Future Ready - University of Kent

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Your Future - Careers & Employability at Kent
Own your future
The University of Kent helps students prepare for successful careers from day one.
Our career support includes expert guidance, one-to-one advice, CV and interview workshops, employer events, and opportunities for work experience or placements across every subject area.
Going beyond careers
At Kent, our careers support isn't just about careers - it's about so much more.
We don't create graduates for job roles, we create graduates who are ready to make a real impact. The world of work is constantly evolving, fields develop and demand for positions shift. However, all fields need innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And this is what our careers support is all about.
We are focused on giving you the tools you need to succeed in your career, and beyond it, by centering both skills and personal development. When you graduate from Kent, you're ready to make an impact.
Only focusing on job roles in careers support isn't supporting anyone's success. We don't want to just help you make cookie-cutter CV's - we'll help you share your journey, so employers sit up a take notice at all the things that make you, you.
We won't just give you bland 'one size fits all' practice interviews, we'll make sure you can proudly tell people all the things that make you the best fit for whatever path you take. So you can make your future your own.
Flexibility first
We don't settle for preparing you for a job, we prepare you for life. No one's career journey is linear and this is a good thing! You'll be ready to pivot, take risks and forge new paths. And we'll be right there with you, our careers support is there to help for up to three years after graduation.
Real industry connections
All of our teaching is designed with industry in mind, so you're ready to make a real impact in your career. We bring the real world to the classroom, so everything you are learning is informed by real views on professional development. You can expand your network with guest lectures and alumni events, or you can go out on a placement, take an internship or a year in industry in the UK or abroad. We're here to open doors for you, not close them.
Future proof skills
The skills you develop are at Kent are evergreen. The world will always need innovative thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and leaders. These are the skills we focus on so you can thrive in your career and your life after university.
It's your journey, so why shouldn't you be at the centre of it?
Our careers support is all based around you. We understand your ambitions and goals develop as you study and grow at Kent. You'll have tailored support so you can succeed based on your values, passions and talents.
What makes Kent better?
Tailored support
We recognise growth isn't linear, and we don't just want you to get a job, we want you to be fulfilled with work that matters. Our focus is all about getting you to where you want to go.
You can take it with you!
The skills, confidence and knowledge you develop at Kent will serve you after graduation, and so will we. We offer careers support for up to three years after graduation.
Real world connections
Our connections with industry inform all of our teaching. So all your learning is relevant to your interests, and your future. And you can take placements to gain work experience while you study.
Bigger picture
Focusing on skills means we can look beyond 9-5's. Our ASPIRE programme is designed for any student looking for start their own business.
Collaboration
You'll be a student at Kent, but we treat you like a partner. If you bring an exciting new voice, we give you the confidence to make it heard. It means the best results for us, and for you.
Flexible first
At Kent we don't expect you to know where you are going right away. If you do, great! But if not you can figure it out as you study with us. We ensure you can plan, pivot and act when it suits you.
Tailored support
We recognise growth isn't linear, and we don't just want you to get a job, we want you to be fulfilled with work that matters. Our focus is all about getting you to where you want to go.
You can take it with you!
The skills, confidence and knowledge you develop at Kent will serve you after graduation, and so will we. We offer careers support for up to three years after graduation.
Real world connections
Our connections with industry inform all of our teaching. So all your learning is relevant to your interests, and your future. And you can take placements to gain work experience while you study.
Bigger picture
Focusing on skills means we can look beyond 9-5's. Our ASPIRE programme is designed for any student looking for start their own business.
Collaboration
You'll be a student at Kent, but we treat you like a partner. If you bring an exciting new voice, we give you the confidence to make it heard. It means the best results for us, and for you.
Flexible first
At Kent we don't expect you to know where you are going right away. If you do, great! But if not you can figure it out as you study with us. We ensure you can plan, pivot and act when it suits you.
I use lessons from my degree in everything I do, from specific knowledge to life skills.
Nicole Hall,
Business and Management BSc (Hons)
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We’ve created the most progressive approach to higher education in the UK.
Here are some great examples of our future focused modules at Kent across a wide range of subjects, designed to get you ready for success after university.
Succeeding at University and Beyond
Subject - Psychology
What do you need to know to do well studying psychology at university? How can you best demonstrate and articulate your abilities throughout your studies and beyond? You'll gain essential information and opportunities to develop skills that will see you through the next years of your course. From academic writing to self-reflection and career planning, this modules gives you a thorough grounding in how to learn effectively and independently, and to use this learning to think and write like a psychologist.
Science Communication & Public Engagement
Subject - Biosciences
How do new scientific breakthroughs become embedded positively within society? How do we build trust and confidence in science and technology? How do we sustain a strong future for science by inspiring the next generation?
You'll explore how scientists construct messages across professional disciplines such as media, policy, private sector and charity, understanding the role scientists play outside of the immediate scientific environment. Finally, you'll apply best practice in communication and public engagement to global challenges where science and technology provide potential solutions.
