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COME ANDVISIT US

University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, CT2 7NZT: +44 (0)1227 764000www.kent.ac.uk/rome www.kent.ac.uk/pg

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WHY ROME?

Rome is the greatest city on earth. Nowherecan touch it for its history and its art. Joinus at the University of Kent Rome Schoolof Classical and Renaissance Studies andit can all be yours.

Our MA programmes offer unrivalledopportunities to experience the city and tolearn about its fascinating past. How wasthe Piazza Navona transformed from anAncient Roman stadium to a fountain-splashed piazza? How did the art of thepast shape the city of the Renaissance andeven the city of today?

Our award-winning MA teaching uses thecity as our classroom and offers a uniqueexperience, which will transform whoyou are and how you see the city and itsmonuments. Studying abroad will openup new horizons for your future.

Dive into the past in Rome to discover yourfuture in today’s world.

Professor Tom HenryDirector of the Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studies

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CONTENTS

Why choose the Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies?The University of Kent/Where the worldmeets Europe 2Rome: a place to inspire 4Canterbury: a place to inspire 6Advanced studies in history, art and archaeology 8Academic excellence 10Superb student experience 12A successful future 14

Programmes and academic schools 16Taught degree programmes 18

Rome modules 18Ancient History 19History of Art 19Roman History and Archaeology 20Rome – Ancient and Modern 20

Student profiles 21, 22Academic schools 23

School of Arts 23School of European Culture and Languages 24

Studying at Kent 25Studying in Rome 26

Studying in Canterbury 27Living in Rome 28

Living in Canterbury 29Timeline 31Tuition fees, funding and living costs 33Impressive career prospects 34Graduate profiles 35Applying to Kent 36Visit us 37University of Kent 39

University of Kent / Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studies2

RomeThe University of Kent’s Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studiesgives you the opportunity to study ancient and Roman history or the history ofart, in one of the most culturally significant capitals in Europe. You spend the

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT/WHERETHE WORLD MEETS EUROPE

The UK’s European universityThe University of Kent is known as the ‘UK’s European university’. TheUniversity was established in Canterbury, the UK’s closest city to mainlandEurope; we have partnerships with top-ranked institutions across Europe andbeyond; most of our degrees offer the opportunity to study or work in Europe;and our global reputation means we attract large numbers of staff andstudents from around the world, creating a truly international community.

Since ancient times, Kent has been the UK’s gateway to Europe; its proximityto the continent has meant that almost all visitors to Britain travelled throughthe county. But it was St Augustine, who introduced Christianity and foundedthe first school in Britain in the 6th century, that established Canterbury as a

spring term based at the American University of Rome, which is situated onthe Janiculum Hill, an idyllic location overlooking the Tiber River and the cityof Rome and within easy reach of museums, galleries and libraries.

city of destination and a seat of learning. As the pilgrimage route the ViaFrancigena linked the medieval centres of knowledge from Canterbury toRome, so the University of Kent has continued these traditions of knowledgecreation and dissemination by establishing centres of learning across thecontinent in Brussels, Paris, Rome and Athens.

Kent’s European centres offer programmes that capitalise on the historic,social, political and cultural resources in these exceptional sites, whichencourages students and staff alike to expand their knowledge and theirprofessional networks through direct contact and exposure to sourcematerials and expert knowledge.

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CanterburyOur campus in Canterbury offers first-class study resources set among greenand tranquil open spaces, as well as cafés, bars and entertainment venues,top-quality sports facilities and residential student accommodation. Less thanan hour by train from London; within two hours, you can be in Paris or Brussels.

AthensOur Heritage Management programme combines professional training withthe study of archaeology and business, and is offered at the archaeologicalsite of Eleusina, just 30km from one of the world’s most ancient cities.

BrusselsAdvanced international studies in the ‘capital of Europe’: Kent’s BrusselsSchool of International Studies offers postgraduate programmes taughtby world-leading academics and experienced practitioners, and providesvaluable internship opportunities.

MedwayProfessionally focused programmes supported by state-of-the-art facilities inrenovated listed buildings on The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. This stunningwaterfront location is close to London and has easy transport links to Europe.

ParisKent’s Paris School of Arts and Culture offers interdisciplinary postgraduateprogrammes in the arts and humanities. Your studies are enhanced by thecultural, linguistic and experiential immersion in this historic city at the heartof European culture.

TonbridgeWell-structured and ambitious short courses and postgraduate tasterprogrammes, underpinned by flexible, high-quality teaching in a supportiveenvironment are offered on a part-time basis. The centre also providescontinuing professional development courses.

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ROME: A PLACE TO INSPIREThe experience of living and studying in Rome – in a cityrich in history and steeped in traditions – will inspire andstimulate you. During your studies in Rome, you are based at the American University of Rome with modern study andsupport facilities in the picturesque neighbourhood of Trastevere on the Janiculum Hill overlooking theEternal City. Walking in Rome, you not only study sites spanning from antiquity to the modern day, such asthe Colosseum, the Palazzo Farnese and the Spanish Steps, but you also see the development of the cityover time.

You choose from a range of Rome-focused modules, which encourage you to extend your learning beyondthe classroom, making the most of Rome’s unparalleled historical significance by regular visits to Romansites, museums and buildings, which show how the Roman Empire has shaped the city to this day. You notonly have the opportunity to explore the exceptional architecture, libraries, museums and art galleries thatthe Italian capital has to offer, but also benefit from access to lectures and conferences across a networkof English-speaking venues in the city, as well as Italian language learning classes. Weekly excursions andother cultural activities complement and enhance theoretical aspects of your programme. For those wishingto venture further afield, Rome is also a major transport hub for travel in Europe and beyond.

Choosing to live and study in another culture not only provides a life-changing personal experience, it alsofosters independence, confidence and adaptability – all qualities that employers seek. For more informationon employability, see page 34.

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CANTERBURY: A PLACE TO INSPIREThe University of Kent’s Canterbury campus provides astunning location for your studies.Set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland, the campus houses modern buildings surrounded by open greenspaces, courtyards and woodland with impressive views of Canterbury and the Stour Valley. It is self-contained, which means you are in walking distance of all the excellent facilities on offer, including first-classstudy resources and student support services as well as cafés, bars and bistros, entertainment venues,top-quality sports facilities and residential student accommodation.

The city of Canterbury is a cosmopolitan place to live and study. Combining medieval architecture withlively bars and pubs and an extensive range of cafés, restaurants and shops, the city is steeped in historyand culture. The world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, which forms part of a World Heritage Site, attractsover a million visitors every year and is one of the venues for our graduation ceremonies. In addition,Canterbury boasts several museums, a wealth of literary connections and a thriving arts scene, and is hometo the Marlowe Theatre, which hosts national touring productions of West End shows and attracts top artists.As the closest UK city to mainland Europe, Canterbury is ideally located for travel to the European mainland.

As a postgraduate student, you are supported not only by your own academic school but also by ourGraduate School. The Graduate School delivers workshops focused on research, specialist and transferabletraining, as well as training that is specifically designed to consolidate your awareness of global issues andimprove your employment prospects.

University of Kent / Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studies

ADVANCED STUDIESIN HISTORY, ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY The University of Kent’s Rome School of Classicaland Renaissance Studies offers advanced programmes,with expertise from acclaimed Kent staff tailoringthe experience to the context of the city of Rome – oneof the most historically captivating cities in the world. You study in Canterbury for the autumn term, relocating to Rome for the spring term. While in Rome, as well asaccess to the study facilities at the American University of Rome (AUR), you also have access to study centressuch as the American Academy in Rome and the Library of Archaeology and Art History. In addition, you alsohave digital access to the University of Kent library and other resources in Canterbury.

When studying in Canterbury, you have access to the Library’s Special Collections and Archives, which featurefascinating historical material. We also have a partnership with Canterbury Cathedral Archives, which housesdocuments dating back to the 15th century.



ACADEMICEXCELLENCEKent is a leading research institution. In 2017, wewere ranked 21st in the Times Higher Educationtable of tables due to our consistently high rankingsin the UK’s independent university guides. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), the University was judged to haveworld-leading research in all subjects submitted and we were ranked 17th* for research intensityin the Times Higher Education. The recent Higher Education Review by the UK’s Quality AssuranceAgency recognised the vibrant and interdisciplinary academic community at Kent, created by therange of formal and informal opportunities provided for postgraduate research students.

Kent’s programmes in Rome are informed by this commitment to research excellence, drawingon the expertise of leading academics in the arts and humanities from across the University.With specialist knowledge of both Canterbury and Rome, our teaching staff are able to guideand support your learning, using the extensive academic and cultural resources available inboth locations – libraries, museums, galleries, exhibitions, architecture and historic landmarks– to bring your subject to life.

*of 122 universities, not including specialist institutions.


SUPERB STUDENTEXPERIENCEAs a student at our centre in Rome, you are ableto exploit the historical, social and artistic resourcesof Rome while broadening your intellectual andcultural horizons. Our academic staff’s expertise and guidance ensures you get the most out of your time in Rome,gaining new knowledge about well-known monuments, institutions and artistic periods and currents,and discovering lesser-known treasures of this fascinating and inspiring city.

You have access to excellent resources and academic and pastoral support. The interdisciplinarynature of study in Rome means that students develop close bonds; discussions begun in seminarsspill out into nearby cafés and restaurants. Exploring the city, visiting iconic museums and galleriesor seeking out cultural projects in the community, you are able to share your experiences with aninternational community of students who share your passion for discovery.


