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3.95 / 5 from 199 verified student reviews

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Overall Kingston is a great uni to study at! The library is my favourite place to be in with there being social and quiet zones!! There are tons of great facilities and the staff are beyond helpful. There are so many opportunities that the university gives us in terms of placements, studying abroad and graduate jobs! They have such a wide variety of clubs and societies to join to make new friends!

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Kingston University Ranking


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University of Brighton #91
Kingston University #92
University of Bolton #93
Leeds Arts University #94
University of Stirling #95
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Kingston University Hall Rankings


Fulham Palace Studios #1
Davidson House #2
Chelsea Lightfoot Hall #3
Tribu #4
Quebec House #5
New Orient House #6
Grosvenor Hall #7
Chapter Islington #8
Seething Wells #9
Clayhill #10

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Overall Kingston is a great uni to study at! The library is my favourite place to be in with there being social and quiet zones!! There are tons of great facilities and the staff are beyond helpful. There are so many opportunities that the university gives us in terms of placements, studying abroad and graduate jobs! They have such a wide variety of clubs and societies to join to make new friends!

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Applying to Kingston University

Entry Requirements

56-128 UCAS Points

Average range for Kingston University entry requirements. Varies depending on the course.


Offer and Acceptance Rates
Offers:
15,940
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Applications:
22,225
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Offer rate:
71.7%
Acceptances:
3,310
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Applicants:
21,165
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Acceptance rate:
14.89%

This is the latest available data, published by UCAS - 9th January 2023. All data is based on UCAS standard definitions.


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How good is bachelor's in creative writing at Kingston University London?
By member490527 On 29th August 23
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how's the MSc finance course taught there??
By member782844 On 31st March 23
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What about studying biomedical science in Haematology at kingston University as international student. Is it good choise to study there?
By member1171482 On 11th September 22
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How is the Graphic Design MA course at Kingston? (In terms of faculty, resources, and study..) Also, Is the course more research-oriented or academic?
By member868649 On 4th May 22
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I have to agree with Nasii below - pretty much every aspect of this place is a nightmare. And they are on the brink of collapse. I would advise anyone thinking about it to stay well clear.
By member967867 On 6th April 22
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1195873 On 30th November 23 verified Verified student

Is very well organised. Great facilities, activities and events. Help is very accessible.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member792823 On 18th October 23 verified Verified student

It’s a great university for me.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1290571 On 29th August 23 verified Verified student

Very good experience to live here . The facilities are just enough to have a great student life

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member990314 On 21st August 23 verified Verified student

Just completed a Masters course and it was great (although very challenging at times). There were many strikes with the tutors, although our tutor didn't strike, so we were lucky. I guess the one thing to remember is that a masters course is all about self-study. So as long as your willing to put in the work, it will be fine. From what I have heard, it's quite difficult for a Home student to get into a Masters course at Kingston, so make sure you apply other universities, just in case you don't get in.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member588822 On 9th July 23 verified Verified student

I would never say it is best but is somewhat okay. For me a big University or small was never a issue until unless I do my studies well.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member887650 On 17th June 23 verified Verified student

Nice modern place to learn, Enjoyable enviroment.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member784658 On 20th April 23 verified Verified student

About too start my last year here

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1381547 On 17th March 23 verified Verified student

Great uni great location mid education

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member581168 On 14th March 23 verified Verified student

Really great uni with good professors and facilities

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1081043 On 13th March 23 verified Verified student

It has a good location, being in the middle of everything, and it looks nice

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member580839 On 9th March 23 verified Verified student

it’s alright, the student union DEFINITELY needs improving as it looks so old and uninviting. a bar in it would be nice so people can sit inside and hang out and it needs a new style. it’s currently purple and looks horrendous.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member580808 On 9th March 23 verified Verified student

A good university, lovely crowd.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member480769 On 9th March 23 verified Verified student

Great uni to study at, library is my favorite space

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member880745 On 8th March 23 verified Verified student

