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Teaching Excellence Framework Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that the University of Kent delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. www.kent.ac.uk 1

EXCELLENT STUDENT SUPPORT

Kent has won the Times Higher Education (THE) Outstanding Student Support Award two years running (2017 and 2018).

EXCELLENT EMPLOYABILITY

More than 95% of our 2017 graduates who responded to the DLHE survey found a job or study opportunity within six months of graduation. 2 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

A PLACE TO INSPIRE AN APPROACH TO CHALLENGE

Why come to Kent? Excellent teaching 4 Excellent student support 8 Excellent employability 12 Places to inspire 16 Your study experience 18 Stage 1 student profile 20 Stage 2 student profile 21 Year Abroad student profile 22 Year in Industry student profile 23 Stage 3 student profile 24 Graduate profile 25 Academic programmes 26 American Studies 28 7 11 Ancient History, Archaeology, and Classics 30 Anthropology 34 Architecture 38 Art History 40 Asian Studies 42 Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics 44 Biosciences 46 Business, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing 50 Chemistry 56 Comparative Literature See Literature Computing 58 Conservation and 17 64 Environmental Studies 64 Criminology 68 Digital Arts and Multimedia 70 Drama and Theatre 74 Economics 76 Engineering, Electronics and Biomedical Engineering 80 English Literature See Literature Film and Media 86 Forensic Science 90 History 92 Human Geography 96 Journalism 98 Languages and Linguistics 100 Law 106 177 196 www.kent.ac.uk 3

Liberal Arts 110 Literature 112 Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science 120 Medicine 124 Music 126 Pharmacy 130 Philosophy 134 Physics 136 Politics and International Relations 138 Psychology 142 Religious Studies and Global Philosophies 146 15 Social, Health and Community Care 150 Sociology, Social Policy, and Cultural Studies and Media 156 Sport and Exercise Sciences 162 Studying at Kent 168 Student support 179 Fees and funding 183 International students 189 Our locations 195 Index 211 Joint honours programmes 218 Visiting the University 220 168

KENT ONLINE To find out what our students think, see our online video interviews at www.kent.ac.uk/videoaudio/film

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EXCELLENT TEACHING

A great teacher doesn’t just teach you, they inspire you. Our teaching style brings your subject to life and encourages you to think independently.

Our academics have a passion for study and debate. As some of the most influential thinkers in the world, they put you in touch with the latest ideas and ensure you are intellectually challenged. They encourage you to ask questions, to think for yourself and to draw your own conclusions. 6 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

EXCELLENT TEACHING

At Kent, we provide some of the best teaching in the You’ll need to be self-motivated and country. We are renowned for our teaching style; our passionate about your studies and we’ll give you the knowledge, support and academics have an outstanding ability to pass on advice you need, including regular and their passion for study and debate. Our gold award easy access to academic staff and in the Teaching Excellence Framework recognises support services. You’ll have an our consistently outstanding teaching. academic adviser who can discuss your progress, give you advice and Kent offers an excellent education, delivered by academics who produce help you succeed in your studies. research of international standing – which means that you are taught by experts Seminar leaders also give guidance in the field. They will challenge you to reach your full potential, encourage you to on how your studies are progressing ask questions, to think for yourself and to draw your own conclusions. And, during and further support is available from your studies, you acquire skills and knowledge that are relevant to both your the Student Learning Advisory Service subject area and the wider world of employment. (SLAS), see p180.

£175m 1.1m 40% of planned investment in the books, journals of our academic staff are next five years to 2022/23 and multimedia from outside the UK www.kent.ac.uk 7

Our teaching is designed to put you in touch with the latest ideas, assist you in the development of your own interests and equip you with the essential skills that enable you to compete effectively in the global job market. International research The University’s reputation for research was confirmed by the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), an independent survey of UK universities that rates the research, the impact that it has, and the general research environment.

Our REF results have led to excellent rankings for Kent in the Times Higher Education tables – we are ranked in “The lecturers are really good – they’re engaging about their subject the top 20, outperforming 11 of the 24 and are all involved in research as well. We also have lectures from Russell Group universities. With 97% experts involved in international business and all this gives us a of our research judged to be of international quality, you study with great perspective on many different topics.” some of the most influential thinkers Martina Saiu in the world. International Business 8 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

EXCELLENT STUDENT SUPPORT

At Kent, you will find a supportive and welcoming environment, as we believe that any student with the academic ability to study here should have the opportunity to do so.

The University has won the national Times Higher Education (THE) award for outstanding student support for two years running, and we have an extensive range of academic and personal support services to help you make the most of your university experience and reach your full potential. www.kent.ac.uk 9 10 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

STUDENT SUPPORT

At Kent, we strive to ensure that every student can services include the Student Wellbeing make the most of their time here, both academically team; Student Support with a team of tutors and support assistants; a multi- and socially. From a range of personal, financial and faith and ecumenical Chaplaincy team; social support services to the ready-made community an Advice Centre; Residents’ Support within our colleges and your academic school, you Officers; and day nurseries. The will find whatever you need to make your time at students’ unions also run a ‘buddy Kent an enjoyable and rewarding experience. scheme’ where you can be matched with a current student who can help you settle in to student life. This starts with Welcome Week, full of events designed by your academic school, our support services and the students’ unions to help you ease into student life Students’ unions and really start to feel at home. It allows all first-year students, whether home or Kent Union is the students’ union for all international, to understand what Kent has to offer both academically and socially. University of Kent students, no matter at which campus you’re based. It ensures Academic support on module choice, progression routes your voice is heard, supports student and study skills. Our Student Learning activities and provides job opportunities To help you excel in your studies, our Advisory Service provides one-to-one and free advice. Medway students teaching staff have allocated office appointments, a range of study skills can also join GK Unions, which runs hours where you can discuss topics workshops, guides and events. support services and activities at the from their lectures and seminars, or Medway campus. Both unions are run get help and advice on developing your Personal support by students, for students. learning. Each academic school has It’s important that you have the Personal Academic Support staff who necessary resources to help you thrive For more information on student can give advice, support and guidance academically. Our personal support support, see p179. www.kent.ac.uk 11

£7.3m in bursaries, scholarships, grants and awards for undergraduate students (2018/19) £120m invested in our student residences in recent years

“The School is very supportive and the induction week was very helpful, particularly getting used to the computer system and finding my way around the library. All the lecturers are approachable and they are brilliant at responding to emails.” Andrew Paul Mathematics with a Year in Industry 12 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

EXCELLENT EMPLOYABILITY

Kent equips you with essential skills so you have a competitive advantage when it comes to getting a job. More than 95% of our 2017 graduates who responded to a national survey (DLHE), found a job or study opportunity within six months of graduation.

As well as providing a first-rate academic experience, we want you to be in a good position to face the challenges of the global economic environment. We have an award-winning Careers and Employability Service, and a range of opportunities for you to develop your personal and transferable skills. www.kent.ac.uk 13 14 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

EXCELLENT EMPLOYABILITY

The University of Kent is committed to enhancing the employability of all our students, to enable them to flourish in a competitive, fast-moving, knowledge- 5,000 based global economy. Graduates who have Last year, Jobshop advertised developed transferable skills and valuable experience over 5,000 vacancies are better prepared to start their careers and are more attractive to potential employers.

Building on Kent’s reputation for student employability, we offer many opportunities to gain worthwhile experience and develop the specific 2,000 skills and aptitudes that employers value. The University employs over 2,000 students each year in a variety of roles. Whether you work as a student Jobshop, a service provided by Kent ambassador, help to run a student Union, can help you find part-time society, or volunteer in the local and temporary paid work within community, these experiences help the University or with other local you to develop transferable skills and employers. Typical positions include IT #gradgoals explore potential career options. Paid workers, marketing and administrative work can also provide you with a useful assistants, web developers, project Develop key attributes valued by income while you study. managers, market researchers, bar employers. See www.kent.ac.uk/ and waiting staff, and personal tutors. student/employability www.kent.ac.uk 15

Careers and Employability Service Kent’s award-winning Careers and Employability Service (CES) does much more than provide advice and information on career options. It can also help you to develop your transferable skills, gain relevant work experience and use KEW-NET, our online mentoring and networking tool, to get a first-hand insight into graduate careers. For further details about the service, visit our website www.kent.ac.uk/ces Employability Points The nationally recognised Employability Points Scheme rewards you for participating in extra-curricular activities (such as work placements, volunteering, mentoring, society or club membership) which develop your employability skills. Over 8,300 students and 147 companies are “I’m already gaining transferable skills – essay-writing, learning how engaged with the Scheme. For more to carry out research, how to communicate effectively – and you learn details, see www.kent.ac.uk/ all about deadlines and time management when you’re writing essays.” employabilitypoints Rebecca Noble History with a Year Abroad 16 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

PLACES TO INSPIRE

The UK’s European university The University of Kent is known as the UK’s European university, with exceptional campuses in the UK and centres in some of the most exciting and historic cities in Europe, where study and research are underpinned by the specialist facilities and resources of these chosen locations. All the facilities in all of our locations are available to all of our students.

Canterbury Medway Tonbridge The University’s original site, Professionally focused programmes A wide variety of study days and situated on beautiful parkland with an emphasis on cultural and short courses in the humanities and overlooking Canterbury’s World creative industries, health and social sciences as well as bespoke Heritage Site, is home to over management, supported by state- professional training for business 16,000 students from 159 of-the-art facilities in renovated and government are offered at nationalities and has a vibrant, listed buildings at two sites: the University’s part-time centre cosmopolitan atmosphere. Pembroke and The Historic in west Kent. Canterbury has excellent transport Dockyard Chatham. Medway has links to London, Paris and Brussels. good links to London and Europe. www.kent.ac.uk 17

Brussels Rome Advanced international studies in the Canterbury and Rome have been ‘Capital of Europe’: Kent’s Brussels linked since the Middle Ages by the School of International Studies offers pilgrimage route Via Francigena. postgraduate programmes taught The Rome School of Classical by world-leading academics and and Renaissance Studies offers experienced practitioners. It provides programmes in history, art and valuable internship opportunities. archaeology in this centre of classical antiquity.

Paris Athens The Paris School of Arts and Culture Heritage Management, professional offers interdisciplinary postgraduate training combining the study of programmes in the arts and archaeology and business, is humanities enhanced by the cultural, offered at the archaeological site linguistic and experiential immersion of Eleusina in one of the world’s in this historic city at the heart of most ancient cities. European culture. 18 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE

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STUDENT STUDYING STUDENT PROFILES AT KENT SUPPORT Profiles of students from How to choose a course and Details of support services Stages 1-3, year abroad, apply to Kent, general entry from Student Learning and year in industry and after requirements, foundation Advice, support and graduation. programmes, part-time study, wellbeing, chaplaincy, mature students and course nursery provision and See p20-25 structure. security. See p168-178 See p179-182

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Information on Kent’s wide range of undergraduate study programmes. See p26-167

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FEES AND OUR LOCATIONS VISITING THE FUNDING Canterbury UNIVERSITY A guide to the Canterbury Information on Kent’s Come along to our campuses campus, the region and tuition fees, living costs, to see for yourself what it’s like student life. scholarships and funding to be a student at Kent. opportunities. See p196-203 See p220-223 See p183-188 Medway A guide to the Medway campus, the region and student life. See p204-209

Other locations Details of our partner colleges. INTERNATIONAL See p210 STUDENTS Information on the support available for international students, programmes of study, entry requirements and finance. See p189-194

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STAGE 1 STUDENT PROFILE

Katie Russo Drama and Theatre

What made you choose to study at Kent? What is your student accommodation like? The course just seemed perfect for me and I felt I would I’m living in Turing flats and it’s really lovely. The rooms really be able to get the best out of my time at university. are spacious and all the facilities are up-to-date, plus housekeeping comes every week, which is really nice. How did you find settling into university? At first, it was a bit of a struggle as I’m very close with my What support do you get from the School? family and I wasn’t used to being away from home, but I The School of Arts is really good at offering support if soon settled in. I think everyone’s in the same boat, we’re you need it; they offered us extra lectures about essay all going through it together, which is comforting. writing and referencing, and tutors’ offices are always open if you need anything. Did you find Welcome Week helpful? Welcome Week was really helpful; not only did it make it really easy to find societies and learn more about the Uni itself but it made getting to know people so much easier, because you had time to go out and socialise without having to worry about anything else. www.kent.ac.uk 21

STAGE 2 STUDENT PROFILE

Jack Apperley Biological Anthropology

How did you find the transition from Stage 1? How are you enjoying your degree course? The actual process of transitioning from Stages 1 to 2 I’m really enjoying my degree, each term I find myself was really quite effortless! The academic side of life was becoming more passionate about the subject and I very much the same as it was in my first year, and I think believe this is down to the increasing range of modules this is because staff ensure from the very beginning of within the course. Every term I have the freedom to your time at the University, that you are fully prepared for choose what I want to study and learn about topics whatever comes next, which is wonderful! that I find interesting.

How have you found living off campus? How do you feel you have changed since Living off campus has been great; you have a choice of Stage 1? who you want to live with. There was an ‘Ah, I’m an adult Before starting university, I think I underestimated how now’ moment, which was really rather satisfying rather much I would change and I can safely say that all of the than daunting. One tip I would give is to start looking changes have been exciting! The most notable change early as the best places do get snapped up! I have felt in myself since Stage 1, both academically and socially, is confidence! 22 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

YEAR ABROAD STUDENT PROFILE

Cristina Vigo English Language and Linguistics and Hispanic Studies

Why study abroad? country. From personal experience, I learnt a lot more I believe studying abroad has many benefits, not only about Spanish culture and I also became more fluent do you become more independent but you grow as a and confident in the language. person. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I’d say, make the most of it. How did the year abroad change you? I believe I am now much more independent and more Where did you spend your year abroad? open to other cultures and to new experiences. At first I spent my year in Alicante, Spain, working at a Spanish I was a bit hesitant about going but now that I’ve done school from September to December as an English it, I’d love to do it all over again! Language Assistant and studied at the University of Alicante from January to June. I would recommend What was the highlight of the year abroad? studying and working, it’s a great mix! The highlights of my year abroad were making new friends, trying new foods (amazing food in Spain!) What do you feel were the benefits of taking a and visiting many different cities. year abroad? I feel the main benefit of taking a year abroad is that you are fully immersed in the culture and language of the www.kent.ac.uk 23

YEAR IN INDUSTRY STUDENT PROFILE

Natalie Kent Forensic Science with a Year in Industry

Where did you go and what did it involve? can be difficult to achieve at university alone. The majority I worked for British American Tobacco (BAT) at their of employers praise year-in-industry programmes as it Research and Development Centre. I directed and really gives students a head start in their career. developed my own project within an aerosol science team. I was responsible for all aspects, carrying out What was the highlight of the year? experiments, analysing results and presenting them. When I presented my project work in the auditorium at I gained insights into new scientific methods and BAT to the majority of my colleagues and to my biggest trained on several analytical instruments to complete audience yet. each stage of analysis independently. How do you think it has changed you? What do you think the benefits are of taking I broadened my network meeting a diverse range of a year in industry? people and I developed new skills. Most importantly, The year in industry challenged me but enabled me to I learnt how I work best. I now know what elements excel at the same time. I improved my confidence within of a career are important to me: having opportunities, the lab by gaining months of practical experience, which flexibility and a supportive team. 24 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

STAGE 3 STUDENT PROFILE

Boglarka Kosztolanyi Journalism

How are your final-year studies going? Has Medway been a good place for your A lot busier than I expected, but everything is going studies? well so far. Besides working on my final-year journalism Medway has been a great place for newsgathering project, I am also doing an internship with KMTV, which and it is also close to London, which is a bonus. is a partnership between the KM Media Group and the University. Any plans for the future? I will probably stay in the UK and work as a broadcast How is the academic support? journalist for a while. My dream is to work as a field Lecturers at the Centre for Journalism have an open-door producer, overseeing production of news stories. policy, so any time I have a question I can just pop in to their offices and discuss it. The one-to-one feedback Has your time at university changed you? sessions also helped me to develop my skills. Definitely. I have become more mature and confident. Meeting new people who are interested in the same things as I am made me realise what I want to do in the future. www.kent.ac.uk 25

GRADUATE PROFILE

Roisin Cox School of Sports and Exercise Sciences graduate

Can you describe your time at Kent? What are you doing now? My time at Kent was busy! I was working part-time Currently, I work full-time for the NHS as part of the alongside my degree and was doing a lot of voluntary Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team. On top of that I have work, as well as extra qualifications such as L3 Personal been running a stroke rehabilitation exercise class and Training and L4 Exercise after Stroke. I always knew I a Parkinson’s disease exercise class alongside one wanted my career to be in sport and exercise so I really of Kent’s lecturers. We offer hands-on experience for wanted to stand out from others when applying for jobs. students in these classes, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills, much as I did. What did you enjoy about studying for your degree? How has your experience at Kent prepared you I really enjoyed the range of modules available. It gave for your current role? me a more diverse understanding of the world of sport Kent completely set me up for the career I am in now, and and exercise. I gained a lot of experience at university, I really do love it. University gave me a lot of knowledge which really helps my work now and I feel a lot more but it’s what you do with that in practice that helps the confident too. most. 26 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 www.kent.ac.uk 27

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AMERICAN STUDIES

Discover America – its past, its present and what its future Independent rankings may hold. Study its history – the Revolution, the American NSS 2018: over 97% of final-year West, slavery and civil rights. Examine America’s politics – American Studies students who its economic and its foreign policy. Discuss the influence of completed the survey were satisfied American culture from the avant-garde to the mainstream. with the teaching on their course. If the 20th century was ‘the American century’, what will American Studies was ranked 4th in America bring to the 21st? the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2019. American Studies at Kent dates back to 1973. It is taught by internationally recognised academics, whose research interests A year abroad combine to offer diverse programmes in American history, Students on the four-year programmes literature, politics and film. You can study in the United States, spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 Canada or Latin America. at one of our partner universities in the US or Canada (or South America for students on the Latin American We offer four pathways: a four-year degree (with one year abroad) pathway) taking specialist courses. where you specialise in American history or literature, or Latin American Studies students spending American studies. Our three-year degree gives you the option of a year in the US do not have to pay spending one term at a US university. Each programme allows American universities’ (often high) you to shape your degree into something unique and challenging. tuition fees. Students on the three-year programme See www.kent.ac.uk/amst for modules and staff profiles. have the option of spending a term abroad in their final year. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 29

What you study Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Stage 1 Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* You take an Introduction to American American Studies BA (Hons) T702 3 BBB DDM Studies module, with other compulsory American Studies (History) BA (Hons) T701 4 BBB MMM** modules dependent on your American Studies (Latin America) BA (Hons) T703 4 BBB DDM programme; areas covered include American Studies (Literature) BA (Hons) T700 4 BBB MMM** the history of America from European settlement to the present day, Hispanic Additional entry requirements: students applying for the History or Literature pathways should expect to gain a B at A level in their chosen specialism; for studies and American literature. details of additional entry requirements, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Stage 2 *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. All students take the compulsory **Alongside your BTEC qualifications, you also require A level History grade B for the History pathway; and either A level English Literature or English Language and module, American Studies: Literature grade B for the Literature pathway. Reputations. Students on four-year International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16 for all programmes programmes take further compulsory listed above. subject-related modules. For students Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, on the History pathway, this includes the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet modules on subjects such as colonial the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. America, the American Civil War and Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, environmental problems in the 20th such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step century; for those on the Literature Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra pathway, 19th-century literature; and Further information Admissions enquiries for students on the Latin American www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 pathway, Latin American culture. Stage 3 You complete an extended essay in Careers translating and interpreting. We are your final year. In addition, depending consistently ranked highly for graduate Many employers view a graduate with on your programme, areas covered prospects in independent university overseas study experience as more may include the American Revolution, guides. US foreign policy, contemporary employable. A degree in American politics, black writing and New York Studies gives you transferable For more information on the services literature since 1945. skills, such as the ability to work Kent provides to improve your independently, to assimilate and employment prospects, visit Teaching and assessment analyse information and to present www.kent.ac.uk/employability Modules are taught by lectures and that information clearly and concisely seminars or by seminars alone. You in written form, and with passion and usually have around ten hours of confidence orally. contact with staff each week. Recent American Studies graduates Depending on the modules you now work in the media, publishing select, assessment varies from and a variety of businesses in the Not sure? How about... 100% coursework (extended UK, Europe and the US. Other popular • English and American Literature essay or dissertation) to a combination options include teaching, marketing, of examination and coursework. For p112 public relations and (for graduates • History p92 assessment details for individual of the Latin American pathway) • Politics and International Relations modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug p138 30 www.kent.ac.uk/classics

ANCIENT HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND CLASSICS

Ancient culture is at the root of what we call ‘civilisation’ Independent rankings and our degrees offer you a window on to that world and DLHE: of Classics students who an opportunity to discover what lies at the heart of these graduated from Kent in 2017 and fascinating cultures. completed a national survey, over 92% were in work or further study We offer degrees in Ancient History, Classical & Archaeological within six months. Studies, and Classical Studies. Studying Ancient History, you Ideal location explore the civilisations of Greece and Rome as well as their The Department of Classical & interactions with Egypt and Britain. You can focus on social, Archaeological Studies is based cultural, and political history or take a broader pathway that in our School of European Culture includes literature or archaeology. and Languages at the University’s Canterbury campus. Canterbury, a late Our Classical & Archaeological Studies degree covers subjects Iron Age settlement, a Romano-British including ancient medicine, religion, archaeology, architecture, city, an Anglo-Saxon town and a centre art, languages, heritage and philosophy, and looks at the way of early Christianity, is an excellent they all connect in the study of ancient civilisations. base for studying different cultures, with visits to local sites and museums Classical Studies allows you to build a perspective on classical as well as to museums in London and Paris. (Please note some trips may cultures by studying social and cultural history, language and incur additional expenses.) all types of literature as well as medicine, religion, archaeology, architecture, art, languages, heritage and philosophy. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 31

A year abroad Programme UCAS Length Typical offer All of our programmes offer you the Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* opportunity to spend a year studying Ancient History BA (Hons) Q800 3 BBB DDM abroad. You do not have to decide whether you want to take a year Classical & Archaeological Studies BA (Hons) QV84 3 BBB DDM abroad at the time of application; you Classical Studies BA (Hons) Q802 3 BBB DDM can make the decision after you arrive Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, at Kent. In the past our students have please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. studied in France, China and the USA. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Alternatively, it may be possible to opt which combine BTEC with other qualifications. to spend a term, either the spring term International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 of your second year or the autumn Joint honours: Classical & Archaeological Studies can be studied as part of a joint term of your third year, studying honours programme, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations abroad. and entry requirements. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, Teaching and assessment the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet Most modules are taught by a the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. combination of seminars and lectures, Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, and are assessed by coursework or such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra examination, or a combination of the two. In their third year, students have Further information Admissions enquiries the opportunity to develop their www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 research skills by writing a dissertation or extended essay (depending on academic performance and interest). Possible careers include archaeology, “When I start talking about my We encourage you to take part in the heritage industry, museums, excavations and field surveys with course to my family, they just say business, journalism, the Civil Service, staff and associated institutions, ‘OK, just calm down!’ I love it so media, librarianship, teaching and the and student bursaries are available much! I especially like getting an legal world. Some graduates choose to support this. insight into the everyday life of to undertake further academic study. people at the time – even things Careers For more information on the services like their humour. With By studying on these programmes, Kent provides to improve your archaeology you find the physical you gain key transferable skills such employment prospects, visit objects that bring people to life. as the ability to analyse and summarise www.kent.ac.uk/employability The academic support and complex information, give confident wellbeing support are really oral presentations, manage and good. I had an academic peer organise your time, and express mentor last year and my your opinion persuasively and with academic adviser was really sensitivity. These skills will leave you helpful too.” well placed to embark on a graduate career. Abigail Spanner Classical & Archaeological Studies and Comparative Literature

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ANCIENT HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND CLASSICS (CONT)

as Classical mythology, ancient and archaeology (including modules ANCIENT HISTORY Mediterranean empires, and on the ancient Celts, everyday life BA (HONS) beginners’ Latin or Greek. in ancient Rome, and Barbarians in the west). Canterbury Stages 2/3 You choose your modules from a wide For details of all modules, visit the range, which cover areas including website: www.kent.ac.uk/ug When studying Ancient History at Kent, archaic Greece, Egypt and the you are able to choose from a very classical world, Greek and Roman wide range of modules, which allows CLASSICAL & medicine, Roman Britain, the you to focus on areas of specific ARCHAEOLOGICAL Hellenistic world, and the Roman interest to you or to take a broader STUDIES Empire. In your final year (Stage 3), view. you take either the dissertation or the BA (HONS) What you study extended essay module (depending Canterbury on academic performance and Stage 1 interest). You take compulsory modules covering Classical & Archaeological Studies Further options are available in the civilisations of Greece and Rome is a wide-ranging programme. You classical literature and culture as well as archaeology (which also can choose to follow a specialised (including modules on Greek introduce you to the academic skills pathway, either Literature, History drama, philosophy, Virgil’s Aeneid required to study at undergraduate or Archaeology, or you can include and Hellenistic literature and culture) level). You choose further modules elements from all these areas in one from options covering areas such programme. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 33

What you study Stages 2/3 CLASSICAL STUDIES Stage 1 You study modules that focus on BA (HONS) ancient Greek and Roman literature, You take compulsory modules, philosophy and culture. In your final including introductions to archaeology Canterbury year (Stage 3), you take either the and others on the civilisations of dissertation or the extended essay Greece and Rome (which also module (depending on academic introduce you to the academic skills On this programme, you focus on the performance and interest). You can required to study at undergraduate literature and art of the ancient world, choose to study Greek and Latin prose level). You choose further modules developing your understanding of the in the original, or choose modules from options covering areas such as ancient civilisations of Greece and which study ancient texts in translation, Classical mythology, and beginners’ Rome. You assess how these and philosophers such as Aristotle and Latin or Greek. civilisations continued to shape the world in subsequent times – even up Plato. In our museum/heritage studies Stages 2/3 to the present day. You can also learn module, you undertake an internship In your final year (Stage 3), you take ancient Greek and/or Latin. in a heritage organisation or a museum. either the Classical & Archaeological Currently, the University offers a Studies dissertation or the extended What you study bursary to help with travel expenses essay module (depending on Stage 1 related to this module, which you can apply for. For details of all modules, academic performance and interest). You take a compulsory module visit the website: www.kent.ac.uk/ug Further modules are chosen from your on the civilisations of Greece and specific pathway; for example, on the Rome, as well as an introduction to Literature pathway, modules may cover archaeology, which introduce you to areas such as Athenian power plays. the academic skills required to study at undergraduate level. You choose Those following the History pathway further modules from a wide range can study topics including the rise available, covering areas such as, and fall of Athens and Graeco-Roman classical mythology, Roman emperors Egypt, among others. Archaeology and biography, insults in classical specialists can undertake an literature, and beginners’ Latin archaeological project, be introduced or Greek. to the field of museum studies, and study areas such as ancient Greek religion and architecture or Late- Antique archaeology in the Mediterranean.

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ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology addresses the big question – what makes Independent rankings us human? It is the study of human beings: how we NSS 2018: over 88% of final-year evolved, why we live in different sorts of societies around Anthropology students who completed the world and how we interact with one another and the the survey were satisfied with the environment. overall quality of their course. DLHE: of Anthropology students An anthropology degree gives you a new perspective on the human who graduated from Kent in 2017 world. You gain a greater insight into social and cultural difference and completed a national survey, and an understanding of the history and behaviour of humans. 100% were in work or further study within six months. There are two main branches of anthropology in the UK: social A year abroad and biological. Social anthropologists are interested in how and why people’s ideas, values and relationships manifest themselves Our anthropology programmes offer in particular forms and how these inform broader local and global you the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad. For recent processes such as economics, politics and religion. Biological destinations, see p36 and p37. anthropologists are interested in how humans evolved and in understanding the evolutionary roots of human behaviour, as A year in professional well as the social lives and ecology of monkeys and apes. practice Adding a year in professional The School of Anthropology and Conservation also offers degrees practice to your degree gives you the in: Environmental Social Sciences and Wildlife Conservation (see opportunity to gain practical experience p64); and Human Geography (see p96). Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 35

in a professional environment at home or abroad, and to build accomplished Programme UCAS Length Typical offer employability skills. Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* Anthropology BSc (Hons) L601 3 BBB DDM First-class facilities Anthropology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) L606 4 BBB DDM The School of Anthropology and Biological Anthropology BSc (Hons) L620 3 BBB DDM Conservation has dedicated teaching Biological Anthropology with a Year Abroad and research laboratories, in areas BSc (Hons) L626 4 BBB DDM including visual anthropology, Social Anthropology BA (Hons) L600 3 BBB DDM ethnobiology, skeletal biology and Social Anthropology with a Year Abroad human evolution. You have access BA (Hons) L607 4 BBB DDM to an exceptional collection of Anglo- Social Anthropology with French BA (Hons) L675 4 BBB DMM Saxon and medieval skeletons (>1000) Social Anthropology with German BA (Hons) L676 4 BBB DMM and related radiographs, as well as Social Anthropology with Italian BA (Hons) L673 4 BBB DMM an excellent fossil cast collection with hundreds of casts, including multiple Social Anthropology with Spanish BA (Hons) L674 4 BBB DMM entire skeletons of fossil human Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, ancestors as well as some of please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. our closest primate relatives. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. There are also opportunities to go International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes on field trips both locally or abroad. listed above. Previous excursions include the Musée Professional practice programmes: it is possible to take a year in professional du Quai Branly (Paris), the Museum practice with Anthropology, Biological Anthropology and Social Anthropology; of Archaeology and Anthropology, for UCAS codes, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and the Westminster Impact Hub. Joint honours: Social Anthropology can be studied as part of a joint honours Note: trips are subject to availability programme; see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. and may require financial contributions Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, from attendees. the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Teaching and assessment Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, Teaching is through seminars and such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step lectures, lab practicals and fieldwork. Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Assessment varies from 100% Further information Admissions enquiries coursework to a combination of www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 examinations and coursework. For details of assessment for individual modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug degrees while others move on to Various modules also allow you to Careers professional careers – see individual acquire practical research skills, with Anthropology graduates develop programme entries on p36-37 for more opportunities to extend these through expertise in understanding, interpreting details. Through your studies, you the development of an independent and responding to human behaviour, learn how to analyse complex data, research project. think critically, solve problems and and enter a wide range of fields. For details of the University’s work both independently and as part Many of our graduates continue in employability services, see of a team, skills valued by employers. academia, pursuing postgraduate www.kent.ac.uk/employability

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ANTHROPOLOGY (CONT)

collecting and analysing data about an UK’s leading biological anthropology ANTHROPOLOGY anthropological question of particular research groups, covering areas BSC (HONS) interest to you. such as human evolution, osteology Canterbury (bones and skeletons), primate A year abroad behaviour (including great apes) and You spend a year abroad studying forensics. Typical questions you may anthropology between Stages 2 explore include: what disease existed In anthropology, you consider what and 3. In previous years, students in ancient populations? How did it means to be human by exploring have studied in the Netherlands, humans evolve? Why are symmetrical culture, history, arts, biology and Japan, Finland or Denmark (where faces more attractive? Do monkeys evolution. You gain a depth of insight the courses are taught in English). have language? Why is sex enjoyable? into social and cultural difference and You need to obtain an average of an understanding of the history and 60% or above in Stage 1 before What you study behaviour of humans. starting your year abroad. Stage 1 We are one of the longest-established A year in professional Your compulsory modules introduce groups of anthropologists in the UK you to anthropology, its foundations, with expertise across the discipline. practice theories and leading thinkers. As part Our team includes primatologists, You spend a minimum of 24 weeks of the first-year module, Foundations palaeoanthropologists and social between Stages 2 and 3 gaining of Biological Anthropology, you visit anthropologists. experience of work in a professional Howletts Wild Animal Park and St environment relevant to your degree, What you study Leonard’s Ossuary, which provide whether at home or abroad. hands-on learning experiences in Stage 1 primatology and osteology. You also Your compulsory modules introduce Careers take a module that introduces you you to anthropology, its foundations, Our graduates have gone on to careers to the academic and practical skills theories and leading thinkers. You in academic publishing, advertising, necessary for undergraduate study also take a module that covers social work, education, town and in the School. Optional modules cover the academic and practical skills country planning, personnel human physiology and disease, human necessary for undergraduate study management, journalism, film biology, forensic science, psychology, in the School. Optional modules production, research for radio and and relationships between humans, cover areas including understanding television programmes, science animals and plants. families, human biology, psychology, journalism, consultancy in overseas physiology and disease, and the development and relief agencies, Stages 2/3 relationships between humans, museum work, forensic science, You take compulsory modules animals and plants. business and the Civil Service. in comparative perspectives in primate biology and methodology Stages 2/3 BIOLOGICAL in anthropological science. Optional You take compulsory modules in ANTHROPOLOGY modules cover areas such as biology and human identity and osteology, forensic anthropology, advanced social anthropology. BSC (HONS) hormones and behaviour, Optional modules cover areas such as Canterbury palaeopathology, palaeoanthropology, visual and evolutionary anthropology; primate behaviour and ecology, and primate behaviour; ethnicity and sex and evolution. In your final year, nationalism; anthropology of business; Biological anthropology examines the you conduct a scientific dissertation evolution and sex; and home remedies evolution and adaptation of humans project, including data collection and and illicit drugs. During your final year, and their living and fossil primate analysis. Projects can involve visiting you complete a dissertation project, relatives. You study with one of the institutions outside of the University, Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 37

including the Powell-Cotton Museum, austerity in Europe, to the cultures of Amazonia, Europe, China, Central Asia the Natural History Museum, and Southeast Asia, China and Amazonia. and Southeast Asia, as well as Islam regional wildlife parks. We offer a wide variety of modules, and Muslim lives. You can take a including options in visual anthropology, dissertation project in which you A year abroad allowing you to specialise and tailor pursue your own individually designed You spend a year abroad between your degree around your anthropology research. Stages 2 and 3 studying biological interests. anthropology. In previous years, A year abroad This profound understanding of today’s students have studied in the US You spend a year abroad between world prepares you for employment in or Canada. You need to obtain an Stages 2 and 3 taking courses in a range of sectors that require people average of 60% or above in Stage 1 social anthropology. In previous skills and cultural sensitivity. before starting your year abroad. years, students have studied in France, Germany, Italy or Spain (where the A year in professional Our students benefit from field trips to Paris, London and other places, courses are taught in the language practice offering the opportunity to take your of that country); or Denmark, Finland, You spend a minimum of 24 weeks education outside the classroom. Japan or the Netherlands (where the between Stages 2 and 3 gaining These excursions promote reflection courses are taught in English). You experience of work in a professional and application of in-class learning as need to obtain an average of 60% environment relevant to your degree, well as helping to develop a cohesive or above in Stage 1 before beginning whether at home or abroad. study community among peers. your year abroad. Note: trips are subject to availability A year in professional Careers and may require financial contributions Our graduates have gone on to from attendees. practice become professional biological You spend a minimum of 24 weeks anthropologists, science journalists, What you study between Stages 2 and 3 gaining museum curators, forensic scientists, Stage 1 experience of work in a professional rescue archaeologists, or to work You are introduced to anthropology, environment relevant to your degree, in non-government organisations, its foundations, theories and leading whether at home or abroad. development agencies such as the thinkers. You also take a module Careers World Health Organisation, primate that introduces you to the academic conservation, academic publishing, and practical skills necessary for Recent graduates have gone into areas business and the Civil Service. undergraduate study in the School. such as overseas development and aid work, further research in social SOCIAL Stages 2/3 anthropology and the social sciences, In addition to compulsory modules media research or production (film, ANTHROPOLOGY TV, radio), journalism, advertising, BA (HONS) in advanced social anthropology, ethnography, and theoretical social work, education, international Canterbury perspectives and topics in social consultancy, business, the Civil Service anthropology, you can choose to study and work with community groups. optional modules that focus on areas Social anthropologists study how and such as visual anthropology, ethnicity why we do the things we do in different and nationalism, violence and conflict, societies and cultures – for example, and culture and cognition. Further how we work, use technologies, and options cover health, illness and negotiate conflicts, relationships and medicine, and the anthropology change. At Kent our academic staff of business, creativity, and gender. study people around the world: from You can also study the societies of 38 www.kent.ac.uk/architecture

ARCHITECTURE

Architects use their expertise and imagination to enhance Independent rankings the quality of our towns, cities and landscapes, designing Architecture at Kent was ranked 12th new buildings and extending the lives of existing ones. in the UK in The Times Good University As an architecture student at Kent, you develop the skills Guide 2019. to create new and inspiring environments and so improve Study abroad the quality of life for all of us. The School encourages active Kent School of Architecture and Planning has a reputation for engagement with the local region, but also offers you opportunities to study tackling global issues at a local scale, with many projects set in abroad for a term in your second year. the south-east region. Through this work, and our open lecture Previous destinations have included programmes and events, the School continues to build links Virginia Tech in the US and École with the profession and the wider community. The School is Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture also committed to the development of sustainable design and et de Paysage de Lille, University of this is taught at all stages of the curriculum. Rome Tor Vegata, and Kogakuin University in Tokyo.

Kent teaches two undergraduate degree programmes, BA (Hons) We also run field study tours. In recent Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1) and Master of Architecture years, students have visited Lille, Paris, (MArch) (ARB/RIBA Part 2). Both offer multidisciplinary learning Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Vienna, the experiences, studying areas such as regeneration and sustainability, Netherlands, Copenhagen and Veneto, landscape, community and the quality of urban life, which equip our as well as San Francisco, Oakland students with the skills they need to practise in the profession. and Washington, DC. (These trips are optional and costs are met by the student.) Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 39

What you study Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Kent’s programmes allow you to Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* work towards full accreditation as a Architecture BA (Hons) ARB/RIBA professional architect; the BA (Hons) Part 1 (Standard route A) K100 3 AAB DDD gives exemption from the Part 1 Master of Architecture (MArch) ARB/RIBA examinations required by the Part 2 N/A 2 See below* Architects Registration Board (ARB) Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, and the Royal Institute of British please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Architects (RIBA). *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Stage 1 which combine BTEC with other qualifications. You are introduced to studio culture International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/17 (BA (Hons)) and taught the arts of sketching, Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, sculpture, orthographic drawing, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. life drawing and modelmaking, while studying architectural design, cultural *MArch: an undergraduate degree in Architecture, 2.1 or first class classification (or equivalent GPA or grade), with a demonstrated strength in Design Portfolio. context, construction, structures and Successful applicant’s transcript should indicate a mark or grade in their final environmental issues. year of design, or final design project, in the 2.1 range (60% or above, or equivalent Stage 2 GPA or grade). Applicants also need a minimum of six months’ experience in architectural practice, following their first degree in architecture. For students who With two overarching themes of took Part 1 at Kent School of Architecture, there is no need to submit your academic housing and the outdoors, you transcript. This is a requirement for all other applicants. continue to develop your technical Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, skills, as well as studying landscape such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step and 19th-century architecture. Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Stage 3 Further information Admissions enquiries www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 You integrate architectural design with associated skills and disciplines. Themes include adaptation of existing architectural discourse, and gives Part 2 levels. Once our graduates buildings, planning, and urban design. students a degree of choice in their have worked for 24 months (minimum You can also pursue a research project, educational experience. 12 months post-Part 2), they are reflecting your developing enthusiasms eligible to be considered for Part 3 in architecture, which can lead to you Teaching and assessment of the ARB/RIBA professional practice making and assembling an artefact. Teaching is via lectures, seminars, examination, leading to full professional workshops, one-to-one tutorials, studio- registration as an architect. MArch (Stages 4 and 5) based work and field trips. Assessment However, you also gain transferable The two-year MArch gives you is through a portfolio of your work, skills that prepare you for work in other exemption from the Part 2 examinations which includes design project disciplines, such as design, graphics required by the ARB and RIBA. The coursework, written assignments and visualisation. See www.kent.ac.uk/ focus of the MArch is on design. and examinations. For details of employability for further careers advice. Design teaching is delivered through assessment methods for individual a Unit system, where each Unit has modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug a unique theoretical position. This Not sure? How about... initiative allows for Unit leaders and Careers • Digital Arts p70 their teaching partners to develop Our programmes prepare our • Multimedia Technology and Design areas of specialism within a wider graduates for work at Part 1 and p70 40 www.kent.ac.uk/arts

ART HISTORY

Are you considering a career curating art exhibitions, or Independent rankings in gallery management, arts writing, journalism, teaching, In The Guardian University Guide 2019, auctioneering, broadcasting or art history research? Would 91% of final-year Art History students you like to spend time studying in Amsterdam, Bologna, were satisfied with the quality of their Paris, Hong Kong, Canada, South Africa or the US? course. First-class facilities Art History at Kent is a distinctive and innovative programme combining practice-based modules with coverage of key periods As an Art History student, you are part of a diverse community based within from the Renaissance and the Baroque, through to Modernism and the School of Arts’ Jarman Building – a the Contemporary. Theme-based modules consider photography, creative, dynamic and international hub curation, aesthetics and new media with students able to work in for arts students. You have access to our Studio 3 Gallery and with our extensive print collection. excellent resources including individual edit suites, a digital studio and the Supporting employability through help with personal statements, Studio 3 Gallery, which hosts home and internships and references is a key part of our commitment to our visiting exhibitions, and gives you the students. This, and our proximity to London and the South Coast’s opportunity to develop curatorial and galleries, museums and auction houses, plays a major part in our related professional skills. graduates’ successes. Recent destinations include the ICA, the Royal A placement year Academy of Arts, Sothebys, the Courtauld and Warburg Institutes. The placement year is a chance to gain real-world, workplace experience as The School of Arts also offer degrees in Drama and Theatre (p74), part of your degree and to enhance Film, and Media Studies (p86). your university experience. It typically Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 41

occurs between your second and final years, providing the opportunity to Programme UCAS Length Typical offer explore the creative sector in the UK, Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* EU or beyond. We help you with your Art History BA (Hons) V352 3 BBB DDM application, offering guidance on your Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, personal statement and CV. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications A year abroad which combine BTEC with other qualifications. You can spend a year or a term International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 studying abroad. We currently have Joint honours: Art History can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, over 100 institutional, international see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. partnerships including in Holland Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, where teaching is in English. For details the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet of our international partnerships please the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. visit the University’s Go abroad Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, website: www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra What you study Further information Admissions enquiries Our Art History degree combines in- www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 depth subject knowledge with relevant and practical opportunities to develop professional skills, enhancing your analyse and summarise complex employability and extending your Teaching and assessment material with clarity and confidence. career options after graduation. In Art History we use in-course, continuous module assessments rather Many of our graduates work in Stage 1 than final examinations. We develop prominent positions across the art In the first year, you take modules a close and supportive working world. Careers with a connection to the introducing aesthetics, the history of relationship with our students. Teaching visual arts can be found in museums art, and photography. You can also takes place in lectures and seminars, and galleries; the art market; heritage choose modules from other humanities and where appropriate in studios and and tourism; arts management and subjects as ‘wild’ study options. workshops. The School of Arts runs marketing; publishing; advertising; an academic adviser system which Stages 2/3 arts journalism; and school, college ensures that you have access to a or university teaching. In your second and final years, there designated tutor. For full details of is a wide range of options available assessment methods for individual For more information on the services covering areas such as: the Baroque, modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Kent provides to improve your the Renaissance, curation, visual arts employment prospects, see writing, photography, print collecting, Careers www.kent.ac.uk/employability Surrealism, costume and fashion, At Kent, we prepare our students for If you have any questions regarding global art, new media, drawing in the employment after university. Through studying Art History at Kent, please studio, abstraction, and the sublime. In your studies, you gain key transferable feel free to contact the Head of addition, you can choose modules from and transverse skills considered Department, Dr Grant Pooke at: across the humanities. In your final essential by graduate employers. [email protected] year, you can opt to write a dissertation These include excellent communication on a topic of your choice, within the skills, the ability to work in a team and teaching and research areas covered independently, and the aptitude to by history of art staff. 42 www.kent.ac.uk/secl

ASIAN STUDIES

As an Asian Studies student, you learn about one of Independent rankings the world’s most diverse, developing and culturally NSS 2018: over 87% of final-year rich continents, Asia, while also studying another students in Asian Studies who subject of your choice. completed the survey were satisfied with the quality of the teaching on their You develop a solid grounding in Asian Studies through a course. multidisciplinary approach that draws on modules in the humanities What you study and social sciences. You develop your critical awareness of the Stage 1 cultural and political challenges to understanding Asian cultures and civilisations, both historically and today. You can choose to You take two compulsory modules study an Asian language and can also opt to spend time studying introducing you to Asian traditions. You then choose optional modules covering abroad in an Asian country, either for a term or an entire year. areas such as politics and popular culture in Japan; you also have the Asian Studies is offered by our School of European Culture and option of learning Japanese or Languages and is available as a joint honours programme. Please Mandarin. In addition, you take the see the table, right, for a list of subjects Asian Studies can be required modules for your joint honours combined with. subject. Stage 2 If you are combining Asian Studies with a language programme You take one compulsory module on (French or German), you spend a year abroad in a country where themes in the study of Asia. You then your chosen European language is spoken. choose from optional modules covering east Asian social and political systems, Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 43

