Cardiff Met - Undergraduate Prospectus 2023

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2023

Welcome 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.

Our and your success is shaped by high-quality, high-impact education informed by cutting-edge research and innovation. Our aim is to 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.

Founded in 1865, 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 and international experience supported by your Personal Tutor, our well-resourced Student Services and our campuses that offer a real sense of community.

Our enterprising outlook, our state-of-the-art facilities and our partnerships with employers and institutions all around the globe will give you the experience and knowledge you need to succeed at university and in life more generally.

Cardiff Metropolitan University stands for quality and our approach works. This is why we were named UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by The Times Higher Education – the first Welsh university ever to receive the prestigious accolade – 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. Yes, we will challenge you as that is what so much of university life is about. But we will also support you to build your competence, confidence, experience and networks and help you develop the Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills which give every graduate the Cardiff Met EDGE. This approach is reinforced by evidence of our improving graduate outcomes performance that sees over 95% of our graduates in work or study 15 months after graduating.

We are focused on your future wellbeing and prosperity which is why we are Wales’ number one green university and why 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 undergraduate guide will give you a good overview of our university, and will show you how Cardiff Met will empower you to realise your full potential.

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

Open day dates Our events are a great way to find out about our courses and what it’s like to study at Cardiff Met

Visit us on Saturday 25th June 2022 Saturday 8th October 2022 Saturday 12th November 2022 Book your place at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/opendays

Contents Why Choose Cardiff Met Cardiff - our city, your home Our campuses Our facilities Accommodation

4 6 8 10 12

Student Life Careers support & advice Student services Sport

16 17 20

Course Directory Cardiff School of Art & Design Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy Cardiff School of Management Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences Cardiff School of Technologies

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Foundation Routes

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What you need to know How to apply International applicants Bursaries & scholarships Student fees & finance

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Why Choose Cardiff Met UK & Ireland University of the Year 2021 Times Higher Education Awards Welsh University of the Year 2021 The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide Guardian Good Uni Guide Up 10 places in 2021 and 51 over two years Complete Uni Guide Up 24 places in 2021 and 33 over two years People & Planet 1st in Wales and joint 5th in the UK in the People and Planet University League

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Student Living Costs Consistently ranked as an affordable student city in the UK* NatWest Student Living Index Award Winning Accommodation & Res Life Community Winner of ‘Best Student Community’ at the National Student Housing Survey 2019.

Guaranteed place in halls For all eligible first year students

Performance Sport We compete at the highest level in university sport and offer an accredited performance environment to ensure students achieve their academic and performance aspirations.

Employability – Top in Wales For graduates securing employment or entering further study within 15 months of graduating. * 93% - Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey

Free Fitness Membership For all first-year students

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

Community Benefit from a supportive approach through our personal tutor scheme.

Cardiff Met EDGE Develop Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills through a comprehensive package of industry placements and projects, international travel and study and professional accreditation.

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Cardiff: our city, your home 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.

A place we think you’ll be happy to call home Whether you’re local to the city, or considering studying with us from further afield, we’re confident that Cardiff is a place you will want to call home. With a thriving student population, the city is consistently ranked as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK.

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Looking to commute?

Both of our campuses are within easy reach of the M4 with excellent public transport links for travelling around the city.

Scan the QR code to watch our Life in Cardiff video.

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Cyncoed Campus

Llandaff Campus

Our campuses Cyncoed Campus Home to Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy and part of Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.

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 Education and Humanities courses. In addition to on-site accommodation and a purpose-built campus centre, there are coffee bars, an on-site shop and places to eat.

Scan the QR Code to find us. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cyncoed

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

A busy campus that has benefitted from millions of pounds worth of recent investment in learning, teaching and social spaces; with excellent sporting facilities and places to eat and drink. 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.

Scan the QR Code to find us. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/llandaff

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Facilities that support your studies

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Accommodation We currently offer nearly 1000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses, with catered, self-catered, en-suite and shared facility options.

In addition, we also allocate just over 600 en-suite halls to students through nomination agreements with private halls located near to the campuses.

What will it cost?

Plas Gwyn (Suitable for Llandaff students)

Cyncoed (Suitable for Cyncoed students)

£121-129 pw* (self-catered)

£173 - £185 pw* (catered) £122 - £131 pw* (self-catered)

*Fees based on a 40wk contract and correct at the time of print (January 2022).

Please note that fees may change each year and the above acts as a guide only.

Full and up-to-date fee information can be found on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/hallfees.

For further information and to apply online*: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/accommodation *Applications open April 1st.

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Guaranteed place in halls for applicants.* Take a 360 tour of halls by scanning the QR code. *terms apply

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Res life We aim to make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life. To help you have an unforgettable experience we have an award-winning Residence Life programme.

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, game console FIFA tournaments, haircuts, day trips and numerous other social events, including volunteering and networking events. The great news is that this is all free!

We pay for it, all you need to do is get involved. When you arrive speak to your Warden or a Res Life Ambassador to find out more information.

David Owen MetRes Life Coordinator

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Student life Careers support & advice

Entrepreneurship

The Careers Service will provide you with support and guidance from the day you arrive. The Careers Service also provides impartial, professional career guidance based on individual needs. Consultants in your academic schools can work with you to help discuss and identify prospective career paths and outline practical next steps.

Whether you’re interested in starting a business, freelancing or being your own boss, the Centre for Entrepreneurship can help. Our dedicated team is available to guide you through the steps you need to take. Throughout the year we run a 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.

Our dedicated team of careers professionals can provide you with support and guidance on a variety of careers related subjects such as writing applications, developing your CV and finding jobs and work experience. In addition, our on-line service Met-Hub will allow you to make appointments with the team, as well as provide access to employer events, workshops and skills sessions, c

To find out more, please visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/entrepreneurship You can also read more about how the Centre for Entrepreneurship has supported students and graduates at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentblogs Twitter @cmetcareers

TOP in Wales for graduates entering employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.* *93% - Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey.

Find out more, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/careers

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Student services Student Services exist to support you during your studies by helping you to reach your full potential, regardless of any challenges that you may face. Located across both campuses, our specialist staff offer impartial and confidential advice and support on money, mental and physical health and wellbeing, disability, and dyslexia. We also offer a range of online resources available to access 24/7.

Find out more, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentservices

At Cardiff Met, there is always someone you can talk to.

Find out more: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/studentservices or scan the QR code:

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Students’ Union When you become a Cardiff Met student, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union (SU). It is the job of the SU to represent, provide advice, support, and help you in all aspects of university and student life.

The SU offers all students a range of workshops, employability volunteering and extracurricular opportunities to enhance your experience and CVs. Become a school rep, a course rep or even the next SU president to ensure the student voice is at the forefront of all decisions around student experience across the University.

There’s also the social side. With SU sport, you can join a club and participate in a range of sporting activities; explore your interests by joining one of our 50+ societies as well as choose from a range of events throughout the year.

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

Venky Gonavaram Students’ Union President

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To find out more, please visit: www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk or scan the QR code. @cardiffmetsu  @cardiffmetsu  /cardiffmetsu

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Sport 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.

All first-year students are provided with free sport and fitness membership across both campuses.

To find out more, visit: www.cardifmet.ac.uk/metactive

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SU Sport The Students’ Union (SU) offer all students the opportunity to participate in recreational leagues and tournaments across a wide range of sports. All levels of fitness and abilities welcomed. To find out more, visit: www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk

Performance Sport Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for student sport in the UK. We offer an accredited performance environment, that is focussed on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations, setting the foundations for your future career. Scholarships are available for those who meet certain criteria.

To find out more, please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/performancesport or scan the QR code.

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Course Directory Cardiff Met is a values-driven university with students’ careers and employability at the forefront of its teaching. Our degree programmes equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to positively engage with the challenges of a complex, changing world.

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

Key  Professionally accredited/approved  Tuition fees paid by NHS bursary FT F PY W

Full-time Foundation route available Placement year available Opportunity to study part of the degree in Welsh

*Subject to validation

Cardiff School of Art & Design Animation Architecture Artist Designer: Maker Ceramics Fashion Fine Art Graphic Communication Illustration Interior Design Photography Product Design Textile Design

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P 24

Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

P 42

Early Years and Primary Education, Psychology & Special Education Needs English & Creative Writing Media and Communications Social Policy Cardiff School of Management

P 64

Accounting, Economics & Finance Business, Management & Marketing Law Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences

P 90

Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences Dental Technology Environmental Health Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics Podiatry Psychology Speech & Language Therapy Sport Cardiff School of Technologies

P 124

Computer Science, Engineering & Technologies Founation Routes

P 141

This directory acts as a very brief guide and information was correct at the time of print (January 2022). Full course information and entry requirements can be found on our website at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate

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Cardiff School of Art & Design With our capital city location, purpose-built facilities and innovative curriculum, Cardiff School of Art & Design is the ideal place to continue your creative journey.

Work with other artists, designers, architects and makers across disciplines, sharing skills, ideas and experiences. Build your skills and experience in the context of social responsibility, global citizenship, inclusivity, wellbeing and sustainability. Become one of our highly skilled graduates, ready to join the leaders, thinkers and entrepreneurs of the future.

Our Curriculum Our ground-breaking undergraduate curriculum is built around three module types:- Subject, Field and Constellation: Subject immerses you in the histories, methods, concepts and practices of your discipline.

Field introduces you to interdisciplinary working where you develop the skills and abilities to respond to real world challenges.

Constellation introduces an expansive range of themes and ideas to develop your research and critical thinking skills.

Refer to the course directory on pages 22-23 for full list of Art, Design & Architecture degrees.

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Learn more about our Art, Design & Architecture degrees by scanning the QR code.

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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 offers opportunities for students from across the School to access our whole range of facilities.

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Read more and take a virtual tour of our School of Art & Design facilities by scanning the QR code.

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Exploring my Creativity at Cardiff Met The best thing for me about studying illustration at Cardiff Met has probably been my tutors. They just offer so much encouragement, and they really care about their students.

They want you to develop as artists, but also as people, so that you’re putting out work that’s going to have a really positive impact in the world.

There’s also so much encouragement to explore your practice and try different mediums and different fields.

You really develop your work in ways you’d never have expected.

The encouragement and passion the tutors bring to the table creates a safe environment where you can really push yourself and your creativity.

Joshua Donkor Illustration BA (Hons)

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Read more of our Student Blogs by scanning the QR code.

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Animation Animators breathe life into stories, making even the simplest line drawing magically come alive, and engaging everyone in a language understood by all.

On our BA Animation degree, you become familiar with the techniques, principles and skills that open up the world of animation. You will learn to create the illusion of motion using time, sound and form to bring images, ideas and stories to life.

You will take complex information and use traditional media as well as new and emerging media and technology to assemble meaningful narratives.

Our Animation degree course allows you to build on your critical and analytical skills.

You will develop your individual voice as well as your expertise and learn how to apply your skillset across the creative industries.

