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International Student Guide 2011The UKs European university
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Kent already attracts a large number of internationalstudents. So what is it that makes the University of Kentsuch a popular choice?
In this publication, we aim to provide you with some of theanswers. Obviously youre looking for a top-quality education,so we explain why our academics are considered world-class.We also look at how our teaching style can make your studiesa rewarding experience. To give you a taste of our splendidlocations in Canterbury, Medway, Brussels and Paris, weprovide a quick guide to whats on offer. And, of course, whobetter to listen to than our own students? On pages 2-3 theytell you exactly what they love about Kent.
Professor Alex HughesPro-Vice-Chancellor
Kent calendar
Welcome Week19 September 25 September 2011
Autumn term26 September 16 December 2011
Spring term
16 January 6 April 2012
Summer term7 May 15 June 2012
For more details
International OfficeAdvice for students from outside theEuropean UnionTel: +44 1227 824904Email: international-office.kent.ac.uk
European OfficeAdvice for students from the European UnionTel: +44 1227 827314Email: [email protected]
Welcome to theUniversity of Kent
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Why we chose theUniversity of Kent
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Stimulating courses
Dk NurIzzati Pg Omar from Brunei is
studying for a BA in Employment Relations
and Human Resource Management.
One aspect of the teaching that reallyimpressed me was the application oftheory to practice, how what is taught inthe classroom can be applied to real-world
situations. Also my class is made up ofstudents from many backgrounds. Often,we are encouraged to work in groups andI find the diversity really interesting.
Specialist teaching
Ankit Vaid from India is studying for an
MSc in Distributed Systems and Networks.
I was going through all the universitycourses to see if they could match whatI wanted to study. Kent came the closestand for computing it was 11th in theUK. There were areas that I knew I
wanted to specialise in, but Im learningeven more than I expected. My researchproject is in XML, the latest technologyand a very powerful language.
Academic excellence
Hanna Nmm from Estonia is studying for a
BA in Sociology and Social Anthropology.
Kent has high standards and if youwant to challenge yourself intellectually,you can get a lot out of the experience.When I started looking at the Kentwebsite I thought the degree looked
really good. The School is diverse, soyou can study anything from terrorismto mental health, and the theory alwaysseems relevant to contemporary society.
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Global perspective
Martin Gaal from Canada is studying
for a PhD in International Relations.
I always wanted to attend a Britishuniversity, so finding one in Brusselswas a winning combination. There areover 50 nationalities studying at theKent campus in Brussels, so you get a
lot of different perspectives. Also, beingin Brussels means you are close to theEuropean institutions, as well as theNGOs and organisations such as NATO.
Supportive staff
Michelle Uduji from Nigeria is studying
for a BSc in Biomedical Sciences.
An International Officer helped mewith everything, including my applicationfor a student visa. When I got here,everyone was very helpful people toldme exactly what I had to do and where to
go. Our lecturers are supportive as well.I like the fact that you can discuss yourstudies one-to-one. We also get careerstalks to help you decide what to do next.
Cosmopolitan social scene
Emile Doger De Speville from Mauritius is
taking the LLB in English and French Law.
I knew some people who had gone toKent and they told me that the sociallife was really good. Mauritius is a smallcountry so youre always bumping intothe same people, but at Kent the social
scene is very varied and international.Ive got friends from Kenya, Germany,Greece and Switzerland, as well asthe UK.
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With high ratings from twomajor independent surveys,Kent has a reputation as one ofthe leading universities in the UK.
Excellent coursesKent has some of the best courses in the country.Our courses aim to challenge you and give youthe ability to take your studies to the highest level.In the last National Student Survey, we scoredvery highly 90% for overall satisfaction with ourcourses. For individual course details, seewww.kent.ac.uk/studying
World-leading research
You are taught or supervised by academicsat the top of their field. In the most recentResearch Assessment Exercise (RAE), Kent wasranked 24th out of 159 institutions for world-leading research. This means that we areconsidered among the best research universitiesin the UK.
Over 55% of our research was rated asworld-leading or internationally excellent andeight of our subject areas were rated in thetop ten nationwide.
Developing researchThe level of research income received byKent increased to 13.8 million in 2008 and theUniversity also saw a rise in government capitalfunding, receiving 16.8 million in grants for newresearch and teaching facilities. As a result of thisinvestment, facilities are continually being updated
for instance, the recent 1 million refurbishmentof the biosciences laboratories. Seven newacademic research centres have been launched
in recent years.
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Academic excellence
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UK university surveys
The Research Assessment Exercise
(RAE) is an independent survey of all
research activity within UK universities.
The National Student Survey (NSS)measures student sa
tisfaction in
universities across theUK.
Prestigious partnershipsKent has partnerships with some of themost prestigious universities in the world including Waseda University in Japan; HongKong University; University of California, Berkeley;the Sorbonne; and the cole Normale Suprieurein Paris.
I decided to study at Kent becausemy aim is to do research and myprofessor is one of the greatestacademics in the field.
Mohammad-Reza Nasiri-Avanaki
from Iran is studying for a PhD
in Medical Image Computing
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offers courses in Paris which means that studentson a range of MA programmes can spend a termstudying in the heart of the city.
International recognitionA degree from Kent is likely to make a bigdifference to your career prospects. Employersvalue the added confidence that comes fromspending time abroad and a British qualification is
highly regarded around the world. Employers alsovalue language skills, especially in English whichis the language of international business.
Kent has a great internationalreputation. It offers studyopportunities around the world andan approach that is truly global.
The UKs European UniversityKents is known as the UKs European Universitythanks to its network of connections within Europe.These links provide the foundation for a globalapproach to research and teaching. Kent alsohas its own centres in Brussels and Paris as wellas many European partners.
Study in another countryKent offers you the chance to study in another
country as well as the UK. We have a wide rangeof degrees where you can spend up to a year inone of our partner universities (see right).
This time spent in another country is an integralpart of the degree course for French, German,Italian and Hispanic Studies (Spain or SouthAmerica). But you dont need to be a languagestudent to take up this option. Other courses allowyou to study at universities in Finland, theNetherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan or theUnited States, which provide tuition in English.
International travelOur location gives you easy access to majorEuropean cities. A Eurostar train can take youto Paris or Brussels within two hours. We arealso close to the London airports and an hourby train from London St Pancras.
Cultural understandingThe atmosphere at Kent is very cosmopolitan.With so many international students at Kent, any
seminar discussion or social event can introduceyou to an alternative viewpoint from anotherpart of the world. This helps you to gain anunderstanding of other cultures and makefriends from all over the world.
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Teaching from a global perspectiveGlobalisation has an impact on many areas ofactivity, from business, law and politics to culturalactivities. Our courses at Kent are designed tooffer the global view. This helps you to gainan international perspective that may be usefulwithin your future career.
Centres in Brussels and Paris
Brussels is known as the capital of Europeand Kent is the only UK university with a centrein Brussels. The Brussels courses are specialistpostgraduate degrees taught in English. Kent also
A global education
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In the most recent National StudentSurvey, 88% of final year students atKent said they were overwhelminglysatisfied with the quality of the
teaching.
StimulatingYou certainly wont be bored at Kent. Our coursesare designed to be stimulating and build up yourconfidence, step by step. Teaching methodsinclude lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips,conferences, independent study and one-to-onetutorials. We also encourage you to developindependent study skills.
