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Contents
Introduction
Welcome 1
Kingston University 2
Kingston upon Thames 6
London living 8
Developing career skills 10
Faculties and subject areas 12
Campuses 18
Student life 26
Support: before you arrive 28
Support: when you arrive 30
Support: during your studies 32
After you graduate 34
Meet our students 36Scholarships, bursaries
and funding 38
Accommodation 40
Finances 44
Entry requirements 48
Preparatory courses 50
Meet us 54
Getting to Kingston 56
Useful contacts 60
Courses
Joint honours 61
By subject area 61
Course portfolio 62–141
Index 142
How to apply 145
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Welcome
Based in an attractive riverside area in south-west London,
Kingston University is known for its career-focused courses and
excellent teaching quality.
Students from all over the world have achieved success atKingston University. We would be pleased to welcome you and
help you fulfil your ambitions too.
Find out more
In-country visits
www.kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits
Your home country
www.kingston.ac.uk/yourhomecountry
“Kingston University is about thinking, doing and making.
Our courses are academically rigorous and designed to
develop people who will make a difference to the world. We
also have strong links with industry, government and the
not-for-profit sector, ensuring that our courses reflect the
latest developments.
You will be part of a diverse, international community, which
brings together perspectives and knowledge from around
the world and enhances our education – for staff as well as
students. International students are a vital part of Kingston
and help to create a vibrant university where ideas are
challenged with tolerance and courtesy. We ensure that you
are fully supported so that your experience at Kingston is a
rewarding one, and that you get the most out of your
studies in the world’s most exciting city: London.
I hope that you find this prospectus useful and that you will
consider becoming part of a university that is diverse in the
subjects we teach, in the students we teach and in the
academic staff who teach; a place that will support and
challenge you. I look forward to welcoming you as part of
the rich community that is Kingston University.
”
Julius Weinberg, Vice-Chancellor
Meet us in your country
Staff from Kingston University attend education exhibitions
and make special visits to locations all over the world. We
also employ overseas representatives in many countries.
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Excellent facilities
We’ve recently invested over £50million on new teaching
facilities and we’re planning to spend, in total, £125million
on developments over a 10-year period. We have the latest
e-learning technology, 3,000 computers across four campuses,
free internet, Wi-Fi hotspots and excellent library resources.
Many of our laboratories, design studios and workshops are
fitted with the latest technical equipment.
Flexible degree structure
Our modular degree structure enables you to choose some
modules to suit your interests or career goals*. Some of our
courses are also available as joint honours degrees, allowing
you to combine the study of two subjects.
*The amount of choice depends on which course you study.
Kingston University
Where our overseas students come from
• Europe (EU) 32%
• Europe (non-EU) 15%
• East Asia 13%
• South Asia 9%
• Middle East 10%
• Africa 8%
• North America 6%
• South East Asia 5%
• South America 1%
• Caribbean 1%
Figures as of December 2014
Student population
• Overseas students
(including EU) 18%
• UK students 82%
Figures as of December 2014
“ There is a very good mix of
cultures, races and abilities that
peacefully coexist on campus. It
says a lot about how accepting
and open-minded the University is.”
Joel Paul, Trinidad and Tobago. Sports Science student
Learning resources centre, Roehampton Vale campus
The Nightingale building
Student working onsite at Wembley Stadium
Kingston University offers internationally recognised qualifications
and a supportive community within easy reach of London – one
of the world’s most exciting, historic and culturally rich capitals.
Diverse and multicultural
Kingston is a truly multicultural university, welcoming students
from more than 154 countries across the world. This means that
you’ll get to meet a variety of people and benefit from a learning
environment enriched by different cultures and opinions.
Top-quality teaching
Kingston has an excellent reputation for teaching, and has
achieved strong results in national assessments of teaching quality.
Career focused
We ensure that our courses teach you work-related skills and
are relevant to today’s work environment. Many courses have
been developed in consultation with professional organisations
and carry professional accreditation.Bloomberg trading room
Clattern lecture theatre
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Work opportunities
Many of Kingston’s courses are vocational or offer you the
chance to work in industry or commerce as part of the course.
This will give you valuable experience and improve your
employment prospects.
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/whykingston
Did you know?
2014 marked the fifth year running that Kingston
University produced more graduate start-up companies
than any other higher education institution in the UK.
(Source: Higher Education Business and Community
Interaction Survey)
“ The teaching quality is fantastic,
and the achievements of the
academics is inspiring.”
Hana Jogee, Zimbabwe. Law student
Safe and central location
The University is located in Kingston upon Thames, a lively
riverside town in south-west London.
Kingston is consistently rated among the safest boroughs in
London (source: Metropolitan Police) and one of the happiest
places to live in London (source: Rightmove), particularly in
terms of safety, neighbourliness, amenities and recreation.
Kingston is also only 25 minutes by train from central London,
the UK’s vibrant capital city, and about an hour from Gatwick
and Heathrow airports.
Study or work abroad
At Kingston University, we offer the opportunity to study or
work in another country as part of your degree, enabling you
to broaden your experience and develop valuable, transferable
skills. Depending on your course, you can choose from
exchange schemes in Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand,
Australia, Mexico, Hong Kong, South Korea and China.
Quick facts
l 20,668 students
l 3,725 non-UK students
l 154 nationalities
l 5 faculties and 4 campuses
l 2,107 staff
l £205million annual income
l 3,000+ student computers
l 116-year history
Students in Turkey
Law Courts
Students
showcasingtheir collections
at London
Fashion Week
Space mission control centre
Kingston marketplace
Kingston University
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Attractive riverside location
Kingston is a leafy town situated on the banks of the River Thames,
surrounded by spacious royal parks and close to the countryside.
Lively town centre
The town centre offers a wide choice of cafes, lively bars,
pubs and restaurants (including chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant,
Jamie’s Italian). Local entertainment includes a modern
14-screen cinema, a 16-lane bowling alley and sports centres,
as well as popular student nights at the town’s nightclubs.
Exciting cultural life
Kingston has a vibrant culture with a lively music scene, comedy
nights, a number of art galleries, a town museum and the highly
acclaimed Rose Theatre. Annual events include a food festival,
Kingston carnival and the International Youth Arts Festival.
Historic town
With a rich history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times more
than 1,000 years ago, the town centre still has many ancient
buildings. Also, just a short distance away, is the magnificent
Hampton Court Palace, where King Henry VIII once lived.
Excellent shopping
Kingston is a busy shopping centre with many fantastic shops,
including the Apple Store, Cath Kidston and Topshop, as well
as department stores selling designer labels. There are also
specialist stores, such as supermarkets that sell international
food, and a daily open-air fruit and vegetable market.
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“...a riverside town with
everything you need and want, but
not as crowded as central London;
however, whenever you want to
enjoy the buzz of central London, you just hop
on a train and you’re there in half an hour.”
Timea Kalmár, Romania. Business Economics student
Kingston upon Thames is a safe and attractive location. Close to the
excitement of central London, the town’s parks and riverside offer a
more peaceful atmosphere for your studies, while the lively town
centre provides everything you’ll need, from shops to entertainment.
Kingston riverside
Kingston upon Thames
Did you know?
According to the London Metropolitan Police, Kingston
has the lowest crime figures of any London borough.(2014 – www.met.police.uk/crimefigures).
Cafe culture The royal parks Hampton Court Palace
‘Out of order’ sculpture
Shopping in Kingston
Close to central London
Central London is less than half an hour away by train, giving
fast access to all that England’s capital city has to offer.
Heathrow
Waterloo
RiverThames
Gatwick
Kingston upon Thames
CentralLondon
GreaterLondon
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/location
Destination Mode Time
Central London Train 25 mins
Heathrow airport Bus/Car 41/31 mins
Gatwick airport Train/Car 59/48 mins
Kingston’s annual carnival
0 km 10
0 miles 10
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Excellent public transport
London’s excellent transport connections mean that you can
travel around the city quickly and easily, visit the rest of the UK
and even explore continental Europe.
Fantastic opportunities
London is one of the most dynamic and advanced cities in the
world. As a centre for excellence in many professional fields and
a base for a number of major global companies, London offers
fantastic employment opportunities and a gateway to Europe
and the rest of the world.
Entertainment and leisure
London has an unbeatable variety of entertainment. From West
End theatres to live concerts, and from cafes and restaurants to
the city’s lively nightlife, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Sport and the outdoors
If you like sport, you’ll love London. There are many venues
where you can watch sporting events, and lots of opportunities
to take part yourself. London has plenty of parks and open
spaces where you can relax too.
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Top attractions
You’ll have a lot of fun exploring the city, from enjoying theviews from the famous London Eye, to discovering museums
and art galleries such as the Natural History Museum and the
Tate Modern.
Historical London
London’s rich history is still visible today. St Paul’s Cathedral,
Big Ben and Tower Bridge are instantly recognisable London
landmarks, alongside the palaces and castles of the British
Royal Family.
Multicultural diversity
With a population of eight million, representing cultures from
every corner of the Earth, London is a truly multicultural society.
Its range of festivals, restaurants, music and religions reflect this.
Shopping
London is the top destination for shopping in Europe and is
ranked third in the world (source: World’s 10 best shopping
cities, compiled by CNN Travel). Known not only for the quantity
of shops available but also the quality, you’ll find everything from
luxury department stores to small fashion boutiques, and from
large shopping centres to street markets.
Living in London will be an experience you’ll never forget.
The city combines centuries of history with the best of modern
culture. Whatever your interests, you’ll never be bored here.
London living
Wimbledon
City of London from the Thames
St Paul’s
Cathedral
Find out more
www.visitlondon.com
www.timeout.com/london
“Living and studying in London
has been the most exciting
experience so far in my life.”
Nadim Domun, Mauritius
Aerospace Engineering student
Big Ben
Did you know?
London is home to more than 170 museums, 857 art
galleries, 214 theatres, 349 live music venues, almost
800 cinema screens, and more than 800 book shops
and 380 public libraries. (Source: www.london.gov.uk)
The London Eye
Piccadilly Circus
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Developingcareer skills
As well as developing your academic knowledge while at
Kingston University, we want to help you develop the personal
skills and abilities you will need to succeed in your career.
Preparing you for working life
Our courses build work-based skills into the curriculum and
place emphasis on skills such as communication, computing,
problem-solving and teamwork. These skills are highly valued
by employers.
Close links with industry experts
Kingston University’s close links with employers and professional
organisations, as well as our research and consultancy activities,
ensure our courses are relevant to today’s work environment.
Valuable workplace experience
Many of our courses give you the opportunity to work in industry
or commerce. Students on four-year ‘sandwich’ degrees, for
example, usually spend the third year in paid employment.
Gaining experience in the workplace can greatly enhance your
career prospects. It enables you to put the knowledge you have
acquired on your course into practice in real-life situations in a
workplace environment. It also develops valuable skills such as
teamworking.
We have specialist staff who will help you find work placements.
Cultural awareness
In an increasingly global economy, a knowledge of different
markets, cultures and languages is highly sought after by
employers. Our study abroad scheme provides the ideal
opportunity to gain this knowledge, and is invaluable in
enhancing your career prospects. Students who study abroad
as part of their degree programme are more likely to be in
employment or further study six months after qualifying, and
their average salaries are higher (s ource: Hefce).
Nurturing entrepreneurship
Kingston University is leading the way when it comes to
producing entrepreneurial graduates, according to a survey
conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for
England (Hefce). Students can take part in competitions,
awards programmes and activities that are designed to
foster entrepreneurship and encourage them to get involved
in business. We support graduates as they start their own
companies, as well as helping students to develop their
enterprise skills.
Careers and employability
The University’s KU Talent team provides practical careersupport, careers workshops and expert advice, including
advice on CV preparation, how to complete application forms
and interview techniques. The team can also give international
students specific advice about the UK job market.
The team organises careers events throughout the year where
you will have the opportunity to hear from and meet employers.
The University’s online job vacancy resource, Jobs Central, also
advertises hundreds of graduate-level jobs.
Did you know?
Students who undertake a work placement during their
studies are more likely to be offered a good graduate job
after university.
“Kingston University has superb
employment links to businesses
and institutions.”
Kelvin Yeung, Canada
Sport Science BSc(Hons)
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/careers
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The University is organised into five faculties. Each faculty is
responsible for teaching and research in their particular field,
and is further divided into subject groupings called schools.
Faculties andsubject areas
Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture
The Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture is ranked among the
best art and design institutions in the world, and consistently
features at the top of the Guardian’s league table for art and
design. See the opposite page for more i nformation.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a forward-
thinking study environment, with new and exciting courses
regularly being added to a portfolio that spans humanities,
social sciences, and performance and screen studies. See page
14 for more information.
Faculty of Business and Law
With an excellent reputation for providing courses designed to
meet the demands of an ever-changing global economy, the
Faculty comprises Kingston Business School and Kingston Law
School. See page 15 for more information.
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Bringing together the disciplines of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics, the Faculty offers courses that
are designed with – and, in many cases, accredited by – the
relevant industry. Our top-quality labs provide opportunities to
put theory into practice using industry-standard equipment. See
page 16 for more information.
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
As well as being one of the leading providers of health and
social care education in the UK, the Faculty of Health, Social
Care and Education also includes a School of Education that is
consistently rated among the top education departments in the
country. See page 17 for more information.
Find your course – see pages 62–141.
Find out more
Courses
www.kingston.ac.uk/ugcourses
Faculties
www.kingston.ac.uk/faculties
Duration of courses
Unless otherwise stated, degree courses in
the UK are studied over three years full time.
Kingston University is highly ranked in the UK for art and
design*, and consistently wins prestigious awards** as well
as accolades in the press. Independent fashion news site
fashionista.com rates us fourth in its top 50 fashion schools in
the world†, and our School of Architecture was named as one
of Europe’s best 100 schools of architecture and design††. So,
it’s no surprise that the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture
counts many of Britain’s most successful creative practitioners
among its graduates.
Studio practice, group activity and the philosophy of ‘thinking
through making’ are at the core of our teaching. Our courses
are led by staff who are recognised as leaders in their fields in
theory, practice and research, and our students are encouraged
to network with art, design and architecture professionals.
We offer courses in the following areas:
• Architecture
• Art and design, including interior design
and product and furniture design
• Art and design history
• Fashion
• Filmmaking and photography
• Fine art
• Illustration and animation
*Guardian university guide 2014 subject tables
**D&AD, RSA, RIBA, Design Council, for example
†fashionista.com (Top 50 fashion schools in the world, 2014)
††Domus 100 Top Schools listing
Faculty of Art, Design& Architecture
Lauren Lake’s designs at
Graduate Fashion Week
Oliver Richardson’s Kitchen Totems
Alice Forestan’s ‘Eruption’ bowls
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Faculty of Arts andSocial Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides courses in the
theoretical humanities, critical social sciences and performing
arts. Designed to be flexible, our courses are taught by
academics who are experts in their fields and who will provide
you with a supportive and inspiring learning experience. You’ll
also have access to the latest equipment.
Many of our courses are available as joint honours degrees,
which means that you can combine different subjects together,
allowing you to keep your career options open and increase
your job opportunities – graduating with two areas of expertise
shows employers that you are flexible and multi-skilled.
We offer courses in the following areas:
• Drama, dance, film, TV and media
• Economics
• History
• Human rights, international relations and politics
• Journalism, publishing, literature and language
• Psychology, criminology and sociology
Faculty of Businessand Law
The Faculty of Business and Law comprises Kingston Business
School and Kingston Law School, both of which have proven
records of enhancing employability, with many of our alumni
hugely successful in their respective fields. Four of our Law
alumni were appointed to Queen’s Counsel in 2014, which is
one of the highest honours within the legal sector; and many of
our graduates hold senior positions in the business world.
Our broad portfolio encompasses generalist and specialist
business and law courses, all of which are focused on
innovation and applying theory to practice.
The schools have established strong links with industry, which
means that you will learn from renowned academics and
successful practitioners in all areas of business and law.
We have also invested heavily in our facilities to provide the ideal
learning environment, including our £26million Kingston Business
School building, Bloomberg trading room and moot courtroom.
We offer courses in the following areas:
• Accounting and finance
• Business management (with pathways in: HRM; international
business; marketing management; marketing communications
and advertising; finance; and entrepreneurship)
• Human resource management
• Marketing management
• Law
• Real estate management
Bloomberg trading room
Eye-tracking equipment
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Faculty of Science,Engineering and Computing
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing offers a
wide range of courses that are designed in collaboration with
industry to ensure they are relevant to the workplace and will
equip graduates with specialist knowledge. Many are also
accredited by the key professional bodies.
Our links with industry provide research and networking
opportunities, as well as regular expert speakers, adding an
extra dimension to your studies. In addition, staff are involved
in ongoing research to ensure their teaching reflects the latest
developments.
We offer courses in the following areas:
• Aerospace, aircraft and astronautic engineering
• Biosciences, forensics, sport science, nutrition and pharmacology
• Chemistry and pharmacy
• Computing, information systems, computer graphics and
games development
• Construction management, civil engineering and surveying
• Creative and media technologies
• Environment, hazards and sustainability
• Geography and geology
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mechanical, automotive and motorsport engineering
Faculty of Health, SocialCare and Education
The Faculty of Health, Soci al Care and Education is a
partnership between two leading institutions: Kingston
University and St George’s, University of London. It is home to
more than 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students,
and operates over three sites in south-west London. The
Faculty is consistently ranked at the top of national and
international league tables, making it the preferred choice for
students and employers.
The Faculty has an in terdisciplinary approach to teaching,
bringing healthcare, social care and education students
together to learn with and from each other. We also work
with employers to ensure all students get the best possible
practical experience, enabling them to prepare effectively for
the workplace.
We offer courses in the following areas:
• Education
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Paramedic science
• Radiography
• Rehabilitation sciences
• Social work
• Research
Students working on a Learjet
Therapeutic radiography
equipment
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CampusesKingston University has four teaching campuses.
Each has its own character, but all offer state-of-
the-art facilities and a friendly study environment.
Penrhyn Road campusStudents based here: science, arts and social sciences
(except music), civil engineering and construction, computing,
information systems, mathematics, and surveying
“I was
amazed at
the number
of resources
the library has; and, during
the term, it’s open 24
hours.”
Iera Herranz Zubieta, Spain
Journalism (Erasmus exchange)
student
• The Penrhyn Road campus has a busy, lively and
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
• At the heart of the campus is the award-winning John
Galsworthy building and an attractive courtyard.
• There are modern classrooms, lecture th eatres, IT areas
and meeting spaces.
• The learning resources centre is open
24 hours a day during term time.
• The campus is home to central University facilities like the
fitness centre, health centre, main student restaurant and
the Students’ Union headquarters.
John Galsworthy building
On-campus fitness centre
Student Life Centre
Learning Resources Centre
Science
lab
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Campuses “ The library is
a wonderful
place to study,
meet for group
projects or buy
a coffee. It has well-informed
staff, high-quality printers
and other study tools.”
Rachel Diamond, USA
Business (exchange) student
Kingston Hill campusStudents based here: business, law, education, music, health
and social care sciences*; plus International Foundation Year
and International Year One students
• Kingston Hill campus is a beautiful, leafy, self-contained
site with a mix of modern and historic buildings and a
community feel.
• Facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre, large drama
studio and fully equipped music studio.
• The learning resources centre (Nightingale Centre) includes
a learning cafe, group learning rooms and bookablemeeting pods.
• The modern, environmentally friendly, £26million Business
School building provides extra teaching and learning
space, as well as an atrium with a cafe where students
can meet and work.
• Halls of residence and the nearby cafe, restaurant and bar
create a village atmosphere.
*Also taught at the St George’s, University of London campus –see www.healthcare.ac.uk
Kingston Hill wildlife pond
Coombehurst House
Business School atrium
Learning resources centre
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• The Knights Park campus is our vibrant and friendly arts
campus.
• Situated on the Hogsmill river, the campus has a restaurant
and bar by the riverside.
• There are specialist subject studios, including a filming
environment, animation suite and a photography suite,
equipped with the latest design software programmes.
• State-of-the-art workshops and studios also include
two digital media workshops and a large, open-access
3D materials workshop where students from different
disciplines can work together.
• The modern learning resources centre, housed under
a glass roof, has a wide range of art, design and
architecture resources, including an images database and
a large slide collection.
• The University art gallery, the Stanley Picker Gallery, is
based here. Artists, designers and students present a
broad programme of exhibitions and events throughout
the year.
• The Middle Mill halls of residence is located next to this
campus.
Knights Park campusStudents based here: art, design, and architecture
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“Kingston is all
about doing and
making. You can just
go down to the 3D
workshop or the
photography workshop and, with
the help of the technical staff,
create something.”
Barbara Ryan, UK
Graphic design student
On-campus gallery
Learning Resources Centre
Campuses
Architecture studio
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“ The vast
expertise of the
lecturers across
the engineering
department is
very appealing, along with the
engineering labs and facilities
at Roehampton Vale.”
Nadiim Domun, Mauritius. Aerospace
Engineering BEng(Hons)
Roehampton Vale campusStudents based here: engineering
(except civil engineering and construction)
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• Our Roehampton Vale campus is dedicated to the study
of engineering.
• Facilities include two large-scale and two small wind tunnels,
a range of vehicles, flight simulator and a Learjet plane.
• Our laboratories include a composite material fabrication
lab; materials testing equipment and rapid prototyping
machinery; and computer-aided simulation technologies
such as Polysun, WindPRO and ECLIPSE to develop
technologies in solar power, wind energy and biomass
applications. We also have the latest CFD, CAM and
CAD software, plus an embedded system laboratory with
National Instruments equipment.
• The learning resources centre includes engineering-
specific resources and databases, information specialists
on hand to help, and a ‘learning cafe’.
Kingston University’s high-
performance electric racing car
Automotive workshop
Aerospace hanger
The Hawker Wing
Workshop
Campuses Flight simulator
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Students’ Union
Kingston University Students’ Union (KUSU) is a student-
run organisation that provides support and entertainment
throughout your time at Kingston University. KUSU organises
social events, clubs and societies, and also provides advice if
you have any problems at the University.
Cultural, religious and interest societies
KUSU runs approximately 60 societies relating to various
interests, including politics, culture (eg the international
students’ society, and the Arabic, Oriental and Scandinavian
societies), religion (eg the Hindu, Christian, Islamic and Sikh
societies), and other interests, such as computer games, the
environment, entrepreneurship and debating.
Sports clubs
KUSU runs more than 30 sports clubs, including everything from
badminton, tennis, trampolining, football, cricket and rugby, to
snow sports, cheerleading, sailing, skydiving and martial arts.
Sports facilities
The University has superb facilities for outdoor sports, including
rugby, football, cricket, archery, netball and tennis. Ou r Tolworth
Court sports ground includes: 12 football pitches, two rugby
pitches, two cricket squares, an American football pitch,
mini-soccer pitches, a lacrosse pitch, floodlit training areas, two
netball courts, three tennis courts and a six/seven-a-side
hardcourt football pitch. Our on-campus fitness centre at
Penrhyn Road features a modern 65-station gym with the latest
cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as an
air-conditioned aerobics and dance studio.
International social events
We organise a number of social events to help you meet other
international students, including a boat party on the River
Thames and our ‘International cafes’, where you can learn
about different cultures over a cup of tea or coffee.
Student life
At Kingston University you can look forward to much more than
just studying. Being a student is an experience that you will
remember for the rest of your life.
“[There] are unlimited opportunities
for an international student to gain
new experiences and make friends
from any corner of the world.”
Anastasia Alpatova, Russia.Marketing graduate
Boat party
Kingston Dance Society
Find out more
Students’ Union: www.kusu.co.uk
Sport: www.kingston.ac.uk/sport
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Studying overseas can be a challenge, but you won’t be alone.
At Kingston University, you’ll have access to a range of support
services from before you arrive, throughout your course and after
you leave us.
SupportBefore you arrive
“ The support system is amazing.
Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard,
but everyone is always willing to help in
any way possible.”
Shefali Pearson, India. Software Engineering student
Pre-arrival support
We understand that moving to another country can be
daunting, so we provide lots of support in the months before
you arrive. You’ll receive a series of pre-arrival emails with lots
of information to help you prepare for your arrival, including
invitations to special webinar and chat events to put your mind
at ease.
Guaranteed place in halls
All international students (from outsi de of the European Union)
are guaranteed an offer of a place in our University halls of
residence (accommodation) during their first year, provided
they meet our eligibility criteria and apply in good time.
Visa and immigration advice
Our International Student Advisory Centre (ISAC) will help with
any questions or problems you may have before and during your
studies. Our friendly advisers can help with matters including:
• obtaining or extending your student visa;
• visa advice if you are travelling abroad;
• working in the UK;
• living in the UK and cultural differences; and
• requesting a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Find out more
International Student Advisory
www.kingston.ac.uk/isac
UK Visa information
www.gov.uk/visas-immigration
UK Council for International Student Affairs
www.ukcisa.org.uk
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SupportWhen you arrive
During your exciting first weeks here, we will provide
you with lots of support to help you transition into your
new life in the UK and at Kingston University.
Free airport pick-up service
Arriving in a new country and then 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’ll meet you at either Heathrow airport or
Gatwick airport and take you to your new home.
International orientation
This special programme will help you settle into your new life in
the UK before the main University events get started. It includes
useful information sessions on topics such as ‘adjusting to
learning and teaching in the in the UK’, as well as the
opportunity to familiarise yourself with the local area by joining
our guided tours of Kingston upon Thames.
Course induction
Run by your school or faculty, the course induction will enable
you to meet your academics and future classmates while
learning more about your course and the resources and facilities
you’ll use, such as the library.
Welcome activities
A series of sessions and events is run throughout the welcome
and induction week, introducing you to different areas within the
University, including the support and opportunities that are
available. At the Freshers’ Fayre, you’ll find out about the huge
variety of societies and sports clubs you can join, as well as
information about student services. You’ll also have the chance
to find out about our sport and fitness facilities, job opportunities
on campus, the Students’ Union (KUSU), and much more.
Social events
In the two weeks before classes start, there will be lots of fun
activities to help you make friends, both with students on your
course and others from around the world. Join our walking
tours of central London, dance the night away at the student
ball, and enjoy a traditional English Sunday roast with your
fellow students.
Welcome and arrival areas
Created especially for new students, our International Arrivals
Lounge and Engagement Room provide space to relax, collect
information, get snacks and talk to staff and students.
Flow chart of events
International arrivals and
orientation week
• Free airport pick-up service*
• International arrivals lounge
• International student enrolment
• International orientation
Welcome and induction week
• Course induction
• UK and EU student enrolment
• Welcome events
• Freshers’ Fayre and social
events**
Classes begin
• 28 September
*The airport pick-up service is only available on certain dates, and conditions apply. Visit www.kingston.ac.uk/airportpickup for details.
**For September intake only.
Find out more
Welcome events
www.kingston.ac.uk/
welcomeevents
“It was so nice knowing that I would be
met at the airport and wouldn’t have to
struggle on my first day in a new country.”
Amber Robertson, USA. History BA(Hons)
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SupportDuring your studies
Kingston University provides opportunities to develop both your life
and career skills. Here is how we can help you reach your potential.
“I received many emails about upcoming
events that were relevant to my course, and
the course administrators were very proactive
in putting the students’ needs first.”
Jenavieve Hatch, USA. History and Creative Writing graduate
Academic support
All of our students are allocated a personal tutor who will
provide guidance with general aspects of learning. Under our
peer-assisted learning scheme, students can also receive help
and advice from more-experienced students.
Innovative teaching methods
As well as traditional teaching methods, such as lectures,
seminars, tutorials, laboratory and studio work, we use a range
of innovative teaching and assessment methods. Depending
on your course, these include, for example, an electronic
voting system at Kingston Hill, and video, online and poster
presentation assessments.
Online learning
StudySpace is an online learning tool that helps you study by
giving you online access to teaching resources, including lecture
notes, presentations and discussion boards.
Extensive computer facilities
At Kingston University, you will have access to our excellent
computing facilities, which include:
• more than 3,000 student computers;
• specialist software for your course;
• free internet and email; and
• Wi-Fi available on all campuses and halls of residence.
Learning resources centres (libraries)
The University has four learning resources centres (LRCs), one
on each campus, providing access to a total of 368,598 books,
31,511 DVDs and audiovisual materials, 270,000 e-books,
73,000 electronic journals and 1,000 printed journals. The main
LRCs are open 24 hours a day during term time and have over
1,800 open-access PCs.
Student Life Centre
Based at the Penrhyn Road campus, the Student Life Centre
brings together a number of key student support services –
accommodation, advice, disability support and student funds –
in one place, so you can find help quickly and easily.
Free English language support
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.
Learn another language
Studying another language could widen your career options
and deepen your understanding of other cultures. At Kingston
University, all students can learn another language as part of,
or in addition to, their course. We currently offer programmes in
Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Mandarin (Chinese) and Japanese.
Help finding part-time work
Jobs Central is the University’s online resource of graduate
and part-time jobs. It lists hundreds of part-time vacancies in
London and the local area to help you find a job if you would
like to earn some extra money while you are studying.
Find out more
General support
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourinternationalsupport
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After you graduate
Opportunities in the UK
International students from outside the European Union who are
graduating from a UK university may be able to apply to stay in
the UK to work once they have finished their studies. If you are
eligible to stay in the UK after you graduate, you can apply to
work in one of the many and varied organisations based here.
• The UK is the world’s sixth-largest economy (by GDP –
source: World Bank).
• Many top international companies have their headquarters
in London.
• London is a centre of excellence in many professional fields,
especially in financial services and the creative industries.
• Some organisations have special schemes to recruit and train
new graduates.
Opportunities worldwide
If you decide to return home or work in another country after
you graduate, you will find your employment and promotion
chances are significantly improved.
• British qualifications are recognised as a global standard of
excellence in education.
• Graduates with international study and work experience are
highly valued in the job market, especially those with a good
level of English. For example, we have graduates working for
leading international companies such as Calvin Klein, Deloitte,
Honda, HSBC, IBM, KLM, KPMG, Panasonic, Ralph Lauren
and many more.
Graduates from Kingston University work all over the world –
from fashion designers in New York, to engineers in China.
Help after you graduate
At Kingston University, we continue to support you with your
career after you graduate. You can access free guidance and
information from the University’s careers team, KU Talent, for up
to three years after you graduate. You can also look for jobs on
Kingston University’s online job vacancy service, Jobs Central,
and post your CV online for prospective employers to view.
Staying in touch and networking
Kingston University’s graduates form a vital part of the
University’s future. We organise social events throughout the
year to help you network and stay in touch with your tutors and
fellow graduates. Our established online alumni groups on
Facebook and LinkedIn will also help you stay connected.
Find out more
Meet our graduates
www.kingston.ac.uk/alumni
Did you know?
Kingston University is authorised to endorse and
sponsor 15 international graduates who wish to start
their own company in the UK after graduation.
“[Kingston] University has a good track
record for turning out employable
graduates and entrepreneurs, with more
than 100 start-ups created each year.”
The Sunday Times
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Meet our students
Nadiim Domun
From: Mauritius
Studying: Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons)
“The laboratories are well equipped with all kinds of
machines, which helps us experience a real life situation and
obtain the best learning outcomes. We have the latest software,
a wind turbine tunnel, the Learjet, simulators and so on.
The library is also open 24/7, making student life easier.
”
Edward Wong
From: Hong Kong
Studying: Graphic Design BA(Hons)
“The staff are dedicated. It’s not very often you would
meet a tutor who is twice as dedicated about your course
as you are. We also have many one-to-one tutorials.
Typically, you will see your tutor for at least three days a
week and they are always around.
”
Maria Elstad
From: Norway
Studying: Mathematics BSc(Hons)
“I was promised an amazing experience, and Kingston
delivered. Kingston is a very friendly university. I have met
a lot of nice people here, both staff and students. I like the
fact that it’s a very international environment.
”
Navid Gaeini
From: Iran
Studying: Business Management BA(Hons)
“Kingston’s diversity and multiculturalism made me
recognise and understand different cultures and lifestyles
in various countries. With very friendly people and so many
international students around, I feel like I’m at home and
not an international student.
”
Odinchezo Mbachu
From: Nigeria
Studying: Criminology and Sociology BSc(Hons)
“The quality of teaching at Kingston University is
brilliant, the lecturers are fantastic and their academic style
is unique. The lecturers put in their best to make sure every
student is up to standard.
”
Rachael Diamond
From: USA
Studying: Business Studies (Study Abroad)
“I was surprised at how welcoming Kingston is to new
students. Kingston sets up events for the week before
modules begin so that new students can easily meet each
other. I found the modules to be both interesting and
challenging. The faculty is very accommodating and really
wants to see students succeed.
”
Sana Kardar
From: Pakistan
Studying: Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
“Kingston upon Thames is a historical town with a
friendly neighbourhood. There is always some kind of event
going on in the town centre, and the beautiful scenery
around the river is something I look forward to.
”
Ashish Patel
From: India
Studying: Construction Management BSc(Hons)
“The University support is outstanding in finding
placements. My University placement officer is very helpful
– he helped me in tailoring my CV and preparing a cover
letter. He also guided me to apply to one of London’s top
construction companies.
”
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International scholarships
Every year, we award more than 30 scholarships to our
international students from outside the European Union. These
partial scholarships, each worth £4,000 for each year of study,
are awarded in recognition of academic excellence and to
encourage diversity in our student population.
Being awarded a scholarship is a great achievement that will
not only help you financially but will also expose you to so much
more during and after your studies, offering you a rich student
experience like no other.
Who can apply?
These 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, at
Kingston University.
How to apply
Applications are made online and should be submitted as soon
as you have received an offer from Kingston University. The
application deadline is 31 May for the September intake.
Loyalty bursaries
All international students* who have family members that are
studying at Kingston University, or who are returning to study a
postgraduate course at the University after completing their
undergraduate degree, may qualify for our special international
loyalty bursary, worth 10 per cent off your tuition fees. These
bursaries are available to students who are classified as
overseas fee-paying and meet the conditions to qualify.
You can apply for our loyalty bursary once you have enrolled at
the University.
*Conditions apply.
European students
If you’re from a country within the European Union, you may
qualify for the British government’s tuition fee loan. Visit
www.gov.uk/student-finance for more information.
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Scholarships, bursariesand funding
At Kingston University, we understand that studying overseas is a
large financial commitment, so here are some ways that can help
ease the costs.
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/
ourinternationalscholarships
Life as a scholar
By becoming an international scholar, you will benefit
from access to senior staff and special events, givingyou the opportunity to:
• come to our annual scholars’ events at historical
locations, often attended by senior staff, academics
and the mayor of Kingston upon Thames;
• boost your career prospects through valuable
networking opportunities;
• belong to our special alumni group for scholars and
meet other scholars from around the world;
• impress future employers with your award; and
• be a valued student ambassador for Kingston
University, with the chance to contribute to some of
our marketing material and in-country activities.
