Part-time study at Kent

PART-TIMESTUDYATKENTCanterbury, Medway and Tonbridge

The UK’s European university

Part-timestudy2011

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Studying part-time atKent you can be sure thatwhether you attend a dayschool or work towards adegree, whether you arelearning for pleasure orstudying to gain aqualification, youwillfind quality teaching,a friendly atmosphereand lots of support.

Part-time study at Kent 2

Where are you now? 3

Choosing how to study 4

Entry requirements 8

Locations 10

Student support andfacilities 11

Fees and funding 12

What to do next 15

FAQs 16

Glossary 17

Programmes 19

Classical &ArchaeologicalStudies 20Criminal Justice Studies 26

English and ComparativeLiterature – Joint Honours 28English and ComparativeLiterature with CreativeWriting 32French 36History 40History & Philosophyof Art 46Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities 50Law 56Social Sciences 60Substance MisuseManagement 62

Additionalprogrammes 66

Visit the University 67

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PART-TIME STUDYATKENT

Every year, the Universityof Kent attracts thousandsof part-time students,usually local people whowork or live in the region.We have students of allages and backgrounds,eachwith their ownreasons for wantingto study on a part-timeprogramme.

We offer a variety of coursesranging from day schools topostgraduate programmes; somecan be studied in order to gainacademic credits and others purelyfor leisure.

Why do you want tostudy?There are lots of ways you canstudy at Kent, and what you choosewill depend on why you want tostudy. We have given three of themost popular reasons below alongwith some of our suggestions aboutwhat you might like to consider.

Purely for pleasure and interest• Attend one of the regular open

lectures, college events orexhibitions

• Day Schools are a greatopportunity to indulge yourinterest in a subject in thecompany of a specialist lecturerand other enthusiasts

For personal development –enjoy learning while gainingcredits• Certificates, diplomas and

degrees are available in a widerange of subjects at Canterbury,Medway and Tonbridge

• There are over 100 part-timepostgraduate programmesranging from Anthropology toWar, Media and Modernity

For career development• The Kent Business School offers

business and managementprogrammes including theprestigious Kent MBA

• There is an extensive range ofdegrees and short coursesavailable in the health and socialcare fields including ClinicalPractice, Mental Health, LearningDisability, Community Care, andSubstance Misuse.

Please note: This publicationprovides programme informationfrom only a selection of our credit-bearing undergraduate certificates,diplomas and degrees that arespecially designed for part-timestudy and taught at our maincentres in Canterbury, Medway andTonbridge. For details on otherdegrees that may be studied on apart-time basis please see p67.

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“I’d really like to inspire thosewho aren’t students yet – I’dsay do it, do it, do it. I’ve neverregretted it for onemoment –the involvement andknowledge you get is worthevery effort. I don’t think I’llstop learning after this BAdegree. Once you lovestudying, you can’t stop!”

Gillian FleggBA (Hons) Social Sciences,Medway campus

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WHEREAREYOUNOW?

The table belowwill helpyou understand the valueof any qualifications youalready have.

In general, you will need Level 3qualifications to apply foruniversity-level credit-bearingstudy; however, our Day Schoolsprogrammes do not require anyprior academic qualifications.

In addition, for students who arereturning to learning, we maybe able to consider previousexperience including work-relatedskills, alternative qualifications andother information instead oftraditional entrance requirements.

Advice is available to guide youabout the level of skill needed forall our courses. Please call 01227827272.

Please note: if you have studied atuniversity level before you may berequired to pay Equivalent or LowerLevel Qualification (ELQ) fees. Formore information on ELQ feesplease see p14.


Level 3

Qualifications are: NVQ 3, A levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma,Advanced Diploma, Advanced Apprenticeship, Access to HE course (adults)

To apply for a Level 3 qualification, you usually need: 4-5 GCSEs at grade A*-CIt is possible to apply with Level 2 qualifications such as:GNVQ Intermediate (Merit) or BTEC First Diploma (Merit).

Level ?Not sure of your qualifications or experience?

If you are unsure where you fit into the levels shown above then please contact the Information andGuidance Unit for assistance on 01227 827272.

Level 4Qualifications are: NVQ 4, Certificate of Higher Education (= first year at university)

To apply for a Level 4 qualification, you need: Level 3 qualification

Level 5Qualifications are: NVQ 5, Diploma of Higher Education (= second year at university),Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma

To apply for a Level 5 qualification, you need: Level 3-4 qualification

Level 6Qualifications are: BA (Hons) ie, Bachelor of Arts DegreeBSc (Hons) ie, Bachelor of Science Degree


Level 7Qualifications are: MA ie, Master’s Degree in ArtsMSc ie, Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent


Level 8Qualifications are: Doctorate (PhD)


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CHOOSINGHOWTOSTUDY

There aremany differentoptions available if youwish to study part-time,from courses purely forpleasure and interest to acomplete undergraduateor postgraduate degree.

Open Lectures and collegeeventsThe University has a well-established series of Open Lecturesthat has been running for over 40years. They are hugely popular,cover a wide range of topics andare delivered by respectedacademics, politicians and otherprofessionals. Lectures are free,open to all and no booking isrequired.

The colleges run an excitingprogramme of events including:• Art exhibitions• Grass roots lectures• Musical recitals• Poetry readings.

Further informationRequest the Open Lectures andCollege Events booklet or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/openlectures

Day SchoolsDay Schools are held on variousdays, including Saturdays, and allowyou to spend time exploring asubject purely for the pleasure oflearning, in the company of otherpeople who share your interests andare similarly motivated. Subjectscovered include:

• Architecture• Creative Writing• Ecology• History – ancient and modern• History of Art• Law• Literature• Music.

Further informationRequest the Regional DaySchools programme or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/dayschools

Short coursesIf you want to extend yourknowledge of a particular subject,or are simply curious to know more,a short course is a good choice foryou. Short courses are of variablelengths and allow you to spend timeover a few days or weeks exploringa subject. They are also an idealstarting point before making thedecision to study for a credit-bearing certificate or degree.The courses are available at ourTonbridge centre during the dayand evening.

Subjects vary but may include:• Archaeology• Classics• Creative Writing• Ecology• History• History & Philosophy of Art• Literature• Modern Languages• Philosophy• Science.

Further informationVisit www.kent.ac.uk/locations/tonbridge


DIDYOUKNOW?There is sometimes the optionto join full-time students in thedaytime timetable which maywork well if you have a youngfamily.

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Tizard CentreThe Tizard Centre offers a range ofprogrammes in Intellectual Disability,Autism and Community Care forindividuals who would like todevelop their professional practiceand want to learn while working. Youcan study a range of undergraduateand postgraduate programmesthrough work-based learning andworkshops, short courses anddistance learning.

The Centre has excellent links withSocial Services departments andHealth Authorities, particularly withservice users, families and serviceproviders in the south east ofEngland.

Courses on offer include theopportunity to study areas such as:• Analysis and Intervention in

Intellectual and DevelopmentalDisabilities

• Applied Behaviour Analysis• Applied Psychology• Autism• Clinical Psychology of Learning

Disability• Community Care• Intellectual and Developmental

Disabilities• Learning Disability• Mental Health• Person-Centred Support• Positive Behaviour Support.

Further informationRequest the Undergraduate orPostgraduate Prospectus or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/tizard

Undergraduate –certificates, diplomasand degreesThere is a huge range of traditionaldegree programmes which lead toBA or BSc or other specialisedBachelor’s honours degree (Hons)awards. Some courses in Kent’sUndergraduate Prospectus canbe studied part-time and somesubjects, such as History and SocialSciences have developed a distinctprogramme of study for part-timestudents. In addition, our partnercolleges offer Foundation Degrees,HNCs and HNDs on a part-timebasis in subjects includingbusiness, construction andengineering.

You can study in stages – atcertificate, diploma and degreelevel. The first two levels can betaken either as stand-aloneprogrammes or as stepping stonesto a degree. Here, we explain howthe three programmes are linkedand how to progress through thelevels.

Gaining creditsThe programmes in this brochureare built up from smaller individualcourses called modules. Thesemodules are worth academiccredits – usually 15 or 30, butsometimes more. Part-time studentsnormally take 60 credits a year,although some subjects offer moreflexible timetables. Each programmelevel is made up of 120 credits.

Stage 1: certificate levelStage 1 is equivalent to the firstyear of a full-time degree. If youare studying part-time, this stageusually takes two years and involvesstudying certificate level modulestotalling 120 credits. On successfulcompletion, you are awarded acertificate.

Stage 2: diploma levelStage 2 is equivalent to the secondyear of a full-time degree. If you arestudying part-time, this stageusually takes two years to completeand involves studying for a further120 credits, taking intermediate levelmodules. On successful completion,you have a total of 240 credits andare awarded a diploma.

Stage 3: degree levelStage 3 is equivalent to the thirdyear of a full-time degree. If youare studying part-time, this stageusually takes two years to completeand involves studying for a further120 credits, taking higher levelmodules. After successfullycompleting this stage, you have atotal of 360 credits and are awardedyour degree.

Gaining your awardIn order to gain any of the threelevels of award, you mustsuccessfully pass all theassessments and attend a certainnumber of teaching hours. Methodsof assessment vary, but generallyuse a combination of exams andcoursework, while some includeproject work. A number of modules,especially those at certificate level,use continuous assessment with no

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Humanities• American Studies• Architecture• Classical & Archaeological

Studies• Comparative Literature• Drama• English• European Languages: French,

German, Italian, Hispanic Studies• Film Studies• Fine Art• History• History & Philosophy of Art• Medieval and Early Modern

Studies• Philosophy• Theology and Religious Studies

Sciences• Actuarial Science• Biosciences• Chemistry• Computing and IT• Digital Arts• Electronics• Forensic Science• Applied Mathematics• Pure Mathematics• Medical and Health Sciences• Pharmacy• Physics• Statistics

Social Sciences• Anthropology• Biodiversity Management• Criminology• Economics• Environmental Social Science• Journalism• Law• Management• Migration• Music Technology• Operational Research• Philosophy• Politics and International

Relations• Psychology• Social and Community Care• Social and Public Policy• Sociology• Sports Studies

Further informationRequest the Graduate Prospectusor visit www.kent.ac.uk/pg

Other academic creditsIf you have been studyingelsewhere, you may apply totransfer your credits to a relevantprogramme at Kent. This creditneeds to be recent (within the lastsix years), relevant and at the rightlevel. The transfer is agreed duringthe admissions process with yourprogramme director. Likewise, otheruniversities may accept creditsgained on the courses listed inthis brochure – you should enquiredirectly with the relevant university’sinformation office.

examination. You are given furtherdetails about assessment at thestart of your programme.

Further informationRequest the UndergraduateProspectus or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/ug

PostgraduateIf you already have a first degree orequivalent then postgraduate studyoffers the opportunity to further yourstudies in that area, or perhapschange direction for either personalor career development. Kentdelivers both taught and researchpostgraduate qualifications fromMA/MSc to PhD level as well asbeing a highly regarded providerof executive education, includingthe MBA.

There are over 200 areas of studybased at Canterbury, Medway andBrussels which give you theopportunity to find a part-timeprogramme to suit both your currentlifestyle and future ambitions.

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“I’ve always liked history, butI left school after my O levelsand I didn’t think I could do it.But the tutors help you withessay writing and you soonlearn to be organised.

“The best bit for me is whenyou’ve finished an essay andyou think to yourself, ‘I wrotethat!’ ”

Lynne SowaCertificate in Local History,Tonbridge Centre

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What about the facilities at Kentfor part-time students?I regularly use the library atTonbridge, where staff areextremely helpful, and occasionallythe coffee shop – very friendly staffand a good supply of cakes to keepup the energy levels!

Would you recommend thecourse to others?I would have no hesitation in doingso. And am planning to continuefrom diploma to degree stagemyself.

Drummond Watson

Diploma in History &Philosophy of Art,Tonbridge Centre

Why did you choose to studypart-time at Kent?I had started a part-time History ofArt course at the University ofSussex but the classes for thesecond year were at unsuitabletimes in the evening. Kent offered apart-time course during the day thatsuited me better.

How is the course going?I am retired, but spent myprofessional life in Finance andalthough this course is in a totallydifferent area, I have found thatthere are cross-discipline skills,such as report and essay-writing.

I am pleased with my progress.History & Philosophy of Art is abroad subject and the topicsstudied on a modular basis havebeen sufficiently varied to reflectthat breadth and maintain studentinterest. I was particularly surprisedthat I so enjoyed studying ByzantineArt. The course has opened up acompletely new world, a world inwhich I had a passing interest, butno real knowledge. I feel that I amnow starting to look at art in a newand more informed light.

What do you think of yourlecturers and fellow students?In my three years at Tonbridge, Ihave experienced three differentlecturers, each knowledgeable intheir own fields and each withdifferent styles of lecturing, but allthree have been very supportiveand approachable. My fellow part-time students are friendly andalthough the part-time factor canlimit the level of contact, the groupvisits to galleries and museumseach term help to cement thefriendships.

STUDENTPROFILE

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

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applications from adults who haveno formal qualifications, providedthey can demonstrate an interestin and an aptitude for their chosensubject. For instance, someprogrammes may ask you toprovide evidence of your potential –for example, by producing a shortpiece of written work, to ensure thatthis is the appropriate starting pointfor you. You may also be invited foran informal interview.

These entry requirements are set tohelp you to choose an appropriatelevel of study, and to indicate thelevel of work involved and whetherprior knowledge is needed tosupport the successful completionof your studies.

If the certificate programme youwish to study requires more specificentry qualifications, these can begained in a number of ways:

• Taking an approved Access toHigher Education Diploma or aYouth Entry to Higher Educationprogramme is a standard one-year entry route to study atdegree-level. You should checkwith the University that thesyllabus of the access courseis appropriate for the degreeprogramme you intend to take.You may be required to obtainparticular grades in the creditsallocated to particular subjectsand/or be required to obtain aspecified number of credits inparticular subjects.(See www.accesstohe.ac.ukfor further information)

• Two relevant A level passes ortheir equivalent can be used togain entry to most certificateprogrammes, although mostprogrammes will requireminimum grades and for someprogrammes, one or morespecified subjects at particulargrades. You may also be able totransfer credits gainedelsewhere. Work-relatedexperience and learning mayalso be accepted and for somecourses it is a requirement.

To check the specific entryrequirements for a particularprogramme, please refer to theindividual programme facts in thisprospectus. If you are in any doubtabout your own entry qualifications,you can call the Information andGuidance Unit for advice on 01227827272.

Kent accepts a very widerange of qualifications.Most part-time studentsare not school leavers,so we try to take intoaccount your work andlife experiences and yourpersonal interests, aswell as any academicqualifications youmayalready have.

Although individual programmessometimes have specificrequirements, here are somegeneral guidelines for what isrequired for entry on to a certificateprogramme.

