Postgraduate Prospectus 2020/21

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Contents

Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor 2Meet us in person 3Key Kingston University stats 4Study to suit you 6Destination Kingston 8Destination London 10Facilities 12Transforming our campuses 14Meet our people 16Research 18Research highlights 20Careers 24Work placement scheme 24Enterprise 26Our alumni 26Supporting you 28Student experience 30Accommodation 32Commuting 33Steps to Kingston 34International students 36Fees and funding 40How to apply 41Degree apprenticeships and short courses 43Getting to us 44

Faculty of Business and Social SciencesIntroduction 46Courses 50

Faculty of Health, Social Care and EducationIntroduction 70Courses 74

Kingston School of ArtIntroduction 86Courses 90

Faculty of Science, Engineering and ComputingIntroduction 114Courses 118

Index 138Key contractual information 140Contact us 141

Do you have ambitions to advance or even change your career?

Are you passionate to learn more about a subject you love?

Whatever your reason for wanting to study further, at Kingston we will help make it work.

At Kingston University, we are passionate about enhancing our students’ life chances by helping you make the most of your learning opportunity and equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed in the 21st Century’s demanding workplace.

If you choose to become a member of our postgraduate community, you will become one of our graduates who are sought after for their academic achievements and their ability to shape society and contribute to the UK economy.

We collaborate with local, national and international businesses to ensure our research and courses are at the forefront of industry. A growing number of our postgraduate courses will offer you a work placement, allowing you to gain industry experience that is directly relevant to your studies.

As a Kingston University postgraduate student, you will be taught by lecturers who are actively involved in the professional world, many of whom are undertaking world-leading research and several who have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowships. You will also have access to a number of unique research archives and special collections held here.

Our commitment to research has been recognised with a European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award; Kingston is one of only 268 institutions across Europe to have received the award.

We aim to increase the enterprise capability of our students, to ensure you are more competitive in the job market, so there is an entrepreneurial thread running through each course to help you learn best business practice, evolve creative ideas and develop your problem-solving skills. This approach has led to us being recognised by government as one of the top two institutions in the country for graduate start-ups for the past nine years (Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey 2008-9 to 2016-17).

Above all, alongside our teaching and research credentials we are known for our supportive and inclusive community where you can meet and be inspired by students from all backgrounds.

I hope you enjoy discovering more about Kingston University and I look forward to welcoming you to one of our Open Evenings in the near future.

Professor Steven SpierVice-Chancellor

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We have a range of events throughout the year where you will have the opportunity to find out more about studying at Kingston University; Open Evenings, Campus Tours, as well as meeting our staff at educational fairs around the world.

Open Evenings Our Open Evenings are designed to answer all of your questions about postgraduate study at Kingston University. You will also have the opportunity to:

– Have one-to-one conversations with academic staff to help you choose the course that is right for you

– Ask any questions you may have about the application and enrolment process

– Receive advice on finance, support services, careers and accommodation

– View our learning facilities and resources

Our Open Evenings take place on: – Wednesday 27 November 2019 – Wednesday 4 March 2020 – Wednesday 1 July 2020

kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-evenings

Campus Tours Our student-led Campus Tours provide a flexible way for you to visit our campuses and view our facilities if you are unable to attend one of our Open Evenings.

kingston.ac.uk/campustours

Meet us in your country If you are an international student, we know that it is not always possible to visit the UK before you join university. We make regular visits to countries around the world, attending educational fairs and working with our overseas representatives and institutional partners. We regularly visit the following countries:

– Asia Pacific: China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia

– Middle East: Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon

– South Asia: India, Pakistan– Europe: Norway, Turkey– Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda– North America: USA

We list all our up-coming visits on our website: kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits

Webinars and web chats for international students In addition to visiting countries around the world, our international team also offer monthly webinars and web chats to help international students understand more about the application process, how to apply for the Tier 4 student visa and what to expect on your course. Find more information about upcoming webinars and recordings of previous webinars on our website.

kingston.ac.uk/internationalwebinars

Meet us in person

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Winner of the 2017 Guardian University Award for Teaching Excellence

Key Kingston Stats 1 HE-BCI survey 2016/172 Guardian League Table 20203 REF 20144 Times Higher Education teaching excellence ranking 20185 By 2022/23 6 Kingston upon Thames is one of the safest boroughs in London

(Met Police 2019)7 Young University Ranking 2018, Times Higher Education8 Times Higher Education awards 2017

100% increase in world-leading and internationally excellent research from REF 2008 to REF 2014

Most successful UK higher education institution for graduate start-up companies1

Top 15 in Europe for gender equality of staff and students4

60% of the University’s research submission was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent3

£118.7m being spent on investment5

Top 50 University in the UK2 Top 10 University in London2

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Kingston postgraduate community

Country of Origin Home/EU: 66.5%Overseas: 33.5%

Disability No declared disability: 88.9%Other disability: 6.3%Specific learning difference: 4.8%

Ethnic Diversity White: 40.2%Asian/Chinese: 32.3%Black: 14.4%Mixed/Other: 11.2%Unknown: 1.8%

Kingston upon Thames is one of the safest boroughs in London6

Our Big Read project has been awarded the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year8

Ranked in the top 200 young universities in the world7

140 countries represented on campus

Gender Split Female: 60.4%Male: 39.2%Other: 0.4%

Age 25 and under: 47.4%Over 25: 52.6%

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It’s important to find a postgraduate course that fits into your life. We offer a wide range of flexible study options that meet your learning needs and enable you to balance studying with work or family commitments.

Taught degrees at Kingston

Masters degreeOur taught masters courses are usually studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of your subject through tailored modules and you will produce a dissertation or project during your studies. Types of masters available include: Master of Arts (MA); Master of Science (MSc); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Law (LLM); Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Music (MMus); Masters of Philosophy (MPhil); Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA); Master of Fine Arts (MFA).

Postgraduate diploma (PgDip)Similar to a taught masters degree, you will study taught modules however, usually a dissertation or project will not be required as part of your studies. You can usually progress to a masters degree from a PgDip by accruing credits.

Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)Similar to postgraduate diplomas but take half the time to complete. A typical postgraduate certificate comprises of three modules and can be completed in just 15 weeks of full-time study. A dissertation or project will not be required as part of your studies and you can usually progress to a masters degree from a PgCert by accruing credits.

Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)A postgraduate certificate in education provides a route into teaching. The one year course blends academic and practical learning through a combination of school placements and university based learning.

Short coursesShort courses can be studied for personal interest, continued professional development or as a pathway to postgraduate study. Find out more about the short courses available at Kingston University on page 43.

Research degrees at Kingston

Kingston University research degrees offer a flexible approach to carrying out research. They allow you to study on a full-time basis or to combine your research studies with employment.

Masters by ResearchStudents undertake an independent research project, with expert supervision, which is subject to an oral examination. You can choose to study over one year full time or two years part time. There are also opportunities to link your project to your career interests.

PhDOriginal, independent research will make a significant contribution to your chosen field over three to four years of full time study or four to six years part time. Students will produce a supervised thesis which is subject to a formal oral defence known as a Viva Voce examination.

Professional DoctoratesA part-time programme for professionals, the Professional Doctorate is an exciting and challenging alternative to a traditional PhD. This work-oriented qualification typically runs over four years and provides excellent opportunities for advanced professional development.

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On your doorstep Located where leafy Surrey meets busy London, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames offers the perfect combination of modern and relaxed living. The town is full of character, packed with businesses, historic buildings, great shops, pubs, bars, leisure venues and open spaces. Better still, Kingston has quick and easy links to the city and you will have a choice of travel routes in and out of London. With its proximity to London’s Gatwick, Heathrow and City airports, Kingston is also ideally placed for international travel.

Art and culture Found in the centre of town, the ancient marketplace is open seven days a week selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, flowers and more. It also hosts a wide variety of festivals and events throughout the year.

You can immerse yourself in art and culture at Kingston School of Arts many events and exhibitions at the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum. As the University is custodian of both museums, there is no charge for you to visit.

Rose theatre is the largest producing theatre in south-west London and has played host to some of the greats, including Dame Judy Dench and, of course, our own students who regularly perform there.

Entertainment If you are looking for all the latest trends, the Bentalls centre is ideal. Located in the centre of Kingston upon Thames, the Bentalls Centre is home to some of the largest high street retailers; just remember to pick up your student discount card for savings and special offers.

Banquet Records is the go-to place for music fans in Kingston. As well as being an independent record shop, they are famous for regularly hosting in-store gigs.

…and relax Our lively, student-friendly riverside town neighbours Hampton Court Palace and two royal parks; perfect for relaxing and quiet study time.

Kingston’s riverside is home to a diverse range of restaurants, bars and cafes overlooking the picturesque river Thames; it’s the perfect place to eat and socialise.

Destination Kingston

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The Kingston Pound We even have our very own currency in Kingston. The aim is to guarantee more of the money spent in Kingston upon Thames remains in the borough, leading to greater investment in the local economy. Better still, the notes have been designed by two of our alumni, Molly Dunne and Ella Hilton, and each note is adorned with an image of a well-known Kingston landmark.Ba

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London is a centre for excellence in many professional fields and a base for many major global companies. London offers fantastic employment opportunities and is a gateway to the world.

London’s population of over eight million represents cultures from all over the world. It is a truly multicultural city, with a range of museums, festivals, restaurants and music that reflect this. London has a wide variety of entertainment to suit everyone’s taste and interest. From West End theatres and live concerts, to cafes, restaurants and the city’s lively nightlife; there is something for everyone to enjoy.

If you enjoy sport, you will love London. There are many iconic sports grounds; Emirates Stadium, Lords Cricket Ground, Twickenham Stadium, Wembley, Wimbledon and the Olympic Park. London is also a green city, with a wealth of parks and open spaces where you can relax.

Official visitor guide – visitlondon.comThings to do in London – timeout.com/London

*QS Best Student Cities 2018.

Destination London It is easy to see why London was ranked as the best student city in the world*.

Arguably the most culturally diverse capital in the world: – 300+ languages spoken daily – 170 museums – 857 art galleries – 214 theatres – 349 live music venues – 800+ book shops – 380 public libraries – 18 million visitors each year

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Make them work for you The University is located across four teaching campuses in and around Kingston upon Thames. Our campuses are not only welcoming and supportive environments for students and staff, they are also home to incredible learning facilities.

With laboratories and studios, modern classrooms and lecture theatres, libraries, dedicated postgraduate study centres, virtual learning tools, 24/7 online learning support, specialist computer suites and many more additional study spaces, we provide everything you need to succeed in your studies.

Penrhyn Road campus Within walking distance of Kingston town centre, this campus is busy, lively and cosmopolitan and there is a range of cafés, bars and restaurants on site. It also has central University facilities such as the fitness centre, health centre, main student restaurant, the Union of Kingston Students and the Student Life Centre, which provides services such as accommodation and finance advice.

Kingston School of Art, Knights Park campusSet in a riverside location, a short walk from Kingston town centre and the Penrhyn Road campus. The restaurant and bar are right next to the picturesque Hogsmill River, providing a tranquil backdrop for breaks in between lectures.

Kingston Hill campus A beautiful, leafy, self-contained site with a mix of modern and historic buildings and a community feel. The campus boasts a cafe, restaurant, bar, Subway and Starbucks as well as halls of residence, tennis courts, bee hives and a nature walk.

Roehampton Vale campus Purpose-built and completely dedicated to the study of engineering. The campus is just a bus ride or short drive from Kingston and within walking distance of Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common.

St George’s, University of London Our Health and Social Care courses are run through a unique partnership with St George’s Hospital in Tooting, in southwest London. Tooting is one of London’s most culturally vibrant areas and is just 20 minutes from central London by tube.

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Transforming our campuses

Town HouseOur new landmark building, Town House, opening in January 2020 on our Penrhyn Road campus, is centred on transforming the learning experience of our students. Designed by RIBA award-winning and Stirling Prize nominated Grafton Architects, Town House will provide a great new study facility, including a new library, with over 1,000 study spaces, flexible learning spaces, a covered courtyard, cafes, dance studios, roof top gardens and an attractive landscape along the front of the campus.

kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/ campus-development

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We are investing £118.7m to transform our facilities to provide a first class learning and teaching experience across our campuses.

Knights Park campusKingston School of Art is recognised as one of the leading art and design schools in the UK. This is shown in our subject rankings, research output, industry and student awards and the leading brands and institutions working with us. We are ranked top university in the UK for design and crafts by Guardian University Guide league tables 2020. To maintain this outstanding reputation and competitive edge, it is important the facilities meet the same high standards.

We have carried out a major refurbishment project at Kingston School of Art’s Knights Park campus. Designed by Stirling Prize winning Haworth Tompkins, the refurbishment has provided students with two floors of world-class workshop spaces and four floors of modern design studios.

kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/campus-development/current-projects/new-extension-building-at-knights-park

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Meet our people

Dr Alison Baverstock Associate Professor of Publishing

Publishing expert and academic Alison founded the University’s Big Read initiative, a shared reading scheme that sees a special edition copy of a book sent to all new students ahead of arrival at the University. First offered in 2015, the Big Read aims to create a sense of community through shared reading among staff, students and the wider Kingston borough, by providing a common topic to talk about.

The project was named the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year by the Times Higher Education in 2017. The award recognises the most imaginative and innovative university project to encourage students to enter higher education.

Giampiero Favato Director of Doctoral Programmes

Giampiero’s work played a pivotal role in the decision by health ministers in Italy and the United Kingdom to extend the national Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme to boys, saving over 1,000 lives per year. His research programme developed a sophisticated economic model detailing the cost-benefit of the HPV, concluding offering the HPV vaccination to both boys and girls would be cost-effective for improving public health.

In 2017, Italy approved the gender-neutral vaccination against HPV, followed by Great Britain in July 2018. Following the approval in Italy and Great Britain, gender-neutral HPV vaccination has been approved in Serbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark Sweden, Germany and The Netherlands. As a result, one out of two boys living in the EU will be directly immunised against HPV.

Ifrah Mussa Aerospace Engineering PhD Researcher

Ifrah’s research is centred on tackling the challenges of maintaining wind turbines in extreme cold climates through innovative anti-icing technology. Her study will propose a viable system to prevent/remove icing on wind turbine blades and enable the wind energy industry to utilise more cold regions to produce clean energy.

Ifrah is currently on a six month PhD placement in China, which was awarded by the British Council. Her placement has allowed her to understand how wind and icing experiments are conducted, obtain data using advanced test facilities unavailable in the UK and carry out experiments to validate her analysis.

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Winsome Pinnock Associate Professor, Drama

Winsome is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, academic and dramaturg who specialises in critical race theory and post-colonial drama.

Winsome was the first black British female writer to have a play at the National Theatre with ‘Leave Taking’ in 1988. The play was revived in 2018 to critical acclaim and was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in early 2019. Over thirty years later, she is still one of the only Black women to have been programmed there.

Winsome’s work has been produced on the British stage and internationally since 1985. Her recent play ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’ won the Alfred Fagon Award for best new play in 2018 and is being developed for production in the main house of the Manchester Royal Exchange. She is currently working on a feature film and her play ‘One Under’ is to be toured nationally in Autumn 2019.

Fiona Jones Professor of Rehabilitation Research

Fiona specialises in getting to the heart of what is important to people when they are recovering from a stroke, brain injury or living day to day with a long-term condition. Her research has changed the way rehabilitation teams deliver care by using techniques and language which focusses on people’s ideas and needs first rather than solely on deficits and problems.

Since 2010, more than 5000 healthcare practitioners have been trained and changed their practice to be more person centred, efficient and effective. Fiona’s approach has been integrated into healthcare teams across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, in both community and acute healthcare settings. In 2018, Fiona was awarded an MBE for her services to stroke rehabilitation.

Will Brooker Professor of Film and Cultural Studies

Will’s research explores popular stories across a wide range of media forms, from novels, films and television to theme parks, comic books and video games. His studies centre around exploring what these stories mean to people and how different audience groups interpret them in different ways. He has published a number of books covering Alice In Wonderland, Star Wars, Batman, Blade Runner and David Bowie.

His David Bowie research project was particularly experimental and involved condensing all of the singer’s career into a single year of his own life, during which Will surrounded himself with the books, music and movies that had influenced him. He adopted Bowie’s distinctive clothes, hairstyles and diet, in an attempt to understand him better. The project caught the imagination of the global media and he was interviewed around the world as he travelled to key Bowie locations including Brixton, Bromley, New York, Switzerland and Berlin.

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Research Our research responds to global challenges in areas such as health and well-being, sustainable development, economic and cultural prosperity and the future of work and learning. This is underpinned by our commitment to realising social justice, human rights, equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to supporting our communities of researchers and research students to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies they need to become thought leaders in their field. Our students benefit from quality academic supervision and mentoring, career guidance and our well-established collaborative relationships with industry.

Working in partnershipOur research is valued by our civic, research and business partners as well as the wider community.

We contribute to and work with local schools, national and local health and social care providers, small and medium size enterprises and large corporate employers, such as NHS National Physical Laboratory and the aerospace industry. Longstanding and fruitful collaborations with Kingston’s Rose Theatre, Kingston Museum and our five local boroughs that make up the South London Partnership highlight our regional contribution. A wide array of research and creative opportunities are afforded to our researchers by our scholarly archives and our custodial role of the Stanley Picker Gallery, Dorich House and Visconti Music Studio.

Over many years Kingston has developed considerable expertise in knowledge transfer and exchange. We have established strong partnerships with businesses through successful Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and more recently through the launch of Degree Apprenticeships, which address core strategic business needs and support solutions for economic growth. These extend from projects with local technology companies to those with non-governmental organisations and international learning providers, providing opportunities for our students to work on key strategic projects and apply their learning to live business scenarios to deliver innovative solutions.

Recent KTPs include helping Selectamark Security Systems Plc to develop an e-commerce platform; designing a kindergarten curriculum for language-training provider Linguaphone and working with video analytics company VCA Technology to use new technologies to manage security at large-scale events.

Graduate Research SchoolAll postgraduate research students at Kingston are supported by the Graduate Research School. The school runs research development training, mentoring and career development programmes for research students and provides advice and guidance on funding sources, regulations and other related issues.

Our research contributes to societal and cultural challenges the world over, through developing global partnerships that draw on our expertise, experience and the use of our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Business and Social Science Combatting online hate Extensive research looking at the impact and risk factors of cyber-bullying led by Dr Muthanna Samara, Associate Professor in Psychology, has shaped UK national and local policies on online safety education for vulnerable children. His study has transformed the ways in which major charities such as Barnado’s work to protect vulnerable people from online risks.

Health, Social Care and Education Enhancing patient and carer relationships Our researchers have developed a therapeutic engagement questionnaire to enhance engagement between service users and providers. Involving users of mental health services, our research has helped service users contribute to decision making in relation to the quality of care and treatment they receive. Adopted by the Chief Nurse of England, the tool has been validated by 26 Mental Health NHS Trusts in the UK, as well as by national health systems in other countries.

Kingston School of Art Diversity in UK Craft A collaborative research project with the Crafts Council is exploring how working with materials, craft and design can help us to understand, rethink and critique socio-cultural issues. The study uses material imaginaries to explore the understanding of diversity & difference and the politics of making as they relate to African diaspora identities and experiences in the UK.

Science, Engineering and Computing Protecting clean sport and health Professor Andrea Petroczi’s world leading research into anti-doping in sports is playing a key role in a major European initiative to educate young fitness and sports enthusiasts about the dangers of doping and ways to avoid falling victim to the perils of performance and image-enhancing substances. Her work has led to SAFE YOU, a milestone project in recreational and amateur sports, and to the development of World Anti-Doping Agency’s official anti-doping programme ALPHA: Athlete Learning Programme for Health and Anti-Doping. (www.safeyou.eu)

The difference we make We are committed to research which has impact and changes lives. Here are some of the stories of how our research brings beneficial change to people and communities.

Research highlights Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip Dr Basel El-Khodary spent eight months in Gaza conducting a longitudinal research study investigating the risk factors and consequences of exposure to war-trauma on the children’s mental health.

Dr El-Khodary said ‘Exposure to ongoing war-traumatic events has had a severe effect on the children in Gaza’s mental health. In the last decade, they experienced three wars (2008, 2012 and 2014), which have resulted in elevated levels of mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.’

During his initial three month research study in 2013, Basel collected his data surveying and interviewing Palestinian children. The results showed that every child in the Gaza Strip had experienced at least one war-trauma during the war in 2012 and revealed more than half, 53.5%, were suffering from PTSD.

In his follow up study, Basel spent a further five months in Gaza. His research findings indicated a rise in PTSD to 57.6% amongst the children who participated in his study following the 50-day war in 2014, which left over 2,200 people dead. Exposure to war-traumatic events has put them at high risk of developing mental health problems while they are still young and the continuation of such problems into adulthood.

His results revealed that parental support reduced the effect of exposure to war-trauma, which in turn reduced PTSD symptoms. On the other hand, an anxious environment at home, harsh discipline and low family income led to an increase PTSD symptoms. His study confirmed that children who had access to a school-based counselling programme had a positive effect on decreasing PTSD and depression symptoms.

Basel’s research has been published to help raise awareness of the psychological deterioration of children being exposed to war-traumatic events and to highlight the need for an increase in counselling programmes available to this high-risk group in Palestine.

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Research by Professor Mike Hurley has led to the development of a rehabilitation programme to help arthritis sufferers gain a better quality of life. Not only more effective than medication or surgery, it is also cheaper.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting nearly 10 million people in the UK. Characterised by chronic joint pain and stiffness, it can devastate the lives of those living with it. Its treatment is the third highest cost to the NHS. With longer life expectancies and less-active lifestyles, the incidence of osteoarthritis is predicted to double within 10 years.

The most commonly known treatments, medication and surgery, are costly and unpopular. Mike Hurley, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at Kingston University and St George’s University of London, has developed an alternative in the form of ESCAPE-pain. ESCAPE-pain is a six-week programme combining self-education, coping strategies and individually tailored exercises to alleviate pain and improve function. It is particularly suitable for older people with painful knees and hips. There are also significant cost benefits to the NHS; it is estimated the programme has so far saved the healthcare system £14m.

Through robust evaluation, independent review and comparison studies, ESCAPE-pain is shown to be safe and produce better and longer-lasting outcomes than medication or surgery. Patient feedback is consistently positive, with participants gaining improved physical function, increased independence, better mental well-being and quality of life. As it promotes physical activity, ESCAPE-pain also reduces the risk of developing other conditions related to sedentary lifestyles.

ESCAPE-pain has been endorsed by NHS England, Public Health England and eminent professional bodies and has received funding from Arthritis Research UK. It has won awards from the Royal Society of Public Health and the British Society of Rheumatology. Over 11,000 people have been through the programme and ESCAPE-pain is now delivered in over 170 sites across the UK; a mix of physiotherapy outpatients departments and at leisure and community sites.

Kingston professor helps arthritis sufferers ESCAPE-pain

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Research highlights How to make a Sensory Room for people with dementia Every three minutes someone in the UK will develop dementia. There are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025.

People with dementia often develop behavioural and psychological symptoms which, in many cases, are born out of frustration from an inability to communicate or interact with the world.

Sensory rooms provide gentle stimulation of sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and movement in a controlled way, designed to calm or stimulate those with dementia. However, while studies over the past ten years have outlined the positive benefits, many multi-sensory rooms in care homes are left unused.

Research, led by Dr Anke Jakob from Kingston School of Art, investigated the quality of multi-sensory stimulation on offer in English care homes with residents living with dementia, in particular, the design of multi-sensory spaces. Involving a number of care homes in London and South England, it discovered that, in many cases, sensory rooms had been installed with little thought to how they are used by patients and were following design principles more suited to children than adults.

The study revealed the impact of poor design in the form of aesthetically and functionally inappropriate installations, set-ups and accessories, as well as the lack of knowledge and guidance for care practitioners about how to facilitate sensory activities and environments for older people with dementia.

Dr Jakob’s research informed the development of new design guidelines for multi-sensory environments; published as an online guide book ‘How to make a Sensory Room for people living with dementia’. The application of the guide and the creation of sensory rooms using co-design methods has been enhancing the provision for dementia care in care-homes and in the community, as well as informing innovation in the design, manufacture, marketing and supply of multi-sensory products for people living with dementia.

Dr Jakob said: “The role of a designer is to look at space as a whole and consider how aspects such as colour, lighting, materials, furniture and sound can best work together to produce an area that will give people with dementia a positive experience.”

Equipping ambulances with 5G video streaming A cutting-edge, 5G-enabled, video streaming system, being developed by Professors Christos Politis and Dr Nada Philip, will allow A&E doctors to make life-saving decisions on patient care by viewing live footage from ambulances.

Accident and emergency services are facing an ever-increasing demand across the country. NHS ambulance trusts responded to seven million separate incidents in 2017 alone. Finding ways to reduce patient turnaround time upon arrival at hospital could play a key role in helping alleviate the pressure.

The part government-funded research project, led by Professor of Wireless Communications Christos Politis and Associate Professor, Dr Nada Philip, will develop 5G-equipped applications that can provide a direct link between ambulances and waiting hospital teams.

The video streaming system will help hospital-based doctors make lifesaving decisions by watching live footage, helping to reduce patient turnaround time when they arrive at hospital.

The pioneering research will also explore the use of techniques for developing 5G-enabled body-worn cameras for police forces to speed up crime scene assessment, as well as improved CCTV solutions.

Professor Politis said: “The idea is to give doctors and surgeons a virtual environment to see what they are dealing with in real time. It could help with triaging care or even allow medics to advise ambulance crews on treatment, improving chances of survival in life or death cases.”

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Careers Work placement scheme Careers and employability

We will provide you with the necessary careers and employability support to keep you up to date with ever changing industries, giving you the assurance that the skills you develop will boost your employment prospects.

Career focused learningCareers and employability are embedded within the heart of our curriculum. Created with the world of work in mind, many courses have been developed in consultation with industry-leading organisations and carry professional accreditation. Staff are active in the workplace, maintain links with business and industry, and are respected in their fields.

Our award winning careers and employability serviceOur dedicated careers and employability service offers innovative and inclusive support for all our postgraduate students. We help identify career opportunities, support you with the recruitment process and provide advice on how to market your skills, knowledge and experience to employers. We also offer:– one to one advice with professional career

consultants– workshops on career planning and job hunting– comprehensive online vacancy service– specialist support and advice for international

students– mock interviews and assessment centres– industry and subject-specific networking events– access to industry reports, job search guides and

other online resources

kingston.ac.uk/careers

Valuable and practicalWe are one of the few universities that offer you the opportunity to undertake a placement while you study a postgraduate degree. Most of our courses now offer an optional year integrated work placement programme to help you gain valuable, practical industry experience and provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to real-life situations at work.

Our work placement scheme is designed specifically to give you an advantage in the graduate job market.

You will: – gain insight into a particular industry or role– decide if this is the right career path for you– take on real responsibilities and increase

your confidence– develop transferable skills and enhance

your employability– network and establish valuable references and contacts

Find out which of our courses offer a work placement programme on our course webpages.

How we will support youOur careers and employability service will support you while you find your work placement and ensure your placement meets your course requirements and career goals.

You will have access to our range of contacts with organisations across multiple industries in the UK. We can support you to build your network, discover relevant opportunities and will help you meet employers.

We will guide you throughout the application process by providing specialist training workshops to introduce you to placement opportunities, develop your CV and prepare you for interviews to help you secure your placement.

kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/work-placement

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“Menswear brand, Craig Green was the ultimate work placement opportunity. During my time there, I was involved in different parts of the design process, such as cutting patterns and making items; I really feel like they trusted me with key responsibilities.” Hanbyeol Lee (Baylee) MA Fashion

Declan Burke (UK) Master of Business Administration

Declan joined Kingston University in 2016, graduating with a Master of Business Administration.

The programme’s focus on developing practical analytical, strategic and leadership skills proved invaluable to Declan in gaining a global understanding of the business world and providing him with the confidence to make critical business decisions.

Declan is now Senior Business Operations & Technology Manager at MS Amlin (Global Reinsurance Company) and is using the theory and experience he has acquired to drive technology enhancements within the insurance sector.

Our Alumni Enterprise

Anna De Pascale Correas (Italy) MA Publishing

Anna completed an MA in Aesthetics and Art Theory before undertaking an MA in Publishing.

During her master’s, Anna was able to develop her interests in design and production, and explore other influences in publishing, such as business planning, content delivery and marketing.

Whilst studying, she worked part time at award winning photobook publisher Hoxton Mini Press, before being offered a permanent position as a Production Manager as she completed her course. Joining an independent publishing company has given Anna the opportunity to learn her craft and get involved in a broad range of projects. She has also written and designed her own book.

“Kingston University allowed me to become a creative, curious and open individual, capable of independent and critical thinking. They gave me the confidence to explore my creative ideas which has made a real difference in helping me achieve my career goals.”

Encouraging entrepreneurshipOur students have an unrivalled reputation for starting their own businesses and we have been consistently rated as the most successful UK University for graduate start-up companies (Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey 2008–9 to 2016–17). We encourage all students to take an enterprising approach to their studies and future careers and each of our students are guaranteed access to specific training for starting and developing their businesses.

Bright ideasWe run an annual Bright Ideas competition that gives our students the opportunity to develop an idea, have it evaluated and win funding to turn their creative concept into a business reality. There are five categories in which your idea may be entered:

– freelance/self-employed brand– social enterprise– STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Maths)– products and services – improving Kingston University

Bright ideas winner 2019Graphic design students Florence Piccinini and Lizzy Wright claimed the Bright Ideas 2019 Science, Health and Wellbeing award for creating SaL– a water bottle that also functions as a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulator. The pair hope SaL, which stands for Save a Life, will help people act quickly and instinctively in a real life emergency.

“Bright Ideas is a wonderful initiative – it gave us a reason to work on our project and supported us to fully realise our product.” Lizzy Wright, Graphic Design

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Supporting you Whether you need practical assistance with your finances or guidance with a research project, our wide range of academic and wellbeing support will connect you with the support you need, when you need it. Our friendly support teams are here for you from the moment you arrive and provide expert advice and guidance to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Support A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is an electronic document required as part of your Tier 4 student visa application. Before issuing your CAS, our team of experts will check all of your supporting documents to ensure they meet the visa requirements.

kingston.ac.uk/visa

Airport pick-up service We offer a free airport pick-up service for international and EU students arriving in the UK via Heathrow and Gatwick airport in January and September. The coach service will take you straight to your halls of residence or privately rented accommodation.

Language support for international students We offer free English language courses throughout the academic year to help you develop confidence in your English language skills and, in particular, improve your academic English.

Immigration advice Our advisors will help you with matters concerning:

– obtaining or extending your Tier 4 student visa

– working in the UK before and after your studies

– visa advice if you are travelling abroad

– living in the UK and understanding cultural differences.

If you plan to remain within the UK to work after you have completed your studies, there will be a variety of informative visa workshops arranged throughout the year to discuss the appropriate visa options and work routes.

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Health and wellbeing Our health and wellbeing team provide confidential, flexible services, such as one-to-one counselling and online support and self-help. They are available for booked appointments or drop-in sessions.

On campus GP surgery We have our own NHS Doctors surgery available to every student. They also offer a wide range of wellbeing services and therapies including aromatherapy and osteopathy.

Your own personal tutor Every student gets their own personal tutor and regular opportunities to meet with them one-to-one. They will monitor your progress, provide guidance as needed and be your first point of contact for help and advice.

Student Life Centre Our dedicated Student Life Centre can give you help and advice on pretty much anything, from money and accommodation advice, to disability support and student funding.

Libraries We have a library on each campus with generous opening hours, including 24-hour access at Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road during term time. Dedicated postgraduate study areas allow you to focus for individual or quiet study sessions and provide opportunities to collaborate with your network of peers.

Student Achievement Officers Our Student Achievement Officers work collaboratively with other support services to proactively support students whose time at university might not be going to plan. They can explore ways for you to get back on track and help you to plan your next steps.

Academic Skills Centres Student advisors and lecturers will provide you with one-to-one support and help with your coursework. There is a skills centre located on every campus.

Digital campus From using the KU app to view your timetable to logging into your Kingston desktop from home, you will find the kind of flexible working that is right for you. Our virtual learning environment, Canvas, means you will also have access to course materials such as lecture notes and previous exam papers.

Faith and spirituality We love the fact that our students come from many different backgrounds, cultures and faiths. Our dedicated faith and spirituality team will provide support, whatever your beliefs.

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Ensuring your voice is heard The Union of Kingston Students is here to support and represent the students that make up the Kingston community. Working in partnership with the University, they are here to represent your opinions and views on student experience and to support your education. They do this in lots of different ways, from providing opportunities to influence the Union’s and University’s policies, activities and priorities to determining the student campaigns that are funded.

Get involvedEach Faculty offers a programme of events and networking opportunities and the Union of Kingston students runs over 90 societies and sports clubs, and an extensive volunteering programme, so there is always something new to get involved in.

Student experience

As a postgraduate student, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to involve yourself with student life from joining sports clubs and societies to learning a new language.

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Sport facilitiesWe have a wealth of sports and fitness facilities. Our on-campus fitness centre is a great way to get active and is fully equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as an air-conditioned aerobics and dance studio.

Our dedicated sports facility, Tolworth Court sports ground, is home to 14 football pitches, two rugby pitches, two cricket squares, mini-soccer pitches, floodlit training areas, two netball courts, three tennis courts and a six/seven-a-side hard-court football pitch.

Language schemeAt Kingston, you will have the opportunity to study up to nine languages completely free of charge. You will get a fully authentic language experience, taught by highly knowledgeable language teachers, many of whom are native speakers. Teaching consists of a combination of face-to-face and online classes and are available to everyone in the Kingston community.

Currently we offer language courses in: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Accommodation

Halls of residenceAs a postgraduate student, you may find that your accommodation taste has changed since your undergraduate studies. We reserve a number of places in our halls of residence for our postgraduate students. Our recently developed 75 Penrhyn Road Hall also offers self-contained studios reserved exclusively for postgraduate students.

Helping you to connectA team of our current students act as Halls Connectors; they live and work in halls and support you throughout your stay. They help foster a community atmosphere by organising student-led and student-focused activities, which will connect you with other postgraduate students from the moment you arrive.

International students Each of our first year postgraduate international students who begin their course in September are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our halls of residence, provided they meet our eligibility criteria. We advise you book early, as spaces can fill up fast.

Halls costsThe cost of our halls vary in price so you will be able to find something to suit your budget. In 2019/20 prices start from £124* per week for a budget en-suite room and go up to £338* per week for a large studio with double bed. Your rent includes heating, lighting, hot water and wifi.

kingston.ac.uk/accommodation

Where you live during your postgraduate studies is an important part of your overall experience and we offer a variety of options to suit your needs.

*prices are indicative, please check kingston.ac.uk/hallscosts for 2020 prices.

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Commuting We have a huge commuting community at Kingston, with over 50% of our students choosing to live at home or off campus.

There are many benefits to commuting to campus including saving money and remaining close to your family. You can also use your travel time to your advantage by planning your projects and going through course reading.

Flexi-stayYou never have to worry about being late for an important exam or project submission with our flexi-stay plan, which allows commuting students to book rooms in halls of residences on a night-by-night basis.

Eating on campusWe have a range of cafés, bars and restaurants on each of our campuses. If you prefer to bring food from home, you can heat it up in one of our microwaves and enjoy your lunch in one of our comfortable common spaces.

Free laptop loansOur libraries offer a free laptop loan service to save you carrying your laptop throughout your commute.

Access your desktop anywhereWhen you are not on campus, our ‘My Desktop Anywhere’ service gives virtual access to your university desktop and campus software whenever and wherever you need it.

Online supportServices such as MyKingston and Canvas allow you to access your course materials online and keep up to date with student news. For more information on the support you have available to you at Kingston, see page 28.

Free intersite bus serviceOur free bus service can connect you to all four of our campuses and, importantly, to Surbiton and Kingston train stations. Wifi is available on all the buses and we have a live bus tracker on our app.

E-bikesAs part of our support of healthier modes of travel, our E-Bike hire scheme enables everyone at the University to hire a bike to travel between our Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill campuses. If you already have your own bike, there are plenty of secure bicycle racks or bicycle sheds dotted around campus for you to use.

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Renting privatelyMany of our postgraduate students choose to live in private accommodation rather than in the University’s halls of residence. Living independently gives you lots of flexibility and offers you a greater choice of facilities, locations and budgets. The University will support you in your search for accommodation; we offer services to help you find flat mates and provide assistance and advice with housing issues and understanding contracts. Our dedicated KU Student Homes website advertises a wide selection of privately owned accommodation in the local area.

Renting costsBased on 2019 prices, you can expect to pay between £90 and £175 per week to rent privately, depending on location, room size, facilities and the number of people sharing. Usually, you will be expected to pay utility bills (electricity, water, wifi etc.) on top of your rent, so remember to factor that in when making any decisions.

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01Research universities and courses Use this prospectus for an insight into what we have to offer and our website for more detailed information.

kingston.ac.uk

10 Enrolment and Welcome Week Attend your enrolment and induction to confirm your student status, meet key staff and learn more about your course. Welcome Week activities help you settle into University life, become familiar with your campus and meet other students from different cultures and courses.

03 Apply for your course Apply for your course via our website. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on your course page.

There are exceptions for some of our courses. See page 41.

08 Send us your results If you receive an offer that requires you to meet certain conditions, send us your results as soon as you receive them, so we can confirm your place.

04 Receive your offer from us This will be communicated to you by email.

05 Accept your offer After you have sent us your conditional offer requirements, or if your offer is unconditional, accept your offer to secure your place.

07 Apply for a loan – Home/EU* students Discover more about your funding options and set up your tuition fee payments. See page 40. *EU nationals who satisfy certain residence criteria in the UK.

02 Visit us at a postgraduate Open Evening or connect with our international team in your country There is no better way to get a feel for a university than visiting it in person; sign up to our postgraduate Open Evening online. kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-evenings

If you are based overseas and are unable to attend a postgraduate Open Evening, you can meet our international representatives in your country. See page 3.

09 International students Check visa regulations and apply for your CAS number, if necessary. See page 39.

06 Apply for accommodation If you are thinking about living on campus, once you have accepted your offer you can apply for accommodation. If you are an international student beginning your course in September, we guarantee you an offer of accommodation. See page 32.

Your steps to Kingston Applying for a postgraduate course degree is a simple and straightforward process however, submitting your application will take preparation and commitment. Follow the steps below to be guided through the application process.

If you have any questions about applying for a postgraduate course, contact our recruitment team and we will be happy to help.

T 0203 510 0106E kingstonenq@studyenquiry.com

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I chose to study at Kingston University because I wanted to be part of a supportive interdisciplinary research community. Kingston has a welcoming, open minded and energetic environment, which I felt the minute I walked through the door. I love the energy and collaborative approach of the Contemporary Art Research Centre (CARC).

John Hughes PhD in Contemporary Art Research

Kingston Uni-tedThe mix of nationalities and backgrounds among our students and staff helps make Kingston University one of the most richly diverse and exciting places to study in the UK, making your time with us even more valuable and rewarding.

International OfficeOur international office will help make your journey to Kingston University as easy as possible.

We will answer any questions on visas, housing, finances, employment, and post study ideas. We will keep in touch with you from the moment you apply, providing lots of information to help you prepare for your arrival and support you throughout your course and after you leave us.

T +44 (0)20 8417 3411E international@kingston.ac.ukkingston.ac.uk/international

Support when you arriveWe are here to help you settle in quickly and offer a range of additional support for international students to ensure you enjoy your experience studying with us.

Free airport pick-up serviceArriving in a new country and finding your way to your accommodation can be a stressful experience. To make it as easy as possible, we offer a free airport pick-up service. Simply register online and we will meet you at either Heathrow airport or Gatwick airport and take you to your new home.

International orientationOur special international orientation and welcome programme will help you settle into your new life in the UK before the main University events get started and will help you get to know your fellow students and make new friendships. It includes useful information sessions on topics such as adjusting to learning and teaching in the UK and an International Student Reception where you can meet other new international students. You will also have the opportunity to find out about our wide range of clubs and societies and familiarise yourself with the local area by joining our guided tours of Kingston upon Thames.

International Arrivals LoungeCreated especially for new students, our International Arrivals Lounge provides space to relax, collect information, make a free phone call home, get snacks and talk to staff and students.

kingston.ac.uk/internationalorientation

International students

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English language supportIt is important to be able to understand, speak and write English well to succeed in your studies and enjoy your time at Kingston University. If you do not meet the English language requirements for the course you would like to study, or you would just like to improve your English skills before starting your course, our pre-sessional courses can help.

You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced staff who understand the challenges faced by international students. The duration of your course will be determined by your current level of English and will be taught in the weeks before your postgraduate course is due to begin.

Our pre-sessional English language courses are recognised and accepted by the UK Home Office. If you successfully complete the course, you will not need to take an IELTS test to meet your course English language conditions.

kingston.ac.uk/presessionalenglish

Pre-Masters preparation programmeIf you don’t currently meet the entry requirements for our masters courses, you could participate in our Pre-masters Programme, which provides academic and English language preparation designed specifically to offer progression to a number of our postgraduate courses.

kingston.ac.uk/pmp

Kingston University’s reputation extends overseas; each year we welcome postgraduate students from more than 140 countries around the world.

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Required IELTS grade

Subject area Overall score With no element lower than

Art, Design & Architecture 6.5 5.5

Business and Law 6.5 6.0

Social and Behavioural Sciences 6.5 5.5

Science, Engineering and Computing and Surveying 6.5 5.5 (6.0 in Writing)

Health, Social Care and Education 6.5 5.5

Pre-masters 5.5 5.5

Some courses may have higher requirements in individual elements; please check the individual course page for more information.

Language requirements: kingston.ac.uk/languagereqsEntry requirements: kingston.ac.uk/internationalentryreqs

Academic entry requirementsWe accept a wide variety of international academic qualifications (with good grades) for entry onto our postgraduate courses.

Some programmes will have higher entry requirements or require that you have taken certain subjects. Please refer to the course webpage for full details of specific entry requirements. There are also country-specific sections on our website, where you will find more-detailed information about our entry requirements specific to your home country.

English language requirementsIn addition to the required academic qualifications, if you are not from a majority English speaking country, you will need to prove a good standard of English in order to study at Kingston University. The English language qualification we prefer is Academic IELTS (www.ielts.org), but we also accept a number of IELTS-equivalent English language qualifications.

Please see the following table for a guide to the IELTS scores required by each of our faculties.

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Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is an electronic document required as part of your Tier 4 student visa application.

A CAS can only be issued a maximum of three months before the start of the course.

Before issuing your CAS, our team of experts will check all of your supporting documents to ensure they meet visa requirements.

kingston.ac.uk/visa

Home Officegov.uk/apply-uk-visa

UK Council for International Student Affairs ukcisa.org.uk

Healthcare SurchargeThe immigration health surcharge (IHS) of £300 per year is part of the Tier 4 student visa application and allows all international students access to free healthcare under the British National Health Service (NHS).

Maintenance funds If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study at Kingston University, you will need to show evidence* that you have enough money to pay your tuition fees and cover the costs of living in the UK.

The following table gives you an indication of how much money you need to show in support of your visa application.

Costs to be covered**

Living costs £11,385 (£1,265 per month x 9 months)

Cost of course £13,500 – 23,000 (depending on your course)

*This does not apply to students in receipt of official sponsorship.**Based on September 2019 requirements.

Please note: these figures may change, so please refer to gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas for the most up-to-date information.

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Fees and funding Fees, funding and money mattersWe understand that undertaking postgraduate study is a big financial commitment, that is why, here at Kingston University, we have services and advice to help you plan your finances.

Scholarships and bursariesKingston University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries towards the cost of postgraduate tuition fees, with course specific funding also available.

kingston.ac.uk/pgscholarships

If you are interested in teacher training, bursaries may be available from the government.

getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/bursaries-and-funding

International scholarshipsEvery year, we award scholarships to our international students from outside the European Union. These £2,000 scholarships are awarded to successful applicants in recognition of academic excellence and to encourage diversity in our student population. The scholarships are available to all new international students (classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes) who have an offer to study a full-time degree course, in any subject area, for the September intake.

kingston.ac.uk/internationalscholarships

Kingston University Alumni DiscountStudents who have previously completed an undergraduate degree at Kingston University and go on to enrol on a postgraduate taught course are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees.

International students (with overseas fees status*) who are Kingston University alumni or have a family connection to the University are also eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees.

Progression discountWe offer 15% towards the full cost of tuition fees to students completing their degree at Kingston University in 2019/20 and progressing on to a postgraduate degree in 2020/21.

Postgraduate loansIf you are a UK student resident in England and are aged under the age of 60, you will be able to apply for a loan of up to £10,609 to study for a postgraduate master’s degree.

Taught and research-based courses in any subject are eligible, excluding postgraduate certificates (PgCert) or postgraduate diplomas (PgDip). Funding is available for both full-time and part-time study.

The loan will be paid directly to you and will be non-means tested. It can be used towards the fees for your course or you can spend it on living costs.

gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Eligible doctoral research students can also borrow up to £25,000 to help with course fees and living costs.

gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Tuition feesYou will find details of our tuition fees on our website under the fees and funding section of the course you are considering.

kingston.ac.uk/pgcourses

Our website includes Information about how to pay your fees, including by monthly direct debit instalments. You can also download a PDF of our Money Matters guide.

kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding

International student tuition feesYour tuition fees contribute to the cost of running your course. The amount you have to pay depends on the course you are studying and where you are from.

Students from outside of the European Union generally pay the fees outlined below.

Type of course Annual international tuition fee*

Postgraduate course £13,500 – £15,600

MBA £23,000

Pre-Masters Programme £9,500

*These fees are to be used as a guide only for students who are classified as ‘overseas’ fee paying. Visit the course webpages for the exact price.

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How to apply Postgraduate applications (for both taught and research courses) are made directly to the University; the online application form can be found on the relevant course page. There are some exceptions which are:– PGCE courses apply through the UCAS Teacher

Training website– Pharmacy Practice (OSPAP) apply at

pharmacyregulation.org– MSc Nursing, MSW Masters in Social Work and

PgDip in Midwifery apply through UCAS

If your course does not have an online option, please contact admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk for a pdf copy of our application form.

Portfolio of work (for Kingston School of Art)For many of our art, design and architecture courses, you will need to support your application with a portfolio. This will be a selection of your creative work, demonstrating your creative skills and/or experience. If your course requires a portfolio you will find information on the relevant course page.

Once we have received your course application, we will be in touch to request your portfolio. Your portfolio should have no more than 20 images and should include a written statement (maximum 300 words) explaining why you have applied for the course and how your portfolio shows your suitability. The maximum size that can be uploaded is 50MB. Please note: only electronic versions can be accepted.

Accepting an offerTo accept an offer for a postgraduate programme, you need to formally reply to the University or UCAS-TT for some of our PGCE courses. Instructions on how to do this will be provided in your offer email.

Auditions and interviewsSome of our courses have an interview and/or audition as part of the selection process. If this is the case for the course you have applied for, we will write to short listed candidates with an invitation to interview.

Top tips: completing your application– research the course thoroughly before you apply– provide examples of previous study, work

experience or extracurricular activities that have influenced your course choice

– explain why the course interests you and how it will benefit you

– tell us about how the course will fit in with your future career plans

Employer sponsorshipMany employers know that they will benefit from their staff being more qualified. Your employer may offer to sponsor you through your course at Kingston University by providing funding, day release from work or guaranteed study leave.

Working while you studyKingston upon Thames is a great area for part-time and/or temporary jobs that can help you fund your studies. The University’s job site can put you in touch with hundreds of part-time vacancies in London and the local area.

Each year, the University employs over 200 student ambassadors to support widening participation and student recruitment activities such as Open Days and International arrival and orientation.

International students are able to work a limited number of hours per week during term time, and full-time during a postgraduate professional placement year and official university holidays.

kingston.ac.uk/careers/students/jobs

Further advice and informationOur student life advisers can answer your questions about funding options and give advice on budgeting, banking and dealing with debt. They are based in the Student Life Centre at Penrhyn Road and also in the Student Services Centre at Kingston Hill.

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My course has afforded me the opportunity to undertake a professional placement at Parexel, one of the top clinical research organisations in the world. I have gained experience leading pivotal clinical studies into new and existing medicines, which is invaluable in my field of interest.

Cynthia Aralu MSc Pharmaceutical Science with Management Studies with professional placement

Degree Apprenticeships

Short courses

Why choose a degree apprenticeshipIf you would like to study a postgraduate level qualification whilst undertaking structured, on and off the job learning while earning a salary, then a degree apprenticeship could be the ideal choice for you.

Flexible and professional learning You will have the opportunity to obtain a recognised academic qualification from Kingston University while you continue to gain practical experience in your workplace.

We work in partnership with professional bodies to ensure our degree apprenticeship programmes provide you with the high level technical skills that are valued by employers. All our apprenticeship programmes are quality assured and are delivered as per the approved Apprenticeship Standard. Academic modules, providing underpinning knowledge, are also designed to seamlessly fit into your existing work schedule and personal commitments.

No tuition feesYour tuition fees will be funded from a levy payment made by your employer into the Government’s apprenticeship programme.

Eligibility To qualify for enrolment on a degree apprenticeship programme at Kingston University, you need to be employed in England in a relevant job for a minimum of 30 hours per week and have an apprenticeship agreement with your employer.

Degree apprenticeships in development Level 7 Senior Leader (equivalent to a masters degree)

How to applyYou will need to be in employment in order to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship programme and can apply directly through your employer by providing the following documents: – completed Apprenticeship Application form

(template to be provided by the University)– personal Statement and Employer Recommendation– copy of existing Qualifications as proof of meeting

the programme’s entry requirements– completed Initial Needs Assessment (template to be

provided by the University)

Kingston University is currently working with a range of employers on the successful development and delivery of its Degree Apprenticeship programmes.

kingston.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships

Social work (post-qualifying) credit-bearing short courseWe offer a credit bearing short course in Social Work, taught part-time at our Kingston Hill campus. The course enables social workers to contribute to their continuing professional development and gain academic credit towards an Advanced Social Work MA or a Professional Education and Training MA, a Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma.

kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate-course/post-qualifying-social-work-modules

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Creative short coursesOur short courses provide continuing professional development in many disciplines. They provide

innovative thinking and offer you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, network with peers and gain insight that can help fast track your career or business. Our courses include leadership and human resources, strategic and change management, finance, general management, occupational psychology, education management and healthcare.

We also offer a variety short courses and taster sessions in creative subjects such as life drawing, graphic design, interior design, bronze casting, photography, creative writing, fashion, theatre set design and architectural drawing.

kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses

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Getting to us Excellent transport links Kingston University is located in south-west London so we benefit from excellent transport links. Kingston upon Thames itself has two local train stations, is on many bus routes, is close to major motorways linking London to the rest of the country and has international airports within easy reach.

Airport connectionsKingston University offers an airport pick-up service for new international and EU students starting their course in January or September. Kingston is easily accessible from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, you can take a bus directly from Heathrow to Kingston and regular trains from Gatwick will take you to Clapham Junction where you can take a connecting train to Kingston or Surbiton station.

Free intersite bus service Our free bus service can connect you to all four of our campuses and to Surbiton and Kingston train stations.

Getting to Kingston by public transportThe directions below will take you to either Kingston or Surbiton mainline rail stations, which are linked to our campuses by our regular free shuttle bus service.

By trainTrains run regularly from London Waterloo station, via Clapham Junction and Wimbledon, to both Kingston and Surbiton stations and take about 25 minutes. Then follow directions below to the campus you need.

Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk

By busKingston is on many bus routes and there are stops close to every campus. You can take a bus directly to the University from a number of places in and surrounding London, including Chessington, Ealing, Epsom, Putney, Tooting and Twickenham. You can even get the night bus to and from London’s West End.

Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk

By carPostcodes for Sat Navs are:– Kingston Hill – KT2 7LB– Kingston School of Art, Knights Park – KT1 2QJ– Penrhyn Road – KT1 2EE– Roehampton Vale – SW15 3DW

By bicycleThere is a network of cycle routes adjacent to most University campuses. Cycle parking facilities are available on all sites, including our halls of residence. We have also launched our own E-Bike hire scheme, which enables you to hire a bike for £1 a day, to travel between our Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill campuses.

Plan your journey at tfl.gov.ukkingston.ac.uk/directions

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Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

Welcome The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences This comprises Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences.

The Faculty is driven by a forward-thinking approach that reflects how occupations and work patterns continually change. It offers insight from industry, public sector and community services professionals, and research-active academics with specialist expertise. It focuses on business and social challenges that affect all society, such as decision making, sustainable development and individual resilience. You will graduate with the skills to support you in a challenging and rewarding career.

Kingston Business SchoolKingston Business School has been awarded international accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Earned by just five per cent of the world’s business schools, this prestigious accreditation recognises the excellence of our business education and the business degrees we offer. In addition, many courses are accredited and recognised by professional bodies, such as the Association of MBAs, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Our students become sought-after, future-focused leaders, business influencers and job creators, contributing to society and the economy.

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School of Law, Social and Behavioural SciencesThe School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences offers courses in politics, economics, human rights, international relations, law, psychology and criminology. The psychology and specialist forensic psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Students graduate with the theoretical and methodological tools, hands-on experience and critical thinking necessary to understand individual and group behaviour, solve problems and influence the future.

FacilitiesBusiness courses are taught at Kingston Hill campus, with its £26m state-of-the-art Business School building. We are one of only a few UK universities with a real-time

Bloomberg trading room, offering the experience of a fast-paced professional environment. There is also the new Kingston Business Innovation Centre; a business incubator space to help you start your own business.

Law, social and behavioural sciences are taught at Penrhyn Road campus. You will have access to specialist psychology teaching and test laboratories offering high-specification equipment and software (such as EEG, eye-tracking, behavioural recording, and general cognitive and physiological testing). Other advanced facilities include the moot room for law students. At the heart of the campus is the John Galsworthy building, a £20million teaching and learning facility.

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Accounting and Finance MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement)

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT); Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– This course gives you entry into the CIMA Masters Gateway. If you successfully complete the CIMA Gateway Exam, you will be granted exemptions that include subjects from the certificate level, operational and management level exams. The course also offers exemptions from the professional exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.

– You will gain practical experience, working on real-life cases and financial data platforms, such as Bloomberg, Fame and Datastream.

About this courseThis course has been developed in consultation with global finance professionals. You will study: – financial accounting, modelling and reporting; – operational and practical activities of management

accounting; – theories of finance and investment, and their use in

decision-making; – political, economic, social, technological, legal

and environmental factors that influence an organisation’s social responsibilities; and

– a research project (dissertation), in which you can study a chosen topic in depth.

Example modules– Financial Accounting and Financial Management– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis– International Money and Finance

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates work in Moody’s Analytics (India), the NHS (UK), Accenture (Netherlands) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (UK).

Banking and Finance MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of Corporate Treasurers.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers and offers exemptions from its professional exams.

– Kingston is one of the few UK universities with a Bloomberg trading room. It also has specialist databases such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, and Fame.

About this courseThe course has been developed in consultation with professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank.

You will study eight modules, using real life examples and case studies, and complete a research project. You will learn how to manage assets, liquidity and risk, how to analyse credit, interest, statements and rates, and study corporate finance and industry regulation.

The course covers much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential, helping prepare you for its professional examination. You may also apply for Bloomberg certification, which can be a huge advantage in the jobs market.

Example modules– Bank Operations and Strategy– International Finance– Bank Financial Risk Management

Career opportunitiesYou will be ready for careers in banking, investment, financial services and for paths in finance and financial management. Roles include risk officers, compliance officers and analysts.

Kingston was one of the few universities that offered the pluralist approach to economics I was looking for. My course is taught by lectures who have worked within the finance industry, so they have a clear understanding of the field and can offer expert advice and insight.

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Behavioural Decision Science MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. GCSE or equivalent in mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Specialist facilities include eye-tracking

equipment, a behavioural lab, online research tools and software, an observation suite, and neuropsychological test apparatus.

– Regular lectures are delivered by highly-regarded researchers in the fields of decision-making, thinking and risk.

– You may complete a work or research placement project, directly applying the knowledge you gain.

About this courseBehavioural decision science applies psychological insights into human behaviour to explain how, when, and why people make decisions.

This course examines the application of psychology, behavioural science and behavioural economics to policy, intervention and behaviour change in areas such as health, finance, sustainability, sports, economics, politics and consumer behaviour. You will gain a firm basis in the theory and practice of cognitive science and decision-making, exploring research relevant to decision-making, wellbeing and policy-making.

Example modules– Applications of Behavioural Decision Science– The Psychology of Thinking, Judgement and

Decision-Making– Applications of Psychological Research

Career opportunitiesGraduates work as user research executives, legal compliance managers, behavioural insight consultants, education managers and research consultants, for organisations such as Simply Business, The Honeycomb Works, BPI Music, Sports England, BP and Lloyds Banking.

Child Psychology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology or a closely related discipline. GCSE or equivalent in mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above. A DBS report is required once enrolled on the course. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Facilities include an observation/test room,

monitoring room and eye-tracking technology. – You can gain relevant work experience. Students

have had placements in nurseries, schools, mental health services, play therapy and charities for people with disabilities.

– Kingston has links with local schools and external organisations for conducting applied research. Eminent researchers come to Kingston to present their latest findings.

About this courseThis course offers an advanced study of psychological development in children and the implications of psychological theory and research for practice.

You will examine how developmental theories and research findings can be applied to a range of different areas. Examples include social policy, education, health, and the development of children’s relationships.

The course covers themes such as atypical development. You will learn about a range of developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders and dyslexia.

Example modules– Applications of Psychological Research– Cognitive and Social Development– Development in Typical and Atypical Populations

Career opportunitiesThe course is ideal for beginning or developing careers working with children in areas such as teaching, educational psychology, special educational needs, and social work. Graduates work in schools, local authorities, private companies and universities.

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Clinical Applications of Psychology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with a mental health qualification or other suitable professional experience are welcome to apply. Knowledge of statistics and research methods up to third year undergraduate psychology level or equivalent. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You may gain practical experience through a work

placement. The University has links with charities, community groups and hospitals.

– You will be taught by academics who are researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and health psychology.

– There are guest lecturers who are clinical and counselling psychologists, working in specialist clinical settings (such as chronic pain, sexual health).

About this courseThis course offers in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy. It covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy. Through a dissertation, you may research a chosen area in depth.

Placements include: Place2Be, a charity working to improve children’s psychological well-being; Paiwand, a charity supporting refugee children; and Rise, a social enterprise supporting people with mental health problems. If you have secured a placement before starting the course, we can offer research placements in our Psychology Department.

Example modules– Professional Practice– Psychopathology Across the Life Span – Research Design and Analysis

Career opportunitiesSuitable roles include: doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology; assistant psychologist; IAPT training as a psychological well-being practitioner; and research assistant in psychology.Please note: this course does not lead to a direct professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.

Criminology MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in criminology or a closely related discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is well placed for visits to crown courts,

the central criminal court and the many non-government organisations and charities connected to crime prevention and justice.

– You may access first-hand experiences, such as hearing about imprisonment, the transition from prison, and the desistance process.

– This course challenges traditional understandings, drawing on themes that include anti-racist, feminist, green, Marxist and queer perspectives.

About this courseThis course offers a critical study of the connections between criminological theory, criminal justice policy and social control.

You will examine: social, economic and political contexts that give rise to crime; the state’s responses to offending behaviour; policing; punishment; rehabilitation; and social control strategies. You will study the various factors that combine to criminalise individuals and groups. You will engage critically with the ‘what works’ agenda in relation to reducing crime.

You will develop your research skills, qualitative and quantitative, and conduct your own criminological inquiry into a specialist area.

Example modules– Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers– Punishment: History and Meanings– Critical Criminology

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates work in policing, victim and witnesses services, prisons/prison offender management, and security.

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Development and International Economics MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course has a pluralistic approach with a

balanced blend of development and growth theories, relevant case studies from all over the world and necessary empirical methods.

– Economics Research Seminars (ERS) present up-to-date research from leading economists across the world. You will be encouraged to present your own research.

– Kingston’s Political Economy Research Group (PERG) holds conferences, coordinates research and encourages student participation.

About this courseYou will study issues surrounding international trade, and the problems that developing countries have when dealing with the international economic environment. Problems include: trade and development; the role of institutions; environment and climate change; the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on development; and the significance of technology transfer.

For your dissertation, you will research a significant development issue, supported by a specialist member of staff.

If you wish, you may switch to a research degree after completing the core modules.

Example modules– Development and International Economics– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy– Applied Econometrics and Methods

Career opportunitiesYou will be ready for roles in organisations such as: consulting firms; governmental bodies (e.g. the Department for International Development); the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund; the United Nations; and the Overseas Development Institute, which recruits MA graduates for overseas postings.

Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with a mental health qualification or other suitable professional experience are welcome to apply. Knowledge of statistics and research methods up to third year undergraduate psychology level or equivalent. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston’s location gives opportunities to see, at

first hand, the criminal justice system in operation in London’s courts, custodial institutions and community-based crime-reduction programmes.

– Students have had access to prisons to enrich their academic learning.

– This course challenges traditional understandings by drawing on topics including anti-racist, feminist, green, Marxist and queer perspectives.

About this courseIn the forensic part of the course you will study investigative and legal processes, including policing and geographical profiling. You will engage critically with offender profiling and explore the practice of the Behavioural Offending Advice (BOA) in the UK.

The criminological part of the course examines social, economic and political contexts that give rise to crime. You will study the state’s responses to offending behaviour, policing, punishment, rehabilitation, and strategies of social control. You will study factors that criminalise individuals and groups. You will critically analyse the ‘what works’ agenda in relation to reducing crime.

Example modules– Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic

Psychology– Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers– Criminological Research in Practice

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates have secured employment in policing, victim and witnesses services, prisons/prison offender management, and security.

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Finance MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement)

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of Corporate Treasurers.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– This course offers exemptions from professional exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. It offers the highest number of exemptions (4 out of 5) for gaining a professional certificate.

– Kingston is one of the few UK universities with a Bloomberg trading room. It also has specialist databases, such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, and Fame.

About this courseYou will gain a well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment, and management accounting. You will link these topics to issues of management and corporate strategy, studying real-life examples and case studies. You will also examine how political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors influence organisations’ social responsibilities and strategy.

This course has been developed in consultation with professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank. As part of this course you may apply for Bloomberg certification, often a huge advantage in the jobs market.

Example modules– Financial Modelling and Research Methods– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis– Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking

Career opportunitiesThis course will prepare you for careers in the financial industries or for further study, such as a PhD. Graduates progress to roles such as sales executives in financial products, investment analysts, data analysts or in fintech.

Financial and Business Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement).

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of Corporate Treasurers.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– There are opportunities for diverse methods of learning, including real-life case studies, financial data platforms (such as Bloomberg, Fame and Datastream), and an online simulation game.

– This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers and offers exemptions from its professional exams.

About this courseThis course has been developed in consultation with global finance professionals. It is taught by both academic staff and expert guest lecturers from the accounting, auditing and financial services sector.

The course teaches practical skills essential for managing businesses across a range of contexts. You will learn how to interpret and solve problems using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Through a research project (dissertation) you may study a chosen topic in detail, with one-to-one tuition and guidance. You may tailor your research project to suit your career aspirations.

Example modules– Management Accounting– Financial Modelling and Research Methods– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for roles in corporate finance and financial management, relevant government bodies or to to apply to do a PhD. Recent graduates work at Barclays Plc (UK), the NHS (UK), Deloitte LLP (UK/Norway) and KPMG (Switzerland).

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Financial Economics MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston’s pluralist staff actively research issues

such as macroeconomic instability, employment policy, financial regulation and issues surrounding government intervention.

– Kingston is involved in research projects for international economic organisations and think tanks. There are links with the heterodox economics community in the UK and beyond.

– At Kingston, you will be part of the postgraduate economics community across the London universities, with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.

About this courseThis course examines the financial sector and how companies, households and governments adapt as the financial sector evolves.

You will gain a solid background in economic analysis, history and thought, developing skills to research, and discuss contemporary issues and debates. You will study macro- and microeconomic theories and develop an understanding of the contexts of these issues.

Through your dissertation, you will choose a contemporary issue to research with guidance and supervision from a specialist in the field.

Example modules– Financial Economics– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy– Applied Econometrics and Methods

Career opportunitiesEmployers include: governmental and non-governmental research organisations; financial institutions; industrial firms; banks; pension funds; government regulatory bodies and academic institutions. You may also work independently as a financial affairs specialist.

Forensic Psychology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology with BPS accreditation. Selection may include a panel interview. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview via Skype. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: The British Psychological Society (BPS)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston has close links to forensic settings

in London and the surrounding area. You may undertake a work placement at one, or a research placement with the forensic psychology team.

– This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Stage 1 masters programme. After graduating, you may train further to become a chartered forensic psychologist.

– Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic psychology, from prisons, women’s services and other specialist services (e.g. Broadmoor Hospital).

About this courseYou will study the application of psychology in various forensic settings and be introduced to the role of the forensic psychologist. You will examine the legal aspects of forensic psychology (eg courts and sentencing) and factors that may lead to criminal behaviour.

Your work placement will last at least 15 weeks (two days a week). Settings include security hospitals, children’s homes, prison services and youth offending teams. Alternatively, you may be offered a research placement, reflecting your area of interest. You will have one-to-one supervision for your placement and dissertation.

Example modules– Antisocial Behaviours Across the Lifespan– Applications of Forensic Psychology– Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic

Psychology

Career opportunitiesWith further training you may become a chartered forensic psychologist. Students also work in assistant psychology roles in medium secure hospitals, secure children’s services, and in children’s services and charities. Other destinations include the prison and probation service, crime analysis or academia.

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General Law LLM

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in law or a joint honours where the major component is law. Candidates with a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE), Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course or a qualification as a barrister or solicitor are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The academic team includes National Teaching

Award winners, fellows from the Higher Education Academy and staff who combine teaching with legal practice, research and scholarship.

– You may present your work at research workshops, enter competitions in client interviewing, mediation and mooting, and volunteer with our Legal Advice Centre.

– Studies are enhanced by legal events and guest lectures, covering legal aspects of areas such as technology, employment, climate change, and human trafficking.

About this courseYou may adapt this course to your interests and career goals, specialising in areas of law that interest you. Throughout your studies you will develop research, analytical and practical skills.

A particular focus is the increasing importance of conflict and dispute resolution. As well as option modules, you will conduct legal research and complete a dissertation on an area or issue that suits your career aspirations.

Example modules– Alternative Dispute Resolution– Law of International Trade– Legal Aspects of Business Finance

Career opportunitiesSuitable roles include mediator, negotiator and government and NGO advisor, working for international organisations and in corporate or finance law. If you seek a legal career, you will be ready to further your progress towards becoming a solicitor or barrister and in-house counsel. If you are already a legal professional, this LLM will help you focus your career towards specialist areas.

Human Resource Management MSc, MSc top-up

Duration: MSc: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement). MSc top-up: 1 year part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: MSc: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline OR Candidates with at least two years’ experience in leading, managing and/or developing people are welcome to apply. MSc top up: 120 credits at Level 7 in a human resources-related subject. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: MSc accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston has over 30 years’ experience of teaching

human resources and offers excellent networking. – It is one of just five per cent of the world’s

business schools with accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

– Research to Practice seminars are organised with the CIPD and delivered by leading specialists.

About the MSc courseYou will study: employee engagement, behaviour and relations; HRM and company performance; strategic HRM; reward management; employment law; and people-resourcing. You will complete a management report. Past reports have been for Transport for London, Prudential and Whirlpool Corporation.

Modules cover learning outcomes needed for the CIPD’s professional diploma (Advanced Level 7). The outcomes form part of the evidence-base for the journey to chartered status.

About the MSc top-up courseYou will progress from a PgDip to an MSc, studying literature review, research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

Example modulesMSc: Leading, Managing and Developing People in Context; Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management; Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law. MSc top-up: Research Methods and Dissertation

Career opportunitiesRecent students work as: chief resources officer, HSA Healthcare; HR Manager, HSBC Bank; and HR business partner, AXA Insurance.

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Human Rights MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is taught in collaboration with

Kingston University’s Centre for Human Rights Practice. Staff include human rights practitioners, specialists and researchers.

– Guest lecturers, from human rights and international organisations, have included politician and activist Shami Chakrabarti and directors of non-governmental organisations.

– You will gain valuable experience through a placement in a human rights or social justice organisation, such as Liberty, Peace Brigades International, Amnesty International or Refugee Action.

About this courseThis course explores how human rights link to politics, culture, institutions, organisations, nation states, pressure groups, movements and values.

You will analyse conflicts that have led to violation of human rights. Examples include the use of drones in the “war on terror”, United Nations negotiations to create a treaty on human rights, the challenge of rising populism, and questions of poverty and human rights in the USA. You will investigate refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who flee conflicts and disasters.

Optional modules, and a dissertation, will enable you to study your own interests in depth.

Example modules– Strategies for Achieving Human Rights– Human Rights: Architectures, Actors, Activism– Conflict Management and Analysis

Career opportunitiesThis course can help you start or advance a career in human rights advocacy, policy or communication. Graduates are employed by Amnesty International, Unicef and Save the Children.

Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc With pathway in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Policy)

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is among just five per cent of the world’s

business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– We are one of the top UK universities for graduate start-ups (Higher Education Statistics Agency).

– This course includes a study tour to places such as fintech hub Level39 in Canary Wharf and the entrepreneurial team in City Hall. You may enter competitions such as Bright Ideas and the London Mayor’s Entrepreneur start-up.

About this courseYou will examine management systems for innovation projects, leadership, entrepreneurial behaviour; start-up techniques, financing, and growth strategies. You can get hands-on experience, meeting managers and entrepreneurs, start-ups, tech giants and investors. There is the possibility of a week’s visit to a foreign business school.

The Policy pathway covers the main policy instruments for supporting start-up creation and increasing innovation in both established and newly-created companies, and public sector organisations.

Example modules– Design Thinking for Start Ups– Management, Strategy and International

Entrepreneurship– Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and

Innovation Policy

Career opportunitiesYou will be ready to start a business or work in an innovation/business development role. The Policy pathway offers skills for working in governmental organisations, embassies, and NGOs.

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The emphasis my course puts on developing the practical elements of business, rather than just theoretical learning, really appealed to me. I have gained the knowledge and skills I need to become and effective leader within an organisation or as an entrepreneur. During my time on the course I have launched my own start-up.

Edwin Osei MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

International Business Management MSc Pathways in General Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Project Management

Duration: 12 months full time (September start), 15 months full time (January start), 2 years with professional placement.

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of MBAs (AMBA); European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– There is the opportunity to gain direct experience through the Consultancy in Practice module. There is also the possibility of studying this module overseas.

– You will have the option to study for a recognised Prince 2 qualification.

About this courseThis is our most popular postgraduate course, covers a wide range of topics and offers skills to excel in management or consultancy. You may choose the General Management pathway or specialise in Entrepreneurship, Project Management or Marketing.

You will develop an understanding of general management, international business and strategy. You will learn to identify innovative options and solutions to business issues. There is the opportunity to work on a consultancy project with a real business; students have worked with General Electric (GE), Henkel, MERCK, Kimberly-Clark, SYSDOC and Arqiva.

Example modules– Fundamentals of Business Management– International Business Strategy with Simulation – International Business Environment and Trade

Career opportunitiesGraduates set up businesses, work in SMEs, consultancies or multinational companies, such as Deloitte, BAE Systems, Bell Pottinger, Amazon, Google and Accenture.

International Human Resource Management MSc, MSc top-up

Duration: MSc: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time. MSc top up: 1 year part time.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: MSc: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline OR Candidates with at least two years’ experience in leading, managing and/or developing people are welcome to apply. MSc top up: 120 credits at Level 7 in a human resources-related subject. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: MSc accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– It is one of just five per cent of the world’s

business schools to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

– It is close to the CIPD headquarters, with industry links and networking opportunities.

– Research to Practice seminars are organised with the CIPD and delivered by leading specialists.

About the MSc courseYou will study HRM in multinationals, including employee engagement, cultural issues, labour regulations, company performance, recruitment, development and compensation. You will complete a management report for a UK or overseas organisation.

Modules cover learning outcomes needed for the CIPD’s professional diploma (Advanced Level 7). The outcomes form part of the evidence-base for the journey to chartered status.

About the MSc top-up courseYou will progress from a PgDip to an MSc, studying literature review, research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

Example modulesMSc: Leading, Managing and Developing People in Context; Investigating a Business Issue; Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management. MSc top-up: Research Methods and Dissertation.

Career opportunitiesRecent students work as: HR Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe; HR business leader, GlaxoSmithKline; and HR officer, Budweiser.

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International Politics and Economics MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Seminars organised by the Political Economy

Research Group (PERG) enable you actively exchange ideas with research-active staff and visiting speakers.

– You will benefit from the involvement of Kingston staff in research projects for international think tanks and economic organisations.

– At Kingston, you will have access to the economics postgraduate community across the London universities, with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.

About this courseThis course offers a thorough grounding in the central issues and theories that shape relations in the international economic system. You will gain an advanced understanding of the close interaction between economics and politics on the world stage.

Significant attention is given to developing skills to help your future career. There is a strong emphasis on developing skills and techniques for research and analytical writing.

Through your dissertation, you will be able to develop an area of particular interest in greater depth.

Example modules– International Political Economy: Capitalism,

Imperialism and the State– Economic Change and Ideas– The Theory and Practice of International Relations

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate ready to pursue a career as a political or economic analyst or consultant. Suitable employers include the Civil Service, banks and financial institutions, lobbying groups and international organisations.

International Relations MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience, are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Lively discussion is encouraged, with visiting

speakers, leading academics and figures from human rights and international organisations. Recent speakers include the Palestinian ambassador to the UK and the former Belarusian leader.

– You will be taught by highly acclaimed academics and experts in international relations, politics, human rights and international conflict.

– Teaching for the course employs innovative and inclusive methods, including games and simulations, case studies, workshops, role playing, and group work.

About this courseThis course explores the development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern system. You will examine institutions such as the United Nations and the European Union, and study debates concerning globalisation and underdevelopment.

Through a flexible choice of option modules, you may tailor the course to your interests. Specialisms include international political economy, conflict, security and human rights. In a dissertation, you will study an area of interest in further depth, with one-to-one support and expert supervision.

Example modules– The Theory and Practice of International Relations– International Political Economy– Terrorism, Political Violence and Human Rights

Career opportunitiesThis course can help you start or develop a career in research, advocacy and policy, for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), diplomatic services, inter-governmental organisations think tanks or in journalism.

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I was drawn to my course because it allowed me to focus my studies on topics that interest me and directly relate to my career aspirations. I have developed my time-management, diplomacy and policy-briefing skills, which is important for my future aim to enrol on the Civil Service Scheme, specifically within the diplomatic service.

Charlotte Stallman MSc International Relations

Investment and Financial Risk Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Association of Corporate Treasurers.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– The course offers exemptions from the professional exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. There is also the chance to gain qualifications such as Bloomberg certification, or prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential (many aspects are covered by the course).

– We are one of the few UK universities with a Bloomberg trading room, offering hands-on skills. You may also use Thomson DataStream Advance.

About this courseThis course has been developed with advice from professionals at RBS, Commerzbank, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest. It uses real-life examples, live data and the latest research and theories.

You will be able to create and manage investment portfolios and present the results. You will use industry standard databases, learning to analyse and explore topics using qualitative and quantitative methods.

Kingston’s staff have been given an ‘excellent’ rating for the quality of their teaching.

Example modules– Financial Modelling and Research Methods– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis– Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking

Career opportunitiesYou will be ready to work in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy. Graduates gain roles such as financial analysts, compliance officers and fund managers.

Leadership and Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc/MSc top-up

Duration: PgCert: 1 year part time. PgDip: 2 years part time. MSc top-up: 1 year part time. MSc: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: PgCert/PgDip or MSc: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or four years’ work experience in middle or senior management. MSc top-up: A Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

This course is not available for international students

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– This course has been rated by the E Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2016/17 as one of the best health management masters courses in the world.

– Students are from a wide range of clinical and administrative backgrounds, which makes for valuable sharing of different perspectives.

About this courseThese courses can fit alongside your work commitments. They are ideal for both practising clinicians or health service managers and those who wish to enter the sector. Attendance is for two days a month, complemented by online studies.

You will study management of people, budgets, information, marketing and quality, and organisational change. You will be able to immediately apply the skills you learn to your workplace.

You will have access to lectures, journals, e-learning forums, seminars, the library, online lectures and discussion with professionals from different organisations and sectors.

Example modules– Strategic Health Management and Governance in

Context– Managing Health Services for Quality– Leading People and Organisational Change in Health

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates work for NHS trusts as: service improvement and efficiency manager; senior manager; physiotherapy inpatient operational lead; and as corporate strategist for St Michael’s Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– When combined with three or more years’ experience in purchasing and supply management, this MSc leads to membership of the CIPS.

– You will be subscribed to the student membership for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), with access to its database and online materials.

About this courseYou will develop a broad understanding of management concepts, theories and ideas, such as how to manage organisations and supply chains. You will also examine the external influences (political, economic, environmental and technological) which affect supply chain partners and other stakeholders.

There are company visits and engagement with practising supply chain managers. There is also the opportunity to take part in a real consultancy project with a client company.

Through your research project and dissertation, you can study a specific issue that matches your career interests.

Example modules– Logistics Management– Operations and Supply Chain Management– Strategic Operations and Outsourcing

Career opportunitiesExamples of roles include: supply chain manager, transport officer, procurement consultant and operations manager, for DHL, the NHS, shipping companies, port authorities and airlines.

Managing in the Creative EconomyMA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or two years’ work experience in the creative industries. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five per

cent of the world’s business schools to receive accreditation by AACSB International.

– There are field trips to creative events and businesses, and visits from industry experts and entrepreneurs.

– You will finish the course with an international network of contacts; there is an active alumni network and students come from all over the world.

About this courseThis course offers a business education that is tailored to the leadership, management and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.

Real business experience is central. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will develop a start-up, pitch to real industry experts at our “Dragons’ Den”, engage with professionals and entrepreneurial businesses, and turn ideas into products.

A personal research project will be on a topic of your choice. Some students create a large piece of creative work; others develop a product or launch their own business.

Example modules– Mapping the Creative Economy– Design Thinking for Start-ups– Managing a Creative Business

Career opportunitiesGraduates have progressed to roles such as: director at People of the Sun (Malawi); co-founder of Fairlight Studios; engineering program manager at Microsoft; community manager at Airbnb; and managing director at Togada.

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Marketing and Brand Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– Through exemptions awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), you will have the opportunity to achieve a CIM qualification – highly valued by employers.

– We consult with top industry practitioners, from companies such as Diageo Great Britain and agencies such as Iris, to ensure this course offers the skills valued in industry.

About this courseThis course focuses on branding from a business perspective. It offers an understanding of the business value of brands and the skills to develop and manage them professionally.

You will develop a solid knowledge of marketing management and be able to oversee a brand across all channels. There are opportunities to apply branding theory to case studies and in a live business context.

Through integrated tasks and workshops, industry links and networking opportunities, there is a focus on career and employability. Your work will form a portfolio to show employers.

Example modules– Strategic Brand Management – Branding Design– Global Marketing Management

Career opportunitiesGraduates from this course typically enter the workplace in roles such as brand manager, media planning manager, product marketing manager, digital media buyer and brand marketing executive.

Marketing Communications and Advertising MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement).

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– You will be able to achieve a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification through exemptions awarded by the CIM for this degree. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers.

– Guest speakers, from marketing directors to media planners, come to Kingston to share up-to-the-minute information from their campaigns with our students.

