Research degrees

Kingston University degrees offer a flexible approach to carrying out research. They allow you to study on a full-time basis or to combine your research studies with employment.

We carry out a wide range of research activities at Kingston, ranging from traditional academic disciplines to more contemporary problems or developments.

Why choose Kingston?

Research students at Kingston benefit from:

  • the opportunity to acquire specialist subject and more general key skills to enhance your future career prospects;
  • a supportive research environment, centred on focused research groups;
  • top-quality teaching and staff who are active researchers themselves;
  • a regular programme of specialist subject and interdisciplinary research seminars, plus the chance to circulate your research findings to the wider academic community; and
  • massive investment in our learning resources and facilities.

Plus central London is only 25 minutes away by train, offering world-class libraries and archives as well as cultural and leisure activities.

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