A SUCCESSFULFUTUREWhatever your aspirations, a postgraduate qualificationfrom the University of Kent equips you with an impressiveportfolio of skills, specialist knowledge and practicalexperience to help you succeed.As a Rome student, you experience and come to understand a new culture, and gain new perspectives not juston your area of study but also on the different ways life can be lived. By developing your cultural awarenessand demonstrating your adaptability, you put yourself in an excellent place to achieve your ambitions.Our students do extremely well in terms of entering their chosen careers shortly after graduation. Recentdestinations include prestigious art galleries and museums, higher education institutions, charities, as wellas jobs in the civil service. A large number of students also go on to further study.

The University is dedicated to helping you develop a range of transferable skills through your studies.The experience you gain while studying in Rome will help you stand out when applying for a job; it proves toprospective employers that you can rise to the challenge of successfully living and working in an internationalenvironment. The University’s Graduate School runs a programme of skills training workshops and eventsspecifically for postgraduates, and the award-winning Careers and Employability Service can provide personalcareers advice at any stage of your studies.

PROGRAMMES ANDACADEMIC SCHOOLS


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Programmes available at the University of Kent’s RomeSchool of Classical and Renaissance Studies are listedbelow; you can read detailed descriptions on the followingpages.• Ancient History MA• History of Art MA• Roman History and Archaeology MA• Rome – Ancient and Modern MA


TAUGHTDEGREEPROGRAMMES

The University of Kent’s Rome Schoolof Classical and Renaissance Studiesoffers a unique selection of innovativeand cross-disciplinary programmesfor postgraduate study in theHumanities. Combining taughtcourses and a dissertation, theseprogrammes allow you to obtain anMA in one year, sharing your timebetween two great locations:Canterbury and Rome.

To the right we list just a few of the reasons whyyou should choose these split-site programmes,alongside a list of typical modules available toyou while you are in Rome.

Please note that the modules listed on this andthe following pages are indicative only and donot necessarily run every year. Please contactthe Rome School of Classical and RenaissanceStudies for information on availability.

Why choose these programmes?• Acquire a valuable postgraduate

qualification in 12 months of study,sharing the academic year betweentwo great cities: Canterbury and Rome

• Develop your analytical and communicationskills while enhancing your CV and yourinternational credentials

• Use English for your MA while enjoying theopportunity to develop other language skills

• Join vibrant postgraduate communities atthe University of Kent’s Canterbury campusand our Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies, as well as at theAmerican University of Rome

• Work with a team of internationallyacclaimed academics

• Experience the culture, history andarchitecture of Rome in beautifulsurroundings in the heart of the city

• Be involved in the research culture,arts scene and local community inboth Canterbury and Rome

• In Rome, use the research resourcesand other opportunities offered by majorlibraries and museums

Rome modulesThe modules taught in Rome help you to makefull use of Rome’s resources and to integratethese into your studies. Possible modules arelisted below, but modules vary year on year.For details of Canterbury modules, see theprogramme entries on p19-20.

University of Kent• Advanced Study of a Single Artist• Discovering Rome in Rome: Arts in Rome

from Antiquity to the Present Day (compulsoryfor History of Art students)

• Rome: The Imperial City (compulsoryfor Ancient History; Roman History andArchaeology students)

American University of Rome (AUR)• Art Gallery Management• Art, Creativity and Beauty• Archaeological Resource Management• Etruscan Art and Archaeology• Global Heritage• Michelangelo in Rome• Museum Management: Inside Today’s

Museums• Rome: Writing the City• Rome: the City in Text• The Value of Art: Art Criticism and Art Market


Ancient History MA

www.kent.ac.uk/pg/290School of European Culture and LanguagesLocation: Canterbury and RomeAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A first or 2.1 honours degreein a relevant humanities subject; candidates withappropriate professional experience.

On this programme, you gain an advancedunderstanding of ancient culture, whether youfocus on literature, thought, art or religion. Youdevelop your research skills and become anindependent researcher, well equipped for furtherstudy or to undertake research outside academia.

In Canterbury, you take a compulsory modulefocusing on research skills, alongside an optionalmodule and a language module (in ancient Greekor Latin). You then spend the spring term studyingat the American University of Rome, where youstudy the monuments and artefacts of ancientRome at first hand, visiting relevant sites andmuseums, with options to study site conservationand museum presentation as well as the historyof the city. You take a compulsory module, whichfocuses on the history and archaeology of the city

of Rome and includes weekly visits toarchaeological sites and museums. Optionalmodules allow you to follow your own interests incultural heritage, archaeology or history. You arealso encouraged to take advantage of our optionalcourses in either Latin or Italian.

The degree is completed in the summer with adissertation of up to 15,000 words, the topic ofwhich is decided in collaboration with yoursupervisor.

Course contentAutumn term (Canterbury)• Compulsory module: Research Skills in Ancient

History – Understanding the City in Antiquity.• One from a list of optional modules which may

include: Age, Gender and Ethnicity in the RomanWorld; The Political, Social and EconomicHistory of the Hellenistic World.

Spring term (Rome)• Compulsory module: Rome – The Imperial City.• One from a list of optional modules which may

include: Etruscan Art and Archaeology; GlobalHeritage; Rome: Writing the City.

Summer term (Canterbury or Rome)• Dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words

Tom Henry is a specialist in ItalianRenaissance art, with a particular interestin Central Italian painters, including Raphael,Piero della Francesca, Perugino andSignorelli. He is Director of Kent’s RomeSchool of Classical and RenaissanceStudies, where he teaches on the Historyof Art MA programme.

Tom’s career has moved between museumsand universities, and has involved a numberof international exhibition projects. Heco-curated the exhibition Raphaël à Rome:les dernières années at the Musée du Louvrein Paris and previously at the Museo delPrado in Madrid. Raphael is a major researchinterest and he co-curated Raphael: FromUrbino to Rome at the National Gallery inLondon (2004-5). Further exhibitions are nowbeing planned for the 500th anniversary ofRaphael’s death in 2020, and there will bea number of Raphael-related events in andaround this anniversary.

Tom is also known for his work on LucaSignorelli, and 2012 saw the publication ofhis extensive study of The Life and Art ofLuca Signorelli (Yale University Press) as wellas the first major international loan exhibitionof Signorelli’s art for 60 years, which wasmounted in Perugia, Orvieto and Città diCastello.

Tom has always been committed toresearch-led teaching as the study ofobjects and artists in their cultural context.One of his new research projects is a studyof artists and artistic centres in Central Italy,the foundations of which flow from hisresearch into the activity of Signorelliand Raphael in Tuscany and Umbria.

Tom teaches part of the spring-term module,Discovering Rome in Rome.

STAFF PROFILEProfessor Tom Henry, Professor of History of Art

AssessmentAssessment is by two assignments in each moduleand the dissertation. Each programme directorprovides detailed information regarding allassessment procedures for modules and youare given individual guidance regarding yourdissertation.

History of Art MA

www.kent.ac.uk/pg/1694School of ArtsLocation: Canterbury and RomeAttendance: One year full-timeStart: SeptemberEntry requirements: A first or 2.1 honours degreein a relevant humanities subject; candidates withappropriate professional experience. Applicantswill be judged on the basis of a sample of writtenwork, interview and relevant experience.

You consider a range of themes and approacheswith a particular focus on Medieval, Renaissanceand Baroque art in Italy. You spend your first termin Canterbury where you study a compulsorymodule, Key Concepts and Classic Texts in Historyand Philosophy of Art, and one optional module.

You move to Rome in the spring term, where youtake a compulsory module that examines thechanging face of the Eternal City during the period1400-1700 and then select an optional modulefrom a range available, covering various themesand topics from the same period. You study theart of Rome at first hand through weekly visits torelevant sites and museums led by Kent staff andstaff from the American University of Rome. Thereare also options to study particular artists andartistic periods.

The programme is conducted in English, althoughoptional courses in Italian are offered in both theautumn and spring terms and you are encouragedto take advantage of these additional classes toget the most out of your experience in Rome.

You complete your MA by writing a dissertationof up to 15,000 words on a research topic definedin collaboration with your supervisor. The final termis spent in either Canterbury or Rome, dependingon research needs.

Course contentAutumn term (Canterbury)• Compulsory module: Key Concepts and Classic

Texts in History and Philosophy of Art.• One from a list of optional modules which

may include: Pictorial Representation; Taste,Beauty and the Sublime; Studies in 18th-centuryAesthetics; Philosophical Issues in Art Historyand Visual Culture; High Renaissance Artistsin Florence and Rome; History and Theory of


This programme is for students who wish to adopta twin-tracked approach to the past by using bothhistorical and archaeological evidence. You studyin our Department of Classical & ArchaeologicalStudies, which has a concentration of experts inRoman history and archaeology. You benefit fromexpertise in Pompeii, Rome and Egypt, as well asin the study of artefacts and of ancient medicine.

Your first term is spent at our Canterbury campus,where you acquire research skills in Roman historyand in archaeology. You spend your second termin Rome and take a compulsory module,Rome – The Imperial City, which focuses on thedevelopment of the ancient city and includesweekly visits to archaeological sites and museums.Please note there are no archaeological digsundertaken as part of this programme.

You are also encouraged to take advantage ofour optional courses in either Latin or Italian.

In the final term, you complete your MA by writinga dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a researchtopic defined in collaboration with your supervisor.

Course contentAutumn term (Canterbury)• Compulsory modules: Contemporary

Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Issues;Research Skills in Ancient History –Understanding the City in Antiquity.

Spring term (Rome)• Compulsory module: Rome – The Imperial City.• One from a list of optional modules which may

include: Etruscan Art and Archaeology; GlobalHeritage; Rome: Writing the City.


AssessmentAssessment is by two assignments in each moduleand the dissertation. Each programme directorprovides detailed information regarding allassessment procedures for modules and youare given individual guidance regarding yourdissertation.

