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We are all part of a vibrant, creative and inclusive

university seeking to make our mark. We inspire each
other to do outstanding things at Kent and that, in
turn, empowers our graduates to do outstanding
things in the world. It’s something we’re very proud of.

WE
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CONTENTS
Your pathway to Kent
8 Why Kent?

STAND
10 Canterbury campus
12 Home sweet home
14 Our spaces
16 Here for you

FOR
22 Your future
23 Settling in
24 Get involved
26 International Foundation Year

AMBITION.
30 International Foundation Year Zero
34 International Incorporated Masters
38 Course dates
40 Parents and supporters
42 Entry Requirements
46 How to apply

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YOUR PATHWAY
TO KENT
University of Kent International
College (UK IC) is a specialist
embedded pathway college, where
international students can begin
their studies at University of Kent in
partnership with Oxford International
Education Group.
Choose your level of study
At University of Kent International College
(UK IC) we offer two undergraduate and a
postgraduate pathway option:
• International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• International Year Zero (IYZ)
• International Incorporated Masters (IIM)
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
OXFORD INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1991, Oxford International is an
accredited private education provider that
operates independent boarding schools,
international colleges, and English
language centres across the UK and
North America to create life-enhancing
experiences for students worldwide.
Our courses help over 50,000 UK and
international students achieve academic
success every year.
We have built strong relationships with
education consultants worldwide and
pride ourselves on delivering the best
courses for their students.
Continue onto your chosen
degree
Following successful completion
of your pathway at UK IC, you will
continue your studies directly with
University of Kent. The University has
a wide range of fantastic and highly
regarded degree courses in subjects
ranging from Business Management
and Finance to Psychology.
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Benefits of our International College include:
• One visa for the entire programme
duration*
• Full university student status from day
one, with access to university facilities
and services
• Small classes with experienced
teaching staff
• Opportunity to live on campus in the
heart of the university campus with UK
and international students
• Direct continuation to your chosen
University of Kent degree course
following successful completion of
your programme
• Join all Student Union’s societies and clubs
*Applicable to IYZ and IIM pathways

WHY KENT?
University is a time to
explore who you are and
Kent is a safe place to do
that. We’re an inclusive
community that celebrates
individuality and champions
equality. So, whether this
next step is for discovering
new interests, or pursuing a
long-lasting career ambition,
we’ll be your cheerleader.
TOP 20 38th
15 SUBJECTS RANKED IN THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
IN THE TOP 20* (THE) RANKINGS BASED ON REF 2021
We’re a top 50 university
We are a leading university but our league
table rankings aren’t all that define us at Kent.
By giving you the best education, support and
opportunities we can, we help you to bring out
the best in yourself. This is where you will get
ahead, have new experiences and find your
place as part of a global community.
We know that we play a key role in where life
takes you next, which is why we go above and
beyond to give you the skills and knowledge
you need to go further with confidence.
Nothing’s off limits at Kent.
29th
IN THE PEOPLE & PLANET
UNIVERSITY LEAGUE
250+ NET ZERO
CLUBS AND COMMITTED
SOCIETIES BY 2040
60 mins 150+
TO LONDON NATIONALITIES
BY TRAIN ON CAMPUS
* Ranked in the top 20 across
The Complete University Guide
2023, The Guardian University
Guide 2023 and The Times Good
University Guide 2023
We care about you
You’re not just a number to us. From the
moment you step onto campus, we work
hard to make sure that your university
experience is happy and fulfilling.
To support you with all areas of your
life here, we have dedicated academic,
wellbeing and careers teams, all with
experienced and friendly professionals
that you can turn to.
We also offer financial advice and
support to help you live independently
without worrying about money. We
understand the challenges that come
with a rise in the cost of living and have
put many initiatives into action to take
care of our students.
To find all of these services as a Kent
student or to ask a question, you can use
our on-campus help point or online self-
service area, Nexus.
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We prepare you for the future
Whatever your ambitions are, they’re
never too bold for Kent; we’ve helped our
students achieve some amazing things. By
building real-world experience into your
degree, with facilities that mirror those
you’ll encounter in industry, we prepare you
to hit the ground running so you’ll have a
serious advantage when you graduate.
Our Careers and Employability Service also
help you with your future plans, from CV
guidance to connecting you with employers
at over 600 careers events every year.
We’re world-leading for
research
Our reputation for world-leading research
was confirmed by our outstanding results
in the Research Excellence Framework
2021. For you, this means you’ll learn
from leading thinkers whose work informs
their teaching. It also means that you’ll
be joining a community that pushes
boundaries, that is ambitious, innovative
and intent on making a positive difference
to people’s lives.
We’re making a positive
impact
We’re committed to making the world a
better, more sustainable and equitable
place. That’s why we’re responding to the
United Nations’ urgent call for action by
embedding their Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) into everything we do.
Our FutureProof framework gets staff and
students involved in the SDGs and inspires
them to take action to ensure that we
deliver a university of the future.
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Beautiful, unique, peaceful, green.
That’s how our students describe
our Canterbury campus, and they’re
right. Built on 300 acres of parkland,
with views over the historic city of
Canterbury, it’s an idyllic place to study.
At the heart of campus are cafés,
restaurants and bars, as well as student
accommodation, a four-storey library, Best non-alcoholic night out
nightclub, sports centre, theatre and The Gulbenkian to watch a film and then
cinema. Getting around is easy too; you dinner at Woody’s bar in Park Wood.
can walk across campus in 15 minutes.
Best place to get food
Hut 8 in Turing College. The food is really
affordable and tasty. Homemade pizzas,
delicious desserts and there are table

