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Foundation Year - Cardiff School of Management

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This degree will undergo a periodic review in 2025 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed.

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About the Course

Our foundation year in management is an extra year of study at the start of your university degree. After successful completion of your foundation year, you can access the first year of a wide range of degrees from Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences and Cardiff School of Technologies.

The foundation year is intended to prepare you for your following years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence.

Whatever your reason, we welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, including:

  • If you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in
  • If you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into year one
  • If you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into year one
  • If you’re returning to education after some time away

International Applicants

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please see the International Foundation Management.

Our foundation year enables you to progress onto the following degrees being delivered within Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences and Cardiff School of Technologies.

Accounting, Economics and Finance:

Business and Management:

Computer Science and Information Systems:

Law:

Marketing:

Sport:

Tourism, Hospitality and Events:

Regardless of your above chosen degree, you will study the same modules throughout your foundation year before specialising in a specific area.

  • Academic & Professional Skills
  • Information Technology in the Modern World
  • Application of Numeracy
  • Developing a Research Project
  • Marketing in the 21st Century
  • Working in Management

You’ll study six units to prepare you for the rest of your chosen degree. Our curriculum is designed to boost your confidence, skills and knowledge to progress onto a degree of your choice.

You will develop transferrable skills throughout our foundation year, such as research and analysis, design and innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurial and verbal, written and visual communication.

You will be fully immersed into university life and the student community from day one. With high progression rates, we work hard to ensure every student reaches their full potential. We also offer specialist support and a range of social activities for you to enjoy.

Our Foundation Year is taught through a blend of weekly lectures, group work, workshops and seminars. You will study six modules, three will be delivered in Term 1 and three in Term 2. Each module will have 48 hours of teaching and 152 hours for self-study / independent learning time.

You will have access to course content via Moodle, the virtual learning environment, with interactive learning tools and materials to support independent learning.

You will also benefit from our personal tutoring team alongside your module leader, seminar tutors and Programme Director.

Our foundation year is assessed using a range of methods such as essays, presentations, reports, in class tests, exams, individual research projects and reflective diary.

Support is available for assessments including revision sessions, personal tutoring and skills workshops run by the Learning Centre.

You will receive a wide range of feedback on your work both verbally and in writing.

Our foundation year enables you to progress onto the degrees listed within the ‘Course Content’ section of this webpage.

For specific information on employability and careers linked to these degrees, please refer to the individual course pages.

Applicants should normally possess:

  • GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language and Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy at grade C / grade 4 or above
  • 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level or equivalent

Candidates who do not possess normal minimum entry qualifications are considered on an individual basis by the Programme Director and may be required to attend an interview.

If you need further guidance on entry requirements, please either contact Admissions or refer to the UCAS Course Search. Further information on our entry requirements, including qualifications from the EU can be found by clicking here.

International Applicants:

Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please see the International Foundation Management.

Selection Procedure:

Selection is normally made on the basis your UCAS application form and where relevant, an interview.

How to Apply:

Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at www.ucas.com. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.

Mature Students:

A mature applicant is anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university after school or college. Cardiff Met welcomes applications from mature applicants and further advice and information can be found here.

For enquiries, please contact Admissions on 029 2041 6044 or email askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

For course specific enquiries, please contact the programme leader Gareth Dyer on gdyer@cardiffmet.ac.uk or 029 2041 6626.

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  • UCAS Code

    Each degree has its own foundation year UCAS code. Follow the links to the degree course you want to study listed under 'Course Content' for the relevant UCAS code, and apply on the UCAS website.

  • Location

    Llandaff Campus

  • School

    Cardiff School of Management

  • Duration

    1 year full time, with an additional 3 or 4 (including placement) years of full-time study required to complete your chosen degree.

Student & Graduate Experience

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My Journey from BA and MSc Marketing student to Marketing Executive in the Welsh food and drink industry
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Why my Foundation Year at Cardiff Met was one of the best years of my life
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From Foundation Programme to Graduating with a First and my Dream Career in Events Management
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