Postgraduate

Prospectus
2020/21

Faculty of Business
and Social Sciences
Contents

Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor  2

Meet us in person 3
Key Kingston University stats 4
Study to suit you 6
Destination Kingston 8
Destination London 10
Facilities12
Transforming our campuses 14
Meet our people 16
Research18
Research highlights 20
Careers24
Work placement scheme 24
Enterprise26
Our alumni 26
Supporting you 28
Student experience 30
Accommodation32
Commuting33
Steps to Kingston 34
International students 36
Fees and funding 40
How to apply 41
Degree apprenticeships and short courses 43
Getting to us 44
Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
Introduction46
Courses50
Index70
Key contractual information 72
Contact us 73
Do you have ambitions to advance or
even change your career?

Are you passionate to learn more about

a subject you love?

Whatever your reason for wanting to

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

If you choose to become a member of our
postgraduate community, you will become one of our
graduates who are sought after for their academic
achievements and their ability to shape society and
contribute to the UK economy.
We collaborate with local, national and international
businesses to ensure our research and courses are
at the forefront of industry. A growing number of our
postgraduate courses will offer you a work placement,
allowing you to gain industry experience that is
directly relevant to your studies.
As a Kingston University postgraduate student, you
will be taught by lecturers who are actively involved in
the professional world, many of whom are undertaking
world-leading research and several who have been
awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowships.
You will also have access to a number of unique
research archives and special collections held here.
Our commitment to research has been recognised
with a European Commission HR Excellence in
Research Award; Kingston is one of only 268
institutions across Europe to have received the award.
We aim to increase the enterprise capability of our
students, to ensure you are more competitive in the
job market, so there is an entrepreneurial thread
running through each course to help you learn best
business practice, evolve creative ideas and develop
your problem-solving skills. This approach has led to
us being recognised by government as one of the top
two institutions in the country for graduate start-ups
for the past nine years (Higher Education Business and
Community Interaction Survey 2008-9 to 2016-17).
Above all, alongside our teaching and research
credentials we are known for our supportive and
inclusive community where you can meet and be
inspired by students from all backgrounds.
I hope you enjoy discovering more about Kingston
University and I look forward to welcoming you to one
of our Open Evenings in the near future.
Professor Steven Spier
Vice-Chancellor

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Meet us in person
We have a range of events throughout the year Webinars and web chats for international students
where you will have the opportunity to find out In addition to visiting countries around the world, our
more about studying at Kingston University; Open international team also offer monthly webinars and web
Evenings, Campus Tours, as well as meeting our chats to help international students understand more
staff at educational fairs around the world. about the application process, how to apply for the Tier
4 student visa and what to expect on your course.
Open Evenings
Find more information about upcoming webinars and
Our Open Evenings are designed to answer all of
recordings of previous webinars on our website.
your questions about postgraduate study at Kingston
University. You will also have the opportunity to: kingston.ac.uk/internationalwebinars
– Have one-to-one conversations with academic staff
to help you choose the course that is right for you
– Ask any questions you may have about the
application and enrolment process
– Receive advice on finance, support services, careers
and accommodation
– View our learning facilities and resources
Our Open Evenings take place on:
– Wednesday 27 November 2019
– Wednesday 4 March 2020
– Wednesday 1 July 2020
kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-evenings
Campus Tours
Our student-led Campus Tours provide a flexible way
for you to visit our campuses and view our facilities if
you are unable to attend one of our Open Evenings.
kingston.ac.uk/campustours
Meet us in your country
If you are an international student, we know that it
is not always possible to visit the UK before you join
university. We make regular visits to countries around
the world, attending educational fairs and working
with our overseas representatives and institutional
partners. We regularly visit the following countries:
– Asia Pacific: China, Hong Kong, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia
– Middle East: Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon
– South Asia: India, Pakistan
– Europe: Norway, Turkey
– Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda
– North America: USA
We list all our up-coming visits on our website:
kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits

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Key Kingston
Stats Most
1 HE-BCI survey 2016/17
2 Guardian League Table 2020 successful
3 REF 2014
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5
Times Higher Education teaching excellence ranking 2018
By 2022/23
UK higher education
6 Kingston upon Thames is one of the safest boroughs in London
(Met Police 2019)
institution for graduate
7 Young University Ranking 2018, Times Higher Education
8 Times Higher Education awards 2017
start-up companies 1

Top 50
University 60% of the
in the UK2 University’s
Top 10 research submission
University was rated as world-leading or
in London2 internationally excellent 3

100% increase Top 15

in world-leading in Europe for
and internationally gender equality
excellent research from of staff and
REF 2008 to REF 2014 students 4

Winner of the 2017

Guardian University £118.7m
Award for Teaching being spent on
Excellence investment 5
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 Kingston postgraduate
community

Gender Split
Female: 60.4%
Kingston upon Thames Male: 39.2%

is one of the safest Other: 0.4%

boroughs in London 6

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

Ranked in the
top 200
young universities
in the world 7
Age
25 and under: 47.4%
Over 25: 52.6%

Our Big Read Ethnic Diversity

project has been awarded White: 40.2%
the Widening Participation or Asian/Chinese: 32.3%

Outreach Initiative of the Year 8 Black: 14.4%

Mixed/Other: 11.2%
Unknown: 1.8%

Disability
No declared
disability: 88.9%
Other disability: 6.3%
140 countries Specific learning
difference: 4.8%
represented on
campus
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It’s important to find a postgraduate
course that fits into your life. We offer
a wide range of flexible study options
that meet your learning needs and
enable you to balance studying with
work or family commitments.
Study to suit you

Taught degrees at Kingston Research degrees at Kingston

Masters degree Kingston University research degrees offer a flexible

Our taught masters courses are usually studied full- approach to carrying out research. They allow you to
time over one year or part-time over two years. You study on a full-time basis or to combine your research
will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding studies with employment.
of your subject through tailored modules and you will
Masters by Research
produce a dissertation or project during your studies.
Students undertake an independent research project,
Types of masters available include: Master of Arts
with expert supervision, which is subject to an oral
(MA); Master of Science (MSc); Master of Business
examination. You can choose to study over one
Administration (MBA); Master of Law (LLM); Master
year full time or two years part time. There are also
of Social Work (MSW); Master of Music (MMus);
opportunities to link your project to your career
Masters of Philosophy (MPhil); Master of Landscape
interests.
Architecture (MLA); Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
PhD
Postgraduate diploma (PgDip)
Original, independent research will make a significant
Similar to a taught masters degree, you will study
contribution to your chosen field over three to four
taught modules however, usually a dissertation or
years of full time study or four to six years part time.
project will not be required as part of your studies.
Students will produce a supervised thesis which is
You can usually progress to a masters degree from a
subject to a formal oral defence known as a Viva Voce
PgDip by accruing credits.
examination.
Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)
Professional Doctorates
Similar to postgraduate diplomas but take half the
A part-time programme for professionals, the
time to complete. A typical postgraduate certificate
Professional Doctorate is an exciting and challenging
comprises of three modules and can be completed
alternative to a traditional PhD. This work-oriented
in just 15 weeks of full-time study. A dissertation or
qualification typically runs over four years and
project will not be required as part of your studies and
provides excellent opportunities for advanced
you can usually progress to a masters degree from a
professional development.
PgCert by accruing credits.
Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)
A postgraduate certificate in education provides
a route into teaching. The one year course
blends academic and practical learning through a
combination of school placements and university
based learning.
Short courses
Short courses can be studied for personal interest,
continued professional development or as a pathway
to postgraduate study. Find out more about the short
courses available at Kingston University on page 43.

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 Destination
On your doorstep
Located where leafy Surrey meets busy London, the
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames offers the

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

Art and culture

Found in the centre of town, the ancient marketplace
is open seven days a week selling fresh fruit,
vegetables, fish, flowers and more. It also hosts a wide
variety of festivals and events throughout the year.
You can immerse yourself in art and culture at
Kingston School of Arts many events and exhibitions
at the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House
Museum. As the University is custodian of both
museums, there is no charge for you to visit.
Rose theatre is the largest producing theatre in
south-west London and has played host to some
of the greats, including Dame Judy Dench and, of
course, our own students who regularly perform there.

Entertainment
If you are looking for all the latest trends, the
Bentalls centre is ideal. Located in the centre of
Kingston upon Thames, the Bentalls Centre is home
to some of the largest high street retailers; just
remember to pick up your student discount card for
savings and special offers.
Banquet Records is the go-to place for music fans in
Kingston. As well as being an independent record shop,
they are famous for regularly hosting in-store gigs.

…and relax
Our lively, student-friendly riverside town neighbours
Hampton Court Palace and two royal parks; perfect
for relaxing and quiet study time.
Kingston’s riverside is home to a diverse range
of restaurants, bars and cafes overlooking the
picturesque river Thames; it’s the perfect place to eat
and socialise.

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 Kingston riverside

The Kingston Pound

We even have our very own
currency in Kingston. The
aim is to guarantee more of
the money spent in Kingston
upon Thames remains in the
borough, leading to greater
investment in the local
economy. Better still, the notes
Banquet Records

have been designed by two

of our alumni, Molly Dunne
and Ella Hilton, and each note
is adorned with an image of a
well-known Kingston landmark.
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The Shard, The London Eye, Whitehall and St James’s Park
Destination
London
It is easy to see why London
was ranked as the best
student city in the world*.

London is a centre for excellence in many

professional fields and a base for many major global
companies. London offers fantastic employment
opportunities and is a gateway to the world.
London’s population of over eight million
represents cultures from all over the world. It is a
truly multicultural city, with a range of museums,
festivals, restaurants and music that reflect this.
London has a wide variety of entertainment to
suit everyone’s taste and interest. From West End
theatres and live concerts, to cafes, restaurants
and the city’s lively nightlife; there is something for
everyone to enjoy.
If you enjoy sport, you will love London. There are
many iconic sports grounds; Emirates Stadium,
Lords Cricket Ground, Twickenham Stadium,
Wembley, Wimbledon and the Olympic Park.
London is also a green city, with a wealth of parks
and open spaces where you can relax.
Official visitor guide – visitlondon.com
Things to do in London – timeout.com/London
*QS Best Student Cities 2018.

Arguably the most culturally

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

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Engineering workshop, John Galsworthy Building,
Roehampton Vale campus Penrhyn Road campus Exterior, Knights Park campus
Facilities
Make them work for you
The University is located across four teaching
campuses in and around Kingston upon Thames.
Our campuses are not only welcoming and
supportive environments for students and staff,

Kingston Business School,

they are also home to incredible learning facilities.

Kingston Hill campus

With laboratories and studios, modern
classrooms and lecture theatres, libraries,
dedicated postgraduate study centres, virtual
learning tools, 24/7 online learning support,
specialist computer suites and many more
additional study spaces, we provide everything
you need to succeed in your studies.
Penrhyn Road campus
Within walking distance of Kingston town centre,
this campus is busy, lively and cosmopolitan and
there is a range of cafés, bars and restaurants on
site. It also has central University facilities such
as the fitness centre, health centre, main student
restaurant, the Union of Kingston Students and the
Student Life Centre, which provides services such
as accommodation and finance advice.
Kingston School of Art, Knights Park campus
Set in a riverside location, a short walk from
Kingston town centre and the Penrhyn Road
campus. The restaurant and bar are right next to
the picturesque Hogsmill River, providing a tranquil
backdrop for breaks in between lectures.
Kingston Hill campus
A beautiful, leafy, self-contained site with a mix of
modern and historic buildings and a community
feel. The campus boasts a cafe, restaurant, bar,
Subway and Starbucks as well as halls of residence,
tennis courts, bee hives and a nature walk.
Roehampton Vale campus
Purpose-built and completely dedicated to the
study of engineering. The campus is just a bus ride
or short drive from Kingston and within walking
distance of Richmond Park and Wimbledon
Common.
St George’s, University of London
Our Health and Social Care courses are run
Coombehurst House,
Kingston Hill campus

through a unique partnership with St George’s

Hospital in Tooting, in southwest London.
Tooting is one of London’s most culturally
vibrant areas and is just 20 minutes from central
London by tube.