SupportiveAt Kent were proud of our supportive teaching.Our academics are friendly and approachable,and students get high levels of contact timewith their tutors and lecturers. Student feedbackhas helped us to develop well-designed andchallenging courses.
All of our students have a personal tutor someone who can help if they have any problems.There is also a Student Learning Advisory Servicethat can provide tuition on everything from
research skills to writing essays. We make surethat you get training so you can make the mostof our extensive library and IT resources.
If English is your second language well helpyou develop your fluency. While youre studyingin the UK, you can have up to two hours of freeEnglish lessons a week.
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Well resourcedAll students rely on being able to access a rangeof information. At Kent we make sure that thisprocess is as easy as possible. Our library iswell stocked and the most popular books are onshort-term loan, which means you never have towait too long. Our online resources are excellent,too, with a huge range of journals available.
Technology is one of our priorities: we providepublic computers so that when youre on campusyoull always have access to the Internet, the
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University network and a range of software andpublic printers. We use technology in our teachingvia online resources and podcasts of lectures.
Professional experienceKent encourages you to gain professionalexperience. Many of our degrees offer a paidyear in industry or a shorter work placement,which may be in the UK or overseas. Youre given
support in gaining the necessary language skillsand in finding the placement. We have good
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The lecturers are very enthusiastic
and approachable. They know youby name, so you feel able to talkto them. As the degree progresses,it becomes more challenging andI am now enjoying the freedomto plan my own studies.
Suzan Doerr from Germany is
studying for a BA in Economics
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British degrees
Undergraduate degrees usually take
three years. For students who study
in another country orspend a year in
industry, they usuallytake four years.
Postgraduate students a
lready have an
undergraduate degree and are studying
at a higher level. Postgraduate students
can complete a Masters in one year.
links with leading international companies suchas Sun Microsystems in the USA. Languagestudents often take work placements as teachingassistants in countries such as Spain or France.
Students also gain experience within ourown award-winning clinics. These include theKent IT Clinic, the Sports Injury Clinic and theKent Law Clinic. There are also many volunteer
roles offered via Kent Union Volunteering.
Career-focusedAll of our teaching helps you to gain usefulskills for your future career. We focus on goodcommunication skills as well as the ability tothink independently. We also have a dedicatedCareers Advisory Service that can provide expertadvice on the international job market.
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We have a cosmopolitan andwelcoming atmosphere at Kent.Students describe the Universityas a friendly place, with a great
social scene.
Welcome WeekTo help you settle in when you arrive, we holda special Welcome Week in September. Thisincludes a greeting at the airport, a specialwelcome dinner (giving you the chance to meetother international students) and trips to see localtourist attractions. This week takes place beforethe start of the terms lectures and seminars soyou have time to relax and make friends.
Academic schools host events during WelcomeWeek to prepare you for your studies. During thisweek there are also campus tours, themedevenings and sporting activities for all students.
If you are arriving in January or May, we greetyou at the airport and hold social events to helpyou settle in.
Social facilitiesAt Kent there are plenty of places to have fun
and meet up with friends. Our campuses offera range of cafs, bars, restaurants and sportsfacilities. The Canterbury campus has its owntheatre, nightclub and cinema as well. Thereare numerous student societies that you can getinvolved in. For more details on the social activitiesat our various locations, see pages 12-15.
Multi-faith and multiculturalKent is a multi-faith university with chaplains fromthe Anglican, Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim,
Methodist, Pentecostal and Quaker traditions.Kents student societies often celebrate a widerange of festivals such as Chinese New Year,Thanksgiving and Diwali.
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Meet people from homeTo create a supportive student network, Kenthas set up email groups and a student buddyingscheme, which allows you to contact otherstudents from your home country. But the supportdoesnt end there. After you graduate, its alsopossible to get in touch with Kent alumni in yourown country, providing a life-long network offriends.
Our friendly community
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Mild climateOur UK campuses are located in the south-eastof England, which means we have one of thesunniest locations in the country. During thesummer, students make the most of this bysocialising in the open-air caf-bars on campus.Kent also has an outdoor arts festival every year inthe Canterbury grounds. Both campuses are alsoclose to the beautiful English countryside of Kent.
At Kent there are people of allnationalities and views and thereare a lot of student societies.Dont be afraid to get involved!You will meet great people andits a lot of fun.
Michael Rapley from Barbados is
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Canterbury is a beautiful and safecity with a rich heritage and vibrantculture. Its home to the world-famousCanterbury Cathedral which attracts
millions of tourists every year.
With medieval buildings alongsidemodern shopping and entertainment,the atmosphere in the city is alwaysfun and friendly. Many of its residentsare students as well, so youll meetlots of like-minded people.
Campus life
The Canterbury campus (shown left) is part of thecity but has its own extensive grounds. This givesyou the best of both worlds: vast green spaces oncampus with a stunning view of the Cathedral, aswell as being close to a city centre thats only a25-minute walk away. Theres also a frequent busservice between campus and the city centre.
Campus life is ideal for international studentsas it provides a self-contained environment witheverything in one place. The result is a sociableand memorable living experience. In your sparetime, you can enjoy the campus cinema andtheatre and a range of bars and restaurants.The campus is also home to banks, shopsand an award-winning student nightclub.
Student societiesKent Student Union has over 100 student societies.Many are for international students, such as theAfro-Caribbean, Asian, Chinese, German, Hellenicand Japanese societies. See www.kentunion.co.ukfor more details.
LocationA huge bonus for students is that the city is closeto London the new high-speed train servicetakes less than an hour. If you want to explore
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Paris or Brussels, you can catch a Eurostar trainand be there in about two hours. Its also easy toget across the Channel by ferry and get to otherinternational locations by flying from one of theLondon airports.
SupportThe campus offers a high level of support. Stafffrom the International and European Offices can
help with all kinds of queries. Kent Student Unionprovides an advice service, with guidance onimmigration and visas, and has a Jobshop thatcan help you find part-time work. The campus alsohas a Student Learning Advisory Service that
provides support in study skills, and the Centre forEnglish and World Languages provides Englishlanguage tuition. All your medical needs arecovered too. Theres an on-site medical centreand pharmacy where you can register with a UKdoctor who provides free medical care during yourstay. Kent employs its own counsellors and nurses.
Sport
The campus has a gym, badminton, tennis andsquash courts, all-weather football pitches andbasketball. There is a huge range of sportssocieties and teams, so you can develop yourskills in whichever sport you wish.
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Our Medway campus has won severaldesign awards. The historic buildingswere once part of a British naval baseand this makes the campus a stunning
location with grand buildings suchas the Drill Hall Library and thePilkington Building.
Medway students enjoy a modern studyenvironment with hi-tech facilities. For instance,theres a recording studio for those studyingmusic technology, a fully equipped radio andTV newsroom for our trainee journalists, and aspecial design studio for those taking degreesin event design.
LocationThe campus is close to the River Medway and theHistoric Dockyard, with a popular riverside pub ashort walk away. Our student accommodation isalso by the river in an attractive new development.
The campus is close to central London: trainsfrom Ebbsfleet take 17 minutes and trains fromChatham take 45 minutes. If you want to exploreParis or Brussels, the Eurostar train from Ebbsfleetcan be there in about two hours. Airports areeasily reached by road or rail see the insideback cover for details. The town centres ofChatham and Rochester are a short bus ride away.