Japanese society and religion; Chinese philosophy and religion in ancient and Asian Studies is only available as a joint honours degree; below are the possible contemporary contexts; health and combinations. medicine in east Asia; the rise of Programme UCAS Length Typical offer China, world literature, and Buddhism, Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* and Indian philosophical thought. It is Asian Studies and Classical & Archaeological possible to continue your Japanese Studies BA (Hons) TQ48 3 BBB DDM and Mandarin language studies. You Asian Studies and Comparative Literature also take the required modules for your BA (Hons) TQ42 3 BBB DDM joint honours subject. Asian Studies and English and American Literature BA (Hons) TQ44 3 BBB DM** Stage 3 Asian Studies and English Language and Asian Studies module options cover Linguistics BA (Hons) TQ43 3 BBB DDM areas such as postcolonial images of Asian Studies and French BA (Hons) TR41 4 BBB DDM Africa, Asia and Latin America, modern Asian Studies and German BA (Hons) TR42 4 BBB DDM Chinese societies and politics in Japan. Asian Studies and Philosophy BA (Hons) TV45 3 BBB DDM You can opt to continue your language studies. You must also take the required Asian Studies and Religious Studies BA (Hons) TV46 3 BBB DDM modules for your joint honours subject. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, A year abroad please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. *BTEC: Those studying Asian Studies with grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. a language programme (French or **Alongside your BTEC qualifications, you also require either A level English German) spend a year abroad in a Literature or English Language and Literature at grade B. country where their chosen European International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes language is spoken. If you are taking listed above. Asian Studies with a non-language Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, subject, you have the option of the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet spending a year or a term abroad at the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. a partner university in Asia, where you Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, can immerse yourself in a different such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step culture. In previous years students Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra have studied in Hong Kong and Japan. Further information Admissions enquiries Teaching and assessment www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Teaching for all the non-language modules is through a combination of lectures and seminars. Assessment In addition, independent study out in the employment market. In is by coursework (essays and is enhanced by your final-year addition, the ability to speak another presentations) and written examination. dissertation option, in which you can language is a key asset and many pursue a topic in greater depth, linking employers view a graduate with Language assessment is through a the different pathways of the degree. overseas study experience as more combination of coursework (essays, employable. presentations, projects, translations), Careers For more information on the services unseen written examinations, oral Asia contains many of the world’s Kent provides to improve your examinations, dissertation, extended fastest-growing economies, so employment prospects, see essay, and computer-assisted knowledge and understanding of www.kent.ac.uk/employability language learning tests. this region will help you to stand 44 www.kent.ac.uk/physical-sciences

ASTRONOMY, SPACE SCIENCE AND ASTROPHYSICS

Are you inspired by the wonders and vastness of the Independent rankings Universe and keen to investigate the formation of stars and DLHE: of Physics and astronomy planets? Do you wonder whether life is possible elsewhere students who graduated from Kent in in the Universe? Explore these, and many other questions, 2017 and completed a national survey, at Kent’s School of Physical Sciences. over 90% were in work or further study within six months. On our Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics, and Physics Excellent facilities with Astrophysics programmes, you get involved with real space Our first-class facilities include state-of- missions from ESA and NASA, work on large datasets from state- the-art experimental and computational of-the-art space and ground-based observatories, conduct numerical equipment including a hypervelocity modelling and gain practical experience in our new on-campus gun for impact studies, as well as our observatory. You also benefit from our membership of SEPNet, a new Beacon Observatory with both consortium of physics departments in nine universities across the optical and radio telescope capability. South East, which opens up a range of opportunities such as guest lectures and placements. Integrated Master’s In our four-year MPhys programme – The School has an excellent reputation for research and teaching an undergraduate Master’s – you and you are taught by leading academics as well as researchers undertake the further in-depth training required for a science-based career, who link their world-leading research to our undergraduate degrees. including the practical aspects of research. You can transfer on to this We also offers programmes in Chemistry (see p56) Forensic Science course during Stage 1 or 2, if you (see p90) and Physics (see p136). achieve the required grades. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 45

A year abroad/in industry Programme UCAS Length Typical offer It is possible to take a year in industry Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level IB between your second and final years of Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics study, provided you meet progression BSc (Hons) F590 3 BBB 34/15 requirements at the end of Stage 1. If Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics you opt for a year abroad you gain an with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F593 4 BBB 34/15 MPhys after studying at a partner Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics institution for a year after Stage 2. MPhys F592 4 ABB 34/16 What you study Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad MPhys F591 4 ABB 34/16 Foundation year Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) F3F5 3 BBB 34/15 You can take a foundation year if you Physics with Astrophysics with a have previously studied science but do Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F351 4 BBB 34/15 not have the grades needed for direct Physics with Astrophysics MPhys F3FN 4 ABB 34/16 entry to Stage 1. Areas covered include Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad calculus, algebra and arithmetic and MPhys F3FM 4 ABB 34/16 properties of matter. You study on our Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, Canterbury campus. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Stage 1 BTEC: if you are taking BTEC National Diploma or Extended National Diploma qualifications, please contact Admissions for further details. You take compulsory modules in Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, astronomy and special relativity, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: computing skills, mathematics, www.kent.ac.uk/extra mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics and laboratory and computing skills Further information Admissions enquiries for physicists. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Stage 2 Depending on your programme, you You also take compulsory modules on problem-solving seminars and tutorials. may study multi-wavelength universe nuclear and particle physics, thermal You are assessed by a combination of and exoplanets, spacecraft design and statistical physics and relativity, examinations, continuous assessment and operations and data analysis in optics, and Maxwell’s equations. of written coursework and practical astronomy and planetary science. work. For assessment details for You also take compulsory modules in Stage 4 (MPhys only) individual modules, please see atomic physics, quantum mechanics, You undertake a physics research www.kent.ac.uk/ug mathematical techniques for physical project linked to active research areas sciences and electromagnetism and in the department. You may also take Careers optics. advanced modules on rocketry and Our graduates have an outstanding Stage 3 human spaceflight, star formation and employment record in research, galactic structure, space astronomy development and technical Depending on your programme, you and solar system science, and management, the space, defence may study the physics of stars and quantum physics. and nuclear industries, as well as in the cosmology, the Sun, the Earth and City and financial institutions, software Mars, image processing and numerical Teaching and assessment design, computing, the media and and computational methods, analytical Teaching is delivered by lectures, teaching. mechanics, a physics laboratory laboratory sessions, project work, project and a physics group project. 46 www.kent.ac.uk/bio

BIOSCIENCES

You can choose to study biochemistry and focus on the Independent rankings way living organisms function at the molecular level; In The Complete University Guide biology to investigate and analyse the structures and 2019, Biological Sciences was ranked functions of living organisms; or biomedical science 17th overall out of 101 universities. to understand how new medicines are used to treat A year abroad/ disease. Whichever programme you choose, our School Sandwich Year of Biosciences offers an inspiring and innovative degree that will stretch and reward you. All our programmes have study abroad or work placement options. Both take place between Stages 2 and 3. Taking The School provides a stimulating, research-led environment for a year abroad allows you to immerse teaching and learning, helping you to achieve your full potential. yourself in a new culture and to take Our teaching has been rated as among the best in the country by modules not available at Kent. Previous our students. destinations include: the US, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Our research is world-leading in a number of areas such as cancer, Singapore, Taiwan and Turkey. See infectious and genetic diseases, bioprocessing, virology, parasitology, www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad for details. reproductive medicine, synthetic biology, ageing, molecular motors, Alternatively, you can undertake a one- bacterial sensing, protein folding and structural biology, all of which year work placement, where you gain feed into our teaching. The School performs exceptionally well for relevant, paid work experience in the employability – in the Biosciences subject table in The Guardian UK or abroad. This enhances your University Guide 2019, we received the highest score out of 101 employability and can inform your universities for ‘career after six months’. career decisions. Placements can Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 47

be research-based, or non-research- based if other graduate-level skills Programme UCAS Length Typical offer (such as management and marketing) Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* are learnt. Recently, students have Biochemistry BSc (Hons) C700 3 BBC DDD worked at: GSK, MedImmune, Lonza, Biochemistry with a Sandwich Year BSc Eli Lilly, Procter & Gamble, Dstl, Pfizer, (Hons) C702 4 BBC DDD NovaBiotics, Astex Pharmaceuticals Biochemistry with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) C703 4 BBC DDD and The Royal Botanic Gardens at Biology BSc (Hons) C103 3 BBC DDD Kew; and in Germany (Merck), Sweden Biology with a Sandwich Year BSc (Hons) C105 4 BBC DDD (Astra Zeneca), Thailand (BIOTEC) and Biology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) C106 4 BBC DDD the US (National Cancer Center). Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) B940 3 BBC DDD Summer studentships Biomedical Science with a Sandwich Year BSc (Hons) B942 4 BBC DDD We offer you the opportunity to work Biomedical Science with a Year Abroad in one of our research labs during the BSc (Hons) B943 4 BBC DDD summer vacation after your second Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, year. Our Stacey Fund provides student please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. stipends for the eight-week projects. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma in applied science. We also On these studentships you gain further welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. hands-on research experience. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34 points overall (or 15 at HL) Teaching and assessment for all programmes listed above. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, Teaching includes lectures, laboratory the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet classes, workshops, problem-solving the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. sessions and tutorials. You have an Professional recognition: all our degree programmes are accredited by the Royal Academic Adviser who you meet with Society of Biology (RSB) and our sandwich-year programmes have advanced RSB to discuss your progress, and identify accreditation recognising their additional period of extensive professional practice ways you can improve your work so (www.rsb.org.uk). Biomedical Science programmes are also accredited by the that you reach your full potential. Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), so that we can best support you in whatever career choice you make. Most modules are assessed by a Transfer from three to four-year programmes: it is possible to transfer to a four-year combination of continuous assessment programme at the start of Stage 2, if you achieve 65% or more as an overall and end-of-year exams. Stage 1 average in Stage 1. assessments do not contribute to the Progression on four-year programmes: you require 65% or more as an overall final degree classification, but all Stage average in Stage 1 to progress to Stage 2, if you do not meet this requirement you 2 and 3 assessments do, meaning your transfer to the three-year programme at the start of Stage 2. For the year abroad final degree award is an average of programmes, you also require 60% as an overall average in Stage 2, if you do not many components. For details of meet this requirement, you transfer to the three-year programme at the start of Stage 3. assessment methods for individual Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for an additional activity, such as modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug developing your enterprise skills or learning a language, see www.kent.ac.uk/extra Further information Admissions enquiries Careers www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Our graduates are highly successful. Our emphasis on analytical thinking, problem-solving and laboratory skills excellent links with employers through see the Careers sections on p48-49. is attractive to employers and all our our research and our work placement See www.kent.ac.uk/employability for degrees are accredited by the relevant programmes. For details of student further careers advice. professional body. We have established destinations from each programme, CONTINUED OVERLEAF 48 www.kent.ac.uk/bio

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work in one of the School’s research industrial and medical labs; teaching; BIOCHEMISTRY areas using techniques such as scientific publishing; marketing; BSC (HONS) cell culture, gene cloning, protein scientific sales; and information Canterbury expression, immunochemistry, etc; technology. Around 50% of our a literature-based project where graduates go on to further study you look at a research question that at MSc or PhD level. interests you, including the analysis Biochemistry deals with the way living of published (or pre-published) data; organisms function at the molecular BIOLOGY or a communication project, where, level. This covers a vast variety of life C in addition to your research work, you BS (HONS) forms, ranging from comparatively devise ways to explain your findings to Canterbury simple viruses and bacteria to a non-scientific audience. You choose mammals, plants and other higher three optional modules from a range organisms. Biochemistry has a major covering areas such as: advanced Biology influences our lives and impact on many of the problems that immunology, biology of ageing, the cell is at the forefront of social change, face humankind today, particularly cycle, cell signalling, oncology, cancer for example, stem-cell research, in the areas of medicine, agriculture biology, endocrinology, neuroscience, and sustainable energy and food and the environment. bioinformatics and genomics. You can production. Biology investigates What you study also take a module that focuses on the structures and functions of living Stage 1 enterprise and start-ups. organisms, together with how they interact with the environment. Biology You take seven compulsory modules, Careers is essential to fully understand human which cover areas including: enzymes Our graduates have gone into health and disease, and has the and metabolism, genetics and research-based jobs in government, potential to provide solutions to many evolution, human physiology and disease, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and biological chemistry. You also take a module covering skills for bioscientists. Stage 2 You take seven compulsory modules, covering cell biology, gene expression and its control, infection and immunity, metabolic regulation, metabolic disease, physiology, and further skills for bioscientists. You also have the option of choosing a module on one of the following: animal form and function, microbial physiology and genetics, and pharmacology. Stage 3 You take two compulsory modules covering biological membranes and protein structure and function. You also undertake a research project, which can be either lab based, where you Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 49

of the economic and environmental communication project where, in cover human physiology and disease, challenges we face today. addition to your research work, you microbial physiology and genetics, think about how best to explain your infection and immunity, metabolism What you study findings to a non-scientific audience. and disease, investigation of disease, Stage 1 pharmacology and further skills for Careers You take eight compulsory modules bioscientists. Optional modules cover which cover: biodiversity, enzymes Recently, our graduates have gone cell biology, gene expression and its and metabolism, biochemistry, genetics into jobs in lab-based research, control, and metabolic regulation. government agencies, teaching, and evolution, human physiology and Stage 3 disease, molecular and cellular biology, scientific publishing, marketing, and You take three compulsory modules: and biological chemistry. You also take information technology. About 50% advanced immunology, pathogens and a skills for bioscientists module. of our graduates go on to further study at MSc or PhD level. pathogenicity, and haematology and Stage 2 blood transfusion, and undertake a You take eight compulsory modules, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE research project, which can be either covering animal form and function, lab based, where you work in one of BSC (HONS) plant physiology, cell biology, gene the School’s research areas; or a expression and its control, infection Canterbury literature-based project where you and immunity, human physiology, look at a research question in depth, microbial physiology and genetics, including the analysis of published (or and further skills for bioscientists. Would you like to explore the pre-published) data. You can choose biochemical processes that occur in a communication project, where, in Stage 3 the human body, how diseases such addition to your research work, you You take two compulsory modules on as cancer occur and how the body think about how best to explain your the cell cycle and microbial physiology responds to infection? Are you findings to a non-scientific audience. and genetics, and choose four options intrigued to learn how medicines are Optional modules cover areas from a wide range covering areas discovered and how they work? If you including cell signalling, biological such as cell signalling, biological are, then this programme is for you. membranes, virology, endocrinology, membranes, pathogens and The Biomedical Science degree oncology, microbial physiology pathogenicity, virology, advanced is accredited by the Institute of and genetics, cancer biology, immunology, endocrinology and Biomedical Science and the Royal bioinformatics and genomics, biology metabolism, bioinformatics and Society of Biology. of ageing and neuroscience. You can genomics, oncology, cancer biology, also take a module that focuses on neuroscience, human identity, What you study enterprise and start-ups. evolutionary genetics and Stage 1 Careers conservation, biology of ageing, You take seven compulsory modules, Our graduates have gone on to primate biology and climate change. which cover areas including: enzymes careers including medical research You can also take a module that and metabolism, genetics and in government, hospital or focuses on enterprise and start-ups. evolution, molecular and cellular pharmaceutical labs; healthcare In addition, you undertake a research biology, biochemistry, human (biomedical scientist) in the NHS; project. This can either be lab based, physiology and biological chemistry. teaching; biotechnology; publishing; where you work in one of the School’s You also take a module covering skills marketing; and information technology. research areas; a literature-based for bioscientists. project where you look at a research Many go on to postgraduate study and question that interests you in depth Stage 2 some apply for postgraduate entry into including the analysis of published You take seven compulsory and one medical school. (or pre-published) data; or a optional module. Compulsory modules 50 www.kent.ac.uk/kbs

BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING

Kent Business School (KBS) is a top 30 UK business school Independent rankings for academic teaching, student satisfaction and graduate NSS 2018: over 86% of final-year employment prospects. Our degrees are challenging, marketing students and over 85% of reflecting the needs of employers and the career aspirations final-year accounting students who of our students. We hold professional accreditations, responded to the survey were satisfied including CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIM, CMI and ICAEW, with the quality of their course; over some of which provide exemptions from examinations 86% of final-year management studies required for professional qualifications. students were satisfied with the quality of teaching on their course. Our programmes are flexible, with some available as joint honours DLHE: 95% of accounting and degrees with Law, Economics and Mathematics, among others. finance, 94% of business and 93% There are also options to study and work abroad. Our academics are of marketing students who graduated knowledgeable, approachable and able to offer you the support and from Kent in 2017 and completed a guidance you need. We have excellent links with professional bodies national survey, were in work or further study within six months. and employers, and, if you wish to start your own business, we support you. Regional excellence KBS is consistently highly ranked within Our applied business research is a distinguishing feature of our south-east England; in The Complete degrees. Staff bring their work to life through case studies, research University Guide 2018, we are ranked assignments and real-world applications. International in make-up 4th for Business and Management and and outlook, KBS develops your understanding of how global 2nd for Accounting and Finance. business is conducted today, and will be tomorrow. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 51

A year in industry/ Programme UCAS Length Typical offer a year abroad Campus: see individual entries on p52-p55 code (years) A level BTEC* All of our programmes have a year in Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) N400 3 BBB DDM industry available between Stages 2 Accounting & Finance with a Year in Industry and 3. KBS provides an extensive BSc (Hons) N404 4 BBB DDM preparation programme for placement Business & Management with a Year in students. This includes individual Industry BA (Hons) N104:K 4 BBC DDM career guidance, skills workshops Finance and Investment with a Year in and access to employers. Student Industry BSc (Hons) N300:K 4 BBB DDM placements provide valuable practical International Business BSc (Hons) N126 3 BBB DDM experience, which combines well with academic study to significantly International Business with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) N127 4 BBB DDM enhance your employment prospects. A year abroad can also be added to International Business with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) N128 4 BBB DDM any of our programmes. Management BSc (Hons) N206 3 BBB DDM Teaching and assessment Management with a Year in Industry Teaching methods include lectures, BSc (Hons) N207 4 BBB DDM workshops and seminars where case Marketing BSc (Hons) N500 3 BBB DDM studies are analysed, guest speakers Marketing with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) N501 4 BBB DDM from industry, business simulations, Business (top-up) BA (Hons) N107 1 See p55. industrial visits, group projects and Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, presentations, and computer-based please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. simulations. You have around eight to *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications 12 hours of class time per week, and which combine BTEC with other qualifications. regular access to an academic adviser. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for Business & All modules involve independent study. Management with a Year in Industry; 34/16 for all other programmes listed above. Assessment is usually by coursework Joint honours: Accounting & Finance, and Management can be studied as and end-of-year examination. For part of a joint honours programme, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible details of assessment methods for combinations. individual modules, see Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, www.kent.ac.uk/ug the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Careers Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, KBS equips you with the skills to such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step build a successful career. Through Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra the bespoke ‘Backpack to Briefcase’ Further information Admissions enquiries employability programme, you acquire www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 communication skills, the ability to work in a team and independently, and to express opinions persuasively. The one-to-one support available with our Careers advice is also provided programme supports business Lecturer in Careers and Employability, by the University’s Careers and students at every level in their search a qualified careers consultant. This Employability Service. For details for jobs, internships and placements – service is available for up to three of the help the University provides, focusing on both recruitment and soft years after graduation. see www.kent.ac.uk/employability skills development. A key benefit is the

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A year abroad/in industry What you study ACCOUNTING & FINANCE It is possible to add a year in industry Stage 1 or a year abroad to this programme, You take compulsory modules covering BSC (HONS) see p51 for details. business and employability skills, Canterbury Please note: modules may be subject management and marketing principles, to change to reflect market trends. data analysis for business, the fundamentals of accounting, This programme is designed Careers economics and international business. to respond to the needs of the Our accounting and finance accountancy profession as well Stages 2/3 programmes have an excellent as preparing students generally for Compulsory modules cover leadership employment record, with recent the world of business and finance. and corporate strategy, managing graduates starting accountancy It is accredited by the main UK people and teams, operations training with firms such as KPMG, professional accountancy bodies and project management, digital PwC and Ernst & Young (EY). and allows you to obtain exemptions information systems, human resources Others join banks and other financial from many professional accounting and organisational behaviour, strategic services organisations, or the financial examinations. marketing, and critical thinking for departments of a range of public and contemporary business. Depending on what modules are private sector employers, from charities studied, you will obtain relevant to luxury brands. The programmes also Optional modules cover areas exemptions from the professional prepare you for further academic and including business law and papers of the following bodies: professional study. employment rights, contract law and ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. consumer rights, marketing analytics, BUSINESS & enterprise and entrepreneurship, retail What you study MANAGEMENT sales management, merchandising Stage 1 BA (HONS) and sales planning, European business You take compulsory modules covering and corporate social responsibility. financial accounting, business law, Medway You can also choose to research economics, mathematics, statistics a business or management project and management. in an area that interests you. You learn the theories, methodologies Stages 2/3 and applications of academic A year abroad/in industry You take further compulsory modules, knowledge relevant to business. It is possible to add a year in industry covering management accounting, We provide a wide range of or a year abroad to this programme, financial accounting, principles of opportunities for you to develop your see p51 for details. finance and strategic management. business skills, learn how to analyse Please note: modules may be subject Optional modules are available in business problems and policies, and to change to reflect market trends. auditing, taxation, advanced financial how to find solutions. We invite guest accounting, management accounting, speakers from industry to talk to our Careers business finance, fixed income markets students so that you can see how Our Business & Management and instruments, finance with Excel, theoretical knowledge is applied in real graduates go on to hold management and futures and options markets. businesses. The programme includes positions in businesses in the private, a compulsory year in industry. public and charity sectors in the UK and overseas. These companies include Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Waitrose, IBM, Hewlett-Packard and many more. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 53

financial markets and instruments, A year abroad/in industry FINANCE AND economics for business and It is possible to add a year in industry quantitative methods for finance. This INVESTMENT or a year abroad to this programme, gives you a thorough understanding BSC (HONS) see p51 for details. Medway of the core principles of finance and investment. Please note: modules may be subject to change to reflect market trends. Stages 2/3 Our Finance and Investment degree In your second and final years, you Careers teaches you how to apply economic deepen your knowledge and focus You graduate with an excellent and financial principles to real business on specialised topics. You take grounding in the main concepts situations. This four-year programme compulsory modules covering and practical methods of finance and includes a compulsory business corporate finance, international investment. The programme prepares placement between your second banking, investment analysis, financial you for a career in a broad range and final years. The placement runs for econometrics, derivatives, risk of sectors including financial at least 44 weeks and starts between management, portfolio management, management, investment banking June and September, following your fixed income securities and alternative and equity trading. second-year examinations. investments. There is also a range of What you study optional modules available covering areas such as international financial Stage 1 management, business law and In your first year, you take compulsory employment rights, contract law and modules covering business and consumer rights, financial modelling employability skills, financial and asset and liability management. accounting, data analysis, statistics,

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business in emerging markets, INTERNATIONAL business ethics and sustainable MANAGEMENT BUSINESS management, operations management, BSC (HONS) BSC (HONS) financial management for decision- Canterbury Canterbury making and strategy analysis. Optional modules cover areas such as project management, digital information Here, you gain the skills and systems and entrepreneurship. This programme equips you with knowledge essential for managing the the skills and knowledge needed Stage 3 key areas of organisations: accounting, human resources, quantitative for managing a business in a global You take compulsory modules in cross- methods, marketing, strategy and business environment. Various types cultural management, global strategic operations. You have the choice of firms, from start-ups to large management and the specifics of of specialist options, such as corporates, have international European business. You can take an entrepreneurship and diversity, or aspirations. Therefore, wherever international business research project spending a year working in industry. you pursue your career, successful and/or a module in international decision-making will have to take into entrepreneurship or marketing, and What you study consideration global geopolitical events optional modules in subjects such as Stage 1 and the strategies of other international international and comparative human firms. resource management. You take compulsory modules covering business organisation issues and skills We develop your key skills in Please note: modules may be subject and employability, the global business international management practice to change to reflect market trends. environment, microeconomics, and in various ways, including via our financial accounting and analysis. You partnership with the Chartered A year abroad/in industry also take modules on management, Management Institute (CMI), our It is possible to spend a year working business analysis tools, marketing corporate speakers, and a business on a placement within an international and statistics for business. simulation. You can take an industry context or studying abroad between placement, which has an international Stages 2 and 3. In previous years, Stage 2 element, and can study a European students have studied in France, Compulsory modules cover strategy language. Germany, Italy, Spain and China. analysis, operations management, What you study new enterprise start-up, project Careers management, human resource Stage 1 The international focus of this degree management, business ethics and You take compulsory modules on enhances your career prospects while sustainability management, and business organisation issues and giving you the confidence and the financial management for decision- skills, the global business environment, expertise to start your own business. making. microeconomics for business, and Possible careers include trainee financial accounting and analysis. management positions in the private Stage 3 You take introductory modules on or public sectors, in the UK or Your compulsory modules focus management, business analysis tools, overseas, or further study for an MA, on contemporary management marketing, and statistics for business. MSc or professional examinations challenges, leadership and in, for example, finance, marketing, management development, corporate Stage 2 human resources or accounting. and business strategy, technology- You take compulsory modules driven business innovation and covering international business entrepreneurship. Optional modules theories, international business cover areas such as digital marketing functions and modes of operations , applications, psychology of the Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 55

workplace, international business, and What you study BUSINESS (TOP-UP) service management. There is also a Stage 1 business/management project module. BA (HONS) Compulsory modules cover business You may wish to focus on a pathway in Canterbury human resources or business analytics organisation issues and skills, at Stage 3 by selecting modules in that the global business environment, subject area. microeconomics for business, and financial accounting and analysis. This top-up programme allows you to A year abroad/in industry You also take modules on management, attain an honours degree after one full It is possible to add a year in industry business analysis tools, marketing and academic year of university study, or a year abroad to this programme, statistics for business. once you have gained an HND or foundation degree with a compatible see p51 for details. Stages 2/3 syllabus in business or other business- Please note: modules may be subject Compulsory modules cover branding, related disciplines. You begin in early to change to reflect market trends. business ethics and sustainable September with a two-week study skills management, marketing strategy Careers module; you then choose specialist and research, international marketing, options from a degree that extends Our modules on entrepreneurship give buyer behaviour, marketing your subject knowledge. you the confidence and the expertise communications, and service to start your own business and, digital marketing applications, What you study through our contacts in the business technology and marketing, You take compulsory modules in world, you gain valuable work and marketing and society. You also study skills, operations management, experience as part of your degree. undertake a marketing management strategy analysis and entrepreneurship, project. Optional modules cover areas Our graduates find work in a variety and strategic human resource such as new product marketing, social management. You choose other of careers in management, business marketing, contemporary management analytics, marketing, website modules from areas such as challenges, and digital information international marketing, service management, recruitment and systems. business development for companies management and contemporary such as Microsoft, IBM, Merrill Lynch, A year abroad/in industry management challenges. Bank of America, Volkswagen, It is possible to add a year in industry Please note: modules may be subject Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Cummins. or a year abroad to this programme, to change to reflect market trends. see p51 for details. MARKETING Careers Please note: modules may be subject BSC (HONS) Our graduates go on to work in careers to change to reflect market trends. in accounts, sales, human resources, Canterbury Careers management, programme analysis, website management, marketing, Our graduates go on to work in a range recruitment and administration. of sectors and companies, including In addition to developing your Employers include the London Stock Deloitte, IBM, KPMG, Lloyds, PwC, understanding of core business Exchange, the Royal Bank of Scotland Microsoft, Heineken, Sainsbury’s, and management skills, this degree and Barclays. Tesco, Transport for London, Yahoo! develops the specialist marketing UK and Thames Valley Police, as well skills needed for success in a globally as media agencies and management competitive market. You acquire consultancy companies. Others have the analytical and practical skills set up successful business ventures necessary for a successful career or start-ups. in marketing or management. 56 www.kent.ac.uk/physical-sciences

CHEMISTRY

Our new and inspiring Chemistry course is delivered by Independent rankings a team of innovative academics. It has been designed with NSS 2018: over 91% of final-year input from leading industry experts to ensure our graduates Chemistry students who completed are equipped with the skills to succeed in the workplace. the survey were satisfied with the Our Chemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society overall quality of their course. of Chemistry. Excellent facilities As a Chemistry student in Kent’s School of Physical Sciences, Our first-class facilities include a recently refurbished teaching wing, your studies are wide ranging, with modules in areas such as with state-of-the-art equipment such biochemistry, drug chemistry and disasters, fires and explosions, as a brand-new NMR facility, which as well as core chemistry topics including chemical identification includes two 400 MHz machines. One techniques and inorganic and environmental chemistry. of these is a Bruker Neo, the most up- to-date instrument on the market, which You are part of an interdisciplinary community within a is currently installed in just three department that has an excellent reputation for research and universities in the UK. a strong teaching record in analytical chemistry. We are proud Integrated Master’s to link our world-leading research on materials chemistry to our undergraduate programmes. In our four-year MChem programme – an undergraduate Master’s – you undertake the further in-depth training The School also offers programmes in Astronomy, Space Science required for a science-based career, and Astrophysics, Physics with Astrophysics, (see p44) Forensic including the practical aspects of Science (see p90), and Physics (see p136). research. You can transfer on to this Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 57

course if you achieve the required grades at the end of Stages 1 and 2. Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* A year in industry Chemistry BSc (Hons) F107 3 BBB D*DD You can take a year in industry Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F108 4 BBB D*DD between your second and final Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) F105 4 individual years of study, provided you meet the consideration progression requirements at the end Chemistry MChem F109 4 ABB D*DD of Stage 1. This allows you to evaluate Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, a possible career pathway, and also please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. improves your employment prospects *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma in applied science. We also when you graduate. The School’s welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. placements officer offers advice and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for BSc programmes; guidance to help you find a placement. MChem 34/16. Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, What you study such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: Foundation year www.kent.ac.uk/extra You can take a foundation year if you Further information Admissions enquiries have previously studied science but do www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 not have the grades needed for direct entry to Stage 1. Modules cover areas such as chemical reactivity, molecules, properties of matter, algebra and Stage 3 of written coursework and practical graphical methods. You study on You take compulsory modules work. For assessment details for our Canterbury campus. in analytical chemistry, functional individual modules, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Stage 1 materials, organic chemistry, inorganic synthetic chemistry, main group and Careers You take compulsory modules in organometallic chemistry, and either chemical reactions, chemical skills, DNA analysis or fire and explosions. The chemical industry is central to disasters, computing skills and You also undertake a research the modern world economy, giving molecules, matter and energy. You laboratory project. chemistry graduates excellent also take introductory modules on prospects. Our students also acquire biochemistry and drug chemistry, Stage 4 (MChem only) a range of transferable skills which plus fundamental organic chemistry You take compulsory modules in further extends their career choices. for physical scientists. computational chemistry, advanced Kent graduates have gone into areas including research and development, Stage 2 concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry and modern molecular contract laboratories, material and You take compulsory modules synthesis. You also undertake a pharmaceutical industries as well in organic reaction mechanisms, substantial, individual research as teaching. chemical identification techniques, laboratory project. inorganic and environmental chemistry, For information on the services materials and solid state chemistry, Teaching and assessment Kent provides to improve your employment prospects, visit polymeric and organic materials, Teaching is delivered by lectures, www.kent.ac.uk/employability spectroscopy and bonding, laboratory sessions, project work thermodynamics and kinetics, and and problem-solving seminars. You numerical, statistical and analytical are assessed by a combination of skills. examinations, continuous assessment 58 www.cs.kent.ac.uk/students

COMPUTING

At the School of Computing, we equip you with the skills Independent rankings and knowledge needed to make you highly attractive to For graduate prospects, Computer potential employers. The starting salaries and employability Science at Kent scored 92% in levels of our graduates are testament to our success in The Guardian University Guide 2019. achieving this. DLHE: of Computer Science students who graduated from Kent in 2017 and The School is home to a National Teaching Fellow and authors of completed a national survey, over 92% widely used textbooks. The award-winning Java teaching systems were in work or further study within BlueJ and Greenfoot were developed at Kent. Our excellence in six months. teaching is underpinned by our research, which covers areas such as programming languages, data science, artificial intelligence, A year in industry computer security, and computing education. We offer programmes All programmes offer the option of focusing on the technical aspects of computing (Computer Science) spending a year working in industry and on software applications and their use in a commercial and between Stages 2 and 3. The School’s Placement Team helps you to find a social environment (Computing, Business Information Technology, paid year in industry and supports you and Computer Science for Health). Most of our courses offer during the process. Our students have professional accreditation by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. gone to companies including IBM, Microsoft and The Walt Disney We provide excellent support for you throughout your time at Kent, Company; or overseas, to Hong Kong, including access to lecture recordings, peer mentoring, web forums Amsterdam and the US. Those who and web-based information systems, as well as study skills services. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 59

take this option find the practical experience they gain gives them a real Programme UCAS Length Typical offer advantage in the graduate job market. Campus: see individual entries on p60-p62 code (years) A level BTEC* Computer Science BSc (Hons) G400 3 AAB-ABB DDD The Shed Computer Science with a Year in Industry The Shed is the School’s ‘Makerspace’, BSc (Hons) G404 4 AAB-ABB DDD equipped with a wide variety of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) machines and development BSc (Hons) G4G7 3 AAB-ABB DDD equipment. It supports new kinds Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) of innovative teaching and learning with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) G4GR 4 AAB-ABB DDD by taking advantage of the increasing Computer Science (Consultancy) BSc (Hons) G403 3 AAB-ABB DDD accessibility of electronics and Computer Science (Consultancy) with a Year engineering. Students and staff of the in Industry BSc (Hons) G406 4 AAB-ABB DDD School can use The Shed for technical Computer Science (Networks) BSc (Hons) G421 3 AAB-ABB DDD support, to borrow equipment for use Computer Science (Networks) with a Year in in taught modules, and to develop their Industry BSc (Hons) G420 4 AAB-ABB DDD personal interests and hobbies. Computer Science for Health BSc (Hons) I100 3 ABB DDM Teaching and assessment Computer Science for Health with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) I101 4 ABB DDM Modules include a combination of Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) NG14:K 3 ABB DDM lectures, seminars, private study Business Information Technology with a Year and practical sessions. We also use in Industry BSc (Hons) NG1F:K 4 ABB DDM innovative ways of teaching, such as Computing BSc (Hons) G503:K 3 ABB DDM work-based tuition and virtual learning Computing with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) G505:K 4 ABB DDM environments. Work includes group projects, case studies and computer Computing (Consultancy) BSc (Hons) G508:K 3 ABB DDM simulations, with a large-scale project Computing (Consultancy) with a Year in of your own choice in your final year. Industry BSc (Hons) G509:K 4 ABB DDM Some taught modules are coursework Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, only. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Careers which combine BTEC with other qualifications. We have excellent employment International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16 for all programmes rates and graduates from all our listed above. programmes have competitive Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, starting salaries compared with the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. other computing graduates in the UK. With our year in industry options and Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. innovative Kent IT Consultancy, where See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra you can work as an IT consultant as part of your studies, we put you in a Further information Admissions enquiries great position to start your career. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896

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Stage 3 COMPUTING In your final year, you undertake a COMPUTER SCIENCE BSC (HONS) project and have a chance to choose BSC (HONS) Medway from a number of interesting optional Canterbury modules. Areas covered may include: the semantic web, eHealth, enterprise Our Computing degrees give you and entrepreneurship, and the IT Computer Science is an exciting and the skills you need for the practical Consultancy Project. rapidly developing subject that offers application of computing to areas excellent employment prospects and typically found in industry. These Careers well-paid careers. At Kent, you can include software development, Our Computing graduates have study the general Computer Science networking, information systems excellent career prospects. Recent degree, where a subject focus is and computer consultancy. graduates from the School of decided during the course of your Computing in Medway have gone studies, or a themed degree, such This programme can be studied as on to work at companies including as Computer Science (Artificial a general Computing degree, where Accenture, Cisco, GSK, IBM, Lilly, Intelligence), where a specific focus a subject focus is decided during Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, HSBC, is decided at the time of enrolment the course of study, or as the themed The Walt Disney Company and Xerox. and named in the degree title. degree, Computing (Consultancy), where the specific focus is decided at the time of enrolment and named in the degree title. What you study Stage 1 Eight modules are offered to cover important skills such as foundations of computing, computer systems, object- oriented programming, databases and the web, and human computer interaction. Stage 2 You further enhance your knowledge and skills through modules on areas such as database systems, agile software development, networking, and software engineering. You also complete a software project.

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What you study Stage 3 BUSINESS Stage 1 Your modules depend on your named degree, but may include a group or INFORMATION You take eight compulsory modules, individual project, or working in the TECHNOLOGY which cover areas such as computer Kent IT Consultancy. Other modules systems, human computer interaction, BSC (HONS) may cover areas such as natural object-oriented programming, and Medway computation, the philosophy of databases and the web. cognitive science and artificial Stage 2 intelligence, computer security The Business Information Technology and cryptography, and computing You take another eight modules. degree incorporates much of the in the classroom, among other areas. These cover areas such as operating Computing course (see p60), but systems, concurrency, security, Careers also includes a selection of business- database systems, web development, oriented modules. Together, these Our high graduate employment rate software engineering, intelligent give you the ability and confidence speaks for itself, with recent graduates systems, functional programming and to operate comfortably in the business going on to work at Accenture, BT, some advanced algorithms and theory. world. Your skills and expertise in Cisco, IBM, Intel, Lilly, Microsoft, business computing will open doors Those on the Year in Industry Morgan Stanley, Thomson Reuters, for future careers in both the business programmes go on their placement Siemens, Kent Police and GSK. between Stages 2 and 3, gaining real world and in computing and experience (and a real salary) while information technology. putting their new-found skills into What you study practice. Stage 1 You take compulsory modules covering areas such as computer systems, object-oriented programming, databases and the web, and human- computer interaction to give a solid foundation in information technology. Stage 2 Alongside a selection of modules, which provide additional key computing skills in areas such as database systems, and agile software development, you study business modules on financial accounting, enterprise and entrepreneurship, and marketing analytics.

You can apply for a year in industry between Stages 2 and 3, gaining valuable experience in a real business computing setting.

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Stage 3 It is also possible to gain practical Stage 3 In your final year, optional modules experience by taking our Kent IT In your final year, you take modules include an IT consultancy project, Consultancy module, where you on eHealth, evidence-based practice and may also cover areas such as learn how to become an IT consultant, and signal analysis for computing. networking, eHealth and how to start providing computing support to local Optional modules may include an a new business. These options allow organisations and businesses while IT consultancy project, and may you, if you wish, to steer your education earning credits towards your degree. If also cover areas such as exercise for towards a particular future career you decided to take the year in industry special populations and health policy in choice. option, this takes place between your Britain. These options allow you, if you second and final year. wish, to steer your education towards Careers a particular future career choice. Graduates who have both IT What you study knowledge and business skills have Stage 1 Careers excellent career prospects that span Graduates who have both IT You take compulsory modules the two worlds of business and knowledge and knowledge of the covering areas such as object-oriented computing. Recent graduates from health sector have excellent career programming, databases and the web, the School of Computing in Medway prospects that span the two worlds and human-computer interaction to have gone on to work at companies of health and computing. Graduate give a solid foundation in information including Accenture, Cisco, GSK, destinations may include computer technology. You also take modules IBM, Lilly, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, specialists in the public or private on computing in healthcare and an HSBC, The Walt Disney Company healthcare sectors, new technology introductory module on human and Xerox. developers for lifestyle and health physiology. monitoring, plus jobs relating COMPUTER SCIENCE Stage 2 computers to human behaviour. FOR HEALTH Alongside a selection of modules, Having mastered the full set of which provide additional key computer science skills, our Computer BSC (HONS) computing skills in areas such as Science for Health graduates can also Medway database systems, and agile software follow careers in any industry sector development, you study computer that is open to computing and science topics in health, data structure computer science graduates. This degree gives you the skills and algorithms, and the theory and to participate in the healthcare foundations of computer science. technology revolution, apply your expertise in socially relevant assistive technology projects, develop the next generation of fitness-tracking apps or contribute to future NHS software systems. You also gain the skills you need to open doors to careers across the entire span of computer science DID YOU KNOW? disciplines. It is possible to combine computing with another subject by adding a year in computing to your degree. For details, see www.cs.kent.ac.uk/ug/ year-in-computing.html Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 63

“In your first two years, you do a lot of Java programming but in your second year you also use other programming languages; it was fun to learn something completely new. I did a year in industry at Goldman Sachs and the experience I gained is priceless. I was able to put everything I’d learnt in the first two years of my course into practice.” Sey Kuyinu Computer Science with a Year in Industry 64 www.kent.ac.uk/sac

CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

How do we manage our planet’s wildlife and resources Independent rankings sustainably? To help answer this vital question, the School Conservation at Kent, which is in the of Anthropology and Conservation offers two degrees aimed category of Agriculture and Forestry, at training a new generation of interdisciplinary was ranked 5th in The Times Good conservationists. University Guide 2019. NSS 2018: over 91% of final-year Conservation has its roots in field biology and the natural sciences, students studying conservation* who but conservation is also about people, communities, communication, completed the survey were satisfied law, economics, politics, management and change. On our Wildlife with the overall quality of their course. Conservation programme, you study how all these components impact on each other and gain the skills and knowledge to make A year in professional a difference. practice By adding a year in professional On our Environmental Social Sciences programme, you discover practice to your degree, you gain what led to the ecological and social crisis of the 21st century and practical experience in a professional environment at home or abroad, and to gain the practical skills needed to bring about change. You develop build accomplished employability skills. an understanding of the wide range of environmental issues which threaten our world while developing essential field skills.

