We are so excited to have you join our close-knit community in the Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies. We are a diverse group, driven by our curiosity about the ancient world. As archaeologists and philosophers, literary interpreters and historians, we are excited to introduce you to our 21st century approach to the exciting and influential civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, and their connections with Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

On these pages you will find special resources created by our staff and your fellow students, especially for you.

These resources will give you insight into what you can expect at Kent.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Dr Kelli Rudolph
Head of Department

Meet our academic staff from the Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies and find out about their specialities and the modules they will be teaching this year.

Take a look through advice from our academic staff about what you can do now to prepare for University from exploring modules to useful apps and resources.

At the University of Kent, you can explore the ancient world all the way from prehistory to the late Roman Empire and early Christianity. To give you a head start, we’ve put together some advice from our alumni about how to make the most of your first year at Kent!     

Coming to University can be daunting, but all our students are offered the support they need to excel, whatever their educational background or personal circumstances.

In fact, we are proud that our students bring a wide range of experiences with them, and we’ve invited you to be a member of our community precisely because we want you to bring your experience with you! 

Many of our courses give you the opportunity to develop practical skills alongside your knowledge and understanding of theory.  

Guided by our expert technician and working closely with academic staff, you develop the technical expertise to look beneath the surface and analyse what you find. Our Archaeology Laboratory houses the latest equipment which helps you to analyse finds and date objects.