Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016

Course content If you are an international student, and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate degree, you can join International Year One at the Keele University International Study Centre. The courses combine academic subjects, study skills and English language training to prepare you for entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Keele. You can choose one of four routes: • Business and Management • Computing • International Relations and Politics • Media Teaching and assessment The International Study Centre (ISC) provides a highly supported learning environment, introducing the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress on to your degree. You will experience tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures. All routes are modular in structure. You will be assessed regularly throughout the course. This will ensure that you are on track to achieve the standard required for progression on to your chosen degree. Your progress will be monitored through continuous coursework and specific assessments at the end of each term or module. You will also be required to complete a series of presentations and extended essays as part of your overall assessment. English Language Preparation (ELP) Additional English language training is available at the International Study Centre if you need to improve your standard to the required level. Progression to your degree Joining the International year One guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at Keele University. Once you have successfully completed the course and have met the required entry standards, you will proceed directly to your preferred degree programme. Good to know 86% of Keele University International Study Centre students who completed the course were offered a place to study at the university in 2014. Entry requirements International Year One – 4 terms Course length: Four terms (September to August) Age on entry: Students are usually 17 years of age or above English language entry requirement: IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE International Year One Academic entry requirement: Top high school graduation grades or equivalent International Year One – 3 terms Course length: Three terms (September to June or January to August) Age on entry: Students are usually 17 years of age or above English language entry requirement: IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing) or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent Academic entry requirement: Top high school graduation grades plus evidence of further study or equivalent International Year One – 3.5 terms Course length: Three and a half terms (October to August) Age on entry: Students are usually 17 years of age or above English language entry requirement: IELTS 5.5 (minimum IELTS 5.0 in writing), or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent Academic entry requirement: Top high school graduation grades or equivalent For a full list of available degrees, tuition fees and to apply online please see www.keele.ac.uk/isc Key Information For further information, please contact: Keele University International Study Centre 1 Billinton Way Brighton BN1 4LF UK T: 01273 339333 F: 01273 339398 www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses 225

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