Courses Offered
Undergraduate Courses
- Architecture and landscape
- Art and design
- Building and construction
- Business
- Chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences
- Computing
- Criminology
- Drama, dance, film, TV, media and music
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Geography
- Geology and Earth sciences
- Health and social care sciences
- History, international relations and politics
- Humanities
- Journalism, language and literature
- Law
- Life sciences
- Management
- Mathematics and statistics
- Music
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sport sciences
- Surveying
Postgraduate Courses
- Accounting, finance and banking
- Architecture and landscape
- Art and design
- Business
- Business information technology
- Chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences
- Computing and information systems
- Creative industries and the creative economy
- Creative writing, journalism and publishing
- Criminology
- Digital media
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment and hazards
- Geographical information systems and science
- Healthcare
- History, international relations and politics
- Human resource management
- Humanities
- Law
- Life sciences
- Management (General)
- Marketing
- Music
- Performance, film, media and cultural studies
- Psychology
- Social sciences
- Social work
- Surveying and planning
Foundation Programmes
Our foundation programmes might be suitable if you want to study at Kingston, but don't have the right qualifications
Most are designed for people who learn best in a non-traditional way so are a good starting point for your university studies. They're all about creating a skilled workforce.
the foundation programmes at Kingston
- Preparatory year for science, engineering or computing and mathematics
- International Foundation Year
- International Year One
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Work-based foundation degrees
Preparatory year for science, engineering or computing and mathematics
If you want to study a science, engineering or computing and mathematics subject, but don't have the right academic qualifications, you can include a preparatory year of study within your degree
The integrated foundation year provides an alternative entry route if
- you have studied an advanced course, such as A-levels, but not in science or computing and mathematics areas;
- you studied relevant subjects at an advanced level, but didn't get high enough grades
- you're a mature student without the formal entry qualifications needed for university
- You want to refresh your knowledge and study skills before starting Year 1
- The foundation year is taught at Kingston University for engineering degrees. It is taught at Kingston College for science, mathematics and computing degrees
- If you haven't met your English language requirements please see the International Foundation Year
International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year is for international students who do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at Kingston. It will prepare you for a wide range of courses in subject areas ranging from engineering, computing and mathematics to science. Teaching takes place at the International Study Centre
International Year One Business and Management
The International Year One Business and Management is an intensive course designed specifically for international students (non EU/UK) who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry into Year 2 of a business-related degree programme at Kingston University
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
This one-year course will prepare you for entry to degree-level art and design programmes
If you would like to progress to a BA(Hons) art and design degree at Kingston, you can have a pre-UCAS interview for a place at the University (subject to the content and standard of your work). View the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course pages for more information
Work-based foundation degrees
Foundation degrees are a new type of qualification that let you undertake academic studies while you're employed. Foundation degrees
- are assessed partly on work-based learning
- have flexible entry requirements and study times; and
- run for two years full time (or at least three years part time)
Once you've completed the foundation degree, you have the option of taking your studies further to honours level
Available foundation programmes
Our foundation programmes include
- Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Foundation Certificate/Foundation Degree (FdEng)
- Aircraft Engineering Foundation Course
- Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc
- Art and Design BTEC Foundation Diploma
- Breast Imaging FdSc (delivered with St George's, University of London)
- Child Centred Interprofessional Practice Foundation Degree FdA
- Computing and Mathematics foundation year
- Early Years Foundation Degree FdA
- Early Years: Leadership and Management Foundation Degree FdA
- Engineering Foundation with pathways in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical Engineering
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Healthcare Practice FdSc (delivered with St George's, University of London)
- Historic Building Conservation FdSc and BSc(Hons) top-up
- International Foundation Year (delivered by Study Group)
- International Year One Business and Management (delivered by Study Group)
- Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) (delivered with St George's, University of London)
- Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences FdSc
- Science foundation year
- Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice Foundation Degree Fd