Overview

In this first year, you’ll explore how people learn, study major educational theories, and develop essential research and communication skills that will support your success throughout this Education Foundation Year (Hons) course at Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ll also examine real-world issues in education, from inclusive teaching practices to the role of families and communities, helping you discover the areas of education that interest you most. This year provides the perfect stepping stone into higher-level study and a future career in the education sector.

A career as unique as you

Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you are able to progress onto either BA (Hons) Education or BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood degrees.

As a graduate, you could develop your career across the education sector. You might work in community and youth work, or museum and gallery education. You could also pursue a career in related areas such as education publishing or the local government. Or perhaps you’ll continue on to postgraduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Study Skills

What is Learning?

Foundations in Disciplinary Studies

Introduction to Research and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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).

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

IB Diploma - 24 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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