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Durrell Institute of Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Conservation and Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* Ecology (DICE) Environmental Social Sciences BA (Hons) L9D4 3 BBB DDM Teaching and supervision is provided Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) CD14 3 BBB DDM by members of DICE, a leading Professional practice programmes: it is possible to take a year in professional research centre dedicated to practice with Environmental Social Sciences and Wildlife Conservation; for UCAS conserving biodiversity and training codes, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug a new generation of conservationists. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, First-class facilities please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications The School of Anthropology and which combine BTEC with other qualifications. Conservation has dedicated teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes and research laboratories, particularly listed above. in genetics, ethnobiology, osteology Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, and postcranial evolution. The School the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet has links with nearby Quex Park, which the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. has one of the largest collections of Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, skeletal remains in the world. such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra There are also opportunities to go on field trips both locally or abroad – with Further information Admissions enquiries many of our conservation students www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 taking part in the annual expedition to the Peruvian Amazon. Teaching and assessment which they can use to respond to “The lecturers are supportive the needs of government and non- and happy to help if you get Teaching is through seminars and governmental organisations. The stuck. They are also engaging lectures and, where appropriate, lab practical nature of our courses allows and fieldwork. Assessment varies from and encourage open debate. you to gain key transferable skills Seminars are particularly 100% coursework to a combination essential for a successful career. of examinations and coursework. For enjoyable, you don’t just discuss details of assessment for individual Recent graduates have gone on to the paper you have read, you modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug work in the UK and around the world. may do role-plays looking Employers of our graduates include at real-life situations and Careers local, regional and national government discussing possible solutions.” The conservation and environmental departments, voluntary organisations Treya Picking sector is an expanding area for and the private sector, as well as Wildlife Conservation employment opportunities. international conservation and Our graduates develop expertise environmental organisations. in understanding, analysing and For details of Kent’s employability interpreting complex data, knowledge services, see www.kent.ac.uk/ employability

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Research projects Note: trips are subject to availability ENVIRONMENTAL You conduct a research project in and may require financial contributions SOCIAL SCIENCES your final year, where you use research from attendees. BA (HONS) methods in various contexts to explore A year in professional Canterbury key environmental issues. The type of approach may differ depending on practice your preferred discipline. For most, it If you choose this option, you spend a minimum of 24 weeks between Stages On this programme, you focus on the will mean using advanced methods to 2 and 3 gaining experience of work in environment primarily from the point explore an environmental issue of your a professional environment relevant to of view of the social sciences and choice and can involve opportunities your degree, whether at home or the humanities. You are encouraged for research overseas. abroad. to engage with environmental Field trips understandings from a range of Careers subjects, including: anthropology, In addition to a number of local There are many job opportunities politics, economics, philosophy, law, excursions, in the first year we run a available to our graduates, ranging history, literature and the creative arts. module that introduces the topic of from environmental posts within You can also develop practical skills environmental sustainability. We take local and national government, to (for example, biodiversity monitoring) you to visit a large off-shore renewable sustainability executives in private and can choose to do an independent energy facility in the Thames Estuary companies, and environmental research project on a subject largely and to Kent County Council’s recycling advisers within voluntary organisations of your choice. facility. You can also go abroad to learn and to conduct research. The School and international agencies. What you study has a long-standing research project Stage 1 based on a riverboat in the Peruvian Amazon, and we also offer a field You take modules offering an module at Danau Girang Field Centre introduction to environmental in Borneo. sustainability and a field-based module exploring sustainable land use. Other modules look at people and nature in the 21st century and also offer opportunities to develop the skills necessary for undergraduate study. Stages 2/3 The programme offers great versatility and intellectual enrichment by offering a very wide range of modules related to environmental sustainability. You can choose from modules covering environmental law, policy and politics, business, economics and conservation. You also take a compulsory module in research methods and design and complete a research project. Developing language skills by registering for a taught module in a foreign language is encouraged. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 67

conducting research, writing up a Note: trips are subject to availability WILDLIFE full research project and giving an and may require financial contributions CONSERVATION oral presentation. Recent locations from attendees. BSC (HONS) include South Africa, Malaysia and the Peruvian Amazon, as well as the UK. A year in professional Canterbury practice Field trips If you choose this option, you spend a Due to the practical nature of this minimum of 24 weeks between Stages This programme offers comprehensive programme, there is a strong emphasis 2 and 3 gaining experience of work in training in natural science aspects of on fieldwork and opportunities to a professional environment relevant to conservation (including genetics, develop practical field skills. Local your degree, either home or abroad. ecology, wildlife management and excursions include visits to Howletts Previously, students have worked for species reintroductions), together Wild Animal Park, Stodmarsh National TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade with training in the human dimensions Nature Reserve, Millennium Seed Bank monitoring network in Cambridge; Wolf of conservation (for example, and the Wildwood Trust. Science Centre in Austria; and the environmental economics, the politics Romanian Ministry of Environment. of climate change and work with rural Final-year students often conduct communities). There is a significant their research project in the field, Careers lab and field-based component. both locally and globally, some joining Our graduates go into work ranging the School’s annual expedition to from technical posts involving ecological What you study our research facility on the Peruvian surveying, habitat management and Stage 1 Amazon. The first-year module, Survey species conservation, to work with and Monitoring for Biodiversity consists You take compulsory modules local people through environmental almost entirely of fieldwork. Later in on biodiversity, skills for wildlife education or jobs in planning and policy. the degree, there are optional conservation and management, Employers include UK government residential visits to the Durrell Wildlife economic and environmental systems departments, voluntary organisations, Conservation Trust in Jersey and field and the survey and monitoring of and international conservation and sites on Borneo in Southeast Asia. biodiversity. You also take a module environmental organisations. that introduces you to the academic and practical skills necessary for undergraduate study in the School. Stages 2/3 In addition to compulsory modules in social science methods and research design and the principles and methods of spatial analysis, you choose options on topics such as global biodiversity, human wildlife conflict, tropical ecology and conservation, climate change, conservation and communities, species conservation and evolutionary genetics. Research projects You can conduct a research project at the end of your second year. Through this, you gain practical experience of developing a research proposal, 68 www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr

CRIMINOLOGY

Why do people commit crime? How should offenders be treated? How fair is the criminal justice system? If you are CRIMINAL JUSTICE interested in exploring the answers to these questions, you AND CRIMINOLOGY will enjoy studying criminology. Medway

Criminology at Kent was ranked 6th in The Times Good University Guide 2019 and the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Our Criminal Justice and Criminology Research (SSPSSR), where you are based, consistently achieves the degree looks at the key elements of contemporary crime policy: policing, highest ratings for its teaching and research. Criminal Justice and the courts, punishment and prevention. Criminology is taught at our Medway campus, and Criminology at Modules address issues in criminal our Canterbury campus. justice, including: hate crime, illegal drug use, restorative justice, the care Our academic staff have research interests in violence, policing and of victims, penal policy and human security, imprisonment, gender and crime, cultural criminology and rights. As part of your degree, you can gangs, youth and crime, drug use, terrorism, night-time economies, spend a year in professional practice, vulnerable populations, and criminological and sociological theory. where you gain workplace skills and have the chance to build essential Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a year in professional contacts and networks. practice and both degrees offer a year studying abroad; see What you study www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad We also offer a Criminology with Stage 1 Quantitative Research degree, and on our Social Sciences programme, You study eight compulsory modules it is possible to take a criminology pathway, see p156 for details. in criminology, law, sociology, social Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 69

policy, contemporary history, and research methods. Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Campus: see individual entries, code (years) A level BTEC* Stage 2 left and below You take compulsory modules in Criminal Justice and Criminology BA (Hons) M900:K 3 BBC DMM criminology, criminal justice and Criminology BA (Hons) M902 3 BBB DDM research methods, choosing up to four Criminology with Quantitative Research optional modules. You also have the BA (Hons) L3GX 3 BBB DDM opportunity to undertake volunteering Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, modules at Stages 2 and 3. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Stage 3 *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. You take up to eight optional modules, International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for Criminology; one of which can be a dissertation. Criminology with Quantitative Research; 34/14 for Criminal Justice and Criminology. Optional modules cover areas such as: Joint honours: Criminology can be studied as part of a joint honours programme; forensic psychology, policing, prisons see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. and rehabilitation, criminal law, youth Access to Higher Education Diploma: we welcome applications from students on and crime, and drug policy. accredited Access courses and consider applications on an individual basis. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, CRIMINOLOGY the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Canterbury Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Further information Admissions enquiries On this degree, you explore crime in www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 political, social and economic contexts. You consider the criminal justice system alongside the criminological linked to criminology, or in areas of projects, and individual and group and sociological theories that underpin particular interest to you. tutorials. Assessment is by a mixture our understanding of the causes and of coursework and examinations; for consequences of crime. Modules Stage 2 assessment details for individual cover traditional and cutting-edge You take modules in criminal justice modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug areas of criminological debate. and modern Britain, the sociology of Careers It is possible to add a minor in deviance, and research methods. You quantitative research to your degree, choose other modules from a selection On our programmes, you develop see p160 for more details. on offer within the School. transferable skills, including the ability to research and analyse complex Stage 3 What you study ideas, and practical skills, such as time You are free to choose optional Stage 1 management and teamworking. Our modules from a wide variety offered graduates are highly sought after in You take an introductory criminology within the School. At least 50% of your sectors including: the Civil Service, module and another on crime and Stage 3 modules must be criminology policing, probation, law, finance, society, alongside critical thinking and modules. administration, social and community sociology modules, which cover the work, and education. classics of sociological theory. You Teaching and assessment can also choose modules in areas We use a variety of teaching methods, such as law or psychology that are including lectures, case studies, group 70 www.kent.ac.uk/eda

DIGITAL ARTS AND MULTIMEDIA

Our Digital Arts, and Multimedia Technology and Design Independent rankings degrees develop the technical skills you need to showcase Design Studies at Kent was ranked your creativity, putting you in a great position to begin 7th in The Complete University Guide a career in the creative industries. 2019. DLHE: of Design Studies students Advances in technology have led to the convergence of the areas who graduated from Kent in 2017 and of communications, computing and entertainment, creating new completed a national survey, over 94% media possibilities and experiences. These creative industries were in work or further study within six need people who can combine digital technology skills with creative months. ability to meet design challenges. Kent’s School of Engineering and Digital Arts (EDA) has devised courses to address this need. First-class facilities The School has the latest technology, You are taught by experts in design, animation, photography, including digital cameras, lighting, VR web technology and programming and gain experience of using devices and sound mixing facilities. We also use the latest industry the latest industry-standard technology. There is an option to standard software including Maya spend a year working in industry. It is possible to transfer between and Adobe Suite. Our production the Digital Arts and Multimedia Technology and Design degrees studio is equipped with an extensive after your first term if you wish. lighting grid and a permanent green screen with infinity curve. The School also offers programmes in Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, see p80. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 71

A year in industry Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Both programmes offer a paid year in Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* industry, where you acquire valuable Digital Arts BA (Hons) W281 3 ABB DDM commercial experience. Digital Arts with a Year in Industry BA (Hons) W282 4 ABB DDM Industry links Digital Arts MArt W283 4 AAB DDD We regularly work with industry Digital Arts with a Year in Industry MArt W284 5 AAB DDD practitioners, such as the Addison Multimedia Technology and Design Group, Eurostar, GSK, L’Oréal, BSc (Hons) G4W2 3 ABB DDM Nintendo, Roche Diagnostics, Multimedia Technology and Design with a Soapbox, Southpaw, Xerox, Yahoo!, Year in Industry BSc (Hons) G4WF 4 ABB DDM professional photographers and Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, animators. We have also worked on please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. projects with BBC South East and *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications BBC Research and Development and which combine BTEC with other qualifications. the Turner Contemporary art gallery International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for BA programmes; in Margate. MArt 34/16. Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional Sponsored Student Scheme activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. Students can apply to join EDA’s See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Sponsored Student Scheme, where Further information Admissions enquiries students enter into a long-term www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 relationship with a sponsoring company. Students on the scheme are paid a bursary during their studies, The specialist project at Stage 3 is Careers undertake a summer internship at the assessed by a written report, a critique Those who take our year in industry end of their first year and a placement and, of course, the outcome of the programmes have the advantage of year at the end of their second. The project itself. Both Stage 2 and 3 marks gaining practical work experience, company may also decide to sponsor count towards your degree result. the student’s third-year project. while assessing possible future career Students have the opportunity to apply The industrial placement year is options and making contacts in the for a post in their sponsoring company assessed by a written report, a poster industry. and industrial placement supervisor once they graduate. In addition to the technical and creative evaluation that count as 10% of your skills you acquire, you also gain key Teaching and assessment overall degree result. transferable skills, including the ability Most modules consist of a mix of Our students have 24-hour access to to present complex material in an lectures, seminars, studio work, our extensive air-conditioned computer accessible way, the confidence to computer sessions, project work suites and are able to take advantage develop your own ideas, and the ability and private study. The computer of a dedicated production studio, with to work independently and in a team. workstations in our multimedia green screen, Virtual Reality (VR) If you are interested in setting up laboratories are equipped with headsets and 3D printers. your own business, the Kent Hub for current industry-standard software. Innovation and Enterprise is there to All modules are continuously assessed. offer help and advice. For details of assessment methods See www.kent.ac.uk/employability for for individual modules, see further careers advice. www.kent.ac.uk/ug

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Stage 3 DIGITAL ARTS In your final year, you complete MULTIMEDIA BA (HONS)/MArt a final-year project and take a TECHNOLOGY AND Canterbury compulsory module on digital visual DESIGN BSC (HONS) effects and post-production. The Canterbury project could involve special effects, Digital technology has had a 3D animation or creating a short film. tremendous impact on all forms of Alternatively, you can opt to work on Our multidisciplinary course in communication in the 21st century. a project associated with the research Multimedia Technology and Design Using computers, visual artists can of a member of academic staff. offers you the opportunity to develop manipulate all forms of artefacts, You take further optional module(s) in-depth knowledge in areas such as whether video, photographic images, from a selection covering areas such programming, web development and sound clips or text, to create exciting as: videogames development, digital the design of interactive applications, new experiences for audiences. futures, 3D computer animation, and as well as a broad grounding in digital photography, moving image, The Digital Arts programme offers you a choice of business modules. 3D modelling and mobile app the opportunity to develop in-depth Stage 4 MArt development. You develop a good knowledge in areas such as web understanding of the underlying digital design, computer animation, special In your fourth year, you take modules technologies as well as the necessary effects, video production and graphic based on our existing MSc provision, design skills. design. with the opportunity to specialise by taking optional modules in areas What you study such as digital visual art, computer What you study Stage 1 animation, effects animation, high- Stage 1 definition video and compositing, and You take eight compulsory modules, You take eight compulsory modules, previsualisation. An additional 15-credit covering digital effects, digital covering digital effects, digital project module runs in the spring term. photography, internet programming photography, visual culture, graphic with Java, moving image, visual design, moving image, website design, Careers culture, website design, tangible tangible media, and an introductory Studying on this programme equips media, and an introductory module module on programming. you with an in-depth understanding of on programming. Stage 2 some of the most exciting technologies of the 21st century. Graduates find Stage 2 You take compulsory modules covering careers in areas such as: advertising You take compulsory modules audio video production, digital portfolio, and digital marketing, games design, covering mobile app development, second-year project and professional animation and web design and software development, digital portfolio, 3D modelling and compositing. development. Some may wish to go professional 3D and compositing, and on to postgraduate study, such as second-year project. our MSc programmes in Computer Animation or Digital Visual Effects, or an MA in Architectural Visualisation. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 73

Stage 3 Careers Not sure? How about... In your final year, you take modules Kent graduates in this field have gone • Computer Systems Engineering p80 on videogames development and on to work for organisations such as • Film p86 complete a final-year project. The the BBC, Framestore, G-Forces Web • Media Studies p86 project could involve building an Management, Double Negative interactive web application or 3D (DNEG), Accenture, Holiday Extras, animation. Addison Group and small start-up creative agencies. Other career options Alternatively, you can opt to work on available include: computer-based a project associated with the research training, web development, advertising, of a member of academic staff. digital marketing, video games, mobile You take further optional module(s) communications, virtual reality and from a selection covering areas such games design and computer as: digital futures, 3D computer programming. Some of our graduates animation and a choice of business go on to postgraduate study on our modules. MSc programmes in Computer Animation or Digital Visual Effects. 74 www.kent.ac.uk/arts/drama

DRAMA AND THEATRE

Our vision at Kent is to provide you with the skills and Independent rankings opportunities to become part of the next generation of NSS 2018: over 87% of final-year makers, thinkers and influencers in the arts. To do this Drama and Theatre students who we offer you a broad range of modules enabling you to completed the survey were satisfied shape your degree around your own areas of interest. with the quality of their course. DLHE: of Drama and Theatre students You become part of our dynamic arts community made up of who graduated from Kent in 2017 and students, graduates, academics, professional practitioners and completed a national survey, over 94% technical specialists. This provides the ideal environment for you were in work or further study within six to explore and develop your own distinctive style and creativity. months. First-class facilities Our close relationships with key local and regional arts organisations give you the opportunity to enhance your practice Our industry-standard facilities include in public. Our professional links are also reflected in our teaching four fully equipped spaces, including a professional theatre, the Aphra, seating staff, guest lecturers and opportunities for work placements. 114. In these spaces, you explore and develop the skills and expertise for All our modules incorporate an exciting blend of practical work a career in the arts and creative and academic study so you develop critical understanding alongside industries. performative skills. Some of the areas you can study are: traditional text-based theatre, acting, comedy, puppetry, participatory and A year abroad/in industry community performance, innovative contemporary performance, You can apply to spend a year or a and gender and identity in performance. term abroad studying at a university in a range of locations around the world Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 75

between your second and final years. Alternatively, you may choose to Programme UCAS Length Typical offer undertake a year in industry, which Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* gives you the opportunity to increase Drama and Theatre BA (Hons) W400 3 BBB DDM your professional contacts and After being accepted on to the BA Drama and Theatre programme (W400), you network, so that you can hit the ground may apply for Drama and Theatre with a Year Abroad or Drama and Theatre with running when you graduate. The year a Placement Year. in industry is assessed on a pass/fail Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, basis through employer feedback and please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. a written report that you submit. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. What you study International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 Stage 1 Joint honours: Drama can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see First-year modules develop your www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. key skills and core knowledge, and Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, introduce you to a wide range of the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. theatre practices. You take two compulsory modules focusing on Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step approaches to making performance; Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra single honours students choose a further two modules from a range, Further information Admissions enquiries which may cover areas such as mask www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 in performance, ancient Greek theatre, and puppet and object theatre. journalists, authors, directors, Stage 2 Teaching and assessment performers, scriptwriters for television, Teaching is through workshops, You choose four modules from a range, casting agents, stand-up comedians, seminars, lectures and practical covering areas such as acting, popular event managers, arts administrators, projects. Most Drama and Theatre performance, Shakespeare’s theatre, community theatre facilitators and modules are continuously assessed on musical theatre, theatre history, drama teachers. Many choose to go on the basis of coursework, projects and disability and the arts, physical theatre, to postgraduate study. We also support presentations, performances, essays and media and performance art. past students to set up companies and and dissertations. For assessment remain in Kent with the Graduate Stage 3 details for individual modules, see Theatre Company Scheme. You choose three modules from a www.kent.ac.uk/ug selection, covering areas such as Careers For more information on the services participatory community arts, stand-up Kent provides to improve your comedy, performing classical texts, The drama department has developed employment prospects, see physical theatre, playwriting, and arts partnerships with theatres and www.kent.ac.uk/employability funding and policy. Students then either companies in the UK. Work placements take a creative project module, in which can lead to future employment, while they produce an original production in the range of modules we offer ensures small companies, or they complete an you develop key skills such as planning Not sure? How about... independent written project. and organisation, teamwork, • English and American Literature adaptability and leadership. p112 • Film p86 Past graduates have become theatre • Media Studies p86 producers, actors, literary managers, 76 www.kent.ac.uk/economics

ECONOMICS

Economics examines some of the profound issues in our Independent rankings life and times, including: economic growth and sustainable NSS 2018: over 87% of final-year development, emerging market economies, financial and Economics students who responded monetary crises, international trade and aid to poor to the survey were satisfied with the countries. At Kent, you learn about these issues from quality of their course. economists who are highly regarded within the profession DLHE: of Economics students who and emphasise the practical application of economics in all graduated from Kent in 2017 and of these arenas. completed a national survey, over 92% were in work or further study within six Student satisfaction with our programmes is consistently high months. and we pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and student A year in industry experience. You can spend a year working in The School has a strong international reputation for research in industry on all our single honours degrees and the joint honours degrees key areas of economics and staff are able to draw on this research with management or politics. It is to enhance their teaching and improve the learning experience for usually possible to add a year in undergraduate students at Kent. Many staff advise government industry once you are a student at agencies and international organisations, including the Bank of Kent. England, HM Treasury, the Home Office, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), the European Central Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 77

Our programmes Programme UCAS Length Typical offer The breadth of our expertise means Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level IB we can offer a range of programmes Economics BSc (Hons) L100 3 BBB 34/15 to suit your interests and your career ambitions. Economics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) L102 4 BBB 34/15 Economics Economics with Econometrics BSc (Hons)* L141 3 BBB 34/15 This degree introduces you to the Economics with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) L101 4 BBB 34/15 way in which economists think about Financial Economics BSc (Hons) L111 3 BBB 34/15 different issues and the kinds of tools Financial Economics with Econometrics that economists use for analysing real BSc (Hons)* L142 3 BBB 34/15 economic problems. Your compulsory *These programmes require A level Mathematics at grade B or IB HL modules cover the fundamental areas Mathematics at 5. of economics. We also offer a number Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, of optional modules, allowing you to please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. tailor your degree to your particular BTEC: please note BTECs are only accepted in combination with A levels, for interests. example BB at A level plus Distinction. Joint honours: Economics can be studied as part of a joint honours programme; It is also possible to study a language see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. as part of the BSc Economics Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, programme. The following languages the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet are currently available: Arabic, French, the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional and Spanish. activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Financial Economics Further information Admissions enquiries You are introduced to the tools that www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 economists have developed in financial and money markets. This work has been enormously influential the way in which economists construct You follow the same compulsory in contributing to the development and use mathematical and statistical and optional modules as those on our of financial instruments used by models for forecasting and prediction, three-year single honours degrees but households, firms and governments to help policymakers reach decisions spend a year in industry between your in their respective decisions to save concerning a range of economic second and final years of study. It is or borrow. A particular feature of the problems. The School has particular usually possible to switch between programme is that it emphasises real- strengths in the econometric analysis degrees with and without the year world examples. of microeconomic, macroeconomic in industry up to Stage 2. and financial datasets. Economics/Financial Economics with Econometrics Economics with a Year in Industry You can build on our Economics or On the four-year Economics with a Year Financial Economics degrees by in Industry programme, you spend a adding econometrics. This offers year working in industry, in either the additional modules that examine public or private sectors.

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Economics with a Year Abroad Stage 2 You develop transferable skills, This four-year degree includes a You take modules in econometrics, including analytical problem solving year studying at one of our partner microeconomics and macro- and communication skills, as well as universities. In the majority of cases, economics. Optional modules subject-specific skills for those who you are required to study the language are available on: the economics of wish to go on to postgraduate study. of your destination country as an money and banking; policy analysis; Careers integral part of your programme. the economics of human capital; For a full list of destinations, see political economy; and economic Kent Economics graduates have a www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad. controversies. high success rate in the graduate employment market. The range of What you study Stage 3 modules means you can tailor your You do either a dissertation or an degree to support your career choice, All programmes share a common extended essay. At this stage, you giving you an edge in the employment core of modules that cover the can choose optional modules from a market. Also, several modules prepare fundamentals of economics. range covering areas such as: finance; you for life as a professional economist. Throughout your degree, you can econometrics; international trade; Our employability team offers advice select optional modules and are given development, agri-environmental, for year in industry and post-graduation advice as to which optional modules industrial, labour, monetary and employment issues. best suit your particular programme. public economics; and game theory. Recent graduates have gone Stage 1 Teaching and assessment on to work for the Bank of America, Barclays, Citibank, Deloitte, the All students take a module on the Our modules are taught by a Government Economic Service, principles of economics, which trains combination of lectures, seminars, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, PwC, you to think as an economist. You also computing practicals, problem sets, Schroders and other financial take modules in mathematics and presentations and experiments. For institutions. For details of Kent’s statistics for economics, and data assessment details for individual employability services, see analysis for economists. Optional modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug modules include strategy and games, www.kent.ac.uk/employability professional economics, and the European economy in the 20th century.

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“I’’m really enjoying my degree, particularly the modules in behavioural economics and development economics. My friends on the course are great. It’s good to have people to talk about your lectures with; I think it helps with your understanding. And we do a lot of seminar work together, so we can talk through problems which is really useful.” Charlotte Brown Economics with Econometrics and a Year in Industry 80 www.eda.kent.ac.uk

ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

The School of Engineering and Digital Arts offers Independent rankings innovative programmes, state-of-the-art facilities and DLHE: of Electronic and Electrical teaching staff with extensive research, teaching and Engineering students who graduated commercial experience. from Kent in 2017 and completed a national survey, over 94% were in work The teaching on our programmes is research-led, which means or further study within six months. that you learn at the cutting edge of your field, vital in areas that Professional accreditation advance at such a fast pace. Our programmes also combine theory We recently celebrated 30 years’ with important practical and project work, which gives you the continuous accreditation by the chance to turn ideas into reality. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The School has strong links with the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). We have A year in industry several visiting industrial professors who contribute to the strong Students on the year in industry industrial relevance of our courses. We also run a Sponsored programmes spend a year working in Student Scheme, for details please see p71. industry between Stages 2 and 3. We have an Industrial Placement Officer For details of our Digital Arts and Multimedia Technology and who helps you to apply for placements. The School has excellent industrial Design programmes, see p70. links, providing students with many placement opportunities in the UK and abroad. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 81

Foundation year Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Our foundation year is for students who Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* do not have the qualifications needed Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) 3D9J 3 ABB DDM for direct entry to Stage 1. It is also suitable for overseas applicants or Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons) 05C3 4 ABB DDM mature students whose education ceased before A-level standard. Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) H618 3 BBB DDM It covers electronics, computing, physics and mathematics. Computer Systems Engineering MEng H613 4 ABB DDD Computer Systems Engineering with a Successful completion of the Year in Industry BEng (Hons) H615 4 BBB DDM foundation year allows you entry on Computer Systems Engineering with a to the Computer Systems Engineering Year in Industry MEng H617 5 ABB DDD and Electronic and Communications Computer Systems Engineering including Engineering programmes. a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) H614 4 DDD MMP Electronic and Communications Engineering Teaching and assessment BEng (Hons) H619 3 BBB DDM Teaching includes lectures, coursework Electronic and Communications Engineering and laboratory assignments, examples MEng H607 4 ABB DDD classes, where you develop your Electronic and Communications Engineering problem-solving skills, and staff with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons) H604 4 BBB DDM ‘surgeries’. Most modules are Electronic and Communications Engineering assessed by coursework and with a Year in Industry MEng H608 5 ABB DDD examination, but there are variations. Electronic and Communications Engineering For assessment details for individual with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) H605 4 DDD MMP modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Electronic and Computer Systems H691 1 See below BEng (Hons) The industrial placement year is The Electronic and Computer Systems BEng (Hons) is designed to allow suitably assessed by a written report, a poster qualified students, such as successful Engineering Foundation Degree graduates, and industrial placement supervisor to take a one-year Stage 3 course. This leads to the same level of qualification as a evaluation that count as 10% of your traditional three-year degree course. overall degree result. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Careers *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications If you take a year in industry which combine BTEC with other qualifications. programme, you gain practical work International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: MEng, Biomedical experience, while assessing possible Engineering BEng 34/16; other BEng programmes 34/15; foundation year future career options and making programmes 34/12. contacts in the industry. In addition Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, to the technical skills you acquire such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: on this programme, you also gain key www.kent.ac.uk/extra transferable skills, including the ability Further information Admissions enquiries to present complex material in an www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 accessible way, the ability to work independently and in a team, and the confidence to develop your own ideas. See www.kent.ac.uk/employability for further careers advice. CONTINUED OVERLEAF 82 www.eda.kent.ac.uk

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What you study Stage 3 BIOMEDICAL Stage 1 You take compulsory modules covering ENGINEERING digital signal processing and control, You take eight compulsory modules BEng (HONS) physiology, product development and covering engineering mathematics, biomaterials. You also undertake a Canterbury molecular and cellular biology, digital biomedical engineering project on technologies, and engineering analysis. a subject of your choice. Finally, you You take introductory modules in choose an optional module from a Drawing from established expertise in biochemistry and electronics. You range, covering bioinformatics, developing medical-electronic systems also undertake a robotics project. and from the research synergies with cancer biology and medical physics. Stage 2 the School of Biosciences, for example Careers in systems biology, this programme You take a further eight compulsory produces engineers with a solid modules on programming, computer Our graduates are eligible for careers knowledge of biology and medical interfacing, signals and systems, in areas such as: medical electronics, science. image analysis and applications, bioengineering or rehabilitation biomechanics, human physiology and engineering in industry, the NHS, or You undertake laboratory practicals disease, physiological measurement, private healthcare organisations. They in both electronics and biology and and skills for bioscientists. can also go on to postgraduate study. carry out projects where you design bioscience-related electronic systems under the supervision of academics from engineering and biosciences. You also attend seminars delivered by biomedical engineering experts who work in private companies, research centres or NHS institutions.

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Stage 1 Stage 4 (MEng only) COMPUTER SYSTEMS You take eight compulsory modules To complete your MEng, you take ENGINEERING covering computer systems, digital modules covering business strategy, BEng (HONS)/MEng technologies, engineering analysis computer and microcontroller Canterbury and mathematics, databases and architectures and embedded real- the web, and introductory modules time operating systems. You also on electronics and object-oriented take part in a systems group project. The range of uses for computers is programming. You also undertake Optional modules are available in increasing all the time – from smart a robotics project. communication networks, DSP and digital TV, and image analysis and phones and games consoles to aircraft Stage 2 flight control systems, super computers biometric technologies. You take a further eight compulsory and global telecommunications. modules on computer interfacing, Careers This programme develops the skills digital implementation, signals Recently, our graduates have gone into and expertise needed to design and systems, image analysis the design of electronic and computer computer systems, covering and applications, communications systems, software engineering, real- up-to-date detailed knowledge of principles, object-oriented time industrial control systems and computer hardware and software, programming, electronic computer communications networks, including electronics, communications instrumentation and measurement in companies including BAE Systems systems and interface technologies. systems, and microcomputer and Cisco, as well as the RAF and engineering. the Defence Science and Technology If you take the year in industry option, Laboratory (MoD). Others have opted you spend a year working in industry Stage 3 for further postgraduate study, for between your second and final years. You take compulsory modules covering example, on our MSc programmes What you study digital signal processing and control, in Information Security and Biometrics and embedded computer systems. or Embedded Systems and Foundation year You also undertake a project module Instrumentation. Those taking the foundation year on a subject of your choice from either study modules covering algebra the computing or the electronics and arithmetic; analogue electronics; subject area. Finally, you choose calculus; electrical principles and optional modules from a range, measurements; electromagnetics covering areas such as computer for engineers; graphs, geometry security and cryptography and and trigonometry; and semiconductor digital systems design. and digital electronics. You are also introduced to programming using MATLAB.

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measurement systems, microcomputer Careers ELECTRONIC AND engineering and operating systems, Our graduates go into careers in and architectures. COMMUNICATIONS electronic engineering and computing; ENGINEERING Stage 3 telecommunications industries, BEng (HONS)/MEng including radio, television and satellite You take compulsory modules on communications; medical electronics, Canterbury communication systems, digital instrumentation and industrial process communications and product control, in companies including BAE development. You also undertake an Systems, Nokia, Xilinx and RDDS Electronics-based products play a individual project on a subject of your Avionics, as well as the Royal Navy. vital role in our daily lives, from the choice. You take two optional modules They also frequently go on to sophisticated diagnostic equipment from a range covering areas such as postgraduate study, for example, MSc used in modern hospitals to leading- digital signal processing and control, programmes in Broadband and Mobile edge fibre optic communications. digital systems design and embedded Communication Networks; Embedded Computer technology, computer systems. telecommunications and consumer Systems and Instrumentation; or electronics are advancing at an Stage 4 (MEng only) Information Security and Biometrics. ever-increasing pace. You take modules on business strategy, communication networks, signal and On this programme, you learn about communication theory, and take part Not sure? How about... state-of-the-art technology, which in a systems group project. Optional • Computer Science p58 means on graduation you can work modules cover areas such as • Computing p58 at the forefront of all the major areas broadband networks and of electronic engineering. • Multimedia Technology and Design wireless/mobile communications. p70 What you study Foundation year For details, see p83. Stage 1 You take eight compulsory modules covering computer systems, digital technologies, electronic circuits, engineering analysis and mathematics, and introductory modules on electronics and programming. You also undertake a robotics project. Stage 2 You take a further eight compulsory modules covering communication electronics, communication principles, computer interfacing, digital implementation signals and systems, electronic and RF circuit design, electronic instrumentation and Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 85

“I like the fact that the course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology... an accredited degree is a huge employability bonus. The School is not too big – you feel you’re part of something – and the facilities are great; the computers have all the software you could need and the labs are fantastic.” Joe Richmond Knight Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry 86 www.kent.ac.uk/arts/film www.kent.ac.uk/arts/media

FILM AND MEDIA

As a Film or Media Studies student in the School of Arts, Independent rankings you become part of a community fascinated by audio and Media and Film Studies at Kent was visual culture in all its forms. ranked 10th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2019; 97% of final- Our Film students explore cinema’s rich scope and history, from year students were satisfied with the silent classics and mainstream Hollywood to world cinema and quality of teaching on their course. the avant-garde. As a single honours Film student, you can develop A year abroad an all-round understanding of film, combining modules on film If you achieve at least 60% or above theory and history with practical filmmaking. Joint honours in Stage 1, you may spend a year students may undertake screenwriting alongside the theory between Stages 2 and 3 studying of film, in combination with their second subject. at one of our partner universities. In previous years, students have Our Media Studies BA is for you if you want to make an impact on studied in Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, the future of media theory and practice. On this interdisciplinary Bologna, Lausanne and Paris), the degree, you analyse contemporary media culture and the ways in US (California and Indiana), and Asia which meaning is communicated through online digital content (Hong Kong). such as gaming, social media and activist video production. You A placement year explore contemporary and digital cultures, gaining industry-based On our Film and Media Studies skills alongside a critical understanding of social media and programmes, if you achieve at least participatory culture. 60% or above in Stage 1, you can opt to spend a year in industry between Stages 2 and 3 to gain relevant Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 87

workplace experience and enhance your employment prospects. The Programme UCAS Length Typical offer year is assessed through employer Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* feedback and a written report that Film BA (Hons) W610 3 BBB DDM you submit. Film with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) W616 4 BBB DDM Film with a Placement Year BA (Hons) W611 4 BBB DDM Superb facilities Media Studies BA (Hons) W990 3 BBB DDM As a Film or Media Studies student, Media Studies with an Approved Year you are part of a diverse community Abroad BA (Hons) W991 4 BBB DDM based in the School of Arts’ Jarman Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, Building – a creative, dynamic and please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. international hub for arts students. The *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Jarman houses industry-standard film which combine BTEC with other qualifications. production facilities, including a sound- International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes proofed production studio, an extensive listed above. lighting grid and individual edit suites Joint honours: Film can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see equipped with Final Cut Pro. There is www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. also a digital studio for instruction in Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, post-production software. In addition the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet to the Gulbenkian, the University’s the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. on-campus public cinema, the School Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, of Arts also has the Lupino, a fully such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step equipped private cinema for our Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra students. Further information Admissions enquiries Teaching and assessment www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 All modules involve lectures, small group seminars and film screenings (where relevant). On average, you Careers We encourage you to pursue your have two lectures and four hours own ideas and help you to develop At Kent, we take the commitment to of seminars each week, plus four the confidence and skills to see them supporting and preparing our students to six hours of film viewing. We run through. We teach you how to work for life after university very seriously an academic adviser system, which to tight deadlines and how to operate and we have excellent graduate ensures that all students have access within high-pressure situations. employment rates. Studying Film to a designated tutor. Assessment For details of graduate destinations or Media Studies, you learn to think varies from 100% coursework to for particular programmes, see the critically and work independently, a combination of examination and Careers sections on the following your communication skills improve coursework; for assessment details pages. and you learn to express your opinions for individual modules, see persuasively, both in writing and orally. For more information on the services www.kent.ac.uk/ug These key skills are essential for Kent provides to improve your graduates as they move into the employment prospects, visit employment market. www.kent.ac.uk/employability

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FILM AND MEDIA (CONT)

Modules available may cover teaching, and roles in marketing and FILM areas such as: film genres, sound, distribution. Others have chosen to BA (HONS) authorship, documentary, post-war pursue postgraduate academic and Canterbury European cinemas, avant-garde practical film courses. The School cinema and screenwriting, among maintains a Kent Arts Network to others. allow students to network with alumni. At Kent, you learn the language of film, Stage 3 discover its rich history and have the Stage 3 modules may cover areas that “So far, I have studied the silent opportunity to find your own voice as include gothic film, New York and the film era, Hollywood studios in a critic and filmmaker. Our programme movies, film criticism, microbudget includes film theory, history and the 30s and 40s, cinematography filmmaking, television series, animation practice. Topics covered include and lighting, documentary, and digital cinema, among others. You national cinemas, animation, horror screenwriting and a film theory can also undertake an independent and gothic films, and television series. module that included feminism, project focused on an aspect of film Academic modules can be combined psychoanalysis and genre theory. you are passionate about, and it may with innovative and creative practical I was surprised by how much be possible to undertake an arts study in our modules on film criticism I enjoyed the theory module; it internship. and filmmaking. helped me to think about film in new ways. I also did practical Single honours students can take Careers Recent graduates have gone on to work, making student films for practical modules in documentary the first time, which was fun.” and fiction filmmaking. You explore careers in filmmaking, film journalism, languages and processes developed film and television industries, arts Megan Hartey through avant-garde and documentary organisations, university and school Film traditions, alongside fictional narratives.

If you choose to take a year abroad or spend a year on placement, this takes place between your second and final years. What you study Stage 1 You take a compulsory module on film style where you look at mise en scene, sound and editing. You also take a module on either film history or theory. Options for all film students include a module looking at Hollywood studios and one that introduces you to filmmaking. Other optional modules can be chosen from those available in the Faculty of Humanities. Stage 2 You continue to take a mix of compulsory and optional modules. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 89

genre? What are the distinctions Stage 2 MEDIA STUDIES between ‘high’ and ‘low’ media? The You take a compulsory module on BA (HONS) teaching staff guide you to answer media ethics, and choose from a range Canterbury these questions and more. They are of practical and theoretical options that leading researchers in the field and include podcasting and activist video, help you to understand how media video gaming, social media and shape us – how they can enrich and This distinctive interdisciplinary degree participatory culture. transform our lives in the digital age – allows you to study contemporary and how you, through your creative Stage 3 culture and undertake creative practice, can shape media. practice, such as filmmaking, You take a compulsory module podcasting, screenwriting, playwriting, that covers the media industry If you choose to take a year abroad photography, film criticism, theatre and innovation, which allows you to or a placement year, this takes place journalism and visual arts writing. investigate an area of the industry or between your second and final years. a company that you are considering joining after graduation. You then You examine how old and new What you study media are creating meaning today choose modules from a lengthy list by studying social media, media Stage 1 that includes options on film criticism, ethics, gaming, identity, audiences, You take a compulsory module on digital storytelling and online creation, sex, gender and digital culture. How media and meaning; a practical transmedia and sex, gender and digital do artists, filmmakers and performers module and two further theory modules cultures. express themselves using style and which look at media and identity and media audiences. Careers Media Studies graduates have the same wide-ranging career opportunities that other graduates in the humanities have. These include teaching, local and central government, business and the NGO sector. But they also have skills and experience relevant to career opportunities in the creative and media industries, arts organisations, arts and media journalism, galleries and museums, heritage and tourism, and marketing and advertising.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE

If you excel at science, are keen to develop your investigative Independent rankings skills in a variety of scenarios and have meticulous attention NSS 2018: over 94% of final-year to detail, you will enjoy studying Forensic Science at Kent. Forensic Science students who Fascinating and challenging, it opens up a wide range of completed the survey were satisfied career opportunities. with the quality of their course. Excellent facilities Forensic scientists use their range of skills to bridge several disciplines set within a legal context. At Kent, the scientific content Our first-class facilities include a recently refurbished teaching wing is taught by our experts within the School of Physical Sciences, and as well as a brand new crime scene the legal background is taught by staff from Kent Law School. All house where students put their of our academics have a wealth of experience across academia as academic studies into practice well as within industry, meaning we can deliver an innovative and and develop transferable skills. well-rounded programme, while expert practitioners from the high-profile field of forensic science also deliver additional content. Integrated Master’s In our four-year MSci programme Our Forensic Science programmes are accredited by the Chartered – an undergraduate Master’s – you Society of Forensic Sciences and we offer you free membership of undertake the further in-depth training the Society during your period of study. required for a science-based career, including the practical aspects of research. You can transfer on to this The School also offers programmes in Chemistry (see p56), course if you achieve the required Physics (see p136) and Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics grades at the end of Stages 1 and 2. (see p44). Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 91

A year in industry Programme UCAS Length Typical offer It is possible to take a year in industry Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* between your second and final years Forensic Science BSc (Hons) F410 3 BBB D*DD of study, provided you meet progression requirements at the end Forensic Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F411 4 BBB D*DD of Stage 1. This allows you to evaluate a career pathway and improves your Forensic Science with a Foundation Year F412 4 individual BSc (Hons) consideration employment prospects. The School’s placements officer offers advice and Forensic Science MSci F414 4 BBB D*DD guidance to help you find a placement. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. What you study *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma in applied science. We also Foundation year welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes You can take a foundation year if you listed above. have previously studied science but do Entry requirements: for details of additional entry requirements, see not have the grades needed for direct www.kent.ac.uk/ug entry to Stage 1. Modules cover areas Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional such as algebra, graphical methods, activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. chemical reactivity, molecules and See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra analysis, and properties of matter. Further information Admissions enquiries You study on our Canterbury campus. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Stage 1 You take compulsory modules on forensic expert witness skills, DNA Careers molecules, matter and energy, forensic analysis, as well as completing a Forensic skills are used in a wide science skills, chemical skills for forensic science project. Instead of range of professions and industries; forensic scientists, and fundamental the forensic science project, those on for instance, at disaster scenes, within organic chemistry for physical the MSci course take a project module archaeology and in the food and scientists. You also take introductory in advanced laboratory techniques. modules in the background to forensic pharmaceutical industries, and our science, ballistics, and biochemistry Stage 4 (MSci only) graduates have excellent career prospects. Recent graduates have and drug chemistry. You undertake a forensic science gone into areas such as government research project and further modules Stage 2 agencies, consultancies, emergency on incident management, substances services, local authorities, contract You take modules on chemical of abuse and physical science laboratories, research or further identification techniques, inorganic research investigation. chemistry, forensic physical methods, vocational training. You also learn a criminal law, numerical, statistical and Teaching and assessment range of transferable skills necessary for success in today’s employment analytical skills, digital forensics, Teaching is delivered by lectures, market and have the chance to defend forensic archaeology and firearms laboratory sessions, project work your forensic evidence as an expert and ballistics. and problem-solving seminars. You witness. Stage 3 are assessed by a combination of examinations, continuous assessment For more information on the services You take modules on analytical of written coursework and practical Kent provides to improve your chemistry, fires and explosions, work. For assessment details for employment prospects, visit advanced topics in forensic science, individual modules, please see www.kent.ac.uk/employability law of evidence for forensic scientists, www.kent.ac.uk/ug 92 www.kent.ac.uk/history

HISTORY

Whether your interests lie in the Crusades or the Cold War, Independent rankings the rise of empires or social and cultural history, national NSS 2018: over 93% of final-year histories or the history of science, our flexible programmes History students who completed allow you to pursue your passions. You are taught by the survey were satisfied with academic staff who are active researchers, which means the overall quality of their course. you are among the first to hear about new developments DLHE: of History students who in the field. graduated from Kent in 2017 and completed a national survey, over On our History programme we offer a wide range of modules, 93% were in work or further study which allows you to choose modules that reflect your current within six months. passions or to follow a new area. Our Military History programme A year abroad takes advantage of the University’s location. Kent contains significant military sites, ranging from Roman forts to Cold War Students on the single honours History nuclear bunkers, giving you a unique opportunity to study war programme have the opportunity to spend a term or a year abroad as and its effects. We also have easy access to the continent and the part of their degree. Previous battlefields of the First and Second World Wars. English-speaking destinations include Canada (Ottawa) and South Africa Kent’s School of History is one of the leading departments in the (Stellenbosch). country, recognised for its research excellence, diverse programmes and quality teaching. The School has consistently scored over 90% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 93

First-class primary sources Programme UCAS Length Typical offer To develop your skills as a historian, Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* it is vital to work with a wide range of History BA (Hons) V100 3 BBB DMM** historical evidence and opinion. At Kent, you have access to an excellent Military History BA (Hons) V391 3 BBB DMM** library collection, alongside privileged Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, access to the Canterbury Cathedral please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Library and Archives, where you can *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. work with resources such as a unique **Alongside your BTEC qualifications you also need one of A level History, Classics – Ancient History or Classics – Classical Civilisation at grade B. collection of medieval and early For more details, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug modern manuscripts and books. For International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16 for all programmes historians with an interest in conflict, listed above. Kent is home to a rare and complete Joint honours: History can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see set of British official histories of both www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. world wars. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, Teaching and assessment the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Our students are taught through Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, a combination of lectures, providing such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step a broad overview, and seminars, which Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra focus on discussing particular issues. Further information Admissions enquiries Lectures and seminars use a variety www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 of materials, including original documents, films and documentaries, illuminated manuscripts, and slide and PowerPoint demonstrations. Careers local schools and preparing museum exhibitions. You can take part in a Our students develop excellent skills of Work is assessed in various ways, number of these projects, gaining work analysis, frequently assessing multiple including coursework essays, in-class experience in relevant fields and further and often conflicting sources before presentations and examinations, all of developing the skills you learn in condensing opinions into concise, well- which allow you to enhance your skills lectures and seminars, all of which structured prose. Graduates are able in research, writing and analysis. The helps you to prepare for a competitive to demonstrate self-motivation and the School uses a mixture of assessment job market. ability to work independently, showing patterns. Although some modules are potential employers that they can assessed by 100% coursework, most For more information on the services respond positively to challenges, work have an examination component. Kent provides to improve your to tight schedules and manage heavy employment prospects, visit The School has excellent student workloads. www.kent.ac.uk/employability support arrangements. Alongside our The School of History runs a voluntary Student Support Officer, you have an employability programme. The purpose academic adviser. Module convenors of the programme is to provide you keep regular office hours and the with relevant experience within the School has a policy of returning at field of history and related areas. least one essay on each module in The projects are varied and interesting a one-to-one meeting, allowing for and include working with children in additional feedback and discussion.

