University study with KAES

The University of KEnt (UoK) host a range of courses run in partnership with Kent Adult Education. These courses provide an opportunity for students to look at subjects in greater theoretical depth and certain courses allow you to build up university level credits.

Look for the individual course codes within the KAES/University of Kent course:

Credit-bearing courses: UoKA
Certificate in Combined Studies CCS) - for qualification

Taking a Combined Studies module is an excellent way to try out a new subject and gain Higher Education credits at certificate level, which is equivalent to the first year of a full time degree. You do not need to have gained any specific qualifications to apply and you may use credits gained to work towards ther Certificate in Combined Studies or, with guidance, a specialised certificate.

You will become a part-time student of the University of Kent, with a student record containing details of your modules and associated grades. If you have studied at university level before you may be required to pay "ELQ Fees". Other terms and conditions apply. Please visit the CCS website or contact us for more information before you register.

Unaccredited courses: UoKU
Open Studies Short Courses - for interest only

Our Open Studies learners are passioate about the subject they are learning but usually have no need to study for qualification. These courses are also an option for "ELQ students" who wish to study with the University but who already hold an equivalent or higher level qualification.

You will not become a student of the University of Kent. These courses carry no formal assesment or qualification and the length of the course and fees vary. Concessionary rates available subject to terms.

Find out more about the differnet types of University of Kent courses.

Applications

To apply for either CCS (UoKA) or Open Studies (UoKU) courses being held at a Kent Adult Education centre you need to contact the Centre for Flexible Learning direct. Find out more information including how to download an application form on this website.

Fees and Funding 2009/10
  Fees Funding
Certificate in Combined Studies Modules

Two-term,30 credits=£240
(40 guided learning hours).

One-term,15 credits=£120
(20 guided learning hours).

Some courses may include class outings. Any costs connected with these visits are not included in the course fee.

 The University may offer full fee support for students who are studying less than 50% of a full-time course (less than 60 credits) on a Combined Studies course to adults who, at the time of enrolling for the course:
  • are ‘home’ students (new and continuing); and
  • have a household income below £20,100; or
  • are receiving any of the means-tested state benefits, eg Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or New Deal Allowance.

For those studying for less than 60 credits in 2008/2009, students apply direct to the University of Kent.For those studying between 60 and 90 credits in 2008/2009, students must apply direct to their Local Authority.

To apply for the concessionary rate for Open Studies Short courses download the CCS Fee Support Application Form
Open Studies Short Courses
 The fee for each Open Studies Short Course varies depending on the length of the course and number of teaching hours. Learners will be expected to pay only 50% of the course fee where they are in receipt of any of the following:
  • Income Support
  • Housing or Council Tax Benefit
  • Income based Job Seekers' Allowance
  • Pension Tax Credit
  • Working Family Tax Credit
  • New Deal Allowance
To apply for the concessionary rate for Open Studies Short courses download the Open Studies Concession Application Form

Find out more about all courses offered by the
Centre for Flexible Learning.