About this courseYou will examine how communications and advertising function in the workplace, gaining a broad and deep knowledge of each marketing communications channel, with a focus on advertising.

You will develop communications plans that stand up to academic scrutiny, gain the skills to present your work to industry experts and the expertise to make recommendations to ad agency directors. You will pitch to professionals, who will critique your technique and your response to a brief.

The work you complete on this course will build into a portfolio you can be proud to show recruiters.

Example modules– Marketing Communications and Advertising Strategy– Digital Communications and Analytics– Market Research and Data Analysis

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate ready for roles such as account manager, media planner, customer insight and analytics executive, digital marketer, and marketing executive.

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Master of Business Administration MBA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional placement, 2 years part time.

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience. Candidates applying for the FT MBA require 3 years relevant work experience. Candidates applying for the PR MBA require 5 years relevant work experience. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with considerable management experience are also welcome to apply. Selection may also include an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: The Association of MBAs (AMBA); Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– This course is accredited by AMBA, the global standard for all MBA and MBM programmes.

– An MBA at Kingston will develop your personal capacity, leadership skills and help you build a career plan to meet your ambitions.

About this courseThis MBA can boost your career, whether you work for a large organisation or are planning your first start up. Through a choice of modules and research topics, you may tailor the MBA to suit your needs.

High-quality, informed teaching will give you practical skills, help you make effective business decisions, think creatively and find solutions to real-life challenges.

Sustainability, ethical business and corporate social responsibility are incorporated into all modules.

Example modules– Organisations and Management in Global Context – Big Data and Business Analytics– Enterprise and Innovation

Career opportunitiesRoles include CEO, finance director, managing director and chief information officer for organisations such as Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services, PWC, Barclays, Network Rail, AstraZeneca and the NHS.

Occupational and Business Psychology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. GCSE, or equivalent, mathematics at grade C or above. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Psychological Society; Association for Business Psychology.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of just five

per cent of the world’s business schools with accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

– This is the only course in the UK with dual accreditation from the British Psychological Society and the Association for Business Psychology. It can form part of the route towards becoming a chartered and registered occupational psychologist.

– Regular guest speakers are from a range of organisations, including major test publishers and business psychology consultancies.

About this courseThis course will help you understand the way people behave at work, examining the application of psychology to the workplace and its relevance to performance. You will develop skills to gather and critically evaluate evidence to help workplace decisions.

You will learn through case studies and from active practitioners, studying ethics, your role as a psychologist, and how to successfully implement a programme in an organisation.

You will use psychological tools and specialist software. Additional short courses cover psychometric testing, for a fraction of the private market cost.

Example modules– Career Counselling, Training and Development – Leadership, Change and Consultancy– Performance Appraisal and Identifying Talent

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate ready for roles in management training centres, assessment centres, organisational development departments, private companies, the civil service, the health sector and the Ministry of Defence.

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Political Economy MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is actively engaged in research and

publication through the Political Economy Research Group (PERG). There are regular seminars, workshops and presentations by visiting speakers.

– You will benefit from our staff’s active involvement in research projects for think tanks and international economic organisations.

– Through being at Kingston, you will be part of the postgraduate economics community across the London universities, with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.

About this courseThe course explores the emergence and globalisation of capitalism from a range of theoretical perspectives. You will study neo-classical, post-Keynesian, Marxist and Institutionalist theories, and apply them to contemporary issues of austerity, monetary policy, neo-liberalism, financialisation and globalisation.

You will develop an understanding of the analysis and research used in the study of international economics, in the contexts of finance, industry, trade and labour and developing countries.

For your dissertation, you will focus on an applied economic policy topic, supported individually by a member of staff. This can showcase your skills to employers.

Example modules– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy– Economic Change and Ideas– Development and International Economics

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for roles in government agencies, think-tanks, research institutes or in international agencies such as the International Labor Organization.

Psychology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. GCSE, or equivalent, mathematics at grade C or above. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Psychological Society (BPS)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course confers eligibility for the Graduate

Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

– You may gain relevant work experience. Current students have had placements in nurseries, schools, mental health services, play therapy and charities for people with disabilities.

– Kingston University’s psychology team conducts internationally excellent research and has links with universities in the USA and Europe. Eminent psychologists regularly present their findings.

About this courseThis course is particularly suitable if you have insufficient credit in psychology from your first degree to meet BPS accreditation criteria. It covers all the key subdisciplines of contemporary psychology and provides extensive training in research skills.

You will gain a broad understanding of psychology, learning to critically appraise psychological models, theories and methodologies. Teaching is in small groups and seminars, with practical research exercises and access to high quality laboratories. Through a dissertation you may research an area of your choice (subject to availability).

You may take an optional Level 6 module in one of a variety of psychology specialisms (timetable permitting).

Example modules– Cognition and Biological Psychology– The Person in Psychology– Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and

Representation

Career opportunitiesMany graduates continue training, becoming chartered psychologists. Careers include clinical, forensic, educational and occupational psychology, social work, counselling and teaching.

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Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement)

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International; Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of only five

per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

– Though collaboration with the CIPR, the course features a bespoke programme of professional development. This will set you on the path to becoming an accredited CIPR practitioner.

– You will benefit from our connections with senior practitioners in the industry who share their expertise during guest lectures.

About this courseThis course is ideal if you aspire to a career in corporate communications, public relations or internal communications. It offers a basis in business disciplines rather than journalism.

You will learn to identify and understand different stakeholder groups and markets and to develop communication styles to suit clients from different backgrounds. You will study best practice in relation to communications in general and, more specifically, corporate and public communications.

Through integrated tasks and workshops you will apply your knowledge to practical settings, preparing you for your career.

Example modules– Public Relations Strategy– Managing Cross-Cultural and Internal Communications– Managing Corporate Social Responsibility and

Sustainable Development

Career opportunitiesGraduates work in a variety of commercial, not-for-profit and non-governmental organisations. Roles include public relations officer, corporate communications manager and communications coordinator.

Real Estate MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates with a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, alongside relevant work experience, are also welcome to apply. Part time applicants must be in relevant employment or have practical experience. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston Business School is one of just five per

cent of the world’s business schools to hold accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

– This is one of the few real estate courses with a world-wide focus on valuation and investment.

– The course culminates in the Kingston Real Estate Master’s Conference. You may also take an optional residential trip to a European destination (additional costs apply).

About this courseThis course is ideal if you want to work at a high level in the real estate sector, either in the UK or overseas. You will be able to focus on areas of investment, asset management or development and you will be encouraged to develop research as well as practical skills.

You will study modules that align with the business, ethics and technical competencies of the RICS’s Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). You may pursue your individual interests through the design and completion of an independent research project.

Example modules– Fundamentals of Real Estate Strategy– Property Appraisal and Valuation– Research Principles and Application

Career opportunitiesMany graduates join entry schemes of chartered surveyors, going through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence. Recent students have been recruited to positions such as planning and development viability surveyor, BPS Chartered Surveyors; senior asset manager, LocatED; and senior surveyor, Gerald Eve.

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My course has provided me with career guidance from expert industry professionals, it has helped me grow and learn, all the while, preparing the way for me to become a successful public relations officer.

Stuti Misra MA Public Relations and Corporate Communications

Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education

Faculty of Health, Social Care and EducationOur health, social work and social care courses are taught through a unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. Students benefit from combined expertise, an extended community and opportunities to network with professional bodies, schools, trusts, services and companies. St George’s is integrated with a teaching hospital and is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research.

Kingston and St George’s won awards for Most Inspirational Student Nurse of the year, Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the year and Teaching Innovation of the year at the 2019 Nursing Times Awards. Our social work and social care courses received 100 per cent overall student satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS).

Our education courses are taught at the School of Education at Kingston Hill campus. The School has over 100 years’ experience in the education and training of teachers. You will learn from experienced tutors; many are qualified professionals who combine teaching with practice. Innovative teaching techniques such as e-learning, virtual environments and simulated scenarios, will help you gain the skills to put your knowledge into practice.

All courses offer practical experience. You will work with service users, patients or children to develop the skills you need for a rewarding career. Depending on your course, you could spend up to half your learning time on practice placements.

Whether you want to train in teaching, social work, midwifery, nursing, social care, physiotherapy or radiography, Kingston and St George’s can help you achieve your career goals.

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FacilitiesFor education students, there are teaching rooms that replicate school classrooms, art rooms or science labs, with facilities for practising lessons before taking them into school. The library’s resources include children’s topic books, CDs of music and nursery rhymes, and teaching aids for history, religions, science, maths and music. An outdoor learning environment features a ‘cubby house’, pond, beehive and nature trail, where trainee teachers lead natural sciences activities with children. Early Years students have the opportunity to simulate teaching and learning with natural materials.

The Social Work Practice Learning Suite is a purpose-built facility. Social work students can learn and practise key skills through simulating home visits and recording interviews, reflecting their future working environments.

Our state-of-the-art nursing skills labs and simulation suites replicate a hospital ward and GP practice. They enable students to gain and practise their skills in preparation for placements and careers.

Dissection facilities at St George’s, University of London include cadaveric material, models, 3D reconstruction and plastinated specimens.

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Advanced Social Work PgCert/PgDip/MA

Duration MA: 3 years part time PgCert: 1 year part time PgDip: 1 year part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in Social Work. Substantial recent experience in a relevant setting. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course offers a choice of MA, PgCert and

PgDip; you will be able to follow the programme that suits your needs.

– The course incorporates recent changes in social work education and regulation. These include the Chief Social Workers’ Knowledge and Skills Statements and revised Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers set by the Health and Care Professions Council.

– You will have excellent opportunities to network with experienced practitioners in specialist roles.

About this courseAll course modules enable you to apply your learning directly to your practice. You may combine specialist studies (such as the Best Interests Assessor module), with more general learning (such as supervision, practice education and management). Our purpose-built Practice Learning Suite is perfect for honing your skills.

Each course module is worth 30 Level 7 credits. For the PgCert you will need to complete two modules; for the PgDip you will need four; and for the MSc you will need four, plus a final project worth 60 credits.

Free-standing modules may be taken as part of your continuing professional development (CPD).

Example modules– Planning and Delivery of Training – Supervision of Professional Practice – Leading and Managing People in

Social Work Practice

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for roles such as team leader, workforce development manager, service manager and principal social worker. The course also offers a route to further research, scholarship and doctoral studies.

Adult Nursing MSc

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline, ideally gained within the last 5 years. A minimum of 500 hours of health or social care related experience. Candidates must complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate the 500 hours. A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English language and mathematics (and a science subject is preferred). Selection includes an interview, an academic writing exercise, occupational health clearance and a DBS check. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course offers both an MSc and a professional

nursing qualification. On graduation, you will be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for professional registration.

– You will gain experience in an area of London or Surrey which includes an acute hospital and will have opportunities to work in the community.

– In our simulation suite you will develop hands-on skills through high-fidelity patient simulators and role play with actors.

About this courseYear 1 introduces the foundations of nursing and healthcare, and their various client groups. Year 2 examines the analysis and application of research and evidence, and the complexities of nursing at individual and organisational levels.

The course covers themes of professional values, quality of life, diversity, anti-discrimination, medicines management, safeguarding; life sciences, managing relationships, self-awareness and reflection, nursing skills, ethics, and law.

Example modules– Nursing the Acutely Ill Adult– Long Term Conditions in Adult Nursing– Transition to Professional Practice in Adult Nursing

Career opportunitiesThis course is ideal for careers in frontline, leadership or specialist nursing. Roles include accident and emergency, critical care, oncology, orthopaedics, trauma, medicine, surgery, GP practice, community staff, hospices, armed forces, and prison services.

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I was able to choose my placement to relate to my career ambitions. I have always been interested in working in an intensive therapy unit (ITU) and I was given the opportunity undertake my placement in the ITU at St George’s Hospital. This allowed me to train alongside leading medical consultants and nurses, learning first-hand how to provide the best possible care to my patients.

Lothifa Begum MSc Adult Nursing

Clinical Leadership MSc/PgCert/PgDip

Duration MSc: 1 year full time, 2 years part time. PgCert: 1 year full time, 18 months part time. PgDip: 6 months full time or part time.

Course intake: October and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline (obtained within the past five years). At least one year’s post-qualifying experience and employment in a relevant health or social care setting and an appropriate healthcare qualification. Candidates without a recent degree are encouraged to contact the course leader and may be required to write a short academic essay. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will develop your skills in judgement,

decision-making, networking and management.– To suit your career, you may choose from a wide

range of modules. The part-time route is ideal if you work full-time.

– You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.

About this courseThis course is ideal for qualified healthcare professionals who wish to learn more about leadership and management. You will be able to apply your learning to the clinical setting and to research healthcare issues within the workplace. You will be kept up to date with recent developments, legal requirements and ethical practice, sharing experiences with professionals from a variety of fields.

Each course module is worth 30 Level 7 credits. For the PgCert you will need to complete two modules; for the PgDip you will need four; and for the MSc you will need four, plus a final research project (worth 60 Level 7 credits).

Example modules– Healthcare Management and Evaluation – Leadership and Change Management – Research Methods and Data Analysis

Career opportunitiesThe course will enable you to drive service improvement projects relevant to your workplace; many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.

Early Years Teacher Birth to Five Years leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) PGCE and EYTS

Duration: 1 year part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent. Candidates with relevant professional experience who hold an honours degree below 2:2 are welcome to apply. GCSE or equivalent in mathematics, science and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, you may take equivalency tests following acceptance of any potential offer given. Employment in an appropriate early years setting for at least 16 hours per week. Employed experience, knowledge and understanding of early years. Selection process includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a current enhanced DBS certificate in “child workforce” identifying no concerns about suitability to teach. Candidates must also pass professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before commencing course.

PhD study: Options available

This course is not available for international students

Location: Employment based

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is ideal for graduates working in an

Early Years setting. – You will gain Early Years Teacher Status in one year. – This course is fully funded by government. Your

employer will also have funding to enable you to attend classes and placements.

About this courseYou will study the Early Years curriculum and teaching methods based on the latest research. Topics include safeguarding, literacy, early maths, personalised progress, forest school and special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Sessions are for one full day a week, usually a Friday. Placements are in an Early Years setting (minimum two weeks) and a Key Stage 1 school (two weeks, which may be extended to four depending on prior experience.) You will be fully supported by mentors.

Example modules– The Reflective Teacher – Perspectives on Policy, Practice and

Professionalism for Teachers

Career opportunitiesRoles include early years teaching, management, and running an early years setting. The course can lead to a masters: credits from PGCE modules form one-third of our Education MRes.

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Healthcare Practice MSc/PgDip/PgCert Pathways in Advanced Practice; Cardiac Care; Intensive Care; Midwifery; Pre-Hospital Critical Care; and Psychosocial Interventions (Mental Health).

Duration MSc: 1 year full time PgDip: 9 months full time, 18 months part time PgCert: 6 months full time, 12 months part time

Course intake: September, March (for PgCert)

Entry requirements: Candidates must apply directly to St George’s, University of London. Please see its website for entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: St George’s, University of London.

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s– This course recognises prior learning (RPL),

subject to the choice of pathway followed. – You will benefit from interprofessional learning.

Research modules will be taken with students from other postgraduate courses and you will be taught by staff from a range of health-related backgrounds.

– You will receive support from your module leader, pathway leader and a research supervisor. A dedicated learning support lecturer can help you with language and academic skills development.

About this courseThis course is designed for practising healthcare professionals, including nurses, midwives, paramedics and other allied health professionals working across a range of settings. It offers a varied and flexible programme of practical and academic study, with PgDip and PgCert awards as well as the MSc.

There is a mix of compulsory research modules and modules specific to the pathway chosen. Most modules are available to study on a free-standing basis. You may choose from option modules across both Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.

Please note: apply directly to St George’s, University of London.

Example modules– Research Methods– Research Project– Specialist clinical and option modules

Career opportunitiesThis course offers professional development for the early career health professional and the more established practitioner who wishes to move into an advanced practice role.

Education MRes

Duration: 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A minimum of 3rd class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. A demonstrable commitment to professional learning in children’s care or education. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Selection also includes an interview.

PhD study: Options available

This course is not available for international students

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is taught at weekends – ideal for

balancing study with work.– The course recognises prior knowledge. It accepts

up to 60 credits at Level 7 if you already have a postgraduate qualification, such as a PGCE or PGCert. This would enable you to start the course from the third module, in March 2021.

– Kingston has experience and expertise in working with researching professionals at masters and doctoral level, ensuring you will get the very best student experience.

About this courseThis course is ideal for professionals who work with learners of any age, in settings such as children’s centres, nurseries, schools, colleges, universities, consultancies, advisory services, museums, prisons and hospitals.

You will be encouraged to be a research-informed practitioner, examining the relationships between practice-oriented knowledge, professional identity, institutional priorities and evidence-based practice.

You will develop skills as a facilitator, co-ordinator, mediator and leader of research-engaged, ethical practice. A research dissertation will enable you to put learning into practice.

Example modules– Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism– Current Issues in Reflective Practice and

Interprofessionalism– Research Methods for Professional Practice

Career opportunitiesThe role of the researching professional in education is of growing importance. Deputy head teachers, managers of children’s centres, research development managers and subject-specific professionals may all use research skills to explore evidence.

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Leadership and Management in Social Care PgCert

Duration: 1 – 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is ideal if you are a manager in a

social work or social care organisation, or if you aspire to management.

– You will gain a full understanding of leadership and management behaviours in social work practice, developing skills in areas such as managing change, working across organisational boundaries and project planning.

– This course is aligned to both the Professional Capabilities Framework and the Chief Social Workers’ Knowledge and Skills Statements for practice leaders and practice supervisors.

About this courseYou will reflect on, and critically analyse, your practice in managing people in social work. You will also analyse the political and policy context for social care and social work.

To support your learning, you will draw on relevant research, evidence, frameworks and literature. You will work with experts from the social care sector in relevant other disciplines.

You will study organisational structures, dynamics and cultures, across different types of social work organisations. You will use data and performance information and financial planning and management.

Example modules– Leading and Managing People in Social Work Practice– Leading and Managing in Social Work and Social

Care Organisations

Career opportunitiesYou will finish the course well-prepared for management roles in the social work and social care sector or in associated sectors (for example, in health settings). The course will also prepare you to progress to a masters qualification.

Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline ideally gained within the last 5 years. A minimum of 500 hours of health or social care related experience. Candidates must complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate the 500 hours. A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English language and mathematics (and a science subject is preferred). Selection includes an interview, an academic writing exercise, occupational health clearance and a DBS check. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course offers both an MSc and a professional

nursing qualification. On graduation, you will be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for professional registration.

– You will have access to a wide range of placements, including some internationally, if you wish.

– You will gain hands-on experience in our simulation suite and through working with the Baked Bean Theatre Company – a professional group of actors with learning disabilities.

About this courseYou will study health inequalities and the promotion of improved health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. You will explore the management of complex conditions across the life span (children, transition, adulthood, the older person and those with dementia) and the analysis and application of research and evidence.

The course offers the combined expertise and facilities of Kingston and St George’s, University of London.

Example modules– Complexities of Learning Disability Nursing – Transition to Professional Practice in Learning

Disability Nursing– Developing and Analysing Evidence-Based Practice

Career opportunitiesStudents often receive job offers before completing the course. There are opportunities in NHS and independent organisations. Roles include specialist nurse, nurse therapist, and community, clinical liaison and consultant nurse.

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Midwifery / Registered Midwife PgDip

Duration: 3 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a health or science related discipline (obtained within the past five years). GCSE or equivalent in English language, science and mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above. Practical work experience in a care setting. Selection includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a DBS check. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus, Kingston University; St George’s, University of London

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s – You will be taught by experienced midwives and

healthcare specialists from the Joint Faculty of Kingston and St George’s, and wider NHS experts.

– You will have opportunities to learn with social workers, paramedics and students of medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiography and bio-medical science. This reflects the midwife’s interprofessional working environment.

– This course includes anatomy with dissected cadaveric material (real bodies that have been generously donated). This unique learning opportunity makes up 10 per cent of first year teaching.

About this courseThis course is for graduates who wish to gain the knowledge and skills to register as midwives on the NMC’s professional register. Ideal students are mature, open-minded, with good interpersonal skills and empathy. Topics include maternal and neonatal physiology, professional, ethical and legal issues, public health and research.

At least 50 per cent of learning is practice-based. You will work with midwives in hospitals and the community, caring for women and their families through pregnancy and birth and providing postnatal care.

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for work in the NHS or overseas and will have the skills to become a future leader. Midwives work clinically, teach, undertake research or manage a complete maternity service.

Mental Health Nursing MSc

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline ideally gained within the last 5 years. A minimum of 500 hours of health or social care related experience. Candidates must complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate the 500 hours. A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English language and mathematics (and a science subject is preferred). Selection includes an interview, an academic writing exercise, occupational health clearance and a DBS check. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston – This course provides the knowledge and

experience to register as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

– Kingston’s partnership with the South West London Recovery College offers you the opportunity to learn from, and with, mental health practitioners and service users. You may access a range of placements.

– Kingston’s mental health ward simulations have won Nursing Times awards for ‘Innovation in Mental Health Teaching’.

About this courseYear 1 introduces the foundations of nursing and healthcare. You will study the role of the mental health nurse and the diverse needs and contexts of mental health service users.

Year 2 examines the analysis and application of research and evidence and the complexities of nursing at individual and organisational levels. You will learn a range of psychological approaches used in clinical practice and prepare for transition to registered nurse.

Example modules– The Care Process in Mental Health Nursing– Complexities of Mental Health Nursing– Transition to Professional Practice in

Mental Health Nursing

Career opportunitiesStudents often receive job offers before completing the course. There are opportunities in NHS and independent organisations. Job roles include staff nurse, specialist forensic services, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and psychiatric liaison.

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National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) PgCert

Duration: 1 year part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent. Candidates with relevant professional experience who hold an honours degree below 2:2 are welcome to apply. Further qualifications relating to working in special educational needs in an education-related environment.

This course is not available for international students

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston – This course incorporates the National Award

for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO). It is designed for existing or aspiring special educational needs (SEN) coordinators who already hold QTS, QTLS or EYTS (0-5 years only).

– The course will enable you to support the learning and development of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

– It offers you advanced knowledge and skills for implementing and leading changes in provision to support inclusive practice.

About this courseThe course offers an overview of special educational needs and/or disabilities in the context of policy, practice and professionalism. You will study the range of perspectives which impact on the work of SEN coordinators.

Central to the course is the study of strategies to enhance learning. You will explore research-based interventions in SEN provision for effective working with staff, pupils, governors, parents and other stakeholders. You will be able to share your ideas for professional practice, confidently engage in academic and professional discourse, and develop skills of advocacy.

Example modules– Critical Reflections on the Role of the SEN Coordinator– Leading Change and the Role of the SEN Coordinator

Career opportunitiesYou will be able to develop your professional practice as a qualified special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and lead the coordination of provision for children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities.

Midwifery / Registered Midwife for registered nurses PgDip

Duration: 85 weeks full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: Registration as an adult nurse (RNA) on the NMC Professional Register for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (Parts 1 and 10). A 2:2 or above honours degree in Adult Nursing. Selection includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a DBS check.

Course accreditations: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

PhD study: Options available

This course is not available for international students

Location: Kingston Hill campus, Kingston University; St George’s, University of London

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s – Kingston University offers this course in

partnership with St George’s, University of London (SGUL). You will have access to the combined resources of both universities.

– You will be offered a wide range of clinical experience within local NHS Trusts and the surrounding community.

– You will use well-equipped skills laboratories, clinical equipment, mannequins and teaching models designed for maternity care.

About this courseThis 85-week course is ideal for registered adult nurses who have already studied at degree level and wish to gain the knowledge and skills to register as midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

You will study the midwifery profession and practice, research, biological science, social science, public health, law and ethics. There is an emphasis on clinical skills teaching – more than half the course focuses on developing practical abilities. We aim to ensure your clinical placements reflect the modules you study, enabling you to integrate theory and practice.

Example modules– Transition to Midwifery Practice– Social and Political Context of Midwifery Care– Midwifery and Complicated Childbearing

Career opportunitiesOnce registered as a midwife, you may develop your skills and experience in the NHS, or the independent or voluntary sectors. Midwives work clinically, teach, undertake research or even manage a complete maternity service.

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Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Top-Up) PGCE Pathways in Early Years, Primary and Secondary

Duration: 1 year part time.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates must have QTS achieved through Graduate Teacher Programme or School Direct and have an assessed professional portfolio. You must also be able to provide a letter of support for your application from your current head teacher and an academic reference supporting your application. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is for practising teachers who have

achieved QTS through a range of routes including the BA, GTP or School Direct programmes.

– It is designed to fit alongside your teaching commitments. Taught sessions take place at six conferences on Saturdays during the academic year.

– You will be able to use technology-enhanced learning opportunities for collaboration and networking with other students on the course.

About this courseThis course will develop your skills and knowledge, support your progress towards leadership and provide a foundation for further study.

You will examine education and teaching policy and practice, and how these affect your classroom experience. Developing critical evaluation skills, you will explore current issues in teaching and learning.

Face-to-face or online tutorials will be scheduled to fit around your work. You will engage with teachers and staff through attending teaching and learning days (six Saturdays) and through the University’s virtual learning environment.

Example modules– The Reflective Teacher– Perspectives on Policy, Practice and

Professionalism for Teachers

Career opportunitiesYou will develop skills to reflect critically on your practice and your learning community. This course offers you a pathway to a masters qualification, with the two modules carrying a total of 60 masters credits.

Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: Late August/Early September

Entry requirements: Candidates must apply directly to St George’s, University of London. Please see its website for entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPS); Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

PhD study: Options available

Location: St George’s, University of London

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s– This course enables you to become a qualified

physiotherapist. – On successful completion, you will be eligible to

apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

– The course is taught at St George’s, University of London. You will have a variety of university-based learning opportunities, including anatomy in the dissection room.

About this courseThis course offers the knowledge and skills for physiotherapy practice, assessment and treatment. It also develops skills in critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving and entrepreneurship.

Year 1 focuses on the foundation skills of physiotherapy using a problem-based approach. It integrates with masters-level modules on reflective practice and critical thinking. Year 2 considers broader concepts of clinical practice, such as the preventative and innovative role of physiotherapy in meeting changing health and social care needs.

Practice placements will enable you to apply and consolidate your learning. They will be in a variety of environments, such as acute NHS hospital trusts, community-based services, mental health trusts, charities, private practices and hospitals.

Example modules– Essentials of Physiotherapy– Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction– Management of Complex Cardiorespiratory

Dysfunction

Career opportunitiesA wide range of practical experience gained from 1,000 hours of practice placements will prepare you for work as a qualified physiotherapist.

