welcome to the university of kent school of arts postgraduate induction
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Welcome to the University of Kent
School of Arts Postgraduate Induction
Schedule for the Day
• Introduction and Overview 10.00-11.15am
• Subject Talks with Programme Convenors 11.15am-12noon
• Coffee and Lunch – From12 noon
• Drama students Technical Induction – 12.30pm
• School and Campus Tours – From 1.00pm
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Welcome to the School of Arts
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A few things you should know about the School…
• It is multi-disciplinary
• It is home to over 750 Undergraduate Students and over 100 Postgraduate Students
• We offer you great opportunities to visit European and World wide destinations
• The School has launched two new MA programmes this year
• We have a dedicated Postgraduate Common Room equipped with Macs and storage
• All staff have office hours, make use of them!
• All MA students are allocated an Academic Adviser
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A few people you should get to know…
• Angela Whiffen – Postgraduate Administrator
• Angie Varakis Martin – Directors of Graduate Studies
• Virginia Pitts – Directors of PGT Programmes
• Your supervisors
• Programme Directors
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Important Websites
• The Student Guide
• Student Data System (Modules, Assessment Details, Personal Details etc.)
• Moodle (online learning environment)
• School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts
• School of Arts website
• Jarman Reception
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Moodle is your friend!
• Each Module has a dedicated Moodle page containing important information regarding teaching, learning and assessment
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How Work is Assessed
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Classification Numerical Scale
For ProgrammesClassified Under P/M/D
First Class
1009585787572
Distinction
Upper Second Class
686562
Merit
Lower Second Class
585552
Pass
Third Class484542
Fail
3835322520100
Fail
Submitting Your Work
• Most written work can be
submitted directly through the Turnitin link available on the module moodle page
• Please complete the essay cover sheet correctly
• The deadline is always MIDDAY
• Work submitted after the deadline will be awarded zero [unless you have been granted an extension]
• Don’t forget to keep a record of your Turnitin receipt
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PGR – Progression and Monitoring
• You must prepare adequately for formal progress reviews and supervisory meetings.
• You must agree a schedule of meetings with your supervisor and keep a record of the meetings using the facilities on the Student Data System
• Meetings with your supervisor must take place once a month if you studying on a full-time basis and once every other month if you are studying on a part-time basis
• At the end of the academic year the School will host a research presentation event which you should attend
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Research Centres
• The School of Arts' cross disciplinary research centres and groups provide a focus for staff and postgraduate student research activity. Each Centre hosts a programme of research events including international exchanges, conferences, seminars and symposia.
• For more information click on the links below:
• Aesthetics Research Group
• Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Film and the Moving Image
• Cognition, Kinesthetics and Performance
• European Theatre Research Network
• Art History Research Centre
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Funding for Events and Conferences
• Kent Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (KIASH) co-ordinates research activity in all fields of the humanities.
• Faculty PhD Top Up Support Fund
• Research Centres and Groups
• School of Arts Student Project Fund
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Free Language Classes for Postgrads!
• PG students in the Faculty of Humanities are eligible to apply for free language classes delivered by SECL and CEWL
• For the opportunities available see http://www.kent.ac.uk/languages/
• Each student is eligible to sign up for ONE course
• Minimum attendance requirements MUST be met in order to receive the funding for the classes)
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Dedicated Postgraduate Student Trips
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Thinking About Your Future
• Make sure you get the most out of your time at Kent
• Think about what you what to achieve from your time studying at postgraduate level
• Some programmes are more vocational than other
• Attend extra curricular events e.g. research seminars and alumni talks
• Make use of the Careers and Employability Service
• Take up a language
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Personal Development Workshops
• The School of Arts will arrange a series of workshops including:o CV Feedback session hosted by an adviser from the
Careers and Employability Serviceo Applying for Scholarships and PhDso Careers in Academiao PGR - Preparing for your VivaFor more details see http://www.kent.ac.uk/arts/employability/career-prospects.html
If there are other topics you would like to see covered just let us know!
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University Services
• Careers and Employability Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/
• The Student Learning Advisory Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/learning/programmes/postgraduate.html
• The Graduate School http://www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/
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The School of Arts Student Association
The School of Arts Association will be holding a number of events over the year, including a programme of extracurricular lectures and multimedia projects! Keep an eye on their Twitter page @SoAAKentUni and Facebook at facebook.com/schoolofartsassociation.kentuni for more info!
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Your Feedback Counts
• The School of Arts is looking to recruit MA and PGR Course Reps across the disciplines.
• Course Reps represent the views of their peers at School and Faculty level
• If you would like the opportunity to become a Course Rep please visit the Kent Union website for more information or email Angela Whiffen
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Campus Maps are available online and from reception deskshttp://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus
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Any Questions?
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