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Transforming our
campuses

Town House
Our new landmark building, Town House, opening
in January 2020 on our Penrhyn Road campus, is
centred on transforming the learning experience of
our students. Designed by RIBA award-winning and
Stirling Prize nominated Grafton Architects, Town
House will provide a great new study facility, including
a new library, with over 1,000 study spaces, flexible
learning spaces, a covered courtyard, cafes, dance
studios, roof top gardens and an attractive landscape
along the front of the campus.
kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/
campus-development
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Knights Park campus
Kingston School of Art is recognised as one of the
leading art and design schools in the UK. This is
shown in our subject rankings, research output,
industry and student awards and the leading brands
and institutions working with us. We are ranked top
university in the UK for design and crafts by Guardian
University Guide league tables 2020. To maintain this
outstanding reputation and competitive edge, it is
important the facilities meet the same high standards.
We have carried out a major refurbishment project
at Kingston School of Art’s Knights Park campus.
Designed by Stirling Prize winning Haworth Tompkins,
the refurbishment has provided students with two
floors of world-class workshop spaces and four floors
of modern design studios.
kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/campus-
development/current-projects/new-extension-
building-at-knights-park

We are investing £118.7m

to transform our facilities to
provide a first class learning
and teaching experience
across our campuses.

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Meet our people
Dr Alison Baverstock
Associate Professor of
Publishing
Publishing expert and academic
Alison founded the University’s Big
Read initiative, a shared reading
scheme that sees a special edition
copy of a book sent to all new
students ahead of arrival at the
University. First offered in 2015,
the Big Read aims to create a
sense of community through
shared reading among staff,
students and the wider Kingston
borough, by providing a common
topic to talk about.
The project was named the
Widening Participation or
Outreach Initiative of the Year by
the Times Higher Education in
2017. The award recognises the
most imaginative and innovative
university project to encourage
students to enter higher education.
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Ifrah Mussa
Aerospace Engineering
PhD Researcher
Ifrah’s research is centred
on tackling the challenges of
maintaining wind turbines in
extreme cold climates through
innovative anti-icing technology.
Her study will propose a viable
system to prevent/remove icing
on wind turbine blades and enable
the wind energy industry to utilise
more cold regions to produce
clean energy.
Ifrah is currently on a six month
PhD placement in China, which
was awarded by the British
Council. Her placement has
allowed her to understand how
wind and icing experiments
are conducted, obtain data
using advanced test facilities
unavailable in the UK and carry
out experiments to validate her
analysis.
Giampiero Favato
Director of Doctoral
Programmes
Giampiero’s work played a
pivotal role in the decision by
health ministers in Italy and the
United Kingdom to extend the
national Human Papilloma Virus
(HPV) vaccination programme to
boys, saving over 1,000 lives per
year. His research programme
developed a sophisticated
economic model detailing
the cost-benefit of the HPV,
concluding offering the HPV
vaccination to both boys and
girls would be cost-effective for
improving public health.
In 2017, Italy approved the gender-
neutral vaccination against HPV,
followed by Great Britain in July
2018. Following the approval in
Italy and Great Britain, gender-
neutral HPV vaccination has been
approved in Serbia, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Denmark Sweden,
Germany and The Netherlands.
As a result, one out of two boys
living in the EU will be directly
immunised against HPV.
Winsome Pinnock
Associate Professor,
Drama
Winsome is an award winning
playwright, screenwriter, academic
and dramaturg who specialises
in critical race theory and post-
colonial drama.
Winsome was the first black British
female writer to have a play at
the National Theatre with ‘Leave
Taking’ in 1988. The play was
revived in 2018 to critical acclaim
and was broadcast on BBC
Radio 3 in early 2019. Over thirty
years later, she is still one of the
only Black women to have been
programmed there.
Winsome’s work has been
produced on the British stage
and internationally since 1985.
Her recent play ‘Rockets and
Blue Lights’ won the Alfred
Fagon Award for best new play in
2018 and is being developed for
production in the main house of
the Manchester Royal Exchange.
She is currently working on a
feature film and her play ‘One
Under’ is to be toured nationally in
Autumn 2019.
Will Brooker
Professor of Film and
Cultural Studies
Will’s research explores popular
stories across a wide range of
media forms, from novels, films
and television to theme parks,
comic books and video games. His
studies centre around exploring
what these stories mean to people
and how different audience groups
interpret them in different ways. He
has published a number of books
covering Alice In Wonderland, Star
Wars, Batman, Blade Runner and
David Bowie.
His David Bowie research project
was particularly experimental
and involved condensing all of
the singer’s career into a single
year of his own life, during which
Will surrounded himself with the
books, music and movies that
had influenced him. He adopted
Bowie’s distinctive clothes,
hairstyles and diet, in an attempt
to understand him better. The
project caught the imagination
of the global media and he was
interviewed around the world as
he travelled to key Bowie locations
including Brixton, Bromley, New
York, Switzerland and Berlin.
Fiona Jones
Professor of Rehabilitation
Research
Fiona specialises in getting to
the heart of what is important to
people when they are recovering
from a stroke, brain injury or
living day to day with a long-term
condition. Her research has
changed the way rehabilitation
teams deliver care by using
techniques and language which
focusses on people’s ideas and
needs first rather than solely on
deficits and problems.
Since 2010, more than 5000
healthcare practitioners have been
trained and changed their practice
to be more person centred,
efficient and effective. Fiona’s
approach has been integrated into
healthcare teams across the UK,
Australia and New Zealand, in both
community and acute healthcare
settings. In 2018, Fiona was
awarded an MBE for her services
to stroke rehabilitation.
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Research
Our research responds to global challenges in Over many years Kingston has developed
areas such as health and well-being, sustainable considerable expertise in knowledge transfer and
development, economic and cultural prosperity and exchange. We have established strong partnerships
the future of work and learning. This is underpinned with businesses through successful Knowledge
by our commitment to realising social justice, human Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and more recently
rights, equality, diversity and inclusion. through the launch of Degree Apprenticeships, which
address core strategic business needs and support
We are committed to supporting our communities
solutions for economic growth. These extend from
of researchers and research students to develop the
projects with local technology companies to those
knowledge, skills and competencies they need to
with non-governmental organisations and international
become thought leaders in their field. Our students
learning providers, providing opportunities for our
benefit from quality academic supervision and
students to work on key strategic projects and apply
mentoring, career guidance and our well-established
their learning to live business scenarios to deliver
collaborative relationships with industry.
innovative solutions.
Working in partnership
Recent KTPs include helping Selectamark Security
Our research is valued by our civic, research and
Systems Plc to develop an e-commerce platform;
business partners as well as the wider community.
designing a kindergarten curriculum for language-
We contribute to and work with local schools, national training provider Linguaphone and working with
and local health and social care providers, small video analytics company VCA Technology to use
and medium size enterprises and large corporate new technologies to manage security at large-scale
employers, such as NHS National Physical Laboratory events.
and the aerospace industry. Longstanding and fruitful
Graduate Research School
collaborations with Kingston’s Rose Theatre, Kingston
All postgraduate research students at Kingston are
Museum and our five local boroughs that make up
supported by the Graduate Research School. The
the South London Partnership highlight our regional
school runs research development training, mentoring
contribution. A wide array of research and creative
and career development programmes for research
opportunities are afforded to our researchers by
students and provides advice and guidance on
our scholarly archives and our custodial role of the
funding sources, regulations and other related issues.
Stanley Picker Gallery, Dorich House and Visconti
Music Studio.

