International Year One (Computing)

Leading To BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Keele University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering).

• Location
  Keele
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Keele University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 74th
  Satisfaction: 78.5%
• Start Dates
  Feb, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £18,300
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Keele University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree at Keele University. Guaranteed progression to the second year on successful completion.
  • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
  • Keele University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Everything you need on a single, safe and self-contained campus. The university is set in 600 acres of woods and parkland, with everything you need within easy walking distance.
  • Guaranteed accommodation on campus for all new students.
  • An opportunity to study two different subjects for your degree. Keele is famous for pioneering the dual honours system in the UK and offers a wide choice of major and minor subjects.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Computing) is a first year degree programme at Keele University for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for Keele University will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Computing, including BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering). Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the International Year One.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school plus at least one year of further study, for example a University Foundation Course, AS/A Levels (40 UCAS points) or IB (24 points).
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026
Feb 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Keele University.

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
• BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• BSc Computer Science (Games)
• BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
• BSc Data Science

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.