History
Kingston University is the largest provider of higher education in south-west London, England, with a history dating back to 1899.
Education
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, is proud to offer a vibrant and forward-thinking environment for study, with new and exciting courses regularly being added to our extensive portfolio.
We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses in a variety of subjects, from the study of drama, creative writing, music, film and the media, through to criminology, economics, human rights, international relations, philosophy, psychology and politics.
Research
The Faculty supports several research areas which help to focus and stimulate research.
- Centre for the Historical Record
- Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP)
- Centre for Research in Communities, Identities and Difference (CResCID)
- Cultural Histories @ Kingston (CHK)
- Iris Murdoch Archive
- Kingston Writing School (KWS)
- Life Narrative Research Group (LNR)
- London Graduate School (LGS)
- Popular Culture Research Unit (PCRU)
- Political Economy Research Group (PERG)
- Practice Research Unit (PRU)
- Suburban Studies @ Kingston
Career
At Kingston University, we continue to support you with your career after you graduate. You can access free guidance and information from the Careers and Employability Service for up to three years after you graduate. You can also view Kingston Universitys online job vacancy service, JobShop, and post your CV for prospective employers.
Top reasons to study here
- Top-quality teaching.
- Excellent employment record.
- Extensive portfolio of courses and location.
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Kingston Universitys graduates form a vital part of the Universitys future. We organise social events throughout the year to help you network and stay in touch with your tutors and fellow graduates. Our fast-growing online alumni groups on Facebook and Linkedin also help you stay in touch.
At Kingston University you can look forward to much more than just studying. Being a student is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Housing services
Where you live while youre at university is an important part of your overall experience. At Kingston we offer a variety of options to suit your needs.
At Kingston University you can choose to:
- apply to live in halls of residence, where youll have your own, furnished bedroom in a University-owned flat shared with other students;
- live independently in a privately rented flat or house share; or
- live in a private house shared with the owner of the property (known as living in lodgings).
Library services
The University has four Learning Resources Centres (LRCs), one on each campus, which provide access to printed books, ebooks, DVDs and audiovisual materials, electronic and printed journals. The main LRCs are open 24-hours a day during term-time and have over 3,000 open access PCs.
ICT services
At Kingston University, you will have access to our excellent computing facilities, which include:
- over 3,000 networked computers;
- specialist software for your course;
- free internet and email; and
- numerous wi-fi hotspots.
Campus life
Kingston is a beautiful place to study. Situated by the river Thames, steeped in history, a shoppers paradise and with plenty of top-quality wine bars and restaurants to relax in.
London is only 25 minutes away by train, you dont have far to travel to access one of the greatest concentrations of resources in the UK, from the British Library to the British Film Institute, as well as many HQs of professional governing bodies and leading organisations.
Sports facilities
The University has superb facilities for outdoor sports, including rugby, football, cricket, archery, netball and tennis.
Our Tolworth Court sports ground includes:
- 14 football pitches
- 2 rugby pitches
- 2 cricket squares
- mini-soccer pitches
- floodlit training areas
- two netball courts
- three tennis courts
- a six/seven a-side hard-court football pitch.
Our on campus Fitness Centre at Penrhyn Road features a modern 65-station gym with the latest cardiovascular and weight-training equipment.
Student clubs
KUSU also runs nearly 30 sports clubs, including everything from badminton, football, cricket, rugby and tennis, to snow sports, sub aqua diving, sailing, skydiving and martial arts.
Kingston Universitys Students Union (KUSU) is a student-run organisation providing support and entertainment throughout your time at Kingston University. KUSU organises social events, clubs and societies and also provides advice if you have any problems at University.
Cultural, religious and interest societies KUSU runs around 50 societies relating to interests, including politics; culture and other interests, such as computer games, the environment, entrepreneurship and even Bhangra music!