Open Day programme: Saturday 23 September 2023, Penrhyn Road campus

• 10.30 – 11.45 and 12.45 – 13.45: Biological Sciences (Genetics and Molecular Biology) BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.45 and 12.45 – 13.45: Biological Sciences (Human Biology) BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.45 and 12.45 – 13.45: Biological Sciences (Medical Biology) BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.45 and 12.45 – 13.45: Biochemistry 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. 

• 10.30 – 11.45 or 12.45 – 13.45: Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) subject talks

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.

• 11.15 – 12.30: Chemistry BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.15 – 12.30: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons) subject talk
• 11.15 – 12.30: Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.15 – 12.30: Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons) subject talk
• 11.15 – 12.30: Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.15 – 12.30: Pharmacology 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.

• 11.00 – 12.00: Building Surveying BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship 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.

• 12.00 – 13.00: Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Computer Sciences BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: 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.

• 11.00 – 12.00: Criminology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: Sociology 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.

• 11.00 – 14.00: Dance and Drama BA (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Dance BA (Hons) subject talk
• 13.00 – 14.00: 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.

• 11.00 – 12.00: Economics BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Financial Economics BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Business Economics 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.

• 12.00 – 12.45: Creative Writing BA (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: 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.

• 10.45 – 11.45: 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.

• 10.00 – 11.15 and 11.15 – 13.00: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice subject talk

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.

• 11.30 – 13.30: Environmental Science BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.30 – 13.30: Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship subject talk
• 11.30 – 13.30: Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.30 – 13.30: Geography 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.

• 11.00 – 13.00: Journalism and Media BA (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Journalism BA (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: Media and Communication BA (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: 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.

• 12.00 – 13.00: International Law with Professional Experience LLB (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: Law with Professional Experience LLB (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.

• 11.00 – 12.00: Music Technology BA (Hons) subject talk

Meet at 11.00 for the talk.

• 11.30 – 12.30: Nutrition BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.30 – 12.30: Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.30: Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.30: Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) 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.

• 10.30 – 11.30 or 12:45 – 13:45: Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) Extended degree with foundation year subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.30 or 12:45 – 13:45: Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) subject talk
• 10.30 – 11.30 or 12:45 – 13:45: Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences FdSc (Pre-Pharmacy) subject talk

• 12.00 – 13.00: Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Psychology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 12.00 – 13.00: Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Psychology with Sociology BSc (Hons) subject talk
• 11.00 – 12.00: Business Psychology 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.

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

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.

We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving. The University has limited on-site parking facilities and is free of charge during our Open Days. Places will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Additionally, physical pay to park facilities are installed at Penrhyn Road together with a pay-by-phone system known as 'Parkonomy'. Alternative parking in Kingston Town Centre can also be found on the Parkopedia website – which shows current availability and costs.

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 parking facilities and showers are available at this site. Kingston University also has a fleet of electric, power-assisted bikes for hire to travel between the Penryhn Road and Kingston Hill campuses. Rates start at £1 a day, with membership options available for staff and students.

For further information on cycle routes around the University, visit the Cycle Kingston website.

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

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).