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Keele International Study Centre | Section goes here

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KEELE INERNAIONAL SUDY CENRE2013/14

Degree preparation or international students


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Keele International Study Centre | Contents

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Reasons to choose Keele08

Your Career12

Dual Honours14

Life at Keele16 Accommodation 18 Facilities 20 Sport and Social 22 Support 24 Campus map 26 Further afield

28 Te International Study Centre 32 International Year One

42 Pre-Masters and Masters study 56 English Langage Preparation 58 Applying

Contents


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Keele International Study Centre | Welcome to Keele

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Welcome to Keele

Keele University, located in the heart of England,provides world-class education and research.

We are famous for the scope of our teachingand for being a leading example of auniversity campus community.

Set in acres o woods and parkland, Keele is also one o the most beautiul

campuses in the UK. In act it was recently voted 6th most beautiul campus in the

UK in the Telegraph 2012. As a campus university, Keele ofers a sae and riendly

environment where everything you need is on your doorstep.

Keeles innovative and progressive approach to education means that our students

leave with the kind o skills and knowledge that todays employers are looking or.

Most o our undergraduate courses are Dual Honours, and all degree programmesallow students to develop practical, transerable skills.

Graduates o Keele have gone on to a range o ulfilling careers. With high

standards o teaching and a student-ocused campus, Keele is your passport to a

bright uture.

Dont just take our word or it find out or yoursel why Keele is ranked 5th out o

ull scale UK universities or student satisaction (National Student Survey 2012).

The International Year One and the Pre-Masters programmes at the Keele

University International Study Centre ofer a direct path to undergraduate and

postgraduate study or international students that do not quite meet the

requirements or direct entry. Combining academic modules, study skills and

English language training, the programmes qualiy students to meet the challenges

o undergraduate or postgraduate study at the University.


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Keele International Study Centre | Reasons to choose Keele

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115m spentSince 2002, weve invested heavily in resources that directly benefit students.

Weve reurbished our halls o residence, built new lecture theatres, and

transormed our teaching space or Pharmacy and Psychology, laboratory

acilities in the Sciences and blocks o en suite accommodation. Weve built a

state-o-the-art School o Medicine, revamped our library and observatory, and

created The Hub: a centre promoting sustainability and green technology

through teaching and research. 2012 has seen the remodelling o the Students

Union building and landscaping o the central square.

Reasons to choose Keele

120different countrieOur community is represented by

students rom 120 diferent coun

and this is reflected in a number

student societies celebrating the

ound on campus. In addition, wipartner universities there is plent

opportunity or students to gain

Study Abroad experience with a

benefits this ofers.630acres of beautiful campusOriginally part o a private amily estate, our modern,

world-class campus sits comortably alongside historic

Keele Hall, and is surrounded by tranquil woodlands

and lakes.

in National StudentSatisfaction Survey*5thIn 2012, Keele was voted a top ten UK University in the National Student SuAn impressive 91% o students were satisfied with their course (compared taverage o just 85% nationally).


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Number one is just howyoull feel as a Keele student

Youll be accepted and treated

as an individual, not another ace in the

crowd. Your contribution will be respected

as special and unique. Keele students stand

proud. Our Distinctive Keele Curriculum wil

make the most o your potential, allowing

you to thrive as a graduate in whatever

spheres o lie you choose. Just as you arediscovering theres only one Keele

University, we want to help you grow as the

one, true, you!

88minutesby train to LondonThe University is well placed or

travel by rail and road. London is

under 90 minutes by train, and

Manchester and Birmingham are

within easy reach. Three

international airports serve our

region - Manchester, Birmingham

and London Heathrow.

85%of academic research classed asworld leading or of international excellenceKeeles academic staf enjoy an enviable reputation worldwide.

Their research underpins and inorms the undergraduate teachin

experience. Key areas o interest include ageing, global health an

renewable energy.

5thfor graduate employability*Keele University has one o the best

graduate employment records in the

UK, with over 94.5% o our graduates

securing employment or embarking on

urther study within the first year.* excluding specialist

and private institutio


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Keele International Study Centre | Your Career

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We provide students with the perect combination

o academic study, work experience and extra-

curricular activities to ensure that we put you on

the path to a rewarding career.

Our new Distinctive Curriculum means that you

will have the opportunity to attend additional

courses designed to improve your employability

and prepare you or the world o work.

Added to that, our Dual Honours programme

ofers you the chance to study two degree

subjects in equal amounts, which will broadenyour horizons and make you more attractive to

employers.

These are just some o the reasons that make us

5th in the UK or graduate prospects.

First destination of Keelegraduates in 2009/10*

Employment 64%

Work and urther study 9%

Further study only 17%

Seeking employment 5%

Not available (e.g. travelling) 2%

Other 3%

*Destinations o UK-domiciled students six months ater graduation;

percentages are based on graduates responding to the Destination

o Leavers rom Higher Education Survey undertaken by Keele

University. Figures or 2011 graduates were not available at the time

o printing.

Your route to a successful career

At Keele, we are proud of our record on graduate employment.


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Keele International Study Centre | Your Career

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Employers are increasingly demanding and are lookingfor people with interpersonal skills, team working abilities,

flexibility and excellent communication skills.Become a distinctive graduate

Keele was ounded on the principle that a diferent

kind o university education was needed, one which

produces distinctive graduates who are able to

balance essential specialist and expert knowledge

with a broad outlook and independent approach.

Enhancing your Employability

At Keele we are committed to helping you developyour employability skills in every programme that

you study. You will learn to work in teams, make

presentations, handle complex inormation, develop

your independent research skills and generate and

communicate new knowledge. Some programmes

have specific modules that ocus on employability,

whilst others provide placements or other work

experience opportunities.

So much more than a degree...

When you graduate you will receive your HigherEducation Achievement Record which will list your

degree award alongside a range o other activities

you have undertaken at Keele. As a Keele Gradute

you will have the opportunity to undertake the Keele

University Skills Portolio that certifies a range o

activities that help you to be more successul in your

studies and contribute to your employability and

citizenship. These exciting activities will be

undertaken both within and outside o your

academic programmes and will give you an edge in

the competitive world o proessional employment.

We can help you

The Careers and Employability Service will enable

you to explore the options and to make an

inormed choice.

There are one-to-one guidance drop-ins, career-

related events and confidential careers interviews,

and a resource room where you can get additional

inormation to help you make appropriate plans

and put them into action.

Our careers advisers are always happy to discuss

ways in which your skills profile can be strengthened.

In particular, they will help you identiy suitable

work experience opportunities, which may include

structured internship programmes, work shadowing

and volunteer work.

All students are encouraged to visit the Careers

and Employability Service early on in their

undergraduate course. You are welcome to use

the many services on ofer as oten as you need

them. The Careers and Employability Service is

part o Student Support and Development

Services (SSDS, see page 24).

