study abroad and jya guide 2010

Study Abroad and JYA Guide2010

Deciding to study in the UKfor a year, or for a semester, canexpand your horizons, enhance youracademic studies and give you theopportunity to gain a truly uniqueinsight into another culture.

Did you know?Every year, more and more students are choosingto study abroad, and the UK is the number onestudy abroad destination for students from manycountries around the world.

Spending a year or a semester abroad doesn’thave to delay your expected graduation date. Withcareful planning, you can complete your studies inthe same time as you would if you stayed at homefor your full degree.

In an increasingly competitive global job market,employers value graduates with study abroadexperience who have proved that they cansucceed and function in a different environment.A year or a semester at Kent tells employers thatyou will make the most of every opportunity.

If you are planning to go to graduate school, astudy abroad experience will prepare you for themore independent nature of postgraduate studies.Your study abroad experience at Kent alsoprovides you with a different perspective on yourchosen subject and opens up new avenues ofacademic thought.

In the UK, academic staff usually teach both thelectures and the seminars, so students have theopportunity to get to know their professors welland to discuss questions in depth with theacademics who are leading researchers intheir area.

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Studying abroad is about more than just afantastic academic experience. It’s also aboutgrowing as an individual, developing yourself-confidence and having fun! Studying abroadenables you to gain a deeper understanding ofanother culture, make lifelong friends from awide variety of backgrounds and benefit froman experience that is truly a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity.

Why study abroad?

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Why study abroad?

ContentsWhy study abroad at Kent? 4

Canterbury campus from the air 6

Canterbury and the campus 8

Studying at Kent 10

Junior Year Abroad (JYA) programmes 12

JYA English PLUS programmes 14

Credit systems and exchange partners 16

Entry requirements, fees and living costs 18

How to apply 19

“The five months I spent studyingabroad were the greatest months ofmy life, and not a day goes bywithout me thinking about the greattimes I had while at Kent.”Daniel Reese,USA

High academic standardsKent has some of the best teaching staff inthe country. In the 2008 National Student Survey,90% of students said they were ‘overwhelminglysatisfied’ with the quality of the teaching at Kent.For three years running, National TeachingFellowships have been awarded to Kentacademics in recognition of their outstandingwork. In the UK Government’s 2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE), Kent was ranked24th out of 159 institutions for world-leadingresearch, with eight of our subject areas inthe top ten nationwide. We are among thebest research-intensive universities in the UK,with over 55% of our research deemed to beworld-leading or internationally excellent.

The opportunity to gain a BritishqualificationIf you are studying for a full academic year atKent, you could combine modules to make upa programme of study leading to a diploma. Thediplomas are an unusual opportunity to gain tworecognised academic qualifications within thenormal period of a single degree course. Theycan then lead on to a BA or BSc honours degree,or in some cases, if you are suitably qualified,you can take the diploma as a pre-Master’squalification towards registering for a higherdegree of the University.

Excellent support services and facilitiesOur excellent facilities are available to all ourstudents – no matter where you’re based.Academic resources include a library withover a million books, periodicals and journals,well-equipped laboratories and studios, and alearning advisory service. Social facilities areequally good, with a range of cafés, bars,restaurants and other meeting places, sport andmusic, and a theatre, nightclub and cinema on theCanterbury campus. You also have access to ahighly effective careers service, a medical service,counselling support and other student supportservices.

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A safe, attractive campusThe Canterbury campus is Kent’s original site,founded in 1965. It is built on 300 acres ofparkland overlooking Canterbury and is stillgrowing and evolving. Modern buildings aresurrounded by open green spaces, courtyards,gardens, ponds and woodland, and the viewacross Canterbury and the Stour Valley all helpto make it a highly attractive and friendly campus.

All short-term programme students live in studentaccommodation on campus, which is no morethan ten minutes’ walk from central facilities. Seep8 for more information.

