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.

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. The programme will also facilitate the development of key research and transferable skills to aid further study and allow you to be 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 your chosen degree.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: One year full-time, with an additional 3-5 years of fulltime study required to complete the chosen degree programme

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 64 UCAS Points

Business Information Systems

BSc (Hons)

Showcase the impact and importance of information systems to the UK and global digital economy.

This professionally accredited degree is designed to develop your knowledge and expertise in the analysis, development and application of socio-technical systems, with a deep understanding of the importance of information technology and computing in society.

You will be exposed to the state-of-the art theories, technologies and research and will gain a solid grounding in the theoretical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments.

You will begin by developing your fundamental programming skills and move on to apply these skills on webbased applications. Broadening options will address the design of information systems for global business, data and knowledge management, multimedia and interaction, marketing, strategic management, cyber security and business intelligence.

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:

• Fundamental of Information Systems

• Business in a Global Context

• Building for the Web

• Technology & Society

• Computational Thinking

• Developing Quality Software & Systems

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

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• Real world experience can be obtained by completing an optional sandwich year placement 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 92) and/or yearlong sandwich placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

“During my second year, I secured a yearlong placement at South Wales Police as an intern developer. This real-world experience was invaluable. I engaged in several on-going projects, provided support and led my own projects to improve

departmental system processes.”

Lauren Harwood Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

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 be exposed to the latest tools and technologies used in industry, as well as work on a number of game projects targeted at different hardware platforms.

You will develop your knowledge and learn a wide range of skills. 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 several programming languages, including C++. This allows you to understand how the internals of a game work and gives you the flexibility to realise your own game design ideas. Game systems today, from mobile phones to consoles, use a graphics card (Graphics Processing Unit, or GPU) to create the affects you see on the screen.

Typical modules*

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

• Game Systems Fundamentals

• Principles of Programming

• Designing and Implementing Game Mechanics

• Introduction to Level Design and Game Asset Creation

• Real-Time Computer Graphics

• Game Engine Development

• Creating Virtual Worlds Using the GPU

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• 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 and Ubisoft, and other sectors, for example DTM Global and CGI.

• Strong links with industry means real world experience can obtained as part of your study through optional sandwich year placements/internships, as well as participate in.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length:

3-5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

“What really inspired us and what was different here at Cardiff Met, was the industry practices we worked with during the course, as well as the support we received from our lecturers. We have now opened our own company after making and publishing our first mobile game in the summer between our second and third year.”

Will Hain & Brad Plokker Computer Games Design & Development - BSc (Hons)

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 the theoretical foundations of data and computation, computer architectures, the construction of computers and their operating systems. You will build on these theories to develop a broad range of practical programming and software development skills, along with highly transferable computational thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will examine how professional software code is best organised and will begin working at the boundary where software and hardware meet to understand how software can interact with the physical world.

“Studying Computer Science at Cardiff Met provided a number of exciting opportunities. I had the chance to contribute to Richard Parks’ 2018 expedition to Antarctica. I was part of the team that programmed a NAO Robot to help Richard track noteworthy moments of his journey towards the South Pole.”

Ioana Eliza Georgescu Computer Science - BSc (Hons) (Robotics pathway)

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:

• Principles of Programming

• Architectures & Operating Systems

• Building for the Web

• Developing Quality Software and Systems

• Object-Oriented System Design

• Cyber Security and Cryptography

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

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• Real world experience can be obtained by completing an optional sandwich year placement 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, Data Analytics, Robotics and Mobile computing 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.

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. You will also participate in industry-relevant challenges and competitions to test your skills and develop your abilities.

Using industry-standard tools and techniques, you will learn how to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in business organisations to develop secure systems. You will understand and design frameworks that can be implemented across organisations to reduce risk, identify and mitigate vulnerability, and satisfy compliance obligations.

Course modules are integrated with professional certification contents such as Cisco Networking (CCNA) and Cyber Security, and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) to provide you with cutting-edge knowledge. You will have the option to undertake these certifications alongside your studies at no additional cost.

This course is one of only ten computer security BSc programmes in the UK and was the first bachelor's degree in Wales to be awarded provisional certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information before making an application.

**pending accreditation upon first graduating cohort.

Typical modules*

• Architectures & Operating Systems

• Building for the Web

• Developing Quality Software and Systems

• Information and Risk

• Threats and Attacks

• Cyber Security Architecture and Operations

• Cyber Security and Cryptography

• Ethical Hacking

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 completing an optional sandwich year placement/industrial internship.

• With a growing demand for skilled graduates in Cyber/Computer Security, the course will prepare you for a challenging and lucrative career in the forefront of the defence of business and national UK infrastructure.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/ or year-long sandwich placement.

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

Further information, full module list and career options

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, run in collaboration with the Product Design degree in the Cardiff School of Art and Design (see page 58), will enable you to develop your computing skills with a particular focus on the creative and design opportunities that are presented within the discipline.

In addition to learning the fundamentals of developing computer-based and software-driven systems, you will be encouraged to incorporate modern product design thinking into your technical work.

You will be introduced 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 product design processes.

