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Kingston University
We are proud to be ranked a top 5 university in London for 21 subject areas. The University topped the national tables for interior design and was named second in the country for fashion and textiles and mental health nursing – as well as being the top ranked London institution for both subject areas. Kingston was also top in the capital for children’s nursing, graphic design and midwifery, which respectively came in at fifth, eighth and 11 on a national level. In architecture and forensic science, the University was positioned 11 in the UK and second in London. (Guardian league table 2023).
Whether you’re looking to advance or change your career, a postgraduate degree from Kingston University can help you make it work. Our postgraduate degrees are developed in consultation with industry experts and offer flexible study options, allowing you to balance studying with work or family commitments. We offer a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees in areas such as art and design, business, social sciences, healthcare, engineering, and computing.
Careers and employability are at the centre 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. Our staff maintain links to business and industry by staying active in the workplace and earning respect in the fields in which they practice.
We are one of the few universities that offer the opportunity to undertake a placement while studying a postgraduate degree. Many of our courses offer an optional year integrated work placement programme which will help you gain valuable, practical industry experience and provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to real-life situations in the workplace.
Kingston provides the ideal study location. The university is located in a student-friendly riverside town of Kingston upon Thames, that’s just 30 minutes from the centre of London.
Above all, alongside our teaching and research credentials, we are known for our supportive and inclusive community, where you will meet and be inspired by students from all backgrounds.
Join us at our Open Evening and discuss your study options and find out how a postgraduate degree can enhance your career. You will have the opportunity to speak to academic staff and get answers to your questions. You can find out about fees and funding, take a tour and network with staff, students and attendees.
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Associate Professor and Head of Law, Kingston University
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Professor of Journalism, Kingston University
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Senior Lecturer in Economics and leader of the Political Economy Research Group, Kingston University
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Teaching Fellow in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Lecturer in Built Environment, Kingston University
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PhD Candidate in Philosophy, Kingston University
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Assiciate Professor and Head of Economics, Kingston University
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Professor of Computer Science, Kingston University
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Professor of Economics, Kingston University
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Kingston University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Digital Public Health, Kingston University
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Associate Professor of Marketing, Kingston University
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Visiting Professor of Marketing, Kingston University
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Associate Professor in Finance, Kingston University