THE CITY
tennis and air hockey tables!
Quietest place to study
Interactive Canterbury Other than the library, I like studying in
Campus Tour Campus Tour Darwin computer room. It’s hidden away
and peaceful. You’ll quickly find your own
study spot gems. Canterbury is a fascinating place to live.
Best view Historic with medieval alleyways, cobbled
Outside the library, looking straight over streets and a world-famous cathedral.
Canterbury and the cathedral. There Contemporary with cafés, pubs, rooftop bars,
are always loads of people on the green independent shops, restaurants, a theatre and
enjoying the view in summertime. cinema. All a 25-minute walk from campus.

HOME SWEET HOME
Our accommodation comes with a
key to a safe and affordable place
to live and a door to a community
of new people. You may think
there’s no place like home, but
there is here.
You’ll find some of your best friends in your
uni accommodation and you’ll have some
of your best times too. Whether it’s cooking
up a feast in your house in Park Wood, our
student village; watching a film in your
room with friends in Tyler Court; conjuring
up some drinking games together in your
shared kitchen in Turing.
Benefits
• E
 verything’s on your doorstep
You can walk everywhere on our
campuses from whichever room you
choose; helpful for those 9am lectures
• All bills are included (including
Wi-Fi) and fixed for 2023/24
800 of our rooms are priced below
the national average (UniPol 2021
Accommodation Cost Survey)
• Security and wellbeing support
From 24/7 security and Residential
Life Assistants, to our medical centres
and college communities
• Free sports membership
All rooms include a sports
membership for residents at either
Canterbury or Medway
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EXPLORE OUR
ACCOMMODATION
• Guaranteed room offer
Make us your Firm choice on UCAS
and apply before our 30 June deadline
to receive a guaranteed room offer
• Live on campus after your first year
We set aside a number of rooms at
both Canterbury and Medway for
returning students
Wherever you choose to live, you’ll
soon feel at home at Kent.
Canterbury
Self-catered
Darwin College, Tyler Court, Woolf
College; Park Wood, Keynes and Turing
Flats and Houses
All our self-catered accommodation is a
stone’s throw from the cafés, restaurants,
shops and bars on campus. We have
ensuite and shared facilities.
Rooms with a meal plan
Eliot College, Keynes College,
Becket Court
Our Bed and Flex meal plan includes a food
allowance of £12 per day that can be used
at a range of outlets on campus. Choose
from Eliot College with shared bathroom
facilities or from Becket Court or Keynes
College with ensuite rooms. All our Bed
and Flex rooms include a kitchenette and
are very close to our campus shops and
the central plaza.
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OUR SPACES
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We’ve invested in superb facilities to give you the

university experience you deserve. First-class
academic facilities add another dimension to your
studies and give you a taste of career options; our
sports and arts venues give you the chance to stay
fit, enjoy innovative performances and catch the
latest movies. Here are some of our unique spaces.