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

Emerge as an animator with the skills, confidence and critical thinking to dive into the growing world of professional animation.

Course: Animation - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Animation Course by scanning the QR code.

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

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

Our Architecture degrees are informed by the tradition and heritage of a school of art and design, and by the contemporary creative use of cutting-edge technology, exploring the relationship of human experiences with architecture.

There will be opportunities to engage in real-world activities, including work with local communities and employers, as well as chances to experience other cultures – and their architecture – through overseas study trips.

Course: Architecture - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 120-128 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W (Portfolio and interview required)

Course: Architectural Design & Technology - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Architecture Courses by scanning the QR code.

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Artist Designer: Maker Makers are artists, designers, craftspeople, innovators, creatives, technologists and many other things besides.

They work with intelligent hands and creative minds to create the objects that shape our world.

The BA Artist Designer Maker degree at Cardiff Met is a course that has making at its heart. You will gain hands-on experience with materials from metals, glass and ceramics through to wood and textiles. You will learn to bridge the gap between ageold skills and the latest technology and create new and original ways of making for our ever- changing world.

You will develop your own unique style and consider where your work sits within creative practice. You will learn from professional practicing artists, designers and makers, sharing in their passion and acquiring their skills.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to investigate and develop an idea all the way through to realisation - whether it’s a functioning product, decorative object, sculpture or installation. You’ll be a maker - and the future will be in your hands.

Course: Artist Designer: Maker - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more of our Artist Designer: Maker course by scanning the QR code.

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Ceramics Clay has a visual and material language crossing all cultures.

It is intrinsic to people’s lives, needs and memories.

A ceramist is skilled in working with this most versatile of materials. They feel the world through their hands and engage with the transformative power of materials.

Our BA Ceramics degree gives you the skills to 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, market places, collections, and 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.

You will be equipped with the skills to respond to both conceptual and commercial contexts, to appreciate the breadth of the field from function to figurative, from installation to innovations in new technologies. 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.

Course: Ceramics: - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Ceramics Course by scanning the QR code.

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Fashion Fashion expresses our values, culture and society.

More importantly, it influences and shapes them.

You will explore your individual talents through the professional design process, which creates freedom with constraints and reflectivity with spontaneity.

Our Fashion Design course 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.

It is designed to reflect contemporary practice and to inspire you to succeed in this fast-moving industry.

You will become multi-skilled, flexible, resourceful and creative fashion practitioners with well-developed transferable and interpersonal skills. You will work within a creative environment with well-equipped workshops and studios that support our vibrant student community, where personal talent and individual development are shared, exchanged and nurtured.

You’ll also gain an understanding of the ethical issues facing the fashion industry, allowing you to graduate as a responsible designer ready to shape the industry.

Course: Fashion Design - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Fashion Course by scanning the QR code.

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Fine Art It takes a rare and special ability to become a fine artist.

You need both technical skill and creative insight to produce work that conveys an original perspective.

Our BA Fine Art degree course gives you the space, freedom and support to fully express your artistic vision. Choose your own journey - define your interests and practices and immerse yourself in exploration.

You will develop skills through an engagement with traditional materials and contemporary technologies within a studio practice culture. Both a strong art historical and broader contextual view of your work is a crucial as part of your evolution as an artist.

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.

Course: Fine Art - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Fine Art Course by scanning the QR code.

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Graphic Communication 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.

Om our BA Graphic Communication 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 selfdirected design projects through typography, image and narrative.

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.

Course: Graphic Communication - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Graphic Communication Course by scanning the QR code.

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Illustration Illustrations are active images; they always have a purpose, making sense of complex ideas. As illustrators, 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.

You will develop rich imaginative responses to build your unique practice, inviting your audiences in. 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.

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. As students in illustration 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.

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. Through the three years of study you will shape your own unique practice so that it speaks in a way that is inclusive of your audience.

Course: Illustration - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Illustration Course by scanning the QR code.

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Interior Design Design has a profound impact on society, and effective interior design has the potential to change the way we live our lives for the better.

You will study objects and their relationships with space, as well as the ways in which they create user experience.

By studying our BA Interior Design degree, you will learn the importance of sustainability and environmentally responsible design; tradition and heritage of place; aesthetics and materiality; as well as the impact design has on human experience and well-being.

Our undergraduate Interior Design course 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.

Course: Interior Design - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Interior Design Course by scanning the QR code.

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Photography 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.

Your unique vision can help to redefine the way we see the world around us. As a critical and creative photographer, you can contribute to creating the visual landscapes of the future.

The BA Photography degree at Cardiff Met 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 acquire professional digital and film photography skills alongside a knowledge of photographic history and practice.

The BA Photography degree at Cardiff Met will develop your understanding of technical and conceptual approaches to photography, drawing inspiration from commercial, artistic and experimental lens-based mediums. You will acquire professional digital and film photography skills.

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.

Course: Photography - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Photography Course by scanning the QR code.

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Product Design 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.

The BA/BSc Product Design degree at Cardiff Met gives 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.

You will work within real-world contexts on live briefs, on interdisciplinary projects and creative competitions to develop your knowledge of design processes through to manufacture.

Opt to study either a BA or a BSc Product Design - whichever you choose, you’ll gain thorough knowledge of the product development process and leave with the skills and expertise you need to become a designer whose products have the potential to change lives.

Course: Product Design - BA/BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Product Design Course by scanning the QR code.

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Textile Design Textiles are the very fabric of life. A tactile, sensory and aesthetic medium tied to geographical locations, natural resources, human relationships and technological developments, expressed through a tapestry of texture, form, colour, pattern and meaning.

The BA (Hons) Textiles programme explores the diversity of the medium for contemporary sustainable practice, blending traditional processes and emerging digital technologies.

Synthesise traditional and modern processes in print, stitch, dye, fabric manipulation, knit, and elementary weaving and explore emerging digital technologies.

Apply your skills to surface pattern design, 2D and 3D construction for interiors, stationery, fashion, and art markets. You will prepare for professional practice through working with cutting edge studio practice, collaborating with other disciplines, exploring methods and theory, working on live briefs with real clients and undertaking self-directed projects.

You will be supported in developing your own unique style, giving you the confidence, vision, and professional awareness to take the next steps into your future.

Course: Textile Design - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W (Portfolio and interview required)

Read more about our Textile Design Course by scanning the QR code.

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Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy Based across both the Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses, the School offers employability-focused degrees in the subject areas of Education, Humanities, Social Policy and Initial Teacher Education.

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 graduates are highly skilled and fully prepared for the world of work.

Our excellent links with schools, industry, professional bodies and the community, provide valuable work experiences and opportunities for you to learn from expert teaching staff and gain additional qualifications, to make you stand out.

Subjects include: Early Years Education Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs English & Creative Writing Health & Social Care Housing Studies Media & Communications Primary Teaching Professional Policing Social Work Youth & Community Work Refer back to the course directory on pages 22-23 for full list of Education, Humanities & Social Policy degrees.

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Learn more about our Education, Humanities & Social Policy degrees by scanning the QR code.

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Education & Social Policy Facilities Designed to enrich our students’ learning experience and employability, we have many specialist teaching spaces.

These include our Outdoor Learning Centre and forest school, sensory room, science and psychology laboratories, art and design workshops, media and IT suites, music studio, moot courtroom, a dedicated education library, and a new early years space launching in 2022.

Learn more about our Education, Humanities & Social Policy facilities by scanning the QR code.

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How my Early Years Degree healped me set up my own play centre Studying the importance of play really helped my decision to work with children from birth upwards. I now own and run a children’s role play centre which provides various play opportunities for children from birth to the age of seven.

I’m so proud I have opened my business. There is nothing more rewarding than watching children letting go in play.

Ffion Thompson Early Years Graduate

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My Degree lead me to my dream job During my degree I completed a work placement module and this gave me my first insight into journalism. I ended up completing a week’s placement at Wales Online and I was able to gain valuable advice and information from experienced journalists.

After graduating, I secured a job at WalesOnline and now I 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. In 2019 I was crowned Young Journalist of The Year. I wouldn’t have been able to do what I have done without my degree and experiences at Cardiff Met.

Aamir Mohammed Media Graduate

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My Cardiff Met experience helped me secure employment I began my studies with an introduction to youth work, which gave me the taste for youth and community work, before progressing onto the Foundation Certificate. I volunteered as a youth worker in a busy youth club and obtained the 100 hours of youth work experience hours required to progress onto the BA (Hons).

Through this volunteering I was able to secure my first paid youth work employment.

Five months into my degree studies I gained a second paid job with an exciting project, where I had the opportunity to engage young people in street based work.

Esther Yeboah-Afari Youth & Community Work Graduate

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Early Years & Primary Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) 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 policy-based knowledge required for effective Early Years practice, including the management of Early Years settings.

A fundamental aspect of the degree is the 700 hours of assessed practice based experience that you will complete in order to gain EYPS. This is made up of block placements during each year of your study in a range of relevant settings such as infant classrooms, private nurseries, integrated children’s centres and day-care facilities.

By gaining a degree which sits at the forefront of changes within the sector, your qualification will be highly valued by prospective employers within this field.

The bilingual degree is focussed on developing your academic and practical understanding of early childhood in a bilingual context. Most of the bilingual course is available in the medium of Welsh, including Welsh medium personal tutor support and Welsh medium placement opportunities.

Assessments can be submitted in English or in Welsh and the Welsh content can be tailored to suit your language ability. The course is designed to meet the increasing demand for graduates who have bilingual capabilities and qualifications.

Course: Early Years Education & Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) - BA (Hons) / Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog) - BA (Anrh) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W

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Education, Psychology & Special Education Needs The Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs degree is a unique applied programme offering an opportunity to examine educational issues and additional learning needs from psychological perspectives.

There is a strong focus on psychological research throughout the degree, and you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how applied psychology can inform education policy and practice in a variety of contexts. The degree is a unique applied programme offering an opportunity to examine educational issues and additional learning needs from psychological perspectives. 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 be taught by staff who are experienced in the application of psychology to educational contexts, both mainstream and special education. Modules will combine aspects of psychology with education and additional learning needs, encouraging an integrated approach to these topics. The degree will equip you with the in-depth theoretical knowledge, practical strategies and critical thinking skills that can be used to enrich educational contexts as a whole and support a range of learners, including those with additional learning needs. There will be opportunities to explore how theory and practice integrate through placements in education-related settings across all three years of the degree.

This will provide valuable experience that is highly sought after by employers.

This degree is an ideal gateway for individuals interested in professional careers in areas such as special education, primary teaching, educational support services, educational social work and educational psychology.

Course: Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W

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Primary Education (3-11) with Qualified Teacher Status The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree is a three-year undergraduate course that leads to the award of an honours degree and qualified teacher status. This degree can also be partly studied through the medium of Welsh.

Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog) The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly-skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people.

Graduates will develop the values and dispositions that will enable them to be highly employable and ready to meet the demands of the classroom.

