university of kent summer schools

SUMMER SCHOOLS 2016

Intensive programmes at a leading university

The UK’s European university

Canterbury / Brussels / Paris

ABOUT THEUNIVERSITY OF KENT• A top-ranked UK university with a global reputation –in the top 10% of elite universities for internationaloutlook (THE) and amongst the world’s top institutionsin eight of the 36 featured subjects in the QS WorldUniversity Rankings by Subject

• Ranked 16th in the UK (Guardian)• 5th highest score for overall student satisfaction (NSS)• 17th in the UK for research intensity (REF)• University of the year – shortlisted for both the Times

Higher Education (THE) and Times and SundayTimes University of the Year 2015 awards.

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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE ASUMMER SCHOOL AT KENT?

• Study at an advanced level at atop-ranked university – If you’rean undergraduate student keento extend your subject knowledgeand skills, or are consideringpostgraduate study, our intensiveprogrammes offer the idealopportunity. We also welcomethose outside of education whoare interested in developing theirprofessional skills.

• New opportunities – consideringa change of direction? As mostof our summer schools do notrequire existing subjectknowledge, they offer a greatopportunity to pursue a newinterest or explore a differentavenue of study. [Please note theBiotechnology Summer School isfor final year students in aBiology-related subject]

• Fantastic UK and Europeanlocations – Choose from our UKstudy options in Canterbury (lessthan an hour from London), or ourEuropean programmes inBrussels and Paris.

• Academic excellence and first-class study resources – benefitfrom superb research-ledteaching and outstanding studyenvironments.

• Live, study and socialise withlike-minded students fromaround the world – Our summerschools offer you a great taste ofthe academic and socialexperience at Kent, the UK’sEuropean university. You’ll alsohave ample free time to explorethe UK or Europe.

• Choice of study duration –choose from one-, two-, four- orsix-week programmes, andbenefit from our tiered discounts.

• Accommodation available• All teaching is delivered inEnglish Each course is worth 5ECTS credits

• ECTS credit transfer available• Exceptional value – competitively

priced and with discountsavailable for multiple courses.(see page 15).

• Scholarships available foroutstanding applicants – seepage 15 for details

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such as NATO, the EuropeanCommission and the EuropeanParliament, and also participate in a specially designed careersworkshop.

This tailor-made programmecombines expert classroom-basedteaching and superb culturalactivities, including guided visits to the sites and institutions related to your studies. You will have theopportunity to debate withacademics and practitioners who have both theoretical andpractical experience, and you willexperience first-hand this vibrantand truly international city.

Previous programme content hasincluded: Doing Business in

Europe; Europe and EmergingPowers; Life in the EuropeanParliament; Europe and the GlobalEconomic Crisis; International andEuropean Migration, and a field trip to the battlefields of the FirstWorld War.

The University of Kent’s BrusselsSchool of International Studies is a specialist postgraduate centre,which offers English language-based degrees covering thespectrum of international affairs.Our strong links with Brussels-based organisations greatlyenhance the teaching on ourprogrammes and short courses and students benefit from manyopportunities for research,internships and future employment.

The followingprogrammes can bestudied as individualcourses or combined to allow longer studyoptions:

European programmesBrusselsEurope and the World

Arrive: Sunday 19 June Depart: Saturday 2 July 2016

Live and study in ‘the capital ofEurope’ and benefit from access tosome of the very best professorsand practitioners in the field ofinternational relations. You will havethe opportunity to engage withprofessionals working in institutions

“The Summer School inBrussels opens your point ofview about the EU with arange of topics and angles.Being able to speak to aParliament member about thecurrent situation in the EUand in particular the Greeceissue of the moment was agreat experience.”

Wesley LoyBrussels Summer School student 2015


ParisRevolutions

Arrive: Sunday 17 July Depart: Saturday 30 July 2016

Immerse yourself for two weeks in the heart of Paris and examinehow French culture has been at theforefront of innovation in the fields of architecture, film, art, drama,creative writing, literature andphilosophy. Enjoy daily seminars,lectures and workshops taught byexperts in the fields of architecture,art, creative writing, drama, film,literature and philosophy, followedby guided visits to some of the mostimportant cultural sites in the world, such as the Louvre, CentrePompidou and the Orsay Museum.

You will also have opportunities to explore the city for yourself

– our Centre is in the heart ofMontparnasse, the area wherePicasso and Modigliani had theirstudios and where Gertrude Steinand Ernest Hemingway frequentedthe cafés.

Previous programme content hasincluded: Contemporary DigitalCinema; From Futurism to ConcretePoetry – Typographical Revolutions;France’s Changing Elites in an Ageof Revolution; Picasso in Paris;UNESCO’s Role in Europe and the World, and field trips to theCatacombs de Paris and the Palace and Gardens of Versailles.

The University of Kent centre inParis offers a unique selection ofinnovative and cross-disciplinarypostgraduate degrees in theHumanities. These two-centre MA’s

offer students an exceptionalopportunity to study film, art,creative writing, literature, historyand architecture, following in thefootsteps of eminent intellectualsand artists who lived in, and tookinspiration from, Canterbury andParis. Students’ experience in thesetwo cities is further enhanced by thecultural and linguistic immersion inParis, the capital of Europeanculture and knowledge.

“The opportunity to go and seethe monuments and paintingswhich were discussed lessthan an hour before is avaluable experience, which youwould hardly gain in mostacademic environments.”

Maria NormanParis Summer School Student 2015

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UK programmesCanterbury Exploring Visual Cultures: Art, Film & Performance

Arrive: Saturday 9 JulyDepart: Sunday 17 July 2016

Are you considering post-graduatestudy options and opportunities inFilm Studies, Drama and Theatre,Media Arts or History of Art? TheSchool of Arts has a top ten rankingin three of these subject areas and has been recognised for itsresearch and teaching excellence.This one week, intensive summerschool will provide a subjectintroduction to a range of visual,filmic and performance media,associated theories and debateswhich you might expect toencounter at graduate level. It willalso provide an opportunity to

discuss some of your subject andresearch interests and aspirationswith the academics who teach onthese programmes and to sharesome of their research specialisms.Educational study visits to galleries,museums and theatres in Kent andLondon will also form part of yourunique learning experience. Therewill also be an opportunity for one to one support and feedback onauthoring personal statements andguidance on devising research-based applications for graduate-level study.

Our School of Arts has aninternational reputation for itsteaching and research, and offerstop-level arts teaching and researchfacilities. Ranked 3rd for Film and6th for History of Art in the Guardian

University Guide 2016, arts at Kentis also ranked 1st for researchpower in the Research ExcellenceFramework. We have professional-standard drama studios, twotheatres, a sound studio and atheatre design suite. There are alsoindustry-standard film productionand viewing facilities, including the Lupino Cinema. Our Studio 3Gallery has hosted work by artistssuch as Peter Blake and TraceyEmin.

European Security and ForeignPolicy

Arrive: Sunday 3 JulyDepart: Sunday 17 July 2016

This course focuses oncontemporary security issues facingEurope today and on how Europeanstates are adapting to their new rolein providing security both within andbeyond their territory. The course isdesigned to give you a thoroughoverview of contemporary securityissues and how they are addressedby European, and internationalsecurity, institutions. The course willprovide a conceptual overview ofthe most important topics and willdiscuss specific case studies toillustrate concepts and explore key themes.

You will examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy;the future of the transatlanticrelationship and of NATO; inter-institutional cooperation betweenthe EU and the UN and otherinternational actors in pursuit of‘effective multilateralism’; regional

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challenges such as integrating theBalkans and solving the ‘frozenconflicts’ as well as Europeanengagement farther afield such as Afghanistan and sub-SaharanAfrica; and European responsestowards the rise of emergingpowers and their effect on globalgovernance.

Our School of Politics andInternational Relations is ranked in the UK top 10 in the GuardianUniversity Guide 2016 and, in theResearch Excellence Framework, isranked 15th in the UK for researchpower. The School combines high-quality teaching with cutting-edgeresearch in a supportiveenvironment that welcomes students from all over the world.

Medieval Canterbury and Kent:Crown, Church, Communities and Culture


Medieval Canterbury and Kent arejustly famous for having owned a1215 copy of Magna Carta, forbeing the site of St Thomas Becket’sinternationally important shrine andfor inspiring Geoffrey Chaucer’smasterpiece The Canterbury Tales.Moreover, the county’s locationbetween London and the Channelports and France meant that itsroads were traversed by merchants,ambassadors and pilgrims, but alsosoldiers who were engaged in suchconflicts as the Hundred Years Warand the Wars of the Roses. Thismeant that Canterbury and otherKentish towns and cities were a hive

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of commercial activity but also amelting pot of ideas and people.

Through the lens of Canterbury andKent, and using the four themes ofCrown, Church, Communities andCulture, you will examine wide-ranging aspects of medieval societyand get to explore first-hand thesehistorically important locations.

The course comprises guided visits to World Heritage Sites, andworkshops, seminars and lecturesto analyse how people lived,worked, worshipped, played anddied in the Middle Ages. You willalso have the opportunity to handledocuments and artefacts, some of which are over 1000 years old.

In addition to superb teaching, youwill benefit from the experience ofliving and studying in the historicallysignificant city of Canterbury andcounty of Kent.

Our School of History is recognizedas one of the leading departmentsin the UK, renowned for its researchexcellence, flexible programmesand high quality teaching. Ranked8th in the UK for research power(Research Excellence Framework),we also have some of the mostsatisfied students in the country.

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Wartime in the Garden ofEngland: Canterbury, Kent and the two World Wars

Arrive: Sunday 31 JulyDepart:Sunday 14 August 2016

The English county of Kent isperhaps most famous for the historicCathedral City of Canterbury, andmore tranquil pastimes such as thegrowing of fruit and hops. Twice inthe twentieth century, however, thisrural region found itself on thefrontline of devastating globalconflicts.

This fascinating course traces thedramatic story of Canterbury andKent’s experiences throughout thetwo world wars. You will be able todevelop your research skills in localarchives and visit important heritagesites, including CanterburyCathedral and Dover Castle. You will consider subjects including:experience of air raids; invasion

fears; the Dunkirk evacuation; theBattle of Britain; remembrance and memorialisation, and criticallyevaluate the impact of the wars onculture, memory, and notions oflocal (and national) identity.

Our School of History is recognizedas one of the leading departmentsin the UK, renowned for its researchexcellence, flexible programmesand high quality teaching. Ranked8th in the UK for research power(Research Excellence Framework),we also have some of the mostsatisfied students in the country.

Investigating the Social Mind

Arrive: Sunday 31 JulyDepart: Sunday 14 August 2016

Research indicates thatinterpersonal relationships andgroup-based interactions arestrongly affected by how peopleunderstand and react to the world

which surrounds them. During thiscourse you will investigate recentresearch into psychology relating to the ‘social mind’ and how thisinfluences people’s thoughts andbehaviours. You will gain key insightinto important aspects of the human psyche and develop anunderstanding of the key factorsthat influence the way we live andwork with other people.

Ranked 5th in the UK for graduateemployment prospects (CompleteUniversity Guide 2016) and 11th for research intensity (ResearchExcellence Framework), Kent is one of the best places to studyPsychology. We are highly regardedas a leading European centre forpostgraduate research and have an international reputation forexcellence in social psychology(including group processes andintergroup relations), cognition andneuroscience; developmentalpsychology and forensicpsychology.

Biotechnology: Advanced labskills


This practical course will introduceyou to key concepts and practicaltechniques in biochemistry througha series of workshops and seminarsand laboratory project time. Thiscourse is for students entering theirfinal year in a Biology-relatedsubject wishing to supplement theirdegree with additional skills trainingto give them a competitive edgewhen they graduate.

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Kent’s School of Biosciences is one of the UK’s premier centres of learning and discovery and an excellent place to study thebiological sciences. It ranks as oneof the most active departments inbiological sciences in the UK, withresearch funding in excess of £4.5million per annum. Our expertise inbiochemistry, microbiology andbiomedical science allows us todevelop groundbreaking ideas ingenetics, molecular biology, proteinscience and biophysics.

All of our degree programmesattained top ten positions in the UKin the National Student Survey forthe second year running, and theResearch Excellence Framework(REF 2014), placed the School inthe top 10 for research intensity.


Schools at a glance

Arrive: Sun 19 JunDepart: Sat 2 Jul 2016

Arrive: Sun 3 JulDepart: Sun 17 Jul 2016

Arrive: Sun 17 JulDepart: Sun 31 Jul2016

Arrive: Sun 31 JulDepart: Sun 14 Aug2016

Brussels Europe and the World(2 weeks)

Canterbury European Security andForeign Policy (2 weeks)

Medieval Canterburyand Kent: Crown,Church, Communitiesand Culture (2 weeks)

Wartime in the Gardenof England: Canterbury,Kent and the two WorldWars (2 weeks)

Exploring VisualCultures: Art, Film &Performance (1 week – arrive Sat 9Jul, depart Sun 17 Jul2016)

Biotechnology:Advanced lab skills (2 weeks)

Investigating the SocialMind(2 weeks)

Paris Revolutions (2 weeks –depart Sat 30 Jul)

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WHERE CAN I STUDY?

The UK’s Europeanuniversity, Kent hasbeautiful campuses insouth-east England, lessthan an hour fromLondon, and specialistcentres in Europe. Our summer schoolprogramme offersopportunities to study in Canterbury, Brusselsand Paris.

European locationsBrusselsThe ‘capital of Europe’, Brussels ishome to the main institutions of theEuropean Union, NATO, numerouspolitical organisations, NGOs, thinktanks and multinational companies.It is a vibrant and truly internationalcity with an active cultural scene.Offering a diverse range of musicand art venues, the city also hostsregular events including jazzweekends and film festivals.

English is widely spoken and thereare excellent transport links.

Kent is the only UK university tohave a centre in Brussels. OurBrussels School of InternationalStudies offers a close-knit studentcommunity with excellentopportunities for networking,internships and professionaladvancement.

ParisParis is known as the capital ofEuropean culture and knowledge. It boasts a vast range of museums,theatres, monuments, exhibitions,music venues and cultural activities.Famous sites include the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou, Notre DameCathedral, the Sorbonne, thePantheon and the Eiffel Tower.

English is widely spoken and thereare excellent transport links.

Our location in Paris allows studentsto capitalise on the history andheritage of the cultural centre ofEurope. It provides modern studyand support facilities within 18th-century buildings in a historic cornerof Montparnasse, with easy accessto all the cultural resources on offer.

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UK locationsOur Canterbury campus is located in the county of Kent. Affectionatelynamed the ‘Garden of England’, the county boasts over 1,000 milesof countryside and 200 miles ofunspoilt coastline. Situated in theSouth East corner of England, it isalso the perfect location from whichto explore mainland Europe.Departing from the ‘White Cliffs ofDover’, France can be reached in 30minutes and Paris and Brussels areaccessible in just under two hours.

CanterburyCanterbury is a beautiful and vibrantstudent city less than an hour fromLondon. Virginia Woolf famouslywrote “there is no lovelier place in theworld than Canterbury”, and eachyear many students from around the world fall in love with the city’sdiverse and cosmopolitan charm.

As you’d expect from a city withnearly 30,000 students, there’s a

rich social life. According to a reportfrom travel company Experian,Canterbury is the UK’s third mostvibrant city. The city boasts manyclubs, bars, restaurants and pubsas well as cinemas and sportsfacilities. Canterbury’s MarloweTheatre attracts many of the UK’sbiggest and best touring shows and performances.

Set in 300 acres of green parklandoverlooking the World Heritage Siteof Canterbury Cathedral, ourCanterbury campus is a friendly and vibrant environment with anexcellent location. Within walkingdistance of the city, the campusoffers green and tranquil openspaces, first-class resources and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Theexcellent social facilities include arange of restaurants and bars,cinema, theatre, music performancevenue and nightclub.

