Alumni
The School of European Culture and Languages is a diverse and close-knit community. Seeing our students graduate in the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most exciting days of the year. As we celebrate their success, we also look forward to finding out where their degree will take them.
Our alumni network
The School is interdisciplinary in nature and our graduates pursue careers in a wide range of professions in countries around the world.
Whether you know where you’re heading or are looking for ideas, you can find inspiration from our alumni – we certainly do.
Alumni profiles
Discover what these School of European Culture and Languages graduates did next.
Emily Cook, English Language & Linguistics
Emily Cook studied English Language and Linguistics at Kent, graduating in 2015. She is now a freelance writer and broadcast journalist.
Fanoula Grekos, French and Spanish
Fanoula Grekos studied French and Spanish at Kent, graduating in 2001. She is now Head of Strategy, Planning and Communication at Barclays.
Barbara Ortner, English and German
Barbara Ortner studied English and German, graduating in 1979. She is now Head of Market Reporting at a major international company.
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, English and Philosophy
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro graduated in 1978 with a degree in English and Philosophy. A celebrated author, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017.
Ellie Carswell, French and Italian
Ellie studied French and Italian and graduated in 2018. She is now working as a Graduate Project Manager in the construction industry.
Harry Wilton, Comparative Literature
Harry studied Comparative Literature and graduated in 2017. He is now a publicist and has led campaigns for music, comedy, live experience, book tours and film.
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Alumni Office
You automatically become a member of our alumni community when you leave the University. We would love to stay in touch!
Careers and Employability Service
As you take your first steps into a new career, Kent is here to provide you with help and support, with a range of initiatives to guide you.
Employability Points
The Employability Points Scheme rewards students for their active engagement with co-curricular activities and with experiences of work.