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FOUNDATIONPROGRAMMES2019Canterbury and Medway

The UK’s European university

Undergraduatestudy

40%of our academic staffare from overseas andwe have studentsrepresenting 157 nationalities.

97%of research at Kent wasfound to be of internationalquality in the most recentResearch ExcellenceFramework (anindependent nationalsurvey of UK universities).

WINNERKent won the OutstandingSupport for Studentsaward at the 2017 TimesHigher Education (THE)Awards.

26THThe University is ranked26th in the Times HigherEducation (THE) ‘Table ofTables’ 2018.

TOP 10%The Times HigherEducation (THE) 2018,ranked Kent in the top 10%of the world’s universitiesfor international outlook.

95%of Kent undergraduatestudents who graduatedin 2017 and respondedto a national survey werein work or further studywithin six months (DLHE).

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KENTRATED

OUTSTANDING TEACHING

Teaching Excellence Framework

Based on the evidence available, the TEFPanel judged that the University of Kentdelivers consistently outstanding teaching,learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.*

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TERM DATES 2019/20Autumn start

Welcome Week 16 September 2019 – 20 September 2019

Autumn term23 September 2019 – 13 December 2019

Spring term13 January 2020 – 3 April 2020

Summer term4 May 2020 – 12 June 2020

Spring start(Only available for selected IFP subjects; please see your programme entry)

Welcome Week 28 January 2020 – 1 February 2020

Spring term3 February 2020 – 10 April 2020

Summer term27 April 2020 – 3 July 2020

Summer examination term6 July 2020 - 31 July 2020

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Choose your programme 6Why choose a Kent foundation programme? 8Your degree studies at Kent 10Your foundation study programme 12Student profile 20Our International Foundation Programme (IFP) 22Degrees with an integrated foundation year 26Our study facilities 27Our Canterbury campus 28Our Medway campus 30Accommodation 32Visit the University 34

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Kent’s undergraduatedegrees are some of thebest in the UK, designedto challenge you andtake your studies to the highest level.

Many of our degree programmesare available with a year spentworking in industry or onplacement. Many also allow youto spend a year studying orworking abroad. Below is a list ofthe subjects for which we offer afoundation year. For more details,see p12 to p19.

• Accounting and Finance• Actuarial Science• American Studies• Ancient History, Archaeology,and Classics

• Anthropology• Architecture• Art History• Biochemistry• Biology• Biomedical Science• Business, Management andMarketing


CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

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• Chemistry• Comparative Literature/World Literature

• Computer SystemsEngineering

• Computing• Conservation• Criminology• Cultural Studies and Media• Digital Arts and Multimedia• Drama and Theatre• Economics

• Electronic andCommunications Engineering

• English, American andPostcolonial Literature, andCreative Writing

• Film and Media• Forensic Science• History• Journalism• Linguistics• Law• Liberal Arts

• Mathematics and Statistics• Music/Music Technology• Pharmacology and Physiology• Philosophy• Physics and Astronomy• Politics and InternationalRelations

• Psychology• Religious Studies• Sociology and Social Policy• Sport and Exercise Sciences


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Develop your academicskills and academicEnglishYou study specialist academicskills in preparation for degreelevel study. These may includeextended research and writing,and presentation and group workskills. If needed, you take languagemodules essential for your studyand beyond.

Become a University ofKent student You can fully experience student lifeon your pathway programme. Youhave access to all the sport, study,social and support facilities at theUniversity.

Inspirational teachingA great teacher doesn’t just teachyou, they inspire you. Here at Kent,we are renowned for a teachingstyle that brings your subject tolife and encourages you to thinkindependently. Our academics havean outstanding ability to pass ontheir passion for their subject, andthe University has a good student tostaff ratio, which puts you in a greatposition to make the most of theirexpertise.

A dedicated international team Many of the staff at Kent havestudied or lived abroad. Ourexperienced, friendly teamswork hard to help you to fulfilyour potential and support youin your study and life in the UK.

Personalised support You have an Academic Adviser toguide you through your course. Youalso have regular tutorials with yourteachers on each of your modules.

Campus accommodationWe offer you on-campusaccommodation for yourfoundation year and the first yearof undergraduate study at Kent.We have a range of accommodationoptions to offer – for more details,see p33.

Guaranteed progression Progression on to your degreeis automatic at the end of yourInternational Foundation Programme(IFP) or your foundation year,providing you achieve the requiredgrades. For more information,please go to www.kent.ac.uk/ifpand refer to the ProgressionRequirements table.

A great location – a placeto inspireOur Canterbury campus, set inbeautiful parkland with views of thecity, is a short walk or bus ride fromthe world-famous, historic city ofCanterbury. Our Medway campusalso offers exceptional studyresources and relaxing socialspaces. Both campuses havefantastic travel links to London,Europe and beyond.

Tailor your programmeto your interestsDepending on your intendeddegree, you can choose a numberof your subject modules to builda programme and experience tofit your study interests.

