King's College

CONTENTS
1 Choose King’s for... 2 Engineering 36 3 What you need to know 78

our London setting 2 Geography & The Environment 38 Key dates 78
our history 4 History & Classics 40 Entry requirements 80
our location 6 International Affairs 42 Applying 82
our student community 8 & Development Fees & funding – 86
our global opportunities 10 Languages & Literature 44 Home/EU students
our graduate prospects 12 Law 48 Fees & funding – 88
Management, Business & Finance 50 Overseas students
our academic excellence 14
Mathematics 54 International students 90
our facilities & resources 16
Medicine 56 Your accommodation 92
our faculties 18
Nursing & Midwifery 58 King’s Residences 94
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 60 Student support & wellbeing 96
2 Our courses by subject area 22
Philosophy & Religion 62 Experience King’s for yourself 98
Academic Preparation Courses 22
Arts, Culture & Media 24 Physics 66
4 Index A–Z 100
Biomedical & Life Sciences 26 Policy & Society 68
Courses A–Z 100
Chemistry 28 Politics & Economics 70
General index 103
Computer Science 30 Psychology & Neuroscience 72
Conflict & Security 32 Therapeutic Health 74
5 Important information 104
Dentistry 34 Pre-University 76
Summer Programmes
‘Studying at
King’s has opened
so many doors for
me, I’ve loved my TOP
10
time here so far.’
Mike
Physiotherapy
BSc
One of the top 10

universities in the UK
QS World University Rankings 2018–19
CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 1
KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z
FROM THE PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL

WELCOME
WELCOME
‘As we look forward to our 200th anniversary in 2029, we are striving to
make a positive impact through our strategic vision. King’s will continue
to inspire future generations to be the critical thinkers, problem solvers
and change-makers the world needs.
By joining King’s, you will become part of our diverse and welcoming
community of staff and students from more than 150 countries worldwide.
You will benefit from our cross-disciplinary approach and research-led
teaching, learning from academics whose cutting-edge research makes a
positive impact on society; from gene research that will improve cancer
diagnosis, to helping London solve its pollution problem.
Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/ug
e are London’s most central university and life in our incredible capital
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is an integral part of the King’s experience. Our outstanding partnerships
with institutions such as The British Film Institute, leading NHS hospitals
and our many global connections, will enable you to build networks and
develop invaluable skills to support you in your future career.
ur students are a great example of our success and their experiences
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shared in this guide and on our webpages, demonstrate just that. You will
have many opportunities to speak to them and discover life at King’s at our
on-campus events, on social media and throughout our communications.
I hope you will join us as we pledge to work together to make
the world a better place.’
Professor Edward Byrne, President & Principal AC
Discover King’s
strategic vision in full:
kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/
strategy/index.aspx
Front cover:
The Quad,
Guy's Campus
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Choose King’s for...

OUR LONDON SETTING
London will be an integral part of your student life.
King’s is the most central university in London, including
four Thames-side campuses within a single square mile
and one located in south London.
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7
1st
Rated the best

student city in the world
QS Best Student Cities 2018
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OUR LONDON SETTING

CHOOSE KING’S FOR:
1 King’s Strand Campus 10 King’s Waterloo Campus KEY
2 Bush House 11 Shakespeare’s Globe
King’s locations
3 Royal Courts of Justice 12 Waterloo Station
London landmarks
4 Maughan Library 13 St Thomas’ Hospital
5 Palace of Westminster 14 City of London Financial District
6 London Eye 15 King’s St Thomas’ Campus
7 South Bank 16 King’s Guy’s Campus
8 Tate Modern 17 The Shard
9 St Paul’s Cathedral 18 Guy’s Hospital
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King’s Denmark
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15 Hill Campus,
King’s College
Hospital and
South London
and Maudsley
Hospital
approximately
3 miles (5km).

OUR HISTORY
‘King’s reputation and history was one of the reasons
I chose to study here. Walking down the same corridors
as alumni who have made such a huge impact on
society is incredibly inspiring.’
Anna, Physics BSc
In 1829 King George IV NOBEL LAUREATES

and the Duke of Wellington We are also famous for our distinguished
founded King’s College London, contribution to arts and sciences. Some
of the greatest minds have studied at
making King’s the fourth oldest King’s – from Professor Peter Higgs, who
university in England. When received the Nobel Prize for discovering
the University of London the Higgs boson, to Michael Morpurgo
was established in 1836, OBE, author of the children’s book
War Horse, later made into a critically
King’s became one of its acclaimed movie and West End play.
two founding colleges.
230k MEDICAL EDUCATION

The roots of medical education at
1. Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
Founded the world’s first professional
school of nursing at St Thomas’
King’s can be traced back to 1107, from Hospital in 1860.
the establishment of St Thomas’ 2. Dr Oliver Johnson
Hospital, named after Thomas Medicine MBBS & Director of King’s
A large network Becket, to the Florence Nightingale Sierra Leone Partnership
of more than Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Studied Medicine at King’s from 2004.
230,000 alumni Palliative Care, established by From 2011, Oliver led the fight against
Florence herself in 1860.
worldwide Ebola as Director of the King’s Sierra
Leone Partnership. He is currently a
1 visiting lecturer at King’s.
3. Michael Morpurgo OBE
Studied English and French at King’s.
His novel War Horse was adapted
first for the stage, followed by a film
adaptation in 2011.
4. Dina Asher-Smith
Studied History at King’s from 2014.
Dina is currently Britain’s fastest
woman and the 2018 European
Champion at 100 and 200 metres
and Olympic bronze-medalist from
Rio 2016.
Discover more about

the history of King’s:
Right: A student sits
kcl.ac.uk/study/why- with the John Keats
kings/index.aspx statue (Guy’s Campus)
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OUR HISTORY
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‘I’m so proud
to be a King’s
graduate. With
hard work you can
do anything you
set your mind to.’
Dina Asher-Smith
2 History BA
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Nobel Prize winners
have studied or
worked at King’s

OUR LOCATION
‘The combination of King’s connections with leading
organisations and endless opportunities in central
London made studying here an obvious choice for me.’
Calum, Law LLB
VISIT US
Why not visit
us for the day
to get a taste of
life in London?
kcl.ac.uk/study/visit
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campuses in the
heart of London
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OUR LOCATION
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When you join King’s as a GUY’S KING’S AND LONDON
student, you also become The Faculty of Life Sciences & The future of King’s is interwoven
part of one of the world’s Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, with the future of London – as a place
Psychology and Neuroscience to live, work, learn and experience.
most dynamic cities. With and the Dental Institute are based Incorporating London’s many
London as an extension of at our riverside Guy’s Campus, possibilities within King’s education,
your campus, you’ll have right next door to the Shard. research and service, we are putting
constant opportunities our expertise to work to address
ST THOMAS’ London’s challenges and opportunities
to explore and enjoy this and ensure its health and success. Our
The Florence Nightingale Museum
incredible city. is based at St Thomas’, along with commitment to the communities and
both medical and dental teaching. the city around us is shared across the
Our central location, convenient university and is embedded in
transport links and established STRAND everything we do; from King’s
relationships across the city provide Located on the north bank of the Experience London Award, which
the perfect environment for you to River Thames, the Strand Campus recognises students’ contributions to
combine your studies with your houses King’s College London’s arts local communities, to the London Air
social interests. You’ll have daily and sciences faculties. King’s Business Quality Network that works to
access to world-class resources such School and English Language Centre minimise air pollution health effects
as libraries, galleries, museums and are both situated in the newly across the capital.
top research hospitals, as well as acquired Bush House.
music, theatre, the arts and sport. kcl.ac.uk/london
WATERLOO
DENMARK HILL
Home of the Florence Nightingale
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &
Psychology & Neuroscience while Palliative Care and provides facilities
also providing facilities to the for the Faculty of Life Sciences &
Dental Institute. Medicine, Faculty of Social Science &
Public Policy and the Dental Institute.
1. Guy’s Bar, the Students’ Union bar at Guy’s Campus

2. The Maughan Library is located on Chancery Lane, just a short walk from Strand Campus
3. Bush House, home to King’s Business School and English Language Centre

OUR STUDENT
COMMUNITY
‘The social scene here is fantastic… the
Students’ Union always has events going on.’
Dana, Digital Culture BA
Being a student at King’s is not KING’S COLLEGE LONDON

only an enriching experience STUDENTS’ UNION
from an academic perspective, KCLSU (King’s College London
Students’ Union) offers you a huge range
but you’ll also become part of of ways to meet new people, join societies,
a diverse and active student campaign for the things that matter to
community with countless you, relax with your friends and so much
ways to get involved, meet more. Led by students, for students, the
Students’ Union is independent from the
like-minded people and develop university and here to make sure you have
new skills for the future. the best student experience possible.
1. Students’ Union open mic night
2. KCL Hindu Society Garba
KING’S SPORT
3. Alumni rugby match Across the university, sport is run by
4. Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’
netball match
King’s Sport and KCLSU. There are
over 50 sports clubs on offer, four Health
& Fitness gyms, a sports scholarship
programme for high-performing athletes
(King’s Sport Performance), a social
sports programme (BeActive) and
an online fitness rewards platform
(King’s Move).
There really is something for everyone
– whether you’re a first time participant,
an elite performer or somewhere
in between.
Make the most of
350+
your time at King’s:
kclsu.org
Find out Connect with King’s

more: Sport online:
/KCLSUpage kcl.ac.uk/sport
societies, activity
@KCLSU @Team_KingsSport
groups and
@_KingsSport sports clubs
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OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY

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Check out our

student blogs
to find out more
about life at King’s:
blogs.kcl.ac.uk
150+
nationalities in King’s active
student community

OUR GLOBAL
OPPORTUNITIES
‘My time abroad was one of the highlights of my
course so far. If you have the chance to live and learn
somewhere you have never been before, just do it!’
Andreea, Film Studies BA
£
in most cases you won’t
have to extend your degree to
study abroad, and you’ll make a
significant saving on tuition fees
for the period you are away
1. Shanghai, China
2. Great Wall Of China, Beijing, China
3. Potato Chip Rock, Poway, California, USA
4. Teotihuacan, Mexico City, Mexico
5. Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
6. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
7. Sultan Mosque, Singapore
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OUR GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

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STUDENT MOBILITY
Expand your personal and academic horizons Read Andreea’s
and boost your employability by spending a blogpost on her
period of time abroad for a semester, a year, the experiences overseas:
summer or as part of a shorter, elective period. bit.ly/kcl-andreea-blog
Our exchange partners span the globe,
so you could spend part of your degree in
North America, Australasia, Asia, Latin 7
America or Europe. Our summer exchange

programmes are open to you in each year
of your degree, so you can have multiple
summer experiences overseas.
GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS
We also offer current students the
opportunity to spend time in one of nine
countries undertaking an internship
on our Global Internships Programme.
Find out more on the next page.
Learn more about our

worldwide partnerships
online:
kcl.ac.uk/worldwide-partners Take a peak at some
of our students global
adventures on Instagram:
@KCLStudyAbroad
Find out more:
kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad
@kclstudybroad

OUR GRADUATE
PROSPECTS
‘My internship taught me so many new skills and I gained
invaluable opportunities to network with industry experts
– it was great preparation for my future career.’
Geraint, Political Economy BA
300+
internships
placed in 2018
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OUR GRADUATE PROSPECTS

96%
of graduates in work or
study – the second highest of
‘The careers
any Russell Group university team helped me
HESA Employment Performance Indicators
covering UK undergraduates (2016–17) prepare for an
interview at
graduate level.’
Alex,
Mathematics BSc
Listing an undergraduate INTERNSHIPS STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

qualification from a top An internship is an excellent way Enhance your studies and university
university on your CV is just to practically apply the knowledge experience by undertaking one of
gained from your studies, enabling you the King’s Experience Awards. There
the beginning. You’ll also be to develop your professional network are five specific awards which provide
able to develop professional and enhance your employability. additional learning opportunities and
skills and experience to help We offer exclusive opportunities in increased employability to set you
you stand out from the crowd. all business areas through our King’s apart from your peers.
Internships schemes here in the UK to
help you do just that. Many students kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/ke
Our dedicated Careers &
also have the option to gain academic
Employability Team offers an ASSOCIATE OF KING’S COLLEGE (AKC)
credit through the completion of an
outstanding range of professional
internship as part of the Accredited Broaden your perspective and tackle
development support including
Internships Programme embedded life's big questions by reflecting on
careers advice appointments, a huge
within their degree. theology, philosophy and ethics with
array of events including professional
skills programmes and careers fairs, the Associate of King's College. You
kcl.ac.uk/internships
an exclusive jobs portal and multiple can take this award free alongside
online resources. Whether you’re your degree.
GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS PROGRAMME
looking for networking opportunities kcl.ac.uk/akc
or advice on what to do next, we For those keen to venture overseas,
can help you make it happen. our Global Internships Programme
is an incredible opportunity to live
kcl.ac.uk/careers and work in one of nine locations,
including Beijing, Cape Town,
Delhi and New York City,
during the summer months.
kcl.ac.uk/global-internships

