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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LAL0

English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Year

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1. The units you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. So, as well as the Academic Practice units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities units. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic Practice and Study Skills
Introduction to English Language
Fundamentals of Linguistics
Critical Reading and Writing
Literature in Context
English Grammar and Structure
Academic Research Methods
Communication and Academic Discourse
UCAS Code:LAL0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD - CDD

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£23,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£20,500£26,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£29,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
58%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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