Rome – Ancient and Modern MA


This unique programme combines threedisciplines: ancient history, archaeology andhistory of art, and includes a term in Rome whereon-site study gives you direct access to the city’sarchaeology, paintings and sculpture.

You spend your first term in Canterbury, where youtake two compulsory modules that develop yourresearch skills in Roman history and history of art.In the spring term, you are based in Rome andstudy its art and history first hand, visiting relevantarchaeological sites and museums. Kent staff arepresent for part of the term in Rome to ensurecontinuity of academic and pastoral support.You are also encouraged to take advantage ofour optional courses in either Latin or Italian.

The degree is completed in the summer witha dissertation of up to 15,000 words, the topicof which is decided in collaboration with yoursupervisor.

Course contentAutumn term (Canterbury)• Compulsory modules: Key Concepts and

Classic Texts in History and Philosophy ofArt; Research Skills in Ancient History –Understanding the City in Antiquity.

Spring term (Rome) • Compulsory modules: Discovering Rome in

Rome: Arts in Rome from Antiquity to the Present Day; Rome – The Imperial City.

Summer term (Rome or Canterbury)• Dissertation 12,000-15,000 words

AssessmentAssessment is primarily by courseworkassignments in each module and the dissertation.Each programme director provides detailedinformation regarding all assessment proceduresfor modules and you are given individual guidanceregarding your dissertation.

Curating; Hogarth and the Analysis of Beauty;Post-Conceptual Art and Visual Arts Criticism.

Spring term (Rome)• Compulsory module: Discovering Rome

in Rome: Arts in Rome from Antiquity tothe Present Day.

• One from a list of optional modules which mayinclude: Advanced Study of a Single Artist;Rome; Bernini; Caravaggio; Raphael; The HighRenaissance in Florence and Rome; Romefrom Renaissance to Mannerism; Michelangeloin Rome.


AssessmentAssessment is primarily by courseworkassignments in each module and the dissertation.Each programme director provides detailedinformation regarding all assessment proceduresfor modules and you are given individual guidanceregarding your dissertation.

Course DirectorProfessor Tom Henry is the Course Director forthe MA in History of Art (Rome), see staff profileon p19.

Roman History and Archaeology MA


Christopher Burden-Strevens is a Romanhistorian with a background in the politicaland institutional history of the Late Republicand the memory of the Republic in Imperialliterature.

Christopher is interested in the relationshipbetween the actual organism of Republicanpolitics and the topography and civicinfrastructure of the city itself. His moduleson Republican history challenge students toapproach the apex and fall of the Republicanregime not as the history of great men, butas the history of an increasingly urbanisedpopulation: cramped living conditions, risingrents, unequal access to sewerage systems,and fluctuations in the supply and price ofgrain, all within the context of socio-economicchanges within the Italian countryside. Withinhis teaching, Christopher is particularlyconcerned with the effect this urbanisedcontext had upon Republican politics.

Christopher is currently working on twobooks, one on the historiography of EarlyRome and another on the role of publicspeech in the decline of the Republic andits presentation in later history-writing. Heis an invited member of two major researchprojects in the study of Roman history(Fragments of the Republican RomanOrators; Cassius Dio – Between History andPolitics) and an interdisciplinary researchnetwork on politics and public speech fromRepublican Rome to the modern day (TheNetwork for Oratory and Politics). His latestresearch project, Rethinking RepublicanIdeology, plans to use the topography andcivic infrastructure of the city of Rome,alongside fragmentary and under-studiedcontemporary sources, to explore theexistence of a ‘political spectrum’ in Rome,particularly in the final decades of the liberares publica.

STAFF PROFILEDr Christopher Burden-Strevens, Lecturer in Ancient History


Mark Crittenden is studying foranMA in Ancient History with aterm in Rome.

What attracted you to this course?Initially, I only planned to do a BA in Ancient Historyat Kent. This all changed when, during my time asan undergraduate, I spent time with the first twostudents on the Rome Master’s programme. Theopportunity to be able to study the history of a cityamong its monuments, buildings, and temples,which in turn would be the location for yourseminars was just too good to pass on. From afinancial perspective it had also been made easier,for alongside the Rome Scholarship there werealso new government postgraduate loans.

What was the course like?In a word, and being totally honest, tough, butincredibly rewarding. There is the challenge ofbeing away from all that is familiar, such aslanguage, money, food and so on. However, thecity of Rome soon takes over and occupies allyour thoughts. You have two modules to do, thecompulsory one set by the University of Kent,and one of the optional ones set by the AmericanUniversity of Rome, which for me was Etruscanhistory. Time is then spent between lectures,seminars, as well as site visits, and field trips.

How did you find the teaching?The teaching is of a very high standard. Thehighlight for me was to be able to go on site visitsor field trips with the professor and see the placein situ rather than via a Powerpoint, which makes

a huge difference to your understanding. Theteaching is designed to strengthen and developyour own research skills.

Did you feel supported in your studies?Absolutely, and there was always someoneprepared to help you. That being said, andalthough this is a taught MA, you are expected tobe self-motivated and driven. This course is aboutpreparing you to go on to the next stage (PhDresearch) and you should always bear that in mind.Answers are not going to be handed to you on aplate, ideas have to come from you when it comesto topics and titles for papers that you need tosubmit. The library at the American Academy isthe best place for research and work, and I spenta lot of time there.

Tell us about your experience of living andstudying in Rome.Italy and Rome were not new to me as I have spenttime here before, working in the 1990s for a yearand recently in 2014 for a month on a TEFL course.This experience was very different as I wasfortunate to be studying with other students socould discuss what I was seeing, how it connectedback to the past, how the topography of the cityhad changed over time, and how buildings,temples, and space interacted with one another.It took a while to see this but once I did it felt asthough I was seeing Rome for the first time.

Living in the city was also a different experience.No great big supermarkets everywhere but smallershops and markets; the culture here is to buy little

and often. Although there is a lot of studying andwork to do, a bit of downtime is recommendedand easy to do with all the bars and restaurants.

What are your plans for the future?That is a tough question. After the MA, I willprobably take a year out and spend the timeteaching English in the south of Italy. I am in theprocess of deciding whether to go on to do aPhD and where to do it. My research interest liesin ancient veterinary medicine, which is an underresearched area and so after a year out I may wellgo on to this.

Any advice for potential students?It is a demanding course and you need to gointo it with your eyes wide open; it should not beviewed as a fourth year to add on to the end of anundergraduate degree as the step up in work andthought process is huge. That said, to be able tospend the spring term in Rome and not in theclassroom is an incredibly rewarding experience.

Find out about any relevant scholarships andapply – after all, what do you have to lose? Also,look into the new government loans. I do not thinkthere are any other universities that offer aprogramme like this so take advantage of all thatis on offer. It may be a cliché but it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

STUDENT PROFILE

PG FUNDINGKent has established a scholarshipfund in excess of £9m to support itspostgraduate students with their tuitionfees and living costs. For the latestinformation, please visit www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding


STUDENT PROFILE

Alix Buisseret is studying for anMA in History of Art.

What attracted you to this course andto Kent? I studied history of art at the Université Libre deBruxelles for three years and as part of that, I spenta year in Rome. While in Rome, I realised that I hada real passion for the Italian Renaissance. I alsorealised that the Italian and Belgian academicsystems weren’t right for me. So, I decided to lookfor a Master’s in History of Art within the Englishacademic system that offered a focus on the ItalianRenaissance.

I did some research and found the University ofKent’s Canterbury/Rome programme. As far asI could see, Kent was the only university to offersuch a programme, one that allowed you to exploresuch a range of perspectives on art and life andspend time in two different cities. I also received ascholarship of £7,000, which really helped me out.

What are you particularly enjoying aboutyour course?This Master’s has enabled me to focus on writing,research and the Italian Renaissance. On thecourse, you spend your first three months at theUniversity’s Canterbury campus and then moveto Rome. It’s an incredible opportunity to spenda year living in two different cities, with differentlifestyles and cultures, and it has enriched my ownlife experience. But, most importantly, the quality ofthe classes at the University is of a very high level.In Rome, I studied with Tom Henry and Claudia laMalfa for three months. They were always preparedto help and made sure I got the most out of livingand studying in Rome.

How was your time in Rome? I think having spent time in Rome before was anadvantage because I didn’t have to adapt to thetransport, or the way things are run in Italy. I thinkyou need to have a laidback attitude in Rome ifyou want to survive in a peaceful way!

Which module have you enjoyed themost?Discovering Rome in Rome. It was very wellorganised, I knew exactly what I would be doingand when, there was a comprehensive reading list,and deadlines and assessment criteria were clear.Thanks to this module I understand the evolutionof art in Rome and its importance from the Antiqueuntil the Baroque.

What about the teaching?From the first day, both teachers explainedeverything clearly and helped me whenever I hada question. As part of the class, once a week Iwent on cycling tours with Claudia and on walkingtours with Tom to see churches and museums.Both have a different perspective, interest andexperience of the history of art, which gave methe opportunity to gain a broad and in-depthknowledge of the subject area. Claudiaconcentrated on the legacy of the Antique andartists such as Pinturicchio, while Tom’s focus wason the historical perspective of artists such asRaphael. They also gave me the unique opportunityto see closed-to-public artworks and meet scholarssuch as Arnold Nesselrath in the Vatican and LindaWolk-Simon. Finally, as part of the class, we wenton a day trip to Spello, Spoleto, Orvieto, Perugiaand Assisi to look at works of art seen in class.

What were the facilities like in Rome?The American University of Rome, where I wasbased, is a very comfortable and pleasinguniversity. I felt very safe, the library hours areperfect (generally 9am-7pm), there are fountainsin the school, lots of events, Italian classes andthey post your parcels and letters for you. It’s avery pleasing environment.