OUR ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
‘King’s reputation was one of the main reasons
I chose to study here. It’s fantastic to learn from
lecturers who wrote our text books.’
Deborah, Global Health & Social Medicine BSc
At King’s you’ll be part of a During your time here we’ll do

everything we can to support
world-renowned university you to achieve your potential
that has been delivering and help you adjust to a new
world-class teaching and academic environment.
cutting-edge research for
PERSONAL TUTORS
almost 200 years.
All our undergraduate students
RESEARCH SUCCESS are allocated a personal tutor from
within their department or faculty.
At King’s, we’re very proud of our
Your personal tutor will get to know
outstanding reputation for world
you as an individual and support
leading research as a Russell Group
you academically as you progress.
university. Across the arts and
sciences to many areas of health, ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS
our research has led to groundbreaking
new discoveries and ongoing research All students at King’s have
including: access to free Academic English
and Study Skills support classes
•• Junior doctors Bhavagaya Bakshi to help with a successful transition
(Medicine, 2011) and Miles Payling to study at university level.
founded C the Signs in 2017 – a
digital health start-up that uses libguides.kcl.ac.uk/studyskills
artificial intelligence (AI) to help
doctors diagnose cancer early. EXPERT ADVICE
•• The development of a pioneering KCLSU Advice is here to
new method to diagnose autism in support you with concerns about
adults with just a quick 15-minute your academic progress or any
brain scan. aspect of university life – it’s free,
•• Discovery of DNA structure by impartial and confidential.
Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind
Franklin in 1953. kclsu.org/advice
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OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

7th
1st
84% Ranked
of our research
is world-leading 7th in the UK
or excellent Times Higher Education
Top UK Universities 2019
(REF 2014)

OUR FACILITIES
& RESOURCES
‘It’s great that we can use facilities from all campuses
and we have access to many libraries across London.’
Kadija, Digital Culture BA
26+
languages available at all
levels at King’s Modern
Language Centre
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OUR FACILITIES & RESOURCES

£1bn ‘During exams
the libraries
are open 24/7
redevelopment programme so you always
for transforming King’s estate have somewhere
and facilities to enhance to revise in peace!’
our teaching Mo,
Medicine MBBS
At King’s, we have made LIBRARY SERVICES

significant investments in Located at each campus,
our estate, libraries and IT Library Services provides a huge
multidisciplinary print and electronic
infrastructure to ensure information resource that includes
you have easy access to over 1.2 million books and e-books
cutting-edge facilities and plus thousands of journals to
resources for your studies. enhance your learning.
We also offer different kcl.ac.uk/library
methods of study to suit
your individual circumstances COMPUTING FACILITIES & IT SERVICES
and to add value to your To help you excel during your studies,
learning experience. we provide a variety of IT facilities
across our campuses:
•• Laptop loans service
MODERN LANGUAGE CENTRE (located in King’s libraries).
King’s Modern Language Centre •• College-wide wireless network
(MLC) is the largest in the UK and broadband access in halls.
teaching over 9,000 students.
•• Lecture capture: stream lectures
As a King’s student you may have
recorded by your tutors.
the opportunity to take a language
module as part of your degree*. kcl.ac.uk/IT
The MLC also provides evening
and Saturday courses, which are
discounted for King’s students and
alumni, we are also accredited by
the CPD Certification Service.
kcl.ac.uk/mlc
* Please check with your department

for eligibility.

OUR FACULTIES
‘Being part of my faculty really helped me settle in.
They offer so many events and opportunities to enhance
your time outside of the classroom.’
Mike, Physiotherapy BSc
Find out more

about what you can
study across all of
our subject areas
on pages:
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faculties, institutes
and schools of study
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OUR FACULTIES
With world-leading academics from
across the spectrum of disciplines,
our academic faculties bring together
experts in their fields. With nine faculties,
institutes and schools of study and five
Medical Research Council centres,
research-enriched teaching is at the
heart of our courses.
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Our prestigious Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
ranked 6th in Europe (QS World University
Rankings 2018), offers undergraduate degrees with
global reach - covering culture, arts, history,
languages and literature from around the world.
Our location in the heart of London means we
enjoy partnerships with many renowned creative
and cultural institutions, which helps to enhance
the content of our courses. This includes influential
establishments like the British Museum,
Shakespeare’s Globe, National Gallery, Royal
Opera House and Somerset House Studios.
From the traditional to the contemporary – our 13
departments offer interdisciplinary study across a
diverse range of subject areas. Whether it’s
exploring the ancient world, enhancing your skills
in a modern language or discovering our digital
future, our exciting courses will provide you with
the skills and attributes sought after by today’s
employers.
kcl.ac.uk/artshums
DENTISTRY, ORAL & CRANIOFACIAL SCIENCES

Ranked first in Europe and second in the world for
dentistry (QS World University Rankings 2018),
the Faculty is a centre of excellence for dental
education, oral and craniofacial research and oral
healthcare provision, and is based in the world-
famous Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’
hospitals.
Our evidence-based, research-led degree courses
provide a high level of clinical experience in
ultra-modern spacious facilities. You will learn
from internationally renowned expert teachers and
practitioners and be exposed to a rich breadth of
skills and knowledge in an exceptionally diverse
clinical environment.
kcl.ac.uk/dentistry
THE DICKSON POON SCHOOL OF LAW

The Dickson Poon School of Law is one of the
oldest law schools in England and is recognised as
one of the best law schools in the world. With a
dedicated team of legal academics and
professionals with diverse backgrounds, and many
international partnerships, King’s brings a global
perspective to law.
Located in the heart of legal London and
surrounded by major law firms, the Royal Courts
of Justice and the Inns of Court. The school offers a
suite of innovative courses and exciting
opportunities to establish links with peers and
researchers, building a wider network of
professional colleagues.
kcl.ac.uk/law
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FACULTY OF NURSING, INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY,

MIDWIFERY & PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
2nd in the uk and 5th in the world for Nursing At the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology &
QS World University Rankings 2018 Neuroscience (IoPPN), making a difference is at
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, the heart of what we do. Our aim is to understand
Midwifery & Palliative Care is an internationally how the mind and brain work in order to improve
renowned centre for the delivery of world-class mental health care in the UK and across the world.
education, training and research, collaborating Studying at the IoPPN means learning from
with many of the UK’s leading NHS trusts based world-leading academics at the forefront of
across London. We teach our students to become groundbreaking research, and studying in brand
the nurses and midwives of tomorrow, caring for new, state-of-the-art facilities in the very heart of
people in the most effective way possible and London. The IoPPN is one of the world’s leading
developing skills to tackle the big questions that centres for neuroscience, and has more highly cited
impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, research papers in psychology and psychiatry than
families and populations, whilst preparing them for any other university in the world (Scopus).
success anywhere in the world.
kcl.ac.uk/ioppn
kcl.ac.uk/nursing
kcl.ac.uk/midwifery
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OUR FACULTIES
KING’S BUSINESS SCHOOL
King’s Business School continues to shape an innovative
model of business education, developing leaders equipped NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
to tackle the business and societal challenges of the future. The Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences has a
Located in the iconic Bush House building, the school is a tradition of excellence, which includes world-leading
hub for engagement with business, the city, government research, six Nobel Laureates among our distinguished
and NGOs. With London’s Square Mile – a global centre former staff and students, and a commitment to
for commerce and finance – on their doorstep, students will promoting the careers of women in science. The Faculty
find networking and employment opportunities plentiful. offers undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering,
With students from over 80 countries, the school’s chemistry, computer science, electronic engineering,
international student population brings diverse ideas and mathematics and physics. Our student societies offer a
perspectives to an exciting learning environment. fantastic way to meet new people and broaden your
knowledge and skills. By tackling global challenges and
kcl.ac.uk/business answering fundamental questions about our universe,
we aim to develop and inspire you as the next generation
of scientists and future leaders.
kcl.ac.uk/nms
LIFE SCIENCES & MEDICINE SOCIAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY

17th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine Consistently ranked top 5 in the UK for social sciences
QS World University Rankings 2018 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The Faculty of Life Sciences &Medicine is one of the 2014–18) and located at the heart of one of the world’s true
largest and most successful centres for research and global cities, our interdisciplinary approach provides us
education in the UK. with a unique view across the past, present and future.
We provide a comprehensive education and training World societies and economies are transforming. It’s our
portfolio including health professions and biomedical job to understand that change, and to make a positive
science programmes. Through partnerships with major contribution to human welfare, new security challenges,
London teaching hospitals and links to industry and social cohesion, sustainability and climate change. As one
medical research organisations, we translate cutting edge of the largest UK university social science faculties, we are
research into excellent patient care, bringing lasting committed to advancing research and education to help
improvements to the quality of people’s lives. tackle some of the most important social, political and
ethical issues of our time.
kcl.ac.uk/lsm
kcl.ac.uk/sspp
ACADEMIC
PREPARATION
‘My course truly prepared me for undergraduate studies.
It developed my essay writing and reading of academic texts.
Our environment compliments the classes as we are close to
the subjects we analyse in our lectures and seminars.’
Barbara, King’s International Relations Foundation –
Liberal Arts & Politics Alumna
At King’s, we have a range KING’S INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRESSION TO KING’S

of academic preparation Our nine full time pathways offer Our students progress onto a
courses to help you get specialist academic preparation range of King’s undergraduate
courses designed for ambitious degrees including:
ready for your undergraduate international and EU students who •• Accounting & Finance BSc
degree. Our courses are want to study an undergraduate
•• Business Management BSc
developed and delivered degree at King’s or other UK
•• Global Health &
by experts within King’s universities.
Social Medicine BA/BSc
faculties and the King’s There are two entry points: •• Digital Culture BA
English Language Centre. •• August (Extended King's •• International Relations BA
International Foundation) – for •• Political Economy BA/BSc
students who require extra support •• Law LLB
with academic English prior to
starting a Foundation course. Find out more on our website:
•• September (King's International kcl.ac.uk/foundation
Foundation) – for students who are
ready to start their chosen
Foundation course.
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ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES

SUBJECT AREAS:
Not sure which King’s Foundation course is right for you? Use our King’s Foundation Finder
to discover your best option: kcl.ac.uk/foundationfinder
For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/elc
Find out more: /kingselc @Kings_elc @kingselc
88%
Guaranteed
of King’s International Foundation
accommodation Guaranteed offers*
students in 2018 progressed onto
King’s or another UK university in King’s Residences** for King’s undergraduate degrees
SCHOLARSHIPS PRE-SESSIONAL
We offer scholarships for incoming students to our An intensive academic English preparation course to help
foundation courses. The scholarship will offer you a you meet the English language requirements and prepare
platform to be recognised by King’s as one of our best for your undergraduate degree at King’s.
and brightest students.
The course is offered in two ways: Face-to-face (taught on
campus) and Combined (blending online and on campus
teaching) and varies in length depending on your needs:
15 weeks, 10 weeks and 6 weeks.
Course length Face-to-face Online English Language Requirements Internship Study Abroad
COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS

Course Academic Requirements English Language Requirements ‡
King’s International Foundation

A range of King’s International Foundation courses are offered providing progression routes to King’s College London.
For current course details, please visit our website: kcl.ac.uk/foundation
Pre-sessional
6-week 6 wks 6 wks
0.5 IELTS below your King’s offer
6-week Combined 6 wks 4 wks 2 wks
10-week 10 wks 10 wks

Have an offer to study at King’s 1.0 IELTS below your King’s offer
15-week 15 wks 15 wks

1.5 IELTS below your King’s offer
* S ome undergraduate degrees related to these courses require you to pass an interview process and achieve a specified grade on external tests, such as UKCAT or LNAT.
Visit our website for more details.
** For the duration of your academic preparation course and the first year of your undergraduate degree.
ARTS, CULTURE
& MEDIA
‘I really enjoy my course because it is new, unique, and relevant.
I'm interested in the way technology, the internet and social media
are influencing the social, economic and political sphere.’
Dana, Digital Culture BA
‘I am always amazed by
the variety of modules
offered at King’s ranging
from Medieval Paris to
Music in Muslim Cultures.’
Elizabeth, Music BMus
King’s offers a variety of In addition to this, our innovative ARTS, MEDIA & CULTURE
Liberal Arts BA allows you to tailor CAREERS
exciting courses across arts, your degree to suit your own interests
culture and media. We are by selecting modules from across 15 Digital innovation
proud of our broad range of different majors across Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences. Arts and music management
pioneering and innovative
degrees, which provide you Our courses are diverse – the creative, Artistic creation
with the chance to explore analytical and research skills you’ll Editorial and copywriting
acquire studying in these departments
everything from film and visual will make you highly employable
Production
arts to music or modern digital across a variety of commercial, Curation
society. cultural and education fields. Marketing
LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Event management
•• Digital Humanities Film journalism
•• Film Studies Law
•• Liberal Arts
Teaching
•• Music
Performance
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ARTS, CULTURE & MEDIA

SUBJECT AREAS:
For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/arts-culture-and-media
Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @kingsartshums
89% 15
of graduates in
work and/or study majors 5th
within six months
of graduation
for business &
DLHE Survey 2017 Across arts, humanities
management studies
and social
three yearssciences
runningon in the UK for film studies
Theour Liberal
Complete UniversityArts BA
Guide 2016–187 Guardian University Guide 2018
‘I love how Liberal Arts is endlessly exciting. I've studied a
range of subjects - from the financial crisis to Shakespeare.’
Danielle, Liberal Arts BA

Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR**
code Band
Comparative Literature Q2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
with Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language & English Literature 6 HL)
honours Literature)
Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient
Language at grade 6/B
Digital Culture BA P390 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs Yes Yes
English with Q3P3 Major/ AAA (including grade A English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language and English Literature or English
honours Literature) Language and Literature 6 HL)
Film Studies BA P303 Single AAB (including grade 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 B 3 yrs Yes Yes
B in an essay-based humanities HL in an essay-based humanities
subject) subject)
French with Film Studies R1P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor French 6 HL)
honours
German & Music with a year RW23 Joint AAB (including Music or Grade 6 35 points and 665 HL (including Music B 4 yrs No Yes
abroad BA Pass in Music Theory, and grade B in HL or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory,
German unless on Ab Initio pathway) and German 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
pathway)
German with Film Studies R2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade B in German 35 points and 665 HL (German 5 HL B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor unless on Ab Initio pathway) unless on Ab Initio pathway)
honours
Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 Yes Yes
yrs***
Music BMus W302 Single AAB (including Music or Grade 6 35 points and 665 HL (including Music B 3 yrs No Yes
Pass in Music Theory) HL or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory)
Spanish with Film Studies R4P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in Spanish) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor Spanish 6 HL)
honours
* See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements.
BIOMEDICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
‘To be taught by lecturers involved in world-leading
research is a huge benefit of studying at King’s. The broad
range of topics has allowed me to choose which area
I am truly passionate about.’
Sara, Biomedical Science BSc
‘The reason Biomedical

Sciences BSc is so
popular is because
it’s so flexible.’
Dr Alison Snape
bit.ly/kcl-biomedical-sciences-
video
Biomedical and life sciences Studying biomedical and life BIOMEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCES
sciences at King’s will put you at the CAREERS
operate at the frontier of human heart of one of the leading centres
knowledge, pioneering new of bioscience in the UK and give Healthcare
technologies or new applications you the flexibility to explore your
interests as they develop. Pharmaceuticals
to understand, model, treat
or prevent conditions that limit Medicine
COMMON YEAR ONE (CYO)
or inhibit life. Most of our biomedical courses share Bioscience
a common first year († see course Management consulting
information) which means you will
Finances
be able to enjoy the flexibility to
choose your degree after your first Academic research
year, with our Common Year One Public health
curriculum. All Biomedical Science
disciplines are covered in the first year,
making the decision for your future an
informed one.
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BIOMEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCES

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/biomedical-and-life-sciences
92% 17th
overall satisfaction in the world for clinical,

Biochemistry BSc
pre-clinical and health
National Students Survey 2018 Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2018
‘Lecture topics are combined with practical sessions, which enable you to
understand the human body and its functions far better than any textbook.’
Mathilde, Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc

code Band
Anatomy, Development B150 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
& Human Biology BSc † Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Biochemistry BSc †
C700 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Biochemistry MSci †
C701 Single AAA (including grade A in Chemistry 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes
and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL)
Biomedical Science BSc † BC99 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Chemistry with Biomedicine FC17 Joint AAB (including grade A Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
BSc and one of Biology, Mathematics Chemistry and one of Biology,
or Physics) Mathematics or Physics 6 HL)
If no Maths at A-level then GCSE
Maths at grade 7/A or AS-level
Maths at grade B is required
Chemistry with Biomedicine F1C7 Joint AAB (including grade A in Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
MSci and in at least one Biology, Chemistry 6 HL and one of Biology,
Mathematics or Physics) Mathematics or Physics 6 HL)
If no Maths at A-level then GCSE
Maths at grade 7/A or AS-level Maths
at grade B is required
Global Health & Social L510 Single AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No No
Medicine BSc Chemistry) Chemistry or Biology HL)
Global Health & Social L512 Single AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
Medicine with a year Chemistry) Chemistry or Biology HL)
abroad BSc
Medical Physiology BSc † B120 Single AAB (including Biology and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No Yes
Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Molecular Genetics BSc †
C400 Single AAB (including Biology and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Molecular Genetics MSci †
C401 Single AAA (including grade A in Biology 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes
and Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL)
Pharmacology & Molecular BC24 Joint AAB (including Biology and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
Genetics BSc † Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Sport & Exercise Medical BC16 Single AAB (including two subjects 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Sciences BSc from Biology (or Human Biology), Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry,
Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Physics, Psychology, Physical
Physical Education or Mathematics). Education or Mathematics HL)
Common Year One programme (CYO). * See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements.
†
CHEMISTRY
‘I see chemistry as the perfect balance between all
scientific disciplines, and that is highly evident at King’s.
In the Chemistry Department we are taught by academics
who are experts in their respective fields, conducting
world-leading research, in state-of-the-art facilities.’
Samer, Chemistry BSc
Chemistry is known as the Our courses will provide you with CHEMISTRY
a comprehensive theoretical and CAREERS
central science, because practical understanding of chemistry,
it lies at the interface of the and prepare you for a professional life Drug development
physical and life sciences, in the ever-changing environment of
the 21st century. To achieve these Bio and nanotechnology
connecting both, and is
goals, our courses integrate the Research
important to a variety of teaching of chemistry foundations
different fields. Studying Financial management
with the application of chemistry
chemistry you will understand principles and techniques using Medicine
the laws that govern the examples taken from the very broad Law
range of chemical and biomedical
behaviour of atoms and research and practice at King’s. Our Technology
molecules, their interactions ambition is to produce graduates who
and reactions, and in turn, have a wider vision of the applications
the world around us. of chemistry for the coming decades,
and who are equipped for more
flexible careers.
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CHEMISTRY
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/chemistry
Find out more: kclchemistry
1st
400+
Our chemistry with
biomedicine degrees are the hours of lab work
first of their kind in the UK are undertaken by
REF 2014 our students
‘The teaching staff have developed an individual
understanding of each student and have taken
a genuine interest in his or her development.’
Jonathan, Chemistry BSc, Alumnus

code Band
Chemistry BSc F100 Single D 3 yrs No No
Chemistry MSci F103 Single D 4 yrs No Yes
Chemistry with Biomedicine FC17 Joint D 3 yrs No No
BSc
Chemistry with Biomedicine F1C7 Joint D 4 yrs No Yes
MSci
AAB (including grade A in Chemistry
Chemistry with a year’s F101 Single and in at least one of Biology, D 4 yrs Yes No
Mathematics or Physics) 35 points and 665 HL (including
professional placement BSc
Chemistry 6 HL and one of Biology,
If no Maths at A-level then GCSE Mathematics or Physics 6 HL)
Chemistry with a year’s F104 Single D 5 yrs Yes Yes
Maths at grade 7/A or AS-level
professional placement
Maths at grade B is required
MSci
Chemistry with Biomedicine FC1F Joint D 4 yrs Yes Yes
with a year’s professional
placement BSc
Chemistry with Biomedicine F1CF Joint D 5 yrs Yes Yes
with a year’s professional
placement MSci
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
‘The best part of my course was the opportunity to learn
about artificial intelligence. I also participated in hackathons
with the KCL Tech Society – it was a lot of fun and something
I’ll remember for a long while.’
James, Computer Science with Robotics BSc, Alumnus
From advanced robotics Demand for talented graduates COMPUTER SCIENCE

with advanced computing skills CAREERS
to internet-based extends to almost every sector of
technologies, computer business and government, from Banking and finance
science is transforming faster trading systems and settlement
processes in finance to security Cybersecurity
the way we live, and the
systems, mobile communications Management
shortage of appropriately and environmental science.
qualified talent means that Aerospace
Our expertise covers computer
there has never been a science and artificial intelligence,
Software development
better or more important as well as telecommunications and Robotics
time to further your skills. robotics, and their application to Data science
bioinformatics, healthcare, security
and engineering. This enables us to Telecommunications
deliver a curriculum that gives our
graduates the ability to work on the
computer systems of today, and to
create those of tomorrow.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/computer-science
Find out more: /kclinformatics @kclinformatics
92% £30k 92%

of graduates in work
and/or study within
six months of
graduation
for business & of research outputs
DLHE Survey 2017
management
median studies
salary six months ranked as world leading or
three
afteryears running
graduation internationally excellent
The Complete University
DLHE Guide 2016–187
Survey 2017 REF 2014
‘King’s is a fantastic place, people do everything in
their power to leave something positive behind.’
Fares, PhD student; BSc King’s graduate

code Band
Computer Science BSc G400 Single AAA (including grade A in at least D 3 yrs No No
one of Mathematics, Further
Computer Science with G401 Single Mathematics, Computer Science or 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BSc Computing) Mathematics, Further Mathematics
or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computer Science with G405 Single Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade D 4 yrs Yes No
a year in industry BSc 6/B
Computer Science MSci G404 Single A*AA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 766 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No No
one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computing)
Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade
6/B
Computer Science with G021 Major/ minor D 3 yrs No No
Intelligent Systems BSc honours
Computer Science with G4N2 Major/ minor D 3 yrs No No
Management BSc honours
AAA (including grade A in at least
Computer Science with G4NF Major/ minor one of Mathematics, Further D 4 yrs No Yes
Mathematics, Computer Science or 35 points and 666 HL (including one of
Management with a year honours
Computing) Mathematics, Further Mathematics
abroad BSc
or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computer Science with G4NG Major/ minor D 4 yrs Yes Yes
6/B
Management with a year in honours
industry BSc
Computer Science with G0H6 Major/ minor D 3 yrs No No
Robotics BSc honours
CONFLICT
& SECURITY
‘With the wide range of module choices and support from a
dedicated academic team, war studies continues to broaden my
perspective in considering the dynamics of war and has greatly
expanded my academic interests and understanding of conflict.’
Dasol, War Studies BA
Find out what it’s like to

study war studies and
international relations
at King’s:
bit.ly/kcl-conflict-and-security-
videos
King’s is home to the only Combining international relations, CONFLICT & SECURITY
security, history, military studies, CAREERS
academic department in the psychology, philosophy and sociology,
world to focus solely on the our courses offer a detailed and Cyber security capability lead
complexities of conflict and textured understanding of world
affairs and the issues that lie behind Foreign policy fellow
security. The Department
news headlines – now and in the past. Fragility and crisis management policy
of War Studies is world-
Our academics are experts and officer
recognised as a centre of
pioneers in their fields and are at Head of tactical analysis unit
excellence in the study of the forefront of world events as
all aspects of war, conflict Open-source intelligence analyst
they happen. As a part of King’s
and international relations community, they are within the Research advisor
with a focus on war as a largest grouping of scholars in Europe Threat analyst
that researches and teaches on world
human phenomenon. conflict, peace and security.
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CONFLICT & SECURITY

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/conflict-and-security
Find out more: @warstudies
87%
of graduates in
6+ 1
work and/or study
within six months Department of War Studies
Established relationships is the only academic
of graduation
with major London institutions
DLHE Survey 2017–18
including Chatham House,
department in the world
IISS, RUSI, Janes Defence, to focus solely on conflict
Visiongain and AKE and security
‘Studying international relations
at King’s has improved my
understanding of the political
world and prepared me for
a career within the field.’
Gabriel Pla
Emelie, International Relations BA

code Band
History & International VL12 Joint A*AA (including grade A 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Relations BA in History) History 6 HL)
International Relations BA L250 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
War Studies BA L252 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
War Studies & History BA LV91 Joint AAA (including grade A 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
in History) History 6 HL)
War Studies & Philosophy BA LV95 Joint AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
DENTISTRY
‘We are taught by world renowned academics whilst
practicing in state-of-the-art facilities. The student-
staff relationships and our reputation makes King’s
the ultimate place to read dentistry.’
Balraj, Dentistry BDS
Discover more
about dentistry
at King's College
London and watch
our videos:
bit.ly/kcl-dentistry
Dentistry is a demanding Our evidence-based, research-led DENTISTRY

dentistry training provides you with CAREERS
and hugely rewarding field early clinical experience and access
of healthcare. Dentists work to the diverse patient populations Dentist in NHS/private practice
to prevent oral disease, of Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s
College hospitals during your degree. Hospital dentist
promote oral health and
restore tooth function. To equip you for employment, you Community dentist
From fillings and crowns to will gain experience acting as team Armed forces dentist
lead and working alongside other
saving teeth after trauma, dental care professionals on
Postgraduate specialty training
you’ll experience the placements in years four and five, Academic research
intellectual challenge of enabling you to develop leadership
diagnostics and the technical and business skills.
challenges of surgery.
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DENTISTRY
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/dentistry
Find out more: /KingsDentistry @KingsDentistry /KingsDentistry @KingsDentistry
100% 1st
of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation
DLHE Survey 2017–18 in Europe and 2nd in
the world for dentistry
QS World University Rankings 2018
‘Clinical teaching in small groups allows staff to
give personalised advice. Seeing patients is a great
privilege – it’s the highlight of my week.’
Lauren, Dentistry BDS

code Band
Dentistry BDS A205 Single A*AA (including Chemistry and 35 points overall with 766 HL B 5 yrs No No
Biology) (including Chemistry and Biology
Plus GCSE Maths and English at HL). Grade 5 SL in both English and
grade 6/B Mathematics, if not offered at GCSE.
Dentistry BDS Enhanced A206 Single AAA (including Chemistry and 35 points overall with 666 HL B 5 yrs No No
Support Dentistry Biology); may consider strong (including Chemistry and Biology HL);
Programme applicants with BBB at A-level or may consider strong applicants with
higher 32 points and 555 HL. Grade 5 SL in
Plus GCSE Maths and English at both English and Mathematics, if not
grade 6/B offered at GCSE.
Dentistry BDS Entry A204 Single B 3 yrs No No

