M.A from Kingston University [KINGSTON UNI], Kingston Upon Thames - Fees & Admission Details 2025

• 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.

• Didnt apply for a student accomodation

• Average rent in Kingston is £600 per month and take £100 on bills and £100 on groceries. 

• I had my relatives and friends here; that's how I got my accommodation sorted. My monthly average expense, including the rent, was about 550 pounds.
• It is hard to find accommodation here unless you have any friends or relatives who can refer you. Get the accommodation sorted before coming here. It will be extremely difficult and exhausting to find something. My house was about 10 miles away from the campus, as I was lucky some of my friends live in one part of the city and travel to the farther part for studies (about 30-40 miles).

• Off campus you can search on many apps or just be in touch with the seniors as they help you find the house. Rightmove is the best app and website that is legit; be ready to pay money to the right agent and person, as it is important you stay legal as your address goes into the database of your insurance number.

• I got my accommodation through the website called “Rightmove”, it’s an online website where you can get flats, studios, houses, apartments and roommates as well. 
• The monthly rent was £500 including the water, light, gas bills. It was a studio so we has separate Hall, kitchen and washroom. We had sofa, dining table, TV, washing machine. 
• Of possible get into the student accommodation which your university provides cause it’s better in terms of quality. 
• My accommodation was not that far from my university, it was 25 min walking distance 

• University helps in getting in touch with seniors who are leaving, which is the easiest form to find an accommodation. I found my accommodation the same way. I got picked up from Heathrow airport and dropped off at my accommodation, so there was no hassle for me. There are many private accommodation near uni as well.

• I found my accommodation through the University Facebook Group for freshers. I got a message of two girls who pursue the same course. We referred a private website called Spareroom to confirm a rental accommodation.
• I recommend students to be active in the facebook group to easily connect with the fellow classmates. Luckily I stay just 10 mins away my campus.
• Many students prefer to stay in Hounslow at low rent. But its far away from London (1 and half hours travel in bus)

• I opted for student accommodation. I went through a few online platforms and Facebook. The rent was 750 pounds a month, which included all bills (electricity, water) and a gym.
• Finding accommodation fitting in my budget was quite difficult, but I eventually figured it out.
• I would suggest if a student is coming with friends, look for a flat and stay there instead of student accommodation. They are too small and very expensive.
• I lived 10 minute walking distance from the university campus

I opted for Kingston University because of its strong commercial reputation, particularly in the Faculty of Commercial and Social Sciences. My career goals were accurately reflected in the program curriculum since it merged academic knowledge with practical experience focusing on employability aspects. The university’s strong industry connection was another critical factor as it provided invaluable opportunities for internships and networking which were necessary for my professional growth.