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Inclusive learning
Kent welcomes applications from everyone with the potential to benefit from its programmes. Not all of our students have the traditional entrance qualifications required to take a degree. We will consider your previous experience including work-related skills, alternative qualifications and any other information that you can give us.
Mature students
The University of Kent welcomes students from all backgrounds. About 20% of our students have returned to study after a few years (or more) out of formal education. Our staff have a wide range of experience in helping students who are returning to fulltime or part-time study.
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|Advice for students returning to learning
In addition to all the support services and resources described elsewhere in this prospectus, our Recruitment, Information and Guidance Unit can offer friendly, experienced advice if you are thinking of returning to study, if you are unsure about the course you wish to study or want to discuss any topic relating to study in higher education. The Unit can give information and advice on a wide range of topics relating to studying in higher education, including how to choose your course, preparing for your course, admissions processes and general information regarding preparation for higher education.
The Recruitment, Information and Guidance Unit is based on the Canterbury campus and is open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. You are welcome to the Unit and the staff can provide you with information and literature, and generally answer your questions.
You can book an appointment for a one-to-one guidance session with a trained adviser. The session can be conducted either by telephone or face to face. Alternatively, you could come along to one of our Open Days – see inside the back cover for information and dates, or visit Open Days our website.
Further information
For guidance information, or to book an individual guidance session, contact the Recruitment, Information and Guidance Unit.
T: 0800 975 3777 or 01227 827272
E: guidance@kent.ac.uk
Science foundation programmes
Biosciences, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Forensic Science, Mathematics and Physics offer a four-year programme with a foundation year for all students who don’t have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to a three-year programme.
If you don’t have qualifications in the necessary subjects for your chosen degree, or if, for whatever reason, your grades aren’t high enough, you can apply for this programme.
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Part-time study
Many of our full-time programmes can be studied part-time and there are other programmes, such as certificates and diplomas that can be studied on a part-time basis. For full details about studying part-time and the options available to you, please see our Part-time study pages.
Day Schools
Day Schools allow you to spend time exploring a subject purely for the pleasure of learning, in the company of other people who share your interests and are similarly motivated.
Day Schools run on Saturdays in Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge. For further details and an online booking form, see our website www.kent.ac.uk/dayschools or request a copy of the Day Schools programme leaflet.
Further information
T: 01227 823662
Access to Higher Education Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification which enables people who do not have A Levels to apply to study for a degree. You study with other people in similar circumstances to you, who have the same aims and apprehensions.
Access courses are validated by Laser Learning Awards (LASER). For details of Access course providers, look at the LASER booklet Access to Higher Education Diploma – a guide to available courses. Also available online at www.laserawards.org.uk
Further information
Laser Learning Awards, Keynes College
University of Kent, Canterbury,
Kent CT2 7NP
T: 01227 827823
E: accessadmin@laser-awards.org.uk
W: www.laser-awards.org.uk