Program Overview

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

Overview

The BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream C - International Relations with a Language) 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 degree-level study, laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1 of the linked honours degree.

Course Information

• The foundation year is a full-time, one-year program that includes modules in Academic Practice for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Introduction to Politics, Key Case Studies in International Relations, and Sociology.
• Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree.
• The linked honours degrees for international relations with a language include:
  • BA (Hons) International Relations and Spanish
  • BA (Hons) International Relations and French
  • BA (Hons) International Relations (with a modern language)
  • BA (Hons) Linguistics and International Relations

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5
• 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: minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Career Prospects

Graduates develop a range of transferable skills suitable for various graduate employment opportunities, including jobs in the public sector, utilities, the financial sector, recruitment, journalism, media, non-governmental organizations, charities, development work, teaching, law, and academic research.

Study and Assessment

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

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 honors degree.
• The content is tailored to be appropriate to the chosen degree.
• The program 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.

Taught by Experts

The BA (Hons) Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream C - International Relations with a Language) is part of the Department of Languages, Information, and Communications at Manchester Met. The department consists of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers who are experts in their chosen field.