Further inormation is available rom:

Careers and Employability,

Walter Moberly Building,

Keele University, Stafordshire ST5 5BG

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)1782 733023 or 733523

www.keele.ac.uk/careers

So... come and join us and become a Distinctive Keele Graduate.

www.keele.ac.uk/distinctive


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I chose to study

at Keele Universitybecause it is wellknown for itsacademic excellenceand high studentsatisfaction. It is

also one of thefew universitieswho offer DualHonours courses definitely not an

opportunity tobe missed.Abigeal,NigeriaInternational Year OneMedia

Now studying:BA International Business and

Media Communication Culture


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Keele International Study Centre | Dual Honours

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At Keele, we offer you a choice in your learning.Our Dual Honours degrees allow you to study two degree

subjects, in equal amounts. You get the same depth ofknowledge in each subject as you would if you took a SingleHonours degree, with choices of options in each subject.

What will it do for me?

A Dual Honours degree will open doors, widen

horizons, expand opportunities.

The challenges acing todays world are complex

and ascinating. Solving them takes multi-skilled

people who understand diferent disciplines andcan work with others to make things happen.

For example, tackling global terrorism means

politicians, sociologists, historians, geographers,

biologists and chemists all working together.

Closer to home, anyone working in business needs

to understand the potential and pitalls o IT

systems. A Keele Dual Honours degree ofers you

the opportunity to make these connections.

Your career

Were passionate about Dual Honours because we

really eel it gives the best start to your career, not

to mention a stimulating student experience. You

will graduate rom Keele with a broad, deep

knowledge o two great subjects, double the skills

and double the possibilities open to you, as all our

combinations are ully recognised by employers,

the proessions and other universities, not just in

the UK but across the world.

Todays employers want adaptable people who

dont just know their subject but understand the

role it can play in business and society.

A Dual Honours degree shows employers that is

exactly what our students can ofer and with an

impressive graduate employment rate o over 93%,

and a rating o 5th in the UK or graduate prospects,its clear that it gets our students noticed.

Your options for a Dual Honoursdegree

The International Year One at the Keele University

International Study Centre leads to the second

year o many exciting Dual Honours combinations.

Alongside our Dual Honours courses, Keele ofers

Single Honours degrees in a range o subjects.

For ull inormation o the degrees available onprogression rom the International Year One, see

pages 32-41 or visit www.keele.ac.uk/isc


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POPULAR COMBINAIONS

Business Management & FinanceHistory & Politics

Inormation Systems &

Human Resource Management

International Business & Economics

International Relations & Politics

Marketing & Media,

Communications and Culture


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Life at Keele

Keele University is on one of the largest and mostbeautiful campuses in the UK. Te campus is self-contained,

with all teaching buildings and laboratories, the library, shops,a bank and student residences on the site. Keele is also a verysafe environment and whilst lots of entertainment is providedon campus, it is a peaceful place. Our international students

say this really helps them to focus on their studies.


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I chose Keele Univers

because of the fantaststudy environment. Tcampus is surroundedby grassland, forest anlakes, which makes thair so fresh. Studying

the International StudyCentre helped me to bwell prepared beforestarting my degree.With small classes,

tutors can providetailored guidanceaccording to eachstudents ability.Seen Mun,Hong KongInternational Year OneBusiness and Management

Now studying:BA International Business and Marketing


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Keele University offers a very special student experience.Our beautiful, spacious and peaceful campus is the

perfect place to concentrate on your studies.

The University has five Halls o Residence with

over 3,200 bedrooms available. All Halls o

Residence are within easy walking distance o the

centre o campus. All University accommodation

is ofered on a sel-catering basis, to give you the

maximum flexibility to choose what, when and

where you eat.

All Halls o Residence have kitchens so you can

cook or yoursel or just have a snack. The campus

store sells everything you need, including allessential groceries, resh ruit and vegetables,

rozen and chilled ood. There are two large

supermarkets just a bus ride away in Newcastle-

under-Lyme, plus specialist ood shops.

A selection o on-campus accommodation

Standard, En suite, and Premier En suite is

available to you at Keele University.

Standard rooms: shared kitchen and bathroom

acilities the numbers sharing are variable.

Standard room plus washbasin: sharedkitchen and bathroom acilities the numberssharing are variable.

En suite rooms: shared kitchen acilities,generally between our and six students sharing a

kitchen.

Premier en suite rooms: our oot wide beds;

individual shower rooms with kitchens shared

between our students.

All student accommodation is no smoking.

All International Study Centre students who applyor accommodation by the published deadline are

guaranteed on-campus accommodation.*

For more inormation about our Halls o Residence

and prices, visit www.keele.ac.uk/studyatkeele/

accommodation

Private accommodation

Student Accommodation Lettings ofer inormation

on private flats, houses and lodgings available in

the local area. Inormation on availability can be

accessed via www.keelestudentpad.co.uk

Guideline rents per week forUniversity on-campusaccommodation (2012/13)

Standard 72.40

Standard with wash basin 83.50

En suite 111.00

Premier en suite 123.55

* subject to availability


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Living at Keele is easy. With great facilities,discounts and transport to local areas, you can

make Keele a home from home.

Shopping

You can buy all lies essentials on campus and

nearby. As well as the campus supermarket, Keele

has a newsagent, the Students Union shop and

post o ce, a bookshop and a bank. There is also a

regular book air in the SU Ballroom where you

can pick up cheap textbooks. Newcastle-under-

Lyme (just a 10 minute bus ride away) has major

high street stores plus smaller, specialist shops

and a popular street market.

Keele Card

The Keele Card is a great pre-paid acility that

looks like a credit card but is in act your Library

and ID card. You can load unds to your Keele Card

at the special service points using your credit

card, debit card, cash or the Keele direct debit

acility. The card can be used in the sports centre,

library, retail outlets and restaurants around

campus. You can buy a range o services including

meals and groceries. The Keele Card entitles you

to student discounts o up to 15%, making eating

out afordable.

Meal plan

A good way to budget or your ood costs is to

buy a Meal Plan. This guarantees you breakast

and a two-course dinner in the Comus Restaurant

Monday to Friday or 12, 18 or 30 weeks.

Groceries

There is a small supermarket on campus, selling a

range o ood including Chinese, Indian and other

international ingredients. There are also two large

supermarkets a short bus ride away in Newcastle-

under-Lyme.

Places of worship

As an international university were sensitive to

the diferent needs o our students. On campus

we have an interdenominational Chapel, which

provides a ocus or Christian worship and a quiet/

prayer room called The Space, which individuals

o any or no aith can use or personal worship or

quiet contemplation.

