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Classical Literature, Ancient History, Archaeology.
Welcome
National Student Survey 2011: Archaeology at Kent was ranked 4th and Classics was ranked 8th for overall student satisfaction.
Much of European civilisation grew out of the classical world, so it is not surprising that its study is still highly relevant today. Classical & Archaeological Studies offers a hugely interesting and varied range of subjects, such as literature, mythology, drama, archaeology, art and architecture, history, languages and philosophy, all of which are connected to the study of ancient civilisation. At Kent you can do elements from all these areas inside one programme if you want to, or you can follow a more specialised pathway, in literature, history or archaeology. You also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at both beginners’, intermediate and advanced level.
The Department’s undergraduate programme was rated 7/10 for ‘value added’ in the Guardian University Guide 2011 and was rated 9th in the UK in terms of employment prospects of its graduates in Archaeology by the Independent Complete University Guide 2010. Our students hold Classical & Archaeological Studies teaching and teachers in the highest regard, with all our modules being popular(see link below for more details). Applications to study with us at both undergraduate and post-graduate level have increased over the past year (there were no places for candidates entering Clearing this summer).
6th Annual Archaeology of the Transmanche Lecture
Dr Wim De Clercq, Professor at the University of Ghent, will give a general Lecture entitled: 'Landscape, People and Finds in Extrema Galliarum. The Flemish Channel coast and its immediate hinterland during the Roman period'
The lecture focuses on the newly emerging and well preserved evidence of settlements, artefacts and environment in the coastal region of NE France and Belgium. Dr De Clercq is the leading authority on this region during the Roman era.
Venue: Grimond Lecture Theatre 1, Canterbury Campus, University of Kent (J6 on the campus map)
The Lecture will last for an hour, with questions.
After in the foyer there will be a drinks reception (free glass of wine, soft drinks, etc.)
Parking is available off Giles Lane in the main Car Park.
All are welcome.
Three New Staff in Classical & Archaeological Studies
Over the Summer Vacation, we appointed the following new staff in the Department:
Dr Dunstan Lowe to the post of Lecturer in Latin Literature – Dunstan has extensive experience of teaching both in the UK and the USA.
Céline Murphy to a Postgraduate Teaching Assistantship in Archaeology – Céline took both her BA and MA at Kent.
Signe Barfoed to a Postgraduate Teaching Assistantship in Ancient History – Signe took her BA in Copenhagen and her MA in Cincinnati.
Postgraduate Funding Opportunities
- Bursaries to enable students to participate in departmental projects for three weeks at a time, covering travel, food and accommodation. More info...
- University of Kent postgraduate research studentships, each available for three years and covering fees at the home rate. More info...
- Bursaries to cover the fees of graduate students mainly on research programmes. More info...
- Funds for research students attending conferences, inter-library loans and minor expenses related to research. More info...
New staff Publications
- Ray Laurence, Families in the Greco-Roman World (Continuum, 2012)
- Ray Laurence, The City in the Roman West, c.250 BC–c.AD 250 (Cambridge University Press, 2011)
- Anne Alwis, Celibate Marriages in Late Antique and Byzantine Hagiography: The Lives of Saints Julian and Basilissa, Andronikos and Athanasia, and Galaktion and Episteme (Continuum, 2011)
Classical & Archaeological Studies News
- NEW MA in Heritage Management
- Assyriana: The Research Network for the Religious and Literary History of Hellenistic and Imperial Syria
- Dr. Luke Lavan has been interviewed by Past Horizons about his current research 'The Visualisation of the Late Antique City'. Read the full article here.
- Professor Ray Laurence has been appointed as Chair of the Canterbury Heritage Partnership, which has been established by Canterbury City Council with a view to the development of plans relating to the future of Museums in Canterbury (including the Roman Museum) and the Coastal district (including Herne Bay Museum).
- NEW MA in Ancient History
- NEW MA in Roman History and Archaeology
- Congratulations to our associate lecturer Colin Andrews who has successfully completed his Ph.D.
- Congratulations to Kirsty Corrigan who has successfully completed her Ph.D.
- NEW 1ST YEAR MODULE