Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University is where global ambition meets practical education. Based in the capital of Wales, the university delivers career-focused programmes designed to prepare students for today’s competitive job market. With an inclusive campus culture and strong global connections, Cardiff Met empowers students to achieve their future goals in the UK and beyond.

• Career-Focused Education
  Courses are designed with industry input, offering practical skills, placements, and strong employability outcomes.

• Supportive for International Students
  Dedicated international teams provide support with visas, academics, careers, and student life.

• Affordable UK Study Destination
  Competitive tuition fees and lower living costs compared to many other UK cities.

• Excellent Location
  Cardiff is a safe, friendly, and student-friendly city with easy travel to London and other major UK cities.

• Modern Facilities & Strong Teaching Quality
  State-of-the-art campuses, modern learning spaces, and a strong reputation for teaching excellence.

​We generally ask for

 

five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above

 

(Grade 4 for new GCSEs in England) for entry onto the majority of the programmes, to include English Language and Maths. Some programmes will ask for Science GCSE also.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, they also offer a 

Foundation Programme

 which allows progression to Year 1.

Candidates who do not possess normal minimum entry qualification may be interviewed and considered individually on the basis of their prior learning or working background.

EU/International Students:

Students​ from the EU and further afield will need a qualification acceptable to the University that will indicate their ability to study through the medium of English Language to be able to successfully complete their chosen course.

 

We will require students whose first language isn't English to meet course specific English Language criteria such as IELTS.

• GCSEs
• AS Levels
• A Levels/BTEC
• Welsh Baccalaureate
• Extended Project Qualification
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• Scottish Highers

English Language Requirements:

IELTS

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	​4.5 overall with no sub score lower than 4.0
​Undergraduate	6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5
​Postgraduate	​6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5
​Higher Level Courses	6.5 overall with 6.5 in both reading and writing, and a minimum of 6.0 in the remaining components

Oxford English Test:

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	n/a
​Undergraduate	​B2+ overall with no sub score lower than B2
​Postgraduate	B2+ overall with no sub score lower than B2
​Higher Level Courses	C1 overall with no sub score lower than B2+​

Pearsons:

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	n/a
​Undergraduate	Overall - 52 Reading - 51 Speaking - 51 Listening - 51 Writing - 51
​Postgraduate	​Overall – 52 Reading – 51 Speaking – 51 Listening – 51 Writing - 51
​Higher Level Courses	​Overall – 61 Reading – 61 Speaking – 61 Listening – 61 Writing - 61

Cambridge En​g​lish Advanced (CAE):

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	​n/a
​Undergraduate	​Exams taken after January 2015: Overall score of 169 with no component score lower than 162 Exams taken before January 2015: Level B2 certificate with minimum score: 52
​Postgraduate	​​Exams taken after January 2015: Overall score of 169 with no component score lower than 162 Exams taken before January 2015: Level B2 certificate with minimum score: 52
​Higher Level Courses	​​Exams taken after January 2015: Overall score of 176 with minimum of 176 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 169 in the remaining components Exams taken before January 2015: Grade B or higher

Trinity College London:

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	​ISE I pass with minimum merit in each skill (in SELT centres only)
​Undergraduate	​ISE II pass with minimum merit in each skill
​Postgraduate	​ISE II pass with minimum merit in each skill
​Higher Level Courses	​ISE II pass with distinction in each skill / ISE III pass with pass in each skill​

TOEFL IBT:

​Course Level	​Requirements
​Foundation	​n/a
​Undergraduate	Overall - 72 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17
​Postgraduate	Overall - 72 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17
​Higher Level Courses	​​Overall - 72 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Listening - 17 Writing - 17

*Some courses may require a higher IELTS level, please review the relevant course page and entry requirements​ for confirmation​ of the required IELTS level.

Exemptions to English Language Requirements:

If you studied in a majority English Speaking Country 

you are exempt from demonstrating your English Language ability on submission of an official documentation produced by UK NARIC which confirms the translation. 

Foundation and English Language Courses:

Cardiff Metropolitan are pleased to offer students the opportunity to improve their English Language skills through a number of pre-sessional and foundation courses.

Undergraduate Bursaries & Scholarships:

​Carers Bursary

Cash award worth up to £1000.

​Care Leavers and Estranged Student Bursary

Cash award worth up to £1000 per year.

Sports Scholarships

Tailored support package worth up to £5000 per year.

​Sanctuary Award

Provision of a Met Rider bus pass, catering voucher, and a full tuition fee-remission.

​Study Life Award

Award worth up to £850 per year.

Postgraduate Bursaries & Scholarships:

Alumni Discount

Up to 25% reduction of tuition fees.

​Carers Bursary

Cash award worth up to £1000.

Sports Scholarships

Tailored support package worth up to £5000.

Sanctuary Award

Provision of a Met Rider bus pass, catering voucher, and a full tuition fee-remission.

Sport Cardiff Studentship Award

Provision of a full tuition fee-remission.

Welsh Postgraduate Taught Master's Incentivisation Bursary

Provision of tuition fee-remission.

International Scholarships:

We believe all students deserve the opportunity to enhance their career prospects, irrespective of their financial situation. That’s why we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and studentships to support our International students.

Undergraduate Scholarship	Award:   £1000 ​
Alumni scholarship	Award:   25% reduction in course fees The Alumni scholarship is awarded to all students who have completed a Cardiff Metropolitan undergraduate degree enrolling on taught postgraduate programmes in Cardiff.
MBA Scholarship	Award:   Up to £1500 MBA Scholarship is based on academic and/or professional, evidenced work experience
Vice Chancellor Scholarship	Award: Up to £1,500 The Vice Chancellor Scholarship, awarded to a number of our MA and MSc programmes, is based on academic and/or professional, evidenced work experience
​South East Asia Scholarship	​Award: 50% Tuition Fees Students from South East Asia are eligible to apply for the Cardiff Met 50% tuition fee scholarship. This is a competitive scholarship award, based on an application and interview.
​Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award	Access to education scholarship opportunities for people with irregular migration status, seeking sanctuary in the UK. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate level study.
​Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship	​Award: £10000 Students from India, Vietnam, USA and the European Union applying for a full time Masters programme are eligible to apply for the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship.