GUIDE TO PART-TIMESTUDYAT KENTCanterbury, Medway and Tonbridge

The UK’s European university

Part-timestudy2012

CONTENTSPart-time study at Kent 1Where are you now? 2Choosing how to study 3Undergraduate 4Postgraduate 6Entry requirements 7Locations 9Student support and facilities 10Fees and funding 11Visit the University 13

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PART-TIME STUDY AT KENT

Studying part-time atKent, whether you attenda short course or worktowards a degree, whetheryou are learning forpleasure or studying togain a qualification, youwill find quality teaching,a friendly atmosphereand lots of support.

Every year, the University of Kentattracts thousands of part-timestudents, usually local people who work or live in the region. We have students of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own reasons for wantingto study part-time.

We offer a variety of coursesranging from short courses topostgraduate programmes; somecan be studied in order to gainacademic credits and others purely for leisure.

Why do you want tostudy?There are lots of ways you canstudy at Kent, and what you choosewill depend on why you want tostudy. We have given three of themost popular reasons below alongwith some of our suggestions aboutwhat you might like to consider.

Purely for pleasure and interest• Attend one of the regular openlectures, college events orexhibitions

For personal or careerdevelopment – enjoy learningwhile earning credits• Certificates, diplomas anddegrees are available in a widerange of subjects at Canterbury,Medway and Tonbridge

• There are over 100 part-timepostgraduate programmesranging from Anthropology toWar, Media and Modernity

For professional development• The Kent Business School offersbusiness and managementprogrammes including theprestigious Kent MBA

• There is an extensive range ofdegrees and short coursesavailable in the health and socialcare fields including ClinicalPractice, Mental Health, LearningDisability, Community Care, andSubstance Misuse.

“I’d really like to inspire thosewho aren’t students yet – I’dsay do it, do it, do it. I’ve neverregretted it for one moment –the involvement andknowledge you get is worthevery effort. I don’t think I’llstop learning after this BAdegree. Once you lovestudying, you can’t stop!”

Gillian FleggBA (Hons) Social Sciences, Medway campus

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

The table below will helpyou understand the valueof any qualifications youalready have.

In general, you will need Level 3qualifications to apply for university-level credit-bearingstudy; however, for most shortcourses you do not require any prioracademic qualifications.

In addition, for students who arereturning to learning, we may beable to consider previousexperience including work-relatedskills, alternative qualifications andother information instead oftraditional entrance requirements.

Advice is available to guide youabout the level of skill needed forall our courses. Please call 01227827272.

Please note: if you have not studiedat university level before you canapply for a student loan for yourtuition fees. For more information onfees, please see p11.

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Level 3

Qualifications are: NVQ 3, A levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma,Advanced Diploma, Advanced Apprenticeship, Access to HE course (adults)

To apply for a Level 3 qualification, you usually need: 4-5 GCSEs at grade A*-CIt is possible to apply with Level 2 qualifications such as: GNVQ Intermediate (Merit) or BTEC First Diploma (Merit).

Level ?Not sure of your qualifications or experience?

If you are unsure where you fit into the levels shown above then please contact the Information andGuidance Unit for assistance on 01227 827272.

Level 4Qualifications are: NVQ 4, Certificate of Higher Education (= first year at university)

To apply for a Level 4 qualification, you need: Level 3 qualification

Level 5Qualifications are: NVQ 5, Diploma of Higher Education (= second year at university), Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma

To apply for a Level 5 qualification, you need: Level 3-4 qualification

Level 6Qualifications are: BA (Hons) ie, Bachelor of Arts DegreeBSc (Hons) ie, Bachelor of Science Degree

To apply for a Level 6 qualification, you need: Level 3-5 qualification

Level 7Qualifications are: MA ie, Master’s Degree in ArtsMSc ie, Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent

To apply for a Level 7 qualification, you need: Level 5-6 qualification

Level 8Qualifications are: Doctorate (PhD)

To apply for a Level 8 qualification, you need: Level 6-7 qualification

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CHOOSING HOW TO STUDY

There are many differentoptions available if youwish to study part-time,from courses purely forpleasure and interest to acomplete undergraduateor postgraduate degree.

