finding your place
Open Day Programme
Hello 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Llandaff Cyncoed
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:
Information Fair
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.
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.
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.
You’ll find the Information Fair: Llandaff: The Hub Cyncoed: NIAC
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.
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.
Welsh Language – ask about our extensive academic and vocational Welsh medium curriculum. You may be eligible for a scholarship to support your study too.
Cardiff Met Students’ Unionwe’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.
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
General talks and tours at Cyncoed campus
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
Student Finance explained
Cardiff Met Accommodation
Playing sport and keeping active at Cardiff Met
For subject based talks, please see the dedicated pages for each of our academic schools.
11:45-12:15 13:15-13:45
12:30-13:00 13:15-13:45
11:45-12:15 12:30-13:00
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
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
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
For school/subject based talks, please see the dedicated pages for your school.
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
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
Meet the Academics (The Heart Space)
10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00
9:00-09:45 11:30-12:30 15:00-16:00
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
Course Information Sessions
10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00
10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00
Meet the Academics (NIAC) 10:00-15:00
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
Course Information Sessions
Meet the Academics (Library)
10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00
10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00
10:00-15:00
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
Course Information Sessions
10:00-10:30 13:30-14:00
10:30-11:30 14:00-15:00
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
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
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
Cyncoed Campus
(AED) (24 hours)
Stradling (Halls)
(Halls) Fitzhamon (Halls) Bungalow (Halls)
Llandaff Campus
UNI TO GOING ’M PODCAST
Settling into accommodation
Listen to Claudia in Episode 1 (00:35)
Lauren in Episode 16 (00:50)
Making new friends
Listen to Emmie in Episode 3 (03:59) Liv in Episode 8 (00:45)
Budgeting and cost of living
Listen to Nirav in Episode 2 (03:45) Celyn in Episode 17 (00:19)
Student support
Listen to Cory in Episode 6 (00:29)
Vibhor in Episode 12 (03:41)
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