Courses

As a result of a recent review of the Centre for Flexible Learning, the following information should be considered carefully before applying for a course:

The Centre for Flexible Learning will cease to exist from 31st January 2011.

Certificate in Combined Studies

Certificate in Combined Studies 2010/11

  • CCS will continue in its present format for the remainder of the 2010/11 academic year.
  • Current students can find the letter regarding their future options at the CCS student pages:
  • New students in 2010/11 should note that the current CCS modules can be taken as stand-alone modules but that it will not be possible to build the credits gained towards a Certificate in Combined Studies. You may be able to continue studying part-time through an Academic School but should seek advice before registering for a course.
  • CFL aims to conclude discussions with students about their future options for progression or completion up to 31st January 2011.
  • From 1st February 2011, the Faculty of Humanities will be responsible for progression and completion issues.
  • Please use the existing email address E: ccs@kent.ac.uk; Tel. 01227 827647.

Note: New postal address from 1st February 2011: CCS programme, University of Kent, Faculty of Humanities, Marlowe Building Room 6, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NR

Certificate in Combined Studies(HE) 2011/12

  • The Centre for Flexible Learning will cease to exist on 31st January 2010.
  • From 1st February 2011, the CCS programme will no longer be based in Keynes College.
  • NEW STUDENTS - There will be no new students accepted onto the programme in 2011/12
  • CONTINUING STUDENTS - The University will do its best to assist continuing CCS students to complete the full ‘Certificate in Combined Studies (120-credit award) or the University’s ‘60-credit Certificate in Continuing Education’.
  • From 1st February 2011, the Faculty of Humanities will be responsible for progression and completion issues.
  • Continuing CCS students seeking advice should Email: ccs@kent.ac.uk.
  • Enquiries after 1st February 2011 to: Email: hum_ugo@kent.ac.uk; Tel: 01227 823912.
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Note: Enquiries regarding entry qualifications for any University of Kent Certificate/Diploma/Degree (Higher Education level) programme should be made to: E: information@kent.ac.uk; Tel: 01227 827272. (Website: www.kent.ac.uk).

Access to HE

Access to HE 2010/11

  • The Access to HE Diploma (Humanities & Social Sciences) held at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus will continue in its present format in 2010/11.
  • Current students should continue to use the existing email address E: accesstohe@kent.ac.uk; Tel. 01227 823507.
  • The Centre for Flexible Learning will cease to exist on 31st January 2010.

Note: New postal address from 1st February 2011 Access to HE programme, University of Kent, Faculty of Humanities, Marlowe Building Room 6, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NR

Access to HE 2011/12

  • New applications are not being accepted by the University of Kent.
  • For further details about Access courses and to read student profiles, visit the Access to HE website (opens new page).
  • To find your nearest centre, visit the Open College Network, South East Region (OCNSER) website (opens new page).

The OCN is a national organisation; OCNSER is the regional awarding body for Access courses across Kent, whether provided within a School Sixth Form, a local Further Education College, or other provider.

  • The OCNSER website holds information about all Kent providers of Access courses available to home students. For contact details of these providers:
  • Click on the Access to HE tab.
  • Click on For Students just below and see Where can I find an Access to HE Course near to where I live?; click on 'Access Course Finder'.
  • Click on Kent and Medway for a wide range of providers to help you to locate the FE Colleges (or other providers) in Kent (direct link - opens new page).

Note: Enquiries regarding entry qualifications for any University of Kent Certificate/Diploma/Degree (Higher Education level) programme should be made to: E: information@kent.ac.uk; Tel: 01227 827272. (Website: www.kent.ac.uk).

Open Studies

The number of short courses offered by the Centre in 2010/11 was reduced from those originally advertised.  From 1st February 2011 Open Studies Short Courses will be administered by the Tonbridge University Centre E: tonbridgeadmin@kent.ac.uk or T: 01732 352316.

Further details of the courses on offer from January can be found on the Open Studies pages

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