Social lifeThere is a strong sense of community on campusand students find it easy to make friends.For socialising theres a lively bar that holdsregular theme nights. The range of societies andclubs on offer include the Afro-Caribbean Society,Asian Society, Bangladeshi Society, Irish Society,
Islamic Society, Sikh Society and Spanish Society.Annual events include the Summer Ball, which isheld at a large local venue and features one ofthe UKs celebrity DJs. See www.umsa.org.ukfor more details.
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There are several cafs and restaurants oncampus. Nearby is a multi-screen cinemashowing the most popular movies. The localtown of Chatham provides entertainment suchas live music and a comedy club.
SportThe University has a wide range of sportssocieties everything from table tennis to ladies
football. Being close to the river means that manystudents also take part in activities such asrowing, canoeing and sailing. For those who wantto join a gym, the nearby Medway Park has afitness suite and a spa, and offers special rates to
our students. Facilities include a swimming pooland an athletics track, as well as several sportshalls. Medway Park facilities are all built to highstandards the Park is to be used by severalteams for training in the run-up to the 2012Olympics.
SupportStudents have easy access to support on campus.
The Student Learning Advisory Centre (SLAS)can help you with study skills. The Universities atMedway Students Association (UMSA) can alsoprovide advice on many aspects on life in the UK,including how to register with a local doctor.
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The Universitys locations in Paris andBrussels put us at the heartof continental Europe.
BrusselsBrussels is a major political power centre and isoften referred to as the capital of Europe. Thecity is home to institutions such as the EuropeanParliament, the European Commission and NATO.This means that the city also attracts internationalNGOs and multinational corporations, as well as arange of diplomats, lobbyists and think-tanks.
All of our courses in Brussels are related to thestudy of international affairs. The courses are atpostgraduate level in areas such as law, politics,social policy and migration; see pages 32-35 formore details. Our academics have an impressivenetwork of professional contacts within thecity which means they are in touch with currentdevelopments. This can also be useful to studentswho aim to take on an internship in Brussels.
LocationThe Universitys centre in Brussels is a 15-minutedrive from the centre of the city and there are alsometro, bus and tram links. Its easy to reach other
European cities: Paris and London are about twohours by train and Brussels has a majorinternational airport.
Social lifeBrussels has a close-knit group of students fromover 50 countries around the world. The Universityhas its own academic facilities and students areable to use the libraries, bars, cafs, entertainmentand sports facilities of the Vrije Universiteit Brusseland the Universit Libre de Bruxelles.
ParisParis is a leading city for European culture. Itoffers numerous events and attractions as well asa wealth of libraries, museums and art galleries. In
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the modernist era, Paris attracted many famouswriters and artists from all over the world.
All of our courses in Paris are at postgraduatelevel (Masters) and are related to the study ofliterature and the visual arts. Students divide theirtime between Paris and our Canterbury campus.All teaching is in English by staff from theUniversity of Kent.
LocationOur Paris centre is located in the beautiful areaof Montparnasse close to central Paris. This is thearea where Picasso and Modigliani once had their
studios, and the nearby cafs were frequentedby writers such as Ernest Hemingway andGertrude Stein. Its easy to reach other Europeancities from Paris: Brussels and London are abouttwo hours by train. Paris has a major internationalairport.
Social lifeYour studies are based at Reid Hall, a charming
building with picturesque courtyards and interiors.It is shared with New Yorks Columbia Universityand holds its own cultural events. You are alsoencouraged to experience the citys cinema, art,literature and drama.
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Our University accommodationallows you to make an easy transitionto living in the UK you dont have toworry about finding somewhere to live
and all of your basic bills, except fora TV licence, are included in the rent.
CanterburyStudents enjoy living on our Canterbury campus its in a beautiful green location and has everythingyou need within easy walking distance laundryrooms, shops, restaurants and bars, a theatre andcinema as well as a sports centre. Our campusaccommodation comes in a range of styles, fromcollege rooms to shared houses. All of our rooms
have a free internet connection.
International students at Canterbury are offereda single room in University accommodation fortheir first year of study (providing they meet theapplication criteria). If you study for a FoundationProgramme, you are offered Universityaccommodation for both your foundation yearand the first year of your degree.
Undergraduate roomSome rooms have a shared kitchen so you can
prepare your own food if you wish. Others haveaccess to a kitchenette with a kettle, microwaveand small fridge. If you stay in one of these rooms,breakfast is provided as part of the price (or youcan have an allowance towards an evening meal).For other catering, all students can use therestaurants on campus that provide good-valuesnacks and cooked meals.
Some rooms are only available during term-time(31 weeks); this means that your rent does
not cover the winter and spring vacations.Others are available for a full academic year.If you are here for a short-term study programme,shorter accommodation stays are possible.
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Undergraduate shared house or apartmentYou share a self-contained house or apartmentwith other students. Each has its own fullyequipped kitchen, so you can cook your ownfood or eat out on campus its your choice.
These houses or apartments are let for theentire academic year (39 weeks), so you canstay there during the winter and spring vacations.Apartments have en-suite rooms, houses havea shared bathroom.
Postgraduate shared apartmentPostgraduate students are offered a place inWoolf College, a new development for ourpostgraduate community. The en-suite rooms arearranged in flats with six or eight students per flatand a large shared kitchen. The College has itsown social facilities and launderette. Each roomis rented for almost the entire year (51 weeks).Postgraduate students who need accommodationfor a shorter period of time should contact ourAccommodation Office.
Private accommodationIn the second year of study, most undergraduatestudents rent private accommodation. Usually theyshare houses; 2010 prices were roughly 75 to90 a week (excluding bills). If you prefer to live
off campus in your first year of study, KentsAccommodation Office can help you to findprivate accommodation.
MedwayKent students have the chance to stay in a newdevelopment called Liberty Quays, right by theRiver Medway. Its an attractive setting and onlyten minutes walk from the campus. Each
flat has single en-suite rooms for six to eightstudents, who share a fully equipped kitchen.The accommodation has its own social facilitiesand launderette and each room has internetaccess. There is also access to a general shopfor food and household goods.
International students at Medway are offeredUniversity accommodation for the first year ofstudy (providing they meet the application criteria).Accommodation for further years of study issubject to availability.
If you prefer to live off campus in your first yearof study, the Accommodation Office can help youto find suitable private accommodation.
BrusselsKent does not offer University accommodation inBrussels but there are many private rental optionsavailable and students usually find a place to liveshortly after arrival. Studio apartments with allcharges included (water, electricity, gas, tenant
charges) cost around 450-550 per month.A one-bedroom apartment with all chargesincluded is around 550-650. Students whoarrange flat-shares are often able to reducecosts even fur ther. For details, seewww.kent.ac.uk/brussels/studying/arriving
ParisFor those students who are spending a term inParis, we offer advice to help you to find suitableaccommodation. One option is to stay with ahost family. There are also organisations in Paristo help students find short-term accommodation,as well as private accommodation agencies.For advice, please see www.kent.ac.uk/paris
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How to apply
You receive details ofhow to apply
for University accommodation when
you are offered a place at Kent.
Applications are made online at
www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation
The website also haspictures
and online videos of the various
types of accommodation.
