Cardiff Metropolitan University

Bsc Sport, Physical Education and Health

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a four-year programme, a foundation year plus three years of the honours degree. The foundation year helps students build skills, confidence, and subject knowledge before entering the year-one degree and allows students to study core modules in sport, education, health, psychology, physiology, biomechanics, pedagogy, research methods, and issues in sport and society after the foundation year.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, and the use of campus facilities, and are assessed by essays, exams, practical skills, portfolios, presentations, and a final project. The BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) from Cardiff Metropolitan University includes opportunities for vocational coaching qualifications and work-based or placement experiences.

Entry requirements

The BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) for Cardiff Metropolitan 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 of the foundation year need five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above, including English and Mathematics.
  • Candidates for the BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) at Cardiff Metropolitan University need A-Levels, BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, T Levels, International Baccalaureate, Access to HE Diploma, or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants of The BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) in 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

  • 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

After completing the BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) at Cardiff Metropolitan University, graduates might work as:

  • Physical Education (PE) teacher
  • Sport development officer
  • Coach or instructor in health, fitness, or sport
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Community Wellness Officer

Cost of study

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

Admission

The BSc Sport, Physical Education and Health (with Foundation) at 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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