Open Day programme: Saturday 19 October 2024, Kingston Hill campus

Programme

We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston University!

There is plenty for you to see and explore at the undergraduate Open Day. On this page, you will find information to help you plan your day. We recommend you allow 2 to 3 hours to experience everything on offer.

  • When: Saturday 19 October 2024, 10am–2pm
  • Where: Business School, Kingston Hill campus
  • Registration: Doors open from 9.30am. You can register throughout the day, providing it is in advance of your subject talk.
  • Top tip: We recommend you plan your day around your subject sessions. Take a look at the programme below to check the timetable and see what other activities you can do on the day.

*Please note that due to ongoing road works taking place near Kingston Hill, we anticipate travel disruption and expect delays for traffic and public transport arriving at Kingston Hill. We encourage you to consult the Transport for London website or your maps/sat nav app to plan your journey and take into account any expected delays.*

Welcome talk

Find out about the Kingston experience through our lively welcome talk.

  • When: 10.15am and 11.30am 
  • Where: Business School

Campus tours

Take a guided tour around campus to explore the facilities at Kingston Hill.

  • When: 10am–2pm (last tour departs 1.40pm)
  • Duration: approx. 30 minutes
  • Starts from: Business School Atrium

Subject sessions and drop in hubs

Subject sessions are an opportunity for you to learn more about your preferred course. If there are questions you didn't get a chance to ask, or something you want to know more about, you can go to a drop-in hub and speak with academics one-to-one, at a time to suit you. 

If you can't see your subject of interest in the list below, your course may be taught on a different campus.

Top tip:

Check the time of your subject talk and plan the rest of your Open Day activities around that. See below for when our campus tours and exhibitions are running.

Accounting and finance

  • 10.45–11.15am: Introduction to the Business School talk
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Business and Accounting BSc (Hons) talk and taster

Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the academic hub area where you can drop-in and speak with them one-to-one.

Business, management and marketing

  • 10.45am–11.15am: Introduction to the Business School talk
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Digital Innovation BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Marketing BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: International Business BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Marketing BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Marketing and Advertising BSc (Hons) talk and taster
  • 11.30am–12.30pm: Real Estate Management BSc (Hons) talk and taster

Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the academic hub area where you can drop-in and speak with them one-to-one.

Education and teaching

Primary Teaching

  • 10.45am or 12.45pm: Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons) talk

Work-based Education Courses

  • 10am–2pm: Early Years FdA: Visit the drop-in sessions and speak with academics one-to-one
  • 10am–2pm: Early Years: Teaching and Learning BA (Hons): Visit the drop-in sessions and speak with academics one-to-one
  • 10am–2pm: Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice FdA: Visit the drop-in sessions and speak with academics one-to-one
  • 10am–2pm: Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice BA (Hons): Visit the drop-in sessions and speak with academics one-to-one

Midwifery

10.45am or 12.45pm: Midwifery subject talk, covering the following courses:

  • Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) / MMid
  • Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) / MMid for registered nurses
  • Maternity Support Worker (FdSc)

Nursing

10.45am or 12.45pm: Nursing subject talk, covering the following courses:

  • Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Adult and Mental Health Nursing MSci
  • Children's and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci
  • Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci
  • Children's Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Nursing Associate FdSc

Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the academic hub area where you can drop-in and speak with them one-to-one.

Social work and social care

10.45am or 12.45pm: Social Work and Social Care subject talk, covering the following courses:

  • Social Work BA (Hons)
  • Working with Children and Young People: Social Pedagogy BA (Hons)

Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the academic hub area where you can drop-in and speak with them one-to-one.

Student Services Exhibition and campus tours

The Student Services Exhibition is where you can pick up information about the University's main student services. This will include accommodation, admissions, careers and employability, disability and mental health, international, student funding and more.

You'll have the chance to speak to experienced staff at these stands and find out more about the University. It's a good idea to plan ahead and perhaps write down your questions in advance so you don't forget something important on the day.

Student Services Exhibition

  • When: 10am–2pm
  • Where: Business School Atrium

Campus tours

  • Depart from: Business School Atrium
  • When: Approximately every 30 minutes. Last tour leaves at 1:30pm.

Top tips

Plan your journey to Kingston Hill campus

Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7LB

Located just outside the town centre, Kingston Hill can be reached easily by public transport.

Kingston University is within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). For more information, please see the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames website.

Train

Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Norbiton and Kingston stations (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 25–33 minutes). Norbiton is in Travelcard Zone 5 and Kingston in Zone 6. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and further information.

From Norbiton station:

  • Take the train to Norbiton
  • Leave the railway station and walk through the underpass to the main station entrance
  • Exit the station and cross Coombe Road
  • Either turn right and walk along Coombe Road to take the K3 bus (this is the shortest walking route) or carry straight over and walk up Wolverton Avenue until you reach Kingston Hill. Cross Kingston Hill and turn right to take the 85 or K3 bus or the KU1 or KU3 free University intersite bus service
  • Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
  • The Kingston Hill campus is on the other side of the road

From Kingston station:

  • Take the train to Kingston
  • Leave the railway station via the main exit
  • Cross the lights to the left on to Cromwell Road (for the bus station)
  • Take the 85 or K3 bus or the KU1 or KU3 free University intersite bus service
  • Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
  • The Kingston Hill campus is on the other side of the road

Bus

The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. Visit the Transport for London (TfL) website for further information.

London buses do not 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 a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on this campus.

Car

We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving.

The University has on-site parking facilities at the Kingston Hill campus and is free of charge during our Open Days. Places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free car parking is available on all sites for blue badge holders.

All car park users agree to the University car parking terms and conditions.

Cycle

Cycle parking facilities and showers are available at this site.

View information on cycle routes around the University.

Plane

Heathrow and Gatwick airports international airports are the closest to Kingston. Coaches, buses and trains link the airports with the town.

Free campus shuttle bus

A free University shuttle bus will run throughout the Open 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).

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Any questions?

Please call us on +44 (0)20 3510 0106 if you have any queries about the Open Day at Kingston Hill campus.

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