Good location and transport linksCanterbury is located in east Kent, south-eastEngland. An excellent network of transport linksconnects east Kent with London and mainlandEurope. See p8 for more information onCanterbury and the region.

Why study abroad at Kent?

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Why study abroad at Kent?

A friendly cosmopolitan communityThere are 139 different nationalities representedon the Canterbury campus. Over 20% of full-timestudents here are from outside the UK. Kent Unionruns many national or regional societies such asthe Japanese Society, the American Society, theAsian Society, and societies covering leisureinterests such as anime, music, photographyand all kinds of sport.

Campus accommodation is divided into flats orcorridors of five to nine people so you have anexcellent opportunity to make friends quickly. Allstudents, no matter where they live on campus,belong to one of the colleges. Each of thecolleges has its own living, social, teaching andstudy facilities and is made up of students fromdifferent disciplines and nationalities. CollegeMasters are part of a network of people, includingcourse tutors, who have a responsibility for studentwelfare.

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Did you know?

Canterbury was rated the safest

university city in England in The

Complete University Guide 2009.

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The Canterbury campus is builton 300 acres of parkland 25 minutes’walk from Canterbury city centre.The campus is self-contained andis based round five colleges, whichinclude student accommodation,teaching and social facilities andsome academic schools.

The rest of the campus includesstudent residential buildings,a library, sports centre, theatre,cinema, nightclub, eating placesand bars, shops, bookshop, medicalcentre, pharmacy, day nursery, publicaccess computer rooms, multi-faithchaplaincy, launderettes and busstops.

Canterbury campusfrom the air

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Canterbury campus from the air

Location and transport linksThe campus is a 25-minute walk, or ten-minutebus-ride, from Canterbury city centre. There arebus stops at several locations around theCanterbury campus.

An excellent network of transport links connectseast Kent with London and mainland Europe.London is only 60 miles away and you can reachLondon Victoria, Charing Cross, Waterloo East andLondon Bridge stations by train in just 90 minutes.From December 2009, a new high-speed railservice is scheduled from Canterbury to LondonSt Pancras, which will reduce the journey time toone hour.

The Channel ports are less than 20 miles awayand Calais or Boulogne are approximately 75minutes by ferry from Dover, Folkestone andRamsgate.

It is only a 20-minute train ride to the Eurostarterminal at Ashford International. From there youcan be in Paris in about two hours. EbbsfleetInternational station, with Eurostar links to ParisLille and Brussels, is approximately 45 minutesfrom Canterbury.

The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone is approximately30 minutes’ drive away. The nearest main airport isGatwick, with good local motorway connections,and Heathrow is just under two hours away.

“When I first saw the campus, I fellin love with it – there is lots of greenaround. I love the fact that you cansee the Cathedral from the campusand that the University is so close toCanterbury.”Omer Kilic,studying Computer Systems Engineering

Canterbury is a city with a warmand friendly atmosphere. It has beenpermanently inhabited for over2,000 years since pre-Roman times.Augustine established his firstcathedral and abbey here in aroundAD600, and in medieval times the citybecame a centre for pilgrimage to theshrine of St Thomas Becket, madefamous by Chaucer’s CanterburyTales. The playwright ChristopherMarlowe was born here, and a fewyears ago the Treaty of Canterburypaved the way for building theChannel Tunnel between the UKand continental Europe.

The city centre today shows much of its medievalhistory in ancient streets and buildings. Thecathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’schurch form a World Heritage Site – one of only15 such sites in the British Isles.

The local regionThe county of Kent is known as the ‘Gardenof England’, with many classic villages, castles,walking/cycling trails, orchards and vineyards.Canterbury is well sited for access to famouslocations such as Leeds Castle, Rochester (withits Dickens connections) and castles at Dover,Walmer and Deal. East Kent has 120 milesof coastline, with the nearest seaside town,Whitstable, offering many different kinds ofwater sport.

Further informationwww.canterbury.co.uk

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The Canterbury campusThe main campus buildings are surrounded bygreen spaces, fields and woods, which means thatstudents enjoy an extremely pleasant learning andliving environment.

