Postgraduate applications - Postgraduate courses - University of Kent

Postgraduate applications - Postgraduate courses - University of Kent
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Taught Master's programmes
Most taught degrees begin in September, although we do offer
postgraduate courses with January starts
. Our course page will include all the information you need about when your course starts.
There is no fixed application deadline for applications from home students, though we strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your intended start date.
Admissions deadlines
for international students may vary, so it's a good idea to check them well in advance.
In your application you will typically need to provide:
A personal statement - this must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.
At least one academic reference
Your academic transcript
Any other personal documentation and details
A form of
acceptable identification
How to write your personal statement
Your personal statement is an opportunity for you to show the admissions tutor that you have applied to the right course for you.  Think of the personal statement as a 'written interview'.
Please answer the following four questions in no more than 200 words per question:
Why do you wish to study this course?
Why do you wish to study at the University of Kent?
What have you done previously that is relevant or related to this area of study? (This could include previous employment, internships, previous study, volunteer work, etc)
What are your career aspirations, and how will this course help you achieve them?
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Research / PhD programmes
We strongly recommend you contact potential supervisors in the school where you wish to study. This is an important part of the application process as we must be confident that we can provide you with suitable supervision, support, training and facilities. School or staff contact details can be found on the school's website. Alternatively, you can use our '
Find a supervisor
' search tool to look up academics.
PhD and Master's by Research entry points include September, January and May. Please see individual course pages for the specific entry points available for your chosen course.
Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible and no later than three months before your intended start date. However, if you are seeking funding, you should keep in mind that most scholarship awards will have set deadlines. Please see our scholarship pages for more information.
If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you should also allow enough time to complete the visa application process. For more information about student visas, visit our
country pages
.
To apply, choose your course from our
postgraduate course pages
and click ‘Apply now’ to be taken to our online application portal, Kent Vision. You will be asked to provide the following information:
details of your previous studies
a research proposal (usually between 1000-3000 words)
contact information for two academic referee
evidence of proficiency in English, where applicable.
A form of
acceptable identification
Some schools may also ask you to provide an academic writing sample.
International students
Our International Marketing and Recruitment team are here to support applicants from outside the UK, whether you need advice on programmes or information on how to apply, get in touch: international@kent.ac.uk
International admission deadlines
Get prepared for your studies and check out our international admissions deadline.
English language requirements
Our minimum English language entry requirements to prove your written and spoken English is at the required level for postgraduate study.
International applicants FAQs
Take a look at our FAQs for support on your application and visa guidance.
Entry requirements by country
Find out our entry requirements for the country you have studied in.
Additional Postgraduate Research enquiries
Application processes for study in Business, Economics and Law.
Business
In Kent Business School, entry to all research programmes is in September only. The deadline for PhD applications is 31 July.
Economics
Economics PhD applicants should follow the subject-specific guidelines for the application process.
How to apply
Law
In Kent Law School, entry to all research programmes (PhDs and Master's by Research) is in September only. The deadline for all applications for September entry of the same year is 30th June.
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PGT modes of study
We make sure our taught courses work in the ways that are best for you. Find out more about our January start or distance-learning options.
PGR modes of study
All research programmes involve a majority of independent study but can also be delivered in different ways.
Find your course
Find the course that's right for you by exploring our wide wange of postgraduate study options.
Fees and Funding
We're here to help you find the best financial support available through postgraduate scholarships, research funding and loans.
Conversion courses
Do you want to change lanes and jump into something new? If so, our conversion courses are ideal for you.
Why Kent
Discover why Kent is the perfect place to start your postgraduate journey.
FAQs
All the answers to the most common questions we get asked by our applicants.