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Business and Social Sciences

Our students graduate as ambitious and forward-thinking professionals. They're socially responsible, well-informed and have the skills, adaptability and resilience to thrive in the evolving workplace of today and the future.



Employability

We aim to develop your employability and equip you with the knowledge and abilities that employers seek, such as digital aptitude, people management skills, emotional intelligence and innovative, entrepreneurial drive.



Standards of excellence

Kingston Business School has been awarded accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This recognises that our teaching meets the most rigorous standards of excellence. 



Our Small Business Charter accreditation recognises our role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship.



The School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences offers courses in economics, sociology, law, psychology and criminology. You'll graduate with knowledge, critical thinking, hands-on experience and an understanding of individual and group behaviour.



Our facilities

We offer our students a truly immersive learning experience in a state-of-the-art environment. Our real-time Bloomberg trading room offers you the experience of working in a fast-paced professional environment.



Our Kingston Business Innovation Centre, a business incubator space, provides you with leading entrepreneurial support to start your own business and participate in the University's Enterprise Education Initiative.



Specialist psychology laboratories are equipped with high-specification equipment and software (such as electroencephalogram (EEG), eye-tracking, behavioural recording, and general cognitive and physiological testing).



“My course allows me to study something I genuinely enjoy and feel passionate about. It also provides me with business experience that allows me to join an industry thanks to the connections that the University is associated with.”

Joshua, BSc (Hons) Business Management

Our courses

Foundation years

Do you want a degree, but are not quite ready for Year 1 of a degree course? Our integrated foundation years at Kingston could be ideal.



Accounting, Business and Marketing

Gain valuable hands-on experience through a work internship, a consultancy project or entrepreneurship experience.



Criminology

Study criminology on its own or combine it with forensic psychology, psychology or sociology.



Economics

We offer several combinations and specialisms in economics to suit your own areas of interest.



Law

Our qualifying law degrees give you the opportunity to lead mock trials and cross-examine forensic experts and witnesses.



Psychology and Sociology

Our psychology, business psychology, forensic psychology and sociology degrees are designed to develop your skills for a wide range of careers.



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