Entry at certificate levelA certificate programme (see p5) isthe first stage of an undergraduatedegree programme at Kent. Somecertificate programmes accept

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If you have registered for a part-timeprogramme, but are concerned thatyou do not have any or all of theskills listed above, we are able tohelp with a variety of trainingcourses to suit your needs andprepare you for studying atuniversity level.

General conditions ofentry for part-time degree-level studyThere are also some generalrequirements that apply to all part-time students. We recommend thatyou are aged 17 or over. You shouldalso, with some exceptions, live orwork within easy travelling distanceof the University.

Those students living outside theEuropean Union should note that itmay not be possible to study on apart-time basis due to visarestrictions imposed by the UKBorder Agency. Please check theUKBA visa eligibility requirements atwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk beforeapplying for a place.

Making your applicationWe recommend that youmake your application online atwww.kent.ac.uk/studying/part-time

For those without web access, thereis also a paper application formavailable upon request.

Information and Guidance UnitT: 01227 827272E: [email protected]

Office opening hoursCanterbury campus, 9am-5pm,Monday to Friday

What IT/computer skills doI need?Computer skills are important forall students. If you are returning tostudy after some time you may notfeel confident in using computers toassist with your work and to fulfil therequirements of the University. As apart-time student, you will beexpected to demonstrate thefollowing skills:• Word processing documents• Manage an email account

(send/receive/attach files)• Log on to and successfully

navigate the internet• Enter basic information into

a website, such as log-in andpassword details where required.

Further advice can be found at:www.kent.ac.uk/student/skills/it-skills


“It’s pretty scary when youhaven’t studied for 20 yearsbut don’t be put off. Everyoneat university is there for thesame reason and I’ve never feltout of place – it is a mixture ofages and nationalities, allwith a common goal. It’s goodto be with people who have apassion for the same thingsyou do.”

Kate SuttonEnglish and American Literature,Canterbury campus

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LOCATIONS

Canterbury campusThe Canterbury campus, Kent’soriginal site, was founded in 1965.It is built on 300 acres of parklandoverlooking Canterbury and is stillgrowing and evolving. Modernbuildings are surrounded by opengreen spaces, courtyards, gardens,ponds and woodland. Campus lifecentres round the TemplemanLibrary, the Students’ Centre,purpose-built science laboratoriesand teaching buildings. There arealso plenty of places to eat oncampus, including a traditionaldining hall, bistros, cafés andsandwich bars which serve alltypes of food at good prices.

The campus is a 20-minute walkfrom the city centre and is easilyreached by car or by publictransport. For those travellingby car, there are car parks oncampus; however, parkingrestrictions do apply. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/estates/parkingfor the latest information.

If you are travelling by publictransport, the city centre (with itstwo main railway stations) has aUnibus service up to campus.

Medway campusMedway offers a multi-million-poundcampus, with state-of-the-artbuildings and facilities including theDrill Hall Library. You can expecthigh-quality teaching and anexceptional level of personalsupport. The University has investedmillions of pounds in new, purpose-

built facilities. These include lecturetheatres, teaching and seminarrooms equipped with the latesttechnology. There is a wide range ofcafés and bars for anything from acoffee to a full meal.

The Medway campus can be easilyreached by car. Free parking isavailable close to the main campus,at the Historic Dockyard. There arealso car parks on campus; however,parking restrictions do apply. Pleasesee www.kent.ac.uk/estates/parkingfor the latest information.

If you are travelling by publictransport, there are bus servicesrunning from the centre of Chathamand from local towns such asRochester, Strood, Gillinghamand Gravesend.

Tonbridge CentreMost of our part-time coursesin West Kent are taught at theTonbridge Centre, which is a small,friendly centre dedicated to part-time study. Facilities, including the

University Library at the TonbridgeCentre are open to all Kent studentsand our seminar rooms areequipped to the same highstandard as on our Canterbury andMedway campuses. Of course, youhave full access to all the resourcesavailable at our other campuses.

The Tonbridge Centre is ideallysituated in the heart of Tonbridge,just off the High Street (in AveburyAvenue), a five-minute walk from therailway station and close tonumerous car parks.

Associate and PartnerCollegesThe University of Kent validatesprogrammes taught at the followingFurther and Higher Educationcolleges:• Canterbury College• K College – Ashford, Folkestone

and Tonbridge• MidKent College – Medway and

Sittingbourne


and part-time students. It is run asa series of Saturday workshops oneffective study and also takes placeat varying times of the week to allowfor flexible attendance.

FacilitiesBeing a part-time student* allowsyou to gain access to the full rangeof University study resources – forinstance, the library collectionswhich contain over a million books,periodicals, pamphlets, audio tapes,videos, DVDs, slides andmicroforms. Information Servicesalso provides hundreds of PCs forstudent use on the Canterbury andMedway campuses and at theTonbridge Centre.

If you are interested in sports orthe arts, you may also want to takeadvantage of the University’s leisurefacilities. On the Canterburycampus, these include a fully-equipped sports centre, theGulbenkian Theatre and Cinema.At Medway, students have accessto the on-site sports facilities andvarious student societies. A state-of-the-art sports centre, Medway Park,is also available to students atdiscounted rates.

* the level of access varies forstudents taking accreditedor non-accredited courses.

Further informationSee our website:www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning/

produce, save and retrieve essays,and submit them, either by emailingthem to the school or via Moodle(the University’s Virtual LearningEnvironment). Places are limited andyou should contact us as soon aspossible to discuss any needs youhave.

InformationSLAS has books, software, videos,audio tapes and leaflets on a widerange of themes related to study.Leaflets are free and you canborrow other resources. You canalso get a lot of information fromour website, which includes freeprintable downloads and links toother useful sites.

Maths and statisticsSLAS provides maths supportmaterials. The Statistics Desk,based in the School of Mathematics,Statistics and Actuarial Science,offers advice if you are doing aproject involving statistics. We canhelp with maths queries by phoneor email as well.

ReferralsThis ‘human signpost’ service helpsif you are experiencing any kind ofdifficulty with your studies. If wedon’t know who can help we willfind out; we work closely with othersupport services within and outsidethe University.

Value-Added Learningin University Education(VALUE)VALUE MaP is a free programme ofstudy skills development for mature

The Student LearningAdvisory Service (SLAS)provides information andguidance on studying in anumber of ways. It is afree and friendly resourcefor students from allsubjects and accreditedlevels of study.

Academic guidanceWe offer a limited number ofconfidential appointments duringterm-time for individuals (or for smallgroups of students, on request).Both the workshops describedbelow and advice appointmentsprovide friendly, impartial advicein a relaxed environment.

Workshops and othereventsWe run a series of workshops andother events on study techniques,including sessions on Saturdays,especially for part-time students.They include revision and examstrategies, dissertation planning,and getting started with universitystudy.

IT and Study SkillsA certain level of study and IT skillsare necessary in order to study atuniversity level. If you are returningto study or concerned about thelevel of work required, we can helpyou to incorporate these skills intoyour learning. We offer introductorysessions for students who feel theyneed extra assistance, includinginformation on how to find books inthe library, monitor your account,

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STUDENT SUPPORTANDFACILITIES


Certificate-level study

Archaeological Studies 60 credits £730English and Comparative Literature 60 credits £730Creative Writing 60 credits £730Criminal Justice Studies 60 credits £730English and American Literature 60 credits £730French modules A and B 60 credits £730French modules C and D 60 credits £730History 60 credits £730Law and Society 60 credits £730Local History 60 credits £730Person-Centred Support* 120 credits £3,375Social Sciences 60 credits £730

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FEESANDFUNDING

Tuition feesYour university tuition fees are due atthe start of each academic year andvary according to your programmeof study. For a general explanationof how your credits build up into acertificate, diploma or degree, seep5.

Most of our part-time programmesare based on 60 credits per year(50% of a full-time programme).However this rate of study can vary,so please check your specificprogramme entry for details.

The tuition fees listed below andon the course pages are for theacademic year 2011/12 and maybe subject to an increase insubsequent years of study. Pleasenote: fees may vary substantially in2012 due to changes in centralgovernment funding.

For information regarding Equivalentor Lower Level Qualification (ELQ)fees, please see p14.

To gain a certificate, you need 120credits. You can then study 120credits at diploma level and a further120 credits at degree level.


Diploma-level study

Archaeological Studies 60 credits £730Comparative Literature 60 credits £730Criminal Justice Studies 60 credits £730English and Comparative Literature 60 credits £730English and Comparative Literaturewith Creative Writing 60 credits £730

French 60 credits £730History 60 credits £730History & Philosophy of Art 60 credits £730Law 60 credits £730Local History 60 credits £730Positive Behaviour Support* 120 credits £3,375Social Sciences 60 credits £730Substance Misuse Management per year** £2,315overseas students per year** £4,205


Degree-level study

Archaeological Studies 60 credits £730Comparative Literature 60 credits £730Criminal Justice Studies 60 credits £730English and Comparative Literature 60 credits £730English and Comparative Literaturewith Creative Writing 60 credits £730

French 60 credits £730History 60 credits £730History & Philosophy of Art 60 credits £730Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities* 120 credits £3,375Law 60 credits £730Social Sciences 60 credits £730Substance Misuse Management per year** £2,315overseas students per year** £4,205

* Please call for details of financial assistance available** approximately 60 credits

Financial supportKent’s part-time students maybe eligible for funding from eitherStudent Finance England or theUniversity. The financial supportis designed to help you with yourtuition fees or with other studyingcosts, such as books and travel.

To qualify for any of the availablesources of funding, you need to bea home fee-paying student. Pleasenote that if you already have aHigher Education qualificationyou may not be eligible for funding.(See ELQ information on p14.)Before making an application forfunding, you need to be acceptedand registered on to a specificprogramme of part-time study.

Your household incomeMost of the funding available isdependent on your householdincome after certain deductionsare made. As a rough guide, takethe total gross income of yourhousehold, and deduct £2,000 ifyou have a partner. Then deduct£2,000 for your eldest dependentchild and £1,000 for every otherdependent child in the household.

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DIDYOUKNOW?You may not need any formalacademic qualifications tostudy at certificate level.

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• Another possible source offinancial support towards yourliving costs is the Access toLearning Fund, if you arestudying at least 60 credits ayear and can demonstrate thatyou are in financial difficulties.

* 2010/11 figures

Equivalent or Lower LevelQualifications (ELQ)The Government no longer providesfunding for students who wish tostudy a higher educationqualification that is equivalent to, orat a lower level than one they havealready achieved. The University willtherefore charge a different (higher)rate of tuition fees to students whoalready have such qualifications.

The University continues to welcomeapplicants who wish to return touniversity for a further universitylevel qualification, either to enhancetheir skills or improve theiremployment prospects, as webelieve that re-skilling is importantboth to individuals, as part oftheir personal and professionaldevelopment, and to the economicgrowth of the country.

However, in response to theGovernment’s decision to changethe funding model for highereducation, the University is requiredto charge a higher-rate fee to allstudents, whether part-time or full-time, who hold an equivalent orhigher level qualification and,

therefore, are not eligible forGovernment funding. The ELQ feewill be the same as that currentlycharged to students from theChannel Islands (pro-rata forpart-time students).

Applicants are required to disclosedetails of all qualifications they holdat the point of application in orderthat a proper assessment of feestatus can be made. The Universitywill take action to reclaim feesretrospectively from registeredstudents who are undercharged, ifsuch undercharging was the resultof the applicant failing to providecomplete or accurate qualificationsdata on which their fee status wasbased, or as a result of a failure ofthe applicant to disclose their ELQstatus when asked to do so.

Please visit www.kent.ac.uk/elq

Find out moreUniversity of Kentwww.kent.ac.uk/finance-studentE: [email protected]: 01227 823488/824876

Student Finance EnglandFor an application form, help andadvice, call 0800 300 5090. Thepack will also be available from:www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

The amount you are left with will,in most cases, be the householdincome that your funding isassessed on. However, pleasebear in mind that other deductionsmay be possible.

Student Finance England(SFE)SFE may be able to contributetowards the cost of your feesand study costs. Please refer towww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinancefor full details.

University of KentThe University of Kent may also beable to contribute towards the costof your studies. The following criteriawill help you to decide whether youare eligible for University funding:

• Students taking less than 60credits a year are not entitled tofunding from the SFE. However,if your household income afterdeductions is less than £20,100*,you may apply for Universityfunding for your tuition fees

• If you are eligible to receive aSFE fees grant, but this does notcover the full cost of your tuitionfees, the University of Kent maywaive the remaining fees. Furthersupport for the difference may beavailable from the Additional FeeSupport Scheme


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WHATTODONEXT

Interested and want toknow more?• We hold open days at

Canterbury, Medway andTonbridge several times a year.These give you the opportunity totalk to both members of ourguidance team and academicstaff. For further informationplease seewww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

• You can make a privateappointment with our informationand guidance team at any time inthe year.T: 01227 827272T: 0800 975 3777E: [email protected]

• Have a look at all the additionalinformation on our websitewww.kent.ac.uk/part-time

• Phone to speak to one of ourInformation and Guidance TeamT: 01227 827272T: 0800 975 3777

Further informationIf you know which level of studyyou are interested in, then youcan request what you need:• Regional Day Schools

programme• Open Lectures and College

Events booklet• Undergraduate Prospectus• Postgraduate Prospectus• Tonbridge Centre brochure.

Apply onlineTo apply, simply go to our website:www.kent.ac.uk/part-time and fill inthe online application form.

Please note there is no fixedclosing date, but you should applyfor your programme as early aspossible.

If you need more advice onmaking an application or choosingyour programme, please contactthe Recruitment and AdmissionsOffice.

Recruitment andAdmissions OfficeThe RegistryThe University of KentCanterburyKentCT2 7NZT: 01227 827272T: 0800 975 3777F: 01227 827077E: [email protected]


DIDYOUKNOW?If you gain a certificate,diploma or degree fromKent, you have the chanceto graduate in an impressiveceremony at CanterburyCathedral or RochesterCathedral.

“I began studying for my ownpleasure but it has certainlyhelpedmy personaldevelopment. I hope tocontinuemy studies as Iam really enjoyingmyself.”

Jenny SharmanComparative Literature,Tonbridge Centre

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FAQS

How do I apply?For part-time study you can applydirect to the University.

Either use the online applicationform at www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/apply or phone us for apaper application.

Where can I study?Our main centres are in Canterbury,Medway and Tonbridge, but we alsorun postgraduate programmes atour Brussels centre.

How much will it cost?The fees will vary according to thecourse you select.

For full information, pleasephone us or visit the websitewww.kent.ac.uk/part-time

Is there any help to meet thecost of fees?The type of help available willdepend on the course you choose.

For courses such as Day Schools,there are concessionary rates fortuition fees for those on statebenefits.

For courses leading to a certificate,diploma or degree qualification,there is help available to meet thecosts of fees and some study costs.

Further information is available onpage 12 or please contact us.

