HUMANITIES

Subjects within our Humanities subject area explore human society and culture from different angles, making Canterbury the perfect place to study.

Archaeology

UCAS code: V400

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Canterbury is one of the most significant historical and cultural centres in Britain. Our Canterbury Campus is itself situated in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site n The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and University Archaeology UK n Opportunity to undertake up to eight weeks of funded fieldwork at an outstanding Romano-British settlement site in East Sussex

CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL WRITING

UCAS code: W800

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Learn to write, edit and submit your work to agents and publishers alongside developing employability skills n Taught by authors and industry professionals with current, real-world experience n Top 5 in the UK for graduate prospects in the subject area of Creative Writing (Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2023)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS

UCAS code: QPH9

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Taught by tutors who are experts in language and communication, and the interface between the two n Includes modules specifically related to the working world, such as a work placement n Opportunity to take the Cambridge ‘CELTA’ course which leads to an internationally recognised professional qualification for teaching English language abroad

English Literature

UCAS code: Q300

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n 100% of our English Literature students were satisfied overall with the course (National Student Survey 2022) n Get involved in unique projects and volunteering opportunities with the International Centre for Victorian Women Writers and the Centre for Kent History and Heritage n Work with lecturers who have a strong track record as specialist researchers and inform their teaching with the latest research findings

History

UCAS code: V100

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Delivered by experienced academics. We were ranked 5th in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of teaching (Guardian University League Tables 2022) n Experience history at the heart of the city of Canterbury, one of the most significant historical centres in Britain n Get your hands on the past with visits to archives and on field trips within Canterbury and beyond

RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS

UCAS code: V627

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

Theology

UCAS code: V610

3 years full-time

Canterbury

Entry requirements: BBC at A-Level or BTEC DMM

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Taught by an experienced team of academics who have published widely on topics such as idealism, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue n Study in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey just a stone’s throw away n Ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of teaching in the subject area of Theology and Religious Studies (Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2023)

BA Single Hons or in combination with another subject n Study in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the ancient buildings of Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s church n 100% of our Theology students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022) n Graduates have gained roles with charities, opted for postgraduate study, and secured lecturing work at North American universities