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Superb student experience The Canterbury campus has alively atmosphere and a diversecommunity. There are restaurants,study centres, a world-class library,a music centre, and a cinema andtheatre at the heart of the campus.We also have first-class sportsfacilities. The students’ union on theCanterbury campus runs a StudentMedia Centre and over 200 clubsand societies, as well as festivalsthroughout the year.

For students taking degrees atour Medway campus, we offer abeautiful historic setting close toLondon. The Student Hub is at theheart of student life and there areexcellent study resources too.

A foundation for yourfuture careerWe have one of the best graduateemployment rates in the UK. Morethan 95% of our 2017 graduateswere employed or in further studywithin six months of graduation(DLHE).

Develop transferable skills At Kent, we run an innovative andnationally recognised ‘EmployabilityPoints’ scheme, which encouragesyou to develop transferable skillsthrough a range of extra-curricularactivities.

Global opportunitiesOur partnerships with prestigiousuniversities around the worldprovide you with the opportunityto study for a year, or sometimesa term, at some of the bestuniversities in the world. Ourcourses have a strong internationalfocus, delivering your teachingwithin an international context. Weencourage you to develop a globalperspective to your learning.

Flexible programmesMany of our undergraduatedegrees offer you the optionto spend a year in industry. Itis also possible to add a year incomputing, a year in data analyticsor a year in arts to your degree.

The University of Kent isa leading university withan international outlookand excellent reputationfor teaching and research.Kent was awarded gold,the highest rating, inthe UK government’sTeaching ExcellenceFramework.*

We offer a superb overallstudent experience, with first-classacademic and social facilities andlots of opportunities to gain thetransferable skills that employerslook for.

An internationalcommunityKnown as the UK’s Europeanuniversity, we are a global institution.Forty per cent of our academic staffcome from outside the UK and ourstudents represent 157 differentnationalities, creating a vibrant,multicultural place to study.

YOUR DEGREE STUDIESAT KENT

DID YOU KNOW?In the QS World UniversityRankings 2018, 11 of Kent’ssubject areas were ranked inthe top 200 internationally.

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YOUR FOUNDATION STUDYPROGRAMME

If you need to take a foundation year before entering degree-level study, we offer two types of programmes:• International Foundation Programme (IFP), see p22• undergraduate degrees with an integrated foundation year, see p26.

Entry requirementsTo find the right programme, you first need to choose the subject area you wish to study for your degree

(see below). Then turn to the relevant page for more details, such as entry requirements and how to apply.

Your study modulesFor details of a particular study module, please go to www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules and type in the modulecode as listed. Please note that new modules are always in development and choices may be updated yearly.For the most up-to-date details of your modules, please get in touch using the contact details on p34.

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Subject area Type of programme IFP (p22 ) or integrated foundationyear (p26)

Start date (September/February)

Actuarial Science Integrated foundation year September

American Studies IFP September

Ancient History, Archaeology, andClassics

IFP September

Anthropology IFP September

Architecture IFP September

Art History IFP September

Biosciences (Biochemistry,Biology, Biomedical Science)

IFP September

*IFP core modules are: Academic Skills Development (LZ036); English for Academic Study (LZ037); IFP Project (LZ035) ** International students with IELTS score below 6.5 also take either Academic English for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ048) orAcademic Skills for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ047)

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Tuition fees for 2019/20

UK and European Union (EU) studentsInternational Foundation Programme (IFP) £9,250Degrees with an integrated foundation year, per annum* £9,250

International students (outside the EU)International Foundation Programme (IFP) £15,700Degrees with an integrated foundation year, per annum*: Standard non-laboratory programmes £15,700Lab-based or practical programmes £19,000

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Foundation modules For more information on any particular module, search using the module code at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules Please note: modules on offer are subject to change.

Academic Skills for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ047); Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry (MA022);Foundation Statistics (MA025); Foundation Mathematics 1 (MA361); Foundation Mathematics 2 (MA363);Introduction to Philosophy: Logic and Reasoning (PL310); Mathematical Skills (MA364); Ten Technologiesthat Made Us Modern (HI434); Vectors and Mechanics (MA362)**

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations(LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations(LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

Sociology (LZ003); Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); Psychology (LZ040); Life Sciences (LZ045); IFP coremodules*

Art and Design (LZ038); History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003);Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); IFP core modules*

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Philosophy(LZ012); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); Life Sciences (LZ045); Fundamental Human Biology (BI305 TBC); Skills forBioscientists (BI308 TBC); IFP core modules*

*Please note: fees will increase year onyear by no more than RPI +3% in eachacademic year of study, except whereregulated. Where fees are regulated(such as by the Research Councils UK),they will be increased by an amount upto the permitted increase.



