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CULTURALSTUDIESAND MEDIACanterbury

The UK’s European university

Undergraduatestudy

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CULTURAL STUDIESAND MEDIADo you follow what is happening in the media and popular culture? Are you ever suspicious of the way that ethnicity, race, youth, gender and sexuality are represented in films, TV andadvertising? Do you wonder how life online affectsthe way we relate to each other? If you do, thenCultural Studies and Media is for you.

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ExcellentresourcesAccess more than a millionbooks, ebooks, databasesand journals and use thededicated viewing facilities atthe University’s TemplemanLibrary. Our expert subjectlibrarians can help you to getthe most from our specialistcollections.

World-leadingresearchWe are home to world expertsin specialist areas across thesocial sciences, with one ofthe most dynamic researchcultures in Europe. The booksand articles we write and thedebates we are involved in helpto shape your course and thetopics you are studying.

EnhancedexperienceOur Employability Pointsscheme rewards you for gettinginvolved in extra-curricularactivities. Why not learn a newlanguage, or become a studentrep? You exchange your pointsfor work experience and otheractivities that prepare you forthe world of work.

Academic supportUniversity is different fromschool. You need to be self-motivated and well organisedto succeed. We help you byassigning you an academicadviser, running a peermentoring programme andoffering help with academicskills, such as essay writing.

StudentcommunityKent Union is run by students,for students, to help you makethe most of university life. Aswell as running clubs, societiesand social events, the studentunion is there to support youwith advice on a wide rangeof issues and to ensureyour voice is heard.

Kent’s StudentMedia CentreWhen you’re not studying, whynot apply to volunteer in Kent’smedia centre? Using our first-class studio facilities andediting suites, you produceprint, radio and online contentwith fellow students and gainvaluable experience of workingin a professional environment.

InspirationalteachingGreat teachers inspire andchallenge. Whether they arelecturing on digital media orsparking discussion on socialidentities and sub-cultures, ourstaff are skilled at bringing theirsubject to life. They share theirresearch and welcome youropinions and ideas.

Lively campusKent is a campus university, soeverything you need is withinwalking distance. You canwatch a play or a film at theGulbenkian arts centre, danceat The Venue nightclub, keep fitat our sports centre and meetfriends at one of the manycampus cafés and restaurants.

Career successEmployability is a priority at theUniversity of Kent. By studying,you sharpen skills that areuseful in working life, suchas time management anddeveloping an argument. Wehelp you to develop a great CVand present yourself effectivelyto potential employers.

WHY CHOOSE CULTURALSTUDIES AND MEDIA AT KENT?

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StimulatingprogrammeCultural Studies and Media helps you to understand the world you livein, how and why it is changing, and what it might look like in the future.Studying media and culture in a global and historical context givesyou the tools to evaluate contemporary phenomena such as digitalmedia, sub-cultures, gender and the body. You graduate with a broadknowledge of media and society and an understanding of the manycritical debates surrounding culture – fascinating in itself, but alsoextremely useful in a whole range of professions.

The Guardian UniversityGuide 2020• Social Policy at Kent ranked4th overall

The Times Good UniversityGuide 2019• Sociology at Kent ranked11th overall

Research ExcellenceFramework• Based on our results in themost recent ResearchExcellence Framework, theSchool of Social Policy,Sociology and SocialResearch was ranked 2nd inthe UK for research power

Destination of Leavers fromHigher Education (DLHE)• Over 95% of Kent graduateswho graduated in 2017 andresponded to a nationalsurvey were in work or furtherstudy within six months

Teaching ExcellenceFramework• Kent was awarded gold,the highest rating, in theUK government’s TeachingExcellence Framework*

Independent rankings

*The University of Kent’s Statement of Findings can be found atwww.kent.ac.uk/tef-statement

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What about your fellowstudents?I have a very good group of friendsand classmates as well. Sometimeswe work together on presentations,it’s great when everyone works hardand you get the work done in plentyof time, I really like that. We alsopresent on our own which can befun. I enjoy working independentlyand as part of a team.

