Open Day Guide

finding your place Open Day Programme

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and a huge welcome to Cardiff Met! We’re so excited to share our university with you. This is your chance to explore our campuses, meet our staff, and chat to students who were once in your shoes.

Whether you already know what you want to study, or you’re still figuring it out, today is all about discovering where your future could take you.

Make the most of the day, ask questions, join the tours, and picture yourself as part of our Cardiff Met community.

Enjoy exploring, Cardiff Met Student Ambassador Team

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Making the most of your day Here are our top tips to get the most from your Open Day: Plan ahead. Choose the talks, tours and activities most important to you Check in at a registration point and get an overview of what’s on. Our friendly staff can answer your questions or provide directions. Don’t forget to pick up a free Welsh cake!

Take a student-led campus tour to see all the best spots.

Attend a course talk to learn more about the degree you’re interested in and chat with academics.

Visit the Information Fair to chat with staff from across the University about the support and services available to you as a Cardiff Met student.

Ask questions. No question is too small - our staff and ambassadors are here to help.

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Many of our sessions are bookable. If you haven’t booked your sessions yet don’t worry, there is still time!

Go to your open day booking confirmation email and click manage my booking where you will be able to see all sessions with availability.

Llandaff

Cyncoed

Discover our campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed Cardiff Met has two campuses for teaching: Cyncoed and Llandaff.

Each hosts different subject areas, so it’s important you’re in the right place for your course.

If you’re at Llandaff campus and want to view our sports facilities, use the shuttle service to get to Cyncoed campus. Sport is part of our DNA at Cardiff Met and we’re proud of our facilities and opportunities for everyone to take part, from performance athletes to recreational and intramural sport.

Not sure? Speak to a member of staff or check your email.

A free shuttle bus runs between the front of both campuses on the open day.

Head to the front of campus to find out when the next bus departs.

Take a campus tour or wander at your own pace to see facilities across campus, then pop into the sport village in NIAC to ask questions or join one of our sport talks.

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The city of Cardiff Deciding where to study isn’t just about selecting the most appropriate course. You also need to choose the best location 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.

It’s easy on your budget too – Cardiff is ranked as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK*. *3rd in the NatWest Student Living Index

We’d encourage you to explore the city before heading home.

But if you don’t have time, then check out information on our website:

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Information Fair Careers – discover the initiatives and support available to help develop your employability skills.

We can offer general advice or enquire about support available if you have specific needs.

Our Information Fair is where you can learn more about the support and services available. You can chat to: Admissions – we can answer queries about the admissions process, entry requirements, interviews and contextual offers, plus much more.

Sport – find out about opportunities to play sport. We offer over 30 sport clubs, a range of informal and recreational activities, plus competitive teams in BUCS and national leagues.

Money Advice – get help with any money-related queries, including Student Finance applications.

Tailored support is available for eligible students who are carers, care leavers, or estranged from their families.

Welsh Language – ask about our extensive academic and vocational Welsh medium curriculum. You may be eligible for a scholarship to support your study too.

Wellbeing Support – talk to the team if you might need help to put a support package in place, including adjustments for mental health, disability and specific learning difficulties.

Cardiff Met Students’ Union we’re here to help you get the most out of your time as a student.

Discover how you can get involved and what’s on offer if you join us.

You’ll find the Information Fair: Llandaff: The Hub Cyncoed: NIAC 5

Student accommodation Head to our Accommodation Fair for advice, details on room options and pricing.

Llandaff: Upstairs in The Hub Cyncoed: Centro Find out about our range of accommodation options across Cardiff. As well as halls of residence owned by the University, we work with partners to offer en-suite study bedrooms in various locations close to our campuses, student areas, or the city centre. ○ Cyncoed campus ○ Plas Gwyn campus ○ Blackweir Lodge ○ North Court ○ The Bakery ○ Cambrian Point ○ Tŷ Pont Haearn ○ Arofan House

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General talks and tours at Cyncoed campus For subject based talks, please see the dedicated pages for each of our academic schools.

