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Why Choose Kingston University (Study Group)?
Teaching Excellence with Industry Alignment
Kingston's Future Skills Programme embeds graduate attributes like creative problem-solving and digital competency in ALL undergraduate courses. Real-world industry briefs are integral, such as the John Lewis Partnership project on AI supply chains. The university also holds a Guardian Award for Teaching Excellence (2017).
Exceptional Graduate Employability: 92–95% Success Rate
Graduates achieve employment rates well above the UK average of 80%, with 73–76% securing highly skilled roles within 15 months. Median starting salaries range from £36,000–£42,000. Top recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and the NHS.
Affordable Southwest London Location
Living costs in Kingston are 15–25% cheaper than central London. Students enjoy a free intersite bus service and a 30% discount on Transport for London with a Student Oyster Card. Central London is just 20–30 minutes away via the District Line.
Award-Winning Campus Infrastructure
The Town House (Penrhyn Road) won the RIBA Stirling Prize for best new building. The university boasts broadcast-standard studios, 3D animation labs, a Sony partnership CAVE VR lab, and sports physiology labs used by professional athletes.
Fast-Track Pathways with Automatic Progression
Study Group ISC offers pathways like the Foundation Diploma and International Year One, saving students £26,000–£35,000 compared to traditional routes. Successful completion guarantees automatic progression to Year 1 or Year 2 without re-application or additional tests.
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Campus Locations
Penrhyn Road Campus
Kingston's flagship location, home to the award-winning Town House. Facilities include a 24/7 library, high-spec computing labs, broadcasting studios, and motion capture systems. Located 10-15 mins from Kingston town centre.
Kingston Hill Campus
Hosts the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education, Music Department, and Business School. Features a Clinical Simulation Centre, sports labs, and music studios. On-site parking is available.
Knights Park Campus
Dedicated to the Kingston School of Art. Equipped with 3D materials workshops, photography suites, and 132 iMacs for design and media production. Located 10 mins from Kingston town centre.
Roehampton Vale Campus
Focuses on engineering and computing facilities. Connected to other campuses via a free intersite bus service.
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Course Highlights
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Programme Type |
Duration |
Annual Fees (GBP) |
Intakes |
Progression |
Special Features |
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International Foundation Year (IFY): Business, Economics & Accounting |
9–12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 1 UG if 65%+ avg + 90% attendance |
20 hrs/week English support; £1,500 scholarship; no re-application |
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International Foundation Year (IFY): Law & Social Sciences |
9–12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 1 UG if 65%+ avg + 90% attendance |
Legal systems, social theory, humanities foundations; £1,500 scholarship |
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International Foundation Year (IFY): STEM |
9–12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 1 UG if 65%+ avg + 90% attendance |
Math, physics, chemistry, engineering principles; £1,500 scholarship |
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International Year One (IY1): Business Management |
12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 2 UG if 60%+ avg + 90% attendance |
Degree-level from day 1; saves 1 year tuition + living costs (£26,000–£35,000); £1,500 scholarship |
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International Year One (IY1): Accounting & Finance |
12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 2 UG if 60%+ avg + 90% attendance |
Financial accounting, corporate finance modules; saves 1 year study |
|
International Year One (IY1): Marketing & Advertising |
12 months |
£15,750–£16,195 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Automatic to Year 2 UG if 60%+ avg + 90% attendance |
Consumer behaviour, digital marketing, brand management |
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Pre-Master's: Business & Management (2-term) |
10 weeks + 4 academic terms |
£11,900 |
Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, May (rolling) |
Automatic to relevant MSc if 65%+ avg |
No GMAT/GRE required; bachelor's 50%+ entry (vs. 65%+ direct); IELTS 5.5 entry (vs. 6.5 direct); £1,500 scholarship |
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Pre-Master's: Business & Management (1-term intensive) |
6 weeks intensive |
£8,250 |
Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, May (rolling) |
Automatic to relevant MSc if 65%+ avg |
Ultra-fast entry; can start within 2–3 weeks of application |
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Undergraduate Direct Entry (Year 1) |
3 years |
£17,500–£19,900/year |
Sep (primary), Jan (limited) |
2 years Graduate Route Visa post-graduation |
Classroom, lab, studio-based programs; A-Level BBB–BBC equiv., IB 28–32, Class XII 60%+, IELTS 6.0 |
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Postgraduate Direct Entry (MSc/MA) |
12 months |
£17,300–£19,500/year |
Sep (primary), Jan, Mar, Nov (limited) |
2 years Graduate Route Visa post-graduation |
Bachelor's 2:1+ (65%+ avg); IELTS 6.5; optional GMAT/GRE |
|
MBA (12 months) |
12 months |
£22,000–£24,000 |
Sep (primary), Jan |
2 years Graduate Route Visa post-graduation |
3–5 years work experience + interview; GMAT 550–650 recommended not mandatory |
Popular Study Areas
Business & Management
Computing & Computer Science
Accounting & Finance
Law
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Engineering (all disciplines)
Art & Design
Media & Film Production
Psychology
Nursing & Health Sciences
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Direct Entry:
- A-Levels (UK): BBB–BBC minimum.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 28–32 points.
- Indian Class XII (CBSE/ICSE/State): 60%+ average.
- English: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 per component).
Postgraduate Direct Entry:
- Master's (MSc/MA): Bachelor's 2:1+ (65%+ avg).
- MBA: Any bachelor's + 3–5 yrs work exp.
- English: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.5 writing typical).
Study Group Pathway Entry:
- Foundation Diploma (IFY): Class XII 50%+ (any stream). IELTS 4.5 (4.0 non-writing, 5.0 writing).
- International Year One (IY1): Class XII 60%+ + Maths/English grades. IELTS 5.5 (all 5.5 per component).
- Pre-Master's: Bachelor's 50%+. IELTS 5.5 (all 5.5 per component). No GMAT/GRE.
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Scholarships at Kingston University (Study Group)
International Excellence (UG)
£3,500/year × 3 = £10,500 total
International Excellence (PG)
£6,000–£7,000 (one-time)
INTO Progression (Pathway to UG)
£1,500/year × 3 = £4,500 total
Alumni Scholarship
20% tuition fee discount
International Scholarships (Generic)
£5,000 (partial)
KU Cares Bursary
£1,500/year
Chevening Scholarship (UK Foreign Office)
Full: tuition (up to £30,000) + living (£15,000–£20,000/year) + airfare (~£2,000–4,000)
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
Full: tuition + maintenance (£15,000–£20,000/year)
British Council Regional Scholarships
£2,000–£8,000 (varies)
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Student Support Services
Academic
Personal tutors, 24/7 online skills hub, writing/maths support clinics.
Careers
1-to-1 guidance, Kingston Hub job board, employer fairs, internship academy.
Wellbeing
Professional counsellors, mental health advisers, on-campus medical centre.
International
24/7 advisers, visa guidance, arrival orientation, language support.
Housing
Guaranteed first-year on-campus accommodation for international students.
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