Excellent 24 hour access to campus library. Warm classrooms. Friendly cafe staff and delicious dessert. Live bus updates is appreciated.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member780536 On 7th March 23 verified Verified student

I study at Penrhyn road campus, part of Kingston university. They have recently built townhouse library and its architecture is quite excellent! Which includes study rooms, computers all around the library, a lounge area/cafeteria, an information section for any personal quieries and a balcony on the top floor with a stunning view of the location. I study psychology and the professors make my lectures fun and interesting. I specifically love how they are very flexible with their office hours so that I can reach out if I am facing any troubles within my course. The university also has a great student union that offers activities, events and societies to join and collaborate with other students. Overall the facility, staff and student union have great value.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1280519 On 7th March 23 verified Verified student

Overall pretty decent university, nothing to complain about

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member980468 On 6th March 23 verified Verified student

Good university to be in and study

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1280442 On 6th March 23 verified Verified student

Overall Kingston is a great uni to study at! The library is my favourite place to be in with there being social and quiet zones!! There are tons of great facilities and the staff are beyond helpful. There are so many opportunities that the university gives us in terms of placements, studying abroad and graduate jobs! They have such a wide variety of clubs and societies to join to make new friends!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member680270 On 3rd March 23 verified Verified student

There are multiple campuses there is a free bus that can get all composite, which is helpful. It’s not that far from Kingston town.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1380260 On 3rd March 23 verified Verified student

Very good university with amazing staff

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member779746 On 27th February 23 verified Verified student

Lecturers are very helpful. They let you discover yourself instead of spoon feeding you everything

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member679095 On 21st February 23 verified Verified student

The school has all the facilities and the teachers are very responsible

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member478192 On 12th February 23 verified Verified student

Disorganised university. Wrong classrooms were printed on timetables and lack of communication. Very slow with feedback and very little space to study or socialise. There's a better university for the course you want.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1070689 On 9th August 22 verified Verified student

Strong teachers and excellent facilities. A great school to learn design.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1070464 On 27th July 22 verified Verified student

Good, I love my school. I think it worth it

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member870396 On 25th July 22 verified Verified student

no student union. Little clubs and societies. Most societies are for student of black and muslim background

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member1154181 On 17th July 22 verified Verified student

Overall a poor university experience. I highly recommend NOT going unless you want to be scammed and have your money wasted. This university operates as a business. They do not care about their students and you will be disappointed. Staff and classes are hit or miss, personal tutors don't reply to emails, students are given very little support, and the other students here are anti-social unless you are already in their group. You won't have much of a social life. The halls and bus system are abysmal. Take a workshop class if you have the chance; lectures are pretty boring and depends upon staff expertise, education, and personality. There aren't really any job or internship opportunities or if they are, they're snatched up immediately. There's also a healthy dose of nepotism here. You will have a better chance of succeeding if you have connections. You will regret your time here. The university is in debt and will do whatever it can to take your money and improve its ranking.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member669395 On 9th June 22 verified Verified student

Good campuses, especially the library. Penrhyn Road and knights park are only a short distance from each other and the lecture theatres are nice.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1267618 On 28th March 22 verified Verified student

Top university with helpful lectures and happy with the experience

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member567151 On 11th March 22 verified Verified student

Good support and communication, good lab facilities.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1364737 On 8th December 21 verified Verified student

good courses and good lecturers

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member1164003 On 19th November 21 verified Verified student

Library is excellent. Have to say food on campus is way too expensive for what it is.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1062195 On 7th September 21 verified Verified student

Good university with good facilities

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member861838 On 20th August 21 verified Verified student

Kingston University is a great university. I learnt a lot during my studies here. I believe Kingston University adapted poorly to online learning, a lot of exams were converted to coursework, some of which took lots more effort than others for the same mark.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1059975 On 11th June 21 verified Verified student

Good uni, I wnjoyed my time there

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1159634 On 6th June 21 verified Verified student

Very good university and decent wifi.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1057733 On 13th May 21 verified Verified student

I was quite happy doing my master's at Kingston University.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member857702 On 13th May 21 verified Verified student

The University is perfect. Teachers are very nice.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member457612 On 11th May 21 verified Verified student

I didn’t have the chance to be on campus much due to covid, however, the library and the laboratories were very good.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1157048 On 28th April 21 verified Verified student

Overall experience has been poor for my first year. Kingston did not prepare well for online teaching and many students have been left to teach themselves. I assume standards will improve when we return to campus for the 2021/22 year.

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member1357026 On 28th April 21 verified Verified student

Covid has prevented the ability to use most facilities.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member857007 On 28th April 21 verified Verified student

Although not being able to have the full experience in my second year, Kingston was amazing first year and i wish I had taken up more opportunities they offered and been more involved. Facilities are amazing with a 5 story library! I am studying fine art and art history, we have our own studios to paint in along the riverside which are gorgeous. The university has been really good at keep students informed and offering support over the pandemic

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member456992 On 27th April 21 verified Verified student

Most of the service is very good, but Occasionally the electronic power goes off while cooking.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member456979 On 27th April 21 verified Verified student

everything is good, i am not so should about the clubs and societies because i have not been to the club before

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member456735 On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

A welcoming university with everything close by and in a quieter area

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1256655 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

The university is so good for study

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member456654 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

I go to Kingston School of Art and I really enjoy my time here. I have been to a few social/club events before the pandemic and they were great fun. The tutors are very accommodating and the staff is friendly. I havent been able to participate in the wider scheme of Kingston University due to the pandemic which is why I gave fewer stars in these area.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1156651 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

Good university. Campus is nice. Lot of study space.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member856632 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

haven’t been able to go in much because of lockdown but very clean campus and a seemingly active student union. internet can be slow but it’s pretty good overall.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member456619 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Great place study. Haven't been able to be on campus cause of covid, they should have lowered the fee because of covid as it was all online and we haven't gotten any real opportunities. Please understand the position of students as well.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member856573 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Great university! Great team and environment

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member556572 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

It is a good university with huge diversity of people

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member556560 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Amazing and creative workshops ,studios have high quality facilities, especially in the Riverhouse.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member756559 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Good support systems during a difficult time

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member756556 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Incredible facilities to study and learn in.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member856545 On 19th April 21 verified Verified student

Kingston University... Being Very close to town and the university library. Daksh is very supportive of students and let's us study in the common room. To improve it I would recommend having more ventilation in the rooms

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1256534 On 19th April 21 verified Verified student

I feel like the students could be more supported

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1356427 On 16th April 21 verified Verified student

Good experience studying in Kingston. Learned so much with my teachers and classmates.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member856330 On 15th April 21 verified Verified student

They do not support students if needed

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member755182 On 12th March 21 verified Verified student

Bangin school staff amazing so incredibly supportivr

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member654605 On 24th February 21 verified Verified student

good uni just not been the best during the pandemic

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1253724 On 27th January 21 verified Verified student

Kingston University did not grant any refund to me when I found out their classes are only 2 days a week and house facilities are so poor that to deal with drainage, I had to resort to measures myself especially during the lockdown with zero access to any tools. My mental health crashed during the 4 months I was indoors and the university did not compensate a penny to me despite asking nicely a hundred times since during the time, my father also lost his job. I’m no millionaire, Kingston University. Besides the one instructor I had, Richard, everyone else was way below subpar in communication which is why when I asked for a refund of at least 50%, they said I had passed my deadline for asking for a refund. This university only takes your money and doesn’t give you any quick response. They asked me to produce industry-level standard from projects when they should have mentioned that prior to accepting my enrollment. This university is nothing but a scam to those seeking placement.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member952267 On 17th November 20 verified Verified student

Decent uni however slow to respond to emails

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1352035 On 11th November 20 verified Verified student

Very good university, with campuses very developed to students needs. Multiple libraries, labs and various facilities to ensure the students get the most out of their learning. Free uni buses available which make travelling cheaper and easier. Staff easy to contact and very helpful.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member950706 On 23rd August 20 verified Verified student

Excellent university lots of support from tutors.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1349543 On 26th June 20 verified Verified student

Tutor from first year was very unprofessional and have ripped someone’s work from the wall. That’s not how you do crits. She was also unfriendly towards international students as well.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member648794 On 28th May 20 verified Verified student

It’s a good school . Everybody is friendly .

