The UK’s European university

SHORT-TERMSTUDY AT KENT

Study abroad opportunities forinternational students

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CONTENTSWelcome to Kent 3A stunning location 5Campus life 6What our students say 8Academic excellence 11Choice of short-term study programmes 12Junior Year Abroad (JYA) English PLUS 14Our partner universities 16Entry requirements and fees 18How to apply 19

Kent calendar

Welcome Week 17 September – 21 September 2018 Autumn term 24 September – 14 December 2018Spring term 14 January 2019 – 5 April 2019Summer term 6 May 2019 – 14 June 2019

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WELCOME TO KENT

The UK is the number one study abroad destination for many students from aroundthe world. Studying at Kent, the UK’s European university, expands your horizons,enhances your studies and gives you the chance to explore an exciting newdestination.

The University of Kent has a goldrating in the Teaching ExcellenceFramework (TEF). Based on theevidence available, the TEF Paneljudged that the University of Kentdelivers consistently outstandingteaching, learning and outcomesfor its students. It is of the highestquality found in the UK.

Embark on a life-changingexperience Our international students receivean unparalleled experience whichincludes exciting welcome events,a ‘Buddy Scheme’ and an arrayof international events throughoutthe year. Studying abroad is aboutdeveloping your self-confidenceand having fun. It enables you togain an understanding of anotherculture, make lifelong friends from

a wide variety of backgroundsand benefit from what is trulya once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

LocationThe University of Kent has twoUK campuses, Canterbury andMedway, and five study centresacross Europe. The short-termstudy courses in this brochure arebased at our Canterbury campus.Our summer schools take place atour locations in Kent and Europe,see www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools

Enhance your prospects In a competitive global job market,employers value graduates withstudy abroad experience who haveproved that they can succeed ina different environment. A year or asemester at Kent shows employers

that you are independent and willmake the most of every opportunity.Our academic schools produceworld-leading research and thisunderpins all of our teaching,so you can be sure that you arebenefiting from first-class theoriesand techniques. A period of studyat Kent enhances your educationand makes an impressive additionto your CV.

Your choice You can choose from a wide rangeof subjects at Kent and your studieswith us will provide you with differentperspectives. If you are planning togo to graduate school, experienceof studying abroad will prepare youfor the more independent nature ofpostgraduate studies. Spending ayear or semester abroad doesn’thave to delay your expectedgraduation date. With carefulplanning, you can complete yourstudies in the same time as youwould if you stayed at home foryour full degree.

So, what are you waiting for?

“My experience at Kent waseverything that I wished it tobe. The campus and the peoplethere were very welcoming…I really felt as if it became myhome for three months.”

Hannah CranvilleUnited States

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DID YOU KNOW?Canterbury city centre, with itsworld-famous Cathedral anda lively mix of bars, restaurantsand shops, is only a 25-minutewalk or a short bus ride fromthe campus.

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A STUNNING LOCATION

The local regionSituated in the south-east cornerof the UK, the county of Kentis known as the ‘Garden ofEngland’ with its many villages,castles, orchards and vineyards.The county offers miles of sceniccoastline, and the nearby seasidetown of Whitstable offers a varietyof water sports.

Visit London Kent is on London’s doorstep.In less than an hour by train you canbe in central London and enjoy allthat the capital city has to offer. TheUniversity of Kent is an increasinglypopular location for students keento enjoy the bright lights andattractions of the UK’s capitalwithout the high living costs.

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Our Canterbury campusis set in lovely parklandoverlooking the world-famous CanterburyCathedral, part of aWorldHeritage site.

Canterbury has a rich social life,as you’d expect from a city withnearly 30,000 students. Its livelyclubs, bars, restaurants, pubs,cinemas and sports facilities makeit a vibrant place to live. The cityhosts cultural festivals throughoutthe year and the Marlowe Theatreattracts top London shows ontour. Students from around theworld fall in love with Canterbury’scosmopolitan charm.