Programme for Medical
Graduates (DPMG)
Graduate entry Graduate entry
Dentistry BDS Graduate/ A202 Single B 4 yrs No No
Professional Entry
Programme (GPEP)
ENGINEERING
‘The lecture content is supported by research assignments
and laboratory sessions. The course is providing me with
a strong foundation in electronic engineering and expertise
in programming.’
Kantapong, Electronic Engineering MEng
Engineering at King’s focuses We offer electronic engineering, ENGINEERING

biomedical engineering and are CAREERS
primarily on the synergies introducing a new course in 2020 in
between fundamental general engineering. Our approach Banking
engineering principles and to teaching aims to be distinctive,
combining both traditional teaching Finance
leading-edge technologies
methods with modern, project-based Management
in computing and learning, catering for the needs to our
telecommunications, robotics Consulting
students and the industries in which
and biomedicine, enabling you they will work. Our ambition is to Robotics
to develop your expertise in provide cohorts of graduates equipped Biomedicine
to deal with real world challenges.
some of the most influential Information Technology
topics of our time. Our Biomedical Engineering
Department is based in a UK Centre Software engineering
of Excellence for Medical Imaging in Network design engineering
St Thomas’s Hospital.
Our courses benefit from close links
with other disciplines.
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ENGINEERING
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/engineering
Find out more: /kclinformatics @kclinformatics
8th
in the UK for the
quality of research
REF 2014
‘King’s offers a huge choice of modules so I was able to tailor my course.’
Toby, Computer Science and Robotics Alumnus

code Band
Biomedical Engineering BEng H160 Single AAB (including both Mathematics 35 points and 665 HL (including both D 3 yrs No No
and Physics) Mathematics and Physics HL)
Biomedical Engineering H161 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs No No
MEng Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Computer Science with G0H6 Major/minor AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 3 yrs No No
Robotics BSc honours one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computing)
6/B
Electronic Engineering BEng H610 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (Mathematics D 3 yrs No No
Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Electronic Engineering MEng H611 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (Mathematics D 4 yrs No No
Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Electronic & Information HG65 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (Mathematics D 3 yrs No No
Engineering BEng Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Electronic & Information HG66 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (Mathematics D 4 yrs No No
Engineering MEng Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Electronic Engineering with HN60 Major/minor AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (Mathematics D 3 yrs No No
Management BEng honours Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Electronic Engineering with HN61 Major/minor AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (Mathematics D 4 yrs No No
Management MEng honours Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
NEW H100 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs tbc No
General Engineering BEng Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Mathematics) 6 HL)
NEW H101 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs tbc No
General Engineering MEng Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Mathematics) 6 HL)
GEOGRAPHY &
THE ENVIRONMENT
‘I can’t imagine a better place to study geography than King’s,
as it uses London as its classroom. We’re given opportunities
to learn and explore the world and we’re taught by the very
best in the field.’
Georgia, Geography BA
Watch our video

to find out what
it’s like to study
geography at
King’s:
bit.ly/kcl-geography-
video
Studying geography at At undergraduate level, our GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT

geography degrees provide you with CAREERS
King’s enables you to specialist knowledge and skills within
examine some of the key a broad interdisciplinary education. Business management roles
issues facing the world Development, environment and
society, Geocomputation and Civil service
today, including climate
spatial analysis, urban and cultural Corporate social responsibility
change, environmental or physical geography are thematic
degradation, global areas that you can concentrate Education, research and training
inequality, sustainability, on or combine. Mapping and location-based services
and urban regeneration. In your first year you will have a field Public relations and market analysis
trip to Spain, followed by a choice of
Risk assessment and insurance
week-long international trips in your
second year to destinations including
China, India, Morocco and the USA.
Above: Image taken by geography

student, Catherine, on her second
year field trip to Kerala, India.
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GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/geography-and-the-environment
Find out more: @kclgeography
89% £9k 8+
countries
of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
available to visit through either our
of graduation
exciting field trips or study abroad
DLHE Survey 2017–18
All applicants of our full time including China, India, Morocco,
Geography BA or BSc are eligible for Spain, Australia, New Zealand,
a £9,000 scholarship opportunity Singapore, the USA and more
‘My time at King’s has been
the best experience of my life
so far. The diversity of the
modules and the field trips
have been amazing.’
Arkam, Geography BSc
Sahara desert during the second year

Morocco field trip, taken by Geography
student Shaan Azim.

code Band
Geography BA L700 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Geography BSc F800 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs *** Yes Yes
* See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements. *** 4 years with a modern languages pathway.
HISTORY
& CLASSICS
‘I have been lucky enough to have one of my seminars in the
British Museum itself! It is really fun to have so many learning
opportunities outside of a classroom environment.’
Isobel, Classics (Greek & Latin) BA
‘The teaching staff have so

many different interests
that you can study
everything from the fall of
the Roman Empire to the
independence movements
of Africa.’
Chloe, History BA
Retouching
The study of history or classics Our history and classics degrees have HISTORY & CLASSICS
unrivalled global reach – from the CAREERS
is your opportunity to explore ancient Mediterranean or Middle East
how the past has impacted our to Britain under Margaret Thatcher or Law
present. Our wide range of contemporary China, or Iran.
Communication
options ensures that you can We offer innovative teaching – which
shape your study around your can involve hands-on classes in Marketing
interests. Whatever your museums, fields trips guided by special Journalism
podcasts or first-hand encounters with
passion – King’s has experts historical documents in our extensive
Civil Service
who share your enthusiasm. on-site archives. Heritage industries
Our degrees provide the perfect Education
springboard for many careers, Banking and finance
including in social and political
change, government, NGOs,
journalism or law.
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HISTORY & CLASSICS

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/history-and-classics
Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @kingsartshums
91%
of graduates in
Top 5 7th
in Europe
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation
DLHE Survey 2017 in the UK for Classics &
Ancient History for History
QS World Rankings by Subject 2018 QS World Rankings by Subject 2018
‘I chose my course for the flexibility and variation of modules, which allow
you to study what you are passionate about, with no compulsory modules.’
Kathryn, Classical Studies BA

code Band
Ancient History BA Q806 Single B 3 yrs No Yes
AAB 35 points and 665 HL
Classical Archaeology BA V414 Single B 3 yrs No Yes
Classics (Greek & Latin) BA Q800 Single AAB (including grade A in Latin 35 points and 665 HL (including Latin B 3 yrs No Yes
or Ancient Greek if available at or Ancient Greek 6 HL if available at
your school – alternative pathway your school – alternative pathway
available if not) available if not)
Classical Studies BA Q810 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Classical Studies & QQ28 Joint AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Comparative Literature BA Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient
Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B
Classical Studies & French QR81 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA French 6 HL)
Classical Studies with Q8Q3 Major/minor AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
English BA honours Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
Literature)
French & History with a RV11 Joint AAB (including grade A in French 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
year abroad BA and History) French and History 6 HL)
German & History with a RV21 Joint AAB (including grade A in History 35 points and 665 HL (including 6 HL B 4 yrs No Yes
year abroad BA and B in German, unless on Ab Initio History and German 5 HL, unless on
pathway) Ab Initio pathway)
History BA V100 Single AAA (including grade A in History) 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
History 6 HL)
History & Iberian Studies VR14 Joint AAB (including grade A in History 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
(Spanish or Portuguese) and either grade A in Spanish or History 6 HL and either Spanish 6
with a year abroad BA grade B in Portuguese, unless on HL or Portguese, unless on Ab Initio
Ab Initio pathway) pathway)
History & International VL12 Joint A*AA (including grade A 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Relations BA in History) History 6 HL)
War Studies & History BA LV91 Joint AAA (including grade A in History) 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
History 6 HL)
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
& DEVELOPMENT
‘The multidisciplinary nature of international development
helps me to understand why today’s developing nations will
one day become centres of global wealth and infrastructure.’
Rohan, International Development BA
Find out what

it’s like to study
international
affairs and
development
courses at King’s:
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international-affairs-
and-dev-videos
How has globalisation International affairs and INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

development combines elements & DEVELOPMENT
affected different parts of economics, geography, health, CAREERS
of the world? What are the history, philosophy, politics and social
successes and development science to explore the relationships Business
challenges for emerging between different countries and
regions and the way their evolving Private sector
economies? How are health stories shape international relations. NGOs
and social problems in one
Our international development course Development sector
country tackled in another? offers a distinctive approach to the
Government
study of development by focusing
specifically on the middle-income
countries (emerging economies)
driving changes in the global economy.
Our geography and global health and
social medicine courses tackle
some of the major issues confronting
society today.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/international-affairs-and-development
Find out more: @KingsIntDev @kclgeography @GHSMATKCL
See also: Geography (page 38) and Policy & Society (page 68)
2 91%
30+ of graduates in work
and/or study within
six months of
fully funded international graduation
internships available for global
DLHE Survey 2017-18
health and social medicine
Destinations have included
India, Lebanon and Brazil links with NGOs Worldwide
‘I chose to study geography at King’s because of the

wider options for practical studies such as these field
trips and the reputation for quality education in the
centre of London.’
Zi Shao, Geography BA

code Band
Geography BA L700 Single B 3 yrs No Yes
Geography BSc F800 Single B 3 yrs No Yes
Global Health & Social L511 Single B 3 yrs No No
Medicine BA AAB 35 points and 665 HL
Global Health & Social L513 Single B 4 yrs No Yes

Medicine with a year
abroad BA
Medicine BSc
AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including
Global Health & Social L512 Single Chemistry) Biology or Chemistry HL) B 4 yrs No Yes
Medicine wih a year abroad
BSc
International Development L900 Single B 3 yrs No No
BA
AAA 35 points and 666 HL
International Development L901 Single B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA
LANGUAGES
& LITERATURE
‘My degree allows me to look into world literature – from
French poetry to Palestinian theatre – and discuss works
in terms of their context.’
Sylvie, Comparative Literature BA
Studying one of our ancient On our English Language & LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
Linguistics BA, you’ll explore CAREERS
or modern languages and language across society, media, arts,
literature degrees will enhance mind, and education, and discover Academic research
your skills in communication how language shapes our lives.
Advertising
and analysis, and boost your If you love literature, our comparative
Journalism
employability in our globalised literature courses explore writing
world. spanning over 2,500 years, across six Language therapy
continents and 12 languages – all Media and communications
taught in English translation.
Our modern languages Politics
Our English BA spans literature,
courses are designed to drama and creative writing. We Public relations
equip you with the skills to combine historical perspectives and Publishing
understand how societies contemporary theory, and explore
connections with other art forms Teaching
are structured and governed,
including through collaborative Tourism
and to become culturally modules taught with our cultural
aware citizens. Translation
partners.
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LANGUAGES & LITERATURE

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/languages-and-literature
Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @Kingsartshums
90% 6th 1st

of graduates in
graduate level work
or further study
DLHE Survey 2017
in Europe for English In London for Modern
language and literature Languages & Linguistics
QS World Rankings by Subject 2018 Guardian Good University Guide 2018
DEPARTMENTS
Classics European & International Studies

Comparative Literature French
English German
English Language & Linguistics Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies

code Band
Classical Studies BA Q810 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Classical Studies & QQ28 Joint AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Comparative Literature BA Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
Literature)
Classical Studies & French QR81 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
Classical Studies with Q8Q3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
English BA minor Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
honours Literature)
Classics (Greek & Latin) BA Q800 Single AAB (including grade A in Latin 35 points and 665 HL (including Latin B 3 yrs No Yes
or Ancient Greek if available at or Ancient Greek 6 HL if available at
your school – alternative pathway your school – alternative pathway
available if not) available if not)
Comparative Literature BA Q200 Single AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
Literature)
Comparative Literature Q2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
with Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language & English Literature 6 HL)
honours Literature)
English BA Q300 Single AAA (including grade A in English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL)
Literature)
English Language Q100 Single AAB (including grade A in at least 35 points and 665 HL (including one B 3 yrs No Yes
& Linguistics BA one of English Literature, English of English, a modern foreign language
Language, a modern foreign or Psychology 6 HL)
language or Psychology)
Continued overleaf...
SUBJECT AREAS:

code Band
English with Film Studies BA Q3P3 Major/ AAA (including grade A in English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
minor Literature or English Language & English Literature or English
honours Literature) Language and Literature 6 HL)
European Studies (French RR81 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
pathway) with a year French 6 HL)
abroad BA
European Studies (German RR82 Single AAB (including grade B in German, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
pathway) with a year unless on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio
abroad BA pathway)
European Studies (Spanish RR84 Single AAB (including grade 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
pathway) with a year B in Spanish unless Spanish 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
abroad BA on Ab Initio pathway) pathway)
French BA R102 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
French 6 HL)
French & German RR12 Joint AAB (including grade A in French 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA and grade B in German, unless on French 6 HL and German 5 HL, unless
Ab Initio pathway) on Ab Initio pathay)
French & History with RV11 Joint AAB (including grade A in French 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BA and History) French and History 6 HL)
French & Management RN12 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade French 6 HL)
6/B
French & Philosophy RV15 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
French & Spanish RR14 Joint AAB (including grade A in French, 35 points and 665 HL (including both B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA grade A in Spanish unless on Ab Initio French and Spanish 6 HL, unless on
pathway) Ab Initio pathway)
French with a year R120 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
abroad BA French 6 HL)
French with English R1Q3 Major/ minor AAB (including grade A in French 35 points and 665 HL (including both B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA honours and English) English and French 6 HL)
French with Film Studies R1P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor French 6 HL)
honours
German & History RV21 Joint AAB (including grade A in History 35 points and 665 HL (including 6 HL B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA and grade B in German, unless on History and German 5 HL, unless on
Ab Initio pathway) Ab Initio pathway)
German & Management NR22 Joint AAB (including grade B in German, 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) German unless on Ab Initio pathway)
6/B
German & Music with RW23 Joint AAB (including Music, or AAB in 35 points and 665 HL (including Music B 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BA addition to a grade 6 pass in Music HL or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory,
Theory and grade B in German and German 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
unless on Ab Initio pathway) pathway)
German & Philosophy RV25 Joint AAB (including grade B in German 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio
pathway)
German & Portuguese RR25 Joint AAB (including at least grade B in 35 points and 665 HL (including at B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA German and Portuguese, unless on least German and Portuguese 5 HL,
one Ab Initio pathway) unless on one Ab Initio pathway)
German & Spanish RR24 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA and grade B in German, unless on Spanish 6 HL and German 5 HL,
one Ab Initio pathway) unless on one Ab Initio pathway)
German with a year R220 Single AAB (including grade B German) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
abroad BA German 5 HL)
German with English R2Q3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English and 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor grade B in German unless on Ab English 6 HL and German 5 HL, unless
honours Initio pathway) on Ab Initio pathway)
German with Film Studies R2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade B in German 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor unless on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio
honours pathway)
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SUBJECT AREAS:

code Band
History & Iberian Studies VR14 Joint AAB (including grade A in History) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
(Spanish or Portuguese) History 6 HL)
with a year abroad BA For Spanish or Portuguese pathways
only – A-Level or equivalent in For Spanish or Portuguese pathways
Spanish or Portuguese (grade A in only - HL in Spanish or Portuguese (6
Spanish; grade B in Portuguese). HL Spanish; 5 HL in Portuguese)
No prior study of Spanish or No prior study of Spanish or