Our research contributes to

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

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

Business and Social Science

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

Health, Social Care and Education

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

Kingston School of Art

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

Science, Engineering and Computing

Protecting clean sport and health
Professor Andrea Petroczi’s world leading research
into anti-doping in sports is playing a key role in a
major European initiative to educate young fitness
and sports enthusiasts about the dangers of
doping and ways to avoid falling victim to the perils
of performance and image-enhancing substances.
Her work has led to SAFE YOU, a milestone
project in recreational and amateur sports, and to
the development of World Anti-Doping Agency’s
official anti-doping programme ALPHA: Athlete
Learning Programme for Health and Anti-Doping.
(www.safeyou.eu)
Research highlights
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among
Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip
Dr Basel El-Khodary spent eight months in
Gaza conducting a longitudinal research study
investigating the risk factors and consequences
of exposure to war-trauma on the children’s
mental health.
Dr El-Khodary said ‘Exposure to ongoing war-
traumatic events has had a severe effect on the
children in Gaza’s mental health. In the last decade,
they experienced three wars (2008, 2012 and 2014),
which have resulted in elevated levels of mental health
problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), anxiety and depression.’
During his initial three month research study in 2013,
Basel collected his data surveying and interviewing
Palestinian children. The results showed that every
child in the Gaza Strip had experienced at least one
war-trauma during the war in 2012 and revealed more
than half, 53.5%, were suffering from PTSD.
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In his follow up study, Basel spent a further five months
in Gaza. His research findings indicated a rise in PTSD
to 57.6% amongst the children who participated in
his study following the 50-day war in 2014, which left
over 2,200 people dead. Exposure to war-traumatic
events has put them at high risk of developing mental
health problems while they are still young and the
continuation of such problems into adulthood.
His results revealed that parental support reduced
the effect of exposure to war-trauma, which in turn
reduced PTSD symptoms. On the other hand, an
anxious environment at home, harsh discipline and
low family income led to an increase PTSD symptoms.
His study confirmed that children who had access to
a school-based counselling programme had a positive
effect on decreasing PTSD and depression symptoms.
Basel’s research has been published to help raise
awareness of the psychological deterioration of children
being exposed to war-traumatic events and to highlight
the need for an increase in counselling programmes
available to this high-risk group in Palestine.
Kingston professor helps arthritis
sufferers ESCAPE-pain
Research by Professor Mike Hurley has led to the Through robust evaluation, independent review and
development of a rehabilitation programme to help comparison studies, ESCAPE-pain is shown to be safe
arthritis sufferers gain a better quality of life. Not and produce better and longer-lasting outcomes than
only more effective than medication or surgery, it medication or surgery. Patient feedback is consistently
is also cheaper. positive, with participants gaining improved physical
function, increased independence, better mental well-
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis,
being and quality of life. As it promotes physical activity,
affecting nearly 10 million people in the UK.
ESCAPE-pain also reduces the risk of developing other
Characterised by chronic joint pain and stiffness, it can
conditions related to sedentary lifestyles.
devastate the lives of those living with it. Its treatment
is the third highest cost to the NHS. With longer life ESCAPE-pain has been endorsed by NHS England,
expectancies and less-active lifestyles, the incidence Public Health England and eminent professional
of osteoarthritis is predicted to double within 10 years. bodies and has received funding from Arthritis
Research UK. It has won awards from the Royal
The most commonly known treatments, medication
Society of Public Health and the British Society
and surgery, are costly and unpopular. Mike Hurley,
of Rheumatology. Over 11,000 people have been
Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at Kingston
through the programme and ESCAPE-pain is now
University and St George’s University of London, has
delivered in over 170 sites across the UK; a mix of
developed an alternative in the form of ESCAPE-pain.
physiotherapy outpatients departments and at leisure
ESCAPE-pain is a six-week programme combining
and community sites.
self-education, coping strategies and individually
tailored exercises to alleviate pain and improve
function. It is particularly suitable for older people with
painful knees and hips. There are also significant cost
benefits to the NHS; it is estimated the programme
has so far saved the healthcare system £14m.
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Research highlights
How to make a Sensory Room
for people with dementia
Every three minutes someone in the UK will The study revealed the impact of poor design in the
develop dementia. There are currently 850,000 form of aesthetically and functionally inappropriate
people living with dementia in the UK, with installations, set-ups and accessories, as well as the
numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. lack of knowledge and guidance for care practitioners
about how to facilitate sensory activities and
People with dementia often develop behavioural
environments for older people with dementia.
and psychological symptoms which, in many
cases, are born out of frustration from an inability to Dr Jakob’s research informed the development of new
communicate or interact with the world. design guidelines for multi-sensory environments;
published as an online guide book ‘How to make a
Sensory rooms provide gentle stimulation of sight,
Sensory Room for people living with dementia’. The
sound, touch, taste, smell and movement in a
application of the guide and the creation of sensory
controlled way, designed to calm or stimulate those
rooms using co-design methods has been enhancing
with dementia. However, while studies over the past
the provision for dementia care in care-homes and in
ten years have outlined the positive benefits, many
the community, as well as informing innovation in the
multi-sensory rooms in care homes are left unused.
design, manufacture, marketing and supply of multi-
Research, led by Dr Anke Jakob from Kingston sensory products for people living with dementia.
School of Art, investigated the quality of multi-sensory
Dr Jakob said: “The role of a designer is to look at
stimulation on offer in English care homes with
space as a whole and consider how aspects such as
residents living with dementia, in particular, the design
colour, lighting, materials, furniture and sound can
of multi-sensory spaces. Involving a number of care
best work together to produce an area that will give
homes in London and South England, it discovered
people with dementia a positive experience.”
that, in many cases, sensory rooms had been installed
with little thought to how they are used by patients
and were following design principles more suited to
children than adults.
Equipping ambulances with
5G video streaming
A cutting-edge, 5G-enabled, video streaming
system, being developed by Professors Christos
Politis and Dr Nada Philip, will allow A&E doctors
to make life-saving decisions on patient care by
viewing live footage from ambulances.
Accident and emergency services are facing an
ever-increasing demand across the country. NHS
ambulance trusts responded to seven million separate
incidents in 2017 alone. Finding ways to reduce
patient turnaround time upon arrival at hospital could
play a key role in helping alleviate the pressure.
The part government-funded research project, led by
Professor of Wireless Communications Christos Politis
and Associate Professor, Dr Nada Philip, will develop
5G-equipped applications that can provide a direct
link between ambulances and waiting hospital teams.
The video streaming system will help hospital-based
doctors make lifesaving decisions by watching live
footage, helping to reduce patient turnaround time
when they arrive at hospital.
The pioneering research will also explore the use of
techniques for developing 5G-enabled body-worn
cameras for police forces to speed up crime scene
assessment, as well as improved CCTV solutions.
Professor Politis said: “The idea is to give doctors
and surgeons a virtual environment to see what they
are dealing with in real time. It could help with triaging
care or even allow medics to advise ambulance crews
on treatment, improving chances of survival in life or
death cases.”
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Careers
Careers and employability
We will provide you with the necessary careers and
employability support to keep you up to date with
ever changing industries, giving you the assurance
that the skills you develop will boost your employment
prospects.
Career focused learning
Careers and employability are embedded within the
heart of our curriculum. Created with the world of
work in mind, many courses have been developed in
consultation with industry-leading organisations and
carry professional accreditation. Staff are active in the
workplace, maintain links with business and industry,
and are respected in their fields.
Our award winning careers and
employability service
Our dedicated careers and employability service
offers innovative and inclusive support for all our
postgraduate students. We help identify career
opportunities, support you with the recruitment process
and provide advice on how to market your skills,
knowledge and experience to employers. We also offer:
– one to one advice with professional career
consultants
– workshops on career planning and job hunting
– comprehensive online vacancy service
– specialist support and advice for international
students
– mock interviews and assessment centres
– industry and subject-specific networking events
– access to industry reports, job search guides and
other online resources
kingston.ac.uk/careers
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Work
placement
scheme
Valuable and practical
We are one of the few universities that offer you the
opportunity to undertake a placement while you
study a postgraduate degree. Most of our courses
now offer an optional year integrated work placement
programme to help you gain valuable, practical industry
experience and provide you with the opportunity to
link your studies to real-life situations at work.
Our work placement scheme is designed specifically
to give you an advantage in the graduate job market.
You will:
– gain insight into a particular industry or role
– decide if this is the right career path for you
– take on real responsibilities and increase
your confidence
– develop transferable skills and enhance
your employability
– network and establish valuable references and contacts
Find out which of our courses offer a work placement
programme on our course webpages.
How we will support you
Our careers and employability service will support
you while you find your work placement and ensure
your placement meets your course requirements and
career goals.
You will have access to our range of contacts with
organisations across multiple industries in the UK.
We can support you to build your network, discover
relevant opportunities and will help you meet
employers.
We will guide you throughout the application process
by providing specialist training workshops to
introduce you to placement opportunities, develop
your CV and prepare you for interviews to help you
secure your placement.
kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/work-placement
“Menswear brand, Craig Green
was the ultimate work placement
opportunity. During my time
there, I was involved in different
parts of the design process,
such as cutting patterns and
making items; I really feel
like they trusted me with key
responsibilities.”
Hanbyeol Lee (Baylee)
MA Fashion
Enterprise
Encouraging entrepreneurship
Our students have an unrivalled reputation for
starting their own businesses and we have been
consistently rated as the most successful UK
University for graduate start-up companies (Higher
Education Business and Community Interaction
Survey 2008–9 to 2016–17). We encourage all
students to take an enterprising approach to their
studies and future careers and each of our students
are guaranteed access to specific training for
starting and developing their businesses.
Bright ideas
We run an annual Bright Ideas competition that
gives our students the opportunity to develop an
idea, have it evaluated and win funding to turn their
creative concept into a business reality. There are
five categories in which your idea may be entered:
– freelance/self-employed brand
– social enterprise
– STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths)
– products and services
– improving Kingston University
Bright ideas winner 2019
Graphic design students Florence Piccinini
and Lizzy Wright claimed the Bright Ideas 2019
Science, Health and Wellbeing award for creating
SaL– a water bottle that also functions as a
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulator.
The pair hope SaL, which stands for Save a Life,
will help people act quickly and instinctively in a
real life emergency.
“Bright Ideas is a wonderful
initiative – it gave us a reason
to work on our project and
supported us to fully realise
our product.”
Lizzy Wright, Graphic Design
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Our Alumni
Declan Burke (UK)
Master of Business Administration
Declan joined Kingston University in 2016,
graduating with a Master of Business Administration.
The programme’s focus on developing practical
analytical, strategic and leadership skills
proved invaluable to Declan in gaining a global
understanding of the business world and providing
him with the confidence to make critical business
decisions.
Declan is now Senior Business Operations
& Technology Manager at MS Amlin (Global
Reinsurance Company) and is using the theory and
experience he has acquired to drive technology
enhancements within the insurance sector.
Anna De Pascale Correas (Italy)
MA Publishing
Anna completed an MA in Aesthetics and Art Theory
before undertaking an MA in Publishing.
During her master’s, Anna was able to develop her
interests in design and production, and explore
other influences in publishing, such as business
planning, content delivery and marketing.
Whilst studying, she worked part time at award
winning photobook publisher Hoxton Mini Press,
before being offered a permanent position as a
Production Manager as she completed her course.
Joining an independent publishing company has
given Anna the opportunity to learn her craft and get
involved in a broad range of projects. She has also
written and designed her own book.
“Kingston University allowed me to become a
creative, curious and open individual, capable
of independent and critical thinking. They gave
me the confidence to explore my creative ideas
which has made a real difference in helping me
achieve my career goals.”
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Supporting you
Whether you need practical assistance with
your finances or guidance with a research
project, our wide range of academic and
wellbeing support will connect you with the
support you need, when you need it. Our
friendly support teams are here for you from
the moment you arrive and provide expert
advice and guidance to ensure you have the
tools you need to succeed.

Language support Airport pick-up

for international
students
We offer free English
language courses throughout
the academic year to help
you develop confidence in
your English language skills
and, in particular, improve
your academic English.
service
We offer a free airport pick-up
service for international and
EU students arriving in the
UK via Heathrow and Gatwick
airport in January and
September. The coach service
will take you straight to your
halls of residence or privately
rented accommodation.
Immigration
advice
Our advisors will help you
with matters concerning:
– obtaining or extending your
Tier 4 student visa
– working in the UK before
and after your studies
– visa advice if you are
travelling abroad
– living in the UK and
understanding cultural
differences.

Confirmation of Acceptance If you plan to remain within

the UK to work after you have
for Studies (CAS) Support completed your studies, there
will be a variety of informative
A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is an electronic
visa workshops arranged
document required as part of your Tier 4 student visa application.
throughout the year to
Before issuing your CAS, our team of experts will check all of your
discuss the appropriate visa
supporting documents to ensure they meet the visa requirements.
options and work routes.
kingston.ac.uk/visa

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Faith and
spirituality
We love the fact that our
students come from many
different backgrounds,
cultures and faiths. Our
dedicated faith and spirituality
team will provide support,
whatever your beliefs.
Student
Achievement
Officers
Our Student Achievement
Officers work collaboratively
with other support services to
proactively support students
whose time at university might
not be going to plan. They
can explore ways for you to
get back on track and help
you to plan your next steps.
Your own
personal tutor
Every student gets their own
personal tutor and regular
opportunities to meet with
them one-to-one. They
will monitor your progress,
provide guidance as needed
and be your first point of
contact for help and advice.
Student Life
Centre
Our dedicated Student Life
Centre can give you help
and advice on pretty much
anything, from money and
accommodation advice, to
disability support and student
funding.
Digital campus
From using the KU app
to view your timetable to
logging into your Kingston
desktop from home, you
will find the kind of flexible
working that is right for
you. Our virtual learning
environment, Canvas, means
you will also have access
to course materials such as
lecture notes and previous
exam papers.
Health and
wellbeing
Our health and wellbeing
team provide confidential,
flexible services, such as
one-to-one counselling and
online support and self-help.
They are available for booked
appointments or drop-in
sessions.
Academic
Skills Centres
Student advisors and
lecturers will provide you with
one-to-one support and help
with your coursework. There
is a skills centre located on
every campus.
Libraries
We have a library on each
campus with generous
opening hours, including
24-hour access at Kingston
Hill and Penrhyn Road
during term time. Dedicated
postgraduate study areas
allow you to focus for
individual or quiet study
sessions and provide
opportunities to collaborate
with your network of peers.
On campus GP
surgery
We have our own NHS
Doctors surgery available to
every student. They also offer
a wide range of wellbeing
services and therapies
including aromatherapy and
osteopathy.
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Student experience
International Volunteering programme, Chennai, India
Credit: the Union of Kingston Students

Ensuring your voice is heard

The Union of Kingston Students is here to support
As a postgraduate student, you’ll
and represent the students that make up the Kingston have plenty of opportunities to
community. Working in partnership with the University,
they are here to represent your opinions and views on
involve yourself with student
student experience and to support your education. life from joining sports clubs
They do this in lots of different ways, from providing
opportunities to influence the Union’s and University’s
and societies to learning a new
policies, activities and priorities to determining the language.
student campaigns that are funded.
Get involved
Each Faculty offers a programme of events and
networking opportunities and the Union of Kingston
students runs over 90 societies and sports clubs, and
an extensive volunteering programme, so there is
always something new to get involved in.
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Sport facilities
We have a wealth of sports and fitness facilities. Our
on-campus fitness centre is a great way to get active
and is fully equipped with the latest cardiovascular
and weight-training equipment, as well as an air-
conditioned aerobics and dance studio.
Our dedicated sports facility, Tolworth Court sports
ground, is home to 14 football pitches, two rugby
pitches, two cricket squares, mini-soccer pitches,
floodlit training areas, two netball courts, three tennis
courts and a six/seven-a-side hard-court football pitch.
Language scheme
At Kingston, you will have the opportunity to study
up to nine languages completely free of charge. You
will get a fully authentic language experience, taught
by highly knowledgeable language teachers, many
of whom are native speakers. Teaching consists of a
combination of face-to-face and online classes and
are available to everyone in the Kingston community.
Currently we offer language courses in: Arabic,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin,
Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Accommodation

