Junior Year Abroad 2012

JUNIORYEARABROAD(JYA) 2012

A guide for international students

The UK’s European university

2 University of Kent / Junior Year Abroad 2012

CONTENTSWelcome to Kent 3A life-changing experience 4First-class campus facilities 6A stunning location 9Academic excellence 10Junior Year Abroad (JYA) 12Semester abroad 13JYA diploma in the humanities 14JYA diploma in the social sciences 15JYA diploma in the sciences 18JYA English PLUS 20Using the module catalogue 22Earning academic credits 24Our partner universities 25Entry requirements and fees 26How to apply 27

Kent calendar

Welcome Week 17 September – 23 September 2012Autumn term 24 September – 14 December 2012Spring term 14 January – 5 April 2013Summer term 6 May – 14 June 2013

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WELCOMETOKENT

The UK is the number one study abroad destination for many students fromaround the world. Studying at Kent expands your horizons, enhances yourstudies and gives you the chance to gain some insight into another culture.

“I really enjoyedmy time at Kent, boththe studying and the general experience.The connections I made went far beyondmy academic subject: I also learnt abouta different culture.”

Xiaochang LiuChina

Spending a year or a semester abroad doesn’t haveto delay your expected graduation date. With carefulplanning, you can complete your studies in the sametime as you would if you stayed at home for your fulldegree.

In a competitive global job market, employersvalue graduates with study abroad experience whohave proved that they can succeed in a differentenvironment. A year or a semester at Kent tellsemployers that you will make the most of everyopportunity.

If you are planning to go to graduate school, a studyabroad experience will prepare you for the moreindependent nature of postgraduate studies. Your

study abroad experience at Kent also provides youwith a different perspective on your chosen subjectand opens up new avenues of academic thought.

In the UK, academic staff usually teach boththe lectures and the seminars, so you have theopportunity to get to know your professors well andto discuss questions in depth with academics whoare leading researchers in their area.

Studying abroad is also about developing yourself-confidence and having fun. Studying abroadenables you to gain an understanding of anotherculture, make lifelong friends from a wide varietyof backgrounds and benefit from what is truly aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Excellent support and facilitiesOur excellent facilities are available to all our students.Academic resources include a librarywith over a million books, periodicals and journals,well-equipped laboratories and studios, and alearning advisory service. Social facilities are equallygood, with a range of cafés, bars, restaurants andother meeting places, sport and music, and a theatre,nightclub and cinema on the Canterbury campus. Youalso have access to a highly effective careers service,a medical service, counselling support and otherstudent support services.

An attractive campusThe Canterbury campus is Kent’s original site,founded in 1965. It is built on 300 acres of parklandoverlooking Canterbury and is still growing andevolving. Modern buildings are surrounded by opengreen spaces, courtyards, gardens, ponds andwoodland, and the view of Canterbury Cathedralall help to make it a highly attractive campus.

Good location and transport linksCanterbury is located in Kent, south-east England.An excellent network of transport links connectsKent with London and mainland Europe. See p9 formore information on Canterbury and the region.

A cosmopolitan communityThere are 125 different nationalities represented at theUniversity of Kent. Kent Union runs many national orregional societies such as the Japanese Society, theAmerican Society, the Asian Society, and societiescovering leisure interests such as anime, music,photography and all kinds of sport.

Campus accommodationStudents have the option of living in campusaccommodation which is no more than a few minutes’walk from all the central facilities. (See p7 for moredetails.) Campus accommodation is in shared studentapartments, houses or colleges, so you have anexcellent opportunity to make new friends.

All students, no matter where they live, belong toone of the colleges. Each has its own living, social,teaching and study facilities and is made up ofstudents from different disciplines and nationalities.College Masters are part of a network of people,including course advisers, who have a responsibilityfor student welfare.

Spending a year or a semester at Kentis a great chance to study at one of theUK’s leading universities. With greatfacilities and a truly stunning location,your time at Kent can provide youwith an experience you’ll rememberfor the rest of your life.

High academic standardsKent has some of the best teaching staff in thecountry. The 2011 National Student Survey rankedKent 6th in the UK for overall student satisfaction.Kent’s excellent performance in the most recentResearch Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirmedour position as one of the UK’s leading universities:our 18 academic schools are engaged in researchof international and world-class standing.

Gain a British qualificationIf you study for a full academic year at Kent, youcould combine modules to make up a programmeof study leading to a diploma. These diplomas arean opportunity to gain two recognised academicqualifications within the normal period of a singledegree course.

A diploma can also lead on to a BA or BSchonours degree, or in some cases, if you aresuitably qualified, you can take the diploma as apre-Master’s qualification to help you gain entryonto a postgraduate degree programme at Kent.

ALIFE-CHANGINGEXPERIENCE


“Kent goes out of its way to make students feelwelcome and I was delighted with the entireexperience. The academic support wasamazing and there was always somethinggoing on. It was the experience of a lifetime.”

Heather KissingerFall Semester programme

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FIRST-CLASS CAMPUS FACILITIES

On our self-contained campus, youhave access to all the Universityresources, with everything you needto enjoy student life and help you inyour studies.

The Canterbury campus is part of the city but has itsown extensive grounds. This gives you the best ofboth worlds: vast green spaces on campus with astunning view of the Cathedral, yet only a 25-minutewalk from the city centre. There’s a frequent busservice between campus and the city centre.

Campus life is ideal for students from overseas as itprovides a self-contained environment with everythingin one place. The result is a sociable and memorableliving experience. In your spare time, you can enjoythe campus cinema and theatre and a range of barsand restaurants. The campus is home to banks, shopsand an award-winning student nightclub.

International DevelopmentInternational students are an important part of ourstudent community. You can obtain advice andsupport from the International Development teamthroughout your studies. Whatever your query, weare here to help you.

The team is also happy to welcome you when youarrive. We organise a special welcome and orientationprogramme for international students arriving at Kentin September, January and May.

Language tuitionThe Centre for English and World Languages providessupport for non-native speakers of English. Itscourses can help you to develop your Englishlanguage and study skills so you meet the level ofproficiency required for your chosen course of study.

Student accommodationAccommodation on campus is either in colleges (on a‘bed and breakfast’ basis), or in self-catering housesor flats, which each have between five and ninebedrooms. Over one third of accommodation isen-suite.

