We hope you had a great Welcome Week. Now that the autumn term has begun, we recommend checking the My Kent student events page regularly to see what's on, as well as the School of Social Sciences webpage for any school-specific events.
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Please check your Welcome Week timetable regularly (here) as your compulsory school induction events may change. See Welcome Week event support.
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We are delighted that you've chosen to join the School of Social Sciences at Kent and look forward to welcoming you this September. By studying the social sciences, you'll explore the people, institutions and societies that shape our world while developing the analytical, research and communication skills that are highly valued across a wide range of careers.
You'll be part of a supportive and inspiring community where our expert staff will encourage you to think critically, challenge assumptions and engage with real-world issues from a variety of perspectives.
Starting university is an exciting new chapter, and we encourage you to make the most of every opportunity. Explore your interests, connect with fellow students, and get involved in the events, societies and activities that make Kent such a vibrant place to study. We wish you a wonderful summer and can't wait to welcome you to the School of Social Sciences and support you throughout your journey with us.
- Balihar Sanghera, Head of School for the School of Social Sciences
Get ready to study with us in September. Se below for optional summer reading and resources you might be interested in.
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(Includes Sustainable Societies and Global Sociology and Digital Society, Media and Culture).
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At the top of this page, choose your level of study - Undergraduate, Master's/Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research. Then select your course.
There are two timetable links to choose from: one shows all Welcome events, including your compulsory School events, and the other shows only your compulsory School events.
You can also change this view directly on the calendar by selecting or deselecting the Compulsory category.
You should attend your compulsory School events, as these will help you prepare for the start of your studies. We also recommend attending any general Welcome events that interest you, as they're a great opportunity to meet other students and settle into life at Kent.
In particular, the Students' Union Welcome Fairs are a great way to learn about societies, groups and sports teams.
If you are joining us on a Joint Honours course, we recommend prioritising Welcome activities for the first subject listed in your degree title. If your timetable has gaps, you can then explore and attend Welcome events for your second subject. This will help you make the most of your Welcome Week while getting to know both of your subject areas.
Your teaching timetable starts from Week 1 (5 October) onwards and is available on KentVision, the My Kent website and via the My Kent Student App.
If you have any questions about your Welcome Week timetable, please get in touch with the Student Experience team StudentExperience@kent.ac.uk.