Foundation leading to Sport

The foundational year serves as the first year for students who don't have the entry grades for the main degree, or for those returning to school after a break. The Foundation Year in Sport will improve students' academic skills, knowledge, and confidence for their future studies. If the students pass this year, they can move straight into the first year of a specialised BSc (Hons) degree, such as Sport Coaching, Sport Performance Analysis, or Sport, Physical Education and Health.

Students will be taught through a blend of weekly lectures, group work, workshops, and seminars. Assessment will be done using various methods such as written coursework, presentations, portfolios, in-class tests, and exams. Support, including revision sessions and personal tutoring, is provided to help students succeed in their assessments and further academic journey.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a well-regarded university famous for its strong focus on getting students ready for their careers and making sure what they learn is useful in the workplace. The University offers many fantastic courses at both undergraduate (Bachelor's) and postgraduate (Master's/PhD) levels in different subjects. The University is dedicated to giving students a great experience and aims to make sure its graduates have all the skills needed for their working lives.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies.

Grade Requirements:

• The University accepts a majority of students with three A Levels or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. They also welcome those with a T Level, often requiring an extra A-level in a specific subject if the course needs it.
• The university accepts the Extended Project Qualification and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, though some courses may need specific Higher Level (HL) subjects.
• The Access to Higher Education Diploma is also accepted, being particularly good for applicants who have been out of full-time education.

English Language requirements:

• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their skills, typically needing an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking).
• The University accepts other Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) that are approved by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as equivalent to this standard.

The Tuition fee for the Foundation Year leading to Sport for International students is is£16,000 per year.

The most common scholarship is the Cardiff Met Undergraduate International Scholarship, which gives full-time international students a tuition fee discount of about £3,000. This scholarship usually applies to the Foundation Year since it leads to an undergraduate degree. Additionally, applicants can get a guaranteed £1,000 Fee Discount by simply paying their full tuition fees before the set deadline.

For very high-level athletes, the competitive Performance Sport Scholarships are an option. These are for student-athletes competing internationally or nationally and offer a significant financial award of up to £5,000 per year plus valuable support, such as coaching.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows progression onto an Honours degree in Sport. Graduates from the full degree programmes often pursue careers such as:

• Sport Coach / Development Officer
• Performance Analyst
• Sports Rehabilitation Therapist
• Physical Education Teacher / Specialist
• Health and Wellbeing Officer

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.