Sport (Top-Up Year) (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Sport (Top-Up Year) (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a flexible and customisable pathway for students to complete their undergraduate education in a single year. This programme is specifically designed to build upon your existing knowledge while developing the advanced skills required for professional practice in the sports sector.

Why Sport (Top-Up Year) (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from a highly adaptable curriculum that allows for specialisation in areas such as sport science, coaching, or development. The Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences provides a student-centred environment where theoretical concepts are integrated with practical application. The programme also embeds the Cardiff Met EDGE initiative, focusing on ethical, digital, global, and entrepreneurial skills to enhance your graduate profile.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of compulsory core elements alongside a selection of optional modules to suit your career path. Modules may include:

• Final Project
• Industry Placement
• Sociology of Sports and Physical Cultures
• Coaching the Coach
• Physiology of Sport Performance
• Sport Psychology
• Strength & Conditioning for SES
• Digital Sports Marketing
• Managing High Performance Sport

Careers with Sport (Top-Up Year) (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the global sports industry, including positions in professional and semi-professional sports clubs. Many alumni find employment with national governing bodies, local authorities, and social enterprises. The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue postgraduate study at the master's or doctoral level.

Career destinations often include commercial fitness organisations, community sport initiatives, and sports marketing agencies. Additionally, the university provides dedicated enterprise support for students interested in launching their own sports-related business ventures through business mentoring and networking opportunities.