Placement And Career Information

Cardiff Metropolitan University has a strong focus on careers and placements, with support available from the moment students arrive and continuing after graduation.

How Placements Usually Work

Depending on the course, students may be able to access:

• Work-based learning modules
• Short placements
• Longer placement experiences
• School or professional practice placements
• Internships and work experience

Some courses, especially in education and healthcare-related areas, include placement as a key feature of the degree. Students should always confirm whether the placement is compulsory, optional, self-sourced or arranged by the university.

Career Support At Cardiff Met

Students can use:

• Careers Service
• MetHub one-to-one appointments
• International careers support
• Placement support
• Career Plans questionnaire
• Events, drop-ins and workshops
• Graduate support after finishing the course

International students can also get support with UK working practices, CVs, applications, interviews and finding part-time work, internships or placements.

Graduate Pathways

Cardiff Met students commonly move toward careers in:

• Education and teacher training
• Business and management
• Sport and exercise science
• Health and social care
• Art and design
• Technology and computing
• Community and charity work
• Postgraduate study and research

Why Placement Matters

Placement and work experience can help students:

• Build confidence in professional settings
• Learn how to work in the UK
• Create stronger applications
• Gain references
• Make better use of the Graduate Route after study
• Test whether a career path is the right fit

For international students, this can be especially valuable because it helps them understand both the academic and workplace culture in the UK.

Advice For September 2026 Students

Students starting in September 2026 should use the Careers Service from the beginning, not only at the end of the degree. They should book appointments early, complete the Career Plans questionnaire and ask about placements as soon as their course allows.

The students who benefit most are usually the ones who combine support with early action.