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Subject

History

Delve into history and discover the impact of political, social and cultural change on class, gender, race, injustice and power throughout hundreds of years of history across the globe, and how this has shaped our world today. Find your own critical voice and make it heard. A history degree from Kent is the first step to wherever you want to go.

As a Kent student, you will benefit from living and learning in the ancient city of Canterbury. You meet history face-to-face from day one while learning from world-leading academics who help to sharpen your skills of analysis, argument and communication.

Campus

Canterbury

Our self-contained Canterbury campus provides a welcoming environment and a close-knit student community. Campus life revolves around six colleges, the Templeman Library, the Gulbenkian arts centre and the Mandela Building (home of Kent Union) – all set among green and tranquil open spaces.

International

International

Explore Kent from wherever you are in the world through our virtual experience. With over 100 nationalities on campus, the world is on your doorstep at Kent. Discover our diverse and friendly community where you can make friends with people from all over the globe through our many student societies, sports clubs and international groups. We are the perfect place to start your university journey in the UK.

Accommodation

Undergraduate Accommodation

From day one at Kent you’ll become part of our welcoming, dynamic and diverse student community. Our student accommodation options are not only great places to live, they put this community on your doorstep. There’s always something going on and someone to talk to.

We don’t need to tell you that your university experience will be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’ll be full of firsts and new experiences, and we’re here to ensure you can make the most of your time on campus and enjoy every minute you spend living in our accommodation.

Student Life

Kent Students’ Union

We are the Students’ Union for University of Kent students, which means we are here to support you on your journey – from the moment you choose Kent, to graduation and beyond. We are a registered charity completely independent from the university, run by students for students. Check us out on Instagram @kentstudentsunion to see what we get up to.

Student Support and Careers

Student Support and Careers

We have expert staff available to support all students at the University of Kent. We can help with mental health, disability, autism and specific learning differences and accessibility. We have reception teams on the Canterbury and Medway campuses. The Careers and Employability service is available to all University of Kent Students. We are an impartial service focused on giving you the tools to improve your employability. Nexus is one place for all your student questions, Nexus staff can help you with any queries, directing you to the right place.

Sports

Sports Centre

The Sports Centre is close to the heart of the Canterbury campus and is where the gym, sports halls, and the fitness and dance studio are located.

The Pavilion

The Pavilion is where you’ll find all the outdoor sports facilities including three artificial pitches as well as grass pitches. If you like tennis, this is where our indoor tennis courts are located.

Arts, Music and Culture

Gulbenkian and Colyer-Fergusson

Gulbenkian is the University of Kent’s Arts Centre offering innovative, engaging and high quality arts activity for students, staff and the public with a cinema, theatre and cafe. The award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Music Hall, a purpose-built flexible performance space, is in the same building.

Local Area

Canterbury Local Area

Canterbury has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Explore medieval buildings, lively bars, atmospheric pubs and a wide range of shops just a 25-minute walk from campus.

Enjoy the beach at sunny Whitstable, just 15 minutes by bus, with boutique shops and a range of bars and restaurants.

London is an hour away by high-speed train and we’re also the closest UK city to mainland Europe, so you can be in Paris, Brussels or Lille within two hours.

Visit our Canterbury pages to learn more.

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