The campus is self-contained and includesthe facilities listed below, plus Kent Union (theStudents’ Union), the Gulbenkian Theatre andCinema, the Music Society, the Sports Centre,banks, restaurants, bars, telephones, shops,post boxes and bus stops.

Further informationwww.kentunion.co.ukwww.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian/www.kent.ac.uk/music/www.kent.ac.uk/sports/

AccommodationAccommodation on campus is either in collegeson a ‘bed and breakfast’ basis, or in self-cateringhouses or flats, with between five and ninebedrooms each. Nearly one third ofaccommodation is en suite. The AccommodationOffice also publishes a weekly list of off-campusaccommodation. It can supply a list of hotels andguest houses where you can stay when you firstarrive in Canterbury, if needed.

We offer on-campus accommodation to allshort-term students at Kent. You can apply foraccommodation online, and the University mustreceive your application by the followingdeadlines.

Programme start Application deadlineSeptember start 31 JulyJanuary start 30 NovApril start 15 Feb

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/

Canterbury and the campus

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Canterbury and the campus

CateringThe University provides a range of cateringfacilities from traditional dining halls to cafés,bistros and other bars, shops and snack machinesacross campus. There is a considerable variety offood available, including vegetarian options andHalal meat, ranging from quick snacks to fullcooked dinners. National and internationalcuisines are also available.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/catering/

Computing ServiceThe Computing Service provides extensivecomputing facilities for all students. There areover 700 public access PCs on campus and allstudents have their own email address and accessto the world wide web. All study bedrooms areconnected to the campus network and supportSkype and IPTV, which can be accessed by yourlaptop or desktop computer. (The ComputingService offers online advice on specifications.)The Library and other buildings contain wirelessconnection areas.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/itservices/

Did you know?

There are 139 different

nationalities represented

at Kent and over 14,500students

based at the Canterbury campus.

Templeman LibraryThe Templeman Library contains over a millionbooks, periodicals, pamphlets, audio tapes,videotapes, slides and microforms. The Libraryhas study places for 1,300 students with over200 public access PCs. The Library website isaccessible to all networked PCs in the University.It allows you to trace printed books andperiodicals using the Library Web Catalogue.There is a full range of networked electronicinformation sources on the internet relevant to yoursubject of study, including online bibliographicdatabases, electronic books, journals andnewspapers, subject gateways and internetsearch engines, and over 100 CD-Rom databases.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/library/

Personal support servicesKent has a six-doctor Medical Centre, a UniversityNursing service (open seven days a week duringterm time from 7am until midnight and foremergencies after midnight), and a pharmacy.Other facilities include a Counselling Service,the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service,a day nursery for children up to five years old,and a Chaplaincy Team, which serves all themain Christian denominations and the Buddhist,Islamic and Jewish communities on campus.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/guidance/

English Language UnitThe English Language Unit (ELU) providesongoing support and teaching for non-nativespeakers of English, including the JYA EnglishPLUS programme. Its courses focus on developingyour English language and study skills so that youmeet the level of proficiency required for yourchosen course of study.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/secl/elu/

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Student Learning Advisory ServiceThe Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS)offers training and information about writingessays, note taking, time management, dealingwith exams, writing dissertations and many otherskills. You can find information in the form ofleaflets and brochures, personal support, groups,workshops and some web pages.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning/

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Canterbury and the campus

The International OfficeInternational students are an important part ofour student community. You can obtain adviceand support from the International Office bothon arrival and throughout your studies.Whatever your query, we are here to help you.

We have links with the University’s variouscultural and international societies and wemeet many of our current and former studentsand their families in their home countries.

The International Office is happy to welcomeyou when you arrive and we also organisea welcome and orientation programme forinternational students arriving at Kent inSeptember, January and April.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/international/

Teaching methodsOne of the exciting things about studying at Kentis the way in which you are encouraged to expressyour own views and develop your own academicskills. As well as attending lectures (which aregiven to large groups of students), you also takepart in seminars (small groups that encourageinformal discussion).