Students who start their studies in May or Septemberare given the option of living on campus, providingthey make their application by the following deadlines:• September start 31 July• May start 15 Feb.

Kent also aims to offer campus accommodation tostudents who arrive in January, providing they maketheir application by the following deadline:• January start 30 Nov.

The Accommodation Office also publishes a weeklylist of private accommodation, if you wish to live offcampus.

CateringThe University provides a range of catering facilitiesfrom traditional dining halls to cafés, bistros and otherbars, shops and snack machines across campus.There is a considerable variety of food available,including vegetarian options and halal meat, rangingfrom quick snacks to cooked meals. National andinternational cuisine is also available.

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ONLINE TOURFor pictures and online videos ofour student accommodation, go towww.kent.ac.uk/accommodationand follow the links to yourpreferred location.

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Student Learning Advisory ServiceThe Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS)offers training and information about writing essays,note taking, time management, dealing with exams,writing dissertations and many other skills. You canfind information in the form of leaflets, personalsupport, groups, workshops and web resources.

Computing ServiceThe Computing Service provides extensive computingfacilities. All students have their own email addressand access to the internet. There are over 1,000PCs on campus and many buildings on campushave wireless connection areas. Within the University’saccommodation, each student has a connection to theinternet within their own room.

Templeman LibraryThe Templeman Library contains over a million books,periodicals, pamphlets, audio tapes, videotapes,slides and microforms. The Library has 1,300 studyplaces with over 300 PCs for students to use.

The Library website allows you to trace books andperiodicals using the catalogue. It also offers accessto a range of electronic resources, including onlinedatabases, ebooks, journals and newspapers,subject gateways and search engines, andCD-Rom databases.

Personal support servicesKent has a medical centre with doctors, a nursingservice (open seven days a week during term time,and for emergencies after midnight), and a pharmacy.Other facilities include a Counselling Service,the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service anda day nursery for children up to five years old.The Chaplaincy Team serves all the main Christiandenominations and the Buddhist, Islamic and Jewishcommunities on campus.

SportAt Kent you have the facilities to get involved in awide range of sports. The University has a gym,as well as badminton, tennis and squash courts,all-weather football and basketball pitches, plus ahuge range of sports societies.

Student societiesKent Student Union has over 100 student societies.Many are focussed on international culture, such asthe Afro-Caribbean, Asian, Chinese, German, Hellenicand Japanese societies. See www.kentunion.co.uk formore details.

“Studying abroad at Kent was definitelythe best time of my life. The University haseverything that students want – a beautifulcampus, quality education, a friendlyatmosphere and fabulous parties.”

Shin AkutagawaJapan

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Close to major European citiesA huge bonus for students is that the city is close toLondon – the new high-speed train service takes lessthan an hour to get to the city centre. Paris andBrussels are also within easy reach. The Eurostarstation at Ashford is a 30-minute drive from campusand the fast trains to Paris or Brussels take aroundtwo hours.

You can also get to continental Europe via ferry or theChannel Tunnel. Both are around 30 minutes’ drivefrom the campus. The campus is close to two majorairports: Gatwick is 90 minutes by car and Heathrowis two hours away.

The local regionThe county of Kent is known as the ‘garden ofEngland’ with many classic villages, castles, walkingand cycling trails, orchards and vineyards. Canterburyis well sited for access to famous locations suchas Leeds Castle, Rochester (with its Dickensconnections) and castles at Dover, Walmer and Deal.The county also offers miles of scenic coastline, withthe nearest seaside town, Whitstable, offering manydifferent kinds of water sport.

Canterbury is a beautiful and safecity with a rich heritage and vibrantculture. It’s home to the world-famousCanterbury Cathedral which attractsmillions of tourists every year.

The Complete University Guide 2012 has namedCanterbury as the safest city for students in Englandand Wales. With medieval buildings alongsidemodern shopping and entertainment, the atmospherein the city is always fun and friendly. Many of itsresidents are students as well, so you’ll meet lotsof like-minded people.

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ACADEMICEXCELLENCE

Our short term programmes allowinternational students to spend ayear, or a semester, at Kent.

These programmes offer students from differenteducational systems the opportunity to study andgain academic credit from a leading British university.Many students also gain a diploma for their studies.

Choice of study programmesWe offer a range of short-term programmes to suityour academic ability, your level of proficiency inEnglish and the amount of time you would like tospend abroad. Our programmes are as follows.

Junior Year Abroad (JYA)Students spend a full academic year at Kent and canchoose their modules from a wide range of subjects.See p12 for details.

Fall or Spring SemesterThe Semester programmes are similar to the JuniorYear Abroad, except that students stay for a shorterperiod of time. See p13 for details.

JYA diplomasStudents spend a full academic year at Kent. Theystudy modules in their chosen subjects in order togain a Kent diploma. See pages 14-19 for details.

JYA English PLUSFor non-native speakers of English, this programmeoffers English language tuition as well as academicstudies. Students arrive at Kent in May and leaveeither in December or April. See p20 for details.

Inspirational teachingAt Kent, all of our academic schools produceworld-class research and our teaching is designedto put you in touch with the latest ideas, no matterwhat subject you are studying. One of the excitingthings about studying at Kent is the way in whichyou are encouraged to express your own views anddevelop your own academic skills.

As well as attending lectures, you also take partin seminars (small groups that encourage informaldiscussion). Teaching may also include workshopsor guided research. If you are taking a science or atechnical subject, you will spend time in laboratorysessions or practical classes. Language students takeconversation classes and have language laboratorysessions.

Wide range of subjectsWithin our short-term programmes, Kent offersmodules in a range of academic subjects (see p22).You can take modules across more than one subjector specialise in a particular subject – such as history –and choose modules in that subject area.

All the modules on our short-term programmes arealso offered on Kent’s undergraduate degree courses,where Stage 1 is the first year of full-time study, Stage2 the second year and Stage 3 the third year.

Internationally recognised creditsAll Kent’s study programmes divide into a numberof modules, with a credit rating of 15, 30 or 45credits. Your marks and your academic credits canbe transferred to your home university – see p24for details.

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JUNIORYEARABROAD (JYA)

The JYAprogramme runs for the fullacademic year from September to June.It is aimed at native speakers ofEnglish, or those with an excellentcommand of the English language.

Non-native speakers need to demonstrate that theirlevel of English is high enough to be able to studyat degree level. See our entry requirements on p26for details.

Choosing modulesThe Junior Year Abroad (JYA) programme allowsyou to choose from a wide range of modules at Kent.All JYA students take modules worth 120 credits,split over the Autumn and Spring Terms. You canchoose from modules from Stages 1, 2 or 3 of anyundergraduate degree, giving you a lot of flexibilityin your studies.

If you wish to take modules within a new subject areait is usually advisable to choose from the Stage 1modules, which are at an introductory level. We alsoencourage students to select modules that form acoherent programme of study.

Please bear in mind that your choices will need to beapproved by the relevant academic school. It isimportant that you choose your modules carefully,selecting topics that you are interested in and thatare suitable for your level of academic knowledge.Please turn to p22 for more information on choosingindividual modules.

Gain a diplomaIf you would like to take a more focused approach,you can choose modules from a specific subject thatlead to an undergraduate diploma (see pages 13-19).


Facts

LocationCanterbury campus.

AttendanceAutumn, Spring and Summer Terms.See p2 for term dates.

Credits120 credits in total, which should be split asfollows: 60 credits during the Autumn Term and60 credits during the Spring Term.

ModulesMore information on modules is available withinour online catalogue (see p22 for details). Thiscatalogue can be used to help you choose yourmodules. When selecting modules, please bearin mind the following:• Level: Certificate, Intermediate or Higher

(offered at Stages 1, 2 or 3).• Subjects: any undergraduate modules

within the humanities, social sciences orsciences, subject to approval by the academicschool.

• Pre-requisites: vary according to your chosenmodule. Please check to ensure that you havecovered similar topics within your own studies.

AccommodationJYA students are able to live in Universityaccommodation on campus, providing theymake their application by the deadline of31 July 2012. See p7 for more details.

EnquiriesT: +44 1227 827994F: +44 1227 823247E: [email protected]

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SEMESTERABROAD

If you are not able to study at Kent fora full academic year, you could comefor one semester. These programmesare aimed at native speakers of English,or those with an excellent command ofthe English language.

The Fall Semester runs for three months fromSeptember to December (the Autumn Term at Kent).The Spring Semester runs for five months fromJanuary to June, (the Spring and Summer Terms atKent). Non-native speakers need to show that theirlevel of English is high enough to be able to studyat degree level. See p26 for details of entryrequirements.

Choosing modulesStudents can choose modules from Stages 1, 2 or3 of any undergraduate degree, giving you a lot offlexibility in your studies. If you wish to take a modulewithin a new subject area it is usually advisable to

choose from the Stage 1 modules, which are at anintroductory level. Please bear in mind that yourchoices will need to be approved by the academicschool. It is important that you choose your modulescarefully, selecting topics that you are interested inand that are suitable for your level of knowledge.

Examinations are held during the Summer Term.However, if you are coming to Kent for the FallSemester only, and wish to choose a module thatincludes an examination, it may be possible for Kentto arrange an alternative form of assessment. Pleasecontact us for details.• Fall Semester students choose modules worth 60

credits from those offered in the Autumn Term.• Spring Semester students choose modules worth

60 credits from those offered in the Spring Termand must stay for examinations in the SummerTerm, if applicable.

Please turn to p22 for information on choosingmodules from our online catalogue.

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Facts


Attendance• Fall Semester programme – students attend for

the Autumn Term.• Spring Semester programme – students attend

for the Spring and Summer Terms.See p2 for term dates.

Credits• Fall Semester programme – students

take 60 credits during the Autumn Term• Spring Semester programme – students take

60 credits during the Spring Term

ModulesOur online catalogue (see p22 for details) canhelp you choose your modules. When selectingmodules, please bear in mind the following:• Level: Certificate, Intermediate or Higher

(offered at Stages 1, 2 or 3).• Subjects: any undergraduate modules

within the humanities, social sciences orsciences, subject to approval by the academicschool.


AccommodationMost of our students are able to live in Universityaccommodation on campus, providing they applyby the following deadlines:• Fall Semester – 31 July 2012• Spring Semester – 30 November 2012.

See p7 for more details.


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JYADIPLOMAIN THEHUMANITIES

If you are taking a JuniorYearAbroadand studying within the humanities,you have the opportunity to use yourmodule credits to gain a Kent diploma.

The JYA diploma programmes are designed forinternational students and provide the opportunityto gain another academic qualification in addition toyour normal degree. The programmes last for a fullacademic year.

Once you have completed your undergraduatedegree course, a diploma could help you to gainentry on to a postgraduate course at Kent.

Within the Faculty of Humanities, the followingsubjects are available to study as diplomas:• Architecture• Classical & Archaeological Studies• Comparative Literature• Drama• English and American Literature• English, American and Postcolonial Literatures• English Language and Linguistics• European Studies• Film Studies• French• German• Hispanic Studies• History• History and Archaeological Studies• History and Heritage Studies• History & Philosophy of Art• Italian (only as a combined-subject dipoma)• Philosophy• Religious Studies.

Within a diploma, you can take 120 credits from yourmain subject (chosen from those listed above), or90 credits from your main subject and 30 credits fromother modules offered in the humanities.

The modules chosen must be Intermediate orHigher (Stage 2 or Stage 3). Diploma students inFrench, German or Spanish need to take a modulein the relevant foreign language.

Combined-subject diplomaIt is also possible to gain a ‘combined-subjectdiploma’ in two of the academic subject areaslisted (for example, a Diploma in Film Studies andFrench). You choose 60 credits from each of yourtwo chosen subjects. The modules must beIntermediate or Higher (Stage 2 or Stage 3).Diploma students in French, German, Italian orSpanish need to take a module in the relevantforeign language.

Choosing modulesIt is important that you choose carefully, selectingmodules that you are interested in and that aresuitable for your level of academic knowledge.Please bear in mind your choices will need to beapproved by the relevant academic school. Seep22 for advice on choosing modules from our onlinecatalogue.


Facts



Credits120 credits in total, which should be split asfollows: 60 credits during the Autumn Termand 60 credits during the Spring Term.

ModulesMore information on modules is available withinour online catalogue (see p22 for details). Thiscatalogue can be used to help you choose yourmodules. When selecting modules, please bearin mind the following:• Subjects: for a single subject diploma, at least

90 credits must be in your chosen subject. Fora combined subject diploma you take 60 creditsin each subject

• Level: modules should be chosen from thoseoffered at Stages 2 or 3


AccommodationJYA diploma students are able to live in Universityaccommodation on campus, providing they maketheir application by the deadline of 31 July 2012.See p7 for more details.


