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Why do you want to study?
Every year, the University of Kent attracts thousands of part-time students, usually local people who work or live in the region. We have students of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own reason for wanting to study on a part-time programme.
There are lots of ways you can study at Kent, and what you choose will depend on why you want to study. We have given three of the most popular reasons below along with some of our suggestions about what you might like to consider.
Purely for pleasure and interest
- Attend one of the regular open lectures, events or exhibitions.
- Day Schools are a great opportunity to indulge your interest in a subject in the company of a specialist lecturer and other enthusiasts.
- Discover Japan - A new short course at Canterbury July 2011. Come and join us at the University of Kent Canterbury campus for a short summer course, providing an exciting insight into Japanese language and culture.
For personal development – enjoy learning while gaining credits
- Certificates, diplomas and degrees are available in a wide range of subjects at Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge.
- There are over 100 part-time postgraduate programmes ranging from Anthropology to War, Media and Modernity.
For career development
- The Kent Business School offers business and management programmes including the prestigious Kent MBA.
- There is an extensive range of degrees and short courses available in the health and social care fields including Clinical Practice, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Community Care, and Substance Misuse.