The campus is also a short trip awayfrom the beautiful seaside towns ofWhitstable, Herne Bay, Broadstairsand Margate, which offer a range of seafood eateries, boutique shops and cultural festivals. Margate is also home to the TurnerContemporary, an elegant landmarkgallery and the largest exhibitionspace in the South East outside ofLondon.

Dates Each summer school, with theexception of Exploring VisualCultures, is offered as a two-weekcourse, though you can combinemultiple courses to create a longerprogramme of study (subject toavailability). Tiered discounts areavailable if you book multipleprogrammes (see page 15).

AccommodationCanterburyIf you choose to study on ourCanterbury programmes, you will beoffered on-campus, self-cateredaccommodation in Park Wood, ourpurpose-built student village. Theseterraced houses comprise five or six single bedrooms with sharedkitchen and bathroom facilities.Shopping and laundry facilities are close at hand and all

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accommodation costs, includinggas, electricity and water charges,as well as internet access andpersonal contents insurance, areincluded.

BrusselsAccommodation for our Brusselsprogrammes will be offered in eitherthe Vrije Universiteit Brussels’ U-Residence or the Sleepwell Hostel.

VUB’s U-Residence is just a coupleof minutes’ walk from the Universityof Kent Brussels centre,conveniently located near to cafes,shops and the European Parliamentand with excellent transport linksinto the city centre. The residenceoffers spacious rooms fullyequipped with private bathroom,shower and basic kitchen.Amenities include Wi-Fi, TV and daily housekeeping.

See www.u-residence.be/en formore information.

The Sleepwell Hostel is not onlyclose to both the Central Station andNorth Station, it's also just a stone'sthrow away from popular spots likethe Markt, Grand Place, MannekenPis and the Botanic Gardens. Freebreakfast, free Wifi and free walkingtours are included in your stay. Findout more at www.sleepwell.be

ParisStudents on our Paris programmehave the opportunity to stay in theFoyer International des Etudiantes,which has a fabulous roof terraceoverlooking the city. Facing theLuxembourg Gardens and onlyminutes away from Notre-Dame andthe banks of the Seine, the FoyerInternational is ideally located forstudents in Paris.

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FeesIncluding accommodation

• Exploring Visual Cultures (1 week): £800• All other Canterbury courses (2 weeks): £1,600• Paris and Brussels courses (2 weeks): £1,600

Without accommodation • Exploring Visual Cultures (1 week): £680• All other Canterbury courses (2 weeks): £1,360• Paris and Brussels courses (2 weeks): £1,200

DiscountsMultiple course discountThe following discounts are applicable to students booking two or morecourses:

• 2 courses: 5% off total cost• 3 courses: 10% off total cost• 4 courses: 15% off total cost

Early Bird discount If you pay in full by 23.59 on 6 May 2016 you will receive a £200 feediscount per course (£100 for the Exploring Visual Cultures course). This discount will be applied before the multiple course discount.

Scholarship opportunitiesA number of scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. See www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools for details.


Terms and conditions: the University reserves the right to make variations to the contentand delivery of courses and other services, or to discontinue courses and other services,if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If the University discontinues anycourse, it will endeavour to provide a suitable alternative. To register for a programme ofstudy, all students must agree to abide by the University Regulations (available online at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations).

Data protection: for administrative, academic and health and safety reasons, theUniversity needs to process information about its students. Full registration as a student ofthe University is subject to your consent to process such information.

Founded as a venue to fosterinternational understanding, TheFoyer is a place where studentsfrom around the world can meet andexchange ideas, and reflect upontheir own cultures. See www.fie.fr/en for moreinformation.

English languagerequirementsParis and Brussels courses6.5 IELTS with 6.0 in Reading andWriting

Canterbury courses6.0 IELTS with 6.0 in Reading andWriting

How to applyComplete the online form atwww.kent.ac.uk/summerschools/apply

FURTHERINFORMATION

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