“I really enjoyedmymodules and theacademic staff alwaysmade sure Iunderstood the concepts andmethods.I felt comfortable going to themwith anyquestions I had about my assignments.Although I had a lot more independentwork to do than at my home university,I found it easy to adjust to the change.”

Hannah CranvilleUSA


JYADIPLOMAIN THE SOCIALSCIENCES

If you are taking a JuniorYearAbroadand studying within the social sciences,you have the opportunity to use yourmodule credits to gain a Kent diploma.



Within a diploma, you take 120 credits, most of whichare drawn from your chosen subject. The modulesmust be Intermediate or Higher (Stage 2 or Stage 3).Your option choices must be approved by youracademic school. Please bear in mind that themodules listed here are subject to availability.

Within the Faculty of Social Sciences, the followingsubjects are available to study as diplomas:• Accounting & Finance• Business Administration• Economic Analysis• Economics• European Management Science• European Legal Studies• Law• Politics and International Relations• Psychology• Social Anthropology• Social Policy• Social Sciences.

All modules can be found in our online catalogue.See p22 for advice on choosing optional modulesfrom the catalogue.

Accounting & FinanceYou take:• AC506 Financial Accounting II (30 credits)• AC520 Management Accounting I (30 credits)• AC508 Principles of Finance (30 credits)• CB547 Strategic Management (30 credits).

However we may allow you to take a differentcombination of Stage 2 and 3 modules in Accounting& Finance if this is more appropriate to your interestsand previous studies.

Please note: all modules include a formal examinationand are only available to students who register for thefull academic year. No alternative assessments areavailable.

Business AdministrationYou take a total of 120 credits, at least 90 of whichmust be chosen from the following:• CB343 Global Business Environment• CB514 Operations Management• CB675 Financial Accounting, Reporting and

Analysis• CB676 Strategy Analysis and Tools• CB677 Accounting for Management Control and

Decision Making• CB680 Introduction to Marketing• CB681 Managing Human Resources in

Contemporary Organisations• CB682 Managing People• CB683 Marketing Strategy

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JYADIPLOMA IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (CONT)

EconomicsThis programme is for students who have alreadytaken modules in intermediate microeconomics,intermediate macroeconomics and quantitativeeconomics. Your prior experience must be approvedby academics within the School.

You take 120 credits from the following list, or 90credits from the list (with the remaining 30 creditschosen from modules within the Faculty of SocialSciences). Please note: all modules include a formalexamination and are only available to students whoregister for the full academic year.

The following modules are worth 15 credits each:• EC540 Development Economics• EC542 Econometrics I: An Introduction to

Econometrics using Stata• EC543 Econometrics II: Topics in Time Series• EC544 Economic Integration in the EU• EC562 Economics of Finance 1: Financial Markets• EC563 Economics of Finance 2: Asset Pricing• EC657 Economics of Gender, Children and

the Family• EC545 Education, Skills and the Labour Market• EC546 Games for Economics and Business• EC547 Industrial Economics• EC548 International Finance• EC549 International Trade• EC550 Monetary Economics• EC553 Public Economics.

European Management ScienceThis diploma is offered specifically for students ofPhilipps-Universitat, Marburg. Other students canstudy for this diploma, but there may be modulesyou cannot take because the places are already filled.

You choose 30 credits from the following modules:• CB692 Optimisation and Heuristics (15 credits)

• CB618 Managing Complexity: The SystemsApproach and Soft Operational Research(15 credits)

• CB668 Linear Programming and its Application(15 credits)

• CB600 Games and Networks (15 credits).

You then choose 30 more credits from the list aboveor from the list below:• CB587 E-commerce and Business (15 credits)• CB514 Operations Management (15 credits)• CB520 Service Management (15 credits)• CB525 Project in Management Science or Social

Statistics (15 credits)• MA660 Project in Management Science or Social

Statistics (30 credits): please note that modulesMA660 and CB525 can not be taken together.

You then choose 30 credits from Stage 2 or 3modules offered by: Kent Business School; Schoolof Computing; School of Economics; School ofEngineering and Digital Arts; Kent Law School; orSchool of Mathematics, Statistics and ActuarialScience.

You can choose your last 30 credits from anyundergraduate modules at Stages 2 or 3.

European Legal StudiesStudents take 120 credits in total, choosing one ofthe following modules:• LW522 Comparative Law (30 credits)• LW593 European Union Law (15 credits).

Students also select one of the following:• LW509 Human Rights and English Law (30 credits)• LW510 Legal Aspects of Contemporary International

Legal Problems (30 credits) – please note that thismodule can only be chosen if LW506 InternationalLaw is taken as an optional module.

• CB520 Service Management• CB678 Contemporary Management Challenges• CB679 Corporate and Business Strategy• CB684 Strategic Human Resource Management.

You can choose up to 30 credits from other moduleswithin Kent Business School; however there are someexceptions – please consult the School for furtheradvice. You can also choose from applied computingmodules, a European language module, or a modulefrom elsewhere.

Economic AnalysisYou take:• EC502 Macroeconomics• EC500 Microeconomics• EC511 Quantitative Economics.

You then choose one of the following:• EC531 Policy Analysis (15 credits)• EC532 Environmental Economics, Institutions and

Policy (15 credits).

You also choose one of the following:• EC533 The Public Sector• EC534 Financial Analysis.

A pass at a sufficiently high level in this diplomanormally qualifies you for admission on toone of the MSc programmes in Economics.

Please note: all modules include a formal examinationand are only available to students who register for thefull academic year.


Students choose one of the following options:• LW315 Introduction to Obligations +

LW316 Foundations of Property (30 credits)• LW588 Public Law 1 (30 credits).

Students choose their remaining credits from lawmodules offered at Stages 2 or 3, or non-law moduleswith permission from the academic department.

LawYou choose 120 credits from the list of law modules atStages 2 and 3. Some modules have pre-requisites:you may only take these modules if you can show thatyou have covered the material contained within thepre-requisite module. (However European studentscan take LW593 European Union Law without havingtaken LW592 Public Law II.)

Politics and International RelationsYou take:• PO555 International Organisation: The UN System• PO621 Political Research and Analysis.

You then choose 75 credits from the Stage 2 moduleswithin Politics and International Relations.