“ The scholarship
helped my dreams
become a reality.”
Alana Neemar-Aleung,
Trinidad and Tobago.
Human Resource
Management BA(Hons)
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Accommodation options
You can choose to:
• apply to live in halls of residence for your first year, where
you’ll have your own, furnished bedroom in a University flat
shared with other students;
• live independently in a privately rented flat or house share; or
• live in a private house shared with the owner of the property
(known as ‘living in lodgings’).
With a University bus service* that runs between the main halls of
residence and the campuses, as well as to Kingston and Surbiton
train stations, it’s easy to get around, wherever you decide to live.
Renting privately
Many students prefer to live independently in the local area rather
than in the University’s halls of residence. For example, you could
choose to rent a room in a house or flat with other students.
As you’re only eligible for a place in halls in your first year of
study, this is the option you’re likely to take in subsequent
years.
Living independently gives you lots of flexibility. You can:
• live near your campus, in Kingston, in central London, or
elsewhere;
• choose who to share a flat or house with;
• find a property to suit your budget;
• pay your rent monthly; and
• choose your facilities, such as a garden, etc.
* The bus service operates Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) during term time.
There is a strong private-rented sector in Kingston and the
surrounding areas, with a good range of properties available.
The University offers the following services to help you find
flatmates and look for the right flat or house:
• Help with finding accommodation through a daily vacancy list,
which gives details of rooms and properties available
• An online student-to-student noticeboard (from June to
September), which enables you to get in touch with otherstudents looking for housemates
• A list of local letting agents and information sheets
• Help and advice with housing issues
How much will it cost to rent privately?
Based on 2015 prices, you can expect to pay between £85 and
£130 per week to rent privately depending on location, room
size, facilities and the number of students sharing. Usually you
will also be expected to pay utility bills (electricity, water rates,
etc) in addition to your rent.
Living in lodgings
Some students choose to live in a private house shared with the
owner of the property, possibly a family, a couple or a single
person. This is called ‘lodgings’. You will have:
• a furnished bedroom, including bed, desk, chair and storage;
• access to the kitchen to prepare your meals;
• access to the bathroom; and
• bedding and cooking utensils/equipment.
The main advantage of lodgings is flexibility. They are
particularly convenient if you are living in Kingston for less than a
full academic year. Rent, including all bills, is usually around £85
to £130 per week. As with other accommodation options, you
must also budget for food costs, phone and social expenses.
Note: Living in lodgings is not the same as being placed with a host family, asyou will live separately from the householder – for example, you will prepare your
own meals.
Accommodation
Where you live while you’re at university can play an important
part in your overall experience. At Kingston University we offer
a variety of options to suit your needs.
Find out more
Private accommodation
www.kingston.ac.uk/private-
accommodation
Living in lodgings
www.kingston.ac.uk/lodgings
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Accommodation
University halls of residence
Living in halls is a great way to get to know other people, as
you’ll usually be sharing with students who come from a range
of backgrounds and may be studying different courses to you.
Our halls of residence:
• Single study bedrooms arranged in flats in modern halls
• Self-catering with shared kitchens and on-site launderette
facilities
• Most rooms are en suite; all have free internet access and are
non-smoking
• On-site management with 24-hour security
• Designated flats for mature and postgraduate students available
• Adapted accommodation available for students with disabilities
International students (non-European Union) who meet our
eligibility criteria and apply for halls accommodation in good time
are guaranteed an offer of accommodation during their first year.
How much will it cost?
A guide to halls of residence by price band* is listed in the
tables below. Costs include heating, lighting and hot water.
Rooms most suitable for students studying at Kingston Hill
or Roehampton Vale campuses:
Price band Weekly cost* Location
Kingston Hill £139.50 Walkden Hall
superior en suite
Kingston Hill £126.25 Chancellors
en suite Hall
Rooms most suitable for students studying at Penrhyn Road
or Knights Park campuses:
Price band Weekly cost* Location
En suite £129.25 Clayhill,
Seething Wells
Standard £123.50 Kingston Bridge
House, Middle
Mill
Budget £111.25 Seething Wells
en suite
The University also provides high-quality accommodation in the
centre of Kingston in a privately owned hall of residence called
iQ Kingston. The rooms in iQ Kingston are a mixture of single,
double and studio, all with en-suite bathrooms. Prices range
from £194* per week for a single room to £280* per week for a
double studio.
*Please note that these costs are per room and based on the prices for the2015/16 academic year, and should therefore only be used as a guide.
Find out more
Types of halls
www.kingston.ac.uk/roomtypes
Virtual tour of halls
www.kingston.ac.uk/accommodationtour
Seething Wells
Kingston Bridge House
Walkden Hall
Middle Mill
Chancellors Hall
Clayhill
“My [halls of residence] flat
had been refurbished, so all
the furniture was new, and
the kitchen was spacious
and fully equipped.”Iera Herranz Zubieta, Spain
Journalism student
Middle Mill kitchen
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Tuition fees Your 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.
European students
If you are from the European Union, you will probably pay the
same fee as the British students, which is £9,000** per year for
an undergraduate degree course.
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Type of course Annual international
tuition fee*
Undergraduate degree £11,300 – £13,700
courses
International foundation £12,350 – £13,080
year
International Year One £12,600
(business and management)
Finances
Studying at university is a big investment. As with any other
investment, the financial side of studying at university needs
careful planning to help you get the most from it.
Scholarships and bursariesKingston University offers a number of scholarships and
bursaries to international students from outside the European
Union. Students from the European Union may be eligible to
apply for the British government’s tuition fee loan. For more
information, see page 38.
Living expenses
The table below gives a guide to living expenses – depending
on your lifestyle, you may live on less or spend more. We also
recommend that you have access to additional funds for
unforeseen expenses.
The duration of undergraduate courses in the UK is generally
nine months per calendar year. Based on the estimate given
in the table above, the cost of living would be approximately
£8,360 per year of your course.
Expenditure Approximate cost
type per week
Halls of residence £125
accommodation
Food £40
Textbooks/printing/copying £12
Laundry £5
Mobile phone £9
Clothes and socialising £25
Total £216
*These fees are based on 2015/16 figures and 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.
**This fee is based on the 2015/16 figures for students who are classified as
‘home’ fee paying.
Find out more
Fees
www.kingston.ac.uk/
overseasfees
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Finances
Visa requirements
Healthcare
International students on a full-time undergraduate course of
more than six months’ duration who require a student visa will
be required to pay a compulsory fee of £450 to be entitled 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 prove* that you have enough money
to cover the costs of living in the UK and the cost of the course
you’re studying. To do this, you will need to have the money
available in a bank account when you apply for your visa**.
The table below*** gives you an indication of how much money
you need to show in support of your visa application, up to a
maximum of 9 months.
Managing your money
Work while you study
Working part time and during vacations is a great way to earn
extra money and develop work-based skills. There are lots of
part-time and temporary jobs in the Kingston area, helping you
to fund your lifestyle and gain skills to add to your CV.
Please note: You should not rely on extra money earned in a
part-time job to pay your full cost of living because it usually only
contributes to a small part of these expenses.
How many hours can I work?
Most international students enrolled on a full-time course are
entitled to work for a limited number of hours a week. This
depends on when you made your immigration application,
where you are studying and the type of course you are
taking. You can work full time during vacations but, if you are
undertaking any academic work during that period, you can
only work up to your specified limit of hours a week.
How can I find work?
Our KU Talent (careers) team offers advice on finding part-time
work, performing well in job interviews and writing a good CV. It
also provides a useful online vacancy list, Jobs Central, which
advertises local jobs, including those at the University.
Getting advice
You can get expert money advice from our Student Life
Advisers, who run advice sessions at each of our campuses.
You can also book one-to-one appointments if you need to
discuss budget plans, banking problems or money worries.
*This does not apply to students in receipt of official sponsorship.**Conditions apply***Based on September 2016 requirements. Please note that these figures maychange, so please refer to www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visasfor the most up-to-date information.
Money-saving advice from current students
Costs to be Roehampton All other
covered Vale campus campuses
(considered (considered
Inner London) Outer London)
Living costs £1,265 per month £1,015 per month
(£292/week) (£234/week)
Cost of course £11,300 – £13,700 per year
(depending on your course)
Cook with friends, it works
out much cheaper and
makes it fun!
I’d recommend
getting books for
your course from the
University library as
soon as possible so
you don’t have to
buy them.
My student travelcard
is great. I save a third
on every journey.
I’d recommend Freecycle,
it’s a website where people
advertise free stuff such as
furniture, household items,
electricals, etc.
Buy the supermarket economy version
(except meat) and take a calculator with
you so you know what you are spending.
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Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of international academic qualifications
(with good grades) for entry onto our undergraduate 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 requirements
In 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 table (right) for a guide to the IELTS scores
required by our faculties.
Find out more
Language requirements
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourlanguagerequirements
Entry requirements
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourentryrequirements
Preparatory courses
If you do not meet the academic requirements and/or
English language requirements for your course, we offer
special preparatory courses to help you get entry into
the degree programme of your choice, see page 50 for
more information.
*Exceptions apply to the following courses:
• Journalism courses (single and joint honours): 6.5 (with a
minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in all other elements)
• MPharm (including foundation courses that lead into
Pharmacy): 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements)
Required Academic IELTS grade
Faculty /
course
Art, Design &
Architecture
Arts and Social
Sciences
Business and
Law
Health, Social Care
and Education
Science, Engineering
and Computing
International
Year One
International
Foundation Year
Minimum score
in all elements
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5*
4.0
4.0
Overall
score
6.0
6.5*
6.0
6.5
6.0*
5.0
4.5
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English language skills
It 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 your first language is not English, you will need to
demonstrate a suitable level of English language skills before
you can be accepted onto our u ndergraduate courses. The
standard of English that you need to achieve is indicated on
your chosen course page and also on page 48.
Pre-sessional English
If you do not meet the English language requirements for the
course you would like to study at Kingston University, you may
be eligible to join one of our pre-sessional English courses.
Duration
We offer a long (approximately 16 weeks), medium
(approximately 11 weeks) or short course (approximately 6
weeks), depending on your current standard of English (see
page 48 for more information). The courses are taught in the
weeks before the undergraduate courses are due to begin.
Benefits of the course
The course will:
• develop your academic and general English language skills so
that you become more confident in your use of English and
can participate fully on your chosen course;
• develop your study skills, such as listening and note-taking,
planning your assignments and research methods;
• develop your ability to study independently (in your own time,
away from the classroom), which is an important skill for
studying at a British university; and
• introduce the University, Kingston and the surrounding area,
helping you to become familiar with your new environment.
Preparatory coursesPre-sessional English
If you are worried that you may not achieve the English language
requirements to study on our courses, or you would like to
improve your English skills before starting your studies, our pre-
sessional courses can help.Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/presessional
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourlanguagerequirements
Recognised by the Home Office
Our pre-sessional English language courses are
recognised and accepted by the British Home Office. If
you successfully complete the course, you will not need
to take an IELTS test after the course.
Which pre-sessional English course should you choose?
If you have not achieved the required English language grade
needed to study at Kingston, your offer letter will inform you if
you qualify for the pre-sessional course and which one to apply
for. Alternatively, the table (right) indicates which course is most
suitable for you.
If you have already achieved the English language requirements
for your course but would like to improve your English skills and
prepare for study at a UK university, we recommend you take
our short pre-sessional course.
How to apply
You can apply for these courses online – see www.kingston.
ac.uk/presessional and click on ‘How to apply’. Please apply
at least eight weeks before the start of the course, particularly if
you require a visa to study in the UK.
Long course
IELTS* scores no more than 1.5 below your course’s
English language requirements overall and/or in one or
more skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.
Medium course
IELTS* scores no more than 1.0 below your course’s
English language requirements overall and/or in one or
more skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.
Short course
IELTS* scores no more 0.5 below your course’s English
language requirements overall and/or in one or more
skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.
Did you know?
Our pre-sessional English courses are accredited by the
British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic
Purposes (BALEAP). This organisation checks that
courses in English language and study skil ls for speakers
of other languages are of a high standard and provide an
excellent quality of service.
*Academic IELTS
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International Foundation Year
This course, which takes three terms to complete, is designed
to prepare you for study at Kingston University. It combines
academic subjects with English and study skills, and guarantees
a conditional offer of a place on a degree course at the University.
You can study the International Foundation Year in the following
subject routes:
• business, management and law;
• social sciences; or
• science, engineering and computing.
Course structure
All routes are modular in structure, with one core module of
intensive English language preparation in all important skill
areas. You will also study subject-specific modules related to
your chosen degree discipline.
Direct progression to your degree
Joining the International Foundation Year guarantees that
you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the
University. Soon after you join, we will help you choose the
degree programme that you would like to progress to. Upon
successful completion of this course, and having met the
required entry standards, you will then proceed directly to your
chosen Kingston University degree programme.
Teaching and assessment
The International Foundation Year will introduce you to the style
of teaching that you will experience if you progress to a degree
course at Kingston University. You will experience tutorials,
seminar-style classes and small, group lectures.
International Year One
This course is designed for students who are over-qualified for
the International Foundation Year but still need some support to
gain entry onto one of our degree courses.
Taught over three terms, the course provides academic
support, study skills and English language training to succeed
on a business-related degree at Kingston University. Once you
have successfully completed the course, and meet the required
entry standards, you will progress directly to the second
year of your chosen Kingston University business-related
undergraduate course.
Entry requirements
The table below lists the level of English language skills and
previous study that you will need to have achieved to apply for
these courses.
About the International Study Centre
The International Foundation Year and International Year
One courses are taught at the Kingston University, London
– International Study Centre (KULISC), which is based at our
Kingston Hill campus. Courses are validated by the University
and taught by Study Group, who are specialists in providing
preparatory courses and English language programmes for
international students.
Preparatory coursesInternational Foundation Yearand International Year One
Our special preparatory courses are taught at our International
Study Centre. They provide academic and English language
preparation for international students whose qualifications do not
meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate courses.
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English language training
Additional English language training is also available at
the International Study Centre if you need to improve
your standard to the level required for these courses.
International
Foundation
Year
International
Year One
(Business &
Management)
Academic
IELTS
4.5 overall (with
minimum 5.0 in
writing and noelement below
4.0)
5.0 overall (with
minimum 5.0 in
writing and no
element below
4.0)
Academic
grades
Good high-
school graduation
grades, plus upto one year of
further study
Good high-
school graduation
grades, plus up
to one year of
further study
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/
isc
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Regular visits
We regularly visit the following countries:
• Asia Pacific – China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
• Middle East – Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE
• South Asia – India
• Europe – Norway, UK
• Africa – Mauritius, Nigeria
• North America – USA
Make an appointment
Check our website to see when we are next in your country.
To arrange an appointment with one of our staff, contact the
International Office. We look forward to meeting you!
T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411
Visiting Kingston University
If you are able to visit the University, our open days give you the
chance to have a look around our campuses, meet our staff and
current students, and find out more about Kingston University
and our courses. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an
open day, you can contact the International Office to arrange a
campus tour when you’re in the UK.
If you aren’t able to visit the University in person, you can take
a virtual tour of our campuses online at www.kingston.ac.uk/
ourcampustours
Meet us
Kingston University staff make regular visits to countries around
the world, attending educational fairs and working with our
overseas representatives and institutional partners. I f you’re in the
UK, you can attend one of our open days or book a campus tour.
Representatives for Kingston University
Our registered overseas representatives can give you advice
about studying at Kingston University and in the UK.
We have representatives in the following countries:
• Asia Pacific – Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
• Middle East – Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE
• South Asia – Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Africa – Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria
• Europe – Norway, Russia, UK, Ukraine
• North America – Canada, Mexico, USA
• South and Central America – Brazil, Chile, Colombia and
Venezuela
How can representatives help?
Representatives can advise you about different universities and
course options. They can also help you with the application
process and obtaining a visa.
Do I need to use a representative?
Using a representative can make applying to university and
obtaining a visa a simpler process. However, you are not
obliged to consult a representative.
Find out more
Overseas visits
www.kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits
Campus tours
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourcampustours
Educational representatives
www.kingston.ac.uk/ourrepresentatives
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CentralLondon
GreaterLondon
Kingston within
Greater London
Kingstonupon
Thames
Bushy Park
Hampton Court Palace
Richmond Park
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club
British Museum
Buckingham Palace
Houses of Parliament
Hyde Park
Regents Park
Trafalgar Square and
the National Gallery
Wembley football stadium
Kew Gardens
Twickenham
rugby stadium
Heathrow
Airport
Canary Wharf
London Eye
Tate Modern gallery
Tower Bridge
Olympic Park and stadium
St Paul’s Cathedral and the City
Tower of London
Luton
Airport
Stansted
Airport
Gatwick
Airport
Waterlootrain station River
Thames
0 km 10
0 miles 10
Travelling around Kingston and London
Kingston’s excellent public transport connections make travelling
around the local area and into central London simple. Kingston is
in Zone 6 of London’s travelcard system, so you can use a student
travelcard (‘Oystercard’) to get around. The Student Oystercard
gives you a 30 per cent discount on adult-rate season tickets.
By train
Trains run regularly from London Waterloo station (via Clapham
Junction and Wimbledon) to both Kingston and Surbiton stations.
Trains from Waterloo to Kingston take just 28 minutes. The fast
train from Waterloo to Surbiton takes as little as 16 minutes.
We recommend you travel to:
• Kingston station for Kingston Hill and Roehampton Vale
campuses (and then take the free university bus from the
nearby bus station);
• Kingston station or Surbiton station for Penrhyn Road and
Knights Park campuses.
To plan your journey, visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk
By bus
Buses are often the quickest and cheapest way to travel around
London. Kingston is served by many bus routes. Visit www.tfl.
gov.uk for information.
Arriving by plane
Getting to Kingston from London’s airports by public transport
is easy.
From Heathrow airport
Take the X26, 111 or 285 bus to Kingston.
Approximate journey time: 45 minutes on 111 or 285 bus; 32
minutes on X26 bus
From Gatwick Airport
Take a train to Clapham Junction station and then catch a
Kingston- or Surbiton-bound train. Approximate journey time:
65 minutes. Please note: the Gatwick Express train does not
stop at Clapham Junction.
From Stansted Airport
Take a train to London Liverpool Street station and walk to
Tottenham Hale station; then take the Victoria Line underground
service to Vauxhall, where you can catch an overground Kingston-
or Surbiton-bound train. Approximate journey time: 100 minut es
From Luton Airport
Take a train to St Pancras International station, then change
onto the Victoria Line underground service to Vauxhall, where
you can catch an overground Kingston- or Surbiton-bound train.
Approximate journey time: 110 minutes
Getting to Kingston
Kingston upon Thames has excellent transport links, which means
that, wherever you come from, you’ll find it easy to travel to.
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/directions
“ I’ve loved living in Kingston. It’s
such a nice town. It has everything
you could need. I love getting fresh
fruit from the market and sitting
down by the river.”
Caty Dwyer, USA. Drama and Creative Writing student
Kingston within theBritish Isles
Kingstonupon Thames
London
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Courses
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By subject area
Architecture p62
Art and design (including art and design history) p64
Business p69
Computing and information systems p75
Economics p80
Education p83
Engineering p87
Geography, geology and the environment p96
Health and social care sciences p101
History and politics p105
Journalism, language and literature p109
Law p113
Life sciences p116
Mathematics and statistics p122
Media and communications technology p126Performance and screen studies p129
Pharmacy and chemistry p133
Psychology, criminology and sociology p137
Surveying and planning p140
Course index p142
Abbreviations
FT full time
PT part time*
SW sandwich – a full-time course with a year’s work placement
between Year 2 and Year 3
SE study exchange
FDN degree including foundation year
FDN/SW degree including foundation year and sandwich year
*IMPORTANT: If you require a student visa to study in the UK, you won’t be
eligible to study an undergraduate course on a part-time basis.
Joint honours
If you can’t decide between your two favourite subjects,
Kingston’s modular degree programme enables you to combine
two subjects in a number of different ways.
You can usually choose to either study equal amounts of each
subject (two half fields) or take more modules in one subject
than another (this is called a major/minor combination).
Courses available as joint honours subjects at Kingston are:
Biological Sciences (with Business) p118
Business (minor field only) p70
Computing (with Business) p77
Creative Writing p110
Criminology p138Cyber Security & Computer Forensics (with Business) p78
Dance (and Drama) p130
Drama p130
Economics (Applied) p81
English Language & Linguistics p110
English Literature p110
Environmental Management (with Business) p98
Film Studies p131
Financial Mathematics (with Business) p124
Forensic Science (with Criminology) p119
French (minor field only) p111
Geography p98
History p106
Human Rights p106
International Relations p106
Journalism p111
Mathematics (with Business) p125
Media & Communication p131
Media Technology (with Business) p128
Pharmacology (with Business) p120
Politics p107
Psychology p138
Publishing p111
Sociology p139
Spanish (minor field only) p112
Sport Science (with Business) p121
Television & New Broadcasting Media p131
Keeping things up to date
What’s the latest? At Kingston University, we believe that students who come here deserve an excellent experience that
enables them to succeed and thrive in the complex world they will live in. With this in mind, we regularly review and update
our courses to ensure they continue to be dynamic and forward-looking and offer you the teaching quality that we are
renowned for. This might mean that, while in general the information you see in this prospectus will remain the same, some
details may have been updated after it has been printed – we may have built in some exciting new features, altered the
modules slightly or updated the entry requirements. To ensure you have the latest information, check our website before you
apply. (See opposite for our official disclaimer.)
Useful contacts Accommodation Services
Accommodation enquiries for halls of residence,
independent living and lodgings
T: +44 (0)20 8417 7311
Applicant Services
T: +44 (0)20 8328 1148
Credit Control
For payment of tuition fees
T: +44 (0)20 8328 7005
Fee assessment
To check whether you will be paying
international or home tuition fees
T: +44 (0)20 8328 1148
Pre-sessional English
T: +44 (0)20 8417 7790 / 7042
International Foundation Year
International Year One
Kingston University, London – International
Study Centre student enrolment advisers
T: +44 (0)1273 339 333
International Office
For general international enquiries
T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411
International scholarships and bursaries
T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411
International Student Advisory
Advice on immigration, visas, working in the UK
and welfare, including CAS enquiries
T: +44 (0)20 8417 3645
E: [email protected] (for CAS enquiries)
[email protected] (for all other enquiries)
Main switchboard
T: +44 (0)20 8417 9000
Important informationGeneral Student Regulations
Acceptance of an offer and enrolment at the University are
subject to the then current General Regulations of the University;
a copy of which can be seen at: www.kingston.ac.uk/policies
Please note that nothing within the contents of this prospectus
or the University website is intended to constitute an offer of a
place (or form part of an offer) to any prospective student, nor
should it be construed as such.
Disclaimer
This prospectus was issued in August 2015 and is primarily
intended for use by prospective international students wishing
to start courses in 2016/17. It gives an outline of the courses
and services offered by Kingston University. The information
was correct at the time of going to press.
The University makes every effort to ensure that the contents of
and statements made in this prospectus are fair and accurate,
but it cannot accept any responsibility for omissions, errors or
subsequent changes that may occur.
The statements made and the information provided is a generalguide, and there may be changes following publication that
affect the contents. Programmes or modules may be revised,
altered or withdrawn without notice, and assessment
arrangements may be changed. 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 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; however, the University
cannot be held responsible for any delays in doing so.
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Architecture
Architecture courses at Kingston offer a rare opportunity to study the discipline within the
context of a creative-arts-based faculty. We’ll help you gain a valuable mix of skill s through a
structured series of design projects complemented by the relevant technical and theoretical
knowledge. Throughout your course, you’ll have access to a huge range of interesting
projects, input from practising professionals and a strong studio-based culture where you
can explore communication techniques, test ideas and engage in debate with both tutors
and fellow students.
Our courses comprise a mix of studio-based design modules and theoretical ‘context’
modules, together with workshops and field visits. We engage a diverse range of
professional practitioners as studio tutors and visiting critics who work alongside specialist
lecturers in areas such as technology, professional practice and management, history,
cultural studies, digital media and sustainability.
Our courses are also closely linked with industry and practice, incorporating live projects and
work placements. We’ll help you develop careers management and professional practice
skills, and encourage you to participate in high-profile competitions. You’ll benefit fromthe expertise and contacts of a network of specialist staff and recent Kingston graduates,
and your degree show will expose your work to potential employers. Our architecture
degrees are approved by the relevant professional bodies, enabling you to progress to full
professional status once you graduate
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Architecture single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Architecture at Kingston University is ranked as
one of the best courses in the UK and Europe, and
one of last year’s graduates was awarded the top
international portfolio prize by the Royal Institute of
British Architects. The course is centred on design,
reflecting the course’s context within an art-and-
design-based faculty. The curriculum builds on the
fundamental creative processes of observation and
making, and its ethos could be summarised as
‘thinking through making’.
What will you study?
At Kingston University, architecture is emphasised as
a material practice, paying particular attention to how
buildings are made and how tectonic components
are fundamental in defining architectural character.
Studio projects are an integral element of each year,
equipping you with the skills and knowledge to tackle
design issues in the built environment. Drawing
and making skills are taught through workshops in
techniques such as casting, pencil and charcoal
rendering, detailed large-scale model making, and
computer-based graphics and CAD drawing. You
will also study theoretical, cultural, historical, social,
material and technical issues. In addition to project
design, the course modules incorporate aspects of
sustainability, tectonics and structure, history of
architecture and professional practice.
This course is validated by the Royal Institute of
British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the
Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Examples of modules
Year 1 The Principles of Reading Architecture; The
Principles of Designing Architecture; The Principles
of Representing Architecture; The Principles of
Making Architecture
Year 2 The Processes of Reading Architecture;
The Processes of Designing Architecture; The
Processes of Representing Architecture; The
Processes of Making Architecture
Year 3 The Practice of Reading Architecture; The
Practice of Designing Architecture; The Practice of
Representing Architecture; The Practice of Making
Architecture
UCAS codes and duration
K100 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/architectureba2016
Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservationfoundation degree FdSc
Why choose this course?
This course, taught at Weymouth College and
Dorset Skills Centre, provides you with a broad
underpinning knowledge in architectural stone
carving, masonry and letter cutting, together with
conservation and restoration techniques, enabling
you to acquire the skills and knowledge associated
with this specialist area of heritage conservation.
What will you study?
This course will teach you the necessary skills to
make an effective contribution to the conservation
industry. Delivered by both academic members of
staff and industry-based practitioners, the
programme will enable you to understand the
traditional skills associated with stone carving,
masonry and letter cutting. You will learn how to
retain and maintain the values and techniques of
the craft through conserving and restoring the
character and appearance of historic buildings,
and you will have the opportunity to expand your
practical and creative experience by working on
projects with employers who specialise in this
area. You are also eligible to apply for progression
onto the final year of the Historic Building
Conservation BSc(Hons) (see below).
Examples of modules
Year 1 Architectural History and Conservation;
Construction and Material Technology; Masonry,
Carving and Letter Cutting 1; Communication
Technology and Professional Skills
Year 2 Project; Masonry, Carving and Letter
Cutting 2; Surveying and Recording; Heritage
Construction and Building Conservation
UCAS codes and duration
KK12 – 2yrs FT
Entry requirements
120 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/archstone2016
Historic Building Conservation foundation degree FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
The UK’s historic built environment is rich and
diverse, providing an important sense of national
identity, contributing to our quality of life and
benefitting the country’s economy and education.
This programme provides vocational education in
the repair, maintenance and improvement of
these historic buildings. The course is recognised
by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation
(IHBC), the principal professional body for
building conservation practitioners and historic
environment specialists.
What will you study?
You will study construction and architectural topics
together with specialist subjects relating to building
conservation. You will undertake academic
modules at the Building Crafts College in Stratford,
and have the opportunity to undertake project
work in historic building conservation. Following
successful completion of the two-year foundation
degree, you will have the opportunity to top up to
a BSc(Hons)-level degree and build on the studies
you have already completed.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Context of Conservation and the Built
Environment; Development of Skills for the Historic
Environment; Conservation Legislation and
Regulation; Application of Skills in Conservation
Year 2 Applied Conservation Measurement and
Analysis; Management of Conservation Projects;
Traditional Building Construction and Repair;
Elective Project
Year 3: BSc(Hons) top-up Adaptive Building
Design and Application; Advanced Skills for the
Building Conservation Surveyor; The Existing Built
Environment; Research Project
UCAS codes and duration
FdSc: K250 – 2yrs FT
BSc(Hons) top-up: KF50 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT
Entry requirements
FdSc: 240 UCAS points
BSc(Hons) top-up: Historic Building Conservation
foundation degree at Kingston University
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/historic2016
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Art and designGraduates from our art and design courses work across the creative world, redefining and shaping
contemporary visual culture.
Former students range from designers working in top fashion houses such as Gucci and Calvin
Klein, to fine artists such as Fiona Banner, Oliver Payne and Nick Relph. If you want to follow in
their footsteps, we offer a challenging, creative education based in a close-knit, interdisciplinary
community of staff and students.
Our courses comprise a mix of studio-based projects, contextual studies modules and a lively
programme of lectures and seminars. You’ll be taught by expert staff, most of whom are active in
research, consultancy and professional practice, with many eminent in their fields. This ensures
that you will have not only the most up-to-date knowledge of your discipline, but also insight into
current practice within the creative industries.
Our courses are closely linked with industry and p ractice, incorporating live projects and work
placements. We’ll help you develop careers management and professional practice skills, and your
degree show will expose your work to employers looking for fresh talent.
See also: Computer Graphics Technology, p127 and Media Technology, p128 (these coursescombine design studies with science and technology)
Art & Design foundation diploma
Why choose this course?
This BTEC award is designed to prepare you for
entry to degree-level art and design programmes. Its
fast-paced curriculum is taught in a highly motivated
but supportive atmosphere, helping you develop the
conceptual and practical skills you’ll need to make
the most of the next level of your education.
What will you study?
The course provides a grounding in six main areas:
• Fine art (including painting, 3D, mixed media,
printmaking and performance)
• Communication (including graphic design and
typography, advertising, art direction and film)
• Moving image (film, TV, lens-based media and
animation)
• Illustration (including sequential narrative,
photography, and collage and model making)
• Three-dimensional design (including architecture,
landscape architecture, interior, product and
furniture design)
• Fashion (including menswear, womenswear,
fashion PR and photojournalism)
Examples of modules
Stage 1: Exploratory Stage Information and
Research; Recording and Responding; Media
Experimentation
Stage 2: Pathway Stage Information and
Interpretation; Combined Experimental Studies;
Media Development; Preparation and Progression
Stage 3: Confirmatory Stage Integrating Theory
and Practice; Personal Confirmatory Study;
Professional Practice Lecture Series
Duration
1yr FT
Entry requirements
• One of the following: BTEC National Diploma: Fine
Art or a named Design pathway OR GCE A-level
or AS-level in Art and Design or equivalent
• A minimum score of 24 is required for those
applicants with International Baccalaureate
Diploma or Certificate awards
• A portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Direct to the University by 31 January of year of entry
Find out more
Course administrator, School of Foundation Studies
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4090
www.kingston.ac.uk/artfoundation2016
Fashion single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?Fashion is a dynamic and challenging discipline
that is an expression of what people feel and think.
It is about evolution and radical change through
design, influenced by cultural, social, historical,
economic and political change. Designers working
in fashion predict, reflect and generate change,
which influences the lives of everyone. It is a tough,
exciting area to study.
What will you study?
The course covers all aspects of the design
process – from research and design development
to creating garments in woven and knit using cut
and construction. Every student across all l evels
will engage in professional practice related to their
studio work. Art and design history underpins
studio-based projects at all levels, and overseas
study trips are optional.
Examples of modules Year 1 Design Process 1; Design Product 1;
Professional Practice 1; Design, Style and Image:
Themes in Fashion History
Year 2 Design Process 2; Design Product 2;
Professional Practice 2; Critical Issues in Fashion:
Research and Practice
Year 3 Design Process 3; Design Product 3;
Professional Practice 3; Dissertation: Research
and Reflection
UCAS codes and durationW230 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
• 280 UCAS points to include an Art or Design
subject such as Foundation Diploma in Art &
Design or an Art/Design-related A-level or
equivalent
• A portfolio of work, plus interview
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/fashion2016
Art & Design: History, Communication, Curation single honours
BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This unique course equips you with the academic
knowledge and professional skills for a variety of
arts careers. You will develop expertise in art and
design history and theory, alongside skills in
research, critical thinking and communication.
With its emphasis on modern and contemporary
art and design cultures, and opportunities to apply
your knowledge to real-world projects, our course
is allied to the needs of creative careers, including
academia, curating, journalism and publishing.
What will you study?
You will study a rich combination of academic
subjects, research methods and professional skills,
and gain a thorough knowledge of art and design
from the 19th century onwards. You will debate
current issues with students from other disciplines
and collaborate on live projects that build skills
necessary for communicating in the contemporary
world. You will also develop y our independent
expertise and entrepreneurial thinking, and
undertake original research in the dissertation.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Key Concepts 1: Art and Design History
and Theory; Communication and Contexts:
Criticism and Curation; Critical Issues in Art and
Design Practice 1
Year 2 Key Concepts 2: Art and Design Hi story
and Theory; Critical Issues in Art and Design
Practice 2; Publication Project
Year 3 Key Concepts 3: Art and Design History
and Theory; Special Topics in Art and Design
History; Dissertation: Research and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
TBC – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
280 tariff points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
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Fine Art single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This outstanding course will equip you with the
creative, practical and intellectual skills necessary to
realise your creative potential and to pursue a career in
the visual arts, or other chosen professions. We attract
ambitious and self-motivated individuals who are
excited both by the flexibility of the course and
potential of the subject. The course is interdisciplinary,
allowing you to work with painting, printing, drawing,
sculpture, installation, performance, film, photography
and textiles, in a focused or pluralistic way.
What will you study?
Teaching takes place primarily in your dedicated
studio space, where you are able to discuss the
evolution and development of your practice with
tutors, visiting artists, technical staff and fellow
students. Your progress will be supported by core
teaching in the form of tutorials, seminars, lectures,
critiques, study trips and through access to
outstanding workshops and technical expertise.
On the course, you have the option to study
abroad through the Erasmus programme and
Study Abroad scheme, as well as participate in a
range of studio workshops and projects facilitated
by our team of staff, who are practising artists,
writers and curators.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Fine Art Practice and
Learning Skills; Studio Practice; Exhibition/
Portfolio; Contemporary Practices: Fine Art,
Film, Photography
Year 2 Studio Practice (two modules); Exhibition/
Portfolio as Professional Development; Critical
Issues in Fine Art: Research and Practice
Year 3 Studio Practice (two modules); Exhibition/
Portfolio as Professional Development;
Dissertation: Research and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W100 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/fineart2016
Fine Art & Art History single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course combines two distinct but related
areas, enabling you to realise your creative
potential in fine art while developing the critical,
historical and creative approaches necessary to
understand the cultures of contemporary art in
particular. This combined approach provides the
skills and subject knowledge needed for careers in
the visual arts and the creative industries.
What will you study?
You will develop your fine art practice in your
dedicated studio space, supported by core
tutorials, seminars and critiques, with input from
visiting artists and the expertise of the technical
staff in our outstanding workshops. In art history,
teaching focuses on the history, criticism and
display of modern and contemporary art, building
historical and conceptual understanding, critical
and analytical skills, and the ability to i dentify and
carry out appropriate research methods.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Fine Art Practice and
Learning Skills; Studio Practice; Exhibition/
Portfolio; Contextualising Contemporary Practices:
Fine Art, Film, Photography; Revolution and
Radicalism: Histories of Western Arts
Year 2 Studio Practice (two modules); Exhibition/
Portfolio as Professional Development; Critical
Issues in Fine Art: Research and Practice;
Thematic modules (eg Urban Visions: Art, Design
and Film in the Modern City; Craft Work: Matter,
Labour, Environment; Interpretation and Learning:
Museums and Galleries and Public Engagement)
Year 3 Studio Practice; Exhibition/Portfolio as
Professional Development; Dissertation: Special
Topics in Art and Design History
UCAS codes and duration
WV1H – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/finearthistory2016
Graphic Design single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
On this course, you will be encouraged to be a
‘breakthrough design communicator’, to be
innovative, inventive and inspire change. Whether
you choose to remain broadly based or decide to
specialise, you will develop a highly individual
portfolio to reflect your career aspirations.
What will you study?
This conceptually challenging course is taught
primarily through increasingly complex studio
projects, with contextual and historical studies
providing a critical framework, and collaborative
and interdisciplinary projects contributing breadth
to your understanding and experience of design
processes, practices and contexts. Professional
practice modules will help to equip you with the
skills you need for a successful career in design.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Concept and Challenge; Visual
Vocabularies; Communication and Context; Image
and Text/Communication Design History
Year 2 Process and Purpose; Interactions and
Innovations; Design Directions; Critical Issues in
Graphic Design: Research and Practice
Year 3 Design Studies; Show and Presentation;
Professional Portfolio; Dissertation: Research
and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W210 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/graphics2016
Illustration Animation single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to develop highly individual
approaches to the creation of communicative
images for print and interactive and moving image.
Students from this degree have consistently
produced internationally recognised, award-
winning illustration and animation.
What will you study?
You will be taught primarily through studio-based
illustration and animation projects of i ncreasing
complexity across the three years. Studio study
is complemented by lectures and seminars in
historical and contextual studies, professional
practice and careers.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introductory Principles; Working Methods;
Research Recording and Presentation; Image
and Text
Year 2 Process and Purpose; Illustration Studio
OR Animation Studio; Context and Presentation;
Critical Issues in Illustration and Animation:
Research and Practice
Year 3 Practice and Realisation; Professional
Practice and Presentation; Dissertation: Research
and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W220 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/illustration2016
Interior Design single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Interior design is concerned with the creation of
the spaces in which we live, and the design of the
interface between buildings and the people who
use them. This studio-based, research-led course
explores the subject through a series of design
projects of increasing complexity. You will develop
a strong appreciation of materials and making in
context and gain the practical skills needed to
succeed in the industry.
What will you study?
In Year 1, studio-based projects introduce the
fundamental principles of interior design, such as
form, geometry, structure, colour, light and
function. To complement these studies you will
learn skills such as drawing, model making and the
use of digital media. In Year 2, you will further
explore issues such as spatial organisation,
planning and detailing through a series of design
projects supported by professional studies in
computer-aided design, building construction and
careers management. Year 3 culminates with the
preparation of a professional portfolio. Your work
throughout the course will be supported by
historical and theoretical studies.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Ideation and Communication; Design
Process; Materials and Construction; Objects and
Space: Themes in Design History
Year 2 Interior Context 1; Interior Context 2;
Professional Practice; Critical Issues in Interior
Design: Research and Practice
Year 3 Major Design Project; Practice Profile;
Dissertation: Research and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W250 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/interior2016
Filmmaking single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will enable you to explore the medium
of film, developing your own filmmaking practice
while acquiring the skills required to work
professionally in the sector. It will help you to
engage with innovative, ambitious ideas and
develop these into successful films, while exploring
and critiquing all aspects of filmmaking production.
What will you study?
Filmmaking is a project-based course, responding
to a rapidly expanding moving-image sector where
there is a need for freelance professionals,
independent productions and artist filmmakers.
The course is a challenging series of diverse and
outward-facing projects, demanding awareness,
creativity and versatility, and prepares you for a
range of career options.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Filmmaking Practices 1; Filmmaking
Practices 2; Filmmaking Practices 3; Contemporary
Practices: Fine Art, Film, Photography
Year 2 Filmmaking Practices 4; Filmmaking
Practices 5; Filmmaking Practices 6; Critical Issues
in Filmmaking: Research and Practice
Year 3 Independent Film; Advanced Research and
Development; The Graduation Film; Dissertation:
Research and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
WP63 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
A portfolio of work, plus one of the following:
• Art and Design Foundation Diploma
• 280 UCAS points, with a minimum of two
A-levels, or equivalent
• BTEC National Diploma in relevant subject
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
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Photography single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will encourage you to pursue your
interests and ambitions within photography by
teaching you how to creatively develop your ideas.
You will learn to produce imagery supported by
research and critical thinking, and directed
towards the context of the creative industries.
What will you study?
You will develop your creative ability and technical
skills through a series of set and self-directed
projects. As you progress through the course, your
work will become increasingly independent. You
will have opportunities to work creatively with y our
peers on other art and design degrees at Kingston
University as well as with outside agencies. Your
practical studies will be underpinned by modules
covering the critical and historical contexts of
photography, together with career-focused
modules that highlight professional opportunities
across the creative industries.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Independent Practice; Production
Processes; Presentation; Contemporary Practices:
Fine Art, Film and Photography
Year 2 Independent Critical Practice; Independent
Production Processes; Professional Practice and
Presentation; Critical Issues in Photography:
Research and Practice
Year 3 Contextual and Critical Research;
Independent Practice: Production and Portfolio;
Final Presentation and Exhibition; Dissertation:
Research and Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W640 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
One-year art and design (or related) foundation
course, plus a portfolio of work
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/baphotography2016
Product & Furniture Design single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will help you to develop the creative
professional practice, technological knowledge
and theoretical understanding necessary for
careers in product and furniture design. Strong
emphasis is placed on gaining and developing
skills in the creative, intelligent and sustainable
application of current and emerging materials,
technologies and processes.
What will you study?
The curriculum covers design and making skills,
materials, manufacturing technology, digital skills
and business studies for design. Your creative
development will be underpinned by a user-based
approach to design, while integrated studies in
design history and contemporary issues will
provide a theoretical and contextual framework to
your work.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Design Fundamentals; Design 1; Workshop
and Studio Practice; Materials and Making:
Themes in Design History
Year 2 Context and Communication; Intelligent
Making; Future Lab; Critical Issues in Furniture and
Product Design: Research and Practice
Year 3 Design for Production; Final Major Project;
Professional Context; Dissertation: Research and
Reflection
UCAS codes and duration
W260 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
• 280 UCAS points, to include an Art or Design
subject such as Foundation Diploma in Art or
Design or an Art/Design related A-level, or
equivalent
• A portfolio of work, plus interview
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646
www.kingston.ac.uk/productfurniture2016
BusinessStudying a business-related subject at Kingston University will give you a balance of academic
rigour and practical management skills. Key features of our courses include:
• top-quality, interactive teaching, providing you with a stimulating and lively education;
• strong links with the world of business through research, guest lectures from senior business
people and relationships with professional institutions;
• essential practical experience gained through industrial placements or ‘live’ projects;
• a firm focus on professional and IT skil ls; and• an international perspective that reflects the global nature of business today.
Kingston Business School is committed to providing quality, relevant courses, and has achieved
recognition and accreditation from a number of professional bodies. Strong links with industry and
the professions mean that, each year, we visit hundreds of companies and professional institutions
in relation to work placements, consultancy and research projects. We also collaborate with
professional institutions to design and teach courses, with visiting professors and industrial fellows
bringing their expertise to the School.
You will have the option to spend an additional year on work placement and/or study exchangeabroad, enabling you to enhance your employment prospects, increase your earning potential
and improve your academic performance. If you choose the four-year work-placement route, on
successful completion of a year-long placement and work-based coursework, you may be eligible
for the Undergraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Business.
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Business joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This joint honours course enables you to study
business (as a minor field) in combination with
another subject. The course provides a broad
coverage of business topics. (See p74 for possible
course combinations.)
What will you study?
Alongside your major field studies, you will cover
areas of business such as marketing, data
analysis, information systems, economics and the
business environment. You will develop the ability
to analyse business management issues and come
up with solutions. You will also learn about financial
and human resource management. In addition,
you will consider the role of management and the
importance of strategic analysis and decision-
making. You will also develop an understanding of
the environment in which organisations operate,
and how they achieve competitive advantage.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Management (includes data
analysis, marketing and the business environment);
modules from your major field
Year 2 Managing Resources (includes HRM and
financial resource management); modules from
your major field
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Management Strategy and Operations
(includes strategic analysis and decision-making,
and achieving competitive advantage); modules
from your major field
UCAS codes and duration
See p74
Entry requirements
Entry requirements will vary depending on which
subject you choose to combine with Business.
See our website for details of entry requirements
for your major field. For full details and other entry
routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Applicant Services
T: +44 (0)8448 552 177
www.kingston.ac.uk/businessjh2016
Accounting & Finance single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course covers financial accounting, management
accounting and finance. It will develop the knowledge
and technical skills necessary to pursue a career
in roles as varied as auditor, treasurer, company
secretary and accountant. The course also
includes the option to spend an additional year on
a work placement and/or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
In Year 1 you will be i ntroduced to the business
environment in which accounting and finance
operate, and will gain the knowledge and skills
that underpin the study of accounting and finance.
You will study economics, organisation behaviour,
quantitative and IT skills, as well as the basics of
financial accounting and bookkeeping. Year 2 and
the final year focus on the three main areas of
accounting and finance: financial accounting,
management accounting and finance. You will
study a core module in law and can choose from
a range of option modules, enabling you to
diversify into different business disciplines. The
optional placement year provides an opportunity
to apply the theory you have learned to the
workplace; while the study exchange abroad can
provide an enhanced perspective on the subjects
you have studied.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Economics; Business Information
Analysis; Organisational Behaviour; Financial
Accounting
Year 2 Financial Reporting; Management
Accounting and Finance; Law for Accountants;
Option module (see the webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Theory and Practice of Financial
Reporting; Corporate Finance; Advanced
Management Accounting; Option module (see the
webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N420 – 3yrs FT
NN43 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
NN4H – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/accountingfinance2016
Business HND
Why choose this course?
This two-year Higher National Diploma (HND)
course aims to develop your ability to understand
business issues from a range of perspectives,
to analyse management problems and specify
workable solutions.
What will you study?
You will gain an understanding of business
disciplines, such as marketing, IT and organisation
behaviour. You will look at operations and project
management and finance, where you will examine
how they can aid business performance. You will
also study a career and employability module in
preparation for a transition to employment or for
continued study at Level 6.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Fundamentals; Organisations and
the Environment; Organisations and People;
Marketing Fundamentals
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Operations
and Project Management; Global Business and
Culture; Career and Employability Development
UCAS codes and duration
422N – 2yrs FT
Entry requirements
80 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/bushnd2016
Business Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree provides a broad, deep and integrated
understanding of the main business functions
within a modern, international context, rather than
specialising in one particular business area. It is
ideal if you would like a vocationally focused,
hands-on education in business management. The
optional four-year route includes a work placement
year or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
You will gain a foundation in business disciplines
such as marketing, organisational behaviour,
information management and economics, and
will be introduced to the external context in
which organisations operate, equipping you with
the skills and knowledge that are essential for a
manager in today’s world of work. Subject areas
include strategic management, accounting, ethical
behaviour, operations and project management.
You will also address the issues required for
effective leadership in a complex and globalised
and changing world. You can choose to study a
foreign language for free or i nclude an overseas
study exchange or work placement.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Economics for Business; Managing
Business Information; Marketing Practice;
Organisational Behaviour
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Operations
and Project Management; Managing Human
Resources and Self-Development; Option module
(see the webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Strategic Management; Leading and
Change; Two option modules (see the webpage
for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N221 – 3yrs FT
N202 – 4yrs FT wi th year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N201 – 4yrs FT i ncluding study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/babm2016
Business Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
This one-year, work-based course enables you
to explore the theoretical concepts of business
management and apply them to specific i ssues
within your workplace, allowing you to make
justified recommendations. It enables you to
top-up your foundation/HND qualification to
a BA(Hons), and is ideal if you are looking to
continue your professional development or
progress to postgraduate-level study.
What will you study?
You will study general business areas that apply
to the majority of organisations, including the
perspectives and theories relating to the leadership
of people, and the strategic management of
human resources within an organisational
setting. You will also apply marketing theory and
strategic management theories and concepts to
the workplace, with a view to producing well-
researched recommendations for your company.
Finally, you will learn about the importance of
innovation and entrepreneurship as a means of
creating both financial and social value, and how
to make innovation happen in your workplace.
Each module includes a substantial individual
work-based project to link your studies of theory to
your workplace.
Examples of modules
Strategic Management; Leading Organisations;
Marketing Applications and Planning; Making
Innovation Happen
Duration
12 months FT equivalent with PT attendance
Entry requirements
Appropriate foundation degree or sub-degree
qualification (eg HND) gained within the past
five years; relevant work experience. You should
preferably be in relevant employment or have access
to a work environment at the time of enrolment.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Click on ‘Apply for
this course’ on the course webpage.
Find out more
Course administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5115
www.kingston.ac.uk/busmgt2016
Business Studies single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course offers a sound analytical approach
to the study of decision-making in a business
context. It will develop your analysis and problem-
solving skills alongside a deep understanding of
business, providing a thorough preparation for a
career as a business analyst or leading decision-
maker. The optional four-year route enables you to
take a work placement or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
Year 1 introduces the general global business
environment, focusing on marketing, economics
and organisational behaviour. You will also be
introduced to the mutually dependent business
topics of mathematics and IT, and will design
and create models using IT to solve business-
related problems. In Year 2 you will further
develop your problem-solving and decision-
making skills. The final year draws together the
different functional perspectives with a module
on strategic management.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Information Analysis; Marketing
Practice; Business Economics; Organisational
Behaviour
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Operations
and Project Management; Managerial Decision
Making; Option module (see webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Strategic Management OR Strategic
Information Management and Consultancy;
Dissertation; Option module – analytical; Option
module – general
UCAS codes and duration
N101 – 3yrs FT
N100 – 4yrs FT wi th year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N102 – 4yrs FT wi th study exchange
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
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Business with Accounting single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This practical business degree aims to prepare
students for managerial roles that include a
financial element. As well as a strong business
knowledge and skillset, the course will also provide
an understanding of accounting. The course also
includes the option to spend an additional year on
a work placement and/or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
Year 1 provides a broad foundation of essential
business knowledge, including business
information technology, statistical analysis and
organisation behaviour. You will also be introduced
to financial accounting. Year 2 builds on your
business studies, with a focus on operations and
project management. You will also further develop
your understanding of financial and management
accounting. In Year 3 you will take a module in
strategic management, enabling you to identify,
evaluate and implement strategic options to
achieve and sustain competitive advantage. You
will also continue to develop your studies in
management accounting.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Economics; Business Information
Analysis; Organisational Behaviour; Financial
Accounting for Business
Year 2 Operations and Project Management;
Financial Reporting for Business; Accounting and
Finance for Management; Option module (see the
webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Strategic Management OR Strategic
Information Management and Consultancy;
Advanced Accounting for Management Decisions;
Two option modules (see webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N1N4 – 3yrs FT
N1NK – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N1NL – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/busaccount2016
Business with Law joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to meet the growing need
for managers who understand the links between
business activities and legal processes. It will
enable you to gain a broad knowledge of business
with a specialism in law. The course also includes
the option to spend a year working in industry or
on an overseas study exchange.
What will you study?
You will gain a good grounding in core business
disciplines as well as an introduction to law. You
will cover business and management topics
including economics, financial management,
project management and strategic management.
You will also develop your leadership and
management skills. Law topics include an overview
of the English legal system, the law of contract and
company law. You can use the optional placement
year to apply the knowledge and skills you have
gained, as well as to develop new career skills.
Alternatively, you could use the year to undertake
an overseas study exchange.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Business Economics; Organisational
Behaviour; Managing Business Information;
English Legal System and Legal Method
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Operations
and Project Management; Business option
module; Law of Contract
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Strategic Management; Leadership and
Management; Business option module; Law option
module (see the webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N1M1 – 3yrs FT
N1MC – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N1MD – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/buslaw2016
International Business single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you aspire to be a leader and decision-maker
in a global business environment, this course
provides an international perspective on business
and management, equipping you with the cultural
knowledge and global vision needed to operate
in an international context. The four-year route
enables you to spend a year studying and/or
working abroad.
What will you study?
You will gain an understanding of the foundations
of general business, with modules in economics,
organisational behaviour and information
management. You will develop your problem-
solving and decision-making skills in the context
of the main business functions, including the
international dimensions of starting and running a
business and working in different cultures. If you
choose the four-year version of this programme,
you will spend a year abroad either studying and/
or on a work placement. The time abroad may be
spent in another European country or on a
different continent.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Managing Business Information;
International Marketing; Business Economics;
Organisational Behaviour
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; HRM in an
International Context; Culture and International
Business; Option module (see webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 International Business Practice; Strategic
Management / Strategic Information Management
and Consultancy; International Business Operations;
Option module (see the webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N120 – 3yrs FT
N121 – 4yrs FT wi th year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N122 – 4yrs FT i ncluding study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/intbusiness2016
Human Resource Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This practical business course enables you to
develop your business and management skills
alongside a specialisation in human resource
management (HRM). You will study core business
and HRM disciplines and learn how HRM plays an
essential role in achieving the strategic goals of an
organisation. The course includes an optional work
placement year or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
You will study modules in core business disciplines
and management skills, including economics and
information management. You will also be
introduced to human resource management,
exploring behavioural issues in modern businesses
and how people work in organisations. You will
study core modules in employee relations,
employment law, organisational learning and
development, international HRM and strategic
HRM. The optional dissertation will develop your
critical, evaluative and independent study skills in
preparation for your future career.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to
Human Resource Management; Managing
Business Information; Business Economics
Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Employee
Relations; HRM in an International Context; Option
module (see the webpage for examples
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Strategic Human Resource Management;
Regulating the Employment Relationship;
Organisational Learning and Development; Option
module (see the webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N600 – 3yrs FT
N601 – 4yrs FT wi th year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
N602 – 4yrs FT i ncluding study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/hrm2016
Marketing Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you aspire to become a manager and decision-
maker within marketing, taking the lead role in an
organisation’s marketing strategy, this course is
ideal. It will enable you to understand business as
a whole and how the marketing function works
within it. The course also includes the option to
spend a year working in industry or on an overseas
study exchange.
What will you study?
You will gain a good understanding of a range of
business activities, as well as the marketing
function in modern business and not-for-profit
organisations. You will develop your problem-
solving and decision-making skills. In addition, you
will develop your skills in research techniques by
examining different approaches to market research.
In the final year, you will study more-specific areas
of marketing, such as buyer behaviour and
managing brands, and will gain the ability to
contribute to longer-term marketing strategy.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Managing Marketing Information; Marketing
Principles; Business Economics; Organisational
Behaviour
Year 2 Marketing Strategy and Planning; Market
Research; Managing Financial Resources; Option
module (see webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Contemporary Marketing; Buyer
Behaviour; Managing Brands; Option module (see
the webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N500 – 3yrs FT
N501 – 4yrs with y ear in industry and Diploma in
Professional Practice
N502 – 4yrs including study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/marketing2016
Marketing Communications & Advertising single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in managing the advertising
and communications elements of marketing, this
course is ideal. You will explore general business
studies alongside a range of specialist marketing
communications topics. The course also includes
the option to spend a year working in industry or
on an overseas study exchange.
What will you study?
You will gain a good understanding of a wide
range of business activities and will also study the
marketing function in modern business and
not-for-profit organisations, developing your
problem-solving and decision-making skills. You
will gain the basic knowledge and skills required to
run effective marketing communications
campaigns and to analyse and evaluate their
impact. You will also develop your skil ls in research
techniques by examining different approaches to
market research, and will hone your strategic
thinking and decision-making skills in advertising
and communications.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Managing Marketing Information; Marketing
Principles; Business Economics; Organisational
Behaviour
Year 2 Marketing Communications and Advertising
Planning; Market Research; Managing Financial
Resources; Option module (see the webpage for
examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Contemporary Marketing; Advertising
Strategy and Planning; Interactive Marketing
Communications; Option module (see the
webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
N590 – 3yrs FT
N591 – 4yrs with y ear in industry and Diploma in
Professional Practice
N592 – 4yrs including study exchange
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/marketingcomms2016
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Joint honours combinations...with Business
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Biological Sciences C1N2 3FT p118
Biological Sciences C1NG 4SW p118
Biological Sciences C1NF 4FDN p118
Computing G4N2 3FT p77
Computing G4NF 4SW p77
Computing G4NG 4FDN p77
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4N1 3FT p78
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4NC 4SW p78
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4NX 4FDN p78
Economics, Applied LCN1 3FT p81
English Language & Linguistics QHN1 3FT p110
Environmental Management F9N2 3FT p98
Environmental Management F9NF 4FDN p98
Film Studies PHN1 3FT p131
Financial Mathematics G9N1 3FT p124
Financial Mathematics G9NC 4SW p124
Financial Mathematics G9ND 4FDN p124
Geography (BSc) F8NC 3FT p98
Geography (BSc) F8ND 4SW p98
Geography (BSc) F8N1 4/5FDN p98
...with Business
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Geography (BA) FWN1 3FT p98
Geography (BA) FVN1 4SW p98
Geography (BA) F851 4/5FDN p98
History VCN1 3FT p106
International Relations LFN1 3FT p106
Mathematics G1N2 3FT p125
Mathematics G1NF 4SW p125
Mathematics G1NG 4/5FDN p125
Media & Communication P351 3FT p131
Media Technology PN31 3FT p128
Media Technology PN3C 4SW p128
Pharmacology B2N1 3FT p120
Pharmacology B2NC 4SW p120
Psychology C8N1 3FT p138
Sociology LHN1 3FT p139
Sport Science C6NC 3FT p121
Sport Science C6N1 4SW p121
Sport Science C6ND 4FDN p121
Television & Video Technology H6N1 3FT p131
Television & Video Technology H6NC 4SW p131
Television & Video Technology P301 4FDN p131
Computing and information systemsOur computing and information systems courses offer you plenty of choice.
You can choose:
• different levels of study to suit you – BSc(Hons), BSc or foundation year;
• ‘classic’ degrees in computer science and information systems, or specialist degrees in areas
such as games technology and network communications;
• single honours courses or joint honours programmes (eg Computing with Business and Cyber
Security & Computer Forensics with Business); and
• a Professional Placement between Years 2 and 3 to gain valuable industry experience.
Whatever route you take, we offer a sound, practical education in computing, and you will learn
to apply the theory to real business problems. Our focus on the modern, applied aspects of
computing and our close links with industry ensure you are well prepared for employment after you
graduate. We invest heavily in the latest hardware and software so that your skills wil l be up to date
– and, in many cases, more advanced than ‘industry standard’.
All single honours computing degrees share the same first-year curriculum. This means that you’ll
gain a broad knowledge of computing and information systems, and will have the opportunity totransfer to another course if you decide to change your area of specialism as a result.
In addition, all our degree courses are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
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Computing & Mathematics Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study computing or
mathematics at Kingston University but are not yet
ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course,
you can include an extra foundation year within
your chosen degree. This gives you an alternative
entry route if you lack traditional qualifications such
as A-levels or if you have non-computing/
non-mathematics A-levels.
This course is taught locally at Kingston College,
where you will benefit from the fri endly, informal
atmosphere of college life before continuing your
study at the University campus.
What will you study?
The foundation year is designed to equip you with
the skills and knowledge to continue on to the
degree of your choice. You will study a broad
introductory programme that enables you to
experience a range of subject areas and gives you
the flexibility to reconsider your degree route if you
wish. Subjects start at an elementary level and
there is a strong emphasis on the development of
practical, investigational and study skills.
Examples of modules
Mathematics; Mathematics for Computing;
Computer Systems; Computer Programming;
Technical Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
UCAS codes for the foundation course route of
each degree are on the relevant course profile
(marked ‘FDN’).
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/compmathsfdn2016
Computer Science single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Kingston’s ‘classic’ computer science course
emphasises the software aspect of computing but
also gives you an understanding of the underlying
hardware. Analysis, design and programming are
essential topics, together with subjects such as
databases, networking and operating systems.
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT.
What will you study?
Our single honours computing courses have a
shared first year, which means it’s possible to
change course once you’ve found what really suits
you. Many of the modules in Years 2 and 3 are
optional, so you can choose subjects to suit your
personal or career interests. We will help you
select groups of option modules to form themes
such as software systems and internet computing.
You will also learn to apply the theory to solve
problems in an industrial or business context.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; Systems Environments
Year 2 Programming 2; Networking and Operating
Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Projects
and their Management
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Individual Project; Programming 3; Option
modules (eg Dependable Systems; Computer
Vision, Graphics and Image Processing; Advanced
Databases and the Web; User Experience; Internet
Security; IT and Entrepreneurship; Internet
Services and Protocols; Digital Business)
UCAS codes and duration
G401 – 3yrs FT
G403 – 4yrs FDN, see above
G400 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
G404 – 5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/compsci2016
Computer Science (Games Programming) single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is designed for future computer
scientists who wish to learn about the development
of computer games from a technical (rather than
artistic) angle. Having an enthusiasm for playing
computer games is a good start, but you will need
to want to find out what is involved in coding and
creating a game. This course is accredited by BCS,
The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
The core of this degree is computer science:
networking, system analysis and design, and
databases. This is complemented by the specialist
modules taught in our games lab, which will equip
you with the knowledge to enhance your technical
programming skills in areas such as 3D graphics,
animation, artificial intelligence, audio and games
programming and development. After the first year,
you may change to another Computer Science
BSc or Information Systems BSc programme,
ensuring you are on the right course for you.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Object-oriented Programming; Game
Science; Games Technology; Business Analysis
and Solution Design
Year 2 High-level Game Development; Networking
and Operating Systems; Database and UML
Modelling; Option module (from Games or
Computer Science)
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Game Creation Processes; Individual
Project (Games); Option module (Games); Option
module (Computer Science)
UCAS codes and duration
G625 – 3yrs FT
G624 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76
G611 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
G624 – 5yrs FDN, see p76
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/csgames2016
Computer Science (Network Communications)single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course enables you to specialise in networking
and the processes of data communications.
Professionals with skills in these areas are in demand
due to the rapid growth in e-commerce and mobile
multimedia computing. The Faculty is an accredited
Cisco Networking Academy and this course is
accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
Our single honours computing courses have a
shared first year, which means it’s possible to
change course once you’ve found what really suits
you. Your specialist network communications
studies in Years 2 and 3 cover the core workings
of networks, protocols (the set of rules used to
send and receive messages), and the
interdependent relationship between software and
hardware. You can choose to work in industry for
a year between Years 2 and 3.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; System
Environments
Year 2 Programming 2; Networking Concepts;
Database and UML Modelling; Projects and their
Management
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Individual Project; Internet Services and
Protocols; Programming 3; Option module (eg
Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing;
Advanced Databases and the Web; User
Experience; Internet Security; IT and
Entrepreneurship; Digital Business)
UCAS codes and duration
G420 – 3yrs FT
G425 – 4yrs FDN, see p76
GHK6 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
G427 – 5yrs FDN, see p76
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/csnc2016
Computing with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree combines a major field in Computing
with a minor field in Business. The Business field
is designed to give you a range of professional
skills plus the ability to use them wi thin a business
context and in solving business problems. The
two fields are particularly complementary as
business strategy is increasingly interlinked with IT
developments. This course is accredited by BCS,
The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
You will learn about the structure and operation of
computer systems, and how computing
technology can be applied to software engineering
problems and data management. You will use
both large-scale and personal computer systems,
plus the software development techniques
common in industry and research.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; Business
Management
Year 2 Programming 2; Networking and Operating
Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Managing
Resources
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Programming 3; Individual Project;
Management Strategy and Operations; Computing
option module
UCAS codes and duration
G4N2 – 3yrs FT
G4NG – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76
G4NF – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Games Technology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will equip you with the specialist skills
needed to enter the fast-growing and highly
competitive computer games industry. It explores
a wide range of areas relevant to this
interdisciplinary field: games programming, artificial
intelligence, testing, media, graphics, animation,
mathematics and physics, together with
programming-orientated computer science. This
course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT.
What will you study?
Computer games technology is highly
interdisciplinary, and a wide variety of skills are
needed. This course focuses on 2D and 3D
graphics, networking, artificial intelligence, low-
and high-level programming, media and technical
programming, plus underpinning game physics
and mathematics.
After Year 1, which is shared with Computer
Science (Games Programming), you may
change to any of the Computer Science BSc or
Information Systems BSc programmes, so that
you can be sure you are on the course that is right
for you.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Object-oriented Programming; Game
Science; Games Technology; Business Analysis
and Solution Design
Year 2 High-level Game Development; 3D
Graphics Programming; Networking and Operating
Systems; Option module
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Game Creation Processes; Individual
Project (Games Project); Option modules
UCAS codes and duration
G690 – 3yrs FT
G691 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76
G693 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/games2016
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Cybercrime is rising, which means that computing
forensics and security specialists are increasingly
valued by government, law enforcement agencies
and businesses. This joint honours course (major
field only, with a minor field in Business)
investigates how computers can be used to
prevent and solve crime. This course is accredited
by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
The course covers a broad range of computing
techniques and technologies, with a special
emphasis on detecting the misuse of computer
systems via the internet and personal uses. You
will initially study core computing principles and
practice before moving on to the specialised skills
you’ll need for detecting and preventing the abuse
and misuse of computers.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Digital
Forensics: Principles and Practices; Business
Management
Year 2 Computer Forensics and Ethical Hacking;
Network Concepts; Database and UML Modelling;
Management Resources
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Internet Security; Live and Network
Forensics; Individual Project; Management
Strategy and Operations
UCAS codes and duration
G4N1 – 3yrs FT
G4NC – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
G4NX – 4yrs FDN, see p76
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/cyber2016
Information Systems single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course? Today’s information systems are online, use social
media, and explore new ways of communicating.
They are influencing all sectors of the economy, all
organisations, and the ways in which people live
and communicate. This course investigates the
technologies that support these changes and how
people use them to best effect. The course is
accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
The first two years of the course are core and
involve four themes – programming, methodologies,
technologies and environments. They are specially
designed to cover the requirements of both
the QAA Computing benchmarking statement
and the British Computer Society accreditation
requirements. You will undertake practical project-
based exercises in each year, which culminate in an
individual project in the final year. The specialism in
Year 2 is Electronic and Web-based Processes, and
in Year 3, Information Strategy and Management. You can choose to work in industry for a year
between Years 2 and 3.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; System Environments
Year 2 Networking and Operating Systems;
Database and UML Modelling; Projects and their
Management; Electronic and Web-based
Processes
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Information Strategy and Management;
Individual Project; Option modules (eg Digital
Business; Advanced Databases and the Web;
Internet Security; User Experience; IT and
Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols)
UCAS codes and durationG565 – 3yrs FT
G590 – 4yrs FDN, see p76
G563 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/isbsc2016
Information Systems (Internet Business) single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
E-commerce is now ubiquitous to business,
throughout all sectors of the economy. As a result,
new concepts are emerging that rethink traditional
ideas of economics. This course will develop your
understanding of how information systems
underpin such changes and revolutionise people’s
actions. The course is accredited by BCS, The
Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
The first two years of the course are core and
involve four themes – programming, methodologies,
technologies and environments. They are specially
designed to cover the requirements of both the
QAA Computing benchmarking statement and the
British Computer Society accreditation requirements.
You will undertake practical project-based exercises
each year, which culminate in an individual project in
the final year. Many projects will be for external
clients and are designed to provide the ‘honours
challenge’ expected of graduates in this field.
The specialism in Year 2 is Electronic and Web-based
Processes, and in Year 3 includes Information
Strategy and Management, and Digital Business.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; System
Environments
Year 2 Networking and Operating Systems;
Database and UML Modelling; Projects and their
Management; Electronic and Web-based Processes
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Information Strategy and Management;
Digital Business; Individual Project; Option
modules (eg Advanced Databases and the Web;
Internet Security; User Experience; IT and
Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols)
UCAS codes and duration
G610 – 3yrs FT
G591 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76
G566 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/isib2016
Software Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?Kingston’s software engineering programme
examines the tools, techniques and methodologies
that represent the best practice in industry. You
will learn to build software based on a sound
knowledge of the underlying components and the
importance of quality requirements. This course i s
accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
What will you study?
Our single honours computing courses have a
shared first year, which means it’s possible to
change course once you’ve found what really suits
you. Your specialist software engineering studies in
Years 2 and 3 cover areas such as network
software, software quality and computer-aided
software engineering. You can choose to work in
industry for a year between Years 2 and 3.
Examples of modules Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business
Analysis and Solution Design; System Environments
Year 2 Programming 2; Networking and Operating
Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Projects
and their Management
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Individual Project; Programming 3; Dependable
Systems; Option modules (eg Advanced Databases
and the Web; User Experience; Internet Security; IT
and Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols;
Digital Business)
UCAS codes and durationG601 – 3yrs FT
G604 – 4yrs FDN, see p76
G600 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
G605 – 5yrs FDN, see p76
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/softwarebsc2016
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EconomicsStudying economics will give you a real understanding of what’s going on in the world around you.
Economics is not just about finance – it’s concerned with real, everyday issues:
• How does inflation affect household spending?
• What will be the economic impact of the policy proposals of different political parties?
• Should entry to museums and galleries be free?
• Under what circumstances might the introduction of minimum wage laws lead to increasedemployment?
• What is the risk that government spending might crowd out investment by private firms?
• What are the long-term effects of population growth and technological progress on economic growth?
f you’re interested in learning the techniques that will help you investigate these and similar
questions, Kingston University offers a friendly, supportive environment in which to study. A key
aspect of our programme is an emphasis on the application of economics rather than just pure
theory – we try to illustrate the applications even in the most theoretical modules.
You don’t need an A-level in maths or economics to study economics at Kingston University,
although we do require GCSE grade C, or above (or equivalent), in maths and English. What we’reooking for is an inquisitive mind, good interpersonal skills, an interest in economic questions and a
desire to find the answers. We’ll teach you the economics; you just need the motivation!
Economics, Applied joint honours BA(Hons)Why choose this course?
Economics is concerned with the production,
consumption and distribution of wealth, and aims
to explain the reasons for and consequences
of decisions made by individuals, households,
firms or governments. This joi nt honours course
enables you to combine your study of economics
with another subject, and includes the opportunity
to study abroad at a partner university in the
second year.
What will you study?
You will study the core topics of economics,
concentrating on applications, communication
skills, problem-solving and related policy-making.
You will also study modules from your other
chosen subject. Examples of the economics
modules you will study are listed on the right.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Becoming an Applied Economist; Applied
Economic Policy, Principles and Methods
Year 2 Applied Economics Quantitatively Treated;
Applied Economic Policy and Principles 1;
Capitalism: History, Ideas and Institutions
Year 3 Working as an Economist; Applied
Economic Policy and Principles 1+; Applied
Economic Policy and Principles 2; Development
Economics; Economics of Organisations and
Strategy; Money, Banking and Financial Markets
UCAS codes and duration
See p82
Entry requirements
280–300 UCAS points, depending on combination
(A-level Economics is not mandatory)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/aecon2016
Economics single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Economics is concerned with the production,
consumption and distribution of wealth, and aims
to explain the reasons for, and consequences of,
decisions made by individuals, households, firms
or governments. This degree provides a thorough
grounding in the core topics of economics
and is ideal if you plan to study economics at
postgraduate level.
What will you study?
The course examines the micro and macro core
of economics, together with mathematics and
statistics, and offers a selection of specialist
economics option modules. Your choice of option
modules enables you to determine the breadth
and depth of your studies. Examples of the
modules you will study are listed on the right.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Becoming an Economist; Economic Policy
and Principles; Economics Quantitatively
Treated 1; Capitalism
Year 2 Contemporary Issues in Economics;
Economics Quantitatively Treated 2;
Macroeconomics; Microeconomics
Year 3 Working as an Economist; Advanced
Economic Policy and Principles; Option modules
(eg Development Economics; Econometrics;
Mathematical Economics; Environmental
Economics; International Trade and Finance;
Money, Banking and Financial Markets)
UCAS codes and duration
L100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
(A-level Economics is not mandatory)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
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Business Economics single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Economics is concerned with the production,
consumption and distribution of wealth, and aims
to explain the reasons for and the consequences
of decisions made by individuals, households,
firms or governments. This degree focuses on the
economic analysis of business activity, developing
your knowledge of economic theory and how
businesses operate.
What will you study?
In addition to covering core economic and
business-focused modules, you will learn to apply
your maths and IT skills in a business context. A
wide choice of option modules in Year 3 enables
you to choose from a range of specialist topics
involving international considerations or other
contemporary business and development issues.
Examples of the modules you will study are listed
on the right.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Becoming an Economist; Economic Policy
and Principles; Economics Quantitatively Treated 1;
Capitalism
Year 2 Competition and the Firm; Economics
Quantitatively Treated 2; Macroeconomics;
Microeconomics
Year 3 Working as an Economist; Economics
of Organisations and Strategy; Option modules
(eg Development Economics; Econometrics;
International Trade and Finance; Mathematical
Economics; Money, Banking and Financial
Markets; Finance, Risk Management and
Instability; Advanced Economic Policy and
Principles)
UCAS codes and duration
L1N1 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
(A-level Economics is not mandatory)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/becon2016
Financial Economics single honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?
Economics is concerned with the production,
consumption and distribution of wealth, and aims
to explain the reasons for, and consequences
of, decisions made by individuals, households,
firms or governments. This degree focuses on
the economic analysis of finance, developing your
awareness of the interplay and impact of financial
markets, financial instruments and institutions.
What will you study?
You will study core micro- and macroeconomic
concepts together with mathematics and
statistics. You will apply IT and numeric skills to
practical problems; examine the theory, policy and
institutions that constitute the rapidly changing
world of international finance; and focus on
accounting, corporate finance and financial risk
management. Examples of the modules you will
study are listed on the right.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Becoming an Economist; Economic Policy
and Principles; Economics Quantitatively
Treated 1; Capitalism
Year 2 Corporate Finance and Investment;
Economics Quantitatively Treated 2;
Macroeconomics; Microeconomics
Year 3 Working as an Economist; Finance, Risk
Management and Instability; Option modules
(eg Advanced Economic Policy and Principles;
Development Economics; Econometrics;
International Trade and Finance; Mathematical
Economics; Money, Banking and Financial
Markets)
UCAS codes and duration
L111 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points
(A-level Economics is not mandatory)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/fecon2016
Joint honours combinations
Applied Economics and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) LCN1 3FT/6PT p70
French (minor field) L1R1 3FT/6PT p111
International Relations LLD2 3FT/6PT p106
Politics LLC2 3FT/6PT p107
Sociology LL13 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) L1R4 3FT/6PT p112
EducationKingston University is rated among the top education departments in the country, so you can be
confident that you will receive high-quality training and that employers will value your Kingston
University qualification.
• The Guardian newspaper consistently ranks us in the top 15 in their university league table. The
newspaper’s ‘Value Added’ score – which compares students’ individual degree results with their
entry qualifications – also gave us 10 out of 10 in their 2015 university guide.• The National Student Survey, which monitors student satisfaction, has rated the University as
being among the best in the United Kingdom for initial teacher training (ITT).
• We’re regarded as a high-quality training provider by Ofsted (the UK government agency that
monitors teaching standards in education – www.ofsted.gov.uk). Key strengths include our
innovative use of resources, excellent student support and our strong partnership with schools,
including innovative projects that enhance trainees’ skills in teaching disabled pupils, those with
special needs and those who speak English as an additional language, as well as in managing
pupils’ behaviour and teaching them to read.
• We work closely with agencies at the UK’s Department for Education to ensure that our earlyyears courses are relevant and ‘fit for purpose’ in the rapidly changing educational climate.
We attract students from a range of backgrounds – from 18-year-old school leavers to those
seeking a change of career. You will be taught by experienced and committed staff, enjoy excellent
staff–student relationships, and benefit from strong links with schools and early years providers.
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Early Years: Education & Leadership in Practice BA(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
If you already have a foundation degree in early
years, or equivalent, this one-year course offers a
route to a BA(Hons) in Early Years: Education &
Leadership in Practice. It is designed for
practitioners whose roles require the knowledge
and skills necessary to work across professional
disciplines and who wish to progress to Early
Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and/or Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS).
What will you study?
The course covers the following areas: diversity
and equal opportunities; inclusion; critical choices;
liaison with multi-agency/multiprofessional and
other adults; pastoral care; management and
leadership roles and responsibilities; and extended
study – focusing on an issue directly related to the
workplace, with theoretical and practical
underpinning.
Please note: to obtain QTS, you will need to
complete a PGCE after successfully completing
this course.
Examples of modules
Leading Through Transitions; Leadership, Diversity
and Equal Opportunities; Critical Choices for
Leaders; Dissertation (in an aspect of professional
practice)
UCAS codes and duration
X112 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at Kingston University)
Entry requirements
• FdA in Early Years or Early Years: Leadership &
Management (sector-endorsed)
• 240 CATS points
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/eyeducation2016
Early Years: Leadership & Management foundation degreeWhy choose this course?
If you are working in an early years setting and
would like to gain a level 5 qualification while
developing your leadership and management skills,
this sector-endorsed course enables you to ‘learn
as you earn’ by combining workplace learning
with your studies. It offers the chance to gain an
understanding of leadership and management
within an early years context.
What will you study?
The programme covers the important aspects
of leadership and management that you will
need as an experienced practitioner and/or
manager. It also covers the care, development
and education of young children. A key feature of
the foundation degree qualification is that you gain
academic credit for the learning you gain within
the workplace. This course can also provide a
progression route to an honours degree.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Personal and Professional Development
through Reflective Practice; Child Development,
Observation and Assessment; Child Protection
and Ethical Practices of Working with Children;
Leadership and Management of Identity
Year 2 Historical and International Perspectives of
Early Years Education; Leadership and
Management of the Early Years Setting;
Leadership and Management of the
Organisation; Special Project
UCAS codes and duration
XN12 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at your chosen partner
college)
Entry requirements
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145. Please include the
relevant campus code on your application:
Kingston College (K); Newtec (U)
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/eyleadership2016
Early Years foundation degree
Why choose this course?
If you are currently working i n an early years setting
and would like to gain a level 5 qualification that
will help your professional progression, this sector-
endorsed course enables you to ‘learn as you
earn’ by combining workplace learning with study
at a local college.
What will you study?
The course curriculum covers all areas of the care
and development of children that are necessary
for working in an early years setting. It offers a
route for key persons, teaching assistants, nursery
nurses, nursery managers, learning support
assistants, childminders and outreach workers.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Personal and Professional Development
through Reflective Practice; Child Development,
Observation and Assessment; Child Protection and
Ethical Practices of Working with Children; Inclusive
Education and Interprofessional Perspectives
Year 2 Historical and International Perspectives of
Early Years Education; Early Years Pedagogy and
Practice; Effective Communication Skills; Special
Project
UCAS codes and duration
X110 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at your chosen partner
college)
Entry requirements
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145. Please include the
relevant campus code on your application:
Brooklands College – Weybridge campus (L);
Kensington and Chelsea College (T); Kingston
College (K); Nescot (O); Newtec (U); Ri chmond
College (R); South Thames College (S); West Thames
College (W); Whitefield Schools and Centre (X)
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/eyfd2016
Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will equip you with the skills and
knowledge to become a highly effective primary
teacher working in the stimulating and dynamic
setting of the primary classroom. It will also provide
you with the opportunity to develop your expertise
in a subject specialism. School experience in
our excellent range of partnership schools is an
integral part of the degree.
What will you study?
You will study all the elements of the National
Curriculum together with your subject specialism.
Pedagogy – the art of teaching – underpins the
degree, giving you opportunities to develop a full
range of professional skills. The skills you gain will
be applied on school experience in each year of
the programme, leading to qualification across the
full primary phase (5 to 11 years of age).
Examples of modules
Year 1 Professional Studies; Subjects: English,
Maths, Science and Technology, Arts and
Humanities, Religious Education and Physical
Education; School Experience; Subject Specialism
Year 2 As Year 1, wi th the subject specialism
continued, a longer school experience and options
available in languages, arts and humanities.
Year 3 As Year 2, wi th the subject specialism
continued, taking the form of a dissertation. The
school experience is longer, and there are options
in arts and humanities, physical education,
languages and educational technology.
UCAS codes and duration
XQD3 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points OR accredited Access course
with passes in three level-3 modules relevant to
National Curriculum OR BTEC National Diploma at
Distinction. For full details and other entry routes,
see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/bateach2016
Child Centred Interprofessional Practice foundation degree
Why choose this course?
This two-year, work-based course is designed to
give meaningful insights into the roles and
responsibilities of your own and allied professions.
It strikes a balance between the theoretical and
practical elements that are shaping the emerging
interprofessional children and young people’s
workforce, helping you to meet the challenges you
face on a daily basis and in the future.
What will you study?
You will reflect upon and evaluate your professional
practice, and will work closely with colleagues in
other professions as they do the same. This will
create a pool of knowledge and understanding
necessary for developing interprofessional
practice and strategies for optimising the welfare,
safeguarding and health of babies, children and
young people.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Children, Young People’s and Families’/
Carers’ Voices in Different Contexts; Perspectives
of Child Development (0–19 years); Practitioners’
Roles and Responsibilities; Communications;
Critical Reflections on Practioner’s Roles and
Responsibilities
Year 2 Children, Young People and Family Law;
Interprofessional Perspectives; Safeguarding
Children and Young People; Critical Decision-
making for Child Protection; Leadership and
Management; Extended Study
UCAS codes and duration
L562 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at Kingston College)
Entry requirements
• NVQ Level 3 or above OR a background
characterised by practitioner experience at an
appropriate level in a relevant field
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 3 y ears’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Please include the relevant campus code on your
application (for Kingston College, this is ‘K’).
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/childcentredpracticefdn2016
Child Centred Interprofessional Practice BA(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
This one-year course will enable you to top up
your studies to BA(Hons) level. Aimed at anyone
working in any sector of the children’s workforce,
the course is work-based and focuses on children
from birth to 19 years.
What will you study?
This work-based course will give you meaningful
insights into the roles and responsibilities of
your own and allied professions. It strikes a
careful balance between the theoretical and
practical elements that are shaping the emerging
interprofessional children and young people’s
workforce. It will help you to meet the challenges
you face on a daily basis and those you will meet
in the future.
Please note: to obtain Qualified Teacher Status
(QTS), you will need to complete a PGCE after
successfully completing this course.
Examples of modules
Health and Wellbeing; Inclusive Environments for
Interprofessional Practice; Interprofessional Career
Profiling; Dissertation
UCAS codes and duration
L953 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with
10 Friday afternoons and all-day Saturday
attendance at Kingston University)
Entry requirements
• FdA in Child Centred Interprofessional Practice,
plus considerable relevant experience
• 240 CATS points
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 3 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/
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Early Years: Teaching & Learning BA(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
This one-year course offers a route to a BA(Hons)
in Early Years: Teaching & Learning for those
who have a foundation degree in early years, or
equivalent. Designed for practitioners who wish
to lead curriculum practice and progress towards
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or Early Years
Teacher Status (EYTS), it balances theory and
practical subjects through a range of rewarding
learning experiences.
What will you study?
This course covers the following areas:
• Effective early years and primary curriculum
practice
• How children learn and develop through play
• Transition from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1
• Aspects of management, current issues in
education and multidisciplinary working
• Inclusive practice
• Assessment for learning
• Creativity across the curriculum
• Planning for critical issues
• The opportunity to research and develop a
particular area of interest
• Extended study focusing on an issue directly
related to the workplace, with theoretical and
practical underpinning
Please note: to obtain QTS, you will need to
complete a PGCE after successfully completing
this course.
Examples of modules
Transition and Transformation; Creativity and
Critical Thinking; Critical Choices for Leaders;
Dissertation (in an aspect of professional practice)
UCAS codes and duration
X111 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at Kingston University)
Entry requirements
• FdA in Early Years or Early Years: Leadership &
Management (sector-endorsed)
• 240 CATS points
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/eyteachlearn2016
Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice foundation degree
Why choose this course?
This is an innovative course for practitioners
working with children who are in the Foundation
Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and have
additional learning needs. It will enable you to
progress to level 5 and develop an understanding
of the special educational needs field through a
combination of workplace learning with study at a
local college.
What will you study?
The programme includes theories of child
development, current legislative frameworks
governing practice, multiprofessional perspectives,
and working with families and carers. A key feature
of the foundation degree qualification is that you
gain academic credit for work-based learning.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Personal and Professional Development
through Reflective Practice; Learning, Teaching
and Development in the Field of Special and
Inclusive Education; Inclusive Practice; Child
Protection and Ethical Practices of Working
with Children
Year 2 Effective Communication Skills;
International Systems to Support Learning;
Leadership in the Field of Special and Inclusive
Education; Special Project
UCAS codes and duration
X360 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at your chosen partner
college)
Entry requirements
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145. Include the relevant
campus code on your application: Brooklands
College – Weybridge campus (L); Kingston
College (K); Whitefield Schools and Centre (X)
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/eyspecialed2016
Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA(Hons) top-upWhy choose this course?
If you already have a relevant foundation degree,
this one-year, work-based top-up route to a
BA(Hons) will enable you to develop the professional
and practical skills and competencies necessary to
respond to the diverse needs of children in early
years, primary and secondary education (in both
schools and other settings/service providers).
What will you study?
You will gain the knowledge and skills required by
practitioners who are working towards: removing
barriers to participation, learning and play; and
enabling inclusion within settings and the community.
The course covers:
• research and theories of learning, development
and assessment;
• regulatory and legislative frameworks around
good practice in areas of curriculum, pedagogy
and the learning environment;
• effective and smooth transition between places,
people and phases of education;
• ethics in interprofessional relationships and
collaborative working; and
• critical and reflective approaches to managing
challenges and leading informed change in the
field.
Please note: to obtain Qualified Teacher Status
(QTS), you will need to complete a PGCE after
successfully completing this course.
Examples of modules
Transition; Enabling Environments; Critical Issues
in the Context of Inclusive Education; Dissertation
UCAS codes and duration
X361 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with
part-time attendance at Kingston University)
Entry requirements
• FdA in Special Educational Needs & Inclusive
Practice
• 240 CATS points
• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least
16 hours per week for the duration of the course
• Normally 3 years’ experience in an appropriate
setting
Please note that this course does not meet the
criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details
and other entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
School of Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145
www.kingston.ac.uk/specialneeds2016
EngineeringEngineering is a rewarding profession with a range of career options. Here at Kingston University,
we can help give you a great start to your engineering career.
Our courses, many of which are accredited by leading professional bodies, offer di fferent routes
into the engineering profession to suit your ambitions and entry qualifications:
• Engineering foundation p88 • Aerospace and aircraft engineering p89
• Automotive and motorsport engineering p92 • Civil engineering and construction p93
• Mechanical engineering p95
Our courses provide a balance between academic theory and practical applications, and you will
benefit from our strong links with industry. As well as advisory boards of professionals that help
develop our course content, many of our staff undertake research or consultancy in industry,
ensuring recent developments are reflected in their teaching. Most of our courses include the
option of a work placement, enabling you to gain valuable industry experience; our specialist staff
can help you find the right vacancy.
Our labs are packed with industry-standard software and equipment, but we have some more-
unique facilities too, including large-scale wind tunnels, a microgravity droptower and a rocket enginepropulsion lab. What’s more, you will have the chance to join student projects like the KU e-Racing
team, who designed and built an electric car for the international Formula Student competition and
an electric bike for the Zero TT. Projects like these enable you to put theory into practice, develop
teamworking and project-management skills – and add industry experience to your CV.
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Aerospace Engineering single honours MEng/BEng(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Kingston’s degrees in aerospace engineering offer an
innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and
cutting-edge facilities. Both the MEng and BEng(Hons)
degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical
Society (RAeS). The MEng degree contains an
extra year of advanced-level study and can provide
a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status.
What will you study?
MEng and BEng students take the same modules
until the routes diverge in Year 3. You will study a
mix of analytical subjects (eg maths, electronics and
thermodynamics), engineering applications and an
introduction to the profession of engineering. You
will cover specialist topics such as aerodynamics,
structures, dynamics, electronics, control and
computing.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering;
Thermofluids and Mechanical Principles 1; Analytical
Methods, Computing, Electrical and Electronic
Systems; Engineering Design, Materials and
Manufacture 1
Year 2 Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Analytical
Methods; Aerospace Engineering Design and
Project Management; Aerospace Structures,
Materials and Dynamics; Electronic Systems,
Control and Computing
Optional sandwich year: MEng and BEng(Hons)
Year 3/4 Further Aerodynamics, Propulsion and
Computational Techniques; Further Aerospace
Structures, Materials and Dynamics; Business and
Project Management, and Group Design Project
(BEng); Business and Project Management, and
Further Analytical Methods (MEng); Individual
Project (CEng)
Optional sandwich year: MEng
Year 4: MEngEngineering Research Techniques,
Entrepreneurship and Quality Management; Group
Design Project; Aerorospace Systems Engineering;
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Aerospace
Applications OR Aerospace Stress Analysis and
Advanced Materials
UCAS codes and duration
MEng: H425 – 4yrs FT; H426 – 5yrs SW
BEng(Hons): H421 – 3yrs FT; H422 – 4yrs SW;
H408 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
MEng: 320 UCAS points
BEng(Hons): 280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/aero2016
Aerospace andaircraft engineering
Aerospace Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree is accredited by the Royal
Aeronautical Society (RAeS) as leading to
incorporated engineer (IEng) status. It combines
theory with practical applications to give you a
thorough technical understanding and high-quality
engineering skills, together with an awareness of
business and management topics.
What will you study?
Subjects such as maths, engineering science and
structural mechanics provide you with a theoretical
background, while engineering design and
applications modules give you the necessary skills.
You will also study specialist aerospace
engineering topics, such as aerodynamics, aircraft
structures, propulsion, maintenance and logistics.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering;
Engineering and Mechanical Principles; Technology
Mathematics, Electronics and Computing;
Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1
Year 2 Aerospace Engineering; Aerospace Design
Methods and Materials; Project Engineering and
Management; Analytical Techniques, Electronics
and Control
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Individual Project (IEng); Group Project;
Aircraft Systems; Air Transport Economics
UCAS codes and duration
H400 – 3yrs FT
H401 – 4yrs SW
H408 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/aerobsc2016
Engineering foundation year with pathways in Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Why choose this course? This course is ideal if you would like to join one
of our engineering honours degrees but need
a preparatory period of study. It provides an
alternative entry route if you do not have our
standard entry requirements but have the ability
to succeed at degree-level study. Once you have
successfully completed this course, you can join a
BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) engineering degree of your
choice, dependent on satisfactory grades.
What will you study?
You will study introductory modules in applied
mathematics, engineering mechanics and science
required for later years of your engineering degree.
You will begin to learn to conduct and analyse
engineering experimental work and to use relevant
computing software. You will also be introduced to
fundamental communication and study skills.
Each module is designed to provide you with theopportunity to develop the knowledge and
specific transferable skills that are appropriate for
entry to Year 1 of your chosen engineering
degree course.
NB: For student funding purposes, this is not a
separate, standalone course, but is designed to
form an integral part of a BEng(Hons) degree or
BSc(Hons) degree.
Examples of modules
Year 0 Business, Laboratory and Study Skills;
Engineering Mechanics; Engineering Science;
Technology Mathematics
Years 1, 2 and 3 These modules will be dependent
on the engineering discipline you go on to study at
Kingston University.
UCAS codes and durationH408 – Aerospace Engineering
H208 – Civil Engineering
H308 – Mechanical Engineering
1yr FT
Entry requirements
160 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/engfdn2016
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Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
If you have completed a Kingston University
aircraft engineering foundation degree or one of
the other Kingston University feeder courses, or
you hold an EASA Cat B aircraft engineering
licence, then this course is the perfect choice for
topping up your qualification to a BSc(Hons).
What will you study?
You will study fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
performance and will analyse aircraft structures.
You will evaluate materials for aircraft applications
and the fundamental principles of air transport
economics and its application to management
decision-making.
You will also learn about the fundamentals of
project planning and mapping, and will complete
significant group and individual projects on
industry-related topics.
Examples of modules
Aircraft Maintenance Operations; Aerospace
Technology; Air Transport Economics; Individual
Project (Aircraft IEng)
UCAS codes and duration
H461 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT
Entry requirements
Kingston University foundation degree in aircraft,
aeronautical or aviation engineering
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
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Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)foundation certificate/foundation degree FdEng
Why choose this course?
These courses are run in partnership with Marshall
Aerospace and Defence Group – one of the UK’s
major aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
(MRO) organisations. It will train you for a career in
the MRO sector and is taught at Marshall
Aerospace’s AeroAcademy in Cambridge.
What will you study?
You will study the essential facts, concepts,
theories and principles that underpin engineering in
general and aircraft maintenance, repair and
overhaul. In particular, you will look at:
• the aircraft maintenance and overhaul industry;
• the roles, responsibilities and legal obligations of
aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
engineers, and the effects of them exercising
their engineering judgement;
• typical aircraft systems;
• aircraft manuals and documentation, how they
are used and how to use them correctly and
effectively; and
• the need for ensuring a clean worki ng
environment, to follow all safety precautions and
to have a responsible attitude in respect of flight
safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
You will also gain important communication skills,
including both oral and technical report writing.
Examples of modules
Year 0 (foundation certificate/introductory year)
Engineering Fundamentals; Aircraft Materials,
Maintenance and Workshop; Aviation Industry
Work Skills; Introduction to Aircraft
Year 1 (FdEng) Electrical Engineering and
Science; Electronic Engineering and Science;
Mechanical Engineering Principles and Practice;
Aircraft Engineering Principles
Year 2 (FdEng) Aircraft Mechanical; Aircraft
Electrical and Avionics; Aircraft Propulsion and
Performance; Management in the MRO I ndustry
UCAS codes and duration
Foundation certificate/introductory year: H403 –
1yr FT; FdEng: H411 – 2yrs FT
Entry requirements
• Foundation certificate/introductory year: 80
UCAS points
• FdEng: 160 UCAS points
Please note: Due to site security restrictions and
student visa regulations, we are unable to accept
students who require a Tier 4 visa.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
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For general course enquires, email:
www.kingston.ac.uk/aircraftmaintenance2016
Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Trainingfoundation degree FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
This exciting foundation degree provides the
opportunity to gain a recognised higher education
qualification while acquiring the knowledge and
some of the skills you will need to become a pilot.
On successful completion of the foundation
degree, you can top up to a BSc(Hons) degree.
What will you study?
The curriculum is based around the theoretical
training undertaken by student commercial pilots.
It covers a broad range of subjects across the
areas of science, technology and professional
practice – from fundamental engineering concepts
to operational procedures and air law.
Examples of modules
Year 1 PPL Ground School Training; Aviation
Studies Mathematics and Science; ATPL Aircraft
General Knowledge and Instrumentation;
Operational Procedures, Air Law and
Communications
Year 2 Meteorology; Navigation; Aircraft Principles
of Flight, Performance and Mass and Balance;
Human Performance and Flight Planning
Year 3 (optional BSc top-up year) Aerospace
Technology; Air Transport Economics; Airline
Operations and Scheduling; Individual Project
(Aviation Studies)
UCAS codes and duration
FdEng: H460 – 2yrs FT
BSc(Hons) top-up: H461 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT
Entry requirements
• FdEng: 200 UCAS points
• BSc(Hons) top-up: FdEng Aviation Studies
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
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www.kingston.ac.uk/aviation2016
Aircraft Engineering foundation course
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to prepare you for higher
education and progression onto the Aircraft
Engineering BSc(Hons) and our other aerospace and
aircraft engineering courses. It will give you an insight
into how aircraft fly, how they are controlled and the
operation of aircraft engines and power systems.
What will you study?
This course, which is taught at KLM UK
Engineering in Norwich, will develop your
knowledge and understanding of mathematics,
physics, electrical engineering and academic skills
needed for progression onto the Aircraft
Engineering BSc(Hons). To provide interest, and a
link to aircraft and aircraft maintenance
engineering, there are two modules (50 per cent of
the course) that focus on flight and aircraft
systems. The first looks at aerodynamics and
flight, flight controls and aircraft flight instruments,
and the second looks at aircraft engines and
hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical power systems.
Together, these two modules will give you a good
insight into how aircraft function.
Please note: this course is specifically designed to
prepare you for higher education study and is not
linked to EASA Part-66 or EASA approved.
Examples of modules
Aircraft Engineering Fundamentals; Aircraft and
Flight; Aircraft Power Systems; Work Practices and
Study Skills
UCAS codes and duration
4G49 – 1yr FT
Campus code: G – KLM UK Engineering, Norwich
Entry requirements
160 UCAS points
Please note: Due to UKBA regulations, we are
unable to accept students that require a Tier 4 visa.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
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www.kingston.ac.uk/aircraftfdn2016
Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technologysingle honours MEng/BEng(Hons)
Why choose this course?
These courses are ideal if you are interested in the
design, construction and operation of aircraft but
would like to extend your study of aerospace
engineering beyond the atmosphere and up into
space. Both degrees are accredited by the Royal
Aeronautical Society as leading to chartered
engineer (CEng) status.
What will you study?
These two courses are similar to the Aerospace
Engineering degrees but include specialist topics in
Years 2, 3 and 4. They introduce the basic
concepts of astronautics and space flight before
providing in-depth coverage of space systems and
space mission design.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace and Space
Engineering; Thermofluids and Mechanical
Principles; Analytical Methods, Computing,
Electrical and Electronic Systems; Engineering
Design, Materials and Manufacture 1
Year 2 Aerospace and Space Engineering, Design
and Project Management; Electronic Systems,
Control and Computing; Aerospace Structures,
Materials and Dynamics; Aerodynamics, Propulsion
and Analytical Methods
Optional sandwich year: MEng and BEng(Hons)
Year 3 Space Vehicle Design; Business and
Project Management, and Group Design Project
(BEng only); Individual Project (CEng); Further
Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Computational
Techniques OR Further Aerospace Structures,
Materials and Dynamics
Optional sandwich year: MEng
Year 4: MEng Engineering Research Techniques,
Entrepreneurship and Quality Management; Space
Mission Analysis and Design; Group Design
Project; Further Computational Fluid Dynamics and
Aero-elasticity OR Aerospace Systems Engineering
UCAS codes and duration
MEng: H428 – 4yrs FT; H429 – 5yrs SW
BEng(Hons): H430 – 3yrs FT; H427 – 4yrs SW;
H408 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
MEng: 320 UCAS points
BEng(Hons): 280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
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T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/astro2016
Aircraft Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in a career in aircraft
engineering maintenance and would rise to the
challenge of signing-off aircraft as fit to fly, this
programme is ideal. Students who successfully
complete and satisfy the EASA requirements of the
course can apply for an EASA aircraft maintenance
licence after a further period of work experience.
What will you study?
You will gain hands-on experience of aircraft
component and equipment replacement,
inspection, condition monitoring and fault
diagnosis and rectification. You will also develop
an understanding of the work environment and
legal requirements relating to the operation of
commercial aircraft. In addition, the course is
supported with academic modules to ease y our
transition to higher education and help your
personal development. Other modules cover
engineering fundamentals, aerodynamics, aircraft
systems and engines, digital systems and air
transport economics. In the final year, you will
complete a capstone individual project.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Mathematics and Physics for Practitioner
Engineers; Electrical Engineering Fundamentals;
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Electronic and Digital
Systems; Higher Education Study Skills and
Personal Development
Year 2 Aircraft Material, Hardware and
Maintenance; Aircraft and their Systems; Practical
Engineering Skills and CAD; Professional Practice
for Aircraft Engineers
Year 3 Turbine Engines and Thermodynamics;
Aircraft Maintenance Practices; Individual Project
(Aircraft IEng); Air Transport Economics
UCAS codes and duration
4Q58 – 3yrs FT
Campus codes:
C – Newcastle Aviation Academy
Z – Cardiff and Vale College (ICAT)
Please note: Due to UKBA restrictions, overseas
students can only apply to the routes based at
campus C or Z.
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
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Civil Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?
This BSc(Hons) leads to incorporated engineer
status with the Institution of Civil Engineers or the
Institution of Structural Engineers. It enables you to
progress to become an incorporated civil or
structural engineer dealing with the practical
aspects of translating a design into reality through
drawings, schedules, materials selection and
control of the work on site.
What will you study?
Year 1 introduces fundamental engineering
concepts and design, structures, engineering
mathematics, professional practice, computing
and sustainability issues. Year 2 includes extensive
work with construction materials, sustainable
design, structures, surveying and geotechnics,
with fieldwork in engineering surveying and
geotechnics. Year 3 introduces water engineering,
geotechnical design, building engineering and
contractual procedures. You will also carry out an
individual project and will take part in the major
design exercise with peers from other civil
engineering and construction courses.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Fluid and Soil Mechanics; Technology
Mathematics and Computing; Engineering
Materials and Structural Mechanics; Sustainable
Construction and Design
Year 2 Geotechnics and Hydraulics; Site and
Engineering Surveying; Construction Materials and
Structural Analysis; Project and Business
Management
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Civil Engineering Design; Sustainable
Infrastructure and Environment; Building and
Environmental Engineering; Individual Project and
Research Methods
UCAS codes and duration
H202 – 3yrs FT
H205 – 4yrs SW
H208 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/civilbsc2016
Civil engineeringand construction
Civil Engineering single honours BEng(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Civil engineers deal with the design and
construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels,
dams, bridges and water supply or sewage
systems. This course enables you to progress and
qualify as a chartered civil or structural engineer,
and provides a strong base of high-quality
technical abilities together with good management
and personal skills.
What will you study?
You will develop your skills in engineering science,
materials, structures, engineering drawing and
communication, mathematics, computing, civil
engineering design, construction and sustainable
issues. Civil engineering subjects include water
engineering, geotechnics, structures, surveying
and project management. You will also learn about
construction materials and will undertake an
individual project as well as a major design
exercise with your peers from the other civil
engineering and construction courses.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Fluid and Soil Mechanics; Engineering
Mathematics and Computing; Structures and
Engineering Materials; Sustainable Construction
and Design
Year 2 Hydraulic and Geotechnical Engineering 1;
Engineering Surveying; Structural Engineering 1
and Construction Materials; Project and Business
Management
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Hydraulic and Geotechnical Engineering 2;
Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment;
Structural Engineering 2 and Group Design;
Individual Project and Research Methods
UCAS codes and duration
H200 – 3yrs FT; 4yrs PT (Years 2 and 3 only)
H201 – 4yrs SW
H208 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
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T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/civilbeng2016
Motorsport Engineering /
Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Motorsport engineering is an exciting branch of
automotive engineering. The two pathways of this
programme have been developed to meet the specific
demands of the motorsport industry and will give you
the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding
of the relevant technologies and innovations.
What will you study?
The curriculum offers a combination of traditional
lectures and practical laboratory sessions,
complemented by modules that aim to develop
your communication, self-management, teamwork
and leadership skills. Early stages introduce
general engineering concepts, such as structural
mechanics, materials, applied science and
engineering mathematics. You then explore
specialist motorsport subjects, such as the design
of engine, chassis, suspension and braking
systems and aerodynamics.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Engineering Application and Practice;
Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1;
Engineering and Mechanical Principles; Technology
Mathematics, Electronics and Computing
Year 2 Project Engineering and Management;
Analytical Techniques, Electronics and Control;
Design Methods and Materials; Engine and Vehicle
Technology (Motorsport pathway only); Motorcycle
Systems Technology (Motorcycle pathway only)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Business Management and Quality
Systems; Individual Project; Industrial Group
Project; Racecar Design and Analysis (Motorsport
pathway only); Motorcycle Design and Analysis
(Motorcycle pathway only)
UCAS codes and duration
H337 – 3yrs FT
H338 – 4yrs SW
H308 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/motorsports2016
Automotive Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Automotive engineers design, test and develop
vehicles and/or components from concept through
to production, and are involved in improving the
vehicle in response to customer feedback. This
course is ideal if you would like a career within the
automotive industry and to develop a
comprehensive range of related skills.
What will you study?