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Cost ()Prices quoted are for 2010/2011 forthe entire occupancy period unlessotherwise stated, and include gas,electricity, insurance and water charges
Canterbury undergraduate: rooms
DarwinCollege
39 weeks Kitchen From 3,824 to 4,348
1 Eliot 31 weeks Kitchenette From 3,405 to 3,837
BecketCourt
31 weeks Kitchenette From 4,573 to 5,239
Keynes 31 weeks Kitchenette 4,173
Rutherford
Speciallyadapted
31 weeks
31 weeks
Kitchenette
KitchenetteFrom 3,405 to 3,837
Canterbury undergraduate: shared houses and apartments
2Darwin
Houses39 weeks
Kitchen 3,824
3 Tyler Court 39 weeks Kitchen From 4,619 to 5,170
4Park Wood:FlatsHouses
39 weeks39 weeks
KitchenKitchen
4,873From 3,609 to 3,955
Canterbury postgraduate: shared apartments
5 Woolf 51 weeks Kitchen From 5,079 to 6,191
Medway undergraduate and postgraduate: shared apartments
6 Liberty Quays 42 weeks Kitchen 4,347
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Tuition feesThe figures quoted on the right are the standardfees for full-time students starting in the year2010/2011. They cover one academic year ofstudy. For the latest details on fees for 2011/2012,
see our website below. Some courses (particularlypostgraduate) charge more than the standard fee
please check our website for full details.Qualifying as a student from the European Uniondepends on your nationality and residency.
Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees/
Other living costsEach student has different circumstances, so tohelp you estimate your living costs we provide anonline calculator at the website below.
Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/livingcosts.html
Paying your feesTuition fees are charged for each year of studyand are due at the start of the academic year.Students from outside the European Union maybe required to pay a proportion of their tuitionfees before their arrival at Kent.
An instalment plan is available but if you pay thefull years fee before 31 August, you are grantedan early payment discount of 2%. See the StudentFinance Guide at www.kent.ac.uk/finance
Undergraduate students who pay for their entiredegree (three or four years of tuition fees) by31 August have the fees frozen at the start ofthe course and receive a 5% discount on thetotal cost.
Fees can be paid by a variety of methodsincluding online at: https://epay.kent.ac.uk/epay
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Tuition fees for international students (from outside the EU) 2010/11
Junior Year Abroad: 2010/11
Junior Year Abroad (September to June) 9,500 JYA English PLUS (full-length/par t-length) 10,900 / 7,845
JYA Fall semester (three months) 3,800 JYA Spring semester (five months) 5,700Pre-sessional English courses: 2010
Six weeks/12 weeks/19 weeks with accommodation 1,945 /3,900/TBA Six weeks/12 weeks/19 weeks without accommodation 1,365 /2,740/ 3,750
Degree programmes: 2010/11
Foundation degrees 9,500Undergraduate degrees
Standard non-laboratory programmes 10,850Lab-based or practical programmes 12,950Year in Industry 825Year studying at a partner university 1,645Postgraduate degrees
Standard non-laboratory 10,850Standard lab-based practical courses 12,950Non-standard fees as follows:Actuarial Science PDip 11,250Applied Actuarial Science MSc 13,500Agricultural Economics MSc 11,650Applied Environmental Economics MSc 11,650Architecture MA, MPhil, PhD 12,950Computer Animation MSc 12,950Digital Visual Effects MSc 12,950Economics suite of programmes MSc 11,650Management suite of programmes (KBS) MSc 12,750Management Science suite of programmes (KBS) MSc 11,000Master of Business Administration MBA 16,950Value Chain Management MSc 12,570
Tuition fees for students from the European Union 2010/11
Foundation degrees 1,310
Undergraduate degrees 3,290Postgraduate degrees
Standard fees (taught/research degrees) 3,950 / 3,800Non-standard fees See www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees/
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The University offers a wide varietyof financial support and scholarships.The figures quoted apply to the2010/11 academic year.
All studentsThe following scholarships and studentships areopen to students of all nationalities.
Undergraduate studyUniversity of Kent offers one of the bestscholarship schemes in the UK. You can apply fora scholarship for excellence in the following areas: University Music Scholarships up to 5,000
a year Music Lesson Scholarships cost of music
or vocal lessons up to 400 University sports scholarships
between 250 and 5,000 a year Cricket scholarship 2,500 a year Rugby scholarships 2,000 a year Ladies hockey scholarship up to 2,000 a year
Postgraduate study Kents postgraduate scholarship funds are
worth more than 3.5m in total. Fully fundedawards cover tuition fees (at the home/EU rate)
and costs of up to 13,590 per year. Partialawards also offer generous financial supportin recognition of academic excellence.
All academic schools offer subject-basedscholarships for postgraduate study
University of Kent at Brussels Scholarships University of Kent at Paris Scholarships Alumni Postgraduate Research Scholarship Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship University Music Scholarships up to 5,000
a year European jointly supervised PhD scholarships
4,000
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Music Lesson Scholarships cost of musicor vocal lessons up to 400
University sports scholarships between 250 and 5,000 a year
Cricket scholarship 2,500 a year
Rugby scholarships 2,000 a year Ladies hockey scholarship up to 2,000 a year
Graduate Teaching AssistantshipsKent offers a number of Graduate TeachingAssistantships, allowing postgraduate researchstudents to receive financial support in returnfor teaching.
Students from within the European UnionIn addition to the schemes open to all students(see left), the following are open to students from
the EU. (Please note: EU status depends onnationality and residency.)
Undergraduate study Tuition fee loan EU undergraduate students
can apply for a UK government loan to coverthe cost of tuition fees. This is paid back aftergraduation when a certain level of salary isreached
University scholarships for academicexcellence, one scholarship from each
academic school 1,000 a yearPostgraduate study Ratiu Foundation scholarships for Romanian
students UK Research Council funding; tuition fees only Various other scholarships
Students from outside the European UnionIn addition to the funding schemes open to allstudents (see left), the following are open tostudents from outside the EU.
Undergraduate studyThe University offers a number of generousscholarships for our international students atundergraduate level. The scholarships will be
Kents loyalty discount scheme
You receive a 10% discount on the first
years tuition fees if you have a brother
or sister at Kent, arethe child of a Kent
graduate, or are a Kent graduate returning
to take a privately-funded degree.
See www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees/
LoyaltyDiscount.html
worth 5,000 per annum (for up to three yearsof study) towards the cost of tuition fees andare offered to nationals of any country payinginternational fees.
Hong Kong scholarshipsThese scholarships are for outstanding studentsfrom mainland China or Hong Kong. The HongKong Alumni Scholarships are 15,000 for the yearof entry and renewable for up to a total of threeyears. The Jackie Chan Charitable Foundationfunds a scholarship worth 15,000 for one yearof study for the taught MA in Film Studies.
Postgraduate studyThe University offers a number of scholarships forentry at taught Masters level. The scholarships willbe worth 5,000 (for one year of study) towardsthe cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationalsof any country paying international fees.
Accepted loansThe University accepts and processes Canadianstudent loans and US Direct loans.
Further informationSee www.kent.ac.uk/studying/funding/ orwww.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/
There are also scholarships for specific subjects:check your academic school website for details.
