England: Kingston University, London Semester

Program Overview

Kingston University (KU) is housed on four separate campuses close to the center of the Royal Borough of Kingston in Greater London. All campuses are within easy reach of one another and are connected by a regular free bus service. The main campus on Penrhyn Road is a 25 minute train ride from the center of London with convenient connections to the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe. The town of Kingston is a mixture of old and new with a daily open air market as well as chain stores, supermarkets, a shopping mall, night clubs, discos, and multi-screen cinemas. Kingston’s location offers the peace and security of living outside the London city center as well as attractive green areas and easy access to the beautiful countryside. The proximity of London as well as the easy accessibility of Kew Gardens, Wimbledon, Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Park, and Windsor makes Kingston an excellent place to live and study.

Academic Profile

Kingston University in London

Kingston University celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1999. Highly recommended by several London publications, Kingston University is well recognized for the strength of the academic departments, the quality of instruction, and the proximity to London. The University is located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, which is an affluent and attractive suburb to the west of London. With about 19,000 students, it is the largest provider of higher education in southwest London. For more general information about Kingston University, check out the university website at http://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/

Course Offerings

Most students take the course "British Culture and Society." Designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of contemporary culture and society, the course combines lectures and excursions and tours led by Kingston faculty. In addition, students pick three or four electives from six of the Faculties at the University. Subject area available on the program include: Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Geology, History, History of Art, Jounalism, Languages, Math, Music, Politics, Psychology, Sociology. For more specific course descriptions, please see the following website:

COURSES

Students should read the section “How do I choose classes to take?” on the Study Abroad website –

Academic Highlights

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Most students take the module "British Life and Culture" (3 US credits), which is designed to help students gain optimum benefit from their study abroad experience and become aware of British culture in its many aspects. Lectures are given on various aspects of British life, culture and history followed by guided field-trips to places of special interest including Brighton, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, a London theatre show, and the Houses of Parliament. Other than this module, students take the same classes as Kingston students, giving them the opportunity to integrate fully with academic and student life at the university. Each Kingston module is worth 4 US credits, and students take between 12 and 16 US credits per semester. Fall students are strongly advised to take modules which do not have a final examination in January (the Study abroad Office will advise students about their class selections) and thus they can return to the States before the Christmas break. Spring students complete the full semester with all assessments, but have a 2-3 week Spring Break over Easter. Students pick modules from six of the Faculties (departmental groupings) at the University: Business and Law; Art, Design & Architecture; Arts and Social Sciences (Liberal Arts), which also includes the School of Education; Science and the School of Music; Engineering; Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics. See website for details of classes - http://www.kingston.ac.uk/studyabroad/courses. Kingston University takes great pride in the quality of teaching and has received several distinctions in UK university rankings. For more information on the programme, please see the following website: www.kingston.ac.uk/studyabroad

Housing

Semester only students pay housing directly to their landlord at the rate of 70-90 British pounds per week (approximately $115-150 per week, depending on accommodations and the exchange rate).

Academic Year students living in halls pay a deposit to secure their housing and the fees in three installments during the year.

Academic Year: Students attending for the full academic year are required to take Fall Semester exams in January.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Accomodation at Kingston

Alumni Feedback

"The program was great. I would recommend it to anyone, especially for the cost of the program."
- Matthew Lindner

". . .making friendships from all over the world has definitely made a lasting impression on me and enriched my experience tremendously. For future students who are considering Kingston - I would say Go For It! Kingston is a diverse University with something for everyone to enjoy. It is located close to center London and yet it still has a slower paced atmosphere so you can have the opportunity to experience both aspects of the city."
- Sherry Butt

London Semester Program Details

Duration

Dates for Fall 2012

Arrival Dates: September 13-14, 2012

Classes end: December 14, 2012

Dates for Spring 2013

Arrival Date: January 21, 2013

Classes end: May 3, 2013 Exams End: May 31, 2013

Detailed Calendar

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: June 1
Spring: Nov 1

$1000 Scholarships available for Fall 2012 when you apply by March 1st!

$1000 Scholarships available for Spring 2013 when you apply by October 1st!

Eligibility Requirements

Students who have completed one full academic year of university level work with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale by the time they begin studies at Kingston University are eligible.

Language

All courses are taught in English.

Academic Levels

Undergraduate

Costs

Fall 2012: $8900

Spring 2013: TBD

$1000 Scholarships available for Fall 2012 when you complete your application by March 1st!

$1000 Scholarships available for Spring 2013 when you complete your application by October 1st!

*Fees are subject to change.

Costs Included

Tuition, orientation, ISIC card, CISI insurance, CCIS fees, meet and greet service.

Costs Not Included

Airfare, housing and meals, lab fees for music and other courses, personal costs.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Apply Online Now:

Kingston University, London - Online Application

Please feel free to contact us with questions.

Alyson Roberts, CCIS Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs
400 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717

Phone: (406) 994-7044
Fax (406) 994-1619
E-mail: CCIS Study Abroad Advisor

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by clicking the link above to proceed to the online application.

IMPORTANT! Please read the following information on finding courses before applying:

Course Info at Kingston

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.