Cardiff Metropolitan University

Bsc Sport, Physical Education and Health

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BSc Sport, Physical Education & Health degree at Cardiff Met is a practical programme that teaches students about current and future developments in sport, physical education (PE), and health.

Candidates learn about how sport contributes to lifelong health, wellbeing, and physical education through activity and study, both theory and practical, with modules on exercise science, coaching, psychology, pedagogy, biomechanics, research methods, and social issues in sport and education.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, and use on-campus facilities, and are assessed through essays, exams, practical skills, portfolios, presentations, and a final project, and may also go on placements or engage in work-based learning.

Entry requirements

Candidates of the BSc Sport, Physical Education, and Health at Cardiff Metropolitan University are to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required, and students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 104–112 UCAS Tariff points, with five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Applicants are required to have A-Levels with at least one grade B, BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (DMM), T Level (Merit), International Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Highers (Grade C), or Access to HE Diploma (Distinction & Merit).

English Proficiency:

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health applicants who are not from an English-speaking background need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no section less than 5.5.
  • Applicants with an equivalent SELT test are accepted.

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

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • 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

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Sport, Physical Education, and Health in Cardiff Metropolitan University are prepared for jobs such as:

  • Physical Education (PE) Teacher
  • Sport development officer
  • Sport Coaching
  • Local Authority
  • Community Health Promotion

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students of the BSc Sport, Physical Education & Health degree from Cardiff Met is £16,000 per year.

Admission

The BSc Sport, Physical Education & Health degree at Cardiff Met requires applicants to visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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