There is a Mosque (located in Barnes Hall but

open to all students on and of campus) with

acilities or Muslim worship. There are also

student societies dedicated to supporting

students in their religious worship and lie,

including an Islamic Society, Keele Evangelical

Christian Union and CathSoc.


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Keele University is

located in a rural areaand it is a really safeplace compared to othmajor cities in the UK.Te University provideeverything necessary

for your life on campuNewcastle-under-Lymis only 10 minutesaway and the busschedule means every

10 minutes a bus isavailable back and fortto the University.Mie, JapanInternational Year OneBusiness and Management

Now studying:BA Accounting and International Business


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Were very proud of our vibrant sports and social life at Keele.We offer as many different activites as possible so that everyone

has the chance to get involved in something they enjoy.

Keele students have a long tradition o taking their sport seriously. With a

well-equipped Sports Centre and state-o-the-art Kinesis suite, your involve

can either be at a competitive level, through one o the many AU clubs, join

the gym or by taking part in one o the fitness classes ofered. The Centre is

home o TEAM:KEELE a community o Keele students who compete in BUC

(British Universities and Colleges Sport), and every year there is an inter-va

competition between Keele and Stafordshire University.

Sport for all

Whether you are living on or of

campus, its great just to be able to

catch up with your riends. You could

meet up or a cofee in Le Ca on your

way to a lecture, watch TV in the social

space in the halls or go or a night out in

the Ballroom in the Students Union.

ime with friends

Students UnionKeele has an exciting and varied nightlie with something

or everyone. Most events happen at the Keele University

Students Union (KUSU), situated in the centre o campus.

It houses two purpose built venues: K2, KUSUs own

nightclub, and the Ballroom, which has played host to a

number o acts and holds weekly pop, R n B, retro, indie

and dance nights.


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As well as the antastic nightlie and

great atmosphere, KUSU supports over

40 societies covering a hugely varied

range o activities, including a ew you

wont have thought o

Arican-Caribbean, Asian Bhangra,Cathsoc, Cheese & Port, Christian

Union, Computer Science, Concert

Band, Concourse (student magazine),

Conservative Future, Dance, Drama,

East Asian Community, Hong Kong,

Islamic, KRAP (Keele Rock Appreciate

Posse), KUBE Radio, Law, LGBT, Model

United Nations, Paksoc, Philharmonic

Orchestra & Choir, Press Gang,

Psychology, Rag (Raise & Give),

Revelation Rock-Gospel Choir,

Role-Playing Association, Tae kwon do,World Today, Zumba.

Te varietyof societies


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Although campus life will keep you busy, you might want totake time to explore the local area, which has plenty to offer.

Tere are regular buses from campus to all parts of the local area.

I you cant find what you need on

campus, there is a good range o

shops in Newcastle-under-Lyme plus a

street market on certain days in the

week. The Potteries shopping centre at

Hanley is where you will find all the big

name retail brands and the number 25

bus rom campus will drop you there.

Shop til you drop

I you want a night out you dont have ar to go.

There are some great eating places nearby withstudent riendly prices and something to suit all

tastes. Keele student avourites include the all you

can eat meals at Bufet Island Chinese restaurant

and Taybarns eatery.

reat yourself

A city ull o history, inte

buildings and the Liv

One complex, the de

shopping centre in the hth

LiverpoManchesterFor the bright lights, clubs,

theatres, concerts and shopping

opportunities, Manchester hasit all and and is only 40 minutes

away by train.The second city and only 50 minutes away by train,

Birmingham not only has a great shopping centre but some

antastic venues or art, exhibitions and concerts.

Birmingham


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Te Great

Outdoors

Glasgow4.5 hrs

International airports

National airports

London1.5 hrs

Birmingham1 hr

Manchester1 hr

Cardiff3.5 hrs

Leeds2 hrs

Sometimes its good to get away

it all, whether just to enjoy the vi

or to take part in a more strenuo

orm o exercise. The Roaches, Pe

District National Park, Shropshire

and Welsh coast are all within ea

reach by car.

For something a bit diferent why not

visit the Monkey Forest at Trentham Estate,

where the Barbary Macaques monkeys roam

reely in the 60 acre orest. I you want

something more energetic you could try

Waterworld or Bowling at Festival Park, and in

winter the ice skating rink at Trentham Gardens.And o course there is always Alton Towers,

a theme park close by...

Fun, fun, fun


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Starting as a new student at university can beexciting and challenging, so Keele has a well-established

and comprehensive support structure.

Academic and Personal Support

Student Support and Development Services has

responsibility or student academic support and

or welare and includes:

International Student Support

Academic Guidance and Support

Careers and Employability Service

Disability Services Student Counselling Service

Student Support

Keeles International Student Support Team

advises international students on any issues

during their time at the University.

The Student Lie and Learning Team provides

confidential advice on many aspects o studying

at university.

We have a resource room and qualified staf who

can advise on how to get the most out o yourtime at Keele.

Library and I Services

The University Library, situated at the centre o

the campus, provides the great majority o books,

reports and articles you will need or all your

studies, but increasingly these printed sources are

supplemented by a wide range o digital resources,

such as electronic books, ull text online journals

and bibliographic databases, as well as CD and

DVD recordings.

There are PC laboratories in several Schools, but

the largest groups o open access PCs, and PCs or

teaching, are in the library. They have a ull range

o modern sotware and high bandwidth internet

connection, and are connected to high speed sel-

service printers.

Halls Net

Almost all student rooms in halls o residence

have network sockets, so students with their own

PCs can connect to the Keele networked resourcesand to the internet.


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16 Library and I Services17 Lindsay Caf Bar

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Te International Study Centre

Te International Study Centre (ISC) at Keele Universityoffers the International Year One for second year entry to a

range of undergraduate degrees, and Pre-Masters programmesfor entry to a variety of postgraduate degrees.

It provides a highly supported learning environment where youwill learn the required study skills and gain the academic

knowledge to succeed at undergraduate or postgraduate study.


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Success starts here

Preparing or university is one o the most

important things any student has to do. Making

sure you have the academic and language skillsyou need to succeed will make your transition to

university lie a lot easier. The International Study

Centre at Keele teaches you these skills as well as

ways to enjoy living and studying in the UK.

Your first day at University

From the day you start in the International Study

Centre, you are a student o Keele University. You

will study and learn on campus, and have access

to the University acilities such as the library,

sports hall and Students Union.

Welcoming students from aroundthe world

Being an international student means you are part

o a wide community o diferent nationalities. At

the International Study Centre we know how to

help you adjust to your new environment and

make the most o your time in the UK.

Supporting youMany o the students who study with us are new

to the UK and will be studying English language as

well as academic subjects relevant to their chosen

subject area. We monitor and support each

student to encourage you to develop throughout

your time with us.

