Global opportunities
Global Learning Opportunities
A framework to develop your global skills, citizenship and cultural awareness.
We offer a wealth of global learning opportunities for all students at Kent with academic, co-curricular and social events throughout the year. Whatever your study level and course, we offer opportunities to develop your global citizenship, cultural intelligence and intercultural competencies.
Why is Global Learning important?
Global Learning is linked to Global Citizenship, developing students to be open-minded, bring a sense of identity and community, respectful of diverse perspectives. Students gain the skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes to work collaboratively and in cross-cultural contexts.
Global Learning takes place through a variety of experiences and global opportunities during your time at Kent. We've organised these into three categories to help you find what works for you: Study, Get Involved and Have Fun. You can then reflect and assess your cultural intelligence through our Kent Global Passport.
Study: our academic opportunities
You can add a global dimension to your studies through choosing globally engaged modules, explore international aspects in your research, exchange views within your international classroom, or consider study or work abroad as part of your degree.
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Global Engagement Modules (GEMs)
Wild modules with an international dimension, from languages and cultures to history and religion.
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Learn a language as part of your degree
See all the different ways you can learn a new language while studying at Kent.
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Global Leadership Development
Module for UG students to develop their leadership skills, global citizenship and cultural awareness
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Talking Cultures
Module to increase cultural awareness and explore cultural heritage, prejudices and stereotypes.
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Global Learning Online
Wild online modules taught at an international university, subject to availability.
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Study Abroad
Many of our undergraduate degrees offer you the opportunity to study abroad.
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Work Placement Abroad
We have more than 80 undergraduate degrees where you can work abroad as part of your course.
Get involved: our co-curricular opportunities
There are many ways to get involved and continue to learn and develop your skills alongside your main studies. These experiences are a great opportunity for personal growth and to enhance your employability.
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Join the GOLD Programme
For all students to become a Global Officer and play an active part in Kent's global community.
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Join the Global Skills Award (GSA)
For postgrad taught students to gain global awareness and employability through workshops and talks.
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Summer Abroad
Make the most of the vacations with short-term international placements, internships or volunteering
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International Student Advisory Board
For international students to represent their community and make a difference to their experience.
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Global Learning Online
Virtual exchange initiative to introduce students to cross-cultural academic learning experiences
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Talking Cultures Workshops
Enhance your intercultural communication and awareness through standalone workshops.
Kent Global Passport
The Kent Global Passport (KGP) is designed as a tool for you to reflect on your Global Learning and assess your Cultural Intelligence (CQ).
CQ is a multi-functional and transferable skill that you can take with you anywhere! You also earn Employability points while completing your KGP.
Have fun: our social opportunities
Make the most of our diverse communities on campus. Discover other cultures while having fun with our range of social events and activities, including getting involved with our WorldFest Cultural Celebration Weeks.
Global Hangouts
Join these events throughout the year to meet new people, enjoy interactive & creative activities.
Join an international club/society
Join a club/society with an international or cultural dimension
Cultural Events Fund
Have an idea for a multicultural event? Apply for a financial award to help make it happen.