If you are thinking of going to university to carry on your studies, or returning to education after a break, Cardiff Met is here to help! Below you will find the core information to help you make your decision.
Why choose University?Why choose Cardiff Met
Researching your course options
You might already know exactly which course you want to study with us, or you might know that you want to study at Cardiff Met but aren't sure in which area. There are hundreds of options to consider so just take your time and research all the options available.
UCAS have a
great selection of tools on their website for you to use and research your options.
At Cardiff Met, one of the best options for you, is to attend one of our
campus Open Days. These days give you an insight into life as a Cardiff Met student, a chance to chat to current students and meet the academic team of the course you are interested in.
Book your place now!
You can also narrow down your search by using our
Course Finder.
Applying through UCAS
Once you have decided to apply, you need to
make your application online via UCAS. There are sections to complete including your personal details, your university choices (including Cardiff Met!) and courses, and your Personal Statement. The personal statement section of your application will take the most time and is the most important so do multiple drafts and ask different people to read over it for you. You should think about why you want to study the course you have chosen, what ambitions you have after completing the course, what extra-curricular activities you have been involved in, any employment skills you have picked up and any other interesting details that relate to the course. The statement's purpose is to give an overall picture of who you are and why you want to study the course so take your time on it.
We have a Student Recruitment team that may have already visited your school/college for a personal statement workshop but otherwise, you can view some tips from them here. UCAS also provide some
useful guides on constructing your personal statement.
Once you have applied, your details will be sent to your university choices and we will then communicate with you mostly via email. Make sure the email address on your UCAS application is not your school email address as this won't be active after you have finished and as a personal email address, make sure it is an appropriate username.
Overview of the UCAS Cycle
Key dates for 2025
Date | Notes |
September 2024 | Completed UCAS applications can be submitted to UCAS which will be referred to Cardiff Met if we are one of your choices. |
October onwards | Book onto one of our campus
Open Days to get an experience of what Cardiff Met life is like. |
29 January 2025
| Deadline for all applications to be guaranteed consideration. |
February – June 2025 | You will be able to attend an Applicant Day if you have been offered a place at Cardiff Met. An invitation will be emailed to you so that you can book a place. |
26 February 2025 | UCAS Extra opens which will allow you to add a choice if you haven’t received an offer from your original five choices. |
March 2025 | Details on how to apply for student finance and scholarships will be sent to anyone holding an offer with Cardiff Met – check out our
finance pages for more information. |
1 April 2025 |
Apply for your accommodation from 1 April if you have made us your firm or insurance choice. |
14 May 2025 | Deadline for Cardiff Met to make a decision on applications that were submitted by 29 January. |
4 June 2025 | You will need to reply to your offers if all decisions have been received by 14 May. |
4 July 2025 | Last date to add a UCAS Extra choice. |
17 July 2025 | Deadline for Cardiff Met to make a decision on applications that were submitted by 30 June. |
23 July 2025 | You will need to reply to your offers if all decisions have been received by 17 July. |
5 July 2025 | Clearing opens. |
August onwards | Enrolment opens for all courses. |
August 2025 | Clearing Campus Tours available. |
14 August 2025 | Publication of A level and BTEC RQF results. |
31 August 2025 | Deadline to meet all academic conditions of your offer. |
If you can't find the answer you are looking for or you need some specific advice, you can
contact our Admissions team on 02920 416010, talk to us on Live Chat from the bubble in the bottom right corner or email us on askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk.