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Student guide · PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2026

The semester, explained for Cardiff Metropolitan University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
14

Academic calendar

PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

37 entries
  1. PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Undergraduate (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2026
  3. Postgraduate (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2026Degree Apprenticeships (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2026
  4. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Autumn Term 2026
  5. PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Spring Term 2027
  6. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Spring Term 2027
  7. Undergraduate (January Cohorts) Spring Term 2027
  8. Undergraduate (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2027
  9. Postgraduate (January Cohorts) Spring Term 2027
  10. Postgraduate (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2027
  11. Degree Apprenticeships (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2027
  12. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Summer Term 2027
  13. Postgraduate (September Cohorts) Summer Term 2027Postgraduate (January Cohorts) Summer Term 2027
  14. Postgraduate (May Cohorts) Summer Term 2027
  15. Undergraduate (January Cohorts) Summer Term 2027
  16. PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Summer Term 2027
  17. PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2027PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary (September Cohort) Autumn Term 2027
  18. Undergraduate (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2027Postgraduate (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2027Degree Apprenticeships (September Cohorts) Autumn Term 2027
  19. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Autumn Term 2027
  20. PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary (September Cohort) Spring Term 2028
  21. PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Spring Term 2028
  22. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Spring Term 2028
  23. Undergraduate (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2028Postgraduate (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2028Degree Apprenticeships (September Cohorts) Spring Term 2028Undergraduate (January Cohorts) Spring Term 2028Postgraduate (January Cohorts) Spring Term 2028
  24. PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary (September Cohort) Summer Term 2028
  25. BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) - Year 1 Only Summer Term 2028
  26. Undergraduate (January Cohorts) Summer Period 2028Postgraduate (January Cohorts) Summer Period 2028Postgraduate (May Cohorts) Summer Period 2028

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7 terms

A

AU
The Athletic Union, the branch of the Students' Union that manages all competitive sports clubs and teams.

C

Centro
The Students' Union-run bar, cafe, and social space located on the Cyncoed campus.
CMSU
Cardiff Met Students' Union, the representative organization for the student body.
Cyncoed Halls
The on-campus student accommodation located at the Cyncoed campus, housing over 500 students.

P

Plas Gwyn
The main residential campus and halls of residence specifically for students studying at the Llandaff campus.

T

The Kiosk
The Students' Union outlet at the Llandaff campus providing snacks, coffee, and grab-and-go food.
The Met
The universal student shorthand used to refer to Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
atrium
Atrium
box_csad
Box (CSAD)
CSAD
The Cardiff School of Art & Design building, located on the Llandaff campus.
CSM
The Cardiff School of Management building, located on the Llandaff campus.
Cyncoed
Common shorthand referring to the Cyncoed Campus, the primary site for sports, education, and humanities.
Insight
The official student portal used to access personal records, grades, and essential university administration services.
k1_restaurant
K1 Restaurant
Llandaff
Common shorthand referring to the Llandaff Campus which houses management, art, and health sciences.
Met Rider
The university-branded bus pass and transport service provided by Cardiff Bus that links campuses and the city centre.
MetCard
The student ID card which also functions as a cashless payment system for catering, printing, and library services.
Moodle
The primary Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where students access lecture notes, modules, and assignment submission links.
NIAC
The National Indoor Athletics Centre, a world-class indoor track and sports facility located on the Cyncoed campus.
the_gallery
The Gallery
the_hub_food_court
The Hub Food Court

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What academic term is relevant now?
PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort) Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Students' Union Sabbatical Officers

Full-time, paid student representatives elected to lead the Students' Union and advocate for students on key issues like activities, education, welfare, and inclusion.

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Archery

The Cardiff Met Archery club caters for all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced archers.

Tryout required

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Athletics

A successful club competing in BUCS cross country, indoor and outdoor championships.

Tryout required

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Basketball - Men's

The Men's Basketball Club has multiple teams competing in BUCS leagues.

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Basketball - Women's

The Women's Basketball Club competes at a high level in BUCS competitions.

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Football - Men's

One of the largest clubs at the university, with several teams competing in BUCS and local leagues.

Tryout required

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Football - Women's

A highly successful club competing in the top tiers of university and national football.

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Netball

A large and popular club with multiple teams for players of all skill levels, competing in BUCS leagues.

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Rugby Union - Men's

A high-performance rugby program with a history of success in university competitions.

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Campus rituals

Sports Awards

An annual event organized by the Students' Union to recognize and celebrate the achievements of sports clubs and athletes throughout the year.

Invite only

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Resources & spaces

Student Services

A central hub for a wide range of student support, including money advice, disability services, wellbeing, and career planning.

Open to all

Wellbeing Service

Offers free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling, workshops, and advice to help students manage the ups and downs of university life.

Open to all

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Life in Cardiff for Cardiff Metropolitan University Students

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Timezone

Europe/London

City Transportation

Public Transit

Cardiff Bus, Transport for Wales rail

Nearest Airports

Cardiff Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Marine west coast

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Llandaff Campus Car Park

surface_lot • Limited/High Demand

449 bays available.

Cyncoed Campus Car Park

surface_lot • Limited/High Demand

686 bays available; managed via PayByPhone for visitors.

Plas Gwyn Halls

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39 bays available for residents and authorized visitors.

Campus News

Latest updates from Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University to Acquire University Hall residences from Cardiff University

Cardiff Met has reached a multi-million-pound agreement to acquire the University Hall residence complex in Cyncoed. The deal will allow more students to live within walking distance of the Cyncoed campus starting in 2027.

Oct 12, 2026

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Cardiff Met Pro Vice-Chancellor Appointed Chair of REF 2029 Sub-Panel

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation has been appointed as the chair of the REF 2029 Sub-Panel for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure, and Tourism.

Oct 19, 2026

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Black History Month 2026 Celebrations at Cardiff Met

The Students' Union launched a series of events for Black History Month 2026, focusing on visibility, education, and recognition of black communities within the university.

Oct 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Climbing Societies Monday club climb

October 26, 2026

Boulders Newport Road, Cardiff

Weekly climbing session organized by the SU Climbing Society.

Mature Student Network Meeting

October 27, 2026

Llandaff Campus, Cardiff

A networking meeting for mature students to connect and share experiences.

Time To Paws - Dogs on Cyncoed Campus

October 27, 2026

Students' Union Bar & Kitchen, Cyncoed Campus

Wellbeing event featuring therapy dogs for student stress relief.

Archers Games Night

October 29, 2026

SU Bar and Kitchen, Cyncoed Campus

Weekly social games night for the Cardiff Met community.

LGBTQIA+ Network Meeting

November 2, 2026

Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff

Monthly meeting for the LGBTQIA+ student network.

Green Fair

November 3, 2026

Cardiff Met Campus

Sustainability event showcasing eco-friendly initiatives and products.

Students' Union Diwali Celebration

November 7, 2026

Llandaff Campus, Cardiff

Annual Diwali celebration hosted by the SU and Asian Society.

SU Annual General Meeting (AGM)

November 9, 2026

B0.004, Cyncoed Campus

The main democratic meeting for all students to discuss union matters.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Arofan House

Room types: Single en-suite

Blackweir Lodge

Capacity: 400

Room types: Single en-suite

Cambrian Point

Room types: Single en-suite

Cyncoed Halls

Capacity: 549

Room types: Single en-suite, Single with shared bathroom

North Court

Capacity: 230

Room types: Single en-suite

Plas Gwyn Halls

Capacity: 390

Room types: Single en-suite

The Bakery

Room types: Single en-suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@cardiffmet.ac.uk

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