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YOUR FOUNDATION STUDY PROGRAMME (CONT)


Subject area Type of programme (Integrated or IFP)


Business (including Accounting,Finance, Management andMarketing)

IFP September or February

Chemistry Integrated foundation year September

Computer Systems Engineering Integrated foundation year September

Computing IFP September

Conservation IFP September

Criminology IFP September or February

Cultural Studies and Media IFP September or February

Digital Arts and Multimedia IFP September

Drama and Theatre IFP September

Economics IFP September or February

Electronic and CommunicationsEngineering

Integrated foundation year September

*IFP core modules are: Academic Skills Development (LZ036); English for Academic Study (LZ037); IFP Project (LZ035) ** International students with IELTS score below 6.5 also take either Academic English for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ048)or Academic Skills for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ047)

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Sociology (LZ003); Economics (LZ004); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Mathematics and Statistics(LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

Algebra and Arithmetic (PH020); Chemical Reactivity (PS022); Graphical Methods for Physical Scientists (PH022);Molecules and Analysis (PS021); Properties of Matter (PS023)**

Algebra and Arithmetic (PH020); Analogue Electronics (EL026); Calculus (EL021); Electrical Principles andMeasurements (EL025); Electromagnetics for Engineers (EL024); Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry (MA022);Introduction to Programming using MATLAB (EL033); Semiconductor and Digital Electronics (EL027)**

Sociology (LZ003); Economics (LZ004); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Mathematics and Statistics(LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Programming (TBC); IFP core modules*

Sociology (LZ003); Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); Psychology (LZ040); Life Sciences (LZ045); IFP coremodules*

Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Mathematics and Statistics(LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*


Art and Design (LZ038); History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003);Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); Programming (TBC); IFP core modules*


Economics (LZ004); Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); IFP coremodules* Students may also take: History (LZ001); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); Sociology (LZ003)

Algebra and Arithmetic (PH020); Analogue Electronics (EL026); Calculus (EL021); Electrical Principles andMeasurements (EL025); Electromagnetics for Engineers (EL024); Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry (MA022);Introduction to Programming using MATLAB (EL033); Semiconductor and Digital Electronics (EL027)**



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English, American, Postcolonialand Comparative Literature

IFP September

Film and Media IFP September

Forensic Science Integrated foundation year September

History IFP September

Journalism IFP September

Linguistics IFP September

Law IFP September or February

Liberal Arts IFP September or February

Mathematics and Statistics Integrated foundation year September

Music Technology IFP September or February

*IFP core modules are: Academic Skills Development (LZ036); English for Academic Study (LZ037); IFP Project (LZ035) ** International students with IELTS score below 6.5 also take either Academic English for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ048)or Academic Skills for Maths and Science Foundation (LZ047)

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Algebra and Arithmetic (PH020); Chemical Reactivity (PS022); Graphical Methods for Physical Scientists (PH022);Molecules and Analysis (PS021); Properties of Matter (PS023)**


History (LZ001); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Law (LZ019); IFP core modules*

Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Philosophy (LZ012); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

History (LZ001); Economics (LZ004); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Europeanand International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003); Economics (LZ004); Politicsand International Relations (LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Mathematics and Statistics (LZ013); European andInternational Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); IFP core modules*

Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry (MA022); Foundation Statistics (MA025); Foundation Mathematics 1 (MA361);Vectors and Mechanics (MA362); Foundation Mathematics 2 (MA363); Mathematical Skills (MA364); Introductionto Philosophy: Logic and Reasoning (PL310); Introduction to programming using MATLAB (EL033); TenTechnologies that Made Us Modern (HI434) **

Programming (awaiting approval); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Mathematicsand Statistics (LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP coremodules*



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Pharmacology and Physiology(delivered at Medway campus)

Integrated foundation year September

Philosophy IFP September

Physics and Astronomy Integrated foundation year September

Politics and International Relations IFP September or February

Psychology IFP September or February

Religious Studies IFP September

Sociology and Social Policy IFP September or February

Sport and Exercise Sciences IFP September

*IFP core modules are: Academic Skills Development (LZ036); English for Academic Study (LZ037); IFP Project (LZ035)

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Scientific Writing & Communication; Mathematics for Life Sciences; Introduction to Chemistry; Introduction toBiology; Basic Laboratory Skills; Drugs & Diseases; Biochemistry; Introduction to Pharmacology

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations(LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); IFP core modules*

Algebra and Arithmetic (PH020); Calculus (EL021); Graphical Methods for Physical Scientists (PH022);Electromagnetics for Engineers (EL024); Introductory Physics Laboratory and Communication Skills (PH027);Motion and Mechanics (PH023); Properties of Matter (PH026); Waves and Vibrations (PH025)**

History (LZ001); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); Europeanand International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

Sociology (LZ003); Economics (LZ004); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Mathematics and Statistics(LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Psychology (LZ040); IFP core modules*

History (LZ001); Film, Drama and the Literary Text (LZ002); Sociology (LZ003); Politics and International Relations(LZ007); Philosophy (LZ012); IFP core modules*


Sociology (LZ003); Economics (LZ004); Politics and International Relations (LZ007); Mathematics and Statistics(LZ013); European and International Business (LZ018); Law (LZ019); Life Sciences (LZ045); Fundamental HumanBiology (BI305 TBC); Genetics and Evolution (BI324 TBC); IFP core modules*



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STUDENT PROFILE

Rajeeb Ghose studiedon the IFP in 2012. Hecompleted his EconomicsBSc in 2017, graduatingwith a first-class degree.

