Arts

Study Arts at Kent

Your Kent Start begins with more. £2,000 for Home students, a £5,000 scholarship for eligible International students and a guaranteed virtual internship for everyone.

Why study Arts at Kent?

Step into a world where creativity takes centre stage. Our undergraduate courses in Film, Drama, and Media combine bold ideas with hands-on practice, industry insight, and exceptional teaching to prepare you for a career in the arts. 

The art of standing out

By studying an Arts degree at Kent, you'll join a vibrant and creative community, bringing storytelling to life. With industry-standard studios, live performance spaces and cutting-edge facilities at your fingertips, you’ll dive straight into hands-on learning and world-class teaching that blends theory with practice. 

Whether you’re crafting compelling stories, producing media, performing on stage, or exploring visual culture, you’ll build the confidence and skills to shape your future in the creative industries.

With options like a Year Abroad or Industry Placement you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with leading organisations and broaden your horizons. as here at Kent is where your own story will begin. 

 

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100% of our Film students said academic staff are good at explaining things. (NSS 2026)

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Drama at Kent scored 90% overall and climbed five places in the rankings in The Complete University Guide 2027.

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Drama at Kent was ranked 6th for the quality of feedback and assessment in The Guardian University Guide 2027.

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Communication and Media Studies was ranked 4th in the UK for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2027.

Explore our facilities

Drama students can make the most of our Aphra Theatre and costume and props workshops.

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The Lupino is a private cinema for film screenings used by students on our film courses.

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Within the Jarman building we have studios that can be converted into drama studios, black box shooting spaces for film, and lecture theatres.   

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