Cardiff Metropolitan University

Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The Foundation Programme at Cardiff School of Management is a one-year course that helps students get ready to start a bachelor's degree in business. It's a great option if you don't currently meet the usual entry requirements or if you'd like to boost your academic skills and English language ability.

In this course, you'll study topics such as Academic & Professional Skills, Marketing in the 21st Century, and Working in Management. These modules will give you important skills in how to communicate effectively, do research, work with numbers, and understand the world of business. This course can also be useful if you're not completely sure which business subject you want to focus on later in your degree. It's also suitable if you don't have the specific subjects needed to go straight into the first year of a bachelor's degree, or if you're coming back to studying after a break.

Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, group work, and workshops. Assessments include essays, presentations, reports, tests, and projects, ensuring students are well-prepared for higher-level study.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • Candidates need 32 UCAS points from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. 
  • The university also accepts the updated GCSE qualifications in Mathematics or Mathematics - Numeracy for students who have studied in Wales.

English Proficiency

  • International students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0, with no component lower than 5.5.

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

Career opportunities for students who complete a Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Executive
  • Project Coordinator
  • Operations Manager
  • Sales and Business Development Officer
  • Customer Relationship Manager

Cost of study

The yearly tuition fee for international students undertaking the Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £12,000.

Admission

Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS. If you need expert assistance regarding your admission to the university, please contact the AHZ counsellors.

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