Where are you from originally?I was born in Kenya but then wemoved to India where I did myprimary and secondary education.

Why did you choose Kent?I wanted to study economics andwas looking at the best rankeduniversities for economics.Unfortunately, I didn’t get the A-levelresults I was hoping for, but Kentaccepted me on to the InternationalFoundation Programme (IFP). TheIFP looked interesting; it gave me achance to live on campus and takeadvantage of all the University’sresources, while preparing fordegree-level study. Also, Englishis not my first language and itgave me a chance to developmy language skills.

And Kent is kind of a family tradition– my brother, my sister, my cousinand my uncle all came here. It’slike my second home!

Did the IFP live up to yourexpectations?Yes, it was an exceptionalexperience. As an internationalstudent, you expect to find it difficultto adjust to a new education systembut I got along with everybodystraightaway. The teachers andlecturers were so friendly andsupportive, it was brilliant.

What about your fellowstudents?There were around 120 studentsdoing lots of different modulesbut we all came together for ouracademic skills modules. Afterlectures, we would get togethersocially and that is how I got toknow people. Everyone was sofriendly, it felt like I’d just joineda new family here. It was great.

Tell us about your IFP studies.When I started the IFP I wasvery motivated; I had to getan aggregate score of 65% toprogress to an Economics degreeand I wanted to prove that I coulddo it. The IFP is challenging but theteachers are incredibly supportive.The feedback they give you on yourwork is fantastic and I was able touse that feedback to improve mygrades. You are taught aboutessay writing, referencing andhow to study independently.You gain critical competence, anunderstanding of how to frame yourresponse to a question rather thanjust writing everything you know. Itdoes take time to adjust but in theend my exams went well and I goton to my chosen degree.

Did the skills you learnt on theIFP help in your undergraduatestudies?Yes, absolutely, I think everyoneshould do a foundation year. Istill remember my first Economicslecture: I thought ‘What have I letmyself in for?’ But the study skillsand knowledge I had gained onthe IFP had given me a foundationon which to build.

Did you enjoy your degree?Yes, I did. Obviously, I was delightedto get a First. When my lecturer toldme I felt so happy; when I got my A-level results I was very disappointedand never imagined I would be ableto get a First, but now I have.

I took the year in industry option sospent time on two placements, oneat the Office for National Statisticsand one at Cummins. It was goodto work in the public and the privatesector and made me realise thatI do want to use the knowledgeI have learnt in my career.

Did you join any societies?Not in my foundation year, becauseI wanted to focus on my studies.That’s not to say I didn’t enjoymyself though, we went on picnics,tours, it was really good fun.

What advice would you give tosomeone considering the IFP?Do it! You learn so many thingsthat will benefit you in the future;it transforms you, heightensyour ambition and gives you thefoundation for a successful career.I could give you so many examplesof people who have benefited fromtheir foundation year: one of myfriends has become a managerwithin a year and another hasbecome a lawyer.

The IFP had a huge impact on me,it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.You make lifelong friends – myclosest friends are all from myfoundation year. I would definitelyrecommend it.

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OUR INTERNATIONALFOUNDATION PROGRAMME (IFP)

The University of Kent’stailored InternationalFoundation Programme(IFP) prepares you forundergraduate studyin the UK.

Based on our Canterbury campus,the IFP allows you to develop theskills, knowledge and confidenceyou need to be successful. Ourteam supports you as you settlein to student life, giving you thechance to focus fully on yourstudies. We are very experiencedin working with internationalstudents, supporting their transitionto university and making it excitingand enjoyable.

Achieve excellence You graduate from the IFP wellprepared for university study, aconfident learner, with lifelongfriends and at ease with life oncampus and in the UK. We havea strong record of success. Themajority of students who take afoundation year at Kent go on toachieve a 2.1 (merit) or a First(distinction) on their degreeprogrammes.

Who is the IFP for?The IFP is ideal for you if anyof these apply: • you have excellent high schoolgrades but your qualification isnot suitable for direct entry toa UK university

• you have not gained the gradesyou need for direct entry on toan undergraduate programme

• you need additional languagesupport to prepare you forundergraduate study

• you want to spend a yearbecoming familiar with lifeand studying in the UK.

Your study programmeAll students on the InternationalFoundation Programme (IFP) takean Academic Skills Developmentmodule. As well as teaching youtransferable skills so you can besuccessful on your course, it givesyou a chance to get to know yourfellow students and to learn to worktogether.

