We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. How do we use cookies? OK Jump to accessibility statement Jump to content Part-time and short courses Part-time and short courses Part-time and short courses Kent offers a variety of part-time degrees, short courses and summer schools across our locations in Canterbury and Medway, and at our specialist European centres in Brussels and Paris. Part-time degree level study Part-time study allows you to achieve the same academic qualifications as on a full-time programme over a longer period of time. You can search for part-time undergraduate and part-time postgraduate programmes. There are more opportunities to explore whether you wish to study for personal interest or as your first step towards a degree. See also Professional development General interest courses Pre-degree level Valuable stand-alone qualifications, as your first step towards a degree, or just for interest. Continuing Professional Development VALUE MaP is a free programme of study skills development for Mature and Part-time students. A wide variety of practical workshops teach learning strategies that help you to succeed your studies. Many of the sessions are held on a Saturday and repeated across Canterbury and Medway campuses. Professional development courses General interest courses There is ample opportunity for informal study at the University of Kent. Short courses, study days and lectures are open to all - staff, students and members of the public. Learn a new language or brush up on your existing language skills. The Language Centre give you the opportunity to study a variety of language modules as part of your degree or as an extracurricular module. You can choose a Summer School for interest, credit, professional training or as preparation for further learning. Learning support VALUE MaP is a free programme of study skills development for Mature and Part-time students. A wide variety of practical workshops teach learning strategies that help you to succeed your studies. Many of the sessions are held on a Saturday and repeated across Canterbury and Medway campuses. Value MAP programmes International students Kent International Pathways offers programmes designed to give international students the best possible start to your undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The International Foundation Programme (IFP) prepares you for academic study at undergraduate degree level, while pre-sessional and language preparation courses are designed to prepare you for your study at Kent. Summer schools and short-term exchange programmes can be studied for personal interest, professional training or as preparation for further learning. General information Contact us Recruitment and admissions: Call us on +44 (0)1227 764000 All contacts University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ Visit us All open days and visits Maps and directions Social media links Connect with us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to us on Youtube Subscribe to us on TikTok Campuses and centres Canterbury Medway Paris Brussels About us About us Research Governance and planning Access agreements Transparency return Modern Slavery Act Statement Charity information Locations Support us What's on News Business services Career opportunities Study Courses Undergraduates Postgraduates International students Part-time and short courses Student experience Accommodation Fees and funding Scholarships Term dates Information for Applicants Parents and family Students Staff Alumni Business and partners Paying online Other links © University of Kent Accessibility Contact us Feedback Legal Cookies