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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V101

History (Foundation)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) History (Foundation) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The humanities and social sciences are key to understanding what it means to be human. By studying these subjects, you'll gain insights into yourself, your relationships with others, and the world we live in. If you're passionate about these areas and ready to take your studies to the next level, completing this one-year course will set you on the path to your linked undergraduate degree. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and 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 £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Historical Study
Themes in World History
British History: Foundation Perspectives
Academic Writing and Research Skills
History and Historiography
Introduction to the Humanities
Social Sciences: Core Concepts
Critical Thinking and Analysis
UCAS Code:V101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD - CDD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 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

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

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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£25,000£29,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,500£26,000£33,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH20-01-01). 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers History (Foundation) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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