Classical and Archaeological Studies

Description

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 and 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 can do elements from all these areas inside one programme if you want to, or you can follow a more specialised pathway, in literature, ancient history or archaeology.

You also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

Much of European civilisation grew out of the classical world so it is not surprising that it is still highly relevant today, and enriching to explore and study. Canterbury, as a late Iron Age settlement, a Romano-British city, an Anglo-Saxon town, and a centre of early Christianity, is a good base for studying different cultures, with visits to local sites and museums as well as London museums and opportunities for archaeological fieldwork both locally and further afield.

Independent rankings

In the National Student Survey 2013, Archaeology is ranked 12th and Classics 14th for student satisfaction. Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

Careers

Studying on the Classical & Archaeological Studies programme, you gain key transferable skills such as the ability to analyse and summarise complex information, to manage and organise your time, and to express your opinion persuasively and with sensitivity, skills that will leave you well placed to embark on a graduate career.

Possible careers include archaeology, the heritage industry, museums, business, journalism, Civil Service, computing, media, librarianship, teaching, further academic study, general ‘arts degree’ employment requiring literacy and versatility.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

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

Part-time:EU:£4500;Non-EU:£6240

Start date September 2015 28 September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity 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
• CL357 - Academic Practice in Classical and Archaeological Studies
• CL354 - Roman Emperors and Biography
• CL336 - Aegean Archaeology
• CL347 - Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology
• CL310 - Greek for Beginners
• CL311 - Latin for Beginners
• CL315 - Classical Mythology:Themes and Approaches

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• CL513 - Intermediate Latin
• CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language
• CL571 - Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World
• CL311 - Latin for Beginners
• CL310 - Greek for Beginners
• 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
• 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)

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• 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
• 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
• CL310 - Greek for Beginners
• CL311 - Latin for Beginners
• CL571 - Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World
• CL573 - Love and Sex in Roman Society
• CL513 - Intermediate Latin
• CL517 - Roman Britain
• CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 87

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.

• 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 at HL

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

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and 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 a new scholarship, 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.