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English language requirements
Qualification International U ndergraduate Undergraduate Postgraduate* JYA JYA JYA JYA EAP EAP EAP
Foundation foundation English English English course course course
programme (sciences) PLUS 1 PLUS 2 PLUS 3 19 wk 12 wk 6 wk
IELTS 5.0 incl 5.5 incl 6.5 incl 6.5 incl 6.5 incl 4.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 incl 5.5 incl 6.0 incl5.0 R&W 5.0 R&W 6.0 R&W 6.0 R&W 6.0 R&W 5.0 R&W 5.5 R&W 6.0 R&W
TOEFL 500 incl 530 incl 580 incl 600 incl 580 incl 450 500 550 500 530 550paper-based 3.5 Test of 3.5 Test of 4.0 Test of 4.0 Test of 4.0 Test of
Written English Written English Written English Written English Written English
TOEFL 60 incl 70 incl 85 incl 90 incl 85 incl 45 60 80 61 70 80internet-based 15 R&W 16 R&W 19 R&W 20 R&W 19 R&W
TEEP 5.0 incl 5.5 incl 6.5 incl 6.5 incl 6.5 incl
5.0 R&W 5.0 R&W 6.0 R&W 6.0 R&W 6.0 R&W
Certificate of D D C C CProficiency inEnglish
Cambridge C C B B BAdvancedCertificate inEnglish
Cambridge B B Not Not Not
First Certificate accepted accepted acceptedin English
IGCSE English 1st language 1st language 1st language Not 1st languageC; 2nd C; 2nd C; 2nd accepted C; 2ndlanguage C language C language B language B
Key: R&W = reading and writing
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Foundation programmes help youto gain the entry requirements tostudy at degree level.
Students from high schools around the worldmay need to take a foundation programmebefore starting a degree in the UK. The foundationprogramme brings their qualifications up to thestandard required for degree entry.
When you apply for a foundation programmeat Kent, you specify the degree of your choice.This means that you are guaranteed a place onthat course, providing you pass your foundationprogramme.
Studying and student lifeAt Kent our foundation programmes are taughtby our own academics and this allows us to offerteaching of an exceptional quality. The coursesare based at our Canterbury campus, so you haveaccess to all of our leisure, support and studyfacilities. We also offer you a place in ourpurpose-built student accommodation.
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Kents foundation programmes
Kents foundation programmes run on ourCanterbury campus from: September to June
International Foundation Programme (IFP)This programme provides a solid foundation fordegrees in the Humanities, Social Sciences,and some Sciences. The IFP provides training inthree academic subjects, in addition to Englishfor Academic Purposes and Academic Skills,if required.
Teaching is organised in small groups andincludes seminars and tutorials, workshops,IT sessions and training in independent learning.See page 22 for further information on the IFP orvisit the Centre for English and World Languageswebsite at www.kent.ac.uk/cewl
Pre-Masters programmesKent will launch a new series of Pre-Mastersprogrammes in September 2011. For the latestinformation, see www.kent.ac.uk/cewl
Degree entry requirementsYou only need to take a foundation programmeif your qualifications are not suitable for yourchosen degree. You can look up the entryrequirements for your chosen degree programme
at www.kent.ac.uk/studying/undergrad/subjects/
The qualifications are listed as InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) or A levels. However, you mayhave qualifications that are specific to your owncountry. For advice on whether these are suitable,please go to www.kent.ac.uk/international/country/
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure or needfurther advice. See page 36 for contact details.
To apply
The Universities and Colleges Admissions System(UCAS) is designed to deal with undergraduateapplications for UK universities. It allows you toapply for up to five UK higher education courses.For more information on the UCAS form, go towww.kent.ac.uk/schools/students/tips.html
To make your UCAS application: you can complete your own application via the
UCAS online form at www.ucas.com/apply/ another option is to visit one of our international
advisors (see page 36) who can make a UCASapplication on your behalf
You can also apply directly to Kent: seewww.kent.ac.uk/cewl for details.
The lecturers are alwaysavailable if you need them. I dida foundation year at Kent andmy tutor was really supportive.
Jasmin Perera took a foundationprogramme in Biological Sciences
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We have approximately 400 degreecourses at Kent. All of them offerexceptional teaching and an experienceto remember for the rest of your life.
For a list of the general subject areas we teach,see pages 28-29. It is also possible to study atdegree level for one academic year or a shorterperiod of time (see Junior Year Abroad, right).
Teaching and assessmentThe first insight into a new topic is usually froma lecture given by an academic. The next stepis to deepen that knowledge via seminars andworkshops. Seminars are small study groupsand the focus is on lively discussion. Workshops
develop your skills in a laboratory or a studio.Both take place under the guidance of a tutor.
You are assessed by a mixture of coursework,seminar performance, practical assignments andexaminations. The marks you get in the first yearof a degree do not count towards your final result.
Entry requirementsTo apply for a degree at Kent you need good skillsin English language. Check our table on page 23
for entry requirements. You also need to meet theacademic entry requirements see course detailsat www.kent.ac.uk/studying/undergrad/subjects/
If your qualifications are specific to your owncountry, you can check whether they aresuitable at www.kent.ac.uk/international/countryIf you are unable to meet the entry requirements,you can still gain a place on your chosen degreevia one of our pre-sessional courses (page 22) orone of our foundation programmes (page 24).
If you have studied at another university, you maybe able to transfer your credits on to a course atKent. You may also be able to use work experienceor training as credits. Please contact us for details.
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Useful factsMost undergraduate degrees take three years tocomplete. Degrees which offer a years study inanother country or a years work placement takefour years to complete. The degree title dependson your field of study. At Kent we offer: Bachelor of Ar ts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Law (LLB).
We also offer some undergraduate degrees thattake four years to complete and reach a higherlevel of study. These are: Masters in Drama (MDrama) Masters in Physics (MPhys) Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm).
How to apply for a degreeThe Universities and Colleges Admissions System(UCAS) is a national system. It allows you to applyfor a place at up to five UK universities. Simplycomplete the online form at www.ucas.com/apply/ Students from the European Union are advised
to apply by 15 January 2011.
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At Kent you can choose from the widerange of subjects listed below. Someof these can be combined with anothersubject to form a joint honours degree.
You may also have the option tostudy in another country or spenda year in industry. To get full detailsof the courses on offer at Kent, seewww.kent.ac.uk/studying/
HumanitiesAmerican Studies CanterburyArchitecture CanterburyArt and Film CanterburyAudio Design and Production MedwayClassical & Archaeological Studies CanterburyComparative Literature Canterbur yCreative Events: Design and Production MedwayDesign for Performance MedwayDrama and Theatre Studies CanterburyEnglish Language and Linguistics CanterburyEnglish Literature CanterburyEuropean Studies CanterburyExperience Design MedwayFilm Studies Canterbury
Fine Art MedwayFrench CanterburyGerman CanterburyHispanic Studies CanterburyHistory CanterburyHistory & Phi losophy of Art CanterburyInteriors CanterburyItalian CanterburyMusic Technology MedwayPhilosophy CanterburyReligious Studies Canterbury
Visual and Performed Arts CanterburyWar Studies Canterbury
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SciencesActuarial Science CanterburyApplied Professional Practice CanterburyApplied Professional Practice MedwayAstronomy, Space Science
and Astrophysics CanterburyBiochemistry CanterburyBiology CanterburyBiomedical Sciences CanterburyComputer Science CanterburyComputer Systems Engineering CanterburyComputing CanterburyDigital Arts Canterbury
Undergraduate degrees
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Electronic and CommunicationsEngineering Canterbury
Forensic Sciences CanterburyInformation Technology MedwayMathematics and Statistics CanterburyMultimedia Technology and Design CanterburyPharmaceutical Chemistry CanterburyPharmacy MedwayPhysics Canterbury
Primary Dental Care MedwayWeb Computing Canterbury
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Social sciencesAccounting and Finance CanterburyAnthropology CanterburyBiological Anthropology CanterburyBusiness Administration CanterburyBusiness Studies MedwayConservation CanterburyCriminal Justice Studies MedwayCriminology Canterbury
Cultural Studies CanterburyEconomics Canterbury
Employment Relations andHuman Resource Management Canterbury
Environmental Social Science CanterburyHealth and Social Care Canterbur yHealth and Social Care Practice MedwayIntellectual and Developmental
Disabilities CanterburyInter national Business Canterbur yJournalism MedwayLaw CanterburyLaw MedwayManagement Science Canterbury
Marketing CanterburyMedical Anthropology Canterbur yPolitics and International Relations CanterburyPsychology CanterburySocial Anthropology CanterburySocial Policy CanterburySocial Sciences MedwaySocial Work MedwaySociology Canterbury
Sport and Exercise Management MedwaySports Science MedwaySports Therapy Medway
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Our postgraduate teaching isinformed by some of the best researchin the world. In the most recentResearch Assessment Exercise, more
than eight of our subject areas were inthe UKs top ten.
