Foundation Year School of Digital Arts (SODA)

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Foundation Year School of Digital Arts (SODA)

Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

D368/PW34/WFM2/WMS2/WGA2/WGD2/W641/WUE2

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Foundation Year School of Digital Arts (SODA)

About

Our foundation year course can open up a range of potential creative possibilities. If you have the ambition and the ability to study at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), but don’t yet have the required qualifications to study the honours degree of your choice, this programme can bridge the gap.

Whatever your creative ambitions, the course is flexible enough to offer a vital launching pad. So, whether you’re looking to a future in developing games, designing websites, making films, producing special effects or working with music (to list just a few), this course can help you take the first steps towards making your mark in the creative and digital industries.

After successful completion of this foundation year, you can progress on to one of the relevant BA (Hons) or BS

Course information

This course is designed to equip you with the personal and academic skills required of a degree course. As well as working on your study skills and – if necessary – your language skills, you’ll get the chance to explore your interests and look into relevant professional practices, including the innovative boundary-crossing collaboration that’s so vital in the creative industries. So, after successful completion of the foundation year, you’ll be ready to make a start on your chosen degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

72-80

UCAS tariff points

A Levels – e.g. DDD-CDD

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP

Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Pass overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade MMP

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

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

International Baccalaureate points

IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 74 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

IELTS score required for international students

5.5 with no element below 5.5

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

English Program Requirements

5.5 with no element below 5.5

Career

Career prospects

Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression into Year 1 of your chosen linked degree.

Depending on the linked degree chosen there will be different potential career opportunities following graduation, these are outlined in more detail on individual course entries.

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