How do you think your studies at Kentwill help your employment prospects?Thanks to the continuous help and support ofthe teachers, my writing and presenting skillsdeveloped considerably and my English greatlyimproved. Taking a postgraduate degree gives youa broader knowledge of your field, I am passionateabout art and I know I want to pursue furtherresearch in this area.

What are you planning to do next?I want to do a Master’s at the Courtauld Instituteof Art on early Netherlandish art. Following that,I would like to do a PhD that combines the ItalianRenaissance and early Netherlandish art.

Any advice for those thinking about takingthis course?If you are sure you want to pursue this area ofresearch, you won’t find any other Master’s that willgive you such a broad experience and knowledge.


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ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

The opportunity to spend a year studying at the University of Kent’s RomeSchool of Classical and Renaissance Studies attracts intellectually curiousstudents who have a passion for their subject. They recognise the value ofnot just studying another culture but experiencing it too.

Studying in Rome gives you a fantastic opportunityto underpin theoretical discussion with actualexperience of the art and history you are studying.You begin your studies at your home school inCanterbury and are supported by that schoolthroughout your time in Rome. Those studyingHistory of Art are members of the School ofArts, while those studying Ancient History, RomanHistory and Archaeology, and Rome – Ancient andModern are members of the School of EuropeanCulture and Languages.

You are encouraged to participate in eventsorganised by research centres across theFaculty of Humanities. Those run by the AestheticsResearch Centre and the Centre for ModernEuropean Literature may be of particular interestto you. You can also gain experience by organisingyour own independent seminar programme todiscuss work in progress.

School of ArtsThe School of Arts has a national and internationalreputation for dynamism and innovation in teachingand research. For over 20 years, the University ofKent’s History of Art department has been at thevanguard of the study of art history in Britain.

Applying aesthetic, conceptual and historicalperspectives, the department allows you toexperience a range of approaches.

Postgraduates in the School of Arts work inan internationally recognised research culture,with a diverse community of research-activeacademic staff. Students are invited to join ourinterdisciplinary programme of research events,including conferences, symposia, seminars,performances and exhibitions.

Academic excellenceThe Department of History of Art has pioneeredthe development of historiographical approachesto the visual arts and was one of the firstdepartments to teach photography as part ofthe history of art. The Department has two activeresearch centres, the Aesthetics Research Centre,and the Art History and Visual Cultures ResearchCentre, which organise seminars, conferences andvisits from distinguished visiting academics. TheDepartment has a strong reputation for researchand supervision in the History of Art, with researchstrengths in Renaissance and modern art, and inaesthetics and photography.

World-leading researchIn the most recent Research ExcellenceFramework, the School of Arts was ranked 1stin the UK for research power and in the top 20for research quality. Kent and the School of Artsconsistently achieve impressive results in theleague tables. Most recently, History of Art atKent was ranked 9th for graduate prospects inThe Complete University Guide 2018.

A global outlookAs the UK’s European university, Kent not only hasstrong links and partnerships across Europe, butalso connections further afield. Staff regularlyorganise trips abroad in conjunction with modules;these trips have previously included Vienna, Parisand other European destinations. These trips are agreat opportunity to broaden your perspective onart history and to discover how different culturesview their artistic heritage.

First-class facilitiesThe School of Arts’ award-winning Jarman Buildingincorporates teaching rooms, social spaces anda dedicated centre for postgraduate students.The Jarman contains the Studio 3 Gallery, ourdedicated exhibition space. Since its opening,Studio 3 has played host to a series of publicexhibitions featuring work by major contemporaryand historical artists, such as Ana Maria Pacheco,Peter Blake, Tracey Emin and James Barry.

“For me, one of the mostattractive aspects of studying inRome is the opportunity to liveand study surrounded by all ofthe city’s amazing artworks andhistoric buildings.”

Beyza Uzun History of Art


The Jarman also houses state-of-the-art filmstudios with editing suites and drama andperformance studios. As a History of Art student,you join a wide-ranging postgraduate communityacross our Canterbury campus with studentstaking Drama and Theatre, and Film programmes.

In addition, the remarkable collection andexhibition facilities of London are just a shorttrain journey away. The Kent Print Collection alsoshowcases different styles of European art andprintmaking techniques, and now includes severalhundred museum-quality works, ranging from the16th century to the present day. Many of theseworks are on display around the Jarman Building.

The recently refurbished Templeman Library on theCanterbury campus has extensive print and onlinecollections, including wide-ranging History of Artholdings and a large collection of works onphotography and contemporary visualcommunications.

Expert staffThe Department of History of Art is a centreof excellence in research and teaching in theSchool of Arts. Members of academic staff inthe Department have published widely on variousaspects of the history of art. It has researchprojects based on the School’s Studio 3 Gallery,and on web publication of Italian Renaissancedocumentation. Professor Tom Henry is a specialistin Italian Renaissance art, with a particular interestin Central Italian painters, including Raphael, Pierodella Francesca, Perugino and Signorelli. He isAcademic Director of the University of Kent’sRome School of Classical and RenaissanceStudies, where he teaches on the History ofArt MA programme. Dr Claudia La Malfa is aspecialist in Renaissance, Baroque and modernart approaches to the history of art; iconographyand iconology; and history of collecting. Her areaof research is Renaissance painting, drawing and

sculpture in Italy, including Raphael Pintoricchio,Donatello, Andrea Sansovino; the revival of theantique in early modern art; art in the 17th century;reception and collecting in Rome; and Guido Reni.

School of European Culture andLanguagesThe School of European Culture and Languages(SECL) offers an extensive range of postgraduatetaught and research programmes in all aspectsof European cultural life, including language,linguistics, literature and film, and also inphilosophy, religious studies, classics andarchaeology.

Postgraduates in SECL are welcomed intoa diverse and collaborative research culture,which provides ready access to a wide rangeof specialist expertise, advice and facilities. Thediverse areas of research often overlap in waysthat create a dynamic, collaborative environment,ideal for exchanging ideas, skills and talents acrossdisciplines.

Postgraduates in SECL also run their ownactivities, including conferences in Canterburyand elsewhere, and edit, produce and promotetheir own research publication, Skepsi, aninterdisciplinary online journal of European Theory.Skepsi has published a range of edited collections,including Cradled in Caricature; Feminisms: TheEvolution; The Evolution of Research: Adapting toSurvive in the Changing World; Ghosts in the Fleshand Don’t Panic: The Apocalypse in Theory andCulture; The Secret in Contemporary Theory,Society, and Culture. For more information aboutSkepsi, see http://blogs.kent.ac.uk/skepsi

World-leading research In the most recent Research ExcellenceFramework, Classics at Kent was ranked 2nd forresearch impact. SECL is home to academics with

international research reputations, with severalspecialised research centres that cover languages,linguistics, archaeology, philosophy and religion.

A strong academic communityA thriving intellectual community of studentsand staff is fundamental to Kent’s position asa research-intensive university. Postgraduatestudents in SECL are integrated as far as possibleinto our research community and participate inresearch seminars, workshops, symposia, readinggroups and conferences.

The Department of Classical & ArchaeologicalStudies is one of the core areas of research andteaching in SECL, with members of academicstaff having published widely on Roman historyand archaeology. It has research projects basedon archaeological fieldwork, the study of artefacts,the study of inscriptions and the study of papyri,as well as the study of history and literature.

Dr Csaba La’da is a papyrologist and haspublished widely on Roman Egypt. Dr PatriciaBaker researches the subject of Roman medicine,particularly how sensory experiences in Romangardens affected health. Dr Christopher Burden-Strevens is an expert in Roman Republican history.A key specialism at Kent is the study of Romanartefacts with both Dr Ellen Swift and Dr SteveWillis pioneering new techniques. The study oflate antiquity has been pioneered by Dr LukeLavan, who is Director of Kent’s Centre for LateAntique Archaeology. He has also excavated atOstia Antica to reveal a new understanding of thatcity in late antiquity. Latin literature is the focus ofthe work by Dr Dunstan Lowe. Dr Anne Alwis bringsthe addition of Byzantine literature to theDepartment.

A global outlook SECL has long-standing links, exchanges andcollaborative research projects with some ofEurope’s most prestigious institutions, creatingknowledge that is highly influential in many areas.SECL also benefits from a faculty exchange withuniversities in Hong Kong and China. As well asenriching SECL’s research and teaching, theselinks have also contributed to our global reputationand the strong international focus of ourprogrammes.

“Studying in Rome was anamazing opportunity to reallyenhance my understandingof the ancient world. Havingancient ruins on your doorstepis an unmissable and awe-inspiring experience.”

Hayley Bradley Roman History and Archaeology

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26 / Studying in RomeStudying in Canterbury

28 / Living in RomeLiving in Canterbury

33 / Tuition fees, funding and living costs34 / Impressive career prospects35 / Graduate profiles36 / Applying to Kent37 / Visit us39 / University of Kent

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STUDYING IN ROME

Rome is much more than a site of study – it is arguably the cultural capital ofEurope. Studying in Rome, its dramatic past is all around you; you can exploreits history, discuss the beauty and the legacy of its magnificent artworks, andaccess the world-class resources of its libraries, museums and galleries.

your rigorous course of study in Rome. Universityof Kent staff carry out the orientation activities andtake you on your first site visits.

Orientation activities include visits to the AmericanAcademy of Rome, whose library is an invaluableresource for your studies. AUR provides guidanceon IT services and student life in Rome, andarranges social activities so that you can meet otherAUR students. It also offers support in completingdocumentation for your Italian permit to stay.