Open Lectures and collegeeventsThe University has a well-established series of Open Lecturesthat has been running for over 40years. They are hugely popular,cover a wide range of topics andare delivered by respectedacademics, politicians and otherprofessionals. Lectures are free,open to all and no booking isrequired.

The colleges run an excitingprogramme of events including:• Art exhibitions• Grass roots lectures• Musical recitals• Poetry readings.

Further informationRequest the Open Lectures andCollege Events booklet or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/openlectures

Short courses If you want to extend yourknowledge of a particular subject,or are simply curious to know more,a short course is a good choice foryou. The short course programme is available at our Tonbridge centreduring weekdays and evenings as well as some Saturdays. Theprogramme includes lectures, studydays and short courses of up to 12 weeks. Subjects vary but mayinclude:• Art History• Classics• Creative Writing• Geology• History • Literature• Music• Philosophy• Psychology.

As these courses allow you tospend time exploring a subject, theyare an ideal starting point beforemaking a decision to study for acredit-bearing certificate or degree

Further informationVisit www.kent.ac.uk/tonbridge

Tizard CentreThe Tizard Centre offers a range ofprogrammes in Intellectual Disability,Autism and Community Care forindividuals who would like todevelop their professional practiceand want to learn while working. Youcan study a range of undergraduateand postgraduate programmesthrough work-based learning andworkshops, short courses anddistance learning.

The Centre has excellent links withSocial Services departments andHealth Authorities, particularly withservice users, families and serviceproviders in the south east ofEngland.

Courses on offer include theopportunity to study areas such as: • Analysis and Intervention inIntellectual and DevelopmentalDisabilities

• Applied Behaviour Analysis• Applied Psychology• Autism• Clinical Psychology of LearningDisability

• Community Care• Intellectual and DevelopmentalDisabilities

• Learning Disability• Mental Health• Person-Centred Support• Positive Behaviour Support.

Further informationRequest the Undergraduate orPostgraduate Prospectus or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/tizard

It is possible to study ona part-time basis on themajority of Kent’sundergraduate degreeprogrammes.

The list below details theundergraduate single honoursprogrammes where part-time study is possible, but we also offer hundreds of joint honourscombinations which can be studiedon a part-time basis. If you areinterested in studying on a jointhonours programme and would like more information on thecombinations available, see:www.kent.ac.uk/courses

For details of the entry requirementsfor these programmes, please seethe Undergraduate Prospectus orvisit: www.kent.ac.uk/courses

• Ancient History (Canterbury)• Archaeological Studies(Canterbury)*

• Applied Bioscience Technology*(Foundation degree, distancelearning)

• Art and Film (Canterbury)• Anthropology (Canterbury)• Biochemistry (Canterbury)• Biological Anthropology(Canterbury)

• Biomedical Science (Canterbury)• Business Administration(Canterbury)

• Business and Management witha Year in Industry (Medway)

• Classical & ArchaeologicalStudies (Canterbury)

• Comparative Literature(Canterbury)

• Criminal Justice Studies(Medway)

• Criminology** (Canterbury) • Economics (Canterbury)• English, American andPostcolonial Literature(Canterbury)

• English and American Literature(Canterbury)

• English and American Literatureand Creative Writing (Canterbury)

• English and ComparativeLiterature* (Canterbury orTonbridge)

• English and ComparativeLiterature with Creative Writing*(Canterbury)

• Environmental Studies(Canterbury)

• Fine Art (Medway)• French (Canterbury)• Health and Social Care(Canterbury)

• Hispanic Studies (Canterbury)• History (Canterbury)• History & Philosophy of Art(Canterbury)

• Intellectual and DevelopmentalDisabilities (Canterbury)

