1. Welcome to the University of Kent School of Arts Postgraduate Induction

2. 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 Page 2

3. Welcome to the School of Arts Page 3

4. 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 Page 4

5. 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 Page 5

6. Page 6 Important Websites The Student GuideStudent Guide Student Data System (Modules, Assessment Details, Personal Details etc.) Moodle (online learning environment) Email School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts School of Arts website Jarman Reception

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8. Moodle is your friend! Each Module has a dedicated Moodle page containing important information regarding teaching, learning and assessment Page 8

9. How Work is Assessed Page 9 Classification Numerical Scale For Programmes Classified Under P/M/D First Class 100 95 85 78 75 72 Distinction Upper Second Class 68 65 62 Merit Lower Second Class 58 55 52 Pass Third Class 48 45 42 Fail 38 35 32 25 20 10 0 Fail

10. 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 Page 10

11. 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 Page 11

12. 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 Page 12

13. 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 Page 13

14. 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/ 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) Page 14

15. Dedicated Postgraduate Student Trips Page 15

16. 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 Page 16

17. 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 Service o Applying for Scholarships and PhDs o Careers in Academia o PGR - Preparing for your Viva For more details see http://www.kent.ac.uk/arts/employability/career- prospects.html 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! Page 17

18. University Services Careers and Employability Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/ http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/ The Student Learning Advisory Service http://www.kent.ac.uk/learning/programmes/pos tgraduate.html http://www.kent.ac.uk/learning/programmes/pos tgraduate.html The Graduate School http://www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/ http://www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/ Page 18

19. 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! Page 19

20. 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 Page 20

21. Campus Maps are available online and from reception desks http://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterb ury-campus Page 21

22. Any Questions? Page 22