Course: Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - BA (Hons) Addysg Gynradd gyda Statws Athro Cymwysedig - BA (Anrh) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W

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Primary Education Studies

Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) /BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Bilingual) The BA Primary Education Studies degrees will give you a good understanding 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. Regular opportunities for work-based experience in schools will enable students to be involved in current practice using the latest technologies and learning strategies. The city of Cardiff and its surrounding areas boasts a diverse range of schools that will allow you to see sector-leading practice across all areas of the primary phase. Graduates will develop the values and dispositions that will enable them to be highly employable and ready to meet the demands of the classroom. *The bilingual degree is focused on developing your academic and practical understanding of primary education in a bilingual context. Whilst some of the programme will be delivered through the medium of English most of the course is available in the medium of Welsh, including Welsh medium personal tutor support. Assessments can be submitted in English or in Welsh and the Welsh content can be tailored to suit your language ability. The course is designed to meet the increasing demand for graduates who have bilingual capabilities and qualifications.

Please note: These undergraduate courses does not award ‘Qualified Teacher Status’ (QTS). However, the programme prepares students for various professional training routes including School Direct and PGCE routes towards QTS and other forms of postgraduate study.

Course: Primary Education Studies Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) /BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Bilingual) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: W

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English & Creative Writing Reading is a radical act which has the power to transform our thoughts, ideas and behaviours. Writing presses further, empowering us to investigate, experiment and articulate what really matters. Doing both can benefit the world.

Our English and Creative Writing degree will help you find and develop your voice as both a writer and a critic. 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, in turn, 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.

You will have the chance to 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.

A passion for literature and creative writing can lead to exciting careers in publishing, editing, teaching, law, public relations, civil service, arts management and countless other fields. Through your modules, projects and extracurricular activities, you’ll leave with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your finely-honed skills and abilities.

Like so many of our English and Creative Writing graduates, you will leave Cardiff Met ready for a career in the creative industries and beyond.

Course: English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3/4FT years full-time Key: PY

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Media & Communications Our Media and Communications degree is designed to enhance your knowledge and skillset in media and communications, as well as foster a deeper understanding of media theories and their application to the world we live in today.

The course is developed in a way that allows students to find their own path by covering a variety of subjects whilst enhancing professional writing and digital skills.

The undergraduate media degree is unique in its design with three central pillars that form its structure: media theory; media writing; and creative digital practice.

The theory pillar provides a deeper critical engagement with the media through modules such as ‘Meaning in Media’, ‘Media, Culture and Society’, ‘TV Times’, ‘Film Criticism’, and ‘#Media’.

Media writing focuses specifically on writing for journalism and pr and communications. You will develop effective writing and communications skills and will be able to specialise in areas of interest such as sport/tv/fashion/food/film/science.

You will also develop an ability to write content specifically for news, magazines and pr and communications organisations, such as news articles, features, press releases and campaign plans. The final strand, creative digital practice, develops digital skills using Adobe Creative Cloud that are extremely desirable to employers in the sector.

Modules such as ‘Creative Digital Design’, ‘Mobile Filmmaking’ and ‘Digital Enterprise Project’ provide a creative outlet whilst developing important digital skills.

Cardiff and the wider South Wales region has seen an exponential growth in the creative industries over the last ten years. It is home to a vast number of organisations employing thousands of staff as well as providing essential opportunities for creatives to build a freelance portfolio. Because of this, Cardiff is one of the best places in the UK if you want to pursue a career in media and communications. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get out in the working world through placement and extended placement modules, as well as the option to take a sandwich year between years two and three. Our teaching team are also active researchers and industry practitioners who care about your personal and professional development.

Course: Media & Communications - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3/4FT years full-time Key: PY

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Health & Social Care This flexible course aims to provide inter professional learning for those intending to follow a career in Health and Social Care and opens up a wide range of career opportunities within the voluntary, charitable and private sectors.

It would particularly interest those who are not yet committed to one particular career but want a generic course; or who want to use the course as an excellent basis for more specific vocational training, such as social work or occupational therapy.

The course would also interest those already working in the sector for where a HND or Degree in Health and Social Care would enhance their career potential.

Our graduates usually find work in the health and social care field in the public, independent and voluntary sector, including the following areas: project management, probation, addictions, mental health, and residential care, dependent upon personal interest and experience.

Course: Health & Social Care – HND/BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 64/96 Duration: 2/3/4 years full-time Key: F

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Housing Studies Through consultation with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), former students and employers, our Housing Studies courses have been designed to reflect the demands of the sector and ensure that our graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and professional skills required in the market place. The professional qualification is fully embedded within the Housing Studies programmes.

Full time students have an opportunity to undertake a practice placement module which when successfully completed, as an element of the degree programme, will entitle them to full Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CMCIH).

The programmes follow the 2014 CIH Professional Qualification specification and comprise four themes: Context of Housing Delivering the Housing Service Housing as a Business Ethics and Professional Skills The programmes are offered on a full and part-time basis and also allow students to follow an interest in working with vulnerable adults through specialist housing related support modules.

Another career interest route is provided in modules which cover design and development, regeneration and sustainability.

Course: Housing Studies - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F

Course: Housing Studies - Dip/HNC UCAS Tariff: See website Duration: Key: -

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Professional Policing Our Professional Policing degree will help prepare you for a career as a police officer. From 2020, policing will become a graduate profession in England and Wales. This police course is designed to meet all the core requirements of the National Police Curriculum for the College of Policing’s pre-join degree in Professional Policing.

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 also evolving. The constable role sits at the heart of effective professional policing.

This pre-join degree aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience required for the police constable role. It aims to 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.

This BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree is an academic knowledge-based degree based upon the National Policing Curriculum for the police constable role; licensed by the College of Policing.

Course: Professional Policing – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 104 Duration: 3 years full-time Key: 

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Social Work Social Work involves a flexible approach to meeting the needs of individuals, groups or communities. Our Social Work degree is based on the National Occupational Standards for social work practice (2011) and is delivered in partnership with local social work agencies and service user groups. It combines and integrates professional training in social work with academic study to degree level.

This degree in social work is concerned with developing a range of competencies to meet the National Occupational Standard for Social Work. Student learning is informed by legislation, theory and research-informed evidence in relation to social work knowledge, skills and values and is related to experience gained through social work practice learning opportunities. This social work degree also includes an understanding of the legislative provision of services and the importance of understanding social work within a Welsh, UK and International context.

The Code of Professional Practice for Social Care (2017) and equality and human rights issues will be integral to learning and practice, which you will be expected to comply with.

Course: Social Work - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  F

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Youth & Community Work Our degree is professionally endorsed by Education Training Standards (ETS) Wales and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Youth & Community Workers.

The course is designed for youth and community workers who wish to extend their understanding, skills and competence as informal educators and gain a nationally recognised professional qualification in youth and community work.

All our lectures are undertaken in small cohorts (usually no more than 35 students) and delivered by qualified staff who have significant experience in youth and community work. Students are on placement throughout the course in a wide variety of youth and community settings.

Youth and community workers play a central role in today’s society, working in a wide range of formal and informal educational settings, supporting individuals’ personal and social development and enabling them to realise their potential.

This course helps students to develop their critical faculties, giving them a deeper understanding of social inclusion, empowerment and the nature of society, allowing them to develop skills that will enable them to engage effectively in a key role in the community.

Course: Youth & Community Work - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 80 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F

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Cardiff School of Management The Cardiff School of Management offers a portfolio of employability-focused degrees in Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business, Management and Law; Marketing and Strategy; and Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management that will give you the opportunity to get your career off to an excellent start.

Many of our courses are professionally-accredited and offer a wide range of high-quality work placements through our long-standing links with industry.

Each course has been carefully designed to help you become what employers prize most: someone who can think for themselves, with the knowledge, skills and experience to make the right things happen.

As a School, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to both applied research and active engagement with industry, which allows us to offer employability enhancing taught degrees as well as outstanding research opportunities, lead by our team of expert Academic staff. Whatever your ambitions we believe we can offer you exceptional support and an inspiring learning environment to help you realise them.

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Management Facilities Our 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 Bloomberg Suite, 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.

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My instustrial placement year at Deloitte My journey to working at Deloitte started when Cardiff Met announced that Deloitte was coming to the University to deliver a talk on the 12 month placement opportunities available for second year students.

I believe industrial placements should be treated as seriously as any graduate role, and may be even more significant.

They allow you to build connections, help you grow both personally and professionally and gain more of an understanding of the working world. These roles are so much more than just something to put on your CV, they allow you to find a way to develop skills and the style of working – something I think I will bring into my third year.

Kush Shinde Business & Management BA (Hons)

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Accounting Our professionally accredited accounting degrees will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to all areas of accounting. They will develope the skills and knowledge you will need to pursue professional accounting qualifications and a career in the industry after graduation.

As such, accounting students will obtain maximum exemptions from the ACCA and substantial exemptions from ICAEW and CIMA, and students on the other courses will also obtain substantial exemptions from these professional body examinations.

By completing any of these degrees you are giving yourself a headstart towards obtaining your professional accounting qualifications.

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

Work experience plays a major part in each course, and our strategic partnership with Graham Paul Chartered Accountants offers a limited number of paid student placements with a view to graduate training contracts.

You can also choose to take the sandwich option and undertake a year-long work

Course: Accounting - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

Course: Accounting & Economics - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

Course: Accounting & Finance - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Banking & Finance Our Banking & Finance degree covers the key concepts of banking and finance and provides students with an understanding of the importance of this area in a practical and theoretical context.

The course will equip students with the tools and analytical capabilities to identify and resolve complex problems in a dynamic and strategic way. In addition, this programme will provide students with highly transferable skills, as well as a deep knowledge of a broad range of financial software. Banking and finance is fundamental to the world economy as it ensures that new and existing companies can raise the funds needed to undertake profitable investment ideas. This course is ideal if you have no previous experience in banking and finance, but want to learn more about this industry.

In the first year you will gain an insight into how financial institutions fit into the world economy, along with key quantitative techniques needed for a career in this industry. You will also be able to choose a language, either Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or French, as part of your programme. The optional language can be continued throughout your three-year degree and would further enhance your employability skills.

The second year will involve expanding your knowledge by studying the impact of different types of risk on both companies and countries. The final year will enhance your understanding of the importance of remaining informed on contemporary issues in the wider business context by undertaking independent research. 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, to teach you the skills you need for the workplace after graduation.

Course: Banking & Finance - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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

Our curriculum develops students to appreciate the application of economics to a range of problems in a variety of contexts, including social, political and environmental issues. Our Economics academics are specialists in Labour Economics, Regional Economics, International Political Economy, Financial Economics, Energy Economics, Game Theory, and Economics of Crime. We work with organisations such as the Welsh Government and Government Economic Service, to ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant.

In the first year you will get an introduction into both micro- and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with the necessary quantitative and academic skills to succeed not only in your studies, but more importantly in your future careers.