I have not studied for some time– is there help if I need it?What about advice andguidance in the academicdepartment?Further information is available onpage 11.


I have a disability – what help isavailable?We will do everything we can tomake your time at the Universityof Kent a positive experience.

We are committed to improvingaccess to learning for all studentsand provide a wide range ofeducational support services.

For more specific information,please contact us.T: 01227 823158F: 01227 827330E: [email protected]/ddss

CONTACTUST: 01227 827272T: 0800 975 3777F: 01227 827077E: [email protected]

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GLOSSARY

Associate Learner: Those whoregister on a course for pleasurewhich has no assessment demands.

BA/BSc: Bachelor of Arts orScience.

Certificate: Stage 1. Equivalent tothe first year of a full-time degree(120 credits).

Credits: The academic value givento a module, usually in incrementsof 15 credits. One year of part-timeundergraduate study is usuallyequivalent to 60 credits.

Degree: Stage 3. Equivalent to thethird year of a full-time degree (120credits).

Diploma: Stage 2. Equivalent to thesecond year of a full-time degree(120 credits).

ELQ: Equivalent or Lower LevelQualifications. The government nolonger provides funding for studentswho wish to study for a qualificationthat is equivalent to, or at a lowerlevel, than one that they havealready achieved. Universities arenow required to charge a higherrate ELQ fee to all students whohold an equivalent or higher levelqualification.

First Degree: Another term for a BAor BSc (undergraduate) degree.

Foundation Degree: A two-yeardegree programme, which canbe linked (but is not limited to) thefollowing areas: industry, commerce,health and social care, early years,

learning support, performing arts,textiles and photography.

Further Education: Post-16,usually in a college or sixth-formenvironment.

Higher Education: University-levelstudy.

Home-fee paying: Broadly speakingthis applies to:• Persons who have permanent

residence in the UK and havebeen resident in the UK for threeyears

• EEA migrant workers and theirfamilies in the UK who have livedin the EEA for three years

• EU nationals and their childrenwho have lived in the EEA forthree years

• Refugees (recognised by theUK government) and theirfamilies

• Persons who applied forasylum and have been grantedexceptional leave to enter/remain,and their families.

HND: Higher National Diploma,equivalent to the first two yearsof an undergraduate degree.

Modules: Small individual coursesfor credit that can be built uptowards completion of a levelor programme.

Pathway: A defined area of study.

Postgraduate: Advanced-leveluniversity study, usually follows anundergraduate degree.

Programme: The accumulation of aseries of modules, worth 120 credits(two years of part-time study).

Registered Student: Those whoregister and enrol on an accreditedprogramme or course.

Undergraduate: University-levelstudy, often referred to as a BA, BScor degree.



They encourage you to take part indiscussions and, if they notice thatyou are a bit reticent about joiningin, they find ways to make you feelcomfortable and more confident sothat you can take part.

Would you recommend thecourse?Absolutely, it has been a positiveexperience for me. I would suggestthat people start at certificate levelas this allows you to study withouttoo much pressure, and then youcan choose to move on if you wantto. The facilities at the TonbridgeCentre are excellent, the librariansare both knowledgeable andhelpful, and there are also verygood University online services thathave helped me with my research.

Rochelle White

English Literatureand Creative Writing,Tonbridge Centre

Why did you choose to studyEnglish Literature and CreativeWriting at Kent?I have always been interested increative writing and looked at quitea few creative writing courses, butchose this one because I felt the linkwith the University of Kent gave itcredibility. I live near Tonbridge andthe fact that the University has aCentre here makes the Universityvery accessible to me. I also likedthe fact that I was able to start atcertificate level – this gave me theopportunity to build up myconfidence as I went along.

How is your course going?Really well. Initially, my main interestwas in creative writing. As thecourse has gone on though, I have

begun to enjoy the literature side ofit more and more. For example, I amtaking a module on modernAmerican literature and, throughthis, I am learning a great dealabout America and the Americanpsyche. One of the books we havestudied is a slave narrative, a first-hand account of the experience ofbeing a slave and of obtainingfreedom. It is not something I wouldhave thought of reading before Ibegan studying, but reading itmeant that when I listened toPresident Obama’s inaugurationspeechI had a much deeper understandingof all that he was saying.

What about the tutors?All of the tutors are knowledgeable,very good at what they do, andexcellent communicators. Theymake you think and give you thetools to read something and becritical of it in a constructive way.

PROGRAMMES

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CLASSICAL&ARCHAEOLOGICALSTUDIES

Archaeological Studiesis a fascinating disciplinewhich allows us tounderstand past peoplesand cultures. You explorethe historical past as wellas more distant times,manymillennia beforethe appearance of writtenevidence.

Your studies introduce you to thearchaeology of Britain and ancientcultures around Europe and theMediterranean. Our programmesfocus mainly on developing yourunderstanding of archaeology as anacademic discipline. However, if youare interested in gaining practicalskills in field archaeology, you canapply to take part in the University’s

training excavations, or we canadvise you on how to gainexperience elsewhere.

You can progress from certificatelevel to diploma and on to a fullhonours degree programme.

You have the opportunity at diplomaand degree level to study a favouritetopic in depth via an extendedwritten assignment and a project.

Certificate inArchaeological StudiesThe programme introducesarchaeology as an academicdiscipline and looks at theapproaches archaeologists use,depending on the sources available.You learn about the archaeology ofvarying historic and prehistoric

societies, including ancientcivilisations, and study thedevelopment of archaeologyas a discipline.

You gain an understanding ofarchaeological evidence and howit furthers our knowledge of pastsocieties (sometimes in combinationwith other sources of evidence).

There are no formal entryrequirements, but you do need todemonstrate that you have the abilityto study at this level. If you havealready studied on anotherprogramme, you may be ableto use your credits towards thecertificate, replacing one or twoof the modules. Students whosuccessfully complete thisprogramme may continue theirstudies on the diploma programme(see p22).

Programme contentThe programme consists of fourmodules.

Archaeology: Its History, Themesand PersonalitiesIn this module, you study the waythat archaeology became a fieldof study in its own right, from thehistory of early antiquarians to thedevelopment of museums and therelationships between archaeology,heritage and the media. You explorechanging approaches to

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Roman BritainThe archaeology of Britain isexplored as it emerges into proto-history during the last century BC.Sources include the accounts ofclassical authors and the evidenceof British coinage. You then examinethe conquest of Britain and itsdevelopment as part of the provinceof Britannia in the Roman empire,looking at both historical andarchaeological evidence. Wediscuss the interaction betweennative British culture and thatof the Romans and otherpeoples of the empire.(Location Canterbury 2011/12,code CL334, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentWeekly meetings, which includepresentations and seminardiscussions, may be supplementedby a day school and/or class site ormuseum visit. Please note that thesedo not always take place on thesame day as the weekly meetings.

Each module is continuouslyassessed by written assignments.You need to attend a minimum of60% of the classes.

both excavation and interpretationand gain an understanding of thewider cultural context ofarchaeological studies.(Location Canterbury 2011/12,code CL348, 30 credits).

Egyptology: Chronology andSourcesYou examine the chronologicalframework constructed for ancientEgypt during the dynastic period.You cover the principal categoriesof data, whether archaeological,artistic or textual, and learn howthe various sources of datacombine to improve ourunderstanding of socialorganisation and religion in dynasticEgypt. The principles applied whenusing different types of evidencecan be employed in the studyof any ancient civilisation.(Location Canterbury 2012/13,code CL322, 30 credits).

Introduction to AegeanArchaeologyA great many aspects of the Greekworld in archaic and classical timescan be traced back to the GreatEuropean Bronze Age civilisationsof the second millennium BC. Thisis the world of the Mycenaeanpalaces, of Minoan Crete, and theGreek heroic age of The Iliad andThe Odyssey. In this module, youexamine the Minoan andMycenaean world by studying itsreligion, its art and architecture,and its politics and script.(Location Canterbury 2012/13code CL338, 30 credits).

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Certificate in ArchaeologicalStudies

Fee£730 per annum (60 credits).Visits to sites and museumsare not included in this fee.

LocationCanterbury.

TimesWed 7pm-9pm.

LengthUsually two years.

Entry requirementsNo formal requirements: open toall those who can show an abilityto study at this level.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the certificate cango on to diploma level.

Further enquiriesT: 01227 827272E: [email protected]

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Diploma in ArchaeologicalStudiesThis programme broadens yourknowledge and critical appreciationof archaeology in a European andMediterranean context. It enhancesyour understanding of howarchaeologists explore variousaspects of the prehistoric andancient past, drawing oncombinations of data fromarchaeology and relateddisciplines.

This programme is suitable forthose who have a Certificate inArchaeological Studies or anequivalent level of attainmentand knowledge. Graduates of thisdiploma may go on to study for aBA (Hons) degree in ArchaeologicalStudies, see p23.

Programme contentYou take 120 credits to gain thediploma. In the year beginning2011, you take the modules listedbelow.

The Archaeology of Belief, Cultand RitualThis course examines the diversityof archaeological material whichwe can use to study belief, cultand ritual. Focusing mainly onthe Roman period, you study boththe power of established religions,through, for example, their standingbuildings and iconography, andaccompanying mystery cults anddaily rituals. The transition fromRoman paganism to Christianityis also examined. Categories of

evidence include plans andinscriptions, standing buildings,burials, religious art and ritualartefacts.(Location Canterbury, codeCL614/tbc, 30 credits).

Minoan Art and ArchitectureAegean Art was arguably the mostinnovative and technically superiorart of its time and can be seen as aprecursor to the naturalism of thelater Greek classical art. It has givenus small wonders such as theCycladic figurines, the frescoesof Santorini, Minoan rings andMycenaean helmets. This moduleconsiders Aegean arts and craftsfrom their very beginning in theNeolithic period and follows theirdevelopment through time,considering style, iconography,religious and political use,technique and preservation.(Location Canterbury, codeCL623/523, 30 credits).

In the second year, your studiesinclude writing an extended essay(see below) on an archaeologicaltheme.

Extended AssignmentYou choose your topic inconsultation with an academicsupervisor and then workindependently under the guidanceof your supervisor. The result is anin-depth study that draws mainlyon a range of secondary sourcematerial.(Location Canterbury, code CL592,30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentRegular weekly meetings includepresentations and seminardiscussions and may besupplemented by small grouptutorials, a day school, and/or classsite or museum visit (please notethat these do not always take placeat the same time as the weeklymeetings). Assessment is bywritten assignments.

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monuments records; museumcollections; observations ofmonuments in the field or otherforms of approved fieldwork orparticipation in excavation. Youchoose your topic in consultationwith an academic supervisor whoguides you in your studies, helpingyou to develop skills of autonomousstudy and research. (LocationCanterbury, code CL598/CL599,30 credits).

The range of modules that may beon offer are listed below. You alsohave the option to choose a modulefrom another diploma or degreeprogramme.

• The Archaeology of Belief,Cult and Ritual(Code CL614, 30 credits)

• Archaeology of the Romansin the West(Code CL612, 30 credits)

• Barbarians in the West(Code CL591, 30 credits)

BA (Hons) degree inArchaeological StudiesThe BA (Hons) degree programmeextends your knowledge of theancient past of Europe and theMediterranean and deepens yourunderstanding of archaeology asan academic discipline. Thisprogramme is suitable for those whohave a Diploma in ArchaeologicalStudies or an equivalent level ofattainment in a relevant programme.

Programme contentStudents with a diploma take afurther 120 credits to obtain theirdegree. All students complete anArchaeological Project at somestage during their degree studies(see below).

Archaeological ProjectThis project focuses on the studyof primary data. It may involveantiquarian literature; archivedocumentation involvingcartographic sources; sites and

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LocationCanterbury.

TimesWed 7pm-9pm.


Entry requirementsCertificate in ArchaeologicalStudies or its equivalent.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the diploma cango on to degree level.


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• Egypt and the EasternMediterranean(Code CL596, 30 credits)

• Foundations of Britain(Code CL610, 30 credits)

• Greek Art and Architecture(Code CL608, 30 credits)(Code CL620, 30 credits)

• Heads, Heroes and Horses:In Search of the Ancient Celts(Code CL568, 30 credits)

• Late Antique Archaeology:Mediterranean Life fromConstantine to Muhammed(Code CL638, 30 credits)

• Minoan Art and Architecture(Code CL623/523, 30 credits)

• Origins of the Medieval City(Code CL639, 30 credits)

• Roman Art and Architecture(Code CL609, 30 credits)

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BA (Hons) degree inArchaeological Studies


LocationCanterbury.

TimesWed 7pm-9pm.


Entry requirementsDiploma in ArchaeologicalStudies or its equivalent.

ProgressionAll postgraduate programmesare available on a part-timebasis. Please refer to theGraduate Prospectus fordetails.


Many of the modules listed are alsoavailable during the daytime at theCanterbury campus. You arewelcome to take these and otherdaytime modules if you wish toincrease your choice of topics oraccelerate your progress. Pleaseask for guidance.

Teaching and assessmentRegular weekly meetings includepresentations and seminardiscussions, which may besupplemented by small grouptutorials, a day school, and/or classsite or museum visit (these do notalways take place at the same timeas the weekly meetings).Assessment is by writtenassignments.

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It is possible for students withthe Certificate or Diploma inArchaeological Studies to apply totransfer to the BA (Hons) degree inClassical & Archaeological Studieson a full-time or a part-time basis.

For more details, please see theUndergraduate Prospectus.

BA (Hons) degree inClassical & ArchaeologicalStudies


LocationCanterbury.

TimesVaries according to moduleschosen.

LengthUsually two years (with adiploma), four years (with acertificate), otherwise six years.

Entry requirementsAn appropriate level of formaleducation, or other proof ofacademic ability. Please refer tothe Undergraduate Prospectusfor details.



BA (Hons) degree inClassical & ArchaeologicalStudiesThis degree programme is availableto students on a part-time basis,provided they are able to attenddaytime lectures during the weekand can meet the general entryrequirements.

“When I look back now at theessays I wrote at the beginningof my course I’m amazed athow far I have come. I have areal sense of achievement – Iwanted to study for a degreeand I have accomplished that,which is wonderful.”

Carole ScottArchaeological Studies,Canterbury campus

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES

The demand for criminaljustice practitioners isgrowing both nationallyand internationally,leading to a wide rangeof career options, withincrime prevention,probation, the prisonservice, the courts, thepolice, community safety,social services, and drugand alcohol services.

Criminal Justice draws on a rangeof human and social sciences andis a fast-developing field, reflectingthe rapid social changes it tries toexamine. The degree covers the keyelements of contemporary crimepolicy: policing; the courts;punishment and prevention. Otherareas covered include: drugs andthe criminal justice system; crimeand justice in Europe; and gender,crime and justice.

This degree gives you the chance tostudy in an internationally renowned

department. In the last ResearchAssessment Exercise, the School ofSocial Policy, Sociology and SocialResearch at Kent gained the highestratings possible. Please see ourwebsite (www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr)for more details.

