Subject to validation
This means the course is in development and the details of the course are in the process of being finalised by the university. The majority of new courses with this status are approved; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead you will be informed by the university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Keele or at another provider.
Students who need a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK will not be issued with CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for courses that are Subject to Validation. A CAS would also not be issued if a student was intending to take a Pre Sessional English programme prior to the intended degree course which was Subject to Validation.