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HISTORY (CONT)

Stages 2/3 Careers HISTORY You take at least three History modules Graduates have gone on to work BA (HONS) in each of Stages 2 and 3. There is in fields such as journalism and Canterbury a wide range of modules available, the media, management and usually around 30 in any given year. administration, local and national civil Optional modules cover areas services, the museums and heritage Any study of history engages a natural including society and culture in early sector, commerce and banking, human curiosity about the past. History modern Europe, American cultural teaching and research, the law is an exciting and diverse subject, history, African history, and modern and marketing. which is reflected in the flexibility and Russian history. breadth of the history degrees offered In Stage 3, you have the opportunity to at Kent. choose your specialism and complete Our course is carefully crafted to allow a special subject and a dissertation undergraduates to tailor their degree in this or another area, supervised by to their own interests. It is extremely an active researcher. Special subject flexible with undergraduate history options may include, for example, the modules covering topics from Anglo- Great War, the United Nations, and the Saxon England to the totalitarian Crusades in the 13th century. regimes of Stalin’s Russia and Hitler’s Third Reich. What you study Stage 1 You take a compulsory module, Making History, and four survey modules which cover areas such as early modern history, medieval history, the history of science, the history of medicine, and the global history of empire. Further optional modules are available on a range of areas. These may include, for example, the British Army since 1660, Sport in Modern Britain, and Russia in the 19th Century.

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rated the enthusiasm of our teaching Stages 2/3 MILITARY HISTORY most highly and, thanks to this passion You usually take four modules at Stage BA (HONS) and focus, Military History at Kent has 2, and are able to select from modules Canterbury rapidly gained a strong reputation. available on the History programme What you study as well as those listed on the Military History programme. Optional modules On this programme, you ask questions Stage 1 specifically aimed at Military History such as: what makes countries, ethnic All students take the double module, students cover the British Army in the groups or individuals go to war? Introduction to Military History 1 and 2. Second World War, war and modern How has warfare changed with You then choose additional modules medicine, the United Nations in the the introduction of new technology? from a selection in the School, some 20th century, the decline of the How has propaganda been used? of which are exclusively for Military Soviet Union, the nature of command, Can we learn anything from history? History students. Additional modules armoured warfare, Ireland from 1885 to may cover areas such as: war and 2005, and the British Army and society Our modules reflect the range of society in Europe, America from from 1660 to 1920. In your final year, our research interests, from war and European settlement to the present you undertake a Military History culture to the evolution of tank warfare. day, and war and diplomacy in Europe dissertation. In addition to Military History modules, from 1850 to 2000. you also have access to the diverse Careers pool of History modules. In the recent Military History graduates have gone National Student Survey, our graduates on to find employment in the armed services, journalism and the media, management and administration, local and national civil services, the museums and heritage sector, defence analysis, commerce and banking, teaching and research, and the law.

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HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Human Geography explores the behaviour of people and Independent rankings how this relates to the physical world. It provides a deep Conservation at Kent, which is in the understanding of why the world is changing so quickly, category of Agriculture and Forestry, and how these changes affect the environment, culture was ranked 5th in The Times Good and economies at local, national and global scales. University Guide 2019. A year in professional At Kent, our aim is to train the next generation of geographers to practice creatively address the challenges facing the modern world. Our programme combines major geographic themes such as social By adding a year in professional practice to your degree, you gain and cultural geography, economics and development studies, and practical experience in a professional environmental and landscape planning, and draws on expertise environment at home or abroad, from across the University including in law, sociology, anthropology developing valuable employability and biodiversity conservation. This approach gives you a strong core skills. of knowledge in traditional areas of human geography and also helps you to develop an understanding of associated issues, which First-class facilities are not often covered in conventional geography courses. Alongside Human Geography is taught in theoretical knowledge, you also develop practical field skills, the School of Anthropology and research skills and work-related skills. Conservation. Alongside teaching spaces, the School is equipped with laboratories and a field trials area. Our students graduate with a rich skillset ready to pursue dynamic The University’s Templeman Library and successful careers in the business world, government agencies, provides a wealth of print and NGOs, education and development. electronic resources, specifically Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 97

aimed at supporting the courses at Kent and also offers silent and social Programme UCAS Length Typical offer study zones. Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* Human Geography BSc (Hons) L700 3 BBB DDM What you study Human Geography with a Year in Stage 1 Professional Practice BSc (Hons) L701 4 BBB DDM You take modules in areas such Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, as environmental sustainability; please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. environmental change, geographical *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications patterns and processes. You also which combine BTEC with other qualifications. take a module that introduces you International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes to the academic and practical skills listed above. necessary for undergraduate study in Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, the School. There is also an opportunity the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. to take optional modules, for example in ethnobiology, or from other Schools Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step within the University. Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Stage 2/3 Further information Admissions enquiries Compulsory modules cover spatial www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 analysis, environmental management and sustainability, critical geopolitics, tourism and development. In Stage 3, Teaching and assessment Recent graduates have gone on to you undertake a research project. work in the UK and around the world. Teaching is through seminars and There is also a range of optional Employers of our graduates include lectures and, where appropriate, lab modules available on areas including local, regional and national government and fieldwork. Assessment varies from nature and community, European departments, voluntary organisations 100% coursework to a combination societies, the anthropology of China and the private sector, as well as of examinations and coursework. For and Amazonia, environmental law, international conservation and details of assessment for individual policy and politics, and urban environmental organisations. sociology. You can also choose to modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug take part in an overseas geography Careers For more information on the services residential trip. Kent provides to improve your Geography is an expanding area for employment prospects, visit Field trips employment opportunities. Graduates www.kent.ac.uk/employability Practical learning is a valuable part of from the School of Anthropology and your degree. Our field trips in the UK Conservation develop expertise and abroad give you the chance to in understanding, analysing and develop field skills and research interpreting complex data, knowledge techniques within a real-world situation. which they can use to respond to the needs of government and non- You also gain the experience of governmental organisations. The working as a team with your fellow practical nature of our courses allows students and staff. you to gain key transferable skills Please note: trips are subject to essential for a successful career. availability and may require financial contributions from attendees. 98 www.kent.ac.uk/journalism

JOURNALISM

Journalism is fascinating, rewarding and influential. In a Independent rankings world hungry for news about issues ranging from climate NSS 2018: 90% of final-year change to fashion and from armed conflict to football, the Journalism students who completed ultra-competitive modern media market needs versatile, the survey were satisfied with the multimedia journalists with cutting-edge academic and quality of teaching on their course. vocational skills and a highly developed awareness of First-class facilities ethics. The course is based in state-of-the-art newsrooms complete with dedicated On this prestigious, professionally accredited programme, you study radio and television studios, editing for an honours degree that includes history, politics and law while and production facilities. The Centre completing the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ is home to KMTV, the commercial (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism and learning radio, television and television news service for Kent and online skills required by the leading British and international Medway. Qualified students work as broadcasters. interns at KMTV. Work placements Tutors in the Centre for Journalism include working reporters and columnists, former editors of national newspapers, radio and Work placements with the KM Group television programmes and magazines, network broadcasters and are guaranteed and placements in other news organisations are also web publishers. Their professional expertise is reinforced by available. Students can also work as excellent academic teaching by leading historians, political paid interns at KMTV. The Centre for scientists and lawyers. Journalism has its own dedicated website, www.centreforjournalism.co.uk Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 99

What you study Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Stage 1 Campus: Medway code (years) A level BTEC* You take shorthand and reporting for Journalism BA (Hons) P500:K 3 BBB DDM print, radio and television alongside Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, modules on British government and please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. politics, history of journalism and the *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. principles and practice of online In addition to your BTEC qualifications, you may need an A level in English journalism. Literature, English Language and Literature, History or Politics. Stages 2/3 International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16 Joint honours: Journalism can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, There is a range of modules to see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. choose from, covering topics such as Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, documentary making, feature writing, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step sports reporting, media law and ethics, Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra multimedia storytelling, reporting the Further information Admissions enquiries Second World War, and film, spin, www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1634 202913 propaganda and investigative E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1227 768896 reporting, reporting conflict and reporting politics. Teaching and assessment Students compile portfolios of reports. for employers including BBC Radio, Each day in the Centre begins with an In your final year, you may complete an Associated Newspapers, KMTV, ITV editorial conference. Students and staff extended project in journalism, which Meridian, Peston on Sunday, TF1, South gather to discuss the top stories on the may take the form of a television or China Morning Post, Sky Sports News, local, national and international news radio documentary, an extended Daily Telegraph, La Châine Info, KM agendas and to consider how they newspaper or magazine article, Group and Sky News. Other graduates have been reported in newspapers, or a web report. secure positions in communications by broadcasters and online. roles for charities, NGOs and campaign There is a minimum of 21 hours groups or political parties. Teaching is by a variety of methods, contact time per week in your first and including masterclasses, lectures, second years, in addition to which all This degree prepares you to work seminars, films and small group students receive guaranteed one-to- across the broadcast, print and online discussions. Professional skills are one feedback on their assignments media. The skills you acquire include taught in a live newsroom environment, and have regular meetings with their working under pressure to deadlines, which replicates the atmosphere of a academic adviser. You should expect writing accurate, balanced reports and working multimedia newsroom. You to do a minimum of 15 additional hours analysing complex material. You learn participate in regular Live News Days, personal study per week. to communicate with non-specialised during which you work to deadline audiences and to present your opinion Students undergo assessment for to produce live radio and television coherently and with passion. These the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism bulletins and newspaper pages, and skills are highly prized in many fields. via examinations set by the NCTJ. to update websites. There are frequent See www.kent.ac.uk/employability for guest lectures and masterclasses further careers advice. by working journalists and editors. Careers Possible careers include newspaper, New programme Assessment includes coursework broadcast and online reporting and A BA (Hons) in Television and Video (such as academic essays, television, other editorial roles in the news industry. Production is in development for 2020. radio and online news reports, and Recent graduates work as journalists newspaper articles) and examinations. For details, email [email protected] 100 www.kent.ac.uk/secl

LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

Learning a language is not just about becoming a fluent Independent rankings speaker of it, it’s also about understanding the culture In The Guardian University Guide and social history behind it, and the literature written 2019, over 91% of final-year Modern in it. Whether you study a foreign language or, through Languages and Linguistics students linguistics, explore the origins of the spoken and written were satisfied with the quality of their word, you are surrounded by award-winning researchers course. ready to share their passion for culture and languages Linguistics at Kent was ranked 5th with you. in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2019. Languages and linguistics are taught in the School of European Culture and Languages (SECL) at Kent’s Canterbury campus. A year abroad We teach French, German, Italian, Spanish and Catalan, with On our language programmes, many students studying two languages as part of a joint honours you spend a year either studying or degree. Canterbury is the UK city closest to mainland Europe, working abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken. We which makes travel to the continent easy and means that we have partnerships with top universities have a high proportion of native speakers of European languages, in Europe and also offer students on making it easy for you to practise. our French programme the opportunity to study in Montreal, while Hispanic English Language and Linguistics students explore the workings of Studies students also have the language at every level, from its sound systems to the ways in which chance to study in Uruguay, Peru meaning is conveyed. We focus on English, but we also investigate or Chile. We normally visit you during the similarities and differences between language systems. your year abroad. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 101

English Language and Linguistics students have the option to spend Programme UCAS Length Typical offer a year at one of our many partner Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* universities. In previous years students English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) QQ13 3 BBB DDM have studied in Japan as well as Spain, European Studies – for programme details, see p102; for UCAS codes and entry the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, requirements, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Finland, Switzerland, Slovenia or French BA (Hons) R101 4 BBB DDM Denmark, where you are taught German BA (Hons) R220 4 BBB DDM in English. Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) R400 4 BBB DDM You do not have to decide whether you Italian BA (Hons) R300 4 BBB DDM want to take a year abroad at the time Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, of application; you can make the please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. decision after you arrive at Kent. The *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications School assists you in deciding what which combine BTEC with other qualifications. you want to do and where you want International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes to go during your year abroad. listed above. The University has an international Joint honours: English Language and Linguistics can be studied as part of a development team to advise you joint honours programme, as can all language programmes. All languages can be on practical issues, such as finance, studied with each other, the most popular combinations are: French and Hispanic Studies (RR14), Hispanic Studies and Italian (RR43), and German and French before you go away, to keep in touch (RR12). Please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of further combinations for with you while you are away and offer our language programmes and English Language and Linguistics. support on your return. They can also Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, put you in contact with students who the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet attended the university you are going the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. to, so that you can get feedback. You Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional do not have to decide activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre, developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. Teaching and assessment See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Compulsory language modules Further information Admissions enquiries typically involve three to four hours www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 of classes per week, in small groups with native speakers. Culture and literature modules typically involve a weekly two-hour seminar plus essay Careers career teaching English as a foreign language, the English Language and supervision. Assessment varies from Many employers view a graduate Linguistics programme offers a number 100% coursework, to a combination with overseas experience as more of tailored modules. For languages of examination and coursework. employable. Through your studies, graduates, the ability to speak a For assessment details for individual you acquire many of the transferable European language other than English modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug skills considered essential by graduate is a key asset in the global employment employers. These include intercultural For details of teaching and assessment market. competence, the ability to work for English Language and Linguistics, independently and as part of a team, see p102. For more information on the services to express your ideas with clarity and Kent provides to improve your passion, and the confidence to offer employment prospects, visit creative solutions when faced with www.kent.ac.uk/employability challenges. For those thinking of a

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acquisition, and language variation ENGLISH LANGUAGE and change. It is also possible to do a EUROPEAN STUDIES AND LINGUISTICS research dissertation and, to support BA (HONS) BA (HONS) this, we offer a research skills module. Canterbury Canterbury Teaching and assessment Teaching is via lectures and seminars European Studies allows you to study and, where appropriate, workshops This degree combines theoretical the politics, history and culture of and practical sessions. You have group and practical elements, exploring Europe at the UK’s European university. or one-to-one tutorials for research both the structure of language and We offer programmes in European projects and dissertations, and also its relationship with culture, society and Studies and one of the major European have tutorials with your lecturers and the mind. You study how language is languages offered to degree level at seminar leaders to discuss coursework structured, and how we use language Kent: French, German, Italian and and assignments. Assignments vary in various social, political, cultural and Spanish, or a combination of two from module to module: for assessment philosophical contexts, exploring what languages. details for individual modules, see governs the choice and interpretation www.kent.ac.uk/ug Degree programmes of words and expressions in the media, literature, the workplace and everyday Careers Single honours communication. Modules in language You acquire high-level skills in • European Studies (Combined learning and teaching, creative and communication, problem solving, Languages) BA (Hons) media writing, and language and IT and numeracy, preparing you • European Studies (French) media have a more vocational focus. for careers where an in-depth BA (Hons) • European Studies (German) What you study understanding of how language functions is essential. These BA (Hons) Stage 1 include advertising, journalism and • European Studies (Italian) BA (Hons) You take three compulsory modules: professional writing, media, the law, • European Studies (Spanish) the first introduces the principles of public relations, marketing and BA (Hons) linguistic study, the second focuses sales, publishing, teaching, forensic What you study on language structure, while the third linguistics, data science, speech and covers sounds. Optional modules language therapy, company training, Stage 1 available cover global Englishes, broadcasting, speech and language In addition to your compulsory look at how literary effects are created therapy, and the civil or diplomatic language and culture modules, you through language, introduce you to services. take 30 credits of modules from Politics stylistics and look at language and together with optional modules from meaning, and grammar. a wide range available in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences. Stages 2/3 You choose from a wide range of Stages 2/3 options covering areas such as: the You take compulsory language and history of British English, learning and culture modules as well as 30 credits teaching languages, syntax, semantics, of modules from Politics at both Stages phonetics, stylistics and creative 2 and 3. Politics modules may include writing, language in the media, European security co-operation, politics language processing, language of the European Union (EU) and Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 103

policymaking in the EU. Any remaining et d’Industrie de Paris, which allows or French-Canadian school, or a credits can be taken from a wide range you to sit for their internationally work placement. We currently have of modules available in the Faculties recognised diplomas. exchange agreements with French of Humanities and Social Sciences. universities in Avignon, Grenoble, Lille, You can study French whether you have Lyon, Montpellier, Paris, Poitiers and an A level in French or are a beginner. A year abroad Reims, with a Canadian university You can study French as part of a joint You spend your year abroad studying in Montreal or Quebec, in Belgium honours programme with any of the at one of our partner universities in in Namur, and with Swiss universities other language degrees taught at the cities including Paris, Grenoble, Lille, in Geneva, Lausanne and Neuchâtel. University, or combined with another Lausanne (French); Marburg or University degree programme. For Heidelberg (German); Bologna or Careers details of available combinations and Torino (Italian); and Madrid (Spanish). Our students go into areas such for further information on joint honours, For additional destinations, see the as international banking, diplomacy, please see the online prospectus: individual language entries below, and interpreting and translating, publishing, www.kent.ac.uk/ug on p104-105. It may also be possible to journalism, international product work as an English language assistant What you study management, European media, law or or in approved employment. accountancy, and language teaching. Stage 1 Some go on to postgraduate study Careers In addition to your compulsory in fields as varied as international Many employers view a graduate language modules, you take two further journalism, visual studies and with overseas experience as more compulsory modules from a range translation. employable. Recent graduates have covering areas such as: French drama, gone into areas such as politics, literature and cinema, and 19th- and GERMAN national and local government in 20th-century France. You can also the UK and Europe, the media, choose optional modules from those BA (HONS) consultancy, teaching, marketing available in the Faculty of Humanities. Canterbury and financial services. Many also Stages 2/3 went on to postgraduate study. You take further compulsory language One of Europe’s most important modules and choose from optional FRENCH languages for business and culture, modules on topics that include: French German is also the third most widely BA (HONS) representations of Japan, the 19th- used language on the internet globally. Canterbury century French novel, professional At Kent, we specialise in teaching French, French detective fiction, the language, literature and culture of French sociolinguistics, French writing the German-speaking world of today, Studying French, you work closely with about visual art, French writing about as well as in exploring its literary and staff who are specialists in literature, childhood, languages in the classroom, social history. We have native speaker film, women’s studies, philosophy, Paris, French travel writing, and modern language assistants and many classes theory and linguistics as well as with French theatre. You can also choose are taught in German. It is possible to our language lectors from France and to do a dissertation or extended essay study German at Kent whether you Switzerland. Throughout your degree, on a subject of your choice. have an A level in German or are a you study French language alongside A year abroad beginner. French literature, culture and history, You can study German as part of exploring the distinctiveness of French You normally spend all or part of your a joint honours programme with any and French-speaking cultures. We have third year in a French-speaking country. of the other language degrees taught a link with the Chambre de Commerce Typically, this involves studying at a partner university, a language at the University, or combined with assistantship in a French, Belgian another University degree programme. 104 www.kent.ac.uk/secl

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For details of available combinations A year abroad and for further information on joint HISPANIC STUDIES You spend a year studying in Germany honours, please see the online or Austria. We currently have partner BA (HONS) prospectus: www.kent.ac.uk/ug universities in Erlangen, Freiburg, Jena, Canterbury What you study Marburg, Heidelberg and Salzburg. Alternatively, you can work as an Stage 1 English language assistant in a school, Spanish is the second most widely In addition to your compulsory or on a work placement of your choice. spoken language in the world and one language module, we offer modules of the most popular for students and on German literature, film and culture. Careers professionals alike. At Kent, you You can also choose optional modules Many employers view a graduate explore the history, languages and from those available in the Faculty of with overseas experience as more cultures of Spain and Spanish America Humanities. employable. Recent graduates have while developing your language skills. gone into careers such as teaching, Special features include our advanced Stages 2/3 translation, publishing, programming, language module which focuses on You take further language modules, and accountancy, marketing, law, customs, translation and interpreting. Another choose options from modules covering: finance, journalism and tourism. Peninsular language, Catalan, is contemporary, classical and Romantic compulsory for single honours and German literature, the German- optional for joint honours students. language media, cinema and culture. You can study Hispanic Studies You can also choose to undertake whether you have an A level in a dissertation or an extended essay Spanish or are a beginner. on a subject of your choice. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 105

You can study Hispanic Studies as part Deusto, Granada and Oviedo as What you study of a joint honours programme with any well as in Montevideo (Uruguay), Stage 1 of the other language degrees taught Lima (Peru) and Santiago (Chile). at the University, or combined with In addition to your compulsory another University degree programme. Careers language modules, you take For details of available combinations Many employers view a graduate introductory modules on Italian and for further information on joint with overseas experience as more modernity and Italian cinema. honours, please see the online employable. Our graduates have Stages 2/3 prospectus: www.kent.ac.uk/ug gone into teaching, translating and You take compulsory language interpreting, journalism, marketing, modules and choose other modules What you study publishing, and other areas. Many from a range covering Italian cinema, Stage 1 language graduates begin their literature, photography, cultural studies, career abroad. In addition to your compulsory content and music. You can choose to do an and language modules, options may extended essay or a dissertation on include European and Hispanic ITALIAN a subject of your choice. cinemas, and state-building in BA (HONS) Latin America. A year abroad Canterbury Stage 2 You normally spend your year abroad at one of our exchange universities In addition to compulsory Spanish in Italy. We currently have partner language modules, we also offer Italy is a cornerstone of culture, art and universities in Bologna, Parma, Pavia, modules in Catalan. Optional modules history across Europe and by learning Salerno and Venice. Alternatively, you cover contemporary Spanish and Italian you give yourself a tool to can work as an English language Latin American cinema and literature, explore this cultural richness and to assistant in an Italian school. It is also and culture and politics in Spain and explore Italy’s Roman heritage, the possible to opt for an independent Latin America. Renaissance, fashion, modern work placement. architecture and car design. At Kent, Stage 3 the majority of the Italian teaching staff Careers Your final-year language module are native speakers and there are Many employers view a graduate concentrates on translating and usually exchange students within the with overseas experience as more interpreting. Your optional modules department, giving you the opportunity employable. Recent graduates have range from visual culture in Spain to immerse yourself in the language. gone into teaching, translating and to terrorism and state terror in You can study Italian at Kent whether interpreting, marketing, journalism Latin America. You can also write you have an A level in Italian or are a and publishing. Many of our graduates a dissertation on a subject of your beginner. choice. spend time working abroad. You can study Italian as part of a joint A year abroad honours programme with any of the Between Stages 2 and 3, you spend other language degrees taught at the a year either wholly or partly in Spain, University, or combined with another or Latin America. Usually, you study University degree programme. For at a university or work as a language details of available combinations and assistant in a school. We currently have for further information on joint honours, exchange agreements with universities please see the online prospectus: Not sure? How about... in Barcelona, Alicante, Madrid, www.kent.ac.uk/ug • Comparative Literature p112 Zaragoza, Córdoba, Vigo, Toledo, • Liberal Arts p110 106 www.kent.ac.uk/law

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Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools. At Independent rankings Kent, you learn and think about the law within the broader NSS 2018: over 93% of final-year Law context of society – understanding the way the law shapes students who completed the survey and is shaped by morality, public perception, politics and were satisfied with the overall quality world events. You study the social impact of law, and of their course. develop your academic and professional skills in a Law at Kent was ranked 11th in the supportive and intellectually rewarding environment. UK in The Times Good University Guide 2019. The School has an international reputation for research, a commitment to teaching excellence, and provides an outstanding A year abroad student experience. You study and debate contemporary legal Students on a four-year degree developments. There is a wide choice of optional modules in law, programme spend a year between including modules that develop practical legal skills. Our award- Stages 2 and 3 at one of our partner winning Law Clinic, housed in the state-of-the-art Wigoder Law universities in Europe or further afield. For a full list, please see Building, offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain experience www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad of real legal practice under the supervision of qualified solicitors.

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Wigoder Law Building Programme UCAS Length Typical offer The Wigoder Law Building, which Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* opened in 2016, houses the Kent Law LLB (Hons) M100 3 AAA-ABB DDD Law Clinic. In the Clinic, students work alongside qualified solicitors English and French Law LLB (Hons) M121 4 AAA-ABB DDD** who provide pro-bono legal advice European Legal Studies LLB (Hons) M120 4 AAA-ABB DDD and representation to people who Law with a Language (French or German; would otherwise be unable to access not suitable for native speakers) LLB (Hons) M124 3 AAA-ABB DDD** it. The Law Clinic is the longest-running Law with a Language (Spanish; not suitable service of its kind in England, and for native speakers) LLB (Hons) M1R4 3 AAA-ABB DDD allows students to develop their legal International Legal Studies with a Year skills while reflecting upon the practical Abroad LLB (Hons) M131 4 AAA DDD impact of the law and helping others. Law (Senior Status) LLB (Hons) M106 2 Graduate entry The Wigoder building provides (for details, see dedicated student space designed www.kent.ac.uk/ug) for and by the Clinic. Law (Certificate) LLB (Hons) M105 1 BBC (for details, see The building also hosts a mooting www.kent.ac.uk/ug) chamber. The mooting chamber Law with Quantitative Research M1G3 3 AAB-ABB DDD replicates the interior of a courtroom, Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, in which students can hone their please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. advocacy skills in a realistic setting. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma or equivalent. BTEC applicants are considered on an individual basis. Teaching and assessment **Alongside your BTEC qualifications, certificated evidence of relevant language We emphasise research-led teaching, proficiency to A level grade B or equivalent standard also required. For more details, with modules taught at the leading see www.kent.ac.uk/ug edge of new legal and policy International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/17 for all programmes developments. Teaching is by lectures listed above. and small, weekly seminar groups. Joint honours: Law can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. Most modules are assessed by end- Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, of-year examinations and continuous the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet assessment. Some include an optional the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. research-based dissertation, and in Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional others oral presentation and argument, activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. often in the style of legal practice, See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra form part of the assessment. For Further information Admissions enquiries assessment details for individual www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Careers Kent provides extensive opportunities Officer organises a wide range of for our Professional Mentoring Scheme to develop your employability skills; events, including speakers, workshops and numerous work experience notably through volunteering in the and networking meetings; many are opportunities. Kent Law Clinic, and by modules attended by leading law firms and See www.kent.ac.uk/employability for which develop practical legal skills. Our prominent members of the legal further careers advice. Employability and Career Development profession. Students can also apply

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Degree programmes barristers. For entrants in 2020 who LAW Single honours wish to qualify as a solicitor, our LLB (HONS) programmes can lead to the award of • Law LLB (Hons) Canterbury a Qualifying Law Degree, validated by • Law (Senior Status) LLB (Hons) the Solicitors Regulation Authority. They • International Legal Studies with also provide a strong foundation for a Year Abroad LLB (Hons) students who may wish to take the Our law degrees offer a comprehensive • English and French Law LLB (Hons) Solicitors Qualifying Examination and comparative examination of • European Legal Studies LLB (Hons) (SQE) in the future. English law, developing your legal • Law with a Language (French or knowledge and an understanding of German; not suitable for native Our critical approach to law and legal the role and application of law in global speakers) LLB (Hons) practice enables students to develop society. In your second and final years, • Law with a Language (Spanish; creative, intellectual and transferable you choose from our large range of not suitable for native speakers) skills which prepare them for optional modules in law, and, if you LLB (Hons) contemporary legal practice in wish to do so, from a limited number the UK and worldwide, and for of modules from other degree Professional recognition successful careers in many fields. programmes at Kent. Students at Kent are well prepared to Please see our website for up-to- qualify as solicitors or barristers. If you already have or will have date information about the innovative a degree in another subject, you Our degree programmes contain opportunities we offer to students to can apply for our ‘Senior Status’ the foundations of legal knowledge develop their legal knowledge and programme. This allows you to required by the Bar Standards Board skills in preparation for a future career complete the LLB in two years to satisfy the academic component in law. rather than three. of professional training for intending

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What you study Law (Senior Status) LLB LAW (CERTIFICATE, Stage 1 Students on the graduate-entry LLB (HONS)) On the Law LLB (Hons), you cover the Senior Status LLB programme follow a most important foundational areas of modified programme of study over two Canterbury law, including modules in Criminal Law, years, completing primarily foundation Public Law, Foundations of Property, modules in law (some of which are Introduction to Obligations, and The taken at a higher level as appropriate This innovative route within the LLB is English Legal System and Skills. You for graduate entrants). Further intended for students whose grades also take A Critical Introduction to Law, information about the programme to date may not offer a true indication which offers a broad view of law and structure is available online at of their academic potential and ability. justice. www.kent.ac.uk/ug It operates slightly lower entry requirements than the standard LLB Stages 2/3 Careers (Hons) and requires applicants to meet You complete the remaining foundation In the most recent Destinations of contextual requirements to be eligible modules in law, including Land Law, Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) for consideration. Equity and Trusts, Public Law 2, survey, 94% of Kent’s Law graduates European Union Law, Law of Tort who responded to this national survey What you study and Law of Contract. You then choose were in work or further study within six The first year of the Law (Certificate) optional modules from a variety on months. Our graduates go into a variety LLB includes all of the Stage 1 offer. Previous options have included: of legal and non-legal careers: as modules detailed left, and an additional Art, Law and Politics, Company Law solicitors and barristers, working in module called Performing Effectively in and Capitalism, Family Law, Intellectual policy development, in government, Law. Teaching in the first year is within Property Law, International Law, and in finance, in a variety of local and a highly supportive environment in Human Rights and English Law. international businesses and which you develop a variety of organisations, and in many academic skills, including the ability Those on the European and language other fields worldwide. to manage your own learning and to programmes take language and carry out independent research, as European law modules. Students well as critical analytical and problem- on joint degree programmes study solving skills that can be applied in modules in their joint subject in place a wide range of legal and non-legal of some of the optional modules in law. contexts.

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A fully liberal education prepares you to live a productive The programme and creative life in a dramatically changing world. It fosters At the heart of the programme is well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition to a core set of modules that students lifelong learning and an acceptance of responsibility follow through the duration of the for your ideas and actions. degree; these provide interdisciplinary means of analysing and understanding Our Liberal Arts programme teaches you to see the world from a how and why we think, and act, the range of perspectives – political, cultural, historical and economic – way we do today. Through collective discussion and debate around seminal and develops your understanding of how each impacts on the other. readings, you get a grasp of the full The programme is an attractive option for high-achieving students field of social sciences, physical who want to study in an interdisciplinary way. Developing their sciences, arts and humanities. understanding in a range of subject areas in the humanities and social sciences, they also gain skills in science, enabling them to You develop a high standard of discuss key scientific controversies. Liberal Arts gives students the capability in another language and choose optional modules from across critical and broad knowledge they need to prepare themselves for the University to suit individual interests the professional world of the 21st century. and career trajectories. The knowledge gathered in these modules is brought If you are academically ambitious and intellectually curious, aware into seminar discussions in the of the importance of quantitative and qualitative skills, and care compulsory modules, making about the significance of your study and career for the global good, interdisciplinary communication you will enjoy the challenge of Kent’s Liberal Arts degree. an ongoing and engaged collective project. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 111

A year abroad Programme UCAS Length Typical offer You have the option to spend a year Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* between your second and final years Liberal Arts LV99 3/4 ABB DDM studying or working abroad. We currently have links with universities Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. in Europe (France, Italy, Spain and Germany, where you study in the local *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. language) and Japan. You complete a dissertation in your final year, International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 focusing on a topic related to the Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, country in which you spent your year the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. abroad or on a research question of your own choosing. In order to take Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step the year abroad, you need to meet any Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra academic progression requirements in Stages 1 and 2. Further information Admissions enquiries www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 What you study Contact [email protected] Stage 1 You take the following compulsory modules: Modes of Reasoning, Roots your chosen language and choose four usually have 10 to 12 hours of contact of Transformation, and Understanding optional modules, with the approval of time with staff each week. Assessment the Contemporary, which together focus your tutors. on compulsory modules is 100% on impediments to communication coursework; optional modules may between academic disciplines; Stage 3 have examinations. For assessment technological and economic revolutions You complete a dissertation, focusing details for individual modules, that shape human cultures; and the on a research question addressing see www.kent.ac.uk/ug forces such as economics, ideologies, issues that concern you. You also take demographics and environments that Landscapes of the Future, a module Careers shape events. You also take modules in that provides a framework for how Liberal Arts graduates’ versatility your chosen language and two optional we can think about the future, both in – a result of their interdisciplinary modules, approved by your tutors. terms of emerging theories of change experience, their engagement with across a variety of different disciplines, qualitative and quantitative data Stage 2 and in terms of your future in relation analysis, their linguistic facility, and You take a compulsory module called to further studies or employment. their critical acumen – qualifies them Connections. One of the core concepts The module addresses environmental for postgraduate study and makes of the Liberal Arts programme is the challenges and responses; politics, them highly marketable to prospective ability to think critically about great culture, the state and the meaning employers. works from across the social sciences, of democracy; and the potentialities arts and humanities. This module of scientific, cultural and artistic focuses on 20 great books, ranging development, among others. You also from ancient Greece to the present day, take four optional modules, with the Not sure? How about... that straddle these disciplines. Gaining approval of your tutors. an understanding of these works helps • Anthropology p34 • History p92 you to discover the intersections and Teaching and assessment • Politics and International Relations differences between different areas of Modules are taught by a combination p138 knowledge. You also take modules in of lectures, seminars and tutorials. You 112 www.kent.ac.uk/english www.kent.ac.uk/secl/complit

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Studying literature at Kent, you discover writing from Canterbury’s literary heritage across the world. Taught by world-class academics in The city of Canterbury has an a stimulating literary environment, you are encouraged impressive literary heritage, starting to attend and take part in regular events, such as literary in the 14th century with Chaucer’s readings, guest lectures and seminars. Guests have included Canterbury Tales, continuing with Iain Sinclair, Patience Agbabi and Terry Eagleton. Christopher Marlowe in the 16th and Somerset Maugham in the Our staff are internationally recognised for their academic research, 20th century, and including T S Eliot, whose Murder in the Cathedral was which informs their teaching. You are taught by lecturers with commissioned for the 1935 Canterbury different global perspectives and views, so you encounter fresh Festival. This festival is still held today ideas throughout your degree. and includes a popular literature strand. Kent’s School of English combines tradition and innovation. Our programmes cover the canon, from Chaucer to contemporary Stimulating literary literature, and also introduce you to new areas of critical enquiry environment and a diversity of literatures in English, including those from India, On campus, there are a variety of Africa and the Americas. See p114 for more details. literary activities and you can get involved with student societies, such Kent’s School of European Culture and Languages houses the as the Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry or Comparative Literature Department of Comparative Literature. On our programmes, you societies. study works written in English, European literature in translation and non-Western literary traditions. See p118 for more details. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 113

The on-campus Gulbenkian Theatre hosts work by established and new Programme UCAS Length Typical offer theatre companies and the Gulbenkian Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* Cinema shows contemporary, classic Comparative Literature BA (Hons) Q200 3 BBB DDM and independent films. Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Q202 4 BBB DDM The University also runs a series of Contemporary Literature BA (Hons) Q321 3 BBB DMM** ‘In conversation’ events, where our English and Postcolonial Literatures Chancellor, Gavin Esler, hosts informal BA (Hons) Q302 3 BBB DMM** conversations with an eclectic mix English Literature BA (Hons) Q300 3 BBB DMM** of people in front of a live audience. Previous guests have included novelist English and American Literature BA (Hons) TBC 3 BBB DMM** Ian Rankin, journalists and writers Polly English Literature and Creative Toynbee and Owen Jones, and film Writing BA (Hons) Q324 3 BBB DMM** critic Mark Kermode. English and Postcolonial Literatures with an Approved Year Abroad BA (Hons) Q303 4 BBB DMM** Year abroad English Literature with an You can spend a year studying abroad, Approved Year Abroad BA (Hons) Q301 4 BBB DMM** between your second and final years, English and American Literature with an on all our programmes. You do not Approved Year Abroad BA (Hons) TBC 4 BBB DMM** have to decide whether you want English Literature and Creative Writing with to take a year abroad at the time an Approved Year Abroad BA (Hons) Q325 4 BBB DMM** of application; you can make the World Literature BA (Hons) Q203 3 BBB DDM decision after you arrive at Kent. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. In previous years, students have *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications studied in Amsterdam, Berlin, which combine BTEC with other qualifications. Copenhagen, Madrid, Prague and **Alongside your BTEC qualifications you also need A level English Literature or Venice, and in the US in California, English Language and Literature grade B. For more details on all our entry Indiana and New York State, as well requirements, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug as in Canada and Hong Kong. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes Studying abroad gives you a unique listed above. opportunity to experience different Joint honours: Comparative Literature, and English Literature can be studied as cultures and to benefit from exposure part of a joint honours programme, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible to different approaches to the study combinations. of literature. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra Further information Admissions enquiries www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896

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CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE (CONT)

School of English for details), where you are taught by published poets and authors. CONTEMPORARY Independent rankings LITERATURE NSS 2018: over 90% of final-year Flexibility and choice BA (HONS) English students who completed You are able to choose your own the survey were satisfied with the pathway through your degree: either Canterbury quality of teaching on their course. chronologically or by focusing on particular areas, such as American, English and Creative Writing at Kent 19th-century or postcolonial literature. This programme provides you with the was ranked 18th out of 105 in The opportunity to study the literature of Guardian University Guide 2019. Academic environment your own time. The global events that DLHE: of English students who We are a large School but keep our have shaped the early part of the graduated from Kent in 2017 and seminar sizes small to make sure you 21st century have given rise to completed a national survey, over receive as much individual attention innovative writing that calls for new 95% were in work or further study as possible. You are encouraged to ways of thinking about literature. within six months. express your own ideas and opinions, You gain the critical, theoretical and and to listen to others, which leads to historical knowledge that is needed Programmes thought-provoking debates. You receive for the study of contemporary writing. In the School of English, you can study one-to-one essay supervisions and It is also possible to spend a year English, American and postcolonial have a personal academic adviser. studying at one of our partner literatures. Your studies can range from Our Student Support Team is on hand universities. See www.kent.ac.uk/ Old English to contemporary writing. It to assist you on your academic journey. goabroad for details. is also possible to study creative writing as part of your degree (see p115 What you study Stage 1 In your first year, you take three compulsory modules, each of which covers a wide variety of literature and provides you with an excellent foundation for the rest of your degree. You can then choose to study a fourth School of English module or take wild modules from other programmes and subjects. Stage 2 In your second year, you take two compulsory modules on the contemporary and modernism. You choose two other literature modules from a diverse range of modules in American and British contemporary writing, postcolonial literature, modernism and postmodernism. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 115

Stage 3 Stage 2 What you study In your final year, you choose four Modules are available on subject Stage 1 modules from a diverse range, which areas including medieval, early modern In your first year, you take two covers areas such as contemporary literature, Shakespeare, 18th-century compulsory modules, both of which British and Irish poetry, Marxism, literature, Victorian literature, cover a wide variety of literature literature and culture, innovation modernism and contemporary writing. and provide you with an excellent and experiment in New York, race You must choose one pre-1800s and foundation for the rest of your degree. and gender in modern America, one post-1800s module from a You also take a compulsory creative contemporary fictions of exile and specified range available. writing module, which introduces you coming-of-age narratives. Topics to the study and practice of writing covered are varied and can include Stage 3 creatively. You can then choose to the study of individual authors, for In your final year, you choose from an study a further School of English example Virginia Woolf, or genres extremely broad range of specialist module or take wild modules from such as the graphic novel. modules, which cover areas such other programmes and subjects. as Chaucer, the gothic novel, the contemporary, the new woman, 19th- Stage 2 ENGLISH LITERATURE century literature and cultural theory. Modules are available on subject areas BA (HONS) You may also be able to undertake and periods from Chaucer and early either the English dissertation and/or Canterbury modern literature, through the centuries wild modules from another programme to contemporary and American or subject. literature. Creative writing modules English at Kent is challenging, flexible explore the theory and practice of and wide-ranging. It covers both ENGLISH LITERATURE writing poetry and prose. traditional areas (such as Chaucer, AND CREATIVE Shakespeare and Dickens) as well as Stage 3 WRITING newer fields, such as contemporary In your final year, you choose from literature and recent developments BA (HONS) the wide variety of special modules in literary theory. Canterbury available to all literature students. In addition, there are modules aimed The School has a thriving academic particularly at Creative Writing community with several well-regarded students, which cover areas including specialist research centres and a On this programme, you develop your the innovative contemporary novel, dedicated undergraduate student own creative writing while improving writing poetry, prose or the short common room. your critical appreciation of writers and genres. In addition to practical poetry story, and practical modules to What you study and prose modules, you take literature do with publishing your work. You also have the option to do either the Stage 1 modules from those on offer within the School. Many of our creative writing English dissertation or the creative In your first year, you take three staff are published writers and their writing long project. compulsory modules, each of which writing informs their teaching. The covers a wide variety of literatures School hosts a weekly reading series and provides you with an excellent and other special events, which have foundation for the rest of your degree. previously welcomed international In addition, you can choose to study writers and publishers including the either a fourth School of English School of English alumnus and twice module or take wild modules from other Booker-nominated author David programmes and subjects. Mitchell.

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ENGLISH, AMERICAN AND POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURES (CONT)

Stage 3 contemporary and American literature. ENGLISH AND In your final year, you take two of Specialist modules cover key issues in AMERICAN our selection of American literature postcolonial literature, such as empire LITERATURE modules, plus two from a broad range and colonisation, liberation, migration BA (HONS) of specialist areas. These can include and diaspora. Canterbury topics such as American crime fiction, Stage 3 the graphic novel, postcolonial writing, In your final year, you choose from poetry, or modernism. You may also be the extremely broad range of special able to undertake either the English In this programme, you develop your modules available to all literature dissertation and/or wild modules from understanding of both English and students. You can also choose from another programme or subject. American literatures through the a number of specialist postcolonial examination of key periods and texts modules, including literature, poetry from Britain and the Americas. These ENGLISH AND or an optional English dissertation. specialist modules develop your POSTCOLONIAL analytical skills while addressing LITERATURES Teaching and assessment both the historical and contemporary BA (HONS) In the School of English, modules cultural relationship between both are taught by lectures and seminars. regions. Canterbury Individual supervision is offered for those taking the English dissertation What you study module. Some modules may include an Stage 1 You develop your knowledge of optional practical element. Assessment postcolonial literature through the In your first year, you take three varies between modules, from 100% examination of the theoretical debates compulsory modules, each of which coursework to a combination of and key contemporary issues in this covers a wide variety of literatures examination and coursework; for rich and diverse field. In addition to and provides you with an excellent assessment details for individual your specialist postcolonial modules, foundation for the rest of your degree. modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug . you can also choose from the broad In addition, you can choose to study range of literature options available Careers either a fourth School of English to all students. module or take wild modules from Throughout your studies, you other programmes or subjects. What you study learn to think critically and to work independently; your communication Stage 2 Stage 1 skills improve and you learn to express In your second year, you take two In your first year, you take three your opinions passionately and compulsory modules, one on 19th- compulsory modules, each of which persuasively, both in writing and century US literature and one on covers a wide variety of literature and orally. These key transferable skills American modernities, as well as two provides you with the foundation for the are essential for graduates as they optional modules offered by the School rest of your degree. You can then move into the employment market. of English, at least one of which must choose to study a fourth School of Recent graduates have gone into focus on pre-1800s literature. Modules English module or take wild modules journalism, broadcasting and media, cover a range of periods and topics, from other programmes and subjects. publishing, writing and teaching, as including 18th- and 19th-century well as areas such as banking, project literature, modernism and Stage 2 management and marketing, or on contemporary writing. In your second year, you take one compulsory module and can select to further study. For details of Kent’s from a range of options from medieval Careers and Employability Service, and early modern literature, through to visit www.kent.ac.uk/employability Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 117

“What’s crucial for me is that I’m feeling pushed without feeling like I’m pushed to the edge. I’m learning a lot; I have to think critically and do a lot of research. In seminars, students lead the conversation and that really helps people not to feel afraid to voice their opinions.” Maxine Meixner English and American Literature and Creative Writing 118 www.kent.ac.uk/secl/complit

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND WORLD LITERATURE (CONT)

School of European Culture have a policy of one-to-one essay understanding of the nature and and Languages return, to ensure you receive high- history of literary production. You also Independent rankings quality feedback. complete a final-year dissertation on a topic of your choice. An extensive NSS 2018: over 95% of final-year list of optional modules is available, Comparative Literature students who COMPARATIVE covering travel and exile; women completed the survey were satisfied LITERATURE writers from Brontë to Eimear McBride; with the quality of their course. BA (HONS) and Latin-American fiction. We also DLHE: of Comparative Literature Canterbury offer modules on vampires in literature students who graduated from Kent and film; the art of seduction in in 2017 and completed a national literature; and the book and the film. survey, 100% were in work or further Comparative Literature focuses on how study within six months. literary forms have evolved in different WORLD LITERATURE Programmes cultures and linguistic traditions. For BA (HONS) example, what makes a tragedy by On our Comparative Literature degree, Sophocles so different from one written Canterbury you analyse literature from the classics by Shakespeare? How has the genre to the modern age, and works written of science fiction developed across in English alongside European and Europe? What are the similarities The study of World Literature enables other literatures, comparing genres, and differences between a novel by you to develop an understanding of movements and styles across different Charlotte Brontë and one by Gustave historical and cross-cultural literary periods and continents. Our World Flaubert? You do not need to be able traditions and the ways in which they Literature degree enables you to to read a foreign language to study interact, while broadening your critical develop a global perspective on Comparative Literature as we study knowledge of literature and your literature and its cultural contexts. translations into English of literature appreciation of questions of translation The focus is on non-Western literary from other countries alongside and transmission. You also have the traditions, such as Arabic, Asian, literature originally written in English. opportunity to explore concepts such African and Latin American works, as ‘genre’, ‘theme’, ‘fictionality’, which we study alongside English, What you study ‘literariness’, ‘canon’, ‘reception’, American and European texts. Stage 1 and ‘literary movement’. As a result of encountering writers and texts from all Flexibility and choice All students take The Tale, a over the world, you gain a truly global In each stage of your studies you compulsory module analysing a range perspective on literature and its cultural take a maximum of two compulsory of selected international tales from contexts. modules, which means that you are antiquity to the present day. Optional free to choose modules that reflect modules are chosen from a range What you study your own passions, whether these covering themes such as freedom, are in classical literature, Asian or oppression, guilt and redemption Stage 1 modern European literature. in modern literature; childhood and All students take World Literature: Academic environment adolescence in modern fiction; post- An Introduction, and The Tale, war European cinemas; transcultural which analyses a range of selected Comparative Literature is a small Asia; classical literature; and the international tales from antiquity to the and friendly department, so students Romantic movement. present day. You then select optional and staff develop good working modules from a range covering areas relationships. The School has an Stages 2/3 such as classical literature; the Academic Peer Mentoring scheme, All students take The Text, a Romantic movement; freedom, where experienced students give compulsory module which cultivates guidance to new students. We also modes of critical reading and an Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 119

oppression, guilt and redemption Teaching and assessment in modern literature; childhood and OTHER LITERARY In most modules, you have one two- adolescence in modern fiction; DEGREES hour seminar per week. Your final-year post-war European cinemas; Canterbury dissertation is based entirely on your and transcultural Asia. private research, but is supervised by Stages 2/3 a tutor and includes workshops and The School of European Culture the chance to participate in an All students take The Text, a and Languages also offers degree undergraduate conference. compulsory module that cultivates programmes in French, German, modes of critical reading and an Assessment varies from 100% Hispanic Studies and Italian, where understanding of the nature and coursework to a combination of optional modules include many history of literary production. In examination and coursework; for literature-based modules covering addition, you take a module on Latin assessment details for individual novels, plays and poetry from the American fiction. In your final year, modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug 18th to the 21st century. Within these you complete a dissertation on a topic programmes, the texts are studied of your choice and take a further Careers in their original language. compulsory module on postcolonial Throughout your studies, you images of Africa, Asia and Latin For more details, please see our learn to think critically and to work America. An extensive list of optional Languages and Linguistics section independently; your communication modules is available, covering literature on p100. skills improve and you learn to express from ancient Greece to the 21st your opinions passionately and century. In addition, we offer modules persuasively, both in writing and on vampires in literature and film, orally. The range of literatures studied, and science fiction. and the contexts in which they were produced, enables you to develop a global cultural perspective. These key transferable skills are essential for graduates as they move into the employment market.

