Philanthropic Studies (Distance learning)
University of KentCourse Overview
Offered by University of Kent, the PgDip Philanthropic Studies (Distance learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 21-month full-time structure. This programme is the UK’s first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. It is an innovative online course that builds on our expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering. Gain a high-level understanding of philanthropy to advance your professional development or to gain knowledge and insights that will enable you to pursue a career in the rapidly expanding philanthropy sector. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,000
per year
Home Student Fee
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Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. From 2008 to 2017 researchers in the Centre for Philanthropy compiled annual data on the incidence, size and destination of philanthropic donations worth £1 million or more. Professor Beth Breeze received funding from the Leverhulme Trust for a three-year project which explored how fundraisers’ personalities interact with their professional skills to affect the amount of money they rais
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Kent
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £12,000 | £19,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £10,000 | £22,000 | £32,000 |
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