Study options

We will get you to where you want to be

Our aim is to get you to where you want to be, studying for a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at Cardiff University.

Studying with us in 2021 is about putting your education first. It is your time to learn, to develop and to be ready for the world. By starting your university education now, you can look forward to achieving your graduation dreams and starting an exciting graduate-level job in just a few short years. Whether your goal is to start your own business, research medical developments, work for an NGO or something in between, this is your future.

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Join us virtually

If you are unable to join us on campus for the start of your programme, you can start virtually and join us in the UK at a later date.

Join us on campus

Find out what you need to know about studying your programme on campus, what to expect from blended learning and tips for preparing to travel.
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Prepare for Success

Gain the competitive edge before you start your academic programme with our online preparation course.  

Start your programme in September 2021

Choose how you study

We offer a choice of study options so you can feel confident to start your programme, keep your studies on track and achieve your university goals.

Join us on campus

If you join us on campus, you can expect:

  • Experienced teachers and support staff
  • One-to-one support at every stage
  • Additional health and safety measures
  • Blended learning, which is a mixture of face-to-face and virtual teacher-led learning

Start virtually from home

You may be unsure about travelling right now and prefer to start your programme from home with virtual learning*. You can join us on campus in the UK at a later date^.

Studying virtually, you can expect:

  • Virtual teacher-led learning
  • Online international community 
  • Experienced teachers and support staff
  • One-to-one support at every stage
  • Supportive staff to help you transition to the UK when the time comes

Earn whilst you learn with Job Ready

Confirm your place with us and gain access to Job Ready, our free service designed to help you secure a job while you study with us in the UK.

In partnership with our expert career development partners, you will:

  • Learn how to write a compelling, eye-catching CV
  • Take part in mock interviews
  • Receive assistance in setting up interviews with employers

You can find out more about Job Ready here.

* Please note that this information is subject to approval by the University. Government guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is regularly changing and therefore we will continue to review and adapt the measures that we’re putting in place to safeguard our staff and students. Students should continue to check government health and travel advice regularly before making any plans to travel. We will continue to communicate with you in the event of any changes.
^ Move to on-campus teaching to be determined