Welcome to the University of Kent

School of Arts Postgraduate Induction

Schedule for the Day

• Introduction and Overview 10.00-11.15am

• Subject Talks with Programme Convenors 11.15am-12noon

• Coffee and Lunch – From12 noon

• Drama students Technical Induction – 12.30pm

• School and Campus Tours – From 1.00pm

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Welcome to the School of Arts

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A few things you should know about the School…

• It is multi-disciplinary

• It is home to over 750 Undergraduate Students and over 100 Postgraduate Students

• We offer you great opportunities to visit European and World wide destinations

• The School has launched two new MA programmes this year

• We have a dedicated Postgraduate Common Room equipped with Macs and storage

• All staff have office hours, make use of them!

• All MA students are allocated an Academic Adviser

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A few people you should get to know…

• Angela Whiffen – Postgraduate Administrator

• Angie Varakis Martin – Directors of Graduate Studies

• Virginia Pitts – Directors of PGT Programmes

• Your supervisors

• Programme Directors

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Important Websites

• The Student Guide

• Student Data System (Modules, Assessment Details, Personal Details etc.)

• Moodle (online learning environment)

• Email

• School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts

• School of Arts website

• Jarman Reception

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Moodle is your friend!

• Each Module has a dedicated Moodle page containing important information regarding teaching, learning and assessment

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How Work is Assessed

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Classification Numerical Scale

For ProgrammesClassified Under P/M/D

First Class

1009585787572

Distinction

Upper Second Class

686562

Merit

Lower Second Class

585552

Pass

Third Class484542

Fail

3835322520100

Fail

Submitting Your Work

• Most written work can be

submitted directly through the Turnitin link available on the module moodle page

• Please complete the essay cover sheet correctly

• The deadline is always MIDDAY

• Work submitted after the deadline will be awarded zero [unless you have been granted an extension]

• Don’t forget to keep a record of your Turnitin receipt

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PGR – Progression and Monitoring

• You must prepare adequately for formal progress reviews and supervisory meetings.

• You must agree a schedule of meetings with your supervisor and keep a record of the meetings using the facilities on the Student Data System

• Meetings with your supervisor must take place once a month if you studying on a full-time basis and once every other month if you are studying on a part-time basis

• At the end of the academic year the School will host a research presentation event which you should attend

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Research Centres

• The School of Arts' cross disciplinary research centres and groups provide a focus for staff and postgraduate student research activity. Each Centre hosts a programme of research events including international exchanges, conferences, seminars and symposia.

• For more information click on the links below:

• Aesthetics Research Group

• Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Film and the Moving Image

• Cognition, Kinesthetics and Performance

• European Theatre Research Network

• Art History Research Centre

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Funding for Events and Conferences

• Kent Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (KIASH) co-ordinates research activity in all fields of the humanities.

• Faculty PhD Top Up Support Fund

• Research Centres and Groups

• School of Arts Student Project Fund

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Free Language Classes for Postgrads!

• PG students in the Faculty of Humanities are eligible to apply for free language classes delivered by SECL and CEWL

• For the opportunities available see http://www.kent.ac.uk/languages/

• Each student is eligible to sign up for ONE course

• Minimum attendance requirements MUST be met in order to receive the funding for the classes)

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Dedicated Postgraduate Student Trips

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Thinking About Your Future

• Make sure you get the most out of your time at Kent

• Think about what you what to achieve from your time studying at postgraduate level

• Some programmes are more vocational than other

• Attend extra curricular events e.g. research seminars and alumni talks

• Make use of the Careers and Employability Service

• Take up a language

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Personal Development Workshops

• The School of Arts will arrange a series of workshops including:o CV Feedback session hosted by an adviser from the

Careers and Employability Serviceo Applying for Scholarships and PhDso Careers in Academiao PGR - Preparing for your VivaFor more details see http://www.kent.ac.uk/arts/employability/career-prospects.html

If there are other topics you would like to see covered just let us know!

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University Services

• Careers and Employability Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/

• The Student Learning Advisory Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/learning/programmes/postgraduate.html

• The Graduate School http://www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/

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The School of Arts Student Association

The School of Arts Association will be holding a number of events over the year, including a programme of extracurricular lectures and multimedia projects! Keep an eye on their Twitter page @SoAAKentUni and Facebook at facebook.com/schoolofartsassociation.kentuni for more info!

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Your Feedback Counts

• The School of Arts is looking to recruit MA and PGR Course Reps across the disciplines.

• Course Reps represent the views of their peers at School and Faculty level

• If you would like the opportunity to become a Course Rep please visit the Kent Union website for more information or email Angela Whiffen

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Campus Maps are available online and from reception deskshttp://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus

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Any Questions?

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