What attracted you to the programme? I am a humanitarian and development worker, having had an opportunity to support child protection systems and processes across … Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Nicola Eschbaecher, MA Advanced Child Protection
What attracted you to the programme? I had been working within the NHS in a safeguarding capacity for many years and was searching for a … Read more
Lizzie’s Placement experience at Pilgrims Hospices
Within the embrace of Pilgrims Hospices in Ashford, amidst the corridors, therapy rooms, and family areas, a beacon of warmth and compassion shines through the … Read more
Hear from Adale Bennett – MA Philanthropic Studies Alumni
What attracted you to the programme? I have been in fundraising a long time and wanted to develop myself beyond the usual 1-2 day courses. … Read more
Hear from Dave Kenny – MA Philanthropic Studies student
What attracted you to the programme? I entered the nonprofit sector after 15 years in the corporate sector. I spent 3 years in an executive … Read more
Hear from Serena Castiglione – MA Philanthropic Studies student
What attracted you to the programme? When I became a fundraiser I really felt the lack of formal training was a big gap. I wanted … Read more
Succeed in SSPSSR: an exciting initiative exclusively for undergraduate offer holders
Succeed in SSPSSR is an innovative new opportunity for undergraduate offer holders in the School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research (SSPSSR). If you … Read more
Timetables and Welcome information for new SSPSSR students
Find your Induction Timetable Welcome to Kent! And welcome to the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, your academic home throughout your studies. We’re … Read more
Module Spotlight: Prisons and penal policy
The core questions that animate the Prisons and Penal Policy (SOCI9400) module are: what do we actually ask the prison to do in society? Is … Read more
International student experience: Studying sociology at Kent
International student Min-Zhe Qiu came from China to study her Sociology BA (Hons) degree at the University of Kent. We asked Min-Zhe to tell us … Read more