University-style teaching

The International Study Centre introduces you to

the style o teaching that you will experience on

your degree. Taking part in tutorials, seminar-styleclasses and larger group lectures means youll be

well prepared once you progress to your degree.

Direct progression to your degree

Joining the International Study Centre guarantees

that you will receive a conditional ofer o a degree

place at the University. On successul completion

o the course and having met the required entry

standards, you will proceed directly to your

preerred degree programme.

Keele Universitys High AcheiverAwards

Top perorming students at the ISC can compete

or the Keele Universitys High Achiever Award.

Every year up to our International Year One

students and up to two Pre-Masters students are

given this prestigious award when they progress

to their degree programme. As a bursary, it is

worth 2,500 or every year o undergraduate

study and 3,000 or postgraduate study.

Six students received Keele Universitys High

Achiever Award in 2012. To read about their Keele

experiences, visit www.keele.ac.uk/isc .

We are delighted that 97% o Keele

University International Study Centre

students who completed their ISCprogramme were ofered a place to study

at the University in 2012.

Rama Thirunamachandran

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost


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International Year One

International Year One 4 term

Entry dates: September 2013

Term dates: September start

Term 1 - 27/09/13 to 06/12/13

Term 2 - 13/01/14 to 28/03/14

Term 3 - 14/04/14 to 13/06/14

Term 4 - 16/06/14 to 22/08/14

Academic entry requirements:

Top High School graduation grades

and one o the ollowing:

IELTS level of 5.0 or equivalent

(with a minimum 5.0 in writing), or

TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalents.

International Year One 3.5 term

Entry date: October 2013

Term dates: October start

Term 1 - 14/10/13 to 07/12/13

Term 2 - 13/01/14 to 28/03/14

Term 3 - 14/04/14 to 13/06/14Term 4 - 16/06/14 to 22/08/14


Top High School graduation grades

and one o the ollowing:


(minimum IELTS 5.0 in writing), or


International Year One 3 term

Entry dates: September 2013

or January 2014

Term dates: September start

Term 1 - 27/09/13 to 06/12/13

Term 2 - 13/01/14 to 28/03/14

Term 3 - 14/04/14 to 13/06/14

January start

Term 1 - 13/01/14 to 28/03/14

Term 2 - 14/04/14 to 13/06/14

Term 3 - 16/06/14 to 22/08/14


Top High School graduation grades,

plus evidence o urther study and one

o the ollowing:


(with a minimum 5.5 in writing), or


Age on entry: Students are usually

17 years or above

Visit: www.keele.ac.uk/isc or ull details

o entry requirements and tuition ees

Specialist degree preparation

The International Year One is a programme o

academic subjects, study skills and English

language training designed specifically to prepare

international students or undergraduate study.

You can choose to study a 4, 3.5 or 3 term

International Year One, depending on your

academic and English levels.

Our programmes will ensure you gain the skills and

knowledge needed to succeed in your degree and

ofer a direct path to the second-year o an

undergraduate degree at the University.

Study structure

You can choose one o our International Year One

routes:

Business and Management

Computing

International Relations and Politics

Media

All routes are modular in structure, with cor

modules plus subject-specific modules care

designed to ocus on the academic area mo

to your chosen degree. You will need to cho

modules according to your planned underg

degree choice. For course details see pages

Assessment

You will be assessed regularly throughout th

course. This will ensure that you are on trac

achieve the standard required or progressi

your chosen degree.

Progress is monitored through continuous

coursework and specific assessments and

examinations at the end o each term or mo

You will also be required to complete a serie

presentations and extended essays as part

overall assessment.


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Being a part of the

International Year Oneprogramme has helped megain a lot of skills, such asknowledge and researchskills, as well as helpingme improve my English

grammar, both orally andin writing. Ive also learnedhow to think critically anddeeply through thecourse itself. At the

International StudyCentre, I have metsome of the mosthelpful, interesting andengaging teachers.Hafezah, BruneiInternational Year OneInternational Relations and Politics

Now studying:BA International Relations and Politics


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International Year OneBusiness and Management

Progression degrees

Following successul completion o the

International Year One and having achieved the

required grades, you will be able to progress

onto one o the ollowing undergraduate degrees

at Keele University.

Single Honours

Accounting and Finance

Business Economics

Management

Dual Honours

Accounting and:

Business Management


International Business

Marketing

Business Management and:

Accounting

Economics

Finance Human Resource Management

Marketing

Human Resource Management and:

Accounting

Business Management

Economics

Finance


Marketing

International Business and:

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Human Resource Management Marketing

Marketing and:

Accounting

Business Management

Economics

Finance



Progression degrees and grades required are

subject to change. Visit www.keele.ac.uk/isc or

up-to-date inormation.

Programme structure

Core subjects

English and Skills for University Study 1 (4 & 3.5

term only), 2 & 3Over these modules you will

develop your English communication skills and

learn a range o study skills, including: writing and

reading strategies; presentation and seminar

participation; better organisation o time and

materials, meeting deadlines and responding to

eedback.

At the end o these modules you will be able to use

the English language in your own academic work,

give well structured presentations, confidently

answer ollow-up questions and contribute to

seminar discussions; take notes rom readings and

lectures; plan, develop and write well-structured

academic essays; be confident in sel-directed

learning strategies.

Applied Academic Writing Skills

This module will urther develop your writin

fluency and accuracy. You will have the opp

to apply the skills you have learnt to an exte

academic essay. You will also work on 5 sho

over the 10 week programme to make sure

well practised in using your new skills.

Point of pride

Human Resource

Management achieved

a 100% student satisaction

in the NSS Survey 2011.


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Route specific modulesThe choice o modules will depend on your chosen degree.

Term 1 (4 & 3.5 term only)

Core MathematicsThis module contains both

algebra and statistics. You will develop yourknowledge and understanding o mathematical

terms and techniques and apply these to solving

problems, requently drawn rom practical and real

lie situations.

Or

Introduction to Operations ManagementYou will

develop an understanding o both the operational

and strategic problems acing the managers o

business enterprises in the modern market

economy. You will review the difering approaches

managers adopt towards these problems.

Business and People SkillsThis module develops

your business, personal and interpersonal skills

required in a real-world environment. ContemporaryIT management challenges and opportunities are

highlighted. Students study the concept o

entrepreneurship and, working in teams, role-play

the setting up and development o a new business

venture.

Choose one additional module rom:

Fundamentals of ComputingThis module provides

students with an overview o the core concepts o

the subject. Students study the main types o both

hardware and sotware and are introduced to the

role o programming.

Introduction to International RelationsIn this

module students are introduced to the major events

and developments since the end o the SecondWorld War.

British Political System Through this module you

will be introduced to the study o both national and

international aspects o British politics.

