Education Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-26

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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.You will be encouraged to develop an ...Read more

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.You will be encouraged to develop an awareness of your skills and knowledge, alongside building your confidence within higher education. Working with a dedicated personal tutor you will be introduced to the concepts of education, early years and childhood whilst preparing you for degree study.

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76/279
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33rd
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50th
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Imogen
27 Nov 25

Manchester metropolitan university is an excellent place to study, because you receive all the support you need, the content from university is week taught everyone is..Read more

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Pippa
06 Oct 25

The support for assignments has always been great here. But mostly just the friendliness and support all round, the union is good and a great place to socialise and meet new..Read more

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80 Grades / Points required

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DM Grades / Points required

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£18,500 per year

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Accommodation Fees - HALL(ARCHWAY, ROOM TYPE(Ensuite) 185, WEEKS-44

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27 Nov 25
PGCE Primary Education with QTS
Manchester metropolitan university is an excellent place to study, because you receive all the support you need, the content from university is week taught everyone is...
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06 Oct 25
Education - BA (Hons)
The support for assignments has always been great here. But mostly just the friendliness and support all round, the union is good and a great place to socialise and meet new...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Ormond Building Lower Ormond Street Manchester Lancashire M15 6BX United Kingdom
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