
BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health Dance
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) degree programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) offers a practical-based course that focuses on current and future developments in the sector. It recognises the contribution that sport and dance make within physical education.
The programme values and challenges students within a supportive learning environment and provides opportunities to access, understand, and apply research to enhance innovative practice and to understand the future role of physical educators.
The specialist Dance pathway within the programme focuses on the applied place of Dance as both a creative art and physical activity, exploring its contribution to Education, Community, and Health and Wellbeing. Students will have opportunities to Create, Perform, and Teach.
Through Cardiff Met's strong links with industry, the application and development of Dance in these contexts are explored. Students engage in work-based learning and placement experiences over four years, supporting the development of creative and innovative Dance practitioners. The programme begins with a foundation year that helps students solidify their knowledge and skills.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- UCAS Tariff: 96–112 points
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Higher level Grade 6. No specific subjects required.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. No specific subjects required.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5
- PTE: Score of 52, with no element lower than 51
- Cambridge English Advanced: Level B2, Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162)
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.
Up to 20% of feesFull Fee Discount
Award: Up to £1,000
Sport Scholarships
Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Award: £2,500
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
The BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) programme prepares graduates for careers focusing on dance, sport, and physical activity across various sectors, including:
- Education
- Arts and Culture
- Tourism
- Sport
- Leisure and Health
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for international students for full-time study.
Admission
International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.
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