During the IFP you studycompulsory modules that coveracademic subjects for yourspecialist pathway (see courseentries on p12-p19), academic skillsand, if required, English language.You can also choose modules,either to tailor your course to yourstudy interests or to explore a newsubject. For more details on theprogramme modules you canstudy, visit www.kent.ac.uk/ifp

Entry requirements Academic qualifications: you needa good academic school-leavingcertificate with particular strengthsin subjects linked to your chosendegree course. Some pathwaysand degrees have additionalentry requirements. For detailedinformation about the academicgrades and to check yourqualifications, please emailus on [email protected]

Language qualifications: to studyon the International FoundationProgramme, you need a minimumof 5.0 overall and 5.0 in each skill onan IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test.If you have an English languagequalification that is equivalent toIELTS, please contact us and wewill advise further.

Teaching and assessmentYou learn through lectures,seminars, workshops, tutorials,online learning, independentstudy and regular meetings withyour Academic Adviser. You haveapproximately 18 hours of tuitiona week and are also expected tostudy independently for at least 20hours a week. Assessment on yourcourse is ongoing; we use variousmethods including exams,coursework and seminarparticipation.

Term datesOur Autumn IFP runs over threeterms and starts in September.Some selected programmes offeran accelerated Spring IFP whichruns over two terms and starts inFebruary. See p4 for dates.

Experienced teamWe are proud to manage anddeliver our own InternationalPathway programmes. With nearly40 years of experience in helpinginternational students prepare fortheir learning journey, you will bejoining an experienced anddedicated Centre. We are afounding member of the UniversityPathway Alliance (UPA), an alliance



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of leading UK universities thatmanage and deliver their ownin-house academic and Englishlanguage programmes.

Supporting your studiesOur dedicated team will supportyou from the moment you apply, soplease get in touch if you have anyquestions.

During arrivals weekend, we offerall international students an airportpick-up.

When you arrive at the Canterburycampus, we host a Welcome Weekto help you settle in, learn aboutyour course and meet your newcolleagues and teachers.Throughout your course, we inviteyou to regular events to help you

get to know the University, yourcourse, the Centre for English andWorld Languages and your school.

Our nurturing approach developsyour talents and helps you to fulfilyour potential. For example:• you are taught in small classes,which makes it easy for you toask questions

• an Academic Adviser is assignedto you to guide your academicdevelopment throughout yourcourse

• you have subject tutorials eachterm in each of your modules,which help to develop your skills,knowledge and confidence

• you also have access to all thesupport and social activitiesoffered at the University.

We like to work in partnership withyou and provide opportunities foryou to become a studentrepresentative for your course.Student representatives attendmeetings of the Staff-StudentLiaison Committee and can putforward their views, and those oftheir fellow students, on mattersrelating to the InternationalFoundation Programme (IFP)and University life in general.

Within the Centre, there is a wealthof support available to you fromstaff and students. As well as youracademic adviser, our StudentSupport and Experience Officer andSenior Tutor can provide help andguidance on any matters relatingto the IFP, whenever you need it.

We have strong links to widersupport networks and servicesavailable across the University, suchas the Student Learning AdvisoryService, the Student Support andWellbeing teams and the Careersand Employability Service. There isalso an on-campus Medical Centre,nursing services, a pharmacy and amulti-faith Chaplaincy.

As you near completion of your IFPprogramme, we guide you throughthe next steps as you look to moveon to a degree. We also celebrateyour success with you at the end ofyour course.

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OUR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONPROGRAMME (IFP) (CONT)

How to apply1) Select your pathway anddegree If you have any questions regardingyour application, please [email protected] and we’llbe able to help you.

2) Complete your application There are three ways to apply foryour IFP programme:• using our direct online applicationform at www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/ifp/ifpapply.html

• using one of our overseasrepresentatives in your country.For a full list of representativesnear you, visit www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries

• using the Universities andColleges Admissions Service

(UCAS). Please check that youhave the correct course code –these are available on thepathway page for your chosenarea of study. Seewww.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/ifp/ifpapply.html

When you apply, you need toprovide us with:• your academic qualificationsor transcript

• your language qualification• a short personal statementexplaining why you want to studythe IFP at Kent, what you hope toachieve and why you selectedyour chosen degree.

If you wish to progress toundergraduate study in Kent Schoolof Architecture, you also need tosubmit an electronic portfolio.

If you wish to progress toundergraduate study in the Centrefor Music and Audio Technology,you also need to submit an audioor video portfolio.

If you wish to progress toundergraduate study in the Centrefor Journalism, you will need toattend an interview and pass anentrance exam following the IFP.

Please see our websitewww.kent.ac.uk/ifp for help andinformation on preparing andsubmitting your portfolio.

3) Get our response When you apply, you get anautomatic email to say we’vereceived your application. We willthen email you with our responsewithin 14 days.



