History, Philosophy of Art and Philosophy

Description

The study of comparative literature complements the study of the history and philosophy of art. In Comparative Literature, you have the opportunity to study texts ranging from Classical Antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by such famous authors as Homer, Ovid, Dante, Goethe, Dostoevsky, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Kafka, as well as British classics such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Joyce and Woolf.

Studying on a joint honours Comparative Literature and History and Philosophy of Art degree, you acquire expertise in visual culture, as well as a broad international perspective on literary history, literary movements and literary genres. It also allows you to compare themes and figures across various different cultural backgrounds, as well as to reflect on the impact of the other arts on literary texts.

You gain a rich understanding of the visual arts through the complementary perspectives of its history and the philosophical understanding of its nature and importance. A distinctive feature of the programme is the interaction between history and aesthetics in the curriculum, and the wide range of opportunities to study practical modules in everything from photography, through curating exhibitions to writing about art for the media and arts industries. The programme also allows you to focus your studies, if you wish to do so, by choosing from a range of options.

This joint honours programme enables you to consider ideas of art and beauty from a range of different disciplinary perspectives, as well as to contemplate aesthetic concerns of literature and the visual arts. You will be able to discuss themes present within the art forms themselves, and to learn about the perspective and culture of the artist at the time.

Independent rankings

Comparative Literature at Kent was ranked 2nd in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2013.

93% of Arts students were satisfied with the quality of their course, in the National Student Survey 2013.

Detailed Course Facts

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

Part-time EEA:£4500,Non-EEA: £6240

Total Kent credits: 360

Total Kent credits: 360

• 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:

• CP311 - The Tale
• HA315 - The Shock of the Now: Themes in Contemporary Art
• HA355 - Introduction to the History of Art

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• HA594 - Photography and Intuition
• HA669 - Study of a Single Artist
• CL623 - Minoan Art and Architecture
• HA504 - Classicism and Baroque
• HA507 - Reading the Image
• HA554 - Contemporary Art:From Warhol to Whiteread: Postmodernity & Visual Art Pr
• HA575 - Beauty in Theory Culture & Contemporary Art
• HA595 - Visual Arts Writing
• HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography
• HA650 - Russian Painting from the Academy to the Avant-Garde
• HA655 - Surrealism and Photography
• HA661 - Art & Film
• HA666 - Drawing on History
• HA668 - Transatlantic Dialogues: British and American Art c. 1900-1970
• CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture
• ART500 - Independent Project
• CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture
• CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
• CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
• CP646 - Prize Winners
• CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
• CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
• CP510 - The Text: Approaches to Comparative Literature
• CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
• CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
• CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
• CP531 - The Renaissance
• CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
• CP611 - Postmodernism
• CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
• CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
• CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
• CP632 - Reason and Passion in 18th Century European Fiction
• CP636 - European Realism
• CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture
• ART500 - Independent Project
• CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture
• HA668 - Transatlantic Dialogues: British and American Art c. 1900-1970
• HA650 - Russian Painting from the Academy to the Avant-Garde
• HA580 - Camera, Light and Darkroom: Intro to Black & White Photography
• HA595 - Visual Arts Writing
• HA599 - Surrealism and Photography
• HA648 - Drawing on History
• HA575 - Beauty in Theory Culture & Contemporary Art
• HA579 - Visual Arts Internship
• HA554 - Contemporary Art:From Warhol to Whiteread: Postmodernity & Visual Art Pr
• HA556 - Art and Film
• HA507 - Reading the Image
• HA504 - Classicism and Baroque
• HA670 - Study of a Single Artist
• HA594 - Photography and Intuition
• CL653 - Minoan Art and Architecture
• CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
• CP636 - European Realism
• CP641 - SWIPE Undergraduate Conference
• CP632 - Reason and Passion in 18th Century European Fiction
• CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
• CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
• CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
• CP611 - Postmodernism
• CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
• CP531 - The Renaissance
• CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
• CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
• CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
• CP510 - The Text: Approaches to Comparative Literature
• CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
• CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom
• CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
• CP647 - Prize Winners
• CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
• CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Careers

Comparative Literature

Studying Comparative Literature and History & Philosophy of Art, you learn to think critically, develop the skills of close reading and effective communication, and gain confidence and experience in expressing your ideas. These key transferable skills are essential for graduates as they move into the job market.

Comparative Literature graduates have found jobs in diverse areas including journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching, as well as in banking, marketing analysis and project management. A significant percentage of our students pursue further study for postgraduate qualifications.

History & Philosophy of Art

A degree in History & Philosophy of Art enables you to explore the history, meaning and nature of the visual arts, while also giving you the skills for a career in the arts industries and elsewhere.

In terms of careers in the visual arts, the following are just some of the areas our recent graduates have entered: archivist and art historian; art librarian; arts shipping and insurance; arts therapy; auctioneering; craft studio workshop management; community arts/project development work; art dealing and brokerage; valuer; gallerist; heritage management; independent curator/art consultant; journalism; picture/provenance researcher; and photography.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 75(Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test : 85

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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.

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

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

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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.