PsychologyYou take 120 credits from modules offered atStage 2 or Stage 3. For details on module choices,please consult the School of Psychology.

Social AnthropologyYou take:• SE588 Advanced Social Anthropology I• SE589 Advanced Social Anthropology II• SE586 Ethnographies 1• SE587 Ethnographies 2.

You also choose four of the following modules:• SE549 The Anthropology of Health, Illness and

Medicine• SE550 The Anthropology of Gender• SE551 Anthropology and Language• SE552 Culture and Cognition

• SE565 Sex, Evolution and Human Nature• SE575 Medicinal Plants, Traditional Healing,

and Drug Discovery• SE579 The Anthropology of Amazonia• SE583 Pacific Societies• SE592 The Ethnography of Central Asian Societies• SE593 Evolution of Human Diversity• SE595 Social Computing• SE596 Theoretical Perspectives in Social

Anthropology• SE597 Theoretical Topics in Social Anthropology.

Social PolicyThis diploma is for students in social science subjectsor in the area of public policy and social welfare. Youtake the following modules:• SO601 Welfare in Modern Britain• SO602 Social Research Methods.

They also choose 60 credits from the list below, inconsultation with the School:• SA519 The Social Politics of Food• SA525 Education, Training and Social Policy• SO509 Health Illness and Medicine• SO538 Childhood, Society and Children’s Rights• SO575 Poverty, Inequality and Social Security• SO603 Health and Health Policy• SO664 Refugees and Forced Migration• SO668 The Sociology of Work• SO678 Issues in Social Care.

Social SciencesYou take 120 credits chosen with the advice of theacademic school.

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ModulesMore information on your diploma modules isavailable within our online catalogue (see p22 fordetails). This catalogue can also be used to helpyou choose any optional modules. When selectingmodules, please bear in mind the following:• Subject: your diploma programme may ask

you to choose modules within a particularsubject area





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JYADIPLOMAIN THE SCIENCES

If you are taking a JuniorYearAbroadand studying within the sciences, youhave the opportunity to use yourmodule credits to gain a Kent diploma.



Within a diploma, you take 120 credits, most of whichare drawn from your chosen subject. The modulesmust be Intermediate or Higher (Stage 2 or Stage 3).Your option choices must be approved by youracademic school. Please bear in mind that themodules listed here are subject to availability.

Within the Faculty of Sciences, you can study for adiploma in:• Biochemistry• Biology• Computer Science• Electronic Engineering• Forensic Chemistry• Forensic Science• Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Biochemistry or BiologyYou can combine any of the Stage 2 and 3 modulesoffered by the School of Biosciences into a diplomacourse, subject to the approval of the academicschool and provided there are no timetable clashes.You take 120 credits in total.

Computer ScienceYou take a total of 120 credits with a minimum of90 credits of computing modules.

Normally students do a computing project, eitherindividually or in a group, which counts as 30 credits.Other computing modules are as follows:• CO536 Advanced Programming Techniques

(15 credits)• CO522 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity

(15 credits)• CO636 Cognitive Neural Networks (15 credits)• CO641 Computer Graphics and Animation

(15 credits)• CO633 Computer Networks and Communication

(15 credits)• CO634 Computer Security and Cryptography

(15 credits)• CO643 Computing Law and Professional

Responsibility (15 credits)• CO538 Concurrency Design and Practice

(15 credits)• CO532 Database Systems (15 credits)• CO832 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

(15 credits)• CO526 Distributed Systems and Networks

(15 credits)• CO525 Dynamic Web (15 credits)• CO639 Electronic Commerce (15 credits)• CO537 Functional Programming (15 credits)• CO529 Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)• CO528 Introduction to Intelligent Systems

(15 credits)• CO831 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

(15 credits)• CO637 Natural Computation (15 credits)

• CO527 Operating Systems and Architecture(15 credits)

• CO531 Software Engineering Practice (15 credits).

You can choose up to 30 credits from modules offeredby the School of Engineering and Digital Arts or bythe School of Mathematics, Statistics and ActuarialScience.

Electronic EngineeringIn consultation with an academic adviser from theSchool, you choose 120 credits from the moduleslisted below:• EL566 Communication Electronics (15 credits)• EL562 Computer Interfacing (15 credits)• EL568 Digital Implementation (15 credits)• EL569 Digital Signal Processing (15 credits)• EL567 Electronic Circuit Design (15 credits)• EL561 Image Analysis and Applications (15 credits)• EL565 Electronic Instrumentation and

Measurement Systems (15 credits)• EL560 Microcomputer Engineering (15 credits)• EL600 BEng Third Year Project (45 credits)• EL665 Communication Systems (15 credits)• EL655 Digital Communications (15 credits)• EL673 Digital Systems Design (15 credits)• EL667 Embedded Computer Systems (15 credits)• EL671 Product Development (15 credits)

Forensic ChemistryYou choose 120 credits from the modules listed:• CH504 Organic Reaction Mechanisms (15 credits)• CH506 Chemical Identification Techniques

(15 credits)• PS502 Forensic Archaeology (15 credits)• PS501 Forensic Physical Methods (15 credits)• PS503 Inorganic and Polymeric Materials

(15 credits)• PS500 Numeracy Skills for Forensic Science

(15 credits)• PS520 Thermodynamics and Spectroscopy

(15 credits)• CH604 Analytical Chemistry (15 credits)


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• PS601 Fires and Explosions (15 credits)• CH606 Medicinal Chemistry (15 credits)• CH620 Research Project (30 credits)• PS701 Topics in Functional Materials (15 credits).

Forensic ScienceYou choose 120 credits from the modules listed:• PS502 Forensic Archaeology (15 credits)• PS501 Forensic Physical Methods (15 credits)• PS522 Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)• PS500 Numeracy Skills for Forensic Science

(15 credits)• PS505 Forensic Ballistics and Collision Investigation

(15 credits)• CH604 Analytical Chemistry (15 credits)• BI637 Forensic DNA Analysis (15 credits)• CH606 Medicinal Chemistry (15 credits)• PS601 Fire and Explosions (15 credits)• PS602 Forensic Expert Witness Skills (15 credits)• PS620 Forensic Science Project (30 credits)• PH618 Image Processing (15 credits).

Mathematics, Statistics andActuarial ScienceSingle subject diplomas are possible in:• Mathematics• Statistics• Business Mathematics• Actuarial Studies.

