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Day in the Life - Canterbury and Medway
A University of Kent astrophysicist has played a leading role in the launch of a new European institute seeking answers to some of the big scientific questions, such as whether there is life on Mars.
Professor Nigel Mason joined scientists from all over Europe in the Czech city of Liblice on 29 May 2019 for the launch of the European Astrobiology Institute (EAI).
The EAI will seek to take an interdisciplinary approach to dealing with fundamental questions in current science, such as ‘How and when did life emerge on Earth?’, ‘How did our solar system and life evolve and how will it develop in the future?’ and ‘Is there life on other celestial bodies?’.
Professor Mason said: ‘The questions of the origin of life, evolution of the solar system or existence of alien life, which are of utmost interest for scientists as well as all of humanity, will not be answered by one discipline alone and cannot be easily tackled by small research communities.
‘They require a coordinated approach involving many researchers with wide scientific backgrounds like physicists, astronomers, planetary scientists, geologists, biologists and many others’.
Professor Mason, Head of Kent’s School of Physical Sciences, is also Chair of the Europlanet Consortium, which promotes the advancement of European planetary science and related fields for the benefit of the community.
Great teachers don't just teach, they inspire. Kent is renowned for a teaching style that brings subjects to life and encourages students to think independently.
Kent's academics have an outstanding ability to pass on their passion for study and debate. As some of the most influential thinkers in the world, they put students in touch with the latest ideas and ensure that they are intellectually challenged.
The University's teaching has been given the highest award possible for quality in the UK. It was awarded a gold rating in the official Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), as awarded by the UK Government. The TEF assesses excellence in teaching and recognises excellent outcomes for graduate-level employment and/or further study after students have graduated. Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that Kent delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
Kent comprises three faculties…
The Faculty of Humanities has one of the largest range of subjects of any university in the UK, running programmes on architecture, arts, philosophy, history, literature, film, drama, music, various modern languages, linguistics and many other subjects also. Its schools and subjects consistently perform well in league tables and the Faculty is well known for its student experience and graduate employment.
The Faculty of Sciences has departments and schools covering subject areas such as Pharmacy, Biosciences, Computing, Engineering & Digital Arts (including Mechanical Engineering), Physical Sciences, Sports & Exercise Sciences, and Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has departments and schools covering Journalism, Business, Management, Accounting and Finance, Law, Anthropology, Conservation, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, and Sociology, Social Policy and Social Research.
Visit the website for more details on the faculties' numerous departments and schools and the exciting range of degrees they offer.
Applications for full-time undergraduate courses must be made through UCAS Apply. International students can also apply through UCAS with the assistance of one of Kent's overseas representatives.
Kent's dedicated international recruitment team can help students track their application and are a permanent point of contact for all student enquiries.
See Kent's undergraduate 'How to apply' page for more information.
Students can apply directly online for all of Kent's postgraduate courses.
See Kent's postgraduate 'How to apply' page for more information.
International students can check for country specific entry requirements here.
If your education or experience has not given you the qualifications, study skills or the English language ability that you need for undergraduate study, Kent offers two types of foundation programme which enable progression onto a wide range of its undergraduate degrees: the International Foundation Programme (IFP) and 4-year integrated programmes which include a foundation year. See here for more details, including how to apply.
The stunning Canterbury campus is built on 300 acres of parkland overlooking Canterbury Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Less than an hour by train from London and only 25 minutes' walk from Canterbury city centre, the campus has residential, teaching and administrative buildings surrounded by green open spaces, fields and woods. There’s even a duck pond!
The campus is self-contained and includes high-quality student accommodation, teaching facilities, a library, sports centre, theatre, music performance centre, nightclub, cinema, restaurants, bars, shops, a bookshop, medical centre, day nursery, public access computer rooms, a chapel, launderettes and bus stops.
Close to London, Kent’s Medway campus reinvents a former naval base as a 21st-century study space, with exceptional facilities and support.
A lively atmosphere and a thriving close-knit campus community gives students plenty of opportunities to play sport, join a society, socialise or take up a new interest. There are music rehearsal rooms, digital filmmaking suites, an industry-standard newsroom, laboratories and post-production studios, all housed in a unique, historic setting.
The recently opened Student Hub is a fantastic place to relax with friends, grab a drink or snack and get on with work. The space is filled with social zones, study areas and a brand new bar.
The Medway campus has two sites, Pembroke and The Historic Dockyard Chatham. It's just a ten-minute walk from one to the other, so it's easy to make the most of the facilities on each site.
The University also has specialist postgraduate centres in Paris, Brussels, Rome, and Athens. Many of Kent’s programmes offer dual UK and European qualifications (international double awards) at Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral level, and you can study for a UK degree full-time in Brussels, Paris and Athens or for a term abroad in Rome and Paris.
With a dedicated sports development team, fully qualified health and fitness instructors and support staff, the University’s Kent Sport department offers a wide range of services and caters for over 30 different activities, from racket sports to a casual workout. The department encourages everyone to keep fit and healthy and strives to create a relaxed atmosphere for people to train and enjoy themselves – whether they are a recreational user or a serious athlete intent on competing at a professional level. There are also generous sports scholarships available.
The University of Kent has a flourishing programme of music and students of all subjects, together with staff and the local community, have the opportunity to get involved in the wide-range of extra-curricular music activities.
As well as the many concerts in the Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall, there are opportunities to perform in other venues, including the spectacular surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral and other historic and exciting spaces around the region.
If you sing or play an instrument you can join the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Concert and Big Bands and Chamber Choir which rehearse weekly for public concerts each term. Many other ensembles and bands are formed each year, and budding soloists and conductors also have a chance to develop their talents. The University also offers Music Performance Scholarships usually worth between £1,000 - £2,000. They are awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University, together with £500 worth of instrumental or singing tuition with experienced teachers.
The University of Kent has a generous scholarship fund to assist students at all levels of study including international student scholarships, sport, music and subject specific awards.
In addition to the scholarships open to all Kent students, awards specifically available to international students include:
These scholarships provide students with £8000 towards the cost of tuition fees per year of study at the University of Kent, and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
These scholarships are worth £8000 towards the cost of tuition fees for taught master’s programmes and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
Together with the British Council, Kent offers dedicated scholarships of £10,000 to Chinese and Malaysian passport holders, available to applicants applying for a taught master's programme based at one of the University’s UK campuses.
Together with The Bestway Foundation, Kent offers a number of scholarships of £30,000 to students from and domiciled in Pakistan, applying to postgraduate one year Master’s programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Find out which awards you could be eligible to apply for…
If you don't yet have this level of English and need to raise your English language skills, you can attend one of Kent’s intensive pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes. Satisfactory achievement on one of these courses can be used to meet Kent's English language entry requirements in place of other external language examinations.
The University also offers an International Foundation Programme (IFP) for students whose school-leaving qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or whose English language standard is below the necessary level. The IFP gives you a year's preparation in academic subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto undergraduate degree study.
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