INTO UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER               

The city

Manchester is an exciting, cosmopolitan city with cultural amenities and attractions to suit every lifestyle. The city itself has a diverse, multi-cultural population and is also home to one of the largest student populations in the UK . Manchester city centre comprises several areas, each with their own distinct history and atmosphere. Manchester ’s position as the first industrial city is evident in its famous Victorian buildings and monuments, such as the Town Hall in Albert Square and the Central Library. Over the last few years the city centre has been reshaped. New public spaces have been created, and imaginative buildings and developments have appeared,transforming Manchester 's skyline.

About the university

The University of Manchester is the UK 's most popular university, with a distinguished history of academic achievement and ambitious plans for the future. The University has risen in the influential Shanghai Jiao-Tong University world rankings to its position in 2008 of 5th in the UK , 6th in Europe and 40th in the world1. With more international students than any other UK university, it is the preferred choice for a high quality, rewarding education. The International Foundation programme, designed by NCUK2, is aimed at outstanding students who have the potential and talent to succeed in an atmosphere of challenge and excellence. In order to achieve the required progression grades for The University of Manchester, you need to have completed at least 12 years of schooling. You must start from a very strong academic base and maintain high standards throughout the programme to secure a place on honours degree courses in the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

1 SJTU World Rankings 2008

2 NCUK (Northern Consortium United Kingdom) is owned by eleven leading UK universities including The University of Manchester. NCUK has offered widely recognised university pathway programmes to international students for more than 20 years. Further information on NCUK and the NCUK universities can be found at www.ncuk.ac.uk

The Foundation programme lasts either three or two terms and starts in September and January each year. For the September start (three term) programme, there are two pathways to choose from: Humanities, Law, Business, Management, Accounting and Economics; or Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computing. For the January start (two term) programme, only the pathway in Humanities, Law, Business, Management, Accounting and Economics is available.As a candidate on the University of Manchester programme, you will be closely involved with the University throughout your year at INTO as well as undertaking additional work which will support the high levels of research, discursive and numerical skills needed to make the most of your time at an elite institution.

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A welcoming environment for international students

The University of Manchester has a diverse community with over 8,000 international students from more than 150  countries. Located close to the heart of the city, the campus has a lively, cosmopolitan and welcoming feel. It has many grand buildings but also quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafés and common rooms where you can relax and spend time with friends. The University has places of worship for the majority of faiths. A free bus service makes it easy for students to get around the campus.

International Foundation programme

Pathway leading to degrees in Humanities, Law, Business, Management, Accounting and Economics

Pathway leading to degrees in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

Progression routes for study at The University of Manchester

As a successful Foundation student, you will have a wide choice of degree options in the University’s two largest faculties.

Progression routes for the pathway in humanities, law, business, management, accounting and economics

Accounting and finance

BAEcon (Hons) Accounting N420 B N/A AAB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BSc (Hons) Accounting N400 B 360 AAA (INC MATHS and any two from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BAEcon (Hons) Accounting and Finance NN43 B N/A AAB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BA (Hons) Accounting with Management Information Systems NG45 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS and any two from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BAEcon (Hons) Finance N300 B N/A AAB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Finance and Economics LN13 B N/A AAB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

Business and management

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies N100 B N/A ABB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies and Economics NL11 B 320 ABB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies and Politics NL12 B 320 ABB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies and Sociology NL13 B 320 ABB (inc econ , maths and Polit )

BA (Hons) International Business , Finance and Economics N0L0 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) International Management N247 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS and any two from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) International Management with American Business Studies

N217 B 360 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business GN51 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business with Industrial Experience

GN5C B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management N201 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (Accounting and Finance ) NN24 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (Decision Science ) N2G2 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (Human Resources ) N600 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (International Studies ) N120 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (International Business ) N246 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (Marketing ) N2N5 B 340 AAB ((INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BSc (Hons) Management (Operations Management and Technology )

N225 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BA (Hons) Management and Information Systems NG25 B 340 AAB (INC MATHS AND ANY TWO from Polit , Econ , and Bus and Managem )

BA (Hons) Management and Leisure LN32 A 280 BBC (any three from Polit , Econ , Maths and Bus and Managem )

Economics

BEconSc (Hons) Economics L102 B N/A ABB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Economics L100 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Economics and politics Ll12 b N/A bbb (inc maths , econ and Polit )

Law

LLB (Hons) Law M100 A 360 AAA (Maths , Econ and Polit )

Planning and Landscape

BA (Hons) Environmental management f851 B N/A BBB (maths , econ and Polit )

BA (Hons) City and regional development k421 B N/A BBB (maths , econ and Polit )

BA (Hons) Town and Country Planning (3yr ) k402 B N/A BBB (maths , econ and Polit )

MTCP (Hons) Town and Country Planning (4yr ) k400 B N/A BBB (maths , econ and Polit )Social Science

BAEcon (Hons) Development Studies L900 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Development Studies and Economics LL91 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Development Studies and Politics LL92 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Development Studies and Sociology LL93 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BAEcon (Hons) Economic and Social History V350 B N/A BBB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BA (Hons) Philosophy v500 B N/A ABB (inc Polit )

BSocSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations L200 A N/A ABB (inc Polit )

BA (Hons) Politics , Philosophy and Economics LV25 B N/A ABB (inc maths , econ and Polit )

BSocSc (Hons) Sociology L300 B N/A BBB (inc Polit )

BSocSc (Hons) Social Anthropology L600 B N/A ABB (inc Polit )

Please note: students can also progress from the humanities pathwa ys to certain courses in computer science, mathematics and textiles – the courses

are identified in the next table on pages 28–29 with *. Students studying Mathematics must have taken a Maths module. Any combination of subjects is acceptable for the specified Computer Science and Textiles courses.

Progression routes for the pathway in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and computing

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering H400 C 320 AB (Maths , Phys ) B

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering H402 C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience H406 C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Management H4ND C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering H300 C 320 AB (Maths , Phys ) B

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Management H3N1 C 320 AB (Maths , Phys ) B

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering H303 C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Industrial Experience H301 C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Management H3ND C 340 AAB (including Maths , Phys )