Have you joined any societies?I have. I’m vice president of the EastAfrican Society and a member ofthe Kent Gospel Choir. I’m also apeer mentor, a buddy and a studentambassador. I keep busy. The EastAfrican Society organises lots ofevents. We put on a fashion show,and have parties and barbecues.It’s nice because it’s like a homeaway from home. You can easilyrelate to these people and theybecome like your family, so youdon’t miss home too much. It’s really nice. I’m glad there’s an East African society.

Has the course confirmed your plans for the future?I think so. I want to go into humanresources, possibly in the hospitalityarea. After I graduate I think I’ll stayin Europe and possibly do aMaster’s in Switzerland.

What advice would you give tosomeone who’s coming to Kent?Remember, university is new toeveryone so it’s easy to makefriends. And keep in touch with your family regularly, it’s so easynow with Skype and FaceTime.

Melissa Ngige is in the second year of herCultural Studies andAnthropology degree.

Why did you choose Kent?I went to a British system schoolin Kenya and lots of students fromthere come to Kent. I really liked thesound of the course and that’s howI found myself here.

What was it about the coursethat attracted you?I wanted to do a course that waspeople oriented because in thefuture, I’d like to go into eitheradvertising or human resources orPR. I thought that this course wouldhelp me to get a job in those areaslater on. I wanted to develop a goodunderstanding of why peoplebehave in certain ways.

How did you feel when youarrived?It was a bit of a culture shock, but not too bad. We do have socialmedia at home so we keep up.Things are more liberal here andfree and I really like that. I hadn’tvisited Kent beforehand so arrivinghere by myself was scary. But thereare friends from my high schoolhere, so it was easy to settle in.People are very friendly and I didn’tfind it hard to make friends.

Did you live on campus for your first year?Yes, I lived in Eliot, it’s central, nearthe library and my classes. Living oncampus is a great way to meet lots

of different people. There werepeople studying law, sociology andanthropology. I really liked it. I thinkKent is quite compact and easy toget around. I live off campus now,near the city centre; Canterbury isreally beautiful.

How is the course going?It’s going pretty well. I struggled abit in first year, it’s quite a jump fromA levels but I went to the StudentLearning Advisory Service and theywere very helpful. I was quite shy inmy first year, but now I find it easierto talk to my lecturers and ask fortheir help when I need it. I am reallyenjoying the Cultural Studies side ofthe course.

What do you think of thelecturers?They are supportive. They all haveoffice hours when you can go andsee them and I find I am takingadvantage of those more and more.This year one of our lecturers gaveus an exemplar piece of writingwhich was very helpful, you knowwhat’s expected then.

Have you had a favouritemodule?Generally, I am enjoying themodules in my second year; they’revery intriguing. I’m taking a moduleon race and racism, which is veryinteractive. We’re encouraged tospeak in class and give our ownopinions. It’s very interesting.

STUDENT VIEW

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CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE

Not sure which degree to choose? You can studyCultural Studies andMedia as a single honourscourse, with anothersubject as joint honours,or with Journalism. Here’sa guide to what’s on offer.

Cultural Studies and Mediawww.kent.ac.uk/ug/1382On this programme, you workacross disciplinary boundaries,choosing modules from severalsubjects – all addressing ‘culture’,‘media’ and ‘society’ as they arewidely understood. In your final yearof study, you can take a dissertationmodule on a subject of your choice,which allows you to focus in detailon an area you are particularlypassionate about.

Cultural Studies and Mediawith Journalism www.kent.ac.uk/ug/1908On this programme, you takeapproximately 70% of your modulesfrom the discipline of CulturalStudies and Media with theremaining 30% of modules fromjournalism. You study mediatedcultural forms, practices andtechnologies and their vital social,political and economic implicationsand develop journalism skills.

Joint honoursOn a joint honours degree, yourstudies are split equally betweentwo subjects. Joint honours degreescurrently available are:• Criminology and Cultural Studies(www.kent.ac.uk/ug/203)

• Cultural Studies and Film(www.kent.ac.uk/ug/154)

• Cultural Studies and Mediaand Journalism(www.kent.ac.uk/ug/1907)

• Cultural Studies and SocialAnthropology(www.kent.ac.uk/ug/156).