Explore Europe Canterbury is the closest UK cityto mainland Europe and thereforethe perfect location from whichto explore other European cities.You can reach Paris and Brusselsin just under two hours by train.As the UK’s European university,Kent has study centres in Paris,Brussels, Rome and Athens; itoffers summer schools in Paris andBrussels. For more information visitwww.kent.ac.uk/summerschools

“There’s no lovelier place intheworld than Canterbury.”

Virginia Woolf

CAMPUS LIFE

On our Canterburycampus you have accessto all of the University’sresources, with everythingyou need to enjoy studentlife and help you in yourstudies.

Campus life is ideal for studentsfrom overseas as it provides aself-contained environment witheverything in one place. Theresult is a lively and memorableexperience. You have access toall the University resources andare only ever a few minutes awayfrom your classes. In your sparetime, you can enjoy the campuscinema, theatre and a range ofbars and restaurants. The campushas a sports centre, shops, a bankand cash machines, and an award-winning student nightclub. The citycentre is only a 25-minute walkaway and there’s a frequent busservice between campus andthe city centre. You can take avirtual tour of the University at:www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality/virtual-tours/student

AccommodationStudents have the option of livingin campus accommodation, whichis no more than a few minutes’walk from all the central facilities.You share a student apartment orhouse, or live in college, giving youthe opportunity to make new friendsfrom around the world.

All students, no matter wherethey live, belong to one of Kent’scolleges. Each has its own living,

social, teaching and study facilitiesand is made up of students fromdifferent disciplines and of differentnationalities. College Masters arepart of a network of people,including course advisers, who havea responsibility for student welfare.

A cosmopolitancommunityWith 158 nationalities representedat the University, Kent Union runsmany national or regional societiessuch as the African-CaribbeanSociety, the Chinese Society andthe Hispanic Society, as well associeties covering leisure interestssuch as anime, music, drama,photography and all kinds of sport.

A multi-faith university, we havechaplains from Anglican, Buddhist,Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Muslim,Pentecostal and Quaker traditions,and our student societies celebratea wide range of festivals throughout

the year, including ChineseNew Year, Thanksgiving, Diwali,Holi and the annual week-longWorldfest celebration. We alsohave a Multicultural Events Fund:students can apply for fundingto run an event of their choice.

Excellent facilitiesOur excellent facilities are availableto all our students. Academicresources include a multimillion-pound library offering 24-houraccess in term time to overa million books, periodicals andjournals, plus state-of-the-artlaboratories and access to over1,000 PCs across campus. Socialfacilities are equally good, with atheatre, concert hall, nightclub andcinema on campus. The Universityprovides a range of high-qualitycatering facilities offering nationaland international cuisine, fromtraditional dining halls to cafés,bistros and bars. A wide variety

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of food is available, ranging fromsnacks to cooked meals, includingvegetarian and halal options.

Sport At Kent, you have the facilities to getinvolved in a wide range of sports.We have a modern well-equippedfitness suite as well as a dancestudio, a world-class 3GX pitch,3G football pitch, astro pitch, indoorand outdoor tennis courts, squashcourts and two sports halls, plusa huge range of sports societies.

Language tuitionOur Centre for English and WorldLanguages provides support forstudents for whom English is nottheir first language. If necessary,our courses can help you to developyour English language and studyskills so that you meet the level of

proficiency required for your chosencourse of study. You can find outmore at www.kent.ac.uk/cewl

Student LearningAdvisory ServiceThe Student Learning AdvisoryService (SLAS) offers training andinformation on writing essays, note-taking, time management, dealingwith exams, writing dissertationsand many other skills. For moredetails of the support we offer,see www.kent.ac.uk/learning

Kent Union Advice CentreKent’s student union has trainedmembers of staff who can offerspecialist advice on a range ofmatters including immigration,visas, safety and welfare. Findout more at www.kentunion.co.uk/welfare/advice-centre

Health care and personalsupport servicesKent has a medical centre,a nursing service and a pharmacy.There is a day nursery for children.The Student Support and WellbeingService provides assistance ona wide range of matters, includingcounselling for mental health issuesand support for students withdisabilities or specific learningdifficulties such as dyslexia. TheChaplaincy Team serves all themain Christian denominations andthe Buddhist, Muslim and Jewishcommunities on campus. At Kent,you also have access to our award-winning careers service.

