
International Study Centre

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The International Foundation Year is a pre-university course designed to prepare you to enter the first year of an undergraduate degree at Keele. You will study a range of academic subjects, study skills and English language modules over two semesters. Your classes will deepen your understanding of the subjects which interest you, helping you access a wide variety of degree options and career paths.
The International Foundation is available in two pathways: Business, Economics and Computing or Social Studies and Humanities. You will be assessed regularly throughout your course so your tutors can monitor your progress and make sure you are achieving your goals.
Key Dates
September 2019 start
Semester 1: 23/09/2019 – 31/01/2020
Semester 2: 03/02/2020 – 29/05/2020
January 2020 start
Semester 1: 06/01/2020 – 22/05/2020
Semester 2: 26/05/2020 – 14/08/2020
Entry Requirement
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Age: 17 years of age or above.
Academic Requirement: SPM school- Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 4 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths. SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 4 C grades or above in relevant subjects, to include English and Maths.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.5 in writing and reading and minimum 4.0 in other skills)
Tuition Fees 2019/20
£12,500
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
FACTS & FIGURES
# 1
in England for overall student satisfaction
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NSS 2018(broad-based universities)
GOLD
in the Teaching Excellence Framework
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THE Rankings, broad-based universities
97%
of research world leading, or of international importance
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Research Excellence Framework, 2014
96%
Graduate employability
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HESA- Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2017
Global Top 20
for campus sustainability
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UI Green Metric ranking, 2018
#1
for affordability
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Marbles.com, 2016