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member648776 On 28th May 20 verified Verified student

Kingston uni is great, best teaching staff

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1148315 On 16th May 20 verified Verified student

Don't do teacher training-sinister bullying culture. Check out the drop out rate before you apply!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member748212 On 14th May 20 verified Verified student

I love the atmosphere and education at Kingston University. I have studied 4 years (BA Architecture) and returned to do my part 2 (MA Architecture), which is sadly coming to an end now. I shall return back for a final year in order to complete my part 3 and become an Architect!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1048170 On 14th May 20 verified Verified student

Have had a great time studying here last 3 years, great library and tutors

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member648168 On 14th May 20 verified Verified student

Kingston university was a great experience and great course and staff

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member448117 On 14th May 20 verified Verified student

Great university, I studies my BA here and loved it so much I stayed here to do my MA. Easy to get between campuses and halls of residence with the university bus system, however the halls of residences are a bit far if you have to walk in bad weather. Lecturers are knowledgeable and find creative ways to deliver lectures. The construction on site can be annoying, but should be finished soon. Cafés on site are plenty and great for grabbing food or a drink between classes. The Kingston Language scheme is amazing for those who want to learn another language, and there are plenty of opportunities to join clubs, society, to volunteer and for student jobs. Felt well supported, even during this covid pandemic.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member947217 On 8th April 20 verified Verified student

Fantastic campus, fantastic tutors and course.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member947217 On 8th April 20 verified Verified student

Fantastic campus, fantastic tutors and course.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member746387 On 4th March 20 verified Verified student

great university, good resources, library fantastic, great SU.

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Student Review: 1.2 /5
By member1346056 On 23rd February 20 verified Verified student

I chose to do my MA in Music Education in Kingston and I couldn't be more disappointed. The practice rooms are completely forgotten with old pianos and no heating. From all the professors we have, only one was really trying, the rest dont care, dont explain and always leave us with questions. One professor alone though, can't handle this whole master. The courses are completely unorganised, not providing any new knowledge, you have to do all the work alone and professors dont explain exactly what they need in the assignments. They leave everything for last minute -group projects, volunteering programms to get experience etc- which makes everyone frustrated. Also, they don't give you a QTS which with only this you can teach music in a school. So what's the point of having a music education's master and not being able to work as a teacher? I wish I knew these before, I feel like I wasted my money. I wish I knew all these before hand

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member645169 On 2nd February 20 verified Verified student

Best teacher,friendly and helpful. Good environment.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1044979 On 24th January 20 verified Verified student

MA Museums and Galleries: Save yourself... move on.. cancel this university from your list.... save your money and youth on something other great universities in London or elsewhere. We have to work with dead/small/unknown museums( no galleries at all) in areas we have to travel a lot (i.e extra expenses). Courses are very new and unorganised, doesn't make you employable. Facilities are out of date ( the uni is trying to be sexy with the new townhouse using their international students' money when they should really spend that money to get there timetable correct, or get someone to answer their students' quires instead of directing you all around without answering a single question).

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member744694 On 9th January 20 verified Verified student

Once the new building is complete I will review

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1043465 On 12th November 19 verified Verified student

Kingston university has an excellent location, great diversity, staff are close and friendly, other than that they have good facilities, overall, the university is expanding a developing. If I went back in time I will not choose any other university

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member940401 On 14th July 19 verified Verified student

Do not do teaching training it is a nightmare!