A life-changing experienceWith great facilities and stunninglocations, your time at Kent canprovide an experience you’llremember for the rest of your life.

“Studying abroad at Kentwas definitely the best partofmy life. The Universityof Kent has everything thatstudents want to have anddo – beautiful campus,quality education, friendlyatmosphere, fabulous parties.I took the JYA English PLUSprogramme which was idealfor me. The experience at Kentmade me confident and moreopen-minded.”

Shin AkutagwaJapan

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“I had a fantastic experienceat the University of Kent.Staff are always availableto answer questions andare eager to help. Kent LawSchool’s dedicated lecturersenable the students to explorematerial for themselves andform their own opinions. Theyencourage class discussion.

“Student life is buzzing, withmany cafés and restaurantson campus. There’s evena theatre, the Gulbenkian.TheUniversity of Kent hasall the elements necessaryfor a successful exchange;it’s up to you to seize theopportunities and face eachsituation with an open mind.”

Jessica Ho-Wo-Cheong Canada

“I always look back fondly onmy experience at Kent whereI grew so much. I work in thestudy abroad office at VirginiaCommonwealth UniversityinRichmond, Virginia, whereI advise students. It is trulyrewarding helping studentsto gain such a life-changingexperience. Additionally,gaining a global perspectiveis such a relevant and valuablepart of university educationtoday.

“I think back to my studyabroad days when I was helpedso much by the team at Kent,and I hope to provide the samesupport for our incomingstudents that I experienced.”

Elizabeth SharettUnited States

“During my time studying atthe University of Kent, I reallylearned a lot, not only from thelectures and workshops butalso through interactions withthe local people and classmatesfrom other countries. Theexperience of overseas studyhas enabled me to be open-minded and broadened myhorizons.

“There is an old saying inChinese that the two mostimportant ways of learning areto read hundreds of books andgo to a lot of different places.I think my studies in Kenthelped me with both of theseaspects. To sum up, I enjoyedthe learning process and theexperience of travelling here.”

Ma YanChina

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY…

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“I chose Kent because of itsreputation for high-qualityeducation and student life.Indeed, Kent was much morethan I expected. All of themodules were well organised,and my lecturers were verydedicated to teaching anddelivering knowledge. If youare an international student,you do not need to worryabout your English, becausetheCentre for English andWorld Languages and theStudent Learning AdvisoryService are always there tohelp you improve your Englishskills. And the Buddy Schemeis absolutely perfect – newstudents can take part in manyexciting activities together witha buddy. I feel Kent is truly myhome away from home.”

Trang PhamVietnam

“I chose the University of Kentas the place to do my exchangeprogramme because it truly is‘theUK’s European university’.I have learned so much aboutEurope, especially the economy,which helps with my course,and socialising with Europeanfriends has helped me tounderstand European culturetoo. One of the things we didwas to each cook the signaturedish from our own country andbring it to an internationalpicnic.

“I’m also learning more aboutthe UK, while improving myEnglish. My exchange periodatKent is so far one of thebest six months of my life.”

Annisa Nursetyautami Indonesia

“Students are encouragedto be active and participateduring seminars. The varietyof cultures is extremelyhelpful, and sharing differentexperiences is beneficial foreverybody. Sports facilitiesare very well-equipped andI spent a lot of time playinginline hockey or tennis.

The time I spent at Kent wasa remarkable experience whichwill be very useful for myprofessional development.

I also enjoyed spending timewith British people anddiscovering their way of lifeand their cultural heritage.”