BA (Hons) degree inCriminal Justice StudiesThe degree gives you the chanceto study practices within the criminaljustice system, and how crimepolicies are developed andimplemented. Students gainan in-depth knowledge of thecomplexities of the criminal justicesystem; how it responds to socialproblems; and the economic,political or theoretic basis for itsresponses.

You gain practical skills andknowledge that can be valuablein a variety of careers within thecriminal justice services or in publicservices. You also gain key skillsthat are relevant to a wide rangeof other professions.

Programme contentThe programme allows you tounderstand and develop views oncrime control policy, the scope ofhuman rights, the links betweencriminal and social justice, theexpanding knowledge bases ofthe crime prevention, security,policing and justice-relatedprofessions. You become involvedin key debates within the subject,for example, on methodology andtechnical expertise, or how tomanage the sensitive ethicalissues arising from research.

A part-time student usually takesmodules worth 60 credits a year.This means you would reachcertificate level in two years,diploma level in a further twoyears and degree level in thefinal two years.

During the course of your degree,you also gain many key skills inwriting, IT, presentation, researchand analysis, which are of greatimportance within your future careerwhatever field you choose to go into.

The modules you study are asfollows. In the first two years (atcertificate level), all students takethe following modules:• Introduction to Criminology and

Criminal Justice• Introduction to Sociology• Reading Law and Law for

Forensic Science• Social Problems and Social

Policy.

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In the next two years (at diplomalevel), you take the following coremodules:• Criminal Law• Issues in Criminal Justice• Research Methods in Sociology.

You then choose 45 credits fromoptional modules including:• Drugs, Crime and the Criminal

Justice System (15 credits)• Forensic Psychology (15 credits)• History of Police and Policing

(15 credits)• Principles and Practice of Social

Policy (30 credits)• Social Ethics (30 credits)• Social Justice Practice

(30 credits).• Youth, Crime and Criminal Justice

(15 credits)

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BA (Hons) degree inCriminal Justice Studies

Fee£730 per annum (60 credits).

LocationMedway.

TimesVarious evening and daytimemodules.

Please note: although somemodules may be available in theevenings, you will need to attenddaytime modules.

LengthTwo years takes you up tocertificate level; a further twoyears takes you up to diplomalevel; a final two years gives youa degree.

Entry requirementsA levels or a relevant Accesscourse, or the equivalent. Maturestudents with non-standardqualifications or work experienceare also welcome to apply.



In the final two years (at BA degreelevel), students take the followingcore modules:• Crime, Punishment and Penal

Policy• Dissertation.

The list of optional modules iscurrently under review, but includesthe following:• Crime and Justice in Europe• Key Welfare Issues• Politics of Criminal Justice• Prisons, Probation and Offender

Rehabilitation• Reporting Crime.• Restorative Justice• Women, Crime and Justice

Teaching and assessmentMost modules involve weeklylectures and small group seminars.Modules are usually assessed by acombination of coursework andwritten examinations.

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ENGLISHANDCOMPARATIVELITERATURE – JOINTHONOURS

Do you like to readliterature andwantto take your interestsfurther? Do youwant toexplore not only Englishtexts but also writingsfromEurope and beyond?Our programmes give youthe opportunity to studyliterature from awiderange of cultures,everything fromGreekdrama to present-daytheatre, from the talesof Ovid to the novelsof Tolstoy andWoolf.

Studying literature broadens anddeepens our understanding ofwritten experience and enablesus to evaluate ideas about criticalthinking. It helps us to appreciatethe historical conditions, literarymovements and individual authorswho have written in English overseveral centuries. It also gives usa greater sensitivity to languageand its varied meanings acrosstime, and to what commentatorshave said about literature.

We aim to give you a broadunderstanding of different literarygenres and their historical context,as well as the chance, later in yourstudies, to specialise in themes orauthors of your own choosing. Ourapproach is both international andinterdisciplinary. It illuminates manyaspects of culture and we draw onmaterial from history, philosophyand film.

Joint Honours Certificate inEnglish and ComparativeLiteratureThis programme introduces someof the key ideas in English andAmerican Literature andComparative Literature and is thefirst step on a pathway that can leadto a BA (Hons) degree in eithersubject area. Places are allocatedon a first-come, first-served basisand all classes are run subject tostudent numbers.

Programme contentThis programme combines modulesfrom the Certificate in English andAmerican Literature with theCertificate in Comparative Literature.

Over a two-year period, you studythe following year-long, 60-creditmodules.

Aspects of Myth and Folktale inLiterature(Running 2011/12)In this module, you study the rolesthat myth and folklore have playedin the making of literature. You beginby examining major classical writerssuch as Apuleius, Euripides, Homerand Ovid. You then explore thedevelopment of the folktale traditionin texts by, among others,Boccaccio, the Brothers Grimm,Perrault and Wilde. Lastly, youinvestigate how myth and folklorehave been used by modern andcontemporary writers, includingAngela Carter, Caryl Churchill,Max Frisch and Derek Walcott.(Code CP304, 60 credits).

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Diploma in English andComparative Literature

BA (Hons) degree inEnglish and ComparativeLiteratureThis programme suits studentswho have a Certificate in eitherComparative Literature or Englishand American Literature. It allowsyou to study literary texts fromancient Greece to the present day,investigating how literary forms haveevolved in different cultures andfrom around the world.

To gain a diploma, you completetwo years of part-time study. Then,if you wish, you may continuestudying for a further two yearsto gain your degree.

Programme contentDiploma students take fourmodules in total, usually studyingtwo modules (60 credits) per year.If you wish to continue towards adegree, you take a further fourmodules which may include adissertation on a subject of yourown choosing.

For 2011/12, the following modulesare available.

Romanticism and Critical TheoryThis module examines some ofthe most significant writing of theRomantic period (1780-1830) – aperiod in which the role and formsof literature were being redefined –alongside recent debates in criticaltheory. You study a wide range ofliterary texts from the poetry ofBlake and Wordsworth to the novelsof Jane Austen and Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein, with reference to theperiod’s turbulent history (theFrench Revolution, the growth ofcities, industrialisation). In parallel,you explore key critical questionsabout literature: why read it? What isan author? What is the role of poetryin society? How is literature shapedby culture? What is 'Art'?(Code EN307, 60 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via seminar discussion.Assessment is by coursework andseminar contribution.


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LocationCanterbury or Tonbridge.

TimesCanterburyTue 6.30pm-8.30pm

TonbridgeWed 10.30am-12.30pm

LengthTwo years

Entry requirementsPlease submit an analysis of apoem, novel, short story or play(up to 500 words) and a shortexplanation of why you wish tostudy literature (100 words). Thisshould be included with yourapplication form.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the certificatecan go on to diploma level.


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Tragedy through the Ages(Autumn 2011)Since its beginnings in ancientGreece, tragedy has often beenregarded as the highest literarygenre, addressing political andethical questions such as the limitsof private and public freedom, therelationship between the individualand society, and the nature ofjustice. These topics, though,have been treated in differentways from the Renaissance(Racine, Shakespeare) toRomanticism (Buchner, Schiller) tonineteenth and twentieth-centuryliterature (Beckett, Chekhov, Ibsen).This module examines how thegenre has evolved with referenceto key theorists such as Aristotleand Nietzsche.(Code CP595, 30 credits).

DegreeAmerican Crime Fiction(Autumn 2011)This module explores the historyand practice of crime fiction in theUnited States from the earlydetective stories of Edgar AllanPoe in the 1840s through thedevelopment of hardboiledand procedural genres topostmodernism and beyond.Attention is also paid todevelopments in cinema andtelevision which parallel those infiction, such as ‘film noir’ and thecontemporary cop series. Duringthe course of the term, you use yourreading of key theoretical texts bySigmund Freud, Walter Benjamin

DiplomaMagic Realism(Spring 2012)‘Magic realism’ offers an excitingfusion in which impossible eventsare introduced into everyday life, notto question ‘reality’, but to reveal itsmarvellous and strange aspects.The term originated in post-WW1Germany, was adopted by LatinAmerican writers in the 1940s, andhas since spread around the world.Frequently, magic realism engageswith historical and political conflict,and has become a source ofresistance. You read a selectionof texts by writers such as LauraEsquivel, Franz Kafka, GabrielGarcia Marquez and SalmanRushdie.(Code CP606, 30 credits).


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and others as a critical frameworkfor examining crime narratives.Issues addressed include therelationship between high andlow culture, how historical changerelates to the development of newgenres, and the way crime fictionengages with questions of genderand race.(Code EN658, 30 credits).

The Brontës in Context(Spring 2012)While the so-called ‘Brontë myth’remains potent in popular culturetoday, the lives-and-works modelassociated with it continues toencourage readers to seek partiallyconcealed Brontë sisters in theirfictions. Beginning and ending withthe problematic of mythmaking – itsorigins in Gaskell’s Life of CharlotteBrontë and its subsequentperpetuation in film and otherrewritings – this module restoresattention to the rich literarycontribution made by the sistersthrough an intensive focus on theirnovels and selected poetry in thecontext of Victorian debates aboutgender and the woman question.


Diploma in English andComparative Literature

BA (Hons) degree in Englishand Comparative Literature



TimesTonbridgeDiploma: Wed 1pm-3pmDegree: Mon 6.30pm-8.30pm

CanterburyWed 6.30pm-8.30pm andvarious daytime options.

LengthTwo years for diploma; two moreyears to gain a degree.

Entry requirementsOpen to those who have studiedsuccessfully at certificate level.


Situating the Brontë myth in relationto other forms of mythmaking in theperiod (for example, ideologies ofclass, gender and empire), youcover a small selection of filmadaptations and go on to examinethe Brontës’ experiments withnarrative voice and form, theirvariations upon the novel ofeducation, the tensions betweenromance and realism in their writingand their engagement with thepolitical, economic and socialconditions of women in mid-Victorian culture.(Code EN657, 30 credits)

Note: Canterbury students mayelect to study in the daytimealongside full-time students. For afull list of available modules, pleasesee the relevant School web pages.

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via seminar discussion.Assessment is by coursework andseminar contribution.

“Studying part-time has beena fun and rewarding journey.There’s been a nice group ofpeople taking the course fromthe very beginning whichhas generated a level ofenthusiasm that keepsyou going.”

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ENGLISHANDCOMPARATIVELITERATUREWITHCREATIVEWRITINGCertificate in CreativeWritingThis programme is for anyone witha real interest in imaginative writingand a commitment to exploring hisor her own potential as a writer. Togain entrance to the programme,you are asked to submit somerecent writing (up to two pages ofA4) in any style, genre or form, witha short explanation of why you wishto study creative writing (100 words).

Over the two years you take fourmodules, two of which are broad‘survey’ courses, and two of whichfocus more specifically on the areasof prose fiction and poetry. Weencourage you to read widely,to question what you do and tochallenge yourself as a writer andextend your range of achievementsand possibilities. If you wish toprogress to the Diploma in Literatureor the Diploma in Literature andCreative Writing, you are requiredto replace one certificate-levelcreative writing module with aliterature module.

Since modules for theseprogrammes are very popular, youare strongly advised to apply forthem as early as possible. Placesare filled on a first-come first-servedbasis.

Programme contentOver two years, you take thefollowing modules.

PoetryThe main emphasis in this moduleis on the rich resources availableto the poet. Using both poetryand poetic prose as stimuli fordiscussion and writing exercises,you study the concept of poetry asplay, its sound effects, visual impact,vocabulary, structure andrelationship with metaphor. Youalso experiment with one or moretraditional forms, with a view todevising your own personal forms.(Code CE166, 30 credits).

Prose FictionStudy of narrative, characterand dialogue, time and structure,description of people and places,and the different forms of prosefiction, such as the short story,novella and novel are covered inthis module. There is a mixture ofdiscussion and practical writingassignments so you can experimentwith the range of skills andtechniques used by writersof prose fiction.(Code CE167, 30 credits).

Voice and VisionThis module offers you the chanceto get to grips with some of the mostfundamental questions that face allwriters, from the beginner to themost experienced: it aims to giveyou a solid base on which to takeimportant decisions in your own

writing. Through a combination ofpractical exercises, reading anddiscussion, you study suchquestions as genre, length,fictionality, persona, dramaticemphasis, craft, inspiration,self-editing and self-trust.(Code EN319, 30 credits).

Writing and AudienceThis module focuses on therelationship between writing and itsreal or potential audience. Througha range of short texts and writingexercises, it moves from thefreedom of ‘audience-less’ writingtowards an exploration of formsmore obviously aimed at a particularpublic. The genres studied andpractised include fairytale andwriting for children, science fictionand humorous writing.(Code CE165, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is seminar-based withusually one Saturday workshop permodule. Assessment is by regularwritten assignments that form thebasis of a portfolio of worksubmitted at the end of each 12-week module. You need to recordyour insights and reactionsinformally in a writer’s notebook,which provides the material for acommentary essay on the creativework you submit. Class participationis also taken into account.



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Diploma in English andComparative Literaturewith Creative WritingThis programme is open to thosewho have studied English andComparative Literature or CreativeWriting at certificate level. It offersyou the chance to develop the skillsyou have learned, and to broadenand deepen your understanding ofthe experience of reading andwriting. The literature and creativewriting elements are complementary– you use the skills you develop inone to enrich your experience of theother.

If you successfully complete thisprogramme, you can move on todegree level.

Programme contentThe programme is designed tooffer a mix of literature and writingmodules. During the course of theprogramme, all students study thefollowing two writing modules.

Reading and Writing the SelfThis module introduces you to arange of ways in which real lifecan be incorporated into creativewriting. You read a variety ofautobiographical texts and areencouraged to ask questions aboutthe relationship between fiction andtruth, and the relationship betweenthe writer and the contemporaryworld. As well as consideringcontemporary approaches tomemoir, you are encouraged toconsider other forms of writing theself, such as psycho-geography.(Code EN613, 30 credits).

Individual Writing ProjectYou focus on the development ofone major project throughout theterm, in either prose fiction or poetry.You are encouraged to read a widerange of contemporary writing,including poetry, short stories,manifestos, novels and novellas.Group discussions of this materialand about the mechanics of writing,combined with writing exercises and


Certificate in CreativeWriting



TimesCanterburyTue 2pm-4pm.

TonbridgeMon 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Each module includes oneSaturday workshop.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsPlease submit some recentwriting (up to two pages of A4),in any style, genre or form, withan explanation of why you wishto study creative writing (100words). This should be includedwith your application form.Please note: you are advisedto apply as early as possible.Places are filled on a first-come,first-served basis.



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BA (Hons) degree inEnglish and ComparativeLiterature and CreativeWritingThis degree programme is open tostudents who have already studiedEnglish and Comparative Literatureand Creative Writing at diplomalevel.

At degree stage, your study ofliterature and/or creative writingmoves into more specialised areasof study and research, with modulesexploring specific authors, genres,or topics. There is also the chanceto complete a superviseddissertation on a topic ofyour choice.