Subjects such as maths, engineering science and
structural mechanics will provide you with a
theoretical background, while engineering design
modules teach complementary skills. Specialist
automotive modules cover different engine and
transmission types, braking, steering and chassis
systems. Project modules will enable you to study
a particular area in greater depth.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Engineering Application and Practice;
Engineering Design, Materials and
Manufacture 1; Engineering and Mechanical
Principles; Technology Mathematics, Electronics
and Computing
Year 2 Project Engineering and Management;
Analytical Techniques, Electronics and Control;
Design Methods and Materials; Automotive
Systems Engineering
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Business Management and Quality
Systems; Individual Project; Industrial Group
Project; Vehicle Design and Technology
UCAS codes and duration
H330 – 3yrs FT
H394 – 4yrs SW
H308 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Mechanicalengineering
Mechanical Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course combines theory with practical
applications to give you the opportunity to gain a
thorough technical understanding and
high-quality engineering skills, together with sound
management and personal skills.
What will you study?
Subjects such as mathematics, mechanical
science and thermofluids will provide you with a
theoretical background; while subjects such as
engineering design and computer-aided
engineering will give you the necessary technical
skills. You will also gain knowledge of professional
practice, project engineering and business
applications.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Engineering Application and Practice;
Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1;
Engineering and Mechanical Principles; Technology
Mathematics, Electronics and Computing
Year 2 Project Engineering and Management;
Analytical Techniques, Electronics and Control;
Design Methods and Materials; Solid Mechanics
and Thermofluids
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Business Management and Quality
Systems; Individual Project; Industrial Group
Project; Computer-aided Engineering and
Mechatronics
UCAS codes and duration
H302 – 3yrs FT
H305 – 4yrs SW
H308 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mechbsc2016
Mechanical Engineering single honours MEng/BEng(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Mechanical engineering degrees explore the
processes by which mechanical products and
systems are designed and manufactured. Kingston
University’s programmes provide a strong base in
technical, management and personal skills.
What will you study?
MEng and BEng students take the same modules
until the routes diverge in Year 3. The MEng contains
an extra year of advanced-level study. Both courses
cover the technical and non-technical subjects that
underpin mechanical engineering practices. You will
study applied mechanics, fluid mechanics,
thermodynamics, electronics, control and
computing. You will also have the chance to extend
your maths and project management abilities and
your understanding of the business world.
The BEng will meet, in part, the exemplifying
academic benchmark requirements for registration
as a chartered engineer and students will need to
complete an approved format of further learning
pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC. The
BEng will also automatically meet the exemplifying
academic benchmark requirements for registration
as an incorporated engineer (IEng).
The MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic
benchmark requirements for registration as a
chartered engineer (CEng). Details of further learning
and all accredited degrees can be found on the
IMechE website: www.imeche.org/accrediteddegrees
Examples of modules
Year 1 Engineering Application and Practice;
Thermofluid and Mechanical Principles 1; Analytical
Methods, Computing, Electrical and Electronic
Systems; Engineering Design, Materials and
Manufacture 1
Year 2 Thermofluid and Mechanical Systems 2;
Electronic Systems, Control and Computing;
Project Engineering and Management; Engineering
Design, Materials and Manufacture 2
Optional sandwich year: MEng and BEng(Hons)
Year 3 Mechatronics, Dynamics and Control;
Individual Project; Thermofluid and Mechanical
Systems 3; Business Management and Quality
Systems (BEng); CAE with CFD and Mathematical
Modelling (MEng)
Optional sandwich year: MEng
Year 4/5: MEng Mechanical Group Project;
Engineering Research Techniques,
Entrepreneurship and Quality Management;
Advanced Stress Analysis and Materials;
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineering
Applications
UCAS codes and duration
MEng: H303 – 4yrs FT; H304 – 5yrs SW
BEng(Hons): H300 – 3yrs FT; H301 – 4yrs SW;
H308 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88
Entry requirements
MEng: 320 UCAS points
BEng(Hons): 280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
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T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mech2016
Construction Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in becoming a construction
manager, ensuring that projects are completed on
time, to budget and to a specified quality, this
course is ideal. It combines an emphasis on
management with a grounding in the technical
aspects of construction and engineering.
What will you study?
Year 1 introduces fundamental engineering
concepts and design, structures, engineering
mathematics, professional practice, computing
and sustainability issues. Year 2 includes extensive
work with construction materials, sustainable
design, structures, surveying and geotechnics,
with fieldwork in engineering surveying and
geotechnics. Year 3 develops the k nowledge and
application of site practice and management,
building and environmental engineering and
contractual procedures. You will also carry out an
individual project and take part in design exercises
with peers from other civil engineering and
construction courses.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Building Construction and Geotechnics;
Professional Practice and Management;
Sustainable Construction and Design;
Construction Mathematics and Mechanics
Year 2 Construction Business and Law; Site and
Engineering Surveying; Materials, Design and
Procedures; Project and Business Management
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Site Practice and Management;
Contractual Procedures; Building and
Environmental Engineering; Individual Project and
Research Methods
UCAS codes and duration
K251 – 3yrs FT
K252 – 4yrs SW
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
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Geography, geology andthe environmentGet to know the world around you.
We offer courses covering:
• Geography • Geology
• Environmental sciences • Hazards and disasters• Sustainable development
Our flexible courses provide plenty of opportunity for you to explore your par ticular area of
interest, and you can study some of our courses with a minor field in Business (see p70).
Our strong industry links and active international research activities across the subject area
ensure that teaching remains innovative, exciting and industry-relevant. For example, we
have links to practitioners in the emergency and disaster management field, such as the
RNLI, Tearfund and Fire and Rescue New South Wales, and the researchers in our geology
research centres are developing innovative analytical techniques.
Fieldwork is a fundamental aspect of our courses, giving you the opportunity to put theory
into practice and test your skills in different environments. Field trips bring your studies to lifeand teach you important skills and techniques that you will carry forward into your career.
Science Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study a science subject at
Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the
first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include
an extra foundation year within your chosen
degree. This gives you an alternative entry route if
you lack traditional qualifications such as A-levels,
if you are a mature student, or if you have
non-science-based A-levels.
This course is taught at Kingston College (with the
exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will
benefit from the friendly, informal atmosphere of
college life before continuing your study at the
University campus. See the course webpage for
details.
What will you study?
Throughout the foundation year, you will study a
range of subjects that underpin subsequent study
in the first year of y our degree and beyond. The
broad scope of subjects will allow y ou to study a
range of areas and, in some instances, allow
flexibility of choice of intended degree route.
Subjects start at an elementary level and there is a
strong emphasis on the development of practical
investigational and study skills. Subjects studied
are determined by your choice of degree route.
Examples of modules
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics for Science
• Sport Science
• Earth Sciences and the Environment
• Computer Systems
• Computer Programming
• Scientific Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
See the individual course entry for codes for the
foundation route of your chosen subject. UCAS
codes for the foundation route are marked as ‘FDN’.
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
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Environmental Hazards & Disaster Managementsingle honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in studying the causes of
environmental hazards, such as earthquakes,
volcanoes, hurricanes and tsunamis, and how we
plan for related emergencies and manage the
effects, this course is ideal.
What will you study?
You will follow four key themes of study – natural
hazard science; human science; disaster
management; and emergency planning –
alongside skills and techniques modules, eg
fieldwork, data gathering, presentation and
research. Experience of geographical information
systems, remote sensing and fieldwork will equip
you with specialist skills used to monitor and
forecast natural hazards. You will also develop
your knowledge of disaster risk reduction.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Global Geology: Processes and Hazards;
Digital Earth and Geographical Analysis;
Understanding the Environment; Investigating
the Earth and Environment
Year 2 Disaster Risk Reduction; Geomorphology
and Atmospheric Systems; Geophysical Hazards
and Field Techniques; Analysis and Display of
Spatial Data
Year 3 Professional Training for Disaster
Management; GIS for Natural Hazards and the
Natural Environment; Disaster Management;
Research Project and Contemporary Issues
UCAS codes and duration
F810 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
F811 – 4yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
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www.kingston.ac.uk/ehdm2016
Environmental Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course explores our environment and
discovers how humans interact with environmental
systems, and how these systems can be managed
sustainably. You will learn a variety of
environmental management tools and methods,
and will see how they can be applied in business,
government and planning at global, regional and
local levels.
What will you study?
You will study the concepts of environmental
science and essential scientific investigation
techniques, focusing on human interaction with the
environment, including the use of resources and
response to natural hazards. You will develop your
environmental investigation, monitoring and
management skills, and will study modules in
sustainability and environmental change.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;
Introducing Human Geography; Understanding the
Environment; Investigating the Earth and
Environment
Year 2 Sustainable Development Theory and
Practice; Design and Management of Projects
(with Statistics); Option modules (eg Principles of
Ecology; Land, Water and the Environment;
Geomorphology and Sedimentary Environments;
Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial
Analysis)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; The Challenge of Cli mate
Change; Option modules (eg Development
Geographies; Land and Water Resources
Management; Biodiversity and Conservation; GIS
for People and Environments; GIS for Hazards and
the Natural Environment)
UCAS codes and duration
N235 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
N230 – 4yrs SW
F850 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
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Environmental Science single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in the challenges associated
with climate change, development pressures,
water resources and environmental pollution, this
course is ideal. You will learn to understand,
monitor and evaluate the Earth’s environmental
systems, and predict, manage and respond to
environmental challenges on global, regional and
local scales.
What will you study?
The course introduces you to the concepts of
environmental science and important scientific
investigation techniques. You will study the
processes that operate within environmental
systems and cause change, along with the ways
in which people have used the environment in the
past and the present. In addition, you will learn to
make accurate observations of the environment in
the laboratory and in the field, and to evaluate
your findings.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Global
Geology: Processes and Hazards; Digital Earth
and Spatial Analysis; Investigating the Earth and
Environment
Year 2 Principles of Ecology; Sustainable
Development Theory and Practice; Design and
Management of Projects (with Statistics); Land,
Water and the Environment
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; Land and Water
Resources Management; Option modules (eg
Development Geographies; The Challenge of
Climate Change; Biodiversity and Conservation)
UCAS codes and duration
F900 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
F901 – 4yrs SW
F908 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p97
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/envsci2016
Environmental Management with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Studying the environment in combination with
Business will give you a unique set of skills that are
highly relevant to the development and success of
contemporary society. Your understanding of
environmental systems and human interaction with
the environment will be complemented by skills
needed by industry and business.
What will you study?
You will gain essential environmental knowledge
and skills in the first year. In the second and third
years, you will also study modules from your
Business field of study.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;
Investigating the Earth and Environment;
Understanding the Environment; Business
Management
Year 2 Sustainable Development Theory and
Practice; Design and Management of Projects
(with Statistics); Managing Resources; Option
modules (eg Principles of Ecology; Land, Water
and the Environment; Geomorphology and
Sedimentary Environments)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; The Challenge of Cli mate
Change; Management Strategy and Operations;
Option modules (eg Development Geographies;
Land and Water Resources Management;
Biodiversity and Conservation)
UCAS codes and duration
F9N2 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
F9NF – 4yrs SW
F850 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p97
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/envmanbus2016
Geography single honours/joint honours BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This flexible programme provides a challenging and
thought-provoking exploration of the world in which
we live. You will examine the interaction between
human and physical processes and practices.
There is plenty of opportunity to put theory into
practice through fieldwork at home and overseas.
You can also study Geography as a joint honours
with a minor field in Business, see p100.
What will you study?
You will acquire a thorough foundation in human
and physical geography, plus an understanding
of the Earth and its environments, and important
contemporary geographical concerns. You will
also study modules from your chosen pathway
from Year 2. Both pathways offer a more in-
depth understanding of important contemporary
geographical concerns, and you will develop your
research, evaluative and practical skills through
field studies at home and overseas. They also
extend and deepen your knowledge of applications
in geographical information systems.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Introducing
Human Geography; Investigating the Earth and
Environment; Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis
Year 2 Design and Management of Projects (with
GIS); Geographical Concepts and Methodologies
Option modules (eg Principles of Ecology; Land,
Water and the Environment; Geomorphology
and Sedimentary Environments; Social and
Cultural Geography; Contours of Global
Capitalism; Regional Geographies)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; The Challenge of Cli mate
Change (BSc pathway only); Development
Geographies (BA pathway only); Option modules
(eg Land and Water Resources Management;
Biodiversity and Conservation; Urban
Geographies; Global Rural Geographies; The
Challenge of Climate Change (BA pathway only);
Development Geographies (BSc pathway only))
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours:
L700 – 3yrs FT BA(Hons); 6yrs PT
F800 – 3yrs FT BSc(Hons); 6yrs PT
F808 – 4yrs FDN BSc(Hons), see p97;
F801 – 4yrs SW BSc(Hons);
F803 – 4yrs SW BA(Hons)
Joint honours: see p100
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications, and on joint honours combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
twww.kingston.ac.uk/geog2016
Geography, Human single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course provides an inspired window on the
modern world. It is ideal if you are interested in the
socio-economic aspects of geography, engaging
with real life and real lives to examine and ultimately
seek solutions to a range of human problems. An
emphasis on practical fieldwork offers plenty of
scope to travel both in the UK and overseas.
What will you study?
This course enables you to explore key
geographical concerns and seek solutions that
make a difference, while acquiring skills in data-
handling and analysis, communication, and time
and task management.
You will acquire a thorough foundation in human
geography and insight into the concerns of
humanity in our globalised world. Year 2 will
provide an in-depth understanding of important
contemporary geographical concerns, and will
develop your research, evaluative and practical
skills through field studies at home and overseas.
Year 3 enables you to specialise and develop
further through an independent dissertation,
diverse modules and international fieldwork.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introducing Human Geography; Regional
Geographies; Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;
Investigating the Earth and Environment
Year 2 Design and Management of Projects (with
GIS); Geographical Concepts and Methodologies;
Social and Cultural Geographies; Contours of
Global Capitalism
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; Development Geographies;
Urban Geographies; Global Rural Geographies
UCAS codes and duration
L702 – 3yrs FT
L703 – 4yrs FDN, see p97
L704 – 4yrs SW
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/hgeog2016
Geography, Physical single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course provi des a sound understanding of
the challenges facing physical geography’s
sub-disciplines and how to apply these to
real-world problems. Key themes include the
causes and implications of climate change, and
sustainability issues such as the preservation of
biodiversity. An emphasis on practical fieldwork
offers scope to travel in the UK and abroad.
What will you study?
This course allows you to explore key geographical
concerns in the physical environment – and seek
solutions – while acquiring skills in data-handling
and analysis, communication, and time and task
management. You will gain a sound understanding
of the evolution of physical landscapes, earth-
forming processes and the relationship between
terrestrial, hydrological and atmospheric
components of earth systems. You will study the
antecedents of modern physical geography by
investigating global landscapes past and present.
You will acquire a thorough foundation in physical
geography, an in-depth understanding of
important geographical concerns, and you will
develop your research, evaluative and practical
skills through field studies at home and overseas.
Year 3 enables you to specialise and develop
further through an independent dissertation,
diverse modules and international fieldwork.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Digital
Earth and Spatial Analysis; Investigating the Earth
and Environment; Global Geology: Processes
and Hazards
Year 2 Design and Management of Projects;
Cartography, Remote Sensing and Data Analysis;
Optional modules (eg Principals of Ecology; Land,
Water and the Environment; Geomorphology and
Sedimentary Environments)
Year 3 Research Project; Challenge of Climate
Change; Optional modules (eg Land and Water
Resources Management; Biodiversity and
Conservation; GIS for Hazards and the Natural
Environment)
UCAS codes and duration
F840 – 3yrs FT
F804 – 4yrs SW
FV40 – 4yrs FDN, see p97
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Geology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Geology explores the processes that have
shaped the Earth through its 4,600million-year
history, and uses the rock record to unravel that
history. Our Geology degree provides a sound
training in the core theory and skills of the pure
and applied aspects of the subject, with great
emphasis on fieldwork.
What will you study?
You will learn about the internal structure of
the Earth, ie how plate tectonics work, how
igneous and metamorphic rocks are f ormed,
how sedimentary basins evolve, and how natural
resources are identified and exploited. Laboratory
work and fieldwork, both in the UK and overseas,
are a fundamental part of the curriculum in all years.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Global Geology: Processes and Hazards;
Understanding the Environment; Rocks, Fossils
and Earth History; Investigating the Earth and
Environment
Year 2 From Core to Crust; Geomorphology and
Sedimentary Environments; Earth Resources;
Structural Geology and Field Techniques
Year 3 Our Changing Planet; Applied Geoscience;
Advanced Geological Fieldwork; Research Project
and Contemporary Issues
UCAS codes and duration
F600 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
F608 – 4yrs FDN, see p97
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/geol2016
Sustainable Development single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are keen to help improve the future for ourplanet and its people, this course is ideal. You will
study people and societies and their interactions
with our environment and resources. As well as
evaluating current practice, you will explore
alternative solutions to development so that good
living standards are achieved without damaging
the Earth’s environment.
What will you study?
Initially, you will study the Earth’s physical
environments, their development and their
relationship to people and cultures. You will
develop a diverse range of knowledge and practical
skills that will allow you to analyse and understand
these relationships and begin to apply these
skills to solve increasingly complex sustainability
challenges. You will investigate the political,
economic and cultural influences on development
processes and, through fieldwork and practical
examples, you will test your knowledge on real-
world examples in a range of geographical settings.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;Investigating the Earth and Environment;
Understanding the Environment; Introducing
Human Geography
Year 2 Sustainable Development Theory and
Practice; Design and Management of Projects
(with Statistics); Option modules (eg Principles of
Ecology; Land, Water and the Environment;
Analysis and Display of Spatial Data; Social and
Cultural Geographies; Regional Geographies;
Contours of Global Capitalism)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Research Project; Development
Geographies; Option modules (eg The Challenge
of Climate Change; Land and Water Resources
Management; Biodiversity and Conservation; GIS
for People and Environments; Global Rural
Geographies; Urban Geographies)
UCAS codes and duration
DK44 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PTDK4K – 4yrs SW
H220 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p97
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/susdev2016
Joint honours combinations
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UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business BSc (minor field) F8NC 3FT p70
Business BSc (minor field) F8ND 4SW p70
Business BSc (minor field) F8N1 4/5FDN p70
Business BA (minor field) FWN1 3FT p70
Business BA (minor field) FVN1 4SW p70
Business BA (minor field) F851 4/5FDN p70
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Health and social care sciencesWhether you would like to train as a midwife, nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist, radiographer
or social worker, our courses combine practical experience with a university education to
prepare you for a rewarding career.
Our health and social care courses are taught through a unique partnership between
Kingston University and St George’s, University of London (a medical university integrated
with a teaching hospital), offering access to the very best from two different but
complementary institutions. You will benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to teaching,bringing health and social care students together to learn with and from each other; and will
learn from experienced tutors, many of whom combine their teaching with work in practice.
Innovative teaching techniques such as e-learning, virtual environments and simulated clinical
scenarios, as well as state-of-the-art medical facilities, will help you gain the skil ls and
knowledge to become a confident, effective health or social care professional; while our
pioneering research enriches both our teaching and the student experience.
By working closely with the health and social care professions, we are able to ensure that you
receive a relevant, interprofessional education and a valued qualification. We offer a range ofpractice learning opportunities, giving you real, first-hand experience of working with patients.
Through this experience, you can gain the applied knowledge, skills and confidence needed
to become a competent practitioner.
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Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will prepare you to meet the
challenges of a modern career in midwifery as well
as the complexities of 21st-century healthcare. It is
ideal for women and men with a mature,
open-minded approach, good interpersonal skills
and empathy. On successful completion, you will
be eligible for entry onto the Nursing and Midwifery
Council register as a qualified midwife.
Important: This course is only open to UK and
EU/EEA citizens. You must be eligible for a UK
Department of Health bursary to apply for this
programme. EU students who are eligible for only
the tuition fee element of the bursary may apply.
What will you study?
You will study a wide range of subjects that
provide the scientific knowledge base for
midwifery practice, such as biological science
applied to midwifery practice; public health and
health promotion; women’s health and illness;
professional, ethical and legal issues; and research.
You will be exposed to a variety of educational
strategies and practice settings, and encouraged
to view learning as a lifelong process. Reflection is
emphasised throughout the course to enhance the
integration of theory and practice.
You will receive support in arranging midwifery
practice experience outside of the local area
(nationally and internationally).
Examples of modules
Year 1 Birth as a Life Event; Introduction to
Professional Practice; Foundation for Biosciences
in Childbearing; From Embryo to Neonate
Year 2 Women’s Health and Illness; Principles of
Research; Public Health and Childbearing;
Dimensions of Health and Midwifery Practice
Year 3 Midwife as a Professional; Facilitating
Women-centred Care; Comparative Maternity
Care; Improving Practice through Research
UCAS codes and duration
B720 – 156 weeks FT
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points
This course is only open to UK and EU/EEA citizens.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions team
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733
www.kingston.ac.uk/midwifery2016
Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?
This 78-week course is designed for registered
nurses with an adult nursing qualification who
would like to gain the knowledge, skills and values
necessary to register as a midwife on the Nursing
and Midwifery Council’s professional register. It will
prepare you to meet both the challenges of a
modern career in midwifery and the complexities of
21st-century healthcare.
Important: This course is only open to UK and
EU/EEA citizens.
What will you study?
You will study a wide range of subjects that
provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery
practice, such as biological science related to
midwifery practice; social and political context to
maternity care; professional, legal and ethical
issues; and research.
You will be exposed to a variety of educational
strategies and practice settings, and encouraged
to view learning as a lifelong process. Reflection is
emphasised throughout the course.
Clinical experience will be offered within local NHS
trusts and the surrounding community. We aim to
co-ordinate your clinical placements to reflect the
modules studied, integrating theory and practice.
Examples of modules
Transition to Midwifery Practice; Social and
Political Context of Midwifery Care; Midwifery and
Complicated Childbearing; Effective Midwifery
Practice; Improving Practice through Research
UCAS code and duration
4K56 – 78 weeks FT
Entry requirements
Registration as an adult nurse (RNA) on the NMC
professional register for nurses, midwives and
health visitors; plus evidence of diploma-level study
(minimum of 120 credits at level 5)
This course is only open to UK and EU/EEA citizens.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions team
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733
www.kingston.ac.uk/midwiferyrn2016
Nursing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons)
with pathways in adult nursing, child nursing, learning disability nursing and mental health nursing
Why choose this course?
These programmes* provide the theoretical
knowledge and practical experience needed to
register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council. They are ideal if you have the potential to
contribute to, and lead in, frontline and specialist
nursing roles. You can choose to study one of four
nursing fields: adult nursing, child nursing, learning
disability nursing or mental health nursing.
Important: This course is only open to UK and
EU/EEA citizens. You must be eligible for a UK
Department of Health bursary to apply for this
programme. EU students who are self-funding or
funded by health authorities in their own country
may also apply.
What will you study?
In the first year you will be introduced to the
foundations of nursing and healthcare. In the
second year you will look at the context of nursing
within a variety of client groups. General nursing
topics are studied alongside subjects tailored to
your specific pathway. In your final year you will
carry out a research dissertation on a subject of
special interest.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Science for Nursing; Foundations of
Nursing (field-specific)
Year 2 Needs Assessment in Nursing;
Implementation and Evaluation of Nursing
Care (field-specific)
Year 3 Leadership, Management and
Teamworking; Complexities of Nursing (field
specific); Developing Nursing Practice through
Research and Innovation
*Please note: we are currently in the process of
refreshing and revalidating our BSc(Hons) nursing
programme. Please check the course webpage for
the latest information for September 2016 entry.
UCAS codes and duration
B740 – Adult Nursing
B732 – Children’s Nursing
B763 – Learning Disability Nursing
B765 – Mental Health Nursing
3yrs FT
Entry requirements
240–280 UCAS points
This course is only open to UK and EU/EEA citizens.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions team
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733
www.kingston.ac.uk/nursingbsc2016
Breast Imaging foundation degree FdSc awarded by the University of London
Why choose this course?
This course is designed for assistant radiography
practitioners in mammography who work in a
breast screening unit and undertake
mammographic procedures in the NHS breast
screening programme (BSP). Assistant
practitioners working outside the NHS BSP are
also eligible for the course if they have access to a
suitable number of mammograms.
What will you study?
This course has been designed in partnership with
the breast screening education centres at St
George’s Hospital, South West London Breast
Screening Service, and The Jarvis Breast
Screening Centre, Guildford. It covers the clinical
skills needed to undertake routine and assessment
mammography on a range of client types, and will
foster skills in decision-making and problem-
solving, as well as communication and
interpersonal skills, enabling you to cope with the
diverse needs of the population.
You will study eight modules over five weeks,
starting with one weeks’ contact teaching at either
The Jarvis Centre or St George’s, after which you
will undertake workplace, online and distance-
learning activities.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to the Workplace; Foundation
to Clinical Skills Supporting Assessment
Techniques; Foundation to Clinical Skills in
Mammography; Development of Mammography
Competencies
Year 2 Application of Mammography Practice;
Promotion of Health Awareness and Performance
of Specialist Views Supporting Triple Assessment;
Management of Challenging Situations
Duration
2yrs FT with PT attendance at St George’s, South
West London Breast Screening Service or The
Jarvis Breast Screening Centre
Entry requirements
For full details, see the St George’s, University of
London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/breast-
imaging-foundation-degree/entry-criteria
How to apply
Apply direct to St George’s, University of London
– see details below or visit www.sgul.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/breast-
imaging-foundation-degree/application
Find out more
Judi Curtis, senior lecturer
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2504
www.kingston.ac.uk/breastimagingfdn2016
Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of London
Why choose this course?
This degree, awarded by the University of London,
provides the theoretical knowledge and practical
experience you will need for a career as a
physiotherapist. Once you have successfully
completed the course, you will be eligible to apply
for membership of the Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy and for registration with the Health
and Care Professions Council.
What will you study?
You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary
for clinical practice, developing assessment and
treatment skills. You will study the relevant
concepts, principles and theories of anatomy,
physiology, movement studies, therapeutic
exercise, electrophysical modalities and health
promotion. You will develop clinical reasoning and
critical evaluation in relation to current practice.
Clinical work placements enable you to explore
and integrate your knowledge and skills.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme;
Assessment, Structure and Function (subjects
include applied anatomy, biomechanics,
movement analysis); Pathology, Health Promotion
and Rehabilitation (subjects include applied
pathology and key physiotherapy treatment skills);
Factors Influencing Physiotherapy Practice
(subjects include social aspects of healthcare and
an introduction to critical appraisal)
Year 2 Management of Musculoskeletal,
Neurological and Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction;
Integrating Clinical Concepts; Research Methods;
Practice placements
Year 3 Critical Reflection and Reasoning;
Interprofessional Debate/Management;
Physiotherapy in Context; Research in Practice;
Practice placements; Preparation for future
employment
UCAS codes and duration
B160 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
For full details, see the St George’s, University of
London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/
physiotherapy-bsc-hons/entry-criteria
How to apply
Through UCAS to St George’s, University of
London (institution code S49), see p145
Find out more
Student recruitment team
St George’s, University of London
T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333
www.kingston.ac.uk/physiotherapy2016
Radiography, Diagnostic BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of LondonWhy choose this course?
If you are interested in the application of science
and technology in a caring environment, this
degree, awarded by the University of London, is
ideal. Using sophisticated equipment to produce
high-quality clinical images of the internal structure
and workings of the human body, you will learn to
detect and monitor disease processes and the
effects of trauma.
What will you study?
Your studies will be split approximately 50/50
between academic study and clinical practice
placements. The course covers the core themes of
biological sciences, physical sciences and
radiographic science and practice, together with
specialist modules relevant to diagnostic radiography
(eg skeletal and visceral imaging). Clinical education
is provided in a variety of hospitals, with additional
placements at specialist sites.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme
(IFP); Science and Technology 1; Skeletal and
Visceral Imaging 1; Personal and Professional
Development 1
Year 2 Practice Placement: Introduction to
Practice; Science and Technology 2; Skeletal and
Visceral Imaging 2; Personal and Professional
Development 2; Practice Placement: Application
of Skills
Year 3 Practice Placement: Specialist Procedures;
Practice Placement: Competence and Practice;
Integrated Radiography; Research project;
Personal and Professional Development 3
UCAS codes and duration
B821 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
For full details, see the St George’s, University of
London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/
radiography-diagnostic-bsc-hons/entry-criteria
International applicants will be considered.
How to apply
Through UCAS to St George’s, University of
London (institution code S49), see p145
Find out more
Student recruitment team
St George’s, University of London
T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333
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Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of London
Why choose this course?
Therapeutic radiographers are responsible for the
planning and delivery of radiotherapy to patients with
cancer, and are involved in their physical and
emotional wellbeing. If you have an interest in using
the latest science and technology in the fight against
cancer and would like a hospital-based career with
substantial patient contact, this course is ideal.
What will you study?
Your studies will be split approximately 50/50
between academic study at the University and
clinical practice placements. The course covers
the core themes of biological and physical
sciences, together with specialist modules relevant
to therapeutic radiography (eg oncology,
radiotherapy practice and cancer care). Practice
placements are provided by the Royal Marsden
NHS Foundation Trust (Chelsea or Sutton) or the
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust (Guildford).
Examples of modules
Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme;
Radiotherapy and Oncology 1; Personal and
Professional Development 1; Science and
Technology 1
Year 2 Practice Placement: Introduction to Practice;
Treatment Planning; Radiotherapy and Oncology 2;
Personal and Professional Development 2; Practice
Placement: Application of Skills
Year 3 Practice Placement: Competence and
Practice; Radiotherapy and Oncology 3; Research
Project; Personal and Professional Development 3
UCAS codes and duration
B822 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
For full details, see the St George’s, University of
London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/
radiography-therapeutic-bsc-hons/entry-criteria
International applicants will be considered.
How to apply
Through UCAS to St George’s, University of
London (institution code S49), see p145
Find out more
Student recruitment team
St George’s, University of London
T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333
www.kingston.ac.uk/radiographyt2016
Social Work BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This established and reputable course offers
practice-led preparation for qualified social work
across the range of service users and settings.
You will benefit from high standards of social work
training, plus state-of-the-art skills development
facilities and strong relationships with local social
work agencies, enabling you to enjoy challenging
and rewarding practice placements.
What will you study?
In Year 1 you will develop your practical skills using
the simulation and recording facilities of our
Practice Learning Suite. You will also gain a
grounding in ethics, diversity, psychology,
sociology, social policy and law for social work
practice. In Year 2 you will explore social work
methods and models of reflective practice while
undertaking a 70-day block practice placement.
This will be supported by learning about
assessment, intervention, evaluation, safeguarding,
law and the more-challenging aspects of ethics
and identity. You will study best practice with
adults and children and families, while engaging
with specialist areas such as mental health,
disability, adoption and fostering, substance
misuse, young offenders and domestic violence. In
your final year you will undertake a 100-day block
practice placement, while your academic study will
keep you abreast of current developments in law
and diversity. Your studies will culminate in a
capstone study on a specialist practice area of
your choice.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Readiness for Direct Practice; Human
Development, Relationships and Social Contexts;
Working with Ethics and Diversity in Social Work
Practice; The Practice Context: Law and Social
Policy for Social Work
Year 2 First Practice Placement; Practice Skills and
Methods: Assessment and Intervention; Knowledge
for Practice 1; Knowledge for Practice 2
Year 3 Final Practice Placement; Contemporary
Social Work Practice; Extended Practice Study
(Capstone)
UCAS codes and duration
L501 – 3yrs FT
(An employment-based route is also available for
students working in a social care setting who are
being sponsored by their employer.)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points; demonstrable practical experience
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Candidates for the employment-based route should
apply direct to Kingston University (see below).
Find out more
Admissions team
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5731
www.kingston.ac.uk/socialwork2016
Working with Children & Young People BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal if you would like to work with
children, young people and their families, but are
not sure which career pathway to choose; eg social
work, early years, nursing, youth justice or teaching.
You will learn different approaches to working
creatively and positively with children, young
people, families and carers, and put them into
practice in our innovative Practice Learning Suite.
What will you study?
You will learn theories and concepts of human
growth, development and life transitions, and will
gain awareness of ethics and diversity. You will
develop an understanding of the different
professionals and services for children and young
people. In Year 2 you will develop an in-depth
social pedagogic knowledge and an understanding
of children’s law and rights, as well as the
importance of safeguarding. You will also have the
opportunity for practice in relevant settings or an
exchange with a European institution. In Year 3,
the modules will inform your future career through
work placement opportunities and development of
a deep understanding of the systems that affect
children’s lives. The course also provides
opportunities for volunteering, practical field trips
and placements, which may either be international
or local.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Working with Children and Young People:
Professional Roles and Contexts; Human
Development within Different Relationships and
Social Contexts; Working with Ethics and Diversity
in Professional Practice; Developing the Personal
and Professional Self
Year 2 Children and Young People: Rights and
Responsibilities; Interprofessional Perspectives:
Safeguarding and Critical Decision Making for
Children and Young People; Social Pedagogy;
Practice Experience: Local and International
Contexts
Year 3 Systems around the Child; Specialist
practice placement; Working with Children and
Young People: Capstone project
UCAS codes and duration
L590 – 3yrs FT
Entry requirements
240 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Admissions team
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5731
www.kingston.ac.uk/youngpeople2016
History and politicsIf you’re keen to find out more about the world around you, how the past influences the
present, and how power is organised and expressed, these courses will interest you.
Our history, politics, international relations and human rights courses are complementary,
interdisciplinary subjects that explore society and human behaviour. They place a particular
focus on people, cultures and societies, and governments. A key aspect of our programmes
is an emphasis on the application of theory – we try to illustrate the applications even in themost theoretical modules.
You’ll be taught by truly inspirational people. Many of our staff combine teaching with work in
practice. Staff include, for example, leading human rights lawyers and campaign managers for
non-governmental organisations, and historical advisers for television programmes. We also have
a strong involvement in national, European and international research networks and collaborations.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting activities, including
attending guest lectures by eminent historians and political figures, as well as field trips to
explore London’s literary and historical context (from the artwork in the National Portrait
Gallery, to the periodical collection in the University of London’s Senate House Library, forexample); its political forums, such as the Houses of Parliament, the law courts and the offices
of major media organisations; and the headquarters of some of the world’s biggest PR and
campaigning companies, organisations and charities.
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Politics joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Politics is fundamentally about power, the ways in
which it is organised and expressed, and the way
it flows throughout society. This joint honours
course explores questions related to power and
politics, such as the tension between freedom and
equality, ethics and obligations, the nature of war
and terrorism, and the development of human
rights. (See p108 for joint honours options.)
What will you study?
The course examines classical and contemporary
political theory and ideology, key issues and
processes in British and European government and
politics, alongside an area studies focus on states
in Latin America and the Middle East. You wi ll
engage in theoretical investigations, exploration of
‘real-life’ political issues and comparative studies of
political systems. You will be provided with
employability and academic skills support, and will
undertake a research project in the final year.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Another World is Possible; The UK’s
Political History and I nstitutions
Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Securing Human
Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues; Option
modules (eg International Relations and Global
Governance; Criminality, Deviance and the State in
Early Modern Britain and Europe; Latin America:
Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising; Sl avery and
Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)
Year 3 Advanced Research Project (Extended);
Option modules (eg Beatles to Blair: Britain since
1960; Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right,
1918–present; Britain, the US and the World in
the Twentieth Century; Cold War, Hot War: the
Politics of the Middle East; Crimes of the
Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human
Rights; Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity;
Human Rights and Political Violence; Identity,
Culture, Politics)
UCAS codes and duration
See p108
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/politics2016
Politics & International Relations single honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will develop your critical understanding
of global political issues. Whether the focus is at
individual, local, national, regional or global level,
similar questions arise concerning who gets what,
when, how, why and where. Related questions of
power, justice, human rights, order, conflict,
legitimacy and accountability are considered at a
theoretical level and in discussion of real-life events.
What will you study?
This course explores political theories and
ideologies, government, international political
issues and ideas about human rights. There is a
particular focus on area studies, with the
opportunity to study European, Latin American,
Middle Eastern and Balkan politics in detail. The
course begins by providing a broad introduction to
key political ideas, issues and processes, providing
a foundation for more-specialised study in the
second and third years. You will be provided with
employability and academic skills support, and will
undertake a research project in the final year.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Another World is Possible; Introduction to
International Relations; Introduction to Human
Rights; The UK’s Political History and Institutions
Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Criminality,
Deviance and the State in Early Modern Britain and
Europe; Securing Human Rights: Contemporary
Themes and Issues
Year 3 Advanced Research Project (Extended);
Option modules (eg Genocide and Crimes Against
Humanity; Human Rights and Political Violence;
Beatles to Blair: Britain since 1960; Britain, Europe
and the Extreme Right, 1918–present)
UCAS codes and duration
L245 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/politicsintrelations2016
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International Relations joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
International relations explores power at a global
level and examines the ways in which states and
societies co-operate and come into conflict in the
international system – international politics affects
almost every aspect of our lives. This joint honours
course enables you to learn more about our place
in a fast-globalising world and consider how we
might begin to improve things. (See p108 for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
You will examine international relations theory,
nationalism, the state and the historical evolution of
the international system, alongside processes of
globalisation that have influenced that evolution.
By examining specific case studies and learning
about the political characteristics of key regions
(Europe, the Middle East and Latin America), you
will find out how international problems can be
analysed and understood. You will also be
introduced to some of the key institutions that
provide governance and help to develop
international law (eg the United Nations, the World
Bank, the European Union and the International
Criminal Court). You will be provided with
employability and academic skills support, and will
undertake a research project in the final year.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to International Relations;
Another World is Possible
Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Securing Human
Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues. Option
modules (eg International Relations and Global
Governance; Criminality, Deviance and the State in
Early Modern Britain and Europe; Latin America:
Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising; Sl avery and
Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)
Year 3 Advanced Research Project/Advanced
Research Project (Extended); Option modules (eg
Beatles to Blair: Britain since 1960; Britain, Europe
and the Extreme Right, 1918–present; Britain, the
US and the World in the Twentieth Century; Cold
War, Hot War: the Politics of the Middle East;
Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State
and Human Rights; Genocide and Crimes Against
Humanity; Human Rights and Political Violence;
Identity, Culture, Politics)
UCAS codes and duration
See p108
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/intrelations2016
History single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal if you are interested in the history
of the modern world and how the past influences the
present. It explores the history of many countries
and covers many different histories: of people,
cultures and societies, and of states and
governments. You can study history as a single or
joint honours degree (see p108 for joint honours
options).
What will you study?
You will be able to study the history of a wide
range of countries, including British, European,
American and international history. You will also
explore a variety of topics and periods, including
the French Revolution; the Holocaust; women’s
history; the Early Modern period; the history of
slavery, race and identity; the meeting of Eastern
and Western cultures; British imperialism; and the
history of society and of ordinary people’s liv es in
Britain and other countries. There are also
opportunities to learn a language, study abroad
and/or gain work experience.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Birth of the Modern Era: Britain and
Europe, 1500–1800; Chaplin to Churchill: Britain,
1901–1959; Private Lives, Public Roles: Sex,
Society and Identity in History; World History
Year 2 Life among the Victorians: Researching and
Writing 19th Century British History; The World at
War 1914–1918: Global Perspectives on the First
World War; Modern Political Thought; Option
modules (choose 5; see the webpage for examples)
Year 3 Capstone: an e-journal; Researching and
Writing your Dissertation; Option modules
(choose 2; see the webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: V100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see p108
Entry requirements
Single honours: 280 UCAS points
Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
Apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/history2016
Human Rights joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Human rights are deeply contested and have
provoked intense debate on intervention, foreign
aid, global inequality and the nature of the recent
War on Terror. This joint honours course enables
you to explore global issues of human rights and
their history, and to examine how they can best be
enforced and defended. (See p108 for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
You will study human rights as theory and as
practice, both domestically and internationally. You
will learn about the different types of ri ghts that
exist and how they have emerged over the past
250 years. As human rights is a constantly
developing field, much of the course is also
dedicated to examining how the struggle for
human rights is evident in the present day – in
global campaigning movements, in activities of
international organisations and non-governmental
organisations, and in emerging violent conflicts.
You will be provided with employability and
academic skills support, and will undertake a
research project in the final year.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Human Rights; Another World
is Possible: Order and Revolution in Political Ideology
Year 2 Securing Human Rights: Contemporary
Themes and Issues; Option modules (eg Criminality,
Deviance and the State in Early Modern Britain and
Europe; International Relations and Global
Governance; Latin America: Power, Politics and El
Pueblo Rising; Modern Political Thought; Slavery
and Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)
Year 3 Advanced Research Project; Option
module (eg Advanced Research Project
(Extended); Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right
1918–present; Britain, US and the World in the
Twentieth Century; Cold War, Hot War: the Politics
of the Middle East; Crimes of the Powerful:
Corporations, the State and Human Rights;
Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity; Critical
Perspectives on Politics; Human Rights and
Political Violence; Identity, Culture, Politics)
UCAS codes and duration
See p108
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/humanrights2016
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UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) VCN1 3FT/6PT p70
Creative Writing WV81 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology LV31 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WV41 3FT/6PT p130
English Literature QV31 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies PV31 3FT/6PT p131
Human Rights VL12 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations VLC2 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism VP15 3FT/6PT p111
Politics VLD2 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) V1C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) VC18 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing V1P4 3FT/6PT p111
Sociology VL13 3FT/6PT p139
Human Rights and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WL82 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology LLH2 3FT/6PT p138
English Language & Linguistics QLH2 3FT/6PT p110
History VL12 3FT/6PT p106Journalism LP25 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication LPF3 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology (minor field) L2CV 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) LC28 3FT/6PT p138
Sociology LL23 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) L2RK 3FT/6PT p112
International Relations and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) LFN1 3FT/6PT p70
Criminology ML92 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WLK2 3FT/6PT p130
Economics, Applied LLD2 3FT/6PT p81
English Language & Linguistics QLJ2 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature QL3G 3FT/6PT p110
French (minor field) L2RC 3FT/6PT p111
History VLC2 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism LPF5 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication LP2H 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology (minor field) L2CW 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) LCF8 3FT/6PT p138
Sociology LLF3 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) L2RL 3FT/6PT p112
Television & New Broadcasting Media LP2J 3FT/6PT p131
Politics and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Criminology LLJ2 3FT/6PT p138
Economics, Applied LLC2 3FT/6PT p81
English Literature QLHG 3FT/6PT p110
History VLD2 3FT/6PT p106Journalism PL52 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication PLH2 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology (minor field) L2C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) LCG8 3FT/6PT p138
Sociology LLG3 3FT/6PT p139
Television & New Broadcasting Media LPFH 3FT/6PT p131
Joint honours combinations
Journalism, language and literatureIf you’re interested in exploring English literature, creative writing, journalism, publishing,
linguistics or languages, we offer lively courses taught by experts from academia and industry.
While humanities programmes traditionally focus on either theory (ie literary and cultural
studies and linguistics) or practice (creative writing, languages and journalism), at Kingston
University, our courses provide an exciting mix of each. You’ll learn to think creatively, analyse
different perspectives, evaluate problems, frame an argument, write well and present yourideas effectively – all of which are important skills for life and work.
Our academics are committed to ensuring you are challenged, inspired and encouraged
while at Kingston University. The teaching team includes award-winning poets, novelists
and playwrights, together with well-respected journalists, literary critics and academics who
have a range of research interests and expertise in professional practice. This combination of
academics and practitioners provides a stimulating, intellectual atmosphere.
Extracurricular events include conferences, research seminars, talks, readings and screenings
by University staff, visiting academics and industry professionals such as writers, poets
and journalists. Past visitors include Sebastian Faulks, Will Self, Hilary Mantel, Luke Lewisfrom the NME , and Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow, as well as visiting lecturers ranging
from those at the beginning of their publishing careers, to established eminent li terary and
language scholars.
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Journalism single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will equip you to practise and
understand the role of multimedia journalism in the
contemporary world. It will develop your writing
skills and nose for news, and provides a forum for
analysis and debate of all issues in the modern
media. It will enable you to become an effective
journalist across a range of platforms. You can
study journalism as a single or joint honours (see
p112 for possible course combinations).
What will you study?
By studying journalism at Kingston University, you
will learn to write hard news, reviews and features
while developing your understanding of the
news-making process and the nature and
structure of the media industry. You will also
engage with current political, ethical and legal
debates affecting journalism.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Practical Journalism 1; Thinking About
Journalism 1; Digital Journalism; Journalism in the
Wider World
Year 2 Practical Journalism 2; Digital Detectives:
Data Journalism; Journalism in History and
Literature; Journalism Research Paper; Magazine
Journalism; Multimedia Journalism Project
Year 3 Journalism, Ethics and the Industry;
Practical Journalism 3; Dissertation; Special Study:
Covering Conflict; Journalistic Freedom, the Law
and Regulation; Literary Journalism and War;
Politics, Media Management and the Culture of
Spin; The Truth-Seekers – Investigative Journalism
from Pulitzer to Palast; Journalism Specialisms
(Arts and Entertainment; Business; Fashion or
Sport)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: P500 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: See p112
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points – to include 3 A-levels (ABB,
General Studies not accepted), or equivalent; plus
GCSE English (B or above) and GCSE Maths (C or
above)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/journalism2016
French joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Studying French will enhance your employability
and open up career opportunities. This French
minor field will enable you to develop your French
language skills to a high level while also studying
another subject (see p112 for joint honours
options). A key feature is the chance to spend a
period abroad during your second or third year.
What will you study?
As well as developing your competence in
speaking, writing, reading and listening to French,
you will increase your knowledge and
understanding of cultural issues. You will practise a
range of professional language techniques, such
as translating, liaison interpreting and report
writing. You can choose to spend a period abroad
in one of our partner universities in France and gain
the unique experience of participating in French
academic and cultural life.
Examples of modules
Year 1 French Language & Culture 1; Introduction
to French Identities; Modules from your other
chosen subject
Year 2 French Language & Culture 2; Modules
from your other chosen subject
Year 3 French Language & Culture 3; Modules
from your other chosen subject
UCAS codes and duration
See p112
Entry requirements
Please see your chosen major field for the total
number of UCAS tariff points required; to include 80
UCAS points at A-level French or 40 UCAS points
at AS-level French or GCSE French grade A*–B.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/french2016
Publishing joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will provide the historical, cultural
and contemporary context needed to understand
publishing’s place in today’s world. It will equip
you with the cutting-edge business, content and
creative skills required for publishing practice
across diverse media and markets. (See p112 for
joint honours options.)
What will you study?
You will be introduced to the contemporary
publishing scene and the skills required to make
professional-standard publications. Core modules
cover publishing as a business; selecting,
evaluating and editing content; and project
management. You will practise real-world
publishing tasks and develop a project online. You
will cover the fundamentals of communicating and
adding value through design, and practise the
effective copywriting and digital communication
skills required to build communities and markets
for published products. Core modules in Year 3
enable you to put learning into practice through
work placements, as well as the opportunity to
hone your teamworking skills as you design,
produce and promote a multi-format publication in
association with Kingston University Press.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to the Business of Publishing;
Acquiring, Creating and Developing Content;
Practical Publishing 1 – Process and Project
Management; The Evolution of Publishing
Year 2 Strategic Marketing and Sales;
Contemporary Critical Issues; Practical
Publishing 2 – Print and Digital Design and
Production; The Business of Magazine Publishing
Year 3 Ethics, Dilemmas and Legal Issues;
Practical Publishing 3 – Work Placement; Special
Study: Researching Publishing Archives; Practical
Publishing Project; Publishing Dissertation
UCAS codes and duration
See p112
Entry requirements
300–320 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/publishingba2016
Creative Writing joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This joint honours course enables you to explore a
wide variety of different types of writing – from the
classic to the contemporary – while discovering
and developing the writer within you. You will gain
a thorough insight into the process of writing from
our teaching team, which includes award-winning
published authors. (See p112 for j oint honours
options.)
What will you study?
You will study the work and commentary of other
writers, practise writing in a variety of literary and
professional forms, and develop skills in writing,
review, criticism and co-operative discussion. You
will develop transferable skills in prose, poetry and
scriptwriting, and will have the opportunity to
produce a major piece of writing f or publication.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Creative Writing; Writing
that Works
Year 2 The Craft of Poetry and Prose; Write,
Action: Introduction to Dramatic Writing;
Independent Creative Writing
Year 3 Creative Writing Dissertation Project;
Experiments with Form; Special Study modules (eg
Get a Life: Forms of (Auto)Biography; Narrative
Techniques in Popular Fiction; Poetry: Experiments
and Innovations; Scriptwriting)
UCAS codes and duration
See p112
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/creativewriting2016
English Language & Linguistics joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This joint honours course explores the fascinating
workings of language in real-world contexts, with
specific reference to English and its variations.
It is designed to develop your ability to describe
language at different levels and analyse spoken,
written and multimodal communication in everyday
and institutional settings, media and advertising,
and digital environments. (See p112 for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
You will be introduced to the systematic study of
language as a mental grammar and to its
paramount role in communication. You will
investigate the complex relationship between
language and culture and society by observing and
critically reflecting upon your own experience as a
language user and learner. You will discover how
we are able to make sense of words and sentences
and meaning in context, whether they are spoken
or written. In addition, you will have the opportunity
to analyse literary texts, consider whether a
language is learnt or acquired, engage in research
projects, and undertake independent study under
the guidance of specialist teaching staff.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Language; Introduction to
Communication
Year 2 Sociolinguistics; Language in Context;
Psycholinguistics
Year 3 English Language Dissertation Project; World
Interactions; Special Study: Narrative; Special Study:
Language and Emotion; Special Study: Meaning;
Special Study: Discourse and Social Media
UCAS codes and duration
See p112
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/englang2016
English Literature single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This stimulating course provides the opportunity to
study a range of English literature – f rom Chaucer,through Shakespeare and the Victorian novel,
to contemporary British, American and global
literatures. The cutting-edge curriculum focuses
on questions of culture and identity, and provides
the chance to pursue creative projects in art, film,
creative writing and digital media. (See p112 for
joint honours options.)
What will you study?
You will be introduced to a wide range of literary
texts and will explore literature within the social,
cultural, critical and political contexts in which it
was created. You will learn to analyse a range of
texts from different historical periods and critical
perspectives. You will also improve your ability to
articulate your ideas clearly and to write
argumentative and analytical essays about literature.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Popular Fiction; Debates in Literature;
Reading and Interpretation; Great Books?
Year 2 Late Medieval to Early Modern Literature;
18th-century Literature and Romanticism; Victorian
to Modernist Literature; 20th- to 21st-century
Literature; Locating Literature/Speaking Subjects;
Independent Research Skills
Year 3 English Literature: Global Literatures;
Theory in Practice; Dissertation; Special Study
modules (eg Early Modern London: Gender,
Culture and International Exchange; Images of
Love and Sex in Medieval and Renaissance; Iris
Murdoch and the Novel of Ideas; Jane Austen;
Monsters: Theory, Fiction, Culture; Other
Victorians: Sex, Crime and Empire; Shakespeare
and Renaissance Drama; Writing and Environment;
Writing Women in the 20th and 21st Century)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: Q300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: See p112
Entry requirements
Single honours: 300 UCAS points
Joint honours: 300–320 UCAS points, depending
on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
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Spanish joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Studying Spanish will enhance your employability
and open up career opportunities. This Spanish
minor field enables you to develop your Spanish
language skills to a high level while also studying
another subject (see below for joint honours
options). A key feature is the chance to spend a
period abroad during your second or third year.
What will you study?
As well as developing your competence in
speaking, writing, reading and listening to Spanish,
you will increase your knowledge and
understanding of cultural issues. You will practise a
range of professional language techniques, such
as translating, liaison interpreting and report
writing. You can choose to spend a period abroad
in one of our partner universities in Spain and gain
the unique experience of participating in Spanish
academic and cultural life.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Spanish Language & Culture 1;
Introduction to Hispanic Identities; Modules from
your other chosen subject
Year 2 Spanish Language & Culture 2; Modules
from your other chosen subject
Year 3 Spanish Language & Culture 3; Modules
from your other chosen subject
UCAS codes and duration
See below
Entry requirements
Please see your chosen major field for the UCAS
tariff points required; to include 80 UCAS points at
A-level Spanish or 40 UCAS points at AS-level
French or GCSE Spanish grade A*–B. For full
details and other entry routes, see the course
webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/spanish2016
Joint honours combinationsCreative Writing and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Criminology WL83 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WW84 3FT/6PT p130
English Language & Linguistics WQ83 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature WQV3 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies WP83 3FT/6PT p131
History WV81 3FT/6PT p106
Human Rights WL82 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism WP85 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication WPV3 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology (minor field) W8C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) WC88 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing W8P4 3FT/6PT p111
Television & New Broadcasting Media WPW3 3FT/6PT p131
English Language & Linguistics and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) QHN1 3FT/6PT p70
Creative Writing WQ83 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology LQ33 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WQ43 3FT/6PT p130
Economics, Applied LQ13 3FT/6PT p81
English Literature QH90 3FT/6PT p110
French (minor field) Q3RC 3FT/6PT p111
Human Rights QLH2 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations QLJ2 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism QP35 3FT/6PT p111
Psychology (minor field) Q3C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) QC38 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing QP34 3FT/6PT p111
Sociology QL33 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) Q3RL 3FT/6PT p112
Television & New Broadcasting Media QPH3 3FT/6PT p131
English Literature and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WQV3 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology LQH3 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WQK3 3FT/6PT p130
English Language & Linguistics QH90 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies QPJ3 3FT/6PT p131
French (minor field) Q3RD 3FT/6PT p111
History QV31 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations QL3G 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism QPH5 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication QP3H 3FT/6PT p131
Politics QLHG 3FT/6PT p107
Publishing Q3P4 3FT/6PT p111
Sociology QL3H 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) Q3RK 3FT/6PT p112
Television & New Broadcasting Media QP3J 3FT/6PT p131
...with French (minor field)
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Drama W4R1 3FT/6PT p130
Economics, Applied L1R1 3FT/6PT p81
English Language & Linguistics Q3RC 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature Q3RD 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies W6R1 3FT/6PT p131
International Relations L2RC 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism P5R1 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication P3R1 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology C8R1 3FT/6PT p138
Journalism and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WP85 3FT/6PT p110
English Language & Linguistics QP35 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature QPH5 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies PP35 3FT/6PT p131
French (minor field) P5R1 3FT/6PT p111
History VP15 3FT/6PT p106
Human Rights LP25 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations LPF5 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication PP53 3FT/6PT p131
Politics PL52 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) P5C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) PC58 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing P5P4 3FT/6PT p111
Publishing and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Criminology W8P4 3FT/6PT p138
English Language & Linguistics QP34 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature Q3P4 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies P3P4 3FT/6PT p131
History V1P4 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism P5P4 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication PP34 3FT/6PT p131
Television & New Broadcasting Media PP43 3FT/6PT p131
...with Spanish (minor field)
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Criminology MR94 3FT/6PT p138
Economics, Applied L1R4 3FT/6PT p81
English Language & Linguistics Q3RL 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature Q3RK 3FT/6PT p110
Human Rights L2RK 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations L2RL 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication P3R4 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology C8R4 3FT/6PT p138
Law The University’s law degrees provide an excellent start to a career, whether you want to
become a lawyer, work in legal aspects of business, or use your transferable skills to
enter other professions. In addition, we offer a Real Estate Management course, which is
ideal for those wishing to pursue a career as a chartered surveyor.
Kingston Law School has a great reputation for developing law-related skills – we were
the first university in England to embed law skills into our teaching and assessment – soyour understanding of law will be achieved through practical as well as theoretical
studies. For example, you will practise advising and p resenting to clients, be part of a
mooting process (a moot is effectively a mock trial in which teams of students debate
legal argument) and practise your law skills in our mock courtroom. You will also have
the opportunity to practise and perfect your legal skills by taking part in the many law
competitions that the University enters.
If you choose the four-year sandwich route available on most of our law courses, on
successful completion of a year-long work placement and related work-based
coursework, you may be eligible for the Undergraduate Diploma in Professional Practicein Business. This is awarded in addition to the bachelors degree and provides evidence
of your accomplishments while on work placement.
See also: Criminology, p138
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Law Senior Status single honours LLB(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This two-year route of our LLB course is designed
for those who already have a degree in a non-law
subject but need a recognised LLB qualification to
follow a career in the legal profession. It provides a
comprehensive study of the core law subjects, as
well as the opportunity to gain valuable legal skil ls,
such as mooting, negotiation, mediation and client
interviewing.
What will you study?
At the core of every LLB degree are the
‘foundations of legal knowledge’ required by the
legal professional bodies, which comprise law of
contract, public law, law of tort, land law, EU law,
criminal law and equity and trusts. You will also
study English legal system and method, and will
learn skills such as case reading, research, the use
of law libraries and IT.
Examples of modules
Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;
Law of Contract; Public Law; Law of Tort
Year 2 Land Law; European Union Law; Criminal
Law; Equity and Trusts
UCAS codes and duration
M101 – 2yrs FT
Entry requirements
An honours degree (UK) at 2:2 or above.
Candidates must be aged 21 years or over.
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/lawsenior2016
International Law single honours LLB(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This qualifying law degree enables you to
supplement your legal studies with modules that
take an international focus. Research-led and
skills-embedded teaching methods mean that
you will gain valuable legal skills alongside your
academic studies. The course also includes the
option to spend an additional year on a work
placement or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
Core LLB modules cover the ‘foundations of legal
knowledge’ subjects and skills such as case
reading, research, the use of law libraries and IT.
You will also study the English legal system and
legal method. In the second year, you will begin to
specialise in aspects of international law, and will
choose from option modules with an international
focus in the third year.
Examples of modules
Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;
Law of Contract; Public Law; Law of Tort
Year 2 Criminal Law; European Union Law; Land
Law; International and Comparative Law
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Remedies and
Restitution OR Law Reform Project OR
Jurisprudence (capstone); Two option modules
(see webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
M130 – 3yrs FT
M131 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
M132 – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/intlaw2016
Real Estate Management single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This accredited course is ideal if you aim to
become a chartered surveyor working in the
commercial property field, specialising in either
the valuation or management of property; or if
you would like to move into investment agency
work. It provides detailed knowledge of property
investment and appraisals within the context of
a growing sustainability and environmental agenda.
What will you study?
The focus of the programme is commercial
property, and there is a particular emphasis on
appraisal and investment. The curriculum spans
the fields of economics, business, law and
technology – all applied to the appraisal and
management of real estate property. A
consideration of the growing sustainability agenda
for commercial property is also a feature of the
programme.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Context of Sustainable Real Estate
Management; Principles of Valuation and
Appraisal; Property Construction and Inspection;
Principles of Law and Organisations
Year 2 Planning and Development Practice;
Valuation and Appraisal in Context; Commercial
Landlord and Tenant Law and Agency Practice;
Commercial Asset Management
Optional year in industry
Year 3/4 Advanced Investment Strategy and
Finance; Strategic Commercial Asset
Management; Professional Practice in Context;
Research Project
UCAS codes and duration
N291 – 3yrs FT
N290 – 4yrs SW
5yr PT route available for students in employment
Entry requirements
280/300 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/realestate2016
Law single honours LLB(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This qualifying law degree will provide you with the
knowledge and practical skills required by the legal
professions. A combination of research-led and
skills-embedded teaching will enable you to gain
valuable legal skills, such as mooting and
negotiating, alongside your academic studies. You
can also choose to spend an additional year on a
work placement or study exchange abroad.
What will you study?
At the core of every LLB degree are the
‘foundations of legal knowledge’ required by the
legal professional bodies. These comprise law of
contract, law of tort, criminal law, land law, EU law
and public law. You will also study the English legal
system and method, and will learn skills such as
case reading, research, the use of law libraries and
IT. The remainder of your degree wil l be made up
of your choice of option modules.
Examples of modules
Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;
Law of Contract; Public Law; Law of Tort
Year 2 Criminal Law; EU Law; Land Law; Option
module (see webpage for examples)
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Remedies and
Restitution OR Law Reform Project OR
Jurisprudence (capstone); Option modules (see
webpage for examples)
UCAS codes and duration
M100 – 3yrs FT
M102 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
M103 – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/lawllb2016
Law with Business joint honours LLB(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This LLB pathway includes a minor field of
business studies within your qualifying law degree.
It is equally suitable whether you plan to train as a
lawyer or seek a career in business, industry and
administration. Research-led and skill s-embedded
teaching will enable you to gain valuable legal
skills, such as mooting and negotiating, alongside
your academic studies.
What will you study?
You will take all the LLB compulsory core
modules, including the ‘foundations of legal
knowledge’, which comprise law of contract,
public law, tort law, EU law, land law, criminal
law and equity and trusts. You will also study
English legal system and method. The business
element of the course focuses on financial
and human resource management, the role of
management in organisations, the importance of
strategic analysis and decision-making to enable
sustainable development, and the contexts in
which organisations operate.
Examples of modules
Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;
Law of Contract; Public Law; Business
Management
Year 2 Law of Tort; EU Law; Land Law; Managing
Resources
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Criminal Law;
Remedies and Restitution OR Law Reform Project
OR Jurisprudence (capstone); Management,
Strategy and Organisations
UCAS codes and duration
M1N1 – 3yrs FT
M1ND – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
MCN1 – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/lawbus2016
Law with Criminology joint honours LLB(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This LLB pathway includes a minor field of
criminology within your qualifying law degree.
Criminology is the study of crime in society, so law
and criminology are complementary subjects.
Research-led and skills-embedded teaching will
enable you to gain valuable legal skills, such as
mooting and negotiating, alongside your
academic studies.
What will you study?
At the core of every LLB degre e are the
‘foundations of legal knowledge’ required by the
legal professional bodies. These comprise law of
contract, public law, law of tort, EU law, land law,
criminal law and equity and trusts. You will also
study English legal system and method, and will
learn skills such as case reading, research, the
use of law libraries and IT. In addition, the course
enables you to examine debates on the control
of crime and the purpose of punishment, as well
as transnational crime and its impact on
globalised society.
Examples of modules
Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;
Law of Contract; Law of Tort; Foundations in
Criminological Theory
Year 2 Public Law; EU Law; Land Law; Police and
Penal Studies
Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad
Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Criminal Law;
Remedies and Restitution OR Law Reform Project
OR Jurisprudence; Transnational Crime
UCAS codes and duration
M1M9 – 3yrs FT
M1MX – 4yrs FT with y ear in industry and Diploma
in Professional Practice
M1MY – 4yrs FT including study exchange
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Undergraduate admissions administrator
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442
www.kingston.ac.uk/lawcrim2016
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Life sciencesLife sciences explore the complex structures and functions of living organisms.
We offer courses in:
• Forensic science • Nutrition
• Biochemistry • Biomedical science
• Pharmacology • Sport and exercise sciences
• Biological sciences (including environmental,human, medical, genetics and molecular biology)
Some of our courses are offered as joint honours subjects, with combinations such as
Business and Criminology.
Our courses provide a strong focus on scientific techniques and biological knowledge, with
an emphasis on how your subject is applied in the real world.
We offer expert teaching from friendly, approachable staff and our curriculum is informed
by the latest research developments. You will benefit from good links with healthcare, the
pharmaceutical industry and related professions, and will have the opportunity to gain real,
first-hand experience. Many of our courses enable you to undertake paid work in industryor conduct a research project within a professional environment, and our sandwich courses
enable you to spend a year working in industry.
Biochemistry single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Biochemistry is the ‘chemistry of life’. It involves the
study of living organisms, from the simplest to the
most complex, and seeks to explain how they work
at the molecular level. This course provides a
broad-based understanding of biochemistry and the
opportunity to specialise as your interests develop.
What will you study?
All life science students study a common
curriculum in Year 1 of the course, which i s
designed to provide you with a firm foundation in
biological and chemical principles. You then cover
more specialised aspects of biochemistry, such as
molecular biology, genetics, cell biology,
pharmacology, analytical science and metabolic
biochemistry. As your own interests develop, you
can choose from a range of options to match your
career aspirations, including pharmacy and
chemistry. In your final year, you carry out a piece
of independent research.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical
Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory
Skills; Human Physiology
Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins and
Metabolism; Principals of Pharmacology with
Research Methods; Analytical Science
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science;
Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics; Project/
Dissertation (Bioscience); Advanced Analytical
Science OR Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease
and Neoplastic Disease
UCAS codes and duration
C700 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
C701 – 4yrs SW
C708 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/biochemistry2016
Science Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study a science subject at
Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the
first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include
an extra foundation year within your chosen
degree. This gives you an alternative entry route if
you lack traditional qualifications such as A-levels,
if you are a mature student, or if you have
non-science based A-levels.
This course is taught at Kingston College (with the
exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will benefit
from the friendly, informal atmosphere of college
life before continuing your study at the University
campus. See the course webpage for details.
What will you study?
Throughout the foundation year you will study a
range of subjects that underpin subsequent study
in the first year of y our degree and beyond. The
broad scope of subjects will allow y ou to study a
range of areas and, in some instances, allow
flexibility of choice of intended degree route.
Subjects start at an elementary level and there is a
strong emphasis on the development of practical
investigational and study skills. Subjects studied
are determined by your choice of degree route.
Examples of modules
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics for Science
• Sport Science
• Earth Sciences and the Environment
• Computer Systems
• Computer Programming
• Scientific Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
See the individual course entry for codes for the
foundation route of your chosen subject. UCAS
codes for the foundation route are marked as ‘FDN’.
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/scifdn2016
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Biochemistry, Medical single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course emphasises the importance of
biochemistry in medicine, focusing on our
understanding of the molecular processes in both
health and disease, and how this can lead to the
development of new treatments. It will equip you
with the practical skills needed to investigate
disease in the laboratory.
What will you study?
All life science students study a common
curriculum in Year 1 of the course, which i s
designed to provide you with a firm foundation in
biological and chemical principles. You then cover
a range of more specialised medically relevant
modules, such as medical physiology, clinical
chemistry, microbiology, immunology and
haematology. As your own interests develop, you
can choose from a range of options to match your
career aspirations. In your final year, you carry out
a piece of independent research.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical
Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory
Skills; Human Physiology
Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins and
Metabolism; Medical Physiology with Research
Methods; Infection and Immunity
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science;
Clinical Chemistry and Haematology (Blood
Sciences); Project/Dissertation (Bioscience);
Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology OR
Medical Parasitology
UCAS codes and duration
C740 – 3yrs FT
C741 – 4yrs SW
C743 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/medbiochemistry2016
Biological Sciences single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
The biological sciences form the basis of many new
integrated areas of science and technology. They are
the foundation of our comprehension of a diverse
range of subjects, from evolution, genetics and
diversity, to medicine, drug and human development,
and are employed in new and novel technologies.
You can choose to study environmental, human,
medical or genetics and molecular biology, and
you can combine this course with Business.
What will you study?
All life science students study a common
curriculum in Year 1, which is designed to provide
you with a firm foundation in relevant biological and
chemical principles. In Year 2, you will take
modules within your chosen specialism. In Year 3,
you will examine the more advanced and applied
aspects of your subject, and undertake an
independent research project.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical
Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory
Skills; Human Physiology
Year 2 - Environmental Biology: Land, Water and
the Environment; Molecular Biology of the Cell;
Research Methods and Concepts in Molecular
Ecology and Evolution; Principles of Ecology.
Human Biology: Proteins and Metabolism; Medical
Physiology and Research Methods; Health and
Exercise Physiology; Sports Psychology OR
Infection and Immunity. Medical Biology: Medical
Physiology and Research Methods; Pathobiology;
Proteins and Metabolism; Infection and Immunity.
Genetics and Molecular Biology: Research
Methods and Concepts in Molecular Ecology and
Evolution; Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins
and Metabolism; Pathobiology
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Environmental Biology: Land and Water
Resources Management; Project/Dissertation
(Bioscience); Current Concepts in Biomolecular
Science; Biodiversity and Conservation. Human
Biology: Project/Dissertation (Bioscience); Brain
and Behaviour; Option modules. Medical Biology:
Project/Dissertation (Bioscience); Current
Concepts in Biomolecular Science; Medical
Parasitology; Option modules. Genetics and
Molecular Biology: Project/Dissertation
(Bioscience); Current Concepts in Biomolecular
Science; Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics;
Option modules
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: C111 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT;
C100 – 4yrs SW; C118 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Joint honours: see p121
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/bioscience2016
Biomedical Science single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in learning about the hospital
laboratory investigations carried out to diagnose
disease and monitor the treatment of patients, this
course is ideal. Biomedical scientists are involved
in areas ranging from cancer screening to
diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery
to the control of infection and outbreaks. This
course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical
Science and HCPC, which enhances employability.
What will you study?
You will study the processes that regulate the
normal functions of the human body, and will learn
about the changes that lead to disease and how
they are studied in the laboratory. Among other
subjects, you will cover medical physiology,
molecular biology of the cell, haematology and
transfusion science, cellular pathology, medical
microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical
biochemistry. You can undertake a sandwich year
including an industrial or hospital placement and
your final-year project may be undertaken in a
hospital, medical or university research laboratory.