Your diploma title is dependent on the modulesyou select, with the advice of the academic school.You can also study for a combined-subject diploma:please contact us for details.

For a single subject diploma, you choose 120 creditsfrom the following modules:• MA552 Analysis (15 credits)• MA584 Computational Mathematics (15 credits)• MA516 Contingencies I (15 credits)• MA577 Elements of Abstract Analysis (15 credits)• MA526 Finance and Financial Reporting for

Actuarial Science (30 credits)• MA576 Groups and Representations (15 credits)

• MA554 Groups, Rings and Fields (15 credits)• MA553 Linear Algebra (15 credits)• MA590 Mathematical Modelling (15 credits)• MA588 Mathematical Techniques and Differential

Equations (15 credits)• MA629 Probability and Inference (15 credits)• MA632 Regression (15 credits)• MA555 Several Variable Calculus (15 credits)• MA501 Statistics for Insurance (15 credits)• MA772 Analysis of Variance (15 credits• MA771 Applied Stochastic Modelling and Data

Analysis (15 credits)• MA572 Complex Analysis (15 credits)• MA533 Contingencies II (15 credits)• MA549 Discrete Mathematics (15 credits)• MA539 Financial Modelling (15 credits)• MA601 Individual Project in Mathematics

(30 credits)• MA506 Life Assurance Practice (15 credits)• MA600 Mathematics Dissertation/Project

(30 credits)• MA537 Mathematics of Financial Derivatives

(15 credits)• MA556 Mathematical Writing and Project

(15 credits)• MA599 Mini-projects (30 credits)• MA591 Nonlinear Systems and Mathematical

Biology (15 credits)• MA587 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations

(15 credits)• MA508 Pension Funds (15 credits)• MA574 Polynomials in Several Variables (15 credits)• MA535 Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models

(15 credits)• MA781 Practical Multivariate Analysis (15 credits)• MA529 Probability and Statistics for Actuarial

Science (15 credits)• MA636 Stochastic Processes (15 credits)• MA525 Survival Models II (15 credits)• MA639 Time Series Modelling and Simulation

(15 credits)• MA593 Topics in Applied Mathematics (30 credits).

In some cases, you may be able to choose up to30 credits from other degree programmes.


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ModulesMore information on your diploma modules isavailable within our online catalogue (see p22 fordetails). This catalogue can also be used to helpyou choose any optional modules. When selectingmodules, please bear in mind the following:• Subject: your diploma programme may ask you

to choose modules within a particular subjectarea





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JYAENGLISHPLUS

JYAEnglish PLUS has been designed tomeet the needs of students whose firstlanguage is not English. It offersa combination of language training,study skills and the opportunity tostudy academicmodules from acrossthe University.

JYA English PLUS is made up of two parts. Theprogramme starts with an intensive course in Englishfor Academic Purposes. This helps you to develop thelanguage and study skills required for UK academicstudy. The second part of the programme involves thestudy of a series of academic modules, offered by arange of schools across the University of Kent.

The programme is offered in two different lengths:a full year (from May to April) or part year (eightmonths from May to December).

After your first 19 weeks of English language study(May – September) we assess your language skills.This helps to determine which modules you shouldfollow from September onwards.

Full-year programmeThe schedule for the full-year programme is:• May: Arrival• May – September: 19-weeks of English for

Academic Purposes• Mid September: general and academic orientation

along with other Kent undergraduate 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.

From September, students take two modules (worth30 credits) in English language:• LZ329: Developing English Language Skills• LZ330: Extending English Language Skills.

Most of our students also choose 90 credits ofacademic modules from those offered at Stage 1.However, if this level of study is too advanced, weoffer foundation modules in history, literature, politics,sociology, philosophy, business management andeconomics.

Please note: for advanced students the Englishlanguage modules are optional – they can choose120 credits from those offered at Stage 1 or 2.

Part-year programmeThe schedule for the part-year programme is:• May: Arrival• May – September: 19-weeks of English for

Academic Purposes• Mid September: general and academic orientation

along with other Kent undergraduate students• Late September – mid December: one term of

academic study

From September, students take one module inEnglish language (worth 15 credits):• LZ329: Developing English Language Skills.

Most of our students also choose 45 credits ofacademic modules from those offered at Stage 1.However, if this level of study is too advanced, weoffer foundation modules in history, literature, politics,sociology, philosophy, business management andeconomics.

Please note: for advanced students the Englishlanguage module is optional – they can choose60 credits from those offered at Stage 1 or 2.


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“The University has everything thata student is looking for – a beautifulcampus, quality education and afriendly atmosphere. I took theJYAEnglish PLUS programmeand it was ideal for me.”

Shin AkutagawaJapan

Choosing your modulesAt Kent we offer a wide range of academic modules,which makes it easy to find something to fit yourinterests and level of knowledge.

You will be given advice on choosing your academicmodules once you have taken your languageassessment in September. However, if you wouldlike to browse through some of the Stage 1modules on offer, please refer to our online catalogueat www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modulecatalogue(see p22 for details).


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AttendanceFull-year programme: arrival in May for 19 weeksof English for Academic Purposes, followed by theAutumn and Spring Terms. (See p2 for termdates.)

Part-year programme: arrival in May for 19 weeksof English for Academic Purposes, followed by theAutumn Term. (See p2 for term dates.)

CreditsFull-year programme: 120 credits in total –60 credits during the Autumn Term + 60 creditsduring the Spring Term.Part-year programme: 60 credits in total, takenduring the Autumn Term.

ModulesYour academic modules are not confirmed untilyou have the result of your language assessmentin September.

AccommodationJYA English PLUS students are able to live inUniversity accommodation on campus, providingthey make their application by the deadline of15 Feb 2012. See p7 for more details.


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USINGTHEMODULECATALOGUE


Themodules taught at Kent can allbe foundwithin our onlinemodulecatalogue. Consulting the catalogueallows you to plan your studies andchoosemodules that are suitable foryour academic experience andinterests.

The following steps give you a guide on how touse the catalogue to search for the modules thatsuit you the best.

Step 1: your programme requirementsTurn to the entry for your chosen programme (fromp12 to p21) and read about the requirements for yourprogramme. Make a note of how many credits youneed to choose from each term and whether theseshould be chosen from Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3modules. For diplomas, optional modules may needto be chosen from a restricted list, or from a particularsubject area (see right).