The Skills of Argument: How to Argue and Win
Subject - Law
Devoted entirely to developing your practical skill in argument, you'll build ability and understanding that will benefit you in legal practice - and across many other areas of employment. Despite frequent mention in education and employment, few graduates have received the training needed to present knowledgeable, winning argument consistently and confidently. You gain a critical edge, empowering you to engage in argument effectively, developing the skill of presenting a compelling case and by sharpening your awareness of when poor or underhand arguments are being used against you.
Leading People and Organisations
Subject - Business and Management
In a world characterised by perpetual transformation, how can emerging business leaders navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that shape corporate strategy? Through engaging and interactive sessions, you’ll explore the complexities inherent in leadership principles and strategic decision-making. This module emphasises hands-on learning, ensuring that you gain the knowledge and essential practical skills needed for effective leadership in contemporary business environments.
Video Games Development
Subject - Computer Science
Delve into this video game module, where you will learn various facets within video game design and development, encompassing game physics, AI, level design, player behaviour, game rules and mechanics, and user interfaces.
Through hands-on instruction, you are introduced to game development utilising state-of-the-art game engine. Additionally, you will extend the application of these skills in designing immersive and spatial computing applications, so you have all the tools you need to break into an exciting and expanding industry.
Heritage Studies - Internships
Subject - Classical Studies
Get hands-on with a tailored made 70-hour internship within a local, regional or national heritage site. You’ll gain a first-hand comprehensive experience in heritage work, a crucial step towards a career in the field.  During the internship, you’ll deploy accurately the concepts and principles learned in class within the dynamic context of heritage sites. Choose the site of your internship as far as possible, ensuring that the internship aligns with your own interests and career aspirations. Clear objectives and skills to be acquired will be outlined and regularly monitored.
Strategic Marketing
Subject - Accounting and Finance
This module is designed to give you an overview of strategic analysis, strategic decision-making and strategic processes within and between organisations. It explores approaches to strategic management as well as concepts, frameworks and issues in strategic management.
By taking a case study-focused approach, this module fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It will help you to contribute meaningfully in your future career, as employers seek individuals capable of strategic thinking.
Arts Internship
Subject - Arts
Keen to gain practical experience in a professional industry setting? As your first step towards your future career, you’ll engage in a placement/internship that will be relevant to your subject of study or ambitions. In addition to your placement, you will learn about employability in the creative arts industries and enhance your commercial awareness of what is needed to launch a career in this area.
You will be supported in learning how to approach prospective employers, tailor CVs, evaluate job descriptions, and promote yourself in a professional context, preparing you for life after university. You will also explore the value of your work placement experience through reflection and critical analysis.
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From BSc to MBE
Initially, it was absolutely the core programming skills but over time a general understanding of technology how it works and its potential application has become critical to my role
Ezechi Britton MBE,
Computer Science graduate
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Building your career
From seeing the array of different ideas in crits, to working with architects and your tutors, even to meeting strangers on international trips – that’s exactly what it’s like when you start working and networking. There is a LOT of collaboration, and I think Kent set me up well for that. Those group projects are not for no reason!
Yeni Ope-Ewe,
Architecture graduate
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Forging new paths
I am immensely grateful for the experiences and guidance I received during my time at the University of Kent and am certain that I would not have achieved pupillage without them.
Jeremy Kingsford,
Law graduate
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Chasing results
In my current role, I was given ownership to build a feature in the Chase app which has recently launched to our UK customers. It was an exciting experience as I was the main developer for that feature and to see so many customers using it now is so surreal.
Elaine Loke,
Computer Science graduate
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Finding your place
During my placement, I was also able to build an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) registration portfolio, which will allow me to be HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered after I graduate. It’s a great bonus and I feel very lucky to have been able to do it.
Julia Stanovnik,
Biomedical Science
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Lessons you can take anywhere
Things really began to make sense to me by second year, the Emerging Markets module was fantastic, I had a lightbulb moment of feeling like I could really apply my expertise and began to think like an international businessperson.
Alexandra Smith,
International Business graduate
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Start up, stay ahead
My brand wouldn't have grown so quickly without uni.
Emay Enemokwu,
Business graduate
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Building brands
I remember during my studies I was really impressed with the careers support that KBS gave to their current students and also those who already graduated.
George Edgar,
Marketing graduate
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Uncovering history
As part of my MA thesis I uncovered some groundbreaking new evidence about one of Anne Boleyn’s private prayerbooks (her Book of Hours) that received international press and scholarly attention. As a result, I was employed at Hever Castle.
Kate McCaffrey,
Medieval and Early Modern Studies graduate
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Sharing stories
My time at Kent gave me the confidence and the necessary educational tools to understand and analyse the working environment.
Angel Raju,
English graduate
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Simply British Ballers
It was my first experience of organising and running a team. I had to be on top of the detail and also think about marketing the society. You’re responsible for 30 people, so fantastic training for a future career. Or, as it turned out, for running a business.
Ed Metcalf,
Co-founder - Simply British Ballers
Trending subjects
Employability is at the core of everything we do at Kent. Here are some of our trending subject areas that are particularly popular with career driven students.
Psychology
Business and Management
Law
Computer Science
Biosciences
Architecture
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