Programme contentYou take four modules (120 credits)in total over two years, including onewriting module each year.

For 2011/12, the following modulesare available.

Reading and Writing Short Fiction(Autumn 2011)The line of short story development,which can be traced from Chekhovthrough Katherine Mansfield toRaymond Carver, is frequentlyseen as particularly searching andinspiring. In this module, you look atthat acknowledged vein of influencefrom the point of view of thepractising contemporary writer.You make a close study of a smallselection of stories by each authorwith a view to gaining inspiration

the production of a short statement/manifesto, will all inform your finalproject. At the end of the module,each student gives a presentationbased either on the statement/manifesto, or on the larger writingproject. You are expected to workindependently, but to consult thetutor about your work accordingto need.(Code EN614, 30 credits).

You also take literature modulesworth 60 credits from the selectionon p30.

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is through a combinationof seminars, lectures andworkshops which includestudying texts, discussion, studentpresentations, group and pair work,and sharing of your own work inclass.

Literature modules combineessays, seminar performanceand examination. Creative writingmodules are assessed throughprojects in the form of a portfolioof work submitted at the end ofthe module, and by writtencommentaries on the processesinvolved.

The ‘Individual Writing Project’also has a presentation day wherestudents formally present their workto others, and this is included in theassessment. Requirements fordifferent modules may vary indetails and we confirm themat the beginning of the course.


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TimesCanterburyDaytime: times vary (timetableavailable in September).Evening: Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm.

TonbridgeMon 6.30pm-8.30pm.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsOpen to those who have studiedat certificate level.



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and technical expertise in your ownwork. The emphasis of the moduleis analytical and practical: seminardiscussions and writing clinics willbe interspersed with workshops forthe constructive criticism ofstudents’ own stories in progress.(Code EN600, 30 credits)

The Brontës in Context(Spring 2012)See p31 for details.

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via seminar discussion.Assessment is by coursework andseminar contribution. (See Diplomaentry opposite for more detail).


BA (Hons) degree in Englishand Comparative Literatureand Creative Writing



TimesCanterburyDaytime: times vary (timetableavailable in September).Evening: Wed 6.30-8.30pm

TonbridgeMon 6.30pm-8.30pm

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsOpen to those who have studiedsuccessfully at diploma level.


“All of the tutors areknowledgeable, very good atwhat they do, and excellentcommunicators. Theymakeyou think and give you thetools to read something andbe critical of it in aconstructive way.”

Rochelle WhiteEnglish Literature and Creative Writing,Tonbridge Centre

FRENCH

The French programmesare designed for thosewho have a taste forFrench culture andwhowant to develop theirfluency in the language bystudying French languageand culture.

The three French programmes arelinked, allowing students to progressthrough the levels of study fromcertificate to diploma to degree.After the diploma, a further twoyears of part-time study leads toa degree. If you are not certain ofyour level, you can ask to be testedto see which is the best programmefor you to begin studying on.

The running of all French coursesis subject to adequate recruitmentlevels.

Certificate in FrenchThis programme develops languageskills and looks at French literatureand culture. It is suitable forstudents who know that their levelof knowledge is a good O level orGCSE. Those with A level Frenchor equivalent normally enter thesecond year of the certificate(modules C and D).

Programme contentYou take the following four modules.

Module A: French Language andCulture I and 2This module allows you to practiseand improve French language skillsat post-GCSE level. It also servesas an introduction to French cultureand institutions.(Code CM342, 15 credits, autumnterm; Code CM343, 15 credits,spring term).

Module B: French Language andCulture 3You improve your French languageskills at post-GCSE level anddeepen your knowledge of Frenchculture and institutions.(Code CM344, 30 credits).

Module C: French Post-A LevelLanguageThis module aims at improvinglanguage skills.(Code FR306, 30 credits).

Module D: Introduction to theStudy of French LiteratureThis module introduces you toFrench literature/culture with thechance to study complete texts,including drama and fiction.(Code FR307, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentThe teaching is by seminar andlanguage class. We also providesupport materials (hand-outs andtapes) for the literature module.Seminars require the activeparticipation of all members of thegroup, with occasional individual orpaired presentations.

The language classes includethe return of regular written work.Assessment is by a combinationof coursework and class test.

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Diploma in FrenchThis programme develops languageskills and deepens your literary andcultural knowledge. It is suitable forthose who have a Certificate inFrench, or its equivalent.

Programme contentDuring the programme, you choose60 credits of literature/ culture,which may include those in the listbelow (subject to confirmation). Ifyou wish, you may also choose amodule from another subject area.

• Literary Trailblazers – Four20th-Century Women Writers(Code FR600, 15 credits)

• Occupation and Resistance(Code FR598, 15 credits)

• Paris: Myth and Reality(Code FR593/FR594, 15 credits)

• Short Narrative Fiction(Code FR546, 15 credits)

You also take the French Languagemodule and the Extended Essaymodule.

Extended EssayThe extended essay consists of anintensive study of a particular themeor writer (students choose fromtopics encountered in the previousliterature/culture modules). Theessay is 4,000-7,000 words andstudents write it under supervision.(Code FR569, 30 credits).

French LanguageThis language module is splitinto four sections: translation fromFrench, translation into French, freecomposition in French, résumé fromFrench – two sections are taughtduring the first year of your diploma,the remaining two sections aretaught in the second year.(Code FR610/FR614, 30 credits).

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Certificate in French

FeeModules A and B: £730 for bothmodules.

Modules C and D: £730 for bothmodules.

LocationCanterbury.

TimesYear 1: Wed evening (module A),then Wed afternoon (module B).

Year 2: Tue 6pm-9pm (modulesC and D).

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsGood O level or GCSE in French.Direct entry to Year 2 is availableto those with a good A level inFrench. Those without standardqualifications who wish to entereither Year 1 or Year 2 may beinvited to take an entrance test.Applications should normally bemade before 15 June (if youwish to make a later application,please call for details).



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BA (Hons) degree inFrenchThis programme takes you up todegree level, improving your fluencyin the language and deepening yourunderstanding of French literatureand culture.

It is suitable for those who have adiploma in French and who wish towork towards a full BA (Hons)degree.

Programme contentThe programme involves a furthertwo years of part-time study. Youchoose 60 credits of literature/culture, which may include those inthe list below. If you wish, you maychoose a module from anothersubject area such as anotherlanguage or comparative literature.

• Contemporary French Cinema(Code FR561, 15 credits)

• Introduction to FrenchAutobiography(Code FR551, 15 credits)

• Molière and Classical FrenchComedy(Code FR541, 15 credits)

• Mothers and Daughters in20th-Century Literature(Code FR601, 15 credits)

• The Reader and the Text(Code FR613, 15 credits)

• Surrealism(Code FR634, 15 credits)

Teaching and assessmentAll teaching involves discussionin literature/culture seminars andlanguage classes. Some seminarsare supported by lecture notes oraudio recordings of lectures fromthe full-time programme. Time isalso set aside to meet you andreturn marked essays.

Assessment in the first year ismostly by coursework, but alsoby class test. In subsequentyears, modules are assessedby a combination of courseworkand written examination.Literature/culture modules areassessed by a combination ofcoursework, class test and oral.The extended essay is assessedentirely on its content.

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Diploma in French


LocationCanterbury.

TimesTue 6pm-9pm.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirementis the Certificate in French.However, candidates with anappropriate level of French maybe invited to take an entrancetest. Applications shouldnormally be made before15 June (if you wish to makea later application, please callfor details).



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Teaching and assessmentAll teaching involves discussionin literature/culture and languageclasses. For some modules, thereare lecture notes or audiorecordings of lectures from thefull-time programme. We also setaside time to meet you and to returnyour marked essays.

Modules are assessed by acombination of courseworkand examination, except for thedissertation which is assessedentirely on its content.

All students also take the followingmodules.

French DissertationThe essay consists of an intensivestudy of a single author or theme,chosen from those already studiedin your literature/culture modules.The dissertation is similar to theextended essay completed atdiploma level, but more developedand substantial.(Code FR567, 30 credits).

French LanguageThis module is split over two years.Your first year involves advancedtranslation work, both from and intoFrench. The second year involvesadvanced work in oral French witha native speaker.(Code FR602/603, 30 credits).

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BA (Hons) degree in French


LocationCanterbury.

TimesTue 6pm-9pm.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsUsually a Diploma in French.Other qualifications, such as aFrench DEUG de Lettres, maybe accepted in some cases,subject to an entrance test.

ProgressionAll postgraduate programmesare available on a part-timebasis. Please refer to theGraduate Prospectus for details.


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HISTORY

The School of History atKent is recognised as oneof the leading Historydepartments in thecountry. Wewere rankedsecond in the ResearchAssessment Exercise 2008,and consistently scoreabove 90% for studentsatisfaction in theNational Student Survey.Our part-time studentsare given the chance topursue a wide range ofhistorical studies rangingfrom local to internationalhistory from the earlymedieval to the 20thcentury, with teachingat both Canterbury andTonbridge.

Our programmes cover a range oflevels: many of our students startat certificate level, with little priorexperience of studying history, andprogress on to a diploma and thento a degree.

Students are offered the opportunityto work with a variety of primarysources, and are encouraged tomake use of both University andlocal facilities during their studies.By studying history at Kent, youhave every chance to develop yourabilities as a historian, discoveringand analysing a range of sourcesto gain a deeper insight andunderstanding of the past.

At Tonbridge, students may takea BA in Local History, while inCanterbury, students study for theBA in History. For those based atour Canterbury campus, we offer arange of ‘twilight’ evening sessionsfor those who must study aroundfull-time work commitments. Forthose who are able to study duringthe daytime, we are able to offer thefull range of over 70 undergraduatemodules to our part-time students.

Please note, all classes are runsubject to student numbers.

Certificate in Local HistoryThe programme introducesstudents, who may have no previousrelevant experience, to the study oflocal and regional history withparticular reference to the historyof south-east England. It also allowsstudents to evaluate the relationshipof local history to the wider region.You acquire the techniques andpractical skills required for the

effective study of local and regionalhistory. If you successfully completethis programme, you can progressto the Diploma in Local History or aDiploma in History.

Programme contentIn your first year, you take twomodules which provide the basicskills for the study of local history.The modules currently scheduledto run for 2011/2012 are:

The Maritime Trade of South EastEnglandThis module examines thefascinating role of the seathroughout Kentish history,examining topics as wide-rangingas the impact of the Vikings, RomanKent, the role of the sea in thedissemination of Christianity, CinquePorts, trade, smuggling and theRoyal Navy.(Code HI383, 30 credits).

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Towns and Townspeople in LateMedieval KentThis module investigates the socialand cultural aspects of life in thelate Middle Ages, whilst observingthe main characteristics of medievaltowns in Kent and examining howthey differ from those of otherEnglish towns.(Code HI410, 30 credits)

Alternatively, you may be able tochoose certain modules withinthe daytime history programmeat Canterbury. Modules availablein other years may include thefollowing (subject to recruitmentand tutor availability):• Paleography, Documents and

Sources(Code HI371, 30 credits)

• Poverty and its Problems inEngland, 1834-1914(Code HI317, 30 credits)


• Using Historical Sources:Kentish Local History Research(Code HI405, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is usually via weeklyseminars, supported by shortinformal lectures. Students areencouraged to develop theirhistorical skills by working witha wide range of primary andsecondary sources and completingproject work and field studies.Assessment is by essays, documentand source-related exercises, fieldstudy reports and projects.

Certificate in Local History


LocationTonbridge.

TimesCurrently Tue 1pm-3pm for boththe autumn and spring terms(subject to change).


Entry requirementsNo formal entry requirements.Open to those with an interest inhistory and an ability to study atthis level.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the programme cango on to diploma level.


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Reformation and Restoration:Kent in the Sixteenth andSeventeenth CenturiesThe repercussions of theReformation in the early years ofthe 16th century had far-reachingconsequences for the social,political and economic life ofsociety in England for the followingtwo centuries. This moduleexamines the impact of theseevents on the community of Kent,within the context of both Europeanand national developments. As wellas looking at the immediate impactof the Reformation on the churchand community, this module alsoexamines religious refugees andimmigrant communities and theirinfluences on the local economyand landscape, the structure ofsociety and management of thepoor, the Civil War in Kent, theRestoration and the politics ofthe Glorious Revolution.(Location Tonbridge, code HI596,30 credits).

Medieval KentKent is a distinctive county and hasbeen crucial in establishing linksbetween England and the continent.Local and broader themes arecombined throughout this moduleby using the historical evidence ofKent. This module examinespolitical, economic, social andreligious themes and culturaldevelopments from the late-Saxonto the late-Medieval period.(Location Tonbridge, code HI691,30 credits).

Modules available in other yearsmay include the following (subject torecruitment and tutor availability):• Economic and Social Change in

Kent from the 16th to the 20thCentury(Code HI740, 30 credits)

• Images of Kent 1: The CreativeLandscape(Code HI784, 30 Credits)

• The Landscape of Kent to 1500(Code HI694 30 credits)

• Late Iron Age, Roman and EarlyAnglo-Saxon England(Code HI633, 30 credits)

• Peasant Society(Code HI674, 30 credits)

• Reformation to Restoration: Kentin the 16th and 17th Centuries(Code HI596, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via informal lectures,seminars, documentary studies andfieldwork. Assessment is normallyby two essays and one otherassignment.

Diploma in Local HistoryFor much of its history, Kent’sgeographical position gave it aspecial importance in relation toLondon and the continent.

This programme examines thegrowth of the community of Kentwithin the context of regional andnational history. You extend yourunderstanding of the sources andmethodologies of local history andare encouraged to make use ofprimary documents and sources.

The programme is a rolling one andyou may join at the beginning of anymodule. It is suitable for those whohave a certificate from the Schoolof History or a certificate whichincludes two appropriate historymodules.

Programme contentYou choose four modules, usuallytaking two each year.

You may choose from modulesavailable at our Tonbridge campus.You may also include ‘wild’ modulesin your study, selected fromprogrammes offered at theCanterbury campus.

The modules currently scheduled torun for 2011/2012 are:


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BA (Hons) in HistoryAny study of history engages anatural human curiosity about thepast. History is an exciting anddiverse subject, a fact which isreflected in the flexibility andbreadth of the programmes offeredat Kent. Our programmes invite youto study anything from the history ofthe Crusades to the Cold War; fromthe impact of science on 19thcentury culture to the totalitarianregimes of Stalin’s Russia andHitler’s Third Reich; from Anglo-Saxon England to the FrenchRevolution.

This programme is aimed at allthose who have a fascination forthe past and who wish to learnsomething of the historian’smethods. You use materials suchas documents, diaries, films,newspapers and memoirs. Thisallows you to gain a sense ofworking with the primary materialsof history, rather than merely looking

at secondary works. Each moduleassumes no prior knowledge of thesubject.