Step 2: searching the module catalogueKent’s module catalogue is available onlineat: www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modulecatalogueand you can search for undergraduate modulesin the humanities, social sciences or sciences byclicking on the relevant tab.

The modules available are listed under Stages 1,2 and 3. If you click on the relevant stage, you areprovided with a list of module titles.

To access all the information you need about anymodule, simply click on its title in the list. This givesyou the module entry (as shown on the right).

Step 3: studying for a moduleThe module synopsis gives you an overview of whatyou study within each module. Please read this partcarefully to make sure that it covers topics that youare likely to find interesting.

You should also consider whether the module is atthe right level.• Certificate modules are offered at Stage 1. These

modules are often a good way to explore a newarea of study.

• Intermediate modules are at a higher level thancertificate modules and are usually offered atStages 2 and 3.

• Higher modules are usually offered at Stage 3.They can allow you to specialise in an area ofparticular interest. For these modules, you areadvised to have a good background knowledgethe academic subject.

• Some modules also have pre-requisites. If youchoose one of these modules, you will need toshow equivalent experience to those listed withinthe pre-requisite modules.

Examinations take place during the Summer Termat Kent. However, if you are coming to Kent for theFall Semester only, and wish to choose a module thatincludes an examination, it may be possible for Kentto arrange an alternative form of assessment. Pleasecontact us for details.

Step 4: selecting your provisional modulesWhen you make an application, you are asked tofill in a form, indicating your preferred modules.It is important to choose your modules carefully.There is no ‘drop-add’ period at Kent, so it is notpossible to switch modules once your studieshave begun.

Before sending us this form, please ensure you havechosen enough credits for your programme. Onceyou have filled in your first choice of modules, youneed to choose alternative modules for each termthat you are studying at Kent.

Please bear in mind that all modules are subject tothe approval of the academic school and teachingtimetables. If there are any difficulties with your choiceof modules, the International Development team willhelp you choose suitable alternatives.

If you are intending to transfer the academic creditsyou earn (see p24), please check your moduleselections with your home university.

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LocationStudents shouldonly choosemodules availablein Canterbury.

TermModules run during the AutumnTerm; the Spring Term; or for thewhole academic year (acrossthe Autumn and Spring terms).

LevelUndergraduate modulesare offered at threelevels: Certificate,Intermediate and Higher.

YearYou should choosemodules running inthe year 2012-2013.

SynopsisThe synopsis gives youan idea of the topicscovered within themodule.

Method of assessmentClick on this tab to findout whether the module isassessed by coursework,examination or a mixtureof the two.

Pre-requisitesClick on this tab to findout whether the modulehas pre-requisites. If itdoes, you need to havecovered similar materialduring your studies atyour home university.

Module codeThis code indicates theacademic subject area– see left for details.

Academic subject areasWithin the humanities, social sciences andsciences, Kent offers a wide range of academicsubjects which are listed below, with their relevantsubject codes.

Humanities• Architecture (AR)• Classical & Archaeological Studies (CL)• Comparative Literature (CP)• Drama (DR)• English and American Literature (EN)• English Language and Linguistics (LL)• Film Studies (FI)• French (FR)• German (GE)• Hispanic Studies (LS)• History (HI)• History & Philosophy of Art (HA)• Italian (IT)• Philosophy (PL)• Religious Studies (TH)

Social Sciences• Accounting & Finance (AC)• Anthropology and Conservation (SE)• Business (CB)• Economics (EC)• Law (LW)• Politics and International Relations (PO)• Psychology (SP)• Social Policy (SA)• Sociology (SO)

Sciences• Biosciences (BI)• Computing (CO)• Engineering and Digital Arts (EL)• Forensic Science and Forensic Chemistry (PS)• Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

(MA)• Physics (PH).

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EARNINGACADEMICCREDITS

The University issues formaltranscripts of the work you completeat Kent. These credits can be usedtowards your degree, with the approvalof your home university.

To ensure that you can transfer credits, please checkyour selection of modules with your home university.

American credit systemFifteen credits at Kent equals four credit hours underthe American credit system and involves roughly thesame amount of work.

If you are taking a Junior Year Abroad or a full-yearJYA English PLUS programme, you take modulesworth 120 credits. This usually equals 32 credit hours.If you are taking a Fall Semester, Spring Semester,or part-year JYA English PLUS programme, youtake modules worth 60 credits, which equate to16 credit hours under the American credit system.

The transcript of your studies at Kent will show yourUniversity of Kent degree marks, as well as theirUS equivalents (see right).

European Credit Transfer SystemKent is part of the European Credit Transfer System(ECTS) which guarantees academic recognition ofstudies throughout universities and colleges acrossEurope. Modules at Kent have their own credit valuesand also carry an ECTS credit weighting (see below).

Kent ECTS US credit hours

15 7.5 430 15 845 22.5 12

Students taking part in ECTS receive full credit for allacademic work successfully carried out at an ECTSpartner institution, and you can transfer these creditsfrom one institution to another. The transcript you getfrom Kent includes ECTS grades.


Equivalence to American grade system

American University of Kent

letter grade Mark Class Average mark

A+ 70+ First 70+A 67-69 Upper Second 60-69A- 64-66B+ 61-63B 60B 58-59 Lower Second 50-59B- 55-57C+ 52-54C 50-51C 48-49 Third 40-49C- 44-47D 40-43F 0-39 Fail Below 40

At all British universities,degrees are classifiedas: First Class Honours(1), Upper Second ClassHonours (2.1), LowerSecond Class Honours(2.2), and Third ClassHonours (3).

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USAUniversity of California, Indiana University(Bloomington), Kansas University, Lehigh University,Marquette University, University of Maryland,University of Massachusetts (Amherst), MountHolyoke College, Michigan State University, Universityof North Carolina at Charlotte, Penn State University,Purdue University, San Diego State University,University of South Carolina, State University of NewYork at Buffalo, University of Tennessee, Knoxville,University of Vermont, Virginia Tech University,University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Other partner universitiesKent is constantly adding to its list of partneruniversities. For more on our exchange partners,see www.kent.ac.uk/internationalmaps/world.html


OURPARTNERUNIVERSITIES

Kent has exchange agreements withmany universities around the worldand canmake similar arrangementswith other reputable universities.

