Open Day Programme: Penrhyn Road campus, Saturday 3 October 2026

Discover Biosciences through a subject talk and tour of our specialist bioscience laboratories, with opportunities to meet academics and student ambassadors in our subject zone throughout the day.

11am–12 noon or 1pm-2pm:

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

Discover Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology through a subject talk and interactive laboratory demonstrations, with opportunities to meet academics and student ambassadors in our subject zone throughout the day.

11am–12.15pm: 

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

Find out what it's like to study Civil Engineering, Construction and Surveying at Kingston through an engaging subject talk and a behind-the-scenes tour of our specialist facilities. Experience live lab demonstrations, see powerful hydraulics equipment in action, witness beam-breaking tests, and discover the technologies that help shape the future of the built environment. 

You can also meet our academics throughout the day in the Civil Engineering, Construction and Surveying Subject Zone in the Sopwith Building, where they'll be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the course, careers and student experience.

11am–12.30pm: 

• 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.

Discover what it's like to study Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Kingston. Join us for an informative subject talk, take part in a hands-on activity, and experience our retro computing exhibition. 

Our academics will also be on hand throughout the day in the Computer Science and AI subject zone in the Sopwith Building, where they can answer your questions and tell you more about the course and student life at Kingston.

11am-12.30pm: 

• Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science and Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science with Cloud Computing BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science with Data Science BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science with Quantum Computing BSc (Hons)

Explore how writers at KSA work across fiction, poetry, screenwriting, creative non-fiction and digital forms. 

Meet the people behind the course and discover a writing community shaped by published authors, industry professionals and Kingston’s specialist Writers’ Centre.

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

Find out more about studying Criminology at Kingston through an informative subject talk and hands-on activity. 

Our academics and student ambassadors will also be available throughout the day in the Criminology Subject Zone, located in the Main Building Collaboration Space, to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience.

11am–12 noon: 

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

Discover what it's like to study Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Kingston. Join us for an informative subject talk, take part in a practical ethical hacking activity, and explore a showcase of innovative student projects. 

Our academics will also be on hand throughout the day in the Networks, Cyber Security, Games and Digital Media subject zone in the Sopwith Building to answer your questions and tell you more about the course and student life at Kingston.

• 1pm–2pm: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)

Dance and Drama

Step inside KSA’s professional dance spaces and see where students develop work across contemporary dance, hip hop and dances of the African diaspora. Explore the Town House studios, with fully sprung floors, mirrors and barres, and discover how performance and choreography develop side by side. 

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

Acting and Performance

See where performance moves between stage and screen, acting and theatre-making. Visit spaces including the Rose Theatre studio and Town House Studio Theatre, and discover a course where students also collaborate with filmmakers, devise original work and develop as actor-creators. 

• 2.30pm–1.30pm: Acting and Performance BA (Hons) (formerly Drama BA) Drama BA (Hons) 

Music Technology

Get closer to the tools behind contemporary sound and music production. Discover professional recording facilities including the Visconti Studio, created with legendary producer Tony Visconti, and explore everything from synthesis and sampling to analogue recording, live sound and audio for film and games.

• 11am–12.30pm: Music Technology BA (Hons) 

Shaping your portfolio/audition/reel 

Show us what you’ve got so far. Bring something you’ve made or are still working on, or just clips of your work on your phone. Talk through your ideas with the Kingston School of Art teaching team and get friendly, practical feedback to help you develop your work and put your portfolio together. You don’t need a finished portfolio to have the conversation.

Discover what it's like to study Digital Media at Kingston. Join us for an informative subject talk, take part in a hands-on activity, and see a showcase of innovative student projects. 

Our academics will also be on hand throughout the day in the Networks, Cyber Security, Games and Digital Media subject zone in the Sopwith Building, where they can answer your questions and tell you more about the course and student life at Kingston.

• 11am–12.30pm: Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) 

Find out more about studying Economics at Kingston through an informative subject talk and hands-on activity. 

Our academics and student ambassadors will also be available throughout the day in the Economics Subject Zone, located in the Main Building Collaboration Space, to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience.

11am–12 noon:

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

Discover Forensic Science through a subject talk and guided tour of our Crime Scene House, with opportunities to meet academics and student ambassadors in our subject zone throughout the day.

• 10.45am–11.45am or 1pm- 2pm: Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Experience the breadth of Foundation at KSA, where students explore Visual Communication, 3D Design, Fashion & Fabrication and Fine Art before developing their own direction. 

Visit the dedicated studios and shared KSA workshops where experimentation with materials, processes and ideas is central to the year.

• 10am–11am or 12.30pm–1.30pm: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice

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 or 12 noon.
• After the Foundation talk (from 11am or from 1pm) 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.

Discover what it's like to study Game Development at Kingston. Join us for an informative subject talk, experience our augmented reality and immersive rooms, visit our retro computing and games exhibition, and explore a showcase of innovative student projects. 

Our academics will also be on hand throughout the day in the Games subject zone in the Sopwith Building to answer your questions and tell you more about the course and student life at Kingston.

• 1pm–2pm: Game Development BSc (Hons)

Find out more about studying Geography, Environmental Science and Climate Resilience at Kingston through an informative subject talk followed by a hands-on activity. 

Our academics will also be available throughout the day in their Subject Zone, located in the Main Building Collaboration Space, to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience.

11am–12.30pm: 

• 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)

Media Content and Communications

See where ideas become films, podcasts, social content, websites and interactive media. 

Explore professional facilities including a TV studio, podcast rooms, audio editing suites and animation labs, and discover how students build creative work for real audiences and clients.

• 12 noon-1pm: Media Content and Communications BA (Hons)

Media Skills

Explore the spaces where students develop professional work across video, podcasts, social media, digital publishing and interactive content. 

See how a final year at KSA can turn existing media skills into a substantial creative portfolio and an independent practice.

• 12 noon-1pm: Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up

Shaping your portfolio 

Show us what you’ve got so far. Bring a sketchbook, something you’ve made or are still working on, or just photos of your work on your phone. Talk through your ideas with the Kingston School of Art teaching team and get friendly, practical feedback to help you develop your work and put your portfolio together. You don’t need a finished portfolio to have the conversation.

Find out more about studying Law at Kingston through an informative subject talk and hands-on activity. 

Our academics and student ambassadors will also be available throughout the day in the Law Subject Zone, located in the Main Building Collaboration Space, to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience.

12 noon–1pm: 

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

Discover Pharmacy through a subject talk and tour of our pharmacy simulation laboratories, with opportunities to meet academics and student ambassadors in our subject zone throughout the day.

11am–12 noon or 1pm-2pm:

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

Discover Psychology at Kingston through an engaging subject talk and interactive activity. Meet our academics and student ambassadors in the Psychology Subject Zone throughout the day, where you can ask questions and find out more about the course and student experience. 

You'll also have the opportunity to explore our specialist psychology laboratories and facilities on a guided lab tour. See the technology our students use in their studies and research, including eye-tracking and observation facilities, as well as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) equipment used to measure brain activity.

11.15am–12.15pm: 

• 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 to give tours and answer any questions you may have. 

The lab tours will run twice during the day:

• 12:30am–1:10pm
• 1:30pm–2:10pm

Discover Sport and Exercise Science through a subject talk and tour of our specialist sports laboratories, with opportunities to meet academics and student ambassadors in our subject zone throughout the day.

11am–12 noon: 

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

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 an 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).