Recently, our graduates have gone into careers such as teaching, publishing, marketing, radio, journalism, television and film, the Civil Service, advertising, graphic design and copywriting.

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MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Mathematics gives you a key to understanding the world Independent rankings around you. It is deeply satisfying in its own right and DLHE: of Mathematics and Statistics gives you the analytical skills that employers value. students who graduated from Kent in 2017 and completed a national survey, Our mathematics and statistics programmes reflect this over 95% were in work or further study diversity and the excitement generated by new discoveries within six months. within mathematics, financial mathematics and data science. A year in industry We encourage and help you to prepare We also offer fully accredited programmes in actuarial science. for employment. A great way to do this Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risks, particularly in the is to do a year in industry between your financial services industry, and are an influential and well-paid second and final year. We can help you profession. If you are good at mathematics and curious about to find a placement and will support financial matters, you should enjoy actuarial science. Our Financial you while you are there. Mathematics programme provides a framework for the application of mathematics to financial problems in areas such as banking and Professional recognition investment. Our programmes have been accredited by the UK actuarial Studying on our stimulating degrees, you develop as a profession for over 25 years. We are currently in the process of reapplying mathematician, supported by the welcoming community in for accreditation; for the latest the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science. information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug/7 Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 121

Graduates from our MMath degree meet the educational requirements Programme UCAS Length Typical offer for Chartered Mathematician status, Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level IB awarded by the Institute of Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) N323 3 AAA 34/17 Mathematics and its Applications Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year N325 4/5 BCC 34/13 (IMA). Graduates from our BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry degrees may also be able to gain BSc (Hons) N324 4 AAA 34/17 chartered status if they progress Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) GN13 3 ABC 34/16 on to an accredited Master’s degree. Financial Mathematics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) NG31 4 ABC 34/16 Graduates in Mathematics with Secondary Education gain Qualified Mathematics BSc (Hons) G100 3 ABC 34/16 Teacher Status. Mathematics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) G104 4 ABC 34/16 Foundation year Mathematics MMath G103 4 ABB 34/17 If your grades do not qualify you for Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons) GG13 3 ABC 34/16 direct entry, you may be able to take a Mathematics and Statistics with a Year in four-year degree with a foundation year Industry BSc (Hons) GG1K 4 ABC 34/16 (with an initial year of mathematics). Mathematics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) G108 4/5 CCD 34/13 Teaching and assessment Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, Teaching is by lectures, examples please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. classes, small group tutorials and, BTEC: if you are taking BTEC National Diploma or Extended National Diploma where modules include programming qualifications, please contact Admissions for further details. or working with computer software Joint honours: Mathematics can be studied with Accounting & Finance (see packages, practical sessions. www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details) and as part of a Secondary Education course run jointly with Canterbury Christ Church University; please apply via Canterbury Christ Modules are assessed by end-of-year Church, UCAS institution code C10. examinations, or by a combination Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional of coursework and examinations. activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. For assessment details for individual See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Further information Admissions enquiries www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Actuarial Science students get practical experience of working with PROPHET, a market-leading actuarial software package provided by FIS, Careers transferable skills including the ability to deal with challenging ideas, to think and used by commercial companies The School has an excellent record for critically, to write well and to present worldwide for profit testing, valuation graduate employment. Those students your ideas clearly, all of which are and model office work. who choose to take the year in industry considered essential by graduate option find the practical experience employers. they gain gives them a real advantage in the graduate job market. Through See www.kent.ac.uk/employability your studies, you also acquire many for further careers advice.

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MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (CONT)

Stage 2 the London Stock Exchange and other ACTUARIAL SCIENCE You study contingencies, corporate areas of financial management, or BS C (H ONS) finance, financial reports and their have gone on to further study. Once Canterbury analysis, further probability and you qualify as an actuary, employment statistics, statistics for insurance, prospects are excellent with many time series modelling and simulation, global opportunities. Our Actuarial Science programme and either optimisation or differential provides an excellent foundation for equations. FINANCIAL careers in insurance, pensions, finance Stage 3 MATHEMATICS and risk, and equips you with a core C understanding of mathematical and In your final year, you study actuarial BS (H ONS) statistical methods. The compulsory practice, further contingencies, Canterbury actuarial modules are taught by financial modelling, mathematics of professionally qualified actuaries financial derivatives, portfolio theory with many years’ industry experience. and asset pricing models, stochastic Our Financial Mathematics programme Indeed, Kent has more qualified processes and survival models. provides a thorough grounding in the mathematical concepts, tools and skills actuaries on its teaching staff than Careers any other UK university. We also run needed to understand financial the Invicta Actuarial Society, which Our graduates have found work decision making. It offers the provides good links with industry. as trainee actuaries in financial opportunity to study financial theory management, insurance companies and applications built on rigorous If you choose to take the year in and consultancy practices, the foundations within a friendly and industry option, this takes place Government Actuary’s Department, highly successful department. between your second and final years. Actuarial exemptions This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and offers the maximum possible number of exemptions from the Core Principles subjects under the IFoA’s updated Curriculum 2019 exemption structure. What you study Stage 1 You study business economics, linear mathematics, financial mathematics, mathematical methods, probability and statistics. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 123

If you choose to take the year in is supplemented by specialist You can also take a module to develop industry option, this takes place material relevant to your chosen your skills in the communication of between your second and final years. degree programme. mathematical ideas, or BSc students can choose to do a project. What you study If you choose to take the year in Stage 1 industry option, this takes place Stage 4 between your second and final years. Students registered for the MMath You are introduced to linear programme study a selection of mathematics, analysis, mathematical If you would like to study mathematics specialist topics. You choose from methods, probability and statistics. to a greater depth, we offer a four-year a wide range of pure and applied You also study microeconomics and MMath degree. mathematics modules, many of which take an introductory module on For more details of which modules are in staff members’ research areas. financial concepts. are available for your programme, see You also complete an in-depth project. Stage 2 www.kent.ac.uk/ug or visit our website www.kent.ac.uk/smsas For more details, please see You study numerical methods, www.kent.ac.uk/smsas optimisation, differential equations and What you study mathematical statistics with optional Careers Stage 1 modules covering topics such as Recent graduates from our Financial You are introduced to algebra, analysis, statistics for insurance and corporate Mathematics, Mathematics, and mathematical methods, probability, finance. Mathematics and Statistics degrees statistics and applied mathematics. Stage 3 have gone into careers in medical statistics, the aerospace industry, You study stochastic processes, Stage 2 the pharmaceutical industry, software multivariate statistics, portfolio theory You study analysis, differential development, teaching, actuarial and asset management, derivative equations and group theory. In consultancy, insurance, banking, the markets and financial econometrics, addition, you can choose from several London Stock Exchange and other and choose further options in optional modules ranging from number areas of financial risk management, mathematics and statistics. theory to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian the Government Statistical Service, dynamics, and applied statistical chartered accountancy and the oil modelling. You can specialise in pure MATHEMATICS/ industry. Many of our graduates mathematics, applied mathematics or continue on to postgraduate study. MATHEMATICS AND statistics, or continue to study topics STATISTICS from each area. BSC (HONS) Stage 3 Canterbury You choose from a wide range of mathematics options, such as algebra, analysis, topology, differential Our programmes equip you with the equations, applied mathematics, high-level analytical and technical mathematical physics, game theory, skills that make mathematicians and numerical methods and discrete statisticians attractive to employers. mathematics (including cryptography). Our Mathematics and Statistics Statistics options currently cover degrees allow you to specialise advanced statistical modelling, Not sure? How about... in statistics at an early stage. All statistical learning, professional mathematics degrees share a common • Accounting & Finance p50 statistical skills, stochastic processes core of mathematics at Stage 1. This • Economics p76 and time series. 124 www.kmms.ac.uk/

MEDICINE

Medicine is challenging, mentally, physically and Your learning environment emotionally as doctors need to combine expert clinical The unique partnership between our skills and confident decision-making with compassion, two universities, Canterbury Christ dedication and a commitment to improving lives. Church University and the University of Kent, allows you to take advantage At Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS), we want to attract of the combined resources and talented students from all backgrounds to take up that challenge opportunities of two excellent and and help us to transform the future of health care. We are looking highly regarded institutions. KMMS will have dedicated medical school for resilient students with the personal qualities that a good doctor facilities, as well as facilities that requires as well as academic ability. will offer interprofessional learning environments. You will study to be KMMS is a collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church a doctor in a modern, vibrant inter- University and the University of Kent. It builds on the existing high- professional health and technology quality clinical teaching and research strengths of both universities community, which includes students and is working in partnership with the highly regarded Brighton and from other health professions and from Sussex Medical School for support and quality assurance purposes. engineering, humanities and social sciences programmes. Our innovative, integrated curriculum, delivered by expert teachers, uses person-centred approaches to develop understanding of people and population health needs. You gain hands-on experience in service-learning modules delivered within the communities of Kent and Medway and beyond. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 125

Your course Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Our five-year medical degree, awarded Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level IB jointly by the University of Kent and Bachelor of Medicine, Canterbury Christ Church University, Bachelor of Surgery BM BS* A100 5 AAB 34/18 leads to the qualification of Bachelor Entry requirements: for details of additional entry requirements, see of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery www.kent.ac.uk/ug (BM BS)*. *Subject to successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality The course offers you the opportunity assurance programme. to experience a range of specialisms Further information Admissions enquiries including general practice, mental www.kmms.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1227 768896 health, acute care and the major surgical specialities. From the outset, you undertake You explore areas including: Your career placements in a range of integrated • general practice On completion of the course you will medical, surgical, primary care and • anatomy be an excellent doctor, equipped with community settings, gaining vital • psychiatry curiosity, academic, professional and hands-on experience, developing • acute care clinical skills to influence and improve clinical skills and learning to work • mental health future health care. in collaboration as part of a multi- • stroke medicine professional team. • the major surgical disciplines You will be eligible to apply for a UK • core clinical skills Foundation Programme job anywhere As part of our innovative, integrated in the United Kingdom. This provides curriculum, you learn in small groups Assessment you with the required postgraduate and through time spent with some Trainee doctors sit many exams experience to gain full registration of the best medical educators in and complete formal and informal with the General Medical Council. After their fields. You learn anatomy and assessments throughout their training, obtaining full registration, you will have physiology in a modern, well-equipped and university training is no exception. the education and experience to apply anatomy suite, using full-body These are necessary to ensure that for any one of over 100 possible dissection and sophisticated you are a safe, professional and medical specialties. Qualified doctors radiological imaging. knowledgeable doctor. You have a also work in media, arts, business, You can choose options in a wide combination of written assessments third sector, government, the military, range of other scientific and academic including essays, short answer research and technology industries. domains during your programme. It is questions and single best answers. There are national programmes even possible to take a year out and do We also test your professional values, available for medical graduates an additional degree as an intercalated communication and clinical skills to obtain specialist postgraduate degree, if your interest is strong through practical assessment methods. training and experience in leadership, enough. An intercalated degree may Your professional development is also management, entrepreneurialism condense a three-year BSc into one tracked through assessments within and research. year, which makes it a challenging but the e-Portfolio, including feedback from rewarding choice. Alternatively, it may For more information and full course colleagues and staff and reflective be possible to take an MRes or an details, visit www.kmms.ac.uk writing. Regular meetings with your MSc, if you are happy to undertake tutors ensure that you are given more independent study. For details, support to keep on track and reach see www.kmms.ac.uk your full potential. *Subject to successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality assurance programme. 126 www.kent.ac.uk/cmat

MUSIC AND AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

Explore your passion for music at Kent’s Centre for Music Independent rankings and Audio Technology. Whether you are interested in DLHE: of Music students who producing or composing, performing or managing artists, graduated from Kent in 2017 and sound design or orchestration, our programmes can help completed a national survey, over 94% you to achieve your goals. were in work or further study within six months. Using our state-of-the-art facilities, you develop practical skills and, First-class facilities through our innovative teaching, gain the confidence to express your The Centre has excellent facilities, creative vision. You are based at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, including ensemble rehearsal spaces, an inspirational setting with refurbished historic buildings, specialist practice rooms, iMac rooms, recording music facilities and dedicated performance spaces. and post-production studios and a flagship recording studio with a Neve We offer three music programmes: on the BA Music Business and Genesys Black G48 recording and Production degree, you develop creative production skills alongside mixing console. Our studios are fitted management and marketing expertise; on our BA Music, with state-of-the art software and Performance and Production degree, you study many styles of hardware, providing you with hands-on music, songwriting and performance and gain experience in the experience of industry-standard production studio; while on our BSc in Music Technology and Audio facilities. Production you learn how to use audio hardware and software to There are a number of onsite a professional standard and develop an understanding of music performance venues. The Galvanising event technologies. All of our programmes give you the skills you Shop is a flexible space suited to need for a successful career in the creative industries. amplified gigs, as well as performance coaching and masterclasses. The 300- Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 127

seat, 19th Century Royal Dockyard Church is a beautiful performance Programme UCAS Length Typical offer space with excellent acoustics. Campus: Medway code (years) A level BTEC* Students can also access the Colyer- Music Business and Production BA (Hons) W302 3 BBC DMM Fergusson Concert Hall on Kent’s Music, Performance and Production Canterbury campus. BA (Hons) W306 3 BBC DMM Music Technology and Audio Industry placement Production BSc (Hons) W352 3 BBC DMM You can spend a year on placement Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, between your second and final year. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. It allows you to gain relevant workplace *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications experience as part of your degree and which combine BTEC with other qualifications. to increase your contacts so that you International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/14 for all programmes can hit the ground running when you listed above. graduate. Alternatively, you can spend Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, a term on placement. the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Study abroad Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional It is possible to spend a year studying activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a new language. abroad on all of our programmes. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra The University has partnerships with Further information Admissions enquiries universities around the world. Some www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 destinations offer you the chance to study in English, while for others you need to be competent in the language The University also awards a number Careers of Music Scholarships, see p187. of that country. Alternatively, you can The Centre’s degree programmes spend a term studying abroad. Teaching and assessment develop your skills and give you the confidence to work within all areas Performance We use a variety of teaching methods, of the music industry and cultural including practical workshops, The University runs a variety of extra- enterprise. curricular music ensembles, which performance platforms, seminars, provide performance opportunities lectures and one-to-one tuition. These Employers look for a range of key skills, and training for students. The Medway are complemented by other teaching including excellent communication music ensembles vary from year to formats, such as group critiques and skills, the ability to work independently year but have included a variety of practical music sessions. and as part of a team, and the ability popular music bands and choirs, to analyse complex ideas and have world percussion ensemble, chamber If you are studying on the Music, the confidence to suggest your orchestra and improvisation groups. Performance and Production degree, own innovative solutions. You are you receive individual tuition on your encouraged to develop these Ensembles at the Canterbury campus main instrumental/vocal study. capabilities during your degree. include a chorus, symphony orchestra, a big band and chamber choirs. Our assessment methods are Taking a placement year option gives designed to be a natural step in The GK (student union) Music Society you the opportunity to make contacts the learning process, to accurately organises popular extra-curricular and discover which areas of the reflect your achievements and to music activities at Medway, including industry interest you. See help you build a portfolio of work. social events, battle of the bands and www.kent.ac.uk/employability For assessment details for individual open mic nights. for further careers advice. modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug CONTINUED OVERLEAF 128 www.kent.ac.uk/cmat

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You can choose modules in areas MUSIC BUSINESS such as songwriting techniques, MUSIC, AND PRODUCTION music in the community, and PERFORMANCE BA (HONS) orchestration and arrangement. AND PRODUCTION Medway Stage 3 BA (HONS) In your final year, you complete Medway an independent project and further On this BA (Hons) programme you develop your knowledge of the music On this BA (Hons) programme, learn about the music business, industry by looking at income streams you develop your creative skills in developing your creative flair while also and financial management and how performance, composition and music studying key areas such as marketing, to develop a business plan. You can production. You learn how to write management, copyright legislation, also choose to look at live electronics and perform music in a range of styles industry practices, finance and in music performance or assess how using industry-standard technology. entrepreneurship. You also learn music can make a contribution to Your critical skills are enhanced creative production skills using our health and wellbeing. There is an through the study of musical the latest technology. opportunity to collaborate with fellow conventions and how these are used students on a project. What you study in contemporary and commercial Stage 1 Careers forms of music. You take modules in music and Career opportunities for our Music What you study contemporary culture, music event Business and Production graduates Stage 1 production, digital music production include work in music organisations, and the role of music in the creative artist management, music marketing You take modules looking at individual industries. You also study marketing and journalism, and music event and group performance, the stagecraft communications in the music industry production. As well as careers in and psychology of performance and and creating music for performers. the music industry, the skills you gain creating music for performers. You also open up careers in the wider creative look at digital music production and Stage 2 industries. music in contemporary culture and Taking modules focusing on contracts, the creative industries. You complete copyright and rights management, a performance and production project. music journalism, music marketing Stage 2 strategies and artist management ensures you have a broad range of Your second-year modules cover business-related skills. You also study composition and production, ensemble composition and production as well as performance, music and sound for music and sound for film and television. film, television and media, as well as session skills, songwriting techniques and orchestration and arrangement. Optional modules are available on improvisation, sound design and music in the community. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 129

Stage 3 What you study MUSIC TECHNOLOGY You take a critical look at music Stage 1 in society, undertake an independent AND AUDIO You take compulsory modules in project and assess employment PRODUCTION audio recording, editing, mixing and possibilities in the music industry. BSC (HONS) production techniques, as well as Other modules available cover Medway critical listening and soundmaking, advanced individual and group and the science of sound. You are performance skills, stagecraft and introduced to audio synthesis and psychology, spatial sound design, This BSc (Hons) degree gives you the take further modules on music in the composition and performance. opportunity to develop technical skills creative industries and live sound. to an advanced level and learn how Careers Stage 2 to use audio hardware and software Career opportunities for our Music, to a professional standard. Areas you You take compulsory modules in audio Performance and Production graduates explore include: recording techniques, techniques and electronics, music and include work in music performance, audio production, music programming, sound for film, television and media, composition and songwriting, as well music and media, and music event interactive audio and post-production as within music organisations and technologies. Your critical skills sound for moving image. Optional music education. Graduates will be are developed through an in-depth modules are available on composition able to compose and perform music understanding of the technology and production, music in the across the creative industries from live and its associated music. community, orchestration and music events to film, television and arrangement, songwriting techniques, media and digital music. and sound design and audio-based composition. Stage 3 In your final year, you complete an independent project, study interactive audio for video games and assess employment in the music industry. Optional modules cover live electronics in music performance, creating audio applications and spatial sound design. A module addressing how music can contribute to health and wellbeing is also available. Careers Career opportunities for our Music Technology and Audio Production graduates include work in video games, internet audio, live sound for theatres and festivals, audio installations for museums, sonic art and computer music, as well as employment with music organisations and in education. 130 www.msp.ac.uk

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The Medway School of Pharmacy is a unique collaboration Independent rankings between the University of Greenwich and the University of NSS 2018: over 87% of final-year Kent. The School is now recognised as an established school Pharmacy students who completed of pharmacy and had a very successful reaccreditation of the survey were satisfied with the the new MPharm programme in 2013, with no conditions overall quality of their course. or recommendations from the regulator, the General DLHE: of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Pharmacology students who graduated from Kent in 2017 and The School’s mission is ‘to produce, through innovative teaching completed a national survey, 100% and research delivered in a supportive and caring environment, were in work or further study within high-quality professional graduates committed to lifelong learning’. six months. Student support is an essential part of our School and students have Placements personal tutors who can help with academic or personal concerns. Placements are an integral part of your Master of Pharmacy programme. In addition to our four-year Master of Pharmacy programme, we These take place throughout your also offer a BSc in Pharmacology and Physiology, where you learn studies and are arranged at hospitals from lecturers with first-hand experience of working in drug and community pharmacies. discovery and the pharmaceutical industry. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 131

A year in industry Programme UCAS Length Typical offer On our Pharmacology and Physiology Campus: Medway code (years) A level BTEC* programme, you have the option of Pharmacy MPharm B230 4 ABB DDD spending a year working in industry between your second and final years Pharmacy with a Foundation Year MPharm B231 5 DDD MMM of study. You undertake industry-based Pharmacology and Physiology BSc (Hons) 2W3R 3 BBB DDM work experience in a laboratory Pharmacology and Physiology research environment. During your year with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) 2W4R 4 BBB DDM in industry, you can put into practice Pharmacology and Physiology the skills you have acquired during with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) B210 4 DDD MMM your first two years of study, as well When you are applying for these degrees, please apply to the Medway School of as acquire new skills that will enhance Pharmacy, UCAS institution code M62 and do not use the Kent institution code your future employability. Your year in (K24). industry may take place in the UK or Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, abroad. please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Teaching and assessment which combine BTEC with other qualifications. Teaching is by lectures, seminars, International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: MPharm 34/15; all other workshops and practical laboratory programmes listed above, 26-30/14. classes. In addition, on the Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, Pharmacology and Physiology degree, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. there are also a variety of self-learning components including managed Further information Admissions enquiries student-centred learning (MSCL) www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 exercises and computer-aided learning www.msp.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1634 202935 E: [email protected] (CAL) software to further solidify student understanding.

For the MPharm programme, a variety • as self-directed learners, of assessment methods are used, PHARMACY including practical dispensing demonstrate intellectual creativity examinations, objective structured MPharm and curiosity in their professional clinical examinations (OSCEs), Medway practice presentations (individual and group), • meet the requirements for written reports, interim assessments accreditation by the GPhC and end-of-year written examinations. The MPharm programme provides on successful completion pharmacy education of excellent of the programme. On the Pharmacology and Physiology quality with a focus on producing programme, assessment methods Our MPharm curriculum is outcomes- future pharmacists who: include written examinations, focused and designed to be • promote the safe and effective use coursework, presentations, laboratory transformational for students. It is of medicines, ensuring patient and participation and performance, and based around a three-pronged public safety at all times your final-year research project. thematic model integrated around • contribute to the advancement of selected body systems which form the knowledge through participation basis of a core curriculum. Using the in research body systems model as an integrated context for teaching, the curriculum 132 www.msp.ac.uk

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is designed to break down barriers Stage 2 Stage 4 between disciplines, helping you to You learn about the management Stage 4 is taught at Master’s level and learn more effectively. Teaching is and treatment of a core list of clinical you study two compulsory modules integrated, facilitating your exposure conditions organised into three main and one advanced science option. to basic and applied science and themes, and utilising a list of commonly All students studying the MPharm professional practice in the context prescribed medicines. These programme will be subject to the of patient care. integrated modules combine content code of conduct for pharmacy from the pharmaceutical, biological This is supported by an increasing students and associated fitness to and clinical disciplines. You are also focus on practice-related learning practice procedures as required by exposed to a variety of clinical practice including placements and in-house the regulator. For further details, visit experiences. simulation-based learning, www.msp.ac.uk as well as additional practice Stage 3 experience provided in-house. Careers You revisit themes from your second If you do not meet the entry criteria for year in a progressive manner and are There are opportunities in all branches the MPharm, we also offer an MPharm supported to extend your knowledge of the profession, including hospital, with a Foundation Year, which provides and skills by learning about medicines community, primary care, industry, you with the core knowledge you use in complex patients with armed services, prison services and need to progress onto the MPharm co-morbidities; from paediatrics academia. Flexible working is widely programme. Your progression onto through to end of life. available. the MPharm is subject to you attaining Inter-professional learning satisfactory assessment results at the opportunities are also provided. conclusion of the foundation year. What you study Foundation year At the foundation stage, you are introduced to the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, mathematics for pharmacy, pharmacology and the science of drug action. You also acquire basic skills in laboratory practice and scientific writing and communication. Stage 1 You are introduced to the foundational sciences of medicinal products (pharmaceutics and chemistry for pharmacy), molecules, cells and body systems (cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology) as well as the professional skills required for pharmacy within a legal and ethical framework for practice. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 133

What you study You complete a final-year research PHARMACOLOGY AND Foundation year project, the subject of which will be PHYSIOLOGY matched to your interests. You can also At the foundation stage, you are BSC (HONS) choose optional modules from a range, introduced to the fundamentals of Medway covering areas such as advanced chemistry, biology, mathematics for neuropharmacology and advanced life sciences, biochemistry and cell and molecular biology. pharmacology. You also acquire Pharmacology is an important basic skills in laboratory practice and Careers biomedical science that allows us to scientific writing and communication. The scientific skills learnt within a understand how drugs produce their pharmacology degree make graduates effects on the body – from the cellular Stage 1 attractive to a wide range of employers. level (how drugs interact with At Stage 1, your compulsory modules Pharmacology can help to prepare molecules in individual cells) to an focus on anatomy, physiology and the graduates for jobs within entire organism (how drugs alter basic principles of pharmacology. pharmaceutical and drug discovery physiological and behavioural You also take an introductory module companies. The year in industry helps responses). in biosciences, and further modules you to develop new skills that are in medicines design and manufacture, attractive to potential employers. The Throughout this programme, you are and analytical techniques for skills that pharmacology graduates immersed in laboratory-based science pharmacology. You develop have are also welcome in drug and taught by leading experts in basic laboratory skills. pharmacology and physiology. The regulation, teaching, pharmaceutical programme also provides a number of Stage 2 marketing, and scientific writing. optional modules, allowing you to tailor At Stage 2, you look at pharmacology Upon completing the BSc, graduates your skills and training to your specific in specialised areas, including: can also continue into further career goals. cardiovascular, respiratory and education by studying for an MSc, We also offer Pharmacology and renal; endocrine and gastrointestinal; MRes or a PhD, or apply for graduate Physiology with a Year in Industry. The and neuropharmacology. Further entry to study in medicine or dentistry. year in industry takes place between compulsory modules cover Stages 2 and 3 and provides ‘hands- immunopharmacology and on’ practical experience in an industrial microbiology, and research methods research lab. This gives you an for pharmacology. In addition, you can excellent opportunity to gain workplace select optional modules on toxicology, experience and to assess a potential and biopharmaceuticals and gene career path. The skills you gain will therapy, among others. impress employers and improve your Stage 3 prospects on graduation. Stage 3 is your final year of study. If you do not meet the entry You study advanced topics in requirements for direct entry to pharmacology, including receptor Stage 1, you can take a foundation mechanisms and molecular and year. clinical pharmacology. You develop professional skills in pharmacology and also study drug discovery and Not sure? How about... development. • Biochemistry p46 • Biology p46 • Biomedical Science p46 134 www.kent.ac.uk/secl/philosophy

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Philosophy is an academic discipline that tries to answer Independent rankings fundamental questions concerning the nature of knowledge In The Guardian University Guide 2019, and existence, and how we ought to live. 95% of final-year Philosophy students were satisfied with the overall quality As a student of Philosophy at Kent, you do not so much learn about of their course. philosophy as learn to do it yourself. This includes not only studying DLHE: of Philosophy students who major philosophies and philosophers, but also contributing your own graduated from Kent in 2017 and ideas to an ongoing dialogue. You develop the ability to connect the completed a national survey, 97% most abstract ideas to the most concrete things in our experience. were in work or further study within six months. Philosophy at Kent is a diverse and stimulating topic. Our interests A year abroad range from philosophers such as Kant and Nietzsche to topics such as existentialism, ethics, aesthetics, logic, political philosophy, It is possible to spend a year abroad metaphysics, medicine and artificial intelligence. Our department studying philosophy between Stages 2 and 3. You do not have to decide has a thriving research culture and you are taught by academic whether you want to take a year abroad staff who are internationally recognised experts in their fields. at the time of application; you can make the decision after you arrive at Kent. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to broaden your studies by living and taking classes at one of our partner institutions either in Europe or further afield. See www.kent.ac.uk/secl/ philosophy/undergraduate Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 135

What you study Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Stage 1 Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* You take four compulsory modules: Philosophy BA (Hons) V500 3 ABB DDM two introductory philosophy modules Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, on ethics and knowledge and please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. metaphysics, and two skills modules *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications on philosophical reading and writing, which combine BTEC with other qualifications. and logic. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16. Stages 2/3 Joint honours: Philosophy can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. There are no compulsory modules Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): in Stages 2 or 3. You choose your taught at our Canterbury campus, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet modules from the diverse range of the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. optional modules available. Topics Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, covered include: aesthetics; normative such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step ethics; metaethics; feminism; political Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra philosophy; metaphysics; philosophy Further information Admissions enquiries of language; logic; philosophy of www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 medicine; mind and action; cognitive science and artificial intelligence; philosophy of work; and philosophy of religion. The philosophers you Careers For more information on the services encounter include Plato, Aristotle, Kent provides to improve your Throughout your studies, you analyse Anscombe, Descartes, Kant, employment prospects, visit and summarise complex material and Haslanger, Schopenhauer, Singer, www.kent.ac.uk/employability Nietzsche, Arendt, Nussbaum, Peirce, devise innovative and well thought-out Heidegger and Wittgenstein. You also solutions. You gain key skills have the option of writing a dissertation considered essential for graduates on a topic of interest to you. by employers, which include the ability to reason, excellent communication Teaching and assessment skills, both written and oral, and the Teaching is by lectures, seminars, class ability to work independently. discussions and individual research. Recently, our graduates have gone There is also the opportunity for into areas such as teaching, media, individual supervision sessions journalism, publishing, marketing, the with lecturers. Civil Service and the legal profession. Most modules are assessed by 100% coursework (essays, in-class assignments and project work) throughout the year. Not sure? How about... • Classical & Archaeological Studies p30 • Global Philosophies p146 • History p92 • Religious Studies p146 136 www.kent.ac.uk/physical-sciences

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Physics reaches from quarks out to the largest of galaxies, Independent rankings and encompasses all the matter and timescales within these DLHE: of Physics and astronomy extremes. At the heart of a professional physicist is a students who graduated from Kent in fascination with the ‘how and why’ of the material world. 2017 and completed a national survey, Studying at the University of Kent, you gain the skills to over 90% were in work or further study understand these phenomena and to be successful in a within six months. range of career pathways. Integrated Master’s In our four-year MPhys programme – The School has an excellent reputation for research and teaching an undergraduate Master’s – you take as well as excellent facilities housing state-of-the-art equipment. specialist modules and are attached You are taught by leading academics as well as researchers who to one of our research teams. You can link their world-leading research to our undergraduate degrees, transfer on to this course during Stage which are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). You also 1 or 2, if you achieve the required benefit from our membership of SEPNet, a consortium of physics grades. departments in nine universities across the South East, which A year abroad/in industry opens up a range of opportunities such as guest lectures and placements. It is possible to take a year in industry between your second and final years of study, provided you meet progression The School also offers programmes in Astronomy, Space Science requirements at the end of Stage 1. and Astrophysics (see p44), Chemistry (see p56) and Forensic If you opt for a year abroad you gain Science (see p90). an MPhys after studying at a partner institution for a year after Stage 2. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 137

What you study Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Foundation year Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level IB You can take a foundation year if you Physics BSc (Hons) F300 3 BBB 34/15 have previously studied science but Physics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F307 4 BBB 34/15 lack the grades needed for direct entry Physics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) F305 4 individual to Stage 1. Modules cover areas of consideration calculus, algebra and arithmetic and Physics MPhys F303 4 ABB 34/16 properties of matter. The foundation Physics with a Year Abroad MPhys F304 4 ABB 34/16 year is taught on our Canterbury campus. Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Stage 1 BTEC: if you are taking BTEC National Diploma or Extended National Diploma You take compulsory modules in qualifications, please contact Admissions for further details. mathematics, mechanics, electricity, Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, thermodynamics, laboratory and such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra computing skills for physicists, and astrophysics and special relativity. Further information Admissions enquiries www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Stage 2 You take compulsory modules on atomic physics, mathematical techniques for physical sciences, engineering material; or neutron the transferable skills necessary for medical physics, electromagnetism scattering work. As well as completing success in today’s employment market. and optics and quantum physics as a physics research project and You learn how to communicate your well as attending physics laboratory modules in particle and quantum ideas effectively, write technical sessions. You can also chose to study physics and magnetism and information in an accessible way, the multi-wavelength universe and superconductivity, you can choose and work independently and as part exoplanets or spacecraft design to study from a range of modules of a team. We simulate a scientific and operations. covering topics in functional materials, conference so that you can see what it rocketry and human spaceflight, space is like to participate in the international Stage 3 astronomy and solar system science. scientific community. Our graduates You take compulsory modules on have gone on to work for companies image processing, nuclear and particle Teaching and assessment including Defence Science and physics, relativity, optics, and Maxwell’s Teaching is delivered by lectures, Technology, Rolls Royce, Siemens and equations, thermal and statistical laboratory sessions, project work, IBM, and in areas such as research, physics, physics problem-solving, problem-solving seminars and tutorials. development, technical management, analytical mechanics and solid state You are assessed by a combination of the space, defence and nuclear physics. You also undertake a physics examinations, continuous assessment industries. Others have begun careers laboratory project and a group project. of written coursework and practical in finance, software design, computing, work. For assessment details for Stage 4 (MPhys only) the media and teaching. individual modules, please see For details of the careers support In the MPhys programme, the www.kent.ac.uk/ug combination of specialist modules and Kent offers, see www.kent.ac.uk/ an attachment to one of our research Careers employability teams opens up avenues for deeper Our Physics graduates have an exploration: for instance, in fibre optics; excellent employment record, in the atomic-scale structure of a new part because we ensure they have 138 www.kent.ac.uk/politics

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Politics and international relations is an exciting, Independent rankings fast-changing, broad-based discipline. NSS 2018: over 91% of final-year Politics students who completed the Our programmes are extremely flexible and offer extensive survey were satisfied with the quality module choice, reflecting the research interests of our staff. We of their course. pride ourselves on our global outlook, offering an extensive range DLHE: of Politics students who of four-year programmes, which include the opportunity to study graduated from Kent in 2017 and for a year in another country. We also offer the rare opportunity completed a national survey, over 95% to gain dual British and French qualifications with our Politics were in work or further study within six and International Relations (Bi-diplôme) programme, offered in months. partnership with Sciences Po Lille. A year abroad We offer you the opportunity to spend We encourage our students to take part in our weekly extra- a year studying in one of our partner curricular Open Forum, where students and staff have the institutions. In previous years, students opportunity to discuss and debate key issues that affect higher have studied in Argentina, Canada, education and politics in the world today. We have a cosmopolitan Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Belgium, community, with close to half our students coming from outside France, Germany, Italy and Spain, the UK. where teaching is in the local language. Others have studied in It is also possible to study politics and international relations Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, with quantitative research, taking advantage of Kent’s prestigious Poland, Turkey, China/Hong Kong, Q-Step Centre; see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 139

Japan, Taiwan, Singapore or North America, where teaching is in English. Programme UCAS Length Typical offer In order to take the year abroad, Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* you need to meet any academic Liberal Arts BA (Hons) (see p110) LV99 3/4 ABB DDM progression requirements in Stages Politics BA (Hons) L242 3 BBB DDM 1 and 2. Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) L258 3 BBB DDM Politics and International Relations Our programmes (Bi-diplôme) BA (Hons) L291 4/5 ABB DDM** Our students are curious about the Politics and International Relations world around them and keen to find with a Year in the Asia-Pacific BA (Hons) L256 4 BBB DDM out how politics works, not just in the Politics and International Relations UK but in Europe and further afield. On with a Year in Continental Europe BA (Hons) L255 4 BBB DDM our programmes, you analyse political Politics and International Relations systems in place around the world in with a Year in North America BA (Hons) L253 4 BBB DDM theory, but also in practice via our year Politics and International Relations abroad opportunities and through with a Language BA (Hons) L2R9 4 BBB DDM discussions with your peers, many Politics and International Relations of whom come from outside the UK. with Quantitative Research BA (Hons) L2G3 3 BBB DDM Politics War and Conflict BA (Hons) L252 3 BBB DDM Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, You gain a solid foundation in the please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. subject. Your compulsory modules *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications focus on politics in the UK and around which combine BTEC with other qualifications. the world, while optional modules **Alongside your BTEC qualifications, you also need A level French grade A. cover areas such as political research For more details on all our entry requirements, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and analysis, modern political thought International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/16 Politics and and the radical right in western International Relations (Bi-diplôme), Politics and International Relations democracies. with a Year in North America; all other programmes listed above 34/15. Joint honours: Politics can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, Politics and International Relations see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. In this, one of our most popular Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, programmes, you gain a firm foundation the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet in national and international politics, the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. with a focus on the international and Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, global dimensions of contemporary such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step world politics. There is a wide range Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra of optional modules available, covering Further information Admissions enquiries areas from international security to www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 policy-making in the EU.

You can extend your experience further opportunity to look at violent conflict by spending time studying in North War and Conflict from a variety of different perspectives, America, the Asia Pacific or Europe. This is a multidisciplinary programme with modules in politics, international It is possible to study in Europe in that is dedicated to the analysis of relations, law, sociology and English. violent conflict and its management or resolution. You are given the criminology.

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Politics and International Relations individual degrees can be found in our feedback, written examinations, (Bidiplôme) online prospectus: www.kent.ac.uk/ug assessed essays and oral presentations, among others. For This is an innovative, five-year Stage 1 programme, alternating between the assessment details for individual University of Kent and Sciences Po In addition to your compulsory modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug modules, your optional modules Lille. Your first and fourth years are Careers spent at Sciences Po Lille, your second could cover British or Japanese and third years at Kent. After four years politics, conflict or globalisation Through your studies, you acquire of study, successful students gain and world politics. many of the key qualities that graduate employers expect, including the ability their BA degree (from the University Stages 2/3 of Kent). You can then choose to to plan and organise projects; to In addition to your compulsory spend your fifth year of study in either analyse and summarise complex modules, optional modules cover areas Canterbury or Lille. If you complete material, and to express yourself with such as: conflict analysis, federalism, your studies in Lille, you graduate with sensitivity. The School of Politics and comparative politics, European a Science Po diplôme and a Master’s International Relations continues to integration, ethnic conflict, terrorism, from Lille. If you complete your fifth develop a comprehensive internship, political theory, and the politics of year at Kent, you graduate with an MA placements and work experience countries including China, Japan, degree (from the University of Kent) portfolio. Our dedicated member of Russia and the US. and the Science Po diplôme. staff runs an engaging and extensive Teaching and assessment Employability Programme, which What you study focuses on providing you with skills Teaching methods include lectures, and insight that will help you plan Below are examples of the seminars, simulations and role plays, your future career. optional modules available on all our workshops, working groups, PC programmes. Details of the content for laboratory sessions and discussions Our students who study abroad find with your tutor. Assessment is through it gives them a definite advantage in the employment market.

Recent graduates have gone into the diplomatic service, the armed forces and the defence industry, teaching, publishing, practical politics, local and central government, financial services, EU administration, journalism, international business or international organisations. Many also go on to postgraduate study.

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“There’s a fabulous mix of people. It’s particularly good when you’re studying politics because there’s always someone from another country who can provide a different angle on things... we were talking about post-Soviet states and one student was from Albania so could give us an insider’s view.” Kay Binder Politics and International Relations with a Language 142 www.kent.ac.uk/psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is the study of people: how they think, act, react Independent rankings and interact. Psychologists scientifically study the thoughts, Psychology at Kent was ranked 13th feelings and motivations underlying behaviour, examining in the UK in The Complete University questions such as: how do people act on a first date? How Guide 2019. can we ease the effects of parental divorce on children? A year abroad/on placement How can we help people to overcome depression or phobias? Students taking Psychology with a Year Abroad spend a year at one of our partner universities in By collecting information about what people do, think, perceive Europe. Students taking a degree and feel, psychologists answer questions about human behaviour, with a placement year spend a year cognition and development. on placement in an organisation that delivers a psychological service, such Our degrees give you a background in practical applications, as the NHS (subject to availability and experimental and other methodologies, information technology academic achievement). Placements in and theory construction, and allow you to follow specialist interests. a business environment could relate to coaching, selection and assessment, We offer two pathways: three- and four-year degrees that are and talent management. accredited by the British Psychological Society and offer eligibility Our programmes for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership; and two specialist Our range of programmes allows you Business Psychology programmes suited to students who want to to select the one that best suits your focus on the study of individual and group behaviour in the interests and ambitions. workplace. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 143

Business Psychology Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Business Psychology with Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* a Placement Year Business Psychology BSc (Hons) C815 3 ABB DDM These programmes offer training in Business Psychology with a coaching and mentoring to be applied Placement Year BSc (Hons) C817 4 AAB DDD to organisational settings. Modules Psychology BSc (Hons) C800 3 AAB DDD cover personal and professional development and the development Psychology with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) C851 4 AAA DDD of leadership skills. In the four-year Psychology with Clinical Psychology placement programme, you spend BSc (Hons) C822 3 AAB DDD a year in a business environment Psychology with Clinical Psychology and and complete a research project. Placement Year BSc (Hons) C824 4 AAA DDD Psychology with Forensic Psychology Psychology BSc (Hons) C816 3 AAA DDD Social Psychology Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) C881 4 AAB DDD These three-year programmes highlight Social Psychology BSc (Hons) C882 3 AAB DDD the study of cognition and behaviour in Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, their social and cultural context. They please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. train you in experimental methodology, *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications as applied to issues and problems which combine BTEC with other qualifications. of human social relationships, International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: Business Psychology 34/15; and emphasise the practical all other programmes listed above 34/17. value of psychology. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet Psychology with Clinical the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Psychology Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. This three-year programme See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra allows you some specialisation in Further information Admissions enquiries Clinical Psychology in your final year. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 The course follows the Psychology degree programme with the additional compulsory modules Clinical Psychology 1 and 2. The degree Psychology with a Placement Year have to meet the required academic is especially suited to you if you are Psychology with Clinical standards in your first and second thinking about a career in the health Psychology and Placement Year years in order to participate. You or social services. complete your degree studies in The placement year programmes the fourth year. Psychology with Forensic last for four years. They are the same as the three-year programmes Psychology Psychology with a Year Abroad described above, except that in the This three-year programme includes third year you do project work with This four-year programme gives modules and additional training that professional applied psychologists you the opportunity to spend a year focus on applying psychological theory in organisations such as the NHS, studying psychology at one of our to understanding criminal behaviour, the Prison Service or a research partner institutions in Europe. reducing offending, and understanding establishment. Placements are victim responses to offending subject to availability, and you behaviour. CONTINUED OVERLEAF 144 www.kent.ac.uk/psychology

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What you study individual. You take a further module Most modules are assessed by Stage 1 focusing on statistical techniques used examination and coursework in in the analysis of psychological data, equal measure. For assessment You take three compulsory modules which also includes laboratory classes details for individual modules, see covering biological and general and training in computing skills. www.kent.ac.uk/ug psychology, social and developmental psychology, and statistics and research Business psychology students follow Teaching and assessment modules in social psychology, business methods. Those taking the forensic Modules are taught by lectures, psychology and statistics. psychology degree programme also workshops, small group seminars take a forensic psychology module. Stage 3 and project supervision and, where You then choose optional psychology appropriate, laboratory sessions, All students take an applying modules or select modules from those statistics classes, computing classes psychology module and complete available across the University. and lectures in statistics and a final-year project. Other modules On the Psychology with a Year Abroad methodology. programme, you take language or wild vary according to your programme: modules in place of optional modules business, clinical and forensic Careers psychology students take modules at Stages 1 and 2. Our students develop a broad relevant to those specialisms alongside range of skills such as excellent Stage 2 optional ones. Optional modules may communication and the ability If registered on the British Psychology cover areas such as: advanced to work independently, to analyse Society (BPS) accredited degrees, developmental psychology, motivation, and summarise complex material you take modules on biological the neuroscience of cognitive and to respond positively to and cognitive psychology, child disorders, and understanding people challenges – all skills essential development, personality, and the with learning disabilities. For more for graduate employment. social psychology of groups and the details, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Our graduates have gone into areas such as local government administration, social welfare, the Home Office, the Probation Service, public relations, marketing, teaching, special needs work, the NHS and health charities, or on to postgraduate professional training courses.

