Classical and Archaeological Studies and History and Philosophy of Art

Description

Classical & Archaeological Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature making it an ideal joint honours subject. The heritage of the Classical world is important in subjects like History of Art, Drama, Comparative Literature, Religious Studies, and Philosophy, and placing the study of Classical texts and material evidence within these wider perspectives can be very rewarding. Students of modern languages will appreciate the opportunity to compare these with ancient languages such as Latin and Greek. Archaeology, meanwhile, draws interpretative strands from many disciplines including anthropology and philosophy, so joint honours will give you a head start with archaeological interpretation!

The Art History and the History and Philosophy of Art programmes offered by the School of Arts have established research strengths in aesthetics, Renaissance art, contemporary art, photographic studies, the philosophy of art and in developing teaching approaches to the subject. These interests are reflected in the rich variety of modules we offer our students throughout their time at Kent.

Alongside traditional academic modules, there are also opportunities for practice-based learning and engagement with the visual arts, for example, by taking photographs, writing visual arts 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. We also offer an independent study option (year three) and a year in industry option.

Independent rankings

Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively and Art at Kent was ranked 6th overall and 6th for graduate prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

In the National Student Survey 2014, Archaeology is ranked 12th and Classics 14th in the UK for student satisfaction

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

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:

CL329 - Introduction to Archaeology

CL353 - The Civilisations of Greece and Rome

HA315 - The Shock of the Now: Themes in Contemporary Art

HA355 - Introduction to the History of Art

HA362 - Introduction to Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

HI789 - The Art of Death

HA683 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photographic Pictorialism

HA684 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation

HA686 - Thinking about the Arts

HA688 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520

HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

HA507 - Reading the Image

HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating

HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography

HA653 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of The Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art

HA660 - Dialogues; Art History in a Global Context

HA669 - Study of a Single Artist

HA595 - Visual Arts Writing

HA681 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL692 - Monsters in Roman Literature

CL699 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

CL702 - Heritage Studies (with Internship)

CL654 - Hellenistic Literature and Culture

CL663 - Greek and Roman Medicine

CL667 - Love and Sex in Roman Society

CL670 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL674 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL571 - Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World

CL582 - Rome: The Imperial Republic

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL589 - The Rise and Fall of Athens

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL648 - Roman Britain

CL651 - Heads, Heroes and Horses: in search of the Ancient Celts

CL652 - Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

ART500 - Independent Project

HA682 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution

HA595 - Visual Arts Writing

HA649 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of the Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art

HA670 - Study of a Single Artist

HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography

HA587 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photograhic Pictorialism

HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context

HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating

HA579 - Visual Arts Internship

HA507 - Reading the Image

HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

HA689 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520

HA687 - Thinking about the Arts

HA685 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation

HI789 - The Art of Death

CL652 - Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL607 - Greek and Roman Medicine

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL634 - Hellenistic Literature and Culture

CL636 - Archaeological Project

CL641 - Virgil's Aeneid

CL582 - Rome: The Imperial Republic

CL585 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL588 - Heads, Heroes and Horses in Search of the Ancient Celts

CL571 - Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World

CL573 - Love and Sex in Roman Society

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL517 - Roman Britain

CL504 - Classical & Archaeological Studies Dissertation

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL691 - Monsters in Roman Literature

CL675 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

CL671 - The Rise and Fall of Athens

CL703 - Heritage Studies (with Internship)

CL699 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

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

Home/EU students

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.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level:ABB
• 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 or 16 points at HL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit 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.