Excellent employability skills are developed
throughout the course with research-led teaching
in well-equipped modern laboratories.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Human Physiology; Genes, Cells and
Tissues; The Chemical Foundations of Life;
Scientific and Laboratory Skills
Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell or Proteins
and Metabolism; Medical Physiology with Research
Methods; Infection and Immunity; Pathobiology
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Clinical Immunology and Medical
Microbiology; Clinical Chemistry and Haematology
(Blood Sciences); Clinical Applications of
Biomedical Sciences; Project/Dissertation
(Bioscience)
UCAS codes and duration
B930 – 3yrs FT
B931 – 4yrs SW
B948 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Entry requirements
Min. 280/320 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see 145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
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Forensic Biology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is taught by a team of friendly and
supportive staff who will help to prepare you for
research or employment in forensics or other
related scientific disciplines. You will gain
hands-on laboratory and crime scene experience
and may even have the opportunity for overseas
study in the United States, Canada or Australia.
Previous students have gone on to find
employment in a variety of areas including the
police, forensic laboratories, crime-scene
processing and education.
This course will also provide you with a solid
foundation should you wish to pursue postgraduate
study in a related area. You will have access to
modern forensic instruments and a crime scene
house on campus where you will be given the
opportunity to process simulated crime scenes,
following the correct protocol. You will even have
the opportunity to present your evidence in a
courtroom environment as an expert witness.
What will you study?
Subjects studied include human anatomy and
physiology, and forensic detection and analysis.
You will develop knowledge in areas such as
genetics, pathology, the collection and processing
of forensic evidence, analytical techniques and
laboratory skills. You will also study pharmacology,
toxicology and forensic archaeology, and will carry
out a final-year research project in an area of
forensic biology.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical
Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory
Skills; Introduction to Forensic Science
Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Research
Methods and Topics in Forensic Biology;
Pathobiology; Crime Scene, Evidence and Law
Year 3 Project/Dissertation; Biological Evidence –
Advanced Techniques; Option modules (eg
Forensic Archaeology; Molecular Genetics and
Bioinformatics; Clinical Chemistry and Haematology
(Blood Sciences); Medical Parasitology)
UCAS codes and duration
FC41 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT; C190 – 4yrs FDN, see
p117
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/forensicbiology2016
Exercise, Nutrition & Health single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course explores the role of exercise and
nutrition in the prevention and control of disease and
the maintenance of good health. It comprises the
key strands of sport and exercise science together
with nutrition and multidisciplinary topics related to
the promotion of health and the prevention of
disease. Ranked first in the London area for
sport-related courses (Guardian University Guide,
2015), this course consistently achieves excellent
student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
What will you study?
You will study nutrition, human anatomy and
exercise physiology, together with sport and
exercise psychology. You will examine the
principles of energy metabolism and nutrition
across the lifespan. You will look at health
promotion, physical activity and exercise
prescription. You will also explore psychological
issues relating to health and exercise, and examine
the environmental and ergogenic influences of
performance or contemporary issues of nutrition.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Food and Nutrition 1: An Introduction;
Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; Functional
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology; Essentials for
Sport and Exercise Science
Year 2 Food and Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition;
Sport and Exercise Psychology 2; Health and
Exercise Physiology; Research Methods in
Exercise Science
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health
Nutrition; Exercise and Health Psychology; Project
(Sport/Exercise Science or Nutrition); Food
and Nutrition 4: Contemporary Issues in Food
and Nutrition OR Extreme Environments and
Ergogenic Aids
UCAS codes and duration
BB49 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
BB4X – 4yrs SW
CB64 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280/360 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/exercise2016
Forensic Science single/joint honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?
If you are interested in learning about cutting-edge
scientific techniques and using them to investigate
crime, then a degree in forensic science is ideal.
You will use a wide range of specialist equipment,
collect evidence in our own crime scene house,
and be taught by our supportive team of expert
staff. There are opportunities to study abroad in
both Canada and the United States. Our
graduates have gained employment in the police
and forensic laboratories. You can study this
course as a single honours degree or combine it
with Criminology.
What will you study?
You will study key elements of modern forensic
science, including crime-scene processing,
analytical techniques, laboratory skills, human
anatomy and genetics. You will learn about
evidence such as fingerprints, fibres, drugs, blood
and skeletal remains. You will also have the
opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
simulated crime scenes and in a trial, learning
about the role of the expert witness in the
courtroom.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Forensic Science; The
Chemical Foundations of Life; Scientific and
Laboratory Skills; Genes, Cells and Tissues
Year 2 Crime Scene, Evidence and Law; Analytical
Science; Research Methods and Topics in Forensic
Biology; Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries OR
Police and Penal Studies
Year 3 Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis;
Biological Evidence – Advanced Techniques;
Project OR Dissertation; Option module (eg
Forensic Archaeology; Advanced Analytical
Science; Transnational Crime)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: F410 – 3yrs FT
F411 – 4yrs FDN, see p117
Joint honours: see p121
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications, and on joint honours combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Sport Analysis & Coaching single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal if you are interested in using
sport analysis to become an effective coach. It
covers the scientific foundation of sports
performance, giving you the opportunity to explore a
range of performance-related subjects, including
coaching practice, exercise physiology,
biomechanics, notational analysis, nutrition and
sport psychology. Ranked first in the London area
for sport-related courses (Guardian University Guide,
2015), this course consistently achieves excellent
student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
What will you study?
You will study the key disciplines of anatomy,
biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along
with the principles of coaching and notational
analysis. You will examine theories and practice of
effective coaching, and have the opportunity to
develop your own coaching and leadership skills.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology;
Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; The Science
and Practice of Coaching; Essentials for Sport and
Exercise Science
Year 2 Analysis in Sport and Exercise; Sport
Coaching Theory; Research Methods in Exercise
Science; Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 OR
Health and Exercise Physiology
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Sport and Exercise Science Project;
Notational Analysis in Sport; Coaching Practice;
Option module (eg Biomechanics of Sport
Performance and Injury; Extreme Environments
and Ergogenic Aids; Applied Sport Psychology)
Please note: some of the modules are taught at
nearby Kingston College.
UCAS codes and duration
CX6C – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
CX61 – 4yrs SW
CX6D – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280/360 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/sportcoaching2016
Sport Science single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interest in the scientific processes and
principles that underpin sports participation and
performance, this BASES-endorsed course ideal.
Ranked first in the London area for sport-related
courses (Guardian University Guide, 2015), this
course consistently achieves excellent student
satisfaction in the National Student Survey. It
covers the theory and practical aspects of sport
science, giving the opportunity to explore a range
of sport-related subjects, from exercise physiology
and sport psychology to biomechanics and
notational analysis. You can study Sport Science
on its own or in combination with Business.
What will you study?
You will study the disciplines of anatomy,
biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along
with nutrition and exercise. You will examine theories
and practice of performance and exercise testing,
and will have the chance to develop your own
research and leadership skills. You will also apply the
principles to extreme environments/health conditions
and have the opportunity to gain an understanding
of injury assessment and rehabilitation.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science;
Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; Functional
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology; The Science
and Practice of Coaching (single honours only);
Business Management (joint honours only)
Year 2 Health and Exercise Physiology; Sport and
Exercise Psychology 2; Analysis in Sport and
Exercise; Research Methods in Exercise Science;
Managing Resources (joint honours only)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Sport and Exercise Science Project;
Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids;
Management Strategy and Organisations (joint
honours only); Option modules (eg Exercise and
Health Psychology; Applied Sport Psychology;
Biomechanics of Sport Performance and Injury;
Applied Notational Analysis)
Please note: some of the modules are taught at
nearby Kingston College.
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: C600 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
C601 – 4yrs SW; C608 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Joint honours: see below
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280/360 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications, and on joint honours combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/sportsci2016
Joint honours combinationsForensic Science with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Criminology LF34 3FT p138
Biological Sciences with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) C1N2 3FT p70
Business (minor field) C1NG 4SW p70
Business (minor field) C1NF 4FDN p70
Pharmacology with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) B2N1 3FT p70
Business (minor field) B2NC 4SW p70
Business (minor field) BFN1 4/5FDN p70
Sport Science with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) C6NC 3FT p70
Business (minor field) C6N1 4SW p70
Business (minor field) C6ND 4FDN p70
Nutrition single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in nutrition and the role i t can
play in human development, this broad-based
degree, which is accredited by the professional
body Association for Nutrition, is ideal. You will
have the opportunity to specialise in areas of
applied and clinical nutrition, such as the role of
nutrition in health and disease. This course was
ranked second across the United Kingdom (out of
35 institutions), based upon the combined
responses to all 22 course-related National
Student Survey questions in 2013/14.
What will you study?
You will study human nutrition, food science,
biochemistry and physiology, as well as
pharmacology, microbiology and immunology. You
will consider nutrition at different stages of life, its
role in disease and its impact in different parts of
the world. You will also have the opportunity to
study medical microbiology and immunology,
clinical chemistry and haematology, or health and
exercise physiology. You will carry out a project in
a specialist area, such as public health, clinical
nutrition or bioactive compounds in food.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Human Physiology; Food and Nutrition 1:
An Introduction; The Chemical Foundations of Life;
Scientific and Laboratory Skills
Year 2 Proteins and Metabolism; Food and
Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition; Infection and
Immunity; Principles of Pharmacology with
Research Methods
Year 3 Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health
Nutrition; Food and Nutrition 4: Contemporary
Issues in Food and Nutrition; Project/Dissertation
(Nutrition); Option module (eg Medical
Microbiology and Immunology; Clinical Chemistry
and Haematology (Blood Sciences); Health and
Exercise Physiology)
UCAS codes and duration
B400 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
B402 – 4yrs SW
B401 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/nutrition2016
Pharmacology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
The course follows the curriculum requirements of
the British Pharmacological Society, and adopts a
biological, rather than chemical, approach. You
have the option to undertake an extended period
of work experience or study in Europe, the US or
Australia for a year. You can choose to study
Pharmacology on its own or in combination with
Business. The course prepares you for a career in
drug discovery, clinical trials, medical research,
science teaching, medical sales and marketing,
science writing, drug patenting and many others.
What will you study?
Pharmacology is a rapidly expanding science. This
course covers the ways drugs interact with living
systems to treat disease, and how new drugs are
being developed in an age of personalized
medicine. Drugs of abuse, addiction and
toxicology are also studied. You will also take
modules to help you develop crucial laboratory
practical and research skills.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical
Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory
Skills; Human Physiology
Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Principles of
Pharmacology with Research Methods; Infection
and Immunity; Systems Pharmacology
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science;
Chemotherapy of Infectious and Neoplastic
Diseases; Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics
OR Brain and Behaviour; Project/Dissertation
(Bioscience)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: B210 – 3yrs FT
B211 – 4yrs SW
B212 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117
Joint honours: see p121
Entry requirements
Min. 260/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications, and on joint honours combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Mathematics and statisticsFrom medical statistics to financial modelling, mathematics and statistics courses at Kingston
University focus on the application of numerical techniques to real-life contexts and problems.
We’ll help you develop a valuable mix of computing, numerical, business and personal skills.
You can also gain useful industry experience between Years 2 and 3 if you choose a BSc with
Professional Placement.
Some of our courses are offered as joint honours subjects, enabling you to combine your
mathematical studies with Business, see p70.
If you are a mature student or do not have the standard entry requirements, our foundation
year can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need for degree-level study.
Computing & Mathematics Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study computing or
mathematics at Kingston University but are not yet
ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course,
you can include an extra foundation year within
your chosen degree. This gives you an alternative
entry route if you lack traditional qualifications such
as A-levels or if you have non-computing/
non-mathematics A-levels.
This course is taught locally at Kingston College,
where you will benefit from the fri endly, informal
atmosphere of college life before continuing your
study at the University campus.
What will you study?
The foundation year is designed to equip you with the
skills and knowledge to continue on to the degree
of your choice. You will study a broad introductory
programme that enables you to experience a
range of subject areas and gives you the flexibility
to reconsider your degree route if you wish.
Subjects start at an elementary level and there is a
strong emphasis on the development of practical,
investigational and study skills.
Examples of modules
Mathematics; Mathematics for Computing;
Computer Systems; Computer Programming;
Technical Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
UCAS codes for the foundation course route of
each degree are on the relevant course profile
(marked ‘FDN’).
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/compmathsfdn2016
Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal if you enjoy mathematics and
statistics and would like to use your skills to
model future events and risk. It is similar to the
BSc(Hons) Actuarial Science course but gives
greater flexibility to explore other areas of
mathematics and statistics with a little less
specialisation in actuarial work.
What will you study?
The curriculum draws together a variety of subject
areas to enable you to model real-world effects
and their financial implications. You will explore a
blend of applied mathematics and statistics, with
appropriate computing support. You can also
cover some background material in finance and
accounting, and extend your study into other areas
of mathematics and statistics.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods
and Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Applications of Mathematics in Finance
and Investments
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Probability Distributions and Statistical Modelling;
Survival and Stochastic Models; Option module
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Contingencies; Applications of Calculus;
Option modules (eg Statistical Methods for
Insurance; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives;
Mathematical Models and Computation 2;
Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;
Individual Project; Time Series Analysis and Further
Inference; Operational Research)
UCAS codes and duration
GG1J – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
GGCH – 4yrs FDN, see above
GG1H – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
GGDJ – 5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/actuarial2016
Actuarial Science single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This specialist course is designed for students
who are already committed to a career in
applying mathematical and statistical techniques
in the financial world. It is aimed at high-achievers
who are looking for professional entry into
actuarial careers.
What will you study?
The curriculum draws together a variety of subject
areas to enable you to model real-world effects
and their financial implications. You will explore a
blend of applied mathematics and statistics, with
appropriate computing support. You will also cover
background material in finance and accounting.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods
and Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Applications of Mathematics in Finance
and Investments
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Financial Management for Actuaries; Probability
Distributions and Statistical Modelling; Survival and
Stochastic Models
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Contingencies;
Statistical Methods for Insurance; Portfolios,
Investments and Derivatives
UCAS codes and duration
N324 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
N323 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/actuarialscience2016
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Mathematics & Statistics single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree provides a broad mathematics and
statistics programme with a strong emphasis on
applicable aspects. It covers fundamental
mathematical and statistical techniques as well as
practical applications of mathematical and
statistical methods as they are used in real life.
What will you study?
Your mathematics studies will have a calculus-
based core, progressing from the basic concepts
of differentiation and integration to an in-depth
exploration of optimisation theory and partial
differential equations. In statistics, as well as some
of the underlying theory, you will focus on the
approaches used when applying statistical analysis
and modelling in the real world. You will be
introduced to key application areas such as
financial mathematics, as well as having the
opportunity to study more generic mathematical
modelling, so that you will have the knowledge and
problem-solving skills essential for a successful
career using mathematics and statistics in today’s
fast-changing world.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and
Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Applications of Mathematics in Finance
and Investments
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Probability Distributions and Statistical Modelling;
Statistics in Practice; Mathematical Models and
Computation 1 OR Mathematical Analysis and
Argument
Optional Professional Placement year
Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Individual Project
OR Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;
Option modules (eg Mathematical Models and
Computation 2; Theoretical and Computational
Fluid Dynamics; Time Series Analysis and Further
Inference; Medical Statistics; Operational
Research; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives)
UCAS codes and duration
GG31 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
GGDH – 4yrs FDN, see p123
GGC3 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsstats2016
Mathematics with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This mathematics degree includes a minor field in
Business and is the ideal choice if y ou are
interested in developing mathematical skills with a
business emphasis. Roughly a quarter of the
curriculum will focus on business topics, while the
remainder of the course explores core themes in
mathematics and its applications.
What will you study?
Early stages of the course cover calculus, algebra
and statistics along with essential numerical and
programming techniques to support them. As you
move on, you will follow the study of calculus through
to the theory and solution of partial differential
equations, explore statistical modelling and apply
mathematical techniques to financial problems.
Alongside this, you will learn about business
management from the fundamental principles of
markets and economics through the management of
resources to the development of strategic planning.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and
Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Business Management
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Applications of Mathematics in Finance and
Investment; Probability Distributions and Statistical
Modelling; Managing Resources
Optional Professional Placement year
Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Individual Project
OR Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;
Management, Strategy and Organisations; Option
module (eg Theoretical and Computational Fluid
Dynamics; Time Series Analysis and Further
Inference; Operational Research; Portfolios,
Investments and Derivatives)
UCAS codes and duration
G1N2 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
G1NG – 4yrs FDN, see p123
G1NF – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
260 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsbus2016
Mathematics single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree provides a broad mathematics
programme that includes application and statistics
modules. It covers the fundamental techniques of
mathematics with appropriate computational and
statistical support to give you the tools to tackle
real-world problems that require quantitative
investigation.
What will you study?
Your mathematics studies will have a calculus-
based core, progressing from the basic concepts
of differentiation and integration to an in-depth
exploration of optimisation theory and partial
differential equations. You will be introduced to key
application areas such as financial mathematics,
as well as more generic mathematical and
statistical modelling, giving you the knowledge and
problem-solving skills essential for a successful
career in today’s fast-changing world. As you
combine study of both analytical (exact) and
numerical (approximate) methods, you will gain
expertise using computing tools such as Fortran
programming, and industry-standard software
packages, including Maple, Matlab and SAS.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and
Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Applications of Mathematics in Finance
and Investments
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Mathematical Models and Computation 1;
Probability Distributions and Statistical
Modelling; Mathematical Analysis and Argument
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Individual Project
OR Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;
Option modules (eg Mathematical Models and
Computation 2; Artificial Intelligence and Database
Systems; Theoretical and Computational Fluid
Dynamics; Medical Statistics; Operational
Research; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives;
Time Series Analysis and Further Inference)
UCAS codes and duration
G100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
G108 – 4yrs FDN, see p123
G102 – 4yrs SW
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsci2016
Financial Mathematics with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to help you develop the
skills needed for careers in many aspects of the
financial world as well as i n the wider business
environment where financial, mathematical,
statistical and computing skills are highly valued.
What will you study?
The course covers areas of statistics and statistical
modelling; analytical and numerical methods in
mathematics (particularly related to calculus); and
mathematical modelling in finance. You will also
learn about business management, including the
fundamental principles of markets and economics,
the management of resources, and the
development of strategic planning.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and
Structures; Introduction to Computational
Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and
Statistics; Business Management
Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;
Applications of Mathematics in Finance and
Investments; Probability Distributions and
Statistical Modelling; Managing Resources
Optional Professional Placement Year
Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Portfolios,
Investments and Derivatives; Individual Project;
Management Strategy and Organisations
UCAS codes and duration
G9N1 – 3yrs FT
G9ND – 4yrs FDN, see p123
G9NC – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)
Entry requirements
260 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
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Media and communicationstechnology If you’re excited by visual effects, computer animation, games, television and video, mobile
telephones, computer-generated imagery (CGI) and the internet, our courses will allow you to
explore a rapidly changing world, where art and science mix.
These courses emphasise practical skills that will prepare you for your career. We will train youon the industry-standard software that is used in the very best professional visual effects, design
and multimedia communications studios. You will also have access to specialist technical
equipment and computing facilities, ensuring that you have the skills the industry expects.
Our excellent links with industry are evident throughout the courses. Regular visiting lecturers
from industry ensure that your studies are lively, up to date and relevant to contemporary
business. Recent visitors include producers and effects supervisors from Disney and
DreamWorks, video editors, technical broadcasting specialists and multimedia experts, lighting
and camera specialists from organisations such as the BBC and ITN, and experts from leading
creative post-production facilities such as Framestore and independent internet companies.
You can also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience between Year 2 and 3of your course by taking an optional sandwich year.
Computer Graphics Technology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course aims to produce graduates with a
balanced mix of technical and artistic skills that are
highly valued within the CGI, visual effects,
computer animation, and games industries. Taught
by staff with specialisms in computing, science,
design and graphics, it balances theory with
practical work, including the use of 2D and 3D CGI
graphics software.
What will you study?
Early stages of the course cover the principles of
CGI, design, science, mathematics and IT on
which computer graphics technology is based.
Having mastered the technical background, you
can then explore advanced computer graphics
techniques such as character rigging, dynamics,
particle systems, CGI animation, advanced
rendering and digital compositing. You can
choose option modules to specialise in areas
such as computer programming, multimedia and
digital imaging.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Creative Design Concepts; Digital Media
Applications and Practice; Camera, Action: CGI or
Film; Programming 1
Year 2 Modelling and Animation; Portfolio
Development and Professional Practice; Scripting
for Technical Directors; Digital Motion Graphics,
Editing and Compositing
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Individual Media Project; Visual Effects;
Professional Practice in Computer Graphics;
Option module (eg Game Creation Processes;
Multimedia Authoring and Design; Computer Vision
Graphics and Image Processing)
UCAS codes and duration
G452 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
G451 – 4yrs SW
G453 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on
qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/compgraph2016
Science Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study a science subject at
Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the
first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include
an extra foundation year within your chosen
degree. This gives you an alternative entry route if
you lack traditional qualifications such as A-levels,
if you are a mature student, or if you have
non-science-based A-levels.
This course is taught at Kingston College (with the
exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will benefit
from the friendly, informal atmosphere of college
life before continuing your study at the University
campus. See the course webpage for details.
What will you study?
Throughout the foundation year, you will study a
range of subjects that underpin subsequent study
in the first year of y our degree and beyond. The
broad scope of subjects will allow y ou to study a
range of areas and, in some instances, allow
flexibility of choice of intended degree route.
Subjects start at an elementary level and there is a
strong emphasis on the development of practical
investigational and study skills. Subjects studied
are determined by your choice of degree route.
Examples of modules
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics for Science
• Sport Science
• Earth Sciences and the Environment
• Computer Systems
• Computer Programming
• Scientific Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
See the individual course entry for codes for the
foundation route of your chosen subject. UCAS
codes for the foundation route are marked as ‘FDN’.
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/scifdn2016
Creative Technology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course combines creative design with
contemporary digital media technology in the form
of motion graphics, multimedia interactivity and
visual effects. It will provide you with the expertise
required by the 21st-century digital designer
working across converging new media such as the
internet, mobile devices, TV and film.
What will you study?
Your studies will reflect both creative and
technological subjects. Creative subjects, such as
design for new media, digital illustration, motion
graphics and visual effects, are studied from the
basic principles and developed throughout the
course to create a portfolio of work ready for you
to enter industry. Technology-based subjects,
such as HTML, web technologies, multimedia,
digital compositing and scripting languages for
interactivity, are explored to enable you to develop
the skills required for employment in the creative
industries. You will also develop computer skills
throughout the course.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Creative Design Concepts; Digital Media
Applications and Practice; Camera, Action: CGI or
Film; Programming 1
Year 2 Multimedia Authoring and Design; Digital
Motion Graphics, Editing and Compositing;
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice;
CGI and Media in Context OR Visual Storytelling
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Visual Effects; Individual Media Project;
Professional Practice in Creative Technology;
Modelling and Animation OR Games Creation
Processes
UCAS codes and duration
G456 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
G457 – 4yrs SW
W900 – 4yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/creativetechnology2016
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Media Technology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree combines a study of visual and audio
technologies with the development of creative
design skills. Designed for students from diverse
academic backgrounds, it is ideal if you have an
interest in the application of information and
entertainment technologies. This course can also
be studied as a joint honours with a minor field in
Business (see table below).
What will you study?
The course explores three themes of study:
• Creative design, including illustration, animation
and storyboarding using electronic media
• Computer and information systems, including use of
3D graphics, image and audio processing software
• Physical principles of image and sound creation,
transmission, detection and storage, including
media equipment studies, mostly focused on
audio and video for TV studio or film production
Examples of modules
Year 1 Creative Design Concepts; Digital Media
Applications and Practice; Lights, Camera, Action;
Applied Electronics, Systems and Computing
Year 2 Computer-generated Imagery and Media in
Context; Broadcast Science, Electronics and
Programming; Portfolio Development and Professional
Practice; Option module (eg Digital Motion
Graphics, Editing and Compositing; Multimedia
Authoring and Design; Modelling and Animation)
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Television Programme Production and
Broadcasting; Individual Media Project;
Professional Practice in Context and Dissertation;
Option module (eg Visual Effects; Digital Motion
Graphics, Editing and Compositing; Multimedia
Authoring and Design; Modelling and Animation;
Games Creation Processes; Computer Vision
Graphics and Image Processing)
UCAS codes and duration
P310 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
P314 – 4yrs SW
Joint honours: see table below
Entry requirements
Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mediatech2016
Joint honours combinationsMedia Technology with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business PN31 3FT p70
Business PN3C 4SW p70
Performance and screen studiesWe offer a dynamic environment in which to explore dance, drama, film studies, media,
music, creative music technologies and television studies.
Many of our courses are relatively new, which means that we’re fresh, ambitious and will ing
to do things differently. There’s also a real energy that’s underpinned by expert lecturers
from practice – for instance, drama and dance students benefit from close associations with
professional companies and theatres, including Kingston’s Rose Theatre; while film, televisionand media students learn from top scholars and industry professionals via masterclasses,
guest talks and screenings. In addition, music students who study individual performance
have lessons from top London professionals.
Our location in London means that you’ll have this great global city as a backdrop to
your studies, and we’ll encourage you to make full use of its resources, such as the BFI
Southbank, the National Theatre and Sadler’s Wells, as well as the city’s wealth of music
venues, from the Royal Opera House to the O2 Academy Brixton.
A key element of our courses is an emphasis on the collective. In dance, for example, the
mantra is ‘stronger, together’. Full-field film and television students work together too; as dothe staff teams, who bring their own diverse experience to teaching. Music students often
participate in multidisciplinary performance projects; and this collective approach is also taken
with our drama students.
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Film Studies single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course explores the history and theory of film,
focusing on national cinemas from around the
globe in relation to the dominant cinema of
Hollywood. It examines how film language is used
to create meaning, and also studies films in their
social and national contexts, investigating the key
theories surrounding authorship, realism, feminism,
genres and star systems. (See p132 for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
The degree is structured around four main strands.
The first is an understanding of the language of film
as a means of audiovisual communication. The
second strand focuses on the history of global
cinema(s) in relation to national, social and
historical context. The third examines methods for
using theoretical concepts to unpick the meaning
of cinema. If you choose the single honours route,
the final, fourth practical filmmaking strand focuses
upon scriptwriting and digital film production.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Approaches to Cinema; Hollywood and
Beyond; Digital Shorts: Up Close and Personal;
Media@Work
Year 2 Global Cinema Cultures; Thinking About
Film; Documentary: Interrogating the Factual Film;
Screenwriting
Year 3 Advanced Film Production; Power and
Resistance; Cult Films, Trash Aesthetics and
Exploitation; Film Dissertation; Special Study: Avant
Garde and Experimental Cinema; Special Study:
Getting High on Cinema: The Drug Experience
Film; Vamps, Divas, Tramps, Lolitas; @ Work in the
Media Industries; Film/TV Capstone modules
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: W610 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see p132
Entry requirements
Single honours: 280 UCAS points
Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/film2016
Media & Communication single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course explores issues related to the
production and consumption of media and cultural
objects such as art, film, television, music and
literature, and how these shape our
communication practices. It examines the role of
media in contemporary society, economy and
politics, while also enabling you to develop
practical skills in digital media. (See p132 for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
You will examine the role of media in contemporary
society, economy and politics, and will explore a
range of theoretical perspectives. You will analyse
different forms of media and culture, looking at the
ways in which they are produced and consumed,
and how these, in turn, shape our communication
practices. You will also examine media industries and
professions, be offered the opportunity to undertake
a period of work experience within a media
organisation, and learn practical skills in digital media.
Examples of modules
Year 1 How Media Changed the World; Digital
Media Foundations; Media Now: Text, Practices
and Events; Media@Work
Year 2 Cultural Theories of Mass and New Media;
Multimedia Production; Identity and Difference;
Media Industries and Professions; Just Like That!
Comedy and Light Entertainment in TV and Film
Year 3 Issues in Contemporary Media and Culture;
Media Research Project; Special Study modules
(see course webpage); @ Work in the Media
Industries; Power and Resistance; Gender, Race
and Class; Big Ideas for the Small Screen; Days of
Hope: Drama in Broadcasting
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: P300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see p132
Entry requirements
Single honours: 280 UCAS points
Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/media2016
Music single honours BMus(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course provides a thorough training in
practical, theoretical and academic areas of music
while enabling you to develop specialist skills in a
range of topics. We have particular strengths in
composition and performance, and aim to teach
as much as possible through practical workshops
and hands-on experience. There are no restrictions
on genres.
What will you study?
In Year 1, you will learn key musical and study
skills while developing your specialist composition
and/or performance work. You will have the
opportunity to work collaboratively in producing
music in a variety of contexts and styles. Solo
performance modules enable you to receive
individual tuition. In Year 2, you will continue to
develop your creative skills in composition and/or
performance alongside a historical and analytical
exploration of music. You will also l earn key
research skills, as well as practical skills in putting
on events.
In Year 3, the Individual Project enables you to
undertake your choice of special study supported
by personal tutorials or individual instrumental
lessons. Research seminars are given by visiting
speakers, and a range of additional modules will
further develop your musical interests.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Collaborative Practice and Process; The
Foundations of Music; Writing and Repertoire;
Composition 1; Performance 1; Performing and
Composing
Year 2 Aural, Analysis and Improvisation; Musical
Revolutions; The Working Musician; Composition 2;
Creating Sound and Music for Image; Performance
2; Songwriting and Performing
Year 3 Individual Project; Current Debates in
Music Education; Jazz Studies; Live Performance;
Special Study modules (see webpage); The
Psychology of Music; The Studio Musician
UCAS codes and duration
W300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admission and department administrator, Music
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5524
www.kingston.ac.uk/musicbmus2016
Drama single/joint honours BA(Hons)Why choose this course?
This course will enable you to explore the practice,
history and theory of drama in a range of contexts
and settings. You will have the chance to work
with leading professionals and be actively involved
with productions. Our drama team has links with a
number of theatre companies and practitioners, a
close association with the town’s Rose Theatre,
and is engaged in cutting-edge research. (See
p132 for joint honours options.)
What will you study?
This course has four key themes running
across the three years: performance histories;
creative theatre-making; performance texts;
and performance in relation to culture. Within
these, you will explore different approaches to
performing, directing, devising and writing; to
studying the history, practice and theory of each;
and to looking at how these different strands work
in relation to one another.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Staging Histories; Making Theatre Happen;
The Actor and the Text; Culture and Performance
Year 2 Devising in Context; The Play Today;
Modernism and the Stage; Option modules (eg
Shakespeare: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow;
Popular Performance 1: Mask and Clown; Write
Action: Introduction to Dramatic Writing)
Year 3 Production Projects A&B; Dissertation;
Option modules (eg After Modernism: Avant-garde
Performance from the 1940s to the Present Day;
Beyond Text: Advanced Dramatic Writing; Popular
Performance 2: Cabaret, Music Hall, Variety,
Stand-up and Burlesque; Professional Practice;
Renaissance Drama in Action 1547–1642; Special
Study: Staging the Nations; Special Study:
Tragedy, Catastrophe, Trauma)
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: W400 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see p132
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/drama2016
Dance single/joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree has a broad focus and capitalises on
London’s vibrant multicultural dance scene. It is
designed to assist students who may not have a
classical or contemporary dance background, and
covers ‘urban’, ethnic and popular dance styles as
well as more-conventional dance. You can choose
to study Dance as a single honours or in
combination with Drama.
What will you study?
Your studies will be based on developing
your technique in various styles; giving you an
embodied experience of various cultural and
‘ethnic’ styles; increasing your knowledge of dance
history and theoretical concepts; developing your
creative and collaborative skills; and preparing
you for a range of employment and further
study opportunities, both within and outside the
performing arts.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Dancing Cultures; Dancing Histories;
Dance Making 1; Dancing Bodies
Year 2* Performing Theories; Popular Dance;
Performing Techniques; Option modules (eg
Dance and Professional Practice; Dance Making 2;
Dance Teaching and Leading; Performing Cultures)
Year 3* Production Project; Research Project;
Dance Making 3: Creation and Collaboration;
Performing Techniques 2; Option modules (eg
Access to Dance; Street Dances)
*Modules will run according to demand and staff
availability.
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: W500
Joint honours (Dance and Drama): WW45
3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/dance2016
Creative Music Technologies single honours BMus(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course will enable you to engage with
popular and traditional musical genres, and gain
advanced skills in sound manipulation, recording
and production techniques through a hands-on
and creative approach to learning. You will join a
thriving community of musicians who are actively
involved in creating music through performance,
composition and production work.
What will you study?
In Year 1, specialist music technology skills are
covered, along with music production. There is a
focus on learning key musical and study skills while
developing your specialist composition and/or
performance techniques, along with an opportunity
to participate in a wide range of performance-
based activities. In Year 2 there is a further
exploration of studio, recording and production
techniques, while enhancing creative skills in
composition and/or performance. Sound synthesis
and creating sound and music to moving image
are key features, and you will learn research skills
and explore live sound and event management.
There is also a focus on careers in the music
industry, and you will have the chance to broaden
your experience through a work placement. In
Year 3, the Individual Project offers the choice of
special study supported by personal tutorials or
individual instrumental lessons. Research seminars
are given by visiting industry professionals, and a
choice of additional modules will further develop
your musical interests.
Examples of modules
Year 1 The Foundations of Music Technology;
Recording and Production Techniques 1; Creating
with Technology; Writing and Performing; Writing
and Composing
Year 2 Recording and Production Techniques 2;
Sonic Art in Theory and Practice; The Working
Musician; Composition 2; Performance 2; Creating
Sound and Music for Image; Songwriting and
Performing
Year 3 Individual Project; Current Debates in
Music Education; Live Performance; Option
modules (eg Jazz Studies; Special Study:
Advanced Techniques in Music and Sound for
Image or Applied Musical Skills; The Psychology of
Music; The Studio Musician)
UCAS codes and duration
W301 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admission and department administrator, Music
T: +44 (0)20 8417 5149
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Television & New Broadcasting Media joint honours BA(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This degree explores the evolving nature of
television and its relationship with a range of
interrelated media forms – radio and the internet,
journalism, mobile phones and tablets. It will train
you to analyse visual texts and to create your own.
It offers a thorough understanding of television and
new media histories, enabling you to go forward to
shape the future of television. (See below for joint
honours options.)
What will you study?
The joint honours course integrates theory,
criticism and practical work. You will explore
academic theory and the history of television
and related media alongside a range of
critical approaches used to analyse television
programmes and their production and
consumption. You will learn how broadcasting
industries work, and will develop practical
production skills.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Getting on the Box: Expressing Ideas
through TV; Are you Watching Carefully? Close
Readings of Television
Year 2 Watching the Detectives; Just like That!