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:

• Design Thinking

• Buildng for the Web

• Developing Quality Software and Systems

• Mobile and Web Technologies

• Engineering Science

• Advanced Web Programming

• Technology Project Management

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• Real world experience can be obtained as part of your study completing an optional sandwich year placement/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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

Further information, full module list and career options

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.

The 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.

A wide range of industry and government organisations have worked closely in developing the 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 – a first of its kind in Wales.

You will have the option to explore work experience opportunities and widen your international perspective through student exchanges and internships with several European and international partners.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/ or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:

• Data Analysis

• Blockchain Fundamentals

• Data Visualisation and Storytelling

• Data Visualisation Grammar and Idioms

• Analytics & Business Intelligence

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

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. 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

• Real world experience can be obtained as part of your study completing an optional sandwich year placement/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.

Further information, full module list and career options

Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering

BEng/MEng (Hons)

This integrated degree in Electronic and 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.

With access to dedicated labs and facilities, you will have the chance to build electronic systems to consolidate theoretical work through development of hardware projects. The application of mathematics to the design of control systems will give you insight into the positioning and manipulation of automated machinery.

Through the development of programming skills in the first two years, you will go on to apply these skills to programming hardware and specialised microprocessor and controller chips in year three. In year four you will begin to master advanced skills across complex topics such as the Internet of Things, instrumentation and measurement techniques for data gathering.

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the four years that include, but not limited to:

• Analog and Digital Electronics

• Engineering Mathematics

• Mechatronics

• 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.

Your future

• Real world experience can be obtained as part of your study completing an optional sandwich year 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-6 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/ or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements:

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Points (BEng) 120-128 UCAS Points (MEng)

• The average salary for a qualified Electrical Engineer in 2022 was £41,148 – Glassdoor.

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 state-of-theart 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.

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

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

Typical modules

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the four years that include, but not limited to:

• 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 completing an optional sandwich year 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 Robotics Engineer in 2022 was £39,590 – Glassdoor.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-6 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Points (BEng) 120-128 UCAS Points (Meng)

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.

Your first year is shared with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree (see page 172) and cover 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.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement.

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104-112

UCAS Points

“I’m now part of a booming industry – one that is constantly evolving and makes a real difference in the modern world. In my current position as DevOps Engineer for Vistair, we’re pioneering software for safety, quality and document management for commercial airlines, aerospace and defence. All this wouldn’t have been possible without my degree.”

Thomas Henson  Software EngineeringBSc (Hons) Graduate

Typical modules*

The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:

• Advanced Programming

• Architectures and Operating Systems

• Building for the Web

• Object-Orientated System Design

• Systems Analysis and Design

• Mobile and Web Technologies

• Developing Quality Software and Systems

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information before making an application.

“Throughout my course I had a great number of female role models within the lecturing team. The team were so supportive and inspired me to push myself. I was awarded the Software Engineering Student of the Year and was able to secure a job immediately after graduation – a graduate Scheme in the Cardiff office of a global digital consultancy company that specialises in mobile application development.”

Your future

• Real world experience can be obtained by completing an optional sandwich year placement 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.

Lakshima Dimiyawa Mudiyanselage   Software Engineering - BSc (Hons) Graduate

Admissions and 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 things that you have to do throughout the application cycle – both before and after you make your UCAS application: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ advice4applicants

For any further information please contact Admissions:

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 UCAS Hub at www.ucas.com/hub

Application dates & 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.

We will also be in touch via email from the moment you apply and throughout every step of the application cycle. Helpful advice and reminders will be sent right up until you start the course in September.

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 is really like.

Applicant Days are typically different to Open Days and are focused on providing a more in depth and 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

Several of our undergraduate degrees will involve an interview as part of the application process. 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 UCAS Hub for you. 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 programme along with any specific requirements.

For full detail on the range of qualifications accepted for our degrees, www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ entryrequirements

International applicants   International Applicants are welcome to apply to us via UCAS, however can also apply direct to the University for free if not looking at other institutions in the UK.

You may be required to undertake an English qualification before being admitted onto a course. This can include requiring an Interview to assess English or providing a Secured English Language Test (SELT) as part of your conditions.

For guidance on entry requirements for your country and accepted English language qualifications, please check our country specific information page at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international

Contextualised policy

Cardiff Met uses contextualised admissions in order to build a more rounded view of our applicants achievements and potential. We operate a contextualised offer scheme considering several contextual 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 that 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 that is available to you – from tuition fee and maintenance loans to grants.

Bursaries & Scholarships

The University has created a range of awards designed to support you on your academic journey. These include:

• Carers Bursary

• Care Leavers and Estranged Student’s Bursary

• Performance and Elite Sports Scholarships

• Sanctuary Award

• Study Life Award

• International Student Scholarships

If you are considering studying on 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 detail and eligibility criteria for our bursary and scholarships, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships

*BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (page 130); BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics (page 138); BSs (Hons) Podiatry (page 140); BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy (page 144).

Your university application journey

Year 12

May –September

Start researching your university and course choice

It’s important to start your research early! There are thousands of courses available across hundreds of universities in the UK. Look at websites, attend Open Days and visit a UCAS event to see what’s on offer.

