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Description
For over 20 years, Kent has delivered and developed highly innovative and interdisciplinary teaching approaches in the visual arts. We have established distinctive research strengths in aesthetics, contemporary art, photographic studies, the philosophy of art, art history and in developing teaching approaches to the subject. These interests are reflected in the variety and range of modules which we offer our students throughout their time at Kent. The high quality of our teaching has led to History & Philosophy of Art staff receiving several University teaching awards as well as nominations for excellence in practice in the students union annual awards for excellence in teaching.
Alongside traditional academic modules, our students gain opportunities for practice-based learning and engagement with the visual arts, for example, by taking photographs, writing criticism, curating exhibitions, or by collecting art, on behalf of the department, for our growing and highly distinctive Print Collection. All of these modules provide both a high level of academic engagement with the subject and provide some of the key aptitudes required for future employment in a competitive job market.
Following an award from the Higher Education Academy (HEA), we are running a pilot programme providing direct support for our students with their personal statements and testimonials for their future careers. This programme offers a year abroad.
Independent rankings
In the National Student Survey 2013, 93% of arts students were satisfied with the quality of their course. And, Art at Kent was ranked 6th overall and 6th for graduate prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2014.
History at Kent was ranked 1st for research in The Complete University Guide 2014. And, in the National Student Survey 2013 History was ranked 10th for student satisfaction.
In the National Student Survey 2013, 88% of Philosophy students were satisfied with the quality of their course. And Philosophy was ranked 12th for graduate employment in The Complete University Guide 2014.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Total Kent credits: 480
Credits 480Total Kent credits: 480
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
HA314 - The Shock of the Now: Themes in Contemporary Art
HA315 - The Shock of the Now: Themes in Contemporary Art
HA316 - Thinking about Photography and its Histories
HA317 - Thinking about Photography and its Histories
This module introduces students to photography and its histories by looking at the social and cultural contexts surrounding the emergence of the photographic medium and its subsequent development. Through an exploration of the multiple origins of photography, students will gain an understanding and an awareness of the critical debates that surround photography and the difficulties in writing its histories. The module will examine photography as an artistic practice alongside its impact upon art, science, culture, politics and society.
Credits: 30 credits (15 ECTS credits).
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HA318 - Now That Is Art! Aesthetics and the Visual Arts
HA319 - Now That Is Art! Aesthetics and the Visual Arts
HA350 - Study of a Single Artist: Picasso
HA351 - Study of a Single Artist: Picasso
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
HA507 - Reading the Image
HA505 - French Painting in the 19th Century
CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture
CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture
HA502 - Art & Architecture of the Renaissance
HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating
HA554 - Contemporary Art:From Warhol to Whiteread: Postmodernity & Visual Art Pr
HA559 - Abstraction And Construction in 20th Century Art
HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography
HA586 - Photographic History & Aesthetics 1: Realism in Theory and Practice
HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context
HA597 - The Sublime, the Disgusting and the Laughable
HA511 - Patronage & Cultural Organisation in 20th Century Britain
HA598 - High Art and Low Life
CL623 - Minoan Art and Architecture
HA653 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of The Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
Kent is a highly international university, an ethos that is reflected in a wide range of existing and developing educational partnerships both across Europe and globally. Currently, our European programmes have exchanges with the University of Bologna in Italy, in France and the University of Amsterdam in Holland. We are also developing new exchange programmes with other universities including Hong Kong.
Please note:
- Courses at the University of Bologna are taught in Italian, but at the University of Amsterdam the programme is taught in English. We also offer postgraduate provision in Paris and Rome (forthcoming).
- Part-time students must switch to full-time study for the duration of the year abroad.
Possible modules may include:
HA576 - EURARTSHTA: Year Abroad Mark 1
HA577 - EURARTSHTA: Year Abroad Mark 2
Credits: 60 credits (30 ECTS credits).
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Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
HA598 - High Art and Low Life
HA649 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of the Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
HA511 - Patronage & Cultural Organisation in 20th Century Britain
HA589 - Independent Dissertation in the History and Philosophy of Art
CL653 - Minoan Art and Architecture
HA597 - The Sublime, the Disgusting and the Laughable
HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context
HA586 - Photographic History & Aesthetics 1: Realism in Theory and Practice
HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography
HA559 - Abstraction And Construction in 20th Century Art
HA554 - Contemporary Art:From Warhol to Whiteread: Postmodernity & Visual Art Pr
HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating
HA579 - Visual Arts Internship
HA502 - Art & Architecture of the Renaissance
CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture
CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture
HA505 - French Painting in the 19th Century
HA507 - Reading the Image
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
QualificationTypical offer/minimum requirement
- A level:AAB
- GCSE:B in a modern European language other than English
- Access to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate:34 points overall including 17 points at HL, 4 at HL or 5 at SL in a modern European language other than English
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
Funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 entry support package has not been finalised. However, our 2014 financial support package included a £6,500 cash bursary. Find out more on our funding page.
General scholarships
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.
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