The second year concentrates on the more advanced study of micro and macroeconomics. This includes game theory (where you learn how to act strategically, taking possible actions of others into account.). You will also learn how to use statistical analysis and how to research.

The third year focuses on applying economics, but also explores further important areas of economics, which are health and monetary economics (why money is important, how a credit crunch happens), as well as public economics, which is all about the economic tools important for governments.

Course: Economics - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Advertising & Marketing Management Our Advertising & Marketing Management is a marketing specialist degree which has been developed in conjunction with the Institute of Practitioners of Advertising (IPA) syllabus ensuring that teaching content is well aligned to industry expectations. The course has a great reputation for its vocational orientation - becoming a ‘Met Marketer’ will enable you to gain both the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to gain employment in the advertising and marketing industry.

This course offers students the chance to develop their knowledge and skills to become highly informed in all aspects of advertising. Enabling students to develop and plan advertising campaigns in conjunction with other marketing activities, promotion, direct and digital media. This degree also incorporates important elements of the wider marketing area in order to ensure that students can enter the graduate market able to contribute effectively to all elements of marketing.

You will be well equipped with a range of practical skills as you will be taught to use industry standard software equipping you with visual skills, alongside developing verbal and written communication skills.

Course: Advertising & Marketing Management - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Applied Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Our Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management degree is the first of its kind in the UK. This degree is for those who want to innovate, challenge the status quo and create sustainable businesses of the future. This is a practical degree which is built around innovative programme design and will be delivered by experts in their field. Students will be provided with the theoretical underpinning of entrepreneurship and business management. Students will be equipped with the key entrepreneurial traits required to operate effectively in the difficult landscape of business creation, such as resilience, opportunity recognition, creativity and vision, as well as the foundations of marketing, law, information technology and accounting. Students will be encouraged to actively engage in business networking opportunities both within the university and within the local business community. To enable this, in the first year, each student will be allocated an entrepreneurial mentor from the local business community. This mentoring will allow students to complete a number of activities where they will ‘shadow’ an entrepreneur, such as attending networking events. This opportunity will allow the student to fully immerse themselves in entrepreneurial life, observe the character traits of the entrepreneur and business operations.

In the second year students will start focusing on the development of their own startup and at this time all students will be provided with desk space within the dedicated incubation facility for the programme. The Start-up Lab will offer specialist start-up support, expertise and tools helping new businesses businesses to innovate and grow within the first year of trading. The Start-up Lab will foster a co-working environment, allowing for peer-to-peer learning with like-minded student entrepreneurs to foster an environment of venture creation, collaboration and a community of co-working.

Course: Applied Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Aviation Management Our BA Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide and Cardiff Airport, which seeks to offer a uniquely innovative and exciting programme of study. The target audience are students eager to find critical perspectives on, and management careers in, the aviation sector.

Students will gain an understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, aerospace safety, airline management and employment issues relating to aviation.

The course is dedicated to ensuring that students receive world class training and education in the latest Aviation management theories and systems, to ensure meaningful employment in the industry post-graduation. The unique, hybrid delivery model of the programme will be a particularly attractive option for students with a keen interest in the industry, as well as people already working within the industry to gain an internationally recognised qualification and to enhance their skills and understanding of the industry as a whole.

The course aims to: Equip the aviation sector with innovative and highly skilled aviation management specialists who have the appropriate combination of academic knowledge and practical skills to meet the industry’s current and future needs.

Develop highly skilled graduates capable of adding significant value to companies in the aviation sector.

Develop discipline specific and generic leadership skills that ensure our graduates obtain long term and meaningful employment within the sector.

Course: Aviation Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Brand & Marketing Management Our Brand & Marketing Management degree at Cardiff Met offers a defined pathway to become a branding specialist with a marketing degree.

The degree has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to ensure that teaching content is in line with industry expectations.

All our marketing courses have a renowned reputation for their vocational orientation - becoming a ‘Met Marketer’ will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a branding and marketing career. The degree has been designed to enable students to develop the skills and ability to think creatively and adopt the latest tools in modern branding campaigns, and has been awarded the CIM ‘Graduate Gateway’ status – this accreditation provides our students with an opportunity to gain exemption from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing Qualifications.

This course offers an emphasis on the professional management of brands and the creation of brands in a global marketplace. Creativity is a highly valued attribute in the branding industry and assignments are designed to develop ideas, encourage risk taking and support the creation of memorable branding materials. Having a strong brand is invaluable in the modern marketplace as it guides customers’ understanding of the business. A key focus will be on developing communication, presentation and problem solving skills along with creative management tools. Students will learn how to use social media and develop creative design skills in response to the needs of the current marketing environment. Students will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, taught by academic experts, experienced practitioners and guest speakers, resulting in a ‘learning by doing’ approach.

Course: Brand & Marketing Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Business & Management (with specialist pathways) Our business & management degrees aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to operate as successful managers, within the ever-changing world of modern business & management.

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

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

Most of our students enter the business world after graduation and will find employment in a wide range of organisations, in both the public and private sectors..

Students have found employment as business sales executives, marketing associate professionals, financial account managers, managers and directors in retail and wholesale, estate agents and auctioneers, and human resources and industrial relations officers, to name a few. Progression to specialist postgraduate programmes at the University are also available.

Course: Business & Management – BA (Hons) With specialist pathways in: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Trade, Law, Marketing, Sustainability UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Digital Marketing Management Our Digital Marketing Management degree has been accredited by and developed in conjunction with the Digital Marketing Institute syllabuses and the needs of the digital industry.

You will learn a wide range of key digital marketing tools and techniques, including Digital Analytics, Search Marketing: Content and SEO & PPC and Mobile and Social Marketing.

Becoming a ‘Met Marketer’ will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to gain employment in the marketing industry and our BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management degree has a great reputation for its vocational orientation. Upon graduating you will have a wide base of digital, marketing and management knowledge in what marketers say will be the most important knowledge capabilities in five years: Digital Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Global and International Marketing, PR and Corporate Reputation.

The BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management degree will also enable you to use this knowledge to create a joined-up digital marketing plan.

Course: Digital Marketing Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Fashion Buying & Brand Management Our Fashion Buying & Brand Management degree is designed for students wishing to develop a career within the buying, trend forecasting, merchandising and brand management functions of the dynamic fashion industry.

The degree combines the specialisms of Cardiff School of Management, with the creative elements of a fashion programme. The degree has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to ensure that teaching content is in line with industry expectations.

The course has been awarded the CIM ‘Graduate Gateway’ status – this accreditation provides our students with an opportunity to gain exemption from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing Qualifications. All of our fashion business courses have a renowned reputation for their vocational orientation – meaning you will gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a branding and/or buying career.

The degree has been designed to enable students to develop the skills and ability to think creatively and strategically – focusing on essential topic areas such as market research, trend forecasting, product development, garment sourcing, finance, account management, brand development and supply chain management. There is also a strong focus on innovation and future issues facing the global fashion industry.

This course offers an emphasis on the professional management of brands at all levels, from value fashion and independent labels to sustainable brands and international luxury brands, along with creation of brands in a global fashion marketplace.

Course: Fashion Buying & Brand Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Fashion Marketing Management Our Fashion Marketing Management degree is a unique blend of fashion, marketing and management for individuals who want to pursue a career in the vibrant global fashion industry.

This course an exciting combination of academic theory and real world industry immersion – preparing you for a range of potential careers within fashion business.

You will have creative collaborations with the Fashion Design degree students to maximise your fashion exposure, inspiring your creativity and strategic thinking by understanding the process of design from sketch to shop floor. You will gain insight into the needs and desires of fashion consumers, the importance of strategic brand management in fashion and the international scope of fashion marketing in an evolving multi-channel landscape. You will explore fashion journalism and creative direction, understand trend forecasting and will discover the art of effectively communicating with a variety of fashion customers using both creative digital skills and traditional methods. You will use industry standard software, equipping you with visual skills, alongside developing verbal and written communication skills.

In an increasingly Globalised market, fashion brand and marketing managers require a strong knowledge base and understanding of international market structures, culture, market entry modes and brand strategy. The Fashion Marketing Management programme offers the opportunity to travel for study trips or exchange visits.

An optional work placement year between your second and final year enhances employability and exposes students to valuable experience and networking opportunities within the industry. Upon graduating, you will have a wide base of fashion, marketing and management knowledge – with transferrable skills relevant to many roles within the fashion industry.

Course: Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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International Business Management Our International Business Management degree offers you a unique combination of international perspectives on business and management, cross-cultural management skills and foreign language competencies.

The degree is career oriented and has been designed in conjunction with business and industry and aims to promote student employability, knowledge transfer and applied research. You will develop your knowledge and skills in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, strategy, finance, entrepreneurship and cross-cultural management. In addition to this, languages are a core element throughout the whole programme and students must study one foreign language (Spanish/French/Mandarin Chinese) Spanish and French is offered either at beginners level or post A-level. Please note that A-level offering for Spanish and French is subject to demand. Mandarin Chinese is offered at beginners level. This multidisciplinary degree offers a wide variety of option modules in years two and three that will allow you to build your academic profile to suit your educational interests and career aspirations. This will provide you with the opportunity to specialise in a particular area or take a broader approach to your studies.

Year one modules concentrate on fundamental areas of business and management, laying the foundation upon which later modules are based. Years two and three add greater academic depth to the subjects, and are more applied, practical, investigative and analytical in nature. In the second year of the degree, you will undertake a compulsory work placement module (15 days work placement) as this is considered an essential requirement.Students at the Cardiff School of Management. There is the additional opportunity to take a sandwich year, between years two and three of the programme, to undertake a year long placement in industry.

Course: International Business Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY Read more about our International Business Management Course by scanning the QR code.

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Management & Leadership Our Management & Leadership degree programme is designed to build and enhance students’ skills and capabilities to become effective 21st century business leaders and managers.

The Management and Leadership degree focuses on key personal and interpersonal competencies that employers are looking for. These include: self-belief, awareness and motivation, intellectual skills in relation to management and leadership, adaptability, ability to respond to challenges quickly and decisively, adopt a growth mind-set and build resilience.

The course aims to equip students with knowledge in a range of leadership, management and business areas, including strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, entrepreneurship and personal development.

You will learn about the current and future challenges of leadership. Students will have access to inspirational speakers and a diverse network of successful business leaders, practitioners and entrepreneurs who will deliver workshops and lectures throughout their degree.

Course: Management & Leadership – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Marketing Management Our Marketing Management degree has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) syllabuses. The course has a great reputation for its vocational orientation - becoming a ‘Met Marketer’ will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to gain employment in the marketing industry.

Upon graduating you will have a wide base of marketing and management knowledge in what marketers say will be the most important knowledge capabilities in five years: Digital Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Global and International Marketing, PR and Corporate Reputation, and the ability to speak French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. You will also have the personal capabilities senior managers expect of a professional marketer: being creative, commercially-astute and inspiring, while not being risk averse.