Kent has an excellent employability record 96.6% of Kents postgraduate students whograduated in 2009 found a job or further studyopportunity within six months.
To apply for a postgraduate degree at Kent,you need good English language skills. Checkour table on p23 for entry requirements.You also need to meet the courses academicentry requirements for details, refer to the coursedetails at www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/
If you have qualifications that are specific to yourown country, you can find out whether these areequivalent to our entry requirements at:www.kent.ac.uk/international/country/
If English is not your first language, you can takea pre-sessional language course before startingyour studies (see page 22).
Student lifeAt Kent you become part of a postgraduatecommunity, both within your own school andacross the entire University. Postgraduates onall campuses have access to a wide range ofsocial, study and support facilities.
Our Graduate School aims to provide supportfor all our postgraduates to meet socially andflourish in an interdisciplinary atmosphere.
Woolf College on our Canterbury campusis a resource that is dedicated to the needsof Kents postgraduate students. It provides
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accommodation, as well as a lecture theatre,seminar room and social spaces. This providesa facility for intellectual and social gatherings.
Kents teaching facilities in Brussels areexclusively for the use of postgraduatestudents, creating a close-knit supportiveenvironment, with students studying areasrelated to European and international affairs.
Taught programmesMost taught programmes last for a full calendaryear. The Masters in Architecture takes two years.
You follow a structured course. The teachingis provided in seminars (small group discussions),lectures, tutorials and, for some courses, practicalworkshops. If you are taking a Masters degree,you complete a dissertation or practical project.If you are taking a Postgraduate Diploma, this is
not usually expected.
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Research degreesThe focus is on independent study. Every studentworks on a personal research project under theguidance of a supervisor an academic who isan expert in the field. Students receive training inresearch methods, attend academic conferencesand perform independent research using ourextensive library and IT resources. We offer someexternal candidature research programmes whichallow you to remain in your home country while
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At Kent it is possible to gain a PhD in three yearsof study. We also offer New Route PhDs thatintegrate some taught modules. These provideprofessional skills for those who are aiming to workat a senior level in business, industry or academia.It is possible to complete this programme in fouryears of study.
Dual awardsSome of our programmes offer dual awards from
two countries. We may also be able to offer PhDstudents the chance to be jointly supervised byKent and a university in another country, resultingin a doctorate from both.
Working in the UKSome international students are able to find part-time work in the UK (please check your studentvisa conditions). After graduation, internationalstudents (from outside the EU) may be able to
continue working in the UK on a post-study workscheme. For more details, see www.ukcisa.org.ukor email your queries to [email protected]
Taught programmes Graduate Diploma (GDip) Postgraduate Certificate (PCert) Postgraduate Diploma (PDip) Master of Arts (MA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Architecture (MArch)
Master of Science (MSc) Master of Law (LLM)
Research programmes Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Law (LLM) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master of Research (MRes) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
How to applyYou can apply using our online application format www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/
Please ensure that you submit all of yoursupporting documents, such as certificates andreferences, when you make your application.
For advice, contact the International Office,the European Office, or one of our overseasrepresentatives. See page 36.
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We offer a wide range of taught andresearch degrees at the Universityof Kents locations in Canterbury,Medway, Brussels and Paris. Formore course details, please go towww.kent.ac.uk/studying/
HumanitiesThe following are in the Faculty of Humanities:
American StudiesTaught degrees
Transnational American Studies, CanterburyResearch degrees
American Studies, Canterbury
ArchitectureTaught degrees Architecture MArch, Canterbury Architectural Visualisation, CanterburyResearch degrees
Architecture, Canterbury
Classical & Archaeological StudiesTaught degrees
Archaeology, Canterbury Archaeology of the Transmanche, Canterbury Hellenic and Hellenistic Near East, CanterburyResearch degrees
Classical & Archaeological Studies, Canterbury
Comparative LiteratureTaught degrees
Comparative Literature, Canterbury Comparative Literature, Canterbury and Paris Modern European Literature, Canterbury Postcolonial Studies, Canterbury and ParisResearch degrees
Comparative Literature, Canterbury
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FrenchTaught degrees
French and Comparative Literature, Canterbury French and Comparative Literature, Canterbury
and Paris
Modern French Studies, Canterbury and Paris Modern French Studies: Writing, Theory, andVisual Culture, Canterbury
Research degrees
French, Canterbury
GermanTaught degrees
Modern German and Comparative Literature,Canterbury
Modern European Literature, CanterburyResearch degrees
German Literature, Canterbury
Hispanic StudiesTaught degrees
Hispanic and Comparative Literature, Canterbury Modern Hispanic Studies, CanterburyResearch degrees
Hispanic Studies, Canterbury
HistoryTaught degrees
Modern History, Canterbury History of Science, Medicine, Environment and
Technology, Canterbury War, Media and Modernity, CanterburyResearch degrees
History, Canterbury Cartoons and Caricature, Canterbury History of Science, Technology and Medicine,
Canterbury
Postgraduate degrees
DramaTaught degrees
European Theatre, Canterbury Performance Practice, Canterbury Theatre Dramaturgy, CanterburyResearch degrees
Drama, Canterbury Practice as Research, Canterbury
EnglishTaught degrees
Creative Writing, Canterbury Dickens and Victorian Culture, Canterbury Eighteenth-Century Studies, Canterbury English and American Literature, Canterbury English and American Literature, Canterbury
and Paris Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Canterbury
Postcolonial Studies, Canterbury Postcolonial Studies, Canterbury and ParisResearch degrees
Creative Writing, Canterbury English, Canterbury Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Canterbury Poetry: Practice as Research, Canterbury Postcolonial Studies, Canterbury Text and Practice, Canterbury The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research,
Canterbury
Film StudiesTaught degrees
Film Studies, Canterbury Film Studies, Canterbury and ParisResearch degrees
Film Studies, Canterbury Film Studies Practice by Research, Canterbury
Fine ArtTaught degrees
Fine Art, Medway
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ConservationTaught degrees