Portuguese required for Ab Initio Portuguese required for Ab Initio
pathway. pathway
Philosophy & Spanish RV45 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) Spanish 6 HL, unless on Ab Initio
pathway)
Portuguese & French RR15 Joint AAB (including grade A in French 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA and grade B in Portuguese unless on French 6 HL, Portuguese 5 HL unless
Ab Initio pathway) on Ab Initio pathway)
Portuguese & Management RN52 Joint AAB (including grade B in Portuguese, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) Portuguese 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio
Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B pathway)
Spanish & Latin American R410 Single AAB (including grade A in Spanish) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
Studies with a year Spanish 6 HL)
abroad BA
Spanish & Management NR42 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish, 35 points and 665 HL (Spanish 6 HL, B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway plus unless on one Ab Initio pathway)
GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B
Spanish & Portuguese T710 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA and grade B in Portuguese (unless Spanish 6 HL)
on Ab Initio pathway). Applicants
may only study one language at Ab
Initio level
Spanish with English R4Q3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor and grade B in Spanish, unless on Ab English 6 HL and Spanish 5 HL, unless
Initio pathway) on Ab Initio pathway)
honours
Spanish with Film Studies R4P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in Spanish) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA minor Spanish 6 HL)
honours
‘Studying modern languages has really broadened my

cultural knowledge thanks to the breadth of modules
on offer as well as the enthusiastic teaching.’
Tamina, French & Spanish BA
LAW
‘My experience at King’s was defined by its strong, diverse
community. The Dickson Poon School of Law boasts a truly
international student body, bringing together knowledge,
culture and perspectives from around the world.’
Max, LLB, Alumnus
‘You have a wealth of

opportunities to meet
actual lawyers and to
attend recruitment events.’
Bryan, PPL student
bit.ly/kcl-law-videos
Law at King’s encompasses By studying at The Dickson

Poon School of Law you will benefit
a broad range of options from world-class teaching, strong
covering the earliest stages global partnerships, and countless
of legal qualification, advanced opportunities to boost your
specialisms and joint honours professional skills.
degrees, many of which are Our academic staff are globally
delivered in collaboration recognised as leaders in their fields
and King’s legal careers consultants
with The Dickson Poon provide support, guidance and
School of Law’s top-ranked internship opportunities during
international partners. your studies.
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LAW
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/law
Find out more: /TheDicksonPoonSchoolofLaw @kcl_law @kcl_law /kcl_law
d
1st Top 2n
20
in the UK for One of the top 20 law in England for entry standards
law research schools in the world based on UCAS tariff points
REF 2014 QS World University Rankings 2018 Complete University Guide 2019
‘King’s was a natural choice for me: in the legal heart of
London, offering incredible study-abroad opportunities
and boasting a host of renowned law alumni, it’s the
perfect place to achieve my career goals!’
Arina, LLB Student

code Band
English Law & American Law M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes
LLB and JD Law LLB
English Law with Hong Kong M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 3 yrs Yes Yes
Law LLB and LLM Law LLB
English Law & French Law M121 Single A*AA (including grade 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes
LLB and Maitrise en droit A in French) French 6 HL)
(French equivalent of LLB)
English Law & German M122 Single A* AA (including grade 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes
Law LLB and MLLP A in German) German 6 HL)
or Certificate in
Rechtswissenschaften
English Law & Spanish Law M123 Single A*AA (including grade A in Spanish) 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes
LLB and Grado en Derecho Spanish 6 HL)
English Law & Hong Kong M190 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes Yes
Law LLB and JD
English Law with Australian M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes
Law LLB Law LLB
Law LLB M100 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs Yes No
Law with American Legal M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes
Studies LLB Law LLB
Law with European Legal M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes
Studies LLB Law LLB
Law with Transnational M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes
Legal Studies LLB Law LLB
Politics, Philosophy & LM21 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes No
Law LLB
MANAGEMENT,
BUSINESS & FINANCE
‘My experience at King’s Business School has been fantastic so far.
The course is challenging, varied and studying in London provides
plenty of opportunities to build skills for my future career.’
Isabelle, Business Management BSc
Hear more from

King's Business
School online:
bit.ly/kcl-business-
school-videos
How do organisations function? Management, business and finance MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS & FINANCE
courses at King’s Business School CAREERS
How do their disparate activities explore modern business alongside
contribute to their success? organisational management theory and Accounting
And what does this mean for practice. You’ll discover cutting-edge
ideas from finance, accounting, Banking & finance
the corporate world and the
economics, social science, marketing Human resource management
wider economy? and strategy. You’ll put your new
Marketing
knowledge to use evaluating different
economic and political systems. Public services
You’ll study in the heart of London. International business
This global hub for commerce
and finance gives you unlimited
opportunities for networking –
and plenty of career options
to explore.
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BUSINESS & FINANCE

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/business/undergraduate/courses.aspx
Find out more: /KingsBusinessSchool @Kingsbschool @Kingsbschool
89% 1st £30k

of graduates
in work/study
are in graduate
level positions
for business &
DLHE Survey 2018 in London for Business management
median salarystudies
of our
& Management studies three years
graduates running
in full-time work
The Complete University Guide 2019 The Complete University
Survey 2018
Course length Face-to-face Online English Language Requirements Internship Study Abroad Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/ug

code Band
Accounting & Finance BSc NN34 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 at HL B 3 yrs No No
Mathematics) (including Mathematics 6 HL)
Business Management BSc N200 Single A*AA (including at least one 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
Humanities or Social Science at least one Humanities or Social
subject, excluding Modern Science HL, excluding Modern
Languages) Languages)
6/B
Computer Science with G4N2 Major/ AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 3 yrs No No
Management BSc minor one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics
honours Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computing)
6/B
Computer Science with G4NF Major/ AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No Yes
Management with a year minor one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics
abroad BSc honours Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computing)
6/B
BUSINESS & FINANCE
SUBJECT AREAS:

code Band
Computer Science with G4NG Major/ minor AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs Yes No
Management with a year in honours one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics
industry BSc Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL)
Computing)
6/B
Economics & Management LN12 Joint A*AA (including grade A in 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
BSc honours Mathematics and at least one Mathematics 6 HL and at least one
one Humanities or Social Science one Humanities or Social Science
subject, excluding Modern subject HL, excluding Modern
Languages) Languages)
Electronic Engineering with HN60 Major/ AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Management BEng minor Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics
honours Mathematics) 6 HL)
Electronic Engineering with HN61 Major/ AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs No No
Management MEng minor Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics
honours Mathematics) 6 HL)
French & Management with RN12 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BA Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade French 6 HL)
6/B
German & Management NR22 Joint AAB (including grade B in German, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade pathway)
6/B
International Management N290 Single A*AA (including at least one 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
BSc Humanities or Social Science Mathematics 6 HL and at least one
subject, excluding Modern one Humanities or Social Science
Languages) subject HL, excluding Modern
Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade Languages)
6/B
Mathematics with G1N2 Major/ AAA or A*AB (including grade 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL D 3 yrs No Yes
Management & Finance minor A in Mathematics and Further (including Mathematics 6 HL)
BSc 1 honours Mathematics)
Further Mathematics will be
accepted at AS Level grade A only
if you additionally achieve a 3 in
any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA
Mathematics
Portuguese & Management RN52 Joint AAB (including grade B in 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA Portuguese, unless on Ab Initio Portuguese 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
pathway) pathway)
6/B
Spanish & Management NR42 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BA unless on Ab Initio pathway) Spanish 6 HL, unless on Ab Initio
Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade pathway)
6/B
‘King’s Business School puts you at the heart of a

great global city, preparing you for the business
challenges of the future.’
Dr Brian Bell, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Course Director, (Economics & Management BSc)
1
Course available with a year abroad (4yrs total BSc, 5yrs total MSci). Please check online for details.
SUBJECT AREAS:
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BUSINESS & FINANCE
Bush House, Strand Campus

MATHEMATICS
‘Studying mathematics at King’s offered me the
opportunity to be both academically challenged
and enlightened in a subject that I love.’
Gemma, Mathematics BSc, Alumna
Mathematics has always played Studying mathematics at King’s will MATHEMATICS

put you in one of the leading centres of CAREERS
a central role in science and mathematical teaching and research,
society and this is especially working with and learning from some Statisticians
true in the modern world. of the foremost mathematical minds
in the world. Actuaries
Mathematics covers a huge
spectrum of fascinating topics Our courses offer a wide range of Scientists
and addresses some truly required and optional modules and Accountants
you can also choose to combine
fundamental questions that mathematics with various other fields,
underlie our existence, the including management, finance and
universe and both natural and statistics, or to take a route with links
man-made constructs within it. to the humanities and combine
mathematics and philosophy.
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MATHEMATICS
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/mathematics
Find out more: @kclmathematics
4th £29k
Department ranked
4th in the UK for its for business &
percentage of world-leading management
of our
research outputs three years
graduates running
in full-time work
REF 2014 The Complete University
Survey 2017
‘Overall my decision to pick King’s was due to a number of factors
ranging from the academic reputation to the opportunities provided
by both the university and its location. As I am arriving closer to the
end of my four year journey at King’s, I can definitely say I made the
right decision.’
Puja, Mathematics MSci

code Band
Mathematics BSc 1 G100 Single AAA or A*AB (including grade 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL D 3 yrs No Yes
A in Mathematics and Further (including Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics)
Further Mathematics will be
accepted at AS Level grade A only
if you additionally achieve a 3 in
Mathematics
Mathematics MSci 1 G103 Single A*AA (including 35 points and 766 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
Mathematics A* and Mathematics 7 HL)
Further Mathematics A)
Mathematics & Philosophy GVC5 Joint AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 3 yrs No Yes
BSc 1 Mathematics and Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics. Further Mathematics
will be accepted at
AS-level A, but you will then
additionally be required to achieve
a 3 in any STEP paper or a merit
in AEA Mathematics)
Mathematics with G1N2 Major/ AAA or A*AB (including grade D 3 yrs No Yes
Management & Finance minor A in Mathematics and Further
BSc 1 honours Mathematics)
Further Mathematics will be 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL
Mathematics with GG13 Major/ D 3 yrs No Yes
accepted at AS Level grade A only (including Mathematics 6 HL)
Statistics BSc 1 minor
honours if you additionally achieve a 3 in
Mathematics
* See page 81 for other qualifications. **See page 90 for English language requirements.
Course also available with a year abroad (4 years total BSc, 5 years total MSci). Please check online for details.
1
MEDICINE
‘I feel privileged to have been taught by such inspiring
teachers.King’s has prepared me to be a compassionate,
caring, competent and safe doctor.’
Annabelle, Medicine graduate
Discover King’s
School of Medical
Education:
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Blending biomedical sciences, King’s is one of the most highly MEDICINE

respected teaching institutions CAREERS
population sciences and for medicine, benefiting from
clinical practice, our MBBS partnerships with three prestigious Anaethesia
programme provides authentic London teaching hospitals – Guy’s,
King’s College and St Thomas’. Clinical radiology
clinical experiences to truly
bring medicine to life. King’s offers a number of different General practice (GP)
entry routes to medicine, including Intensive care medicine
a fast-track graduate programme
Obstetrics and Gynecology
and an innovative programme
aimed at broadening access to Paediatrics
the medical profession. Pathology
Psychiatry
Public health doctor
Surgery
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MEDICINE
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/medicine
Find out more: /KingsLSM @kingsmedicine
15th Clinical exchanges
and placements
in the world for medicine at some of the world’s most

