Diploma of International Year One in Engineering
Keele University International College
- Keele, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-semester first year of an LJMU engineering degree taught at the International Study Centre.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of International Year One in Engineering. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year two of an LJMU engineering degree
Curriculum
- Two-semester first year covering circuit analysis
- thermodynamics and mechanical design
- with enhanced English
- academic writing and research skills. Students progress to year two of an LJMU engineering degree. Module titles and credits are not listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific secondary-school qualification: 12 years of education or 40 UCAS points (see https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17)
- PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each)
- Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component)
- Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Keele |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Keele University International College |
| Department | Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | KUIC offers international pathway and progression tuition awards. The published 2026/27 intake-specific pathway awards chiefly cover September 2026 and January 2027; later intake awards must be confirmed. Eligible successful progressors may access University of Keele discounts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band), TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17), PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each), Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component), Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5), IELTS Academic 5.5.

