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SOCIOLOGYCanterbury

The UK’s European university

Undergraduatestudy

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SOCIOLOGY AT KENTWhy do people develop the beliefs andattitudes they do towards issues such asjustice, health, education, work, race andgender? As a Sociology student, you explorehow societies work, evolve and transform,and develop the skills to analyse the socialvalues we live by.

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AnalyticalskillsBeing confident in workingwith data and making senseof it is a great skill that appealsto employers. You can benefitfrom the expertise of theQ-Step Centre at Kent bystudying social analytics andquantitative research skills aspart of your degree.

World-leadingresearchWe are home to world expertsin specialist areas across thesocial sciences, with one ofthe most dynamic researchcultures in Europe. The booksand articles we write and thedebates we are involved in helpto shape your course and thetopics you are studying.

ExcellentresourcesAccess more than 1 millionbooks, ebooks, databasesand journals at the University’sTempleman Library. Our expertsubject librarians are onhand to help you find yourway around and get the mostfrom our specialist collections.

Academic supportUniversity is different fromschool. You need to be self-motivated and well organisedto succeed. We help you byassigning you an academicadviser, running a peermentoring programme andoffering help with academicskills, such as essay writing.

StudentcommunityKent Union is run by students,for students, to help you makethe most of life at Kent. As wellas running clubs, societiesand social events, the studentunion is there to support youwith advice on a wide rangeof issues and to ensure yourvoice is heard.

EnhancedexperienceOur Employability Pointsscheme rewards you for gettinginvolved in extra-curricularactivities. Why not learn a newlanguage, or become a studentrep? You exchange your pointsfor work experience and otheractivities that prepare you forthe world of work.

InspirationalteachingGreat teachers inspireenthusiasm and provokedebate. Whether lecturingon perceptions of crime ordiscussing youth subcultures,our staff are skilled at bringingtheir subject to life. They sharetheir research and challengeyou to contribute your ideas.

Lively campusKent is a campus university,so everything you need iswithin walking distance. Youcan watch a play or film at theGulbenkian arts centre, danceat The Venue nightclub, keep fitat our sports centre and meetfriends at one of many campuscafés and restaurants.

Career successEmployability is a priority at theUniversity of Kent. By studying,you sharpen skills that areuseful in working life, suchas time management andteam work. We help youto develop a great CV andpresent yourself effectivelyto potential employers.

WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY AT KENT?

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Broad-rangingprogrammeOn our Sociology degree you learn to question and look behind theaccepted view of social issues and experiences. The wide rangeof modules available gives you the flexibility to tailor your degreeto topics that really interest you while providing a solid foundation inkey sociological concepts. So whether you’re fascinated by the roleof popular culture in shaping social attitudes or intrigued by theimpact of globalisation on the world of work, Sociology at Kent givesyou the skills to delve into the issues and challenge assumptions.

The Times Good UniversityGuide 2018• Sociology at Kent ranked11th overall

Research ExcellenceFramework• Based on the most recentResearch ExcellenceFramework, Kent was rankedin the top 20 for researchintensity by the Times HigherEducation, outperforming11 of the 24 Russell Groupuniversities

Destination of Leavers fromHigher Education (DLHE)• Over 95% of Kent graduateswho graduated in 2017 andresponded to a nationalsurvey were in work or furtherstudy within six months

Teaching ExcellenceFramework• Kent was awarded gold,the highest rating, in theUK government’s TeachingExcellence Framework*

Independent rankings

*The University of Kent’s Statement of Findings can be found at www.kent.ac.uk/tef-statement

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or work in, and many study areasfor individual or group activities.There are also a few bars, and thecampus nightclub, which meansyou never have to go far for anight out!

Do you belong to any clubsor societies? I’m a member of the TrampoliningSociety and absolutely love it. It hasintroduced me to a wide range ofpeople from different year groupswho aren’t on my course or livingin my accommodation, which hasbeen fun! I have been nominatedfor President next year and can’twait to get further involved!

What kind of career do youhope to follow when you leave? Initially, I hope to take a Master’sin one aspect of sociology. I hopethis will allow me to develop myknowledge and undertakeresearch that I can build on in myfuture career. I’m also interested instudying and working abroad andam fortunate to study at a universitywith many international connections,which can make this possible.

