University of Kent
Canterbury | South East England
Ucas code: K24
Source: University of Kent website
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Diverse local nightlife
59%
MEDCreative
59%
MEDVaried union activities
69%
MEDSporty
66%
MEDPolitical
63%
HIGHNumber of students
19,265students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
81%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
6%of students are part-time
Male / Female
48%of students are male
Young / Mature
9%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
18%of students here are from outside the UK
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Accommodation
where i live has student as i choose to live around students. I have previously lived someone before not around students and i...
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2018, 2nd year, Applied Criminology
Accommodation
where i live has student as i choose to live around students. I have previously lived someone before not around students and i didnt enjoy it
2018, 2nd year, Applied Criminology
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Course
Lots of coursework at the same point then nothing and then a load of coursework again
2018, 2nd year, Forensic Science
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Scholarship
They offered me it if I got correct grades
2018, 2nd year, Forensic Science
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Accommodation
My neighbourhood is very close to the university which is helpful for going to scheduled teaching and volunteer activities on...
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2018, 2nd year, Clinical Psychology
Accommodation
My neighbourhood is very close to the university which is helpful for going to scheduled teaching and volunteer activities on campus. I live next door to a newsagents which is good for getting essentials and am on a good bus route but further away from town and supermarkets than would be ideal
2018, 2nd year, Clinical Psychology
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Accommodation
Housemates are going on industry year so knew I couldn’t keep the same living arrangements. Decided to live with course mate...
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2018, 2nd year, Clinical Psychology
Accommodation
Housemates are going on industry year so knew I couldn’t keep the same living arrangements. Decided to live with course mate and close friend
2018, 2nd year, Clinical Psychology
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Accommodation
I live about 2 minutes away from campus and the walk into town is about 15 minutes. It is mostly populated by students because...
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2018, 2nd year, English Law
Accommodation
I live about 2 minutes away from campus and the walk into town is about 15 minutes. It is mostly populated by students because of the close proximity to campus. Within a 5 minute walk is a One Stop and a pub. I have already renewed the contract to live here again next year.
2018, 2nd year, English Law
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