10 Dec KINGSTON UNIVERSITY AMONG BEST IN UK – AND TOP FOR DESIGN AND CRAFTS

Kingston University has been named one of the top 40 institutions in the country in the Guardian University Guide league tables for 2021.

The University jumped eight places to be ranked 40 out of 121 institutions in the national newspaper’s annual listings.

And once again, Kingston was top in the country for design and crafts – which includes creative and cultural industries, graphic design, interior design, illustration, animation and product and furniture design.

It also came third nationally and best in London for education, and fashion and textiles.

Other particularly strong performances included pharmacy and pharmacology, sport science, and journalism, publishing and public relations, which were all seventh place in their respective national rankings and top of their tables for London.

Kingston was also highest in the capital for nursing and midwifery and biosciences.

Kingston University’s vice chancellor, Professor Steven Spier said: “Our students quite rightly look to us to support them to grow into knowledgeable, confident and sought after graduates ready to make a real difference in society.

“Despite the added challenges faced right across the sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this outcome signifies the value of the work we do as a university community to boost our students’ education and life opportunities.”

The Guardian University Guide features an overall ranking of institutions across the United Kingdom, built on 54 subject area tables. The methodology used includes satisfaction on courses and teaching, to the rate of students progressing in their studies and their career prospects.