Term 2

MicroeconomicsYou will look at issues in

microeconomics, studying among other topics,consumer behaviour, the setting o objectives

and analysis o costs within companies, monopoly

and oligopoly, market ailure and economies o

scale, specialisation and integration.

Financial AccountingThis module will provide you

with a sound oundation in the basic principles o

financial accounting. You will learn to draw up and

analyse financial statements and the uses to which

these are put within companies.

Introduction to ManagementYou will consider the

operational and strategic problems acing managers

o business enterprises in the modern market

economy. You will look at the various approaches

that managers adopt towards these problems and

the range o diferent management styles.

Term 3

Choose three modules rom:

Introduction to Human Resource ManagementYou

will look at the theory and practice o Personnel

and Human Resource Management in the modern

business environment. You will consider issues such

as recruitment training, motivation and appraisal o

staf.

Law for BusinessYou will look at the English Legal

System, the ways in which laws are made and

carried into efect, and legal personnel, including

elements o lay participation.

MacroeconomicsThis module introduces you to the

key concepts o macroeconomics and will enhance

your knowledge o how goods markets, financial

markets and labour markets operate, the actors

that influence rates o unemployment, interest and

inflation. You will also learn how governments

make decisions about their countrys economic

direction.

Management AccountingYou will study the theories

and techniques associated with management

accounting and relate these to the provision o

inormation required by managers to assist in their

decision-making, planning and control.

Term 4

Choose three modules rom:

Business StatisticsYou will build on your baknowledge o statistics acquired through th

o Core Mathematics. You will also work on

data presentation skills by extensive use o

spreadsheets.

Introduction to MarketingYou will study ma

and management in a range o diferent typ

firms in the business world. Among topics t

consider are market research and intelligenc

marketing mix, advertising and the importa

o branding.

Introduction to the Global EconomyYou wi

the background to the modern movement o

globalisation and consider aspects o the gl

economy such as international trade, overseinvestment, the movement o workers and t

benefits and problems that relate to these.

Introduction to Financial MarketsYou will g

oundation or the urther study o the theo

practice o financial markets and are not req

have prior knowledge o the subject o Fina


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International Year OneComputing

Progression degrees


International Year One and on achieving the

required grades, you will be able to progress onto

one o the ollowing undergraduate degrees at

Keele University.

Single Honours

Computer Science

Information Technology Management

for Business (ITMB)

Dual Honours

Computer Science and:

Business Management

Finance



Marketing

Creative Computing and:

Business Management

Finance Human Resource Management


Marketing

Information Systems and:

Business Management

Finance



Marketing

Smart Systems and:

Business Management

Finance


International Business Marketing




Programme structure

Core subjects


term only), 2 & 3Over these modules you will

develop your English communication skills and

learn a range o study skills, including: writing and

reading strategies; presentation and seminar

participation; better organisation o time and

materials, meeting deadlines and responding to

eedback.

At the end o these modules you will be able

to use the English language in your own academic

work, give well structured presentations,

confidently answer ollow-up questions and

contribute to seminar discussions; take notes

rom readings and lectures; plan, develop and

write well structured academic essays; be

confident in sel-directed learning strategies.








Point of pride

One o the students current

studying Creative Computin

is doing a final year project

which involves collaborationwith a Hollywood script

writer, to produce sotware

to support script writers and

games developers.


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Fundamentals of ComputingThis module provides

students with an overview o the core concepts othe subject. It shows how these concepts are

interlinked and acts as a oundation or other

modules covering these topics in greater detail.

Students study the main types o both hardware

and sotware and are introduced to the role o

programming. They also look at how computers are

used in businesses and by individuals and consider

the importance o user-centred design.


your business, personal and interpersonal skills

required in a real-world environment. Contemporary

IT management challenges and opportunities are

highlighted. Students study the concept o

entrepreneurship and, working in teams, role-play

the setting up and development o a new businessventure.

Choose one module rom:


algebra and statistics. You will develop your

knowledge and understanding o mathematical



lie situations.

British Political System You will study both national

and international aspects o British policies.

Introduction to International Relations

You are introduced to the major events

and developments since the end o the Second

World War.

Introduction to Operations Management

You will develop an understanding o both the

operational and strategic problems acing the

managers o business enterprises in the modern

market economy.

Term 2

Programming 1 Programming Fundamentals

Study the basic concepts underlying computer

programming and the techniques or applying these

using a contemporary, generic computer language.

Choose two rom:


microeconomics, studying among other topics,

consumer behaviour, analysis o costs, monopoly

and oligopoly, market ailure and economies o

scale, specialisation and integration.



financial accounting.


operational and strategic problems acing managerso business enterprises in the modern market

economy.

British Politics from 1945You will study both

international and national aspects o British Politics

since the Second World War.

Issues around the Political ProcessThis module

includes core debates about politics and the

political process and why politics is important.

Term 3

Introduction to Information SystemsYou will look

at Inormation Systems and their main personal and

business uses.

Programming 2 Data Structure and Algorithms

You will learn about the important properties o

some data structures and algorithms that are o

key importance to modern computer science and IT.

Choose one rom the ollowing:




business environment.

Law for BusinessThis module ocuses on the

English Legal System, the ways in which laws are

made and carried into efect.

MacroeconomicsThis module introduces you to the

key concepts o macroeconomics including goods

markets, financial markets and labour markets.



accounting and related inormation required by

managers to assist in their decision-making,

planning and control.

Forces Moulding Foreign PolicyYou will study the

orces historical, cultural, strategic and economic

that influence the development o oreign policy.

Introduction to Global PoliticsYou will study the

role o the state in a global dimension, which

involves concepts such as statehood, diplomacy

and legitimating. You will also learn how local,

national and global aspects impact on each other.

Term 4

Human Computer Interaction You will explo

human computer interace and are introducthe concepts, techniques and tools that sup

analysis o, needs or, and design o system

interaces.

Computer Animation and Multimedia You wi

receive the appropriate programming and me

development skills to design and develop mu

Choose one rom:

Business StatisticsIn this module you will b

your basic knowledge o statistics acquired

the study o Core Mathematics.

Introduction to MarketingStudy marketing

management in a range o diferent types o

in the business world.

Introduction to the Global Economy

This module gives you a background to the

movement o globalisation.

Justice and Social ValuesStudy ethical

and philosophical thought through Plato, Ar

Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

International Relations since 1945Take a lo

the major events and developments since th

o the Second World War, including the Cold

conflicts in the Middle East, decolonisation a

nation-building.

Comparative PoliticsIn this module you wil

the methodology and theories involved in d

political systems.






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International Year OneInternational Relations and Politics

Progression degrees





Keele University.