International studentsIf you need to extend your existingacademic qualifications or abilityin English to be able to study atuniversity level, Kent’s one-yearInternational Foundation Programme(IFP) gives you the opportunity to doso. The IFP can provide progressionto the Cultural Studies and Mediaprogrammes. For details, see:www.kent.ac.uk/ifp

Teaching and assessmentDuring your degree, you willgenerally be studying four modulesat any one time. Typically, you attenda one-hour lecture and a one-hourseminar a week for each module –though there are variations on thisformat. The weekly seminars arewhere you meet with your tutorin small groups to discuss theliterature and other material relatingto course subject matters andthemes – often following readingor viewing assignments.

Broadly speaking, our degrees areassessed by 50% coursework and50% examination. The courseworktakes the form of essays, shortpresentations, portfolios andoccasionally other practicalexercises. The vast majorityof examinations take place atthe end of the academic year.

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YEAR ABROAD

At Kent, you have theopportunity to broadenyour experience byspending a yearstudying overseas.

The year abroad usually takesplace between Stages 2 and 3of your degree course.

Year abroadGoing abroad as part of yourdegree is an amazing opportunityand a chance for you to developacademically, personally andprofessionally. You gain confidenceand independence and furtherdevelop many of the transferableskills employers are looking for,

such as the ability to communicateeffectively and to plan and organiseyour time. You also demonstrate thatyou are flexible in your outlook andhave the enthusiasm and drive tosucceed in a new environment.

For many students, their yearabroad is a life-changing andrewarding experience. Having risento the challenge of living in anothercountry, they have a renewed beliefin their ability to succeed.

We work with a wide range ofpartner universities in manycountries, which currently includeBelgium, Canada, Finland, China(Hong Kong), Ireland, Italy,Singapore, Spain and the USA.

At the majority of our partneruniversities you study in English.

You need to have reached certainacademic standards in Stages1 and 2 in order to participate.Your year abroad is assessedon a pass/fail basis and doesn’tcount towards your final degreeclassification. See www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad/opportunities/az.html formore information.

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YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME

One of the great thingsabout the Cultural Studiesand Media programmes isthe breadth of modulesavailable to you, whichallows you to tailor yourdegree to your interestsand ambitions.

Module informationPlease note: these module listsare not fixed as new modules arealways in development and choicesare updated yearly. The details arecorrect at the time of publication(June 2019). See www.kent.ac.uk/ugfor the most up-to-date information.

To read a description of any of the modules listed, please go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modulesand type in the module code.

Cultural Studies and MediaStage 1You take:• Contemporary Culture and Media(SO335)

• Modern Culture (SO334).

You also choose two of thefollowing:• Fundamentals of Sociology(SO337)

• Sociological Theory: The Classics (SO408)

• Sociology of Everyday Life(SO336).

If you are taking a joint honoursprogramme, you also take oneor two compulsory modules fromyour joint honours subject.

You take further modules froma range of choices drawn fromthose offered on social sciencesand humanities programmes.Optional modules on offer mayinclude: • Analysing British Politics Today(PO304)

• Critical Thinking (SO341)• Film Style (FI313) • Introduction to Criminology(SO305)

• Social Policy and Social Control(SA300).

Stages 2 and 3During your second and third yearsof study (Stages 2 and 3), you havethe chance to take a diverse rangeof modules from various disciplines– all in the spirit of our commitmentto interdisciplinary thinking.

At Stage 2 you take:• Popular Culture, Media andSociety (SO750)

• Qualitative Social ResearchMethods (SO546).

At either Stage 2 or Stage 3 of yourdegree, you take the followingmodules: • Cultures of Embodiment (SO676)• Digital Culture (SO657).

If you are on a joint honoursprogramme, there may alsobe compulsory modules in yourother discipline.

In Stage 3 of your studies, you havethe option to complete a CulturalStudies Research Dissertation727)(SO683). This allows you toembark on an original piece ofresearch of your own choosing,carried out under the supervision ofa member of the Cultural Studiesand Media team. If you choose thisoption, you are assessed on thefinished dissertation of around12,000 words and it will count forone quarter of your final year’smarks. If you choose not to takethe Dissertation module, you takeContemporary Sociological Theory(SO727).

In addition to these elements ofstudy, you can choose from awide range of optional modules.