• Italian (Canterbury)• Law (Canterbury/Medway)• Mathematics and Statistics(Canterbury)

• Medical Anthropology(Canterbury)

• Philosophy (Canterbury)• Politics and InternationalRelations (Canterbury)

• Psychology (Canterbury)• Religious Studies (Canterbury)• Social Anthropology (Canterbury)• Social Policy (Canterbury)• Social Sciences (Medway)• Sociology (Canterbury)• Sport and Exercise for Health(Medway)

• Sport and Exercise Management(Medway)

• Sports Science (Medway)• Sports Therapy (Medway)• Visual and Performed Arts(Canterbury)

• War Studies (Canterbury)

*These programmes are only availableon a part-time basis.**These subjects are only available asjoint honours programmes.

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CHOOSING HOW TO STUDY: UNDERGRADUATE

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As a part-time student, generallyyou will study 60 credits per year,which is 50% of a full-timeprogramme. However this rate ofstudy can vary, so please checkyour specific programme. You canstudy in stages – at certificate,diploma and degree level. The firsttwo levels can be taken either asstand-alone programmes or asstepping stones to a degree. Here, we explain how the threeprogrammes are linked and how to progress through the levels.

Accumulating creditsOur programmes are built up fromsmaller individual courses calledmodules. These modules are worthacademic credits – usually 15 or 30, but sometimes more. Part-timestudents normally take 60 credits ayear, although some subjects offermore flexible timetables. Eachprogramme level is made up of120 credits.

Stage 1: certificate levelStage 1 is equivalent to the firstyear of a full-time degree. If youare studying part-time, this stageusually takes two years and involvesstudying certificate level modulestotalling 120 credits. On successfulcompletion, you are awarded acertificate.

Stage 2: diploma levelStage 2 is equivalent to the secondyear of a full-time degree. If you are studying part-time, this stageusually takes two years to completeand involves studying for a further120 credits, taking intermediate levelmodules. On successful completion,you have a total of 240 credits andare awarded a diploma.

Stage 3: degree levelStage 3 is equivalent to the thirdyear of a full-time degree. If youare studying part-time, this stageusually takes two years to completeand involves studying for a further120 credits, taking higher levelmodules. After successfullycompleting this stage, you have atotal of 360 credits and are awardedyour degree.

Achieving your awardIn order to earn any of the threelevels of award, you mustsuccessfully pass all theassessments and attend a certainnumber of teaching hours. Methodsof assessment vary, but generallyuse a combination of exams andcoursework, while some includeproject work. A number of modules,especially those at certificate level,use continuous assessment with noexamination. You are given furtherdetails about assessment at thestart of your programme.

Further informationRequest the UndergraduateProspectus or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/ug

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Humanities• American Studies• Architecture• Classical & ArchaeologicalStudies

• Comparative Literature• Drama• English• European Languages: French,German, Italian, Hispanic Studies

• Film • Fine Art• History• History & Philosophy of Art• Medieval and Early ModernStudies

• Philosophy• Theology and Religious Studies

Sciences• Actuarial Science• Biosciences• Chemistry• Computing and IT• Digital Arts• Electronics• Forensic Science• Applied Mathematics• Pure Mathematics• Medical and Health Sciences• Pharmacy• Physics• Statistics

Social Sciences• Anthropology• Biodiversity Management• Business • Criminology• Economics• Environmental Social Science• Finance• Journalism• Law• Management• Migration• Music and Audio• Operational Research• Politics and InternationalRelations

• Psychology• Social and Community Care• Social and Public Policy• Sociology• Sports

Further informationRequest the Graduate Prospectusor visit www.kent.ac.uk/pg

Other academic creditsIf you have been studyingelsewhere, you may apply totransfer your credits to a relevantprogramme at Kent. This creditneeds to be recent (within the lastsix years), relevant and at theappropriate level. The transfer isagreed during the admissionsprocess with your programmedirector. Likewise, other universitiesmay accept credits earned on thecourses listed in this brochure – youshould enquire directly with therelevant university’s informationoffice.