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Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE Pathways in Early Years, General Primary and General Primary with Mathematics

Duration: 1 year full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent. Candidates with relevant professional experience who hold an honours degree below 2:2 are welcome to apply. GCSE, or equivalent, mathematics, science and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, you may take equivalency tests following acceptance of any potential offer given. Selection includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a current enhanced DBS certificate in “child workforce” identifying no concerns about suitability to teach. Candidates must pass professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before commencing course. If you are offered a place, it is recommended that you spend time in a school in your chosen age phase to familiarise yourselves with the demands and expectations of teaching. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course will enable you to become an effective,

creative, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher. – You will have personalised support, both from the

University and partnership schools. – You will spend two thirds of the course on school

placement. There is an optional residential trip to Dorset (Friday to Sunday, see website for costs).

About this courseYou will learn to teach the core curriculum subjects of English (including phonics), mathematics and science, plus foundation subjects. Placements will be at two contrasting schools. The Early Years pathway offers placements in nursery, reception and KS1.

Please note: subject to qualifications, bursaries may be available for the General Primary with Maths pathway.

Example modules– The Reflective Teacher– Perspectives on Policy, Practice and

Professionalism for Teachers

Career opportunitiesOver 95 per cent of our graduates enter teaching. Many go into middle and senior management roles in schools.

Practice Education PgCert For registered social workers

Duration: 1 – 2 years part time

Course intake: October, January and May

Entry requirements: Must be a registered social worker with a recognised social work degree qualification. Must be currently registered with HCPC.

Course accreditations: British Association of Social Workers (BASW)

PhD study: Options available

This course is not available for international students

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is designed to help social workers

teach social work students on practice placements. – It is aligned with Chief Social Workers’ knowledge

and skills statements for practice leaders and practice supervisors.

– You will be able to gain Stages 1 and 2 of the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS), accredited by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). You will be able to progress through the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) levels and develop your leadership skills.

About this courseStage 1 of the course prepares you to work with a social work student on their first placement. You will learn to develop a curriculum, manage the placement, support learning and assess achievement. You will put this into practice through a 70-day placement.

In Stage 2 you will provide a 100-day final placement for a social work student. If you have significant experience in practice education, or have taken an Enabling Others’ Learning (Social Work) course, you may be able join Stage 2 directly.

From this PgCert, you may progress to the Professional Education and Training MA or to the Advanced Social Work MA, depending on your module choices.

Example modulesPractice Education, Stages 1 and 2.

Career opportunitiesGraduates have become specialists in practice education and progressed to teaching, learning and management roles.

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Professional Education and Training PgCert/PgDip/MA

Duration: 3 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a related discipline or a professional qualification in social work or related profession. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Must normally be working in settings which will allow you to undertake the practice elements of the programme.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course offers a pathway if you wish to

change career, or advance your career as an educator or trainer.

– It is ideal if you work in a field relevant to social work or social care and wish to wish to specialise in professional education and training.

– Modules can be free-standing, forming part of your continuing professional development.

About this courseYou will develop the practical skills needed to work in professional education and training in social work, social care or other relevant sectors. This may include educating, coaching, mentoring, supporting, assessing and managing others, teamwork, interprofessional practice and leadership.

Modules can be chosen to suit your professional needs. You will need to complete two 30-credit modules to gain the PgCert. For the PgDip you will need four modules. For the MA you will also need four, and to complete a 60-credit project.

The course incorporates recent changes in social work education and professional regulation.

Example modules– Supervision of Professional Practice– Leading and Managing People in Social Work Practice – Leading and Managing in Social Work and Social

Care Organisations

Career opportunitiesThere is an increasing demand for well-qualified educators and trainers in human services. Our graduates work in: social care and justice; sector skills councils; higher education; freelance training; consultancy; and as independent educators.

Research Methods in Education PgCert

Duration: 1 year part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with further qualifications relating to education in a professional or interprofessional setting, such as children’s centres, nurseries, schools, colleges, consultancies, advisory services, museums, prisons, hospitals or higher education will also be considered. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Course is studied online.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is taught 100 per cent online which is

ideal if you need to balance work and study. – It is designed and delivered by online learning

specialists, using technology such as a virtual learning environment, video conferencing, and e-portfolios.

– You will be taught by a team of specialists with a wide range of educational research expertise and will have a personal tutor.

About this courseThis course is ideal for graduates who work with children, young people, families and adults in settings where education takes place, such as children’s centres, nurseries, schools, colleges, consultancies, advisory services, museums, prisons, hospitals and higher education.

You will study a range of topics, from methods of enquiry for ethically researching professional practice to the design of a research proposal. You will develop knowledge and skills in advanced research methods.

You will learn to contextualise educational research, design a research project, analyse and evaluate a line of enquiry, and communicate your research ideas. You will be ready to promote a research-rich workplace culture.

Example modules– Research Methods for Education– Developing a Research Proposal

Career opportunitiesThere is a growing demand for confident research-engaged professionals in individual institutions and consortium settings. This course is also an ideal preparation for doctoral studies.

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Radiography PgCert/PgDip/MSc Pathways in: Breast Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging (Mammography) and Oncology Practice

Duration – PgCert: 2 years part time– PgDip: 4 years part time – MSc: 5 years part time Please note: courses may be completed over a shorter period, depending on module availability.

Course intake: January to December (we run modules throughout the year)

Entry requirements: Must be a registered healthcare professional in a relevant healthcare field with at least two years’ full-time clinical experience. (This experience not required for the Medical Imaging (Mammography) pathway.) Please see our website for detailed entry requirements for each standalone module. The Medical Imaging and Oncology Practice pathways are available for international students. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s– These courses are delivered in partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of

London. You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both institutions.– State-of-the-art facilities include VERT, a treatment planning suite and a diagnostic radiography simulation

suite comprising two x-ray tubes, x-ray table, erect bucky, mobile machine, image intensifier and four ultrasound machines. Imaging facilities include computed radiography and digital radiography.

– Mammography pathways are delivered in collaboration with two specialist breast screening units.

About this courseIf you are a registered healthcare practitioner working in imaging or oncology, these courses are ideal. Whether you study for a standalone module, a PgCert, a PgDip or an MSc, a flexible framework will prepare you for advanced practice. Subjects will be relevant to your needs and those of your clinical departments.

You may be granted credits for previous academic and professional qualifications through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) scheme.

Within your chosen pathway, studies relate to diagnosis, treatment and care, management, practice education, supervisory and assessment roles, quality issues, research methods and ethics. We will help you choose the best combination of modules to meet your needs. Some modules are delivered in partnership with the Jarvis and St George’s Breast Screening Centres.

An independent work-based learning module will enable you to study around your continuing professional development (CPD) and workplace needs. Individual modules may be taken as free-standing short courses.

Example Breast Evaluation modules– Advanced Principles and Practice of Breast

Interventional Techniques– Clinical Breast Examination and Client

Communication

Example Medical Imaging modules– Cross-sectional Imaging – Diagnostic– PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication

System) Administration.

Example Medical Imaging (Mammography) modules– Professional Practice in Mammography– Interpretation and Reporting in Mammography

Example Medical Imaging modules– Cross-sectional Imaging – Therapeutic– PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication

System) Administration

Career opportunitiesThese courses will help you keep up to date with developments, legal requirements and ethical practice in radiography. You will reflect critically on your practice and develop decision-making, networking and management skills. You will be prepared for advanced practice and/or a role as a consultant practitioner.

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Radiography PgCert/PgDip/MSc Pathways in: Breast Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging (Mammography) and Oncology Practice

Duration – PgCert: 2 years part time– PgDip: 4 years part time – MSc: 5 years part time Please note: courses may be completed over a shorter period, depending on module availability.

Course intake: January to December (we run modules throughout the year)

Entry requirements: Must be a registered healthcare professional in a relevant healthcare field with at least two years’ full-time clinical experience. (This experience not required for the Medical Imaging (Mammography) pathway.) Please see our website for detailed entry requirements for each standalone module. The Medical Imaging and Oncology Practice pathways are available for international students. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston and St George’s– These courses are delivered in partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of

London. You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both institutions.– State-of-the-art facilities include VERT, a treatment planning suite and a diagnostic radiography simulation

suite comprising two x-ray tubes, x-ray table, erect bucky, mobile machine, image intensifier and four ultrasound machines. Imaging facilities include computed radiography and digital radiography.

– Mammography pathways are delivered in collaboration with two specialist breast screening units.

About this courseIf you are a registered healthcare practitioner working in imaging or oncology, these courses are ideal. Whether you study for a standalone module, a PgCert, a PgDip or an MSc, a flexible framework will prepare you for advanced practice. Subjects will be relevant to your needs and those of your clinical departments.

You may be granted credits for previous academic and professional qualifications through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) scheme.

Within your chosen pathway, studies relate to diagnosis, treatment and care, management, practice education, supervisory and assessment roles, quality issues, research methods and ethics. We will help you choose the best combination of modules to meet your needs. Some modules are delivered in partnership with the Jarvis and St George’s Breast Screening Centres.

An independent work-based learning module will enable you to study around your continuing professional development (CPD) and workplace needs. Individual modules may be taken as free-standing short courses.

Example Breast Evaluation modules– Advanced Principles and Practice of Breast

Interventional Techniques– Clinical Breast Examination and Client

Communication

Example Medical Imaging modules– Cross-sectional Imaging – Diagnostic– PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication

System) Administration.

Example Medical Imaging (Mammography) modules– Professional Practice in Mammography– Interpretation and Reporting in Mammography

Example Medical Imaging modules– Cross-sectional Imaging – Therapeutic– PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication

System) Administration

Career opportunitiesThese courses will help you keep up to date with developments, legal requirements and ethical practice in radiography. You will reflect critically on your practice and develop decision-making, networking and management skills. You will be prepared for advanced practice and/or a role as a consultant practitioner.

Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE Subjects available: biology, chemistry, citizenship with social science, English, mathematics, physical education, physics.

Duration: 1 year full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with relevant professional experience, who hold an honours degree below 2:2, are welcome to apply. GCSE or equivalent in mathematics, science and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, you may take equivalency tests following acceptance of any potential offer given. Selection includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a current enhanced DBS certificate in “child workforce” identifying no concerns about suitability to teach. Candidates must also pass professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before commencing course. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– This intensive, well-supported course prepares

you to teach in the 11–16 age range and offers the opportunity to develop teaching for sixth-form.

– Kingston’s partnership schools offer excellent opportunities for practical learning.

– You will have personalised support from both University and partnership schools.

About this courseThis course focuses on the secondary curriculum and skills such as planning and assessing pupils’ work, establishing good discipline and control. For 24 out of 36 weeks you will be on placement, in at least two different school settings. You will be supported by University tutors and mentors in schools.

Please note: you might qualify for a scholarship or bursary, depending on undergraduate degree and teaching specialism.

Example modules– The Reflective Teacher – Perspectives on Policy, Practice and

Professionalism for Teachers

Career opportunitiesOver 95 per cent of course graduates enter teaching. The course also offers a path to a masters; credits from PGCE modules form one-third of our Education MRes.

Social WorkMSW

Duration: 2 years full time; 3 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent, normally in a social sciences discipline. GCSE, or equivalent, mathematics and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. Work experience related to the sector, or likely to be of value to the sector, such as experience in the social care sector through paid employment or as a volunteer or user/carer experience. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus.

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is part of a new teaching partnership with

seven local authorities and two voluntary agencies. Expert social workers contribute to the teaching.

– The course is underpinned by the British Association of Social Workers’ (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will be able to meet professional standards and register with Social Work England.

– You will be well-prepared for your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), once you have qualified and start work.

About this courseYou will develop knowledge and skills in our state-of-the-art Practice Learning Skills Lab. Through a specialist practice interest module you may study a chosen area in depth.

There are two contrasting placements of 70 days and 100 days. You will make observation visits, learn from service users, carers and experienced social workers.

You will study effective approaches to working with children and their families and adults at risk (including older adults and mental health social work practice).

Example modules– Readiness for Direct Practice– Assessment and Intervention – Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks

for Social Work Practice

Career opportunitiesAreas include children’s services and family support, community care and adult services; adult/youth criminal justice services, community, day, residential and health settings; and mental health, disability, addiction and forensic services.

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Kingston School of Art

Welcome Kingston School of Art One of the UK’s leading educational institutions, with origins in the late nineteenth century. Kingston School of Art offers a wide range of subjects including art, design, architecture, humanities, journalism, media, publishing, creative and performing arts. The School’s excellence is reflected by impressive subject rankings, awards, research performance, liaison with leading brands and institutions, and the global influence of its alumni.

We enable all students to achieve their ambitions as successful professionals in the creative industries or through further study and research. Professional skills are taught alongside research and theory, with all courses culminating in a major project. Many courses offer opportunities to work on live industry briefs, or to take work placements in industry.

Courses are taught across three campuses: Knights Park, Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill. Subjects taught at Knights Park include architecture, art, design and fashion. Penrhyn Road is home to humanities, dance, drama, journalism, media and publishing. Kingston Hill is dedicated to music.

FacilitiesWe have recently invested £32m in a major refurbishment project at Kingston School of Art’s Knights Park campus to provide students with world-class workshop spaces and design studios. Kingston School of Art’s facilities include the following:

– a large, open-access, 3D workshop and an interdisciplinary construction area. Students can work with a broad range of materials including wood, metal, stone, plastic, plaster, bio-resins, wax and ceramics

– a digital media workshop with a wide range of design‐related software

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– a hackspace, where postgraduate students with similar interests, often in computers, machining, technology, science, digital or electronic art, can meet and collaborate

– fashion workshops, with sewing and knit spaces.– journalism newsrooms– a moving image workshop, for filming, sound

recording, animation, and editing– five recording studios, audio and video editing

facilities and band rehearsal rooms– the Visconti Studio; an analogue/digital hybrid

recording studio with a 300m2 octagonal live room plus vintage and rare recording equipment

– a photography workshop, with two studios, digital and traditional darkrooms

– a printmaking, letterpress and bookbinding workshop with five studio areas

– loans rooms for the hiring of photography, film and audio equipment

– the Writers’ Centre, Kingston – a literary cultural centre dedicated to creative writing. Events include talks, workshops, festivals, journalism and publishing masterclasses and visits from literary agents, writers and publishers

– the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP), renowned for its teaching and research in post-Kantian European philosophy

– exhibition spaces for students to display and curate their own work

– The Stanley Picker Gallery; the University’s own art gallery. Students, artists and designers present exhibitions and events; find out more: stanleypickergallery.org

– Dorich House; the University’s own museum, housing the world’s largest collection of work by the sculptor Dora Gordine

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Aesthetics and Art Theory MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This MA is recognised as one of the most

significant and innovative courses in its field, highly-regarded in the international art world.

– Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in the appropriate philosophical context.

– The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.

About this courseThis course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics.

Modules include the study of works by Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.

You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.

Example modules– Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition– Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary – Topics in Modern European Philosophy

Career opportunitiesGraduates often progress to careers in media/journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy or to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory.

Applied Linguistics for TESOL MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will gain the qualifications, skills and

knowledge to develop your teaching career in both the UK and overseas.

– There is the option to gain a professional teaching qualification, Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Study for a CELTA will be at a local college and will incur an additional cost.

– You will be taught by active practitioners, including TEDx speakers and industry experts who have presented at London Second Language Acquisition Research Forum (L-SLARF) and other industry conferences.

About this courseThis course is ideal for both native speakers and non-native speakers of English who aspire to careers in language teaching. It covers both the theory and practice of language learning and teaching.

You will observe teachers in practice, gaining an understanding of classroom management, teaching skills and pedagogy. You will have the chance to design and use teaching materials, and through option modules, you may develop your own paths of enquiry. A dissertation will encourage you to critically reflect on your language teacher training.

Example modules– Principles of Language Learning for Language

Teaching – Educational Technologies for English Language

Teaching and Learning – Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate ready to work as a language teacher or consultant, both in the UK and overseas. Please note: this MA is not a teaching qualification for entry into the UK state school education system.

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Architecture ARB/RIBA Part 2 MArch

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent, normally with ARB/RIBA Part 1 exemption. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is in the Domus listing of the top 50

Architecture Schools in Europe.– Kingston’s curriculum was commended by

the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2017. You will be taught by a wide range of distinguished practitioners and academics. Design is taught in a unit system with all design units taught by notable architecture practitioners.

– Our students and staff win prestigious industry awards, including regular successes in the RIBA President’s Medals.

About this courseThe Architecture MArch qualification is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This course covers both ARB and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria Part 2.

This course centres on the practice, theory, techniques and contexts of design. It involves ‘live-build’ projects, recently for the Barbican in London and Kunstmuseum Bonn.

You will deepen and consolidate the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired during your first degree and a recommended period of work-based learning. A dissertation will give you the chance to investigate an area of interest in depth.

Example modules– Reading Architecture – Designing Architecture – Making Architecture

Career opportunitiesOur graduates succeed in professional practice, architecture teaching and associated construction and creative industries. They are actively sought by prominent architectural practices in London, the UK and abroad.

Art and Design History MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Selection may include an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston School of Art’s workshops offer 3D,

moving image and printmaking, photography and letterpress resources.

– Through a major project, you will be able to tailor your studies to your particular interests and aspirations.

– You can attend a variety of lectures for postgraduate design students in which leading practitioners explore key issues for the creative industries. Speakers have included Greg Votolato, Anne Wealleans and alumnus Tim Ashton (Antidote).

About this courseThis course provides an interdisciplinary study of the history of both art and design. It culminates in a major project – a dissertation or practice-based research and commentary (such as moving image, printmaking, photography, 3D) – in which you will pursue a chosen topic in depth.

Alongside your academic studies, you will develop skills in: problem solving and organisation; data collation, review and synopsis; communication (oral, written and electronic); time management; computing; and co-operation and teamwork.

Example modules– Interrogating Art and Design: Critical Perspectives

and Creative Practices – Special Topics in Art and Design – The Politics of Design: Artefacts, Identity and Protest

Career opportunitiesThis degree is ideal for careers in the cultural industries and as a foundation for further academic study. Our graduates work in museums, galleries and universities, in the UK and internationally.

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Kingston School of Art is a place of creativity and expression run by a community of artists and creators, the environment motivates me to step outside my comfort zone and explore my creative ideas. I am supported and encouraged to make ambitious and thought-provoking work, which has been invaluable in developing my own art practice.

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Art Market and Appraisal (Professional Practice) MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This is the only antiques and fine art course

accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for entry as a probationer practitioner.

– There are hands-on workshops and access to London’s art scene. You will be able to visit sites, take behind-the-scenes tours and optional overseas study trips (there may be additional costs).

– Art market professionals share their expertise. Speakers have included experts from Christie’s Auction House and AXA Art Insurance.

About this courseYou will be introduced to a wide range of businesses, collections and professionals and learn how the art market functions in a complex and changing art world.

You will study the economic and legal contexts of professional practice and gain skills related to the valuation of objects used within industry.

Through your dissertation, you will be able to focus on an area of interest gaining research skills which could lead to further postgraduate research.

Example modules– Art and Law – Cultural Heritage: Ethics, Trade and Globalisation – Professional Practice (Art Market)

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for roles in various areas of the art market, such as professional appraising, to working in a commercial gallery, or starting up your own business. Graduates have set up galleries and online platforms, managed collections and advised collectors.

Communication Design: Graphic Design MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in graphic design or related discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course is taught by practising designers,

researchers in design and visiting tutors from industry. You will visit studios, work on live projects and take part in competitions.

– You will work with students from other design-based MA courses, benefitting from interdisciplinary methods and ways of working.

– You can explore your individual interests and develop your personal practice within graphic design and contemporary visual communication.

About this courseThis course offers an in-depth understanding of the relationships between words, pictures and methods of communication and transmission. You will graduate with an understanding of the changing global, technological and social context of design and the cultural role of the visual designer.

Through project work, and in response to set briefs in each module, you will develop your personal graphic design practice. You will also explore the importance of research in underpinning your practice. In the final stage of the course, you will propose and develop your independent major project.

Example modules– Visual Grammar, Literacy and Intelligence – Designing Research – Visual Storytelling: Narrative and Sequence

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate with skills for a graphic design career, such as: project brief analysis; creative use of materials; communication and presentation tools and techniques; workshop practices; and critical reflection of design practice.

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Communication Design: Illustration MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course is taught by practising illustrators,

designers and researchers in design. They will help you develop your understanding of the relationship between illustration, words and communication.

– You will study with students from across the Design School, building your own visual language and ‘tools’ in response to briefs in each module.

– Your learning will be supported by studio visits, tutors from industry, live projects, competitions, lectures and workshops.

About this courseThis course encourages you to explore and understand the methods and processes at work in contemporary illustration. It challenges preconceptions about illustration and design. You will be asked to consider what?, how?, why? and who? This represents a shift from the traditional problem-solving approach to one of problem finding.

There is a focus on the patterns of research you develop and the visual methods you employ to explore and unravel briefs. You will be expected to demonstrate how you research and develop your ideas, culminating in an independent project.

Example modules– Visual Grammar, Literacy and Intelligence – Designing Research – Visual Storytelling: Narrative and Sequence

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for both freelance and employed roles. Some graduates become freelance illustrators; others have careers as art directors, graphic designers, web developers, app developers, animators and in theatre production.

Composing for Film and Television MMus

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a music discipline. Candidates without an honours degree in music, but who have experience as a professional performer, composer or producer or advanced study in a conservatoire, are welcome to apply. Candidates are required to submit a folio of three contrasting compositions (both scores and recordings) and demonstrate their familiarity with a sequencing programme such as Logic Pro. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will learn techniques for composing and

producing music for media, be taught by professional composers such as Philip Chambon, and collaborate with filmmakers and animators.

– There is the opportunity to have your compositions performed by an ensemble, conducted to picture in a professional recording environment.

– You will use recording studios, rehearsal rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio, which has a 300m² octagonal live room plus rare and vintage recording equipment.

About this courseThis course explores how music creates atmosphere, conveys mood and depicts setting, character and action. You will examine the relationships between composer and producer, directors and music editors. You will study the technology used to produce high-quality soundtracks, as well as business and copyright issues. Through option modules, you will be able to tailor the course to your interests.

For your major project, you will compose an extensive piece of music to picture and work with filmmakers. There are opportunities to collaborate with filmmaking and animation students.

Example modules– Professional and Live Aspects of Composing for

Film and Television – Techniques and Technology for Composing for Film

and Television – Special Study: Arranging and Scoring

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for roles such as composing for theatre, studio-based technical and creative work, or a portfolio career as a composer, producer and performer.

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Contemporary European Philosophy MA

Duration: 18 months full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in philosophy or related discipline. A good reading knowledge of French (minimum of B1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus; University of Paris 8

Reasons to choose Kingston– This joint masters programme, taught in Kingston

and Paris, offers an international and multi-lingual approach to contemporary European philosophy.

– You will study at two highly-respected institutions in the field – Kingston University’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) and the University of Paris 8.

– Longer than a standard MA, this course enables more-specialised study and a more extensive dissertation.

About this courseYou will spend the autumn term at Kingston and the spring term at Paris 8. You will be taught in English and French and will normally be able to write your essays in either language. You will have access to the unique collections of the British and French national libraries.

You will write a dissertation, either in London or Paris, in English or in French. Preparation lasts around eight months and involves research skills workshops, group tutorials and individual supervision.

Please note: you can receive free tuition in French through our Kingston Language Scheme.

Example modules– Contemporary European Philosophies – Critique, Practice, Power – Plasticity and Form

Career opportunitiesGraduates progress to careers in media/journalism, publishing, arts, education, and public policy. The course also offers a pathway to doctoral research at the CRMEP, at Paris 8, or other institutions.

Creative PracticeGraduate Diploma Pathways in Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Landscape and Urbanism, Product and Furniture

Duration: 1 year full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a creative arts discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This stand-alone, credit-bearing course will

prepare you for postgraduate study. Content is tailored to the subject you wish to pursue.

– Kingston University was ranked second in the UK for design and crafts in The Guardian University League Tables 2019.

– You will work on live projects, develop creative and flexible thinking, sound technical skills, and consider a variety of approaches to any subject or brief. Students have recently worked with Jeans for Genes and D&AD.

About this courseThis course is ideal if you already have a bachelors degree in a related discipline and are intending to apply for one of Kingston’s practice-based MA courses.

You will work within your subject-specific course peer group, the wider course peer group (comprising students from a range of subjects), and alongside postgraduate students. Building a strong portfolio of relevant project work, you will demonstrate your developing intellectual and practical strengths.

Career opportunitiesAfter completing their masters courses, graduates have gone on to work in design offices, publishing houses, interactive media, film and television, fashion houses and advertising agencies.

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Creative Writing MA, MFA

Duration – MA: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time. Includes distance learning

option.– MFA: 2 years full time, 4 years part time. Includes distance learning option.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates are required to submit a 5,000-word sample of creative writing. Occasionally, initial degree is not required if the standard of writing is high enough. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus or through distance learning.

Reasons to choose Kingston– You can study these courses via distance learning, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your

job. Taught in virtual forums and classrooms, your studies can suit your schedule.– Writers’ Centre Kingston offers a programme of events, such as talks, workshops and festivals. Kingston

University is also in partnerships with the Rose Theatre and the Rich Mix Cultural Foundation.– You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publications, Persist, Pages and

Ripple. They include fiction, poetry, reviews and creative non-fiction and are edited by postgraduate creative writing students.

About this courseThese courses are ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in the craft of creative writing. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published writers, and fellow students. You will experiment with literary forms and texts and study contextual, critical and philosophical issues that inform your writing.

There are opportunities to develop your writing skills in general or specialise in a genre, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama or screen writing. You will also explore critical theory and experimental/avant-garde writing. You will write a 15,000-word creative dissertation, such as a portion of a novel, a body of poetry, a play or screenplay.

If you choose to study for an MFA, your second year of study will focus on a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words in which you will pursue an area of interest in depth. This may be a single piece of writing or a collection of pieces. For this dissertation you will receive one-to-one support and supervision.

You will develop skills sought by employers, such as: effective communication; self-management; editing; presentation; the ability to reflect on your work and respond to constructive criticism; and the ability to write for particular purposes.

Example modules– Workshop in Popular Genre Writing – Structure and Style – Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers

Career opportunitiesSuitable careers include translating, writing, publishing, journalism, advertising, marketing, film, television, radio, arts management, new media, business, teaching, and therapeutic fields.

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Creative Writing MA, MFA

Duration – MA: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time. Includes distance learning

option.– MFA: 2 years full time, 4 years part time. Includes distance learning option.

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates are required to submit a 5,000-word sample of creative writing. Occasionally, initial degree is not required if the standard of writing is high enough. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus or through distance learning.

