Start the new year with a fresh start at the University of Kent, join us in one of January intake courses and take the next step into your future careers sooner.
Whether you’re looking to progress further study, develop your skillset or take a new direction, a postgraduate course in January gives you the flexibility and a competitive edge in your academic and professional career.
What January-start courses does Kent offer?
Kent offers a range of programmes starting in January, these include:
Law:
Business:
Career-focussed programmes at a Triple Accredited Kent Business School including
Computer Science:
Options between advanced and conversion courses from the School of Computing, all of which are accredited by the British Computer Society. Prepare for high impact careers with top global tech firms. Courses include:
Politics:
We also offer flexible study options on our research-led programme International Relations MA
View all Kent’s January intake courses
Why Choose Kent for your Master’s?
Scholarships and guaranteed work experience
Up to £5,000 scholarships on offer for international students who are eligible, for other funding options discover more here. Full support available throughout from study support, financial support, careers support and more!
Chevening scholarship
The scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, the cost of a visa application as well as a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
Applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Scholarships are open between 12:00 BST on 4 August 2026 and close at 12:00 GMT on 6 October 2026.
Secure Accommodation with free gym membership
Apply by 6 December for a full-time January-start Master’s and secure a room on campus. Explore room options and hear from current postgrads online.
All bills included as well as a year of free gym access.
Global Community
Join students from over 100 countries, live and learn in a truly diverse community and benefit from career-focused degrees and top-quality teaching.
Still undecided? Come along to a Postgraduate event!
We offer a wide range of events throughout the year both virtually and in-person. Join our next event to find out everything you need to know about studying a taught Master’s at Kent in 2026, whether you plan to start in January or September there are a variety of options to suit you. Discover our events and book your place.
Or sign-up to receive updates tailored updates for our January start courses here.
Start your Master’s in January
For further information on all taught Master’s and research programmes do get in touch, or sign up to our newsletter to receive tailored updates about PG study at Kent. Check out our online postgraduate prospectus.
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