Optional modulesThose on offer may include: • A Future for the Welfare State?Social Change, Challenge andCrisis (SA503)

• Arts Funding and Policy: Makingit Happen (ART526)

• Contemporary SociologicalTheory (SO727)

• Costume and Fashion (ART502) • Creatures of the Night: Vampiresin Literature and Film (CP644)

• Crime, Media and Culture(SO605)

• Criminal Justice in ModernBritain: Development, Issuesand Politics (SO536)

• Cultures of Embodiment (SO676)• Curating Art History (HA6001)• Digital Culture (SO657)• Digital Photography (EL536)• Disability and the Arts (ART522)

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• Don Juan and Casanova: The Artof Seduction in Literature, Musicand Film (CP655)

• Drugs, Culture and Control(SO689)

• Emotion, Media and Culture(SO742)

• Enlightenment, Revolution andthe Modern Social World (SO764)

• Environmental Politics (SO525)• Fiction and Power (CP524)• Forensic Psychology: Theoreticaland Applied Perspectives(SP637)

• Gender, Crime and CriminalJustice (SO533)

• How to Win Arguments withNumbers (SO746)

• Kent Student Certificate forVolunteering, Platinum Award(SO670)

• Latin American Fiction (CP532) • Literature and Society (SO737)• Media Ethics (MSTU5000)• Mental Health (SO532)• Narrative, Myth and CulturalMemory (SO621)

• Paris: Myth and Reality inthe 19th Century (FR593)

• Paris: Myth and Reality inthe 20th Century (FR594)

• Photography: Contexts ofPractice (ART523)

• Playfulness, Games andLiterature (CP663)

• Policing and Society (SO5011)• Postcolonial Images of Africaand South Asia (CP652)

• Poverty, Inequality and SocialSecurity (SO575)

• Psychology and the Arts(ART520)

• Prize Winners (CP646)

• Research Dissertation (SO679)• Rethinking Gender: From theBrontë Sisters to Eimear McBride(CP629)

• Race and Racism (SO537)• Risk and Society (SO659) • ‘Selfies’: Individualisation andSociety (SO6011)

• Social Research Methods(SO602)

• Social Sciences in the Classroom(SE556)

• Sociology of Crime and Deviance(SO505)

• Sociology of Religion (SO736) • The Book and the Film:Adaptation and Interpretation(CP518)

• The Sociology of Imprisonment(SO711)

• The Sociology of Work (SO668)• The Text: Approaches toComparative Literature (CP510)

• The Third Sector: Charities andSocial Enterprises in ModernSocieties (SO645)

• Travel, Exile and Displacement(CP594)

• Violence and Society (SO534)• Welfare in Modern Britain(SO601)

• Writing Literature: Creative andAnalytical Approaches (CP622).

CONTINUED OVERLEAF

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YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME (CONT)

Cultural Studies and Mediaand JournalismStage 1 You take:• Contemporary Culture and Media(SO335)

• Essentials of Reporting (JN305)• Introduction to Reporting (JN304)• Modern Culture (SO334).

You also take one of:• British Government and Politics(JN302)

• History of Journalism (JN300).

You choose further modules fromthe optional modules on offer whichmay include: • Analysing British Politics Today(PO304)

• Critical Thinking (SO341)• Film Style (FI313) • Fundamentals of Sociology(SO337)

• Introduction to Criminology(SO305)

• Social Policy and Social Control(SA300)

• Sociology of Everyday Life(SO366).

Stage 2You take:• Essentials of Feature Writing(JN519)

• Introduction to Feature Writing(JN518)

• Popular Culture, Media andSociety (SO750)

• Qualitative Social ResearchMethods (SO546).

Plus at either Stage 2 or Stage 3:• Digital Culture (SO657).Plus at least one of:• Introduction to Media Law(JN520)

• Power without Responsibility –Media Power and MediaConsumption in Britain (JN500).

Stage 3You take:• Cultures of Embodiment (SO676)• Digital Culture (SO657) (if nottaken at Stage 2).

Plus at least one of:• Communication andHumanitarianism (JN508)

• Freedom of Expression, the Lawand the Media (JN511)

• Political Reporting (JN513)• Reporting Conflict (JN509).

You choose any further modulesfrom the optional modules listedon p10.

Cultural Studies and Mediawith JournalismStage 1Modules as for Cultural Studies andMedia and Journalism.