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information on applying for yourvisa, visit www.kent.ac.uk/studentimmigration

7) Prepare for your arrival When we send you your CAS, orconfirm your place on our courseif you don’t need a visa, we will alsogive advice and arrival informationto help you prepare for your life andstudy in the UK.

Tuition fees 2019/20• International students:£15,700, payable in instalments

• Home/EU students: £9,250

Contact usIf you have any questions about theIFP or studying at Kent at any stage,please email [email protected]

4) Accept your offer If your application is successful,we will send you your offer. Youneed to accept and return this to us.

5) Choose and apply for youraccommodationWe offer IFP students on-campusstudent accommodation for theIFP year and the first year of theirundergraduate study. Yourapplication needs to be madebefore the deadline – see p33.

6) Receive your CAS If you need a visa to study in theUK, once you have met all youroffer conditions we will give youa Confirmation of Acceptance forStudies (CAS) and you can startapplying for your visa. For more

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“I am grateful for myexperience on the IFP as myacademic skills have improvedimmensely over the past year.I also got the opportunityto meet and interact withstudents from differentcountries and cultures. TheIFP offered me an excellentsocial and learning experiencedue to the internationalatmosphere and high-qualityteaching by excellentacademics.”

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DEGREES WITH AN INTEGRATEDFOUNDATION YEAR

These subject-specificprogrammes are offeredas one-year, full-timecourses before you startthe first year of yourundergraduate honoursdegree course.

Currently, the subject areas whichoffer an integrated foundation yearon our Canterbury campus are:• Actuarial Science• Chemistry• Computer Systems Engineering• Electronic and CommunicationsEngineering

• Forensic Science• Mathematics• Physics.

On the Medway campus we alsooffer the following degree with afoundation year:• Pharmacology and Physiology.

Entry requirementsA degree with a foundation yearmay be suitable if you have A level(or equivalent) qualifications thatfall below the grades required forfirst-year entry to a degree.

Some of the programmes mayalso accept students withoutqualifications in the appropriatesubjects for their chosen degree.

Entry requirements vary acrossdegree programmes. For specificdetails, go to your chosenprogramme at www.kent.ac.uk/ug

English languagerequirementsIf your first language is notEnglish, we will need to assessyour language proficiency. You musthave an English language standardof 5.5 in IELTS (with a minimum of5.5 in each component), or 48 inPearson (PTE) (including 48 ineach component).

If you studied or are studying forrecognised qualifications in Englishat an international school, or tookGCSE English as a first or secondlanguage, a Secure EnglishLanguage Test (SELT) maynot be required.

Please note: these requirementsare subject to change: for full detailsof the University’s English languagerequirements, please seewww.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs

If you need support with yourEnglish, you take additional classes,taught by staff who are specialistsin teaching English as a foreignlanguage.

How to applyAll UK students should applyelectronically via the Universitiesand Colleges Admissions Service(UCAS). You can apply to UCASvia the internet or via your schoolor college (if it is an official UCASonline application centre).

The UCAS system enables youto apply for up to five courses oruniversities on one form. You canfind instructions on how to applyat www.ucas.com/students/apply

International students can eitherapply via UCAS or through oneof the University’s authorisedrepresentatives.

For details of our programmeswith a foundation year, seewww.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation.html

When applying online, you need toknow that the institution code namefor the University of Kent is KENTand the code number is K24. Eachprogramme has a unique UCAScourse code, for example, theUCAS code for the Mathematicsfoundation year is G108.

Further informationRecruitment and Admissions Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk/ug

International Recruitment,The Registry, University of KentCanterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 824904E: [email protected]/internationalstudent

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OUR STUDY FACILITIES

Kent offers a world-classenvironment withexceptional academicfacilities that can help youreach your full potential.

Libraries Our libraries at Canterbury (theTempleman) and Medway (theDrill Hall) provide easy access toacademic material and the latestresearch. As well books, journalsand multimedia, there is a vastrange of e-books and e-resources.Kent’s expert librarians can helpyou to make the most of these tofind the information you need.

IT servicesWe provide full IT services to assistyour studies, as well as training andsupport to help you make the mostof the facilities available. As youwould expect, there are hundredsof open-access PCs across ourcampuses, which are fully Wi-Fi-enabled. Even when studying offcampus, you have access to thenetwork and its resources.

A range of IT workshops, onlinetutorials and self-help guides areavailable to all students. You canalso study for the internationallyrecognised IT skills qualificationECDL Extra (European ComputerDriving Licence).

Subject-specific resourcesOur campuses have extensiveresources to support our teachingand many programmes havespecialist facilities. On ourCanterbury campus, these includestate-of-the-art science laboratories,digital multimedia labs, architecturedesign studios, filmmakingequipment, drama workshops,psychology and language labs,law mooting chamber, historyarchives and the Studio 3 Gallery.