1 Crime scene house 3 Wigoder Law Building 2

Ranked 1 in The Guardian
st
University Guide 2023, our
Forensic Science course gives
students ‘real-world’
experience in our crime
scene house and garden.
Ranked in the top 20 in The
Times Good University Guide
2023, Law at Kent helps
students to develop practical
legal skills in our replica court
and our Law Clinic.

2 Templeman Library 4 Recording studios

At the heart of the
Canterbury campus, the
Templeman has spaces for
silent, individual and group
study, expert staff and
fantastic digital resources.
Our Music students gain
valuable experience in our
industry-standard recording
studios, music production
suite, rehearsal rooms and live
performance spaces.
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5 KMTV gallery
Guide KMTV is a local TV station with
studios on our Medway campus, close to
our Centre for Journalism (CfJ). This gives
CfJ students unique opportunities to gain
valuable experience of creating content
for TV. The gallery is used in conjunction
with the studio for live broadcasts.

6 Colyer-Fergusson Music Building

Purpose-built with outstanding acoustics,
Colyer-Fergusson is the perfect place for
our student orchestra, big band, chorus
and chamber choir to perform. It’s next to
the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, which houses
a cinema, theatre and café and offers
special rates for students.

7 Beacon Observatory
The Observatory is a fantastic resource for
our astronomy, astrophysics, space science
and physics students, as well as interested
members of the local community. Students
5 7 can get involved in stargazing.
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8 Kent Sport’s outstanding facilities

First things first, if you live on campus,
Kent Sport membership is free. Here’s what
you get. Rain won’t stop play at Kent – our
indoor tennis courts see to that! We’ve also
upgraded our indoor basketball court and
have space for badminton, volleyball, netball
and cricket, as well as a room for martial
arts. Plus high-quality gym and fitness
suites with qualified instructors. Outdoors
we have 3GX, 3G, astro and grass pitches.

9 The Shed
More exciting than it sounds, The Shed is
a superb makerspace, equipped with 3D
printers and a laser cutter where students
from the Computing, Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences Division and
members of TinkerSoc, the Tinkering
Society, can build things for their course
or their own interests.

10 Bloomberg Finance Lab

A dedicated virtual trading floor, the
Bloomberg Finance Lab gives students
access to real-time data from the
financial markets and an insight into
what it would be like to work in that fast-
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paced environment.
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University is
an exciting
time, a chance
to do things
your way and You’re taking the first step to • S
 ign up for a year in industry, study
to make your wherever you want to go. Come abroad or work abroad.
own choices. That to Kent and you’ll receive the • A
 pply to be a student ambassador and
doesn’t mean you’re support you need to get there. get training while working alongside
on your own though. Kent staff.
One piece of advice we give to all
Our professional our students is to make the most
• W
 ork part-time, volunteer or become a
Student Support and course rep.
of all the opportunities on offer. • J
 oin the team that produces the
Wellbeing team is here
student newspaper, or work for the
to guide you. The combination of a good degree and

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student TV and radio stations.
relevant work experience can give you
the edge when applying for jobs when
you graduate. Alongside your degree and
For more the academic support you receive, there For more
information are lots of ways you can develop your information

FOR
skills at Kent.

YOU
break and
companionship.
We also run
support groups
and wellbeing
events throughout the
year, as well as online
Build your support network
support where students
Supporting mental health, wellbeing and can chat to other students.
disability needs is at the heart of what we
do. Getting to know your campus and the Professional support

people in it can help you to create your own
network of friends and comfortable spaces.
There are lots of opportunities to meet
people; we run a Wellbeing Café, weekly
YOUR
Our professional practitioners
work with students individually
to understand their requirements,
and to develop strategies including

