Expand your thinking

“The lecturers are extremely helpful and if there is a problem they fix it straightaway. They are supportive and they never let you down. I think for the lecturers it’s more than just trying to get the job done, they find the process rewarding and enjoy helping you to work things out.”

Sonia Ohaeri, Accounting & Finance

Kent is built on big ideas – ours and yours. As part of our community, you’re encouraged to think creatively, to share your views and to listen to other people’s opinions. We believe by working together we can help to build a better, more connected world.

So, how do we help you to develop the skills you need to match your ambitions?

Our people

You are taught by lecturers who are innovative teachers as well as active researchers. They bring their knowledge of the latest developments to their lectures, opening a window onto the future. They listen too; passionate about their subject, they’re happy to answer questions and advise on module choices or your future direction.

Our courses

Our courses are designed to give you options while you’re at university and after you graduate. You’ll be learning in workshops, laboratories and on field trips, discovering how to think independently, analyse critically and apply your knowledge.

There are opportunities to study abroad or to take a year in industry. Most of our social sciences and humanities degrees allow you to choose elective modules in other subject areas, giving you a fresh perspective. You can add a ‘Year in’ option to your course and study something completely different, for example computing, journalism, data analytics or a language.

Many courses allow you to choose “If someone was thinking of doing the Year in Computing I would straightaway say ‘do it’. I never expected to go into computing but I enjoyed pretty much every single bit of it and that’s how I found my new career. At the end of the Year in Computing I was offered a job as a data migration specialist, I also decided to do a Master’s in Computer Science and when I finish that, the job will become fulltime.”

Allana Bailey, Economics and Politics with a Year in Computing

Our facilities

Alongside excellent teaching, our superb facilities and resources will inspire you, helping you to develop your ideas and to discover new ways of learning. Our Templeman and Drill Hall libraries hold a vast range of books, journals, multimedia, e-books and e-resources. There are quiet and silent study areas in each, and the Templeman has a café where you can take a well-earned break or discuss assignments over coffee. If you’re a night owl, you won’t be the only one – our libraries have long opening hours to suit all types of learners.

Across our campuses, you can also find study hubs, with access to PCs, that are open to all students. Sometimes a change of location can help you make the breakthrough you need.

As well as University-wide facilities, subject-specific resources help you to get the most out of your studies. Our Bloomberg Finance Lab is a dedicated virtual trading floor where students can access real-time data from the financial markets; while Journalism students work in state-of-the-art newsrooms. Many schools also have group study areas.

Hands-on learning

Sometimes, thinking and reading can only take you so far – you need to put your learning into practice and have a go yourself. • Our music students use professional standard equipment in our state-of-the art studios • Forensic Science students learn how to search for evidence in a purpose-built crime scene house • Architecture students present their plans for evaluation in our Digital Crit space, just as they would in the workplace • Students in the School of Sport and Exercise

Sciences work alongside staff in sports clinics open to the public • History of Art students can curate an exhibition by international artists in our Studio 3 gallery • Law students work with lawyers on cases at the

Kent Law Clinic

“I have never been stuck for a place to study. The library is huge, there was a computer suite just opposite where I lived, and in the business school there are places where you can meet for group study. The facilities on campus are really good.”

Ines-Karel Zepa-D’aboui, International Business

Careers and Employability

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Our professional careers advisers support you throughout your studies to ensure you are building up the kind of experience and knowledge employers look for.

Our support professionals

Coming to university gives you the opportunity to create a better future for yourself and to have a positive impact on the world we live in. It’s a stimulating time and a chance to do things your way. You’ll have choices to make, and, if you need advice, we’ll be here to listen and help.

If you have questions about your course, your lecturers or support staff in your department will be able to help. If you want to improve your study skills, you can get advice from our Student Learning Advisory Service. There are lots of resources available online, so you can access them any time, or you can arrange a 1:1 appointment.

To achieve your best in your studies you need to feel comfortable in your new environment. Our wellbeing team can help if you have a disability or need support with emotional or mental health issues. There are a range of events run throughout the year to support general wellbeing. If you want to meet someone new, you can try one of our ‘Just Coffee’ sessions; if you enjoy walking we can help you find a walking buddy. We also run student mindfulness sessions and stress management workshops. If you wish to, it’s also possible to talk directly with one of our practitioners either in-person or online. There are support teams in our schools, advice services run by our student unions (Kent Union and GK Unions), as well as faith communities, all ready to listen. Our Unibuddy scheme gives you the chance to talk to our students about life at Kent.

We’re here to help you to get the most out of university. So when you have a question, just ask.

“I have had a lot of support from the Student Support and Wellbeing service; they are really accommodating towards students with all sorts of disabilities. For example, given that I have ADHD as well as ASD, I have really benefited from both a disability adviser and a 1:1 mentor who help me with anything I might need.”

Zoe Grasby, Media Studies