All students whose first language is not English will be tested on arrival to Keele. From your application and test results you will be pre-enrolled on ENL 10031: English for Academic Purposes as part of your Keele study programme. Students coming to Keele for one semester only will be allocated to ENL-10038: English for Academic Purposes (Study Abroad).
On arrival at Keele, you will be given an introduction to the English Language Unit . Based on your needs and preferences, and in consultation with English Language Unit staff, you may then be re-allocated to one of our other English Language Modules to help strengthen your language skills, or you may be exempted from modules altogether. In either case, individual, as-needed language support and guidance will be available to you from the English Language Unit for the duration of your stay at keele.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of the following competency in English is required:
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest)
- and to take at least one module of English for Academic Purposes as part of their Keele Learning Agreement. If you are planning to take modules at a higher level than First Year we recommend subtests in reading and writing of 6.0.
If you have not achieved this level but have the following:
- IELTS score of 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in each subtest)
you will be required to take pre-sessional English classes at English in Chester for at least 6 weeks prior to your arrival at Keele. If you require a Visa to study at Keele it will be issued by UKBA on the basis of you achieving the required language competencies by the end of the pre-sessional course, but could be withdrawn if you fail to make satisfactory progress.
Remember to include details and any certificates you have in English Language competence with your application. For a comparison of English Language qualifications meeting Keele's entry requirements, please consult the English Language Table
