Normally, applicants from the Philippines would be required to successfully complete a foundation programme, although applicants who have completed one or two years of higher education study in the Philippines may be considered for Year One entry.
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English language ability. The University of Kent accepts:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing
- We also accept Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade C, and Cambridge Advanced Certificate Grade B.
If you need to raise your English language skills to the equivalent of 6.5 or 7.0 in IELTS (meeting level B2, as specified by the UKVI), you can attend one of our intensive pre-sessional courses. These courses prepare you for studying in English at undergraduate or postgraduate level and help you to gain the skills required by your chosen academic school. 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.
There are three pre-sessional courses available at our Canterbury campus (the six-week and 12-week courses can also be taken at advanced level):
- Six weeks beginning in August
- 12 weeks beginning in June
- 19 weeks beginning in May
How to apply:
The Universities and Colleges Admissions System (UCAS) is a national system. It allows you to apply for a place at up to five UK universities. Simply complete the online form at www.ucas.com/apply.
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from Kent. There are two types of offer: an 'unconditional offer' guarantees you a place on the course; a ‘conditional offer’ is based on certain conditions, such as examination results.
Late applications:
UCAS ‘clearing’ takes place in August. Kent lists all of the degrees that still have places and this can give you another chance to apply.