{"id":1019,"date":"2023-02-22T08:25:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T08:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/international-programmes\/?p=1019"},"modified":"2024-10-29T10:31:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:31:29","slug":"short-courses-at-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/2023\/02\/22\/short-courses-at-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Bespoke Short Courses at Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Calling all universities and organisations looking for UK summer schools for students or staff! <\/p>\n<p>University of Kent offers faculty-led and bespoke short courses and summer schools tailored directly to the needs of your students and staff.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of what we have provided in the past include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Language and British Culture<\/li>\n<li>English Language and Intercultural Communication<\/li>\n<li>Everyday English for Work &amp; Business<\/li>\n<li>Community Engagement<\/li>\n<li>International Journalism<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Science<\/li>\n<li>Actuarial Science<\/li>\n<li>Photography (faculty-led)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1022\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/02\/SU_DV6A6042.jpg\" alt=\"Two groups of students sit on the sofas in a common area at University of Kent. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why work with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer the complete organisation of your trip, from airport arrival to your departure.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll benefit from a dedicated on-site co-ordinator to support you during your stay<\/li>\n<li>We offer a traditional experience of British culture as a part of your short course.<\/li>\n<li>Your students will get to network with current Kent students on organised trips<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll get full flexibility on course content with access to staff from a wide range of subject areas<\/li>\n<li>We offer a broad range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\">on-campus accommodation<\/a> and catering options to suit all budgets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The participants of your short course will be treated as Kent students during their stay, with access to all University of Kent facilities, including our Sports Centre and multimillion-pound Templeman Library.<\/p>\n<p>They will also have the opportunity to meet with Kent staff and students. Plus, our Canterbury campus offers easy access to all that Canterbury, Medway and London have to offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1023\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/02\/StudentsAboutCanterbury027_NEB_0491_.jpg\" alt=\"Students enjoying a river tour with Westgate Towers in the background\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting students enjoying a tour of the river Stour in Canterbury.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why choose Kent? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On our short courses, your students and staff will study at a globally-recognised university on the outskirts of the historic city of Canterbury.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its global reputation for academic excellence and inspirational teaching, the University of Kent attracts a large number of international students to our diverse and welcoming community.<\/p>\n<p>We organise activities that will immerse your students in the culture and history of the region. These may include, for instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>organised excursions to London, Cambridge, Canterbury cathedral, Dover Castle and Leeds Castle<\/li>\n<li>cultural exchanges with other students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1024\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/02\/UKC_Rochester_170712-010.jpg\" alt=\"Rochester castle\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rochester Castle in Medway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We also offer a range of sports, social and cultural activities both in Canterbury and on campus. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>quizzes and film evenings<\/li>\n<li>pub and cafe evenings<\/li>\n<li>sports events with other international students studying at International Programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University\u2019s Canterbury campus is less than one hour away from London by high-speed train and a short walk from Canterbury city centre.<\/p>\n<p>In the city, students can explore the historic sites, including the world-famous cathedral, and enjoy a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1025\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1025\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/02\/StudentsAboutCanterbury099_NEB_0945_.jpg\" alt=\"Students exploring Canterbury\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students exploring Canterbury city centre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s included? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cost of your short course will include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>classroom tuition<\/li>\n<li>cultural activities and trips of your choice<\/li>\n<li>food and accommodation<\/li>\n<li>all resources and materials<\/li>\n<li>a welcome pack<\/li>\n<li>welcome and farewell events<\/li>\n<li>certificates of attendance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Testimonials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Previous participants have said of our short courses:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c<em>Tutors and student ambassadors were friendly and approachable<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>and<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c<em>all three language teachers were really outstanding. Expectations (which were high) were exceeded. Hope we can work with you again<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in booking a bespoke short course or summer school at University of Kent, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/short-courses\">visit our website<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/contact\">get in contact with us<\/a> at internationalprogrammes@kent.ac.uk.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1039\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/02\/51914875560_cc3e2930e4_o.jpg\" alt=\"The River Stour in Canterbury\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The river Stour in Canterbury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all universities and organisations looking for UK summer schools for students or staff! 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