Manchester Metropolitan University

Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream C - International Relations with a Language)

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 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. So, as well as the Academic Practice module, which helps develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities modules.

Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree. For information o

Key highlights

  • Bridges the gap to degree-level study without standard entry requirements
  • Academic Practice module develops degree-level study skills
  • Includes three humanities modules to build subject knowledge
  • Direct progression to Year 1 of the linked honours degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-80 — 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points If French or Spanish is the language to be studied, and the language has been studied at A level, a Grade D or above (or acceptable equivalent) will be required.
  • A-level: BC-BB — A levels - e.g. BC-BB Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DM Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Projec…
  • BTEC: DM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall or 72-80

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary 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

  • Diplomatic service officer
  • Policy officer
  • International development worker
  • Translator
  • Political researcher
  • Intelligence analyst

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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