Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health Dance

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a practical course that examines the role of sport and dance in physical education. Students follow a specialist Dance pathway that enables them to explore Dance in education, community settings, and health and wellbeing, creating opportunities for work-based learning and placements to prepare them for roles in Dance, sport, and health.

Students are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, and tutorials, supported by Cardiff Met’s online learning system, and are assessed through written coursework, presentations, practical skills, portfolio work, exams, and a final major project in Year 3. They also develop professional, coaching, or vocational qualifications alongside the degree.

Entry requirements

The BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) degree at Cardiff Met requires students 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 relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 96–112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels (or equivalent qualifications).
  • Those applying with a BTEC National or Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma should have grades between MMM and DMM.
  • Candidates must have five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above, including English and Mathematics.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants for the BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University who are not from an English-speaking background need an IELTS 6.0 overall, 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 (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University can work as:

  • Physical Education teacher
  • Community dance practitioner
  • Dance instructor
  • Health & Wellbeing officer
  • Sports coaching

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students in the Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) is £16,000 per year.

Admission

BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) in Cardiff Metropolitan University 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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