FUTURE
mindfulness sessions and you can sign Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs),
up for ‘just coffee’ and ‘walking buddy’ which make the support students
to pair up with someone new for a study need clear to their academic division.
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Top tips
1 G
 et involved and
throw yourself into the
experience: go to events,
join societies, introduce
yourself to other
students.
2 Take a break when you
need it; the first few
weeks will be full on and
you might need some
downtime.
3 Get to know your new
town or city. With lots of
independent restaurants
and shops, you’ll be spoilt
for choice!
Your first day
If you’ve chosen to live
on campus, one of the
biggest things you’ll do
on your first day is meet
the people you’ll be living
with. After getting all your
things into your room and
saying goodbye to weepy
family and friends, you
can begin to make your
room your own, with a few
touches from home. Fairy
lights, photos of family and
friends, books or video
games – your room will
quickly transform into a
space that’s uniquely yours.
And once you’ve finished
sprucing up your new
place, you’re bound to find
other students hanging
out in the kitchen. Spend
some time getting to know
each other: find out what
your housemates are
studying, where they’re
from and what they enjoy
doing. I’d add that pizza is
a must for bonding!
Hi, I’m Jade.
If you fancy going out
I’m a third-year History student who is on your first night,
Canterbury’s on-campus
having the best uni experience at Kent.
nightclub, The Venue, will
There’s a lovely campus environment put on welcome events.
here and that’s one of the things that
Party with all the other new
made my choice so easy three years ago. students or stay in and play
some board games with
I wasn’t sure what would happen in the first few your new mates.
weeks of uni, so I thought first it might be helpful to
share what you can expect as a new student at Kent.
Everyone’s experience is different, but however you
spend your time, I have no doubt that you’ll feel settled
here as quickly as I did!
Your first week
You might feel nervous
during your first week,
which is completely normal,
but the beginning of term
has a way of working itself
out. It’s full of excitement
and possibilities!
Packed with events put
on by the University, you
can fill every hour and
every day with something
different. You could spend
your Monday morning
crafting with other students
on the field overlooking the
cathedral. Have lunch at
Woody’s on Tuesday before
strolling over to the petting
zoo to see the animals.
Explore the Templeman
library (it’s huge!) or play
on an inflatable assault
course on the green on
Wednesday. Then spend
Thursday evening with new
friends at K Bar trying to
win the weekly quiz before
getting ready for Friday’s
theme night at The Venue –
it’s freshers’ after all.
Head to the Welcome
Fair. There will be loads of
societies ready to tell you
about what they do. Spend
the week going to as many
taster sessions as you like;
you’ll find new sports and
skills that interest you and
they’re the perfect place to
make new friends.
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Your first month
By now, you’ll know the
best study spots depending
on the time and day and
the campus shortcuts
for when you’re running
late. You’ll know how to
navigate the library to find
your books and will always
remember to bring another
bag to carry them in!
You’ll know which of
your friends are in the
library and which of
your flatmates are in a
seminar. You’ll know you
have tennis on Tuesdays
and debate society on
Thursdays, and you’ll
know what time the bus is
and where the closest bus
stop is to wherever you
are on campus.
You’ll know how long it
takes to do your reading
or prep work for your
seminars and lectures, and
where you can fit in an
episode of the Netflix series
you’re watching in between.
And you’ll know the best
pubs and restaurants and
your favourite order at
each one.
By the first month, you’ll
know Kent, and you’ll really
feel that it’s your home.
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GET INVOLVED
Meet Kent Union
Run by students, for students, Kent Union
is the representative voice of all 20,000+
students who study at Kent. Leading, inspiring
and empowering the student body this year is
Union President Zaid Mahmood.
‘Our main purpose as Kent Union is to provide the best
possible student experience and to prepare every single
student for life after Kent.
We’re very active on the Canterbury and Medway
campuses, from supporting student groups and
networks to running our big social spaces such as the
on-campus nightclub, The Venue; Woody’s Bar in Park
Wood, great for socials and watching sport; and the
Library Café which is a great little pit stop for nine-to-
five studyers!
Above all, Kent students are our main priority. We work
For more hard to lobby and campaign for change so that their
information views are represented at every level.’
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‘There’s so much to do on our campuses all year round.
We start with Welcome Week and end the year with
the Summer Ball. There’s always an amazing line-up of
artists; Sigala and Notes headlined in 2022, as well as
Nippa who’s a London artist and Kent alum!
We also have 250+ student groups to choose from, or
you could try a one-off ‘Give-it-a-Go’ event such as rock
climbing or tie dye. They’re great for meeting new people.’
Cost of living support
‘We’re doing all we can to support students with the
rising cost of living. To tackle food insecurity, we’ve set
up a campus pantry – an accessible food bank – where
students can take ten items, no questions asked! We’ve
also successfully campaigned for £3 hot meal deals on
campus and we’ll soon start a free breakfast club.
As well as having access to our budgeting system,
Blackbullion, and increased hardship funding, students
can also contact our confidential advice service if
they’re in financial difficulty.’
Finding part-time work
‘JobShop liaises with local businesses in Canterbury
and Medway to help students who are looking for
part-time employment. Students can meet with
a JobShop adviser to work through their CV or
application too.
Students can also sign up to JobShop’s temp bank
and pick and choose from any weekly or monthly
work opportunities that are coming up.’
Having your voice heard
‘Kent Union is led by five elected full-time
officers that the student body vote in every
year. These are the people that lead Kent
Union and represent you.
Our democratic structures also allow
students to be a voice for their cohorts and
communities. They can become an academic
student rep or join one of our networks to be
a voice for marginalised communities.’
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FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME
Overview
The International Foundation Year (IFP) is a level 3 foundation year that is an equivalent
qualification to A levels. During your programme you will develop subject-specific
knowledge with a strong focus on improving your academic English language skills in
preparation for studying at university.
Common modules for all IFP pathways
During the three terms encapsulating the IFP, you’ll gain additional skills in your chosen
study route and the necessary English language skills to progress to year one of your As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules
chosen university degree course. common to all pathways. These modules are:
•E
 nglish and Skills for Academic Purposes
You can choose to study one of the following 6 routes, starting in September: • Applied Project Skills
• Cultural Studies
1 Business
2 Arts and Humanities
3 Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Entry requirements
4 Human and Social Sciences
English Language requirements (SELT required)
5 Law, Society and Social Justice
Three term - minimum overall IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each component
Two term - minimum overall IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each component
Start dates:
Three term - September Academic qualifications
Two term - January and September For entry to the IFP pathway you will need to meet either the following general academic
requirements or the country specific equlivent requirements.

IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native
language or UCAS points 24
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4
Country specific academic requirements
HIGH International
Foundation
First Year Second Year Final Year GRADUATE For full list of your country entry requirements please visit page 44
SCHOOL Degree Degree Degree
Programme

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FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME

BUSINESS HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

You will develop your knowledge in business, economics, statistics and data analysis You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules relating to your
which opens up a variety of career opportunities. further degree study.
CONTINUATION DEGREES: CONTINUATION DEGREES:
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Anthropology
BSc (Hons) Business and Management ↵ MORE COURSE BSc (Hons) Economics ↵ MORE COURSE
BSc (Hons) International Business INFORMATION BA (Hons) Environment and Sustainability
BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing
INFORMATION
BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Behaviour
BSc (Hons) Human Geography
BA (Hons) Politics
BSc (Hons) Psychology

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

You will develop your communication and creative skills whilst taking specific modules
relating to your further degree study. LAW, SOCIETY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules which include
CONTINUATION DEGREES:
BA(Hons) Architecture
social and legal studies.
BA (Hons) Art History ↵ MORE COURSE CONTINUATION DEGREES:
BA (Hons) English Literature
BA (Hons) Film
INFORMATION BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care ↵ MORE COURSE
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) History INFORMATION
LLB Law
BA (Hons) Media
BA (Hons) Social Work
BA (Hons) Spatial and Interior Design
BA (Hons) Sociology

COMPUTING, ENGINEERING
AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
You will develop yourskills in Maths, Data Analysis, Computer Sciences, Programming
and Digital Design.
CONTINUATION DEGREES:
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science - Cyber Security
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BSc (Hons) Digital Design INFORMATION
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
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INTERNATIONAL
YEAR ZERO
Overview
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of a 4-year International Incorporated
Bachelors (IIB). Your first year is taught at University of Kent International College (UK IC).
Once you successfully complete this year, you will continue studying the remaining stages
of your degree at University of Kent. Common modules for all IYZ pathways
As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules
During the three terms encapsulating the IYZ, you’ll gain additional skills in your chosen common to all pathways. These modules are:
study route and the necessary English language skills to succeed during your studies.
•E
 nglish and Skills for Academic Purposes
You can choose to study one of the following 6 routes: • Applied Project Skills
• Cultural Studies
1 Business
2 Arts and Humanities
Entry requirements
3 Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
4 Human and Social Sciences English Language requirements
5 Law, Society and Social Justice For entry to the IYZ pathway the minimum overall IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each
component / Oxford ELLT - 5
Start date: January / September
Academic qualifications
For entry to the IYZ pathway you will need to meet either the following general academic
requirements or the country specific equlivent requirements.