Reasons to choose Kingston– You can study these courses via distance learning, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your

job. Taught in virtual forums and classrooms, your studies can suit your schedule.– Writers’ Centre Kingston offers a programme of events, such as talks, workshops and festivals. Kingston

University is also in partnerships with the Rose Theatre and the Rich Mix Cultural Foundation.– You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publications, Persist, Pages and

Ripple. They include fiction, poetry, reviews and creative non-fiction and are edited by postgraduate creative writing students.

About this courseThese courses are ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in the craft of creative writing. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published writers, and fellow students. You will experiment with literary forms and texts and study contextual, critical and philosophical issues that inform your writing.

There are opportunities to develop your writing skills in general or specialise in a genre, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama or screen writing. You will also explore critical theory and experimental/avant-garde writing. You will write a 15,000-word creative dissertation, such as a portion of a novel, a body of poetry, a play or screenplay.

If you choose to study for an MFA, your second year of study will focus on a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words in which you will pursue an area of interest in depth. This may be a single piece of writing or a collection of pieces. For this dissertation you will receive one-to-one support and supervision.

You will develop skills sought by employers, such as: effective communication; self-management; editing; presentation; the ability to reflect on your work and respond to constructive criticism; and the ability to write for particular purposes.

Example modules– Workshop in Popular Genre Writing – Structure and Style – Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers

Career opportunitiesSuitable careers include translating, writing, publishing, journalism, advertising, marketing, film, television, radio, arts management, new media, business, teaching, and therapeutic fields.

Creative Writing and Publishing MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a 3,000-word sample of creative writing. Occasionally initial degree is not required if the standard of writing is high enough. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will become part of Kingston’s thriving

community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.

– Kingston has links with major publishers such as Hachette UK, Yale University, Bloomsbury, Faber and Macmillan. Course content is informed by an advisory board of industry figures.

– You will gain real experience of writing and publishing through Kingston University’s literary magazine, Persist.

About this courseThis course examines not only the craft of writing, but also how the publishing industry works. You will develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry.

The creative writing element of this course is workshop-led, with an opportunity to specialise in the genre of your choice. The publishing element focuses on marketing-led commercial and trade publishing, industry structure and core skills.

For your final assessment, you may choose a creative writing dissertation, a publishing dissertation or undertake a practical publishing project.

Example modules– Writers Workshop – Create: The Business of Publishing – Make: Content Development and Production

Career opportunitiesIn addition to writing or publishing, careers include journalism, translation, advertising and marketing, film, television, radio, arts management, new media, business, teaching and therapeutic fields.

Curating Contemporary Design MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus; Design Museum, Kensington

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum.

You will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.

– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.

– The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and alternative curatorial formats. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam (there is an additional cost for the trip).

About this courseYou will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions and events. You will learn to devise exhibition briefs, research and select exhibits and curate learning and public programmes.

Through a dissertation and/or project, you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. The dissertation will support your professional practice and may be developed for research at higher degree level.

Example modules– Theories of the Contemporary Object – Curatorial Skill Sets – Politics of Display

Career opportunitiesOur graduates work in museums, galleries and cultural organisations around the world including the British Council, Gallery Fumi; the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney; the Korean Institute of Design Promotion and Shanghai Art Museum.

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English Literature MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates are required to submit a piece of critical writing on a literary topic or work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will be taught by world-leading academics

with highly-rated research publications. – Several modules are complemented by field

trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres (there are additional costs for travel and entry fees).

– The University has links to the Rose Theatre, and the Writers’ Centre Kingston and Cultural Histories at Kingston, which both organise talks, workshops and festivals.

About this courseThis course focuses on texts that explore the limits of human experience and contravene cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of English literature and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis.

Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000-word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.

Example modules– Transgression and Dissidence – Mappings and Crossings – Sex and Text

Career opportunitiesThis course will enhance careers in areas such as publishing, libraries, museums, journalism, teaching, the arts, and the creative industries. It is also an excellent foundation for PhD-level research.

Experimental Film MA

Duration: 17 months full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a showreel of their work. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but who demonstrate the ability to develop major experimental film works, will be considered. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Your work will be publicly screened at the

British Film Institute (BFI) and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). You will have access to the archives and collections of leading organisations, such as LUX moving image.

– You may apply for an emerging artist-filmmaker scheme, making and producing commissioned short films and audio works for BBC broadcasting platforms.

– You may participate in key film festivals, such as Frames of Representation at the ICA, London Film Festival at BFI and CPH-Dox in Copenhagen.

About this courseThe course covers a broad range of approaches, practices, theories and technologies. It explores the processes within which experimental film can be understood and conceptualised.

There is input from internationally-recognised artists, filmmakers, curators and writers. You will develop a significant body of film work. One module will take place at a professional agency (in 2017/18 this was at LUX).

You will be encouraged to experiment with celluloid and be trained in analogue resources, such as Bolex and Aaton 16mm cameras, and Steenbeck flatbed editing tables.

Example modules– Screen Experimentation: New Narratives,

Practices & Discourses – Film Theory & Professional Development:

Artists’ Film and Moving Image – Experimental Narrative and Documentary Practices

Career opportunitiesYou will be ready to work as an artist or filmmaker, or for employment in moving image production, distribution and curating, or for further study.

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Film Studies MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Selection may include an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will study a wide variety of classical,

contemporary and emergent cinemas, including examples from British, American, European and global traditions.

– Kingston’s location is ideal for accessing the many film-based resources in London, such as the British Film Institute (the largest film archive in the world).

– You will be able to attend Kingston’s specialist film conferences on wide-ranging topics, from gothic voyages to Stanley Kubrick and Iris Murdoch to Literary London.

About this courseThis course develops an understanding of the central role cinema has played, and continues to play, in shaping our world.

You will be able to research a variety of areas, including: gender and sexuality; industry and independents in New Hollywood; and experimental and avant-garde cinemas. You will also be introduced to the main areas of debate in the history of film criticism.

Through a dissertation/major project, you will research a chosen topic in depth.

Example modules– Film and Philosophy – Cinematic Animals: Monsters, Beasts,

and Humans on Film – Vamps, Divas, Tramps, Lolitas

Career opportunitiesThis course is ideal for careers in areas such as education, journalism or film archiving. It also provides an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD-level study in film.

Fashion MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree in fashion design of a related discipline. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– In Kingston’s broad design community you can

connect and interact with designers from a wide set of disciplines. There is a wealth of high-tech workshops and facilities.

– Kingston has well-established industry links and partnerships, enabling you work on live projects with collaborative partners, such as Ede & Ravenscroft and Givaudan.

– There is the opportunity for work placements at prestigious design houses. Previous placements include Craig Green, COS, JW Anderson, Hugo Boss and Paul Smith.

About this courseFashion at Kingston School of Art combines industry standards with a creative and contemporary approach to design. You will be encouraged to think creatively and apply your ideas and concepts to a series of briefs, some of which will be from industry sources and practitioners. Outcomes are non-prescriptive and will be driven by your own ambition and approach.

You will examine the context and culture of fashion, engaging with social politics, economics, environments, sciences and technology futures.

You will be able to specialise in womenswear, menswear, knitwear, digital or fashion artefact outcomes. Through your major project and portfolio, you will develop an unmistakable identity.

Example modules– Designing Research – Fashion Context – Creative Futures

Career opportunitiesYou will have the potential to become an established fashion design practitioner. Many graduates set up their own businesses, gain positions in world-leading design houses, or freelance across the creative industries.

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film making MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of their work and attend an interview. We also carefully consider non-standard entrants with relevant personal and work experience who can demonstrate the interest, commitment and ability required to make their own films. Please see our website for information on portfolio and personal statement requirements and for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– At Kingston you can experience a variety of

production roles, finding your specialism through practice.

– You will use high-definition 4K digital cinema cameras, DSLRs and Macs running Adobe Premiere and Creative Cloud. There are 8mm and 16mm cameras for exploring analogue film (you will need to pay for stock and processing costs).

– Our alumni include award-winning filmmakers, whose films have been shown at the Sheffield Documentary Film Festival, London Short Film Festival and London Design Biennale.

About this courseThis course examines the principles of film making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, lighting and screenplay. You will produce a portfolio to show your technical ability in cinematography, sound recording, editing, writing and direction. You will develop skills such as critical thinking, character and narrative development, and post-production.

The course focuses on the collaborative nature of film making and the sharing of non-mainstream stories. It is inspired by productions that have challenged conformity.

Example modules– Film Making – Film Writing – Sound and Vision

Career opportunitiesExamples of graduate roles include: independent film maker; assistant editor, production design (Poldark, Prometheus & Doctor Strange); key grip (The Crown); and director (Mandem on the Wall and Law Catz).

Fine Art MFA

Duration: 2 years full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of their work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will be able to create artwork in our dedicated

MFA studios, on campus next to workshop facilities and the University’s own Stanley Picker Gallery.

– You will benefit from regular lectures and discussions with invited artists, writers, curators and creative industry professionals, both in Kingston and at the Institute for Contemporary Arts (ICA) in central London.

– You will develop your professional knowledge and abilities through one of our Research and Professional Skills modules, and may choose an optional Philosophy module.

About this courseThis course is studio-based and research-centred. Developing your personal vision and understanding of collaborative practice, you will create clear and meaningful work to consolidate and strengthen your position as an artist and creative practitioner.

You will produce self-initiated work from the outset. Individual tutorials, seminar presentations and practical workshops will support your studies.

You will be able to develop a major body of practical work that engages with the context of a critical understanding of contemporary fine art practice.

Example modules– Extended Practice– Research and Professional Skills– Art Theory: Modernist, Avant-Garde, Contemporary

Career opportunitiesGraduates have progressed to careers in curation, arts administration, project management, arts education, PhD study, and have established arts collectives internationally.

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The University has incredible facilities, which has allowed me to explore my creative ideas. I enjoy every moment I spend working in the studio. It is very satisfying to get up every day and work on my favourite practice.

Natdanai Bunsiri MFA Fine Art

Historic Building Conservation MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– London’s historic buildings are used to illustrate

and inform elements of the course. – This course enables you to become a professional

within the specialist field of historic building conservation.

– Through a week-long field trip to a European city you will have the chance to put your knowledge into practice (additional costs may apply).

About this courseThis course offers training and professional development in line with established national and international standards.

Through working with a range of professionals and specialists, you will become familiar with the interdisciplinary nature of the field, ready to extend your current practice and/or gain knowledge and expertise in new areas.

Once you have graduated, and are in suitable employment, you may proceed to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) final assessment programme and/or build towards an application to the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) or other professional specialist registers.

Example modules– Analysis and Condition of Historic Buildings – Legislation and Economics for Historic Buildings – Regeneration and Conservation of Historic

Environments

Career opportunitiesGraduates are employed by statutory bodies, non-governmental organisations, national and regional charitable trusts, private consultancies, professional firms and specialist contractors.

History MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in history, English or related discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will be close to London’s many historical

centres, museums and resources, including the National Archives and the British Library.

– Kingston offers a wide range of events, including research seminars, social activities and guest speakers such as authors Ludmilla Jordanover, Justin Champion, Tim Hitchcock and Robert Shoemaker.

– You will be able to join Kingston’s Centre for the Historical Record (CHR), which promotes research and advises on data storage, digitisation projects and employment opportunities.

About this courseThis course offers you a wide choice of modules in 20th-century and contemporary Britain, modern international and imperial history, and 18th-century politics, culture, and leisure.

You will develop skills for archival and digital research, for analysing a range of textual and graphic documents, and for engaging confidently with both academic and public audiences.

Your dissertation will be on a topic you choose. You will work one-to-one with an assigned specialist supervisor.

Example modules– The People’s Culture and Politics in Democratic Britain – Patterns of Power: International History 1815 – 1999 – The Eighteenth Century: Culture, Pleasure and Leisure

Career opportunitiesYou will develop valuable skills to boost employability and career progression, such as: problem solving and organisation; data collation, review and synopsis; computing; and teamwork.

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Journalism PgDip/MA

Duration – PgDip: 9 months full time. – MA: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional

placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The MA is one of only two in London accredited

by the NCTJ. The PgDip runs from September to May. Once you have completed it, you may continue to the MA, through a dissertation or work-based project.

– Alongside your degree, you will take a diploma in journalism from the NCTJ – a passport to a wide range of journalism jobs.

– Work placement providers have included Thomson Reuters Foundation, the Daily Express, the Times Educational Supplement, Gay Times, BBC Radio Kent, Channel 4 and the Surrey Comet.

About this courseThis course offers professional skills such as news and feature writing, online journalism, media law and shorthand. You will be taught by practising journalists, use a newsroom with industry-standard software and get hands-on experience with audio and video.

Working for a live news website, the Kingston Courier, you will write and edit everything from news to sports to comment on local issues. You will design pages and create a supplement for the University newspaper, The River.

There are field trips to the Houses of Parliament and Kingston Crown Court (students cover their own transport costs).

Example modules– Journalism in Context: Law, Ethics and the Industry – Broadcast Journalism – Feature Writing

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates have gained roles at CNN, the Daily Express, Wandsworth Guardian, Barcroft media, Container Management, Metro, Grazia, Richmond and Twickenham Times and Investors Chronicle.

Landscape and Urbanism MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with professional experience and qualification in a relevant design discipline including architecture and engineering are welcome to apply. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will have opportunities to work on live

projects, such as European and local consultancy briefs within the Landscape Interface Studio.

– There are international workshops, external lectures and optional visits to London shows, museums and institutions (these may incur additional costs).

– There are opportunities to work in collaboration with industry. Students have worked with Arup, AECOM, Gustafson Porter London & Seattle, Grant Associates, Historic Royal Parks, the National Trust, and the Canal and River Trust.

About this courseThis course is designed for architects, landscape architects, environmental designers and strategic planners who want to be involved in designing the cities of the future.

Design projects will address live briefs at a range of scales, from the strategic to the site-specific. Themes include: public realm; green and blue infrastructures; resilient and adaptive city strategies; growth and transformation through time; climate change; biodiversity; and zones of transition.

Through optional modules, and your masters project, you may tailor the course to your interests and study chosen areas in greater depth.

Example modules– Landscape & Urbanism Design Portfolio – Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research and

Representation – Landscape & Urbanism Professional Practice,

Process & Making

Career opportunitiesGraduates have become environmental and open space designers, working in the design of public open spaces and in strategic decisions affecting the urban public realm.

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Landscape Architecture MLA, PgDip

Duration – MLA: 2 years full time, 4 years part time– PgDip: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Landscape Institute

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– These courses are accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and can form the route to the professional

Pathway to Chartership, an online tool that records your knowledge and development against the LI Chartership syllabus. The final stage, once you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge, is the oral examination.

– Kingston’s London location gives you opportunities for contemporary design projects, and the University has established local, European and international networks.

– You will work closely with architecture students in an art school environment. There are purpose-designed top floor architecture studios, designed by Stirling Prize winning architects, Haworth Tompkins.

About this courseThe two-year MLA course comprises a conversion year followed by a masters year. The one-year PgDip course is suitable if you are already a trained landscape architect.

Design is at the heart of both these courses. Workshops include model making, mapping, drawing, digital media, materials and construction. Studio work will include theoretical and professional studies, 3D workshops, and hand-drawing techniques that complement digital media presentation.

The courses include study visits and opportunities to collaborate on live projects with client and community engagement. All projects will form part of your personal portfolio, which can showcase your work to potential employers. These projects reflect the opportunities of landscape practice. They include themes such as water; places and people; sustainability and regeneration; time, transformation and experience; urbanism; and professional practice. Live design projects will be reviewed by clients and may be the subject of community consultation.

These courses offer additional work experience and a critical case study, where you will work with practitioners in relation to on-site projects.

Example MLA modules– Landscape Architecture: Portfolio – Landscape Architecture Professional Practice:

Design & Making – Landscape Architecture: Reading, Research

and Narrative – Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research

and Representation.

Example PgDip modules– Landscape Architecture Design Project Portfolio 01 – Professional Practice Process and Making – Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research and

Representation.

Career opportunitiesOur graduates have progressed to roles such as: senior landscape architect, ARUP Environmental; landscape architect, Churchman Landscape Architects London; landscape architect, Gustafson Porter London and Seattle; landscape architect, Grant Associates Bath; landscape architect, HTA Design London; and director, Spacehub London.

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Magazine Journalism MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston has a successful partnership with

magazine publisher Haymarket, which offers placements, joint projects and job opportunities.

– You will produce an online and print magazine. For the last three years it has won, and been shortlisted for, the national Student Publication Awards (SPAs).

– You will have the chance to work alongside France’s best performing journalism school, Ecole Superieure de Journalisme de Lille (ESJL), which produces a leading, political, bilingual magazine each year.

About this courseThis course features hands-on activities, such as feature writing, interviewing, sub-editing, magazine production, blogging, and writing and uploading online copy.

In an editorial team, you will produce two magazines and a magazine website, as well as undertake a placement on a published title.

You will also have the opportunity to study magazine design, production, fashion and sport or data journalism. Finally, you will carry out a 12–15,000-word dissertation or a related practical project.

Example modules– Creating Magazines: Content and Context – Feature Writing – Journalism in Context: Law, Ethics and the Industry

Career opportunitiesAt least 85 per cent of our graduates work in the industry or allied fields. They have taken work placements, and received subsequent job offers, at GQ, Grazia Magazine, Spindle online, and Hello!

Media and Communication MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course content is topical and current,

reflecting recent changes in media through the impact of globalisation.

– There are screenings and guest lectures from industry practitioners, such as James Ball from BuzzFeed UK, and Verity Vislowski, producer of the documentary Another News Story.

– You will study alongside students from a huge range of backgrounds, countries, occupations and experience of media.

About this courseThe course is suitable for all professions in the media industries. You will develop a wide range of communications, marketing, PR, advocacy, creative and advertising skills.

You will critically examine today’s media landscape and communication practices in all aspects of our daily lives, locally and globally. You will focus on how new media, big data and artificial intelligence have altered the spread and reception of knowledge.

Through option modules, and your dissertation you will be able to research chosen areas in greater depth. The dissertation may be a written or a practice-based and creative project.

Example modules– From Mass Media to New Media: Theories,

Approaches, Application – Freedom, Censorship and Subversion – TV and Digital Magazine Production.

Career opportunitiesMany students progress from internships to full-time roles. They work in the media and cultural industries, government, PR, publishing, radio and journalism, or launch successful start-ups.

Landscape Architecture MLA, PgDip

Duration – MLA: 2 years full time, 4 years part time– PgDip: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Landscape Institute

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– These courses are accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and can form the route to the professional

Pathway to Chartership, an online tool that records your knowledge and development against the LI Chartership syllabus. The final stage, once you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge, is the oral examination.

– Kingston’s London location gives you opportunities for contemporary design projects, and the University has established local, European and international networks.

– You will work closely with architecture students in an art school environment. There are purpose-designed top floor architecture studios, designed by Stirling Prize winning architects, Haworth Tompkins.

About this courseThe two-year MLA course comprises a conversion year followed by a masters year. The one-year PgDip course is suitable if you are already a trained landscape architect.

Design is at the heart of both these courses. Workshops include model making, mapping, drawing, digital media, materials and construction. Studio work will include theoretical and professional studies, 3D workshops, and hand-drawing techniques that complement digital media presentation.

The courses include study visits and opportunities to collaborate on live projects with client and community engagement. All projects will form part of your personal portfolio, which can showcase your work to potential employers. These projects reflect the opportunities of landscape practice. They include themes such as water; places and people; sustainability and regeneration; time, transformation and experience; urbanism; and professional practice. Live design projects will be reviewed by clients and may be the subject of community consultation.

These courses offer additional work experience and a critical case study, where you will work with practitioners in relation to on-site projects.

Example MLA modules– Landscape Architecture: Portfolio – Landscape Architecture Professional Practice:

Design & Making – Landscape Architecture: Reading, Research

and Narrative – Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research

and Representation.

Example PgDip modules– Landscape Architecture Design Project Portfolio 01 – Professional Practice Process and Making – Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research and

Representation.

Career opportunitiesOur graduates have progressed to roles such as: senior landscape architect, ARUP Environmental; landscape architect, Churchman Landscape Architects London; landscape architect, Gustafson Porter London and Seattle; landscape architect, Grant Associates Bath; landscape architect, HTA Design London; and director, Spacehub London.

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Modern European Philosophy MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in philosophy or a related discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course is based at the UK’s leading Centre

for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, where you will be part of a supportive postgraduate community.

– You will be able to participate in research events with international speakers and have easy access to London’s research libraries and events.

– There are high levels of staff-student contact, including individual tutorials, from versatile and internationally recognised teaching staff with a wide range of interests, projects and publications.

About this courseThis course offers a structured study of 19th- and 20th-century European philosophy, interpreting and analysing key texts. Four taught modules are followed by a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Particular attention is given to Kant and Hegel, and post-Kantian philosophy in Germany and France. The course approaches Kant’s critical philosophy as a basis for understanding European philosophy as a whole.

You can also study Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Deleuze, Rancière, Badiou, Agamben, Butler, and many others. There is a wide range of optional modules.

Example modules– Kant and his Legacy– Hegel and his Legacy– Nietzsche and Heidegger

Career opportunitiesGraduates often progress to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory, or to careers in media, journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy.

Museum and Gallery Studies MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course is taught in partnership with external

institutions such as the Museum of London, the National Maritime Museum, the V&A, English Heritage and Freud Museum, London.

– Our partnership with Brooklands Museum led to a nomination for the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest prize in the UK museum world.

– Kingston University has its own museum and gallery – the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum.

About this courseThis course offers experience of working alongside professionals in museums and galleries.

You will examine contemporary issues and practices, including those relating to collections management, exhibitions and audiences. You will engage in critical analysis and creative practice, conducting research alongside museum professionals and researchers.

Research opportunities inside museums and galleries enable you to develop and pursue your own interests and gain valuable skills. You will be able to manage and curate an exhibition and produce research work.

Example modules– Ideas and Institutions– Exhibition and Encounter– The Challenge of Change

Career opportunitiesOur graduates work in museums and galleries in London and across the world, including the Tate Gallery, Ministry of Stories, Madame Tussaud’s, National Museum (Prague) and Museo Andino de Historia, Arte y Cultura Viva, Peru.

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Music MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a music discipline. Candidates without an honours degree in music, but who have professional experience as professional performer, composer or producer or advanced study in a conservatoire, are welcome to apply. Candidates who would like to specialise in composition must submit a folio of three contrasting compositions. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Facilities include recording studios, rehearsal

rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio with a 300m² live room and rare and vintage recording equipment.

– You will be able to join University ensembles or form your own. Masterclasses and workshops are run by performers and composers such as Chic’s drummer, Ralph Rolle. Concerts take place throughout the year.

– You will develop musical knowledge and practical skills relevant to many careers. If you are already in employment, this course can help lead to promotion or new opportunities.

About this courseThis course is ideal if you have wide musical interests. A core module introduces research methods and a broad range of issues in music. You will then be able to choose from an extensive list of option modules, with subjects based in music education, performance, composing for media, and music production.

Through a major project you will focus on a particular area of your choice. The project may be written or may be a composition folio.

Example modules– Advanced Production of Popular Music– Critical Reflection on Musical Performance– Composing for Film and Television

Career opportunitiesSuitable careers include music and arts administration, instrumental teaching, outreach work and educational workshops, music composition and arranging, professional performance, and music publishing.

Music Education MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a music discipline. Candidates without an honours degree in music, but who have professional experience as a professional performer, educator, composer or producer or advanced study in a conservatoire, are welcome to apply. Practical teaching experience preferred. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You may enhance your performance skills by

participating in some of the University’s many musical ensembles.

– Facilities include recording studios, rehearsal rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio which has a 300m² live room and rare and vintage recording equipment.

– You will be engaged with London schools and community music settings.

About this courseIf you already work as a music educator, or seek to become one, this course will develop and enhance your skills as both a practitioner and researcher. You will have the opportunity to study major issues in international music education and the UK system of music education research and practices.

You will develop and implement a teaching and learning project within an educational setting and the Kingston community.

Your research project will take the form of a dissertation. You will receive guidance from a specialist tutor and be taught research, project planning, and development skills.

Example modules– Constructing Music Education in the UK– International Music Education: Psychology, Culture

and Philosophy– Music and Technology in Education

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for a career in music education and for progression to a management role. This course is also excellent preparation for further study, such as PhD programmes.

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Music Performance MMus

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a music discipline. Candidates without an honours degree in music, but who have professional experience as a professional performer, composer or producer or advanced study in a conservatoire, are welcome to apply. Candidates must submit a link to a video-recorded performance of two contrasting pieces. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will receive individual tuition on your

instrument or voice from a professional performer.– Facilities include recording studios, rehearsal

rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio with a 300m² octagonal live room and rare and vintage recording equipment.

– Masterclasses and workshops are run by performers and composers, including Stephen Coombs, Jane Manning, Steve Martland, Judith Weir, Steve Goss, Howard Skempton and Brian Ferneyhough.

About this courseThis course is ideal if you wish to become a professional performer or are an instrumental teacher looking to develop your knowledge of performance.

This course develops performance skills across many musical genres, including western classical, popular, and world music.

Through tuition, masterclasses, recitals and ensemble participation, you will develop performance skills, critique your performances, and complete a performance-based project.

Example modules– Critical Reflection on Musical Performance– Performance Studies– Jazz Studies

Career opportunitiesCareers include performing professionally, instrumental teaching (in school or higher education), and outreach work. If already in employment, this MMus can accelerate promotion and lead to new opportunities.

Philosophy MPhilStud

Duration: 2 years full time, 4 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This is the only MPhilStud in continental

philosophy in the UK.– You will be able to study in more depth and with a

more intense research focus than a one-year MA. – You will be based at the UK’s leading Centre

for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.

About this courseStudies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five option modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th- and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis.

In Year 2 you will prepare your dissertation (25,000 – 30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision.

You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.

Example modules– Plasticity and Form– Philosophy and Psychoanalysis– Recent French Philosophy

Career opportunitiesGraduates often progress to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory, or to careers in media, journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy.

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We MFA students have our own studio in which to create, collaborate and become a family. I am able to explore as many art disciplines as I want, discovering what I enjoy the most and learning how to apply it to the real world.

Maria Val de Los Rios MFA Fine Art

Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is one of the largest and most

successful MA courses of its kind in the UK. – The course is distinctive through its study of

contemporary critical theory traditions, including psychoanalytic theory, feminist theory and critical race theory.

– You will be based at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University.

About this courseThe course comprises one core module, three option modules and a dissertation on a chosen topic. The core module examines the two main traditions of critical theory – the Frankfurt School and French anti-humanism – and their background in Kant, Hegel, Marx, and 19th-century European philosophy more generally.

You can attend and participate in a range of events, such as research with visiting international speakers, departmental lectures, workshops and research seminars. You will have easy access to London’s research libraries and other events.