Any advice to somebodythinking of coming to Kent?Kent is an ideal place to cometo if you love social scienceand enjoy living and working ina relaxed environment. Althoughit is important to work hard, it isjust as important to have fun, andthis balance is easy to find here!

Selina Stroud is in thefirst year of her BA (Hons)degree in Sociology andSocial Anthropology.This is what she toldus about her course.

What attracted you tostudying at Kent?I came to Kent for an open dayand immediately felt welcome.The campus felt extremely invitingand it’s easy to find your wayaround. I knew Kent placed wellin the league tables for Sociology,so I was keen to see the departmentand the modules available andwas not disappointed! For me,the academic side was the mostimportant, but I was thrilled todiscover the wide range ofsocieties and activities availableand I am much more involved inthese than I expected to be.

How did you feel when youfirst arrived?I was excited and apprehensivein equal measure, but the wholeprocess was straightforward.My accommodation was reallynicely presented, clean andhad lots of storage.

How is your course going?It’s been going really well thisyear and has been engagingthroughout. I have been able totake optional modules in the areasthat interest me – there was a variedand lengthy list of optional modules,so I knew it would be easy to findsomething I loved.

Which modules have youenjoyed most, and why? For me, the most enjoyable modulehas been the Sociology of EverydayLife. It’s given me a really interestingperspective on a wide range oftopics that sociology covers, withwhat we study being applied toeveryday situations. I also reallyenjoyed the introductory moduleon criminology, which is why I’vefocused my selection of optionalmodules on criminology for thecoming year.

How would you describeyour lecturers?My lecturers are all extremelypassionate about their subjectareas, which in turn inspires myinterest. There is a lot of supportavailable, such as seminars to helpreinforce what the lecturer hastaught, in an environment moresuited to questions and discussion.

And what about your fellowstudents?There’s a lot of diversity at Kent,and I find this benefits my seminarexperience as it means there aremany different viewpoints withindebates. Everyone is here to learnand is enthusiastic about thesubject area, so the environmentis friendly.

What are the facilities likeon campus?There are a huge amount offacilities, such as the library,the sports centre and the cinema.There are lots of cafés to socialise

STUDENT VIEW

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CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE

Not sure whichprogramme to choose?You can study Sociologyas a single honourscourse, with anothersubject as joint honours,or with QuantitativeResearch. Here’s a guideto what’s available.

Note: Stage 1 of your degree isthe first year for full-time students,Stage 2 is the second year andStage 3 is the third year. Part-time students spend two yearscompleting each stage. If youdecide to spend a year studyingabroad (see p9), you do thisbetween Stages 2 and 3.

Sociologywww.kent.ac.uk/ug/245Sociology is studied over threeyears full-time or six years part-time.You learn about social theory anddevelop skills in research andcritical thinking. A wide choice ofoptional modules allows you tostudy topics ranging from crimeand violence to popular culture.In Stage 3 you can choose toundertake a research project.

At the end of Stage 1 you mayhave the option to move on tothe Social Policy with QuantitativeResearch programme. If you optto do this, you participate in atwo-week summer school toprepare you for Stage 2.

Sociology withQuantitative Researchwww.kent.ac.uk/ug/1373On this degree you take advantageof the expertise on offer at ourspecialist Q-Step Centre, fundedby the Nuffield Foundation.Alongside your Sociology studies,you learn to think like a quantitativeresearcher, developing a criticaleye for statistics and data analysis,both in academic research and theworld around you. In Stage 3, youeither choose a dissertation topicinvolving quantitative researchor go on a work placement.See www.kent.ac.uk/qstep formore information.

Joint honours On a joint honours degree, yourstudies are split equally betweentwo subjects. Joint honours degreescurrently available are:• Criminology and Sociology(www.kent.ac.uk/360)

• English and American Literatureand Sociology(www.kent.ac.uk/251)

• Law and Sociology(www.kent.ac.uk/335)

• Philosophy and Sociology(www.kent.ac.uk/349)

• Social Policy and Sociology(www.kent.ac.uk/359)

• Sociology and Economics(www.kent.ac.uk/343)

• Sociology and Politics(www.kent.ac.uk/344)

• Sociology and SocialAnthropology(www.kent.ac.uk/146).

