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University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2023
“My experience at Kent was everything I could have wished for. The academics always had time for me and helped to develop me. Now I’m a manager, I help develop and support people in the same way. I wouldn’t be the person I am today, or have my career, without Kent.” Lianna Brinded, Head of Yahoo! Finance UK English and American Literature
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL Every year, Kent students and graduates achieve amazing things. They make a global impact working for international organisations. Launch businesses and sustainable enterprises. Stand out in competitive industries and collaborate to build a better future. That’s because, at Kent, we help you to get a headstart on your professional journey and develop the skills you need to be career-ready. And you don’t have to wait for graduation; you can get going as soon as you join us.
entrepreneurial skills and you can even launch your own enterprise, like Nadia did (p26), on her ‘selfie’ year.
Your brilliant career From day one and up to three years after graduation, our Careers and Employability service offers practical advice on writing CVs and covering letters, work experience, interview techniques and aptitude tests. At our annual Employability Festival, you will meet prospective employers and we can also put you in touch with our Alumni Careers Network.
Add a study abroad or year in industry to your degree. Take advantage of our professional networks and global connections to secure your dream placement. Or take the plunge and study an entirely different subject with our self-contained ‘Year in’ options in Computing, Data Analytics, Journalism or Languages.
It doesn’t stop there either. You can gain graduate attributes through volunteer work or on our thriving Student Ambassador and Peer Mentoring schemes. And if you are a talented instrumentalist, like Melody (p25), or an outstanding athlete, you can apply for our Sports and Music Performance Scholarships for the chance to fulfil your dreams.
If you are an innovator, we encourage you to think outside the box too. Our Accelerator Space for Innovation and Responsible Enterprise (ASPIRE) helps you to gain
Whatever your ambitions are, they are never too bold for Kent. We’re here to help you achieve your best.
