Academic support
Kingston University students can access a whole range of expert academic guidance and support. Here’s everything you need to know about getting the help you need while you study.
Teaching excellence all the way
We are committed to teaching excellence.
This means our lecturers, personal tutors and specialist support staff are always here to support you and provide you with expert guidance during your studies.
Check out the core academic support on offer at Kingston.
Access our Academic Skills Centres
Get one-to-one coursework support from lecturers and student advisers at one of our Academic Skills Centres located on each campus. You can access support programmes for speaking, writing and maths skills here too.
You’ll be assigned a personal tutor at the beginning of your degree. They will be on hand to:
- Meet with you regularly throughout your studies
- Offer guidance on studying, student life and career progression
- Discuss issues and developments you experience during your course
- Answer questions about your academic studies
- Signpost you to further support
Mentoring schemes are a great way to get a new perspective and build your confidence. At Kingston, we offer a number of mentoring programmes, including:
- Peer-to-peer schemes to support your transition to university
- Academic mentoring to help build your confidence
- Our Beyond Barriers scheme, which pairs students from underrepresented groups with professional mentors
If English is not your first language, you can boost your confidence and skills with one of our free language courses, which run throughout the academic year.
Taking a course with a maths component? MathsAid is here to boost your skills with a mix of one-to-one sessions with trained tutors, peer-assisted learning and virtual learning.
You’ll find libraries with welcoming, accessible opening hours on every campus. Our Penrhyn Road library has 24-hour access during term time.
When you become a Kingston student, you’ll get access to a digital toolkit. Use the KU app to check your timetable, log into your Kingston desktop from anywhere and access course materials through our virtual learning environment, Canvas.
Academic support for postgraduate students
Graduate Research School
If you’re a postgraduate research student at Kingston, the Graduate Research School is here to support you with specialised training programmes and guidance on funding sources, regulations and more.
Graduate Centres
Head to one of our Graduate Centres to find dedicated spaces for private study, meetings, seminars or even relaxation. Ask your faculty office where to find your nearest centre.
Contact us
Need more information?
Contact us to find the right person to reach out to, or call our switchboard on +44 (0)20 8417 9000.