Join one of our many talks and tours to get a feel for life as a student at Cardiff Met. You can find the location of all talks in your booking portal.

Talks booking required The new Personal Statement explained

11:45-12:15 13:15-13:45

Student Finance explained

12:30-13:00 13:15-13:45

Cardiff Met Accommodation

11:45-12:15 12:30-13:00

Playing sport and keeping active at Cardiff Met

12:30-13:00

Performance Sport: Men’s Rugby

12:30-13:00

Performance Sport: Women’s Rugby

11:45-12:15

Performance Sport: Netball

11:45-12:15

Performance Sport: Football

13:15-13:45

Performance Sport: Hockey

13:15-13:45

Studying through the medium of Welsh

12:30-13:00 7

Tours Campus Tours 10:00-15:00 drop-in, no booking required Visit our Student Met Point in NIAC to chat with current students about their life as a Cardiff Met student, and to set off on a campus tour.

Accommodation Tours 10:00-15:00 book on the day Visit the Accommodation Fair in Centro to take an accommodation tour.

General talks and tours at Llandaff campus For school/subject based talks, please see the dedicated pages for your school.

Join one of our many talks and tours to get a feel for life as a student at Cardiff Met. You can find the location of all talks in your booking portal.

Talks booking required The new Personal Statement explained

11:45-12:15 13:15-13:45

Student Finance explained

12:30-13:00 13:15-13:45

Cardiff Met Accommodation

11:45-12:15 12:30-13:00

Playing sport and keeping active at Cardiff Met

12:30-13:00

Performance Sport: Rugby

11:45-12:15

Studying through the medium of Welsh

11:45-12:15

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Tours Campus Tours 10:00-15:00 drop-in, no booking required Visit our Student Met Point in the Quad to chat with current students about their life as a Cardiff Met student, and to set off on a campus tour.

Accommodation Tours 10:00-15:00 book on the day Head to the outdoor classroom in the Quad to book a slot for an accommodation tour – hurry as spaces are very limited! (final tours depart campus at 3pm).

Cardiff School of Art & Design Our creative degree courses are designed to equip you with the tools to make meaningful change in a broad range of careers. Immerse yourself in the vibrant community of Cardiff School of Art & Design (CSAD) as you expand your skills, ideas and experiences. Find out about our pioneering curriculum and explore our expansive range of workshops, technical facilities and equipment.

Session timings School Welcome Talks

9:45-10:30 13:15-14:00

Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

Meet the Academics (The Heart Space)

9:00-09:45 11:30-12:30 15:00-16:00

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Art & Design Building Tours Departing regularly from the CSAD main reception from 11:30

Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy at Cyncoed campus Our School of Education & Social Policy provides employability-focused degrees to fully prepare graduates for the world of work. Cyncoed campus is home to the Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education, one of the largest centres of teacher education and training in the UK. You’ll find a wealth of specialised facilities for Education as well as the Crime House used by Policing and Criminology students.

Session timings School Welcome Talks

10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00

Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

Meet the Academics (NIAC)

10:00-15:00

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Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy at Llandaff campus At Llandaff campus, we offer a range of forward-thinking degrees covering sociology, social work and policy.

Developed in conjunction with industry, professional bodies, service user groups, and academic experts, our degrees will help you flourish in your chosen career. Find out about opportunities for valuable work experience and discover how you can make a difference to communities and wider society.

Session timings School Welcome Talks

10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00

Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

Meet the Academics (Library)

10:00-15:00

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Cardiff School of Management We’re an accredited business and management school preparing our students to be future leaders of industry. Our curriculum is driven by pioneering research and the realworld experience of academics, offering a learning environment that is both supportive and intellectually stimulating. Purpose-built facilities at Llandaff campus include a Moot Courtroom, Hospitality Suite, and dedicated IT centres with access to specialist software to develop your skills and experience.

