English and Multimedia Journalism with a Foundation Year
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can help bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1. The modules you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. As well as the Academic Practice module, which helps develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also study a selection of humanities modules.
Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree.
Key highlights
- Bridges the gap for students not yet meeting degree entry requirements
- Academic Practice module develops study skills for degree-level learning
- Selection of humanities modules builds confidence and subject knowledge
- Successful completion leads directly onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72-80 — 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from A Level or equivalent Specific GCSE requirements GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade D or 3.
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — …80 UCAS tariff points 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from A Level or equivalent International Baccalaureate points 24 IELTS score required for international students 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any component There’s further in…
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Multimedia journalist
- Content writer
- Editorial assistant
- Copywriter
- Communications officer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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