Single Honours

International Relations

Politics

Dual Honours*

International Relations and:

Accounting

Business Management

Computer Science

Creative Computing

Economics



Information Systems

Marketing Media, Communications and Culture

Politics

Smart Systems

Politics and:

Accounting

Business Management

Computer Science

Creative Computing

Economics

Information Systems



Marketing

Media, Communications and Culture

Smart Systems




*Dual honours will require an additional module to

be studied in the final term.

Programme structure

Core subjects


term only), 2 & 3Over these three modules you will

develop your English communication skills and learn

a range o study skills, including: writing and reading

strategies; presentation and seminar participation;

better organisation o time and materials, meeting

deadlines and responding to eedback.

At the end o these modules you will be

able to use the English language in your own

academic work, give well structured presentations,


contribute to seminar discussions; take notes rom

readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well

structured academic essays; be confident

in sel-directed learning strategies.








Point of pride

International Relations ispart o SPIRE, which is the

largest and most unique

multidisciplinary school o its

kind in the UK.


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Introduction to International RelationsYou will

receive an essential background to internationalrelations as an academic subject, not only

considering how the present world o states

emerged, but also looking at the theoretical

background to the subject. You will be introduced

to some o the challenging recent developments in

thinking on this subject.

British Political System In this module, you will be

introduced to the British political system and the

domestic and international efects o British

political institutions on policy-making.

Choose one rom:


algebra and statistics. You will develop your

knowledge and understanding o mathematicalterms and techniques and apply these to solving


lie situations.

Or





economy.


students business skills as well as the personal and

interpersonal skills required in a real-world business

environment. Contemporary IT management

challenges and opportunities are highlighted.

Fundamentals of ComputingGain an overview o

the core concepts o the subject. Students study

the main types o both hardware and sotware and

are introduced to the role o programming.

Term 2

British Politics from 1945You will study both

international and national aspects o British Politics

since the Second World War and look at key

debates which have shaped British politics.

Issues around the Political ProcessCore debates

about politics and the political process are at the

heart o this module and you will look at why

politics is important, who runs a country with a

democratic system, how big the State should be

and whether state intererence in the lie o the

individual has gone too ar.

Choose one rom:


microeconomics, studying among other topics,

consumer behaviour, the setting o objectives and

analysis o costs within companies, monopoly and

oligopoly, market ailure and economies o scale,specialisation and integration.







operational and strategic problems acing managers

o business enterprises in the modern market

economy. You will look at the various approaches

that managers adopt towards these problems and

the range o diferent management styles.

Programming 1 Programming Fundamentals

Study the basic concepts underlying computerprogramming and to the techniques or applying

these using a contemporary, generic computer

language. There is a strong practical element to the

work o this module, to encourage you to develop

your problem-solving skills in the context o

computer programming.

Term 3

Forces Moulding Foreign PolicyYou will look at the

study o oreign policy as an aspect o the wider

academic discipline o international relations. You

will study the orces historical, cultural, strategic

and economic that influence the development o

oreign policy.

Introduction to Global PoliticsYou will study the roleo the state in a global dimension, which involves

looking at concepts such as statehood, diplomacy

and legitimating. You will also learn how local,

national and global aspects impact on each other.

Choose one rom the ollowing:




business environment.

Law for BusinessYou will look at the English Legal




MacroeconomicsIntroduces you to key concepts

and enhances your knowledge o how goods,

financial and labour markets operate, the actors


inflation.



accounting and related inormation required

managers to assist in their decision-making.Introduction to Information SystemsYou w

at Inormation Systems and their main pers

business uses.

Programming 2 Data Structure and Algori

Learn about the properties o data structure

algorithms that are o key importance to mo

computer science.

Media and Interpretation You will be introd

the key concepts that inorm studies o med

production and consumption. You will cons

role o technological change to media prod

and consumption in the context o a global

mass-media market and will be introduced

notion o textual criticism and theory.

Term 4

Justice and Social ValuesYou will consider

ideas in the history o western political thou

including notions o justice, liberty, political

authority, state power and the social contra

takes place through a study o Plato, Aristot


International Relations since 1945Looks at

major events and developments since the S

World War, including the origins, developm

end o the Cold War, conflicts in the Middle

decolonisation and nation-building in the w

the all o the European Empires. You will al

at US oreign policy and interventionism annew challenges o international terrorism.

Comparative PoliticsThis module considers

comparative study o politics, looking at

the methodology and theories involved and

practical questions such as political particip

electoral systems, political parties and intere

groups and the participation o both parliam

and governments in political policy-making


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International Year OneMedia

Progression degrees:





Keele University.

Dual Honours:

Media, Communications and Culture, and:


Finance


Marketing



Politics




Programme structure

Core subjects


term only), 2 & 3Over these three modules you will

develop your English communication skills and learn

a range o study skills, including: writing and reading

strategies; presentation and seminar participation;

better organisation o time and materials, meeting


At the end o these modules you will be

able to use the English language in your own

academic work, give well structured presentations,


contribute to seminar discussions; take notes romreadings and lectures; plan, develop and write well

structured academic essays; be confident

in sel-directed learning strategies.








Point of pride

South Korean summer school,

at Dongguk University ofers

an opportunity to make a

video in this ascinatingenvironment, on the basis o

a months stay: study abroad

but without committing an

entire semester.


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algebra and statistics. You will develop yourknowledge and understanding o mathematical



lie situations.

Or





economy. You will review the difering approaches

managers adopt towards these problems.

Business and People SkillsDevelop your business

and interpersonal skills required in a real-world

environment. Contemporary IT managementchallenges and opportunities are highlighted.

Students study entrepreneurship and, working in

teams, role-play the setting up and development o

a new business venture.

Choose one additional module rom:

Fundamentals of ComputingReceive an overview

o the core concepts o the subject. Students study

the main types o both hardware and sotware and

are introduced to the role o programming. They

also look at how computers are used in businesses

and by individuals.

Introduction to International Relations

In this module students are introduced to the major

events and developments since the end o theSecond World War.

British Political System Through this module you

will be introduced to the study o both national and

international aspects o British politics.

Term 2

MicroeconomicsYou will look at issues

in microeconomics, studying among other topics,

consumer behaviour, the setting o objectives and

analysis o costs within companies, monopoly and

oligopoly, market ailure and economies o scale,

specialisation and integration.






Introduction to ManagementYou will consider

the operational and strategic problems acing

managers o business enterprises in the modern

market economy. You will look at the various

approaches that managers adopt towards these

problems and the range o diferent managementstyles.

Term 3

Media and Interpretation You will be introduced

to the key concepts that inorm studies o media

production and consumption. You will consider

the role o technological change to media

production and consumption in the context o a

global mass-media market and will be introduced

to the notion o textual criticism and theory.