Session timings School Welcome Talks

10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00

Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

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Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences at Cyncoed campus We’re a recognised centre of excellence in the UK, known for the quality of our research and academic work. Our specialist sport facilities enable you to gain practical experience for your future career. Explore campus and ask our staff about facilities supporting you to learn and play, including NIAC, numerous sport pitches and courts, specialist labs, gyms, sports massage teaching rooms and our sport broadcast and media suite.

Session timings Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

Foundation Sport Information Session

13:15-13:45

Meet the Academics (NIAC)

10:00-15:00

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Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences at Llandaff campus Our specialist Health Sciences facilities are designed with your future career in mind, enabling you to gain practical skills and experience as part of your degree. The Allied Clinical Health Hub is designed for interprofessional education, combining simulation-based learning with student-led clinical services for the community. Llandaff campus is also home to biomedical labs, dental technology labs and the Food Industry Centre.

Session timings Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30

Foundation Health Information Session

13:15-13:45

Meet the Academics (Library)

10:00-15:00

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Cardiff School of Technologies Cardiff School of Technologies offers accredited, practically led degrees to help you to take on the challenges of an everevolving world. We work closely with employers across the tech industry to design industry-relevant and career focused courses. Find out about opportunities for work experience and view our facilities – from robotics, electronics, games and AI labs to VR booths and exclusive student spaces.

Session timings School Welcome Talks

10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00

Course Information Sessions

10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00

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Cyncoed Campus

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National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC)

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Campus main entrance

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Ael-Y-Bryn

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Forest School

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Key 1

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Main Reception and K1 Restaurant Lecture Theatre

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Learning Centre

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Stradling (Halls)

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Ellis (Halls)

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Gym Studios

Fire assembly point

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Stuttgart (Halls)

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The Bench Café

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Baltimore (Halls)

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Met Active Gym

Defibrillator (AED) (operational hours)

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Nantes (Halls)

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Syd Arron Gym The Track Café

Fitzhamon (Halls)

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Bungalow (Halls)

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Queenswood

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Neville (Halls)

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i-Zone

First aid box (operational hours*)

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IT Help Desk (First Floor)

First aid box (24 hours)

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Taught Programmes Office

Café Multi-faith prayer room

Building letter

Parent and baby room Bike rack

Water dispenser

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Sports Hall

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Swimming Pool

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Crime Scene House

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Lecture Theatre 1 & 2

Warwick House and Halls Office

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Students’ Union (Centro)

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Clare (Halls)

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Dance Studio

Building main entrance

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Bute (Halls)

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Research Centre

Parking

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Froebel House

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Thomas House (Halls)

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Defibrillator (AED) (24 hours)

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Herbert (Halls)

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Bus stop

*Please phone ‘2222’ on any internal phone or from a mobile 029 2020 1140 for a first aider or go to a reception.

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Post Room

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Maritime House

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Cardiff School of Management CSM

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The Atrium

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IT Help Desk (First Floor)

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The Hub

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Met Active Gym (First Floor)

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Podiatry Clinic

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Main Reception and i-Zone

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School of Dental Technology

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Main Halls

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Lecture Theatre A0.31

Biomedical Sciences CSSHS

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Learning Centre

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The Global Lounge

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Students’ Union (First Floor)

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The Gallery (First Floor)

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Cardiff School of Technologies CST

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Cardiff School of Art and Design CSAD

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The Box Café (First Floor)

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Maritime House

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Barbara Wilding Building

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Staff Car Park 20 minute Parking

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Clinic Car Park

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Llandaff Cemetery

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Campus main entrance

Building letter Building main entrance Parking Fire assembly point

Café Multi-faith prayer room

Defibrillator (AED)

Parent and baby room

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Food Industry Centre FIC

Defibrillator (AED) (24 hours)

Electric vehicle charging

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Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences CSSHS

First aid box (operational hours)

Bike rack

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The Stiwdio

First aid box (24 hours)

Bus stop Water dispenser

*Please phone ‘2222’ on any internal phone or from a mobile 029 2020 1140 for a first aider or go to a reception.

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