International studentsIf you are applying from outsidethe UK without the necessaryEnglish language qualifications,you may be able to take the KentInternational Foundation Programme(IFP). The Kent IFP can provideprogression to a Sociology degreeprogramme. See www.kent.ac.uk/ifpfor more details.

Sociology

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YEAR ABROAD

At Kent, you have theopportunity to broadenyour experience byspending a yearstudying overseas.

The year abroad usually takesplace between Stages 2 and 3of your degree course.

Year abroadGoing abroad as part of yourdegree is an amazing opportunityand a chance for you to developacademically, personally andprofessionally. You gain confidenceand independence and furtherdevelop many of the transferableskills employers are looking for,such as the ability to communicateeffectively and to plan and organiseyour time. You also demonstrate thatyou are flexible in your outlook andhave the enthusiasm and drive tosucceed in a new environment.

For many students, their yearabroad is a life-changing andrewarding experience. Having risento the challenge of living in anothercountry, they have a renewed beliefin their ability to succeed.

We work with a wide range ofpartner universities in manycountries, which currently includeBelgium, Canada, Finland, China(Hong Kong), Ireland, Italy, theNetherlands, Singapore, Spainand the USA. At the majority ofour partner universities you studyin English.

You need to have reached certainacademic standards in Stages 1and 2 in order to participate.Your year abroad is assessed ona pass/fail basis and doesn’tcount towards your final degreeclassification. See www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad/opportunities/az.html formore information.

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Work placementIf you choose to studySociology with QuantitativeResearch, you have theopportunity to undertake awork placement module duringStage 3. The Q-Step Centresupports you in finding asuitable placement.

The work placement allowsyou to hone your skills ina practical setting, gainvital workplace or researchexperience and demonstrateto employers that you canapply your skills to real-lifeproblems. You complete aportfolio reflecting on yourexperiences, which formspart of your assessment;the placement modulecounts towards your finaldegree classification.

See www.kent.ac.uk/qstepfor further information.

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YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME

Our programme isdesigned to equip youwith the knowledgeof sociological theorythat you need to analyse,evaluate and addressmany fascinatingsocial issues.

Single honoursIn Stage 1 (first year for full-timestudents) you take a number ofcompulsory modules to ensureyou develop a broad understandingof sociology at degree level, plussome optional modules. In Stages2 and 3 (your second and thirdyears if you are a full-time student),you take compulsory modules thatfocus on sociological theory andsocial research methods. A widerange of optional modules makeup the remainder of your degreeprogramme. At each stage, youalso have the opportunity tochoose ‘wild’ modules fromother programmes.

Joint honoursJoint honours students generallytake some of the compulsorymodules from each of theirsubjects; this may mean thatyou do fewer optional modules.

Module informationPlease note: the module lists beloware not fixed as new modules arealways in development and choicesare updated yearly. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/ug for the mostup-to-date information.

Stage 1Sociology You take four compulsory modules:• Critical Thinking (SO341)• Fundamentals of Sociology(SO337)

• Sociological Theory: The Classics(SO408)

• Sociology of Everyday Life(SO336).

You also take one from the following:• Introduction to Criminology(SO305)

• Modern Culture (SO334)• Social Policy and Social Control(SA300).

You then choose optional modulesfrom a wide range on offer in theFaculty of Social Sciences, forexample:• Contemporary Culture and Media(SO335)

• Crime and Society (SO333)• Crime, Media and Culture(SO605)

• Health, Care and Well-being(SA301).

Sociology with QuantitativeResearchYou take compulsory Sociologymodules as described above. Inaddition you take the followingcompulsory module in quantitativeresearch:• Doing Social Research withNumbers (SO410).

You also choose optional modulesfrom the wide range available (seeexamples under Sociology above).

Stages 2 and 3SociologyYou take the following compulsorymodules:• Contemporary SociologicalTheory (SO727)

• Social Research Methods(SO602).