Our Marketing Management degree has been awarded CIM ‘Graduate Gateway’ status – this accreditation provides our students with an opportunity to gain exemption from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing Qualifications. In addition to this you will be able to participate in our CIM Student chapter by participating in the CIM based creative and entrepreneurial activities. The competition will enable you to gain experience of what it is like to work for a marketing agency, by working on a campaign for a well-known industry brand. The top 12-finalists are invited to pitch their ideas directly to the client.

You will also undertake a compulsory work placement module in the second year as this is considered an essential requirement for all marketing students. For those who wish, there is the additional opportunity to take a sandwich degree in which the third year could be spent undertaking an appropriate marketing industry placement.

Cardiff School of Management has a dedicated work placement team to help you.

Course: Marketing Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Sales & Marketing Management The degree has been developed in conjunction with the Institute of Sales Management, ensuring the teaching content is aligned to industry expectations.

All our marketing courses have a renowned reputation for their vocational orientation - becoming a ‘Met Marketer’ will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a Sales and Marketing career. Our new degree will seek accreditation from the Institute of Sales Management (ISM) and as such is designed to give students the skills and ability to think creatively and adopt the latest tools in modern sales campaigns. The course offers students a balance of academic knowledge and the practical experiences expected of aspiring sales managers to enable them to be competitive in the workplace. Students will learn how to use social media and develop creative design skills in response to the needs of the current marketing environment. Students will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach taught by academic experts, experienced practitioners, and guest speakers, resulting in a ‘learning by doing’ approach.

In addition to this, as a Met-Marketer you will be able to participate in our CIM Student chapter and participate in the CIM-based creative and entrepreneurial activities. The competition will enable you to experience what it is like to work for a marketing agency, by working on a campaign for a well-known industry brand.

You will also undertake a compulsory work placement module in the second year as this is considered an essential requirement for all marketing students.

Course: Sales & Marketing Management – BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Law – LLB Our LLB Law degree is a qualifying law degree (QLD) that combines doctrinal learning with applied skills training.

Our QLD degree satisfies the academic stage of professional training for those who want to become solicitors or barristers. For more information on recent changes made to the professional training for becoming solicitors or barristers, please visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) websites.

Studying law is an intellectually exciting and stimulating experience; law affects every part of our daily lives, and this degree encourages you to further develop an inquisitive and critical approach, learn to think rationally, communicate succinctly and be able to construct persuasive and effective arguments.

You will be able to put legal theory into practice in our purpose-built mock courtroom and will be supported, through student-centred approaches, to develop further your skills in collaboration, effective communication, legal research and public speaking.

The delivery of our degree is consistent with the Cardiff Met EDGE graduate strategy which assists our students to develop transferable skills in Ethicality, Digital competence, Global perception and Entrepreneurship.

The EDGE approach brings legal learning to life in a learning environment that demonstrates the ‘law in action’. Students will develop transferable skills in a range of experiential ‘law lab’ activities, including client interviewing, letter drafting, mock trials, negotiation, mediation, dispute prevention and resolution, information technology training, digital internships and team collaboration exercises.

Our goal is to enable our students to think and behave like lawyers, and prepare them to work efficiently and innovatively in a variety of careers. This approach to learning and teaching prepares our graduates for the contemporary work environment that is mainly driven by technology, globalisation, commercial awareness, sustainability, social engagement and ethical responsibility.

Course: Law – LLB (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F

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Business Law & Management Our Business Law & Management aims to enable you to develop a customisable skill set while still fulfilling the specific requirements of a specialist legal career.

Our mantra is ‘Get Competent, Get Qualified, Get Hired.’

With this Business Law and Management degree, we hope to broaden your horizons beyond the traditional dichotomy of solicitors and barristers to embrace the other legal professionals, such as, for example, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Technician, Licensed Conveyancer, and Probate Practitioner. Further, the multiperspectival approach taken means that those who may wish to go into the fields of business or management themselves will find plenty to whet their appetites.

We aim to create an open, cheerful and intellectually stimulating environment in which to investigate the interrelation of law and business, particularly through the inclusion of highly original modules. For example, in ‘In-house Law’, a module which is unique in the UK, you will have 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.

Course: Business Law & Management - BA (Hons)* UCAS Tariff: See website Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY W *Subject to validation

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Events Management Our Events Management degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take advantage of the diverse and exciting opportunities in the events industry, which is worth £42.3 billion in the UK. Whether you are interested in festivals, sports, conferences, exhibitions, fundraising events, party planning, life-stage celebrations, or another area, this degree will leave you equipped to flourish. As one of the longest running Events Management degrees in the country, with experienced staff, extensive alumni and industry links across the UK, the Events Management degree at Cardiff Met recently received an overall student satisfaction rating of 92%. We are also one of a handful of UK Events courses accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, demonstrating we meet recognised levels and standards of professional knowledge, skills and understanding, relevant to the needs of the industry and accepted international benchmark standards.

This course combines business management skills with key concepts of events management. You will learn 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. We also offer a unique pathway structure, facilitating specialisation in specific sectors such as festivals and cultural events, global sporting events and conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.

As a city with both internationally recognised venues and a plethora of smaller arts and cultural venues, Cardiff is an ideal location for those studying Events Management. With the Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, Motorpoint Arena, SWALEC Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium attracting major artists like Ed Sheeran, the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, in addition to major sporting events such as the Champions League Finals, The Ashes, The Rugby World Cup and Volvo Ocean Race, Cardiff truly is a world class events city.

Course: Events Management - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY Read more about our Events Management Course by scanning the QR code.

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International Hospitality Management The hospitality industry is dynamic, innovative and agile, and this course will help you to develop the skills needed to be a successful manager.

Our International Hospitality Management degree is professionally accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, whose primary purpose is to promote professionalism through lifelong learning. The course includes a range of core and optional modules, which will develop the skills and attributes you need for specialist roles within the industry. We firmly believe in the importance of applying the theory learnt in the classroom to practical application and we do this in a number of ways, including industrial work experience, work-based learning and our own on-site Hospitality Suite.

We work closely with our industry connections either directly on certain modules or as part of mentor schemes and work placement opportunities, connections, which include include household names, such as Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, Exclusive Hotel Collection, Park Plaza Hotels, Gleneagles, Sodexo and Compass. Alongside our academic curriculum, we offer opportunities to gain internationally recognised professional qualifications, such as the WSET wines and spirits qualifications at all levels and we are an accredited centre of the RSPH for food safety qualifications at all levels.

We are proud to have an exchange partnership with Central Michigan University to offer our students the opportunity to apply for the Disney Academic Exchange Program, which includes the opportunity to be based at Walt Disney World in Florida for 12 months.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: International Hospitality Management - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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International Tourism Management The Tourism Management Institute accredits our International Tourism Management degree. Work in this programme is not only underpinned by the research undertaken by the academic staff, but also by the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research and the Association for Tourism in Higher Education.

While the tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries and is dynamic and multi-disciplinary, it is also fragile. Industry engagement remains a strong focus of our International Tourism Management degree. Overseas placements have included Universal Studios, Disney and a range of resort hotels and country clubs within the USA. However, while the tourism industry remains resilient, it does require new skills in innovation, creativity and risk management.

To enhance the module content further, our degree draws on the expertise of a number of industry experts including Visit Wales, Cardiff Airport, the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, CADW and Cardiff Castle. In addition, the course team has frequently arranged visits and virtual tours of many local tourist attractions and destinations. If you choose one of the field study modules there is also the opportunity to experience and examine destinations such as Alicante, Morocco and Gambia, with their own individual assessment methods.

We are also proud to be an Educational Partner of ABTA, the leading association of travel agents and tour operators, and our students are able to apply for the competitive ABTA Internship.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: International Tourism Management - BA (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences Based across both the Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses, we work in collaboration with our students and industry partners, health boards, national governing bodies and many others to deliver professionally recognised and employer-focused education.

Many of our courses are professionally-accredited and offer a wide range of high-quality work placements through our long-standing links with industry.

Each course has been carefully designed to help you become what employers prize most: someone who can think for themselves, with the knowledge, skills and experience to make the right things happen.

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As a School, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to both applied research and active engagement with industry, which allows us to offer employability enhancing taught degrees, as well as outstanding research opportunities, led by our team of expert academic staff. Whatever your ambitions, we believe we can offer you exceptional support and an inspiring learning environment to help you realise them.

Subjects include: Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences Dental Technology Environmental Health Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics Podiatry Psychology Speech & Language Therapy Sport Refer back to the course directory on pages 22-23 for full list of degrees.

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

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Teaching facilities include: Performance Analysis Lab Physiology Lab Biomechanics Lab Strength & Power Gym Rehabilitation & Conditioning Gym Massage Teaching Room Sports Broadcast Suite Research Labs Sports facilities include: Wales National Indoor Athletics Centre 3G Pitches Indoor Tennis Centre Archers Arena Swimming Pool

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Health Sciences 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 Clinical Simulation Suite Dental Technology Labs Food Industry Centre - including a Bakery, Industrial Kitchens and a Sensory Analysis Lab Podiatry Clinic Psychology Labs

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Launching my Business ‘Sportfolio’ I never had an exact career path in mind, and I think that’s why Sport Management at Cardiff Met is such a good option, due to its flexibility and the vast amount of subject areas the degree covers.

From finance to sports events and marketing, it covers a range of topics and gives you the chance to tailor your degree based on your desired career path.

Thanks to my degree I was able to create Sportfolio, a platform linking student athletes with their next step in their sporting career. I am very much at the beginning of my journey, and I have big plans for the next few years, but I am grateful for the foundations and support that both the Sport Management degree and Cardiff Met gave me.

Tim Parker Sport Mangagement (BSc Hons)

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A Practical Learning Experience My favourite part of the Biomedical Sciences degree was gaining hands-on practical experience which made the course fun to engage with.

The practical elements of the lectures are a big part of learning at Cardiff Met. I learnt techniques that have set me up for my career, including blood testing, VO2 max tests, analysing bacteria and so much more.

I now work as a Technical Assistant within a laboratory where I apply many of the skills on a day-to-day basis.

Michaela Toumi Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

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Biomedical Science This degree is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology.

It is designed for students 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. Graduates will also be equipped to find employment in a variety of contexts, including pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Year one: You will gain an understanding of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Laboratory and teaching sessions will provide students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills that will prepare them for Years 2 and 3. In addition, students will be able to develop relevant analytical, communication and transferable skills.

Year two: You will gain more understanding of molecular biology and acquire expertise in a range of specialist investigative techniques; epidemiology & data analysis; and research methods.

Year three: Focus on the appreciation of the integration of previously acquired knowledge to provide students with an appreciation of the multidisciplinary approach to research, diagnosis and management of disorder and disease.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F

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Biomedical Sciences (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) degree focuses on the scientific study of all aspects of lifestyle, and the strategies that can be employed to improve health. We are leading innovative biomedical study of major health crises such asthe physical inactivity and obesity epidemics.

