Why do wars and conflicts start? How has technology impacted societies? How and why is the past used and abused by political leaders, groups and nations?
Learning about the past can help us understand and solve many of the world's problems today.
At Kent, you will explore over 1500 years of history in Britain, Europe and across the world. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century, you'll consider how political, social and cultural changes have impacted class, gender, race, injustice and power.
You will live and learn in Canterbury - a city steeped in history. Canterbury Cathedral was founded in 597, and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city.
With London and mainland Europe nearby, you'll also have the opportunity to visit sites such as the battlefield of Waterloo, trenches of the Great War and the site of the Normandy landings.
Our well-established links with the National Archives, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, British Library, Canterbury Cathedral and the Imperial War Museum will give you access to collections, artefacts and opportunities including visits and potential work placements.
Learn more about History, BA (Hons) - at University of Kent
Visit course webpageKent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.
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Inspirational teaching - Patrique Tanque from Brazil is studying for a BSc in Forensic Chemistry.
“Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.
“The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.
“I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”
Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.
“I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.
“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”
Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.
“I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.
“Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”
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