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, centres and groups

The Faculty supports several research centres and groups across a broad range of subject areas listed below which help to focus and stimulate research.

• Criminology and Sociology
  • Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies
• Drama
• Economics
  • Political Economy Research Group
• Education
• 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

London Graduate School

The London Graduate School is a doctoral programme, postgraduate seminar and series of events in contemporary critical theory offered in central London and Kingston University. It offers accredited PhD, MPhil and MA by Research degrees, in a richly stimulating and closely supportive environment that brings together world-leading scholars in literature, culture, media, theory, and philosophy, major figures in contemporary art practice, film-making and writing, and ambitious and creative students working at the forefront of their disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.

• London Graduate School

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