Classical and Archaeological Studies and Religious Studies

Description

Classical & Archaeological Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature making it an ideal joint honours subject. Students of Religious Studies will appreciate the opportunity to trace the continuity of ancient religions through to the modern day. Archaeology, meanwhile, draws interpretative strands from many disciplines, 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.

Religion is a vital element in human culture, and today religious issues are everywhere – from current affairs and international events, to the history of ideas, art and literature, and our own immediate experience and environment. Religious Studies at Kent involves investigating and discussing these ideas, experiences, practices and institutions, through texts, films, historical data and directly observing the world today.

So taking Classical & Archaeological Studies in combination with Religious Studies, you gain a broad insight into human culture, one that spans geographical boundaries and the centuries.

Independent rankings

Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively and Religious Studies at Kent was ranked 19th in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

In the National Student Survey 2014, Archaeology is ranked 10th and Classics 14th 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:

CL353 - The Civilisations of Greece and Rome

CL329 - Introduction to Archaeology

TH331 - Introduction to Hinduism & Buddhism

TH334 - Religion and Sex

TH340 - Gods of the Desert: Judaism and Islam

TH341 - What is Religion?

TH342 - Religion in the Contemporary World

TH345 - From: Eden To The End of The World: An Introduction to The Bible

TH346 - Introduction to Asian Traditions

CL336 - Aegean Archaeology

CL347 - Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology

CL354 - Roman Emperors and Biography

CL357 - Academic Practice in Classical and Archaeological Studies

CL350 - Egyptology: Chronology and Sources

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

CL697 - Museum Studies: Interpretation, Collection, Care and Management

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL574 - City-State to World Empire

CL584 - History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine

CL587 - History of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Domitian

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL623 - Minoan Art and Architecture

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL681 - The Roman Family: from Birth to Old Age

CL685 - Torture and Sacrifice: the literature of early Christianity

CL687 - Archaeological Fieldwork Methods and Techniques

CL693 - Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic World

CL694 - The City of Athens

CL630 - Hieroglyphs without Mystery: Introduction to the Study of Languages and

CL640 - Late Antique Archaeology: Mediterranean Life from Constantine to Muhamm

CL644 - The Reign of Darius I

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL649 - The Literature and Cultural Identity of the Imperial Period

CL650 - Graeco-Roman Egypt

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

CL659 - Barbarians in the West

CL666 - Foundations of Britain

CL670 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

TH624 - Indian Philosophy of Religion

TH628 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair

TH570 - I:Religion and Film

TH571 - I:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World

TH594 - Christianity and Ethics

TH597 - Buddhism:Its Essence and Development

TH598 - Issues in Religious Studies

TH600 - Psychology and Religion

TH608 - Sociology of Religion

TH611 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society

TH615 - Modern Islam: Liberal and Fundamentalist Thought

TH618 - Continental Philosophy of Religion

TH620 - Anthropology of Religion

TH622 - Cracking Biblical Codes: Prophecy, Apocalyptic and Wisdom

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

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

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL645 - City-State to World Empire

CL641 - Virgil's Aeneid

CL636 - Archaeological Project

CL638 - Late Antique Archaeology: The Mediterranean from Constantine to Muhamm

CL694 - The City of Athens

CL693 - Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic World

CL686 - Torture and Sacrifice: the literature of early Christianity

CL682 - The Roman Family: from Birth to Old Age

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL626 - The Literature and Cultural Identity of the Imperial Period - Being Gre

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL619 - The Reign of Darius I

CL621 - Archaeological Fieldwork Methods and Techniques

CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL590 - The Foundations of Britain: Archaeology of the first Millenium B.C.

CL591 - Barbarians in the West

CL604 - Roman and Medieval Artefacts

CL584 - History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine

CL585 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL586 - Graeco-Roman Egypt

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL504 - Classical & Archaeological Studies Dissertation

CL690 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

CL653 - Minoan Art and Architecture

TH623 - Cracking Biblical Codes: Prophecy, Apocalyptic and Wisdom

TH621 - Anthropology of Religion

TH619 - Religious Studies and Philosophy in the Classroom

TH616 - Modern Islam: Liberal and Fundamentalist Thought

TH617 - Continental Philosophy of Religion

TH612 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society

TH574 - H:Religion and Film

TH575 - H:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World

TH577 - Christianity and Ethics

TH578 - Psychology and Religion

TH629 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair

TH625 - Indian Philosophy of Religion

TH515 - Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation

TH553 - Issues in Religious Studies

TH556 - Buddhism: Its Essence and Development

TH558 - Sociology of Religion

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.