Postgraduate Prospectus 2016 /17 1 This is Kingston University Your university Find your course Based in south-west London, Kingston University is known not only for its convenient location but also its wide range of career-focused This is Kingston University 1 Subject areas 45 courses, the excellent quality of its teaching, and the achievements The ideal choice 2 Our courses 46 of its graduates. Our faculties 4 Course and subject index 251 Kingston University is the ideal choice for As we’re so close to London, our students benefit Taught programmes 10 in-depth postgraduate study, with world-leading from access to a huge number of employment Research at Kingston University 12 departments and internationally renowned research. opportunities. Our high reputation among employers is well deserved and reflective of the Our location 16 We are very proud that Kingston University success our students have after graduating. Employability 20 produced the highest number of graduate start-up businesses in the UK for five years Wherever you are in your career, whether you’re Support for your studies 22 running. Our links with business and industry joining us straight from your first degree or are Our campuses 24 continue to provide students with excellent coming back to study, we’ll be pleased to placement opportunities, and up-to-date teaching welcome you to the next stage of your studies, Equipped for success 30 informed by current industry practices and trends. helping you fulfil your ambitions. The international advantage 36 Accommodation 38 Funding 39 How to apply 40 Getting to Kingston 42 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)8448 552 177 or by emailing [email protected] 2 1 Innovative teaching and assessment Kingston University has an excellent reputation The ideal choice for teaching and has achieved impressive results in national assessments of teaching quality. As well as traditional teaching methods, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory and studio work, we use a range of creative teaching and assessment methods. Up-to-date resources We have the latest e-learning technology, 3,000 Kingston University offers internationally recognised qualifications, computers across four campuses, free internet, Wi-Fi hotspots and excellent library resources. Many accredited courses and a supportive community of staff and other of our laboratories, design studios and workshops students – all on London’s doorstep! are fitted with the latest technical equipment. Compared to other We’ve recently invested more than £50million universities“ I visited, I found the on new teaching facilities, completed our £26million Kingston Business School, improved forum style of teaching very lecture theatres and computer rooms at our appealing, with little in the way Roehampton Vale campus, opened a new learning resources centre at our Knights Park of pure lecture, and small class campus and invested £15million on science numbers allowing interaction be- laboratories, specialist facilities, computing suites and library facilities at our Penrhyn Road campus. tween the staff and students. Lecturers were also always In short, your studies at Kingston University will always be supported by the best resources a inviting students to visit them if modern university can offer. they had any questions. Visit us Christopher Antrobus studied Aerospace” We often organise Open Days and Drop-in Engineering MSc. Evenings. They are an excellent opportunity for you to talk to staff to help you find out which Flexibility course is right for you and get information on At Kingston University we have a wide range applications, finance, accommodation and more. of study options, reflecting the broad scope of Find out about our forthcoming events at: our teaching and the diverse backgrounds and www.kingston.ac.uk/pgopendays2016 needs of our students. Many of our courses have the option to study either full- or part-time. Many jobs are now demanding Career and business focus “ Our courses are relevant to today’s working Most of our full-time MA/MSc courses are just ‘relevant postgraduate environment and teach you the skills you need to one year, giving you the chance to move into the qualifications’ – an MSc from succeed. Many courses have been developed in job market quickly, armed with new knowledge, consultation with professional organisations and and a new qualification from a respected Kingston University has given me carry professional accreditation. university. the edge in job interviews and Many of our staff are still active in the workplace, Part-time courses can allow you to balance study helped me find a job in the maintaining business and industry links. They are with work or family commitments. sustainable energy sector. respected in their fields and active practitioners of their subjects. Our graduates are welcomed by Other flexible options may include online learning, Duncan Carter studied Environmental and” Earth employers due to the expertise our courses evening and weekend study, or more than one Resource Management MSc. equip them with. start date per year. 2 3 Our faculties Our faculties Introduction Art, Design & Architecture Kingston University is seamlessly organised into five faculties. Ranked among the best art and design institutions Alice Forestan’s in the world, this faculty is consistently at the top This ensures that every degree, in the wide range we offer, is ‘Eruption’ bowls of the Guardian newspaper’s league table. taught by experts able to dedicate themselves to their field. It also means that you will have access to comprehensive and The Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture is often approached by professional organisations convenient resources and support, with each of our faculties who know its students offer both talent and operating as a hub of expertise. a professional approach. It was recently appointed as University Associate to the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), and has The support our faculties give you isn’t limited to teaching and links with a wide range of cultural, industry and professional bodies. studying. We know that your degree is the next step in your career, so we ensure that the expertise you gain is relevant to “I feel more than lucky to have your future roles and opportunities. studied here, over any of the other London art schools. Jimin Chun studied Art & Space MA. ” Oliver Richardson’s Kitchen Totems Work by Fashion MA student Hope Hudson 4 5 Our faculties Our faculties Arts and Social Sciences Business and Law A forward-thinking study environment, new and Renowned for courses that meet the demands of Its partners include large corporations, small exciting courses are regularly being added. The the ever-changing global economy, the Faculty businesses, not-for-profit organisations, non- Faculty spans humanities, social sciences, and is centred around Kingston Business School and governmental organisations (NGOs), United performance and screen studies. Kingston Law School. Nations bodies and governments throughout the world. Arts and Social Sciences students gain The Faculty members go out first-hand knowledge of their chosen subject, of“ their way to help students. At Kingston Law School, which has just meeting many professionals who offer guest celebrated 50 successful years, you’ll benefit lectures, masterclasses and work placements. Atul Shahi studied Banking and Finance MSc” from the support of alumni, sharing their Students can showcase their work and benefit and now works for JP Morgan, UK. expertise, advice and influence through lectures, from close links with professionals from all areas mentoring, advisory groups, work experience of the industry. Kingston Business School ensures its courses and careers events. reflect current thinking and practice. Many The Faculty also offers all Kingston University courses are accredited and recognised by Kingston Law School has students the opportunity to study a foreign I feel part of a genuine professional bodies, including the Association of been“ an amazing, transformative language for free, through the Kingston Language “ MBAs and the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Scheme. As well as being fun to learn, knowledge community of scholars and It has been awarded an ‘Excellence in Teaching’ opportunity for me to develop of a foreign language can be a useful asset to practitioners. rating by the Higher Education Funding Council my international career. future jobs. Go to www.kingston.ac.uk/klspg to for England, and is a member of the Association find out more. Freddie Osbourne ”studied our ‘film making’ MA. of Business Schools. Anna Borodkina studied General Law” LLM. 6 7 Our faculties Our faculties Health, Social Care and Education Science, Engineering and Computing Health and Social Care: Combining the research The School of Education has Home to the disciplines of science, technology, expertise and resources of a modern university been“ particularly supportive in engineering and mathematics, the Faculty offers with those of a long-standing, established medical industry-standard equipment and industry- school, the Faculty is a joint enterprise of Kingston finding placements close to my accredited courses, enabling you to put theory University and St George’s, University of London. home and luckily in great into practice. The Faculty works closely with the NHS, other schools, which has heightened The Faculty of Science, Engineering and healthcare providers and the social services, so my desire to teach. Computing maintains excellent industrial links, you can be sure your studies will be vocationally developed over many years. Its courses are relevant and reflect the latest developments in Claire Saul studied Primary Education” PGCE. created in consultation with an advisory board of your profession. key industry experts. Most of the programmes lead to formal As an alumnus, I am still in accreditation by the relevant professional bodies. “touch with the Faculty of “Kingston University and Science, Engineering and St George’s really care for their Computing.