One Year Study (JYA)
Short Term Study Options
Join us at Kent for a short-term study programme as part of your current degree.
Short-Term Study Fact Sheet
Download a copy of our 'Fact Sheet' for the upcoming academic year:
The University's academic year is split into three terms:
1. Autumn Term
2. Spring Term
3. Summer Term.
There are several options depending on what works best for you:
Full year
Timing: September to June
Credits: 120 credits
Autumn Term
Timing: September to December
Credits: 40 credits*
Spring Term
Timing: January to March
Credits: 40 credits*
*If you are coming for one term only and must take 60 credits for your home university, please contact the Study Abroad team to arrange this.)
Autumn and Spring Terms
Timing: September to March
Credits: 80 credits, 40 in each term
Spring and Summer Terms
Timing: January to June
Credits: 80 credits, 40 in each term
International Partnerships at Kent
Kent partners with many universities around the world to provide exchange opportunities for students.
Not sure if your university has an exchange agreement with us?
Just check with your international office to see what opportunities are already available.
No existing agreement? No problem!
You can still study with us! Apply as a short-term student with the support of your home university.
Pre-Sessional English Courses
If you do not meet the required proficiency in English to come straight into short-term studies, you may be interested in the our Pre-Sessional English Courses. This has been specially designed to meet the needs of students whose first language is not English.