Halls of residence Halls costs

As a postgraduate student, you may find that your The cost of our halls vary in price so you will be able
accommodation taste has changed since your to find something to suit your budget. In 2019/20
undergraduate studies. We reserve a number of places prices start from £124* per week for a budget en-suite
in our halls of residence for our postgraduate students. room and go up to £338* per week for a large studio
Our recently developed 75 Penrhyn Road Hall also with double bed. Your rent includes heating, lighting,
offers self-contained studios reserved exclusively for hot water and wifi.
postgraduate students.
kingston.ac.uk/accommodation
Helping you to connect
A team of our current students act as Halls Connectors;
they live and work in halls and support you throughout
your stay. They help foster a community atmosphere by Where you live during your
organising student-led and student-focused activities,
which will connect you with other postgraduate postgraduate studies is an
students from the moment you arrive. important part of your overall
International students experience and we offer a variety
Each of our first year postgraduate international
students who begin their course in September are of options to suit your needs.
guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our halls of
residence, provided they meet our eligibility criteria.
We advise you book early, as spaces can fill up fast.
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Middle Mill Halls
Renting privately
Many of our postgraduate students choose to live in
private accommodation rather than in the University’s
halls of residence. Living independently gives you
lots of flexibility and offers you a greater choice of
facilities, locations and budgets. The University will
support you in your search for accommodation;
we offer services to help you find flat mates and
provide assistance and advice with housing issues
and understanding contracts. Our dedicated KU
Student Homes website advertises a wide selection of
privately owned accommodation in the local area.
Renting costs
Based on 2019 prices, you can expect to pay
between £90 and £175 per week to rent privately,
depending on location, room size, facilities and
the number of people sharing. Usually, you will be
expected to pay utility bills (electricity, water, wifi etc.)
on top of your rent, so remember to factor that in
when making any decisions.
Commuting
We have a huge commuting community at
Kingston, with over 50% of our students
choosing to live at home or off campus.
There are many benefits to commuting to
campus including saving money and remaining
close to your family. You can also use your
travel time to your advantage by planning your
projects and going through course reading.
Flexi-stay
You never have to worry about being late for an
important exam or project submission with our
flexi-stay plan, which allows commuting students
to book rooms in halls of residences on a night-by-
night basis.
Eating on campus
We have a range of cafés, bars and restaurants
on each of our campuses. If you prefer to bring
food from home, you can heat it up in one of our
microwaves and enjoy your lunch in one of our
comfortable common spaces.
Free laptop loans
Our libraries offer a free laptop loan service to save
you carrying your laptop throughout your commute.
Access your desktop anywhere
When you are not on campus, our ‘My Desktop
Anywhere’ service gives virtual access to your
university desktop and campus software whenever
and wherever you need it.
Online support
Services such as MyKingston and Canvas allow
you to access your course materials online and
keep up to date with student news. For more
information on the support you have available to
you at Kingston, see page 28.
Free intersite bus service
Our free bus service can connect you to all four of
our campuses and, importantly, to Surbiton and
Kingston train stations. Wifi is available on all the
buses and we have a live bus tracker on our app.
E-bikes
As part of our support of healthier modes of
travel, our E-Bike hire scheme enables everyone
at the University to hire a bike to travel between
our Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill campuses. If
you already have your own bike, there are plenty
of secure bicycle racks or bicycle sheds dotted
around campus for you to use.
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Your steps to Kingston
Applying for a postgraduate course degree is a simple and straightforward process
however, submitting your application will take preparation and commitment.
Follow the steps below to be guided through the application process.
If you have any questions about applying for a postgraduate course,
contact our recruitment team and we will be happy to help.
T 0203 510 0106
E kingstonenq@studyenquiry.com

01
Research universities
and courses
Use this prospectus
for an insight into
what we have to
offer and our website
for more detailed
information.
kingston.ac.uk
02 03
Visit us at a postgraduate Open Evening Apply for your
or connect with our international team course
in your country Apply for your course
There is no better way to get a feel for a via our website. Just
university than visiting it in person; sign up to our click on the ‘Apply
postgraduate Open Evening online. Now’ button on your
kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-evenings course page.
If you are based overseas and are unable to attend There are exceptions
a postgraduate Open Evening, you can meet our for some of our
international representatives in your country. courses. See page 41.
See page 3.

07 06 05 04
Apply for a loan – Apply for accommodation Accept your Receive your
Home/EU* students If you are thinking about living offer offer from us
Discover more about on campus, once you have After you have This will be
your funding options accepted your offer you can sent us your communicated
and set up your tuition apply for accommodation. If conditional offer to you by email.
fee payments. See you are an international student requirements,
page 40. beginning your course in or if your offer is
*EU nationals who satisfy September, we guarantee you unconditional,
certain residence criteria in an offer of accommodation. accept your offer
the UK.
See page 32. to secure your
place.

08
Send us your results
If you receive an offer that
requires you to meet certain
conditions, send us your
results as soon as you
receive them, so we can
confirm your place.
09
International students
Check visa regulations
and apply for your CAS
number, if necessary.
See page 39.
10
Enrolment and Welcome Week
Attend your enrolment and induction
to confirm your student status, meet
key staff and learn more about your
course. Welcome Week activities help
you settle into University life, become
familiar with your campus and meet
other students from different cultures
and courses.

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

John Hughes
PhD in Contemporary Art
Research
International
students
Kingston Uni-ted
The mix of nationalities and backgrounds among our
students and staff helps make Kingston University
one of the most richly diverse and exciting places to
study in the UK, making your time with us even more
valuable and rewarding.
International Office
Our international office will help make your journey to
Kingston University as easy as possible.
We will answer any questions on visas, housing,
finances, employment, and post study ideas. We will
keep in touch with you from the moment you apply,
providing lots of information to help you prepare for
your arrival and support you throughout your course
and after you leave us.
T +44 (0)20 8417 3411
E international@kingston.ac.uk
kingston.ac.uk/international
Support when you arrive
We are here to help you settle in quickly and offer a
range of additional support for international students
to ensure you enjoy your experience studying with us.
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Kijsuchon Niyomsattaya, MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Free airport pick-up service
Arriving in a new country and finding your way to
your accommodation can be a stressful experience.
To make it as easy as possible, we offer a free airport
pick-up service. Simply register online and we will
meet you at either Heathrow airport or Gatwick airport
and take you to your new home.
International orientation
Our special international orientation and welcome
programme will help you settle into your new life
in the UK before the main University events get
started and will help you get to know your fellow
students and make new friendships. It includes useful
information sessions on topics such as adjusting to
learning and teaching in the UK and an International
Student Reception where you can meet other
new international students. You will also have the
opportunity to find out about our wide range of clubs
and societies and familiarise yourself with the local area
by joining our guided tours of Kingston upon Thames.
International Arrivals Lounge
Created especially for new students, our International
Arrivals Lounge provides space to relax, collect
information, make a free phone call home, get snacks
and talk to staff and students.
kingston.ac.uk/internationalorientation
 Skye Rudin, MFA Fine Art
English language support Pre-Masters preparation programme
It is important to be able to understand, speak and If you don’t currently meet the entry requirements
write English well to succeed in your studies and for our masters courses, you could participate
enjoy your time at Kingston University. If you do in our Pre-masters Programme, which provides
not meet the English language requirements for the academic and English language preparation designed
course you would like to study, or you would just like specifically to offer progression to a number of our
to improve your English skills before starting your postgraduate courses.
course, our pre-sessional courses can help.
kingston.ac.uk/pmp
You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced
staff who understand the challenges faced by
international students. The duration of your course
will be determined by your current level of English and
will be taught in the weeks before your postgraduate
course is due to begin.
Our pre-sessional English language courses are
recognised and accepted by the UK Home Office.
If you successfully complete the course, you will
not need to take an IELTS test to meet your course
English language conditions.
kingston.ac.uk/presessionalenglish
Kingston University’s reputation
extends overseas; each year we
welcome postgraduate students
from more than 140 countries
around the world.
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 Adrian Mahamoodally, MSc Mental Health Nursing
Academic entry requirements English language requirements
We accept a wide variety of international academic In addition to the required academic qualifications, if
qualifications (with good grades) for entry onto our you are not from a majority English speaking country,
postgraduate courses. you will need to prove a good standard of English
in order to study at Kingston University. The English
Some programmes will have higher entry
language qualification we prefer is Academic IELTS
requirements or require that you have taken certain
(www.ielts.org), but we also accept a number of
subjects. Please refer to the course webpage for full
IELTS-equivalent English language qualifications.
details of specific entry requirements. There are also
country-specific sections on our website, where you Please see the following table for a guide to the IELTS
will find more-detailed information about our entry scores required by each of our faculties.
requirements specific to your home country.
Required IELTS grade
Subject area Overall score With no element lower than
Art, Design & Architecture 6.5 5.5
Business and Law 6.5 6.0
Social and Behavioural Sciences 6.5 5.5
Science, Engineering and Computing and Surveying 6.5 5.5 (6.0 in Writing)
Health, Social Care and Education 6.5 5.5
Pre-masters 5.5 5.5

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

Language requirements: kingston.ac.uk/languagereqs

Entry requirements: kingston.ac.uk/internationalentryreqs

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Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is an
electronic document required as part of your Tier 4
student visa application.
A CAS can only be issued a maximum of three
months before the start of the course.
Before issuing your CAS, our team of experts will
check all of your supporting documents to ensure
they meet visa requirements.
kingston.ac.uk/visa
Home Office
gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
UK Council for International Student Affairs
ukcisa.org.uk
Healthcare Surcharge
The immigration health surcharge (IHS) of £300 per year
is part of the Tier 4 student visa application and allows
all international students access to free healthcare
under the British National Health Service (NHS).
Monica Jalem, MSc IT and Strategic Innovation
Maintenance funds
If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study at
Kingston University, you will need to show evidence*
that you have enough money to pay your tuition fees
and cover the costs of living in the UK.
The following table gives you an indication of how
much money you need to show in support of your visa
application.
Costs to be covered**
Living costs £11,385
(£1,265 per month x 9 months)
Cost of course £13,500 – 23,000
(depending on your course)
*This does not apply to students in receipt of official sponsorship.
**Based on September 2019 requirements.
Please note: these figures may change, so please refer
to gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas for
the most up-to-date information.
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Fees and funding
Fees, funding and money matters
We understand that undertaking postgraduate study
is a big financial commitment, that is why, here at
Kingston University, we have services and advice to
help you plan your finances.
Scholarships and bursaries
Kingston University offers a range of scholarships and
bursaries towards the cost of postgraduate tuition
fees, with course specific funding also available.
kingston.ac.uk/pgscholarships
If you are interested in teacher training, bursaries may
be available from the government.
getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/bursaries-and-funding
International scholarships
Every year, we award scholarships to our international
students from outside the European Union. These
£2,000 scholarships are awarded to successful
applicants in recognition of academic excellence and
to encourage diversity in our student population. The
scholarships are available to all new international
students (classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes)
who have an offer to study a full-time degree course,
in any subject area, for the September intake.
kingston.ac.uk/internationalscholarships
Kingston University Alumni Discount
Students who have previously completed an
undergraduate degree at Kingston University and
go on to enrol on a postgraduate taught course are
eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees.
International students (with overseas fees status*)
who are Kingston University alumni or have a family
connection to the University are also eligible for a
10% discount on tuition fees.
Progression discount
We offer 15% towards the full cost of tuition fees
to students completing their degree at Kingston
University in 2019/20 and progressing on to a
postgraduate degree in 2020/21.
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Postgraduate loans
If you are a UK student resident in England and are
aged under the age of 60, you will be able to apply for
a loan of up to £10,609 to study for a postgraduate
master’s degree.
Taught and research-based courses in any subject
are eligible, excluding postgraduate certificates
(PgCert) or postgraduate diplomas (PgDip). Funding is
available for both full-time and part-time study.
The loan will be paid directly to you and will be non-
means tested. It can be used towards the fees for
your course or you can spend it on living costs.
gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Eligible doctoral research students can also borrow up
to £25,000 to help with course fees and living costs.
gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Tuition fees
You will find details of our tuition fees on our website
under the fees and funding section of the course you
are considering.
kingston.ac.uk/pgcourses
Our website includes Information about how to
pay your fees, including by monthly direct debit
instalments. You can also download a PDF of our
Money Matters guide.
kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding
International student tuition 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.
Type of course Annual international tuition fee*
Postgraduate course £13,500 – £15,600
MBA £23,000
Pre-Masters Programme £9,500
*These fees are to be used as a guide only for students who are
classified as ‘overseas’ fee paying. Visit the course webpages for the
exact price.