Martin FottGermany

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The University of Kenthas a gold rating in theTeaching ExcellenceFramework (TEF) (see p3).In the National StudentSurvey 2016, Kent wasranked 1st in Londonand the south-east, andreceived the 4th highestscore nationally forstudent satisfaction.

Based on our excellent performancein the most recent ResearchExcellence Framework, Kent wasranked joint 17th* in the UK by theTimes Higher Education (THE).In terms of research intensity, weoutperformed 11 of the 24 RussellGroup universities, which meansthat you are taught by leadingexperts in your field.

Inspirational teachingAt Kent, all of our academic schoolsproduce world-class research andour teaching is designed to putyou in touch with the latest ideas.A number of our academics havereceived National TeachingFellowships.

One of the exciting things aboutstudying at Kent is the way in whichyou are encouraged to express your own views and develop yourown academic skills. As well asattending lectures, you take partin seminars (small groups thatencourage informal discussion).

Teaching may also includeworkshops or guided research.If you are taking a science or atechnical subject, you spend timein laboratory sessions or practicalclasses. Language students takeconversation classes and havelanguage laboratory sessions.

Wide range of subjectsWithin our short-term programmes,Kent offers modules in a rangeof academic subjects. You cantake modules across more thanone subject or specialise in aparticular subject and choosemodules only in that subject area.All the modules on our short-termprogrammes are also offeredon Kent’s undergraduate degreecourses. For more information see:www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term

Internationally recognisedcreditsAll Kent’s study programmesdivide into a number of modules,with a rating of 15, 30 or 45 credits.Your marks and your academiccredits can be transferred to yourrecord at your home university.For more details, please visitwww.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term

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“I wanted the opportunity tostudy abroad and Kent camehighly recommended by manyother Canadian graduates dueto the high calibre of its lawprofessors and law clinic.”

Sarita Samaroo-TsaktsirisCanada

*of 122 universities, not includingspecialist institutions.

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CHOICE OF SHORT-TERM STUDY PROGRAMMES

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Kent’s short-term studyprogrammes allowstudents from differenteducational systems tostudy and gain academiccredit from a leadingBritish university.

We offer short-term programmesthat allow international studentsto spend a term or year at Kent.Our range of programmes,outlined below, is designed tosuit your academic ability, yourlevel of proficiency in Englishand the amount of time youwould like to spend abroad.

English and AcademicSkills for ExchangeStudentsFor exchange students who wish tofamiliarise themselves with the mainfeatures of academic English andstudy skills before they begin theirexchange term/year at Kent. Thisweek-long course is held in mid-September. For details, emailcewl@kent.ac.uk

Erasmus exchange For students from our partneruniversities in Europe. You spenda term or a full academic year atKent and can choose your modulesfrom a wide range of subjects. Seepp16-17 for more information.

International exchangeFor students from our partneruniversities outside of Europe.You spend a term or a full academicyear at Kent and can choose your

modules from a wide range ofsubjects. See pp16-17 for moreinformation.

Non-exchange programmeFor fee-paying, short-term studentswho are not part of an exchangeprogramme. You spend a termor a full academic year at Kentand can choose your modulesfrom a wide range of subjects.See pp18-19 for more details on tuition fees and how to apply.

JYA English PLUS JYA (Junior Year Abroad) EnglishPLUS is for students who needto improve their English languageskills before spending a term oryear studying academic modules.For more details see p14.

Summer schools Kent offers a variety of summerschools at our locations in Kent

and Europe, covering a wide rangeof subjects. See www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools

Choosing modules We offer a wide range of academicmodules, which makes it easy tofind something to suit your interestsand level of knowledge. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules

Terms For the dates of each term, pleasesee the Kent calendar on p2.

“People here are willing tohelp you whenever you havea problem; they are kind andfriendly. The events preparedby the University are veryinteresting and useful.”

