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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...
1 year full-time
All Foundation Year students study the academic skills for higher education units, 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 unit.
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.
You will cover a number of topics to prepare you for higher education, including dynamic earth, global systems, society and space, resources and development, numeracy and data analysis and academic skills for higher education.
This unit provides you with a range of essential skills to ensure that you are adequately prepared for undergraduate study and to enhance your employability attributes.
This will cover higher education terminology, independent study, working in groups, time management, note taking, literature review, reading techniques, academic writing, critical thinking and writing, referencing methods, exam techniques and oral presentations.
This unit continues to provide you with a range of essential skills to ensure you are adequately prepared for undergraduate study and to enhance your employability attributes. This includes research and employability skills and personal development planning.
This unit aims to introduce you to the basic ideas of numeracy, summarising data, probability, statistics and data analysis. The material will be presented in a practical manner so that you will be able to appreciate the usefulness of the learned methods in applications encountered in their linked degree subjects.
This unit aims to introduce you to the basic ideas of algebra, functions, summarising data, probability, statistics and data analysis. The material will be presented in a practical manner so that you will be able to appreciate the usefulness of such methods in applications encountered in their linked degree subjects. You will also be introduced to Excel.
This unit introduces foundation concepts in human geography from a social, cultural and political perspective. It considers what it means to be human in a diverse and evolving world, from urban spaces to inequalities.
This unit introduces foundation concepts in human geography, from a resources and development perspective. It provides insights into socio-environmental interactions and global systems, from migration and globalisation, to different modes of development worldwide.
This unit provides an overview of natural forces and processes shaping Earth’s surface through geological time.
This unit provides an overview of the Earth’s global atmosphere, ocean circulation systems, resultant climatic zones and biomes.
Selected degrees offer the option of spending a year on a work placement in a relevant industry as part of the degree.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
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.
GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
and
GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
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.
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are still being finalised for all courses. You can find information on 2024/25 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year.
Optional estimate: £600
Students often choose to buy a laptop in their first year however there are PCs on campus and students can borrow laptops which are suitable for use on these courses. There are no other costs in the foundation year. Beyond this point, the students will embark on separate courses that may have their own cost associations, which cannot be included as part of foundation year costing.
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Money MattersAfter 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.
You can apply for this course for 2025/26 entry once UCAS applications open in autumn.
Visit UCAS for further details, including deadlines.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current Terms and Conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme Review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the
changes section of our Terms and Conditions.
Important Notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study
and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that
our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the
online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most
up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory
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