Open Day Programme: Penrhyn Road campus, Saturday 4 July 2026

11am–12 noon: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

• Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11am–12.15pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

• Chemistry BSc (Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc (Hons)
• Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11am–12.30pm: Subject talk, including the following courses:

• Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
• Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
• Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
• Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
• Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
• Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
• Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

• 11am-12.30pm: Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 12.45pm–2pm: Game Development BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11am–12.30pm: Computer Science BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11am–12.30pm: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11am-12.30pm: Computer Science and Software Engineering BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 12.45pm–1.45pm: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11am–12.30pm: Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) subject talk

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

• 11am–12 noon: Creative Writing BA (Hons) subject talk

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11am–12 noon: Subject talk and taster, including the following courses:

• Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
• Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

• 11am–1.30pm: Dance and Drama BA (Hons) – please attend both the Dance BA and Drama BA sessions below.
• 11am–12 noon: Dance BA (Hons) subject talk
• 12.30pm–1.30pm: Drama BA (Hons) subject talk
• 11am–12.30pm: Music Technology BA (Hons) subject talk

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11am–12 noon: Subject talk and taster, including the following courses:

• Economics BSc (Hons)
• Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
• Business Economics BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

• 10.45am–11.45am: Forensic Science BSc (Hons) subject talk

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

• 10am–11am: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice subject talk and tour

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

Getting the most out of your visit

To ensure you have time to explore our campuses and all relevant facilities we recommend the following schedule:

• Foundation Art, Design & Media Practice visitors should register at our Penrhyn Road campus at 9.30am.
• Join your detailed subject-specific talk at Penrhyn Road campus at 10am.
• After the Foundation talk (from 11am) take a short walk to view our Studios at Penrhyn Road campus and our world-class workshops at Knights Park campus.

Please note, you do not need to join the general Welcome talk or the KSA Welcome talk at Penrhyn Road or Knights Park campus as this is intended for undergraduate students. The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course talk at 10am will cover all the relevant information you need to know.

Interested in both the Foundation Diploma and an undergraduate degree course?

Check the Open Day programme for our Knights Park campus for undergraduate course talk times.

11.00am–12.30pm: Subject talk, including the following courses:

• Climate Resilience and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)
• Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
• Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
• Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons)
• Geography BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

12 noon-1pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

• Media Content and Communications BA (Hons) subject talk
• Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up subject talk

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

12 noon–1pm: Subject talk and taster, including the following courses:

• Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)
• International Law LLB (Hons)
• Law LLB (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11am–12 noon or 12.45pm-1.45pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses::

• Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
• Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) with Preparatory year
• Pharmacy MPharm with Biopharmaceutics (Extended Degree)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

11.15am–12.15pm: Subject talk and taster, including the following courses:

• Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
• Psychology BSc (Hons)
• Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
• Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)
• Business Psychology BSc (Hons)

Following the Subject Talk, the academics will be available in the psychology labs from 12.30pm–1.30pm to give tours and answer any questions you may have. 

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one. 

11am–12 noon: Subject talk, including the following courses:

• Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
• Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching and Physical Education) BSc (Hons)
• Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) BSc (Hons)

Outside the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.

Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) and Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and further information.

From Surbiton station:

• Leave the railway station via the main exit
• Cross the mini-roundabout to Claremont Road
• Take the 71, 281, K2 or K3 bus towards Kingston
• Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
• The Penrhyn Road campus is on the other side of the road

From Kingston station:

• Leave the railway station via the main exit
• Cross at the lights in front of you on to Fife Road
• Turn left on to Castle Street
• At the end of Castle Street continue ahead on to Eden Street
• Cross the mini-roundabout to Brook Street
• Cross over at the lights and head right towards the roundabout
• Go straight over the roundabout on to Penrhyn Road
• Penrhyn Road campus is on your left opposite Surrey County Hall

The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses all run along Penrhyn Road and there are stops directly outside the main entrance. Visit the Transport for London (TfL) website for further information.

London buses no longer accept cash, but you can pay using an Oyster travelcard or with a contactless credit card. More information on fares and payments can be found on the TfL buses website.

We also run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors - KU1, KU2 and KU3 - which stop outside and links the campus with Kingston and Surbiton mainline stations, other campuses and halls of residence.

We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving. The University has no on-site parking facilities during Open Days. Free car parking is only available on all sites for blue badge holders, on a first-come-first-served basis.

There is some 'pay and display' parking available on Fassett Road and Grove Crescent, adjacent to our Penrhyn Road campus. Alternative parking in Kingston Town Centre can also be found on the Parkopedia website – which shows current availability and costs.

All car park users agree to the University car parking terms and conditions.

Cycle parking facilities and showers are available at this site.

View information on cycle routes around the University

Heathrow and Gatwick airports are the closest to Kingston, with coaches, buses and trains linking the airports with the town.

A complimentary intersite shuttle bus service will be available on the day every 20 minutes. Look out for our friendly student ambassadors in the brightly-coloured tops who can help direct you.

The shuttle buses call at the following campuses and stops:

• Kingston Hill campus - Bus stop at the top of the steps that lead down to the Business School and Frank Lampl Building.
• Roehampton Vale campus - Bus stop, just outside the campus by the main road (A3). The bus returns to Kingston Hill, before continuing its circuit back into Kingston.
• Penrhyn Road campus - Closest bus stop to Knights Park campus. Bus stop outside the campus.
• Kingston town centre, on route to Penrhyn Road - Fairfield bus station (KT2 2PG). Stop B2 (near Kingston train station)
• Kingston town centre, on route to Kingston Hill - Cromwell Road bus station (KT2 6RD). Stop A2 (around the corner from Kingston train station)

The journey between Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road takes about 20 minutes (dependent on traffic).