BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health Dance

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.

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) operates mainly on two campuses — Llandaff and Cyncoed. The university houses several academic schools, including Sport and Health Sciences, Management, Technologies, Art and Design, Education, and Social Policy. It has a strong reputation in sport, health, creative industries, and applied sciences.

Student life at Cardiff Met is active, with many clubs, societies, performance sport programmes, and student support services. The university supports student-athletes through performance sport scholarships, dual-career pathways (balancing sport and study), and integrated academic and athletic support.

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)

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.

The scholarships available to international students studying at Cardiff Met include the Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship and the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship. These scholarships support both academic and athletic development and include access to coaching, facilities, and educational support.

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

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.