Kingston University
Sustainable Design MA
Kingston University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Knights Park
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Knights Park
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Reasons to choose Kingston: – This course provides many opportunities to work on live projects with organisations outside the University. – You will benefit from site visits and visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations that further sustainability. There are collaborations with partners such as the Design Council, Futerra, Greengaged, the Sorrell Foundation, ThinkPublic, Uscreates and Active Minds. – This course is distinctive through a focus on multi-disciplinary, socially-led design for sustainable change.

About this course: If you are a designer or creative worker, and seek to direct your practice towards sustainability and social agendas, this course is ideal.

It focuses on the value of design in addressing social and ecological concerns in both developed and developing world settings. You will gain an applied understanding of key sustainable design principles, perspectives and practices.

The course is delivered through design projects, lectures, seminars, workshops and site visits. You will study alongside students from all creative and design backgrounds. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to work with external partners and organisations, for real world learning.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sustainable Design, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sustainable Design MA

EU £18700 year 1
England UK £10900 year 1
Northern Ireland £10900 year 1
Scotland £10900 year 1
Wales £10900 year 1
International £18700 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Kingston University

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.

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Student composition of Kingston University

Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Knights Park
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