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“Last year, I did forensic psychology, looking at criminals and the psychology of criminal behaviour. Our main lecturer was conducting research on gangs in South America, looking at the psychology of individuals within a gang, and I thought that was so interesting.” Gul Afroz Moin Psychology 146 www.kent.ac.uk/secl/thrs

RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND GLOBAL PHILOSOPHIES

An understanding of religions and global philosophical Independent rankings movements, of their influence on the past and their place In The Guardian University Guide in the 21st century, can help you to gain a deeper 2019, over 89% of final-year Religious understanding of contemporary life. Studies students were satisfied with the teaching on their course. Kent’s Religious Studies programme explores how religion affects Top-class facilities current affairs and international events, discusses its role in the history of ideas, art and literature, and analyses its influence on You are encouraged to make the most of the extensive printed and electronic our own immediate experience and environment. resources provided by the University library. Wireless web access is Global Philosophies is a new programme that covers world available throughout the library and philosophical traditions, encouraging cultural and historical there are quiet reading spaces, group understanding and awareness of ancient and contemporary study spaces, as well as a café. phases of globalisation. Our campus is just a 25-minute walk from the city of Canterbury and its Both programmes are taught in the Religious Studies department world-famous cathedral. Canterbury by innovative teachers and leading researchers whose work has is a well-known centre in world religion, a direct impact on the content of our undergraduate programmes. and the University has strong links with Religious Studies is part of the School of European Culture and the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Languages, so you become part of an international community Archives. of students with a wide range of interests. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 147

A year abroad Programme UCAS Length Typical offer You can study at a partner university Campus: Canterbury code (years) A level BTEC* for a term or a whole year. You do not Global Philosophies BA (Hons) V590 3 BBB DDM have to decide whether you want to take a year abroad at the time of Religious Studies BA (Hons) V616 3 BBB DDM application; you can make the decision Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, after you arrive at Kent. In previous please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. years, students have studied in *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications Canada, Ireland and the USA. which combine BTEC with other qualifications. Currently, they also have the International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes opportunity to study in Hong Kong, and listed above. we hope to develop partnerships with Joint honours: Religious Studies can be studied as part of a joint honours universities in other countries in the programme; see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations and entry requirements. near future. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to discover a new culture Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet and demonstrates to future employers the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. that you have the enthusiasm to Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, succeed in a new environment. You such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step don't have to make a decision before Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra you enrol at Kent but certain conditions Further information Admissions enquiries apply. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 Placement year It is possible to spend a year on placement gaining valuable workplace Careers “Overall, the degree course was experience and increasing your Through your studies, you gain the key very enjoyable. The lecturers professional contacts. You don’t have transferable skills considered essential on the course included to make a decision before you enrol by graduate employers. These include experienced professors and at Kent, but certain conditions apply. excellent communication skills, both specific subject specialists. They Teaching and assessment written and oral, the ability to work in were always very happy to help a team and independently, the ability you with the course, whether that Most modules involve either two or to analyse and summarise complex be meeting for coffee, emailing, three hours per week in class, plus material, and to devise innovative and talking on the phone or via individual consultations with teachers well thought-out solutions to problems. Skype.” as well as sessions on computing and library skills. For more information on the services Chris Handley Kent provides to improve your Religious Studies graduate Stage 1 modules are normally employment prospects, visit assessed by 100% coursework. At www.kent.ac.uk/employability Stages 2 and 3, some modules are assessed by 100% coursework (such as essays), others by a combination of formal examination and coursework. For assessment details for individual modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug

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modules in areas related to philosophy, What you study GLOBAL classics and history from a wide range Stage 1 PHILOSOPHIES available within the School of European BA (HONS) Culture and Languages and the You take one compulsory module: What is Religion? You then choose Canterbury Faculty of Humanities. You are introduced to a wide range of further modules from a range covering authors, literary texts and philosophical Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, traditions from different time periods Judaism, Islam, religion and sex, and On this programme, you gain a and cultural contexts. religion in the contemporary world. systematic historical and cross-cultural understanding of a wide-range of Careers Stages 2/3 philosophical traditions. You explore All students take one compulsory Graduates have a range of career how various philosophies, ideas and module, looking at the theory and options open to them including: forms of life have ‘gone global,’ both methodological issues behind global teaching, publishing, travel, historically (through processes like comparison in cross-cultural study advertising, human resources, empire, migration and cultural and have the option of undertaking a diplomacy, social work, journalism, exchange) and in the contemporary dissertation at Stage 3. Other modules media, marketing and the legal era through the impact of mass media are chosen from a diverse range profession, or further academic and globalisation. available, which covers areas such or vocational qualifications. as the psychology and sociology Staff in the department have a range of religion, Buddhism, Indian of interests in the field, including RELIGIOUS STUDIES philosophies, modern Islam and expertise in various world religions, BA (HONS) Christianity, religion and film, and the history of ideas, Asian studies a module on cracking Bible codes. and different traditions of philosophical Canterbury thought, providing research-informed Careers teaching on the various strands of Recent graduates have gone into Today, religious issues are everywhere world intellectual thought. areas such as teaching, publishing, – from current affairs and international travel, advertising, human resources, What you study events, to the history of ideas, art and diplomacy, social work, journalism, literature. An understanding of religions Stage 1 media, marketing and the legal gives you new insight and perspective In your first year, you take two profession, or further academic on the major issues of the day. compulsory modules, The Global or vocational qualifications. Search for Meaning, and Ethics, We offer a range of modules reflecting Society and the Good Life. You also the central place of religion in human take introductory modules in either life and thought. Some modules South Asian (Hindu and Buddhist) or provide introductions to major East Asian (Confucian, Daoist, Shinto) world religions; others investigate traditions. philosophical themes within religious studies; and others explore Stages 2/3 connections between religion and In your second year, you take a further science, ethics, popular culture, Not sure? How about... compulsory module, looking at the literature and the arts. theory and methodological issues • Classical & Archaeological Studies p30 behind global comparison in cross- • Comparative Literature p112 cultural study. You then choose • History p92 • Philosophy p134 Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 149

“The choice of modules has been the best thing because I’ve been able to study lots of different religious traditions that I didn’t know anything about. Learning about the sociology and psychology of religion, which isn’t offered elsewhere, has also been really interesting.” Helena Phillips Religious Studies and Philosophy 150 www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr

SOCIAL, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CARE

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research Independent rankings (SSPSSR) has achieved the highest ratings for the quality Social Work at Kent was ranked 14th of its teaching and research, and our programmes receive in the UK in The Complete University excellent student feedback. Guide 2019. DLHE: of Social Work students who SSPSSR offers programmes in health and community care, and graduated from Kent in 2017 and social work. At the Canterbury campus, the School houses several completed a national survey, over 95% specialist research centres including the Tizard Centre and the were in work or further studies within Centre for Health Services Studies (see right). six months.

Our Health and Social Care degree benefits from the School’s expert Academic excellence research in health services and social care. The programme is non- SSPSSR has a strong reputation for clinical with a focus on policy issues and concerns within varying teaching and research. Our teaching political, social and economic landscapes. Our degree in Social is ‘research-led’, which means that your studies are based on current issues, Work, based at Kent’s Medway campus, offers graduates eligibility ideas and challenges in our society. to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Our academic staff are involved in Professions Council (HCPC). The degree is based on the current research projects, often writing Professional Capabilities Framework for social work and gives you books and presenting at conferences a grounding in issues, such as the values and ethics that underpin around the world as experts in their social work, how social policies are formulated and put into practice, particular field. and the role of the law in social work. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 151

We also offer degrees in criminology (p68), Cultural Studies and Media, Programme UCAS Length Typical offer Cultural Studies and Media with Campus: see individual entries code (years) A level BTEC* on p152-p154 Journalism, Social Policy, Social Sciences, and Sociology (p156). Autism Studies BSc (Hons) L516 3 BBB DDM Health and Social Care BA (Hons) LL45 3 BBB DDM Supportive academic Positive Behaviour Support BSc (Hons) L517 3 BBB DDM community Social Work BA (Hons) L508:K 3 BBB DMM The School’s atmosphere is diverse Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, and supportive. We welcome school please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. leavers and those who wish to return *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications to education. We encourage you to which combine BTEC with other qualifications. participate, giving you the confidence International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes to use your skills and knowledge in real listed above. situations. We put on events, such as Access to Higher Education Diploma: we welcome applications from students on guest lectures, encouraging you to be accredited Access courses and consider applications on an individual basis. a part of the academic community and Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, to pursue your own academic interests. the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. Professional recognition Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, The BA Social Work degree offers such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step successful graduates eligibility to apply Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra for registration with the HCPC, which is Further information Admissions enquiries the regulatory body for social work. www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 The Tizard Centre: UK centre of excellence The Tizard Centre provides short Centre for Health Services Careers courses as well as degree and diploma Studies (CHSS) Our programmes provide you with programmes and also undertakes an CHSS undertakes research into a wide knowledge and skills that will appeal extensive programme of research. range of health systems and health to employers such as the NHS, local The Centre is at the forefront of services issues at local, national and authority adults’ and children’s learning and research in autism, international levels. It also supports services, and the voluntary and private intellectual disability and community and advises healthcare staff to social and healthcare sector. You also care and, in 2013, received a Queen’s develop and undertake research develop transferable skills, such as Anniversary Prize in recognition of its projects. planning, teamwork and leadership. outstanding work in these areas. It For details of Kent’s employability has developed programmes that help services, see www.kent.ac.uk/ professionals working in these fields, employability or carers and families, to enhance their knowledge and practice. For this reason, many of the programmes provided are available as blended learning or short course options for additional convenience. For more details, see www.kent.ac.uk/tizard

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What you study Teaching and assessment AUTISM STUDIES Stage 1 You are taught via a mix of campus- BSC (HONS) You study four compulsory modules based lectures and web-based Canterbury covering the range of autism spectrum materials. Assessment is through conditions, the relevant policies and a combination of examination and legislation, person-centred approaches coursework. This programme offers a qualification and effective support. that delivers the knowledge and skills Careers required to support autistic people Stage 2 You gain academic and practical in a range of different situations. It is You complete a further four compulsory knowledge to help you better designed specifically for those who modules looking at the theories and understand and support individuals provide home, community or school- diagnosis of autism, assessment and on the autistic spectrum in a range based services and will appeal to intervention. You also undertake a case of settings. parents, teachers, health professionals, study requiring you to collect, collate, social care specialists, support workers analyse and interpret data. HEALTH AND and service managers. Attendance is flexible, combining intensive Stage 3 SOCIAL CARE workshop teaching, web-based The final four compulsory modules BA (HONS) study and work-based learning in Stage 3 cover research methods Canterbury on a full or part-time basis. and provide the opportunity for you to engage with current research, practice and policy. You also undertake your Health and social care policy presents own research project. numerous challenges within society: should ‘cloning’ or ‘assisted suicide’ be permitted? Should fertility treatment be available as a right on the NHS? Should older people pay for their own care? Are services delivered fairly to all sections of the community? On this stimulating programme, you consider these and many other questions. The programme offers a route into a large number of careers. What you study Stage 1 You take modules covering social problems and social policy, healthcare and health policy, and the fundamentals of sociology and the sociology of everyday life. You also take optional modules from those offered by the School. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 153

Stages 2/3 Stage 2 Modules cover health and social care POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR You complete a further four compulsory policy, health, illness and medicine, SUPPORT modules covering assessment of social research methods and welfare BSC (HONS) behaviour, types of positive behaviour in Britain. We also recommend you take Canterbury support and assessment of quality of modules on the care and protection of life. You also complete an independent children, mental health, reproductive case study. health policy and the future of the This practice-based programme Stage 3 welfare state. The School also offers provides you with the knowledge and The final four compulsory modules a wide range of optional modules. skills that appeal to employers such cover research methods and provide as the NHS, local authority adults’ Teaching and assessment the opportunity for you to engage with and children’s services, schools, current research, practice and policy. Teaching is via lectures, seminars, and the voluntary and private social You also undertake your own research workshops and one-to-one sessions and healthcare sectors. Focusing project. with academic staff, as well as upon assessment and understanding independent study. Your work is of the reasons for challenging Teaching and assessment assessed by coursework essays, behaviour, it teaches constructive ways You are taught via a mix of campus- presentations, projects, group work to respond that support the individual based lectures and web-based and examinations. Many modules and their carers. are assessed on a basis of 50% materials. Assessment is through coursework and 50% examinations; This programme will appeal to parents, a combination of examination and some are assessed entirely by teachers, health professionals, social coursework. coursework. care specialists, support workers, service managers and those eager Careers Careers to further their knowledge in this area. You gain academic and practical Our graduates pursue careers in: knowledge to help you better support research and policy-oriented work in What you study individuals with intellectual or the NHS, central and local government Stage 1 developmental disabilities whose or the voluntary sector; postgraduate You study four compulsory modules behaviour is described as challenging. training; research and evaluation; looking at person-centred approaches, social care work; management policy and legislation, challenging and organisation posts in the health behaviour and effective support. services; personnel and resource management posts in the private sector, local authorities and voluntary organisations.

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with adults, social work with children “All the lecturers are extremely SOCIAL WORK and families, understanding mental approachable and supportive. BA (HONS) health, and issues for families. I feel they offer opportunities Medway Stage 3 for us to develop the skills we need, such as reflection, You take modules on social work professionalism and critical practice in a multi-agency context, Social Work is about changing lives for thinking. My work placement advanced interventions, critical and the better. At Kent, you discover what reflective practice, and research has been challenging but that means in practice. You gain an for social work practice. You also amazing! I’ve had support understanding of the issues related to undertake a 100-day assessed from a highly qualified and social work, the values and ethics that practice placement. experienced practice educator underpin it and how social policies are with a local authority. It is put into practice. Teaching and assessment unusual to have a local authority The degree in Social Work offers Teaching methods include formal placement at such an early stage successful graduates eligibility to lectures, large and small group but, thanks to an arrangement apply for registration with the HCPC. discussion and experiential work, between the University and the The degree provides the national and a programme of seminars. local authority, I’ve had required standard in knowledge, skills an invaluable opportunity to During placement periods, you are and professional capabilities needed assessed by a practice educator gain experience and insight by social workers and provides on whether you meet the nationally into social work practice with extensive work in practice-learning recognised requirements for practising children and families.” settings that meet government as a social worker. requirements. Willis Atherley-Bourne Social Work In addition to the assessed What you study placements, you are assessed through Stage 1 written assignments, in-class tests, What is social work? Your modules presentations and video work. examine this question and cover areas Successfully completing Stage 1 such as: communication skills, values, also includes satisfying the Board ethics and diversity, lifespan of Examiners that you are safe to development, social policy, sociological undertake the practical component perspectives for social workers, social of Stages 2 and 3. work theories, interventions and skills, Careers and law, rights and justice. You also undertake skills development and Our Social Work graduates have a preparation for practice activities and good record of employment. Jobs are are assessed on your readiness to available in: local authority and health practice. settings (for example, working with children and families, disabled people, Stage 2 people with mental health problems, You undertake a 70-day assessed and older people); voluntary practice placement in an organisation organisations, such as Barnardo’s and involving direct provision of services to the NSPCC; and private agencies (for service users. The practice placement example, fostering agencies). Some is allocated by the University. You also graduates choose to do agency supply take modules focusing on social work work. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 155

“ The support is great from both students and staff. The lecturers teaching my modules are specialists in that area. It means they all have their individual areas of research, which is great. It’s not something I thought about before I came to university, but now I realise that this is really important.” Poppy Drury Health and Social Care 156 www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr

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How do societies work? What are the effects of government Independent rankings policy on individuals? What influences life chances? How Sociology at Kent was ranked 11th in do contemporary culture and media affect society? If these the UK, and Social Policy 13th in The questions interest you, you will enjoy studying on our Times Good University Guide 2019. degrees, where you explore social theory, terrorism, the Academic excellence sociology of work, street and popular culture, and form your own views on the state of contemporary society. SSPSSR has a very strong reputation for teaching and research. Our teaching is ‘research-led’, which The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) means that your studies are based is a large and dynamic school that consistently achieves the highest on current issues, ideas and ratings for its teaching and research. Our sociology, social policy, challenges in our society. Our social science, and cultural studies and media programmes all academic staff are involved in benefit from the varied interests of our academic staff. research, often writing books and presenting at conferences as experts You can add a minor in quantitative research to our Social Policy in their field. We also house the and Sociology degrees, gaining valuable skills that enhance your Kent Q-Step Centre, which offers employability (see p160). On many of our programmes, you can quantitative skills training for social spend a year abroad at a partner university, where you will develop science students. both personally and academically. See www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad

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Supportive academic Programme UCAS Length Typical offer community Campus: see individual entries code (years) A level BTEC* The atmosphere within the School on p158-160 is diverse and supportive, and we Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons) V902 3 BBB DDM welcome both school leavers and Cultural Studies and Media with Journalism those returning to education. We BA (Hons) V9P6 3 BBB DDM encourage you to participate in a Social Policy BA (Hons) L430 3 BBB DDM range of events, such as guest Social Policy with Quantitative Research lectures, so that you become a part BA (Hons) L4G3 3 BBB DDM of the academic community and gain Social Sciences BSc (Hons) L340:K 3 BBC DMM the confidence to use your skills and Sociology BA (Hons) L300 3 BBB DDM knowledge in real situations. Sociology with Quantitative Research Teaching and assessment BA (Hons) L3G3 3 BBB DDM We use a variety of teaching methods, Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. including lectures, case study analysis, group projects and presentations, and *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications which combine BTEC with other qualifications. individual and group tutorials. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: 34/15 for all programmes Assessment is by a mixture of listed above except Social Sciences, 34/14. coursework and examinations; Joint honours: Cultural Studies and Media, Social Policy, Social Sciences, for assessment details for individual and Sociology can be studied as part of a joint honours programme, see modules, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details of possible combinations. Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, Careers the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet Our graduates are adaptable and the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. flexible in their thinking and approach Access to Higher Education Diploma: we welcome applications from students tasks in a rigorous, ethical, yet creative on accredited Access courses and consider applications on an individual basis. and reflective fashion. They develop Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, key transferable skills, including: such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills to your degree via Kent’s Q-Step communication, organisational and Centre or learning a language. See: www.kent.ac.uk/extra research skills; the ability to analyse Further information Admissions enquiries complex information and make it www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 accessible to non-specialist readers, write reports and use data analysis computer programs. They can take The School has excellent links with For information on the services on positions of leadership in addition local outside agencies, such as the Kent provides to improve your to working effectively and considerately probation and youth justice services, employment prospects, visit in teams. These skills and attributes are the police and social services. www.kent.ac.uk/employability valued in a wide range of professions.

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What you study Careers CULTURAL STUDIES Stage 1 Graduates work in advertising and AND MEDIA/ design, journalism, broadcasting, CULTURAL STUDIES All students take compulsory modules in contemporary and modern culture. teaching, arts administration, AND MEDIA WITH Those on the Cultural Studies and publishing, public relations, research, JOURNALISM Media degree also take two sociology information services, leisure industry BA (HONS) modules, while students on the management, tourism and heritage, human resources, local and national Canterbury journalism option take modules on reporting skills. Further modules are government, and the organisation of chosen from those available within social and community projects. Cultural Studies and Media at Kent the School; students on the journalism is an innovative degree exploring option can also choose modules from SOCIAL POLICY the complexity of contemporary media those available in the Centre for BA (HONS) and culture in our rapidly changing Journalism, such as History of global society. The programme offers Journalism. Canterbury an academically rigorous approach to the study of mediated cultural forms, Stages 2/3 practices and technologies and their Cultural Studies and Media students Are you interested in real world issues vital social, political and economic take compulsory modules in digital such as poverty, health and crime? As implications. We also offer a Cultural culture and new media, popular a Social Policy student, you examine Studies and Media with Journalism culture, media and society, and global societal issues and the policy degree, where you combine analysis cultures of embodiment. Those on response to them. Social Policy looks of culture and media with the the journalism option also take modules at the ways in which we as a society acquisition of practical journalism on feature writing skills. promote the welfare of individuals and skills. groups. You study central issues such Optional modules may cover areas as poverty, health, crime, education, You have the opportunity to work such as: religion and film, aesthetics, homelessness and child protection. across subject boundaries and crime, media and culture, emotion This includes looking at the nature to choose modules from several and media, narrative, myth and society, of social problems and at the policies disciplines – all addressing culture and literature and society. You can also directed towards them by government, and media as they are widely undertake a dissertation. and at the role of voluntary and private understood. Those on the journalism Students on the journalism option can welfare. Studying social policy, you option also study the history of also choose modules on areas such develop essential knowledge and journalism and law as it relates as freedom of expression, law and the skills, which help you to succeed to the media. media, reporting conflict and political in your future career. In your final year of study, there is an reporting. We also offer a degree in Social Policy option to take a dissertation module on with Quantitative Research where, a subject of your choice, which allows alongside your social policy modules, you to focus in detail on an area you you take modules that develop are particularly passionate about. It is quantitative skills. Such skills are very also possible to study Cultural Studies much in demand in a wide range of and Media as part of a joint honours fields and so extend your options when degree, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for you graduate. You can find our more details. about the quantitative research pathway on p160. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 159

What you study Stages 2/3 SOCIAL SCIENCES Stage 1 You take two compulsory modules in BSC (HONS) research methods at Stage 2, choosing You take compulsory modules covering up to six optional modules. At Stage 3, social problems and social policy in Medway you take up to eight optional modules, relation to families and the state and one of which may be a dissertation. also study sociology, health, care and Optional modules cover areas such wellbeing, and critical thinking. You The Social Sciences degree at Kent as forensic psychology, political take a further module in either gives you an understanding of how participation, key issues in welfare, criminology or modern culture and society works and how social change youth and crime, women and work, choose optional modules from a wide happens from different interdisciplinary the media and society, and urban range offered by the Faculty of Social perspectives – sociology, social policy, sociology. You can also take Sciences. psychology, social history, criminology, and urban studies. You acquire the volunteering modules at Stages Stages 2/3 tools to analyse key issues such as 2 and 3. social class, poverty, health, crime, You take compulsory modules in social If you choose to follow a particular urban change and identity. research methods, the future of the pathway, you can specialise in two welfare state and welfare in modern You can keep your studies broad by social science disciplines. Britain. You choose optional modules taking the general BSc (Hons) Social from a range covering areas such as: Sciences – or focus on particular Careers health and health policy, poverty, pathways such as: Sociology and Graduates go on to work in professions inequality and social security, Psychology; Sociology and Social including teaching, research, local mental health, the voluntary sector Policy; Sociology and Criminology; government, the Civil Service, and environmental policy. You can do Psychology and Criminology. management in the public, private a dissertation on a topic of your choice. or voluntary sectors, marketing, care Between Stages 2 and 3, you can Careers and counselling, psychology and the choose to spend a year in professional police. Our graduates fare extremely well in practice as part of your degree. This terms of finding employment. Whether enables you to develop workplace in directly related areas such as social skills and to build essential contacts work and health care; policy analysis and networks. in the public and voluntary sectors; or related areas such as human resource What you study management and advice services; Stage 1 education and research; and You study eight compulsory modules, management in the Civil Service, local in sociology, social policy, psychology, authorities and other public agencies, contemporary history, criminology, and and the voluntary sector, among others. research methods.

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What you study SOCIOLOGY ADD QUANTITATIVE BA (HONS) Stage 1 RESEARCH TO YOUR You take four compulsory modules DEGREE Canterbury covering the fundamentals of sociology, the classics of sociological On our Criminology, Sociology theory, the sociology of everyday life and Social Policy programmes Sociology is the study of modern and critical thinking. Further optional it is possible to add a minor in human societies, and seeks to explain modules cover modern culture, quantitative research to your how social relationships and cultural criminology and social policy. degree. Supported by specialist understandings shape the life chances, teaching staff, you gain an experiences, attitudes and actions of Stages 2/3 advanced skillset that is extremely individuals and groups. The theories You take compulsory modules rare in graduates from non- and methods central to this discipline on social research methods and mathematical disciplines. The enable us to examine the character contemporary sociological theory and, skills you acquire are valuable to and workings of the social institutions for particular year abroad options, a employers and can open up new that govern people’s lives, and language. Further modules are taken career options when you graduate. encourage us to critically question from a wide range available and cover It may be possible to take a the social values we live by. areas such as: the sociology of work; quantitative placement as part the sociology of religion; violence and of your studies. Growing levels of inequality and society; digital culture; media and economic crises, religious conflict culture; globalisation and development; The Quantitative Research and nationalist violence, and rapid modern Chinese societies; and race pathway transformations to work, media and and racism. It is also possible to do a You take modules in quantitative people’s personal identities are just sociology dissertation on a subject of research alongside the modules some of the issues explored by your choice. in your major subject. sociologists. Our task is to understand these challenges and identify the Careers Stage 1 conditions that encourage the creation Our sociology graduates are highly At Stage 1, you take an introductory of humane forms of society. sought after and have gone on to module on quantitative social We also offer a degree in Sociology enjoy careers as diverse as working research. You can take this either with Quantitative Research where, in banking and financial services, during Stage 1 or by attending the alongside your sociology modules, you teaching and research, advertising, summer school run by our Q-Step take modules that develop quantitative corporate relations and human Centre in the summer after your first skills. Such skills are very much in resources. The range of analytic year. demand in a wide range of fields and reasoning skills you gain are Stages 2 and 3 and so extend your options when you particularly suited to a variety of roles. graduate. You can find our more about In addition, some of our graduates At Stage 2, you further develop your the quantitative research pathway in opt to continue with their studies at quantitative skills and learn how the panel on the right. Master’s and doctoral level. to communicate your results to a range of audiences. At Stage 3, you either undertake an advanced quantitative dissertation or a 200-hour work placement module.

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“I’m enjoying the course. I like how open to debate everyone is – it makes seminars fun and interesting, so you look forward to them. I plan on doing a PhD and becoming an academic. I only decided on this when I came to Kent and it was the result of loving my degree so much! It has made me want to make a difference and helped me to feel at home in academia and research.” Isobel Holden Social Policy 162 www.kent.ac.uk/sportsciences

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES

Our students are taught by lecturers who are passionate Independent rankings about their work and take a student-centred approach to DLHE: of Sports Science students their teaching. Our first-class facilities mean students gain who graduated from Kent in 2017 practical experience alongside academic expertise. and completed a national survey, over 95% were in work or further You benefit from our links with sports teams and organisations study within six months. such as the Rugby Football Union (RFU), British Cycling, English Academic excellence Institute of Sport (EIS) and the World Anti-Doping Agency Our lecturers are research active and (WADA), as well as our partnerships with the NHS, commercial many are internationally recognised companies and the local council. experts in their field. As such, research-informed teaching underpins In addition to excellent facilities on campus, such as our teaching the delivery of our programmes. clinic and gym, psychobiology and physiology labs, and 3D video analysis, we also have sports science laboratories at Medway Park, Supportive community a regional centre of excellence. Equipment available includes an The School of Sport and Exercise anti-gravity treadmill, an environmental chamber, ultrasound Sciences is a diverse and welcoming imaging, gait analysis and force pedals, as well as a student-run community. We provide positive clinic, blood laboratory and a rehabilitation gymnasium. learning experiences and a range of support services to help our students realise their ambitions, grow We offer programmes in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sport intellectually and develop personally. Management, Sport and Exercise Science, and Sport and Exercise We value feedback from our students for Health. and have an ongoing dialogue with Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 163

them, listening and responding to their needs and concerns to ensure their Programme UCAS Length Typical offer continued success. Campus: Medway code (years) A level BTEC* Sport and Exercise for Health BSc (Hons) C604:K 3 BCC DMM Professional clinics Sport and Exercise for Health with a Year The School’s professional clinics give in Industry BSc (Hons) C605:K 4 BCC DMM our students the chance to gain hands- Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) C602:K 3 BCC DMM on experience. Current clinics include: Sport and Exercise Science with a Year a professional sports injury and in Industry BSc (Hons) C612:K 4 BCC DMM rehabilitation clinic where our therapy Sport Management BA (Hons) C607:K 3 BCC DMM students work with clients under Sport Management with a Year in supervision; a respiratory clinic where Industry BA (Hons) C610:K 4 BCC DMM interested students can gain practical Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation experience of this specialist area; and BSc (Hons) C600:K 3 BCC DMM a performance clinic where students Additional entry requirements: some courses have specific subject requirements, work with athletes, gaining experience please see www.kent.ac.uk/ug for details. of physiological testing and advising *BTEC: grades listed are for the Extended Diploma. We also welcome applications on training programmes. which combine BTEC with other qualifications. International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements: Sport and Exercise for Health Professional experience and Sport Management programmes 34/15; Sport and Exercise Science and All of our programmes offer you the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation programmes 34/16. chance to gain valuable professional Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP): taught at our Canterbury campus, experience. This could be a placement the IFP offers progression on to many of our programmes for those who do not meet in the sports and leisure industry, the necessary entry requirements for direct entry. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifp for details. working with clients in one of our Kent Extra: enhance your degree by signing up for one of our additional activities, clinics, or supporting athletes we such as developing your enterprise skills or learning a language. See: consult with. We also currently run a www.kent.ac.uk/extra number of community-based exercise Further information Admissions enquiries rehabilitation sessions for clinical www.kent.ac.uk/ug T: +44 (0)1227 768896 population groups. These provide you with opportunities to conduct research in a ‘living laboratory’ and work with Teaching and assessment Careers exercise rehabilitation specialists. You are taught by a combination of Most employers are looking for a A year in industry lectures, laboratory sessions and range of transferable skills, which On our Sport and Exercise for Health, seminars. You are required to spend you develop within your studies. Sport and Exercise Science and Sport time developing your practical skills Dealing with challenging ideas, Management programmes, it is and, where relevant, design, lead thinking critically, the ability to write possible to spend a year in industry and take part in practical sessions. well and present your ideas are all between your second and final year The methods of assessment vary skills that you gain at Kent. This makes of study. The School offers advice and predominantly involve coursework, it possible to be successful within a and guidance on finding a placement. observed assessment, practical tests wide range of careers, not just those Taking this option gives you an and, where appropriate, clinical directly related to sport and exercise. assessments. Some modules also opportunity to evaluate a possible For more information on the services feature written examinations. For full career pathway, and also improves Kent provides to improve your details of assessment methods for your employment prospects when employment prospects, visit individual modules, see you graduate. www.kent.ac.uk/employability www.kent.ac.uk/ug CONTINUED OVERLEAF 164 www.kent.ac.uk/sportsciences

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practical experience you gain Careers SPORT AND EXERCISE throughout your programme prepares This degree has a broad scope and, you for the workplace after graduation. FOR HEALTH with the range of optional modules BSC (HONS) Our Sport and Exercise for Health available, provides graduates with Medway programme provides students with a diverse range of career pathways. automatic eligibility to take the The NHS and other health providers American College of Sports Medicine employ clinical exercise physiologists Sport and Exercise for Health is for Certified Exercise Physiologist and instructors. Local councils need you if you would like to combine your examination (ACSM EP-C), which can people who can promote public health passion for sport or physical activity act as a stepping stone into careers initiatives. Other opportunities exist with health-related study. On this in the health and fitness industry. within public and private health science-based programme, you facilities, sport development, sport develop laboratory and clinical skills What you study and leisure centres, or you could work that can be used in a range of careers Stage 1 as a gym instructor or personal trainer. in the sport, physical activity or health You take introductory modules in Additionally, you can choose to study professions. functional anatomy and biomechanics, for a Master’s, or pursue a career in You study a variety of disciplines physiology, sport and exercise nutrition, teaching (PGCE). including anatomy, physiology, fitness testing, and sport and exercise psychology and nutrition. You can psychology. SPORT AND EXERCISE also take a module that allows you Stage 2 SCIENCE to promote your own health event, You take modules covering sport and BSC (HONS) engaging with the general public exercise promotion, fitness training on important issues such as physical Medway methods and research methods. activity levels and healthy eating. There Optional modules cover applied sport are often projects running within the and exercise physiology, sport and School that you are encouraged to take On our Sport and Exercise Science exercise leadership, sport and exercise part in, adding another dimension to programme, you study the application psychology, and sports injuries. your studies. Current projects include of science to issues in sport, exercise specialist exercise groups for cardiac Stage 3 and fitness. Topics include anatomy and neurological rehabilitation. The and physiology, training principles, The final-year modules cover more combination of knowledge and biomechanics, sport psychology, specialist areas including exercise for sport nutrition and research methods. clinical populations and a research You are taught by practitioners with dissertation study in a sport, exercise experience of supporting and training or health-related topic. There are also a wide range of clients – from Olympic optional modules in sport and exercise “I’d like to go into physiotherapy athletes to older adults. or clinical exercise physiology – nutrition, specialised issues in sport (case study work), or an industry using exercise to help people Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science placement module, where you can is recognised by the British Association with chronic disease. But for develop your employability skills. my work placement module of Sport and Exercise Sciences I worked with Medway Council’s (BASES) through endorsement by the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement service for childhood obesity and scheme (BUES). In addition, the enjoyed that too.” programme provides students Olyvia Geohagen with automatic eligibility to take the Sport and Exercise for Health American College of Sports Medicine Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 165

Certified Exercise Physiologist Stage 3 Careers examination (ACSM EP-C), which can You take compulsory modules on Our graduates work as sports act as a stepping stone into careers exercise prescription, referral and scientists and in a range of in the health and fitness industry. rehabilitation, and research study professions, including teaching. What you study in sport sciences. Optional modules There are opportunities with the cover areas such as applied sport and national institutes of sport, with Stage 1 exercise psychology, contemporary professional teams and clubs, and in You take modules covering functional issues in sport and exercise nutrition, self-employment. These degrees can anatomy, fundamentals of human exercise for special populations, lead to careers in the NHS, physical anatomy and physiology. You also take high-performance physiology, and activity, exercise referral, health introductory modules in: biomechanics, specialised issues in sport and promotion, health and fitness fitness testing, professional skills, sport exercise. It is also possible to take a clubs/leisure centres and sports and exercise nutrition, and sport and placement module, where you spend development. Some of our graduates exercise psychology. time working in the sports and leisure go on to further study at postgraduate industry or supporting athletes and level. Stage 2 individuals involved in physical activity You take modules in areas including at one of our clinics. applied sport and exercise physiology, fitness training methods, applied nutrition for sports performance, research methods, research study preparation, biomechanical analysis, and sport and exercise psychology.

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Stage 2 SPORT MANAGEMENT You take compulsory modules covering SPORTS THERAPY AND BA (HONS) sport and exercise leadership and REHABILITATION Medway promotion, and also look at sports BSC (HONS) marketing and human resource Medway management in sport. You can also This programme prepares you for a select options from a range that covers career in sport management. You areas such as the global business This exciting degree is for students choose modules from a range that environment, financial accounting, with a strong interest in the fast- includes options with a focus on the enterprise and entrepreneurship, growing profession of sports therapy science of sport and others that offer and managing teams alongside sport and rehabilitation. You are taught an insight into the business side modules on fitness training methods by experienced clinicians and of the industry. Your business and and exercise for specialist populations. internationally recognised researchers. management-related modules are Stage 3 You learn to diagnose, treat and taught by Kent Business School. The prevent sporting injuries. In addition You undertake an industry placement variety of areas covered means you to honing your clinical skills, you learn and take a module on event can choose modules that match your how to exercise, train and rehabilitate management. You also choose optional interests, creating a degree that best people, from young competitors to modules in sport and management. suits your future ambitions. ageing adults, including elite athletes Modules available cover areas and people with chronic diseases. You have the option of taking a including business law, human placement module in your final resource management, marketing You develop practical skills, experience year of study. and the value chain, and applied supervised work placements at sports sport and exercise psychology. What you study clubs and treat clients under You also complete a dissertation. supervision at the University’s Sports Stage 1 Clinic at Medway Park. During your You develop knowledge of the Careers degree you complete 400 placement principles of management with Our graduates are in an excellent hours, some of which may need to be particular reference to the sports position to take advantage of career scheduled during weekends, evenings industries. You study sport and opportunities within an expanding or the summer term, depending on the exercise psychology and select field, including leisure centre/facility placement you find. You may need to optional modules in areas such as management, sports marketing, sports travel outside the Medway area to find human physiology, nutrition and fitness event management, sports promotion, a suitable placement opportunity. testing, and business modules on and sports development, sports retail economics, financial and management management, human resources accounting, and marketing. management in sport, sports development within local authorities, national or regional sporting governing bodies. Additionally, you can choose to go on to postgraduate study, either taking a Master’s or a PGCE to pursue a career in teaching. Admissions T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug 167

There may also be opportunities for What you study Careers you to work at sporting events. Stage 1 Following successful registration with This degree is accredited by the British You take modules on functional BASRaT, graduates can embark on Association of Sports Rehabilitators anatomy and biomechanics, sports a career as an accredited graduate and Trainers (BASRaT), the UK and remedial massage, sports injuries, sports therapist or rehabilitator. Sports regulator for sport rehabilitation peripheral joint assesment, and therapists can be employed or self- graduates. As a graduate of a BASRaT- introductory modules on fitness employed in, for example, a sports accredited programme, you are eligible testing, professional skills and injury clinic, NHS rehabilitation settings, to apply for full membership of human physiology. GP referral system, a sports club, the BASRaT as a Graduate Sport English Institute of Sport, or with a Rehabilitator, as long as you meet Stages 2/3 professional team. Our graduates their criteria. The placement hours You take modules covering sports have also gone into careers including you undertake during your programme rehabilitation, exercise prescription, teaching, health insurance, medical fulfil one of BASRaT’s requirements. therapeutic modalities, fitness training device services, health promotion, Please see below for details of other and soft tissue methods. You also sports development with local criteria*. complete a research project and government authorities and sport dissertation, and take part in clinical governing bodies. practice and clinical rehabilitation, both on external placement and in the University’s specialised sports injury clinic.

*As well as completing your degree you also have to meet additional criteria set out by BASRaT. These include completion of a trauma management and advanced first aid course. These courses are run by external organisations and the cost is met by the student. In the past, the fees for these courses have been in the region of £200- £300. You also need an average of 80% attendance over the programme. Please see the BASRaT website for more information on additional criteria for registration. 168 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 www.kent.ac.uk 169

STUDYING AT KENT “Kent feels like a second home to me, providing academic excellence, safety and support. If you come here, make the most of it by immersing yourself in everything that’s going on.”

Ekaterina Yurtaeva Applied Psychology with Clinical Psychology

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CHOOSING A COURSE AND APPLYING

Choosing a course students (p175). Please note that entry code field of the ‘choices’ section qualifications are listed as a guide and of ‘UCAS apply’. If you are applying Kent offers a wide range of that the most up-to-date information for the Pharmacy or Pharmacology undergraduate honours degrees to can be found on our website. and Physiology degrees, or the suit your interests and future career Mathematics and Secondary aspirations. You need to consider all Professional qualifications Education degree, which are offered your options and make sure that you Some degrees offer routes to in partnership, see the respective are applying for the right programme. professions and give exemption from subject pages for details of how Some subjects also offer a year in qualifying exams, for instance Law, to apply. industry, a placement year, or study Architecture, Accounting & Finance abroad opportunities. Courses with the UCAS campus codes and Actuarial Science. These subjects given below are taught by partner All subject areas are described in the may also offer joint honours options colleges, not by the University of Kent: previous section, and further details that may not include all the topics you Canterbury College uses campus of all degrees, together with their need to study in order to qualify for code C. qualifications, can be found at exemptions – check with the University West Kent and Ashford College uses www.kent.ac.uk/ug if you are in any doubt. campus code W. For a full explanation of course Year in industry/year abroad What you need to apply structure, see p177. options You can find detailed instructions Location Many programmes offer a year in on how to apply at www.ucas.com industry or year abroad options. Mostly Our undergraduate programmes are these options are listed separately, but You should apply online if possible, taught at Canterbury and Medway as some subjects include them under the either via www.ucas.com if you are well as at our partner colleges. Our same UCAS code. applying directly, or via your college course portfolio varies from site to or school if it has a UCAS online site and you are advised to check How to apply application system. the location of your chosen course Full-time degrees and explore the facilities and the See the UCAS application timeline, opportunities available there. For autumn 2020 entry to full-time right, for key dates in the application honours degree courses, all students process. Qualifications should apply through the Universities In addition to the general entry and Colleges Admissions Service Foundation programmes requirements (see p172), many (UCAS), the UK’s central admissions Students should apply through degrees have their own entry service (www.ucas.com). International UCAS in the same way as for requirements. Some specify particular students can also apply through UCAS honours degrees (see above). For the subjects at A level or equivalent. If you with the help of our authorised International Foundation Programme don’t meet the entry requirements for representatives (see p190). only, international students can apply your chosen subject, the University The institution code number of the using Kent’s online application form or offers other routes to achieving the University of Kent is K24, and the code with the assistance of our authorised appropriate standard, such as name is KENT. If you are applying for representatives in their own country. degree programmes with an integral courses based at Medway, you should See www.kent.ac.uk/ foundation year (p174) and foundation add the campus code K in the campus internationalstudent/countries year programmes for international www.kent.ac.uk 171

For entry to the International Deferred entry Decisions on applications Foundation Programme (IFP) or We will consider applications for A decision on your application will International Exchange programme, deferred entry in 2021 on the same be made as soon as possible and see p175 and p191. basis as those for entry in 2020; you confirmed via UCAS. You can enquire Part-time degrees should apply in the usual way during about your application by contacting 2019/20. It is advisable to give some the Recruitment and Admissions Office For entry to part-time undergraduate indication of how you will spend the through KentVision. You can also check degree courses and part-time intervening year, ie travelling, voluntary the status of your application via UCAS foundation degrees, apply directly to work or paid work. You are expected at www.ucas.com the Recruitment and Admissions Office to meet the conditions of an offer by via the part-time online application the summer of 2020. Meeting offer conditions form at www.kent.ac.uk/courses You must satisfy the conditions of International students cannot defer your offer by 31 August 2020. The Sponsored students entry and will need to re-apply via University will withdraw offers not If you are working in industry and your UCAS for the following year. confirmed by this date. employer will sponsor you to study on a course listed on the UCAS website, Further information you must apply through UCAS in the Recruitment and Admissions Office normal way. T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/ug

UCAS application timeline Please note some UCAS dates may vary for technical reasons.

