Kent Extra

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Kent Extra

Enhance your knowledge. Learn new skills. Improve your CV.

Make the most of your time at university with Kent Extra. We have a range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities to enhance your employability and add a new dimension to student life.

Study Plus

Non-credit-bearing courses for University of Kent students

Step outside your main area of study and try something different. Develop your creativity and expand your knowledge with our range of free non-credit-bearing courses.

The Study Plus scheme provides a range of short-term courses and workshops which can enhance your graduate employability skills alongside your main subject specialism. Give your student experience a boost and learn new skills alongside your degree.

Study Plus courses
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Where could you be in a year?

A year's experience can be an excellent way to demonstrate to future employers that you have the knowledge and skills needed for your chosen career.

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Internationalise your degree

Kent has a diverse international community and links with universities and research institutions around the world. We value intercultural awareness in everything we do. 

As a student at Kent, become a global citizen by participating in our internationalisation initiatives.

International Programmes

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Develop language skills

Beginner? Advanced learner? Everyone can improve their language skills at Kent.

Choose from a range of European languages and more, such as Mandarin or Russian.

Learn a language

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Attend a summer school

Explore a topic of interest at one of our summer schools in the UK or Europe.
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Gain work experience

Immerse yourself in the working world and pick up some valuable professional experience.
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Study abroad

Experience a different culture from the inside and gain a new academic perspective.
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Volunteer

Give back to the community or support a cause that you feel passionate about.