Open Day programme: Saturday 19 October 2024, Penrhyn Road 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 two-to-three hours to experience everything on offer.

  • When: 19 October 2024, 10am–2pm
  • Where: Town House, Penrhyn Road 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.

Welcome talk

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

  • When: 10.15am or 11.15am
  • Where: The Courtyard Room, Town House

Students for Kingston School of Art undergraduate courses should attend the KSA Welcome Talk.

  • When: 10.30am
  • Where: Studio Theatre, Town House

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, then 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.

Biology, biochemistry and biomedical science

11am–12 noon or 12.45–1.45pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

  • Biological Sciences (Genetics and Molecular Biology) BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences (Human Biology) BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences (Medical Biology) BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

Chemistry, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology

11.15am–12.30pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

Civil engineering, construction and surveying

11am–12.30pm: Subject talk, including the following courses:

  • Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
  • Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
  • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
  • Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
  • Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
  • Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship

Outside 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.

Computing, cyber security and gaming

  • 12 noon–1pm: Game Development BSc (Hons) subject talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Computer Sciences BSc (Hons) subject talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) subject talk
  • 12 noon–1pm: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) subject talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) subject talk

Outside 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.

Criminal justice, criminology and sociology

11am–12 noon: Subject talk, including the following courses:

  • Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
  • Criminology BSc (Hons)
  • Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
  • Sociology BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

Dance and drama

  • 10.30am–11am: Kingston School of Art Welcome Talk
  • 11am–2pm: Dance and Drama BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Dance BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 1–2pm: Drama BA (Hons) subject talk

Outside 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.

Economics

11am–12 noon: Subject talk, including the following courses:

  • Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Business Economics BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

English and creative writing

  • 10.30am–11am: Kingston School of Art Welcome Talk
  • 11am–11.45am: Creative Writing BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 12 noon–1pm: English BA (Hons) subject talk

Outside 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.

Forensic science

  • 11am–12 noon: Forensic Science BSc (Hons) subject talk

Outside 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.

Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice

  • 12 noon–1pm: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice subject talk and tour

Getting the most out of your visit

To ensure you have time to explore our campuses and all relevant facilities we recommend the following schedule:

  • Foundation Art, Design & Media Practice visitors can arrive at either Penrhyn Road or Knights Park campuses between 10-11am and have a tour of either campus before joining your detailed subject-specific talk at Penrhyn Road at 12pm from the Foundation course leader.
  • If you arrived at Knights Park campus first, please ensure you get to the Penrhyn Road campus in time for the subject talk (a five-minute walk), the talk is followed by an opportunity to view the Foundation studios at Penrhyn Road campus. After that you can then head to Knights Park campus to see our world-class workshops, if you haven't already done so, or join a general tour of Penrhyn Road campus to see more there. 

Please note that Foundation Art, Design & Media Practice visitors do not need to attend the main Open Day welcome talk or the Kingston School of Art welcome talk as this is aimed at students applying for undergraduate courses.

Geography and environmental science

11.30am–12.30pm: Subject talk, including the following courses:

  • Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
  • Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons)
  • Geography BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

Journalism and media

  • 10.30am–11am: Kingston School of Art Welcome Talk
  • 11am–1pm: Journalism and Media BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Journalism BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 12 noon–1pm: Media and Communication BA (Hons) subject talk
  • 12 noon–1pm: Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up subject talk

Outside 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.

Law

11am–12 noon: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

  • Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)
  • International Law with Professional Experience LLB (Hons)
  • Law with Professional Experience LLB (Hons)

Outside 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.

Music

  • 10.30am–11am: Kingston School of Art Welcome Talk
  • 11am–12 noon: Music Technology BA (Hons) subject talk

Meet at 11am for the subject talk.

Pharmacy

11am–12 noon or 12.45–1.45pm: Subject talk and tour, including the following courses:

  • Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
  • Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) Extended degree with Preparatory year
  • Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences FdSc (Pre-Pharmacy)

Psychology

11am–12 noon: Subject talk and taster, including the following courses:

  • Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)
  • Business Psychology BSc (Hons)

Outside 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.

Sports and exercise science

11am–12 noon: Subject talk, including the following courses:

  • Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) BSc (Hons)

Outside 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: Ground Floor Collaboration Space, Main Building

Campus tours

Take a guided tour around campus to explore the facilities at Penrhyn Road.

  • Departs from: The Town House, Penrhyn Road campus
  • When: 10am–2pm (last tour departs 1.30pm)
  • Duration: approx. 30 minutes

Talks and exhibitions at Penrhyn Road campus

The Open Day programme is designed to enable you to attend all the talks and activities that will help you make an informed choice about your course and subject area. You can attend as many of the talks and Open Day activities as you like, across our four campuses.

If you can't see your subject of interest in the list above, your subject may be taught at a different campus. Please make sure you know which campus to visit during the Open Day.

Academic exhibition

When academics are not running the subject talks, they will be available for questions at information stands.

  • Where: Ground Floor, Town House, Penrhyn Road.

Student Services exhibition

Visit our Student Services exhibition to find out about the wide range of additional support and activities available at Kingston University. Experienced staff will be on hand to answer questions.

  • When: 10am–2pm
  • Where: Ground Floor Collaboration Space, Main Building, Penrhyn Road.

Accommodation exhibition

You can also see an exhibition which offers all the information you need about our student accommodation. There will be friendly staff on hand, happy to help out with any questions you have.

  • Where: You will find the exhibition on the Ground Floor Event Space, Main Building, Penrhyn Road Campus

Top tips

Plan your journey to Penrhyn Road campus

Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE

Penrhyn Road is central to Kingston town centre and easily accessible 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 Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15-32 minutes) and Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28-33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6.

For further information, visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

From Surbiton station

  • Leave the railway station via the main exit
  • Cross the mini-roundabout to Claremont Road
  • Take the 71, 281, K2 or K3 bus towards Kingston
  • Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
  • The Penrhyn Road campus is on the other side of the road

From Kingston station

  • Leave the railway station via the main exit
  • Cross at the lights in front of you on to Fife Road
  • Turn left on to Castle Street
  • At the end of Castle Street continue ahead on to Eden Street
  • Cross the mini-roundabout to Brook Street
  • Cross over at the lights and head right towards the roundabout
  • Go straight over the roundabout on to Penrhyn Road
  • Penrhyn Road campus is on your left opposite Surrey County Hall

Bus

The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses all run along Penryhn Road and there are stops directly outside the main entrance. For further information, visit the Transport for London (TfL) website.

London buses no longer accept cash, but you can pay using an Oyster travel card 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 - KU1, KU2 and KU3 - which stops outside and links the campus with Kingston and Surbiton mainline stations, other campuses and halls of residence.

Car

We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving. The University has no on-site parking facilities during our Open Days. Free car parking is only available on all sites for blue badge holders, on a first come first served basis.

There is some 'pay and display' parking available on Fassett Road and Grove Crescent, adjacent to our Penrhyn Road campus. Alternative parking in Kingston Town Centre can also be found on the Parkopedia website – which shows current availability and costs.

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, with coaches, buses and trains linking 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 Penrhyn Road campus.

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