Conservation Biology, Canterbury Conservation and International Wildlife Trade,
Canterbury Conservation and Rural Development, Canterbury Conservation and Tourism, CanterburyResearch degrees
Biodiversity Management, Canterbury
CriminologyTaught degrees
Criminology, CanterburyResearch degrees
Criminology, Canterbury Cultural and Global Criminology, Canterbury and
another European university
EconomicsTaught degrees
Agricultural Economics, Canterbury Applied Environmental Economics, Canterbury Economic Analysis, Canterbury Economics, Canterbury Economics Conversion, Canterbury Economics and Econometrics, Canterbury Economics and Finance, Canterbury International Development, Brussels International Development, Canterbury International Finance and Economic
Development, Canterbury
Research degrees
Economics, Canterbury Agri-Environmental Economics, Canterbury
Environmental Social ScienceTaught degrees
Environmental Social Science, CanterburyResearch degrees
Environmental Social Science, Canterbury
JournalismTaught degrees Multimedia Journalism, MedwayResearch degrees
Journalism, Medway
History & Philosophy of ArtTaught degrees
History & Philosophy of Art, Canterbury Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics, CanterburyResearch degrees
History & Philosophy of Art, Canterbury
ItalianResearch degrees
Italian, Canterbury
Medieval and Early Modern StudiesTaught degrees
Medieval and Early Modern Studies, CanterburyResearch degrees
Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Canterbury
PhilosophyTaught degrees
Philosophy, Canterbury Reasoning, CanterburyResearch degrees
Philosophy, Canterbury
Science, Communication and SocietyTaught degrees
Science, Communication and Society, Canterbury
Theology and Religious StudiesTaught degrees
Applied Theology, Canterbury
Study of Mysticism and Religious Experience,Canterbury
Research degrees
Theology and Religious Studies, Canterbury
Social SciencesThe following are in the Faculty of Social Sciences:
AnthropologyTaught degrees
Anthropology of Ethnicity, Nationalism
and Identity, Canterbury Environmental Anthropology, Canterbury Ethnobotany, Canterbury Evolution and Human Behaviour, Canterbury Social Anthropology, Canterbury Social Anthropology and Computing, Canterbury Visual Anthropology, CanterburyResearch degrees
Anthropology, Canterbury Ethnobiology, Canterbury
Business
Taught degrees Kent MBA, Canterbury or Athens Accounting and Financial Management,
Canterbury Finance, Canterbury Financial Services, Canterbury International Accounting and Finance, Canterbury International Business Management, Canterbury International Management with Management
English, Canterbury Management, Canterbury Management Science, Canterbury
Management Science and Logistics, Canterbury Management Science and Operational Research,
Canterbury Marketing Management, Canterbury Value Chain Management, Canterbury
Research degrees
Accounting and Finance, Canterbury Industrial Relations, Canterbury Management, Canterbury Management Science, Canterbury Marketing, Canterbury
Operational Research and Systems, Canterbury
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LawTaught degrees
Combined Title, Canterbury Criminal Justice, Canterbury Environmental Law and Policy, Canterbury European Law, Canterbury International Commercial Law, Canterbury International Criminal Justice, Canterbury International Economic Law, Brussels International Environmental Law, Canterbury International Law with International Relations,
Brussels or Canterbury Law, Canterbury Law (Erasmus-Europe), Canterbury and another
European university Medical Law and Ethics, Canterbury Public International Law, Brussels or CanterburyResearch degrees
International Law, Brussels Law, Canterbury Socio-legal Studies, Canterbury
MigrationTaught degrees
International Migration, Health and Social Care,Canterbury
Migration Studies, BrusselsResearch degrees
Mental Health Studies, Canterbury Migration Studies, Canterbury
Politics and International RelationsTaught degrees
Comparative Federalism, Canterbury European Governance, Canterbury European Governance, (international double
award), Canterbury and Grenoble or Krakow European Public Policy, Brussels International Conflict Analysis, Canterbury and
Brussels International Conflict Analysis (international
double award), Canterbury and Marburg
International Conflict and Security, Brussels International Development, Brussels International Political Economy, Brussels International Relations, Brussels International Relations, Canterbury
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International Relations (international doubleaward), Canterbury and Moscow
International Relations and European Studies,Canterbury
International Relations with International Law,Canterbury
International Security and the Politics of Terror,Canterbury
Methods of Social Research, Canterbury Political Strategy and Communication, Brussels Political Theory and Practices of Resistance (to
be approved), Canterbury Politics, Canterbury Security and Terrorism, CanterburyResearch degrees
International Conflict Analysis, Brussels orCanterbury
International Relations, Brussels or Canterbury Politics and Government, Brussels or Canterbury
Professional PracticeTaught degrees
Clinical Supervision, Canterbury Mental Health Studies, Canterbury Primary Dental Care, Medway Professional Practice, Medway Psychotherapy, Canterbury Supportive and Palliative Care, Canterbury and
Medway Surgical Practice, Canterbury
Clinical and Research degrees Doctor of Medicine, Canterbury and Medway Master of Surgery, Canterbury and Medway Medicine and Health Sciences, Canterbury and
Medway Psychotherapy, Canterbury Psychotherapy Studies, Canterbury
PsychologyTaught degrees
Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology,Canterbury
Forensic Psychology, Canterbury Group Processes and Intergroup Relations,Canterbury
Research Methods in Psychology, Canterbury Social and Applied Psychology, Canterbury
Research degrees
Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology,Canterbury
Developmental Psychology, Canterbury Forensic Psychology, Canterbury Health Psychology, Canterbury Psychology, Canterbury Social Psychology, Canterbury
Social and Community CareTaught degrees
Analysis and Intervention in Intellectualand Developmental Disabilities, Canterbury
Autism Studies, Canterbury or Distance Learning Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,
Canterbury or distance learningResearch degrees
Applied Psychology, Canterbury
Clinical Psychology of Learning Disability,Canterbury
Community Care, Canterbury Learning Disability, Canterbury Mental Health, Canterbury
Social and Public PolicyTaught degrees
Health Services Research, Canterbury International Social Policy, Canterbury International Social Policy and Organised
Civil Society, Canterbury
Methods of Social Research, CanterburyResearch degrees
Personal Social Services, Canterbury Social Policy, Canterbury Social Work, Canterbury
Sociology Methods of Social Research, Canterbury Political Sociology, Canterbury Sociology, CanterburyResearch degrees
Sociology, Canterbury
Sports Therapy and RehabilitationTaught degrees
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Medway
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SciencesThe following degrees are offered withinthe Faculty of Sciences.
