Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University MSc in Accounting and Finance course is of 1 year. The students who want to take admission to this course should have a minimum of 2:2 classification or have 5 years of professional experience OR have a suitable professional qualification. 

• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required

In Times Higher Education world rankings for 2026, Cardiff Metropolitan University ranking is #1001-1200. The subject rankings of this university are-

• Psychology: #501-600
• Business and Economics: #601-800
• Medical and Health: #601-800
• Education Studies: #601-800

Indian students who want to apply for MBA course at Cardiff Metropolitan University should have one of the following-

• A 2:2 UK degree from a recognised degree

OR 

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant Management experience 

OR

• Have a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission 

Indian students are also required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Students can apply directly for this course at the official website of Cardiff Met University. 

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For UG courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the tuition fee is GBP 16,000 per year or INR 20.5 L. Whereas for PG courses, the tuition fees for Indian students is GBP 17,600 or INR 22.63 L. 

Living Expenses 

The living expenses for students at Cardiff Met are given below-

The MBA course in Cardiff Met Uni has a 12-month industry placement. This option helps students gain valuable industry experience while studying. If the students are accepted to the MBA programme of Cardiff Met, they will be given a 2-year student visa. 

In the UK universities rankings, Cardiff Metropolitan University ranking as per The Complete University Guide rankings is #66 in 2026. Whereas in The Guardian rankings 2026, this university ranks at #87. The subject rankings for this university as per CUG rankings are-

• Architecture: #21
• Art and Design: #26
• Psychology: #67
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #71

Here is a comparison of Cardiff Met University with other UK Universities: 

As per the recent Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, Cardiff Met is the best university in Wales for employability with 94.4% of the graduates working or being in further studies 15 months after graduating. As per the details available, some of the top employers of the graduates at Cardiff Met Uni are HSBC, IFS, Deloitte, Nations Trust Bank PLC, etc.

The duration of Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA is 12-16 months, depending on the start date. Whether students are looking to progress into a more senior level, change career or grow their own business, the MBA course from this university is an internationally recognised and respected qualification that will develop leadership skills and boost the career prospects. The recent MBA graduates of this university have gone onto working on the Management roles for big names such as Development Bank of Wales, IFS Software Development in Sweden, DHL UK, Vision Engineering in India, etc.

Cardiff Met entry requirements for MSc in HRM course are:

• A relevant first degree or equivalent at Lower Second class (2:2) or above. Note that experience is not essential but it is desirable
• An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent