Kingston University London

Kingston leaps 23 places in Guardian University Guide rankings

Kingston University has soared 23 places in the Guardian University Guide league tables, coming in at joint 58^th position in the newly released rankings for 2019.

The University's performance puts it in high profile company. It shares the 58^th spot with four other institutions.

In further good news for the institution, five subject areas – sport science, pharmacy, journalism, fashion and design – feature in the top 10 nationally and also lead the listings for London.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Spier said the significant strides the University had made in the Guardian tables reflected its determination to ensure all its students received the highest quality teaching and campus experience while completing their degrees. "At Kingston University, our students are firmly at the heart of everything we do," Professor Spier said. "Nothing is more important to us than equipping them with the knowledge, confidence and energy to emerge from their studies as graduates sought after by employers and industry experts and poised to make significant contributions to every part of society."

"We are proud that our commitment to teaching and learning has been reflected in the considerable progress we have made in the Guardian University Guide rankings and will continue to work tirelessly to build on this success."

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At Kingston University, teaching quality is considered essential. To ensure students learn from the very best academics, Kingston employs staff who:

• Are research-active and respected in their fields
• Maintain business and industry links
• Are active practitioners in their subject

Teaching methods vary from subject to subject, but most taught courses are delivered through:

• Lectures – the most formal method of teaching, providing students with the foundation for further independent study
• Seminars – which encourage group discussion
• Tutorials – smaller group discussions

Other methods of teaching include:

• Language laboratory classes
• Project work
• Science and technology practical exercises
• Studio work in art and design

Kingston teaches students work-based skills through all its courses, helping them become fully equipped for the working world. These work-based skills include…

• Career management
• IT and communication
• Numeracy
• Teamwork

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Study options are offered across…

Kingston School of Art

This is an art school with workshops and studios open for creative exploration and opportunities for students and staff to work together and to share ideas for study or research. The school also features academic programmes such as Journalism, English, History and Media.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

This faculty designs its courses together with leading technology, manufacturing, service and financial organisations to ensure it aligns to the issues, challenges and needs of today's business. Students gain the understanding, insight, skills and tools for real-world opportunities on graduation. It comprises a diverse range of disciplines and departments including Law, Economics, Criminology, Psychology, Marketing, Politics and Business.

Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education

The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is a joint enterprise of Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. It is one of the leading providers of health, social care and education courses and training in the UK.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing's innovative approach to teaching ensures students graduate with a plethora of practical skills and a deep understanding of their subject ready for the professional world.

Undergraduate level

Students can apply for most full-time or sandwich first degree and HND courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). There is an alternative application route for students applying for an art foundation course.

Postgraduate level

Students can apply for most postgraduate courses online via the relevant course page found on the Kingston website. If students are applying for a course in the Kingston School of Art, they must use the online application route for their chosen course and not apply by post or email.

Pre-sessional English course

Kingston highly recommends the pre-sessional English courses for international students planning to study at a UK university it is excellent preparation for study even if students have already fulfilled the English language requirement for their main course.

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Resources and facilities

Kingston is investing GBP 123 million on its four campuses to provide students with an excellent learning environment complemented by all the equipment and facilities students need. New developments include:

• The Business School building on the Kingston Hill campus
• Refurbished workshops and studios and a new learning resources centre on the Kingston School of Art at Knights Park campus
• The John Galsworthy Building and the extended learning resources centre on the Penrhyn Road campus
• The new learning resources centre and new teaching and learning space at the Roehampton Vale campus

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Learning resources centres (LRCs)

Kingston’s specialist LRCs on each campus offer library and computing facilities and are open into the evening, with 24-hour opening at Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road during term time.

Subject-specific resources

Kingston’s close links with external bodies and investment in facilities ensure that students also have easy access to subject-specific resources.

• Banking and finance students can use the Bloomberg trading room to practise different trading techniques (using live data)
• Pharmacy students can test their skills in the new pharmacy practice lab
• Games technology students can use Xbox and PSP consoles in the games lab
• Journalism students have access to a fully equipped newsroom
• Art and design students can use a digital media workshop with 122 iMac computers
• Aerospace engineering students will have access to a Learjet 25 aeroplane, a Merlin flight simulator and large-scale wind tunnels

Accommodation

Kingston offers a range of high-quality halls, all located close to the University's campuses. Each hall consists of single-study bedrooms arranged in flats with self-catering kitchens. Different room types are available within a range of price bands.

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A selection of bursaries and scholarships are available to international students. Here are the different types they can apply for:

International scholarships

The International Office at Kingston University awards scholarships to international students worth GBP 4,000 for each year of their study.

Loyalty bursaries

Kingston University offers a 10% discount off tuition fees for overseas students who are looking to apply onto a full-time programme and are either:

• Returning to Kingston University after successfully completing a programme, or
• Have a family connection to Kingston University, or
• Have completed an international exchange programme at Kingston University

Faculty scholarships

The faculties at Kingston University offer their own range of course-specific scholarships which are available to a variety of overseas and European students.

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