An Introduction to Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Met delivers professionally recognised degrees, together with impactful research and innovation, in art and design, business and management, education and public services, sport and health sciences, and technologies and engineering.
They are proud to have been awarded the highly prestigious title of ‘Top University in the UK for Sustainability’ in the People & Planet University League 2022/23. This award follows on closely from being awarded ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021’ by the Times Higher Education and ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’ by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide.
They’re committed to providing you with an exceptional student experience, supporting and empowering you to reach your full potential. They work in partnership with you to instil the Cardiff Met EDGE – a series of Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills to develop your confidence, resilience and experiences that will prepare you for life after university and employment.
Everything you need to know about Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), Athrofa Prifysgol Cymru, Caerdydd (APCC) and commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, is a university located in the city of Cardiff.
The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered. In the 2021/22 academic year, the university has 11,500 students from over 140 countries studying on two campuses in Cardiff, and more than 10,000 at 17 partner institutions in 15 countries around the world.
What is Student Life like at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Deciding where to study isn’t just about choosing the most appropriate course. You also need to choose where you want to live or be based for the next few years of your life. Whether you’re local to the city, or considering studying with us from further afield, we’re confident that Cardiff is the place you’ll want to call home and they aim to make your student experience with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. With a thriving student population, Cardiff is ranked as the most affordable student city in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2022).
Their award-winning Res Life community, the team aim to make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life (Best Student Community, National Student Housing Awards 2019).
What courses are on offer at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers high quality learning and teaching in a supportive and inspiring learning environment. You can choose to study from courses in range of subjects including Accounting, Economics & Finance, Art & Design, Business & Management, Computer Science & Creative Technologies, Education, Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Law, Media & Communications, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management, Sport and Youth & Community Work. Learning and teaching degrees at Cardiff Met consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials.
Many of their courses offer an option to add a year-long sandwich placement, giving you a chance to gain valuable industry experience. Foundation routes are also available for many of our courses preparing you for successful degree-level study.
What are sports like at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff Met Sport, the Students’ Union and the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences work in partnership to support the student sport and recreation experience in the University. Students are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle whilst studying at Cardiff Met. The student Sports & Fitness membership scheme provides access to the excellent facilities and programmes on offer.
Performance Sport – Achieve your academic potential alongside training, playing and performing at the highest level in your chosen sport. Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for student sport in the UK. They offer a unique performance environment, that is focussed on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations, setting the foundations for your future career.
Working in partnership with National Governing Bodies of Sport and Sport Wales they provide a number of performance programmes that align with talent pathways. To find out more about what it is like to join this environment and train as a student athlete at Cardiff Met, check out the links below where you will discover more information on their facilities, coaches, scholarships and support services.
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