Students also take at least sixoptional modules. Here is aselection of what is typicallyavailable: • The Care and Protectionof Children and Families (SA531)

• Cultures of Embodiment (SO676)• Digital Culture (SO657)• Drugs, Culture and Control(SO689)

• Emotion, Media and Culture(SO742)

• Gender, Crime and CriminalJustice (SO533)

• Health, Illness and Medicine(SO509)

• Modern Chinese Societies(SO709)

• Popular Culture, Media andSociety (SO750)

• Poverty, Inequality and SocialSecurity (SO575)

• Race and Racism (SO537)• Reproductive Health Policyin Britain (SO595)

• Research Dissertation (SO679)• Risk and Society (SO659)• ‘Selfies’: Individualisation andSociety (SO6011)

• Social Sciences in the Classroom(SE556)

• Sociology of Crime and Deviance(SO505)

• The Sociology of Work (SO668).

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Sociology with QuantitativeResearchAt Stage 2 you take the followingcompulsory modules:• Contemporary SociologicalTheory (SO727)

• How to Win Arguments withNumbers (SO746)

• The Power and Limits of CausalAnalysis (SO744)

• Qualitative Social ResearchMethods (SO546).

You take further optional modulesfrom a wide range available.

At Stage 3, you choose one of thefollowing compulsory modules:• Placement Module – The Practiceof Quantitative Social Research(SO748)

or:

• Quantitative ResearchDissertation (SO756).

You take optional modules from awide range available (see examplesunder Sociology on p10).

Teaching and assessmentOn average, you have four hoursof lectures and up to four hours ofseminars a week. Seminars involvediscussion of lectures and readingassignments.

Stage 1 is continuously assessed,and the coursework marks combinewith the results from end-of-yearexams in each module. Thesemarks do not count towards yourfinal degree result.

At Stages 2 and 3, modules are generally assessed by 50%coursework and 50% examination.Your marks at Stages 2 and 3 counttowards your final degree result.

Further informationSee www.kent.ac.uk/ug for detailsof all our programmes.

“I can honestly say thatI view the world, peopleand my society differently.I understand it more, interms of why people/societiesdo what they do. My entiretime at Kent was stimulating.”

Kyla EvansSociology

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• arranging note-takers, signersand other support workers for you

• discussing exam accessarrangements

• helping you with emotional,psychological or mental healthissues

• applying for relevant fundingto support you.

Find out more at:www.kent.ac.uk/studentsupport

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“Peer mentoring is open toabsolutely everyone. We’vesigned up to be peer mentorsand we really do want to help,so take advantage of it.”

Evangeline AgyemanPeer mentor

SUPERB STUDY SUPPORT

We’ll support youthroughout your timeat Kent, from helpingyou adjust to universitystudy to discussingmodule choices andessay topics with you.

You are assigned an academicadviser in your first year, and theyhelp you get the most from yourdegree programme. They meetwith you regularly to discuss general academic issues or specificassignments. They will assist youin developing academic skills andrefer you to other sources of help if you need it.

Peer supportThe best advice often comesfrom people who’ve been inyour situation. On our AcademicPeer Mentoring scheme, first-yearstudents can request to be matchedwith second- or third-year studentson a similar degree programme.

Peer mentors will help you settlein to university life and find your feet.They can help you to discuss ideasand improve your study skills as youprogress through your first year.

Study skills adviceSuccessful students take control oftheir own learning. Kent’s StudentLearning Advisory Service (SLAS)can help you to increase yourcompetence and confidence andfulfil your potential. You can requesta one-to-one appointment or attend

workshops on a diverse rangeof topics, from making the mostof lectures to writing well andavoiding plagiarism.

Student support andwellbeingYou might need extra help to getthe most from university. If youhave a medical condition, specificlearning difficulty, mental healthcondition or disability, the StudentSupport and Wellbeing team isthere to support you.

The team is committed to improvingaccess to learning for all studentsat Kent and can assist with manythings, including:• talking to your lecturers aboutany help you need in lecturesor seminars

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Experience workTaken as part of your degreeprogramme, the Kent StudentCertificate for Volunteering PlatinumAward allows you to developtransferable skills in leadership,mentoring, project managementand working within teams andorganisations. The Social Sciencesin the Classroom module givesyou experience of working in aprofessional environment andcommunicating ideas effectively.

