Study resources
Find out more about the study resources available across the University:
- How many libraries are there at Kingston?
There are four libraries, known as Learning Resources Centres (LRCs), at Kingston. They offer much more than academic text loans – printed/electronic journals, a newspaper archive, CD-ROMs, DVDs and videos are all available.
When you enrol at the University, you automatically become a member of the library. Your Kingston University ID card is your library card and lets you access and borrow from any of the four sites. Read more.
- What about IT resources?
At Kingston University, you'll have access to around 2,000 networked computers, plus specialist software for your own subject area and central support from our technical team. Read more.
- What are the Academic Skills Centres?
You'll find Academic Skills Centres on all five of the University's campuses, including St George's, University of London. Staffed by trained lecturers and students, they give you the opportunity to access one-to-one advice and guidance on your work before you submit it. If you're taking a course with a maths component, you can also receive extra maths support in the centres. For further information, visit SkillsSpace.
- I've heard about StudySpace and My Kingston. What are these?
You can use StudySpace, our online learning resource, from any internet-enabled computer and at any time. This means you can choose when and where you study. It is designed to complement your teaching and provide access to many course-related items, including lecture notes, module guides, audio and video recordings of lectures, reading lists and discussion forums. Read more.
My Kingston is our student intranet, which provides everything you need to know about student life at Kingston. It can help you get your bearings in your first few weeks here and keep you plugged into the University's community afterwards. You can also buy, sell or swap second-hand textbooks using the BookSmart link on the My Kingston site. View a preview of My Kingston to see what to expect.
- Will I have a Kingston University email account?
Yes – all students will have a free Kingston University email address. This is a useful way for your tutors and the library service to keep in touch with you, as well as friends of course!
- Is any English language help available for international students?
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. Read more.
Plus pre-sessional English courses are available before you start your studies. These are designed to help you start your academic studies with confidence. Read more.
"Use your Kingston University email – all the most important stuff goes to that, including information from your lecturers."
Paula, Creative Writing with History
student
"All lecture notes are loaded onto StudySpace, which is an online learning environment accessible by all students at Kingston. So if you miss any lectures you can find out what you missed without falling behind."
Mike, Business Management student
"The whole campus has Wi-Fi network coverage, which is really useful."
Thomas, Psychology with Business student
"There are libraries at every campus that have loads of books, e-resources and computers spread out over three floors. Silent study areas and private seminar rooms are available, as well as a café for chilling out on a study break."
Natasha, Law with Human Rights student
"The Academic Skills Centre has helped me to structure essays and is very helpful when you're doing coursework."
Adam, Marketing Management student
"The Uni's facilities available are great and free to use, some being available 24 hours a day during term time."
Paul, Mathematics and Computing student