Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 241

For further information, please contact: English Language Unit T: [phone] E: [email protected] www.keele.ac.uk/llu/englishlanguage WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE During the Induction Week, all incoming non-native English speaking international students are given an introduction to the ELU and undertake a brief language assessment. The assessment helps us determine what types of language support, if any, would help you to succeed in your undergraduate course. English language requirements For English language requirements please see below. IELTS International Degree Programme 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest) International Foundation Year 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each subtest) Three year degree or short-term study abroad 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest) Law 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest) Direct entry to second and third years 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing subtest, 5.5 in speaking and listening) Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Nursing 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each subtest and 7.0 in each subset for Medicine) Accelerated International Degree Programme 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest) Accelerated International Foundation Year 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each subtest) All overseas applicants, including those coming on short-term study abroad, must have, or be about to achieve, an appropriate level of English language. If your first language is not English, you will be asked to provide proof of a recognised English language qualification. Students must take one of the internationally recognised examinations such as the academic IELTS or Pearson PTE Academic. If your level of English is lower than shown in this table, Keele may be able to offer you a place on a pre-sessional English course prior to the start of your degree course. The pre-sessional course is designed to bring your English language ability to the required level. The Keele pre-sessional English course is offered at Keele for 6 and 12 weeks prior to the start of the semester in September 2016. Longer courses are available at our partner colleges – English in Chester, and Walsall College. Subject entrance requirements You are also required to meet the University’s general entrance requirements as well as the relevant degree course requirements. The latter will vary according to the subjects you wish to study. Keele accepts most final secondary school qualifications from most countries for entry. In some cases we will recommend that students take the International Degree Programme. We are very happy to give advice on the acceptability of a student’s current qualifications. For further information, please contact: International Admissions T: [phone] E: [email protected] A list of accepted qualifications is available on the Keele University web