Cardiff Metropolitan University

Foundation leading to Sport

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCyncoed Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The foundational year serves as the first year for students who don't have the entry grades for the main degree, or for those returning to school after a break. The Foundation Year in Sport will improve students' academic skills, knowledge, and confidence for their future studies. If the students pass this year, they can move straight into the first year of a specialised BSc (Hons) degree, such as Sport Coaching, Sport Performance Analysis, or Sport, Physical Education and Health.

Students will be taught through a blend of weekly lectures, group work, workshops, and seminars. Assessment will be done using various methods such as written coursework, presentations, portfolios, in-class tests, and exams. Support, including revision sessions and personal tutoring, is provided to help students succeed in their assessments and further academic journey.

Key highlights

  • Extra year of study at the start of a sport degree
  • Leads on to a full sport degree, with a placement-year option

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports coach
  • Sports development officer
  • Fitness instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical education teacher
  • Sport and exercise scientist

Career opportunities

Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows progression onto an Honours degree in Sport. Graduates from the full degree programmes often pursue careers such as:

  • Sport Coach / Development Officer
  • Performance Analyst
  • Sports Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Physical Education Teacher / Specialist
  • Health and Wellbeing Officer

Cost of study

The Tuition fee for the Foundation Year leading to Sport for International students is is£16,000 per year.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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