Example modules– Critique, Practice, Power– Philosophy and Psychoanalysis– Contemporary European Philosophies

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for a wide range of careers in education, the arts, politics and public policy. The MA also provides a pathway to doctoral research.

Photography MA

Duration: 17 months full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of their work and a photography masters project proposal. Candidates with non-standard qualifications or professional experience who can demonstrate the ability to develop major bodies of work will be carefully considered. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Facilities include analogue and digital suites, a wet

darkroom, professional photo studios, a finishing and demonstration area and camera store. You will have access to film and animation suites, bookmaking, printmaking and 3-D workshops.

– There are visits to galleries, photography festivals and other cultural spaces, as well as study tours (visits are optional and incur an extra cost).

– Studies culminate in a show at Kingston School of Art, where you can exhibit your work.

About this courseOn this course, you will be part of a rich and supportive environment with input from internationally-recognised artists, photographers, curators and writers. You will have the chance to develop a major body of work for exhibition and publication.

The course is highly bespoke, focused around your own practice. It recognises that photographers work in unexpected and innovative ways, crossing boundaries between forms, disciplines and subject matters (analogue and digital, new media and technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and engagements with the archive).

Example modules– Critical Theory in Photography and Visual Culture– Photography Practices– Advanced Photography Practices

Career opportunitiesGraduates have become professional photographers, curators, photography teachers and lecturers, technicians and PhD researchers.

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Production of Popular Music MMus

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a music discipline. Candidates without an honours degree in music, but who have professional experience as a professional performer or advanced study in a conservatoire, are welcome to apply. Candidates must submit a portfolio of three contrasting produced popular music compositions as well as evidence of DAW (digital audio workstation) skills. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Kingston Hill campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will produce and record music in recording

studios, rehearsal rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab and the analogue/digital hybrid Visconti Studio (which has a 300m² octagonal live room and rare and vintage recording equipment).

– Masterclasses and workshops are run by producers, performers and composers, such as Youth, Gavin Greenaway and Rick Astley.

– Our staff members have professional experience and engagement with producing popular music.

About this courseThis course examines popular music from a practical perspective, examining the composition, recording and marketing of popular music. You will select an option module from an extensive range including sound design, ensemble performance and composing for media.

For your major project you will create a professional-quality album of your compositions/covers. This will enable you to develop an area of interest in greater depth.

Example modules– Advanced Production of Popular Music– Composing and Marketing Popular Music– The Studio Musician

Career opportunitiesThis course will equip you for a music-based career in studio-based technical and creative work. If you are already in employment, the course can accelerate promotion and open up new opportunities.

Product and Furniture Design MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of their work and attend an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– In our workshops, you will be able to practise

traditional techniques as well as the latest 2D and 3D rapid prototyping and digital cutting technologies.

– You will be supported by expert tutors, field visits and specialist practitioners who bring a broad mix of experience to the course.

– The course offers the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through live client projects. Previous project partners include Made.com, Tefal and Black & Blum.

About this courseYou may specialise in either product or furniture design. A hands-on approach incorporates research techniques, collaboration and group working, developing finished objects intended for craft, industrial production or conceptual prototype.

The course is studio and project based. You will practise interdisciplinary methods of working, often collaborating with postgraduates from other courses. Activities may include specialist lectures, workshop inductions, group and personal tutorials, seminars and symposiums.

In your final project you will be able to develop your own interests and agenda. Your work will culminate in an exhibition, attended by design professionals and press. Previously, the exhibition has been held at Herman Miller in London.

Example modules– Designing Research– Creative Futures– Creative Practice: Design Thinking & Making

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates work for Asus, Lenovo, Made.com, Swoon, Once Upon A Time, Unto This Last, or are self-employed in the UK, Europe and worldwide. Roles include product designer, CMF designer, furniture designer, design manager and project manager.

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Professional Practice in Architecture PgDip ARB/RIBA Part 3 exemption

Duration: 12 months part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: ARB/RIBA Parts 1 and 2 or exemptions. Minimum of 13 months’ appropriately recorded experience, as required by the professional bodies. Reference and letter of support from current employer. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Architects Registration Board (ARB); Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

have described this course as “rigorous, thorough and offering a high level of detail.”

– Many members of staff are research active or professional practitioners, which keeps your learning cutting edge.

– Your individual assignments will link to real-life situations; the course does not include exams.

About this courseThis course is the last stage of the formal education you will need to register as an architect in the UK. It focuses on the legal, procedural, professional and managerial competencies needed to engage in architectural practice as an independent and reflective practitioner.

The course covers the criteria specified by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for Part 3. The award offers a qualification prescribed by the ARB.

Example modules– Law and the Professional; Professional Services

and Business Management– Building Procurement and the Management of Projects– Critical Practice.

Career opportunitiesYou will consolidate your architectural studies and graduate prepared for professional practice. Graduates have joined architectural practices, set up their own, and become teachers and authors.

Project Management for Creative Practitioners MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a creative discipline (media, art, design, communications). Candidates without the above, but with relevant experience, will be carefully considered. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Agile Project Management (AgilePM)

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will study and collaborate with creative

professionals and practitioners from across the art and design economy.

– Kingston’s links to professional practice help ensure your studies are relevant to the workplace. A mentor will guide and advise you on your future career.

– In addition to the MSc, you will complete this course with an AgilePM Practitioner certificate (accredited by the Agile Project Management Group), which is a widely-recognised certification.

About this courseProject management, commercial and operational skills are a huge advantage to art and design graduates, and can provide a boost for mid-career creative practitioners.

This course offers tailored opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. You will participate in designing projects, work with live briefs and deliver a final product. You will build skills in areas such as entrepreneurship, leading creative projects, pitching, creative industry legal strategy, funding, marketing, collaborative practice, resource management, risk assessment and agile work flow.

Example modules– Principles of Project Management– Running Successful Projects– Freelancing in the Creative Sector

Career opportunitiesThe course develops the skills, knowledge and confidence (plus industry recognition) to work on creative projects as a team member, project manager or entrepreneur.

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Publishing MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Teaching staff are active practitioners, each with at

least 20 years’ commercial publishing experience.– Input from high-profile industry figures helps

this course give you skills for the workplace. Masterclasses and guest lectures keep you informed of current issues in the industry.

– The course includes practical training in proofreading symbols, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Nielsen BookScan and PremierPro.

About this courseThis course examines all aspects of the global publishing industry – structure, business models, production, commissioning, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, art direction, marketing, publicity, copyright, sales and distribution of physical and digital products.

You will put your skills into practice though a dissertation or practical project, and over a 10-day work placement, which can lead to references and employment opportunities.

You will be able to produce books for commercial publication through Kingston University Press, and collaborate with students of illustration, creative writing, journalism and design, and partner organisations.

Example modules– Create: The Business of Publishing– Make: Content Development and Production– Do: Work Placements, Networking and Career

Planning

Career opportunitiesThis course is ideal if you are looking to start, or move into, a career in publishing, whether as a publisher, agent or supplier. Recent graduates work for Penguin Children’s, PanMacmillan, Yale University Press, Michael O’Mara, Bell Lomax Moreton, Head of Zeus, Scholastic, Little Tiger and Hodder Education.

Sustainable Design MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of their work. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Options available

Location: Knights Park campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course provides many opportunities to

work on live projects with organisations outside the University.

– You will benefit from site visits and visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations that further sustainability. There are collaborations with partners such as the Design Council, Futerra, Greengaged, the Sorrell Foundation, ThinkPublic, Uscreates and Active Minds.

– This course is distinctive through a focus on multi-disciplinary, socially-led design for sustainable change.

About this courseIf you are a designer or creative worker and seek to direct your practice towards sustainability and social agendas, this course is ideal.

It focuses on the value of design in addressing social and ecological concerns in both developed and developing world settings. You will gain an applied understanding of key sustainable design principles, perspectives and practices.

The course is delivered through design projects, lectures, seminars, workshops and site visits. You will study alongside students from all creative and design backgrounds. For your final major project, you could potentially work with an external organisation or choose to do a dissertation.

Example modules– Design for Social Innovation– Sustainable Design Principles,

Perspectives and Practices– Creative Futures

Career opportunitiesRecent graduates include: a service designer for SocialFare – the first centre for social innovation in Italy; the founders of Climate Labs – a sustainability-led design consultancy; and a service designer for Optivo – a large social housing association.

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

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Welcome The Faculty of Science, Engineering and ComputingThis Faculty is home to the study of science, technology, engineering, computing and mathematics. Our courses are created in consultation with an advisory board of key industry experts, ensuring they reflect the latest developments. Over many years, we have developed excellent industrial links and many courses are accredited by industry. Our partners include Airbus, Fulham Football Club, Google, GlaxoSmithKline, St George’s Hospital and PlayStation First. Kingston is one of only 12 universities to have an educational partnership with Sony.

The Faculty is spread across two campuses. Roehampton Vale is purpose-built for the study of aerospace and mechanical engineering. Penrhyn Road is a base for courses in civil engineering, surveying, construction management, geography, geology and the environment, life sciences, pharmacy and chemistry, computer science and mathematics.

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FacilitiesWe continuously invest in our facilities, ensuring they enable students to develop ideas, put theory into practice and practise on industry-standard equipment. These facilities, and the opportunities they offer, are one of the reasons employers value our postgraduate students.

Our engineering facilities include: – wind tunnels, a range of vehicles, a flight simulator

and a Learjet plane– compact PV solar module, converting light into

electricity for indoor and outdoor testing– a composite material fabrication lab – materials testing equipment and rapid prototyping

machinery – WindPRO, Eclipse and Polysun simulation software

to develop technologies in solar power, wind energy and biomass applications

– computer-aided simulation technologies– the latest CFD, CAM and CAD software, plus

an embedded system laboratory with National Instruments equipment

Facilities at the Penrhyn Road campus include: – state-of-the-art image analysis for biological work – extensive tissue culture facilities– NMR and analytical equipment suite – pharmacy dispensing simulation suites – state-of-the-art research labs for Wireless

Multimedia and Networking (WMN)– a scene-of-crime house, offering forensic students

real-world practical experience and the use of specialist equipment and techniques

– an extensive materials and structures facility in concrete, masonry, steel and timber

– geotechnical and hydraulics testing facilities, and surveying equipment such as satellite global-positioning systems

– a Centre for Augmented and Virtual Reality Environments (CAVE) for games students, with virtual reality headsets and technology for tracking brain activity and eye movements

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Advanced Industrial and Manufacturing Systems MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course meets the exemplifying academic

benchmark requirements for registration as a chartered engineer. If you have an accredited BEng (Hons), this MSc will fulfil the overall educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

– You will use specialist software and hardware in engineering functions analysis, Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), finite element modelling, operation management, quality analysis, business decision modelling, supply chain management and resources simulation.

– You will develop skills to design and manufacture a new product in the most cost-effective way.

About this courseThis course offers both technological and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing your employability. Through real case studies, you will analyse problems and challenges faced by engineering companies and learn how to implement solutions. You will learn to measure the technological and entrepreneurial potential of companies, select manufacturing processes and materials and turn innovative ideas into real products.

Through an individual project, you will research a field relevant to your career. This can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.

Example modules– Engineering Research Techniques– Advanced CAD/CAM Systems– Mechatronic Design and Automation

Career opportunitiesGraduates progress to careers in avionics, defence, automotive engineering, electronic engineering, robotics and automation, manufacturing, transportation systems, software development, and electrical machines.

Advanced Product Design Engineering and Manufacturing MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Electronics and electrical engineering degrees must contain an element of design and/or CAD/CAM. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will use the latest computing technology at all

stages, from design to manufacture.– The experience you gain will be hands-on and

directly relevant to your future working environment.– This newly-titled course will be submitted for full

accreditation and is expected to meet the further learning criteria required for Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation.

About this courseThis course examines the latest developments in digital product development and manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience of the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) applications, including 3D modelling techniques, 3D laser scanning, and 3D printing and Computer Numerical Control machining.

You will also gain knowledge of analytical Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) design tools to assist the product validation process by applying advanced design simulation and finite elements analysis techniques.

Through an individual project, you will be able to extend your knowledge in a field of your choice, establishing yourself as a specialist. The project can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

Example modules– Engineering Research Techniques– Entrepreneurship and Quality Management– Advanced CAD/CAM Systems

Career opportunitiesThe course offers you the entrepreneurship, management and business skills for taking on leadership roles in major product design engineering projects.

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Aerospace Engineering MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in aerospace engineering or a related discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Royal Aeronautical Society

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course will enhance your career prospects

in the aerospace industry and meets the requirements of the Engineering Council for the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

– A group design project will give you the chance to solve a real-world engineering problem.

– Facilities include two teaching flight simulators, a Learjet aircraft, wind tunnels, materials testing, rapid prototyping and high performance computing facilities.

About this courseThis course provides a strategic and practical overview of aerospace engineering and management. You will apply techniques such as advanced computer-based design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Elements Analysis (FEA). Complementary subjects include computer-integrated product development, green engineering and energy efficiency.

This course will also broaden your understanding of the challenges facing the aerospace engineering industry. To prepare you for your future career, it covers entrepreneurship, business, finance, research techniques and environmental issues.

Example modules– Engineering Research Techniques– Aerospace Stress Analysis and Advanced Materials– Entrepreneurship and Quality Management

Career opportunitiesGraduates have gained positions at Rolls-Royce, CAA, Sterling Aerospace, Marshalls Aerospace, Royal Navy, Amsafe Armour, Solion Solar Energy, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Flybe, Hawkerhind and Precision Press Parts Corp. Some graduates continue their studies at PhD level.

Analytical Chemistry MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will gain the knowledge and key skills required

for a career in analytical chemistry.– This course provides exemption from Part A of

the Mastership in Chemical Analysis, the statutory qualification for a public analyst.

– Through an independent research project, you will be able to study an area of interest in greater depth.

About this courseThis course offers a strong foundation in analytical techniques and their applications to complex problems. You will also study good measurement and scientific practice, and the evaluation and interpretation of data.

Your independent project can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion; you may be offered a placement within industry to carry it out. Past projects have looked at dust sources at Hampton Court Palace, determination of Hexavalent Chromium, and radiochemical investigation of Uranium 232.

You will develop skills to prepare you for your career, including problem solving, organisation, data collation, review and synopsis, time management, and teamwork.

Example modules– Statistics and Quality Systems– Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy– Specialised Analytical Techniques

Career opportunitiesThere is an increasing demand for qualified analytical chemists. Other relevant roles are in chemical/pharmaceutical companies, teaching, sales, marketing, management, and PhD research.

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Biomedical Science: Haematology Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates must also demonstrate a sufficient understanding of mammalian biology and immunology. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institute of Biomedical Science

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is relevant to both professional

biomedical and research careers. It offers an in-depth understanding of disease processes and diagnostic techniques.

– The University has extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the Institute of Cancer Research and local hospitals.

– Flexible timetables and part-time options can help you fit your studies around other commitments.

About this courseYou can tailor this course to your interests by choosing one of two pathways – haematology or medical microbiology.

An extended research project will also enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth. It can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion. Projects may be carried out within one of our research groups or as part of an industrial placement.

Example modules– Research Techniques and Scientific Communication– Immunology and the Biology of Disease– Taxonomy of Microorganisms and Diagnosis of

Infectious Disease

Career opportunitiesFuture job opportunities include a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.

Biomedical Science with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates must also demonstrate a sufficient understanding of mammalian biology and immunology. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will be taught by internationally-recognised

researchers and practising biomedical scientists, ensuring your learning reflects current practice.

– This course is ideal for a career in biomedical science management or small business development.

– Through a research project you will be able to study an area of interest in depth and gain valuable research skills.

About this courseThis course links academic knowledge to the practical applications of biomedical science and management in a business context. It offers a broad understanding of disease processes and their diagnosis, in-depth knowledge of either haematology or medical microbiology, and expertise in management practice.

There are opportunities to carry out your research project at a top UK industry and healthcare provider. This project can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.

You will develop skills in finance, accounting, marketing, organisational management, entrepreneurship and leadership, to enhance your employability and career.

Example modules– Research Techniques and Scientific Communication– Immunology and the Biology of Disease– Business in Practice

Career opportunitiesYou will gain skills to enhance your employability in a variety of biomedical science careers, including hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching, management and sales.

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Building Surveying MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline and appropriate professional experience. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is ideal if you want to convert your

existing undergraduate degree into a building surveying qualification and gain entry into the construction industry.

– You will have the opportunity to participate in a week-long field trip to a European location.

– Your learning will reflect the developing sustainability agenda with which construction professionals must engage.

About this courseThis course focuses on the skills of the building surveyor operating within the construction industry. It centres on the requirements of the UK-based building surveying professional (as identified by the RICS). It also offers European and global perspectives appropriate to the requirements of international consultancies.

You will develop professional skills and examine the multidisciplinary requirements specific to building surveying, (such as building information modelling).

You will gain knowledge of building materials, construction technology and pathology, legal and regulatory issues (such as party wall issues), the design of simple structures, and the preparation of schemes for the rehabilitation of buildings.

Example modules– Building Appraisal Maintenance and Renewal– Law and Practice for the Built Environment– Sustainable Construction

Career opportunitiesMany of our students qualify as chartered surveyors. They work in organisations such as the Royal Palaces, housing associations and building surveying consultancy firms.

Cancer Biology MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and appropriate professional experience. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will have the opportunity to work with

companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, or at a research institute such as the Institute of Cancer Research.

– Through a research project, you can study an area of interest in depth and gain valuable research skills.

– Flexible and part-time options can help you fit your studies around other commitments. Single modules may be taken as part of continuing professional development (CPD).

About this courseYou will be trained in science research methods and learn the techniques used in molecular biology. You will study the biology of disease, tumour biology, immunology, molecular oncology, haematological malignancy, plus diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for cancer.

In addition to an understanding of the principles and practice of core topics in medical science, you will gain in-depth knowledge of oncology topics and their relationship to other medical disciplines.

Your research project can be carried out with one of our life science research groups, or in your workplace if you study part time. It can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

Example modules– Cellular and Molecular Biology of Cancer– Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy– Immunology and the Biology of Disease

Career opportunitiesThis course is excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers in hospital laboratories, commercial laboratories, cancer research, pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions.

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Computer Animation MA

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in an animation or related discipline which includes significant 3D computer graphic content. Candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of digital media. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston University is an active member of The

Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA), the games industry’s representative body, and the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA).

– This course has been developed in consultation with an industry panel that includes representatives from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, DreamWorks and Samsung Design Europe.

– You will use facilities that include editing suites, moving image studios, 3D workshops and Sony PlayStation developer kits.

About this courseThe course is project-based examples of previous projects include the use of brain–computer interface systems, virtual and augmented reality, and 3D graphics for games and videos.

You will work in a studio environment as part of a team with students from other digital media courses. You will learn clean modelling techniques, principles of animation, lighting, shading, texturing, rigging, rendering, dynamics and compositing.

Industry-standard production techniques will simulate a professional collaborative environment. Work placements, internships and mentoring will prepare you for your future career.

Example modules– Creation and Animation– Perfecting the Look– Media Specialist Practice

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate with a portfolio that showcases your expertise to potential employers. Your skills will be relevant to the movie and games industries, advertising, 3D printing, architectural design and web-based modelling.

Engineering Projects and Systems Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course meets the exemplifying academic

benchmark requirements for registration as a chartered engineer. So if you have an accredited BEng (Hons), this MSc will fulfil the overall educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

– Specialist speakers from industry will keep you up to date with challenges and developments in the real world.

– You will use specialist software in operation management, quality analysis, business decision modelling, supply chain management and resources simulation.

About this courseThis course examines the elements of a successful engineering business and how to find solutions to critical engineering management problems. Using management techniques and resource optimisation, you will be able to boost operations, productivity and competitiveness.

You will learn to develop and manage projects effectively and use e-commerce and IT to expand a business. Through an individual project you will gain expertise in a chosen field to suit your career. This can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

Activities include interactive lectures, problems-based learning, laboratory work, team building, case studies.

Example modules– Engineering Projects and Risk Management– Industrial Operation Management and

Resources Simulation– Engineering Research Techniques

Career opportunitiesAs an engineering graduate, with both technical and management skills, you will be highly sought after and well-prepared for senior and positions.

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I chose to study a masters in Engineering Projects and Systems Management to enhance my undergraduate degree in Product Design Engineering. My course has developed my technical engineering and management skills and helped me understand the logistics of running various engineering projects. I am confident my masters will give me the edge when applying for jobs or future study.

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Environmental Management Environmental Management (Energy) MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years including professional placement, 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– These courses meet the need for environmental

professionals who understand the challenges of sustainable environmental management. They are accredited by IEMA, a worldwide alliance of environment and sustainability professionals.

– Kingston has established and active links with European and American universities, ensuring the courses are globally relevant.

– These courses offer practical fieldwork experience (there will be an additional cost).

About this courseEnvironmental Management MSc explores the exploitation of natural environments and the relationships between sustainable environmental management and natural ecosystems. It examines how sustainable environmental management and behaviour can be promoted and achieved.

Environmental Management (Energy) MSc examines current ideas in energy production, conservation, economic value and the “energy trilemma”. This is internationally relevant to the world’s energy needs, to fossil fuels and renewables.

Once you graduate you will qualify for GradIEMA professional status. You may also fast track to PIEMA (practitioner status) with completion of a work-based competence assessment. This can be a launch pad for future leadership roles.

Example modules– Water, Energy and Land Resources Management– The Challenge of Climate Change– Energy Management

Career opportunitiesThese courses offer an excellent foundation for careers in local government, non-governmental organisations, major international companies, independent consultancy and education (e.g. research and enterprise).

Forensic Science (Analysis) Forensic Science (Toxicology) MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years including professional placement

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Chartered Society for Forensic Sciences

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– These two MSc courses offer hands-on

experience with state-of-the-art analytical and forensic equipment.

– They offer practical experience through recreated crime scenes at the University’s own scene-of-crime house and through presenting evidence at a mock trial at a crown court.

– You may have the opportunity to carry out a research project in industry (depending on results and availability) or in our extensive laboratories.

About this courseForensic Science (Analysis) examines the latest analytical devices, such as atomic and molecular spectroscopic and separation techniques, and DNA profiling. You will learn to investigate and analyse drugs of abuse, fibres and firearms and conduct fire investigation.

Forensic Science (Toxicology) offers in-depth training in pharmacology and analytical chemistry. You will study the biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs, focusing on criminal and road traffic toxicology, and on drug testing in sport.

Many of our staff have worked as forensic scientists or as expert witnesses and are actively engaged in research. Speakers from leading forensic consultancies will also support your learning.

Example modules– Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy– Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis– Current Concepts in Forensic Toxicology

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for roles such as scene of crimes officer, forensic toxicologist/analyst/scientist, pharmaceutical scientist, quality assurance officer, and medicinal/scientific researcher.

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Game Development – Design MA

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of digital media. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course focuses on the design skills necessary

for the field of games development. You will practise working as a games designer and use first-class facilities such as gaming PCs, development consoles and VR and AR kit.

– Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA), the games industry’s representative body, and this course has been developed in consultation with industry.

– Kingston is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. You will be able to learn to develop games for the PlayStation 4.

About this courseYou will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team with other design and programming students. The industry-standard tools and techniques you use will reflect a professional environment.

Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. You will also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality (CAVE).

There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly though the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons.

Example modules– Digital Studio Practice– Game Design– Perfecting the Look

Career opportunitiesWith a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, you will be ready to impress potential employers. You will be well-suited to roles in games design, indy development, and testing and user experience.

Game Development – Programming MSc

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of digital media. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditation: British Computer Society (BCS)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course focuses on the programming skills for

games developing. You will use first-class facilities such as gaming PCs, development consoles and VR and AR kit.

– Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA). This course has been developed through consultation with industry.

– Kingston is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. You can learn to develop games for the PlayStation 4.

About this courseYou will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team with other programming and design students. You will also develop vertical-slice prototypes using technologies such as virtual reality, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The tools and techniques you use will reflect a professional environment.

Facilities include Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Visual Studio for C++ development. You will also have access to a body modelling suit.

There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly though the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons.

Example modules– Digital Studio Practice– Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence– 3D Game Programming

Career opportunitiesYou will be well-prepared for roles such as game programmer, AI programmer, VR game developer, VR developer, software engineer and technical programmer.

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Geographical Information Systems and Science MSc

Duration: 2-6 years distance learning

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of digital media. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston University is considered one of the UK’s

foremost centres for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) education and training, with one of the largest GIS programmes in Europe.

– Graduates of GIS courses at Kingston enjoy high employment rates. Our postgraduate courses are the preferred choice of a number of employers.

– Our students recently won national Association of Geographical Information (AGI) ‘student of the year’ awards and national entrepreneurship competitions.

About this courseThe course is taught through a combination of distance-learning and classroom study. Alternatively, you can choose to study entirely through distance-learning.

You will gain a high level of competency in the principles of geographic information science, the use of geotechnology and the foundations of geographical information handling. You will develop skills using professional software for data acquisition, handling, exploration and mapping.

Please note: Esri ArcGIS is used in several core modules. Students outside the UK and Ireland will need their own licensed copy of the software. Student licences are available for most countries at £100.

Example modules– Data Modelling and Analysis– GIS for People and Environments– Spatial Data and the World-wide Web

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate ready for the diverse range of roles in which GIS professionals work, from managers, co-ordinators and specialists to programmers, analysts and technicians.

Information Systems MSc

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years (with professional placement); 2-3 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will be able to tailor your studies to suit your

career, industry background or the requirements of your organisation.

– The project/dissertation, through which you will study an area of interest in depth, can be an excellent selling point when you seek a job or promotion.

– Course content is informed by an industrial advisory board, ensuring what you learn will meet the demands of business and industry.

About this courseThis course examines the design, development and management of information systems. You will study how information is used in organisations, who uses it, how it relates to decision making and contributes to organisational objectives.

You will be able to recognise and accommodate change and instability in the business and information environment created by social, economic, political and technical developments.

Your studies can include lectures, practical lab work, group working, case studies and presentations. Through the project/dissertation, you will gain valuable research skills.

Example modules– Modelling Enterprise Architectures– Data Management and Governance– Agile Project Development

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for roles such as business analyst, database administrator, data analyst, ecommerce manager, information systems manager, IT manager, operations manager, and technology manager, across both public and private sectors.

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International Enterprise Information Management MSc

Duration: 18 months full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and six months’ relevant professional experience or co-authorship of a peer-reviewed research paper OR a degree from Germany amounting to 210 ECTS points. Non-German applicants require a German language skills certificate equivalent to the B1 level, according to the joint European reference frame. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Neu-Ulm University in Germany; Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will gain a dual degree from two universities –

Kingston and Neu-Ulm University in Germany.– You will study in two countries, with an overseas

internship giving you relevant international industry experience.

– Career prospects are excellent as demand for IS specialists and consultants is fast-evolving.

