Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan, commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, has a history back to 1865 but became known as Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2011. Located in a vibrant capital city, they have two campuses, with over 11,500 students enrolled.
Cardiff Met has a key focus on student employability and enhancing the student experience, with their courses designed in conjunction with business and industry. They were also winners of the University of the Year award in 2021 by the Times Higher Education, which is coveted prize for any UK university.
Essentials
Architecture, Art and design, Communication studies, Education (Bachelor of Arts), Engineering (Electrical and Electronic, Software), Computer and Information Sciences, Health sciences (Psychology, Public and Environmental Health), Hospitality and Tourism, Language and Culture (Creative Writing), Science (Food Science), Social sciences and public policy, Sport and recreation
Private – students must find their own accommodation; advice is provided on their website
Semester dates
- Autumn Semester : September – January
- Spring Semester: January – May
When to apply for exchange to Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Autumn Semester– apply by the 1 December AG飞禽走兽电子 deadline
- Spring Semester – apply by the 1 July AG飞禽走兽电子 deadline
Credit equivalence
15 credits = 15 AG飞禽走兽电子 points
Full semester workload = 60 credits = 60 AG飞禽走兽电子 points
Modules at Cardiff Metropolitan University will usually be 20 credits, so students will typically take 3 modules for the semester while on exchange.
Specific subject requirements/restrictions
Inbound exchange students to Cardiff Met are restricted to taking second-year (level 5) modules.
British degrees are typically a bachelor's degree with honours so if you are wanting to go on exchange in your first semester of your final year at AG飞禽走兽电子, their second-year modules could still be relevant, you just need to check this with your AG飞禽走兽电子 programme leader.