Short-term study

Semester programmes

If you are not able to study at Kent for a full academic year, you could come for one semester. These programmes are aimed at native speakers of English, or those with an excellent command of the English language.

Fall Semester

Facts

Start date: Sept 2013
Finish date: Dec 2013

  • Location: Canterbury campus.
  • Modules: See choosing your modules
  • Accommodation: Most of our students are able to live in University accommodation on campus, providing they apply by 31 July 2013. See our accommodation pages for more information.

Enquiries: T: +44 1227 827994 F: +44 1227 823247 E: international@kent.ac.uk

The Fall Semester runs for three months from September to December (the Autumn Term at Kent). It is aimed at international students who are not able to spend a full academic year studying abroad. Fall Semester students take modules worth 60 credits. The choice of modules is more limited than for a Junior Year Abroad and they are drawn mainly from programmes in the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

If you are looking to spend a full academic year studying at Kent, then you may be interested in our Junior Year Abroad or Diploma programmes.

Fall Semester outline structure

  • Mid Sept: General and academic orientation with new Kent academic year entrants
  • Late Sept - mid Dec: Autumn term
  • Mid Dec: Fall Semester completed
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Spring Semester

Facts

Start date: Jan 2014
Finish date: Jun 2014

  • Location: Canterbury campus.
  • Modules: See choosing your modules
  • Accommodation: Most of our students are able to live in University accommodation on campus, providing they apply by 30 November 2013. See our accommodation pages for more information..

Enquiries: T: +44 1227 827994 F: +44 1227 823247 E: international@kent.ac.uk

The Spring Semester runs for five months from January to June, (the Spring and Summer Terms at Kent). It is aimed at international students who are not able to spend a full academic year studying abroad. Spring Semester students take modules worth 60 credits. The choice of modules is more limited than for as Junior Year Abroad and they are drawn mainly from programmes in the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Spring Semester outline structure

  • Early January - early April: Spring term
  • Early April - early May: Spring break
  • Early May - mid June: Summer term
  • Mid June: Spring Semester completed
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Entry requirements

If you are applying from overseas you must provide satisfactory evidence of your proficiency in written and spoken English to show that you can take full advantage of the teaching we offer.

The minimum requirements for the Spring or Fall semester are either;

  • We normally require a GPA of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0) or equivalent. However each application is considered on an individual basis.
  • IELTS: An average of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Speaking
  • TOEFL(internet-based): 87 with at least 22 in Reading, 22 in Writing and Listening, and 23 in Speaking

Application deadlines

The application deadline for the Fall semester is 30 June 2013. The deadline for the Spring semester is 30 November 2013. Early application is recommended.

 

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Last Updated: 05/04/2013