Kingston University

Overview

Located in South-West London, Kingston University offers a high-quality portfolio of taught postgraduate and research degree courses in a buzzing, student-friendly, riverside town. Students at Kingston are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the modern workplace and are provided with a huge variety of learning opportunities, state-of-the-art resources and facilities and support services.

Postgraduate study spans four academic facilities, which are:

• Kingston School of Art
• Faculty of Business and Social Sciences (combining Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences)
• Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
• Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The university designs its postgraduate programmes in collaboration with local, national and international businesses, which ensures that course curriculum is continually updated and relevant to the demands of industry and business sectors. Many courses offer an optional year-long work placement or internship, giving Kingston University students a competitive advantage in the job market upon graduation.

The university is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation.

Postgraduate

Kingston University offers both taught and research postgraduate degrees available as full-time, part-time or distance learning options. Most courses involve a dissertation submission, where students will specialise in a specific subject area. Postgraduate students at Kingston will benefit from the university’s wealth of shared expertise and numerous postgraduate research groups.

The university has invested in many facilities exclusively for postgraduate use. It also provides a range of course-specific groups and societies to foster a dynamic community of scholars and student researchers, who together drive Kingston University’s world-renowned research output.

The university also offers an extensive list of short courses that are ideal for working professionals with continued professional development requirements, or those who simply want to expand their horizons and learn new skills.