At Medway, we have a musicrecording studio with the latesttechnology, exhibition spaces,pharmacy laboratories, a ‘livenewsroom’ and specialistequipment, and laboratories andsports clinics at Medway Park,just a short walk from campus.

Study guidanceThe Student Learning AdvisoryService (SLAS) is a free serviceavailable to all students. SLASworks in partnership with students,offering confidential advice andstudy guidance on all aspectsof effective learning, includingmathematics and statistics support.SLAS offers workshops to allstudents, as well as programmesaimed at specific groups, such aspart-time, mature or internationalstudents. SLAS also operates anAcademic Peer Mentoring (APM)scheme where more advancedstudents offer support to otherstudents at an earlier stage oftheir studies.

Careers adviceOur Careers and EmployabilityService provides information andguidance at any stage of yourstudies.


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OUR CANTERBURY CAMPUS

Our Canterbury campus isset in beautiful parkland,with modern buildingssurrounded by green open spaces, courtyards,gardens and woodland.

The campus is just 25 minutes’walk (or a short bus ride) fromCanterbury city centre, which is oneof Britain’s oldest cities. From theUniversity, there are wonderful viewsof the world-famous Cathedral andthe beautiful city and countrysidethat surround it. Kent’s studentpopulation is truly international,with students representing 157nationalities.

The campus provides all you needto excel in your studies, as well assport, music and entertainmentvenues. For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/locations/canterbury

Students’ unionOur students’ union at Canterbury(Kent Union) offers both social andsupport facilities. The social sideincludes a nightclub, a range ofbars across campus, and thepurpose-built award-winningStudent Media Centre, housing thestudent radio station, newspaperand television station. Kent Unionsupports many different societies,including sports clubs andbranches of national studentsocieties. The advice centre canhelp with all aspects of student life.

Kent Union also runs the campusJobshop and volunteering services.For more information, seewww.kentunion.co.uk

SportKent Sport members enjoy first-class facilities, including a fitnesssuite, fitness class studios andindoor tennis and netball courts.Other facilities include badminton,basketball and squash courts,outdoor tennis courts, all-weatherfootball pitches, and cricket pitches.We provide sports courses,leagues and tournaments, fitnessassessments and tailored exerciseprogrammes. You can also joina range of sports societies andteams. For more information,see www.kent.ac.uk/sports

The Gulbenkian The Gulbenkian is the University’sarts centre, housing a theatre,cinema and café stage for livemusic. Our exciting and diverseprogramme showcases theatreand dance from leading UK andinternational companies, plus greatstand-up, live music, spoken wordand University student productions.Our cinema shows the best in film:British, foreign language, indie, cult,blockbusters and favourite classics.For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian

MusicThere is a wide range of music-making at the University, andstudents of all subjects have theopportunity to get involved in theflourishing programme of extra-curricular music activities. There arenumerous bands, choirs and events,with concerts ranging from classicaland jazz to world and folk music.The Colyer-Fergusson Building isour music performance centre forconcerts and rehearsals. Kent alsooffers music scholarships totalented instrumentalists andsingers. For more information,see www.kent.ac.uk/music

CateringThe University provides a range ofcatering facilities on campus, fromtraditional dining halls to bistros,as well as bars, shops and snackmachines across campus. Thereis a wide variety of food available,from sandwiches to hot meals,including halal food and nationalcuisines. For more information,see www.kent.ac.uk/catering


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OUR MEDWAY CAMPUS

There is a livelyatmosphere on campusand a thriving studentcommunity, which gives you plenty ofopportunities to playsport, join a society,socialise or take up a new interest.

Students’ unionGK Unions – the students’ unionat Medway – runs societies, sportsclubs and social activities. Theseinclude Gospel Choir, ExtremeSports (FreeRide), Dodgeball,Gaming and Harry Potter, toname just a few.

Eat, drink and relaxThe Student Hub is at the heartof student life. It is a flexible spacewhere students can relax, socialiseand take part in many studentactivities. The Hub also has a barand entertainment space, The DeepEnd, which serves food and drink.

Other places to eat on campusinclude No1, a comfortable cafésetting for breakfast or lunch; theArchibald Hay Mess Café andthe Venue Café.

Clubs and barsThe Medway campus offers somegreat nights out. The Deep End hasa range of daytime and eveningevents including live music. There isalso a live performance space, barand bistro, at Cargo, next to LibertyQuays student accommodation.

SportsClubs and teams include football,rugby, cricket, volleyball, athletics,rowing, tennis, netball, badmintonand basketball. You also haveaccess to state-of-the-art sportsfacilities at nearby Medway Park,which offers preferential rates toKent students.

preferential rates to students.Its facilities include sports halls,swimming pools, squash courts,health suites and an athletics track.

Music The Medway campus is the venuefor many types of music-making,including choirs, ensembles andbands and there are regular bandand open-mic nights. You also havethe opportunity to get involved inmusical activities organised onthe Canterbury campus.


