Cardiff Metropolitan University

Foundation leading to Law

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The Foundation leading to Law at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a one-year programme for students who need to build up their skills before starting a law degree. It helps students improve their academic reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students learn basic legal topics and also take general modules to prepare them for higher-level study. After passing the foundation year, students can move into the full law degree.

The course is taught through lectures, workshops, and support sessions. It's designed to help students adjust to university life while giving them a strong base in legal studies.
This foundation course covers topics such as academic skills, communication and writing, study skills and critical thinking. Students are assessed through essays, presentations, projects, and tests.

The Foundation leading to Law at Cardiff Metropolitan University is great for students who need an extra year to prepare. The course is friendly and supportive, helping students grow in confidence. After the foundation year, students can start a full undergraduate degree in law.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

To be enrolled, you need A Levels, BTEC, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. Other qualifications equivalent to A-Level may be accepted.

English Proficiency:

Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent.

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 fees

  • Full 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

Graduates from the Foundation leading to Law at Cardiff Metropolitan University can move on to a full law degree, which may lead to jobs like:

  • Solicitor
  • Legal assistant
  • Court officer
  • Paralegal
  • Law clerk

Cost of study

In 2025/2026, the annual cost of studying the Foundation leading to Law at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for international students.

Admission

To apply for Cardiff Metropolitan University Foundation leading to Law, you can apply directly on the university website or through UCAS. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.

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