Student lifeThe Student Life Office at AUR encourages you toparticipate in Italian culture and daily life. They canoffer advice on booking trips in and around Romeand will make sure you know about all the activitiesthat are available for students. They run a variety ofsocial events and have football teams for both menand women.

Annual Rome eventsEvery year there is an annual event in Rome, whichshowcases the Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies and the work of currentand past students. This usually takes place inMarch/April and includes guided visits and adrinks reception, to which all current and previousstudents and staff of our Rome centre are invited.

The MA programmes that we offer and associatedactivities are designed to enhance your culturalknowledge and personal development, to heightensocial and historical awareness, and to broadenintellectual and imaginative horizons.

The classroomStudents are able to use the city as their classroom.Your studies in Rome take place at the AmericanUniversity of Rome (AUR) on its beautiful campuson the Janiculum Hill. The highest hill of Rome, theJaniculum offers superb views of the historic citybelow and is a short walk from some of the bestused libraries, parks and the oldest church in Rome.the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Study tripsare an integral part of your programme and giveyou the unique opportunity to see the city guidedby your lecturers.

Walking in Rome, you not only study sites spanningfrom antiquity to the modern day, such as theColosseum, the Palazzo Farnese and the SpanishSteps, but also see the development of the city

over time. There is the Rome of mythology, theRome of the Republic, the Rome of the Emperors,but also later Romes: of Medieval pilgrimage, ofthe Renaissance, of the Baroque, of the GrandTour, of the Risorgimento (unification of Italy), ofMussolini and Fascism, and of the more recentpast. More importantly, you experience life in theRome of today.

AUR has a long tradition of pairing intellectualrigour with the unique opportunity to use itslocation in the Eternal City as its classroom.Situated in the picturesque district of Monteverde,with a wide range of shops and amenities close by,the campus is within walking distance of Rome’shistoric centre and the city’s extensive array ofsites, monuments and museums.

Orientation weekOrientation week takes place in the first week ofthe spring term. We recommend that you arrive inadvance of the beginning of term so that you aresettled in your accommodation and ready to begin

“Rome is an amazing city, andbeing able to live and studythere was an unforgettableexperience. Over time, webecame as familiar with theancient topography of the cityas with the modern. We couldwalk through the ancient streets,replacing the Renaissancepalaces and modern officebuildings and hotels with thetemples, markets, baths andapartment buildings of theancient city. While gainingincredible insight into the city’shistory, we were also able toenjoy the lifestyle and cultureof Italy.”

Julia PetersRoman History and Archaeology


Resources and facilitiesStudy facilities at AUR include computerworkstations, free Wi-Fi and full audio-visualequipment in all classrooms. Lecture rooms arehoused in a former monastery while the gardensand terraces act as convivial social spaces. Thelibrary is located in Evans Hall, a stately buildinghousing over 15,000 volumes, a large collectionof DVDs, as well as access to important onlinedatabases and the vast network of Rome’slibraries. There are also designated areas for groupwork, computer rooms and reading rooms. Youalso have your own designated post box at AUR.

Rome is home to a large number of otheruniversities and academic institutions, many ofwhich are dedicated to the study of the city. Mostinstitutions hold conferences and seminars that areopen to all, and the library resources of Rome aretruly exceptional. The Biblioteca di Archeologia eStoria Dell’Arte (The Library of Archaeology andArt History) in Piazza Venezia holds a specialisedcollection of books and journals. The Libraries ofthe American Academy, the Finnish Institute andthe Norwegian Institute (all close to AUR) havespecialist collections in the study of antiquity.You are given a guided tour of the main librariesin orientation week.

“During my first week in Rome,we visited a number of sitesincluding the Forum, where Istood bewildered as the differenthistorical layers of the site wereidentified. I realised my imageof ancient Rome was completelywrong; this course taught methat Rome is a complex mixof overlapping histories, all ofwhich are interwoven to forma complicated puzzle. Learningto unravel the strands was anexceptionally rewardingexperience.”

Catherine HoggarthAncient History

You spend the autumn termstudying at Kent’s Canterburycampus.

On the Canterbury campus, residential,teaching and administrative buildings aresurrounded by green open spaces, fieldsand woods. You study in an internationalcommunity, with 42% of our academic staffcoming from outside the UK and studentsrepresenting 158 nationalities.

You benefit from a first-class studyenvironment and excellent resources. OurTempleman Library has extensive holdingsin all fields relevant to your studies, and alsohouses many unique special collections.

The Graduate School provides academicsupport to all our postgraduate studentsand also offers skills training courses. All

postgraduate students are members ofWoolf College, which provides studyfacilities and social spaces specificallyfor our postgraduate community, as wellas accommodation, if you wish to live oncampus.

You have access to high-quality IT facilities,technicians, designated working spacesand a multimedia suite with satellite TVchannels and a streamed film library. Oncampus, there are also shops, restaurants,cafés and bars, a cinema, a theatre, a state-of-the-art centre for music performance (theColyer-Fergusson Building) and a sportscentre.

Your academic school provides support andadvice on your studies and also keeps youinformed of events, workshops or guestlectures that may be of interest to you.

The Faculty of Humanities provides adynamic research culture and encouragesinterdisciplinary discussion. All postgraduatestudents are encouraged to participate insocial and research events across the Faculty,which include workshops, seminars, lecturesand conferences.

You can also join the Kent Graduate StudentAssociation (KGSA), which representsstudents across all campuses and centresof the University. KGSA focuses on studentissues covering welfare and education andalso arranges social events for postgraduatestudents.

There may also be an opportunity to visitRome during the autumn term, prior torelocating in the spring. For details, see p30.

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There is also the library of the International Centrefor the Study of the Preservation and Restoration ofCultural Property (ICCROM) in Trastevere, which isdedicated to the preservation of cultural heritageworldwide through training, information, research,co-operation and advocacy programmes. To thenorth of the historic centre, there is the library ofthe British School at Rome, which holds specialistcollections in Italian archaeology and ancienthistory, history of art and for the study of Rome.

Student supportStudents from Kent at the AUR have full access toall support facilities, including an English-speakingGP on site, a counsellor, and support from staffin the Student Life Office. You also have a studentsupport officer while in Canterbury, who stays intouch with you when you are in Rome and usuallyvisits you in Rome around February. It may alsobe possible to arrange to talk to counsellors atCanterbury via Skype.

There is a range of student societies, culturalevents and sports clubs available at AUR and lotsof opportunities to meet with other AUR studentsat local talks and social events.


Life in Rome – ‘La dolce vita’Rome is a modern, vibrant city and the city’slocals are a welcoming people happy to sharetheir culture and cuisine with visitors.

The importance of family, fashion, and food anddrink to Italians is well known, as is their laidbackattitude. Take, for example their ‘slow food culture’.Food is bought mostly at markets or corner shopsrather than big supermarket chains and selectingthe best takes time. Food is prepared to besavoured, not hurried through, so relax and enjoyone of the most celebrated cuisines in the world.

To fully appreciate Rome you need to embrace itsrelaxed way of life. Make an effort to be a part ofthe culture; learn to speak Italian and take everyopportunity to practise; drink coffee in one of themany cafés, watch Italians go about their daily livesand immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere ofthis wonderful city.

Cultural RomeThe Eternal City is rich in cultural traditions. Theculture of Rome includes an emphasis on religion,language, art, cuisine and architecture. Living inRome provides you with a unique opportunity tobecome part of a city that is not only a modernEuropean capital grounded in rich culturaltraditions, but is also an incredible living museumwith thousands of years of history to explore.Rome holds some of the most extraordinaryartistic masterpieces ever realised, includingMichelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapeland Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican Museumsand Villa Farnesina.

Italian cinema has influenced film movementsthroughout the world and there are many cinemasin Rome, some of which show films in English.

Historic RomeThe founding of Rome goes back to the very earlydays of civilisation; according to legend, foundedby twin sons Romulus and Remus. Since then it hasbeen continously inhabited, and, as headquartersfirst of the Roman Empire and then of the RomanCatholic Church, it has had an immense impacton the world.

Rome’s magnificent Colosseum stands as oneof the finest examples of Roman architecture andengineering, while the Pantheon is consideredone of the ancient builders’ greatest achievements.

Living in the eternal city you are surrounded byRome’s rich history at every turn. It is fascinatingto learn how every street, wall or monument inRome will most probably have some historicalsignificance.

Eating out in RomeFood is an integral part of the culture in Rome, withdishes that are full of flavour and reflective of oldRoman traditions. Italian food is one of the mostpopular cuisines in the world with pizza, pasta andgelato being some of the country’s best knowndishes. The abundance of fresh ingredients usedin Italy gives Italian food its exquisite taste. You canfind a good restaurant just about anywhere inRome – especially in Trastevere.

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Rome is a fantastic city and being able to spend a prolonged period of timethere gives you a chance to take advantage of all it has to offer. You stopseeing the city through the eyes of a tourist and begin to experience it asa citizen. As your knowledge and confidence grows, you will discover yourown Rome, uncovering hidden gems and favourite places away from thecity’s main attractions.

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“I had spent time in Romebefore... living in the city thistime was a different experience.No great big supermarketseverywhere but smaller shopsand markets, the culture here isto buy little and often. Althoughthere is a lot of studying andwork to do, a bit of downtimeis recommended and easy todo with all the bars andrestaurants.”

Mark CrittendenAncient History


Life in CanterburyCanterbury is a lovely city with a warm andfriendly atmosphere, and is within easy reachof London and mainland Europe.

You can enjoy shopping in the city’s excellentshopping centre, where you will find major highstreet names but will also discover many uniquespecialist shops. There is a great variety ofcafés and restaurants as well as bars, a theatre,two cinemas and nightclubs.