If you already have a firstdegree or equivalent thenpostgraduate study offersthe opportunity to furtheryour studies in that area,or perhaps changedirection for eitherpersonal or careerdevelopment.

Kent delivers both taught andresearch postgraduatequalifications from MA/MSc to PhDlevel as well as being a highlyregarded provider of executiveeducation, including the MBA.

There are over 200 areas of studybased at Canterbury, Medway andBrussels, which give you theopportunity to find a part-timeprogramme to suit both your currentlifestyle and future ambitions.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

applications from adults who haveno formal qualifications, providedthey can demonstrate an interestin and an aptitude for their chosensubject. For instance, someprogrammes may ask you toprovide evidence of your potential –for example, by producing a shortpiece of written work, to ensure thatthis is the appropriate starting pointfor you. You may also be invited foran informal interview.

These entry requirements are set tohelp you to choose an appropriatelevel of study, and to indicate thelevel of work involved and whetherprior knowledge is needed tosupport the successful completionof your studies.

If the certificate programme youwish to study requires more specificentry qualifications, these can begained in a number of ways:

• Taking an approved Access toHigher Education Diploma or aYouth Entry to Higher Educationprogramme is a standard one-year entry route to study atdegree-level. You should checkwith the University that thesyllabus of the access courseis appropriate for the degreeprogramme you intend to take.You may be required to obtainparticular grades in the creditsallocated to particular subjectsand/or be required to obtain aspecified number of credits inparticular subjects. (See www.accesstohe.ac.ukfor further information)

• Two relevant A level passes ortheir equivalent can be used togain entry to most certificateprogrammes, although mostprogrammes will requireminimum grades and for someprogrammes, one or morespecified subjects at particulargrades. You may also be able to transfer credits earnedelsewhere. Work-relatedexperience and learning mayalso be accepted and for somecourses it is a requirement.

To check the specific entryrequirements for a particularprogramme, please visit our websiteat www.kent.ac.uk/courses. If youare in any doubt about your ownentry qualifications, you can call theInformation and Guidance Unit foradvice on 01227 827272 or emailinformation@kent.ac.uk

Kent accepts a very widerange of qualifications.Most part-time studentsare not recent schoolleavers, so we try to takeinto account your workand life experiences andyour personal interests,as well as any academicqualifications you mayalready have.

Although individual programmessometimes have specificrequirements, here are somegeneral guidelines for what isrequired for entry on to a certificateprogramme.

Entry at certificate levelA certificate programme (see p5) isthe first stage of an undergraduatedegree programme at Kent. Somecertificate programmes accept

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Entry at postgraduate levelEntry requirements for postgraduatestudy vary, but generally you will beexpected to have a good honoursdegree in a relevant subject. Forspecific entry requirements for thecourse you are interested in, pleasevisit: www.kent.ac.uk/pg

Further informationIf you know which level of studyyou are interested in, then youcan request what you need:• Open Lectures and CollegeEvents booklet

• Undergraduate Prospectus or, if you know which programmeyou are interested in, you canrequest a subject leaflet

• Postgraduate Prospectus• Tonbridge Centre brochure.

Apply onlineTo apply, simply go to our website:www.kent.ac.uk/part-time and fill inthe online application form.

Please note there is no fixed closingdate, but you should apply for yourprogramme as early as possible.

If you need more advice on makingan application or choosing yourprogramme, please contact theRecruitment and Admissions Office.

Recruitment and Admissions OfficeThe RegistryThe University of KentCanterburyKent CT2 7NZT: 01227 827272Freephone (UK only):0800 975 3777F: 01227 827077E: information@kent.ac.uk

General conditions ofentry for part-time degree-level studyThere are also some generalrequirements that apply to all part-time students. We recommend thatyou are aged 17 or over. You shouldalso, with some exceptions, live orwork within easy travelling distanceof the University.

