Career-focused learning

Many courses at Kingston University are vocational. This means that they:

  • are specifically designed to prepare you for your chosen career
  • offer you the chance to gain valuable work experience in industry or commerce

They often also carry professional accreditation from organisations such as:

  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
  • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
  • the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • the British Psychological Society (BPS)

You can find out more about our courses and studying at Kingston elsewhere on this site.

Workplace skills

All our degrees teach you work-related skills, such as:

  • career management
  • IT and communication
  • numeracy
  • teamwork

You can add extra depth to your studies by attending our many conferences and events.

Work scheme for postgraduates

The Tier 1 Post-study work visa (PSW) allows international graduates to remain in the UK for up to two years to pursue their career, after having successfully completed their course. Find out more from the Home Office.

Help and advice

During your time at Kingston the Careers Service is always available, offering:

  • plenty of help and advice
  • access to its library of resource material
  • the chance to attend employer recruitment seminars

Central London is just 25 minutes away by train so you are within easy reach of a wide range of employers.