Emphasis is placed on the role that exercise, health promotion and nutrition contribute to this end. This Biomedical Sciences (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) degree includes a series of fundamental science-based modules in human physiology, nutrition, biochemistry and psychology. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Year one: You will be introduced to the underlying themes of human nutrition, human physiology, biochemistry, and psychology of sport and exercise. Emphasis is placed on the effect of exercise on the physical and mental development of the body.

Year two: Laboratory-based techniques and practical sessions to understand the relationships between exercise, health and disease. Emphasis is placed on the detection, assessment and monitoring of the effects of exercise and nutrition on health and fitness. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in using techniques for the detection and measurement of performance-enhancing drugs.

Year three: Develop your individual strengths and interest in relation to health and exercise science, and their place in the wider worlds of medicine and public health.

You will also undertake a dissertation.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/years full-time Key:  F

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Complementary Healthcare Top-up Year This 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) within our well-established Centre for Complementary Healthcare.

Having 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 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. Current work placements include the palliative care unit at the local NHS Trust cancer hospital; a number of other palliative care settings; a supported living complex and a short-term residential facility supporting mental health needs; and the mental health unit for the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. Students have an on-site placement supervisor as well as support from a named member of the teaching team. Alongside attending placements, students work as a team to operate all aspects of the University’s Complementary Healthcare Clinic which is fee-paying and open to the general public.

In addition to the work-based learning opportunities, students are able to extend and develop their therapy and differential diagnosis skills via the Advanced Practice and Biopsychosocial Influences in Health 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 and should be discussed with the programme team at interview.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Complementary Healthcare - BSc (Hons) (Top-up) UCAS Tariff: See Website Duration: 1 year full-time Key: -

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Digital Health This exciting degree prepares students to be a part of the expanding Digital Health sector. It involves learning about technology - including hardware, databases, information management and systems architecture - specifically from the perspective of healthcare. For example, in addition to learning about how technology can be used to improve health, you will learn about what causes disease, and how health and disease are defined and measured.

This will promote creativity in considering the variables that might be measured for the purpose of helping understand and improve health and wellbeing, to influence health behaviours, treatments and outcomes. A unique feature of the Digital Health degree is the inclusion of modules on user-centred design, which will ensure that you are able to design intuitive and appealing interfaces people can easily engage with and will want to use.

The course will also involve industrial engagement and placements, with an emphasis on tackling real-life issues, to foster the development of active problem solvers, capable of developing technical solutions to clinical and health related challenges.

Course: Digital Health – BSc (Hons)/MSci UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 4 years full-time Key: -

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

The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree is specifically designed to enable students to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human health and disease. With elements of work-based training incorporated into every year of the programme, it is carefully tailored to prepare graduates for a career in the NHS. The Healthcare Science degree is closely linked with the workforce planning requirements for NHS Wales, therefore offering an enhanced level of employability.

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

Successful graduates will also be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), further enhancing the career opportunities. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered. *All pathways on the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science are accredited by the IBMS, with the exception of Genetics. All pathways lead to HCPC registration.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application

Course: Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:   W

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Health & Wellbeing Our Health and Wellbeing degree is designed to prepare students for work in this dynamic and rapidly developing area. With a focus on professional skills and contemporary issues in health and wellbeing, students will be equipped with a broad skill set to prepare them for a rewarding and varied career within the public, private and third sectors.

Throughout the course, an interdisciplinary team of specialist lecturers will deliver the knowledge, understanding and professional skills to prepare you for work as a health and wellbeing professional. The emphasis on the practical application of interventions, employability skills and entrepreneurship will support your development as a flexible and resilient professional.

Your studies on will start with modules fundamental to health and wellbeing across the lifecycle: anatomy, physiology and pathology, nutrition, psychological and sociological influences on health and wellbeing. From here, you will progress to understand the theory and explore the impact of a range of approaches to behavioural change and health literacy for individuals and populations, while developing a critical understanding of health and social policies and infrastructure.

The final year provides work-based learning and placement modules, which will enhance your employment opportunities. These will be supported by leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills. You will also undertake a research project in your final year. Throughout this degree the focus will be on a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, enhancing your academic, professional and personal development, while delivering a multi-faceted learning experience.

Course: Health & Wellbeing – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F

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Dental Technology Our Dental Technology degree aims to produce dental technologists able to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses and appliances (such as unique, individually made crowns and bridges or orthodontic appliances) to a high standard of precision. The course also seeks to enlarge understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology.

This course 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 course.

Course: Dental Technology – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W

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Environmental Health This professionally accredited BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Health provides an opportunity to study for five potential career opportunities within one discipline area.

Environmental Health includes occupational health, safety and wellbeing, environmental protection, housing, food safety and public health. If you want to be a highly regarded professional in a career that will enable you to play an important role within society, then Environmental Health at Cardiff Metropolitan University is the degree programme for you. The programme will begin with an introduction to Environmental Health in a global context, introducing students to historical and current environmental health challenges. You will also be taught all the key academic skills required to be able to study at degree level. You will learn about the determinants of health and environmental sciences, before moving on to consider the role of the living and workplace environment on health, including housing, health and safety and food safety.

In the second year you will develop your skills and knowledge and start applying them to tasks and situations you will be dealing with when you graduate. The principles and practices of public protection will be taught across all areas of environmental health. You will also get the opportunity to consider the role of data and the relevance of health promotion in managing health impacts from your work. You will be introduced to research methods and will choose a subject for your final project. You will be assisted to secure and undertake a minimum four-week work placement as an embedded element of the course. In the final year you will consolidate your skills and knowledge by studying across four modules. You will undertake a large piece of supported independent study and develop your skills in health protection and the sustainable management of business to limit impacts on health and the environment.

You will also undertake an activity of designing environmental health interventions for health and sustainable development, and evaluating these interventions utilising recognised tools and techniques.

Course: Environmental Health - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-104 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F

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Food Science & Technology/Nutrition If you’re interested in studying the process of food from the time it leaves the farm to the time it is consumed, then our Food Science and Technology degree may be your perfect fit.

As a food scientist, you will contribute to feeding the world by designing new foods and exploring new ways to process, package and preserve food to ensure its safety and quality. Nationally recognised and professionally accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, our Food Science and Technology degree aims to provide you with a broad understanding of modern food industries. We combine theoretical studies and practical work, which may be applied in the modern food manufacturing environment.

Our course has excellent links with industry, and preparing students for employment is aided by experiential learning, which offers students the opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge by undertaking a short (3 month) or long (12 month) industry placement at the end of the second year. Placements encompass a wide range of roles including new product development, food processing, chemical and microbiological analysis and can lead to offers of permanent employment. In addition, we offer the opportunity to achieve professionally recognised qualifications in food safety and allergen management during your degree. Graduates in food science progress to careers in food manufacturing companies, government agencies, international auditing and consultancy, research institutions and academia. There are more industry positions available for food scientists than there are graduates to fill them. In addition, the Zero2Five Food Industry Centre based at Cardiff Met works closely with Welsh Government and the Welsh food industry and provides postgraduate opportunities via the Helix scheme.

Course: Food Science & Technology - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Nutrition We are proud to be the only Nutrition degree course in Wales to be accredited by the Association for Nutrition professional body. This means graduates are eligible for direct entry to become Associate Nutritionists and use the letters AssocNutr after their name.

After a few years of relevant employment graduates can become full Registered Nutritionist using the letters RNutr after their name. This prestigious quality marker enables graduates to be recognised as professionally trained and regulated Nutritionists. This programme will be replaced with a new and innovative degree programme combining BSc (Hons) Nutrition and BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology. The new programme (provisionally entitled BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition) will allow students to specialise in order to pursue careers in Health Improvement Nutrition, Food Manufacturing Technology or Food Innovation and Nutrition. Additionally, a Nutrition for Dietetics route can be followed, which will be acceptable for progression on to postgraduate dietetics programmes in the UK. All students will follow a common first year, during which they can establish which subjects they enjoy while being giving the opportunity to find out more about career pathways, before deciding which study route to follow. This will allow students to take more control of their studies and offer greater career choice. Subsequently students will be able to follow one of the routes outlined above. The course content descriptions for Food Science and Technology and Nutrition illustrate the types of modules that will be available on the routes within the new degree. Further details regarding the new programme will be made available as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this please get in touch. We are very happy to discuss your needs with you and how the new programme will prepare you for work in this vibrant industry. Offer holders for either BSc Nutrition or BSc Food Science & Technology will automatically be offered places on the new programme.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Nutrition – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F Read more about our Nutrition Course by scanning the QR code.

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Human Nutrition & Dietetics Professionally approved by the Health & Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, our Human Nutrition & Dietetics degree contains two major elements: The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course.

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.

Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics requires completing and passing three clinical placements.

Placement one: For six weeks during year 2 of the programme (May - June).

Placement two: For 8 weeks at the start of year 3 of the programme (September - October) Placement three: For 14 weeks during year 3 (Jan - April).

All placements require students to show competencies in specific dietetics skills.

Placements two and three have level six assessed elements that contribute to the final degree classification. Placement two has 20 academic credits and placement three has 40 academic credits incorporated.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Human Nutrition & Dietetics - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 120 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:   FN

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Podiatry Our Podiatry degree is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Podiatry.

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.

The programme includes integrated theoretical study and clinical training, with varied on-site clinics and placement opportunities giving students the opportunity to complete 1,000 clinical hours across the duration of the course.

Achieving this requirement, and award of the degree enables new graduates to demonstrate that they have met the Standards of Proficiency necessary to become eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a podiatrist.

Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.

This programme will undergo a review in March 2022. As such, course content shown may change to ensure the programme remains current. Please check cardiffmet.ac.uk for details prior to making an application.

Course: Podiatry - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:   W

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Psychology Our Psychology degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that is highly regarded by employers.

BPS accreditation means you can gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society upon graduation - enhancing your CV, maximizing your career prospects and providing you with a platform to progress to specialist postgraduate Psychology courses.

The course introduces the areas of social, developmental, and biological psychology, as well as research and data analysis in the first year of study. The second and third years provide you with an opportunity to specialise in a pathway (Educational, Clinical or Forensic) or to choose from a variety of exciting modules to suit your interests.

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering in a wide range of settings to maximize your practical experience. We work closely with placement providers in the fields of educational, clinical, health, forensic and occupational psychology to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a practical situation.

There is also an active Psychology society run by our students giving you the chance to take part in extra-curricular activities linked to your studies. You will have access to a suite of facilities and labs and be supported by a dedicated team of psychology staff and a personal tutor throughout your time with us.

Course: Psychology – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  W F

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Speech & Language Therapy Speech & language therapists work with people of all ages with speech, language and communication difficulties, and swallowing disorders. Our Speech & Language Therapy degree offers you the opportunity to join this exciting profession and gain a Health & Care Professions Council approved qualification as a speech and language therapist.