Teaching may also include workshops or guidedresearch. If you are taking a science or atechnical subject, you will spend time in laboratorysessions or practical classes. Language studentsalso take conversation classes and have languagelaboratory sessions.

The schools at Kent are actively involved inresearch, which means that the subjects you studyare at the leading edge of developments.

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Subject areasAnother exciting feature of studying at Kent isthe fact that you can take modules across a rangeof subjects. We encourage this kind of study butadvise you to select a programme that forms acoherent ‘package’, rather than a group ofmodules chosen at random. Alternatively, youcan specialise in one particular subject – suchas history – and choose all of your modules inthis subject area.

Level of studyAll the modules on the short-term programmesare also offered on Kent’s undergraduate degreecourses. On an undergraduate degreeprogramme, Stage 1 is the first year of full-timestudy, Stage 2 the second year and Stage 3 thethird year.

Academic creditsEach stage of study is made up of 120 academiccredits. All Kent programmes divide into a numberof modules, each with a credit rating of 15, 30 or45 credits. These credits can transfer to your homeuniversity – see p16 for details.

AssessmentAssessment is usually by a combination ofcoursework and examination. In the fall semester,assessment is usually based on writtenassignments and class work (although somemodules may include special examinations and/orextended essays). In the spring semester, mostmodules include an examination.

Studying at Kent

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Studying at Kent

Diploma programmesIf you spend an entire academic year at Kent, youhave the opportunity to use your module credits togain a Kent diploma. The diploma programmesare designed for international students andprovide the opportunity to gain another academicqualification on top of your normal degree. Adiploma could also qualify you for postgraduatestudy at Kent.

Each diploma is equivalent to a full year’s study foran undergraduate honours degree (BA, BBA, LLB,BEng or BSc). You choose from modules providedat Stages 2 and 3.

Students who take a diploma programme couldbe allowed to transfer to a full honours degreeprogramme involving a further year’s study.

You can find full details of the various programmesof study leading to a diploma in the Study Abroadand JYA Catalogue of Modules, available from theInternational Office at the address on the back ofthis leaflet, or downloadable fromwww.kent.ac.uk/studying/short-term/print.html

The University of Kent offers severaldifferent programmes of short-term(non-degree) study for internationalstudents:

• Junior Year Abroad• JYA English PLUS (programme for non-nativespeakers of English)

• Fall Semester• Spring Semester.

The programmes all run on the Canterburycampus and offer students from differenteducational systems the opportunity to studyand gain academic credit or awards from aBritish university.

Junior Year AbroadThe Junior Year Abroad programme (JYA) is aimedat students who have a good enough command ofthe English language to be able to study at Stage2 or 3 of an honours degree.

The JYA programme lasts one academic year(nine months, from mid-September to mid-Juneof the following calendar year). This option is themost flexible and allows you to choose from almostall undergraduate degree modules at Kent. Youcan compile a study programme from a range ofsubjects or take a more focused approach bychoosing from a specified group of modules fromStages 2 and 3 of any undergraduate degree,leading to an undergraduate diploma. JYAstudents register for 120 credits.

Fall SemesterThe Fall Semester programme runs for threemonths from September to December. It is aimedat international students who cannot, for whateverreason, spend a full academic year studyingabroad, and offers the possibility of studying fora shorter period of time from a more limited rangeof modules. These modules are drawn mainly from

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programmes in the Faculty of Humanities, togetherwith certain modules from the Faculty of SocialSciences. Fall Semester students register for 60credits.

Spring SemesterSpring Semester is similar to Fall Semester in that itis aimed at international students who cannot spenda full academic year studying abroad, but runsacross the second half of the Kent academic year,from January to the beginning of June. Again, thechoice of modules is more limited and drawn mainlyfrom programmes in the Faculties of Humanities andSocial Sciences. Spring Semester students registerfor 60 credits.

