History
One of the founding departments at Kent, the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research has built a worldwide reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic places to study a range of social science subjects.
Education
Our degree programmes are diverse and innovative. We combine high quality teaching and research with a supportive environment that attracts students from all over the world.
We are proud of our:
- Valuable partnerships
- Research output
- International outlook
- Interdisciplinary approach
Research
Research centres:
- Centre for Child Protection
- Centre for Health Service Studies
- Centre for Parenting Culture Studies
- Centre for Philanthropy
- Centre for the Study of Social and Political Movements
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Tizard Centre
In addition to these research centres, there also exist a number of study groups that provide our academic community with a flexible means of pursuing research interests. Students are encouraged to engage with both the research centres and study groups.
- Applied Research Ethics and Integrity
- Civil Society
- Crime Culture and Control
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture
- Health, Social Care and Embodiment
- Migration, Ethnicity, Religion and Belonging
- Risk and Uncertainty
- Social Theory
- Visual and Sensory
- Welfare State
- Work, Employment and Economic Life
Career
Great employment prospects
An impressive 87% of our graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduating and 76% of graduates are in a professional or managerial job. Source: 2014 Unistats data. Our School is committed to enhacing the employability of our students.
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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Various benefits
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28 Apr 2025
ASEAN Scholarship for Brunei
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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35000 USD
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15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
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18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
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31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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21200 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
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15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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4000 USD
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01 May 2025
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3200 USD
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1000 USD
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23 Jun 2025
Shapers of Society Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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28 Apr 2025
ASEAN Scholarship for Brunei
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Apr 2025
ASEAN Scholarship for Brunei
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3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Grant
1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Bashford International Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
16 Jun 2025
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
23 Jun 2025
Aspiring Professionals Scholarship
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1000 USD
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21 Apr 2025
Serafini Law Inspired Learner Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
07 Apr 2025
Champions of Justice Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
12 Feb 2025
Empowering Families Scholarship
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Various benefits
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31 May 2025
EDHEC French Ambassy Co-Financed in India
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07 Jun 2025
EDHEC Academic Excellence Scholarship
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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28 Apr 2025
ASEAN Scholarship for Brunei
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Grant
1000000 KRW
Deadline
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
Deadline
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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45000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Apr 2025
ASEAN Scholarship for Brunei
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3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
Merit-based
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Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Library services
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Medical services
Our Student Support and Wellbeing Services can provide you with access to healthcare services such as the University Medical Centre and Nursing Service. Specialist services are available for anyone with physical or learning disabilities. Support is also provided for anyone experiencing psychological, emotional or mental health issues.
Campus life
Friendly and lively campuses in the city of Canterbury and our Medway campus at Chatham Maritime.
Sports facilities
The Sports Centre houses an air conditioned fitness suite, dance studios and three multi-purpose sports halls. Outdoor sports fields are also used for a range of sports. A dedicated team of health and fitness instructors can deliver one-to-one support as well as a programme of classes and activities.
Student clubs
Kent Union, the students’ union at Canterbury, is run by the students, for the students. It gives you a voice, helps you to fulfil your potential and makes sure you get the most out of your student experience.
The Student Leadership Team and Student Representatives work for you within the Union, the University and the wider community. Get involved and you'll reap the benefits while you study and long after you graduate.