Actuarial ScienceTaught degrees
Actuarial Science, Canterbury Applied Actuarial Science, Canterbury International Masters in Actuarial Science,
CanterburyResearch degrees
Actuarial Science, Canterbury
BiosciencesTaught degrees
Biomedical Imaging, Canterbury Reproductive Medicine: Science and Ethics (to be
approved), Canterbury Science, Communication and Society, Canterbury
Clinical and research degrees
Biochemistry, Canterbury Cell Biology, Canterbury Doctor of Medicine, Canterbury Genetics, Canterbury Medical Image Computing, Canterbury Microbiology, Canterbury
ComputingTaught degrees Pre-Masters
Computer Science, Canterbury
Computing, CanterburyTaught degrees Advanced Computer Science, Canterbury Advanced Computer Science (Computational
Intelligence), Canterbury Advanced Programming for Multi-core Systems,
Canterbury Advanced Software Development, Canterbury Computer Security, Canterbury Computer Science, Canterbury Computing and Entrepreneurship, Canterbury IT Consultancy, Canterbury Molecular Computing, Canterbury Networks and Security, CanterburyResearch degrees
Computer Science, Canterbury
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Engineering and Digital ArtsTaught degrees
Advanced Electronic Systems Engineering,Canterbury
Architectural Visualisation, Canterbury Broadband and Mobile Communication Networks,
Canterbury Computer Animation, Canterbury Digital Visual Effects, Canterbury Embedded Systems and Instrumentation, Canterbury Information Security and Biometrics, Canterbury Wireless Communications and Signal Processing,
CanterburyResearch degrees
Electronic Engineering, Canterbury Digital Arts, Canterbury
Finance
Taught degrees Finance, Investment and Risk, Canterbury
MathematicsTaught degrees
Mathematics and its Applications, Canterbury Mathematics and its Applications, CanterburyResearch degrees
Applied Mathematics, Canterbury Pure Mathematics, Canterbury
Medicine, Dental and Health SciencesTaught degrees
Biomedical Imaging, Canterbury Clinical Supervision, Canterbury Mental Health Studies, Canterbury Primary Dental Care, Medway Professional Practice, Canterbury Psychotherapy, Canterbury Supportive and Palliative Care, Canterbury Surgical Practice, Canterbury
Clinical and Research degrees
Doctor of Medicine, Canterbury Master of Surgery, Canterbury Medical Image Computing, Canterbury Medicine and Health Sciences, Canterbury Psychotherapy, Canterbury
Psychotherapy Studies, Canterbury
PharmacyTaught degrees
General Pharmacy Practice, Medway Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing, Medway Medicines Management, Medway Pharmacotherapy and Service Development,
Medway Short Course for Pharmacists with a Special
Interest, CanterburyResearch degrees
Pharmacy, MedwayPhysical SciencesTaught degrees
Forensic Science, Canterbury Physics, CanterburyResearch degrees
Chemistry, Canterbury Physics, Canterbury
Science, Communication and SocietyTaught degrees
Science, Communication and Society, Canterbury
StatisticsTaught degrees
Statistics, CanterburyResearch degrees
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Were always happy to help. Youcan contact us by email or telephone,meet members of staff at an overseasfair, or talk to one of our overseasrepresentatives. We also have avideo tour of Kent on our website atwww.kent.ac.uk/videoaudio/
You can also visit us in the UK; it isthe perfect way to see the campus andfind out everything you need to know.
By telephone, emailInternational Office (for non EU students)Tel: +44 1227 824904
Email: [email protected]
European Office (for EU students)Tel: +44 1227 827314Email: [email protected]
In your own country
Fairs and exhibitionsMembers of the International Office and theEuropean Office, along with Kent academics,
often visit fairs and exhibitions overseas.For details of our next visit to your country,see www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/overseas-visits.html
Overseas representativesWe have Kent overseas representatives incountries around the world. They can give youup-to-date advice on the courses at Kent, theapplication process, your visa (if you need toapply for one) and details about living andstudying in the UK. To get contact details
for your local overseas representative, seewww.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/representation
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Visiting the UKAt Kent we offer Open Days, Visit Days,postgraduate events and individual tours.Friends and family are all welcome. For informationon our Open Days, Visit Days and postgraduateevents, see www.kent.ac.uk/openday
Open DaysOur Open Days are big events suitable foreveryone and offering information on all ourcourses. These take place at the Medway andCanterbury campuses with representatives fromthe various academic schools. This makes it agood way to see whats on offer. There are alsoguided tours so you are able to get a taste ofwhat the campus environment is like and look ataccommodation, sport, library and leisure
facilities.
Canterbury campus
Saturday 9 October, 2010
Medway campus
Saturday 16 October, 2010For later dates, see www.kent.ac.uk/openday
Visit DaysVisit Days are for those who have already appliedto Kent (for an undergraduate degree). They give
you an in-depth guide to studying your subject atKent. You hear presentations from academic staffand have the chance to ask lots of questions. Youalso get lunch and a tour of the campus with oneof our current students. Visit Days take placebetween December and April, depending on yourcourse. See www.kent.ac.uk/openday for moreinformation.
Postgraduate eventsThese events are based at our Canterbury campusand offer information on all postgraduate courses.You can meet academic and admissions staffand have the chance to find out more about thecourses on offer, studying at Kent and howto apply for funding. If youre hoping to study atCanterbury, you can take a look around thecampus and see the accommodation in WoolfCollege. Staff will also be available to providemore details on the facilities at Medway, Brusselsand Paris.
The next postgraduate event is:Wednesday 1 December 2010, 5pm-7pmFor later dates, see www.kent.ac.uk/openday
Individual toursYoure welcome to visit the Universityindependently. An individual tour with a memberof staff gives you the chance to see the campusand ask questions about studying at Kent. Youmay also be able to meet up with an academicin a particular subject area. To book your tour, goto www.kent.ac.uk/studying/openday/informal.html
to be sure of availability, bookings need to bemade in advance.
How to find out more
Studying in the UK
For general information on studying in
the UK and the British education system,
see the British Council website at
www.educationuk.org
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You are welcome to visit theUniversity of Kent see below foradvice on travelling from overseas.For more details and directions,see www.kent.ac.uk/maps
Canterbury campus
By airLondon Heathrow airport is a 120-minute taxiride. London Gatwick airport is approximatelya 90-minute taxi ride.
By Eurostar trainYou can take a fast train from Paris or Brusselsto Ashford International in about two hours. The
station is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride fromthe Canterbury campus.
By Channel Tunnel or ferryThe Channel Tunnel allows you to travel fromCalais to Folkestone in 35 minutes. Ferries leavefrom Zeebrugge, Ostende, Calais and Boulogneand arrive at Dover or Folkestone.
From central London by trainTrains from London St Pancras to CanterburyWest take less than an hour. Trains from London
Victoria to Canterbury East take about anhour and a half. The stations in Canterbury areapproximately a five-minute taxi ride or bus rideto campus.
Medway campus
By airFrom London Gatwick airport to campus is a60-minute taxi ride. From London Heathrow airportto campus is approximately a 90-minute taxi ride.
By Eurostar trainA fast train from Paris or Brussels to Ebbsfleettakes about two hours. Ebbsfleet is approximatelya 30-minute taxi ride from campus.
By Channel Tunnel or ferryThe Channel Tunnel allows you to travel fromCalais to Folkestone in 35 minutes. Ferries leavefrom Zeebrugge, Ostende, Calais and Boulogneand arrive at Dover or Folkestone.
From central London by trainLondon Victoria or London Charing Cross trains toChatham take 45 minutes. From Chatham station itis roughly a 10-minute taxi ride to campus.
London St Pancras to Ebbsfleet takes17 minutes, plus roughly a 30-minute taxiride to campus.
Brussels and ParisBoth centres are based in the city centre.To arrange a visit to the Brussels campus,
call +32 2 641 1721 or email [email protected]
To arrange a visit to our Paris centre, pleasecontact the European Office (see left).
Visiting the
University
Terms and conditions: The University reserves the right tomake variations to the content and delivery of courses andother services, or to discontinue courses and other services,if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If theUniversity discontinues any course it will endeavour to providea suitable alternative. To register for a programme of study, allstudents must agree to abide by the University Regulations(available online at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations/).
Data protection: for administrative, academic and health andsafety reasons, the University needs to process informationabout its students. Full registration as a student of theUniversity is subject to your consent to process suchinformation.
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