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native
language or UCAS points 24
HIGH International First Year Second Year Final Year GRADUATE
SCHOOL Year Zero Degree Degree Degree Country specific academic requirements
For full list of your country entry requirements please visit page 44
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YEAR ZERO

BUSINESS HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Develop your knowledge in business, economics, statistics and data analysis which You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules relating to your
opens up a variety of career opportunities. further degree study.

CONTINUATION DEGREES: CONTINUATION DEGREES:

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
↵ MORE COURSE
BA (Hons) Politics ↵ MORE COURSE
BSc (Hons) International Business BSc (Hons) Psychology INFORMATION
BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing INFORMATION

LAW, SOCIETY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

ARTS AND HUMANITIES You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules which include
Develop your communication and creative skills whilst taking specific modules relating social and legal studies.
to your further degree study.

CONTINUATION DEGREES:
CONTINUATION DEGREES:
LLB Law
BA (Hons) Architecture
BA (Hons) Media ↵ MORE COURSE
↵ MORE COURSE INFORMATION
INFORMATION

COMPUTING, ENGINEERING
AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Develop you skills in Maths, Data Analysis, Computer Sciences, Programming and
Digital Design.

CONTINUATION DEGREES:
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering
↵ MORE COURSE
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
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INTERNATIONAL
INCORPORATED
MASTERS
Overview
The International Incorporated Masters (IIM) is offered over one or two terms and focuses
on equipping you with the academic English language skills you need to complete your
postgraduate study at the University of Kent.

IIM has multiple start dates throughout the year, dependent on your English language and Common modules for all IIM pathways
academic qualifications. As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules
common to all pathways. The common modules are:
After successfully completing the IIM programme you will continue onto you chosen • I ntroduction to Masters Study in the UK (one and two term pathways)
postgraduate degree course at the University of Kent.
•E
 nglish for Masters Study (two term pathways)
It is designed for students who do not qualify for direct entry to the master’s programmes at
the University, this could be because of the grades achieved in your bachelor degree; your Entry requirements
current qualifications are not equivalent to a UK bachelor degree or because you have a
different background.
English Language requirements
You can choose to study one of the following 2 routes: One term - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (with no skill below 5.5) / Oxford ELLT 6
Two term - IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (with no skill below 5.5) / Oxford ELLT 5
1 Business
2 Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Academic qualifications
For entry to the IIM pathway you will need to meet either the following general academic
requirements or the country specific equlivent requirements.

One term - Bachelor Degree (3rd Class)