Comedy and Light Entertainment in TV and Film;
New Broadcast Production
Year 3 @ Work i n the Media Industries; Film
Dissertation; Special Study: Watch the Skies:
Science Fiction Television and Film; Big Ideas for
the Small Screen; Days of Hope: Drama in
Broadcasting
UCAS codes and duration
See below
Entry requirements
280–320 UCAS points, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions Office
Arts and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/tvnewmedia2016
Joint honours combinations Dance and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Drama WW45 3FT/6PT p130
Drama and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WW84 3FT/6PT p110
Dance WW45 3FT/6PT p130
English Language & Linguistics WQ43 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature WQK3 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies WP43 3FT/6PT p131
French (minor field) W4R1 3FT/6PT p111
History WV41 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations WLK2 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication WPK3 3FT/6PT p131
Psychology (minor field) W4C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) WC48 3FT/6PT p138
Film Studies and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) PHN1 3FT/6PT p70
Creative Writing WP83 3FT/6PT p110
Drama WP43 3FT/6PT p130
English Literature QPJ3 3FT/6PT p110
French (minor field) W6R1 3FT/6PT p111
History PV31 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism PP35 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication PH90 3FT/6PT p131
Publishing P3P4 3FT/6PT p111
Television & New Broadcasting Media P396 3FT/6PT p131
Media & Communication and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) P351 3FT/6PT p70Creative Writing WPV3 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology LPH3 3FT/6PT p138
Drama WPK3 3FT/6PT p130
English Literature QP3H 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies PH90 3FT/6PT p131
French (minor field) P3R1 3FT/6PT p111
Human Rights LPF3 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations LP2H 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism PP53 3FT/6PT p111
Politics PLH2 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) P3C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) PC38 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing PP34 3FT/6PT p111
Sociology PLH3 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) P3R4 3FT/6PT p112
Television & New Broadcasting Media PJ90 3FT/6PT p131
Television & New Broadcasting Media and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WPW3 3FT/6PT p110
English Language & Linguistics QPH3 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature QP3J 3FT/6PT p110
Film Studies P396 3FT/6PT p131
International Relations LP2J 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication PJ90 3FT/6PT p131
Politics LPFH 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) P3CV 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) CP83 3FT/6PT p138
Publishing PP43 3FT/6PT p111
Sociology LPJ3 3FT/6PT p139
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Pharmacy and chemistry If you’re interested in studying a pharmaceutical or chemical science, Kingston University offers
a range of high-quality courses that will give you a sound preparation for p rofessional life.
We have one of the largest undergraduate teaching programmes in pharmaceutical and
chemical sciences in the United Kingdom. As a Kingston University student, you will be
taught by highly qualified, friendly, and enthusiastic staff, and you’ll have access to great
facilities, such as a simulated pharmacy dispensary, new teaching laboratories and state-of-the-art analytical and forensic instrumentation laboratories.
Pharmaceutical and chemical research within the University, and our contacts with other
academic, university and medical institutions ensure that you receive teaching that reflects
the latest scientific knowledge. Our well-established connections with the worlds of industry
and healthcare also ensure that our courses are highly relevant, keeping you up to date with
the latest developments – and provide for plenty of career-related events.
In addition, our pharmacy degree is fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council
(GPhC), and our courses are reviewed with the help of our industrial advisory board, whichincludes representatives from Procter & Gamble, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical
Industry, GlaxoSmithKline and LGC (formerly Laboratory of the Government Chemist). Many
of our courses include opportunities to gain first-hand industrial experience, including one-year
work placements in the UK and abroad, and regular visits and placements.
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Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences foundation degree FdSc
Why choose this course? This course is designed to give an introduction to
pharmacy, chemistry and the pharmaceutical
sciences. There is a strong practical element, which
will develop your laboratory techniques. You will
also be required to undertake a work placement,
which will provide valuable vocational experience
and open up new employment opportunities.
This course is accredited by the General
Pharmaceutical Council to allow graduates who
have attained the required standards direct entry
to Year 2 of the Master of Pharmacy programme,
and is based at both Kingston University and at
South Thames College.
What will you study?
The first year consists of core modules that cover
each of the main subject areas, such as chemistry
and biology. Practical applications are key and, to
enhance employability, your academic skills will be
actively supported. The second year includes a
selection of option modules, allowing you to
specialise in areas of interest. The vocationalapplication of the taught material i s emphasised
throughout the course, and you will need to
undertake work-based placements.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice;
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences; Life Sciences and
Medicine; Academic and Professional Skills
Portfolio
Year 2 MPharm route: Medicines, Health and
Wellbeing; Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems; The
Science of Medicines; Introduction to
Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
MChem route: Organic and Physical Chemistry;
Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry;
Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental
Techniques; Option module
MPharmSci route: Cells, Tissues and Organ
Systems; Introduction to Spectroscopy and
Experimental Techniques; Option modules
UCAS codes and durationF190 – 2yrs FT
Entry requirements
180 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/pharmchemfdn2016
Chemistry single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?If you enjoy mainstream chemistry and would like
to apply your knowledge in industry, research or
teaching, Kingston University’s Chemistry degree
is ideal.
What will you study?
You will study the fundamental aspects of
chemistry before taking an in-depth look at
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Experimental and analytical chemistry modules
enable you to develop your practical skills and
laboratory techniques. In your final year, you will
take a specialised look at inorganic, physical and
organic chemistry, though still with the option to
study some more-applied aspects in addition.
Examples of modules Year 1 Foundation Organic and Physical Chemistry;
Foundation Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry;
Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences; Introduction
to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
Year 2 Inorganic Chemistry; Organic and Medicinal
Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Analytical and
Experimental Chemistry
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Project; Organic and Natural Product
Chemistry; Analytical and Physical Chemistry;
Inorganic and Materials Chemistry OR Inorganic
and Industrial Chemistry
UCAS codes and durationF100 – 3yrs FT
F101 – 4yrs SW
F108 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above
Entry requirements
Min. 260 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/chemistry2016
Chemistry single honours MChem(Hons)
Why choose this course?
MChem degrees have been designed with the
needs of the modern industrial or research chemist
in mind. They contain greater emphasis on
research while expanding the academic content of
the traditional BSc course.
What will you study?
The first two years of the MChem course are
identical to the BSc(Hons) – see opposite. If you
show a high level of attainment, you can progress
to the MChem. A range of modules unique to the
MChem course will increase your depth of
understanding and show you how to approach a
research problem.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Foundation Organic and Physical
Chemistry; Foundation Inorganic and
Environmental Chemistry; Academic Skills for
Molecular Sciences; Introduction to Spectroscopy
and Experimental Techniques
Year 2 Inorganic Chemistry; Organic and Medicinal
Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Analytical and
Experimental Chemistry
Year 3 Organic and Natural Product Chemistry;
Polymer and Industrial Chemistry; Inorganic and
Materials Chemistry; Analytical and Physical
Chemistry
Year 4 Advanced Organic and Medicinal
Chemistry; Advanced Inorganic and Physical
Chemistry; Project
UCAS codes and duration
F104 – 4yrs FT
Entry requirements
Min. 280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mchem2016
Science Foundation Year Why choose this course?
If you would like to study a science subject at
Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the
first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include
an extra foundation year within your chosen
degree. This gives you an alternative entry route if
you lack traditional qualifications such as A-levels,
if you are a mature student, or if you have
non-science-based A-levels.
This course is taught at Kingston College (with the
exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will
benefit from the friendly, informal atmosphere of
college life before continuing your study at the
University campus. See the course webpage for
details.
What will you study?
Throughout the foundation year, you will study a
range of subjects that underpin subsequent study
in the first year of your degree and beyond. The
broad scope of subjects will allow you to study a
range of areas and, in some instances, allow
flexibility of choice of intended degree route.
Subjects start at an elementary level and there is
a strong emphasis on the development of
practical investigational and study skills.
Subjects studied are determined by your choice
of degree route.
Examples of modules
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics for Science
• Sport Science
• Earth Sciences and the Environment
• Computer Systems
• Computer Programming
• Scientific Investigation and Skills
UCAS codes and duration
See the individual course entry for codes for the
foundation route of your chosen subject. UCAS
codes for the foundation route are marked as ‘FDN’.
1yr FT
Entry requirements
For full details of entry requirements and other
entry routes, see the course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Pharmaceutical Science single honours MPharmSci(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Pharmaceutical science is concerned with the
design and development of new drugs for clinical
purposes. It explores the different sources of
medicine, how they work and how they can be
formulated (eg tablet, cream, inhaler), analysed
and tested. This four-year course is ideal if you see
yourself as a research scientist working in areas
such as drug discovery and delivery.
What will you study?
The first two years of the course are shared with
the BSc(Hons) programme – see entry above.
Your studies will then become more research-
focused, helping you develop your laboratory,
analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also
study advanced masters-level modules.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical
Science; Bioscience 1; Introduction to
Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques;
Academic Skills for Molecular Science
Year 2 Organic and Medicinal Chemistry;
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics; Analytical
Science; Practical and Research Skills in
Pharmaceutical Science
Year 3 Topics in Pharmaceutical Science; Organic
and Natural Product Chemistry; Drug
Development; Advanced Analytical Science
Year 4 Research Project; Advanced Organic and
Medicinal Chemistry; Manufacture and Clinical
Trials of Medicines
UCAS codes and duration
B204 – 4yrs FT
Entry requirements
Min. 280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mpharmsci2016
Pharmaceutical Science single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Pharmaceutical science is concerned with the
design and development of new drugs for clinical
purposes. It explores the different sources of
medicine, how they work and how they can be
formulated (eg tablet, cream, inhaler), analysed and
tested. This course provides a wide understanding
of all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
What will you study?
You will study topics ranging from introductory
pharmaceutical chemistry and the basic principles
of physiology and biochemistry, through to the
design, synthesis and testing of biologically active
molecules. Other topics include: pharmacology,
pharmaceutical formulation, methods of drug
delivery, pharmaceutical analysis and drug
legislation. In addition, the Practical and Research
Skills module teaches practical laboratory
techniques, planning and data interpretation skills
required for research.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical
Science; Bioscience 1; Introduction to
Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques;
Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences
Year 2 Organic and Medicinal Chemistry;
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics; Analytical
Science; Practical and Research Skills in
Pharmaceutical Science
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Drug Development; Topics in Pharmaceutical
Science; Project; Organic and Natural Product
Chemistry OR Advanced Analytical Science
UCAS codes and duration
BB22 – 3yrs FT
BBG2 – 4yrs SW
B208 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p134
Entry requirements
Min. 260 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/pharmsci2016
Pharmacy single honours MPharm(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Pharmacy is a science-based healthcare
profession that involves the preparation, supply
and monitoring of medicines for the treatment and
prevention of disease. If you have a keen interest in
health issues, disease management and the
sciences associated with medicine, this four-year
course, taught jointly with St George’s, University
of London, is ideal.
What will you study?
Your studies will focus on four main areas:
pharmaceutical and biological chemistry, physiology
and pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, and
professional practice. Specific topics include
pharmacy law and practice, formulation, clinical
pharmacy and therapeutics. Some of the course will
be taught at the medical school of St George’s,
University of London, in Tooting.
This course is fully accredited by the General
Pharmaceutical Council.
Examples of modules
Year 1 The Human Body; The Role of the
Pharmacist; The Science of Medicines; The
Science of Drugs
Year 2 Drug Design and Medicine Development;
Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice; The Central
Nervous System and Mental Health; The
Cardio-respiratory System 1
Year 3 Infection, Immunology and Cancer;
Endocrine, Reproductive and Inflammation; The
Cardio-respiratory System 2; Gastrointestinal, Liver
and Skin
Year 4 Technology to Care; Effective Decision
Making for Pharmacy Practice; Research Methods
and Project
UCAS codes and duration
B230 – 4yrs FT
B231 – 5yrs FDN, see p134
Entry requirements
320 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
Through UCAS, see p145
Find out more
Science, Engineering and Computing admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/mpharm2016
Psychology, criminology and sociology Do you enjoy asking why? If you do, you could have the makings of a good social scientist.
The fields of psychology, criminology and sociology enable us to understand the forces at work
in society. They are also about critical thinking – challenging assumptions and questioning what
you see. A degree in any of these discipl ines gives you the opportunity to examine both the bigger
picture (ie large-scale social structures such as gender, class and ethnicity) and the smaller scale(for example, why individuals behave in certain ways).
At Kingston University, you can choose to gain a broad knowledge of sociology, psychology
or criminology in combination with another subject (joint honours), or develop an in-depth
understanding through a single honours degree. Whatever option you choose, we’ll encourage
you to look at the world in a new way, in a thriving, intellectual environment with an exciting mix of
approaches. Although academic theory forms the main element of our courses, they also include
opportunities to gain practical experience to back up your studies.
You’ll learn from experienced staff, many of whom combine teaching with work in practice; for
example, as local government councillors, youth justice workers and psychologists. We also have
a strong involvement in national, European and international research networks and collaborations.Student feedback praises the energy and enthusiasm of our staff and the quality of teaching. We
pride ourselves on being accessible, friendly and intellectually challenging.
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Criminology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Criminologists combine the study of society, politics,
law, psychology and culture to understand offending
behaviour and the state’s response to prohibited
and harmful activity. This course will provide you with
a thorough grounding in the major debates and
perspectives in criminology, alongside the skills
required to collect and interpret criminological
evidence. (See opposite for joint honours options.)
What will you study?
You will develop your ability to think like a
criminologist and will gain the fundamental skills to
practise criminological research. You will learn about
the relationship between crime, crime control,
victimisation and social identity, including
questions of age, gender, race and ethnicity, and
sexuality. You will also apply your learning to
real-world problems, and will have an opportunity
to gain experience in the field by undertaking
community-based learning, working with
practitioners, advocates or campaigners.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Crime, Law and Justice; Violence,
Transgression and Society; Foundations in
Criminological Theory; Social Research Methods
Year 2 Police and Penal Studies; Crime, Media
and Policy; Researching Crime Prevention and
Community Safety; Diversity and Discrimination in
the Criminal Justice System; Youth, Subcultures
and Style; Criminality, Deviance and the State in
Early Modern Europe
Year 3 Criminology Dissertation; Genocide and
Crimes against Humanity; Human Rights and
Political Violence; Practice: Contemporary Issues
and Debates; Transnational Crime; Consumption
and Lifestyle; Gender, Race and Class; Migration
and Social Transformation; Special Study: Cyber
Crime and Society; The Politics of Crime in the
Black Atlantic; War and Society
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: L311– 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see opposite
Entry requirements
Single honours: 280 UCAS points
Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/criminology2016
Forensic Psychology single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course, one of a small number in the UK
offering a specialist qualification in forensic
psychology, is designed for those who aspire to
work as a professional forensic psychologist or
would like to develop a career in any area of
psychology. It will provide a thorough understanding
of criminal investigations and the psychology of
offending behaviour, as well as a practical and
theoretical approach to psychology in general.
What will you study?
You will be introduced to principles and techniques
used in forensic psychology, together with the
issue of crime and workings of the criminal justice
system. You will learn about major concepts,
methods and theories in psychological science,
including the relationship between brain and
behaviour, how people interact in groups and how
we learn and develop as human beings. You will
study the relationship between crime, mental
health and a range of interventions in a forensic
context, as well as research methods, individual
differences, social psychology, child development,
biopsychology and cognitive psychology. In
addition, you will have the chance to gain valuable
work experience, placed in context through
lectures by experienced forensic psychologists.
You will study psychological theories related to the
process of investigation and criminal behaviour,
and will choose a dissertation topic supervised by
active researchers in their field. Option modules
allow you to tailor your course to career aspirations
and interests.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Foundations of Psychology; Research
Methods; Crime, Law and Justice; Introduction to
Forensic Psychology
Year 2 Brain Behaviour and Cognition; Social,
Individual and Developmental Psychology;
Research Methods 2; Forensic Mental Health and
Criminal Behaviours
Year 3 Dissertation OR Project; Psychology of
Offenders and Investigations; Applied Criminology;
Option modules (see the course webpage for
examples)
UCAS codes and duration
C8C6 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/forensicpsychology2016
Sociology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Sociology explores questions about the nature of
society, human relationships and behaviour, and
looks at issues around power and inequality,
change and development. As a sociologist of the
future, this course will provide you with the training
to understand and respond to real-world,
contemporary social problems, such as prejudice,
social exclusion and racial injustice. (See below for
joint honours options.)
What will you study?
You will gain a thorough grounding in the
conceptual and practical foundations of sociology,
and will adopt a variety of perspectives to interpret
society and the lives of individuals. You will use
different research techniques to back up your
arguments, while fieldwork exercises provide
opportunities to develop project management and
teamworking skills. You will also choose from a
range of modules covering various topics, and will
explore the different ways in which sociology is
applied in real-world settings. You will have an
opportunity for community or work-based learning
while studying the sociology of organisations and
occupations. In addition, you will be encouraged to
think critically about the discipline of sociology
through your dissertation project.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Thinking Sociologically; Social Selves;
Violence, Transgression and Society; Social
Research Methods
Year 2 International Perspectives on Social
Change and Development; Researching Race and
Ethnicity; Sociological Approaches: Issues and
Debates; Crime, Media and Policy; Identity and
Difference; Police and Penal Studies; Youth,
Conformity and Transgression
Year 3 Sociology Dissertation; Consumption and
Lifestyle; Gender, Race and Class; Migration and
Social Transformation; Practice: Contemporary
Issues and Debates; Special Study: Religion and
Society; The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic;
War and Society
UCAS code and duration
Single honours: L300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see table below
Entry requirements
Single honours: 280 UCAS points
Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
www.kingston.ac.uk/sociology2016
Criminology and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Creative Writing WL83 3FT/6PT p110
English Language & Linguistics LQ33 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature LQH3 3FT/6PT p110
Forensic Science LF34 3FT/6PT p119
History LV31 3FT/6PT p106
Human Rights LLH2 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations ML92 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication LPH3 3FT/6PT p131
Politics LLJ2 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) M8C9 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) MC98 3FT/6PT p138
Sociology ML93 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish (minor field) M9R4 3FT/6PT p112
Psychology (major field) with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business C8N1 3FT/6PT p70
Creative Writing* C8W8 3FT/6PT p110
Criminology* C9M8 3FT/6PT p138
Drama* C8W4 3FT/6PT p130
English Language & Linguistics* C8Q3 3FT/6PT p110
French C8R1 3FT/6PT p111
History* C8V1 3FT/6PT p106
Human Rights* C8LF 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations* C8LG 3FT/6PT p106
Journalism* C8P5 3FT/6PT p111
Media & Communication* C8P3 3FT/6PT p131
Politics* C8L2 3FT/6PT p107
Sociology* C8L3 3FT/6PT p139
Spanish C8R4 3FT/6PT p112
Television & New Broadcasting Media* C8PH 3FT/6PT p131
*See the combinations table for this subject if you’d like to study
Psychology as a half or minor field.
Sociology and/with...
UCAS Duration 2nd field
Business (minor field) LHN1 3FT/6PT p70
Criminology ML93 3FT/6PT p138
Economics, Applied LL13 3FT/6PT p81
English Language & Linguistics QL33 3FT/6PT p110
English Literature QL3H 3FT/6PT p110
History VL13 3FT/6PT p106
Human Rights LL23 3FT/6PT p106
International Relations LLF3 3FT/6PT p106
Media & Communication PLH3 3FT/6PT p131
Politics LLG3 3FT/6PT p107
Psychology (minor field) L3C8 3FT/6PT p138
Psychology (half field) CL83 3FT/6PT p138
Television & New Broadcasting Media LPJ3 3FT/6PT p131
Joint honours combinations
Psychology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
This course provides a practical and theoretical
approach to scientific psychology, and
encourages students to explore a variety of
specialisms within the discipline. The degree,
which is accredited by the British Psychology
Society, is the first step towards becoming a
chartered psychologist. You can choose to study
psychology as a single or joint honours degree
(see opposite for joint honours options).
What will you study?
You will be introduced to concepts, methods and
major theories in psychology, and the way in which
psychologists approach theoretical and practical
problems. You will study the historical and
philosophical development of psychological
thought, how people interact in groups, and how
we learn and develop as human beings. Various
research methods will be covered, and you will be
offered a choice of option modules to enable you
to specialise in a particular area and gain work
experience (eg within the department, in l ocal
schools or clinical settings). In Year 3, you will
choose a dissertation topic that is related to and
supported by an additional module to comprise a
‘capstone’ project.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Psychology Research Methods 1;
Foundations of Psychology; Historical and
Philosophical Concepts in Psychology; Social Selves
Year 2 Psychology Research Methods 2; Brain,
Behaviour and Cognition; Social, Individual and
Developmental Psychology; Applied Psychology:
Theory and Practice; Learning and Behaviour;
Mental Health and Brain Function
Year 3 Psychology Research Project; Advanced
Developmental Psychology; Critical Social
Psychology: Memory, Narrative and
Representation; Neuropsychology and Neuro-
rehabilitation; The Psychology of Health and
Wellbeing; Introduction to Forensic Psychology;
Issues and Controversies in Psychology and
Mental Health; Psychology of Art and Film
UCAS codes and duration
Single honours: C800 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT
Joint honours: see opposite
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Arts and Social Sciences
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361
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Surveying and planningWhether you’re interested in providing structural advice, managing building projects or
dealing with property investment, Kingston University has a surveying course to suit you.
Each of our surveying degrees is tailored for a particular aspect of the profession while
providing a firm grounding in general property issues.
Kingston has partnerships with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and theChartered Institute of Building (CIOB), as well as strong links with the surveying profession,
which means that we can offer you an up-to-date, career-focused foundation for an
exciting career.
NB: If you do not have practice experience, you should normally apply for the sandwich
route of your chosen course, as the three-year mode is primarily for those with relevant work
experience. Please contact us if you would like advice on the most appropriate mode for you.
Building Surveying single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Building surveyors specialise in the maintenance and
care of buildings, working in areas such as building
design, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving
disputes between adjoining owners or landlord
and tenant. Studies are therefore multidisciplinary,
covering topics from the fields of technology,
building design, law, professional practice and
heritage buildings.
The course is fully accredited by the Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB), and is reviewed and
accredited annually by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS). For full details of the
accreditations for this course, please visit the
course webpage.
What will you study?
Sustainable building design is a key feature of the
course. Modules in design and development enable
you to appreciate the design process, the
relationship of buildings with their environment, and
the need for design innovation and sustainability.
Technology modules teach you how buildings are
constructed and how and why they fall apart. This
knowledge is then applied in the second-year
module on building appraisal and developed further
in the final-year module on building design and
application. The course also provides you with a
sound basis in business and legal knowledge, as
applied to the property and construction industries.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Context of Building Surveying; Sustainable
Design and Development; Residential Construction
Technology; Principles of Law and Organisations
Year 2 Commercial Construction Technology;
Building Appraisal; Building Maintenance and
Adaptation; CAD and Building Science
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Building Design and Application; The
Existing Built Environment; Professional Practice in
Context; Research Project
UCAS codes and duration
K261 – 3yrs FT; 5yrs PT
K230 – 4yrs SW
Entry requirements
280/300 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
www.kingston.ac.uk/buildingsurv2016
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Quantity Surveying Consultancy single honours BSc(Hons)
Why choose this course?
Quantity surveyors ensure that developments and
construction projects are completed on time and
within budget. Much of their work is concerned
with the financial aspects of construction, and they
are increasingly involved in providing clients with
strategic business advice. This degree reflects the
mix of technical, economic, legal and managerial
skills required in this industry.
The course is fully accredited by the Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB), and is reviewed and
accredited annually by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS). For full details of the
accreditations, please visit the course webpage.
What will you study?
The course provides you with the opportunity
to gain sound knowledge of construction and
development processes, together with the
essential business and consultancy knowledge you
will need for a successful career.
Examples of modules
Year 1 Context of Quantity Surveying; Sustainable
Design and Development; Residential Construction
Technology; Principles of Law and Organisations
Year 2 Commercial Construction Technology;
Design Economics and Cost Planning; Contract
Administration; Advanced Measurement
Optional sandwich year
Year 3 Project Management; Consultancy;
Professional Practice in Context; Research Project
UCAS codes and duration
K281 – 3yrs FT; 5yrs PT
K240 – 4yrs SW
Entry requirements
280/300 UCAS points, depending on qualifications
For full details and other entry routes, see the
course webpage.
How to apply
FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University
Find out more
Admissions
T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545
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Aounting
ccounting & Finance BSc(Hons) 70
usiness with Accounting BSc(Hons) 72
uarial Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 123
uarial Science BSc(Hons) 123
ertising, Marketing Communications & BSc(Hons) 73
ospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technology MEng/BEng(Hons) 90
ospace EngineeringBSc(Hons) 89
ospace EngineeringMEng/BEng(Hons) 89
ospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
ndation certificate/FdEng 90
raft Engineering foundation 90raft Engineering BSc(Hons) 91
raft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up 91
mation, IllustrationBA(Hons) 67
lied Architectural Stonework & ConservationFdSc 63
lied Economics BA(Hons) 81
hitecture
pplied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63
chitecture BA(Hons) 63
t & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65
t & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65
ne Art BA(Hons) 66
ne Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66
ustration Animation BA(Hons) 67
and design history
t & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65
ne Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66
onautics, Aerospace Engineering, & Space TechnologyMEng/BEng(Hons) 90
omotive EngineeringBSc(Hons) 92
tion Studies for Commercial Pilot Training FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91
Bchemistry BSc(Hons) 117
chemistry, Medical BSc(Hons) 118
ogy
ological Sciences BSc(Hons) 118
orensic Biology BSc(Hons) 119
medical Science BSc(Hons) 118
ast Imaging FdSc 102
ding
uilding Surveying BSc(Hons) 141
storic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63
iness
usiness BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 70
usiness HND 70
usiness Economics BSc(Hons) 82
usiness Management BSc(Hons) 71
usiness Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up 71
usiness Studies BSc(Hons) 71
usiness with Accounting BSc(Hons) 72
usiness with Law BSc(Hons) 72
ternational Business BSc(Hons) 73
aw with Business LLB(Hons) 114
C
Chemistry
– Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 117
– ChemistryBSc(Hons) 134
– ChemistryMChem 135
– Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 118
– Pharmaceutical & Chemical SciencesFdSc 135
Child Centred Interprofessional Practice FdA / BA(Hons) top-up 84
Children, Working with & Young People BA(Hons) 104
Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 93
Coaching, Sport Analysis & BSc(Hons) 121
Communication
– Art & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65– English Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110
– Marketing Communications & Advertising BSc(Hons) 73
– Media & CommunicationBA(Hons) 131
– Network Communications (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77
Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127
Computing
– Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127
– Computer Science BSc(Hons) 76
– Computer Science / with specialisms BSc(Hons) 77
– Computing with Business BSc(Hons) 77
– Computing foundation year 76, 123
– Creative Technology BSc(Hons) 127
– Cyber Security & Computer ForensicsBSc(Hons) 78
– Games Technology BSc(Hons) 78
– Information Systems / with specialismBSc(Hons) 78/79
– Media Technology BSc(Hons) 128
– Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79
Conservation
– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63
– Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63
Construction Management BSc(Hons) 94
Creative Music Technologies BMus(Hons) 130
Creative Technology BSc(Hons) 127
Creative Writing BA(Hons) 110
Criminology
– CriminologyBSc(Hons) 138
– Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) 114
Curation: Art & Design: Hi story, Communication, Curation BA(Hons) 65
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics BSc(Hons) 78
D Dance BA(Hons) 130
Design
– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63
– Architecture BA(Hons) 63
– Art & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65
– Fashion BA(Hons) 65
– Fine ArtBA(Hons) 66
– Fine Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66
– Graphic Design BA(Hons) 67
– Illustration Animation BA(Hons) 67
– Interior Design BA(Hons) 67
– PhotographyBA(Hons) 68
– Product & Furniture DesignBA(Hons) 68
Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) 103
Disaster Management, Environmental Hazards & BSc(Hons) 97
Drama BA(Hons) 130
ndex to courses E
Early Years
– Early Years: Education & Leadership in PracticeBA(Hons) top-up 85
– Early YearsFdA 85
– Early Years: Leadership & Management FdA 85
– Early Years: Teaching & LearningBA(Hons) top-up 86
Economics
– Applied Economics BA(Hons) 81
– Business Economics BSc(Hons) 82
– Economics BSc(Hons) 81
– Financial Economics BSc(Hons) 82
Education
– Child Centred Interprofessional PracticeFdA / BA(Hons) top-up 84
– Early Years courses 85–86
– Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84
– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive PracticeFdA 86
– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive PracticeBA(Hons) top-up 86
Engineering
– Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space TechnologyMEng/BEng(Hons) 90
– Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) 89
– Aerospace Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 89
– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
foundation certificate/FdEng 90
– Aircraft Engineering foundation 90
– Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) 91 – Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up 91
– Automotive Engineering BSc(Hons) 92
– Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91
– Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 93
– Construction Management BSc(Hons) 94
– Engineering foundation year 88
– Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 95
– Mechanical Engineering BSc(Hons) 95
– Motorsport Engineering/Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) BSc(Hons) 92
– Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79
English Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110
English Literature BA(Hons) 110
Environment
– Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97
– Environmental Management BSc(Hons) 97
– Environmental Management with BusinessBSc(Hons) 98
– Environmental Science BSc(Hons) 98
– Sustainable Development BSc(Hons) 100
Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97
Exercise, Nutrition & Health BSc(Hons) 119
F
Fashion BA(Hons) 65
Film
– FilmmakingBA(Hons) 66
– Film Studies BA(Hons) 131
Finance
– Accounting & Finance BSc(Hons) 70
– Financial Economics BSc(Hons) 82
– Financial Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) 124
Fine Art BA(Hons) 66
Fine Art & Art History BA(Hons) 66
Forensic sciences
– Cyber Security & Computer ForensicsBSc(Hons) 78
– Forensic Biology BSc(Hons) 119
– Forensic Psychology BSc(Hons) 138
– Forensic Science BSc(Hons) 119
Foundation degrees
– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) 90
– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation 63
– Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training 91
– Breast Imaging 102
– Early Years 85
– Early Years: Leadership & Management 85
– Historic Building Conservation 63
– Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences 135
– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice 86
Foundation studies
– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) foundation certificate 90
– Aircraft Engineering foundation 90
– Art & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65
– Computing foundation year 76, 123
– Engineering foundation year 88
– Mathematics foundation year 76, 123
– Science foundation year 97, 117, 127, 134
French BA(Hons) 111
Furniture Design, Product & BA(Hons) 68
G
Games Programming (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77
Games Technology BSc(Hons) 78
Geography
– Geography BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 98
– Human Geography BA(Hons) 99
– Physical Geography BSc(Hons) 99
Geology BSc(Hons) 100
Graphics
– Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127 – Graphic Design BA(Hons) 67
H
Healthcare
– Breast Imaging FdSc 102
– Health, Exercise, Nutrition & BSc(Hons) 119
– Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) 102
– Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nursesBSc(Hons) 102
– Nursing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons) 103
– NutritionBSc(Hons) 120
– PhysiotherapyBSc(Hons) 103
– Radiography, Diagnostic BSc(Hons) 103
– Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) 104
Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63
History
– Art & Design: History, Communication, Curation BA(Hons) 65
– Fine Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66
– History BA(Hons) 106
Human Geography BA(Hons) 99
Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) 72
Human Rights BA(Hons) 106
I
Illustration Animation BA(Hons) 67
Information Systems BSc(Hons) 78
Information Systems (Internet Business) BSc(Hons) 79
Interior Design BA(Hons) 67
International Business BSc(Hons) 73
International Law LLB(Hons) 115
International Relations BSc(Hons) 106
International Relations, Politics & BA(Hons) 107
Internet Business (Information Systems) BSc(Hons) 79
IT ( see Computing)
J
Journalism BA(Hons) 111
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nglish Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110
ench BA(Hons) 111
panish BA(Hons) 112
w
usiness with Law BSc(Hons) 72
ternational Law LLB(Hons) 115
awLLB(Hons) 114
aw Senior Status LLB(Hons) 115
aw with Business LLB(Hons) 114
aw with Criminology LLB(Hons) 114
guistics, English Language & BA(Hons) 110
rature, English BA(Hons) 110
Mnagement
usiness Management BSc(Hons) 71
usiness Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up 71
onstruction Management BSc(Hons) 94
arly Years: Leadership & Management FdA 85
nvironmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97nvironmental Management BSc(Hons) 96
uman Resource Management BSc(Hons) 72
arketing Management BSc(Hons) 73
eal Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115
keting Communications & Advertising BSc(Hons) 73
keting Management BSc(Hons) 73
hematics
ctuarial Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 123
nancial Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) 124
athematics BSc(Hons) 124
athematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 125
athematics foundation year 67, 123
athematics with Business BSc(Hons) 125
chanical Engineering
echanical Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 95
echanical Engineering BSc(Hons) 95
dia
omputer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127
eative Technology BSc(Hons) 127
m Studies BA(Hons) 131
edia & Communication BA(Hons) 131
edia Technology BSc(Hons) 128
levision & New Broadcasting Media BA(Hons) 132
dical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 118
wifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) 102
wifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses BSc(Hons) 102
orsport Engineering/Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) BSc(Hons) 92
sic
eative Music Technologies BMus(Hons) 130
usicBMus(Hons) 131
Nwork Communications (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77
sing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons) 103
rition
xercise, Nutrition & Health BSc(Hons) 119
utritionBSc(Hons) 120
Pamedic Science FdSc XX
rmaceutical & Chemical Sciences FdSc 135
rmaceutical Science BSc(Hons) 136
rmaceutical Science MPharmSci 136
rmacology BSc(Hons) 120
rmacy MPharm 136
PhotographyBA(Hons) 68
Physical Geography BSc(Hons) 99
PhysiotherapyBSc(Hons) 103
Pilot Training, Aviation Studies for Commercial FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91
Politics
– Politics BA(Hons) 107
– Politics & International Relations BA(Hons) 107
Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84
Product & Furniture Design BA(Hons) 68
Psychology
– Forensic Psychology BSc(Hons) 138
– PsychologyBSc(Hons) 139
Publishing BA(Hons) 111
Q
Quantity Surveying Consultancy BSc(Hons) 141
R
Radiography – Breast Imaging FdSc 102
– Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) 103
– Therapeutic Radiography BSc(Hons) 104
Real Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115
S
Science foundation year 97, 117, 127, 134
Social Work BA(Hons) 104
Sociology BSc(Hons) 139
Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79
Space Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics & MEng/BEng(Hons) 90
Spanish BA(Hons) 112
Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice FdA / BA(Hons) top-up 86
Sport Analysis & Coaching BSc(Hons) 121
Sport Science BSc(Hons) 121
Statistics
– Actuarial Mathematics & StatisticsBSc(Hons) 123
– Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 125
Stonework & Conservation, Applied Architectural FdSc 63
Surveying
– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63
– Building Surveying BSc(Hons) 141
– Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63
– Quantity Surveying Consultancy BSc(Hons) 141
– Real Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115
Sustainable Development BSc(Hons) 100
T Teaching ( see also Education)
– Early Years: Teaching & LearningBA(Hons) top-up 86
– Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84
Television & New Broadcasting Media BA(Hons) 132
Therapeutic Radiography BSc(Hons) 104
W
Working with Children & Young People BA(Hons) 104
Writing
– Creative Writing BA(Hons) 110
– Journalism BA(Hons) 111
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