FAQ

You will need to contact the Programme Administration Team to complete the Change of Course form by the Autumn Term of your Second Year. You will also need to submit the Study Abroad application form by the November deadline.

International students wishing to add a year abroad to their course should contact the Student Immigration Compliance Team and Kent Union Advice Centre for visa advice. 

Visit our Go Abroad costs and funding page for details.

You must have a minimum Stage 1 average mark of 50% and a minimum aveerage mark of 50% in the Autumn Term of Stage 2. Please note that some host university have their own requirements.

Some Schools have short-term opportunities within a degree or as an optional extra. 

Alternatively, many students participate in  extra-curricular activities abroad during the vacations, such as volunteering, summer camps or internships. 

No, this isn't possible because the exchanges are linked to specific subject areas and have been approved by the appropriate Schools at Kent. 

If you have not previously studied the host language, you should choose a destination which teaches in English. 

If you have previously studied the host language, you must demonstrate that you have reached at least B2 level in that language on the CEFR scale in order for your application to be considered. This is because of the challenges of studying at degree level in a second language.

Priority for places on exchanges which are taught in the host language will be given to students on degrees which require them to study that language.

You will get academic and administrative support from Kent before, during and after the year abroad:

• The Go Abroad team in International Partnerships who are responsible for all matters relating to study abroad.
• Your School looks after matters relating to your academic progress and degree.
• The Placement Officer in your Division who provides advice and support for work placements.

You will also get support from your host university or employer.

Many host universities provide support services, for example a medical centre or a counselling service. In other cases, students may access support through local medical facilities, for example through a public hospital. Students can also access mental health support through Kent's external provider, Spectrum Life.

Study/work abroad placements which are an official part of the degree are assessed using a pass/fail system. 

If you study abroad, the pass/fail mark will be based on the grades you receive from the host university. You may have to pass a certain percentage of the modules at the host university in order to receive a pass. Please contact your Division for further information.

If you work abroad, your Division will set the assessment criteria, such as  an essay or report. They may also ask your employer to provide an evaluation.