Key facts

Live in Paris and study history, cinema, creative writing or great works of literature from Britain, America and further afield, all in English, all reflecting the dynamic social and cultural life of the city. It's a life-enhancing opportunity - and it's equally exciting for the tutors.

Ana De Medeiros, Acting Director, University of Kent at Paris

• 12-month programmes
• Taught in English
• Based at the University of Kent campus at Canterbury
• The spring term is spent in Paris, at Reid Hall, a beautiful and historic group of buildings near the Jardin du Luxembourg and the centre of the city
• Dedicated teaching facilities in both locations
• Less than two and a half hours from Canterbury to Paris by Eurostar high-speed train
• Ongoing programme of cultural and social events
• Full academic guidance and pastoral support
• Optional and smooth transition from MA to PhD
• The University of Kent is a recognised institution for the approval and disbursement of US and Canadian loans. UK postgraduates may use Career Development Loans to finance this programme of study.
• Paris has been named the world’s best city in which to study (QS World University Rankings 2012).

Academic outcomes

The Kent at Paris academic programme and associated activities are designed to increase cultural knowledge, to heighten social and historical awareness and to broaden intellectual and imaginative horizons. Through the programme of taught modules and independent research for a dissertation, you are encouraged to fulfil your analytical, creative and communicative potential, thereby developing essential transferable skills.

Professional prospects

Your experience of living and studying in two countries will not only be positively memorable but will also be professionally advantageous: at the end of the year, you will have acquired an internationally recognised qualification and will have proved to prospective employers that you can rise to the challenge of successfully living and working in an international environment. Alternatively, for graduates wishing to continue along an academic trajectory, a Kent at Paris Master’s provides an ideal basis for research leading to a PhD.

Why choose these programmes?

• Acquire a valuable postgraduate qualification in 12 months of study, sharing the academic year between two great cities: Canterbury and Paris
• Develop your analytical and communication skills while enhancing your CV and your international credentials
• Use English for your MA while enjoying the opportunity to develop other language skills
• Join vibrant postgraduate communities at the University of Kent in Canterbury and at our campus in Paris
• Work with a team of internationally respected academics and prestigious visiting speakers
• Study the culture and history of Paris in beautiful surroundings in the heart of the city
• Be involved in the research culture, arts scene and local community in both Canterbury and Paris
• In Paris, use the research resources and other opportunities offered by major libraries and museums

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