Curating Contemporary Design (in partnership with the Design Museum) MA: Learning support
How we can support you
We want to make sure you get all the support you need while you are with us. Here you can see the range of support we can offer you while you're doing this course.
Personal training plans
We offer all students training sessions when they arrive at Kingston University, covering:
- project management;
- communication skills; and
- information research and retrieval.
The aim is to give you the chance to improve your study, research and life skills.
My Kingston
The Kingston University student intranet provides a fast, easy way to find information online. It provides everything you need to know about student life at Kingston including direct links to StudySpace, StudentHUB, OSIS and the iCat library search facility.
The Graduate Centres
All postgraduate students at Kingston have access to the Graduate Centres, dedicated spaces for graduate students. These are ideal for private study or holding meetings. Find out more in the Facilities section.
Language support
International students can access plenty of language support, both before and during your course:
- Pre-sessional English language course – improve your English language skills and learn about study methods and life in the UK
- English language development programme – after you enrol, this free programme offers a range of academic English courses and tutorial support throughout the academic year.
- Download a prospectus
- Order a prospectus
- Favourite this course
- Download a PDF course booklet
Open days 2012
The sessions offer a free entrance to the Design Museum and an opportunity to talk to staff and students.
Time
11.30am – 1.00pm
Dates
- 14 February 2012
- 20 March 2012
- 15 May 2012
Book your place
Please email Deborah Charles to book your place: d.charles@kingston.ac.uk.
Location
Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD
We are running a series of events to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Curating Contemporary Design MA. Find out more.

This course is taught in collaboration with the Design Museum, London, which means you benefit from the experience of practising professionals.
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Find out more about the kind of work that Curating Contemporary Design MA students undertake by reading our diary of 2008/09 projects.
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Our students share their top tips for curating students, and potential curating students, in London.
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Find out more about the facilities in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.