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member736511 On 13th March 19 verified Verified student

A bit small, and 90% indoor however they’re almost finished with a new building which will have updated facilities.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1235363 On 24th December 18 verified Verified student

Excellent teaching staff, admirable curriculum and campus environment. Academic Quality is soaring up as the spirit of the university is encouraging and achieving.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member734112 On 14th October 18 verified Verified student

Kingston Uni is incredibly out of date in multiple ways. The facilities are poor,the lecturers/support services are poor, the accommodation is poor. Shockingly enough I left as soon as I could. Avoid.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1133231 On 30th July 18 verified Verified student

I was only there as a post grad for a year so had less exposure to SU and socieites, but staff were very friendly and helpful also willing to go the extra mile when a deadline is looming. Library at my campus was superb though a little remote but they had free parking for students available.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member1332778 On 9th July 18 verified Verified student

Met some amazing people and loved Kingston

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member84638394 On 29th April 18 verified Verified student

It's really great and the staff members are helpful.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member930999 On 20th March 18 verified Verified student

Kingston Uni is ok. There doesn't seem to be many societies compared to other unis though

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1029553 On 5th January 18 verified Verified student

I did a BA honours in Graphic Design and I would not recommend this university at all. The tutors obviously have favourites and unless you are one of them or unless you are caucasian you are very likely to receive a low final grade, even if your work is exceptional. How they managed to get away with this is beyond me but lucky you find work based on your portfolio and not your grade for graphic design. The building and facilities are very outdated, and there is hardly ever any space in the studio to work, even if there is it is very crammed and noisy and awkward. There are hardly any lectured for this course, you go in maybe once a week to see your tutor and all they give you is advice. They do not teach you any new skills, they expect you to already know it all. So basically you are paying 9k a year for opinion on your work.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1026256 On 10th April 17 verified Verified student

Good uni, very friendly students and staff.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member1223765 On 26th August 16 verified Verified student

I would not recommend this university for engineering to anyone. The university is unorganized as the lessons keep changing (sometimes 10 mins just before we are suppose to have the lessons) The campus has very small library with approximately ~12 computer in there The tutorial can sometimes be a waste of time as the teacher sometimes does not appear and if they do, they will just give question paper and tell you do just do it as they will just show us the awnser paper at the end

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member422860 On 20th June 16 verified Verified student

Best location , Understanding staff. If only more funding went to research we would be top 10.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1017697 On 2nd November 15 verified Verified student

Everything is very good, highly recommended

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1017694 On 1st November 15 verified Verified student

Very good uni with good people, good facilities, many job opportunities. Nice town and close to london

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member917693 On 1st November 15 verified Verified student

Good uni, good people, nice facilities, many job opportunities. The town is nice and very close to London!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1317650 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

Pleasant university, nice diversity

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member617631 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

i love my uni, i got an Opportunity to be iinvolved in sparks programme now which is great!!!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1017628 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

best night life, best students, best lectures best everything!

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member617627 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

Appalling university. Not a care in the world about supporting hard working students. The general acceptance is of students who are using degrees to laze about until they have to work. Those of us who are committed really suffer in class as a result. You complain to various sources and are simply told that they know but there's nothing they can do about it.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member917626 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

The University itself is pretty poor, its teaching staff have little interest in its students and the facilities such as the computer rooms and canteens are far too small and forever crowded. The main focus of their marketing is the Penrhyn Road Campus, leaving Knights Park forgotten, which is probably why that campus is in such poor condition and forever cold in winter.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By ChrisAlien On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

Poor Nightlife, useless modules in courses

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member514864 On 18th August 15 verified Verified student

Knights Park where all the art subjects are based is fantastic. Brilliant facilities for creating work, although the canteen and bar could be bigger and cheaper. Unfortunatly the University places its focus on its main campus Penryhn Road which seems to leave Knights Park at the bottom of the pile. Some Knights Park courses have an amazing reputation but the University does not boast about this, meaning they're hidden by a fairly average University. In an idea world, Knights Park will one day become and independent Art School (which rumours suggest will happen in the next few years)

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member115667 On 28th March 15 verified Verified student

kingston is really good for certain courses. Just a shame the actual place is boring!

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