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We offer you campusaccommodation foryour foundation yearand your first year ofundergraduate studyat Kent.

For Canterbury students, all typesof accommodation options are seton our beautiful parkland campuswith easy access to the manystudy, sporting and leisure facilitiesavailable.

You can choose between threetypes of accommodation to suityour needs:• self-catered – this option meansthat you have access to a sharedkitchen so you can prepare yourown meals

• bed and bistro – with this optionyour breakfast and dinner areincluded in your fees duringterm-time

• bed and flex – with this option,you have £8 a day, seven daysa week (during term-time only)to spend on food in a variety ofcatering outlets across campus.

Our accommodation provides youwith a home away from home in asupportive community. Communalareas create a friendly and relaxedatmosphere and are a great placeto meet new friends.

There is 24-hour support andsecurity available on campusand buses run from the city tothe campus throughout the dayand night during term-time.

All our types of accommodationinclude personal contentsinsurance, all utility costs andhigh-speed wired and Wi-Fiinternet connection.

For more details, prices andto take a virtual tour of eachaccommodation type, visitwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

How to applyWe offer accommodation providedthe following criteria are met:• the University receives youronline application foraccommodation by 31 July

and• you firmly accept (as your firstchoice) either a conditional orunconditional offer from thisUniversity by 31 July.

(For those starting their course inFebruary, the deadline for both is15 December.)

When you receive an offer to studyon the IFP or on your degree witha foundation year, we also sendyou details of how to apply foryour accommodation.

Find out moreFor more details and virtual toursof our accommodation and facilities,see www.kent.ac.uk/accommodationor email [email protected]

ACCOMMODATION

Medway campusFor those students progressingto degrees based on ourMedway campus, we provideaccommodation at LibertyQuays in partnership witha private company, LibertyLiving.

Liberty Quays is part ofa dynamic waterside village,Victory Pier, on the banksof the River Medway and aten-minute walk from campus.Accommodation is self-cateredand arranged in clusters offlats typically housing fiveto eight students sharinga fully equipped kitchen.All bedrooms have theirown shower, hand-basin andtoilet. There is access to thecomputer network and theinternet with Wi-Fi availablethroughout the building.

Liberty Quays has its ownlaunderette and social spaces,including Cargo, an award-winning bar and bistro.Other outlets next to theaccommodation includeTesco Express, Subwayand Domino’s Pizza.


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VISIT THE UNIVERSITY

Come to an Open Day oran Applicant Day and seefor yourself what it’s liketo be a student at theUniversity of Kent.

Open DaysKent runs Open Days during thesummer and autumn. These providean excellent opportunity for you todiscover what it is like to live andstudy at the University. You canmeet academic staff and currentstudents, find out about our coursesand attend subject talks, workshopsand informal lectures. We also offertours around the campus to viewour sports facilities, the libraryand University accommodation.

For further information and detailsof how to book your place, seewww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Applicant DaysIf you apply to study at Kent andwe offer you a place (or invite you toattend an interview), you will usuallybe sent an invitation to one of ourApplicant Days. You can book toattend through your online KentApplicant Portal. The ApplicantDay includes presentations inyour subject area, guided toursof the campus, includingUniversity accommodation,and the opportunity to speak withboth academic staff and currentstudents about your chosensubject. For further information,see www.kent.ac.uk/visit

Informal visitsYou are also welcome to makean informal visit to our campusesat any time. The University runstours of the Canterbury andMedway campuses throughout theyear for anyone who is unable toattend an Open Day or ApplicantDay. It may also be possible toarrange meetings with academicstaff, although we cannot guaranteethis. For more details and to bookyour place, see www.kent.ac.uk/informal

Self-guided toursYou can explore the Canterburycampus in person or from thecomfort of your home. Our self-guided audio tour gives you areal flavour of the campus. Toget started, go to www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/informal/audio-tour.html

Alternatively, we can provide youwith a self-guided tour leaflet, whichincludes the main points of interest.

For more details and to downloada self-guided tour, go towww.kent.ac.uk/informal

More informationIf you would like more informationon Kent’s courses, facilities orservices, please contact us on:T: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk/ug

To download a leaflet on oneof our undergraduate degreeprogrammes, please go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/leaflets

For details on becoming aninternational student at theUniversity of Kent, please contact:International Recruitment,The Registry, University of KentCanterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 824904E: [email protected]/internationalstudent


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This brochure was produced in July 2018. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure thatthe information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate and to provide educationalservices as described. However, the courses, services and other matters may be subject tochange. For the most up-to-date information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and for full details of ourterms 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 this institution makes to you issubject to your consent to process such information and is therefore a requirement before we canregister you as a student.



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FIND OUTMOREFor more on our InternationalFoundation Programme (IFP), see www.kent.ac.uk/ifp For more on our degrees with anintegrated foundation year, seewww.kent.ac.uk/ug

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