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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Overview
Cardiff Metropolitan University information
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
UCAS code: C20
Located in an exciting, modern European capital city, the university has been integral to the City of Cardiff since 1865 and we pride ourselves on offering practice focused and professionally recognised education across five academic schools.
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Tuition fees at Cardiff Metropolitan University
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £7,500 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay £16,000 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£21.8k
Average graduate salary91%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
89%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Cardiff Metropolitan University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Cardiff Metropolitan University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
120-128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS points120 UCAS points115 UCAS points115 UCAS points112 UCAS points112 UCAS points112 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
112-120 UCAS points112 UCAS points112 UCAS points112 UCAS pointsCardiff Metropolitan University student reviews
Showing 54 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
2nd year student
1 year ago
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
81%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
88%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
93%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
75%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
89%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
high
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Cardiff Metropolitan University on The Student Room.
