Classical and Archaeological Studies and Philosophy

Description

Classical & Archaeological Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature making it an ideal joint honours subject. Students of Philosophy will appreciate the opportunity to trace the continuity of between philosophies of the ancient world thought to the modern day. Archaeology, meanwhile, draws interpretative strands from many disciplines, including philosophy, so this joint honours will give you a head start with archaeological interpretation.

The great strength of Classical & Archaeological Studies is the hugely interesting and varied range of subjects it includes – literature, mythology, drama, archaeology, art and architecture, history, languages as well as philosophy – and the way they all connect in the study of ancient civilisations, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome and their neighbours. At Kent, you also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

What is philosophy? Why is it important? Is it relevant? As a student of Philosophy at Kent, you do not so much learn about philosophy as learn to do it yourself. This includes not only studying major philosophies and philosophers, but also contributing your own ideas to an ongoing dialogue. You develop the ability to connect the most abstract ideas to the most concrete things in our experience.

Through taking Classical & Archaeological Studies in combination with Philosophy, you are able to appreciate the writings of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers that shape our world today, and appreciate their historic and cultural context.

Independent rankings

Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

In the National Student Survey 2014, Archaeology is ranked 10th and Classics 14th for student satisfaction.

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)

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

PL302 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics

PL303 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics

PL310 - Introduction to Philosopy: Logic and Reasoning

PL315 - Philosophical Reading and Writing (core)

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

PL584 - Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant

PL588 - Metaphysics, Truth and Relativism

PL595 - Metaethics

PL596 - Philosophy of Medicine

PL598 - Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle

PL599 - Wittgenstein

PL601 - Philosophy of Religion

PL602 - Philosophy of Language

PL604 - Advanced Topics in Mind and Langauge

PL605 - Logic

PL606 - Philosophy of Science

PL608 - Paradoxes

PL609 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

PL610 - Aesthetics

PL618 - Political Philosophy

PL620 - Justice, Violence and the State

PL625 - Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason

PL628 - Continental Philosophy: Subject, Identity and the Political

PL638 - Schopenhauer and Nietzsche

PL640 - Normative Ethics

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL674 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL692 - Monsters in Roman Literature

CL699 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

CL702 - Heritage Studies (with Internship)

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL571 - Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World

CL582 - Rome: The Imperial Republic

CL589 - The Rise and Fall of Athens

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL648 - Roman Britain

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

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

CL654 - Hellenistic Literature and Culture

CL663 - Greek and Roman Medicine

CL667 - Love and Sex in Roman Society

CL670 - Egypt and the Classical World

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

CL671 - The Rise and Fall of Athens

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

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL634 - Hellenistic Literature and Culture

CL636 - Archaeological Project

CL641 - Virgil's Aeneid

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL607 - Greek and Roman Medicine

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

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL517 - Roman Britain

CL504 - Classical & Archaeological Studies Dissertation

CL703 - Heritage Studies (with Internship)

CL699 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL691 - Monsters in Roman Literature

CL675 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

CL647 - Advanced Latin

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

  "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 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.