Getting ready - Kingston University London

Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Law

The Faculty comprises two thriving schools – Kingston Business School and Kingston Law School – which will be your home for the rest of your studies (and beyond when you graduate and join the alumni community). Both Schools are recognised nationally and internationally as leading centres of study and are committed to ensuring the quality of their teaching, research and student experience.   All of us here, your lecturers, student support officers and course administrators, look forward to your arrival. We will be here to support and guide you – but remember, the hard work has to come from you! I hope that you also find time to engage in extra-curricular activities, clubs and societies. I wish you an excellent year at Kingston Business School and Kingston Law School.

Jean-Noel Ezingeard Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law

Support for you

• Study resources
  The high-tech Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at Kingston Hill houses a wide range of resources and services including texts, periodicals, journals and dissertations, audio-visual materials and over 500 study places. Remote access to LRC databases means you can access facilities online from anywhere in the world.
  
  We further improved the learning resources centre in 2008 with a £5 million extension. The new Nightingale Centre includes a learning cafe, more PCs and extra study areas. Read more about University-wide study resources, such as the library and IT facilities.
  
  
• Supporting you in your studies?
  Your course and module leaders have set office hours during which you can get one-to-one help and support if you need it. You will also have a full-time student support officer who will provide any additional advice and assistance you may need throughout your time at the University.
  
  
• Getting extra help
  If you need some extra help with your assignments, our Business and Law Academic Skills Centres on campus can provide support and advice.
  
  
• Maths skills help
  We have a resource called MathsAid for students on courses with a mathematical or statistical component. It will help you develop your skills though personal one-to-one tutor contact via drop-in clinics, peer-assisted learning and virtual learning. You can access MathsAid through StudySpace once you have enrolled at the University.
  
  
• English language help during your course
  Our English language development programme offers free English language courses throughout the academic year. These focus on academic writing, communication and seminar skills, study skills and project work, and revision and exam techniques.
  
  
• English language support before you arrive
  You can take one of our pre-sessional language courses, which are specifically designed to prepare you for study at Kingston.
  
  The courses will not only develop your English language skills, but also give you experience of the methods and study skills used at a British university. The length of the course will depend on your current English language level.

• Disability and dyslexia support
  The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service co-ordinates a range of support arrangements.
  
  Remember that you can also record lectures (for your personal use), which is particularly useful for students with disabilities.
  
  
• Foreign language study during your course
  All students have the opportunity to study a foreign language through the Kingston Language Scheme. Depending on the course you are studying, this can be either as an optional module integrated into your degree, or as an additional course. Languages on offer include Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin (Chinese) and Spanish.
  
  Courses are available at a range of levels to suit your current ability. As a first year student, you must apply within your induction week.
  
  You might even want to consider spending some time working or studying abroad as part of your degree.