Junior Year Abroad (JYA)programmes

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Junior Year Abroad (JYA) programmes

Did you know?

You can apply for short-term

study at Kent for a full academic

year, or for a shorter period in

spring or the fall.

JYA English PLUS is for studentswho are non-native speakers ofEnglish (from countries such asJapan), who may require intensiveEnglish language preparation forstudy at a British university.

We offer a full-year programme anda part-year programme. There arealso three different pathways so youcan choose the one that suits yourbackground and abilities.

The ‘full-length’ JYA English PLUS programmeruns from April to March (the equivalent of a fullacademic year). Students register for 120 credits.

The ‘part-length’ JYA English PLUS programmeruns for the first eight months of the full-lengthprogramme, from mid-April to mid-December,enabling Japanese students to return home forthe job-hunting ‘season’, which starts in January.You normally register for 60 credits and have alanguage assessment at the end of Week 5 inthe same way as the students on the full-lengthprogramme.

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JYA English PLUS entry pathwaysJYA English PLUS offers three pathways,according to the level of your English ability. Youhave a language assessment at the end of Week5, which (along with your IELTS/TOEFL entryscores) can indicate a suitable pathway. Eachpathway recommends a different choice ofmodules to fit in with your language skills.Students with higher levels of English can studymodules alongside British students.

The following pathways/module informationis based on a student studying at Kent for thefull-length JYA English PLUS option. If you enrolon the part-length option, you take half as manymodules and only select from modules availablein the fall semester.

Pathway 1For students entering with IELTS 4.0 or TOEFL450 (paper-based) or 45 (internet-based).

You must take two modules in English language.You can then select the remaining 90 credits frommodules in history, literature, sociology,economics, politics, philosophy, business andmanagement, law and computing. Each modulecarries 30 credits and runs for both fall and springsemesters. JYA English PLUS students on the‘part-length’ programme register (and areassessed for) modules for the fall semester.

JYA English PLUS programmes

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010JYA English PLUS programmes

Pathway 2For students entering with IELTS 5.0 with aminimum of 5.0 in both Reading and Writing orTOEFL 500 (paper-based) or 60 (internet-based).

You must take one ‘core’ (required) module inEnglish language. You normally select theremaining 105 credits from Stage 1 modules listedin the Study Abroad and JYA Catalogue ofModules.

Note: These modules can change from year toyear and may not run in certain years.

Depending on their language assessment andsubject to advice, students on Pathway 2 maybe able to select one Stage 2 module.

Pathway 3For students entering with IELTS 6.0 with aminimum of 6.0 in both Reading and Writing orTOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based).

Subject to advice, you can select either Stage1 or Stage 2 modules.

Did you know?


are available in different

pathways, depending on your

level of English, and for a full

year or part-year.

Programme scheduleFor the first few days, we offer students a funand informative orientation programme, which isfollowed by:

• Weeks one to five: five weeks of intensiveEnglish language study (gaining the reading,writing, listening and speaking skills neededto study in a British university)

• Weeks six to eight (vacation period): anopportunity to travel around Britain or Europeto put your new English skills into practice.

• Weeks nine to 20: more intensive Englishlanguage training plus academic study skills.We confirm your academic subject choicesduring this time

• during the fall and spring semesters, you studyyour chosen academic subjects. The EnglishLanguage Unit continues to provide anylanguage support that you need.

For more information, see the Study Abroad andJYA Catalogue of Modules, available fromwww.kent.ac.uk/studying/short-term/print.html

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Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010JYA English PLUS programmes

Did you know?


teach you the academicreading,

writing, listening and speaking

skills needed to study at a British

university.

For all short-term study options, the University issuesformal transcripts of the work you have completed,accompanied in most cases by a class report. Withthe agreement of your home university, these creditscan be used towards your degree.

If you are studying on the Junior Year Abroad fora nine-month academic year, you must register fora full year’s load of 120 credits of modules, whichusually equals 32 credit hours under the Americancredit system. Fifteen credits at Kent equals fourcredit hours and involves approximately the sameamount of work.