Early June Applicants can start preparing applications on UCAS Apply Early Sept UCAS applications can be submitted to UCAS and will be passed on to institutions 15 Oct Oxbridge and medical, dentistry and veterinary deadline Nov and Dec Begin applications for UK government finance at Student Finance England (SFE) 15 Jan UCAS main scheme application deadline for equal academic consideration* Nov-Apr Applicant invited for visit or interview. Decisions made (conditional, unconditional, unsuccessful) Feb Applicants can apply to universities through the UCAS Extra Service Apr and May Applicant chooses firm and insurance choices (first and second choices) 30 June Deadline for ‘late’ UCAS applications* Early July Kent opens for direct application for non-A level applicants 31 July Deadline for University of Kent accommodation applications Mid-Aug Adjustment open for registration Examination results and Clearing for unsuccessful applicants Aug or Sept Places confirmed and enrolment and registration information emailed Sept or Oct Start university! *Late applications are accepted only at the University’s discretion 172 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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At Kent, we encourage all Science A level reform Offers are normally based on those who have the ability to Where applicants are seeking to achieving three A levels or equivalent study at university to apply, progress to a science or engineering qualifications at Level 3, although some and we accept a wide range degree, we would anticipate requiring University subject areas may specify differently. You must have a minimum of qualifications. a pass in the practical element of the reformed science A level – this will be of two A level equivalents at Level 3 indicated in the programme entry in two subjects (ie two A levels or one We consider your experience, vocational double award). alternative qualifications, and other requirements on our website. Where information in your application form. applicants are seeking to progress to We base offers on a combination of Students are not treated differently a non-science degree programme but GCSE/A level/other qualifications or on grounds of race, colour, religion, are taking a reformed science A level predicted grades, your personal disability, gender, sexuality or any within their A level portfolio, we are statement and reference. other distinction. Full details of our likely to ask for an overall grade without admissions policy are online at reference to the practical element. Subjects accepted for the General Entry Requirement www.kent.ac.uk/applicants/ GCE/GCSE information/policies/admissions.html If you do not satisfy the entry criteria The minimum requirements are: outlined below, you may be eligible for Please refer to the KMMS website for • five passes at GCSE grade 4 (or one of Kent’s foundation programmes, the entry requirements to medicine, grade C) or above, including English see p174. www.kmms.ac.uk Language and at least two subjects atAlevelor • Kent generally accepts any A level The following is a summary of our • three passes at GCE A level and syllabus approved by the AQA, minimum entry requirements for a pass at grade 4 (or grade C) or OCR, WJEC, CCEA and Edexcel degree level study. above in GCSE English Language. and CIE awarding bodies, though Age we regard some subjects as more suitable than others. We recommend that you are at least 17 years old by 20 September in the year you enrol. If you are below this age, we may still consider you for admission, provided we are satisfied you have reached an appropriate level of academic and personal development. In order to comply with both health and safety and child protection legislation, the University may impose restrictions on the use of some facilities by students who are under 18. International students who are under 18 at the start of their course are required to provide details of a guardian, parent or carer who is resident in the UK. www.kent.ac.uk 173

• We do not accept the more for admission, we would continue to Diploma qualification within their vocational subjects if offered look positively on applications from portfolio of subject choices. BTEC as one of only two A level passes. students offering Core Mathematics applicants should also hold an • We count subjects with a significant qualifications. approved English language overlap as one subject. qualification. • We may accept two mathematical International Baccalaureate subjects at the same level provided Diploma Access to Higher Education that the course syllabuses were The University welcomes applications Diploma substantially different (for example, from prospective students offering the The Access to Higher Education (HE) a combination of Pure and Applied full IB Diploma. We make offers solely Diploma is a nationally recognised Mathematics or of Mathematics and on the basis of the IB marking scheme qualification, which enables those who Further Mathematics). A level ‘Use and not the UCAS tariff. do not have A levels to apply to study of Mathematics’ is not accepted by for a degree. Access courses allow We have a standard IB Diploma offer some degree subjects as meeting you to study with others in similar of 34 points across all programmes of requirements for a specific grade circumstances to you, who often study including any specific subjects at in A level Mathematics. have the same aims and concerns. higher or standard level required by the • Some academic schools may take particular degree programme. As an Access courses in south-east England into consideration passes in Level 2 alternative to achieving 34 points, for are validated by Laser Learning functional skills communication and most programmes the University will Awards (LASER). The University of numeracy where you cannot meet also make IB students the offer of Kent offers an Access to HE Diploma the matriculation requirements for passing the IB Diploma with specific in the Medway region at Brompton English and Maths at GCSE level. achievement in higher/standard level Academy and in Margate at Hartsdown However, you are advised to try to subjects. Both offers will be Academy. For more details, retake GCSE English and Maths communicated via UCAS. email [email protected] as these will provide a better preparation for studying at Students offering a combination of For other Access course providers in university level and may be IB certificates and other qualifications, the south-east, see the Access Course required by employers. such as A levels, Advanced Placement Finder at www.laser-awards.org.uk or (AP) Tests or the International to find information on access courses Core Mathematics qualifications Baccalaureate Career-related in other regions of the UK, please see The University welcomes the Programme (IBCP), will also be www.accesstohe.ac.uk introduction of Core Mathematics considered on their individual merits All Access applicants are considered qualifications to provide students and should contact the Recruitment individually. Candidates are required to with the opportunity to develop their and Admissions Office for guidance. mathematical skills beyond GCSE. As pass the overall Access to HE Diploma the University is a nationally recognised BTEC and may also be required to obtain Q-Step centre for quantitative social The University will consider applicants a proportion of the total Level 3 credits science skills, we value the importance offering BTEC qualifications which and/or credits in particular subjects at of giving our students the chance to are equivalent in size and level to the merit grade or above. Please check develop broader statistical, problem- National Extended Diploma (Level 3), with the University before you apply, solving, evaluation and data analysis where the content is considered to be that the Access/foundation syllabus skills. The University believes students relevant to the degree subject being you are enrolled in is acceptable. taking degree subjects that do not studied. Applicants offering Some degree subjects may also require an A level in Mathematics combinations of BTEC National require you to have specific GCSEs. will benefit from taking a Level 3 Core Diploma and A level qualifications Mathematics qualification from the suite will also be considered, as will IBCP available. Although not a prerequisite students offering a BTEC National

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Other qualifications English language qualifications If you haven’t yet reached these We are happy to consider other In order to enter directly on to a degree standards, Kent offers a range of qualifications on a case-by-case programme, you also need to show pathway programmes for international basis, including the following evidence of your proficiency in English students, which give you academic qualifications, provided they language. The University also accepts and language training before you start demonstrate a satisfactory some school qualifications in English. on your degree. See Foundation standard and include a pass in Students requiring an educational programmes, below. English at the equivalent of GCSE: visa will be restricted to particular tests Foundation programmes • Scottish (SQA) higher/ advanced that are acceptable to UK Visas and higher qualifications Immigration (UKVI), such as IELTS. Foundation programmes help you • Irish Leaving Certificate For details, see www.kent.ac.uk/ems/ achieve qualifications for degree-level • European Baccalaureate Diploma eng-lang-reqs entry. Kent offers two types of • Certificate in Education foundation programme: an honours Honours degrees • university degree degree with an integrated foundation IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 • Advanced International Certificate year and the International Foundation in reading and writing and 5.5 in of Education Programme. speaking and listening). • Advanced Placement (AP) Pearson Test of English Academic During your foundation programme you – a minimum of two full APs required (PTE Academic): 62 including 60 in are considered a full undergraduate • Overseas certificates (including each subset. student, so you have access to all the some other European Union (EU) Cambridge English (Advanced and University’s support, welfare, leisure countries) Proficiency): 176 (including minimum and study facilities. • Higher School Certificate 169 in reading and writing and 162 in of Matriculation of approved Honours degrees with an speaking and listening). overseas and EU authorities integrated foundation year Internet-based TOEFL: 90 including • American High School Diplomas if These are subject-specific minimum 22 in reading, 21 in writing, accompanied by two full AP passes programmes which offer one year 17 in listening and 20 in speaking. • School Certificates and Higher of full-time study prior to Stage 1. School Certificates awarded by a Alternatively, for an honours degree, If you don’t have qualifications in the body approved by the University we also accept: appropriate subjects for your chosen • matriculation from an approved • IGCSE English as a first language degree, if your grades are not high university, with a pass in English • IGCSE English as a second enough, if you are applying from a Language at GCSE/O level or an language country where secondary education equivalent level in an approved • European Baccalaureate 7.0 in does not reach the level required for English language test written if English first language; direct entry to UK degrees, or if you • Kent’s foundation programmes, 7.5 in written if English second don’t have the necessary standard provided you meet the subject language; 8.0 in English if third of English, you should apply for a requirements for the degree language foundation programme. If your first course you intend to study • IB higher: 4+ (A1) or 5+ (A2/B) language is not English, you need to • an examination pass accepted IB standard: 5+ (A1) or 6+ (A2/B) have an English language standard as equivalent to any of the above. Or IB higher: English A Literature 4, of 5.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 5.5 English A Language and Literature in each component). For information on entry requirements 4, English Language 4 for your country, see www.kent.ac.uk/ Subjects which currently include Or IB standard: English A Literature internationalstudent/countries or email an integrated foundation year are: 5, English A Language and [email protected] • Actuarial Science Literature 5, English Language 5, • Chemistry English ab initio 6. • Computer Systems Engineering www.kent.ac.uk 175

• Electronic and Communications If your first language is not English, All visa national students are required Engineering you need to demonstrate an English to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance • Forensic Science language standard of 5.0 IELTS (with for Studies (CAS) from the University • Mathematics (also for Financial a minimum of 5.0 in each component). before applying for a visa. Mathematics) Please note, for students requiring a For up-to-date information • Physics. Tier 4 (General) student visa, we can on Tier 4, please visit: only accept an academic IELTS taken It may also be possible for you to be www.kent.ac.uk/studentimmigration at a UKVI-approved centre. admitted to other degrees offered by The University may require applicants the University. For further information, How to apply to provide a deposit in order to fulfil see under the individual subject entries 1 Online using our direct application the offer requirements for some or www.kent.ac.uk/courses/foundation form at www.kent.ac.uk/ifp Please ensure you apply for the programmes. All of these courses are taught on specific IFP pathway (using the Further information and guidance the Canterbury campus and start in correct course code) that leads will be provided to those applicants September. Application is via UCAS. directly to the undergraduate degree to whom this applies. International Foundation programme you intend to study the Programme (IFP) following year. Please note that some partner/ 2 Via one of Kent’s overseas associate colleges may not be The International Foundation representatives. approved UKVI Sponsors and students Programme (IFP) facilitates 3 Via the Universities and Colleges requiring an educational visa will be degree-level entry to over 300 Admissions Service (UCAS). unable to take courses at those undergraduate programmes for For detailed instructions on locations. international students whose school how to register and apply, leaving qualifications are insufficient see www.ucas.com/apply Mature students returning to for direct entry and/or whose English study language standard is below 5.5 IELTS. If you are submitting other applications Kent welcomes applications from It gives you a year’s preparation in to Kent through UCAS, your IFP everyone with the potential to benefit academic subjects, study skills and application must be made through from its programmes. Not all of our English language. Progression to the UCAS. students have the traditional entrance degree programme will depend on qualifications required to take a achieving specific grades on the IFP. Visa rules for non-European Economic Area (EEA) degree. We will consider previous experience including work-related The IFP is taught on our Canterbury students campus by Kent academic staff with skills, alternative qualifications and teaching organised in small groups. Under current conditions, students any other information you give us. It includes lectures, seminars, who are not European Economic Area In addition to the support services tutorials, workshops, IT training (EEA) citizens have to apply for a Tier 4 and resources described elsewhere and independent learning. You visa which is a category of the points- in this prospectus, our staff can offer are assessed by a combination based system of immigration for the information and advice on a wide of exams and coursework. UK. Non-EEA citizens are refered to as ‘visa nationals’. This system is range of topics relating to studying The IFP can be started in either administered by a government agency in higher education, including how September or February. The September called UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) to choose your course, preparing for IFP allows progression to degrees in and universities who are approved to your course, admissions processes the social sciences, humanities, the participate in the scheme are referred and general information regarding sciences and the arts. The February to as UKVI Sponsors. preparation for higher education. IFP allows progression to degrees in the social sciences and the humanities. CONTINUED OVERLEAF 176 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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Admissions staff are based on the collects postcode data to identify terminate your registration if it Canterbury campus and can be applicants from low participation subsequently comes to light that the contacted between 9am-5pm, Monday neighbourhoods as well as those that information you provided in support to Friday. Alternatively, come to one have been looked after/in care for more of your application was inaccurate of our Open Days – see p220 for than three months, where indicated on or incomplete or a misrepresentation information and dates, or visit our the UCAS form. The University will use of your academic and other website, www.kent.ac.uk/opendays contextual data in the round to support achievements. the decision-making process. Use of contextual data Further information The Recruitment and Admissions Qualification checks Recruitment and Admissions Office Office currently collects a range of Admission to a programme of study T: +44 (0)1227 768896 contextual data using publicly available is made on the basis that you have www.kent.ac.uk/ug datasets to support its Access accurately and truthfully presented Agreement with the Office for Fair all the relevant facts in your application. Access (OFFA). The data includes The University requires all students the education context of the applicant’s to provide proof of identity and school or college, and performance qualifications at point of registration. of the applicant’s school at A level The University retains the right to or equivalent. The University also withdraw an offer of a place or www.kent.ac.uk 177

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Kent offers a variety of degree programmes • Single honours where you study one main subject, sometimes with the option of taking up to 25% of your degree in another subject. • Joint honours where you study two subjects on a 50:50 basis. • Occasionally you can do a major/minor honours degree where the majority of your study is in one subject and the minority in another, for example, Law with a language. • Part-time study where you can take a degree programme on a half-time basis, see below for further details. • Honours degrees with a foundation year. If, for whatever reason, you do not have appropriate qualifications for direct entry, some science honours degrees offer an integrated foundation year, and there are international foundation years These qualifications are taught by Part-time study especially for international students the University’s partner colleges Kent offers both full and part-time whose academic qualifications or (see p210 for further details). study. English language is not at the • Top-up honours degrees are required level for direct entry to a one-year programmes designed Part-time study allows you to achieve degree (see p174 for further details). to allow progression from foundation the same academic qualifications as Foundation degrees • are interim degrees or HNDs to bachelor on a full-time programme over a longer higher education awards, which honours degree level. period of time. It also offers the start at a point before honours • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships advantage of studying a stage at a degree entry and end at a level offer candidates the opportunity to time – certificate, then diploma, and below an honours degree. These are combine working with studying for finally, degree level. usually good progression routes to a a high-level work-based academic Part-time students usually take half related honours degree or a specific or vocational qualification. See the modules each year that a full-time top-up honours degree. These www.kent.ac.uk/apprenticeships student takes. Most of the modules run qualifications are taught by the for more details. University’s partner colleges in the daytime, but some are available (see p210 for further details). Kent Extra through classes taught in the evening. • Higher National Diplomas In addition to the types of programmes Please note: international students are interim higher education awards, above, you also have the opportunity to who are in the UK on a Tier 4 (General) which start at a point before honours broaden your degree and acquire new visa can only study on a full-time degree entry and end at a level skills by choosing to engage with our programme. below an honours degree. These Kent Extra initiative. See are usually good progression routes www.kent.ac.uk/kentextra on to a related honours degree or a specific top-up honours degree. CONTINUED OVERLEAF 178 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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Stages of study Academic credit Modules Kent honours degrees divide into Honours programmes at Kent offer Programmes at Kent consist of a stages, as follows: academic credits on a nationally number of modules (up to a maximum agreed scale. You normally take 120 of eight) at each stage. Each module Stage 1 (120 credits) credits at increasingly higher levels at carries a credit rating (according to Full-time: first year. each of Stages 1, 2 and 3, making a its ‘weight’) of 15, 30 or occasionally Part-time: generally two years (but total of 360 for a full honours degree. 45 credits. Some degrees have can be up to a total of four years). Degrees involving a full-time fourth year compulsory modules, particularly if Stage 2 (120 credits) total 480 credits. Foundation degrees you are studying a subject that leads Full-time: second year. carry 240 credits, generally 120 credits towards professional recognition, for Part-time: two further years. per year for two full-time years. example, law or accounting. Other subjects allow more choice, which Kent has also adopted the European Stage 3 (120 credits) gives you the opportunity to diversify Credit Transfer and Accumulation Full-time: third/final year. and broaden your experience by System (ECTS). This system was Part-time: two further years. studying topics outside your main developed by the Commission of subject area. Degrees that include study abroad, the European Communities in order a work placement in industry, a year to guarantee academic recognition Class hours in computing or a year in arts, usually of studies at universities and colleges Class hours vary depending on which involve an extra year on a full-time across Europe. Each module at Kent subject you take. For example, science- basis. A few degrees in the sciences also carries an ECTS weighting. and in engineering include a fourth based degrees can include full-day year – these are also usually on a If you have been studying higher practical laboratory sessions, while full-time basis. education programmes elsewhere and other degrees may only have one have academic credits that are recent, lecture and seminar per module each Normally, marks from both Stages 2 relevant and at the right level, you can week and require you to spend more and 3 count towards your final degree apply to transfer the credit to a relevant time in private study and directed result. You have to pass Stage 1 to be programme at Kent, subject to the reading. allowed to go on to Stages 2 and 3. formal agreement of the University. Equally, credit you gain at Kent may transfer to appropriate programmes elsewhere.

“Every lecturer is different, has a different teaching style. It’s TERM DATES 2020/21 brilliant that they’re all experts Welcome Week 21 September 2020 – 25 September 2020 in their field and they make Autumn term 28 September 2020 – 18 December 2020 things easy to understand.” Spring term 18 January 2021 – 9 April 2021 Josh Leadbetter Summer term 10 May 2021 – 18 June 2021 Psychology www.kent.ac.uk 179

STUDENT SUPPORT “Student support is so good. You get help with how to plan and structure essays, and how to manage your time. I have dyslexia, and I’ve had one-to-one sessions with the Student Learning Advisory Service that have been a real help.”

Jayden Blackwood Sports Therapy

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The University of Kent free. This is in addition to the many Medical care events and activities provided by prides itself on the level of We strongly advise you to register Greenwich and Kent Students’ Unions support it offers its students, with a doctor under the NHS (National Together (GK Unions). whether they are based at Health Service) as soon as possible Canterbury or Medway, are Libraries after arrival at the University. By doing so, you qualify for treatment here and from the UK or abroad, are The resources in our Templeman in many reciprocating countries abroad. returning to study or coming Library in Canterbury and the Drill Hall You should also register with a local straight from school or Library in Medway are available to all NHS dentist. college. This has been our students. Both are at the heart of recognised by us winning their respective campuses. See p198 Students applying for a Tier 4 visa the Times Higher Education for more details on the Templeman and coming to the UK for six months (THE) Outstanding Support Library and p207 for the Drill Hall or longer will be required to pay an for Students Award for two Library. immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of their visa application. years running. IT services and facilities At Canterbury, we have a specialist All students get a Kent IT account and On these pages we outline the GP practice at the Medical Centre we provide an online student portal University-wide services we offer. For and a pharmacy. The University which has personalised timetables, detailed location-specific information, Nursing Service (in Keynes College) module and course information. see p196 (Canterbury) and p204 provides nursing care for in-patients, (Medway). Our campuses are fully wireless- a minor casualty service, and support enabled, with free and secure Wi-Fi and advice to students seven days a Collegiate atmosphere in all buildings (including student week during term time. All Kent students belong to a accommodation on our Canterbury college, so you have plenty of campus) and in most outdoor spaces At Medway, you should register with opportunities to meet people studying too. To help you work and study online, a GP at the Sunlight Surgery and with different subjects. Each college has a we provide student PCs and Wi-Fi- a local NHS dentist. Master who is responsible for student enabled study hubs across our Further information welfare and is your first port of call campuses. Canterbury when you need assistance of any kind. T: +44 (0)1227 469333 Our students are also able to access www.umckent.co.uk The Canterbury campus has six files and resources on the Kent network colleges, named after distinguished when studying off campus. Medway British figures – Darwin, Eliot, Keynes, For details of local doctors, see IT training opportunities Rutherford, Turing and Woolf. Each www.kent.ac.uk/studentservices/ Canterbury college has a Student A range of IT workshops, online medway Committee to represent students’ tutorials and self-help guides are interests and to organise social available to all students. You can also Student Learning Advisory activities. study for the internationally recognised Service IT skills qualification ECDL Extra The Student Learning Advisory Service Students at Medway belong to Medway (European Computer Driving Licence). (SLAS) supports the development and College. There is a College Master for achievement of students at all stages Medway who, along with Medway Further information of study, from foundation through to College Life organises activities, social www.kent.ac.uk/itservices PhD. We offer: and cultural trips, many of which are • 1:1 appointments on all aspects of effective learning, including written communication, maths and statistics www.kent.ac.uk 181

• workshops on areas of academic Book workshops/events: and autistic spectrum conditions. and personal development, as well https://kentslas.targetconnect.net/ We also offer help with applications as programmes aimed at specific student/events.html for the Disabled Students’ Allowance. student groups such as part-time Canterbury We have a team of SpLD/ASC tutors • online resources such as study T: +44 (0)1227 824016 and educational support assistants guides, study tools, tutorials and E: [email protected] who can provide individual specialist useful links support. • embedded bespoke workshops Medway (booked by course teams) delivered T: +44 (0)1634 888884 We recommend UK students apply for as part of the curriculum. E: [email protected] the Disabled Students’ Allowance as soon as they make their UCAS choices. SLAS also operates an Academic Peer Facebook: @SLASkent You can get further information from: Mentoring (APM) scheme where more Twitter: @kentUniSLAS www.gov.uk/disabled-students- advanced students support peers who Instagram: @KentUniSLAS allowances-dsas are at an earlier stage in their studies. Student Support and We encourage all applicants who have Further information Wellbeing www.kent.ac.uk/learning support needs to contact us before Student Support arrival to discuss their requirements. Book 1:1 appointments: Our core services include support Student Wellbeing https://kentslas.targetconnect.net/ for students with: specific learning The service includes counsellors and student/appointments.html difficulties, including dyslexia and wellbeing advisers who offer support to dyspraxia; physical or sensory students with mental health difficulties impairments, medical conditions; 182 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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or those experiencing psychological Medway Security or emotional distress. T: +44 (0)1634 890250 We want all of our students to feel www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk We offer a confidential service and safe while at the University. At the invite students to attend an assessment Chaplaincy Canterbury and Medway campuses to explore the support they need to we have trained, in-house security Our Chaplaincy teams serve all the succeed in their studies. In addition to officers who are on duty 24 hours a main Christian denominations as well individual support, we run workshops day, they regularly patrol the campus, as the Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and courses; see website for details. are available to give security advice Hindu and Sikh faith communities and monitor University CCTV cameras. on our campuses. There are two Further information Our web page with further safety and chaplains (Anglican and Pentecostal) www.kent.ac.uk/studentsupport security advice is detailed below. www.kent.ac.uk/studentwellbeing on our Canterbury campus and a co-ordinating Anglican chaplain at At the Medway campus, there is a Canterbury our Medway campus. There is a Police Community Support Officer Student Support small chapel in Eliot College on our who patrols the campus. The T: +44 (0)1227 823158 Canterbury campus used by several accommodation at Liberty Quays E: [email protected] Christian groups, and Canterbury’s features 24-hour reception and security Student Wellbeing mosque is conveniently located on service and CCTV-monitored secure T: +44 (0)1227 823206 the edge of the campus. door entry system. E: [email protected] At Medway, there is a Faith Space in All students can download our free Medway the Pilkington Building offering some SafeZone app, which allows you to Student Support faith-specific prayer times, but it is summon security or safety assistance T: +44 (0)1634 888474 generally open to all for quiet prayer via your mobile phone. and reflection. E: [email protected] Further information Student Wellbeing Further information T: +44 (0)1227 823300 Canterbury T: +44 (0)1634 202984 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1227 827491 www.kent.ac.uk/estates/services/ E: [email protected] campus_security.html Nursery provision www.kent.ac.uk/chaplaincy The Oaks Nursery is run by Kent Union Medway on the Canterbury campus. The Oaks Chaplains’ Office offers a limited number of student T: +44 (0)1634 883935 discounted places each year. Register E: [email protected] for a place at our website (see below). www.kent.ac.uk/studentservices/ For our Medway students, the Busy medway Bees Nursery is situated close to Careers and Employability “The University has very good campus and has flexible opening Service support systems for both learning hours. The University offers a Careers and wellbeing; no matter what Further information and Employability Service at both you need, help is only ever an Canterbury campuses, which provides information, email away.” T: +44 (0)1227 827676 advice and guidance at any stage Milli Jones E: [email protected] of your studies. See p15 for further Environmental Social Sciences with a Year www.oaksnurserykent.co.uk information. in Professional Practice www.kent.ac.uk 183

FEES AND FUNDING “The other universities I saw just didn’t compare to Kent. The campus is gorgeous and the accommodation is good. And the course itself was a draw; Kent has a good choice of joint honours degrees.”

Vikki Brown German and History

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Studying for a degree is an Students from the UK who meet the International students from outside investment in your future. eligibility criteria have access to a the EU The University of Kent is tuition fee loan. This means that the UK International students pay different committed to the delivery Government covers the cost of tuition fees and costs are related to whether fees for students in the form of a of high-quality teaching a programme is laboratory or non- repayable loan. For more details laboratory based. The figures in and the provision of first- on funding, see p186. rate facilities. the table on the opposite page are European Union (EU) students standard fees for full-time students starting in the year 2019/20. They We set our tuition fees to ensure that The UK Government has confirmed cover one academic year of study. For we can honour this commitment and that eligible EU students who start their the most up-to-date information, see continue to invest in high-quality staff, programme in 2019/20 academic year www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees essential to the provision of an will be charged the same fees as UK excellent academic experience. students for the duration of their Paying your fees course. Generally the figures quoted, as Tuition fees are due at the start of each a guide only, are for the 2019/20 However, at the time of going to press, academic year. If you receive a UK academic year and cover one no decision had been made about the Government tuition fee loan, this is paid academic year, unless otherwise fee status of EU students for 2020 directly to the University. You do not stated. entry, due to possible changes in fee have to repay your loan until the April legislation. Updates will be provided after you graduate and only if you are The cost of studying at university at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/funding/ then earning over a specified amount. is made up of two main elements: undergraduate/fees.html so please That amount is currently £25,000. academic costs and living costs. What check the website regularly. you spend during your time at university can vary depending on your course, where you choose to live and your lifestyle. Academic costs Tuition fees The main academic cost is tuition fees, which cover the cost of teaching and other academic support services, such as the library and IT systems. UK students Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students are currently £9,250 (2019/20 entry), see tuition fee table on the opposite page. At the time of going to press, fees for 2020/21 have yet to be confirmed. For the latest information on fees, see our website. www.kent.ac.uk 185

Tuition fees 2019/20

International students UK students European Union* (EU) students (outside the EU) Foundation degrees £9,250 Foundation degrees £9,250 International Foundation Undergraduate degrees £9,250 Undergraduate degrees £9,250 Programme (IFP) £15,700 International Foundation Undergraduate degrees Year in industry £1,385 Programme (IFP) £9,250 Year studying at a Standard non-laboratory programmes £15,700 partner university £1,385 Year in industry £1,385 Lab-based or practical Year studying at a programmes £19,000 partner university £1,385 Year in industry £1,385 Year studying at a partner university £1,385

*At the time of going to press, no decision had been made about the fee status of EU students for 2020 entry, due to possible changes in fee legislation. Updates will be provided at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/funding/undergraduate/fees.html so please check the website regularly.

Please note: fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI +3% in each academic year of study, except where regulated. Where fees are regulated (such as by the Research Councils UK), they will be increased by an amount up to the permitted increase.

Books and course materials Accommodation For a full list of costs, please see You need to buy your own books and All prices below are for 2019/20. www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation course materials, including printer and Prices for 2020/21 will be available Living costs photocopying credits. The bulk of the from January 2020. expenditure generally comes in the Living costs include food, clothes, Costs for self-catering accommodation first term, but you can reduce costs accommodation, socialising, travel at Canterbury range from £3,437.07 for by buying second-hand books. etc. The living costs calculator on a shared, twin room up to £7,253.61 our website can help you to estimate Any exceptional costs are indicated in per academic year. Licence lengths the expenses you may incur while our online course materials. vary from 31 to 39 weeks. studying. See www.kent.ac.uk/finance- student/calculators/student-costs.html Studying abroad The cost for Liberty Quays For any student studying abroad for accommodation at Medway is a full academic year, the tuition fee £5,830.50 for a 39-week rental period. payable to Kent is 15% of the normal Students in privately rented fee; in 2019, £1,385. No additional accommodation pay around £85 to tuition fee is payable to our partner £110 per week, for a 52-week rental, universities abroad. If you are only plus additional costs for utilities and studying abroad for one term, you will broadband. pay the normal tuition fee of £9,250. 186 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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At Kent, we believe that The figures above are for the year Kent Financial Support all students who have 2018/19, except where noted. For more Package details, see www.kent.ac.uk/finance- the academic potential to Kent has a financial support package student or request a copy of our benefit from our courses for eligible UK students. In previous Student Funding 2019 brochure. should be able to come years, this award has provided an Alternatively, visit the UK Government overall financial support package of to the University. We have website: www.gov.uk/studentfinance established one of the most £4,500 to students who come from generous financial support European Union (EU) students areas of low participation in higher schemes in the UK to assist Under current student finance rules, education and who have an annual household income of less than students with their costs. EU students are eligible to receive undergraduate tuition fee loans if £42,875pa. Further information, including eligibility, will be available In 2018/19, we allocated almost they have resided in the European Economic Area for at least three years from June 2019 – subject to approval £19m in student support, including by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA). £7.3m in bursaries, scholarships, prior to study. EU nationals who have resided in the UK for over five years are The Kent Financial Support Package grants and awards for our does not have to be repaid. undergraduate students. Many of also able to apply for undergraduate our awards are in addition to any maintenance support. Further information government loans or other support Students normally resident within the www.kent.ac.uk/ug/fees-and-funding you may receive. EU, but outside the UK, who meet the Government loans eligibility criteria will be able to apply UNIVERSITY for the tuition fee loan, although UK students generally they will not be eligible SCHOLARSHIPS UK students are eligible to apply for for support for living costs. Scholarships are open to all students UK Government loans. The tuition fee regardless of household income and loan of £9,250 is paid directly to the However, at the time of going to are awarded on merit. Unlike student University and a living cost loan of press, the UK Government had not loans, scholarships do not have to be up to £8,944 (2019/20) is paid in yet confirmed arrangements for the repaid. instalments direct to you to assist funding of EU students from 2020. Below is a selection of the awards with your living costs, such as food, For the most up-to-date information we offer. Full details of all our accommodation, travel and study about UK Government funding for EU scholarships can be found at materials. This is also the amount you students, please check their website: www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships may receive if you study at a university www.gov.uk/studentfinance outside London and live away from The Kent Scholarship home. If you live at home, the International overseas fee-paying for Academic Excellence maximum amount of loan you students At Kent, we reward excellence. could receive is £7,529 (2019/20). If you are an overseas fee-paying We know you will have worked student, you may be eligible for loans The loans attract interest at RPI + 3% exceptionally hard to achieve the or grants from your government. For and become repayable the April after qualifications needed to secure your example, the University is recognised you finish your degree and only when place at Kent and we have established by the US Department of Education for you are earning over a specified the Kent Scholarship for Academic US Federal Loans and by the Canadian amount. That amount is currently Excellence to recognise your efforts. government for Canada Student Loans. £25,000. You are advised to seek information Who is eligible? from your country for funding that will The scholarship is awarded to any help to support you while you study. applicant who enters the first year www.kent.ac.uk 187

(Stage 1) of an undergraduate honours For more information or to make an How to apply degree at Kent with, as their highest application, visit www.kent.ac.uk/ You must make your application for entry qualification, three As at A level secondary/scholarships-and-funding the Study Abroad Scholarship at the or specified alternative qualifications same time as your make your UCAS (which include specific combined Student Ambassador application to Kent. You need to qualifications). Where applicants have Stipend complete the scholarship online taken mathematics or an approved Student Ambassador Stipends application form, which includes an modern foreign language, they are have been created for students essay of 750-1,000 words on ‘Why I required to hold AAB at A level; 34 who have an interest in becoming wish to study abroad and how this will points overall minimum, including involved in outreach work during help me in my future career’. a minimum of 15 points for Higher their undergraduate programme. The For more information or to Level subjects for the IB; or specified Student Ambassador Stipend offers make an application, see alternative qualifications. The three successful applicants an award of www.kent.ac.uk/sascholarships A levels can include Critical Thinking £1,000 per annum alongside an or General Studies. All successful exclusive programme of training Music Performance recipients must also have satisfied and work experiences, specifically Scholarships the conditions of entry to the University. designed to enhance their Patron: Dame Anne Evans employability skills. Candidates with a combination of Music and culture bring benefits A levels and BTEC should view the Who is eligible? to both individual students and to full table of qualifications and They are available to University of Kent the wider University community. the combinations permitted at applicants from the University’s partner In recognition of this, Kent awards www.kent.ac.uk/excellence schools and colleges, including Music Performance Scholarships to members of the Kent and Medway talented instrumentalists and singers How to apply Progression Federation. worth between £1,000 and £2,000 There is no application form to per year, together with £500 of For more information or to make an complete. If you have achieved instrumental/vocal tuition with application, visit www.kent.ac.uk/ the necessary grades, you will experienced teachers. Students secondary/scholarships-and-funding automatically be informed and sent from all degree programmes are the terms and conditions. You will need Study Abroad Scholarships welcome to apply; we award up to to accept them in order to receive the 15 scholarships to new applicants This Scholarship is for UK and EU award. See www.kent.ac.uk/excellence each year. students who are spending either a Partner Scholarships full academic year or a term studying The scholarship encourages excellence Partner Scholarships are offered by the abroad, as an integral part of their in music performance and rewards a University to encourage local students degree. The Scholarship provides recipient’s involvement in the extra- to continue in higher education and are £2,000 during your year abroad. For curricular musical life of the University. available to pupils from partner schools those spending less than an academic For more details, see www.kent.ac.uk/ and colleges of the University. year abroad, the Scholarship is paid on music/scholarships.html a pro rata basis. Who is eligible? Sports scholarships You can apply for a Partner Scholarship Who is eligible? The University of Kent is committed You must have made an application if you currently attend one of the to delivering sporting excellence and for a full-time undergraduate course, University’s partner schools or colleges is pleased to offer scholarships to which includes a year abroad. You and you have applied to the University students with outstanding sporting should have attained, or be expected of Kent for a full-time undergraduate ability. programme. to attain, a minimum of AAB (from three A levels) or equivalent.

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The University has a fund which Hockey scholarships Funding for non-EU supports numerous awards The University offers hockey international students between £300 and £2,000. You scholarships of up to £2,000 in The University has a long tradition of must demonstrate a high level of partnership with Canterbury Ladies’ welcoming students from around the performance in, and a commitment Hockey Club and Canterbury Men’s world. In addition to the previously to, your sport. Scholarships are Hockey Club. You must be able to listed awards and those shown normally allocated to students represent both the University and on our website, we offer a number competing in sports which are well one of the clubs’ First teams. of generous scholarships for represented at the University in the our international students. These British Universities & Colleges Sport Rugby scholarships include specific country awards (BUCS) leagues. Any sports falling In partnership with Canterbury Rugby and our International Scholarships. outside of these parameters are Club, the University offers scholarships considered on an individual basis. for First Team players at Canterbury International Scholarships Rugby Club, dependent on ability. The The application process is open These undergraduate scholarships are recipient must also be able to play for from December 2019 and closes worth £8,000 per annum towards the the University in the BUCS leagues. in April 2020. cost of tuition fees and are offered An elite scholarship fund is also For more information or to make an to exceptional applicants, from any available for athletes performing application, see www.kent.ac.uk/sports/ country, paying international fees. The at national level. scholarships closing date for application is 31 May prior to the academic year of entry. The J&K Huntley Sponsored awards Scholarship (Cricket) Further information There are also a number of www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/ This scholarship is worth up to scholarships supported by generous undergraduate £2,500 per year and is offered donations from donors to the University. in partnership with Kent County These scholarships are awarded for a Loyalty scheme Cricket Club. Applicants must be free range of different criteria and you are If you are already a Kent graduate, and willing to register and play for Kent encouraged to review them to check or have parents or siblings who CCC. If and when called upon to play your eligibility. completed degrees at Kent, you may for a county side, appearances will be For more information, see be eligible for our 10% loyalty discount rewarded by the payment of match www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/ on your first year’s tuition fees. (The money. undergraduate scheme is also suitable for those The David James Boxing studying for a degree at the same Scholarship time as a spouse/sibling or civil partner.) For full information on This scholarship is awarded in memory terms and conditions or to make of former Director of Sport and national an application, see www.kent.ac.uk/ boxing coach, the late David James. It finance-student/fees/ is designed to support selected boxers loyaltydiscount.html to ensure they achieve their potential. In partnership with John Horton, the University offers a scholarship of £300-£2,000 per year. www.kent.ac.uk 189

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS “Studying abroad in another country is the most amazing experience. It was impossible to be bored at Kent – there was always something going on. The only thing I disliked was having to go home at the end!”

Heather Kissinger International Exchange student

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The University of Kent is a To help you feel at home, we organise the International team to make highly ranked UK university a special Welcome Week for our new arrangements. You can also take a and a popular choice for international students before classes self-guided audio tour in person or international students. start, including welcome events and from the comfort of your own home visits to local tourist attractions. We or view the online virtual tour of our With a strong and diverse also administer the Multicultural Events Canterbury and Medway student community, more than 25% Fund, which enables students to apply accommodation. of our students are from for funding to run their own festival or overseas with 159 event during the year. Visa and immigration nationalities represented. Students from outside the EU and the Entry qualifications European Economic Area (EEA) are Our popularity is due to many factors, Our knowledge of international required to satisfy UK Government including our academic reputation, qualifications means that we can immigration regulations. For more safe and friendly campuses, great provide specialist advice on information, see p175 or visit locations, excellent student applications, equivalencies of www.kent.ac.uk/studentimmigration accommodation and outstanding qualifications and entry requirements computing and study facilities. to Kent. Information relevant to specific Further information International students benefit from our countries is also provided on our T: +44 (0)1227 823254 English language support, international website. E: [email protected] students’ welcome programme and www.kent.ac.uk/courses/international excellent job opportunities as well as Staff visits in your country a welcoming multicultural, multi-faith Our staff visit many countries across Student support environment. the world, often at higher education and wellbeing fairs, giving you the opportunity to We have a dedicated service for From full degree programmes to the speak directly to someone who can disabled international and European International Foundation Programme answer your questions about all Union (EU) students, designed to or our International Exchange and aspects of life at Kent. assess and co-ordinate the support JYA (Junior Year Abroad) English Plus needs of students with mobility, programmes, Kent offers a variety of Kent representatives health, sensorial and cognitive study options, and a wealth of support, We also have many local differences. for our international students. representatives around the world. If Early contact and assessment is Information about our campuses and you wish to speak to a representative essential to ensure a smooth transition resources are outlined elsewhere in in your own country about Kent, or to the support system at Kent. Distance this prospectus; these pages contain need help with your application, interviewing is available using online information specific to our international please contact our International media such as Skype. students. team (see right). Further information International team Individual tours of the University E: [email protected] Our International team provides T:+44 (0)1227 823158 If you can’t visit us on one of our Open help and support for all international www.kent.ac.uk/studentsupport students, both during their application Days, we can offer an individual tour to Kent and throughout their studies. of the University during the week We have links with the University’s (Monday to Friday). Ideally, you need various cultural and international to give us two weeks’ prior notice of societies, and we meet many of our your arrival – please contact current applicants and former students during visits abroad. www.kent.ac.uk 191

INTERNATIONAL English language. Students who level required by your intended course successfully complete the IFP and of study. The five-week academic PATHWAYS meet the rules of progression can gain skills course is for students who hold As well as our range of degree entry to a wide range of Kent degrees. unconditional offers for Kent degrees. programmes, Kent has programmes See p175 for more details. For more For more information, see that are specially designed for our information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ifp www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/ international students. pre-sessional Pre-sessional courses International Foundation Kent offers courses in English for International Exchange Programme Academic Purposes (EAP) for students In an increasingly competitive global If your education or experience so far who need to improve their English job market, employers value graduates has not given you the qualifications, language skills in order to study at with study abroad experience who study skills or English language degree level. have proved that they can succeed ability that you need to take the and adapt in a different environment. They range in length, depending on undergraduate degree of your The International Exchange your current level of English, and are choice, you may choose to take our programme attracts hundreds of designed to take you from your current International Foundation Programme students every year from around the level of English up to the level required (IFP). This year-long programme is world, including the US, Japan, South to study your chosen degree course. designed for international students Korea, Canada, China and Hong Kong. Which course you take depends on and provides training in academic your current level of English and the subjects, study skills and, if required,

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Erasmus Exchange For students from our partner universities in Europe we offer a full-year programme that runs for one academic year, from September to the beginning of June in the following calendar year, or there are two shorter options, the fall term (semester) from September to December, or the spring term from January to the beginning of June. Free English language support Our Centre for English and World Languages (CEWL) provides free English language and academic skills lessons through the In-sessional English Skills programme (IES). These sessions are for students whose first language is not English to support their We offer a full-year programme that English language entry academic and language progress. runs for one academic year, from requirements These students can take our modules September to the beginning of June in International Exchange in English for Academic Purposes the following calendar year, or there are 6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 as well. two shorter options, the fall semester in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in For more information, see (term) from September to December, Listening and Speaking). www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/in-sessional or the spring semester (term) from January to the beginning of June. JYA English Plus 4.5-6.0 IELTS (with a minimum of 4.5 We also offer JYA English PLUS. This in each component). programme is for international students who wish to spend a full year or part of If your university already has an the year studying at Kent and whose agreement with the University of Kent, English language level is below that then please apply via your university’s required for the International Exchange own ‘study abroad’ office. If your programme. It offers a combination of university does not have an agreement “The course offered everything language training, study skills and the with us, you can still apply directly to I wanted, and Kent has a high opportunity to study a selection of Kent. However, you need to check that score for student satisfaction – academic modules from across the your university will accept the study I think the social aspect of University. JYA English PLUS has credits you gain at Kent. student life is important too. two different-length programmes For more information, see Then I visited the University in (full-year and part-year). Our full-year www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/ the summer and loved it. It was programme begins in April and ends programmes so green and spacious; I liked in April the following year; our part-year or email internationalpartnerships that it was a campus university.” programme begins in April and ends in @kent.ac.uk December. Maria-Valentina Bruns European Studies with German www.kent.ac.uk 193

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Below is a brief guide ‘settled’ in the UK. This means that undergraduate/fees.html so please to fees and funding at the you hold a UK passport or Indefinite check the website regularly. Leave to Remain. University for international International overseas students. You should also Tuition fees fee-paying students read our ‘Fees and Funding’ The main academic cost is tuition fees, Annual tuition fees for full-time section on p183. which cover the cost of teaching and international students from outside academic support services. the EU for 2019/20 are as follows: The figures quoted are for the Undergraduate degrees academic year 2019/20, unless EU students Non-laboratory courses £15,700 otherwise stated. The UK Government has agreed that Laboratory-based or eligible EU students starting their If you are a student from outside the practical courses £19,000 programme in 2019 will be charged European Union (EU), you are classed the same fees as UK students for the International Foundation as an overseas fee-paying student duration of their course, which are Programme £15,700 unless you meet one of the following currently set at £9,250. Eligibility for two criteria: Study abroad – short-term and EU fee status depends on nationality 1 You have been resident within the diploma courses and residency. UK for three years prior to the start Some fees for 2019/20 are still to be of your programme, providing that However, at the time of going to press, confirmed; please refer to the website your residence has not been for the no decision had been made about the overleaf for the following programmes: main purpose of receiving full-time fee status of EU students for 2020 International Exchange and non- education entry, due to possible changes in fee exchange (September to June); 2 By 1 September of your year legislation. Updates will be provided Fall Semester; Spring Semester; of entry, you can be considered at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/funding/ JYA English PLUS.

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Fees for the academic year 2020/21 Living costs “Kent offers an inclusive will be available by spring 2020. See Living costs vary greatly between environment and there are lots www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees individuals, see our website of opportunities and support for the most up-to-date details. www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student available, so take advantage of Funding and scholarships for more details. You can also find what is on offer. Canterbury is a our online living costs calculator For details of scholarships and great city, very student-friendly. at www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/ financial support available for Overall, I have enjoyed my time livingcosts.html international students, see p188. here; I made the right choice coming to Kent.” Fees Osiyemi Osipitan We offer a loyalty discount scheme Law for students whose family members have studied at Kent and an option to pay in instalments. For more information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ finance-student/student-finance-guide www.kent.ac.uk 195

OUR LOCATIONS “Kent has two UK campuses, Canterbury and Medway, and the University provides a free shuttle bus service so people can visit both locations and access facilities on both sites.”

Jack Lay History

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Our Canterbury campus is built on 300 acres of beautiful parkland and has plenty of green spaces, fields and woods. It overlooks the city of Canterbury and the famous Cathedral, which is only as 25-minute walk from campus.

Everything you need is in one place – student accommodation, teaching buildings, the library, nightclub, student media centre, sports centre, theatre, cinema, music performance building, shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, bookshop, launderettes and a medical centre. It’s a very safe environment and staff from our Campus Security team are on call 24 hours a day.

Canterbury has excellent bus and rail links and is 30 miles from our Medway campus. There’s also a free, wireless- enabled, shuttle bus that runs between the campuses during term-time. London is less than an hour by high- speed train and the nearest coastal town is Whitstable, which is just six miles away. You could also be in Paris or Lille within a couple of hours as Canterbury is only 30 minutes from the Eurostar terminal at Ashford.