Those students living outside the UKor who have restrictions on theirright to reside in the UK should notethat it may not be possible to studyon a part-time basis due to visarestrictions imposed by the UKBorder Agency. Please check theUKBA visa eligibility requirements atwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk beforeapplying for a place.

DID YOU KNOW?If you gain a certificate,diploma or degree fromKent, you have the chanceto graduate in an impressiveceremony at CanterburyCathedral or RochesterCathedral.

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LOCATIONS

Canterbury campusThe Canterbury campus is built on300 acres of parkland overlookingCanterbury and is still growing andevolving. Modern buildings aresurrounded by open green spaces,courtyards, gardens and woodland.Campus life centres round theTempleman Library, the Students’Centre, purpose-built sciencelaboratories and teaching buildings.There are also plenty of places toeat on campus which serve alltypes of food at good prices.

The campus is a 20-minute walkfrom the city centre and is easilyreached by car or by publictransport. There are car parks oncampus; however, parkingrestrictions do apply. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/estates/parkingfor the latest information.

If you are travelling by publictransport, the city centre (with itstwo main railway stations) has aUnibus service up to campus.

Medway campusMedway offers state-of-the-artbuildings and facilities including theDrill Hall Library. You can expecthigh-quality teaching and anexceptional level of personalsupport. The University has investedmillions of pounds in new, purpose-built academic facilities. There is awide range of cafés and bars foranything from a coffee to a full meal.

The Medway campus can be easilyreached by car. Free parking isavailable close to the main campus,at the Historic Dockyard. There are

also car parks on campus; however,parking restrictions do apply. Pleasesee www.kent.ac.uk/estates/parkingfor the latest information.

If you are travelling by publictransport, there are bus servicesrunning from the centre of Chathamand from local towns such asRochester, Strood, Gillinghamand Gravesend.

Tonbridge CentreMost of our part-time coursesin West Kent are taught at theTonbridge Centre, which is a small,friendly centre dedicated to part-time study. Facilities, including theUniversity Library at the TonbridgeCentre are open to all Kent studentsand our seminar rooms areequipped to the same highstandard as on our Canterbury andMedway campuses. Of course, youhave full access to all the resourcesavailable at our other campuses.

The Tonbridge Centre is ideallysituated in the heart of Tonbridge,just off the High Street (in AveburyAvenue), a five-minute walk from therailway station and close tonumerous car parks.

The University of Kent,BrusselsThe University of Kent’s BrusselsSchool of International Studies(BSIS) is a specialist postgraduatecentre, which offers advancedEnglish language-based degreescovering the spectrum ofinternational affairs. BSIS has itsown purpose-designed facilities,and students also have full use ofthe campus facilities at our partneruniversities, Vrije Universiteit Brusseland the Université Libre deBruxelles. Brussels is home to manyEuropean Union institutions andmultinational organisations whichprovide our students with a dailygateway to the ‘real world’ ofinternational relations.

your studies. If we don’t know whocan help we will find out; we workclosely with other support serviceswithin and outside the University.

Value-Added Learningin University Education (VALUE)VALUE MaP is a free programme ofstudy skills development for matureand part-time students. It is run asa series of Saturday workshops oneffective study and also takes placeat varying times of the week to allowfor flexible attendance.

FacilitiesBeing a part-time student* allowsyou access to the full range ofUniversity study resources – forinstance, the library collections.There are also hundreds of PCs for student use on the Canterburyand Medway campuses and at the Tonbridge Centre.

You may also want to takeadvantage of the University’s leisurefacilities. On the Canterburycampus, these include a fully-equipped sports centre, theGulbenkian Theatre and Cinema.At Medway, students have accessto the on-site sports facilities andvarious student societies. A state-of-the-art sports centre, Medway Park,is also available to students atdiscounted rates.

* the level of access varies forstudents taking accredited or non-accredited courses.

