Professional degrees

Want to boost your career?

A postgraduate qualification from the University of Kent opens up a wealth of career opportunities by providing an impressive portfolio of skills and specialist knowledge.
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Continue your professional development

The University of Kent offers a range of professional degrees designed for working professionals across a variety of industries and sectors. Our programmes help you develop specialist knowledge, gain a recognised qualification and progress your career while continuing to work.

A professional degree from Kent gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to advance your career and stand out in your field.  

Flexible study that fits around your career

Our flexible professional degrees are designed to fit around the demands of a full-time job. With study options that support a balance between work and higher education, you can apply what you learn directly to your role and enhance your professional performance as you study.

Learn from experienced practitioners

You’ll study in a supportive learning environment led by academic teams with extensive professional and practitioner experience. Their industry insight ensures our courses remain practical, relevant and aligned with current professional practice.

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Short courses

Our short courses give you the opportunity to enhance your professional skills and boost your career. They can allow you to progress to an academic qualification or contribute to your continuous professional development.

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What funding is available?

Members of staff undertaking a part-time programme of study at the University of Kent and who meet the *eligibility criteria can apply for staff free remission on a yearly basis.

For more information on how to apply, go to the HR Learning and Development website.

*See the Finance web pages for eligibility criteria and rules of application.