Why study the Social Sciences in Manchester?
Manchester is a city that has been the driver of key social changes since the industrial revolution. It's the home of the iconic suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and award-winning novelists like Anthony Burgess and Howard Jacobson. Today Manchester remains an exciting, creative and international city with numerous festivals like the Manchester Literary Festival and Histories Festival.
- Top NCUK universities in Social Sciences include: The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Kent, Queen Mary, University of London, University of Leeds, University of Huddersfield and University of Bristol.
- Choose from a wide range of subjects including: Sociology, Psychology, Journalism, Education, Law, Politics and Media and Communication.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree
- Pre-Master's
- Postgraduate degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your English language skills before starting your academic studies.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.5, plus completion of 12 years of schooling.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate Degree
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at one of our INTO Manchester partner universities: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application.
Pre-Master's
Leads to: Postgraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of three years of higher education.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- Preparation for direct entry to a business or finance-related Master's degree.
- Choose from a range of progression options, with guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Dedicated placement support to help you with the university application process.
Postgraduate degree
- To apply for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at one of our INTO Manchester partner universities: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application.