If you come to Kent under an exchange agreement,then you are an ‘exchange student’ and pay feesto your home university. Kent already has specialarrangements with several universities including,but not limited to, the following:

ArgentinaUniversidad de San Andrés

CanadaTrent University, University of Montreal, University ofOttawa, University of Calgary

China (mainland)Bejing Foreign Studies University (subject toapproval), Chinese Foreign Affairs University, RenminUniversity (Bejing), Southwest University of PoliticalScience and Law

Hong KongChinese University of Hong Kong, City University ofHong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Universityof Hong Kong

JapanAoyama Gakuin University, Kansai Gaidai University,Kyoto Sangyo University, Musashi University, NagoyaUniversity of Foreign Studies, Nihon University,Okayama University, Ritsumeikan Asia PacificUniversity, Waseda University

PeruPontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

UruguayUniversidad ORT

Non-partner universitiesIf Kent does not have an exchange agreement withyour university, you can apply as a study abroadstudent and pay fees directly to Kent. See p26for more details on tuition fees and p27 for detailson how to apply.

In order to gain credits for your year abroad, youruniversity needs to approve the details of your yearat Kent, including the modules you have chosen. It isyour responsibility to liaise with your home institutionabout the transfer of the academic credits you gain atKent. Please contact your university’s study abroadoffice for details.

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ENTRYREQUIREMENTSANDFEES

General academic requirementsFor entry on to a Junior Year Abroad programme, or aFall/Spring Semester programme, we normally requirea GPA of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0) or its equivalent.However each application is looked at on an individualbasis.

For entry on to a diploma course, you need to havesuccessfully completed (or be expected to complete)studies that are equivalent to the first year of anundergraduate degree at a British university. Forstudents at American universities, for example,the general entrance requirement is usually thesuccessful completion of a sophomore year inapproved subjects. Some diploma programmesspecify particular requirements.

English language requirementsIf you are applying from overseas, you must providesatisfactory evidence of your proficiency in writtenand spoken English to show that you can take fulladvantage of the teaching we offer. The minimumrequirements are given below.

Junior Year Abroad, Fall Semester, SpringSemester, JYA diploma• IELTS: an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in

Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Listening andSpeaking

• TOEFL (internet-based): 87 with at least 22 inReading, 21 in Writing and Listening, and 23 inSpeaking

JYA English PLUS• IELTS: an overall score of 4.0–6.0 with at least

4.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking• TOEFL (internet-based): 57–86 with 8 in Reading,

17 in Writing, 13 in Listening, and 19 in Speaking.

Fees and living costsIf Kent has an exchange agreement with your homeuniversity (see p25), you can continue to pay your feesto that home university.

If Kent does not have an exchange agreement withyour university, you can apply as a study abroadstudent and pay tuition fees directly to Kent.

The fees below are for the academic year 2011/12.For the latest details on fees for 2012/13, seewww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

Junior Year Abroad £10,000JYA English PLUS (full-year) £11,230JYA English PLUS (part-year) £8,150JYA Fall Semester £4,000JYA Spring Semester £6,000

Each individual student has different circumstances,so to help you estimate your living costs we providean online calculator. To use this calculator, go towww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/livingcosts.html


Programme Start date Finish date English language Deadlinerequirement for applications

2012 2013 IELTS TOEFLinternet

Junior Year Abroad September June 6.5 87 30 June 2012

Junior Year Abroad September June 6.5 87 30 June 2012(with diploma)

Fall Semester September December 6.5 87 30 June 2012

Spring Semester January June 6.5 87 30 Nov 2012

JYA English PLUS May December 4.0–6.0 57–86 15 Feb 2012(part-year)

JYA English PLUS May April 4.0–6.0 57–86 15 Feb 2012(full-year)

Terms and conditions: the University reserves the right to makevariations to the content and delivery of courses and other services,or to discontinue courses and other services, if such action isreasonably considered to be necessary. If the Universitydiscontinues any course, it will endeavour to provide a suitablealternative. To register for a programme of study, all students mustagree to abide by the University Regulations (available online at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations).

Data protection: for administrative, academic and health and safetyreasons, the University needs to process information about itsstudents. Full registration as a student of the University is subjectto your consent to process such information.

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HOWTOAPPLY

If your home university has an exchange agreementwith the University of Kent (see p25) then please liaisedirectly with its study abroad office when you apply.

If your university does not currently have anagreement with Kent, we consider direct applicationsfor short-term study. Please bear in mind it is yourresponsibility to liaise with your home institution abouttransferring credits for your study at Kent.

Application checklistWithin your application you need to include:

1 An application formPlease download this form from our website at:www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/apply

2 A recent photographIf emailing your application, you may send a digitalphoto (ideally as a JPEG file).

3 A copy of your passport

4 A provisional module registration formYou can download this form from our website at:www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/apply• Please ensure that you have chosen modules

according to the specification of your particularprogramme (see p12 to p21 for details).

• On your provisional module form, fill in yourpreferred modules, and some alternative modules(in case your first choices are not available).

• If you wish to transfer academic credits, pleasecheck that your chosen modules will be acceptedby your home university.

5 Proof of academic achievementsYou need to include full certified transcripts of youracademic achievements and results to date from yourhome institution.

6 Academic referenceYou need to include a report from a teacher whois familiar with your academic work at your presentuniversity or college.

7 A personal statementPlease include your reasons for wanting to study atKent, what you’d like to study and how you think theexperience might benefit you in the future.

Visa and immigrationThe need to obtain entry permission before arrivingin the UK is determined by your nationality. Pleaseensure that you allow enough time to make your visaapplication. For more details, seewww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

• If you are planning to study in the UK and wishto work (even if that work is unpaid) you need toapply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa.

• If you plan to study in the UK for less than sixmonths and do not intend to work, then you canenter the UK on a Student Visitor Visa. However,please note that you cannot switch from a StudentVisitor Visa to a Tier 4 Visa while in the UK.

Sending your applicationYour completed application can be emailed to:[email protected]

You can also send your application by post to:Hazel Lander, International Development, TheRegistry, University of Kent, Canterbury, KentCT2 7NZ, UK.

More informationIf you need more information or have any queries,please contact us on:T: +44 1227 827994F: +44 1227 823247E: [email protected]


COMEANDMEETUS

University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZT: +44 (0)1227 764000 E: [email protected] www.kent.ac.uk

We hold Open Days at our Canterburycampus three times a year. You can alsocontact us to book an individual tour.

For more information, see:www.kent.ac.uk/opendays

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