Research

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is one of the most research-intensive parts of Kingston University with a plethora of research projects and an energetic research culture. A wide range of opportunities are also offered to engage in individual research leading to degrees of Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research.

• Degrees
• Consultancy

Research areas

The Faculty supports several research areas which help to focus and stimulate research.

By grouping

• Institute of Social Science
• Kingston Writing School
• London Graduate School
• Practice Research Unit
• Cultural Histories @ Kingston - NEW

By subject

• Criminology and Sociology
  • Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies
• Drama
• Economics
  • Political Economy Research Group
• English Literature and Creative Writing
  • Centre for Iris Murdoch Studies
  • Centre for Life Narratives
  • Centre for Suburban Studies
  • Victorian Popular Fiction Association
• Film and Television
• Helen Bamber Centre for the Study of Conflict, Rights and Mass Violence
• History
  • Centre for the Historical Record
• Music
• Philosophy
  • Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy
• Psychology

Research ideas and proposals

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive. Proposals are welcomed on any subject and will be given full consideration by the Faculty.

For more information on any aspect of research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, please contact:

Research Administrator
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Kingston University
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 2304
Fax: +44 (0)20 8417 2292
Email: fassresearch-info@kingston.ac.uk