Program Overview

BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream B - French, Spanish, Linguistics, TESOL, minor Languages)

Overview

The BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream B - French, Spanish, Linguistics, TESOL, minor Languages) is designed for students who have the potential to study at degree level but do not meet the entry requirements. The foundation year provides a bridge to the linked honours degree, laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.

Course Information

• The foundation year is a one-year full-time course.
• The typical offer is 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• The course length is one year full-time.
• The entry year is September 2026.

Course Structure

• The modules studied are designed to build confidence and bring students up to speed for the rest of their chosen degree.
• Students will study the Academic Practice module, which helps develop study skills for learning at degree-level.
• Students will also study three humanities modules.
• Once students have successfully passed their foundation year, they will progress directly onto Year 1 of their linked honours degree.

Linked Honours Degrees

• BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Spanish
• BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and French
• BA (Hons) Spanish and Linguistics
• BA (Hons) French and Linguistics
• BA (Hons) French and Spanish
• BA (Hons) Spanish (with a modern language)
• BA (Hons) French (with a modern language)
• BA (Hons) Spanish, Interpreting and Translation
• BA (Hons) French, Interpreting and Translation
• BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Linguistics
• BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with a modern language)

Features and Benefits

• Each year, hundreds of students are accepted onto foundation year courses who have the ability to study at degree level but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree.
• The content is tailored to be appropriate to the chosen degree.
• The course helps students develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed to start Year 1 of their course with confidence.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning it is rated as an outstanding university for its student experience.

Year 1

• International students are placed on the foundation year international route, which offers additional English language study skills and tutor support through the English for Academic Study unit.
• Core modules include:
  • Academic Practice for the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Modern Britain since 1945
  • Introduction to Culture
  • Understanding the Language of Culture
  • Uniwide Languages
• Option modules include:
  • English for Academic Study (Option Unit)

Study and Assessment

• Study: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 75% independent study
• Assessment: 100% coursework; 0% examination

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• The Careers Service supports students in getting ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.
• The university has unrivalled business connections that can help open doors to dream careers.

Taught by Experts

• The course is part of the Department of Languages, Information and Communications at Manchester Met.
• Students are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream A - Linguistics, and Language combinations with English)
• BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream C - International Relations with a Language)