School of Humanities - current students
Our School
The School of Humanities at Kent is a vibrant community dedicated to exploring the human experience through history, literature, creative writing, and the study of ancient civilizations.
By examining the stories, cultures, and events that shape societies, you develop a deep understanding of the world and your place in it.
We cultivate thinkers, writers, and researchers who bring insight and empathy to an ever-changing world, and create graduates equipped with the skills to change it.
Our Subjects
- Classics
- English
- History
Our Research Clusters and Centres
- Centre for Heritage
- Centre for Late Antique Archaeology
- Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
- Creative Writing
- Gender, Sexuality and Writing
- Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies
- Studies in the Long Eighteenth Century
- Modern Poetry
- Victorian Literature
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Kent Animal Humanities Network
- Centre for Health and Medical Humanities
- Cultures of Performance
- Centre for the History of War, Media and Society
- Centre for the Study of Global Cultures and Encounters
- Centre for the Study of Health, Science and Environment
- Centre for Anglican History and Theology
Your voice in action
Changes made in the last year in the School of Humanities with help from student feedback.
Also check the Your Uni Your Say webpage to see how student feedback has shaped University-wide changes.
Marking and feedback
- Clearer marking & feedback for all subjects – New coversheets in Classics and History link previous feedback with your reflections and provides structured comments against assessment standards.
- Similarly, in English, marking criteria and guidance have been clarified so you can better understand how your work is assessed and what is expected for each assignment.
Improved online organisation of your course
- Working with e-learning specialists, we have made Moodle pages more consistent and easier to navigate and find the information and resources that you need to support your learning.
More time to explore concepts
- More time for your dissertation – Dissertation modules for all Humanities subjects now run across two terms, giving you more time to build your work and explore ideas and concepts in depth.
Subject-specific improvements
- In English - Stage 1 English students now have additional viva presentations, giving these students more opportunities to showcase learning and skills.
- In Classics - Classics modules now include library skills sessions to help you use journals, Special Collections, and other resources with confidence.
Student news from the School of Humanities
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Getting support
We have a range of support available to help you get the most of your time at Kent. Our School support teams include:
- Programmes Admin
- Research Programmes Admin
- Engagement Support
- Student Experience
School of Humanities events
See the student events calendar for more events open to all Kent students.