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 prestigious medical schools
‘I’ve had clinical placements everywhere, from
hospitals in London to district generals in Kent,
all of which have been brilliant.’
Annabelle, Medicine

code Band
Medicine MBBS A100 Single A*AA (including grade A in both 35 points and 766 HL (including B 6 yrs ‡ Yes Yes
Chemistry and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL)
Plus GCSE Mathematics and English
at grade 6/B
Medicine MBBS: A101 Single ABB (including grade A in either 35 points and 655 HL (including B 7 yrs ‡ Yes Yes
Extended Medical Degree Biology or Chemistry and grade B either Biology or Chemistry 6 HL
Programme in the other) and 5 HL in the other)
at grade 6/B
Medicine MBBS: Graduate A102 Single Graduate entry Graduate entry B 4 yrs ‡ No No
and Professional Entry
Programme
Medicine MBBS: Maxfax A104 Single N/A N/A B 4 yrs ‡ No No
Entry Programme
‡ Two years full-time (PGDip) plus post-qualification option of one year part-time MSc. * See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements.
NURSING &
MIDWIFERY
‘As a King's Nurse, I get to train at world class hospitals rated
outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. To care for young
patients and to gain experience in the process is a great learning
curve and achievement.’
Chloe, Children's Nursing BSc
With nursing and mdwifery at Our tutors and lecturers are leaders NURSING & MIDWIFERY
in their fields. Their cutting-edge CAREERS
King’s, we can help you find research feeds into your course to
your own career path. You can keep you up-to-date with the latest Healthcare deliveryww
study adult nursing or pick a thinking. But studying at King’s is
about much more than the teaching Overseas practice and learning
different specialism that suits
staff. From fully-equipped simulation Research
your interests. Help people suites to a host of student societies,
with mental health issues. Further study
you’ll have everything you need to
Work with children or in the make the most of your time here. Policy and leadership
community. Deliver babies. Our courses lead to registration,
Whatever area you want to providing a firm foundation for your
explore, we’ll help you learn career as a healthcare professional.
the skills to succeed. Combining theoretical and practical
learning, and based at some of the
UK’s leading teaching hospitals, there
simply isn’t a better place to begin
your career in nursing or midwifery.
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SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/nursing-and-midwifery
Find out more: /kingsnursing @kingsnursing @KingsNMPC
2nd £26k
98%
of graduates in
work or further study
for business &
Unistats 2018
in the UK and management
of our
5th in the world three years
graduates running
in full-time work
QS World Rankings 2018 The Complete University
Survey 2017
DEPARTMENTS
Adult Nursing
Are you considering a degree in nursing?
Child and Family Health
As part of our Find Your Way campaign,
Mental Health Nursing
Midwifery
watch our Q&A session with current
students and industry experts:
View it here: kcl.ac.uk/findyourway

code Band
Midwifery with Registration B720 Single ABB 34 points and 655 HL B 3 yrs No No
as a Midwife BSc Plus at least five GCSEs at grade
5/C including English Language,
Mathematics and Science
Nursing Studies (for – – Application for this course is directly to 1 yr No No
qualified healthcare King’s College London. Please check the
professionals) BSc website for up-to-date information.
Nursing with Registration B730 Single B 3 yrs No No
as a Children’s Nurse BSc
BBB
Nursing with Registration B760 Single Plus at least five GCSEs at grade 32 points and 555 HL B 3 yrs No No
as a Mental Health Nurse 4/C including English Language,
BSc Mathematics and Science

as an Adult Nurse BSc
as a Children's Nurse MSc
as a Mental Health Nurse Graduate entry Graduate entry
MSc
as an Adult Nurse MSc
PHARMACY &
PHARMACOLOGY
‘King’s was my first choice when I applied for university
because of its amazing reputation and, secondly, its
diversity. Whatever we learn we put into practice –
it’s clinical and theory hand in hand.’
Syeda, Pharmacy MPharm
Developing, prescribing and Our pharmacy and pharmacology PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY
courses provide insight into every step CAREERS
administering drugs lies at the of the drug delivery process – from
heart of modern healthcare drug design to understanding the Global pharmaceuticals
and the prevention and effects of the drug on the body
and clinical administration. Community pharmacist
treatment of disease.
All of our courses are delivered Hospital pharmacist
within one of the most extensive Drug development
medical and bioscience teaching
Research
communities in the UK, making
King’s an ideal place to begin or
advance a rewarding career.
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SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/pharmacy-and-pharmacology
96% 9th
of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation
DLHE Survey 2016–17 in the world for pharmacy
& pharmacology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Are you passionate about
making a difference to ‘The lecturers are fantastic, there’s
patients’ lives, how the
human body works and an option of a year in industry and
about science? View our
interactive video guide to
a great support network to aid in
healthcare professions. finding job experience.’
kcl.ac.uk/study/bench-to-bedside Felicity, Pharmacology BSc

code Band
Pharmacology BSc † B210 Single AAB (including Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
and Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Pharmacy MPharm B230 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes
one from Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry and one from Biology,
Physics) Mathematics or Physics HL)
Pharmacology & Molecular BC24 Joint AAB (including Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
Genetics BSc † and Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Common Year One programme (CYO) refer to page 26. * See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements.
†
PHILOSOPHY
& RELIGION
‘My favourite thing about studying philosophy is that
everyone has a chance to explore a wide range of topics
taught by passionate lecturers at the cutting edge of the
field, all whilst meeting like-minded people to learn with.’
Aaran, Spanish & Philosophy BA
Our philosophy and religion Our philosophy department is one of

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
the largest and most distinguished in
courses will challenge and the country. Our modules cover all
CAREERS
broaden your perspectives on areas of contemporary philosophy and
cultures, religions and our Law
the history of philosophy without any
place in the world. You can gaps, including Islamic, Indian, and Journalism
Chinese Philosophy.
explore how ideas of humanity Education
and obligation can influence the We are also home to a vibrant Finance
Department of Theology & Religious
society we live in, and examine Studies, with special expertise in Civil service
the origins and impact of Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Charities
religious radicalism and Buddhism, and a variety of
contemporary religious movements. Ministry
modern spirituality.
Our teaching makes the most of Public affairs
London’s rich religious culture,
incorporating many places of worship
and the collections of the British
Museum and the National Gallery.
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Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @Kingsartshums
89% Top 10
of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation
DLHE Survey 2017 In UK for Theology,
Divinity & Religious Studies
QS World Rankings by Subject 2018
Philosophy retreat at Cumberland Lodge
‘I love being able to study modules in such

depth from a vast range of disciplines, due
6th to the extensive areas of research within
the department. This allows for an
individually tailored degree.’
in Europe for philosophy Faith Evans, Theology, Religion & Culture BA
QS World Rankings by Subject 2018

code Band
French & Philosophy with RV15 Joint AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BA French 6 HL)
German & Philosophy with RV25 Joint AAB (including grade B in German, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
a year abroad BA unless on Ab Inito pathway) German 5 HL, unless on Ab Inito
pathway)
Mathematics & Philosophy GVC5 Joint AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 3 yrs No Yes
BSc 1 Mathematics and Further Mathematics 6 HL)
Mathematics. Further Mathematics
will be accepted at AS-level A, but
you will then additionally be required
to achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a
merit in AEA Mathematics)
Philosophy BA V500 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Philosophy & Spanish with a RV45 Joint AAB (including grade A in Spanish, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
year abroad BA unless on Ab Inito pathway) Spanish 6 HL, unless on Ab Inito
pathway)
Physics & Philosophy BSc FV35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including at D 3 yrs No No
Mathematics and Physics) least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics & Philosophy MSci VF53 Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No
grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and
Physics 6 HL)
* See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements. ***4 years with a modern languages pathway. 1
Course available with a year abroad (4yrs total BSc, 5yrs total MSci). Please check online for details.
SUBJECT AREAS:

code Band
Physics & Philosophy with a FVH5 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
year abroad BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Philosophy, Politics & L0V0 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Economics BA/BSc Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A
Politics, Philosophy & LM21 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes No
Law LLB
Religion, Philosophy & VV65 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Ethics BA
Religion, Politics & Society V621 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
BA
Theology, Religion & V610 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Culture BA
War Studies & Philosophy LV95 Joint AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
BA 1
‘Our lecturers and seminar leaders are attentive

and passionate about what they are teaching,
which creates an atmosphere of openness and
inquisitiveness within the students.’
Iona, Philosophy BA
* See page 81 for other qualifications. **See page 90 for English language requirements.
1 Course also available with a year abroad (4 years total BSc, 5 years total MSci). Please check online for details.
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PHYSICS
‘Studying Physics at King’s has allowed me to completely
explore and question physical ideas and concepts in a
department that is at the forefront of world-class research.’
Sigourney, Physics BSc
King’s has a long history of All taught courses at King’s PHYSICS

are supported and enhanced by CAREERS
excellence in physics. This has internationally leading research.
included Charles Wheatstone, We carry out cutting edge Banking
who developed the telegraph, experimental and theoretical
research in a broad range of Finance
James Clerk Maxwell, who
disciplines, including understanding Technology
unified the laws of electricity the fundamental composition,
and magnetism, revealing the origin and mechanics of the universe
Engineering
nature of light, and Rosalind (with strong links to CERN and Robotics
Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, LIGO, the gravitational wave Bioscience
observatory), developing new
who played a pivotal role in the nanomaterials, metamaterials
discovery of DNA. Six Nobel and optical technologies, and
prize winners in physics continuing the legacy of Franklin
studied or worked at King’s. and Wilkins in the drive to use
physics to understand the structure
and processes involved in life.
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SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/physics
Find out more: @kcl_physics
84% 90%
6
of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation of our research is classed
DLHE Survey 2017 as world leading or Nobel prize winners
internationally excellent in physics studied or
REF 2014 taught at King’s
‘It is extremely inspiring that Maxwell and Higgs are a part
of the history here at King’s. The teaching here is fantastic.’
Anna, Physics BSc

code Band
Physics BSc F300 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics MSci F303 Single AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No Yes
Physics 6 HL)
NEW FC37 Major/ AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Physics with Biophysics minor Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
BSc
NEW F37C Major/ AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No
Physics with Biophysics minor grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and
MSci Physics 6 HL)
Physics & Philosophy BSc FV35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics & Philosophy MSci VF53 Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No
Physics 6 HL)
Physics & Philosophy FVH5 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
with a year abroad BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics with a year abroad F305 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics with Theoretical F301 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Physics BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics with Theoretical F302 Single AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No Yes
Physics MSci grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and
Physics 6 HL)
Physics with Astrophysics FF35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
and Cosmology BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)
Physics with Astrophysics F35F Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765HL D 4 yrs No No
and Cosmology Msci grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and
Physics 6 HL)
POLICY
& SOCIETY
‘Growing up I’ve always had an interest in developing nations.
Studying global health and social medicine at King’s enables me
to explore what I can do to bring change and promote equality.’
Deborah, Global Health & Social Medicine BSc
Find out more

about studying
at King’s within
social science
and public policy
courses:
bit.ly/kcl-policy-and-
society-video
Vast financial, technological Our policy and society courses POLICY & SOCIETY
provide opportunities to explore CAREERS
and health inequality means diverse questions, conduct research
that societies and their leaders and provide the insights that will Government
have to decide how to navigate help to steer governments, policy
makers, NGOs and other bodies in Policy making
the changes and challenges
determining how to confront some Health services and public health
of the 21st century. of the major issues affecting society
Commercial sector
– both in the UK and abroad.
National and international NGOs
Our new Social Sciences BA and
established Global Health & Social Charities
Medicine BA and BSc offer unique Academic research
and exciting training for a new
generation of leaders passionate
about social justice who want to
make a difference in the world.
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SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/policy-and-society
Find out more: @GHSMATKCL @kingsECS
Top 5 £9k 95%

of graduates in
work and/or study
within six months
of graduation
All applicants of our full time Global
in the UK Health & Social Medicine BA or BSc DLHE Survey 2017-18
for social sciences are eligible for a £9,000 scholarship
Times Higher Education rankings 2014-18 opportunity
SOCIAL SCIENCES BA: NEW FOR 2019
Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, climate
breakdown, resurgent nationalism,
‘Global health and social medicine
rising inequality, fake news... Questions
about how we understand, structure
is a course that inspires passion
and change society have never been
more urgent. The Social Sciences BA is
while actually giving you the tools
an innovative new programme for
students who care about positive social
to make and drive the social
change. It provides a rigorous,
interdisciplinary grounding to theories
change you want to see.’
and methodologies from across the
social sciences, enabling students to
Katya, Global Health & Social Medicine BA
engage with the issues that matter most
to them. Our connections in the capital
and internationally provide real-world
learning opportunities for broader
horizons and enhanced employability.

code Band
Medicine BA
Global Health & Social L513 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes
Medicine with a year
abroad BA
Medicine BSc
AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including
Global Health & Social L512 Single Chemistry) Biology or Chemistry HL) B 4 yrs No Yes
Medicine wih a year abroad
BSc
Social Sciences BA L300 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs Yes Yes
POLITICS &
ECONOMICS
‘London is a city unlike any other. It is an incredible place
which attracts decorated and experienced politicians and
speakers, which really enhances the course and teaching here.’
Peter, European Politics BA
Find out more

about studying
politics &
economics
at King’s:
bit.ly/kcl-politics-
and-economics-video
Drawing together a wide You will have the opportunity DEPARTMENTS

to explore broad themes and
range of disciplines, our detailed analyses, focusing on issues European & International Studies
portfolio of courses in politics confronting specific regions, and
and economics offers an to select optional modules that Political Economy
enormous range of modules reflect your own personal interests
and ambitions.
that examine, in depth, the POLITICS & ECONOMICS
factors that shape regional Located in the centre of London, CAREERS
minutes away from both the
and global decision making. Houses of Parliament and the Politics
Bank of England, we offer
students the opportunity Journalism
to interact with political, National and international business
governmental and financial
institutions across the city. Charities
NGOs
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POLITICS & ECONOMICS