Find a great jobSociology graduates are wellequipped for careers that requireindependent thinkers with a deepunderstanding of the forces atwork within society. Examples ofthe sectors they work in includeteaching, social work, probationservices, marketing, humanresources and charities.

The School of Social Policy,Sociology and Social Research(SSPSSR) supports you withemployability events tailored toSociology students, from exploringcareer options to presenting yourskills and experience to employers.

Visit our careers fair to talk topotential employers and useour award-winning Careers andEmployability Service for adviceon preparing your CV. Our trackrecord speaks for itself: just sixmonths after graduating in 2017,over 95% of Kent graduates whoresponded to a national surveywere in work or further study(DLHE, 2017).

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A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

What do you hope todo once you have yourdegree? Whether youhave a specific careerpath in mind or haven’tthought much beyonduniversity, we can helpyou to achieve successin the future.

Build your CVYour degree studies help you todevelop skills such as analysinginformation, thinking critically,expressing yourself clearly,solving problems, and workingindependently and as part ofa team. These transferable skillsare widely valued by employersin all sectors.

At Kent, you have lots of other greatopportunities to enhance your skills.For instance, you could:• join a society or sports club (evenbetter – get involved in running it)

• volunteer in the community• work in a part-time job or takeup a summer internship

• represent your fellow studentsas a student rep, or becomea student ambassador

• learn a new language or skillwith Study Plus.

Getting involved like this means thatyou can earn Employability Points,which you can exchange foremployability rewards. The morepoints you earn, the more valuablethe rewards: we work with local,national and international employersto offer internships, work experienceand a range of other activities thatprepare you for the world of work.

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The University provides lots ofcareers support, whatever youare planning to do after graduation.There are so many opportunitiesto develop your skills; you justhave to look out for them. Thereare employability festivals to helpstudents find their calling and getonto the job ladder. Alternatively,if you are like me and are leaningtowards a career in academia,then the option for further studyis always encouraged.

In the future, I plan to undertakea PhD and eventually become aneconomic sociologist. Eventually,I would like to return to SSPSSR toset up a programme in economicsociology here.

If you are thinking about comingto Kent, my advice would be tovisit the campus, and then you will understand what I mean aboutthe atmosphere of this place.The University of Kent has helpedme to develop as a person in waysthat I could never have imagined.This place is my home, and I havebecome very attached to it. Foranyone who wishes to be inspired,to be challenged or to improvetheir employment prospects,Kent is a great choice.

I chose to study Sociology as I havean absolute passion for how humansocieties are organised. I studiedSociology for GCSE, and have beenimpressed ever since. The School ofSocial Policy, Sociology and SocialResearch (or SSPSSR) at Kent doeswell in the league tables, so it was a simple choice to make.

There’s something truly uniqueand welcoming about the campusatmosphere, which is particularlyimportant when you are the firstgeneration in your family to attenduniversity. From being a studentambassador to joining aninternational volunteering societyand running my own project,I managed to create memoriesand friends that will last a lifetime.

I found all of my undergraduatestudies interesting, but the mostinspiring parts were probablythe more niche modules, suchas Modern Chinese Societies,and the Sociology of Work. I’mintrigued by socio-economics,so the Sociology of Work wasan excellent opportunity to findmy interest, which subsequentlybecame my field of choice formy PhD studies.

The lecturers manage to be at theforefront of their respective fieldsin terms of research and also tobe excellent teachers, whichcan be a difficult balance toachieve. Their enthusiasm issomething that can really be felt bythe students. And the facilities aresecond to none. One of the thingsto remember about Kent is that theyare always improving the campusin some way or another. The newlibrary is exceptional; I’mparticularly fond of the onlineresources we get access to via thelibrary. For example, a resource thatwould typically cost over £100 toaccess can be read for free.

At the moment I’m undertakinga funded Master’s in Methods ofSocial Research, as a precursor todoing a PhD next year. I was luckyenough to win a scholarship fromthe Economic and Social ResearchCouncil. As well as studying, I’mnow Vice President Projects of thatvolunteering society I mentionedearlier, and I occasionally do somevoluntary work teaching sociologyat a secondary school.

NEXT STEPS

Jack Warner graduated in 2017 with a first-class degreein Sociology. Here’s what he told us about his studiesand life after Kent.