Stage 2You take:• Essentials of Feature Writing(JN519)

• Introduction to Feature Writing(JN518)

• Popular Culture, Media andSociety (SO750)

• Qualitative Social ResearchMethods (SO546).

Plus the following modules at eitherStage 2 or Stage 3:• Cultures of Embodiment (SO676)• Digital Culture (SO657).

You choose any further modulesfrom the optional modules listedon p10-11.

Stage 3You take at least one of:• Communication andHumanitarianism (JN508)

• Freedom of Expression, the Lawand the Media (JN511)

• Political Reporting (JN513)• Reporting Conflict (JN509).

You choose any further modulesfrom the optional modules listedon p10-11.

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• arranging note-takers, signersand other support workers for you

• discussing exam accessarrangements

• helping you with emotional,psychological or mentalhealth issues

• applying for relevant fundingto support you.

Find out more at:www.kent.ac.uk/studentsupport

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“Peer mentoring is open toabsolutely everyone. We’vesigned up to be peer mentorsand we really do want to help,so take advantage of it.”

Evangeline AgyemanPeer mentor

SUPERB STUDY SUPPORT

We’ll support youthroughout your timeat Kent, from helpingyou adjust to universitystudy to discussingmodule choices andessay topics with you.

You are assigned an academicadviser in your first year, and theyhelp you get the most from yourdegree programme. They meetwith you regularly to discussgeneral academic issues orspecific assignments. They willassist you in developing academicskills and refer you to other sourcesof help if you need it.

Peer supportThe best advice often comesfrom people who’ve been in yoursituation. On our Academic PeerMentoring scheme, first-yearstudents can request to be matchedwith second- or third-year studentson a similar degree programme.

Peer mentors can help you settle into university life and find your feet.They can help you to discuss ideasand improve your study skills as youprogress through your first year.

Study skills adviceSuccessful students take control oftheir own learning. Kent’s StudentLearning Advisory Service (SLAS)can help you to increase yourcompetence and confidence andfulfil your potential. You can requesta one-to-one appointment or attend

workshops on a diverse rangeof topics, from making the mostof lectures to writing well andavoiding plagiarism.

Student support andwellbeingYou might need extra help to get the most from university. If youhave a medical condition, specificlearning difficulty, mental healthcondition or disability, the StudentSupport and Wellbeing team isthere to support you.

The team is committed to improvingaccess to learning for all students at Kent and can assist with manythings, including:• talking to your lecturers aboutany help you need in lecturesor seminars

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Award allows you to developtransferable skills in leadership,mentoring, project managementand working within teams andorganisations. The Social Sciencesin the Classroom module givesyou experience of working in aprofessional environment andcommunicating ideas effectively.

Find a great jobYour degree can lead to a widerange of rewarding career paths.For instance, our graduates havegone on to work in:• advertising and design• journalism• broadcasting• arts and arts management• public relations• the leisure industry• local government.

Other graduates have chosen tomove on to further study.

We support you with tailoredemployability events, from exploringcareer options to presenting yourskills and experience to employers.

Visit our careers fair to talk topotential employers and useour award-winning Careers andEmployability Service for adviceon preparing your CV. Our trackrecord speaks for itself: over 95%of Kent graduates who respondedto the most recent national surveyof graduate destinations were inwork or further study within sixmonths (DLHE, 2017).

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A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

What do you hope todo once you have yourdegree? Whether youhave a specific careerpath in mind or haven’tthought much beyonduniversity, we can helpyou to achieve successin the future.

Build your CVYour degree studies help you todevelop skills such as analysinginformation, thinking critically,expressing yourself clearly,solving problems, plus workingindependently and as part ofa team. These transferable skillsare widely valued by employersin all sectors.

At Kent, you have lots of other greatopportunities to enhance your skills.For instance, you could:

• join a society or sports club (evenbetter – get involved in running it)

• volunteer in the community• work in a part-time job or takeup a summer internship

• represent your fellow studentsas a student rep, or becomea student ambassador

• learn a new language or skillwith Study Plus.

Getting involved like this means that you can earn EmployabilityPoints, which you can exchange for employability rewards. The morepoints you earn, the more valuablethe rewards. We work with local,national and international employersto offer internships, work experienceand a range of other activities thatprepare you for the world of work.