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/politics-and-economics
Find out more: @kingseuropean @KingsPol_Econ
1st 3
1
The only dedicated Department of in the UK for the power of our
Political Economy in the United pathways in our flagship European
Kingdom, with the largest research in politics and Studies BA, each include a year of
concentration of scholars international studies study in the country of your choice:
in this field in Europe REF 2014 France, Germany or Spain
‘Studying at King’s has enabled
me to find my true passion thanks
to this interdisciplinary degree,
offering a variety of modules and
a year abroad.’
Daniel, European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA

code Band
Economics BSc L100 Single A*AA (including grade A in 35 points overall and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Mathematics) (including Mathematics 6 HL)
Economics & Management LN12 Single A*AA (including grade A in 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes
BSc Mathematics and at least one Mathematics and at least one
Humanities or Social Science Humanities or Social Science subject,
subject, excluding Modern excluding Modern Languages 6 HL)
Languages)
European L241 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Politics BA
European Studies RR81 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
(French pathway) French 6 HL)
with a year abroad BA
European Studies RR82 Single AAB (including B in German unless 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
(German pathway) on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
with a year abroad BA pathway)
European Studies RR84 Single AAB (including grade B 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes
(Spanish pathway) in Spanish unless on Ab Initio Spanish 5 HL unless on Ab Initio
with a year abroad BA pathway) pathway)
Philosophy, Politics & L0V0 Single A*AA plus GCSE Mathematics at 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Economics BA/BSc grade 7/A
Political Economy BA/BSc L200 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Politics BA/BSc L240 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
Religion, Politics V621 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes
& Society BA
PSYCHOLOGY
& NEUROSCIENCE
‘This subject thrives on applying knowledge to real world
applications. Our teaching and facilities are second to none
and I am thrilled to be at the forefront of the behavioural
sciences here at King’s.’
Christopher, Psychology BSc
Watch our video

to find out more
about studying
at King’s:
bit.ly/kcl-psychology-
bsc-video
Psychology and neuroscience The study of the human brain PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
is one of the most exciting areas CAREERS
provide an opportunity to in modern science. We explore
explain behaviour in all its why people behave the way they Clinical and mental health care
forms: from understanding do and investigate a wide range
of mental and psychological Education
the brain to analysing
health conditions. Forensic psychology
complex social interactions.
Our students benefit from Government and policy
world-leading facilities, unrivalled
Management and Business
opportunities for clinical
and other placements, and are Medical degree
members of a diverse academic PhD study and scientific research
community at the forefront of
ground-breaking research. Scientific publishing
Occupational psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE

SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/psychiatry-psychology-and-neuroscience
Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn-bscpsycholgy /ioppn @KingsIoPPN @kingsioppn
2nd 21 100%
The Institute of Psychiatry,
Psychology & Neuroscience
has 21 of the most highly cited The Institute of Psychiatry,
researchers in the world for Psychology & Neuroscience is
in the world for psychology psychiatry, psychology and rated 100% world leading for
and psychiatry neuroscience its research impact
US News, Best Global Universities Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list REF 2014
‘King’s combines almost every aspect of neuroscience,
and lecturers are involved in cutting edge research.’
Fatima, Neuroscience BSc

code Band
Neuroscience BSc † B140 Single AAB (including Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes
and Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL)
Neuroscience MSci † B141 Single AAA (including Chemistry 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes
and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL
NEW C845 Joint D 3 yrs No No
Neuroscience & Psychology
BSc
NEW C846 Joint AAB (including at least two of 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes
Neuroscience & Psychology Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, at least two of Biology, Chemistry,
with a year abroad BSc Physics, Psychology or Computer Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Science at grade A) or Computer Science at 6 HL)
NEW C847 Joint D 4 yrs Yes No
Neuroscience & Psychology
with professional
placement year BSc
Psychology BSc C800 Single D 3 yrs No No
A*AA (including at least one of
Psychology with a year C801 Single Biology, Chemistry, Mathematcs, 35 points and 766 HL (including at D 4 yrs No Yes
abroad BSc Physics or Psychology) least one of Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics or Psychology
Psychology with C802 Single Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade HL) D 4 yrs Yes No
professional placement 6/B
year BSc
Common Year One programme (CYO) refer to page 26. * See page 81 for other qualifications. ** See page 90 for English language requirements.
†
THERAPEUTIC
HEALTH
‘King’s has a well organised and integrated approach to the
delivery of its dietetics programme, coupled with outstanding
facilities, lecturers and campus environments.’
Joshua, Nutrition & Dietetics BSc, Alumnus
‘The quality
of the teaching
is excellent
and I love the
variety of the
physiotherapy
course.’
Frederick,
Physiotherapy
BSc
Therapeutic health Our nutrition and dietetics and THERAPEUTIC HEALTH

physiotherapy courses, accredited CAREERS
professionals play a vital by the relevant professional bodies,
role in delivering healthcare, will enable you to confidently Nutritionist
either by tackling conditions take your place on the front line
of healthcare delivery. Healthcare within the NHS
and challenges before
they become critical, or King’s is one of the most highly Private practice
by supporting recovery respected teaching institutions Dietitian (private and NHS)
in medicine, benefiting from
and rehabilitation following partnerships with three prestigious
Physiotherapist (private and NHS)
medical intervention. and busy teaching hospitals in central Occupational therapy
and south London – Guy’s, King’s Food Industry
College and St Thomas’ hospitals.
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THERAPEUTIC HEALTH
SUBJECT AREAS:
kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/therapeutic-health
17th 1st
in the world for clinical, Ranked 1st in London
pre-clinical and health for physiotherapy
Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2018 The Complete University Guide 2018
Are you passionate about making a difference to
patients’ lives, how the human body works and about
science? View our interactive video guide to healthcare
professions.
kcl.ac.uk/study/bench-to-bedside

code Band
Nutrition BSc B400 Single ABB (including both Chemistry and 34 points and 655 HL (including both B 3 yrs Yes Yes
Biology) Chemistry and
Biology HL)
Nutrition & Dietetics BSc B401 Single AAB (including both Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including both B 4 yrs Yes Yes
Biology) Chemistry and
Biology HL)
Physiotherapy BSc B160 Single AAB (including two subjects from 35 points and 665 HL (to include B 3 yrs Yes No
Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, two subjects from Biology/Human
Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology,
Physical Education, or Mathematics) Physics, Sociology, Physical
Plus 8 GCSE at grade 6/B or above Education, or Mathematics)
including Science, English and
Mathematics
Sport & Exercise Medical BC16 Single AAB (including two subjects 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No
Sciences from Biology (or Human Biology), Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry,
Chemistry,Physics, Psychology, Physics, Psychology, Physical
Physical Education or Mathematics) Education or Mathematics HL)
PRE-UNIVERSITY
SUMMER PROGRAMMES
‘My summer at King’s made it clear to me that I want to
study here. I gained first-hand insights into the course and
made life-long friendships with people from across the globe.’
Louise, Summer School
‘It was a
transforming
experience for
me. It taught me
what university
life in the heart
of London is like.’
Teodr, Summer
School
Make the most of your summer Our programmes combine lectures, PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER
seminars, excursions and wider skills PROGRAMMES
and build your confidence sessions to offer you a genuine taste SUBJECT AREAS CAN INCLUDE:
ahead of university applications of undergraduate study and help you
by attending one of our prepare for your future at university Arts & Humanities
dynamic, academic and beyond.
Business Management
pre-university summer We offer summer programmes for
students aged 15+ on campus in Law
programmes.
London and at a number of locations Politics
across the world.
Psychology
The Human Body
Science & Technology
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SUBJECT AREAS:
For more information visit:
kcl.ac.uk/summer
Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool /KingsSummer @KingsSummer @KCL_Summer_Programmes
82% 92% 60+

of students are now of students would Last summer we welcomed
more interested in recommend us to students from more than
returning to King’s their friends 60 countries worldwide
‘Thanks to the Pre-University course I am sure
which degree to choose at undergraduate level.’
Ivana, Summer School
KEY DATES
‘Plan early and make a note of all
application deadlines to keep on track.’
Catherine, Dentistry BDS
Follow the arrows from left to

right for your application journey.
MARCH – SEPTEMBER 2019

Research courses and
attend an open day
kcl.ac.uk/study/visit
JUNE – OCTOBER 2019

Medicine/Dentistry – take the UKCAT
ukcat.ac.uk
SEPTEMBER 2019
UCAS applications open
ucas.com
JANUARY 2020
JAN
Application deadline for the
majority of King’s courses
JANUARY 2020
Check King’s Apply for messages
or interview invitations
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The following pages contain key
information you need in order to apply
to King’s. Please check the website
for up-to-date information before
you apply to any of our courses:
kcl.ac.uk/study
VIRTUAL EVENTS
You can also attend an online event where
you can chat to current students, King's
lecturers, admissions staff to find out Chat to our current
more about King's, our courses, student students online to find out
life and more. more about life at King's:
kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy
kcl.ac.uk/online-events
MARCH – SEPTEMBER 2019
Create a university and course shortlist
and write your personal statement
ucas.com
JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2019

Research bursaries and scholarships
kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate-funding
15 OCTOBER 2019
Application deadline for medicine and 15
dental courses (UCAS only) or if also
applying to Oxford or Cambridge
OCTOBER 2019 – MAY 2020

Apply for scholarships and bursaries
kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate-funding
‘Find out our top

tips on applying
and personal
NOVEMBER 2019 - MARCH 2020 statements.’
Vicky
Look out for a decision from
King’s between these dates kcl.ac.uk/ug-applying
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
With students from USING THIS GUIDE A-LEVELS
150 different countries Please go to pages 22 to 77 to find For the majority of our courses
coming to King’s, our the range of courses offered at King’s. we would usually expect to see three
For each listing, you will find A-level subjects taken at A-level (excluding
admissions staff and International Baccalaureate Critical Thinking, General Studies,
are experienced in (IB) entry requirements, English Global Perspectives and Thinking
supporting home and language requirements and study Skills) in one sitting. Please check the
international applicants opportunities. You will also find the course pages online before you apply.
relevant UCAS code. This guide is
and assessing a wide designed to provide an overview TAKING EXAMINATIONS EARLY
range of qualifications. of the courses King’s has on offer; While King’s encourages students
In this section you however we would recommend to stretch themselves academically,
will find information doing further research using our students who are entered early for
online course pages. their examinations should have the
and advice about potential to achieve the same grade
entry requirements, kcl.ac.uk/ug as might be expected if they were
qualifications and entered in the standard year.
FINDING QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENCES Therefore, if you gain an A-level
how to apply.
If your qualification isn’t shown grade B in Year 12, this will not
next to the relevant course listing be considered as good as achieving
in this guide, please refer to the a grade A in Year 13.
reference table on the right, which
is intended to provide a general guide GCSE
to grade equivalences for additional Some of our courses also require
qualifications. There are many students to have achieved a specific
more equivalences also listed grade at GCSE level (or equivalent).
on the admissions web pages. These requirements are detailed
online on our course pages. If you're
kcl.ac.uk/ug-international-erq studying the 9-1 GCSEs in England
or A*-C*-G GCSEs in Northern
COMPULSORY AND Ireland, please check the website
PREFERRED SUBJECTS for up-to-date information.
Some of the courses we offer require kcl.ac.uk/ug
you to have studied specific subjects
to a certain level before starting
your undergraduate studies. These EXTENDED PROJECT
are specified in the course entry The Extended Project Qualification
requirements as compulsory subjects. (EPQ) has the potential to develop
Preferred subjects indicate that you many skills that may prove
may be at an advantage if you are beneficial when studying at
studying the subject(s) and may make King’s but will not be considered in
a smoother transition into the first place of an A-level requirement.
year; however, it is not compulsory
for admission. Full details of course
requirements are available online.
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EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
A-Levels IB Diploma Cambridge Access to Scottish Highers Irish French USA AP/SAT-S*
Pre-U HE Diploma Leaving Baccalaureate
Certificate
A*AA 35 points 3 principal 39 Level 3 credits awarded AAA at Higher in H1 H1 16 average

and HL 766 subjects at at Distinction, with 6 Level 3 one sitting and AA H1 H2 (Mention
D2, D3, D3 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H2 H2 Très Bien)
AAA 35 points 3 principal 36 Level 3 credits awarded AAB at Higher in H1 H1 15 average

and HL 666 subjects at at Distinction, with 9 Level 3 one sitting and AA H2 H2
D3, D3, D3 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H2 H2
AAB 35 points 3 principal 33 Level 3 credits awarded AAB at Higher in H1 H1 14 average King’s considers AP or
and HL 665 subjects at at Distinction, with 12 Level 3 one sitting and AB H2 H2 (Mention Bien) SAT-S tests for entry.
D3, D3, M2 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H2 H2 These qualifications
should be achieved in
addition to either the ACT
or SAT Reasoning tests.
ABB 34 points 3 principal 30 Level 3 credits awarded ABB at Higher in H1 H2 13 average
(Nutrition & and HL 655 subjects at at Distinction, with 15 Level 3 one sitting and AB H2 H2
Midwifery only) D3, M2, M2 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H3 H3
BBB 32 points 3 principal 30 Level 3 credits awarded at BBB at Higher in H2 H2 12 average

