International Year One

Course Overview

* Note that International Year One 3-term course students will study the same modules as 4-term course except for Term 1 modules. Also, Term 1 modules for 3.5-term course are not yet available.

Modules:

Core Subjects:
English and Skills for University Study 1 (4 term students only), 2 & 3
Applied Academic Writing Skills

Term 1 (for 4 term students only)

Compulsory:
Introduction to International Relations
British Political System

Elective (choose 1):
Core Mathematics
Fundamentals of Computing
Introduction to Operations Management
Business and People Skills

Term 2 (for 4 term and 3 term students)

Compulsory:
British Politics from 1945
Issues around the Political Process

Elective (choose 1):
Microeconomics
Financial Accounting
Programming 1 - Programming Fundamentals
Introduction to Management

Term 3 (for 4 term and 3 term students)

Compulsory:
Forces Moulding Foreign Policy
Introduction to Global Politics

Elective (choose 1):
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Law for Business
Macroeconomics
Management Accounting
Programming 2 - Data Structure Algorithms
Introduction to Information Systems
Media and Interpretation

Term 4 (for 4 term and 3 term students)

Compulsory:
Justice and Social Values
International Relations since 1945
Comparative Politics

Assessment:

Coursework assignments, oral presentations, group work and unseen final module examinations. There will be emphasis on the use of complex reading material and the production of fully researched and referenced written work.

Which degrees can I do after this course?

The International Year One in International Relations and Politics leads to the second year of either Single Honours, Dual Honours, Major, in International Relations or Politics. International Relations or Politics is studied either as a Single Honours course, or as part of a Dual Honours degree in combination with a wide range of subjects such as History or Law. Under the Dual Honours system, students may choose to concentrate more on one subject (as a major) than another (as a minor).

You could combine a dual honours degree in International Relations or in Politics with almost any subject such as Mathematics, Business Management, Geography or Marketing; however, some of the common combinations are:

1. Single Honours International Relations
2. Dual Honours International Relations and:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Computer Science
- Creative Computing
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Politics
- Smart Systems
3. Single Honours Politics
4. Dual Honours Politics and:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Computer Science
- Creative Computing
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Relations
- Marketing
- Smart Systems

What is Dual Honours Degree?
It’s your chance to study two degree subjects in equal amounts, over three years. You get the same depth of knowledge in each as you would if you took it as a Single Honours degree, with choices of options in each subject. Dual Honours is something we really believe in at Keele, because it broadens your studies and your career prospects.

What will it do for me?
Open doors … widen horizons, expand opportunities … A Dual Honours degree will give you more strings to your bow. Employers are looking for people who understand different disciplines and can work with others to make things happen.

For admission to the International Year One: 4 Terms

Academic: top high school graduation grades or similar qualifications
IB or A/AS levels: 26 / 100 UCAS points
English level: IELTS 5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent
Age: students are usually 17 years of age or above

For admission to the International Year One: 3.5 Terms

Academic: top high school graduation grades or similar qualifications
IB or A/AS levels: 26 / 100 UCAS points
English level: IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent
Age: students are usually 17 years of age or above

For admission to the International Year One: 3 Terms

Academic: Excellent High School graduation grades or similar qualifications and or evidence of further study
IB or A/AS levels: 28 / 140 UCAS points
English level: IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent
Age: students are usually 17 years of age or above

For a detailed list of academic requirements by country, visit the entry requirements page

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Entry points & Term dates

International Year One (4 terms) - September Entry
September 2012 start: (All routes)
Term 1 – 21/09/2012 to 07/12/2012
Term 2 – 14/01/2013 to 28/03/2013
Term 3 – 15/04/2013 to 14/06/2013
Term 4 – 17/06/2013 to 23/08/2013

International Year One (3.5 terms) - October Entry
October 2012 start: (All routes)
Half Term – 15/10/2012 to 07/12/2012
Term 1 – 14/01/2013 to 28/03/2013
Term 2 – 15/04/2013 to 14/06/2013
Term 3 – 17/06/2013 to 23/08/2013

International Year One (3 terms) - January Entry
January 2013 start: (All routes)
Term 1 – 14/01/2013 to 28/03/2013
Term 2 – 15/04/2013 to 14/06/2013
Term 3 – 17/06/2013 to 23/08/2013 

Fees

* Please note that tuition fees do not include the cost of text books, which will be approximately £50 per term.
** For calculation purposes please note that a standard tenancy length is 37 weeks, but tenancy lengths do vary depending on room type. Additional charges may be made for such items as accommodation security deposits, bedding packs and other sundry expenses.

Please note accommodation costs are guideline rents only and are provided as a examples of the different types of accommodation the university has to offer. 

Confirmation payment

Once you have received an offer of a place at the International Study Centre, a confirmation payment is required to secure your place. This consists of:

• £120 Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)
• £1,000 Refundable Deposit - held to cover damages and any other incidental expenses. Any monies left at the end of your course will be returned to you.
• £500 advance fees.
• Study Care Insurance Payment (if applicable)

Making a payment

Fees can be paid by cheque, Sterling bank draft, telegraphic transfer or credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards. Payments by credit and debit card are subject to a surcharge, but this is waived if fees are paid one month in advance of the course start date.

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How to apply

Apply by submitting an online application form.

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