Further informationSee our website:www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning

dissertation planning. We run somesessions on Saturdays, especiallyfor part-time students.

IT and Study SkillsA certain level of study and IT skillsare necessary in order to study atuniversity level and we can help youto incorporate these skills into yourlearning. We offer introductorysessions for students who feel theyneed extra assistance, includinginformation on how to find books inthe library, monitor your IT account,produce, save and retrieve essays,and submit them, either by emailingthem to the school or via Moodle(the University’s Virtual LearningEnvironment). Places are limited andyou should contact us as soon aspossible to discuss your needs.

InformationSLAS has books, software, videos,audio tapes and leaflets on a widerange of themes related to study.Leaflets are free and you canborrow other resources. Our websiteincludes free printable downloadsand links to other useful sites.

Maths and statisticsSLAS provides maths supportmaterials. The Statistics Desk,based in the School of Mathematics,Statistics and Actuarial Science,offers advice if you are doing aproject involving statistics. We canhelp with maths queries by phoneor email as well.

ReferralsThis ‘human signpost’ service helpsif you are experiencing difficulty with

At Kent, we haveprofessional teams whoare able to advise youprior to your applicationand support you when youbegin your studies.

Information and GuidanceteamOur Information team offer a freeand impartial guidance service tothose who are thinking of returningto higher education, or thinkingabout university for the first time and are unsure just what they want,or need, to do. The team providesadvice on entry requirements,progression routes and funding, as well as information relating todisabled access and study skills.

Student Learning AdvisoryService (SLAS)SLAS provides information andguidance on studying. It is a freeand friendly resource for studentsfrom all subjects and accreditedlevels of study.

Academic guidanceWe offer a limited number ofconfidential appointments duringterm-time for individuals (or for smallgroups of students, on request).Both the workshops describedbelow and advice appointmentsprovide friendly, impartial advice in a relaxed environment.

Workshops and other eventsThese include sessions on gettingstarted with university study, revisionand exam strategies, and

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Financial supportGovernment As a part-time student you will notgenerally be eligible for governmentfunding for living costs.

For details of what is available, seewww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

University of KentAt Kent, we believe that all studentswho can benefit from our coursesshould have the opportunity to cometo the University. We have committed£6 million towards supporting newstudents and we will continue tosupport and encourage studentswho have a desire to learn.

As part of the National ScholarshipProgramme, we are offering part-time students starting at Kent in2012 a generous fee waiver. Eligiblepart-time students, who arestudying at least 25% of a full-timecourse per year, will be awarded thefee waiver on a pro rata basis.

FEES AND FUNDING

Funding for undergraduatestudyTuition feesPart-time students are now eligibleto apply for a tuition fee loan fromthe Student Loan Company onexactly the same basis as full-timestudents. To be eligible to apply, thismust be your first degree and youneed to be studying at least 25% ofa full-time course. Your tuition feeloan will be paid directly to theUniversity.

Your university tuition fees are due at the start of each academic year.Tuition fees at Kent are the same forpart-time and full-time students, withpart-time students paying on a prorata basis. See the table above fortuition fees for students beginningtheir studies in 2012.

Repaying your loanYou will not begin to repay your loanuntil you are earning over £21,000.However, if you begin studying in2012 and earn over £21,000 pa, youwill begin to repay your loan fromApril 2017, not at the end of yourcourse. This could mean that youstart paying back your tuition feeloans before you graduate.

For more information, seewww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

The National ScholarshipProgramme (NSP)(fee waiver)Stage 1If you are studying 25% of a full-time course per year:Fee waiver £1,000 pa

If you are studying 50% of a full-time course per year:Fee waiver £2,000 pa

Who is eligible?Part-time undergraduate students,who ordinarily live in England, witha combined household income of£42,600 per year or less, who satisfya range of other socio-economiccriteria and will be commencingtheir studies from September 2012.