Employer sponsorship
Many employers know that they will benefit from
their staff being more qualified. Your employer
may offer to sponsor you through your course
at Kingston University by providing funding, day
release from work or guaranteed study leave.
Working while you study
Kingston upon Thames is a great area for part-time
and/or temporary jobs that can help you fund
your studies. The University’s job site can put you
in touch with hundreds of part-time vacancies in
London and the local area.
Each year, the University employs over 200 student
ambassadors to support widening participation
and student recruitment activities such as Open
Days and International arrival and orientation.
International students are able to work a limited
number of hours per week during term time,
and full-time during a postgraduate professional
placement year and official university holidays.
kingston.ac.uk/careers/students/jobs
Further advice and information
Our student life advisers can answer your
questions about funding options and give advice
on budgeting, banking and dealing with debt. They
are based in the Student Life Centre at Penrhyn
Road and also in the Student Services Centre at
Kingston Hill.
+44 (0)20 8417 7312
How to apply
Postgraduate applications (for both taught and research
courses) are made directly to the University; the online
application form can be found on the relevant course
page. There are some exceptions which are:
– PGCE courses apply through the UCAS Teacher
Training website
– Pharmacy Practice (OSPAP) apply at
pharmacyregulation.org
– MSc Nursing, MSW Masters in Social Work and
PgDip in Midwifery apply through UCAS
If your course does not have an online option, please
contact admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk for a pdf copy
of our application form.
Portfolio of work (for Kingston School of Art)
For many of our art, design and architecture courses,
you will need to support your application with a
portfolio. This will be a selection of your creative work,
demonstrating your creative skills and/or experience.
If your course requires a portfolio you will find
information on the relevant course page.
Once we have received your course application,
we will be in touch to request your portfolio. Your
portfolio should have no more than 20 images and
should include a written statement (maximum 300
words) explaining why you have applied for the course
and how your portfolio shows your suitability. The
maximum size that can be uploaded is 50MB. Please
note: only electronic versions can be accepted.
Accepting an offer
To accept an offer for a postgraduate programme, you
need to formally reply to the University or UCAS-TT
for some of our PGCE courses. Instructions on how to
do this will be provided in your offer email.
Auditions and interviews
Some of our courses have an interview and/or audition
as part of the selection process. If this is the case for
the course you have applied for, we will write to short
listed candidates with an invitation to interview.
Top tips: completing your application
– research the course thoroughly before you apply
– provide examples of previous study, work
experience or extracurricular activities that have
influenced your course choice
– explain why the course interests you and how it will
benefit you
– tell us about how the course will fit in with your
future career plans
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 My course has afforded me
the opportunity to undertake
a professional placement at
Parexel, one of the top clinical
research organisations in the
world. I have gained experience
leading pivotal clinical
studies into new and existing
medicines, which is invaluable
in my field of interest.

Cynthia Aralu
MSc Pharmaceutical Science
with Management Studies with
professional placement
Degree Apprenticeships
Why choose a degree apprenticeship
If you would like to study a postgraduate level
qualification whilst undertaking structured, on and off
the job learning while earning a salary, then a degree
apprenticeship could be the ideal choice for you.
Flexible and professional learning
You will have the opportunity to obtain a recognised
academic qualification from Kingston University
while you continue to gain practical experience in
your workplace.
We work in partnership with professional bodies
to ensure our degree apprenticeship programmes
provide you with the high level technical skills that
are valued by employers. All our apprenticeship
programmes are quality assured and are delivered as
per the approved Apprenticeship Standard. Academic
modules, providing underpinning knowledge, are also
designed to seamlessly fit into your existing work
schedule and personal commitments.
No tuition fees
Your tuition fees will be funded from a levy payment
made by your employer into the Government’s
apprenticeship programme.
Short courses
Social work (post-qualifying) credit-bearing
short course
We offer a credit bearing short course in Social
Work, taught part-time at our Kingston Hill campus.
The course enables social workers to contribute to
their continuing professional development and gain
academic credit towards an Advanced Social Work
MA or a Professional Education and Training MA, a
Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma.
kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate-course/post-qualifying-
social-work-modules
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and
Creative short courses
Our short courses provide continuing professional
development in many disciplines. They provide
Eligibility
To qualify for enrolment on a degree apprenticeship
programme at Kingston University, you need to be
employed in England in a relevant job for a minimum
of 30 hours per week and have an apprenticeship
agreement with your employer.
Degree apprenticeships in development
Level 7 Senior Leader (equivalent to a masters degree)
How to apply
You will need to be in employment in order to apply
for a Degree Apprenticeship programme and can
apply directly through your employer by providing the
following documents:
– completed Apprenticeship Application form
(template to be provided by the University)
– personal Statement and Employer Recommendation
– copy of existing Qualifications as proof of meeting
the programme’s entry requirements
– completed Initial Needs Assessment (template to be
provided by the University)
Kingston University is currently working with a range
of employers on the successful development and
delivery of its Degree Apprenticeship programmes.
kingston.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships
innovative thinking and offer you the opportunity to
develop your knowledge and skills, network with peers
and gain insight that can help fast track your career or
business. Our courses include leadership and human
resources, strategic and change management, finance,
general management, occupational psychology,
education management and healthcare.
We also offer a variety short courses and taster
sessions in creative subjects such as life drawing,
graphic design, interior design, bronze casting,
photography, creative writing, fashion, theatre set
design and architectural drawing.
kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
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Free intersite bus service By car
Our free bus service can connect you to all four Postcodes for Sat Navs are:
of our campuses and to Surbiton and Kingston – Kingston Hill – KT2 7LB
train stations. – Kingston School of Art, Knights Park – KT1 2QJ
– Penrhyn Road – KT1 2EE
Getting to Kingston by public transport
– Roehampton Vale – SW15 3DW
The directions below will take you to either Kingston
or Surbiton mainline rail stations, which are linked to By bicycle
our campuses by our regular free shuttle bus service. There is a network of cycle routes adjacent to most
University campuses. Cycle parking facilities are
By train
available on all sites, including our halls of residence.
Trains run regularly from London Waterloo station, via
We have also launched our own E-Bike hire scheme,
Clapham Junction and Wimbledon, to both Kingston
which enables you to hire a bike for £1 a day, to
and Surbiton stations and take about 25 minutes.
travel between our Penrhyn Road and Kingston Hill
Then follow directions below to the campus you need.
campuses.
Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk
Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk
By bus kingston.ac.uk/directions
Kingston is on many bus routes and there are stops
close to every campus. You can take a bus directly
to the University from a number of places in and
surrounding London, including Chessington, Ealing,
Epsom, Putney, Tooting and Twickenham. You can
even get the night bus to and from London’s West End.
Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk

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Faculty of Business
and Social Sciences
Welcome
The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
This comprises Kingston Business School and the
School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences.
The Faculty is driven by a forward-thinking approach
that reflects how occupations and work patterns
continually change. It offers insight from industry,
public sector and community services professionals,
and research-active academics with specialist
expertise. It focuses on business and social
challenges that affect all society, such as decision
making, sustainable development and individual
resilience. You will graduate with the skills to support
you in a challenging and rewarding career.
Kingston Business School
Kingston Business School has been awarded
international accreditation by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Earned by just five per cent of the world’s business
schools, this prestigious accreditation recognises
the excellence of our business education and the
business degrees we offer. In addition, many courses
are accredited and recognised by professional bodies,
such as the Association of MBAs, the Chartered
Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our students become sought-after, future-focused
leaders, business influencers and job creators,
contributing to society and the economy.

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School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences
The School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences
offers courses in politics, economics, human
rights, international relations, law, psychology and
criminology. The psychology and specialist forensic
psychology courses are accredited by the British
Psychological Society (BPS).
Students graduate with the theoretical and
methodological tools, hands-on experience and critical
thinking necessary to understand individual and group
behaviour, solve problems and influence the future.
Facilities
Business courses are taught at Kingston Hill campus,
with its £26m state-of-the-art Business School building.
We are one of only a few UK universities with a real-time
Bloomberg trading room, offering the experience of a
fast-paced professional environment. There is also the
new Kingston Business Innovation Centre; a business
incubator space to help you start your own business.
Law, social and behavioural sciences are taught
at Penrhyn Road campus. You will have access to
specialist psychology teaching and test laboratories
offering high-specification equipment and software
(such as EEG, eye-tracking, behavioural recording,
and general cognitive and physiological testing).
Other advanced facilities include the moot room
for law students. At the heart of the campus is the
John Galsworthy building, a £20million teaching and
learning facility.
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Accounting and Finance
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement)
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT); Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– This course gives you entry into the CIMA Masters
Gateway. If you successfully complete the CIMA
Gateway Exam, you will be granted exemptions
that include subjects from the certificate level,
operational and management level exams. The
course also offers exemptions from the professional
exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
– You will gain practical experience, working on real-
life cases and financial data platforms, such as
Bloomberg, Fame and Datastream.
About this course
This course has been developed in consultation with
global finance professionals. You will study:
– financial accounting, modelling and reporting;
– operational and practical activities of management
accounting;
– theories of finance and investment, and their use in
decision-making;
– political, economic, social, technological, legal
and environmental factors that influence an
organisation’s social responsibilities; and
– a research project (dissertation), in which you can
study a chosen topic in depth.
Example modules
– Financial Accounting and Financial Management
– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
– International Money and Finance
Career opportunities
Recent graduates work in Moody’s Analytics (India),
the NHS (UK), Accenture (Netherlands) and Bank of
America Merrill Lynch (UK).
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Banking and Finance
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement), 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of Corporate Treasurers.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– This course is accredited by the Association of
Corporate Treasurers and offers exemptions from
its professional exams.
– Kingston is one of the few UK universities with
a Bloomberg trading room. It also has specialist
databases such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg,
and Fame.
About this course
The course has been developed in consultation with
professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank
AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank.
You will study eight modules, using real life examples
and case studies, and complete a research project.
You will learn how to manage assets, liquidity and risk,
how to analyse credit, interest, statements and rates,
and study corporate finance and industry regulation.
The course covers much of the Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA) credential, helping prepare you for
its professional examination. You may also apply
for Bloomberg certification, which can be a huge
advantage in the jobs market.
Example modules
– Bank Operations and Strategy
– International Finance
– Bank Financial Risk Management
Career opportunities
You will be ready for careers in banking, investment,
financial services and for paths in finance and
financial management. Roles include risk officers,
compliance officers and analysts.
 Kingston was one of the
few universities that offered the
pluralist approach to economics
I was looking for. My course is
taught by lectures who have
worked within the finance industry,
so they have a clear understanding
of the field and can offer expert
advice and insight.