If you are registering for the Fall Semester or theSpring Semester programmes, you must take 60credits worth of modules, which equate to 16credit hours under the American credit system.Your transcript will show a translation of Universityof Kent degree marks to US equivalents, using theconversion equivalents shown below.

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)Kent has adopted the European Credit TransferSystem. This system was developed in order toguarantee academic recognition of studiesthroughout universities and colleges acrossEurope. Modules at Kent, in addition to their owncredit values, carry an ECTS credit weighting. InECTS, 60 credits represent the workload of a yearof study, so ECTS credit values are usually halfthose allocated by Kent. The comparative valuesare:

Kent ECTS US credithours

15 7.5 430 15 845 22.5 12

Students taking part in ECTS receive full credit forall academic work successfully carried out at anECTS partner institution, and you can transferthese credits from one institution to another. The

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transcript you get from Kent includes ECTSgrades.

Exchange or study abroad studentsKent has exchange agreements with manyuniversities around the world and can make similararrangements with other reputable universities. Ifyou come to Kent under one of these agreements,you are an exchange student and continue to payyour fees to your home university. You can find alist of all our current exchange partners on ourwebsite at www.kent.ac.uk/international/.If Kent does not have an exchange agreementwith your university, you can apply as a studyabroad student and pay tuition fees directly toKent. There is more information about tuition costson p18.

Worldwide partnersKent already has special arrangements withseveral universities including, but not limited to,the following:

ArgentinaUniversidad de San Andrés

CanadaTrent University – more partners to follow in 2010

Credit systems andexchange partners

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Credit systems and exchange partners

ChinaSouthwest University of Political Science and Law

Hong KongCity University of Hong Kong, University ofHong Kong

JapanRitsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Kansai GaidaiUniversity, Musashi University, Nihon University,Kyoto Sangyo University, Nagoya University ofForeign Studies and Waseda University

UruguayUniversidad ORT

USAUniversity of California, Indiana University(Bloomington), University of Massachusetts(Amherst), University of North Carolina atCharlotte, the University of South Carolina, KansasUniversity, Lehigh University, Marquette University,University of Maryland, Mount Holyoke College,Penn State University, Purdue University, StateUniversity of New York at Buffalo, University ofTennessee, Knoxville, University of Vermont andUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Equivalence to American credit system

American letter University of Kentgrade Mark Class Average markA+ 70+ First 70+A 67-69A- 64-66B+ 61-63B 58-60 Upper Second 60-69B- 55-57C+ 52-54C 48-51 Lower Second 50-59C- 44-47D 40-43 Third 40-49F 0-39 Fail Below 40

At the University of Kent, asat other British universities,degrees are classified asFirst Class Honours (1),Upper Second Class Honours(2.1), Lower Second ClassHonours (2.2), and Third ClassHonours (3).

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Did you know?

Kent has exchange agreements

with many universitiesaround

the world and can makesimilar

arrangements with other

reputable universities.

General entry requirementsTo enter a diploma course, you should have, orexpect to gain, the equivalent of the successfulcompletion of the first year of an undergraduatehonours degree course at a British university. Forstudents at American universities, for example, thegeneral entrance requirement is usually thesuccessful completion of a sophomore year inapproved subjects. Some diploma programmesspecify particular requirements and you can finddetails of these in the Study Abroad and JYACatalogue of Modules.

Proficiency in EnglishIf you are applying from overseas, you mustprovide satisfactory evidence of your proficiencyin written and spoken English to show that you cantake full advantage of the teaching we offer. ForJYA English PLUS, there are three differentpathways depending on your level of proficiency.The minimum requirements are as follows:

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Junior Year Abroad, Fall Semester,Spring SemesterAn average of 6.5 on IELTS, with 6.0 in Readingand 6.0 in Writing, or TOEFL paper-based580/internet-based 85.