Cultural CanterburyCanterbury is also a cultural city with a strongfocus on the arts. Its many literary connectionsdate back to Chaucer and include ChristopherMarlowe and Joseph Conrad. The BeaneyHouse of Art & Knowledge houses an artgallery, museum and library; other galleriesinclude the Lilford Gallery, where you will findcontemporary fine art from established andnew artists. You can attend the city’s MarloweTheatre, which hosts national touring

productions of West End shows as well as topartists from the worlds of dance, music, comedy,drama, ballet and opera. In October each year,the Canterbury Festival, an international artsfestival, attracts thousands of visitors fromacross the UK and Europe.

Historic CanterburyLiving in Canterbury, it is easy to see itsmedieval history all around you, in its streets andbuildings and in the world-famous CanterburyCathedral, the oldest cathedral in England. TheCathedral is part of a UNESCO World Heritagesite, which also includes the ancient ruins ofSt Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church.You can explore the city’s fascinating historyat the Canterbury Heritage Museum and travelunderground at the Roman Museum to discoverthe remains of a Roman town house withpreserved mosaics. If you venture further afield,you will discover some of the castles and fortsthat the county of Kent is known for.

Cosmopolitan CanterburyThe city has a thriving cosmopolitan atmosphereand attracts travellers from Europe and furtherafield, giving it an international feel. As well astraditional British fare, including afternoon tea,there are restaurants serving French, Italian,Arabian and Indian food.

Getting around CanterburyCanterbury is just a 25-minute walk or a shortbus ride from campus. Walking around itscobbled streets is a real pleasure – the cityhas a unique charm with past and presentsitting comfortably together. There are walkingtrails and guided walks, and you can also takea boat trip on the River Stour for a different viewof the city.

Canterbury has excellent transport links toLondon and to mainland Europe, and is aroundseven miles from the Kent coast.

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Italian lessonsIn preparation for your time in Rome we wouldrecommend that you brush up on your Italian skills.Language lessons take place in both the autumnand spring terms. The University offers all RomeMA students the opportunity to learn Italian at noextra cost alongside their studies. When in Romeyou are able to join the Italian classes taken byother students at AUR.

If you want to start learning Italian before you arriveat the University, there are many providers suchas the BBC language classes or apps such asDuolingo or Babbel, which offer excellent andcomprehensive courses. Knowledge of even basicItalian will significantly enhance your experienceand enable you to fully appreciate the culture andlifestyle in Rome.

There will be no shortage of recommendationsfor ‘good’ Italian restaurants online and in guidebooks, but the best way to discover an authenticItalian restaurant is to ask the people in yourneighbourhood for advice. Italians love to talkabout food and will be happy to recommend theirfavourite restaurants to you. This also gives youa chance to practise your Italian!

Getting around RomeThe Italian capital is easy to get around on foot andwalking is a good way to ensure that you don’t missanything, particularly within inner Rome, wheremany of the major sites are located. However,it also has an excellent transport system, madeup of buses, metros and trams, which serve thecity well. Tickets are affordable with a monthlyticket costing just €35/40 for unlimited use ofbuses, trams, metro and certain regional trains.

Relocating to RomeRome has long been a magnet for students andthere are thousands studying there at any one time.At Kent’s centre in Rome the majority of studentscome from outside Italy. Therefore, we are familiarwith the preparations needed to relocate forpostgraduate study. While the prospect oforganising yourself to study abroad may seemdaunting, there are many resources available toease the transition and ensure that you are fullyprepared for your move to Rome.

As part of your preparation for the spring termin Rome, the University organises a short visit toRome during the autumn term, where you visit ourRome centre to meet staff and take a tour of thefacilities. You also visit a museum or exhibition andenjoy lunch or dinner with your fellow students andteaching staff. During this visit, you have plenty offree time to explore the city. The trip highlights theadvantage of being able to combine seminar studywith related out-of-classroom activities, and is anexcellent opportunity for you to familiarise yourselfwith key areas of the city using Rome’s publictransport system and to view accommodationoptions you have set up previously.

VisasAll non-EU/EEA students need a visa to study in theUK and Italy. Students are sent a CAS number sothat they can apply for a Tier 4 visa, for the lengthof their studies and then, while in Canterbury inthe autumn term, they apply for a separate visato enter Italy. We provide an enrolment letter anddocumentation for this. Once students arrive in Italy,they must register for a permit to stay, which theStudent Life Office at AUR can help you with.

AccommodationAlthough we do not provide campusaccommodation in Rome, the Rome team areable to offer helpful advice and past contacts tostudents arranging their accommodation for theirtime in Rome. When you begin your studies in theautumn term, you are given a handbook whichincludes information about finding accommodationin Rome. In the past many of our students havefound accommodation through Airbnb.

The trip to Rome in the autumn term (seeRelocating to Rome, left) gives you the chance toexplore Rome’s different neighbourhoods and toget a feel for what it would be like to live there. Thenearest neighbourhoods to AUR are Trastevere andMonteverde, and also Testaccio on the other sideof the river. If you start looking for accommodationearly enough, you can view apartments you areinterested in during the trip to Rome.


Social media and list-serveFor each incoming class of students, we create astudent list-serve, which is used to send out usefulinformation, facilitate contact between studentsand provide a forum for asking general questions.Information on accommodation, student visas,health insurance, enrolment, Welcome Week andmany other topics related to your move to Romeor Canterbury is sent regularly. We also set up aFacebook group for incoming students to enableyou to meet and share ideas about the start ofterm.

You receive further information on arrival includinga getting started handbook and student survivalguide for your time in Rome.

TimelineThe timeline, right, gives you a brief rundown ofwhat you need to do and when you need to do itfrom the application process to graduation. It alsooutlines how your programme is structured. Pleasenote, we are happy to accept applications for ourprogrammes at any time, but we would stronglyrecommend that you apply at least three monthsin advance of your start date.

For further details, please see www.kent.ac.uk/rome

Timeline Split-year MA in Canterbury and Rome

Between October and April Submit application; make sure you supply all the necessarysupporting documents. We aim to respond to applications withinten working days.

As soon as you have met the terms of any conditional offer, pleaseinform us. International students, see below*.

Explore funding opportunities, such as the Rome Scholarship Fund,to find out what support is available for your studies.

May Most scholarships have deadlines around May, although some maybe later.

Before July 31 Once you have received an offer from the University, you canapply for University accommodation on the Canterbury campus.You should apply before 31 July.

August/mid-September Take Kent placement test for language classes.

September Module selection for autumn term.

Induction and registration; register for language classes.

October Library inductions.

Module selection for spring term.

November Student orientation trip to Rome; begin Rome accommodationsearch; International students apply for Italian visa; (see below*).

December Register spring term in Rome with the University insurance office.

‘Getting Started in Rome’ pre-induction meeting.

End-of-term module evaluations.

January Spring term begins; Rome induction.

March Dissertation proposal submitted.

Decision on where to spend third term; if returning to Canterbury,you must make a formal application for campus accommodationby the end of March.

April End-of-term module evaluations.

May Summer term; dissertation research and preparation begins.

September Submit dissertation.

November Degree result announced.

Graduation in Canterbury Cathedral.

*International student visa applications: if youhave been given an unconditional offer, or whenyou have met the conditions of your conditionaloffer, you should apply for your visa. To apply foryour Italian visa, go to the Italian consulate thatserves your jurisdiction. To apply for your UK visa,you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance forStudies (CAS) number. The University of Kent willemail this to you once you have accepted our offer,once you have completed our additional checks,and no more than three months before the startof your course. For details, see www.kent.ac.uk/studentimmigration

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TUITION FEES, FUNDINGAND LIVING COSTS

Below we list the 2018/19 fees for your studies and outline possible fundingopportunities. We also offer a guide to living costs, based on our knowledgeof Rome and on talking to previous students about their experiences.

Please note that the Alumni Loyalty Discountcannot be used in conjunction with the GraduateSchool Scholarship. Students should apply foreither the Alumni Loyalty Discount or the GraduateSchool Scholarship, whichever provides the greaterdiscount.

Further informationThe details of postgraduate student funding areconstantly being updated. For the most up-to-dateinformation on the financial awards available,please visit www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

Living costs Costs of renting in Rome can vary greatly.Trastevere is generally a pleasant, safeneighbourhood, so depending on the area,accommodation can range anywhere from €500-€900 per month. The further you move away fromthe centre of the neighbourhood, the cheaper youraccommodation will be. Conversely, the closer youmove to the busy, tourist-attraction areas of centralRome, the higher your rent will be. In the past,students have kept costs low by renting a room ina house or renting flats with a living room or officethat could be used as an extra bedroom.

You should expect to spend approximately€200-€320 on food per month. Many students keepcosts lower by shopping at markets, which arefound all over the city, or discount supermarkets.Eating out can be expensive, but you can findsome excellent restaurants, which have good dealsand wonderful food.

You should also factor in other costs, such as travelaround the city and within Italy (it costs €35 permonth for unlimited use of buses, trams, metroand certain regional trains; individual journeys arearound €1.50). If you want to explore further afieldin Italy or visit other countries in Europe, you canfind some cheap options for day trips and weekendbreaks if you book in advance. We would suggesta figure of around €50 per month.

Insurance, mobile phone subscriptions, booksand study materials are all also worth planningfor in your budget. For miscellaneous costs suchas these, we would estimate around €50-€70per month.

In total, former students say you can survive on€1,000 per month if you budget sensibly.

Tuition fees Annual tuition fees are listed in the table below.Fees are correct for 2018/19: fees will increase yearon year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academicyear of study except where regulated. For the mostup-to-date information on tuition fees, seewww.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

Payment of tuition feesYou must pay fees in advance at the beginningof each academic year. There are two main waysof paying:• in full – this qualifies for a 2% discount if cleared

funds are received in full by 31 August• in two instalments – 50% on or before

registration, and 50% by 1 December.