For those who do not wish to committo a full BA in History, part-timestudents are eligible to receivethe following awards:• Certificate in History awarded

after successfully completingStage One (two years of part-time study)

• Diploma in History awarded aftersuccessfully completing StageTwo (four years of part-timestudy).

Programme contentAll Stage 1 students take the coremodule Making History (see below).You may then choose froma selection of ‘twilight’ modules(taught in the evenings atCanterbury) or from the full-range ofmodules offered during the daytimeat Canterbury.


Diploma in Local History


LocationTonbridge.

TimesTue 10am-12noon.


Entry requirementsCertificate in Local History,Certificate in History, or thenecessary certificate-levelcredits.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the diplomaprogramme can go onto degree level.


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Stage 1 daytime modulesThe following sample modules areavailable for stage-one studentsduring the daytime at Canterbury.Each year, twilight modules areselected from a list such as this.• Autocracy, Reform and Culture in

Russia, 1750-1905• Britain and Europe 1500-1660• Britain and the Second World

War: The Home Front• Britain in the Age of

Industrialisation 1660-1815• Cinema and Society: 1930-1960• The Emergence of America from

European Settlement to 1880• Empire in Africa, 1922-1980• England in the Age of Chivalry• The Hundred Years War• Introduction to the History of

Medicine• Introduction to Military History 1

and 2• Medieval Europe c450-1070• Medieval Europe c1066-1450

• Medieval Pilgrimage• Monarchy and Aristocracy in

England, 1460-1640• Renaissance Courts• The Rise of the United States

since 1880• Saints, Chroniclers and the End

of Time: Narrative Art in England• Victorian Britain – Politics Society

and Culture

Stage 2 and 3 modulesOur list of available modules isalways changing, with new optionsbeing added and less popularoptions being retired. The followingsample modules are currently beingoffered to undergraduates:• Anglo-Saxon England• Art for the Nation• The Art of Death:

Representations, Rituals andRecords in England, 1300-1450

• Britain and the AmericanRevolution, 1750-1800

Making HistoryThis module introduces you tothe theory and practice of historythrough a series of case studies,each focused on a particularhistoriographic problem. You areencouraged to think critically aboutthe kinds of questions historiansask, and the methods they use topursue answers. How do historiansframe historical questions? Why dowe pursue some questions but notothers? How do we locate, interpretand cite evidence? Who is historywritten about, and for whom is itwritten? How do we negotiate thetension between investigating thepast, critiquing the present, andimagining the future?

You also develop skills in research,writing and debating that areessential for the historian andmost professions.

Stage 1 twilight modulesTwilight modules are chosen fromour popular range of undergraduatemodules, and are taught in theevening for those with daytimecommitments. Example modulesfor 2011/12 include:• The Emergence of America from

European Settlement to 1880• Monarchy and Aristocracy in

England 1460-1640• The Rise of the United States

since 1880• Victorian Britain – Politics Society

and Culture.


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• The Politics of Progress: Scienceand Social Change, 1815-1895

• Redcoats: The British Army andSociety c1660-1920

• Remaking the Body: From Robotsto Recombinants

• Revolution or Reform? Britain,1815-1914

• Russia 1855-1945 Reform,Revolution and War

• Society and Culture in EarlyModern Europe

• The Tools of Empire, 1760-1920

For a full list of modules (available atall stages), please visit our websitewww.kent.ac.uk/history

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is usually via weeklyseminars, supported by shortinformal lectures. You develop yourhistorical skills by working with awide range of primary andsecondary sources and completingessays and project work.

Assessment is by coursework or bya combination of coursework andexamination.

• Britain and the Falklands War• Churchill’s Army: The British Army

in the Second World War• Cinema and Society: Britain at

War, 1939-1945• The Cold War, 1941-1991• Conflict in 17th Century Britain• The Crusades• The Cultural History of the Great

War: Britain, France andGermany in Comparison

• Divided Land, Divided History:Ireland, c1885-2005

• France in the Age of Absolutism• From Blitzkrieg to Baghdad:

Armoured Warfare in Theory,Practice and Imagery, 1916-2003

• From Buffalo Bill to BisonBurgers: The American West inthe 20th Century

• The Global Burden of Disease• Gothic Art: Image and

Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

• The History of Medicine, Mind,Body and Modernity, 1700-1920

• History of Modern Medicine andMedical Ethics

• How the West Was Won (or Lost):The American West in the 19thCentury

• Inviting Doomsday: USEnvironmental Problems in the20th Century

• Late Stuart and HanoverianBritain, 1688-1750

• Museums and the NationalHeritage

• The Nature of Command• Pre-Industrial England, 1550-

1720• Politics, War and the State in Early

Modern Europe


BA in History


LocationCanterbury.

TimesVarious days. Details areavailable in the School ofHistory handbook.

LengthUsually six years.Undergraduates who chooseto cease study are eligible fora Certificate after two years(having passed Stage 1) ora Diploma after four years(having passed Stage 2).

Entry requirementsNo formal entry requirements.Open to those with an interest inhistory and an ability to study atthis level.



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HISTORY&PHILOSOPHYOFART

Studying the historyand philosophy of artintroduces you to excitingissues and challengingideas.Although art historyhas been traditionallyconcernedwith the studyof paintings, sculptureand architecture, we alsoexplore other practices,perspectives anddefinitions of art withexamples taken from the14th to the 21st centuries.At Kent, we explore arthistory as an academicdiscipline which alsoengages with widercultural and social values.

The part-time programme providesthe opportunity to progressyour studies and to extendunderstanding of works of art.Many of our students go on topostgraduate studies or use theirstudies as a way to change careerdirection, entering occupationssuch as gallery and museumadministration, auctioneering andteaching. All of the modules listedare available to students on otherprogrammes of part-time study,subject to appropriate prior levels ofattainment and availability of places.

Diploma in the History &Philosophy of ArtThis programme is suitable forstudents who have attained acertificate or an equivalent levelof study. We also welcome non-traditional routes of entry or

prospective students who maynot have the traditional academicqualifications. What is essential,however, is the aptitude andmotivation for undertaking part-timeacademic study. For an example ofpreliminary reading and some of theapproaches developed through theprogramme, please look at: ArtHistory: The Basics (Routledge2008). If you have any queries,however, please contact Dr GrantPooke on 01227 823457 directly foran informal discussion.

Programme contentYou take four modules, usuallyover two years, to gain yourdiploma. The modules listed belowrun at Tonbridge. It may also bepossible for you to take modulesfrom the daytime undergraduateprogramme at Canterbury. Theseinclude: 19th-century FrenchPainting; Photography; RenaissanceArt and Architecture; andContemporary Art and Aesthetics.Please contact Dr Pooke on 01227823457.

A selection of the modules whichcomprise the Diploma at theTonbridge Centre are shown below.The modules which will be offeredin the academic year 2011/12 aredated.

Aesthetic TheoriesStarting with Enlightenment thinkerssuch as Kant and Hegel, and withreference to examples of art, wediscuss the various definitions and

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of the avant-garde and therelevance of modernist theory.Artists considered include WalterSickert, Wilson Steer, Paul Nash,Stanley Spencer, Jacob Epstein,Barbara Hepworth and HenryMoore.(Code HA531, 30 credits, Sep-Dec2011).

Dissertation ModuleStudents are supported andgiven guidance on undertakingan extended essay of 8,000 wordson a topic or subject area of theirchoice. Initial taught sessionsprovide guidance on formulatingassignment questions, structuringthe longer assignment and alsoprovide assistance with researchand methodological approaches.A pre-module orientation meetingwill be held in the term before thestart of the module. Although thetaught lectures and group seminarswill be delivered at Tonbridge,supervisory contact will requiresome travel to Canterbury asnegotiated with the member ofstaff concerned.(Code HA540, 30 credits, Jan-Mar2012)

European Painting and Sculpture,c1789-c1850This module guides you throughthe innovations of style and contentwithin painting, which accompaniedthe Enlightenment and the earlyindustrial period. Artists studiedinclude David, Friedrich, Delacroix,Goya, and the work of thewatercolourists of the late 18thand 19th centuries. You also study

the realists and symbolists workingat the end of the 19th century.Lectures evaluate the contributionsof such avant-garde figures andthe role of art within wider social,political and economic change.(Code HA514, 30 credits).

From Austerity to Prosperity:British Art, Architecture andDesign, 1939-1979You are introduced to the dynamicpost-war developments in British art,architecture and design from theperiod around the Festival of Britainto the late 1970s. What wasdistinctive about the British art ofthe period and why did it developin the way it did?(Code HA550, 30 credits).

From Spectacle to Spirituality:Byzantine Art, c300-c1500Constantine founded Constantinopleand accepted Christianity in the 4thcentury, establishing the ByzantineEmpire, which ran for more than athousand years. Byzantine art,arising out of the pagan RomanEmpire, was characterised in theearly years by spectacular mosaics,such as those in Ravenna. In thismodule, you explore developmentsin icons, church decoration,monastic and court art inByzantium; its spiritual significanceand interaction with the West(during the Crusades and theRenaissance); and the re-birthof the icon in 15th-century Crete.(Code HA553, 30 credits).

purposes ascribed to the realm ofthe aesthetic. Should art and cultureplay their part in creating revolutionas suggested by Marx? Or nullify thepain of being, as proposed bySchopenhauer? Other thinkersconsidered include Nietzsche,Adorno, Greenberg and Kristeva.(Code HA532, 30 credits).

Art and Architecture in the UnitedStatesThis module looks at the theory andpractice of modernist architectureand design from the Arts and Craftsmovement to the ‘emigration’ ofmodernism to the United States inthe late 1940s, from Art Nouveau,to the Bauhaus and Frank LloydWright. What is the nature ofmodernist architectural and designtheory and practice? Should formalways follow function, or does thisresult in stasis and the denial ofartistic licence?(Code HA585, 30 credits).

British Art and Modernism,c1880-c1939Between 1912 and 1916, Londonbecame one of the crucibles forthe development of modernistavant-garde painting andsculpture. Italian Futurism andCubist innovation found expressionin the militant aesthetic of Vorticismand the polemical work ofWyndham Lewis and TE Hulme,which challenged the post-Impressionism of the Bloomsburygroup. This module considers thepainting of the period, againstemerging debates on the nature


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in art and design. The BolshevikRevolution found its parallel in thework of artists like Malevich,Lissitsky, Goncharova andTatlin, who for a time believed theyembodied the spirit of political andsocial revolution.

This module introduces you to thedevelopment of Russian art anddesign from the social agenda ofthe Wanderers through Symbolismand Abstraction to Stalinistproscription and the SovietSocialist Realism of the 1930s.(Code HA533, 30 credits).

Venetian Art and Architecture,c1400-1590Venice established itself as a keyplayer in the political and culturalhistories of the Italian city-states inthe 15th and 16th centuries. In thismodule, you explore the interplay ofpainting and patronage within widerVenetian institutions such as thescuole and the various contributionsof painters such as Giorgione,Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto.To what extent can we talk of adistinctive Venetian aesthetic ofthe time?(Code HA530, 30 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via slide-based lecturesand informal seminar discussions,and each module includes a gallerystudy visit.

You are assessed by writtenassignments (two per module).

The High Renaissance in Florenceand RomeWhat do we mean by the term‘Renaissance’ in the visual artsand how did it find expression inFlorence and Rome in the late 15thand early 16th centuries? Lecturesand seminars introduce and surveythe extraordinary contribution ofartists ranging from Michelangeloand Correggio to Parmigianino andCaravaggio. Is there such a thing asa distinctive ‘high Renaissance style’and how might we characterise it?(Code HA515, 30 credits).

The Modern Movementc1900-c1950It was once said that the UnitedStates was a nation that had gonefrom adolescence to old age withoutpassing through maturity, but this ishardly true for its 20th-century artand architecture. Mirroring thecountry’s political and economicrise, its art and architecture duringthe first half of the 20th centurydisplayed all the growing maturity ofan emergent nation, while from 1950it evolved to determine the Westernworld’s culture. In this module, youlook at various aspects of America’svibrant 20th-century art andarchitecture, including realist andabstract painting, the family home,the city skyscraper, modernism andpostmodernism.(Code HA513, 30 credits).

Russian Art and Designc1870-c1932For a brief time around 1912-1921,Russia arguably eclipsed Paris asa centre for modernist innovation


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Fee£730 per annum (60 credits).Fees do not include gallery trips.

LocationTonbridge.

TimesWed 1pm-3pm.

Modules may also be chosenfrom the Canterbury daytimeprogramme (times vary).


Entry requirementsCertificate in History &Philosophy of Art or certificate-level studies in another subject.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the Diploma in History& Philosophy of Art maycontinue onto the degreeprogramme, subject torecruitment.


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BA (Hons) degree inHistory & Philosophy ofArtStudents who have alreadysuccessfully completed aDiploma in History & Philosophy ofArt may continue onto the degreeprogramme, subject to recruitment.

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is via slide-based lecturesand informal seminar discussions,and each module includes a gallerystudy visit.


BA (Hons) degree in History& Philosophy of Art


LocationTonbridge.

TimesWed 1pm-3pm.


Entry requirementsDiploma in History & Philosophyof Art.



“I would have no hesitation inrecommending the course toothers. I am planning tocontinue from diplomato degree stage myself.”

Drummond WatsonHistory & Philosophy of Art,Tonbridge Centre

You are assessed by writtenassignments (two per module).

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INTELLECTUALANDDEVELOPMENTALDISABILITIES

This is a professionaldevelopment programmeinvolving work-basedlearning andworkshops.It is designed for studentsproviding community-based services to peoplewith learning disabilitiesor working in schools.Typical students includehome leaders, peripateticteam leaders, instructors,family members,community support staff,and special educationalneeds teachers.

The programme meets therequirements of the recentCommission for Social Careguidance that managers ofservices for people with challengingbehaviour should hold a specialistqualification. The final year of theBSc (the stand-alone GraduateCertificate or Diploma in AppliedBehaviour Analysis) is approved bythe Behaviour Analyst CertificationBoard. The Graduate Certificateprovides course content only, whilethe Graduate Diploma providescourse content and some of therequired supervision hoursnecessary for successful studentsto apply for and sit the Board’sAssistant Behaviour Analyst exam.

Certificate in Person-Centred SupportThis programme prepares studentsto work with a vulnerable and, attimes, complex client group. It isan evidence-based programmewith the emphasis on practice, andis suitable for practitioners workingwith people who have intellectualand developmental disabilities.

The course encourages you todevelop person-centred valuesand develops your skills so thatyou are able to support andencourage communication, choice,participation and independenceamong your clients. It also helpsyou to prepare for a local leadershiprole in families, schools, workplaces,homes and communities.

Programme contentOver one year, you take the followingmodules.