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SUPPORTERS
APPLYING TO UK IC
All international students can apply
through their local agent who will provide
support and guidance through the
application process. For more information
on your application process.
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There’s lots of support on hand: our
Student Learning Advisory Service offers
help with study, writing and research skills
and our Student Support and Wellbeing
team are on hand if your child needs
emotional or mental health support or
they have a disability.
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contactable 24/7, 365 days of the year studying at UK IC have access to on site
and our SafeZone app allows students to accommodation if they wish to explore this
request assistance via their phone, from option. This is a chance to stay with like-
anywhere on campus. minded students within the Kent community.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME /
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement
Secondaire -minimum overall score
ALGERIA
of 10/20 with minimum pass (10) in
at least 4 subjects
(Tam) Orta Teshil Haqqinda Attestat
AZERBAIJAN (Certificate of Completed Secondary
School Education)
HSC with 2.50 or OTHM Level 3 with
BANGLADESH
SELT
Tawjihiya (General Secondary
BAHRAIN Education Certificate) with an overall
grade of at least 80%
Certificado de Ensino Médio with
BRAZIL
minimum grade average of 5/10
CAMEROON Baccalaureat with 10 in six subjects
Successful completion of Secondary
School Senior 2 65% or Senior 3
CHINA with minimum 60% OR Huikao with
a minimum 60% OR Gaokao with a
minimum 50%
Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI (General
Secondary Education Certificate)
EGYPT
with an overall grade of at least
65%
West African Senior School
Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
GHANA
with minimum grade average of D;
with SELT
Form 5, 3 subjects pass = accept all
HONG KONG subjects / HKDSE 2 2 2 - accept all
subjects
INTERNATIONAL
INCORPORATED MASTERS
(TWO TERM)
Completion of the Licence, Diplome
de (plus subject area), Diplome
d’Etudes Superieures or Diplome
d’Ingenieur/Diplome d’Architecte
d’Etat with a pass mark of 10 out of
20 (50%)
INDONESIA
Bakalavr Diplomu: 60% (issued in
2005 or later), Dipom - Hakim: 60%,
Bakalavr Diplomu: 60% (issued in 2004
or before)
Bachelor Degree:
4 years with a minimum of 40%
Bachelor Degree: 1.5/4.0
4 year Bachelors degree with 60% or
equivalent or Titulo de Technologo
with 70% or equivalent
Bachelor degree with Third class or
KAZAKHSTAN
GPA 1.7 or diploma equivalent
Bachelor Degree: Chinese 3-year
College Diploma in related subject
area with 70%-74% or above or
Chinese 4-year Bachelor degree
below 75% 3 years of 4 year Chinese
degree with grade of 70%
Bachelor degree (from a University):
Pass
Higher National Diploma with over
70%
Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree:
Associate Degree with 60% or above
Degree with Third Class or diploma
equivalent or Bachelors degree of
GPA 2.4/4
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME / INCORPORATED MASTERS
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (TWO TERM)
45% for CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/WBSE/
Maharashtra Boards and 50% for Higher Diploma or Associate degree
INDIA
other boards. Standard XII English grades of 60% or GPA 2.7
required at 70%
Successful completion of Grade 6.5
Bachelor Degree: 2.0/4.0
SMA 2 or Grade 6.0 SMA 3 or STTB
Completion of Year 11 from Diplom
- Metevaseth / Nameh Dabirestan
IRAN Bachelor Degree: 12/20
High School Diplom with minimum
grade average of 12/20
Kotogakko Sotsugyou Shomeisho
Completion of a recognised Bachelor
(Upper Secondary School Leaving
JAPAN Degree OR Advanced Diploma: GPA
Certificate) with a final grade of at
2.2
least 3.0/5.0 or 7/10
Bachelor Degree: Successful
High School Certificate with
JORDAN completion of Bachelor degree with
minimum grade average of 75%
Pass grade (below 2.5)
Bachelor Degree: Successful
Certificate of Complete Secondary
completion of Bachelor Degree or
Education with minimum grade
Specialist Diploma with GPA below
average of 3/5
3.25/5 or 65%
Successful Completion of Bachelor
KENYA* KCSE with average grade D
degree with Pass grade
Bachelor Degree: Pass a Bachelor
High School Certificate with
KUWAIT Degree with a GPA below 2.5/4.0 or
minimum grade average of 65%
2.8/5 or diploma equivalent
SPM/UEC: 3 passes – minimum Bachelor Degree with a grade of
MALAYSIA
grade D Third class
Diplôme d’Écoles Nationales de
Commerce et de Gestion, Licence
Achieveing Moroccan Baccalaureat / Licence d’Études Fondamentales
MOROCCO
with minimum 10/20 / Licence Professionnelle 9/20,
Diplôme du Cycle Normal or Diplôme
d’Ingénieur d’État 10/20
HSEC or Nepal Education Board Bachelor Degree: Pass (studied for a
NEPAL
(Year 12)- GPA 1.8 minimum of 3 years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME /
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO
NECO or iGCSE with at least 5 passes
at grade C6 or above; West African
NIGERIA Senior School Certificate Examination
(WASSCE) with minimum grade
average of D
Omani Thanawiya Amma with at
OMAN least an overall grade of 65% or
above
PAKISTAN HSC 55%; with SELT
Saudi Arabian Tawjihiya with at least
SAUDI ARABIA
an overall grade of 80% or above
High School Graduation Equivalency
Examination with 60%/Senior High
School 3 with average 6th grade /
SOUTH KOREA Senior High School 2 with average
5th grade. Please add CSAT (National
Exam) to be considered in place of
high school rank
Taiwanese Senior High School
Leaving Certificate with a final grade
TAIWAN
of at least 50%/ Completion of
Senior High School: 60%
Completion of Matthayom 5 with
GPA 2.3/4.0 or Certificate of Upper
THAILAND Secondary of Education (Maw 6)
with CGPA 2.0/4.0 or 60% in relevant
subjects
High School Diploma with at least 1
TURKEY
A’Level
UNITED ARAB
Emirati Tawjihiya with an overall
EMIRATES
grade of at least 80% or above
(UAE)
UNITED
STATES OF High School Diploma with GPA 2.5
AMERICA (USA)
Vietnamese Upper Secondary/High
School Graduation Certificate with
VIETNAM
an average final grade of at least
6.5/10
INTERNATIONAL
INCORPORATED MASTERS
(TWO TERM)
Higher National Diploma OR Post-
Higher National Diploma with a GPA
of 2.5
Bachelor Degree: 2.0/4.0
*Applicants who do not meet the criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Successful completion of a 4 year
Bachelor degree below 55% or
diploma equivalent
Pass a Bachelor Degree with a GPA
below 2.5
Associate Degree / Junior College
Diploma when studied for 3 years
or less than 4 years
Bachelor degree with third class
Successful completion of Bachelor
degree with a minimum average of
2.0 or above
ADD REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree with below GPA 2.5
or 75% or Third class overall
Bachelor degree GPA 2.4 and above
Successful completion Bachelor
degree with below GPA 6.5 or Third
class degree
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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME / INCORPORATED MASTERS
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (TWO TERM)
UNITED
STATES OF High School Diploma with GPA 2.5 Bachelor degree GPA 2.4 and above
AMERICA (USA)
Vietnamese Upper Secondary/High
Successful completion Bachelor
School Graduation Certificate with
VIETNAM degree with below GPA 6.5 or Third
an average final grade of at least
class degree
6.5/10
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME / INCORPORATED MASTERS
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (TWO TERM)
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes
with grade 4 minimum or grade
C, including native language or
GCSE/A-LEVELS N/A
UCAS points 24, (A Level grade
D) or UCAS points 24 (AS Level
grades CC)
IB Diploma with a minimum of
INTERNATIONAL 24 points; we also welcome
BACCALAUREATE applications from IB Certificate N/A
(IB) students who have achieved 4s in
all subjects
Diploma of Higher Education (Dip
FOUNDATION N/A HE) / Higher National Diploma
(HND)
For full list of all countries and terms entry requirements visit
oxfordinternational.com/admissions/country-entry-requirements

