BA (Hons) History and International Relations (Foundation Year)

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BA (Hons) History and International Relations (Foundation Year)

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United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

VL18

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 20,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BA (Hons) History and International Relations (Foundation Year)

About

If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can help bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.

The modules you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. As well as the Academic Practice modules, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also study a selection of humanities modules. Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree.

Course information

All humanities foundation year students study the Academic Practice (1 and 2) modules which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work. You will also study modules in Key Case Studies in International Relations, Philosophical Responses to the Contemporary World, and Modern Britain Since 1945.

Teaching is delivered via a range of methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and, where appropriate, practical workshops, PC lab sessions, and online learning.

Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

72-80

UCAS tariff points

GCE A levels - grades DDD or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMP

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Pass overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade MMP

T level - 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 with minimum 24 points overall or 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. 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 overall with no individual 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 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Career

Career prospects

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

Studying a Joint Honours degree in BA (Hons) History and International Relations gives you the opportunity to improve your employability by developing skills and knowledge in two subjects. Opportunities for graduates may exist in the public and private sectors in areas such as management and administration, teaching, journalism and the media, and in central and local government. Other opportunities may exist in international institutions, voluntary organisations, political parties or the media. You could also progress to postgraduate study with our MA History and MA International Relations and Global Communications.

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