Loans for US students US students are eligible to borrow US FederalDirect or private loans when attending theUniversity’s Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies. Information on US loanscan be found at: www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/foreignloans/usa

Applicants should contact our Foreign LoansUnit at [email protected] before makingan application to borrow US loan money.

Loans for Canadian studentsFor information, please see www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships

ScholarshipsTo help fund your postgraduate studies, Kent hasa generous budget in excess of £9 million.

Each year, Kent’s Rome School of Classicaland Renaissance Studies awards numerousscholarships to outstanding applicants. The RomeScholarship Fund is worth £20,000, with awards of£5,000 made to individual students, and is opento all applicants. For details, please seewww.kent.ac.uk/rome/funding.html

International student scholarshipsInternational students are also eligible for theInternational Scholarship, worth £5,000. Thisscholarship is awarded each year to applicantsfor postgraduate programmes at the Universityof Kent who are international fee payers.

For details of other scholarships for internationalstudents, see www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

Academic school scholarshipsIndividual academic schools also have theirown scholarship awards. We recommend all offerholders consult the relevant school websites formore information on this.

Loyalty awardsThe University of Kent values its graduates andalumni, and is pleased to offer special schemesto assist with the cost of postgraduate study:• the Alumni Loyalty Discount offers a 10%

reduction on the cost of the first year’s fees• the Graduate School Scholarship provides

a scholarship of £1,000 towards the firstyear’s fees for those moving directly fromundergraduate to postgraduate study.

www.kent.ac.uk/rome

Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies tuition fees 2018/19

UK/EU* students

All programmes £8,250

International students

All programmes £15,200

Financial supportMany students will fund their overseas studyby the use of educational or private loans.

Postgraduate Loan for Master’s studyA UK government loan of up to £10,280 (2017/18entrants) for full or part-time Master’s study. Toreceive the loan, eligible students must be basedin England for 50% of the Master’s. For details,see www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Professional and Career DevelopmentLoansUK students may wish to consider the Professionaland Career Development Loan as a way to fundpostgraduate study. These are commercial bankloans that students can use to help pay for work-related learning. You need to have been residentin the UK for at least three years.

*The UK Government has agreed that for 2018, EUstudents who satisfy current residency criteria will beclassified as Home fee-paying students.


Careers and Employability ServiceOur award-winning Careers and EmployabilityService provides one-to-one advice at any stagein your postgraduate studies. Even when youare in Rome, there is the opportunity for Skypeconsultations with advisers in Canterbury. Thereis also a range of online resources to help enhancethe skills you need for career development.

Transferable skills trainingTransferable skills are those which, once learned,can be used in different contexts. They includeattributes such as the ability to adapt to challenges,analyse complex real-world problems and developoriginal ideas, as well as IT and informationmanagement skills, and interpersonal,teamworking and leadership skills. All of whichcan be applied to all aspects of employment.

An increasing number of employers have identifiedthe importance of these skills as a complementto academic knowledge. We help you to developthese skills through your academic studies andalso through participation in University-wideinitiatives, such as Kent Graduate School’s GlobalSkills Award.

Further detailswww.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/skills

At Kent, we are committed to enhancing theemployability of all our students, equippingyou with the right skills to successfully enter thecompetitive world of work. By living overseas,and studying at our Rome centre, you are showingemployers that you are independently minded,ambitious and confident; combining theseattributes with the transferable skills we helpyou to develop throughout your studies makesyou very attractive to future employers.

Exciting career optionsKent has an excellent record for postgraduateemployment: over 98% of our postgraduatestudents who graduated in 2016 found a jobor further study opportunity within six months.

As a student at the University of Kent’s RomeSchool of Classical and Renaissance Studies, thevaluable international study experience you gainwhile abroad enhances your CV, helping you standout when applying for a job.

Career destinations for our graduates include:further study, university administration, teachingand lecturing, art gallery curation and publishing.

For many postgraduate students, a researchdegree is a natural progression from a Master’s– the University of Kent’s Rome MA providesexcellent preparation for research leading to a PhD.

Paid work at universityPaid work through temporary or part-time jobshelps you to meet your living costs and gives youthe opportunity to gain practical experience andwork-related skills while you are studying. Thestudents’ union at Kent (Kent Union) runs Jobshop,a job agency which advertises approximately 4,000vacancies in areas such as translation, mentoring,silver service, website development, retail andcharity fundraising. The vacancies are displayedin the Jobshop centre on the Canterbury campus,where you can drop in for advice, and on ourregularly updated website. You can register forthe service online.

It may be possible for you to take up an internshipduring your studies in Rome, perhaps withincultural organisations, museums or galleries.Generally, for most internships, you will needto have excellent knowledge of Italian.

VolunteeringKent Union, in conjunction with the University, runsa student volunteering scheme which gives youa chance to try something new or give serviceto the local community and to the University.All volunteers are supported by Kent Unionvolunteering staff and there is an accreditedcertificate scheme – the Kent Student Certificatefor Volunteering (KSCV) – available. For moreinformation, visit www.kentunion.co.uk

For more information on the careers help weprovide at Kent, visit our Employability webpage at www.kent.ac.uk/employability

IMPRESSIVE CAREERPROSPECTS

A postgraduate qualification from Kent opens up a wealth of careeropportunities by providing an impressive portfolio of skills and specialistknowledge.

“I’m studying for a PhD incultural heritage at Kent. I ama Graduate Teaching Assistantand have gained teachingexperience by leading lecturesand seminars. Funding fromwithin the University allowedme to start a heritage initiative,‘Kent on the Via Francigena’,which has included walks,workshops and conferences, allrelated to this ancient route thatlinks Canterbury and Rome.”

Julia PetersRoman History and Archaeology graduate

GRADUATE PROFILES

Sophie Hogan graduated from Kentwith an MA in History of Art. She iscurrently working in the HuntMuseum in Limerick, Ireland.

What attracted you to the course?I wanted to study Renaissance art in detail; theopportunity to live and study in Rome was withoutdoubt the reason I chose this course.

What was the course like?I always left a class more inspired than the last.I found the course very dynamic and exciting.No two weeks were ever the same. We visitednumerous churches, museums, and ancient sitesboth in Rome and throughout Italy. The experiencehas been indispensable to my study ofRenaissance art. One highlight was a class held inthe Vatican, where we had the amazing opportunityto climb the scaffolding in the Sala di Costantino.The room was sealed off to the public to allowconservators to erect ceiling to floor scaffolding.During the visit, we climbed right up to the ceiling,stopping at each floor to inspect the walls. Thetime I spent viewing these frescoes up close issomething I will never forget, and, looking back,these opportunities serve to remind me of theuniqueness of the programme.

What was your time in Rome like?Unforgettable. At times it was hectic and quitechallenging, but living in Rome was alwaysenergising. I may have been studying history, butit felt very much alive as I walked through the citystreets. Ultimately, I felt more connected with theart I was studying, and I believe my time in Romegreatly increased my understanding of it. I foundthe city full of surprises; it offered me a uniquesense of adventure. The ability to explore theancient city, and experience Rome like the artistsI was studying, was truly compelling.

Were you well supported in your studies?I felt completely supported, both academicallyand personally. All the support available to youin Canterbury is also available in Rome. If you arein contact with Student Support, they keep in touchwith you via Skype or emails during your termabroad. Academically, I always felt that if I neededany help, no matter how trivial it might seem, thatI would be supported 100%.

What have you been doing sincegraduating?I have been working as an intern in the HuntMuseum in the Care of Collections and ExhibitionsDepartment. I have worked on a variety of

exhibitions, and have been learning to care for themuseum’s collection. This has been a great chanceto put into practice all that I learnt during my MA.Everything from the History and Theory of Curatingmodule, to the catalogue entry assignment I did formy Raphael class, has been put into practice. Ithink studying abroad has been very beneficial forme when seeking employment, as employers findthis very attractive on a CV.

What are your plans for the future?I hope to apply for a PhD in Renaissance art. Frommy current internship I have learned that I enjoycurating, so I think I will continue to explore thatafter a PhD. I am also returning to Rome andFlorence to revisit some of the museums and sites.Studying in Rome has instilled in me a lifelong loveof the city, and ultimately I aspire to return to Rometo work professionally.

Any advice for potential students?Have no reservations. Make the most of thiswonderful opportunity, and immerse yourself inItalian culture. When living in Rome everything isat your doorstep just waiting to be discovered, sowalk as much as you can. If you’re going to visitthe Vatican, try going in the afternoon when thequeues and crowds have died down.

Catherine Hoggarth successfullycompleted an MA in Ancient Historyin 2014 and is currently undertakinga PhD in Classical & ArchaeologicalStudies at Kent.

What attracted you to the course?The chance to study ancient Rome from within itswalls was a major attraction. I knew that books andshort visits could only give me a fleeting glimpseof the city, but being able to walk the streetsfor several months would offer me a deeperunderstanding and a new perspective on thetopography of Rome. For me, no other coursecould compare, either in terms of opportunityor in the calibre of its teaching talent.

What was the course like?The course was busy, hectic and could be prettystressful at times, but it was also innovative andrewarding. Assessments, which included taking myProfessor on a walk of Rome, pushed me outsidemy comfort zone but also taught me how much Ihad learned about the ancient city. The course trulywas a transformative experience. I made somegreat friends and experienced life and educationin one of the most historic cities in the world.

What about the teaching?It was both stimulating and inspiring; I wasencouraged to follow my instincts and to challengeand question both my own and others’ views. WhenI returned from Rome, friends with whom I hadcompleted my undergraduate degree remarked onhow much I had changed and grown in confidenceand knowledge.