“Even in my final year, I’m still finding new places to go on campus, and things are always being revamped or updated. There’s such a range of activities, too. In my first year I played a lot of music; now I’ve had a complete change and joined the Rowing Club!” Lucy Skinner French www.kent.ac.uk 197

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The Canterbury campus We have around 5,400 study for printing costs). During the majority opened in 1965 with just bedrooms in college halls of residence of study weeks, the library is open 24/7 500 students. There are and flats and houses. All University and you can also use the Drill Hall now 16,440 students from accommodation costs include both Library at the Medway campus. The wired and Wi-Fi internet access, all library has a café so you can relax in 159 nationalities, yet the utility costs and £6,000 of room between study sessions. Check out our campus never feels too insurance for personal belongings. website www.kent.ac.uk/is/hello which overwhelming. There’s a gives you an excellent introduction to great community spirit, and Accommodation for students with using the library and all the services it’s a friendly and supportive additional support needs it provides. place to study. We have ground floor rooms in Turing and Keynes colleges, in Tyler Court KentOne card College life (Blocks A, B and C) and Kemsdale When you start at Kent, we give you a Court in Park Wood. They have good multi-functional photo ID card known Kent is a collegiate university: a access and are suitable if you have as the KentOne card. As well as university composed of different mobility issues and/or use a wheelchair. identifying you as a student, you use colleges. The colleges at Canterbury We recommend you contact our your card to access the library and it are all named after distinguished British Student Support and Wellbeing can also be used as a debit card to figures who have made an outstanding Service to discuss your individual buy food and drink across campus. contribution to areas of academic learning and living needs. The See www.kent.ac.uk/kentonecard study: Eliot, Rutherford, Darwin, University will make any necessary Keynes, Turing and Woolf, our reasonable adjustments to the STUDENT LIFE postgraduate college. All students accommodation for you and assist become a member of a college with arranging any outside agency With everything in one place, the which provides a ready-made, friendly support if required. Canterbury campus is bustling and community, easing the transition into lively. Here’s just a snapshot of what’s university life. Each college has a Further information available. Student Committee who arrange Visit www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation social events and play a key role in for more information and virtual Support and Wellbeing student welfare. You can also get tours. You can also email us at We have been nationally recognised advice and support from your [email protected] if you have for our proactive approach to student Residents’ Support Officer. See any questions. support. Our acclaimed OPERA www.kent.ac.uk/student/colleges project has transformed the culture of Templeman Library the University and we have put in place Accommodation The Templeman Library sits at the a number of accessibility initiatives that We offer University accommodation heart of campus and is a leading 21st- have improved access to learning for to all new, eligible, full-time century library with extensive print and everybody. Find out more about the undergraduates for their first electronic resources. We also provide OPERA project at www.kent.ac.uk/ year of study, providing: tools and expert advice to help you studentsupport/accessibility/opera.html • you firmly accept (ie as your first navigate the world of online research, choice) either a conditional or access and utilise the best quality Our excellent Student Support and unconditional offer from the information for your subject. There are Wellbeing team are based in Keynes University by 31 July hundreds of study spaces for silent, College. Trained advisers, counsellors • the University receives your online individual and group study, PCs, and student mentors can provide application for accommodation by laptops to borrow, Wi-Fi throughout practical assistance and wellbeing 31 July the building and printing, copying support before you start at Kent and and scanning facilities (see throughout your studies. Kent Union www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/print/ also run an Advice Centre in the www.kent.ac.uk 199

Mandela Building. Drop-in sessions, longer appointments and telephone advice are all available. Further information Student Support and Wellbeing T: +44 (0) 1227 823158 E: [email protected]

Kent Union Advice Centre T: +44 (0) 1227 827724 E: [email protected] Students’ Union Kent Union is the University of Kent students’ union, run by students, for students. There are five elected full- time officers across the areas of welfare, education, sports and activities who work for you within Kent Union to ensure your voice is heard and help you to get the most out of your university experience. See https://kentunion.co.uk/ representation/officers Canterbury. There’s also Park Wood Make friends. Get active. Societies and groups Student Hub which has two dance Discover more. Kent Union provides many activities – studios/activity spaces, a café which Keeping fit and healthy is an important sport, societies, volunteering, and serves our own blend of Campus part of university life and Kent Sport student media. We have over 200 Coffee and Woody’s bar/café which offers a huge range of activities, from societies at Kent ranging from is a fantastic place to grab some tasty traditional sports to fitness and dance academic, cultural, performance, food and wind down after lectures. classes, and health and fitness advice. political, professional, religious and Whether you’re a competitive athlete special interest. All academic societies Student media or just looking to stay active, there’s are funded by the University and are If you’re a budding journalist or something for everyone. There are completely free to join. interested in TV or radio production, our student media centre is for you. three sports halls, a fitness suite, Clubs and bars Run entirely by student volunteers, fitness studio, tennis centre, cycle The Venue is our campus nightclub, you can write for InQuire, our student hub, 3GX, 3G, Astro and grass open three nights a week. It has two newspaper, or get involved in KTV, pitches and a sports pavilion. To take floors of state-of-the-art lighting and our TV station or CSR.fm, our radio a virtual tour and find out more, see sound and features theme nights and station. It’s a purpose-built, industry- www.kent.ac.uk/sports/ or contact us special appearances from top artists standard space with radio studios, at [email protected] and DJs. If clubbing’s not your thing, editing suites and a TV studio. If you compete at county level or the there are plenty of other places on See www.kentunion.co.uk/activities/ equivalent, you could be eligible for a campus to enjoy a good night out, student-media sports scholarship of between £300 and there’s lots on offer in the city of and £5,000 (see p187).

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Arts and culture as holding a range of Open Lectures Food and drink given by newly appointed professors Gulbenkian We have a number of cafés and and public figures. See restaurants on campus that serve Gulbenkian is our arts centre, open www.kent.ac.uk/events to everyone at the University and the breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening general public. It offers great discounts Galleries and exhibition space meals. There’s a huge variety of food on offer with plenty of vegan and and opportunities for our students to There are a number of exhibition vegetarian options. We use quality local create and run their own events. There spaces on campus including Studio 3 produce, halal food is available in most are film screenings every night of the Gallery in the School of Arts’ Jarman of our cafés and restaurants, and we week in the 300-seat cinema and a Building, Gulbenkian Crossover Gallery cater for special diets. See 340-seat theatre that houses drama, and a new space in the Templeman www.kent.ac.uk/catering dance, live music and comedy acts. Library. Major exhibitions by There are student discounts across internationally acclaimed artists are Want to know more? most of the programme and a student featured throughout the year and Check out our campus life page at membership for just £5 per year. student work is also featured. Gulbenkian also has its own licensed www.kent.ac.uk/locations/canterbury/ café which is a very popular spot on Shops campus-life.html campus. It offers delicious freshly There are two SU Shops – one in prepared food sourced from local central campus near to the library, Kentish producers. See and one in the Park Wood Student www.thegulbenkian.co.uk Hub. Both sell fresh and frozen Music produce, stationery, toiletries and a range of Kent clothing and The spectacular Colyer-Fergusson memorabilia. Building is the venue for our extra- curricular music activities, concerts and rehearsals. If you sing or play a musical instrument, you can join the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Concert and Big Bands, Chamber Choir and the many other bands and ensembles that are formed each year. If you’re at an advanced level, you can apply for a music scholarship (see p187 or www.kent.ac.uk/music). Events We’re proud of our international community and ethos and each year we hold WorldFest, a celebration of global culture and diversity featuring workshops, food markets, screenings and performances. We also celebrate Europe Day, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Chinese New Year and Holi, as well 202 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

CANTERBURY AND THE REGION

Canterbury is a lovely city with medieval buildings, lively bars and atmospheric pubs as well as a wide range of shops. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere, and is within easy reach of London and mainland Europe.

Historic city Canterbury has been permanently inhabited since pre-Roman times. The city’s medieval history is easy to see in its streets and buildings and in the world-famous cathedral, which is the venue for the University’s degree ceremonies. The Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s church make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Abbey marked the rebirth of Christianity in southern England and the church, the oldest Cultural centre Shops and restaurants parish church in England, is still used Canterbury is a cultural city with a Canterbury’s Whitefriars shopping for worship. strong focus on the arts. There are a centre brings you the best in fashion, Canterbury has a long history of number of galleries and the annual beauty and lifestyle from some of the creation and dissemination of new Canterbury Festival attracts thousands biggest names in retail. Just a short knowledge, and education has been of visitors from across the UK and walk away, the independent shops and at the heart of Canterbury since 597. Europe. The city is also home to boutiques in the King’s Mile, Westgate Home to five higher education the 1,200-seat Marlowe Theatre. and St Dunstan’s sell fine art, jewellery, institutions, including the University Redeveloped in 2011, it hosts touring clothing, crafts, antiques and more. of Kent, the student population swells productions of West End musicals as A stroll through the city streets and you to almost 40,000 in term time – almost well as plays, ballet, contemporary will come across almost every type of matching the number of permanent dance, opera and live bands. The main food. Grab a pizza, burger or fajitas in residents in the city. theatre welcomes some of the biggest the high street or sample sushi, meze names in stand-up comedy, while the or fresh seafood in a local restaurant. Cosmopolitan setting Marlowe Studio is the place to see up- Fancy something different? The annual Canterbury attracts students and and-coming talents from across the Canterbury Food & Drink Festival visitors from all over the world and, as country. showcases some of the very best befits Britain’s closest city to mainland food and drink our county has to offer. Europe, it has a thriving cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city has a unique charm, with past and present sitting comfortably together. www.kent.ac.uk 203

Nightlife Transport links East Kent has 120 miles of coastline, and a number of its beaches have Canterbury has a great nightlife, with You can easily take a day trip to been awarded the prestigious a huge range of restaurants and cafés, London, Paris, Brussels or Lille from Blue Flag for their environmental a cinema and plenty of traditional pubs Canterbury. It is only 56 miles from management, safety and water quality. and lively bars. Clubs include Club London on the M2/A2 and high- The nearest coastal town to Canterbury Chemistry, which is open three nights speed trains run regularly between is Whitstable, where you can get a week and features the best in old- Canterbury West and London St involved in water sports, including school classics and party, commercial Pancras and take under an hour. yachting, windsurfing and water-skiing, R&B/Hip Hop and dance. Regular trains also run to and from as well as sampling its famous array London Victoria, Charing Cross, of seafood. Kent is renowned for its Sports and leisure Waterloo East and London Bridge – historical past and Canterbury is just The county of Kent is home to a journey time is approximately 90 a short distance from a multitude of number of professional sports teams, minutes. historic sites, castles and forts. and if you want to get involved there The Eurostar from Ashford or Ebbsfleet are first-class facilities for all levels During their second and third years, will take you to Paris or Brussels in less and abilities to use. many students choose to live in the than two hours. The Channel ports are local towns of Whitstable, Herne Bay Play a round of golf at Broome Park, less than 20 miles away, and it is only and Faversham, which are on bus watch Gillingham FC play at Priestfield 30 minutes’ drive to the Channel Tunnel routes to Canterbury and have direct or head to the world-famous Brands at Folkestone. rail links to London. Hatch motor racing circuit – all less than an hour's drive from campus. Cricket is The region a hugely popular sport in Kent and Canterbury is situated in Kent, known teams have been representing the as the ‘Garden of England’, and offers county for 300 years. you the opportunity to live and study in one of the most picturesque areas of the country.

“Canterbury is a compact city, which means that you run into people that you know from your course. It’s so pretty, with the cathedral and shops. I love England and think that Canterbury is one of the most English cities.” Judith Sponselee Liberal Arts 204 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

MEDWAY CAMPUS FROM THE AIR

The Medway campus comprises two sites: Pembroke and The Historic Dockyard Chatham. It’s a great place to study with a vibrant mixture of modern and historic buildings with excellent facilities.

At Pembroke you’ll find the exceptional Drill Hall Library, offering spacious study facilities of the highest quality, and the Medway Building, which has won several awards for design excellence and houses lecture theatres and seminar rooms equipped with the latest technology. Pembroke also has specialist facilities for its professionally focused programmes, including sports laboratories and a state- of-the-art newsroom. The University has also invested significantly in bespoke facilities at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, just a short walk from the Pembroke site.

Medway has excellent bus and rail links and is 30 miles from our Canterbury campus. There’s also a free wireless- enabled shuttle bus that runs between the campuses during term-time. London is less than an hour by train or there is a high-speed service, which takes about 30 minutes. You could also be in Paris or Lille within a couple of hours as Medway is only 20 minutes from the Eurostar terminal at Ebbsfleet.

“I would recommend Kent; I have enjoyed it here. I really like the Medway campus and the shuttle bus from here to the Canterbury campus means you can use the facilities there as well.” Christa Thavapalan School of Computing at Medway student www.kent.ac.uk 205

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The Pembroke site is shared College life • the University receives your online application for accommodation by between the University of Kent is a collegiate university: a 31 July Kent, the University of university composed of different Greenwich and Christ colleges. All Medway students become You are able to apply for Church University and a member of Medway College, which accommodation at Liberty Quays opened in 2005. The Historic provides a ready-made, friendly for every year you are at Kent. Dockyard Chatham has community and eases the transition We have around 1,100 study bedrooms a rich and fascinating into university life. The College has a Student Committee which arranges at Liberty Quays, arranged in clusters maritime history and social events and plays a key role in of flats with four to ten students Kent has a number of key student welfare. See www.kent.ac.uk/ sharing a fully equipped kitchen. The buildings on the site for the student/colleges accommodation costs include Wi-Fi Centre for Music and Audio internet access, all utility costs and Technology and the Medway Accommodation £6,000 of room insurance for personal arm of Kent Business All eligible new full-time students belongings. School. are offered self-catered, en-suite Liberty Quays is a ten-minute walk from accommodation at Liberty Quays, the Pembroke site and most students There are 2,990 Kent students studying providing: choose to live there. It has a great at Medway and it’s a friendly and • you firmly accept (ie as your first atmosphere, it’s easy to make friends supportive campus with a great choice) either a conditional or and Tesco Express, Domino’s Pizza community spirit. See www.kent.ac.uk/ unconditional offer from the and Cargo, our bar and bistro, are right locations/medway University by 31 July on your doorstep. Liberty Quays has a designated Resident Support Officer, who’s there to make sure you’re happy and settled in your accommodation. Accommodation for students with additional support needs Liberty Quays can offer ground floor accessible rooms and adapted studio rooms which have good access and are suitable if you have mobility issues and/or use a wheelchair. We recommend you contact our Student Support and Wellbeing Service to discuss your individual learning and living needs. Further information Visit www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation for more information and virtual tours. You can also email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. www.kent.ac.uk 207

Drill Hall Library The Drill Hall Library is an impressive focal point on the Pembroke site with extensive print and electronic resources. There are hundreds of study spaces for silent, individual and group study, PCs, laptops to borrow, Wi-Fi throughout the building and printing, copying and scanning facilities (see www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/print/ for printing costs). During the majority of the exam study weeks, the library is open 24 hours a day (Monday to Friday) and midnight at weekends. The library has a café open Mon-Fri, so you can relax in between study sessions, and you can also use the Templeman Library at the Canterbury campus.

Check out our website http://campus.medway.ac.uk which gives you an excellent introduction to using the library and all the services a number of accessibility initiatives that it provides as well as opening hours. Kent Union and GK Unions have improved access to learning for Kent Union is the University of Kent everybody. Find out more about the KentOne card students’ union, run by students, for OPERA project at www.kent.ac.uk/ When you start at Kent, we give you a students and your ‘home’ students’ studentsupport/accessibility/opera.html multi-functional photo ID card known union. There are five elected full-time as the KentOne card. As well as Our excellent Student Support and officers across the areas of welfare, identifying you as a student, you use Wellbeing team are based in the education, sports and activities who your card to access the library and it Gillingham Building on the Pembroke work for you to ensure your voice is can also be used as a debit card to site. Trained advisers, counsellors and heard and help you get the most out buy food and drink across campus. student mentors can provide practical of your university experience. See See www.kent.ac.uk/kentonecard assistance and wellbeing support www.kentunion.co.uk/representation/ before you start at Kent and throughout officers your studies. GK Unions also run an STUDENT LIFE As a Medway student, you can also advice centre in the Student Hub. With three sites in close proximity and join GK Unions, which is a partnership Drop-in sessions, longer appointments a large student community, there’s a between Kent Union and the University and telephone advice are all available. great atmosphere at Medway. Here’s of Greenwich students’ union. GK just a snapshot of what’s available. Further information Unions co-ordinates all the societies and sports clubs, and runs an advice Student Support and Wellbeing Support and Wellbeing centre and Jobshop, which can T: +44 (0) 1634 888969 help you find part-time work. See We have been nationally recognised E: [email protected] for our proactive approach to student www.gkunions.co.uk/studenthub/about support. Our acclaimed OPERA GK Unions Advice Centre project has transformed the culture of T: +44 (0) 1634 888855 the University and we have put in place E: [email protected] CONTINUED OVERLEAF 208 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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Societies and groups If you compete at county level or the Events equivalent, you could be eligible for a Kent Union and GK Unions provide We’re proud of our international sports scholarship of between £300 many activities – sport, societies, community and ethos and each year and £5,000 (see p187). volunteering, and student media. we hold WorldFest, a celebration of We have over 35 societies at Medway You’re really spoiled for choice when global culture and diversity featuring ranging from academic, cultural, it comes to keeping active as the workshops, food markets, screenings performance, political, professional, Medway towns also have a lot to offer and performances. We also celebrate religious and special interest. All including a dry ski slope and toboggan Europe Day, Thanksgiving, Diwali, academic societies are funded by run, an ice rink, a go-karting circuit Chinese New Year and Holi, as well the University and are completely and an Olympic standard trampoline as holding a range of Open Lectures free to join. centre. Arethusa Venture Centre offers given by newly appointed professors and public figures. See Clubs and bars climbing and sailing activities and discounted gym memberships are www.kent.ac.uk/events/ The Deep End in the Student Hub available at a number of local is open every day of the week. It’s a Food and drink providers. You can also enjoy the fantastic space and our students ran facilities on the Canterbury campus. We have cafés and restaurants at over 80 events last year including Pembroke, the Dockyard and Liberty theme nights, student award Theatre and cinema Quays that serve breakfast, brunch, ceremonies, film screenings, charity If you love films, multi-screen cinemas lunch and evening meals. There’s a events and special appearances from in Chatham and Rochester offer huge variety of food on offer with plenty top artists and DJs. The Deep End also discounted tickets for students. The of vegan and vegetarian options. We has a café with a great range of tasty Central Theatre in Chatham offers a use quality local produce, halal food is meals served throughout the day. full programme of music, theatre and available in most of our cafés and Cargo, our bar and bistro, is next comedy, while the Brook Theatre offers restaurants, and we cater for special to Liberty Quays and has a great food dance and theatre classes and arts diets. See www.kent.ac.uk/catering menu, plus a regular programme of live workshops. The Gulbenkian Theatre music, comedy and sports. You can Want to know more? and Cinema at Canterbury offers also enjoy the nightlife at Canterbury discounts and a student membership Check out our Medway life page at as the free campus shuttle bus runs for £5 per year. www.kent.ac.uk/locations/medway/ until midnight Monday-Friday and 2am medway-life.html at weekends during term-time. Music Keeping fit and healthy If you sing or play a musical instrument, you can join choirs and Sport is an important part of university ensembles, or take part in one of the life and Team Medway unites University regular band and open mic nights. of Kent and University of Greenwich There’s a vibrant music scene with students. You can get involved in opportunities to perform in Cargo bar competitive and non-competitive sports and bistro and the Galvanising Shop and there are lots of clubs to choose Café at the Dockyard. You could also from. Some clubs compete against join the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, other universities in BUCS (British Concert and Big Bands, Chamber University and College Sport), but Choir at the Canterbury campus. If everyone is welcome to just turn up you’re at an advanced level, you can and play. apply for a music scholarship (see p187 or www.kent.ac.uk/music). www.kent.ac.uk 209

MEDWAY AND THE REGION

Medway is a bustling area History, culture and leisure region also features in many Dickens novels and every year the Dickens with lots of things to see and Medway has a rich and fascinating Festival celebrates his legacy. do; there are outstanding history. Rochester Castle was one sports facilities, exciting arts of the first large stone keeps built by Transport links programmes and buildings William the Conqueror after the Norman Medway has excellent road and rail Conquest, while Rochester Cathedral – of historic significance. links and is well served by the M2, M20 where Kent holds its Medway degree Kent’s Medway students and M25 motorways. Heathrow and ceremonies – is more than 1,400 years are eligible for concessions Gatwick airports, the Channel ports of old, the second oldest cathedral in at many of Medway Dover and Ramsgate and the Channel the UK. Council’s leisure centres, Tunnel are all about an hour’s drive entertainment venues Medway also has a long and from the campus. There are direct rail and attractions. distinguished naval history. For links to London Victoria and Charing instance, the first ship built at Chatham Cross – approximately 45 minutes’ Kent’s Medway campus is in the Dockyard took part in the defeat of the journey time. Ebbsfleet International Chatham Maritime area and at Armada; Lord Horatio Nelson joined his station is just 30 minutes from the The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The first ship at Chatham; and his famous campus, and from there you can be in Chatham Maritime area has received flagship, The Victory, was built there. London in under 20 minutes and Paris or Brussels in just over two hours. a huge investment in recent years and One of Medway’s most famous includes a multiplex cinema, a large inhabitants was Charles Dickens, who retail outlet and a number of bars and lived in Chatham as a child, and later restaurants, all within walking distance at Gadshill Place in Rochester for 14 of the campus. years until his death. The Medway 210 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

PARTNER COLLEGES

The University also offers BSc (Hons) Animal Biology and As part of the Hadlow Group, it has educational opportunities Wildlife Conservation (top-up) approximately 350 students across its through our links with our UCAS code: CD34:C provision and prides itself on offering qualifications that are professionally partner colleges. In partnership with the University’s relevant and career focused. The Business School, Canterbury College following programmes are offered in We deliver Higher National has also developed a new Foundation partnership with the University of Kent. Certificates (HNC) and Diplomas Degree in Graphic Design and Brand (HND), Foundation Degrees (FD) Identity. The College is supporting Higher National Diplomas and one year top-up honours degree the University in its delivery of Higher HND Graphic Design programmes (for students who have Degree Apprenticeship opportunities. UCAS code: 012W:W completed an appropriate HND or FD, or have equivalent experience). Canterbury College also offers Kent- HND Photography validated awards in animal biology and UCAS code: 046W:W Programmes are franchised by the wildlife conservation, animal science, University of Kent and are taught in the public services and visual arts. Foundation degrees colleges. To apply for the programmes For information and how to apply FdA Fashion and Textiles listed below, you should apply through please contact the College: UCAS code: W233:W UCAS under the University of Kent www.ekcgroup.ac.uk/colleges/ FdA Fine Art Practice institution code K24. The colleges also canterbury-college and follow the UCAS code: W104:W offer other Kent validated programmes student experience on social media and students interested in these should @canterburyHE Top-up honours degrees contact the college direct. BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles MidKent College Canterbury College (top-up) MidKent College is one of the largest UCAS code: W234:W Canterbury College is located across providers of further and higher BA (Hons) Graphic Design (top-up) the city from the University’s Canterbury education in the south-east, offering a UCAS code: W210:W campus. The College recently merged range of learning and training services. with East Kent College to form one of The College has an extensively BA (Hons) Photography (top-up) the largest providers of academic and refurbished HE centre at its Maidstone UCAS code: W640:W vocational studies in the country, the campus. BA (Hons) Fine Art (top-up) EKC Group. The campus includes a UCAS code: W101:W new sports centre, student cafe and The College has validated programmes dedicated resources for higher with the University of Kent in: business Please see www.westkent.ac.uk for education students. and management, information more details. technology and construction. For more The College offers a range of higher details or to apply, please contact the University Centre Ashford education awards franchised by the College: www.midkent.ac.uk At the modern facilities of Ashford University of Kent. College, set close to the town centre University Centre West Kent and international railway station, Top-up honours degrees Specialising in the creative arts, University Centre Ashford offers Kent- BA (Hons) Public Services including fashion, graphic design, validated programmes in construction. Management (top-up) fine art and photography, its modern Please contact Ashford College at UCAS code: L433:C campus in Tonbridge has dedicated www.ashford.ac.uk for more details BSc (Hons) Animal Science (top-up) facilities for undergraduate students. on this programme or to apply. UCAS code: D390:C www.kent.ac.uk 211

INDEX AND VISITING THE UNIVERSITY

“I loved the campus, the University itself, everything about it. The atmosphere was great and it felt very comfortable. It’s a great opportunity so make the most of it!”

Emma Welham Accounting & Finance with a Year in Industry

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INDEX

A Audio Canterbury College Academic Production, Music Technology and 129 see Partner Colleges 210 costs 184 Technology. Music and 126 Careers and Employability credit 178 Autism Studies 152 Service 15 excellence scholarship 186 Chaplaincy 182 programmes 26 B Chemistry 56 scholarships 186 Behaviour Support, Positive 153 Choosing a course and applying 170 support 10 Bidiplôme, Politics and Class hours 178 Accommodation International Relations 140 Classical Canterbury 198 Biochemistry 48 & Archaeological Studies 32 costs 185 Biological Anthropology 36 Studies 33 Medway 206 Biology 48 Clinical Psychology, Accounting Biomedical Psychology with 143 & Finance 52 Engineering 82 Colleges Finance, Management, Science 49 Kent’s collegiate atmosphere 180 Marketing, Business 50 Biosciences 46 Partner 210 Actuarial Science 122 Brussels School of Communications Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and 120 International Studies 17 Electronic and 84 Ambassador stipend, Student 187 Business Community Care, Social, Health and 150 American Accounting, Finance, Comparative Literature 118 Literature, English and 116 Management, Marketing 50 Computer Studies 28 & Management 52 Science 60 Ancient History 32 and Production, Music 128 for Health 62 Archaeology, and Classics 30 Information Technology 61 Systems Engineering 83 Anthropology 34, 36 International 54 Computing 58, 60 Biological 36 (top-up) 55 Services (IT) 180 Social 37 Conflict, War and 139 Applicant Days 220 C Conservation and Environmental Studies 64 Application Canterbury 16, 196 decisions 171 Wildlife 67 accommodation 198 Consultancy timeline 171 and the region 202 Applying to Kent 170 Computer Science 59 arts and culture 201 Computing 59 Apprenticeships, Higher campus 196, 198 and Degree 177 Contact details 221 life 198 Contemporary Literature 114 Archaeology, Ancient History events 201 and Classics 30 Costs food and drink 201 Academic 184 Architecture 38 IT services 180 Art History 40 Living 185 Gulbenkian 201 Course Artificial Intelligence Kent Sport 199 (Computer Science) 59 choosing and applying 170 Kent Union 199 structure 177 Arts music 201 Digital 72 Courses 26 nursery provision 182 Creative Writing, and Multimedia 70 shops 201 Liberal 110 English Literature and 115 shuttle bus 196 Credit, academic 178 Asian Studies 42 societies and groups 199 Astronomy, Space Science Criminal Justice and Criminology 68 student Criminology 68, 69 and Astrophysics 44 life 198 Astrophysics, Physics with 44 media 199 Athens 17 Templeman Library 198 www.kent.ac.uk 213

Cultural Employment at Kent 14 Europe 16 Studies and Media 158 Engineering European Sociology, Social Policy and 156 Biomedical 82 Legal Studies 108 with Journalism 158 Computer Systems 83 placements 170 Electronic and Communications 84 Studies 102 D Electronics and Biomedical university 16 Deferred entry 171 Engineering 80 Excellent Degree programmes 26, 170, 177 English employability 1, 12, 14 Design, Multimedia Technology and 72 and American Literature 116 student support 1, 8, 10 Digital Arts 72 and Postcolonial Literatures 116 teaching 1, 4, 6 and Multimedia 70 Literature 115 Exchange, International 191 Directions to the University 221 and Creative Writing 115 Exercise Drama and Theatre 74 English Language for Health, Sport and 164 Drill Hall Library 207 and Linguistics 102 Science, Sport and 162, 164 entry requirements 174 E JYA English Plus 192 F tuition 191 Economics 76 Fees Entry requirements and costs 184 Electronic and Communications general 172 Engineering 84 and funding 183 international students 174 international students 193 Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and 80 Film 88 Social Sciences 66 and Media 86 Employability Studies, Conservation and 64 excellent 1, 12, 14 Erasmus points 15 Exchange 192 Service, Careers and 15, 182

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Finance G History 92, 94 Accounting & 52 General entry requirements 172 American Studies 28 and Investment 53 Geography, Human 96 Ancient 32 for international students 193 German 103 Archaeology and Classics 30 Management, Marketing, Government funding 186 Art 40 Business, Accounting 50 Global Military 95 Financial Philosophies 148 Honours degrees with an integrated Economics 77 and Religious Studies 146 foundation year 174, 177 Mathematics 122 Greenwich and Kent Students’ How to apply 170 Support Package, Kent 186 Unions Together (GK Unions) 10, 207 Human Geography 96 Forensic Gulbenkian theatre and cinema 201 Psychology, Psychology with 143 I Science 90 H Immigration, visa and 190 Foundation Health Industry, working in 170 courses/degrees 174, 177, 210 Information Technology, Programme, International 175, 191 and Community Care, Social 150 and Social Care 152 Business 61 programmes 170, 174, 177 International French 103 Computer Science for 62 Sport and Exercise for 164 Business 54 Funding 186 entry requirements 174, 190 fees and 183 Higher and Degree Apprenticeships 177 Exchange 191 Government 186 Foundation Programme 175, 191 international students 188, 193, 194 National Diplomas (HND) 177, 210 Hispanic Studies 104 opportunities 170 Pathways 191 qualifications 174, 190 www.kent.ac.uk 215

Relations, Politics and 138 Latin America (American Studies) 28 Medway 16, 204 Bidiplôme 140 Law 106, 108, 109 accommodation 206 representatives 190 Learning and Advisory Service, campus 204, 206 research 7 Student 180 college life 206 scholarships 188 Legal Studies, European 108 Drill Hall Library 207 staff visits 190 Liberal Arts 110 events 208 students 189 Libraries 180 food and drink 208 finance 193 Drill Hall 207 music 208 funding 188 Templeman 198 nursery provision 182 tuition fees 185, 193 Linguistics region 209 team 190 English Language and 102 shuttle bus 204 Investment, Finance and 53 Languages and 100 societies and groups 208 IT Services 180 Literature 112 sports 208 Italian 105 American Studies 28 student life 207 Comparative 118 students’ union 207 J Contemporary 114 theatre and cinema 208 Jobs and employability 14 English 115 Universities at 206 Jobshop 14 and American 116 MidKent College Joint honours programmes 177, 218 and Creative Writing 115 see Partner Colleges 210 Journalism 98 World 118 Military History 95 Cultural Studies and Media with 158 Literatures, English and Postcolonial 116 Modes of study 177 JYA English Plus 192 Living costs 185 Modules 178 Justice and Criminology, Criminal 68 Locations 16, 170, 195 Multimedia Loyalty scheme 188 Digital Arts and 70 K Technology and Design 72 M Music Kent and Audio Technology 126 Colleges 180 Management 54 Business & 52 Business and Production 128 employment at 14 Canterbury 201 Extra 177 Marketing, Business, Accounting, Finance 50 Medway 208 Financial Support Package 186 Performance and Production 128 International Pathways 191 Sport 166 Map 222 scholarships 187 representatives 190 Technology and Audio Production 129 research 7 Marketing 55 Business, Accounting, Scholarship for Academic N Excellence 186 Finance, Management 50 Sport 199 Mathematics 123 Networks (Computer Science) 59 studying at 168 and Statistics 123 Nursery provision 182 Union 10, 198, 207 Financial 122 KentOne card 198, 207 Statistics and Actuarial Science 120 O Mature students 175 Open Days 220 L Media Cultural Studies and 158 Language, English with Journalism 158 and Linguistics 102 Film and 86 entry requirements 174 Studies 89 tuition 192 Medical care 180 Languages and Linguistics 100 Medicine 124

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P Research Space Science and Paid work at university 14 Excellence Framework (REF) 7 Astrophysics, Astronomy, 44 Paris School of Arts and Culture 17 international 7 Sponsored Part-time Returning to study 175 awards 188 degrees 171 Rome School of Classical and students 171 study 177 Renaissance Studies 17 Sport Partner and Exercise colleges 210 S for Health 164 scholarships 187 Science Science 164 Performance and Production, Music 128 Actuarial 122 Sciences 162 Personal support 10 Mathematics, Statistics and 120 Canterbury 199 Pharmacology and Physiology 133 Biomedical 49 Management 166 Pharmacy 130, 131 Computer 60 Medway 208 Philosophies, Global 148 for Health 62 Sports and Religious Studies 146 Forensic 90 scholarships 187 Philosophy 134 Space, Astronomy, Therapy and Rehabilitation 166 Physics 136 Astrophysics and 44 Staff visits in your country 190 with Astrophysics 44 Sport and Exercise 164 Stages of study 178 Physiology, Pharmacology and 133 Sciences Statistics Places to inspire 16 Environmental Social 66 Mathematics and 123 Politics 139 Social 159 and Actuarial Science 120 and International Relations 138 Sport and Exercise 162 Student Bidiplôme 140 Scholarships 186 Ambassador stipend 187 Positive Behaviour Support 153 for Academic Excellence, Kent 186 life Postcolonial Literatures, English and 116 International 188 (Canterbury) 198 Pre-sessional courses 191 Music 187 (Medway) 207 Production, Music Partner 187 Media Centre 199 Business and 128 Sports 187 Support 179 Performance and 128 Study Abroad 187 and Wellbeing 181, 190 Technology and Audio 129 Security 182 excellent 1, 8, 10 Professional qualifications 170 Shuttle bus 196, 204 Student advice and support 8, 10 Programmes 26, 177 Social Student Learning Advisory Service 180 degree 177 Anthropology 37 Student welfare 199 foundation 170, 174 Care, Health and 152 Students of study for international students 191 Health and Community Care 150 international 189 Psychology 142 Policy 158 sponsored 171 Sociology, and Cultural Studies Students’ unions 10 Q and Media 156 Canterbury 199 Psychology 143 Medway 207 Qualifications 170, 172 Study checks 176 Sciences 159 Environmental 66 abroad scholarships 187 international 174, 190 stages of 178 Quantitative Research 160 Work 154 Societies support 10 Studying at Kent 168 R Canterbury 199 Medway 208 Support Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy and 166 Sociology 160 academic 10 Religious Studies 148 Social Policy, and Cultural Studies and Wellbeing, and Global Philosophies 146 and Media 156 Student 181, 190, 198, 207 financial 186 www.kent.ac.uk 217

for your study 10 U V personal 10 UCAS 170, 171 Visiting the University 220 Positive Behaviour 153 UK’s European university 16 Visas175, 190 student 179 Union, Students’ 10 excellent 1, 8, 10 Canterbury 199 W for international students 190 Medway 207 Systems Engineering, Computer 83 War and Conflict 139 Universities at Medway 206 Welcome Week 10 University T Welfare, student 199, 207 employment schemes 14 Wellbeing, Student Teaching funding for students 186 Support and 181, 198, 207 Excellence Framework (TEF) 1, 6 scholarships 186 Wildlife Conservation 67 excellent 4, 6 tours 190 Work Technology UK’s European 16 experience, university 14 and Audio Production, Music 129 visiting the 220 Working in industry 170 and Design, Multimedia 72 University Centre Ashford World Literature 118 Business Information 61 see Partner Colleges 210 Music and Audio 126 University Centre West Kent Y Templeman Library 198 see Partner Colleges 210 Term dates 178 University of Kent Year Theatre, Drama and 74 Athens 17 abroad 170 Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports 166 Brussels 17 in industry 170 Tonbridge, University of Kent 16 Canterbury 16, 196 Top-up honours degrees 177, 210 Medway 16, 204 Tours of the University 190, 220 Paris 17 Tuition fees 184 Rome 17 international students 184, 193 Tonbridge 16

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JOINT HONOURS PROGRAMMES

The University of Kent offers several joint honours degrees. For more information on any of the degrees listed below, please go to www.kent.ac.uk/ug

Accounting and Finance and Economics Comparative Literature and Italian with a Year Abroad Art History and Classical & Archaeological Studies Criminology and Cultural Studies Art History and English Literature Criminology and Social Policy Art History and Film Criminology and Sociology Art History and French Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature Art History and Hispanic Studies Cultural Studies and Film Art History and History Cultural Studies and Media and Journalism Asian Studies and Classical & Archaeological Studies Cultural Studies and Social Anthropology Asian Studies and Comparative Literature Drama and English Literature Asian Studies and English Literature Drama and English Language and Linguistics Asian Studies and English Language and Linguistics Drama and Theatre and Art History Asian Studies and French Economics and Management Asian Studies and German Economics and Management with a Year in Industry Asian Studies and Philosophy Economics and Politics Asian Studies and Religious Studies Economics and Politics with a Year in Industry Asian Studies and English Language and Linguistics English and Postcolonial Literatures and Film Classical & Archaeological Studies and Comparative English Literature and Film Literature English Literature and Journalism Classical and Archaeological Studies and Film English Literature and Sociology Classical and Archaeological Studies and Italian English Language and Linguistics and English Literature Classical and Archaeological Studies and Philosophy English Language and Linguistics and Hispanic Studies Comparative Literature and Drama English Language and Linguistics and Management Comparative Literature and English Literature Film and Drama Comparative Literature and English Language and French and English Literature Linguistics French and English Language and Linguistics Comparative Literature and Film French and Hispanic Studies Comparative Literature and French with a Year Abroad French and History Comparative Literature and German with a Year Abroad French and Management Comparative Literature and Hispanic Studies with a Year French and Philosophy Abroad German and English Language and Linguistics www.kent.ac.uk 219

German and French Philosophy and English Language and Linguistics German and Hispanic Studies Philosophy and Film German and History Philosophy and Management German and Management Philosophy and Politics German and Philosophy Philosophy and Sociology Hispanic Studies and English Literature Politics and Law Hispanic Studies and History Religious Studies and English Literature Hispanic Studies and Management Religious Studies and Philosophy History and Drama Social Anthropology and Politics History and English and Postcolonial Literatures Social Anthropology and Social Policy History and English Language and Linguistics Social Anthropology with French History and Film Social Anthropology with German History and Italian Social Anthropology with Italian History and Philosophy Social Anthropology with Spanish History and Politics Social Policy and Politics History and Religious Studies Social Policy and Sociology History and Social Anthropology Sociology and Economics Italian and English Language and Linguistics Sociology and Politics Italian and French Sociology and Social Anthropology Italian and German Italian and Hispanic Studies Italian and Management Law and Accounting and Finance Law and Criminology Law and Economics Law and English Literature Law and History Law and Management Law and Philosophy Law and Social Anthropology Law and Sociology Mathematics and Accounting and Finance Philosophy and Art History Philosophy and English Literature 220 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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Come along to our campuses discuss course options or admissions, Self-guided audio tour fees and funding, support, health and to see for yourself what it’s You can explore the Canterbury wellbeing, and study skills. like to be a student at Kent. campus in person or remotely. Our We hold Open Days (for Applicant Days self-guided audio tour gives you a everybody) and Applicant flavour of the campus and you will Had an offer from us or been invited for hear from the people who help Days (for undergraduate an interview? If so then our Applicant to make Kent such an inspiring place students who apply to Kent Days are a perfect opportunity to to study – our staff and students. Go to and are made an offer or decide if Kent is right for you. As well www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/informal/ invited for interview). as meeting other applicants, staff and audio-tour.html to get started. Family and friends are current students, your itinerary will welcome to come with you. include an in-depth programme with Virtual accommodation tours your academic school. You can also view virtual tours of the Open Days Informal visits accommodation and facilities at both our Canterbury and Medway We hold our Open Days in the summer You are also welcome to make an campuses at: www.kent.ac.uk/ and autumn at our Canterbury and informal visit to our campuses at any accommodation Medway campuses and they are a time. We run tours of the Canterbury fantastic way to come and see what and Medway campuses on specified Further information Kent has to offer. Subject displays, days for anyone who is unable to For further information about visiting talks, sample seminars, interactive attend an Open Day or Applicant Day. Kent and how to book your place, see demonstrations and accommodation We also offer self-guided tours which www.kent.ac.uk/visit viewings are just a sample of what’s you can do at a time that suits you. available. You can also meet staff to For more details, see www.kent.ac.uk/informal www.kent.ac.uk 221

International students By road From London, the north and west: M25, Meet us in your country (M20), M2, A2. Canterbury central ring ADDRESSES Our staff make regular visits overseas road, A290 Whitstable Road, St Recruitment and to meet with students who are Thomas Hill, approx one mile (1.6km) Admissions Office interested in studying at Kent. We up the A290, University entrance on The Registry, welcome the opportunity to meet with right (signposted) near top of hill. you in person and would be pleased The University of Kent, to offer you guidance and information. Campus map Canterbury, Kent www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury CT2 7NZ, UK For details of upcoming visits, see T: +44 (0)1227 768896 www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent Medway www.kent.ac.uk/ug By rail Individual tours London Victoria, Charing Cross or Kent International Recruitment If you live outside of the UK and Coast to Chatham: journey time approx The Registry, Europe you may find it difficult to attend 50 minutes. London St Pancras to The University of Kent, our scheduled events. We are happy Ebbsfleet International: journey time Canterbury, Kent to organise individual tours of our approx 20 minutes. Ebbsfleet station CT2 7NZ, UK Canterbury or Medway campuses for is just 30 minutes from the campus. T: +44 (0)1227 823254 you and your family (advance notice is www.kent.ac.uk/ required). By road From London, the north and west: M25, internationalstudent If you would like to arrange a visit, M2. Follow signs for Gillingham, then E: internationalstudent@ please complete the online personal the Historic Dockyard and Chatham kent.ac.uk campus tours form at www.kent.ac.uk/ Maritime via the A289 and the Medway informal Tunnel. From the east: A2, A289, the Gillingham Northern Link Road, follow How to reach us signs for the Medway Tunnel. Canterbury By bus By rail From Chatham Station to Chatham London (St Pancras) to Canterbury Maritime: journey time approx 15 West: journey time approx 56 minutes. minutes. London (Victoria) to Canterbury East: journey time approx 85 minutes. Campus map London (Charing Cross or Waterloo) to www.kent.ac.uk/maps/medway Canterbury West: journey time approx 90 minutes. “I knew that Kent had a By bus London Victoria to Canterbury bus fantastic reputation for station: journey time approx 120 academic excellence, and the minutes. Canterbury bus station to the campus setting was just right University, regular service: journey time for me. Studying languages at approx 15 minutes. Kent also meant that I was well positioned to travel to mainland Europe really easily.” Robert Wilcox French and Hispanic Studies graduate

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Glasgow 470 miles 7hrs 10mins 6hrs If possible, please recycle this prospectus Hull 243 miles 4hrs 15mins 3hrs 55mins when you have finished using it. Liverpool 278 miles 4hrs 30mins 3hrs 50mins Thanks to all the staff and students who London 62 miles 1hr 20mins 1hr 10mins helped to produce this prospectus. (High-speed train 50mins) Manchester 266 miles 4hrs 30mins 3hrs 45mins Newcastle 330 miles 5hrs 20mins 4hrs 30mins Norwich 160 miles 2hrs 50mins 3hrs 10mins Plymouth 270 miles 4hrs 45mins 5hrs 10mins Portsmouth 125 miles 2hrs 10mins 2hrs 30mins

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Belfast 505 miles 9hrs 30mins 15hrs This prospectus was produced in January Birmingham 157 miles 2hrs 40mins 3hrs 20mins 2019. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the information contained Bristol 170 miles 2hrs 45mins 3hrs 40mins in its publicity materials is fair and accurate and Cardiff 204 miles 3hrs 20mins 4hrs 5mins to provide educational services as described. Edinburgh 420 miles 7hrs 10mins 6hrs However, the courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. For the most Glasgow 440 miles 6hrs 50mins 6hrs 20mins up-to-date information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug Hull 215 miles 3hrs 50mins 4hrs 30mins and for full details of our terms and conditions, see www.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions Liverpool 250 miles 4hrs 5mins 4hrs 10mins London 35 miles 1hr 1hr 10mins For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about you for Manchester 340 miles 4hrs 5mins 3hrs 45mins administrative, academic and health and safety Newcastle 305 miles 5hrs 4hrs 35mins reasons. Any offer we make to you is subject to your consent to process such information Norwich 132 miles 2hrs 35mins 3hrs 30mins and is a requirement in order for you to be Plymouth 255 miles 4hrs 35mins 5hrs 40mins registered as a student. All students must agree to abide by the University rules and Portsmouth 105 miles 1hr 50mins 3hrs 30mins regulations at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

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