Choose two modules rom:




business environment.Law for BusinessYou will look at the English Legal




MacroeconomicsIntroduces you to key concepts

and enhances your knowledge o how goods,

financial and labour markets operate, the actors


inflation.



accounting and relate these to the provision o

inormation required by managers to assist in their

decision-making, planning and control.

Forces Moulding Foreign PolicyYou will study the

orces historical, cultural, strategic and economic

that influence the development o oreign policy.

Introduction to Global PoliticsStudy the role o the

State in a global dimension, which involves looking

at statehood, diplomacy and legitimating. You will

also see how local, national and global aspects

impact on each other.

Programming 1 - Programming Fundamentals

Study the basic concepts underlying computer

programming and to the techniques or applying

these using a contemporary, generic computer

language. There is a strong practical element to the

work o this module, to encourage you to developyour problem-solving skills in the context o

computer programming.

Term 4

Production PlanningThis module ocuses o

the creation o a short video. You will learn basics o video production, including the tec

o storyboarding, camera angles, audio and

The module introduces you to digital video

equipment, editing and Photoshop sotware

encourages you to experiment with and dev

your own filmmaking style and begin to acq

a knowledge o digital video structure, lang

and terminology.

Choose two modules rom:

Business StatisticsBuild on your basic

knowledge o statistics and also work on yo

presentation skills by extensive use o sprea

Introduction to MarketingYou will study ma

and management in a range o diferent typfirms in the business world.

Introduction to the Global EconomyYou wi

at the background to the modern movemen

globalisation and consider aspects o the gl

economy.





Justice and Social ValuesStudy ethical

and philosophical thought through Plato, Ar


International Relations since 1945Take a lo

the major events and developments since th

o the Second World War, including the Cold

conflicts in the Middle East, decolonisation a

nation-building.

Comparative PoliticsIn this module you wil

the methodology and theories involved in d

political systems.

Human Computer Interaction You will explo

human-computer interace and are introduc

the concepts, techniques and tools that sup

analysis o, needs or, and design o system

interaces.

Computer Animation and Multimedia You w

receive the appropriate programming and m

development skills to design and develop

multimedia.


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Pre-Masters

Course length: Two terms (six months):

April-August

Entry date: April 2014

Masters start date: September 2014

Term dates:April start:

Term 1 - 14/04/14 to 13/06/14

Term 2 - 16/06/14 to 22/08/14

Entry requirements:

English language:

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

(minimum 5.5 in all components), or

TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent

Academic:

Recognised higher/advanced diploma in related

subject area, or

Recognised degree in related field, or

Honours degree in any subject.

Age on entry: 20 years +

Visit: www.keele.ac.uk/isc or ull details o

country-specific entry requirements and tuition ees

When you choose to study a postgraduate course

overseas, you are making an investment or your

uture. You will be looking or a qualification that

will enhance your career prospects, and a university

that will support you in your studies. And as an

international student, with diferent experiencesand perceptions, you will add an important

dimension to seminars and discussions.

Keele University ofers a range o Masters courses,

with those in the business and management areas

being particularly popular with international

students. But whichever subject you choose to

study, you will benefit rom the intellectual

development the University ofers and the

stimulation o learning with like-minded students.

The best way to prepare

For a 12 month Masters degree at Keele you will

need:

a range of academic and learning skills, which you

may not have experienced in your home country

the ability to adapt to a new cultural environment

and thrive academically

the right academic qualification and a substantial

understanding of the subject

the ability to use English in the academic

environment to a high standard.

I you do not meet the entry requirements or direct

entry to a Masters degree, or want to reresh your

knowledge, you can ollow our specialist Pre-

Masters programme.

Study structure

You can choose one o three Pre-Masters routes:


Computing

Physiotherapy

Specialist preparation

The Pre-Masters is a two-term programme o

academic subjects, study skills and English

language training. It is designed specifically

the needs o international students. It will gi

the skills, knowledge and confidence to sucyour Masters studies.

Assured progression to your degree

Joining the Pre-Masters programme guaran

a conditional ofer o a place on one o the s

Masters degrees at the University. Once you

successully completed the course and achi

required progression criteria, you will proce

directly to your preerred Masters programm

Personal monitoring and support

The Pre-Masters is taught by specialists in u

preparation. Your progress will be monitore

times to make sure you remain on track to c

the programme successully.

Assessment

Your development will be assessed regularly

throughout the programme. This will ensure

achieve the standard required or progressi

your chosen postgraduate degree. Assessm

include:

coursework

unseen written examinations

presentations

extended essays and case studies.

English language training

I you need additional English language trai

beore you start your Pre-Masters, you can t

English or Pre-Masters programme. See paor details.


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Although I am an English language speaker,the Pre-Masters has helped me with my academEnglish and communication skills. Te researchmethod course is very helpful and will definitelyassist me through my Masters. Te tutors are

experts in their fields and always ready to help.Bardia, IranPre-Masters

Now studying:MSc Information echnology and Management


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Pre-MastersBusiness and Management

Core modules

English and Skills for University Study

Over these two modules, you will develop your

English communication skills and learn a range o

study skills, including: writing and reading

strategies, presentation and seminar participation,

organisation o time and materials, meeting


When you have completed these modules, you will

be able to take notes and write essays in English.

You should also have the confidence to givepresentations, answer ollow-up questions and

contribute to seminar discussions.

Route modules

Research MethodsYou will develop skills relating to

research methods. You will ocus on developing an

understanding o the application, collection and

limitation o a variety o techniques related to data

and materials relevant to analysis within the chosen

subject area. You will consider quantitative and

qualitative methods o data collection, look at the

various sources o inormation, both written and

electronic and begin preparing or your Research

Project.

Introduction to Statistical Analysis

You will cover common mathematical techniques

which are used to provide evidence to challenge

hypotheses in academic research and to inorm

decision-making in a range o work based

environments, both in the public and private

sectors. You will consider theory and practice but

with an emphasis on practical application, making

extensive use o the Statistical Package or Social

Science (SPSS) sotware, as newly re-branded

PASW (Predictive Analytics SotWare)

Business EthicsYou are introduced to moral,

philosophical and sociological theories related to

issues o ethics and integrity in business. You

consider examples o moral dilemmas conronting

businesses, their owners, managers and staf.

Ethical issues are placed in the context o legal

requirements, local, national and global

considerations and a range o diferent cultural

values.

Analytical Techniques and Problem Solving

You will gain an awareness o the importanc

acquiring and using an analytical approach

your studies. You will understand the impor

critical reasoning in evaluating materials an

constructing their own arguments. You also

a range o problem solving techniques.

