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Withdrawal and Fees

Withdrawing from Your Course

If you are thinking about withdrawing from your course there are some things you will need to consider, and we suggest you book an appointment with a Student Retention Officer by completing this form to tell us you are thinking of leaving so you can receive appropriate support and guidance. You may be liable for some or all of your tuition fees, depending on when you withdraw. This amount will also depend on how your tuition fees are paid.

Information for the 2024-25 academic year is detailed below:

For Undergraduates (Full Time and Part Time) & PGCE Courses


Time of withdrawalTuition Fees paid directly through Student FinanceTuition Fees not funded through Student Finance
Information based on September 2024 course start dateFirst 2 weeks of term - Up to 6 October 2024No chargeNo charge

Period 1 - Up to 5 January 202525%40%

Period 2 - Up to 13 April 202550%70%

Period 3 - Anytime from 14 April 2025100%100%


For Postgraduates (Full Time and Part Time) & Research Courses


Time of withdrawal
Information based on September 2024 course start dateFirst 2 weeks of term - Up to 6 October 2024No charge

Period 1 - Up to 5 January 202540%

Period 2 - Up to 13 April 202570%

Period 3 - Anytime from 14 April 2025100%


If you are starting the academic year at a 'non-traditional' point (i.e., January or April) or are doing a 'short course', please contact the Tuition Fees Team (details below) to clarify the periods.


Further Information

You can contact our Tuition Fees Team at tuitionfees@cardiffmet.ac.uk if you have any further queries around how withdrawing from University will affect your tuition fee charges.

You can contact our Money & Welfare Team at moneyadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk or on 029 2041 6170 to discuss the implications of withdrawing from University on your student finance.

You may also wish to speak to our Accommodation Team on 029 2041 6188 or at accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk to discuss any tenancy related queries.

If you are an academic member of staff you can refer a student who has expressed a wish to withdraw to the Student Retention Team in Student Services for support using the Retention Referral Form for Academic Staff.