Kingston University London

Classes

Lectures are supported by smaller seminars, tutorial groups, and workshops.  This gives you the chance to ask questions and receive your lecturer’s individual attention.  We encourage you to discuss ideas with your course mates and tutor. This means you develop:

• analysis skills;
• communication skills;
• presentation skills; and
• research skills in libraries, museums and galleries.

Study trips to London and overseas visits to cities such as New York, Venice, Florence and Vienna:

• help to bring the subject to life; and
• let you study and research areas of interest at first hand.

Additional academic support

Our experienced staff help all students achieve their full potential.

In the studio, tutors are usually on hand to help you so it's easy to get one-to-one time.  When you join the course, we assign you a personal tutor to provide support throughout your time here.  Plus you can turn to the module leader if you have a subject specific question. 

Student Support Co-ordinator

The Student Support Co-ordinator provides a confidential drop in centre where you can discuss any issue you are having difficulty with.

Library

The campus library includes:

• a specialist book and journal collection for architecture, art and design students;
• a comprehensive collection of over 200,000 slides; and
• visual references dating back to the 1600s.

Learning Resources Centre

Facilities at the LRC include open access computers for:

• word processing;
• internet access; and
• database searches. 

Galleries and art

The Stanley Picker Gallery for the Arts is the University’s own gallery for exhibitions of fine art, music recitals and mixed media events. The University also has a collection of sculpture, painting and decorative art.

Web-based support

StudySpace
StudySpace is a web-based learning management system that provides access to a host of information and material to assist with your studies.

StudySpace resources vary from module to module.  For example, it might include:

• subject guides;
• lecture notes;
• presentations; and
• even sound and video clips.

Other useful features are online discussion forums (bulletin boards), a virtual classroom and a drop box (for online submission of coursework).

StudentSpace
StudentSpace is the University’s comprehensive, user-friendly intranet site, providing you with everything you need to know about student life. 

You'll find the following sections: "Money"; "Your studies"; "Get support"; "Get around"; "Kingston life"; "Your Uni"; "Accommodation"; and "International", with information ranging from what nightclubs you can find in Kingston, to library services on offer, to what sports facilities you'll have access to.

StudentSpace will help you get your bearings in your first few weeks at Kingston and keep you plugged into the University community throughout your time here.