Sarvesh
Moolchand
MSc Banking and Finance
Behavioural Decision Science
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree or
equivalent in a relevant discipline. GCSE or equivalent
in mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above.
Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with
relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please see
our website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Specialist facilities include eye-tracking
equipment, a behavioural lab, online research
tools and software, an observation suite, and
neuropsychological test apparatus.
– Regular lectures are delivered by highly-regarded
researchers in the fields of decision-making,
thinking and risk.
– You may complete a work or research placement
project, directly applying the knowledge you gain.
About this course
Behavioural decision science applies psychological
insights into human behaviour to explain how, when,
and why people make decisions.
This course examines the application of psychology,
behavioural science and behavioural economics
to policy, intervention and behaviour change in
areas such as health, finance, sustainability, sports,
economics, politics and consumer behaviour. You
will gain a firm basis in the theory and practice of
cognitive science and decision-making, exploring
research relevant to decision-making, wellbeing and
policy-making.
Example modules
– Applications of Behavioural Decision Science
– The Psychology of Thinking, Judgement and
Decision-Making
– Applications of Psychological Research
Career opportunities
Graduates work as user research executives,
legal compliance managers, behavioural insight
consultants, education managers and research
consultants, for organisations such as Simply
Business, The Honeycomb Works, BPI Music, Sports
England, BP and Lloyds Banking.
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Child Psychology
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in psychology or a closely related
discipline. GCSE or equivalent in mathematics at
grade C/grade 4 or above. A DBS report is required
once enrolled on the course. Please see our website
for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Facilities include an observation/test room,
monitoring room and eye-tracking technology.
– You can gain relevant work experience. Students
have had placements in nurseries, schools, mental
health services, play therapy and charities for
people with disabilities.
– Kingston has links with local schools and external
organisations for conducting applied research.
Eminent researchers come to Kingston to present
their latest findings.
About this course
This course offers an advanced study of psychological
development in children and the implications of
psychological theory and research for practice.
You will examine how developmental theories
and research findings can be applied to a range
of different areas. Examples include social policy,
education, health, and the development of children’s
relationships.
The course covers themes such as atypical
development. You will learn about a range of
developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum
disorders and dyslexia.
Example modules
– Applications of Psychological Research
– Cognitive and Social Development
– Development in Typical and Atypical Populations
Career opportunities
The course is ideal for beginning or developing
careers working with children in areas such as
teaching, educational psychology, special educational
needs, and social work. Graduates work in schools,
local authorities, private companies and universities.
Clinical Applications of Psychology
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with a mental
health qualification or other suitable professional
experience are welcome to apply. Knowledge of
statistics and research methods up to third year
undergraduate psychology level or equivalent. Please
see our website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– You may gain practical experience through a work
placement. The University has links with charities,
community groups and hospitals.
– You will be taught by academics who are
researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and
health psychology.
– There are guest lecturers who are clinical and
counselling psychologists, working in specialist
clinical settings (such as chronic pain, sexual
health).
About this course
This course offers in-depth knowledge and skills
relevant to clinical and counselling psychology
and psychotherapy. It covers professional issues
relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic
counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy. Through
a dissertation, you may research a chosen area in
depth.
Placements include: Place2Be, a charity working to
improve children’s psychological well-being; Paiwand,
a charity supporting refugee children; and Rise, a
social enterprise supporting people with mental health
problems. If you have secured a placement before
starting the course, we can offer research placements
in our Psychology Department.
Example modules
– Professional Practice
– Psychopathology Across the Life Span
– Research Design and Analysis
Career opportunities
Suitable roles include: doctoral level training in clinical
or counselling psychology; assistant psychologist;
IAPT training as a psychological well-being
practitioner; and research assistant in psychology.
Please note: this course does not lead to a direct
professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor
guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.
Criminology
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours
degree or equivalent in criminology or a closely
related discipline. Candidates with non-standard
qualifications but with relevant experience are
welcome to apply. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston is well placed for visits to crown courts,
the central criminal court and the many non-
government organisations and charities connected
to crime prevention and justice.
– You may access first-hand experiences, such as
hearing about imprisonment, the transition from
prison, and the desistance process.
– This course challenges traditional understandings,
drawing on themes that include anti-racist,
feminist, green, Marxist and queer perspectives.
About this course
This course offers a critical study of the connections
between criminological theory, criminal justice policy
and social control.
You will examine: social, economic and political
contexts that give rise to crime; the state’s responses
to offending behaviour; policing; punishment;
rehabilitation; and social control strategies. You will
study the various factors that combine to criminalise
individuals and groups. You will engage critically with
the ‘what works’ agenda in relation to reducing crime.
You will develop your research skills, qualitative and
quantitative, and conduct your own criminological
inquiry into a specialist area.
Example modules
– Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers
– Punishment: History and Meanings
– Critical Criminology
Career opportunities
Recent graduates work in policing, victim and
witnesses services, prisons/prison offender
management, and security.
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Criminology with Forensic Psychology
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with a mental
health qualification or other suitable professional
experience are welcome to apply. Knowledge of
statistics and research methods up to third year
undergraduate psychology level or equivalent. Please
see our website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston’s location gives opportunities to see, at
first hand, the criminal justice system in operation
in London’s courts, custodial institutions and
community-based crime-reduction programmes.
– Students have had access to prisons to enrich
their academic learning.
– This course challenges traditional understandings
by drawing on topics including anti-racist,
feminist, green, Marxist and queer perspectives.
About this course
In the forensic part of the course you will study
investigative and legal processes, including policing
and geographical profiling. You will engage critically
with offender profiling and explore the practice of the
Behavioural Offending Advice (BOA) in the UK.
The criminological part of the course examines
social, economic and political contexts that give
rise to crime. You will study the state’s responses
to offending behaviour, policing, punishment,
rehabilitation, and strategies of social control. You will
study factors that criminalise individuals and groups.
You will critically analyse the ‘what works’ agenda in
relation to reducing crime.
Example modules
– Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic
Psychology
– Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers
– Criminological Research in Practice
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have secured employment in
policing, victim and witnesses services, prisons/prison
offender management, and security.
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Development and International
Economics
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– This course has a pluralistic approach with a
balanced blend of development and growth
theories, relevant case studies from all over the
world and necessary empirical methods.
– Economics Research Seminars (ERS) present up-
to-date research from leading economists across
the world. You will be encouraged to present your
own research.
– Kingston’s Political Economy Research Group
(PERG) holds conferences, coordinates research
and encourages student participation.
About this course
You will study issues surrounding international
trade, and the problems that developing countries
have when dealing with the international economic
environment. Problems include: trade and
development; the role of institutions; environment and
climate change; the effect of foreign direct investment
(FDI) on development; and the significance of
technology transfer.
For your dissertation, you will research a significant
development issue, supported by a specialist member
of staff.
If you wish, you may switch to a research degree after
completing the core modules.
Example modules
– Development and International Economics
– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
Career opportunities
You will be ready for roles in organisations such
as: consulting firms; governmental bodies (e.g. the
Department for International Development); the World
Bank, the International Monetary Fund; the United
Nations; and the Overseas Development Institute,
which recruits MA graduates for overseas postings.
Finance
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement)
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of Corporate Treasurers.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– This course offers exemptions from professional
exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
It offers the highest number of exemptions (4 out
of 5) for gaining a professional certificate.
– Kingston is one of the few UK universities
with a Bloomberg trading room. It also has
specialist databases, such as Thomson Reuters,
Bloomberg, and Fame.
About this course
You will gain a well-integrated knowledge of financial
accounting, finance and investment, and management
accounting. You will link these topics to issues of
management and corporate strategy, studying real-life
examples and case studies. You will also examine
how political, economic, social, technological, legal
and environmental factors influence organisations’
social responsibilities and strategy.
This course has been developed in consultation with
professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank
AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank.
As part of this course you may apply for Bloomberg
certification, often a huge advantage in the jobs market.
Example modules
– Financial Modelling and Research Methods
– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
– Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking
Career opportunities
This course will prepare you for careers in the
financial industries or for further study, such as a PhD.
Graduates progress to roles such as sales executives
in financial products, investment analysts, data
analysts or in fintech.
Financial and Business Management
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement).
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of Corporate Treasurers.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– There are opportunities for diverse methods of
learning, including real-life case studies, financial
data platforms (such as Bloomberg, Fame and
Datastream), and an online simulation game.
– This course is accredited by the Association of
Corporate Treasurers and offers exemptions from
its professional exams.
About this course
This course has been developed in consultation with
global finance professionals. It is taught by both
academic staff and expert guest lecturers from the
accounting, auditing and financial services sector.
The course teaches practical skills essential for
managing businesses across a range of contexts. You
will learn how to interpret and solve problems using
both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Through a research project (dissertation) you may
study a chosen topic in detail, with one-to-one tuition
and guidance. You may tailor your research project to
suit your career aspirations.
Example modules
– Management Accounting
– Financial Modelling and Research Methods
– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
Career opportunities
You will graduate prepared for roles in corporate
finance and financial management, relevant
government bodies or to to apply to do a PhD. Recent
graduates work at Barclays Plc (UK), the NHS (UK),
Deloitte LLP (UK/Norway) and KPMG (Switzerland).
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Financial Economics
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston’s pluralist staff actively research issues
such as macroeconomic instability, employment
policy, financial regulation and issues surrounding
government intervention.
– Kingston is involved in research projects for
international economic organisations and
think tanks. There are links with the heterodox
economics community in the UK and beyond.
– At Kingston, you will be part of the postgraduate
economics community across the London
universities, with opportunities to attend seminars
and present work.
About this course
This course examines the financial sector and how
companies, households and governments adapt as
the financial sector evolves.
You will gain a solid background in economic analysis,
history and thought, developing skills to research, and
discuss contemporary issues and debates. You will
study macro- and microeconomic theories and develop
an understanding of the contexts of these issues.
Through your dissertation, you will choose a
contemporary issue to research with guidance and
supervision from a specialist in the field.
Example modules
– Financial Economics
– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
Career opportunities
Employers include: governmental and non-
governmental research organisations; financial
institutions; industrial firms; banks; pension funds;
government regulatory bodies and academic
institutions. You may also work independently as a
financial affairs specialist.
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Forensic Psychology
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree
or equivalent in psychology with BPS accreditation.
Selection may include a panel interview. International
students based overseas can arrange for an interview
via Skype. Please see our website for international
entry requirements.
Course accreditations: The British Psychological
Society (BPS)
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston has close links to forensic settings
in London and the surrounding area. You may
undertake a work placement at one, or a research
placement with the forensic psychology team.
– This course is accredited by the British
Psychological Society (BPS) as a Stage 1 masters
programme. After graduating, you may train further
to become a chartered forensic psychologist.
– Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic
psychology, from prisons, women’s services and
other specialist services (e.g. Broadmoor Hospital).
About this course
You will study the application of psychology in various
forensic settings and be introduced to the role of the
forensic psychologist. You will examine the legal aspects
of forensic psychology (eg courts and sentencing) and
factors that may lead to criminal behaviour.
Your work placement will last at least 15 weeks (two
days a week). Settings include security hospitals,
children’s homes, prison services and youth
offending teams. Alternatively, you may be offered a
research placement, reflecting your area of interest.
You will have one-to-one supervision for your
placement and dissertation.
Example modules
– Antisocial Behaviours Across the Lifespan
– Applications of Forensic Psychology
– Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic
Psychology
Career opportunities
With further training you may become a chartered
forensic psychologist. Students also work in assistant
psychology roles in medium secure hospitals, secure
children’s services, and in children’s services and
charities. Other destinations include the prison and
probation service, crime analysis or academia.
General Law Human Resource Management
LLM MSc, MSc top-up

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time Duration: MSc: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement). MSc top-up: 1 year part time
Course intake: September
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
in law or a joint honours where the major component Entry requirements: MSc: A 2:2 or above honours
is law. Candidates with a Graduate Diploma in Law degree or equivalent in any discipline OR Candidates
(CPE), Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional with at least two years’ experience in leading,
Training Course or a qualification as a barrister or managing and/or developing people are welcome to
solicitor are welcome to apply. Please see our website apply. MSc top up: 120 credits at Level 7 in a human
for international entry requirements. resources-related subject. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Course accreditations: MSc accredited by the
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
PhD study: Options available
Reasons to choose Kingston
– The academic team includes National Teaching Location: Kingston Hill campus
Award winners, fellows from the Higher Education
Academy and staff who combine teaching with
Reasons to choose Kingston
legal practice, research and scholarship.
– Kingston has over 30 years’ experience of teaching
– You may present your work at research
human resources and offers excellent networking.
workshops, enter competitions in client
– It is one of just five per cent of the world’s
interviewing, mediation and mooting, and
business schools with accreditation from the
volunteer with our Legal Advice Centre.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
– Studies are enhanced by legal events and guest
Business (AACSB) International.
lectures, covering legal aspects of areas such as
– Research to Practice seminars are organised with
technology, employment, climate change, and
the CIPD and delivered by leading specialists.
human trafficking.
About the MSc course
About this course
You will study: employee engagement, behaviour and
You may adapt this course to your interests and
relations; HRM and company performance; strategic
career goals, specialising in areas of law that interest
HRM; reward management; employment law; and
you. Throughout your studies you will develop
people-resourcing. You will complete a management
research, analytical and practical skills.
report. Past reports have been for Transport for
A particular focus is the increasing importance of London, Prudential and Whirlpool Corporation.
conflict and dispute resolution. As well as option
Modules cover learning outcomes needed for the
modules, you will conduct legal research and
CIPD’s professional diploma (Advanced Level 7). The
complete a dissertation on an area or issue that suits
outcomes form part of the evidence-base for the
your career aspirations.
journey to chartered status.
Example modules
About the MSc top-up course
– Alternative Dispute Resolution
You will progress from a PgDip to an MSc, studying
– Law of International Trade
literature review, research design, qualitative and
– Legal Aspects of Business Finance
quantitative data collection and analysis.
Career opportunities
Example modules
Suitable roles include mediator, negotiator and
MSc: Leading, Managing and Developing People in
government and NGO advisor, working for
Context; Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management;
international organisations and in corporate or finance
Managing Employment Relations and Employment
law. If you seek a legal career, you will be ready to
Law. MSc top-up: Research Methods and Dissertation
further your progress towards becoming a solicitor or
barrister and in-house counsel. If you are already a Career opportunities
legal professional, this LLM will help you focus your Recent students work as: chief resources officer,
career towards specialist areas. HSA Healthcare; HR Manager, HSBC Bank; and HR
business partner, AXA Insurance.

