Courses starting in January

Courses starting
in January

Start at Kent in January

A January start offers a different way to begin your university experience. Join at the start of the calendar year to become part of a new intake of students as you take this important next step.

At the University of Kent, January starters join a supportive academic community. From meeting course tutors and fellow students to settling into university life, you’ll have opportunities to engage with your subject, discover new perspectives and make your mark from the very beginning.

Looking to continue your education or taking your studies in a new direction? Apply for a January start at Kent to begin your university journey with the purpose, curiosity and ambition that could lead anywhere.

Five reasons to choose a January start

More time to decide: Take a little more time to compare courses, plan your finances and make the right decision about your studies.

🚀 Don’t wait until autumn: Ready to move forward? Start in January and you won’t have to wait to take the next step.

⚖️ Fit study around your life: Study that fits around your work, travel and family commitments - giving you the freedom to get the most from your course.

🌱 Make a fresh start: Begin the year with a clear purpose and a positive new challenge, turning January into the first milestone in your university journey.

🎯 Move towards your career goals: Develop relevant knowledge and transferable skills sooner, so you can make progress towards your career goals and put your plans into action.

January start courses at Kent

Find out what you can study if you join us in January 2027.

Key dates for January intake applications

1 October 2026 – Application deadline for Postgraduate Research courses

16 November 2026 – Deadline fornon-exempt applicants to transfer funds into their bank account to clear in time to meet UKVI's 28-day requirement and the CAS deadline *UKVI are exercising their right to ask for financial information from any applicant, so you need to be prepared to provide this information to UKVI at any point during your visa application

23 November 2026 – Deposit deadline for those who wish to pay by bank transfer *Please note, our preferred method of deposit payment is via our e-store, which includes Flywire. CAS will only be issued once we have received confirmation that a bank transfer has cleared, and this will take a minimum of 3 weeks

27 November 2026 – Application deadline for Postgraduate Taught and Undergraduate courses

14 December 2026 – Last date to complete CAS Shield interview, for applicants who require a pre-CAS interview

15 December 2026 – Last date to complete all CAS assessment checks in CAS Shield, including paying deposits via the Store or Flywire

11 January 2027 – January term start date for both Kent and UKIC

25 January 2027 – Last registration date for Kent and UKIC 

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