Academic DevelopmentThis module provides anintroduction to the academicskills you need to develop to ensuresuccess for the rest of the course.It includes library and computinginduction as well as topics suchas critical thinking, essay writing,referencing and group work. Issuesrelating to values and consent totreatment are also examined in thismodule.(Code SO328, 15 credits).

Person-Centred Values andSupportYou explore the ethical and legalissues, and the role of values, inthe development of intellectualdisability services. You look atthe development of approachesto individual planning and needsassessment, particularly the role ofperson-centred planning. You alsowork with an individual to supportthe development of a person-centred plan.(Code TZ310, 15 credits).

Promoting Choice, Well-Beingand CommunicationYou study the physical, sensoryand health problems commonlyexperienced by people withintellectual and developmentaldisabilities, and the roles ofhealth action planning andhealth facilitation. The modulealso explores a range ofcommunication issues andyou gain an understandingof the interventions that targetcommunication skills.(Code TZ311, 15 credits).

Supporting Participation andIndependenceThis module looks at the rationalefor supporting participation incommunity contexts by childrenand adults with intellectual ordevelopmental disabilities. You usesystems and structures at differentlevels within organisations tofacilitate and maintain successfulparticipation and teach new skillsthrough the use of precisionteaching.(Code TZ309, 15 credits).

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Work-Based Learning in Person-Centred SupportIn this module, you consolidate theknowledge and skills developedthrough previous modules, andapply that learning in yourworkplace or a comparableenvironment.(Code TZ312, 60 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching methods include mini-lectures, individual and groupexercises, some with the use ofvideo feedback. Exercises vary inlength, in some cases being guidedpractice simulations spread overseveral hours. There are exercisesinvolving local services and peoplewith intellectual disabilities.


Work-based learning includesthe production of assessed work,systematic reflection on practice,participation in supervision/mentoring arrangements andtraining/leadership of others.Assessment is mainly based onreports and videos of practicalwork undertaken with individualswith intellectual and developmentaldisabilities. This allows theintegration of assessment withthe development of practice.

Certificate in Person-Centred Support

Fee£3,375 per annum (120 credits).

LocationCanterbury.

TimesA number of 2-4 day workshops.

LengthOne year.

Entry requirementsNVQ2 or five GCSEs. Studentsmust have access to work withchildren or adults withintellectual and developmentaldisabilities. Open to those whohave practitioner experience orprior practitioner experientiallearning.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete this programme maycontinue to the diploma levelproviding they can meet theother entry requirements.

Further enquiriesTrish BartonT: 01227 824739E: [email protected]

Jahanara AhmedT: 01227 823075E: [email protected]

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Designing Behaviour SupportPlansThis deals with the designing ofbehaviour support plans – youidentify and design behavioursupport strategies, which developnew and adaptive skills includingthe development of functionalcommunication skills.(Code TZ519, 15 credits).

Implementing and EvaluatingBehaviour Support PlansYou explore the barriers toimplementation and learn how toevaluate behaviour support plans.The module looks at methods ofdata collection with particularreference to direct observation,and you also learn the best wayof presenting and interpreting thedata.(Code TZ518, 15 credits).

Introduction to Positive BehaviourSupportThis module looks at the causes ofchallenging behaviour and the keyelements of Positive BehaviourSupport. You study models ofassessment and intervention,and learn how to supportbehaviour change.(Code TZ517, 15 credits).

Work-Based Learning in PositiveBehaviour SupportStudents consolidate the knowledgeand skills developed throughprevious modules, and applythat learning in their workplaceor comparable environment.(Code TZ525, 60 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching methods include mini-lectures, individual and groupexercises, some with the use ofvideo feedback. Exercises vary inlength, in some cases being guidedpractice simulations spread overseveral hours.

We also use analysis of publishedpapers and reviews of the literaturerelevant to practice, to explore theevidence base.


Diploma in PositiveBehaviour SupportThis programme encourages acritical understanding of the factorsunderlying challenging behaviour.It develops your skills in conductingfunctionally-based assessments ofchallenging behaviour and indeveloping interventions. You alsodevelop the skills needed to takeon a local leadership role inimplementing and evaluatingbehaviour support plans.

Students who have a Certificatein Person-Centred Support anda Diploma in Positive BehaviourSupport are awarded an FdSc(foundation degree) in Intellectualand Developmental Disabilities.

Programme contentOver one year, you take the followingmodules.

Assessing and UnderstandingChallenging BehaviourThis module introduces you tofunctional assessment. You studypersonal, social, family, medicaland treatment history and analysethe social, cognitive, biological,emotional and psychiatric factorscontributing to challengingbehaviour.(Code TZ520, 15 credits).


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BSc (Hons) degreein Intellectual andDevelopmental DisabilitiesThis programme is suitable for thosewho have completed the Diploma inPositive Behaviour Support.However, students who alreadyhave a degree may take the firstfour modules as a freestandingGraduate Certificate in AppliedBehaviour Analysis, or all fivemodules for a Graduate Diplomain Applied Behaviour Analysis.

The BSc prepares practitioners tosupport people with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities using abehavioural approach integratedwith an ‘ordinary life’ philosophy.It enables students to work inconstructive, non-aversive andethically sound ways with peoplewho are often marginalised andvulnerable. Students acquireexpertise in theoretical and appliedprinciples of Behaviour Analysisand develop the skills necessaryto facilitate learning, self-help,adaptive functioning, communityparticipation, and so on forchildren/adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, includingautism.

Programme contentDuring the course of theprogramme, you take the followingmodules.

Concepts of Applied BehaviourAnalysisIn this module, you becomefamiliar with the principles of theexperimental analysis of behaviour


Diploma in Positive BehaviourSupport


LocationCanterbury.


LengthOne year.

Entry requirementsOpen to those who havestudied at certificate level or havepractitioner experience or priorpractitioner experiential learning.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete this programme mayprogress on to the degreeprogramme.



FdSc in Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities


LocationCanterbury.


LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsNVQ2 or five GCSEs if startingat year 1. Students must haveaccess to work with childrenor adults with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities.



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and you consider the ethicalprinciples underpinning theright to effective treatments andto supportive environments forpersons with varying levels ofintellectual/developmental disability,including autism.(Code TZ522, 15 credits).

Work-Based Learning in AppliedBehaviour AnalysisYou consolidate the knowledge andskills developed through previousmodules, and apply that learningin your workplace or a comparableenvironment.(Code TZ526, 60 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching methods include mini-lectures, individual and groupexercises, some with the use ofvideo feedback. Exercises vary inlength, in some cases being guided

practice simulations spread overseveral hours. There are exercisesinvolving local services and peoplewith intellectual disabilities.

We also use analysis of publishedpapers and reviews of the literaturerelevant to practice to explore theevidence base.


and applied behaviour analysis,and develop the ability to describethe principles of operant andrespondent behaviour. Youcritically evaluate the strengthsand limitations of applied behaviouranalysis as an approach tounderstanding human behaviourand, specifically, the behaviour ofchildren/adults with intellectual ordevelopmental disabilities.(Code TZ521, 15 credits).

Developing and ImplementingInterventionsYou explore approaches tochanging and developing newbehaviour and the barriers toimplementation.(Code TZ524, 15 credits).

Observation and Analysis ofBehaviourThis module looks at differentmethods of data collection andthe reliability and validity ofobservational data. You learnpractical approaches to checkingand calculating reliability and how toundertake descriptive assessmentand experimental analysis includinginternal and external validity.(Code TZ523, 15 credits).

Values, Ethics and ProfessionalPracticeThis module examines ethicaland legal issues confronted inprofessional practice. You lookat issues such as choice, informedconsent and capacity to consent.You examine what is meant bychoice in situations where serviceusers do not have control overresources and their surroundings,


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BSc (Hons) in Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities


LocationCanterbury.


LengthThree years.

Entry requirementsNVQ2 or five GCSEs if starting atyear 1. Students must have accessto work with children or adults withintellectual and developmentaldisabilities.

ProgressionPlease see our GraduateProspectus for details.



Graduate Certificate orGraduate Diploma in AppliedBehaviour Analysis

Please note: those students whohave an honours degree can takethe final year of the degreeprogramme as a stand-aloneGraduate Certificate or Diploma.Please see our GraduateProspectus or website formore details.

Most students will already be inemployment or have access towork with children or adults withintellectual and developmentaldisabilities.

The Tizard Centre is committed towidening participation, and has along and successful tradition ofadmitting mature students. Weconsider applications fromstudents with non-standardqualifications individually.

The year of admission andpathway will depend uponstudents’ prior educationalattainment and practitionerexperience. Accreditation of PriorLearning and Prior ExperientialLearning may be possible on allprogrammes. Students maytransfer between programmesand between levels, subject tomeeting admission andprogression requirements.

Students who already hold theTizard Centre Diploma in AppliedPsychology of Learning Disability(Challenging Behaviour)qualification can enterdirectly into Stage 3.



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LAW

The Certificate in Lawhas been offered since1985 and has attractedstudents from awiderange of backgroundsthroughout Kent,including people whowork full- or part-timeand people returning tostudy after raising afamily. The commonelement for all studentson the programme is awish to develop aninterest in the law.

Kent Law School is widelyrecognised as one of the leadinglaw schools in the UK and is uniquein the range of resources andopportunities it offers. These includefirst-class electronic resources viaour website (www.kent.ac.uk/law)which are ideally suited to meet theneeds of our part-time students. Allmodules have sections within ouronline learning environment, andmany lectures are available as audioversions (using MP3 software) whichyou can access and listen to in yourown time. You can sample a lectureby visiting our website.

Most students on the Certificateprogramme attend evening classes(usually two evenings per weekduring term-time). Students studyin a supportive environment withspace to explore fully the legalissues covered within the course.

A Certificate in Law and Societyis equivalent to Stage 1 of thedegree programme. Students whosuccessfully complete the certificateto a certain level may go on to Stage2 of the LLB degree in Law.

It is possible to study during thedaytime, but we recommend thatyou contact us first if you areconsidering this option.

Certificate in Law andSocietyThis programme can be taken asa stand-alone programme or as thefirst step towards a law degree. It issuitable for students from a widerange of professions andbackgrounds.

Programme contentDuring the course of theprogramme, you take thefollowing modules.

Criminal LawIn this module, we examine thegeneral principles of criminal lawoffences against the person andproperty and general defences,focusing on comparative, historicaland philosophical analyses, castingparticular light on the nature andaims of the criminal law.

A Critical Introduction to LawThis module investigates andpromotes a critical approach totopics within law and to law itself.Taking a small number of topicsand debates within law, the moduleinvestigates each from a criticalperspective, focusing on themesof knowledge, identity, justice andpower. The aim is to enable you toacquire and develop the generalskills required for critical thinkingand analysis, and more particularlyto consider critically our ownconception of law and of theinstitutional structures andconcepts within it.

Introduction to ObligationsThis module introduces the law ofobligations, which comprises theprivate law of duties and rights towhich individuals and organisationsare subject. Traditionally, it includesthe law of contract and tort (but notproperty). As well as introducingsome of the content, a key focus ison the institution of the common lawthrough which most of the law ofobligations has emerged.

Foundations of Property‘Property’ is something we tend topresume we know about and rarelyexamine as an idea or practiceclosely. Most often, we use it toconnote an object or ‘thing’ andpresume that it has something todo with ‘ownership’ of that object.This module begins to unpack andexamine ideas and practices ofproperty more closely: How areproperty claims constructed?

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What do we mean by ‘ownership’?What happens when a number ofcompeting ‘ownership claims’ inone object exist?

Public Law IThis module has four main parts:i) An introduction to the English

legal system and its constitutionalsignificance

ii) Constitutionalism: What is a state?What is the relationship betweenthe citizen and the state? What isthe role of the law?

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iii) Forms of government;democracy, federalism andsupranational bodies

iv)Constraining the power of thestate: human rights, judicialreview and administrativemechanisms.

Teaching and assessmentYou must complete courseworkessays during your studies. Modulesare assessed by a combination ofexamination and coursework.

Certificate in Law andSociety


LocationMedway.

TimesVarious times – evening anddaytime.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsMature students without normalentry qualifications areencouraged to apply. Mostapplicants are interviewed.

ProgressionStudents with the Certificate inLaw and Society can go on tothe degree programme.


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Completing the LLB degree givesexemption from the first set ofqualifying examinations to becomea solicitor or barrister, provided thatyou pass certain core moduleswithin the degree (with an overallpass of at least 2.2 level).

Details of the programme aregiven in Kent’s UndergraduateProspectus.

LLB (Hons) degree in LawFor those who want to continue withtheir studies, we offer a part-timeflexible degree programme thatbuilds on work already done inthe Certificate in Law and Society.Or, if you already have an honoursdegree, you may be eligible to enterthe degree programme at the samestage without taking the Certificate.

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LLB (Hons) degree in Law


LocationMedway.

TimesVarious times – evening anddaytime.

LengthSix years, or four years withthe Certificate in Law or anundergraduate degree.

Entry requirementsWe welcome applications fromstudents with non-traditionalqualifications who candemonstrate similar potentialto students who have the usualA level points. Students whohave the Certificate in Law andSociety, or who already have adegree, are able to take the LLBdegree as a four-yearprogramme.

ProgressionTraining as a solicitor or barrister(see details in programmelisting, left).

Further enquiriesT: 01227 827272E: [email protected]“I’ve really enjoyed learning

that the law is not just a listof facts that are regurgitatedin the exams or in front of ajudge. It’s about people, andhow you can use yourknowledge to help them.”

Alexander WrightLaw,Medway campus

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What are your future plans?I feel like I’m at the start of a newcareer. I don’t want to work in theprivate sector any more; I want to dosomething more worthwhile with theskills I’ve got. This course gives mean insight to the voluntary andpublic sector, which I’m enthusedabout. I’m not too hung up aboutwhat my future job will be – I wouldjust like to combine my passions.

Have you any advice for otherpotential students?For women in particular, I’d say thatyou don’t need to wait until yourchildren go to school. You can havea young family and study at thesame time. You just have to be goodat time management. And, don’t beput off by the fees. When you do themaths, the debt is never as bad asthe media would make you think.This course is so flexible that youcan carry on working as well.

Gillian Flegg

BA (Hons) Social Sciences,Medway campus

Why did you choose to study atKent?For me, it’s about location first andforemost because I wanted to fit mystudies around my familycommitments – I have threechildren, aged from 3 to 15. I wasalso impressed that Kent’s School ofSocial Policy, Sociology and SocialResearch was among the topresearch centres in the country.

I work as an accredited PersonalCoach and much of what I do isbased on psychological study. Iliked the fact that, with this degree,I could create a bias towardspsychology by choosing certainmodules.

As I’m still working freelance, thepart-time degree also had to bevery flexible. I didn’t realise just howmuch I’d be able to dictate when Istudied. I can do the school-run,start a lecture at 10 and be backhome to pick up my three year-oldfrom nursery at 12. It’s brilliant!