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Human Rights
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-
standard qualifications but with relevant experience
are welcome to apply. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– This course is taught in collaboration with
Kingston University’s Centre for Human Rights
Practice. Staff include human rights practitioners,
specialists and researchers.
– Guest lecturers, from human rights and
international organisations, have included
politician and activist Shami Chakrabarti and
directors of non-governmental organisations.
– You will gain valuable experience through a placement
in a human rights or social justice organisation,
such as Liberty, Peace Brigades International,
Amnesty International or Refugee Action.
About this course
This course explores how human rights link to politics,
culture, institutions, organisations, nation states,
pressure groups, movements and values.
You will analyse conflicts that have led to violation of
human rights. Examples include the use of drones in
the “war on terror”, United Nations negotiations to
create a treaty on human rights, the challenge of rising
populism, and questions of poverty and human rights
in the USA. You will investigate refugees, asylum
seekers and migrants who flee conflicts and disasters.
Optional modules, and a dissertation, will enable you
to study your own interests in depth.
Example modules
– Strategies for Achieving Human Rights
– Human Rights: Architectures, Actors, Activism
– Conflict Management and Analysis
Career opportunities
This course can help you start or advance a career
in human rights advocacy, policy or communication.
Graduates are employed by Amnesty International,
Unicef and Save the Children.
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Innovation Management and
Entrepreneurship
MSc
With pathway in Innovation Management and
Entrepreneurship (Policy)
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston is among just five per cent of the world’s
business schools to be accredited by AACSB
International.
– We are one of the top UK universities for graduate
start-ups (Higher Education Statistics Agency).
– This course includes a study tour to places such
as fintech hub Level39 in Canary Wharf and the
entrepreneurial team in City Hall. You may enter
competitions such as Bright Ideas and the London
Mayor’s Entrepreneur start-up.
About this course
You will examine management systems for innovation
projects, leadership, entrepreneurial behaviour; start-
up techniques, financing, and growth strategies. You
can get hands-on experience, meeting managers and
entrepreneurs, start-ups, tech giants and investors.
There is the possibility of a week’s visit to a foreign
business school.
The Policy pathway covers the main policy
instruments for supporting start-up creation and
increasing innovation in both established and newly-
created companies, and public sector organisations.
Example modules
– Design Thinking for Start Ups
– Management, Strategy and International
Entrepreneurship
– Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and
Innovation Policy
Career opportunities
You will be ready to start a business or work in an
innovation/business development role. The Policy
pathway offers skills for working in governmental
organisations, embassies, and NGOs.
 The emphasis my course
puts on developing the practical
elements of business, rather than
just theoretical learning, really
appealed to me. I have gained
the knowledge and skills I need
to become and effective leader
within an organisation or as an
entrepreneur. During my time on
the course I have launched my
own start-up.

Edwin Osei
MSc Innovation Management
and Entrepreneurship
International Business Management
MSc
Pathways in General Management, Entrepreneurship,
Marketing and Project Management
Duration: 12 months full time (September start),
15 months full time (January start), 2 years with
professional placement.
Course intake: September and January
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of MBAs (AMBA); European Foundation
for Management Development (EFMD).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– There is the opportunity to gain direct experience
through the Consultancy in Practice module. There is
also the possibility of studying this module overseas.
– You will have the option to study for a recognised
Prince 2 qualification.
About this course
This is our most popular postgraduate course, covers
a wide range of topics and offers skills to excel
in management or consultancy. You may choose
the General Management pathway or specialise in
Entrepreneurship, Project Management or Marketing.
You will develop an understanding of general
management, international business and strategy. You
will learn to identify innovative options and solutions to
business issues. There is the opportunity to work on
a consultancy project with a real business; students
have worked with General Electric (GE), Henkel,
MERCK, Kimberly-Clark, SYSDOC and Arqiva.
Example modules
– Fundamentals of Business Management
– International Business Strategy with Simulation
– International Business Environment and Trade
Career opportunities
Graduates set up businesses, work in SMEs,
consultancies or multinational companies, such
as Deloitte, BAE Systems, Bell Pottinger, Amazon,
Google and Accenture.
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International Human Resource
Management
MSc, MSc top-up
Duration: MSc: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement), 2 years part time. MSc top
up: 1 year part time.
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: MSc: A 2:2 or above honours
degree or equivalent in any discipline OR Candidates
with at least two years’ experience in leading,
managing and/or developing people are welcome to
apply. MSc top up: 120 credits at Level 7 in a human
resources-related subject. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: MSc accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– It is one of just five per cent of the world’s
business schools to be accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB) International.
– It is close to the CIPD headquarters, with industry
links and networking opportunities.
– Research to Practice seminars are organised with
the CIPD and delivered by leading specialists.
About the MSc course
You will study HRM in multinationals, including
employee engagement, cultural issues, labour
regulations, company performance, recruitment,
development and compensation. You will complete a
management report for a UK or overseas organisation.
Modules cover learning outcomes needed for the
CIPD’s professional diploma (Advanced Level 7). The
outcomes form part of the evidence-base for the
journey to chartered status.
About the MSc top-up course
You will progress from a PgDip to an MSc, studying
literature review, research design, qualitative and
quantitative data collection and analysis.
Example modules
MSc: Leading, Managing and Developing People in
Context; Investigating a Business Issue; Resourcing,
Talent and Reward Management. MSc top-up:
Research Methods and Dissertation.
Career opportunities
Recent students work as: HR Manager, Sony
Computer Entertainment Europe; HR business leader,
GlaxoSmithKline; and HR officer, Budweiser.
International Politics and Economics
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Seminars organised by the Political Economy
Research Group (PERG) enable you actively
exchange ideas with research-active staff and
visiting speakers.
– You will benefit from the involvement of Kingston
staff in research projects for international think
tanks and economic organisations.
– At Kingston, you will have access to the
economics postgraduate community across the
London universities, with opportunities to attend
seminars and present work.
About this course
This course offers a thorough grounding in the
central issues and theories that shape relations in
the international economic system. You will gain an
advanced understanding of the close interaction
between economics and politics on the world stage.
Significant attention is given to developing skills to
help your future career. There is a strong emphasis
on developing skills and techniques for research and
analytical writing.
Through your dissertation, you will be able to develop
an area of particular interest in greater depth.
Example modules
– International Political Economy: Capitalism,
Imperialism and the State
– Economic Change and Ideas
– The Theory and Practice of International Relations
Career opportunities
You will graduate ready to pursue a career as
a political or economic analyst or consultant.
Suitable employers include the Civil Service, banks
and financial institutions, lobbying groups and
international organisations.
International Relations
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates with non-
standard qualifications but with relevant experience,
are welcome to apply. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Lively discussion is encouraged, with visiting
speakers, leading academics and figures from
human rights and international organisations. Recent
speakers include the Palestinian ambassador to
the UK and the former Belarusian leader.
– You will be taught by highly acclaimed academics
and experts in international relations, politics,
human rights and international conflict.
– Teaching for the course employs innovative
and inclusive methods, including games and
simulations, case studies, workshops, role
playing, and group work.
About this course
This course explores the development of international
relations and the key ideas that have shaped our
understanding of the modern system. You will
examine institutions such as the United Nations and
the European Union, and study debates concerning
globalisation and underdevelopment.
Through a flexible choice of option modules, you may
tailor the course to your interests. Specialisms include
international political economy, conflict, security and
human rights. In a dissertation, you will study an area
of interest in further depth, with one-to-one support
and expert supervision.
Example modules
– The Theory and Practice of International Relations
– International Political Economy
– Terrorism, Political Violence and Human Rights
Career opportunities
This course can help you start or develop a
career in research, advocacy and policy, for non-
governmental organisations (NGOs), diplomatic
services, inter-governmental organisations think
tanks or in journalism.
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 I was drawn to my
course because it allowed
me to focus my studies on
topics that interest me and
directly relate to my career
aspirations. I have developed
my time-management,
diplomacy and policy-briefing
skills, which is important for
my future aim to enrol on
the Civil Service Scheme,
specifically within the
diplomatic service.