Introduction to Business and Management

You will develop a greater understanding o

areas covered during a Business and ManagMasters course and gain a detailed knowled

the subject area necessary to study this disc

The course ocuses on some o the key acad

concepts and issues related to operations

management and organisational behaviour.

learn to critically analyse key business relate

models with an understanding o the acade

discipline upon which they have developed

Individual Research ProjectYou will produc

extended project, using what you have learn

about research methods and selecting and

material appropriately and efectively.


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Pre-MastersBusiness and Management

Finance & Information TechnologyMSc

Introduction

Globalisation o the economic and financial systems

and the rapid pace o change in inormationtechnology place numerous demands on the

modern day finance proessionals. It requires them

to have analytical and technical skills alongside the

intellectual curiosity to enable them to learn and

adapt throughout their working lives.

They must also be able to work in teams o diverse

technical and cultural backgrounds. To meet these

demands, the Schools o Management and Maths &

Computing jointly ofer an MSc in Finance and

Inormation Technology or students who wish to

pursue a career in finance or wish to apply their IT

skills within a financial department or organisation.

Aims of the course

The MSc in Finance and Inormation Technology isdesigned to provide the systematic understanding

o finance together with the technical ability and

proessional skills to help work with, manage or

develop inormation systems within a financial

organisation.

Successul students will gain:

A systematic understanding of knowledge in

the relevant areas of finance and information

technology.

A command of analytical techniques, computing

and appropriate software in the relevant areas of

finance and information technology.

Increased confidence in the analysis, synthesis and

evaluation of problems and their solutions.

Improved employment prospects through

enhanced professional and practical skills,

including project management, team building and

communication skills.

Course structure and content

During the first semester students take our core

modules, ollowed in the second semester by a

urther our modules, some o which are chosen by

the student. Some option modules may require

prior computing knowledge. Modules include:

Quantitative Methods in Finance

Financial Accounting

Corporate Finance

Applied Finance

Financial Modelling

Financial Instruments

Conceptual Modelling

Management of Information Systems and Projects

Enterprise Information Systems

Networks and Security

Systems Analysis

Metrics, Estimation, Analysis and Teams

Systems Design

Finance & Management MSc

Introduction

The MSc in Finance and Management is des

or students who wish to ollow a career in t

investment management industry or as a fino cer within a commercial or public organi

Aims of the course

The course aims to provide the systematic

understanding o finance, financing and the

organisation. It provides the analytical and t

skills in finance combined with the proessio

management techniques o operational, stra

and financial management.

Successul students will gain

A systematic understanding of knowledge

relevant areas of finance and critical mana

thinking.

A command of analytical techniques, com

and appropriate software in the relevant afinance and management.

Increased confidence in the analysis, synth

evaluation of problems and their solutions

Improved employment prospects through

enhanced professional and practical skills.


During the first semester students take our

modules, ollowed in the second semester b

urther our modules, some o which are cho

the student.

Below is a sample o the modules ofered:

Financial Markets

Quantitative Methods in Finance

Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship


Financial Modelling

Applied Finance

International Finance

Financial Instruments

Strategy and Information Management

Marketing and Operations Management

Progression degrees

Following successul completion o the Pre-

Masters programme and having achieved the


one o the ollowing postgraduate degrees at

Keele University.

Marketing MA

Career destination information

Typical career destinations may include

employment as account managers, brand

managers, product managers, marketing

managers, also posts in general management

requiring a specialism in marketing. Employment

may be ound within commercial, proessional,

industrial or public organisations.

Human Resource Management MA

Career destination information

Graduates oten will progress directly into related

employment, or example within HR and personnel

posts, education and research, in the public andprivate sectors.

Management/International Business MA

Career destination Information

This qualification will give you an edge in the job

market either enabling you to compete more

efectively with traditional graduates with a first

degree, or enabling you to enter management at a

higher level than you would have been able to with

only a first degree. For those interested in

pursuing academic research this programme is an

invaluable stepping stone to a doctorate or other

research degree.

Finance & Information Technology MSc or Finance

& Management MSc

Career destination Information

Typical career destinations may include corporate

treasury unctions (such as cash management, risk

management, capital budgeting), und

management and investment banking. Some

graduates are likely to be employed in the

management, control or design or development o

inormation systems within these sectors.

Also available from this route are:

Information Technology and Management MSc

Project Management MSc

See page 50-51 or details o these degrees

Visit www.keele.ac.uk/isc or up-to-dateinormation on degrees available and progression

grades required.


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Human Resource Management MA

Introduction

Keele University is a major provider o Human

Resource Management courses and research in the

UK, with over 250 ull-time undergraduates andover 100 part-time and ull-time postgraduates.

Students come rom a wide range o backgrounds

and disciplines, and rom Europe, Arica, and the

Far East, as well as the UK. We also have a number

o ull-time and part-time doctoral students. The

School is active in research and publication, with an

emphasis on contributions useul to practitioners.

Research interests and publications include public

sector pay and industrial relations, trade union

organisation, and industrial relations in the

European Union.

Major course aims:

To provide academically rigorous education in

Human Resource Management, industrial relations

and associated disciplines To develop the analytical skills of students

To develop a critical approach to HRM literature,

issues and practice

To prepare students for further

study or career progression.

Management/InternationalBusiness MA

Introduction

The MA in Management/MA in International

Business are two programmes that aim to extend

management skills preparing students or the world

o work at the highest level. Modern managers need

to take into account the ast-paced nature o changeand internationalisation o the world o business.

The MA Management/MA International Business

ofer a robust grounding in distinct aspects o

management and global business.

Alongside lectures and seminars a study abroad trip

has been developed, in conjunction with the Schools

MBA partner institution. This brings a chance to

explore students personal and team-building skills in

a European setting and to undertake a consultancy

study o an international enterprise.

There is also an opportunity or some domestic and

international internships where students will gain

hands on experience in a business environment.

Aims of the course

The MA Management/International Business seeks

to develop well-rounded, thoughtul, active,

reflective, and practical proessionals with excellent

skills that will enhance career prospects. In order to

achieve this goal, our teaching and learning

strategy is wide-ranging and innovative, seeking to

give you a rich learning environment that draws

actively upon leading-edge research as well as

current business practice.

In the first semester, students on both MA

programmes ollow a common set o modules

introducing them to a consolidated perspective on

management and international business at Masters

level. In the second semester, students select one o

two pathways and specialise in either Management

or International Business. Here students will be able

to move to a deeper knowledge and understanding

o business and management, either concentrating

on the strategic and operational aspects o business

management or specialising in the study o

business behaviour in the global economy.

Each pathway has its core ofering but students can

choose their options rom either subject area or

rom the option choices, allowing students to ocus

on particular areas o interest. Students will also

start preparatory work towards their dissertation or

internship with a series o research methods

seminars.


During the first semester students will take the

ollowing our core modules:

Critical Management Studies

Global Business Analysis


Marketing and Op

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