Maria CatalanItaly

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JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD (JYA)ENGLISH PLUS

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JYA English PLUS hasbeen designed to meetthe needs of studentswhose first languageis not English. It offersa combination of languagetraining, study skills andthe opportunity to studyacademic modules fromacross the University.

JYA English PLUS is offered as afull-year programme (April to April)or a part-year programme (eightmonths from April to December).It is made up of the followingelements.

1 British and Academic CultureAn optional two-week courseto help you become accustomedto your new study and learningenvironment.

2 Pre-sessional studiesThis focuses on developing yourEnglish language and study skillsso that you can meet the levelof proficiency required to makethe most of your academic studies.You learn how to navigate the UK

university and assessment system,while improving your Englishlanguage skills. You have theopportunity to join our summersocial programme, run by ourstudent ambassadors. It includestrips to local places of interest,weekly social evenings, karaokeand much more. You can also joinKent Sport and have access to allof the University’s sporting facilities.

At the end of this course, you areassessed on your language skills.This helps to determine whichmodules you should follow inthe academic term.

3 Kent academic term(s)Once you have taken your languageassessment, we give you advice tohelp you choose your academicmodules. We offer a wide range ofmodules from academic schools

across the University, making it easyfor you to find something to fit yourinterests and level of knowledge.If you would like to browse throughsome of the Stage 1 moduleson offer, please refer to our onlinecatalogue at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules

Please note that modules aresubject to change.

Credits

Full-year programme120 credits in total (60 creditsduring the autumn term and 60credits during the spring term).

Part-year programme60 credits in total, taken duringthe autumn term.

“The University has everythingthat a student is looking for –a beautiful campus, qualityeducation and a friendlyatmosphere. I took the JYAEnglish PLUS programmeand it was ideal for me.”

Shin Akutagawa Japan

Schedule for the part-year programme, Canterbury campus

Mid-April Arrival

Mid-April Optional two weeks of British and Academic Culture

May – early September 17 weeks of pre-sessional studies

Mid-September General and academic orientation along with other Kentundergraduate students

Late September – mid-December One term of academic study

Mid-December Programme completed

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Schedule for the full-year programme, Canterbury campus

Mid-April Arrival

Mid-April Optional two weeks of British and Academic Culture

May – early September 17 weeks of pre-sessional studies

Mid-September General and academic orientation along with other Kentundergraduate students

Late September – mid-December First term of academic study

Mid-December – mid-January Winter break

Mid-January – early April Second term of academic study

Early April Programme completed

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Kent has exchangeagreements with manyuniversities around theworld and can makesimilar arrangementswith other reputableuniversities.

If you come to Kent under anexchange agreement, you are an‘exchange student’ and pay tuitionfees to your home university. Inorder to gain credits for your yearabroad, your university needs toapprove the details of your yearat Kent, including the modulesyou have chosen.

It is your responsibility to liaisewith your home institution aboutthe transfer of the academic creditsyou gain at Kent. Please contactyour university’s study abroadoffice for details.

Non-partner universitiesIf Kent does not have an exchangeagreement with your university,you can apply as a non-exchangestudent and pay fees directlyto Kent. See pp18-19 for moredetails on tuition fees and howto apply.

OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

USA

CANADA

ARGENTINA

CHILE

PERU

COLOMBIA

SWITZE

URUGUAY

FRANC

NETHERLANDS

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

BELGIUM

NO

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

BRAZIL

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CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARY

ERLAND

CE

POLAND

GERMANY

DENMARK

AUSTRIAROMANIA

GREECE

AUSTRALIA

ITALY

SOUTH AFRICA

TURKEY

FINLAND

RWAY

SWEDEN

CHINA

MALAYSIA

JAPAN

HONG KONG

THAILAND

SOUTH KOREA

SINGAPORE

TAIWAN

Partner universities includedin the Erasmus+ programme

Partner universities outsideof the Erasmus+ programme

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND FEES

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General academicrequirementsFor entry on to a short-termprogramme we normally requirea grade point average (GPA)of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0) orits equivalent. However, eachapplication is considered onan individual basis.

