The award is a package of support provided to international students throughout their studies and after graduation to help them apply for the graduate route visa and secure quality jobs.
The award can be taken by any international student studying at our Cardiff based campus who is in their final year of a Bachelor degree or studying a Postgraduate qualification starting in September 2021 and onwards.
The package includes different opportunities, tools and resources for students to enhance their degree and provide support when applying for the graduate route visa to kickstart their career. Students who complete the minimum required modules to obtain the Graduate Skills Award will also have the chance to receive a
free Graduate Route Visa application worth £700. Students will also receive recognition of their achievements through an official Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).
The areas covered by the award are:
Visa Support
Digital Skills
Career Support
Entrepreneurship Skills
Professional Skills
Global Opportunities
Community
Students who achieve the Global Engagement Graduate Award will also be invited to submit an application to work in the Global Engagement department at Cardiff Met after they graduate. The successful applicant will gain experience in; Marketing, Customer Service, University Admissions and Recruitment, Compliance, Project Management and more.