What Students Say
Likes
- Cultural Diversity. You get to interact with so many people
- University Library. Its open 24 hours for the students
- Free University Bus. Mon-Fri. Saves a lot of money
Dislikes
- I wish masters was for 2 years. Would have enjoyed the student life for another year
- It doesnt have college fest or cultural fest. So it was a limited experience
- There are hardly any on-capus placements for part time. Although you can work in cafe
Colleges Where I Was Accepted
Reason for choosing my college
- I was interested in Kingston University because I was looking for a university that is in London and within my budget. Secondly, I chose to study MSc User Experience Design at Kingston University because the course offered the right mix of both practical learning and strong industry connections.
- The modules, like UX Emerging Technology and Design Thinking Theory gave a relevant and solid foundation. I liked the project-based learning and working in real-life scenarios. Plus, the BCS accreditation added a lot of value. Overall, Kingston helped me grow not just as a designer but also as a professional ready for the job market.
Colleges Where I Was Rejected
Reason for Rejection
- Since I come from an engineering background, I didn't have a portfolio to showcase. If applying to this Loughborough University, a portfolio would have given an edge in the application process. My main focus was to study in London, though.
Required Exams for Admission
Required Documents For Admission
LOR |
SOP |
CV |
Scholarship Essay
Tips to enhance your application
- Just keep all the documents ready that are mentioned above. They will anyways send an email asking for all the relevant documents and the amount to be displayed in the bank statements. They conduct regular seminars to clear the doubt.
Admission Experience
- I chose the UK because of its Global Reputation and career and cultural exposure. Kingston University stood out because of its academic reputation and BCS-accredited MSc User Experience Design course, offering modules like UX-Emerging Technology and Design Thinking. Located in safe and scenic Kingston Upon Thames, it's close to London yet peaceful. The course was practical and industry-focused.
- My overall experience was great—supportive faculty, diverse classmates, vibrant students, and the opportunity to grow. The best part was living in the student accommodation.
Class Schedule
- 3 practical and 2 theoretical. It depends on the course format and the professor on how they want to conduct the course. if it's in batches, then there are 3 slots starting from 9 am until 6 pm. 50 students are Indians, taking 25% of the class. Assignments are held every week. But it depends on the course and the professor on how they design the module.
Faculty
- 1:25 is the faculty-to-student ratio. Professors are friendly and you can ask for doubts without hesitation. I used to like Martin Colbert. However, he recently retired. He was an expert in User Research field and all the skill sets required to be a UX researcher were taught by him.
- Faculties don't exactly help in landing a job. You have got a career centre in the University.
Campus Life
- 4 campuses all connected with Free University Bus ride. Library is A-Class amenity and it's open 24 hours for the Kingston Students. My campus was Penrhyn Road Campus. However recently they have organized all the modules on different campuses so that you can experience studying on the different campuses.
Part Time Jobs
- As I said earlier, irrespective of race and ethnicity, you can work anywhere for 20 hours/week on a student visa. It's your choice where you want to work. Try retail. It depends on luck, to be honest, in finding a job. Some land part-time jobs the moment they land in the UK.
- For some, it takes 4 months. I got a job in 2 months. You get a lot of part-time opportunities during Christmas holidays.
- Masters Students hardly get TA roles, as it's for one year. In fact, in the UK, it's a culture to work off-campus to meet the daily expenses. You are allowed to work 20 hrs/week on Student Visa. In London, the hourly wage starts from 11/hr. You can work in any industry. You cannot start a business, though. Remember to ask for a term letter from your University while applying for jobs.
Placement
- To be honest, landing a full-time job in the field you have studied is difficult. I would really suggest having a backup plan of going back as well. if within 3 months you don't find a job after completion of the course, you can opt for a post-study work visa. But I would suggest saving the money and trying for job opportunities within your home country.