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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kent</strong> / ARTS STUDIO<br />
WHY STUDY<br />
THE ARTS?<br />
JONATHAN FRIDAY<br />
HEAD OF SCHOOL<br />
Welcome to the first issue <strong>of</strong> ARTS STUDIO, the<br />
magazine from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kent</strong>’s School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arts. Here, we aim to inform you about what a<br />
<strong>Kent</strong> arts degree <strong>of</strong>fers and show you what it is<br />
like to study an inspiring course at an excellent<br />
university.<br />
What sort <strong>of</strong> education will an arts degree<br />
give you? How will it help your career<br />
prospects? And is university worth the<br />
investment?<br />
This magazine helps you find some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
answers with a combination <strong>of</strong> features,<br />
interviews and pr<strong>of</strong>iles about our staff,<br />
students and graduates. You will see how<br />
our drama, film, fine art, history and<br />
philosophy <strong>of</strong> art, music and event design<br />
programmes combine academic rigour,<br />
personal development, life skills and career<br />
opportunities. You can find out more about<br />
the calibre <strong>of</strong> our award-winning academic<br />
staff, our pr<strong>of</strong>essional-standard facilities,<br />
our educational philosophy and our<br />
dynamic students.<br />
At the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kent</strong>, we believe that<br />
studying the arts at undergraduate or<br />
postgraduate level <strong>of</strong>fers unique benefits.<br />
Yes, we <strong>of</strong>fer strong academic qualifications<br />
and good career prospects. But is that all<br />
you should expect from your investment in<br />
higher education?<br />
In the School <strong>of</strong> Arts, we take the view that<br />
university should also educate students<br />
more broadly. Graduates with wide horizons<br />
and the ability to question, listen and<br />
persevere have invaluable skills that will<br />
help them succeed in any area. An arts<br />
degree is a long-term investment and we<br />
hope you think it is one worth making.<br />
Enjoy reading ARTS STUDIO and best<br />
wishes for the future.<br />
If you would like more information about our courses,<br />
please go to www.kent.ac.uk/arts or follow us on Facebook:<br />
http://en-gb.facebook.com/university<strong>of</strong>kentschool<strong>of</strong>arts<br />
or email artsinfo@kent.ac.uk<br />
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