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A foundation year can help you adjust after high school study so you are ready to join year one of your chosen degree programme. Foundations are perfect if you need an extra layer of study and support.

All our Foundation courses covered in this section lead to Manchester Metropolitan University degrees via an International Year One course. progression is automatic if you pass all required modules.

Your visa will cover the entire period of study in both your foundation year and bachelor’s degree, so there is no need to reapply after you have completed your foundation.

Foundation in Engineering and Computing

This programme will help provide you with the skills to forge a successful career as an engineer and/or computer and software developer.

You will explore theoretical and practical approaches to engineering, as well as computing problems and troubleshooting. You will have the freedom to specialise in a discipline of your choice. In turn, you will begin to develop the fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of engineering and computing.

The pathway will also enhance your skills in critical and creative thinking, research methods, information and communication technology, and the English language.

Leading to : Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics

If you are interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are.

Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. It also examines how languages are acquired and used.

Our programme enables you to develop a sound knowledge of both theoretical and applied perspectives and places emphasis on English, with examples from other languages where appropriate. The core elements of the course teach you about sentence structure (syntax), meaning (semantics and pragmatics), forensic linguistics, and phonetics and phonology. You will also learn about language use and variation in different social contexts, the media, and intercultural settings. Communicating effectively, critical thinking and developing rigorous analytical skills are all valuable abilities for when you enter the world of work.

After your second year you can choose to progress to your final year or take an optional year completing a placement or studying abroad. Both are great options to get more experience. We’ll help you arrange everything and give you all the support you’ll need.*