Get ready for teaching

Get ready for teaching

Here's what you need to know about starting your studies at Kent.

Ready set go

Starting your studies

Teaching begins after Welcome Week finishes, so the Autumn term starts on Monday 5 October 2026. Your timetable will show your scheduled lectures, seminars and any other teaching sessions such as lab time or workshops, depending on your course.

You'll be able to view your initial timetable once you have enrolled and the University has registered you as a Kent student. You'll get an email when this is completed.

Seminar and any other group sessions will be added to your timetable later, the week commencing 28 September, as this is completed once most students have been registered by the University.

Term dates

KentVision

How it works at Kent

Timetables released early

So you can plan ahead and get ready for teaching.

Three 10-week terms

With exams and assessments at the end of each term, so you can have a proper break over Christmas.

Regular feedback

You'll get feedback on your exams and assessments after each term, meaning you can get timely support to help you through your studies.

Two 20-credit modules per term

So you can go in depth in each module. Plus one day per week free in your timetable for part-time work or sport and exercise.

Start thinking about your modules

Online Module Registration (OMR) will open in September. You'll receive an email to let you know when it's open.

You will need to choose the modules that you would like to study in Stage 1 (please note that there are some exceptions) by completing Online Module Registration. The deadline for OMR is Monday 19 October 2026.

You can start to look at the modules on offer to you by viewing your Subject Requirements.

Learn more about OMR

Subject requirements

Your Academic Adviser

Academic Advising is a key part of your university experience. You'll be assigned an Academic Adviser, who is an academic from your School dedicated to supporting your academic journey. You'll have a minimum of two Personal Feedback Meetings and one Group Meeting per year. You can also request extra 1:1 meetings at any time.

Your Academic Adviser can help you with module choices, signpost you to the different support services, and help you review your progress. You can find out who your adviser is by checking your details page in KentVision.

Learn more

Support with your studies

Academic support

Skills for Academic Success (SAS) offer study skills, writing, maths, assignment and revision support to all students, from foundation to PhD. Whether you are studying part-time, full-time or on an apprenticeship programme, our workshops and 1-1 appointments, delivered both online and face-to-face, will help you achieve your academic potential.

Learn with students who've been there

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) brings together experienced students and new students through informal group study sessions. PAL Leaders help you build confidence, develop effective study strategies, and connect with others as you settle into university life. PAL operates in participating schools and is co-ordinated by the Skills for Academic Success team.

Academic office hours

All academic staff have regular office hours where you can either drop in or make an appointment to discuss topics raised in lectures/seminars, your progress, or any concerns you may have. Times will be made available by your academic school.

Support for mental health, neurodiversity, chronic conditions and disabilities

It's important to let us know about any conditions you have, even if you feel you don't need any help just yet. The earlier you register with the Student Support and Wellbeing service, the quicker we can get support in place now, or when you need it in the future.