Prospects Postgrad UK 2007/2008 - (Page 39) www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK ADVICE AND INFORMATION 39 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY IN BRIEF: LOCATION The University is based in historic Kingston upon Thames, an attractive and lively market town on the banks of the River Thames just 25 minutes from London by train. FEES Fees for 2007/8 for international students (Computing Information Systems and Mathematics)* Full-time MSc: £9,950 Full-time PgDip: £9,550 Part-time MSc, Stage 1 (new students): £4,775 Part-time MSc, Stage 2 (continuing): £5,175 FUNDING Kingston offers a number of awards for international students, including country scholarships, course scholarships and bursaries for family members. For more information on funding visit www.kingston.ac.uk/ international ACCOMMODATION As an international student, you will be given priority for a room in halls of residence. If you prefer to live in private accommodation, the University can help you organise this. FACILITIES As well as the University library, the Faculty has its own postgraduate computing laboratories, state-of-the-art hardware, and the latest software including access to development software and tools, a postgraduate teaching suite and dedicated IT technicians who are on hand to provide assistance. THE GRADUATE CENTRE As a postgraduate you have access to the University’s Graduate Centre, which provides study space, computer facilities and a common room where you can relax. ADMISSIONS DETAILS Most programmes have January and September start dates. For further information, entry requirements and online application visit www.kingston.ac.uk/cism/msc or contact our Admissions Coordinator +44 (0) 208 5478234 cism@kingston.ac.uk * Zayd Rasool from India would also like to stay and work in the UK when he has completed his MSc in Software Engineering. He says he will be making good use of the University’s links with industry. ‘I chose Kingston because of its reputation as one of the best providers of IT courses. It has many links with organisations and I will be making use of the University’s Careers Service, which has helped many graduates find employment.’ The University Careers Service is free to all students and offers an online job shop, careers advice, CV and interview workshops and a project called University Talent, which helps students find work experience and short-term work whilst they are studying, as well as full-time opportunities for when they have graduated. TAUGHT BY EXPERTS Not only do students get the opportunity to work with experts, at Kingston, students are also taught by the experts. The academics teaching on many of the programmes are industry professionals, including Jonathan, who has worked for the University for over 20 years, combining lecturing with running his own software consultancy, The Other Media Ltd. Jonathan’s expertise in the industry is fed straight back into his teaching, which means students receive vocational training, as well as an insight into developments in the business. All programmes in the Faculty are also subject to accreditation by the British Computer Society and are regularly reviewed by a panel of industry representatives. ‘We have a tradition of bringing people in from different industries to contribute to our programmes. Every module will have input from a professional. We had one of the Vice Presidents of Google come in recently. We also invite past students in to give lectures, share their knowledge and to show current students how they are using their skills,’ says Jonathan. Students can choose from nine specialised programmes from Software Engineering and Networking to Information Systems and Strategic Innovation in IT. The MSc Informatics programme lets students design a course specifically to meet their own needs, choosing from the huge range of modules available in the Faculty and all the courses can be taken with Management Studies. Zayd says his MSc is well-structured and, as a result, is learning a lot about his chosen area of expertise. ‘The course has been fantastic and it’s really extending my knowledge in software engineering. Each module is taught in a week block which allows time before and after each module to do extra reading and to complete assignments. ‘The University also has an online learning system called Blackboard, which means I can get access to course details, study material and other related information regarding modules whenever I need it.’ SUPPORTING STUDENTS As well as preparing students for employment, the Faculty is keen to ensure students are well taken care of whilst they are studying and that they enjoy their time at the University. As well the University’s International Office, which provides students with advice on issues such as health and housing, the Faculty has its own dedicated Postgraduate and International Liaison Officer who also provides support to students and organises social events for students to get to know each other. Zayd says he has really enjoyed his time at Kingston and has been well taken care of. ‘I would recommend studying at Kingston to anyone. The support has been excellent; I can go to my tutor whenever I need any help and there are plenty of clubs and societies to get involved in. The Faculty has an International Liaison Officer too, who can help you if you have any problems; she even helped me find a basketball coach!’ Fees for programmes in 2008 are yet to be confirmed and may increase. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international http://www.kingston.ac.uk/cism/msc
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