How to applyApplication forms will be availablefrom the University’s Financial AidOffice from 24 September 2012. Inyour application, you will need toprovide evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. For the latestinformation, visit: www.kent.ac.uk/courses/funding/undergraduate/costs/faq.html

Stage 1 (certificate)(duration 2 years)

£4,500 paTotal £9,000

Stage 2 (diploma)(duration 2 years)

£4,500 paTotal£9,000

Stage 3 (degree)(duration 2 years)

£4,500 paTotal£9,000

Fees for part-time study*

*Assuming you are studying at the rate of 50% of a full-time student.

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Other sources of fundingIt may be possible to get financialsupport towards your living costsfrom the Access to Learning Fund,provided you are studying at least60 credits a year (ie 50% of a full-time course) and can demonstratethat you are in financial difficulties.For further information, see:www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/learningfunds

Find out more University of Kent Financial AidOfficewww.kent.ac.uk/finance-studentE: financialaid@kent.ac.uk T: 01227 823488/824876

Student Finance EnglandFor an application form for a tuitionfee loan or for help and advice, call 0800 300 5090. The pack will also be available from:www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Funding for postgraduatestudyTuition feesYour university tuition fees are due at the start of the academic year.There are two main ways of paying: • In full; this qualifies for a 2%discount if cleared funds arereceived in full by 31 August2012.

• In two instalments, 50% on orbefore registration and 50% by 1 December 2012.

For the most up-to-date informationon tuition fees, seewww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

Financial supportThe University of Kent has ascholarship fund of £4 million tosupport postgraduate students. TheUniversity contributes £1.5 million ofits own resources to this fund whichprovides support for more than 100research students in any one year.There are also a range of specificscholarships to assist students ingraduate study, some of which areavailable to part-time students.

Further informationFor details of the support availablefor part-time postgraduate students,see: www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

Loyalty discountKent offers a 10% discount on thefirst year’s tuition fees if you have abrother or sister already registeredat the University, if you are thechild of an alumnus, or if you havegraduated from Kent and arereturning to take a privately fundeddegree at the University. Spouseswho register for degreeprogrammes at the same timeor where study overlaps, and atleast one tuition fee is privatelysponsored, are entitled to onediscount of 10% of the first year’stuition fees, which may be payableto either spouse, or shared equallybetween them.

Further informationFor details, please see:www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees/loyaltydiscount.html

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VISIT THE UNIVERSITY

Come along for an OpenDay and see for yourselfwhat it is like to be astudent at Kent.

Open DaysOpen Days are held in the summerand autumn for potential students,and their families and friends, tohave a look round the campus.The day includes a wide range ofsubject displays, demonstrationsand informal lectures and seminars,and the chance to tour the campuswith current students to viewaccommodation and facilities.

For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Informal visits You are welcome to visit the campusat any time. We produce a leafletthat can take you on a self-guidedtour and you may be able to meetup with an academic member ofstaff. For more details, please seewww.kent.ac.uk/informal or contactthe Information and Guidance Unit.

More informationFor more information about theUniversity, or to order anothersubject leaflet, please contact theInformation and Guidance Unit.

T: 01227 827272 Freephone (UK only): 0800 975 3777E: information@kent.ac.uk

You can also write to us at:

The Information and Guidance Unit,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ.

Terms and conditions: the University reserves the right to make variations to the contentand delivery of courses and other services, or to discontinue courses and other services,if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If the University discontinues anycourse, it will endeavour to provide a suitable alternative. To register for a programme ofstudy, all students must agree to abide by the University Regulations (available online at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations).

Data protection: for administrative, academic and health and safety reasons, the Universityneeds to process information about its students. Full registration as a student of theUniversity is subject to your consent to process such information.

INFORMATIONDAYSCanterbury7 July 201212 September 20126 October 2012

Medway23 June 201213 October 2012

COME ANDVISIT US

University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T: +44 (0)1227 764000 E: information@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk

We hold Information Days at ourCanterbury, Medway and Tonbridgecampuses throughout the year.

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

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