Keele University International College - Navitas UK

Keele University International College offers a range of specially designed undergraduate and postgraduate pathway programmes which lead directly to university courses at Keele University. The college offers a number of subject specific foundation, international year one and pre-master's programmes for students who do not meet the entry requirements to directly start university courses at Keele University. After successfully completing their programme, graduates from the college can expect to progress directly to their chosen university course in a specialist subject area at Keele University.

Programmes at Keele University International College are designed to help students develop the transferable skills and knowledge needed to academically thrive at university. Students starting programmes at the college can choose from two main intake points each year, in either September or January. Additionally, there is a May entry point for pre-master's business and computing students.

Students who study at Keele University International College benefit from a highly supportive environment, which is specially designed to pave the way for a successful academic and professional future at Keele University. Students at the college have access to all the university's fantastic facilities and resources.

Keele University International College is located on Keele University's state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. The campus is also located just five miles from the city of Stoke-on-Trent and its cultural attractions and amenities.

Programmes at Keele University International College are offered across four main subject areas. These are:

• Business
• Computing
• Health and science
• Law, humanities, and social sciences

Foundation level courses provide a bridge for students seeking to undertake a UK undergraduate degree at Keele University but who do not meet specified entry requirements. Students who complete two semesters of a foundation course can progress seamlessly to the first year of a related undergraduate degree at Keele University.

A foundation programme in business is designed for those students wishing to study an undergraduate degree in business, management, accounting, or economics at Keele University, while a foundation programme in computing is for students wishing to study a mathematics or computing undergraduate degree at the university. A foundation programme in health and science, meanwhile, is designed for students who wish to study an undergraduate degree in health and science related disciplines, while the college's Foundation in Law, Humanities and Social Sciences is offered for students wishing to study English, film, media, music or psychology courses at undergraduate level.

Completion of international year one courses in either business or computing at Keele University International college, meanwhile, allows students to undertake the first year of their degree in a supportive environment specially designed for international students. Upon completion of an international year one programme, students can progress directly into the second year of a related undergraduate course at Keele University.

Pre-master's courses in business and computing are designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for master's degrees in either business or computing at Keele University. Successful completion of a pre-master's programme subsequently allows students to progress to a master's degree at Keele University.

Entry requirements for programmes at Keele University International College vary on a course-by-course basis and prospective international students are encouraged to consult individual course pages for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements.

Keele University International College provides a comprehensive list of accepted international academic qualification requirements for study across its foundation, international year one and pre-master's programmes. Generally, for foundation courses students are required to have the equivalent of 5 GCSEs (A to D) or GCE A/AS Levels with a minimum of 32 UCAS points.

For international year one programmes, students are required to have successfully completed a minimum of 12 years of education or equivalent; or completed GCE A Levels with a minimum of 40 UCAS points or international equivalent.

For pre-master's courses, prospective students are required to have had either: 15 years of formal education, a UK HND or equivalent, or hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

At Keele University International College, the language of instruction is English. As such, prospective international students are required to be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of English language proficiency before undertaking any programme at the college. The college provides a full list of accepted English language proficiency tests and related entry criteria on its admissions information page.

Keele University International College offers its international students a range of scholarships and funding options to help them cover the cost of their studies. The new International Scholarship Award will be available to all new international students who are beginning a full-time programme of study at the college from September 2024. The International Scholarship Award entitles students to a fee discount on tuition fees for their first year of study and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Through the International Scholarship Award, fee discounts of up to GBP 2,300 are awarded to foundation level students, GBP 2,000 for year one students, and GBP 1,000 for students undertaking pre-master's courses.

The college also offers early payment discounts and a range of other scholarships to international students. For a full list of available scholarships and funding opportunities, as well as their associated qualification criteria, prospective students should consult the college's dedicated scholarships information page.

Students studying at Keele University International College have access to Keele University's extensive range of state-of-the-art facilities. All of the university' facilities are gathered together in the centre of Keele's campus in Staffordshire.

In addition to industry-standard teaching rooms and laboratories, college students have access to the university's students' union, its sports centre, and its library. The library is open 24/7 throughout the year and is home to an impressive collection of physical books and journals, in addition to a range of digital resources and study spaces.

Keele University's campus is one of the biggest university campuses in the UK and stretches some 600 acres of scenic Staffordshire countryside. The campus has its own post office, GP surgery, pharmacy, grocery store, farmers' market, chapel, and Islamic centre. There are also a range of restaurants, cafes, and bars located on campus which cater to the university's diverse and vibrant international community.

Keele University International College recognises that moving abroad to study at university is a very big life change that may potentially present difficulties as students adjust to their new surroundings. As a result, the college provides all its international students with access to a range of student support services as they transition to life in a new country. Keele University International College support services are specially designed to help international students settle into their new home and develop their transferable academic skillset.

Support services are free to access and include academic support services, accommodation support services, student wellbeing services, disability support services, and mental health support services. At Keele, there are also a range of diverse student groups and peer support programmes available to help international students settle into their new environment. Tailored support is also made available to help international students transition, from their programmes at Keele University International College to undergraduate or postgraduate courses at Keele University.

Students who join Keele University International College for pathway programmes can expect to enjoy a consistently high level of teaching quality throughout their studies. The college cultivates a dynamic academic environment where teaching is centred around facilitating progression to Keele University.

The curriculum at Keele University College is designed in partnership with course leaders at Keele University. Modules, course content and teaching methods are aligned with the university to ensure that students at the college experience the same level of quality as they would at Keele University. Moreover, the collaborative development of pathway programmes with the university means that students are well-prepared for progression to specialist degree programmes at Keele University.

Students undertaking programmes at Keele University International College enjoy a personalised and highly supportive learning experience. At the college, experienced tutors help students to develop a range of transferable skills while broadening their academic knowledge. The study techniques and research skills taught at Keele University International College are designed specifically to provide a solid academic base on which students will build upon at undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study.