The teaching at Kent gave me a new belief inmyself and my capabilities to research and interactwith the ancient world, which while I did not alwayssee it, was clear to others. My tutors gave me thesupport and the encouragement to follow mydream of undertaking a PhD.

What have you been doing sincegraduating in 2014?During my MA, I was awarded a Consortium forthe Humanities and the Arts South-East England(CHASE) Arts and Humanities Research CouncilPhD studentship at the University of Kent and amnow in the final stages of my thesis. Studying inRome afforded me the opportunity to study myproposed research topic both on the ground andin the context of the wider city; I believe it was afundamental part of my successful application.

Since beginning my PhD I have given papers atmultiple conferences and been lucky enough tocontinue my association with the Rome programmeat a number of events in Rome. I have alsoundertaken a CHASE-funded placement at theCorinium museum in Cirencester. My role was toresearch early Roman Corinium in order to supportthe reinterpretation and refurbishment of themuseum’s displays after it successfully appliedfor a Heritage Lottery Fund award.

I have also been involved with the PostgraduateAmbassadors scheme which has enabled meto introduce Roman history to school children.

Any advice for potential students?For those students lucky enough to be going toRome, climb up onto the Palatine as soon as youcan; there is a viewpoint, just above Livia’s villa,which really helped me to understand how anumber of the key areas of the ancient city relatedto one another. Walk the city as much as possible;it’s the best way to get to know Rome. You will findthe small details and make the connections betterthan you would if you travelled via bus or metro allthe time. Wellington boots, an umbrella, a raincoatand a plastic slip to put your map in are a must.Rome is the most magnificent city – make sure youenjoy it and appreciate how much history is belowyour walking boots.


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APPLYING TO KENT

Below, you will find information onentry requirements and applicationprocedures for all our Rome Schoolof Classical and Renaissance Studiesdegree programmes.

General entry requirementsIf you wish to apply for a higher degree, you mustnormally have a first or good second class honoursdegree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or theequivalent.

For entry requirements for a specific programme,please see the individual programme entries onp19-20.

Making an applicationYou can apply for a Kent higher degree online viaour website at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

If you do not have access to the web, pleasecontact the Recruitment and Admissions Officefor advice (see right).

There is no fixed closing date for applicationsalthough we recommend you make your formalapplication as early as possible and at least threemonths before your intended start date. Mostcoursework degrees begin in September eachyear.

If you are applying for a research degree, it isstrongly recommended that you make contact witha potential research supervisor in the first instance.

English language requirementsThe University requires all non-native speakersof English to reach a minimum standard ofproficiency in written and spoken English beforebeginning a postgraduate degree. Only Englishlanguage tests taken up to a maximum of twoyears prior to the date of registration will beaccepted for admission to the University. Ourcurrent standard English language requirementsare as follows:• IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in reading and

writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking)• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE

Academic): 62 including 60 in all four subtests.• Cambridge English: Advanced and Proficiency:

176 including 169 in reading and writing; 162 inlistening and speaking

• Internet-based TOEFL: 90 including 22 inreading, 21 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 inspeaking.

Please see www.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs forfurther information.

Please note: the University accepts IELTS takenat any IELTS centre. The University also acceptsCambridge English: Advanced and CambridgeEnglish: Proficiency. See www.kent.ac.uk/ems/eng-lang-reqs for full details.

AccommodationWe will advise you on arranging your own place tostay in Rome.

VisaAll non-EU/EEA students require a visa to study inRome. For details, see p30.

Further informationFor further information, please visitwww.kent.ac.uk/rome

For more specific enquiries, please contact:Administrator, Rome School of Classical andRenaissance Studies E: [email protected]

Admissions enquiriesT: +44 (0)1227 824954

How to applyFor information about applying to Kent, or to order acopy of the Graduate Prospectus, please contact:Recruitment and Admissions OfficeT: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk/pg

University of Kent / Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studies

COME ANDVISIT USWe hold Open Days and postgraduateevents throughout the year. For moredetails, see www.kent.ac.uk/opendays


VISIT US

We welcome and encourage you tovisit our campuses and specialistpostgraduate centres.

This brochure was produced in November 2017. The Universityof Kent makes every effort to ensure that the informationcontained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate andto provide educational services as described. However,the courses, services and other matters may be subjectto change. For the most up-to-date information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/pg and for full details of our terms andconditions, see www.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to processinformation about you for administrative, academic and healthand safety reasons. Any offer we make to you is subject to yourconsent to process such information and is a requirement inorder for you to be registered as a student. All students mustagree to abide by the University rules and regulations at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

The University holds a number of events, suchas our general Open Days and also postgraduateinformation events in Canterbury, which giveyou a flavour of what it is like to be a student atKent. Please see www.kent.ac.uk/opendays or contact the Recruitment andAdmissions Office for further details.

If you wish to visit our centre in Rome, pleasecontact staff on [email protected] to arrange toview our premises and meet staff and currentstudents.

Travelling to our Rome centre

By airThe nearest major airport to the campus of theAmerican University of Rome (AUR) is Fiumicino-Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

By rail The nearest train station to the AUR campus isTrastevere Station on the Pisa-Livorno-Rome, Rome-Capranica-Viterbo and Rome-Fiumicino lines.

By bus and tramOn leaving Trastevere station, take tram 8 towardsLargo Argentina. Get off at Via E Morosini andcatch bus 44 (in the direction of Montalcini) orbus 75 (in the direction of Poerio/Marino).

The campus is located between two stops:Via Dandolo/Calandrelli and Via Giacinto Carini;both stops are less than 100 metres from theAUR campus.

Campus mapwww.kent.ac.uk/maps/rome


UNIVERSITY OF KENT

from a rich and stimulating research culture.Academic schools hold regular events to providea forum for students and staff to discuss theirongoing research activities. Schools also invitespeakers who are leaders in their field to giveguest lectures at Kent.

First-class academic facilitiesWe understand that it’s particularly important forpostgraduate students to have access to a widerange of academic publications and resources.Kent’s libraries have extensive print and electroniccollections specifically aimed at supporting thecourses and subject areas taught at Kent. Ourelectronic resources, which are available onlinewherever you are, include e-journals, e-books,databases, reference resources and newspaperarchives. Our subject-specific librarians help yousecure access to the information you need.

We also offer excellent teaching facilities with tailor-made specialist resources. Academic schools havespecific study areas for postgraduates and thereis also a general postgraduate common room withwork area and Wi-Fi on our campuses.

FundingStudents applying for a place on any one of theRome School of Classical and Renaissance StudiesMA programmes may also apply for one of theRome Scholarships. Kent also provides a varietyof other financial support opportunities for taughtpostgraduate students. These include location-specific funding, sport and music scholarships,and funding specifically for overseas fee-payingstudents. For further information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding

The UK’s European universityKent is known as the UK’s European university.The Canterbury campus is situated in the UKcity closest to the European continent. We havea diverse, cosmopolitan population with 42% ofour academic staff coming from outside the UKand students representing 158 nationalities. Wealso have strong links with universities in Europeand, from Kent, Paris and Brussels are aroundtwo hours away by train.

Research excellenceAs a student at Kent, you are taught by leadingacademics, who produce research of internationalstanding. Based on our excellent results in themost recent Research Excellence Framework(REF), Kent was ranked 17th* in the UK forresearch intensity by the Times Higher Education,confirming our position as one of the UK’s leadingresearch universities.

Top-rated schoolsOur schools have outstanding reputations interms of the quality of their teaching and research.This is further confirmed by their excellent ratingsin independent surveys, such as the REF, theTeaching Excellence Framework (TEF), andthe UK university league tables.

A global outlookKent has an excellent international reputation,attracting academic staff and students fromaround the world. Our academic schools areengaged in collaborative research with universitiesand organisations globally, creating knowledgethat is highly influential in many areas. Most ofour programmes have a strong international focusand Kent’s global outlook is strengthened by ourlong-standing links with continental Europe.

A strong academic communityThe recent Higher Education Review by the UK’sQuality Assurance Agency recognised the vibrantand interdisciplinary academic community at Kent,created by the range of formal and informalopportunities provided for postgraduate researchstudents. This thriving intellectual community ofstudents and staff is fundamental to Kent’s positionas a leading research university. In addition tolectures and seminars, our taught students benefit

LocationsCanterbury and Rome

Schools• School of Arts• School of European Culture and Languages

Programmes• Ancient History MA• History of Art MA• Roman History and Archaeology MA• Rome – Ancient and Modern MA

Admissions enquiriesRecruitment and Admissions OfficeThe RegistryUniversity of KentCanterbury Kent CT2 7NZ UKT: +44 (0)1227 768896

School enquiries

Rome School of Classical and RenaissanceStudiesE: [email protected]

ApplicationsOnline at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

*of 122 universities, not including specialist institutions.

WHY ROME?

Rome is the greatest city on earth. Nowherecan touch it for its history and its art. Joinus at the University of Kent Rome Schoolof Classical and Renaissance Studies andit can all be yours.

Our MA programmes offer unrivalledopportunities to experience the city and tolearn about its fascinating past. How wasthe Piazza Navona transformed from anAncient Roman stadium to a fountain-splashed piazza? How did the art of thepast shape the city of the Renaissance andeven the city of today?

Our award-winning MA teaching uses thecity as our classroom and offers a uniqueexperience, which will transform whoyou are and how you see the city and itsmonuments. Studying abroad will openup new horizons for your future.

Dive into the past in Rome to discover yourfuture in today’s world.

Professor Tom HenryDirector of the Rome School of Classical and Renaissance Studies

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