Year 13

September –

January

Start applying! You can begin submitting your applications to up to five universities between September and January, using UCAS.

January

Initial deadline to submit your UCAS application.

February (to June)

Apply for Student Finance (see page 184)

April

Apply for your place in accommodation (see page 16)

May Universities respond to students who have applied You will either be given a conditional offer, an unconditional offer, or no offer. If you receive no offers, you can enter UCAS Extra and apply to courses at universities that still have vacancies.

August

Results Day and confirmation of your place –congratulations! If you don’t get the grades you expect, or you change your mind last minute about which course you want to study, Clearing is an option.

September Your university adventure begins!

Cymru

The capital of expanding vocabularies, expanding horizons. Of expressing yourself, of understanding others. The capital of words that work like a spell, linking land, history, culture, future – where you can explore all sides of your heart, your personality, your voice.

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, at Cardiff Met 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 that have this option, please refer to the course directory, or look for the Cymraeg logo on the course pages in this prospectus.

There are many advantages to studying through the medium of Welsh, which include:

• Extra funding

• Smaller class sizes

• Opportunities to develop specialist terminologies bi-lingually

• Develop bilingual skills that will be advantageous when searching for employment Scan to find out more about studying through the medium of Welsh

Financial Support

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

Main Scholarship: £1,000 annually (£3,000 over 3 years)

Who is eligible: Students studying at least 66% of their course, i.e. 80 credits a year, through the medium of Welsh.

Incentive Scholarship: £500 annually (£1,500 over 3 years)

Who is eligible: Students studying 33% of their course through the medium of Welsh in any subject.

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

The Cardiff Met Branch is a society of students and staff who are keen to promote Welsh medium education and opportunities for students and staff and it works closely with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to ensure this.

Studying and socialising through the medium of Welsh

The Welsh Society

The Welsh Society is an organisation for the University's Welsh speakers. It is a great opportunity to get to know other Welsh students, whether from Llandaff or Cyncoed campus. The Society meets regularly and organizes a number of social activities through the medium of Welsh including rugby trips, Rhyng-gol Eisteddfod, the Welsh Provision dinner and more.

“My name is Bo and I’m the Welsh Language Officer for the academic year 2022/23. I’m a third year student on the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course. I also have a role within the Students' Union, which is to ensure that the voices of Welsh-speaking students are heard. In my role, I’ll strive to make sure that your university experience is a positive one.”

Bo Leung Welsh Language Officer

new horizons

The capital of roads not yet travelled. Of languages you’re yet to learn. Of people, far from here, you’ll soon know as fellows, colleagues, friends. Of places that will teach you as much as any lecture series or textbook. The capital of feeling at home, wherever you are.

Global Opportunities

With study, work and volunteering abroad the world is yours to explore, with opportunities across a range of subject areas in Europe, North America, North Africa, Latin America, Asia, the South Pacific and more.

Taking part in a global opportunity, either as part of your course or as an extra curricular activity, will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the global marketplace. If you want to broaden your horizons, develop your skills, gain new experiences and improve your future employability, then studying, working or volunteering abroad is definitely for you.

There are a variety of opportunities on offer that range from short-term cultural and employability trips, academic summer schools and international weeks, virtual opportunities to semester and year exchanges. Funding may also be available to support you whilst abroad, depending on the opportunity.

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

“We had the opportunity to visit many local craftspeople, from ceramicists to wooden block carvers to miniature painters. It was an invaluable experience to witness the passion and commitment these people have to their practices. Attending so many workshops and meeting makers from such a wildly different culture than ours, we were able to gain insights into our own practices that might never have been developed otherwise. The whole two-week trip was an incredible, priceless and breathtaking experience”

Alis Joscelyne and Petros Koraknis

Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons)

Two-week field trip to Rajasthan, India

Scan the QR code to visit our blogs site and read more from our students who have visited Brazil, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Italy, Greece and more

Course directory

Your career and employability are at the forefront of our teaching. Our degree programmes will equip you with the skills and hands-on teaching to positively impact and meet the challenges of a complex, changing world.

The Cardiff Met EDGE embeds Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills in the curriculum, building your experience, knowledge, confidence and resilience, and your subject specialist knowledge.

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.

The information in this prospectus was correct at the time of print (February 2023). Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date course information and entry requirements prior to making an application.

COMPUTER

Status (EYPS) - BA (Hons)/Addysg

Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog) - BA (Anrh)

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & EVENTS MANAGEMENT

FOUNDATION ROUTES

We offer several foundation routes across academic Schools and subject areas that will give you the opportunity to automatically progress to your chosen degree should you not meet the entry requirements for year one entry.

discovery

The capital of warm handshakes, warmer smiles. Of no-such-thing-as-a-sillyquestion. 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 perfect opportunity to visit Cardiff and explore our fantastic city. 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.

Interested in 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.

You will also be able to speak with our admissions team, find out more about student finance, chat with our careers service and see what the Students’ Union has to offer.

Dates

Saturday 01 July 2023

Saturday 07 October 2023

Saturday 04 November 2023

We can’t wait to see you on campus.

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 student ambassador led campus tours for a look around. They run all year-round and cover both our Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses.

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