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The UK’s European university UNIVERSITY OF KENT / UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS / 2020 / / PROSPECTUS KENT UNDERGRADUATE OF UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS IN 2019 General Open Days Canterbury Medway Sat 6 July Sat 15 June RATED Sat 5 October Sat 12 October Sat 19 October For further dates and information, visit: www.kent.ac.uk/opendays University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T: +44 (0)1227 764000 www.kent.ac.uk/ug OUTSTANDING TEACHING K24 /UniversityofKent /unikent /UniversityofKent Undergraduate 2020 Prospectus EXCELLENT TEACHING 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 206 4 University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 www.kent.ac.uk 5 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.