English languagerequirementsIf you are applying from overseas,you must provide satisfactoryevidence of your proficiencyin written and spoken Englishto show that you can take fulladvantage of the teachingwe offer. To find out more, visitwww.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs

Fees and living costsIf Kent has an exchange agreementwith your home university (see p16),you can continue to pay your tuitionfees to your home university.

If Kent does not have an exchangeagreement with your university,you can apply as a non-exchangestudent and pay tuition feesdirectly to Kent.

The table below indicates the feesfor the academic year 2018/19.For the most up-to-date information,please see www.kent.ac.uk/fees

Each student has different personalcircumstances, so to help youestimate your living costs, go to theonline calculator at www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/livingcosts.html

Programme Study Tuition Applicationdates fees deadline

Exchange Sept to Jun * 30 Jun

Non-exchange Sept to Jun £15,200 30 Jun

Fall Semester Sept to Dec £5,700 30 Jun

Spring Semester Jan to Jun £9,500 30 Nov

JYA English PLUS Apr to Dec £10,900 15 Feb (part-year)

JYA English PLUS Apr to Apr £15,200 15 Feb (full-year)

*Tuition fees are paid to your home university.

“I had an amazing timeandmet people from aroundthe world. I particularlyenjoyed campus life and thefeeling of living in a diversecommunity.

“As an architecture studentand history lover, I thoroughlyenjoyed the medieval streetsof Canterbury. It was lovelytowalk around such a historicplace and feel like you havegone back in time. The friendsI made will remain my friendsfor ever.”

Alexandra Cooper Uruguay

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HOW TO APPLY

If your home universityhas an exchangeagreement with theUniversity of Kent, pleaseliaise directly with itsstudy abroad officewhen you apply.

If your university does not currentlyhave an agreement with Kent, weconsider direct applications forshort-term study. Please bear inmind it is your responsibility to liaisewith your home institution abouttransferring credits for your studyat Kent.

Direct applicationsIf you wish to apply directly, pleasesubmit an online application atwww.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/apply

As part of your application youneed to include the followingdocuments.

1 A copy of your passportThis is mandatory; you will notbe able to submit your applicationwithout this.

2 A provisional moduleregistration form (not requiredfor JYA English PLUS applicants)You can download this form fromour website at: www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/apply• Please ensure that you have

chosen modules accordingto the specification of yourparticular programme(see www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules).

• On your provisional module form,fill in your preferred modules,and some alternatives (in caseyour first choices are notavailable).

• If you wish to transfer academiccredits, please check that yourchosen modules will be acceptedby your home university.

3 Proof of academicachievementsYou need to provide, in English,full, certified transcripts of yourcurrent programme of studyand your results to date fromyour home institution.

4 Academic referenceYou need to include a report,in English, from a teacher whois familiar with your academic workat your present university or college.

Visa and immigrationThe need to obtain entry permissionbefore arriving in the UK isdetermined by your nationality.Please ensure that you allowenough time to make your visaapplication. For more details, seewww.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

If you plan to study in the UK forless than six months and do notintend to work, then, dependingon your nationality, you can enterthe UK on a short-term studyvisa. However, please note thatyou cannot switch from a short-term study visa to a Tier 4 Visawhile in the UK.

More informationIf you need more information orhave any queries, please contactus on: T: +44 (0)1227 824921 F: +44 (0)1227 823247 E: internationalpartnerships@kent.ac.ukwww.kent.ac.uk/global/partnerships

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This brochure was produced in July 2017. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensurethat the information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate and to provideeducational services as described. However, the courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and for full details of our terms and conditions, see www.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about you foradministrative, academic and health and safety reasons. Any offer we make to you is subject toyour consent to process such information and is a requirement in order for you to be registeredas a student. All students must agree to abide by the University rules and regulations at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

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