Undergraduate Prospectus
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 /18confident Undergraduate Open Days • Wednesday 29 June 2016 Throughout the year we will be adding to our events calendar, so take a look at our website for more event • Saturday 24 September 2016 dates and to book your place www.kingston.ac.uk/ • Saturday 8 October 2016 opendays In addition, faculty or subject related open days and events are listed on our website. Please visit www.kingston.ac.uk/events for more information. Contents Introduction 4 Kingston upon Thames and London 6 Student life 10 Our campuses 14 Equipment and facilities 22 Supporting you 28 Employability 34 Student accommodation 42 Fees, funding and money matters 46 International students 48 Our courses 61 How to apply 227 Getting here: maps and directions 230 Contractual information 238 Explore Kingston University 239 Index 234 Students with disabilities If you require this document in an alternative format (eg large print or electronic form), please contact Applicant Services by calling +44 (0)20 8328 1148 or by emailing [email protected] 1 Students154 from Countries 117 history years on campus development (now untill 2019) Central study abroad programme covers London just 30 mins 36 5 away countries continents 2 15%TOP institutions in the in Top 2 the Globe universities for graduate start ups (the prestigious qs world university rankings 2015) In the World's In The Top Top 200 150 International Young Universities Universities (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016) (the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016) over active 90 societies free Over 40 learn volunteering140 sports languages links clubs 9 to choose from local & abroad 3 Introduction Make it Kingston University 4 At Kingston University we offer world-class Whoever you are, wherever you come from and facilities, award-winning resources, an enviable whatever your background, we aim to help you location, excellent links with industry and a diverse succeed. We make it our goal to provide you with the student population – an essential combination that skills and experiences you need to go on and make a will help you develop during your time here and difference – to your own life and those around you. launch your career when you graduate. With over 300 undergraduate courses, we offer a vibrant We are proud of our rankings and the recognition and inspiring student community. You’ll have the option we achieve for our courses, teaching and student to learn a language for free and to study, work or experience. Recent examples of how we have been volunteer abroad. Many of our courses have integrated recognised in 2016 include being named twice in the work placements, giving you the opportunity to gain sector-leading publication, Times Higher Education, practical experience as a structured part of your course. as one of the Top 200 International Universities in the This ensures that you graduate with not only academic World and as one of the Top 150 young universities qualifications, but also skills that employers recognise - established during the past half century. We were also as well as being an enriching experience for you. named runner up in the Student Experience category at the Guardian University Awards, having won the HR Students from all over the world have achieved success Diversity Initiative Award in 2014. at Kingston University, so take a look at what we have to offer by booking a visit to one of our open days. Make it happen at Kingston University. 5 Kingston upon Thames and London Make it your destination You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds. Living and studying in and around Kingston gives you the excitement and variety of London life, but without the stress of inner-city living. It’s a lively, student-friendly place, packed with things to see and do. 6 Luton Stansted Airport Airport Oxford Street Olympic Park and stadium Buckingham Palace St Paul’s Cathedral Houses of Parliament and the City Hyde Park Tower of London Regents Park Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery Wembley football stadium Kew Gardens Twickenham rugby stadium Central London Heathrow Waterloo River Airport train station Greater Thames London Kingston upon Thames Bushy Park Hampton Court Canary Wharf Palace London Eye Richmond Park Tate Modern gallery Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club Tower Bridge Gatwick Airport 0 km 10 0 miles 10 7 Kingston upon Thames Kingston culture Kingston’s rich culture offers heritage sites, museums and galleries as well as great theatre and music venues for you to discover. The Rose Theatre stages an exciting programme including regular Kingston University events, such as free lunchtime jazz sessions performed by our students at the Rose Café. Kingston events Many of our students get involved in a whole host of events running throughout the year. The Kingston Carnival, Kingston Comedy Festival and the Kingston Regatta and River Festival are all popular in Kingston’s annual events calendar. Kingston outdoors We have a beautiful riverside location and plenty of large, open spaces. Students enjoy walking, running and cycling in Richmond Park, which was the route for the London Olympics cycling road race in 2012 and is now part of the annual RideLondon event. There are also plenty of smaller green spaces in and around our campuses where you can sit outside and relax in the spring and summer. Kingston shopping, markets and food Kingston is one of the UK’s top shopping destinations with a vast array of high street shops as well as designer boutiques, bustling markets and independent shops. You’ll also find a whole range of restaurants and cafés to suit every taste, with plenty of discounts and offers for students. Kingston social life Kingston has a lively nightlife with a variety of bars, pubs and student-friendly nightclubs. Local clubs like Pryzm and the Hippodrome organise special events to cater for the local student community; you can also enjoy a drink and meet friends in one of Kingston’s many pubs such as The Ram, The Mill and The Kings Tun which are all popular with our students. The town also has a cinema and bowling complex offering student discounts. Relax. Kingston is one of the safest boroughs in London. (Source: Metropolitan Police) 8 London London calling Central London and all it has to offer is only 30 minutes away by train from Kingston. The city is home to many of the world’s leading organisations, so it’s the perfect place to gain valuable work experience, build your networks and launch your career after university. Its world-class museums, art galleries, music venues, theatres and sporting venues offer inspiring and memorable experiences. Being a part of the London scene is a great bonus for our students. Every year during Graduate Fashion Week our fashion students present their collections, and in 2015 illustration and animation students designed an innovative Christmas tree to celebrate a production at the Old Vic Theatre in Waterloo. Students of any subject can use specialist library archives like the British Library in Euston and we have an ongoing partnership with the British Film Institute, Southbank, where some of our students secure internships. London is home to more than 170 museums, 857 art galleries, 214 theatres, 349 live music venues, almost 800 cinema screens, more than 800 book shops and 380 public libraries. (Source: www.london.gov.uk) 9 Student life Make it rewarding University is a time to try new things and make friends for life. On campus you can take part in a number of events run by our Union of Kingston Students, join clubs and societies and get into the team spirit with sports and fitness activities. These activities give you an opportunity to meet fellow students, develop your confidence, gain new skills and they also look great on your CV. 10 Students’ union Student bars and social space The Union of Kingston Students is run by students for You’ll find a great mix of social spaces on campus to students. It organises unmissable events and activities catch up with friends, including a newly refurbished throughout the year like themed nights, guest speaker students’ union social space at Penrhyn Road, the events, charity fundraisers and trips abroad. The Union Knights Park Bar and Hannafords at Kingston Hill. Plus, is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS), there’s a wide range of cafés and restaurants to choose which gives you access to a range of free or discounted from on all our campuses – serving everything from services and special offers. salads and sandwiches, to freshly prepared hot meals, cakes and desserts. For more information visit: www.kusu.co.uk This image: Freshers’ Ball Below: Hannafords bar, Kingston Hill campus 11 Freshers’ Fayre Clubs, societies and volunteering Your first week is dedicated to welcoming you to life at Kingston University has over 90 active societies that Kingston University. During Freshers’ Week you’ll enjoy organise and run regular activities related to culture, a jam-packed induction period, introducing you to your faith, academia, arts, sporting activities and campaigns. course and providing you with everything you need to From acappella and anime to hip hop and history, you’re know to get involved in exciting student life. bound to find something you’d like to get involved in. The Union of Kingston Students provides a variety of We also offer volunteering links to over 140 local activities, giving you the perfect opportunity to socialise organisations, as well as the opportunity to volunteer and make new friends. The week is rounded off by the abroad in countries such as India and Sri Lanka. annual Freshers’ Fayre, where you can sign up to clubs and societies, and the Freshers’ Ball where you can dress up and enjoy a great night out with all the new people you’ve met.