English PLUS

Pathway 1IELTS 4.0 or TOEFL 450 (paper-based) or 45(internet-based).

Pathway 2IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in bothReading and Writing or TOEFL 500 (paper-based)or 60 (internet-based).

Pathway 3IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in bothReading and Writing or TOEFL 550 (paper-based)or 80 (internet-based).

Entry requirements,fees and living costs

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010Entry requirements, fees and living costs

Tuition feesJunior Year Abroad £9,000JYA English PLUS full length £10,900JYA English PLUS part length £7,845Fall Semester £3,600Spring Semester £5,400

(These are fees for the academic year 2009/2010)

Other living costsEach individual student has different circumstances,so to help you estimate your living costs we providean online calculator. To use this calculator please goto the web address below.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/international/study-costs.html

Programme Start date Finish date English language Deadlinerequirement

2010 2011 IELTS TOEFL TOEFLpaper internet

Junior Year Abroad September June 6.5 580 85 30 June 2010

Fall Semester September December 6.5 580 85 30 June 2010

Spring Semester January June 6.5 580 85 30 Nov 2010

English PLUS April December 4.0 450 45 15 Feb 2010Pathway 1 or March



Terms and conditions: The University reserves the right to makevariations to the content and delivery of courses and otherservices, or to discontinue courses and other services,if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If theUniversity discontinues any course it will endeavour to providea suitable alternative. To register for a programme of study, allstudents must agree to abide by the University Regulations(available online at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations/).

Data protection: for administrative, academic and health andsafety reasons, the University needs to process informationabout its students. Full registration as a student of the Universityis subject to your consent to process such information.

When you are applying, you must provide:

• a completed application form, including acurrent photograph (downloadable fromwww.kent.ac.uk/studying/short-term/application.html)

• a provisional module registration form(downloadable from the web at www.kent.ac.uk/studying/short-term/application.html)

• full certified transcripts of your academicachievements/results to date

• a report from a teacher who is familiarwith your academic work at your presentuniversity/college

• a personal statement supporting yourapplication

• a copy of your passport.

If your home university has an agreement withthe University of Kent then please liaise directlywith their Study Abroad Office when you apply.If your university does not currently have anagreement with us, we consider direct applicationsfor short-term study but it is your responsibilityto liaise with your home institution about anyacceptance of credit transfer of your study atKent.

Choosing your modulesIf you want to take one of the diplomas listed inthe Study Abroad and JYA Catalogue of Modules,please ensure that you list the correct modules onyour form. For more details, see www.kent.ac.uk/studying/undergrad/apply/entry.html

Humanities and Social SciencesIf you are choosing from programmes withinHumanities or Social Sciences, please select themodules you would like to study, in order ofpreference. As some modules are occasionallyunavailable or are fully subscribed, we advise youto list some additional modules. Therefore, if youare going to be at Kent for a full academic year(which would equate to 120 credits), please list

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modules worth 180 credits, in order of preference.If you are going to be at Kent for one semester,please list modules worth 90 credits, also in orderof preference.

SciencesIf you are choosing a programme within Sciences,please list your major course interests only and donot select a full range of modules. We will thenarrange an individual programme for you indiscussion with our advisers.

Where to send your applicationCompleted applications (or any queries) shouldbe sent to:Hazel Lander, The International Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UK

T: +44 1227 827994F: +44 1227 823247E: [email protected]

How to apply

Study Abroad and JYA Guide 2010How to apply

Visa and ImmigrationPlease note that international students coming tothe UK for six months or longer must apply for aStudent Visa. If you are planning to study in theUK for six months or less, but wish towork/volunteer, you will also need to apply for aStudent Visa. If you do not wish to work/volunteer,but plan to study in the UK for up to six months,you can enter the UK on a Student Visitor Visa.Please ensure that you give yourself enough timeto make your visa application. For furtherinformation, please visitwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to theUniversity of Kent.

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Further informationHazel Lander, The International Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 1227 827994F: +44 1227 823247E: [email protected]

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