Experience workTaken as part of your degreeprogramme, the Kent StudentCertificate for Volunteering Platinum

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COME AND FIND OUT MORE

Choosing a universityis a big step, so it’simportant to find out asmuch as you can beforeyou make your decision.Come and visit us to seewhat we can offer you.

Open DaysOpen Days are a great way to findout what life as a student at Kentis like. For instance, you can:• learn more about the courseyou are interested in at asubject presentation

• ask questions – talk to theacademic teams at theinformation stands

• experience our teaching ata taster lecture*

• find out about student finance,opportunities to study abroadand extra-curricular activitiessuch as those run by Kent Sport.

Explore the campus at your ownpace on the self-guided walkingtour. You can visit different typesof accommodation, chat to currentstudents and enjoy the stunningviews over the city of Canterbury.

Open Days are held in the summerand autumn. Book your place atwww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Applicant DaysIf you apply to Kent and we offeryou a place (or ask you to comefor an interview), you will usuallybe invited to an Applicant Day.Applicant Days run in the autumnand spring terms and are anopportunity to find out about thecourse in more detail. You spendtime with your academic schoolmeeting staff and current students,and take part in activities that giveyou a flavour of your prospectivecourse and university life.

Informal visitsIf you can’t make it to an Open Dayor Applicant Day, you can still visitus. We run tours of the campus

throughout the year. If you liveoutside Europe, we appreciate thatyou might find it difficult to attendour scheduled events, so we canarrange a personal campus tourfor you and your family.

Let us know you’re comingScheduled tours and personalcampus tours (for internationalstudents) need to be booked inadvance – you can do this viawww.kent.ac.uk/informal

Meet us in your countryOur staff regularly travel overseasto meet with students who areinterested in coming to Kent.We also have strong links with

*Programme of events variesaccording to subject.

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LocationCanterbury

AwardBA (Hons)

Programme typeFull-time and part-time

Degree programme

Single honours• Cultural Studies and Media(V902)

• Cultural Studies and Mediawith Journalism (V9P6)

Joint honours• Criminology and CulturalStudies (MV99)

• Cultural Studies and Film(VW96)

• Cultural Studies and Mediaand Journalism (V9P5)

• Cultural Studies and SocialAnthropology (LV69)

Offer levelsBBB at A level; DDM in BTECExtended Diploma; IB Diploma34 points or IB Diploma with15 points at HL.

We are committed to wideningparticipation and have asuccessful tradition of admittingmature students. We welcomeapplications from students onaccredited Access courses.

Required subjectsNone, but preferred A levelsinclude one or more of thefollowing: Sociology, EnglishLiterature, Media Studies,Philosophy, Geography, Politics,Film Studies, Economics, Art,natural sciences and languages,combined with any others.Preferred subjects for BTEC:Health and Social Care or PublicServices.

Funding opportunitiesFor details of scholarshipsand bursaries at Kent, seewww.kent.ac.uk/ugfunding

Entry requirements and offerlevels are subject to change.For the latest information, see:www.kent.ac.uk/ug

agents in your home country whocan offer guidance and informationon studying at Kent. To find outmore, visit www.kent.ac.uk/courses/international

Self-guided toursIf you prefer to explore on your own,you can download a self-guidedwalking tour at:www.kent.ac.uk/informalor pick up a copy from us.

A self-guided audio tour is availabletoo, which allows you to learn aboutKent without even leaving home.See www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/informal/audio-tour.html

Explore onlineIf you can’t come and see us,you can find out more about theacademic team, the course andevents in the School online at:www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr

Keep in touch with us viasocial media:• www.facebook.com/Kentsspssr• www.twitter.com/sspssr• www.youtube.com/sspssr

Contact usIf you would like more informationon Kent’s courses, facilities orservices, please contact us on:T: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk/ug

This brochure was produced in June 2019. The University of Kent makes every effortto ensure that the information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurateand to provide educational services as described. However, the courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information,see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and for full details of our terms and conditions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about youfor administrative, academic and health and safety reasons. Any offer we make toyou is subject to your consent to process such information and is a requirement in order for you to be registered as a student. All students must agree to abide by theUniversity rules and regulations at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

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