Humanities and Social Sciences

Description

Prepare for direct entry to a bachelor's degree at The University of Manchester

The International Foundation course at INTO Manchester allows you to study undergraduate degrees in areas including Accounting, Finance and Management, Social Sciences, Law and Architecture at The University of Manchester.

Why apply for the international foundation programme?

• guaranteed offer from The University of Manchester for all successful students
• associate university status for all students
• quality-assured university accredited programme
• learning environment to university standard
• excellent levels of individual care and support

95% of successful students progressed to a UK university from INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester

When can I start?

• June 2014 Start (4 terms)

Term 1: Wed 25 Jun 2014 to Fri 05 Sep 2014
Term 2: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£18,250

• August 2014 Start (Headstart)

Term 1: Tue 26 Aug 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014

Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£15,210

• September 2014 Start (3 terms Extended)

Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£18,400

• September 2014 Start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£14,450

• January 2015 Start (2 terms)

Term 1: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 2: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£14,450

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

• GBP 14450 Year (EEA)
• GBP 14450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date January,June,August,September 2015 Duration full-time 11 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

You will study the following modules:

• English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills

This module introduces reading techniques for academic study and the structure and function of academic writing. You will develop skills in writing English clearly and appropriately as well as the ability to take part in academic discussion.
The study skills component is an essential preparation for university life. It will help you work in groups, present ideas, manage your time, conduct research, make lecture notes, organise the content of essays and understand how to evaluate your work.

• ICT (Information Communication Technologies)

This module will teach you how to use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, as well as using the internet, email and virtual learning environment (VLE) software in support of your learning.

• Independent Research

The module is intended to prepare you for independent study through developing your research skills and abilities. The aim of this module is to: introduce you to the academic culture of UK higher education; provide you with the intellectual development necessary for undergraduate study in the UK; and help support key study skills for successful undergraduate study.

You can choose three from the following four specialist modules (please note that the choice of subjects will depend on the student's chosen degree programme):

• Business and Management

This module examines key features of commerce, including models of management, the business environment and managing people and leadership. Teaching is mainly through seminars with the use of case studies and project work.

• Economics

This module explores microeconomics and macroeconomics and includes key terminology, and important theoretical models and concepts used in both areas. You will look at various real-world applications and develop your skills in essay writing and presentations.

• Mathematics

In part 1 of this module, you will develop a methodical approach to problem solving using mathematical techniques and theory.
In part 2 of this module, you will develop your skills in mathematical topics that can be applied to the world of business, including statistics and probability.

• Politics

The module is designed to help you develop a critical awareness of British politics through knowledge and understanding of the different political institutions, the structures of authority and power within them, and how they differ from other countries.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Academic requirements:

You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.

For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us

English requirements:

June start - 4 term Extended programme:

IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.

August start - Headstart programme: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.

September start - 3 term programme: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.

September start - 3 term Extended programme: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent.

January start - 2 term programme: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details.

Students who have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry will be considered on a case by case basis.

Age:17 years and above.

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements may wish to consider the Extended Foundation programme which incoroprates a term of intensive English language tuition at the beginning of the course, allowing you to begin your course and improve your English to a level appropriate for academic study. You will be required to pass the initial English language component before progressing to the next stage of the programme.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Manchester Metropolitan University.