Education Foundation Year
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
How is childhood portrayed in the media? Why are there such different views of education and how are they formed? Throughout our education foundation year, you’ll consider these and other questions from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
Drawing on sociological and psychological theories and ideas, you’ll explore your own personal experiences of childhood and education. We want to make your experience as interactive and collaborative as possible. The foundation year is designed to introduce you to a range of current debates and contemporary issues in education.
As you progress through the c
Key highlights
- Explores how childhood is portrayed in the media
- Draws on sociological and psychological theories of education
- Reflect on your own personal experiences of childhood and education
- Interactive, collaborative approach to teaching and learning
- Introduces current debates and contemporary issues in education
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — 80 UCAS tariff points 80 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level or acceptable alternatives e.g. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, Extended Diploma at Level 3 (Grades DM or MMP).
- BTEC: DM — BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Additional requirements A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and Child Disqualification checks required.
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — International Baccalaureate points 24 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English IELTS score required for international students IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5 taken within two years of course start date…
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
- Teaching assistant
- Early years practitioner
- Education officer
- Youth worker
- Learning mentor
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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