How’s the course going?The course is going really well.I went straight from school at 16into a career in the retail industry.After 20 years with the ArcadiaGroup, I wanted to expand on myknowledge. I left Top Shop/Top Manas a successful Regional TrainingManager wanting to better utilise myexpertise; this meant raising mygame on a host of skills. The extrasupport on this course has been

fantastic. Although I’ve donepresentations and written hundredsof reports in my working life, I hadn’tstudied for 15 years.

The module I’ve enjoyed most isSociology – I’m very keen to learnmore about how structuresinfluence people’s lives. The lectureris one of the best and really has astyle you can relate to. The otherstudents are also a great bunch.There’s a real cross-section ofpeople and the reasons why they’rehere. I think it’s so important to learnfrom others.

What are facilities on campuslike?They’re very good. I’ve lived inMedway most of my life and, initially,I was surprised at how great theywere. There’s clearly been a hugeinvestment. Everything you need ison tap.

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SOCIALSCIENCES

Studying Social Sciencesat Kent gives you anunderstanding of howsociety works. The degreeprogramme offers theopportunity to combinedifferent subjects –sociology, social policy,history and psychology –which provide youwithan interdisciplinary andmulti-perspectiveapproach to investigatingsociety and people.

BSc (Hons) degree inSocial SciencesContemporary issues and conceptssuch as poverty, health and welfare,inequality, ethics and identity arenever simple to understand, but thisdegree programme teaches you thetheories and practical techniquesyou need to analyse society. You willhave the opportunity to select topicsand modules, taught by dedicatedresearch-active staff, which matchyour interests and needs in a flexibleand coherent manner.

Programme contentA part-time student usually takesmodules worth 60 credits a year.This means you would reach

certificate level in two years,diploma level (Stage 2) in a furthertwo years, and degree level (Stage3) after the final two years.

In the first two years (Stage 1), allstudents take the following modules.

Introduction to ContemporaryBritainThis module gives you anunderstanding of the key political,economic and social changes inBritain in the 20th century. Theperiod chosen facilitates discussionof some of the main political andeconomic ideas and events whichhave influenced contemporarysociety, and the approaches whichhistorians have adopted towardsthem.(30 credits).

Introduction to PsychologyThis is a general introduction to thestudy of psychology, including itshistorical development, majormodern fields of research andapplication, perspectives andkey issues.(30 credits).

Introduction to SociologyThis module enables you tounderstand the role sociology hasplayed in explaining modern society.It introduces debates about thenature of economy, polity andculture, tackling traditional issuessuch as class, gender, ethnicity,sexuality and age. It also exploreskey sociological topics such as thefamily, community, work, education,mass media, and religion.(30 credits).

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At both stages, you are thenfree to choose additional modulesaccording to your interests. Modulesare offered on Social Policy, WelfareIssues, Health Policy, Social Ethics,Gender and Work, Social Historythrough Film, Visual Sociology,and a wide range of areas withinPsychology. You are also free tochoose from Criminal JusticeStudies modules.

Teaching and assessmentOur teaching methods includelectures, seminars, group projectsand individual tutorials. Assessmentis by a mixture of coursework(essays and presentations) andexamination.

Methods of Social ResearchThis module provides a generalfoundation to the key themes,concepts and methods of socialsciences. (30 credits).

In addition, you choose threemodules from a range of options.

Social Problems and Social PolicyYou are introduced to the study ofsocial policy by looking at socialproblems and issues, such aspoverty and social exclusion,truancy, homelessness, the ageingpopulation, domestic violence, thechanging family structure, thework/life balance, and the impactof migrants and asylum seekers.(30 credits).

At Stages 2 and 3, each module isworth either 15 or 30 credits. AtStage 2, you must take two of threeavailable modules in ResearchMethods in Sociology, History orPsychology (which together total 30credits). At Stage 3, there is acompulsory Dissertation module.(30 credits).

BSc (Hons) in SocialSciences


LocationMedway.

TimesDay and evening.

LengthStudents normally reachcertificate level in two years,diploma level (Stage 2) in afurther two years, and degreelevel (Stage 3) after the finaltwo years.

Entry requirementsA levels or a relevant Accesscourse, or the equivalent.Mature students with non-standard qualifications orwork experience are welcometo apply.


“I visitedMedway and likedthe look of the campus – I wasreally impressed with thelibrary. The psychology andsociologymodules reallycomplement each other andmoving between the two quitedifferent disciplines isa challenge but alsoenjoyable.”

Chloe DowerBSc (Hons) degree in Social SciencesMedway campus

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SUBSTANCEMISUSEMANAGEMENT

The Diploma and BScin SubstanceMisuseManagement provide youwith the knowledge – bothacademic and skills-based– that you need to providetherapeutic care in analcohol/drug treatmentsetting.

The programmes take a broadview, looking at various treatmentapproaches, both from theperspective of the agency and interms of the skills you need to workwith clients. You also look at factorsthat include: social context andbehaviour; individual psychology;family background; care planning;therapeutic interventions; treatmentoutcomes; service delivery;inequalities in social and healthcare; and social inclusion.

These programmes incorporatethe Drug and Alcohol NationalOccupational Standards (DANOS)and the NHS/National TreatmentAgency’s ‘Models of Care’framework with an emphasis onbuilding recovery in communities.

Diploma in SubstanceMisuse ManagementThis programme provides aframework for understanding thenature of addiction processes frombiological, psychological and socialperspectives, and focuses on thesettings and approaches withinwhich addiction treatment isprovided.

It is suitable for practitioners workingin Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 servicesfor people with drug/alcoholproblems.

You study a range of modulesover two years: these includecore modules and chosen modules.

Programme contentAll students take the following fourmodules:• Perspectives on Alcohol and

Drug Use and Misuse(Code KI500, 30 credits)

• Effective Interventions forSubstance Misusers(Code KI501, 30 credits)

• Policy, Processes and Practicein Substance Misuse Services(Code KI507, 15 credits)

• Work-Based Learning(Code KI508, 15 credits).

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You then have the option to chooseone of the following two modules:• Engaging, Assessing and

Motivating Clients(Code KI509, 15 credits)

• Service Management: Deliveryof Services(Code KI522, 15 credits).

Your final module is chosen from thefollowing two options:• Complex Needs: An Integrated

Approach to Dual Diagnosis(Code KI523, 15 credits)

• Drugs and the Criminal JusticeSystem (Code KI531, 15 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is based on workshops,lectures and discussion groups.Assessment is based on essays,seminar presentations andstructured work-based learning.You are encouraged to link thematerial in the module to yourown professional environment bydeveloping skills and techniquesand by evaluating practices withinyour own workplace.

Diploma in Substance MisuseManagement

Fee£2,315 per annum. Theprogramme is 120 creditsin total and students usuallystudy 60 credits per year.

£4,205 per annum for overseasstudents.

LocationCanterbury.

TimesOne week per module;KI500 module: two weeks.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsTo study this programme, youneed:

• certificate-level learningrelevant to the field (or, insome cases, evidence ofan equivalent level of learningthrough prior experienceand/or non-certificatededucational/training events)

• relevant experience oremployment in health/socialcare

• support from your employingagency and access to clientswith problems of addiction. Ifyou are not currently workingwithin the field, you must beable to demonstrate theavailability of a placementin a work setting withappropriate mentoring

• references indicating youracademic and personalsuitability for the programme.

You will also be asked to attend aninterview.


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Why did you choose to studySubstance Misuse Managementat Kent?It was an ideal course for me asit directly links to the work I do inthe drug misuse field. I’d heardthrough the different agencies thatI work with that the course was veryuseful and informative so its goodreputation also helped. My employerwanted all front-line staff to beDANOS accredited and thisprogramme was a pathway to that.The course is held near where I liveso that was also a factor.

How has it helped you in yourprofessional career?My course has helped greatly in mywork as it has enabled me to get aqualification in my chosen field.It has given me a greaterunderstanding of all the differentaspects of substance misuse andalso given me tools to use in myeveryday work with my clients.I have notably bettered mycounselling skills and knowledgeof the funding process.

And fellow students?Generally, the students havebeen very supportive and I feelcomfortable in their company.We have all got to know each otherwell and look forward to seeingeach other. Within any group thereis a mix of opinion but I feel, on thewhole, it has been managed well.

Would you recommend thecourse to others?Most definitely. I already have!It has been a good experience.

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How do you think your course isgoing?The course has gone well. It is agood forum for open discussion anddebate. The highlight for me, so far,has been the counselling modulewhich has given me practical skillsand tips to use at work with clients.

What do you think of yourlecturers?There has been a lot of supporton hand if it is needed and theconvenor, is only a phone call oremail away. The lectures have allbeen of a high standard and veryinformative. We also have lecturesfrom different agencies andprofessionals and I have foundthose very useful – you get a goodmix of fact and practical skills.

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Programme contentAll students take the following fivemodules:• Psychological and Biological

Aspects of Dependency(Code KI511, 30 credits)

• Drugs and Culture(Code KI525, 15 credits)

• Homelessness and Pathways toSocial Inclusion(Code KI524, 15 credits)

• Research Methods(Code KI536, 15 credits)

• Research Project(Code KI533, 30 credits).

You also choose one of the followingtwo modules:• Drugs and the Criminal Justice

System(Code KI531, 15 credits)

• Complex Needs: An IntegratedApproach to Dual Diagnosis(Code KI523, 15 credits).

Teaching and assessmentTeaching is based on workshopsand discussion groups, andassessment is based on essaysand seminar presentations.

BSc (Hons) degree inSubstance MisuseManagementThis degree programme providesa comprehensive study of thepsychological, social and biologicalaspects of addictive behaviours,plus training in research methodsand the development of a researchproject. The degree is aimed at awide range of professionals workingin health care, counselling, criminaljustice and social support agencies.

The programme looks at the widerrelationship between drugs andalcohol use and social processesand policy formation in the UK andinternationally. You gain a betterunderstanding of addiction andmanagement of addiction indifferent settings, including socialcare, drug and alcohol treatment,the criminal justice system andservice management.

SUBSTANCEMISUSEMANAGEMENT (CONT)

BSc (Hons) degree inSubstance MisuseManagement

Fee£2,315 per annum. Theprogramme is 120 credits intotal and students usually study60 credits per year.

£4,205 per annum for overseasstudents.

LocationCanterbury.

TimesOne week per module.

LengthTwo years.

Entry requirementsTo study this programme, youneed:• diploma-level learning in a

relevant subject• references indicating your

academic and personalsuitability for the programme.

You will also be asked to attendan interview.

ProgressionStudents who successfullycomplete the degree can applyfor a postgraduate researchopportunity at Kent. Pleasecontact the department fordetails, or refer to the GraduateProspectus.



Additional degreeprogrammes at theUniversity of KentThe degree programmes listed herecan be studied on a part-time basis.You study alongside full-timestudents in classes held duringthe day and usually completeyour degree in six years.

For details of the entry requirementsfor these programmes, please seethe Undergraduate Prospectus.

• Art and Film (Canterbury)• Biological Anthropology

(Canterbury)• Business Administration*

(Canterbury)• Business Studies with a Year in

Industry (Medway)• Criminology** (Canterbury)• Economics (Canterbury)• English, American and

Postcolonial Literature(Canterbury)

• English and American Literature*(Canterbury)

• English and American Literatureand Creative Writing (Canterbury)

• Fine Art (Medway)• Health and Social Care

(Canterbury)• Hispanic Studies* (Canterbury)• Italian** (Canterbury)• Medical Anthropology

(Canterbury)

• Philosophy* (Canterbury)• Politics and International

Relations* (Canterbury)• Psychology* (Canterbury)• Religious Studies* (Canterbury)• Social Anthropology*

(Canterbury)• Social Policy* (Canterbury)• Sociology* (Canterbury)• Sport and Exercise for Health

(Medway)• Sport and Exercise Management

(Medway)• Sports Science (Medway)• Sports Therapy (Medway)• Visual and Performed Arts

(Canterbury)• War Studies (Canterbury)

Programmes at ourAssociate and PartnerCollegesThe University of Kent works closelywith its Associate and PartnerFurther Education Colleges to offera range of vocationally relatedhigher education qualifications.These programmes are designedto give students an understandingof the world of work and helpthem to develop a broad rangeof job-related skills. Courses aretaught in the colleges by collegestaff but lead to a University of Kentqualification.

For details of the entryrequirements for theseprogrammes, please see theUndergraduate Prospectus.

K College• HNC Construction• HNC Electrical/Electronic

Engineering

MidKent College• HNC/HND Applied Chemistry• FdA/HND Business and

Management• FdEng Civil Engineering• FdSc Construction• FdEng/HNC Engineering• FdSc/HNC/HND Information

Technology• FdSc Life Science Laboratory

Technology

ADDITIONALPROGRAMMES

*These subjects are alsoavailable as part of joint honoursprogrammes, some of which youmay be able to study part-time.

**These subjects are only availableas joint honours programmes.

For further details on all ofour undergraduate degreeprogrammes, see theUndergraduate Prospectus.


VISIT THEUNIVERSITY

Come along for an OpenDay and see for yourselfwhat it is like to be astudent at Kent.

Open DaysOpen Days are held in the summerand autumn for potential students,and their families and friends, tohave a look round the campus.The day includes a wide range ofsubject displays, demonstrationsand informal lectures and seminars,and the chance to tour the campuswith current students to viewaccommodation and facilities.

For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Drop-in days at theTonbridge CentreOur informal drop-in days give youthe opportunity to learn about thesubjects and types of courses thatwe offer, as well as visiting thecentre and meeting our staff.Booking is not necessary.

• Wednesday 22 June• Tuesday 19 July• Thursday 8 September

All sessions run from 10am-3pm.

Informal visitsYou are welcome to visit the campusat any time. We produce a leafletthat can take you on a self-guidedtour and you may be able to meetup with an academic member ofstaff. For more details, pleasecontact the Information andGuidance Unit.

More informationFor more information about theUniversity, or to order anothersubject leaflet, please contact theInformation and Guidance Unit.

T: 01227 827272Freephone (UK only): 0800 975 3777E: [email protected]

You can also write to us at:

The Information and Guidance Unit,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ,

INFORMATIONDAYSCanterbury9 July 201114 September 20118 October 2011

Medway25 June 201115 October 2011

Tonbridge14 June 2011


NOTES

Terms and conditions: The University reserves the right to make variations to the content and delivery of courses and otherservices, or to discontinue courses and other services, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If theUniversity discontinues any course it will endeavour to provide a suitable alternative. To register for a programme of study,all students must agree to abide by the University Regulations (available online at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations).

Data protection: for administrative, academic and health and safety reasons, the University needs to process informationabout its students. Full registration as a student of the University is subject to your consent to process such information.

COMEANDVISITUS

University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZT: +44 (0)1227 764000 E: [email protected] www.kent.ac.uk

We hold Information Days at ourCanterbury, Medway and Tonbridgecampuses throughout the year.

For more information, see:www.kent.ac.uk/opendays

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