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COME AND FIND OUT MORE

Choosing a universityis a big step, so it’simportant to find out asmuch as you can beforeyou make your decision.Come and visit us to seewhat we can offer you.

Open DaysOpen Days are a great way to findout what life as a student at Kent islike. For instance, you can:• learn more about the courseyou are interested in at asubject presentation

• ask questions – talk to theacademic teams at theinformation stands

• experience our teaching at ataster lecture*

• find out about student finance,opportunities to study abroadand extracurricular activitiessuch as Kent Sport.

Explore the campus at your ownpace on the self-guided walkingtour. You will be able to visit differenttypes of accommodation, chat tocurrent students and enjoy thestunning views over the city ofCanterbury.

Open Days are held in the summerand autumn. Book your place atwww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Applicant DaysIf you apply to Kent and we offeryou a place (or ask you to comefor an interview), you will usuallybe invited to an Applicant Day.Applicant Days run in the autumnand spring terms and are anopportunity to find out about thecourse in more detail. You spendtime with your academic schoolmeeting staff and current students,and take part in activities that giveyou a flavour of your prospectivecourse and university life.

Informal visitsIf you can’t make it to an Open Dayor Applicant Day, you can still visitus. We run tours of the campusthroughout the year. If you liveoutside Europe, we appreciate thatyou might find it difficult to attend

our scheduled events, so we canarrange a personal campus tourfor you and your family.

Let us know you’re comingScheduled tours and personalcampus tours (for internationalstudents) need to be booked inadvance – you can do this viawww.kent.ac.uk/informal

Meet us in your countryOur staff regularly travel overseasto meet with students who areinterested in coming to Kent.We also have strong links withagents in your home country whocan offer guidance and informationon studying at Kent. To find outmore, visit www.kent.ac.uk/courses/international

* Programme of events variesaccording to subject.

CONTINUED OVERLEAF

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LocationCanterbury

AwardBA (Hons)

Programme typeFull-time and part-time

Degree programmes

Single honours• Sociology (L300)• Sociology with QuantitativeResearch (L3G3)

Joint honoursSociology and ...• Criminology (LM39)• Economics (LL13)• English and American Literature(LQ33)• Law (LM31)• Philosophy (LVH5)• Politics (LL32)• Social Anthropology (LL36)• Social Policy (LL34)

Offer levels

Single honoursBBB at A level; IB Diploma34 points or 15 points at HL;BTEC Level 3 Extended DiplomaDistinction, Distinction, Merit.

Joint honoursFor details of offer levels, pleasego to www.kent.ac.uk/ug and visitthe course page for your chosenjoint honours programme.

Flexible entryThe School is committed towidening participation and has asuccessful tradition of admittingmature students. We welcomeapplications from students onaccredited Access courses.

Year abroadSee p9.

Scholarships and bursariesFor details of scholarships andbursaries, please seewww.kent.ac.uk/ugfunding

Offer levels and entryrequirements are subjectto change. For the latestcourse information, see:www.kent.ac.uk/ug

Self-guided toursIf you prefer to explore on your own,you can download a self-guidedwalking tour at:www.kent.ac.uk/informalor pick up a copy from us.

A self-guided audio tour is availabletoo, which allows you to learn aboutKent without even leaving home.See www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/informal/audio-tour.html

Explore onlineIf you can’t come and see us,you can find out more about theacademic team, the course andevents in the School online atwww.kent.ac.uk/sspssr

Keep in touch with us viasocial media:• www.facebook.com/Kentsspssr• www.twitter.com/sspssr• www.youtube.com/sspssr

Contact usIf you would like more informationon Kent’s courses, facilities orservices, please contact us on:T: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk/ug

This brochure was produced in June 2018. The University of Kent makes every effortto ensure that the information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurateand to provide educational services as described. However, the courses, servicesand other matters may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information,see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and for full details of our terms and conditions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about you foradministrative, academic and health and safety reasons. Any offer we make to youis subject to your consent to process such information and is a requirement in orderfor you to be registered as a student. All students must agree to abide by theUniversity rules and regulations at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

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University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T: +44 (0)1227 764000 www.kent.ac.uk/ug

COME ANDVISIT USTo find out more about visitingthe University, see our website:

www.kent.ac.uk/visit