HOW TO APPLY Applying with us is easy. You can apply
using our online application form.
To start your application you will need the following:
A copy of your valid passport
A copy of your original qualification
certificate and transcripts
A personal statement
Any current and previous visas,
CAS and copies of exit stamp
Evidence of English language
proficiency at the required level
Apply online:
oxfordinternational.com/admissions/apply
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What happens after you
submit your application?
STAGE 1: Check qualifications
We will carefully review your application
and check if your academic qualifications
an level of English language are suitable
for entry to the chosen course.
STAGE 2: Issue conditional offer
Assuming the application is successful; we
will send you a formal offer of a place.
STAGE 3: Acceptance offer
Once you’ve met all the conditions outlined
in your Conditional Offer we will send you
an Unconditional Offer.
STAGE 4: Submit deposit
To accept a place on the course, you will
need to make a deposit to confirm your
offer. The amount of your deposit will be
confirmed in the Offer Letter.
STAGE 5: CAS issued
Upon receipt of the deposit we will request
your pre-CAS documents. Once the pre-
CAS documents have been received, we
will issue you a Certificate of Acceptance
for Studies (CAS) number.
STAGE 6: Apply for visa
You will then need to apply for a visa
if necessary.
STAGE 7: Final payment
Advance payment of remaining fees will be
required prior to arrival.
STAGE 8: Accommodation
Once you have chosen UK IC as your firm
choice, you’ll receive an invite to book your
room and we will provide you with all of the
necessary details.
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STAGE 9: Pre-arrival
Before the start of the course we will
send you details of how to register and a
welcome pack. Our Pre-Arrival Advisors
will call you after you’ve received your
CAS letter to answer any questions that
you may have. The team are an excellent
source of useful tips and information, and
they will help you plan ahead so you can
join your classes on time. The advisors
will call you on the mobile number you
provided in your application form, please
let us know if your number has changed
since you applied!
STAGE 10: Welcome to the UK!
We will also ask for details of your flight
to the UK. We can arrange for a taxi
transfer upon your arrival at a UK airport
(additional fees apply).
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