This is a vibrant and stimulating Speech and Language Therapy degree with an excellent reputation. Students are taught by a dedicated team of lecturers which includes experienced speech and language therapists with a wide range of specialisms, as well as researchers whose work is known internationally. There are also guest lectures from clinical specialists and service users who share their perspectives.

We have long-established links with the NHS, and all of our students have the chance to 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 and schools. You will develop your expertise in assessing and treating a diverse range of client groups.

Course: Speech & Language Therapy - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: See Website Duration: 3 years full-time Key:   W

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Sport (Top-up) Our Sport degree 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.

The BSc Sport 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.

BSc Sport at Cardiff Met offers a fantastic opportunity for you to shape your learning experience and independently progress your personal development. For example, you can choose to follow a sport science focussed route through the programme or a sport coaching focussed route or a sport management/development focussed route.

By carefully selecting the modules you will take and utilising your final project and industrial placement experiences, you can ensure that on completion of your degree you have the skills and knowledge you need to progress into employment or further study.

Work-based learning is a core element of the degree programme, to enable you to apply your knowledge from the programme in real-world settings and to gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for future employment. The BSc (Hons) Sport degree leaves you well positioned to consider progression to a Masters degree programme, either at Cardiff Met or elsewhere.

Course: Sport – BSc (Hons) (Top-up) UCAS Tariff: See Website Duration: 1 year full-time Key: -

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Sport & Exercise Science Our Sport & Exercise Science degree is accredited by the industry’s professional body, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences [BASES] and focuses on the scientific basis of performance in sport and participation in physical activity and exercise.

To fulfil BASES requirements Sport & Exercise Science students 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 exercis science with a high level of vocational relevance and experience.

Students can also develop their knowledge and skills in an additional option theme of study based on either strength and conditioning, sports nutrition or exercise referral and fitness instruction with the opportunity to achieve additional vocational qualifications.

Throughout this Sport & Exercise Science degree you will gain practical experiences of laboratory-based activities as well as gaining opportunities to observe and be involved in applied practice. You will be afforded many opportunities to develop your practical contextual knowledge and skills in sport and exercise science, fitness testing, coaching, exercise prescription and performance settings.

Course: Sport & Exercise Science UCAS Tariff: 128-136 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W

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Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol Dwyieithog / Sport & Physical Education Studies Bilingual 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.

Yn dysgu am: 1. Y broses hyfforddi (ymarferol a damcaniaethol) 2. Arwyddocâd diwylliannol-gymdeithasol a moesegol chwaraeon a gweithgaredd corfforol 3. Y materion sy’n gysylltiedig â darparu addysg gorfforol a chwaraeon ieuenctid o bersbectif addysgol 4. Maeth poblogaeth a chwaraeon 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/cy/astudio/cymorthariannol/

Course: Sport & Physical Education Studies (Bilingual) – BSc (Hons) /Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol (Dwyieithog) - BSc (Anrh) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W

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Sport Coaching We challenge assumptions to develop knowledge and understanding of how coaching is fundamentally people work. In this regard, our student-coaches are encouraged to examine how coaches negotiate, manage and orchestrate the sport performances of others.

Our Sport Coaching degree aims to develop critical individuals who appreciate the social, relational and dynamic nature of sport coaching. In doing so, the degree course challenges students through a variety of learning activities, including seminars, practical coaching sessions, and work related opportunities. The purpose is to move beyond merely the technical and tactical content of coaching in order to explore how coaches shape the learning and development of others. As such, the indicative content includes practice design, power, care, identity, ethics and micro-politics.

The Sport Coaching degree provides you with a range of practical and theoretical sessions to help you develop an understanding of how to construct and deliver creative, innovative and caring learning environments for a variety of different sport performers. You’ll be provided with opportunities to coach peers and external partners to help refine your coaching knowledge and practice in a range of contexts.

The staff supporting you throughout your degree have extensive experience working across a range of settings, such as community and participation sport, professional sport, and world-class competitions. In addition to being active researchers at the cutting edge of the field, a number of staff work closely with National Governing Bodies as consultants, coaches, and/or coach educators. Our staff are a major strength of the programme and they will help guide you during your degree as you get to grips with the complex nature of coaching.

The overriding aim of the programme is to develop your knowledge and understanding, challenge the way you think, and how you act as a sport coaching student. We want to equip you with the skills and support your aspirations to make meaningful contributions in your future roles and careers.

Course: Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W Read more about our Sport Coaching Course by scanning the QR code.

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Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage (SCRAM) Our Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) degree provides you with the underpinning knowledge and practical application within the fields of strength and conditioning, sport rehabilitation and sports massage. You will also gain knowledge from the sports science disciplines of physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

This approach provides you with an in-depth understanding of training, as well as exercise and manual therapies for performance-enhancement and rehabilitation.

Work-based learning is a key element of the degree to enable you to apply knowledge learnt in real-world settings and to gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for future employment. Furthermore, 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 Program, providing a basis of knowledge for you to pursue the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. The University provides you with the opportunity to gain standalone ITEC qualifications in sports massage that are linked to the completion of appropriate modules. Finally, the degree leaves you ideally placed to pursue the BASRAT accredited MSc in Sport rehabilitation at Cardiff Met.

Course: Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 128-136 Duration: 3 years full-time Key:  W

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Sport Management Our Sport Management 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 learning 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.

We help you to understand and establish the guiding principles of what it means to be a manager in the industry today. 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.

Excellent on-site facilities together with top class venues in Cardiff and the surrounding region, combine with a network of supportive industry partners to provide us with a comprehensive work-related and work-based learning programme.

We are a recognised education partner with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and our current students receive student membership of this industry professional lead body.

Course: Sport Management – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key:  F W

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Sport Media Our Sport Media degree will enable you to develop the critical understanding and professional knowledge of the sports media, marketing and communications industry, along with giving you the opportunity to 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, sports events and sports governing bodies dealing with press, media and sponsors. The sports management element of the programme will allow you to learn about development and management of the structures and environments in elite sport and the governance and administration of sport at a national and international level. This component 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. You will gain a fundamental understanding of how the sport media industry is organised from a local, national and global perspective, from TV coverage to broadcast rights, to the structure of professional teams and tournaments. You will acquire an appreciation of the sport consumer; this will include the consumer as a fan, both at the game or online, and as a participant.

We aim to help establish the guiding principles of what it takes to break into, survive and thrive in the industry today. Concepts such as ethics, media law, image rights, digital storytelling and sport on social media platforms will be explored alongside your own personal and professional development, not only in a sports media context but also in a way that will enable you to take your knowledge and skills into other sectors as well. Excellent on-site media facilities, first class 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 workrelated and work-based learning programme.

Course: Sport Media – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W

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Sport Performance Analysis Our Sport Performance Analysis 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 coaches and athletes, and the application of athlete tracking techniques.

The core modules in the Sport Performance Analysis degree 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.

You will be given many opportunities to develop your practical and contextual knowledge in training, coaching and performance, allowing 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.

Course: Sport Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 120-128 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W

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Sport, Physical Education & Health Our Sport, Physical Education & Health degree provides a practically based course focusing on current and future developments in the sector.

The degree in Sport, PE & Health values and challenges students 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. The Sport PE & Health degree provides 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.

Students will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge using our world-class on-site facilities, or through work-based learning, whether that be on a placement or through our Open Campus initiative. The degree is 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 students have the opportunity to complete professionally recognised qualifications and engage with further diverse learning experiences, all of which enhance and enrich the time students have with us at Cardiff Met. The degree programme encourages students to embrace all the opportunities that are available to them to develop academically, personally, and professionally.

Course: Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 112-120 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W

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Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) Our Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) degree provides a practically based course focusing on current and future developments in the sector and recognises the contribution sport and dance plays within physical education.

The degree values and challenges students 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. The specialist Dance pathway focuses on the applied place of Dance as a creative art and physical activity, exploring its contribution to the areas of Education, Community and Health and Wellbeing with opportunities to: Create, Perform and Teach.

Through Cardiff Met’s excellent links with Industry, application and development of Dance in these contexts will be explored; there will be opportunities to engage in work-based learning and placement experiences over the three years that will support the development of future creative and innovative Dance practitioners. The course is 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, students have the opportunity to complete professionallyrecognised qualifications and engage with further diverse learning experiences; all of which enhance and enrich the time students have with us at Cardiff Met. The degree also encourages students to embrace all the opportunities that are available to them to develop academically, personally, and professionally.

Course: Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) - BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96-112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F W

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

Lectures, tutorials and hands-on workshops combine our multidisciplinary research with practical scenarios based on real-life cases provided by our industry and technology partners.

You will have multiple opportunities to expand your knowledge and prepare for the jobs of the future. All our courses offer an optional sandwich year in industry, and some give you the option to focus on specialist pathways.

You can also choose to take additional professional qualifications, join our research centres and labs as an undergraduate intern, or take part in international competitions, projects and study trips where you team up with other students on real-world briefs.

Whether you want to work in industry, launch your own start-up company, or enter the world of research and development, our degrees will prepare you with the confidence, experience and skills you need to thrive in the technology sector.

Refer back to the course directory on pages 22-23 for a full list of Computing, Engineering and Creative Technologies degrees.

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Technologies Facilities Our Cardiff School of Technologies building is home to specialised learning spaces designed to help you develop practical skills.

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 Lab Computer Security Lab Electronic Systems Lab Games Design & Development Lab Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab Teaching Labs

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My Robotics Internship at Cardiff Met I started working as an undergraduate intern at the EUREKA Robotics Centre, one of Cardiff Met’s leading research centres, under the supervision of two of my lecturers.

I had the chance of learning about the latest robotics research and development, developing skills in 3D printing technologies, and gaining lots of knowledge on robotic arms. The Centre helped nurture my ability to develop and program robots to solve real challenges experienced by humans, and I managed to conduct successful demonstrations.

Through the Centre, I also worked as a STEM Communicator delivering robotics outreach sessions in schools. This was a great chance to pass on my knowledge and passion to young learners through interactive workshops.

Aveen Najm Computer Science BSc (Hons)

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Business Information Systems Our Business Information Systems 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 that will shape and transform society over the next decade. You will gain a solid grounding in the theoretical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments. At a higher level, this programme will prepare you for graduate work by showcasing the impact and importance of information systems to the UK and global digital economy. The course begins by developing fundamental programming skills and moves on to apply these skills on web-based 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.

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

This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Course: Business Information Systems – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Computer Games Design & Development Our Computer Games Design & Development degree equips you with the skills needed to follow a career in games development or in the wider IT industry.

The course covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from Computer Science & Software Engineering. This provides you with 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. As you progress through the course, you will learn the skills that will allow you to explore and develop your own game ideas as well as understand the business and employment opportunities that exist in the games industry.

The UK has a vibrant, innovative video games culture, with approximately 37.3m people in the UK playing games and a market value of £5.35bn in 2019 (UKIE, 2020).

