Be part of the mix
“Life as a student does involve a fair amount of work, it's true! However, there are so many sports clubs, societies and social events that you can take part in during your downtime, and I absolutely recommend making the most of them.”
Ziad, Pharmacology
Get more than a degree
For us, university is more than just your course. It's about discovering who you are, experiencing new things, having fun and meeting new people.
Get more than a degree
That's why we aim to connect you to a range of activities that will help you develop, both inside the classroom and out, so you graduate with more than just your degree. We also think it's important that our students help shape our community and services. Throughout your time here we'll work in partnership with you, so you will have the opportunity to feed into, and influence, important University matters relevant to learning, teaching and support.
What's in store?
There's plenty to get involved in. Make a difference to your local community by becoming a mentor or volunteer to impact change within the University by injecting new ideas into your course curriculum.
By taking part in opportunities outside your timetable, you'll build your very own Kingston Award. This will reflect the skills you've gained and help you build experiences for job applications and interview questions. You'll also have fun and gain a sense of belonging to a wider community.
A world of opportunity awaits
Do you have a taste for adventure?
Then pack your suitcase and grab a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study or work abroad!
Study abroad
The majority of students have the opportunity to study or work abroad as part of their course.
Costs shouldn't be a barrier. Students who choose to study or work abroad for a full year get a significant tuition fee reduction and, depending on location, may receive a bursary or grant.
Kingston Language Scheme
Imagine you could order your Nando's in Portuguese or your sushi in Japanese?
You can, with Kingston Language Scheme.
All our students have the opportunity to study up to nine languages in addition to their course, completely free of charge.
Languages on offer include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Korean.
Have your say.
Get involved.
Make a difference.
The Union of Kingston Students
The Union of Kingston Students is here to represent your opinions and views on your student experience and to support your education.
It's made up of student officers elected each year by you, the students of Kingston University.
The Union also offers a wide range of services to enhance your student experience.
From societies to sports clubs, events to environmental projects, no matter what you're interested in, there's something for everyone.
What will you do next?
Whatever your career plans, our proactive and student-focused careers and employability team will support you throughout your time at Kingston and after you graduate. The team can help you find a job and help you develop the skills you need to succeed.
Courses built for your future
Our courses are designed with input from industry professionals and careers specialists, ensuring your learning meets the needs of future employers.
Career guidance
Our qualified professionals will help you develop the all-important employability skills you need, such as creating a winning CV, delivering the perfect pitch, and how you can nail that interview.
Career Development Programme
Fancy helping a company with a real business problem? Our consultancy programme, Broadening Horizons, brings together students from across the University in small teams to provide consultancy support to local and global employers. In return you'll gain transferable skills and paid work experience alongside your studies.
Online career support
Access tailored support 24/7, 265 days a year. Through Handshake you can find jobs and connect with employers. Our e-learning platform, Career Zone, offers tools that help you learn more about yourself, access on-demand CV and interview feedback, and lots more.
Careers Festival
Our biannual Careers Festival gives you the opportunity to explore future career possibilities, no matter what stage you're at in your career planning. The fortnight-long programme is open to all students and offers a wide range of employer workshops, alumni panels and skills sessions, online and on campus.
Student careers coordinators
Students are at the heart of everything we do. Our student careers coordinators work alongside our specialist careers staff to shape our employability support, in line with the needs of our students. They'll ensure you get the most out of our services, as well as promoting relevant events and programmes.
Enterprise!
If you're thinking about becoming your own boss or are looking to develop entrepreneurial skills, our entrepreneurship programme, Enterprise! has you covered. We run an annual Bright Ideas competition that will give you the chance to develop an idea, have it evaluated and win a prize. You'll also gain important skills to add to your CV.
Supporting your future plans
Our Graduate Support Package is designed to help you confidently navigate your future after graduation and is available for two years after you leave Kingston.
Made in Kingston
Your connection with us won't end the moment you graduate. You'll become part of our global, 200,000-strong alumni community.
Our graduates have successful careers all over the world - from fashion designers in New York to engineers in China.
Supporting Kingston journeys
Our alumni are behind you every step of your Kingston journey. They support our students by offering work placement opportunities, career mentoring and funding for scholarships and bursaries.
Graduate named in Forbes' 30 Under 30
Business management graduate, Christian Facey, was listed in the 2021 Forbes' Europe Media and Marketing Class for 2021, which identifies the most talented young media and marketing moguls of the future.
Christian and his business partner, Wilfrid Obeng, founded AudioMob, an audio advertising company for mobile gaming after they developed the technology which allows players to listen to adverts without their play being interrupted by full-screen adverts.
Fashion graduate wins top fashion competition
Kingston School of Art fashion graduate, Lucy Saunders, saw off competition from design students around the globe to win the MTV Music Meets Fashion Competition.
The competition was run in collaboration with the British Fashion Council, fashion retailer River Island and ICEBERG. Lucy designed her collection for River Island, and it was unveiled during London Fashion Week.