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Kingston University's Future Skills programme prepares students to succeed in a fast-changing job market. It enables students to gain key skills, knowledge, and confidence alongside their subject-specific learning. The university has four campuses in a lovely, green location that's easy to reach from Central London. It provides top-quality education and a great campus experience for students. Kingston University has a long-standing commitment to giving all students the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. It's recognised in the sector as a leader in championing Future Skills and helping graduates succeed in their careers.
Kingston University is an ambitious, inclusive, innovative and enterprising institution. These four core values underpin the opportunities it offers students. Its Future Skills programme gives graduates the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in their careers. Informed by research with leading businesses, it equips them with the nine graduate attributes most valued by employers. Learned during the course of their degree, students navigate, explore and apply these skills in stages. Many courses offer work placements, giving vital real-world experience. And strong links with big-name businesses help students to build relationships with employers, often through work on live projects.
More than £1.7m in financial support is available each year to support students to achieve their full potential. This includes at least 500 Kingston Bursaries worth £2,000 each. Kingston University also offers comprehensive packages for care leavers, estranged students, young adult carers and sanctuary scholars.