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    Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Geography route)
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    Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Geography route)

    Manchester Metropolitan University

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    United Kingdom, Manchester

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Foundation

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    L704

    Campuses

    Manchester

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Geography route)

    About

    Watch our video of Geography student Phoebe, as she tells us all about her second year field trip project in Malta.

    We’re fascinated by our world: how and why our natural and built environments vary, and how they coexist with our social world. Study with us and you can explore it all, developing the skills to probe the world a

    Course information

    All Foundation Year students study the academic skills for higher education modules, which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work.

    International and EU students whose first language is not English and who have an IELTS score of less than 5.5 will study an English language module.

    Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study. Details of the course content of each degree can be found by selecting the relevant course in the A to Z list of courses.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    72-80

    UCAS tariff points

    A levels ­– grades DDD or equivalent

    Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP

    OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMP

    Pearson BTEC National Diploma - DM

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

    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 72 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 - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects.

    IELTS score required for international students

    IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

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

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

    Career

    Career prospects

    After successful completion of the foundation year in geography, you can progress on to the BSc (Hons) Geography degree.

    A degree in geography opens up a wide range of careers. Our graduates are now working in transport planning, environmental consultancy, teaching and research, while others have taken roles in sustainable development and energy efficiency. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s with a private consultancy or a non-governmental organisation, there is a world of opportunity ahead.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 21,500 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Geography route)

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