About this courseThis course will prepare you to design and implement information systems strategies in international organisations. You will study the strategic value of information systems, their design and how they contribute to the efficiency of international customer-oriented operations.

The course is taught in English (the first teaching block at Neu-Ulm University and the second at Kingston).

For six months you will work at an international business organisation. UK students will take this internship in Germany; German students will take theirs in the UK.

Example modules– Enterprise Information Systems– Business Information Management– Modelling Enterprise Architectures

Career opportunitiesYou will be well prepared for senior technical and management positions in many fields. These include: IS strategy, development and implementation; systems analysis and design; database design and development; international IS consultancy; and international supply chain strategy design and implementation.

IT and Strategic Innovation MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2 - 3 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course develops skills and knowledge in

high-tech innovation, leadership and management which is an invaluable combination if you aspire to work as an IT manager, analyst or consultant.

– You can tailor your studies to your career, industry background or your organisation’s requirements in the lively London IT scene.

– Through a project/dissertation, you can study an area of interest in depth in our research group and gain valuable research skills. This can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

About this courseYou will examine the role of IT and information systems in encouraging, capturing and managing innovation. This includes the value and use of knowledge management, data mining, data governance, decision making and business intelligence.

You will study the types and characteristics of innovation, and the challenges it faces. This will help you recognise and welcome change in the business and technology fields.

Input from industry professionals, especially the “Big Data” research group, will place your studies in a business context. You will be encouraged to acquire Agile qualifications as you develop skills for managing large and small IT projects.

Example modules– IT and Entrepreneurship– Modelling Enterprise Architectures– Data Management and Governance

Career opportunitiesGraduates often start their own companies or work as IT consultants, information architects, eLearning developers, business analysts, digital business/web specialists, requirements engineers or IT managers.

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Management in Construction MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is ideal for graduate construction

managers, civil/structural engineers and surveyors looking to start a career in construction management.

– You will study industry techniques and advanced construction project management, developing your professional, analytical and managerial skills.

– This MSc meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) degree.

About this courseThis course provides a strategic overview of construction management issues as well as a deep and broad knowledge of advanced project management techniques.

You will gain an extensive knowledge of:– legal and contractual systems relevant to

construction;– how design and construction work is priced;– how prices are used to control costs for firms involved;– systems that control the quality and safety of

projects; and– relationships between contributing parties in a project.

Through a research thesis you will be able to choose an area of specialisation. This can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.

Example modules– Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety– Estimating, Tendering and Procurement– Legal Obligations and Conditions of Contract

Career opportunitiesYou will graduate prepared for roles such as construction manager, housing contracts manager, quality surveyor and transport consultant, in both the private and public sector.

Management in Construction (with Civil Engineering) MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in civil or structural engineering discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Joint Board of Moderators

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of

Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) under licence from the Engineering Council.

– This MSc meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

– Kingston has excellent links with industry. Students have worked with: Matra-Marconi Space Ltd, Ericsson, Balfour Beaty, The National Health Service, and British Gas.

About this courseThis course is ideal if you are a graduate engineer starting your career in the construction industry. Combining structural engineering with advanced construction management, the course addresses the challenges facing the construction industry.

You will study subjects that are specific and complementary to civil engineering, developing problem-solving abilities. A structural design module will broaden and deepen your technical knowledge of specialised civil engineering areas. Through a dissertation you can specialise in a chosen area.

Example modules– Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety– Structural Design in Concrete and Steel– Estimating, Tendering and Procurement

Career opportunitiesSuitable roles include construction manager, civil engineer, site engineer and sustainability consultant, for companies such as Thames Water and British Gas.

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Mechanical Engineering MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will gain the latest technological knowledge

and industrial management skills that the industry demands.

– Through a research-based individual project, you will be able to specialise in a chosen field. This can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

– The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

About this courseThis course will broaden and deepen your understanding of mechanical design engineering, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. Teaching is through lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations. Through your choice of modules, you can tailor the course to your career ambitions.

You will have the opportunity to analyse and solve a real-world engineering problem using cutting-edge technologies. These include finite elements analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mechanism design analysis and control.

Example modules– Engineering Research Techniques– Entrepreneurship and Quality Management– Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineering

Applications

Career opportunitiesStudents progress to roles such as mechanical engineer, project engineer, design engineer, quality engineer, maintenance engineer and automotive engineer, working in white goods industries and the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Mechatronic Systems MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course reflects the latest industry developments.

It is reviewed by experts from National Instruments, Thales, Atmel, Cadence, Texas Instruments, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Royal Aeronautical Society.

– You will use equipment from National Instruments, Quanser, Agilent Technology, Rethink Robotics and different microcontrollers, unmanned platforms and robotic platforms.

– This course meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a chartered engineer. If you also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for Chartered Engineer (CEng), you will be able to show you have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.

About this courseThe many applications of mechatronics include: robotics; autonomous smart systems; hard-disk drives; tracking cameras; intelligent actuators in automotive systems; and intelligent prosthetics.

You will be able to work hands-on with robotics, autonomous unmanned platforms, and autonomous and embedded systems facilities, applying state-of-the-art control and machine learning techniques. There are presentations from industry experts and trips, such as National Instruments’ NIDays conference in London. With an individual project, you may research a subject of interest, with the opportunity to publish your work.

Example modules– Control Systems with Embedded Implementation– Mechatronic Design and Automation– Autonomous Systems and Machine Learning

Career opportunitiesGraduates work as: control engineer, Zeeco Applications; engineer, Curtis Instruments; senior software developer, Transport for London; and design engineer, Buhler.

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Network and Information Security Network and Information Security with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2-3 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is provisionally certified with the

NCSC – a sign of excellence in UK courses that cover cyber security.

– You can use a state-of-the-art cyber lab, with specialist cyber security tools, resources and equipment. This enables you to work in a safe sandbox environment for practical experiments with malware, penetration testing, port scanning and other ethical hacking activities.

– You may combine this course with management studies, setting your knowledge in a management context.

About this courseThis course offers a critical awareness of current developments and future trends in cryptography, network security and mobile/wireless security. You will study cryptographic algorithms and secure network protocols. You will also explore techniques and technologies to combat threats such as malware, social engineering, data leakage or zero-day attacks, based on understanding secure authentication mechanisms, access control, intrusion detection, information security policies and user education.

A project/dissertation will enable you to study an area of interest in depth. It can be an excellent selling point.

Example modules– Cryptography and Applications– Network and Information Security– Mobile Security

Career opportunitiesGraduates have progressed to work at Google, ECS and Lloyd’s, in roles such as ethical hacker, cyber security engineer and security consultant.

Networking and Data Communications Networking and Data Communications with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a computer science or IT discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Our laboratories include test LAN/ WLAN with

a diverse range of platforms and equipment. This includes several types of wireless networks and enterprise scale networking technologies, and equipment for testing Internet of Things communication. There is equipment for quality testing, including professional UHD and HDR cameras and displays, 3D displays, and VR devices.

– There are opportunities to carry out a project, or dissertation, in collaboration with industry and research fellowships after your MSc.

– There is the opportunity to take a one-year professional placement (on request).

About this courseThis course offers the knowledge and skills for designing, developing and operating secure IP-based networks. It offers practical skills in the specification, design, modelling and implementation of software and hardware. You will gain specialist knowledge of digital communications, multimedia communications, wireless networks and security issues. You will study the technologies of LTE and 5G wireless networks and the Internet of Things. Through a project/dissertation, you will examine an area of interest in depth.

The Management Studies pathway is ideal if you aspire to a management position in the industry.

Example modules– Network and Information Security– Wireless Communications and Networks– Data Communications

Career opportunitiesSuitable roles include technical project manager, solutions architect, algorithm manager, wireless software engineer, test engineer, and security consultant.

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Pharmaceutical Analysis Pharmaceutical Analysis with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The option of the Management Studies pathway is

ideal if you aspire to a management role within the pharmaceutical and allied industries.

– The pathway without Management Studies provides exemption from Part A of the Mastership in Chemical Analysis – the statutory qualification for a public analyst.

– Through an independent project, you will be able to research an area of interest in depth, possibly at an industry placement or as collaborative research with other laboratories.

About this courseThis course offers key skills in pharmaceutical analysis, including measurement, scientific practice, evaluation and interpretation of data. You will study recent trends in analytical science and techniques, and be introduced to pharmaceutical technologies, such as formulations and clinical pharmacokinetics.

Through your research project you will develop valuable research skills. Past projects have examined areas such as determining caffeine and its metabolites in human serum samples using GC-MS, and synthesis and use of compounds as probes for biochemical reactions.

Example modules– Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy– Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology– Separation Science

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for a career in analytical science in a variety of industries or the public sector. Graduates work in areas such as quality control, ensuring products meet required standards, or in medicinal chemistry or drug discovery. Others work in teaching, PhD research, sales and marketing, and in managerial positions.

Pharmaceutical Science Pharmaceutical Science with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years (with professional placement)

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Specialised topics, such as pharmaceutical

regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance, are taught by staff who have experience of working within the relevant regulatory bodies.

– Guest speakers from the pharmaceutical sector share their industry perspectives of drug development.

– The Management Studies pathway (available if you start the course in September) will place your scientific knowledge in a vocational context which is ideal if you aspire to management roles.

About this courseThis course explores current trends in chemical, biological and biotechnological therapeutics, and examines the latest technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. You will gain an understanding of processes used in clinical trials and in the development, manufacture and regulation of medicines.

Through an independent research project you will study an area of interest in depth. Examples of projects include: medicinal chemistry (eg synthesis of anti-cancer compounds and natural products); pharmaceutical technology (eg optimisation of tablet manufacture and formulation); and clinical pharmacy (eg pharmacovigilance, clinical trial and medicines regulations).

Example modules– Design, Discovery and Development of

Pharmaceuticals– Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology– Manufacture and Clinical Trials of Medicines

Career opportunitiesGraduates have achieved success in areas such as: drug manufacturing and pharmaceutical technology; drug formulation and analysis; clinical trials; pharmacovigilance; regulatory affairs; management; and PhD studies.

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Pharmacy Practice (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) PgDip/MSc top-up

Duration: 1 year full time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: Candidates should make their application through the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for approval in the first instance. Please see pharmacyregulation.org for further information.

Course accreditations: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is designed for overseas-trained

pharmacists who wish to work in the UK. It offers theoretical and practical training in key topics relevant to UK practice.

– Kingston is a top teaching university with excellent facilities and links to hospitals and community pharmacies.

– Your learning will be supported through community and hospital placements, simulations and inter-professional education.

About this courseThis degree is the first step to becoming a registered pharmacist in the UK.

Once you successfully complete this course, you will be eligible to apply for a one-year pre-registration period in an approved pharmaceutical establishment.

Please note: obtaining a pre-registration placement is the responsibility of the student. Different visa requirements may apply for non-EU/EEA citizens. Please visit the UK Borders Agency and Home Office websites for the latest information.

After your placement, you will be able to take exams from the General Pharmaceutical Council to gain membership of the UK register of pharmacists.

Example modules– Professional Pharmacy Practice in the UK– Application of Science to Patient Care– From Bench to Bedside

Career opportunitiesQualified pharmacists have career opportunities in community and hospital pharmacies, working in GP practices, primary care organisations and in the pharmaceutical industry. They may also pursue further research studies.

Quantity Surveying MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements

Course accreditations: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will develop the core competencies required

of the Chartered Quantity Surveyor.– You will be able to attend a week-long field trip to

a major national/international destination (students will pay for travel and accommodation).

– A background in construction is not a requirement of this course.

About this courseWhatever your first degree, this course will help you apply your skills and abilities to the quantity surveying profession.

Through project and team work, you will develop knowledge and understanding of procurement, construction contracts, construction economics and cost planning.

There is a focus on the EU and UK legal framework relating to construction, sustainable construction technology and project management. You will also be trained in research methodology. Through a dissertation (research project) you will be able to focus on an area of interest, gaining valuable research skills.

You will develop a range of professional skills to prepare you for your career, including problem solving and organisation, data collation, review and synopsis, time management and computing.

Example modules– Applied Sustainable Construction– Technology and Measurement– Contract Law Administration and Practic.

Career opportunitiesGraduates have progressed to roles in organisations such as Mace, Laing O’Rourke, Trabur, Transport for London, Willmott Dixon and Wates.

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Renewable Energy Engineering MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in an engineering or a related science discipline. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Roehampton Vale campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– The course meets the requirements for Further

Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

– Kingston has excellent industrial links which have developed over many years and throughout many countries. Some examples include work with Matra-Marconi Space, Ericsson, Balfour Beatty, The National Health Service, and British Gas.

– This course will prepare you for a career in senior technical and management positions in energy engineering and management across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, petroleum, power and manufacturing.

About this courseYou will gain skills and expert knowledge in solar power, wind power, biofuel and fuel cell technologies, renewable energy business and management. You will use computer-aided simulation technologies (Polysun for solar energy applications, WindPRO for wind farm applications, and Gabi for life cycle assessment (LCA) in biomass applications).

Through option modules ,you will be able to specialise in project engineering and management, risk management or engineering design and development. Advanced topics include 3D solid modelling, computer-aided product development and simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and simulation.

Example modules– Biomass and Fuel Cell Renewable Technology– Solar Power Engineering– Wind Power Engineering

Career opportunitiesRoughly 80 per cent of graduates have been recruited by organisations such as Atkins, Alstom Power, Inditex, Vattenfall, Shell, and SGS UK Ltd. The course is also an ideal foundation for a PhD and an academic or research career in renewable energy.

Software Engineering Software Engineering with Management Studies MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2-3 years part time

Course intake: September, January and March

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with substantial relevant work experience, such as two years as a programmer are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– You will gain in-depth understanding of strategies

and architectures for designing and developing modern high quality software applications.

– Through a project dissertation, you will study an area of interest in depth. This can offer valuable industry experience and is an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

– The Management Studies option will develop skills for managing teams and innovation. These skills are often sought by employers and are invaluable if you aim to start your own business.

About this courseYou will examine all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) at an advanced level. This includes business processes and requirement engineering, software architecture and design aspects, implementation and software construction, testing and quality assurance.

You will also develop practical skills for planning and implementing systems development projects. These projects will meet customer needs and integrate software solutions into the business environment.

Example modules– Modelling Enterprise Architectures– Software Architectures and Programming Models– Software Quality Engineering

Career opportunitiesGraduates work for organisations such as IBM, Hewlett Packard, Capgemini, JDA Software, Thomson Reuters, GlaxoSmithKline, Axa, BAA, British Telecom, Ernst & Young, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Virgin Media, Sky, and the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement.

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Structural Design and Construction Management MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a civil or structural engineering discipline. Candidates with substantial relevant work experience, such as two years as a programmer, are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Joint Board of Moderators

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This industry-accredited course is ideal for

graduate engineers starting their career in the construction industry.

– You will gain a strategic overview of construction management issues alongside advanced structural engineering, preparing you to work at managerial level for a consultant or contractor.

– The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

About this courseYou will study the design of both standard and innovative structures and substructures, in normal and earthquake contexts, using steel and concrete. You will also examine the financial, legal and contractual aspects of the construction process. Gaining a knowledge of management techniques and contract administration, you will practise the supervision of construction projects.

Experts at leading civil engineering and construction companies contribute to the course. Through an industry-relevant dissertation, you will be able to extend your knowledge in a specialist area.

Example modules– Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety– Seismic Design of Structures and Substructure

Design– Estimating, Tendering and Procurement

Career opportunitiesRoles include civil/structural engineer, concrete technologist, materials engineer, technical manager, designer/consultant, project engineer, construction engineer, sustainable construction manager, systems engineering consultant, and project manager.

Structural Design and Construction Management with Sustainability MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement), 2 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a civil or structural engineering discipline. Candidates with substantial relevant work experience, such as two years as a programmer ,are welcome to apply. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: Joint Board of Moderators

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston has a reputation for research excellence

in sustainable concrete construction. This course is fully compatible with the Government and Foresight Strategy on Sustainable Construction.

– Sustainability is a key issue; this course offers specialised knowledge and skills that will enhance your employability.

– The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

About this courseThis course focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing the concrete industry in meeting the demands of sustainability. You will examine concrete technology, sustainable construction, earthquake engineering, steel and concrete building design, fire assessment, geo-environmental engineering and construction management. You will take part in practical work, group work, case studies and presentations. Experts at leading civil engineering and construction companies contribute to the course.

For your dissertation, you may choose an industry-relevant project to research. A dissertation can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.

Example modules– Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety– Sustainable Construction and Substructure Design– Estimating, Tendering and Procurement

Career opportunitiesSuitable roles include sustainability consultant, sustainable construction manager, civil engineer, structural engineer, materials engineer, project engineer, construction engineer, systems engineering consultant, and project manager.

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Technology (Maritime Operations) MSc

Duration: 2 years part time work-based learning

Course intake: August, November, February and May

Entry requirements: The programme is currently open only to candidates who have successfully completed at least one of the following: – UK Royal Navy PWO officer training course – Royal Australian Navy PWO officer training course.

PhD study: Option available

Location: Work-based

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course is supported by the Royal Navy (RN)

and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). – Kingston University is a recognised provider for

the UK military Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELC) and eligible candidates are welcome to partially fund their course in this way.

– The Royal Australian Navy provides financial support to some of their officers undertaking this award.

About this courseThis course can be undertaken in the workplace, with assignments based around your past and current work. There are no fixed dates for completing assignments, only a total time to complete the course. You will be supported by a supervisor who has extensive experience of working with the Royal Navy. Tutoring and advice may be provided face to face, via Skype or FaceTime, over the telephone or via email exchanges.

The majority of credits for your masters degree will come from your prior completion of the PWO course. You will gain the remaining credits through this MSc course by completing work-based assignments, an academic paper and a final reflective summary. Attendance at the University is not required, except for a final presentation and oral examination (viva).

You will have full access to online library and literature database resources. Every effort is made to accommodate your working patterns, where possible.

Career opportunitiesThis course helps to prepare you for senior positions in the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy or for future civilian posts.

User Experience Design MSc

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (with professional placement); 2–3 years part time

Course intake: September and January

Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in an art and design, computer science or humanities discipline. Candidates without a relevant degree, but with more than five years’ work experience in information technology, the creative industries or humanities, are welcome to apply. If you have an online portfolio or a pdf of design and digital work (including a description of your design process) we recommend you include this as a link in your personal statement. Please see our website for international entry requirements.

Course accreditations: British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT

PhD study: Option available

Location: Penrhyn Road campus

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course prepares you for a career as an

interaction designer, usability engineer, user researcher or head of user experience.

– You will graduate with an online professional presence and a portfolio that displays your skills.

– Facilities include a Tobii eye tracker, a Noldus FaceReader, Morae usability testing software, moving-image studios and 3D workshops.

About this courseWorking in an interdisciplinary team, you will take the role of a user experience designer/analyst, choosing projects that match your interests/ambitions.

You will examine fundamental user experience activities – analysis, design, prototyping and evaluation. Studies reflect cutting-edge technologies (big screens, tablets, smart phones, context-aware embedded devices and multi-modal games consoles), current industry trends (big data, multi-channel services, digital lifestyles) and contemporary theories (cognition ‘in the wild’, usability vs experience).

Example modules– User Experience Design (Systems)– User Experience Design (Content)– Digital Studio Practice

Career opportunitiesGraduates work at companies such as John Lewis, Aviva, IBM, Google, Symantec and Microsoft, or for agencies such as Systems Concepts, weare:London and Wilson Fletcher. Others work in the public sector or for charities.

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New courses New courses in developmentWe work continuously with our industry partners to create courses for tomorrow’s job market. This means you will study at the forefront of your discipline, gaining the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your career.

At the time of going to print, the following courses are in development for 2020 entry:

Data Science

Geotechnics

Resilient and Sustainable Urban Environments

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Accounting, finance and bankingAccounting and Finance MSc 50Banking and Finance MSc 50Finance MSc 55Financial and Business Management MSc 55Investment and Financial Risk Management MSc 63

Architecture and landscapeArchitecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch 91Historic Building Conservation MSc 102Landscape and Urbanism MA 103Landscape Architecture MLA/PgDip 104Professional Practice in Architecture PgDip 112

Art, design and fashionArt and Design History MA 91Art Market and Appraisal (Professional Practice) MA 93Communication Design: Graphic Design MA 93Communication Design: Illustration MA 94Creative Practice Graduate Diploma 95Curating Contemporary Design MA 97Fashion MA 99Fine Art MFA 100Museum and Gallery Studies MA 106Product and Furniture Design MA 111Sustainable Design MA 113

Business and managementHuman Resource Management MSc/MSc top-up 57Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc 58International Business Management MSc 60International Human Resource Management 60 MSc/MSc top-upLeadership and Management in Health 63 PgCert/PgDip/MSc/MSc top-upLogistics and Supply Chain Management MSc 64Marketing and Brand Management MSc 65Marketing Communications and Advertising MSc 65Master of Business Administration MBA 66Occupational and Business Psychology MSc 66Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA 68Real Estate MSc 68

Biology and life sciencesBiomedical Science 120 (Haematology/Medical Microbiology) MScBiomedical Science with Management studies MSc 120Cancer Biology MSc 121

Chemistry and pharmaceutical sciencesAnalytical Chemistry MSc 119Forensic Science MSc 124Pharmaceutical Analysis / with Management Studies MSc 131Pharmaceutical Science / with Management Studies MSc 131Pharmacy Practice (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment 132 Programme) PgDip/MSc top-up

Computing and information systemsComputer Animation MA 122Game Development - Design MA 125Game Development - Programming MSc 125Information Systems MSc 126International Enterprise Information Management MSc 127IT and Strategic Innovation MSc 127Network and Information Security / 130 with Management Studies MScNetworking and Data Communications / 130 with Management Studies MScSoftware Engineering / with Management Studies MSc 134User Experience Design MSc 136

Creative industriesManaging in the Creative Economy MA 64Project Management for Creative Practitioners MSc 112

Criminology and lawCriminology MA 53Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA 54General Law LLM 57

Economics, history, human rights and politicsDevelopment and International Economics MA 54Financial Economics MA 56History MA 102Human Rights MA 58International Politics and Economics MA 61International Relations MSc 61Political Economy MA 67

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Education and teachingEarly Years Teacher Birth to Five Years leading to 76 Early Years Teacher Status PGCE/EYTSEducation MRes 77PGCE (top up) 81Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher 82 Status (QTS) PGCEResearch Methods in Education PgCert 83Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher 85 Status (QTS) PGCESpecial Educational Needs Coordination 80 (NASENCO) PgCert

Engineering, construction and surveyingAdvanced Industrial and Manufacturing Systems MSc 118Advanced Product Design Engineering and 118 Manufacturing MScAerospace Engineering MSc 119Building Surveying MSc 121Engineering Projects and Systems Management MSc 122Management in Construction MSc 128Management in Construction (with Civil Engineering) MSc 128Mechanical Engineering MSc 129Mechatronic Systems MSc 129Quantity Surveying MSc 132Renewable Energy Engineering MSc 134Structural Design and Construction Management MSc 135Structural Design and Construction Management with 135 Sustainability MScTechnology Maritime Operations MSc 136

English and creative writingApplied Linguistics for TESOL MA 90Creative Writing MA/MFA 96Creative Writing and Publishing MA 97English Literature MA 98

Film and photographyExperimental Film MA 98Film Studies MA 99film making MA 100Photography MA 110

Geography and environmental scienceEnvironmental Management MSc 124Geographical Information Systems and Science MSc 126

Journalism, publishing and mediaJournalism PgDip/MA 103Magazine Journalism MA 105Media and Communication MA 105Publishing MA 113

MusicComposing for Film and Television MMus 94Music MA 107Music Education MA 107Music Performance MMus 108Production of Popular Music MMus 111

Nursing, midwifery and healthcare Adult Nursing MSc 74Clinical Leadership MSc/PgCert/PgDip 76Healthcare Practice MSc/PgDip/PgCert 77Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc 78Mental Health Nursing MSc 79Midwifery / Registered Midwife PgDip 79Midwifery / Registered Midwife for registered nurses PgDip 80Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc 81Radiography PgCert/PgDip/MSc 84

PhilosophyAesthetics and Art Theory MA 90Contemporary European Philosophy MA 95Modern European Philosophy MA 106Philosophy MPhilStud 108Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory MA 110

PsychologyBehavioural Decision Science MSc 52Child Psychology MSc 52Clinical Applications of Psychology MSc 53Forensic Psychology MSc 56Occupational and Business Psychology MSc 66Psychology MSc 67

Social work and social careAdvanced Social Work PgCert/PgDip/MA 74Leadership and Management in Social Care PgCert 78Practice Education PgCert 82Professional Education and Training PgCert/PgDip/MA 83Social Work MSW 85

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Main features and feesThe main features of your course are set out in this prospectus and our website. You will find the most up to date information on tuition fees, any additional costs and possible sources of funding by visiting the website information shown in the course pages and clicking on the ‘fees and funding’ link.

Your relationship with the UniversityYour relationship with the University will be governed by many regulations and policies, which are regularly updated to ensure they are as helpful as possible and compliant with legislation. These can be found at kingston.ac.uk/policiesandregulations

DisclaimerThe information in this prospectus was accurate at the point of going to print in July 2019. It is primarily intended as a guide for prospective students wishing to start courses in September 2020. It gives an outline of the courses and services Kingston University intends to offer at the time of publication.

The University makes every effort to ensure that the contents and statements in this prospectus are fair and accurate and the information was correct at the time of going to press we aim to ensure that all courses and modules advertised are delivered as stated. However, there may be instances where changes have to be made to courses and modules or may need to be withdrawn. It is important that you check the Kingston University website and the course pages for the latest information. For more information about why changes may be made, and when you can expect to be notified, read about Changes to Academic Provision at kingston.ac.uk/policiesandregulations

It should be noted that information on entry requirements for courses and modules is for guidance only; the conditions attached to offers may vary from year to year and from applicant to applicant.

The University website kingston.ac.uk, contains the most up-to-date information available and should be checked before applying. Every effort is made to ensure that any changes referred to above are updated on the website as soon as practicable.

Please note that nothing within the contents of this prospectus or the University website is intended to constitute an offer (or form part of an offer) of a place to any prospective student, nor should it be construed as such.

WithdrawalsOnce you are enrolled, you have a right to cancel your contract with us (ie to withdraw from your course) with a possible refund of your fees depending on the time in the year. That notification can be in any form as long as it is in writing and clear, and sent to the correct student office. The information and appropriate deadlines for notifying us are set out in full at kingston.ac.uk/moneymatters

ComplaintsIf you have a complaint, Kingston University has clear procedures you can follow. If the complaint is about admissions, you can find the Admissions Policy here: kingston.ac.uk/policiesandregulations

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Our official address is: River House, 53–57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1LQ.

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