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Undergraduate Additional Course Costs

Please note all figures are subject to change.

Please select your academic school below:

Course Title Kit/Uniform Other Related Documents
BA (Hons) Animation     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Architecture     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Artist Designer: Maker     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Ceramics     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Fine Art     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Illustration     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Interior Design     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Photography     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Product Design     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BA (Hons) Textiles     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design & Technology     CSAD Additional Course Costs
BSc (Hons) Product Design     CSAD Additional Course Costs
Course Title Kit/Uniform Other Related Documents
BA (Anrh) Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog)   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change); Agored Cymru Level 2 Forest School - £24-48; Travel costs incurred to complete 700 hours work experience throughout degree; various other optional qualifications, costs to be confirmed.  
BA (Anrh) Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog)   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change).  
BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change); Agored Cymru Level 2 Forest School - £24-48; Travel costs incurred to complete 700 hours work experience throughout degree; various other optional qualifications, costs to be confirmed.  
BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11) with QTS / BA Addysg Gynradd (3-11) gyda SAC   Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change); Transport costs to placements.  
BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change).  
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Youth Work)   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change).  
BSc (Hons) Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change). You may be required to undertake a new Enhanced DBS at your cost for any volunteering placements that require additional checks.  
BSc (Hons) Housing Studies   Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change).  
BSc (Hons) Social Work   Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change). Registration fees are required to be paid with Social Care Wales. The cost is: Initial application fee of £15; Annual fee of £15 on the anniversary of their registration date. In total, an additional £45 across the three years.  
Foundation Certificate in Youth and Community Work   Recommended annual DBS Update Service - £13 (subject to change).  
Course Title Kit/Uniform Other Related Documents
BA (Hons) Events Management     Compulsory events £30; Possible visit charges (e.g. entry admissions); Optional Modules - Level 5 Field Study approx. £450; Level 5 Certification approx. £100-200 per course/elective; Level 6 Field Study approx. £500-600; Level 6 Wines and Spirits Studies approx. £190
BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management £100   Compulsory Module: Level 5 Venue Design Project 3D printing approx. £10-£15; Optional Modules - Level 5 Field Study approx. £450; Level 5 Certification approx. £100-200 per course/elective; Level 6 Field Study approx. £500-600; Level 6 Wines and Spirits Studies approx. £190
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management     Possible visit charges (e.g. entry admissions); Optional Modules - Level 5 Field Study approx. £450; Level 5 Certification approx. £100-200 per course/elective; Level 6 Field Study approx. £500-600; Level 6 Wines and Spirits Studies approx. £190
LLB Law     Recommended £250 - £300 per year for necessary textbooks.
Course Title Kit/Uniform Other Related Documents
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science   Final year research project - print studio charge £8.00  
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Health, Exercise & Nutrition   Final year research project - print studio charge £10.00  
BSc (Hons) Complementary Healthcare (with Practitioner Status) Top-Up   Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change)  
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology

Year 1: Hand tools and web cam £200

Year 2: Orthodontic pliers £187

   
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Steel toe capped shoes/boots approx. £20    
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science   Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change)  
BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics Food grade white coat for kitchen practicals, typically £15 Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change). Placement providers may request a more recent DBS than that submitted on entry to your programme. In this circumstance the student may be required to cover the cost of this.  
BSc (Hons) Nutrition Food grade white coat for kitchen practicals, typically £15    
BSc (Hons) Podiatry Clinical tunic supplied by department, replacements will be £15 each. Suitable smart black trousers and shoes for clinic will be advised at induction.

Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change).

Text books and own study materials. Travel and accommodation costs for clinical placements throughout Wales (may be claimed back if in receipt of full bursary).

 
BSc (Hons) Psychology
 

Travel costs to placements; Printing of final year dissertation approx. £20

 
BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy  

Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change)

 
FdSc Dental Technology  

Webcam (approx. £20) and headset required

 
Professional Aromatherapy Training Course  

Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change). PB Membership IFPA £25, Insurance £20, Essential Oils £150 (approx), Linen £30, Protective Clothing £20

 
Professional Holistic Massage Training Course  

Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change). PB Membership MTI £35, Insurance £20, Massage Table £250 (approx), Linen £30, Massage Oil £10, cost of receiving treatments £180 (maximum), Protective Clothing £20

 
Professional Reflexology Training Course  

Applicants are strongly advised to register with the annual DBS Update Service so that checks can be made on the validity of Disclosures during the duration of studies - £13 (subject to change). PB Membership AoR (inc insurance) £26, Linen £30, Protective Clothing £20, Treatment Chair/Couch £30-£250 (optional)

 
Course Title Kit/Uniform Other Related Documents
BSc (Hons) Astudiaethau Chwaraeon ac Addysg Gorfforol (Dwyieithog) Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Intercalated Sport & Exercise Science   Gym Membership (optional) approx. £160 p.a.; Outdoor pursuits (optional) - students will pay a subsidised cost for each year - Year 1 £50, Year 2 £100 and Year 3 £100; Modules are undertaken away from the university; UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory.

UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award; Students can undertake optional recognised fitness industry qualifications. The subsidised cost of these vary from £300 to £500 each depending on the qualification and the level.

Mental Health First Aid Training - £20 optional cost for students.

 
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory.

UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award; Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 £130 (approx) during Level 4; Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Level 4) £130 (approx) during Level 5; Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Level 5) £130 (approx) during Level 6; UK Sport Coaching The Fundamentals of Movement course (optional) £60; Students can undertake optional recognised fitness industry qualifications. The subsidised cost of these vary from £300 to £500 each depending on the qualification and the level.

Mental Health First Aid Training - £20 optional cost for students.

 
BSc (Hons) Sport Management Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport Media Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education & Health Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx. depending on sport and level of the award.  
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) Sportswear can be purchased; a web link to the sport clothing supplier will be sent with joining information. Appropriate footwear for sport practical modules is compulsory. UKCC Coaching qualifications (optional) subsidised costs vary from £110 to £250 approx depending on sport and level of the award.  

Aside from the courses listed above, there are other generic costs relating to printing/binding e.g. Final Dissertation. If you are studying a course that doesn’t require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for entry, but as part of your placement and or dissertation, you come into contact with young or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake a criminal records check. Please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/dbs for further information.

For applicants who choose to undertake a 48-week industrial work placement as part of their academic programme, there will be additional costs associated with this, e.g. Visa applications, travel and living costs, etc.

If you choose to undertake an ERASMUS placement during your studies, there will be living costs associated with living in the European Country for the duration.