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As one of the biggest and best schools for social science in Europe, the School of Social Sciences attracts students from all over the world. We're interested in making a difference. We don’t just explore how society works but whether we can make it better.
We can't wait to welcome you to Kent but, until then, we'll keep this page updated with lots of helpful information, resources, and links. Get in touch if you have any questions!
We're really excited to welcome you to Canterbury!
Offer Holder Days
Join our Offer Holder Day to explore our Campus, meet our academics and students and have a feel of what it's like to be a Kent student.
Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Digital Society, Media and Culture on Canterbury Campus
Social Work - Medway Campus
If you are unable to join one of our Applicant Days, there are a number of ways that you can visit our stunning campus, from Open Days to campus tours and self-guided tours.
Based at two University of Kent campuses, we offer an exciting range of single honours and joint honours undergraduate degree programmes, including:
Our academics have a global reputation for producing high quality research.
Socrates is run by students for students. An inclusive and dynamic group for all SSPSSR students.
Explore the stories of our SSPSSR students and learn more about their experiences at Kent.
‘It’s a great degree that also gives you the opportunity to explore multiple career options outside of just being a social worker.’
'Studying sociology at Kent will give you a wonderful experience of freely exploring social science knowledge.'
'It really helps to broaden the mind, and to develop the “Sociological imagination” that every student aims to achieve.'
'The passion for social justice in SSPSSR was palpable and made my lecturers some of the best teachers I have ever had.'
We're committed to helping you gain the maximum benefit from your study. We want you to have every opportunity to fulfil your academic potential, regardless of background. Explore some of the sources of support you'll find available at Kent, within LSSJ, and within SSPSSR via the links below.
Take a tour of our campuses at Canterbury and Medway in the company of our students.
Join Kent student Ogo as she takes you on a tour of our Canterbury campus.
Join Kent student Timi as he takes you on a tour of our Medway campus.
