Founded in 1965, the University of Kent is one of the leading and most respected universities in the United Kingdom. Located in Canterbury, Kent, the university has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and has also been recognised for its strong research performance through the Research Excellence Framework (REF). An impressive 97% of the university’s research has been recognised as internationally excellent.

The University of Kent consistently achieves high levels of student satisfaction, with around 90% of students reporting positive experiences each year. Its main campus is located in Canterbury, with additional campuses in Medway and Tonbridge in England. The university also has international centres in Brussels, Athens, and Paris.

Kent is conveniently located close to London and mainland Europe. With easy access via the Channel Tunnel through Dover, it is a popular destination for international students who wish to explore other European cities while studying in the UK.

The University of Kent is organised into six academic divisions:

• Division of Arts and Humanities
• Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
• Division of Natural Sciences
• Division of Human and Social Sciences
• Kent Business School
• Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Popular Master’s Programmes at the University of Kent

Kent Business School

Kent Business School holds the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation, an achievement earned by only around 1% of business schools worldwide. The Triple Crown consists of accreditation from: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Many programmes within Kent Business School are also accredited by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Kent Business School offers a wide range of programmes, with some of the most popular choices among international students including:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MSc FinTech with Industrial Placement
• MSc Business Analytics with Industrial Placement
• MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics with Industrial Placement
• MSc Finance with Industrial Placement
• MSc International Business and Management
• MSc Marketing with Industrial Placement
• MSc Human Resource Management with Industrial Placement

*Students can choose to include an Industrial Placement option in many of these programmes.

Law School

The University of Kent’s Law School is highly regarded among international students and has built a strong reputation for legal education over many years. The school places significant emphasis on practical learning and offers a wide range of specialist programmes that prepare students for careers requiring legal expertise. Most LLM programmes begin in September each year. However, recognising that many students may be pursuing dual legal qualifications or have different study plans, the university also offers a January intake for selected postgraduate law programmes. This provides greater flexibility for students who may not be able to begin their studies in September. Several LLM programmes at the University of Kent are recognised by the Lawyers Council of Thailand, including:

• Master of Laws in Human Rights
• Master of Laws in Criminal Justice Law (formerly Master of Laws in Criminal Justice)

Specialist Legal Programmes

• Master of Laws in International Commercial Law
• Master of Laws in International Environmental Law and Policy (formerly Master of Laws in International Environmental Law)
• Master of Laws in International Environmental Law with Human Rights
• Master of Laws in Intellectual Property
• Master of Laws in Intellectual Property with International Commercial Law

While Kent Business School and the Law School are among the most popular choices for international students, the University of Kent offers many other highly respected programmes across a wide range of disciplines. Students from around the world choose Kent for its academic excellence, strong student support, international outlook, and career-focused education. In future articles, the One Education team will continue exploring more of the university’s standout programmes in greater detail.

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