The games software market made up 48% of the UK entertainment media market in 2019, larger than both video and music (ERA, 2020).

The Department has strong links with industry and key technology companies throughout the UK and Europe. All students have the opportunity to participate in research, enterprise, public engagement, student exchange and internship programmes.

Course: Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F PY

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Computer Science Designed in consultation with industry, our 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. Broadening options will allow you to hone your knowledge in specialist areas such as Artificial Intelligence, mobile technologies, robotics, and data analytics and business intelligence to become highly employable across different sectors of the digital economy. As such, you can graduate with a named award in: BSc BSc BSc BSc

(Hons) (Hons) (Hons) (Hons)

Computer Computer Computer Computer

Science Science Science Science

(Mobile Computing) (Robotics) (Artificial Intelligence) (Data Analytics)

This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Course: Computer Science - BSc (Hons) with specialist pathways in: • Mobile Computing • Robotics • Artificial Intelligence • Data Analytics UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

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Computer Security Often called Cyber Security, this degree in Computer Security will explore the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to understand, apply and critically evaluate the principles that underpin Computer Security. 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.

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. As a Cardiff School of Technologies student, you will also have the opportunity to participate in industry-relevant challenges and competitions to test your skills and develop your abilities.

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). Full accreditation will be awarded when the first cohort of graduates have successfully completed the course. Cardiff Met is also an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). This will provide an opportunity for students to qualify as a Student Member of the CIISec and start their journey to chartered information security professional status.

Course: Computer Security – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F PY Read more about our Computer Security Course by scanning the QR code.

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Computing for Interaction Informed by industry needs, the Computing for Interaction degree sits at the intersection between software development and creative design.

You will develop your skills in application design and development – both web and mobile – with a focus on user experience (UX) and interface design to build attractive and usable websites, applications and software.

During the course, you will investigate how emerging technologies – including invisible interfaces, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge and Cloud Computing – change the way users interact with software, hardware and the ever increasing amount of data we are presented with. You will look at industry-relevant aspects of software development, including project lifecycles, budget and proposal development, the role of the prototype, and the practical application of production processes to develop client-centred projects.

You will be professionally prepared to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams as an information architect in the field of prototype application and website development, and in usability testing and interaction design – applying best practices in design to the production of interactive software products or systems.

Course: Computing for Interaction – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Computing with Creative Design Our Computing with Creative Design degree, run in collaboration with the Product Design course in the Cardiff School of Art and Design, 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 softwaredriven systems, you will be encouraged to incorporate modern product design thinking into your technical work. The course will introduce you 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 while looking at product design processes. This will enable you to establish yourself as a ‘hybrid’ individual, well equipped to bridge the gap between the technical and creative worlds to create innovative solutions to problems old and new.

Given the growing application of digital technology across all sectors and domains, professionals who marry the skills of creativity and design with the ability to build reliable and supportable software, are increasingly in demand. This course will enable you to achieve this interdisciplinary skillset, providing access to opportunities across a variety of sectors and fields such as the arts, entertainment/games, mobile app development, multimedia, product/web design and other interactive systems.

Course: Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F PY

Read more about our Computing with Creative Design Course by scanning the QR code.

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Data Science Data generated by humans and machines is transforming our society, economics and politics, to the extent that The Economist recently labelled big data “The world’s most valuable resource”. The ability to garner meaningful insights, knowledge and intelligence from complex data has never been more important.

Informed by industry needs, our Data Science degree will enable you to understand, apply and critically evaluate data science and artificial intelligence principles. 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 programme, creating challenging scenarios and assessments based on real-life cases for the students’ 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 a number of European and international partners.

If you have an analytical mindset, like to think and work outside the box, and enjoy exploring and analysing data to solve practical problems, then this is the programme for you.

Course: Data Science – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

Read more about our Data Science Course by scanning the QR code.

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Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering This integrated degree in Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering will provide you with the skills needed to work with both software and hardware to design exciting electronic and computer-based systems. Embedded systems are ubiquitous in the modern world and their use will grow with the advent of the Internet of Things and the needs of Industry 4.0.

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.

The skills you gain during the course will equip you for graduate roles in this expanding sector. The programme is industry focused, offering opportunities for industrial placements.

This programme is seeking accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The course has been designed to meet the needs of accreditation and with a view to back dating the effective date to include all students who graduate from the programme.

Course: Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering – BEng/MEng UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4 years full-time Key: F PY

Read more about our Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering Course by scanning the QR code.

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Robotics Engineering This integrated programme 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 programme 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-the-art equipment will give you practical skills. The programme 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.

The programme is built with a focus on employability, ethical and social entrepreneurship. Students will be encouraged to gain industry experience through an optional placement year. Upon graduation, you will be ideally placed to start a successful career in this booming sector. You will be ready to meet the business needs of companies operating at the cutting-edge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, across a multitude of sectors and subject areas. This programme is seeking accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The course has been designed to meet the needs of accreditation and with a view to back dating the effective date to include all students who graduate from the programme.

Course: Robotics Engineering – BEng/MEng UCAS Tariff: 112 Duration: 3/4/5/6 years full-time Key: F PY

Read more about our Robotics Engineering Course by scanning the QR code.

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Software Engineering Our Software Engineering degree course covers the theory and practice of modern software engineering, including the tools, technologies and methods used in this field.

During the course, you will expand your knowledge and expertise in the design, development and delivery of software for modern environments and platforms, and will develop an appreciation of software carpentry and ‘codemanship’: creating useful and usable software artefacts. In year 1, you will cover essential computing concepts, which are shared with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course. In later years, the course will focus on the design and development of software for particular applications, and will examine architectural paradigms such as parallel and distributed computing. You will have the option of broadening your studies to include topics such as web technology, networks, digital and cyber security, or computer graphics, to be prepared for a varied career in applied software engineering.

As such, you can graduate with a named award in: BSc BSc BSc BSc

(Hons) (Hons) (Hons) (Hons)

Software Software Software Software

Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering

(Web Technology) (Augmented & Virtual Reality) (Network Security) (Data Security)

This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Course: Software Engineering – BSc (Hons) with specialist pathways in: • Web Technology • Augmented & Virtual Reality • Network Security • Data Security UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key:  F PY

Read more about our Software Engineering Course by scanning the QR code.

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Virtual & Augmented Reality Our Virtual & Augmented Reality degree will enable you to explore the ever-changing landscape of virtual and augmented reality, equipping you with the knowledge and strategic mindset to create new VR and AR applications and experiences.

As you progress through the course, you will learn the skills that will allow you to explore and develop your own ideas, as well as understand the business and career opportunities that exist in the VR/AR and wider IT industries. You will learn the underlying computer science and software engineering skills needed to develop real-time applications, together with essential UI / UX design principles.

You will use different languages, including Python and C/C++, apply real-time graphics techniques, and program spatial audio systems to bring to life your immersive experiences. Through the exploration of human-computer interaction, you will learn how gestures can be used to create interactive experiences. You will also get practical knowledge in software project management, as well as the industry standard tools and techniques used to create your own VR and AR applications.

The programme is industry focused, offering opportunities for industrial placements, and is designed to allow accreditation by the British Computer Society.

Course: Virtual & Augmented Reality – BSc (Hons) UCAS Tariff: 96 Duration: 3/4/5 years full-time Key: F PY

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Foundation Routes We offer a number of 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.

Course

UCAS Tariff

Duration

Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

56

1FT

Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

48

1FT

Foundation leading to Accounting, Economics & Finance

32

1FT

Foundation leading to Business & Management

32

1FT

Foundation leading to BSc Business Information Systems

32

1FT

64 -

Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science

Engineering Degrees

32 -

1FT

Foundation leading to Law

32

1FT

Foundation leading to Marketing

32

1FT

Foundation leading to Sport

32

1FT

Foundation leading to Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management

32

1FT

Foundation leading to BA Youth & Community Work

48

1FT

Computer Science Degrees

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What you need to know 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:  029 2041 6010  askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk  @CMetAdmissions

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 the majority of courses, please contact Admissions to confirm this is the case for the course you are interested in.

Personal statements This is a very important part of your UCAS application; it’s your chance to tell us what excites and motivates you, what your ambitions are, your transferable skills, about research you’ve done and your experiences. Make sure it’s your personal statement but ask a teacher, friend or parent to proof read it; there’s nothing worse than seeing spelling mistakes.

Visit: www.ucas.com/personalstatement for more information.

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 Track at www.ucas.com/track. We will also be in touch via email and letter 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.

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Admissions policy Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Admissions Policy seeks to accept anyone who would benefit from higher education. Applications are considered on their individual merits and will take into account a wide range of formal qualifications, as well as any relevant work experience. The admissions policy can be viewed at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/admissions.

Terms and conditions of your offer For further details please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/terms

International applicants International Students should visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international before making an application.

Our dedicated International Team have produced specific guidance to help you apply for your chosen course and to ensure all relevant and necessary information is submitted as part of your application.

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. You may also need to undertake an English qualification before being admitted onto a course. For guidance on entry requirements for your country please check our country specific information page.

Read more about Country Specific Information by scanning the QR code.

Bursaries & Scholarships The University has created a range of awards designed to support you on your academic journey • • • • •

Carers Bursary Care Leavers and Estranged Student’s Bursary Performance and Elite Sports Scholarships Sanctuary Award Study Life Award

You can find out more at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships

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Disclaimer This prospectus and Cardiff Met website should be viewed in conjunction. Together they are intended as a general guide for prospective undergraduate students. Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is accurate. However, some changes, for example to course titles may become necessary due to legitimate administrative, regulatory, financial or academic reasons. Cardiff Met endeavours to keep any changes to a minimum.

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Welcome 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.

Our and your success is shaped by high-quality, high-impact education informed by cutting-edge research and innovation. Our aim is to 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.

Founded in 1865, 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 and international experience supported by your Personal Tutor, our well-resourced Student Services and our campuses that offer a real sense of community.

Our enterprising outlook, our state-of-the-art facilities and our partnerships with employers and institutions all around the globe will give you the experience and knowledge you need to succeed at university and in life more generally.

Cardiff Metropolitan University stands for quality and our approach works. This is why we were named UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by The Times Higher Education – the first Welsh university ever to receive the prestigious accolade – 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. Yes, we will challenge you as that is what so much of university life is about. But we will also support you to build your competence, confidence, experience and networks and help you develop the Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills which give every graduate the Cardiff Met EDGE. This approach is reinforced by evidence of our improving graduate outcomes performance that sees over 95% of our graduates in work or study 15 months after graduating.

We are focused on your future wellbeing and prosperity which is why we are Wales’ number one green university and why 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 undergraduate guide will give you a good overview of our university, and will show you how Cardiff Met will empower you to realise your full potential.

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

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Visit us on Saturday 25th June 2022 Saturday 8th October 2022 Saturday 12th November 2022 Book your place at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/opendays

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