University of Kent confirms six courses are set to be cut
Following a consultation, the University of Kent has confirmed six courses are set to be cut
The University of Kent has confirmed six courses are set to be cut and subjects "phased out" over the next few years.
The courses being axed are anthropology, art history, health and social care, journalism, music and audio technology, and philosophy.
The university has said no new students will be taken on to those subjects but students on the courses currently will be supported with normal teaching and supervision through to the end of their degrees.
They say they have made the decision due to "financial challenges", "rising costs" and "changes in student behaviour".
The centre for journalism said on X, formerly Twitter, they wanted to thank students, graduates, friends and followers but sadly their fight to stay open has been lost.
"we are responding to a number of financial challenges"
In a statement, the university said:
"Across the University we have started work on the development of our next institutional strategy.
"Many aspects of this are due to come into effect from the 2025-26 academic year, including planned changes to the structure of our academic year.
"Through working together with staff we have been able to retain in some form the following courses which were originally proposed for closure: English Language & Literatures; Forensic Osteology and Field Methods; and Modern Languages.
"This will be supported through aligning more closely with other areas or producing new composite courses.
"Alongside this, we have taken the decision to phase out Anthropology, Art History, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Music & Audio Technology, and Philosophy/Religious Studies.
"These changes are to do with our broad portfolio rather than any specific campus, and we are determined to maintain a strong mix of subjects across areas, including humanities such as English, History and Arts.
"Like many in the sector, we are responding to a number of financial challenges including the fixed tuition fee, rising costs and changes in student behaviour."
The University has not confirmed exactly how many jobs are to go.