Spanish (with a modern language) with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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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 units 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 units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities units.Once you have successfully passed your foundation ...Read more

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 units 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 units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities units.Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree.


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- Each year we accept hundreds of students onto foundation year courses who have the ability to study at degree level but who don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree.- Has content that is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your course with confidence.

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WUSCA ranking:
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19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
What students say
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Hannah
07 Nov 23

Best aspects are friends and societies. Worst aspects not enough hours available in uni..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

Paying the accruing interest on an unsubsidized loan while you are in school is to your advantage. After leaving school, all unpaid interest will be capitalized at the conclusion..Read more

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A level

A level:

DDD - CDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A level Spanish at Grade D or above, or accepted equivalent, is required for all applicants.

72-80 UCAS Tariff points from up to four SQA Highers or Advanced Highers, to include minimum SQA Higher grade B or Advanced Higher grade D in Spanish.

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Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff Points

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We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer.

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Hannah
07 Nov 23
Spanish (with a modern language) with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Best aspects are friends and societies. Worst aspects not enough hours available in uni...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Paying the accruing interest on an unsubsidized loan while you are in school is to your advantage. After leaving school, all unpaid interest will be capitalized at the conclusion...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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