Charlotte
Stallman
MSc International Relations
Investment and Financial Risk
Management
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement.
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Association of Corporate Treasurers.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– The course offers exemptions from the professional
exams of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
There is also the chance to gain qualifications
such as Bloomberg certification, or prepare for the
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential (many
aspects are covered by the course).
– We are one of the few UK universities with a
Bloomberg trading room, offering hands-on skills.
You may also use Thomson DataStream Advance.
About this course
This course has been developed with advice from
professionals at RBS, Commerzbank, Standard
Chartered Bank and NatWest. It uses real-life examples,
live data and the latest research and theories.
You will be able to create and manage investment
portfolios and present the results. You will use industry
standard databases, learning to analyse and explore
topics using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Kingston’s staff have been given an ‘excellent’ rating
for the quality of their teaching.
Example modules
– Financial Modelling and Research Methods
– Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
– Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking
Career opportunities
You will be ready to work in investment, trading,
financial analysis, fund management, banking,
financial services, finance and financial consultancy.
Graduates gain roles such as financial analysts,
compliance officers and fund managers.
Leadership and Management in Health
PgCert/PgDip/MSc/MSc top-up
Duration: PgCert: 1 year part time. PgDip: 2 years part
time. MSc top-up: 1 year part time. MSc: 2 years full time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: PgCert/PgDip or MSc: A 2:2
or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant
discipline or four years’ work experience in middle
or senior management. MSc top-up: A Postgraduate
Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
This course is not available for international students
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– This course has been rated by the E Eduniversal
Best Masters Ranking 2016/17 as one of the best
health management masters courses in the world.
– Students are from a wide range of clinical and
administrative backgrounds, which makes for
valuable sharing of different perspectives.
About this course
These courses can fit alongside your work
commitments. They are ideal for both practising
clinicians or health service managers and those who
wish to enter the sector. Attendance is for two days a
month, complemented by online studies.
You will study management of people, budgets,
information, marketing and quality, and organisational
change. You will be able to immediately apply the
skills you learn to your workplace.
You will have access to lectures, journals, e-learning
forums, seminars, the library, online lectures
and discussion with professionals from different
organisations and sectors.
Example modules
– Strategic Health Management and Governance in
Context
– Managing Health Services for Quality
– Leading People and Organisational Change in Health
Career opportunities
Recent graduates work for NHS trusts as: service
improvement and efficiency manager; senior
manager; physiotherapy inpatient operational lead;
and as corporate strategist for St Michael’s Hospital,
Ontario, Canada.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement.
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– When combined with three or more years’
experience in purchasing and supply
management, this MSc leads to membership of
the CIPS.
– You will be subscribed to the student membership
for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Transport (CILT), with access to its database and
online materials.
About this course
You will develop a broad understanding of
management concepts, theories and ideas, such as
how to manage organisations and supply chains. You
will also examine the external influences (political,
economic, environmental and technological) which
affect supply chain partners and other stakeholders.
There are company visits and engagement with
practising supply chain managers. There is also the
opportunity to take part in a real consultancy project
with a client company.
Through your research project and dissertation, you
can study a specific issue that matches your career
interests.
Example modules
– Logistics Management
– Operations and Supply Chain Management
– Strategic Operations and Outsourcing
Career opportunities
Examples of roles include: supply chain manager,
transport officer, procurement consultant and
operations manager, for DHL, the NHS, shipping
companies, port authorities and airlines.
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Managing in the Creative Economy
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline or two years’
work experience in the creative industries. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five per
cent of the world’s business schools to receive
accreditation by AACSB International.
– There are field trips to creative events and
businesses, and visits from industry experts and
entrepreneurs.
– You will finish the course with an international
network of contacts; there is an active alumni
network and students come from all over the world.
About this course
This course offers a business education that is tailored
to the leadership, management and entrepreneurship
in the creative industries.
Real business experience is central. As part of a
multidisciplinary team, you will develop a start-up,
pitch to real industry experts at our “Dragons’ Den”,
engage with professionals and entrepreneurial
businesses, and turn ideas into products.
A personal research project will be on a topic of
your choice. Some students create a large piece of
creative work; others develop a product or launch
their own business.
Example modules
– Mapping the Creative Economy
– Design Thinking for Start-ups
– Managing a Creative Business
Career opportunities
Graduates have progressed to roles such as: director
at People of the Sun (Malawi); co-founder of Fairlight
Studios; engineering program manager at Microsoft;
community manager at Airbnb; and managing director
at Togada.
Marketing and Brand Management
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement.
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– Through exemptions awarded by the Chartered
Institute of Marketing (CIM), you will have the
opportunity to achieve a CIM qualification – highly
valued by employers.
– We consult with top industry practitioners, from
companies such as Diageo Great Britain and
agencies such as Iris, to ensure this course offers
the skills valued in industry.
About this course
This course focuses on branding from a business
perspective. It offers an understanding of the business
value of brands and the skills to develop and manage
them professionally.
You will develop a solid knowledge of marketing
management and be able to oversee a brand across
all channels. There are opportunities to apply branding
theory to case studies and in a live business context.
Through integrated tasks and workshops, industry
links and networking opportunities, there is a focus
on career and employability. Your work will form a
portfolio to show employers.
Example modules
– Strategic Brand Management
– Branding Design
– Global Marketing Management
Career opportunities
Graduates from this course typically enter the
workplace in roles such as brand manager, media
planning manager, product marketing manager, digital
media buyer and brand marketing executive.
Marketing Communications and
Advertising
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement).
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– You will be able to achieve a Chartered Institute
of Marketing (CIM) qualification through
exemptions awarded by the CIM for this degree.
CIM qualifications are highly sought after by
employers.
– Guest speakers, from marketing directors to
media planners, come to Kingston to share up-to-
the-minute information from their campaigns with
our students.
About this course
You will examine how communications and
advertising function in the workplace, gaining a
broad and deep knowledge of each marketing
communications channel, with a focus on advertising.
You will develop communications plans that stand up
to academic scrutiny, gain the skills to present your
work to industry experts and the expertise to make
recommendations to ad agency directors. You will
pitch to professionals, who will critique your technique
and your response to a brief.
The work you complete on this course will build into a
portfolio you can be proud to show recruiters.
Example modules
– Marketing Communications and Advertising Strategy
– Digital Communications and Analytics
– Market Research and Data Analysis
Career opportunities
You will graduate ready for roles such as account
manager, media planner, customer insight and analytics
executive, digital marketer, and marketing executive.
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Master of Business Administration
MBA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years with professional
placement, 2 years part time.
Course intake: September and January
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours
degree or equivalent in any discipline. Minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience. Candidates
applying for the FT MBA require 3 years relevant work
experience. Candidates applying for the PR MBA
require 5 years relevant work experience. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with considerable
management experience are also welcome to apply.
Selection may also include an interview. Please see
our website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: The Association of MBAs
(AMBA); Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB) International.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– This course is accredited by AMBA, the global
standard for all MBA and MBM programmes.
– An MBA at Kingston will develop your personal
capacity, leadership skills and help you build a
career plan to meet your ambitions.
About this course
This MBA can boost your career, whether you work
for a large organisation or are planning your first start
up. Through a choice of modules and research topics,
you may tailor the MBA to suit your needs.
High-quality, informed teaching will give you practical
skills, help you make effective business decisions, think
creatively and find solutions to real-life challenges.
Sustainability, ethical business and corporate social
responsibility are incorporated into all modules.
Example modules
– Organisations and Management in Global Context
– Big Data and Business Analytics
– Enterprise and Innovation
Career opportunities
Roles include CEO, finance director, managing
director and chief information officer for organisations
such as Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services, PWC,
Barclays, Network Rail, AstraZeneca and the NHS.
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Occupational and Business Psychology
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement), 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in any discipline. GCSE, or equivalent,
mathematics at grade C or above. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: British Psychological Society;
Association for Business Psychology.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of just five
per cent of the world’s business schools with
accreditation from the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
– This is the only course in the UK with dual
accreditation from the British Psychological
Society and the Association for Business
Psychology. It can form part of the route towards
becoming a chartered and registered occupational
psychologist.
– Regular guest speakers are from a range of
organisations, including major test publishers and
business psychology consultancies.
About this course
This course will help you understand the way people
behave at work, examining the application of psychology
to the workplace and its relevance to performance.
You will develop skills to gather and critically evaluate
evidence to help workplace decisions.
You will learn through case studies and from
active practitioners, studying ethics, your role as a
psychologist, and how to successfully implement a
programme in an organisation.
You will use psychological tools and specialist
software. Additional short courses cover psychometric
testing, for a fraction of the private market cost.
Example modules
– Career Counselling, Training and Development
– Leadership, Change and Consultancy
– Performance Appraisal and Identifying Talent
Career opportunities
You will graduate ready for roles in management
training centres, assessment centres, organisational
development departments, private companies, the civil
service, the health sector and the Ministry of Defence.
Political Economy
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates
with non-standard qualifications but with relevant
experience are welcome to apply. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston is actively engaged in research and
publication through the Political Economy
Research Group (PERG). There are regular
seminars, workshops and presentations by visiting
speakers.
– You will benefit from our staff’s active involvement
in research projects for think tanks and
international economic organisations.
– Through being at Kingston, you will be part of the
postgraduate economics community across the
London universities, with opportunities to attend
seminars and present work.
About this course
The course explores the emergence and globalisation
of capitalism from a range of theoretical perspectives.
You will study neo-classical, post-Keynesian, Marxist
and Institutionalist theories, and apply them to
contemporary issues of austerity, monetary policy,
neo-liberalism, financialisation and globalisation.
You will develop an understanding of the analysis and
research used in the study of international economics,
in the contexts of finance, industry, trade and labour
and developing countries.
For your dissertation, you will focus on an applied
economic policy topic, supported individually by a
member of staff. This can showcase your skills to
employers.
Example modules
– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
– Economic Change and Ideas
– Development and International Economics
Career opportunities
You will graduate prepared for roles in government
agencies, think-tanks, research institutes or in
international agencies such as the International Labor
Organization.
Psychology
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in any discipline. GCSE, or equivalent,
mathematics at grade C or above. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: British Psychological Society
(BPS)
PhD study: Options available
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– This course confers eligibility for the Graduate
Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This
is the first step towards becoming a chartered
psychologist.
– You may gain relevant work experience. Current
students have had placements in nurseries,
schools, mental health services, play therapy and
charities for people with disabilities.
– Kingston University’s psychology team conducts
internationally excellent research and has links
with universities in the USA and Europe. Eminent
psychologists regularly present their findings.
About this course
This course is particularly suitable if you have
insufficient credit in psychology from your first degree
to meet BPS accreditation criteria. It covers all the
key subdisciplines of contemporary psychology and
provides extensive training in research skills.
You will gain a broad understanding of psychology,
learning to critically appraise psychological models,
theories and methodologies. Teaching is in small
groups and seminars, with practical research
exercises and access to high quality laboratories.
Through a dissertation you may research an area of
your choice (subject to availability).
You may take an optional Level 6 module in one of a
variety of psychology specialisms (timetable permitting).
Example modules
– Cognition and Biological Psychology
– The Person in Psychology
– Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and
Representation
Career opportunities
Many graduates continue training, becoming
chartered psychologists. Careers include clinical,
forensic, educational and occupational psychology,
social work, counselling and teaching.
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Public Relations and Corporate
Communications
MA
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement)
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:2 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Please see our
website for international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International;
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of only five
per cent of the world’s business schools to be
accredited by AACSB International.
– Though collaboration with the CIPR, the course
features a bespoke programme of professional
development. This will set you on the path to
becoming an accredited CIPR practitioner.
– You will benefit from our connections with senior
practitioners in the industry who share their
expertise during guest lectures.
About this course
This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in
corporate communications, public relations or
internal communications. It offers a basis in business
disciplines rather than journalism.
You will learn to identify and understand different
stakeholder groups and markets and to develop
communication styles to suit clients from different
backgrounds. You will study best practice in relation
to communications in general and, more specifically,
corporate and public communications.
Through integrated tasks and workshops you will
apply your knowledge to practical settings, preparing
you for your career.
Example modules
– Public Relations Strategy
– Managing Cross-Cultural and Internal Communications
– Managing Corporate Social Responsibility and
Sustainable Development
Career opportunities
Graduates work in a variety of commercial, not-for-profit
and non-governmental organisations. Roles include
public relations officer, corporate communications
manager and communications coordinator.
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Real Estate
MSc
Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years (including
professional placement), 2 years part time
Course intake: September
Entry requirements: A 2:1 or above honours degree
or equivalent in a relevant discipline or an equivalent
professional qualification. Candidates with a 2:2
honours degree or equivalent, alongside relevant
work experience, are also welcome to apply. Part
time applicants must be in relevant employment or
have practical experience. Please see our website for
international entry requirements.
Course accreditations: Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS).
PhD study: Options available
Location: Kingston Hill campus
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston Business School is one of just five per
cent of the world’s business schools to hold
accreditation from the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
– This is one of the few real estate courses with a
world-wide focus on valuation and investment.
– The course culminates in the Kingston Real
Estate Master’s Conference. You may also take an
optional residential trip to a European destination
(additional costs apply).
About this course
This course is ideal if you want to work at a high level
in the real estate sector, either in the UK or overseas.
You will be able to focus on areas of investment,
asset management or development and you will be
encouraged to develop research as well as practical skills.
You will study modules that align with the business,
ethics and technical competencies of the RICS’s
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). You
may pursue your individual interests through the design
and completion of an independent research project.
Example modules
– Fundamentals of Real Estate Strategy
– Property Appraisal and Valuation
– Research Principles and Application
Career opportunities
Many graduates join entry schemes of chartered
surveyors, going through the RICS Assessment of
Professional Competence. Recent students have
been recruited to positions such as planning and
development viability surveyor, BPS Chartered
Surveyors; senior asset manager, LocatED; and senior
surveyor, Gerald Eve.
 My course has provided
me with career guidance
from expert industry
professionals, it has helped
me grow and learn, all the
while, preparing the way for
me to become a successful
public relations officer.

Stuti Misra
MA Public Relations and
Corporate Communications
Index

Accounting, finance and banking

Accounting and Finance MSc 50
Banking and Finance MSc 50
Finance MSc 55
Financial and Business Management MSc 55
Investment and Financial Risk Management MSc 63

Business and management

Human Resource Management MSc/MSc top-up 57
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc 58
International Business Management MSc 60
International Human Resource Management  60
MSc/MSc top-up
Leadership and Management in Health 63
PgCert/PgDip/MSc/MSc top-up
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc 64
Marketing and Brand Management MSc 65
Marketing Communications and Advertising MSc 65
Master of Business Administration MBA 66
Occupational and Business Psychology MSc 66
Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA 68
Real Estate MSc 68

Creative industries
Managing in the Creative Economy MA 64

Criminology and law

Criminology MA 53
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA 54
General Law LLM 57

Economics, history, human rights and politics

Development and International Economics MA 54
Financial Economics MA 56
Human Rights MA 58
International Politics and Economics MA 61
International Relations MSc 61
Political Economy MA 67

Psychology
Behavioural Decision Science MSc 52
Child Psychology MSc 52
Clinical Applications of Psychology MSc 53
Forensic Psychology MSc 56
Occupational and Business Psychology MSc 66
Psychology MSc 67

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Main features and fees
The main features of your course are set out in this
prospectus and our website. You will find the most
up to date information on tuition fees, any additional
costs and possible sources of funding by visiting the
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Your relationship with the University
Your relationship with the University will be governed
by many regulations and policies, which are regularly
updated to ensure they are as helpful as possible
and compliant with legislation. These can be found at
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Disclaimer
The information in this prospectus was accurate at
the point of going to print in July 2019. It is primarily
intended as a guide for prospective students wishing
to start courses in September 2020. It gives an outline
of the courses and services Kingston University
intends to offer at the time of publication.
The University makes every effort to ensure that
the contents and statements in this prospectus are
fair and accurate and the information was correct
at the time of going to press we aim to ensure that
all courses and modules advertised are delivered
as stated. However, there may be instances where
changes have to be made to courses and modules
or may need to be withdrawn. It is important that you
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about why changes may be made, and when you can
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Provision at kingston.ac.uk/policiesandregulations
It should be noted that information on entry
requirements for courses and modules is for guidance
only; the conditions attached to offers may vary from
year to year and from applicant to applicant.
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