(Nursing only) and HL 555 subjects at Distinction, 12 Level 3 credits one sitting and BB H3 H3 (Mention Assez
M2, M2, M2 at Merit and 3 Level 3 credits at Advanced Higher H3 H3 Bien)
at Pass
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Our offers ask for an overall points We understand that some We consider a wide range of
based score out of 45 (which includes applicants may offer a combination international qualifications for
the core/bonus points) as well as of qualifications taken at the same entry to our courses. Please refer
specifying grades in three Higher time; for example, A-levels and to the qualification equivalences
Level (HL) subjects and occasionally Cambridge Pre-U, or A-levels and table above and check online for
in Standard Level (SL) subjects. BTECs at Level 3. Our Admissions a wider range of information.
Office is happy to advise you on the
ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA suitability of your combination. kcl.ac.uk/ug-international-erq
King’s welcomes applicants taking
the QAA Access to HE Diploma to RE-SITS
the majority of our courses. Please The majority of our courses will Find further
check our online prospectus carefully consider applicants who are re-sitting information online
for the requirements for your chosen their exams to achieve higher grades, about entry
course. This is a popular choice for but we advise checking the course requirements to
applicants returning to education pages online for any guidance or each course, visit:
after a break. To find Access to HE restrictions on re-sits for your chosen kcl.ac.uk/study
courses in your area visit: course. Please note that we consider
taking the same subject again at
accesstohe.ac.uk the same level – even if through a
different qualification – to be a re-sit.
BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMAS
Some of our courses will consider EXTENDED/KING’S
applicants with the BTEC Level 3 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Extended Diploma, or combinations If your high-school leaving
of other BTEC Level 3 diplomas and qualification is not quite
other qualifications. Please check suitable for direct entry to our
our online course pages for details for undergraduate courses, you can
your chosen course, and contact the take one of King’s International
Admissions Office if you are unsure. Foundation Programmes – see
pages 22 to 23 for more information.
*For more information regarding specific entry requirements, please visit kcl.ac.uk/ug-international-erq
APPLYING
We are delighted that This section provides you with more KING’S ONLINE PORTAL
information as to how your application
you are considering will be considered. Our admissions
We have an online portal called
applying to King’s and King’s Apply for all students applying
web pages have detailed step-by-step to our undergraduate courses.
are keen to support guidance and FAQs to help you This allows you to:
you during your through the application process
and there is further information •• track the status of your application
application. King’s for applicants, parents, carers •• see if you’ve been invited to
seeks to admit the and teachers on our web pages. interview (where relevant)
brightest and the best •• view the details of your offer
students with the HOW TO APPLY TO KING’S
•• view information specific to
potential to make the You should apply for an undergraduate international student needs,
degree course at King’s through such as information on visas.
very most of our UCAS. UCAS applicants can apply
world-class facilities Once you have submitted your
independently of a school or college,
application through UCAS we will
and academic staff. but where possible it can be useful
email your username so you can access
to apply through a school or college.
King’s Apply to track your application.
Please see the UCAS website
King’s Apply also has a messaging
for further information.
function: this is how we will
ucas.com communicate with you regarding
your application status and to invite
If you are considering applying you to any on-campus events, so
for study abroad or for one of the please ensure you use your login
King's International Foundation regularly to keep up to date.
programmes, please check online
for application guidance. apply.kcl.ac.uk
kcl.ac.uk/ug DEFERRED ENTRY/GAP YEAR

For postgraduate courses (except If you would like to take a year to
nursing postgraduate qualifications gain some experience, earn funds
leading to registration) please visit the in preparation for your studies or
For admissions web page listed below. generally broaden your interests,
guidance please we’re happy to consider your
kcl.ac.uk/pg application for deferred entry.
visit:
We suggest that you apply in the
kcl.ac.uk/ug final year of your secondary or
further education, indicating in
your application that you will be
deferring entry and outlining your
Find further general plans in your personal
information online statement. You are also welcome
about applying to to apply to King’s towards the
each course, visit: beginning of your gap year after
kcl.ac.uk/study completing your qualifications.
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APPLYING
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Our Admissions Office considers all
aspects of your application, including
examination grades, predicted grades,
your personal statement and the
reference. All applicants are required to
disclose any relevant unspent criminal
convictions in their application. Some
of our courses also require additional
checks through the Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) or occupational
health checks. Additionally, relevant
work or voluntary experience is If you are invited to an interview,
preferred for some of our courses; you will be given details of what ‘There’s no need to
please ensure you mention this in to expect and the format of the list everything you’ve
your personal statement if relevant. interview when invited.
done in your personal
It’s important to check our online
kcl.ac.uk/study statement. The best
prospectus for full entry requirements
applications focus and
and specific application guidance for
yourcourse before you apply. APTITUDE TESTS reflect on interests,
qualities and activities
The majority of the courses listed
CONTEXTUAL DATA below have compulsory aptitude
that are most relevant
King’s may also consider the tests that we require as part of our
to the course you’re
educational context of an applicant’s selection process. Please check this applying to.’
formal achievement, as well as other information carefully before you Vicky, Senior Higher
indicators of potential and capability. apply and make sure that you take Education Liaison Officer
Further information regarding our the test before the required deadline.
use of contextual data can be found
on the website.
kcl.ac.uk/ug APTITUDE TESTS
Course Aptitude test Deadline for taking test

INTERVIEW
Law LNAT By January 20 for all applicants
Many of our healthcare courses, (M100, M121, M122, M123, M190)
such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing Politics, Philosophy & Law LNAT By January 20 for all applicants
and Midwifery, require you to attend (LM21)
an interview as part of the application Dentistry UCAT Early October before the UCAS application
process. These will be in the multiple (A205, A206, A202) deadline, see ukcat.ac.uk for more information
mini interview (MMI) format and you Medicine UCAT Early October before the UCAS application
will receive further information about (A100, A101, A102) deadline, see ukcat.ac.uk for more information
what to expect if you are invited to Nursing and Midwifery King’s own Required after applying for applicants selected
an interview. We may also interview pre-registration courses selection tests for interview only
(B720, B730, B740, B760)
applicants on other courses in order
to assess qualities that can’t be seen
from your application alone, or
perhaps when a student is presenting
non-traditional qualifications.
APPLYING
CONTINUED
At King’s we’re WIDENING PARTICIPATION DISABLED STUDENTS
committed to admitting Students from under-represented If you have a disability, long-term
the best and brightest backgrounds are supported to medical or mental health condition
gain access to higher education and/or a specific learning difficulty
minds regardless of through our free widening such as dyslexia, we encourage you to
background. We want participation schemes. We run a disclose this in your UCAS application.
to ensure that the variety of schemes including our We can then provide you with
student body at King’s two-year programme K+ and Sutton additional information and support.
Trust Summer Schools. You can read If your course requires an interview,
College London more about the work of the Widening the information that you provide can
reflects the diversity Participation Department online. help us to ensure that we make
represented kcl.ac.uk/wp
suitable arrangements.
in wider society. kcl.ac.uk/disability
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants with relevant work/ CARE LEAVERS
life experience must also apply We strongly advise all care
through UCAS. Your application experienced applicants to disclose
will be considered on its own this on their UCAS application
merits, and relevant experience form. This will allow admissions
may be considered alongside or staff to take your circumstances
in place of formal qualifications into consideration and will not
where suitable. Please note that have a negative impact on your
many courses do require previous application. King’s College London
study and demonstrable high has a significant system of support for
attainment in certain subject areas. care-experienced students, including
We recommend that you contact bursaries and accommodation. We
the Admissions Office before understand the difficulties students
‘The Widening Participation applying, with details of your from a care background face and
Department have helped academic background and provide financial, academic and
us as parents immensely. appropriate experience. personal support to ensure these
My daughter was the If you are a mature student looking
students achieve and succeed.
first in our family to go to take further qualifications with kcl.ac.uk/care-experienced
to university and we did a view to applying in the future,
not have a clue about the you may want to consider Access
support that is out there. to HE diplomas (where suitable);
King’s staff took the time ‘I told King’s that I was
alternatively, you can seek advice
to explain all of this, from the Admissions Office,
in care and they helped
which was a huge help.’ or see the website. me with my application
Dilly, mother of a and moving to university.
student applicant kcl.ac.uk/study/widening- They seem to really care
participation/mature-students and understand and have
made sure I am supported
throughout my studies.’
Jack, care-leaver student
now studying at King’s
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APPLYING
For further information
please contact the Widening
Participation Department:
kcl.ac.uk/wp
@KCLWP
ESTRANGED/INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
If you are under 25 and studying
without the support of your family,
and are not in contact with them,
you may qualify for the same support
package as care-experienced students.
We strongly encourage you to let us
know so we can support you with
your application and transition to
King’s College London.
kcl.ac.uk/estranged
FORCED MIGRANTS
Currently, we offer eight Sanctuary
Scholarships per year for students
who cannot access student finance as
a consequence of their immigration
status. These scholarships cover the
costs of tuition fees as well as providing
a grant equal to the maximum student
loan each year. Whilst we expect this
scheme to continue annually, please
check the website for up-to-date
information before you apply.
kcl.ac.uk/forced-migrants
FEES & FUNDING

HOME/EU
On the following TUITION FEES EXPECTED LIVING COSTS IN LONDON
pages you will find Tuition fees may increase annually to We would recommend budgeting
information on fees take into account changes to the form for living costs in London to be
and content of the course and the cost between £1,000 and £1,200 per
and funding options of inflation. Please check our fees month, excluding your tuition
for students who are and funding web pages for the most fees. The website www.gov.uk
eligible for home/EU up-to-date tuition fees for all courses. recommends students have £1,265
fee status. Our range a month to cover living expenses.
kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees- These figures are only intended as a
of financial support is and-funding/tuition-fees
guide and how much you need will
designed to help you depend upon your lifestyle.
achieve your potential, IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR STUDENTS FROM Please also allow for annual
whatever your financial THE EUROPEAN UNION inflationary increases as part of your
circumstances. In July 2018 the UK government
budget planning and remember to
consider your initial arrival costs.
confirmed that EU students starting
These could include accommodation
their studies in English universities in
‘When you apply, search deposits, household items, clothing,
2019 will pay the same fees as UK
for scholarships and etc. For more information, please visit:
students. Funding arrangements after
bursaries on the 2019 have not yet been confirmed, but gov.uk
website. These can help King’s is fully committed to being an kcl.ac.uk/advice
fund your tuition fees international university and EU
and your time at uni. students are vital to our community.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
You’ll be surprised how
bit.ly/the-post-brexit-fees-pledge In addition to your course fees you
many there are.’
Freddie, bit.ly/slc-student-finance may incur other costs, for example
Higher Education for field trips, equipment, materials,
If you have any concerns at all about bench fees or studio hire. This will
Liaison Officer this and would like to speak to someone vary by course and so we provide
at King’s, please get in touch with us on information about these costs on the
+44 (0)20 7836 5454. Alternatively, relevant course pages on our website.
please visit our website for updates as Please make sure you check these
and when they become available. course pages before you apply.
kcl.ac.uk/study/international/eu- kcl.ac.uk/ug
referendum.aspx
£25k
You only start to repay your
student loan after you have left
university and earn over £25K
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FEES & FUNDING HOME/EU

FUNDING
STUDENT LOANS
Currently, for all home and EU students,
all first-degree tuition can be paid for by
a tuition fee loan. In addition, most home
undergraduate, first degree students will be
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
eligible for a maintenance loan to subsidise
living expenses. Please note: King’s offers a number of scholarships and
bursaries designed to help you achieve your
•• Repayments are nine per cent potential, whatever your financial situation.
of income above £25,000 and Search our scholarship and bursaries database
come out of your salary pre-tax. online to find funding opportunities available
•• Your student loan does not to you for your chosen subject area:
affect your credit rating and
all outstanding balances will kcl.ac.uk/ug-scholarships
be written off after 30 years.
For up-to-date information on eligibility and FURTHER HELP
entitlement, please visit the Student Finance King’s Student Funding Office provide
zone within the Student Room website. information and guidance on how to apply for
UK funding, as well as bursaries, scholarships
bit.ly/student-finance-zone
and other financial help. If you have concerns
about your eligibility for funding or need help
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR proving your personal circumstances, the Money
STUDENTS FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION Advisors in Student Support & Wellbeing can
In July 2018, the UK government announced that assist you:
EU students applying to start courses in the
2019/20 academic year will remain eligible for kcl.ac.uk/studentservices
undergraduate financial support from Student
Finance England for the duration of their course,
providing they meet the existing residency For further information,
requirements. please contact the
slc.co.uk
student funding office:
kcl.ac.uk/funding
NHS FUNDING funding@kcl.ac.uk
Currently, NHS funding is offered for +44 (0)20 7848 4204
the fifth year of study onwards of five and
six-year dentistry and medicine courses,
and also for the second year of study
onwards for graduate-entry courses. Subject
to government review, this may change for
Find out more
new entrants in 2019–20. For more information about how to apply
and up-to-date figures, please visit the NHS for student finance:
website or visit our fees and funding web pages. gov.uk/student-finance
nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students
kcl.ac.uk/funding
FEES & FUNDING

OVERSEAS
We understand that HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? TIER 4 VISA RULES
coming to the UK as Tuition fees rise annually to To apply for a Tier 4 student
an overseas student take into account changes visa, international students must
to the form and content of the demonstrate they hold cash funds
is a big financial course and the cost of inflation. to cover both living costs and
commitment and, Please check our fees and tuition fees.
before you start your funding web pages for the
most up-to-date information MAINTENANCE
degree at King’s, we FUND REQUIREMENT
for all courses.
want to ensure you Living costs to meet Tier 4 visa
have fully considered kcl.ac.uk/ug/tuition-fees requirements are £1,265 per month of
your finances. study up to a maximum of nine months,
this amount is in addition to any tuition
fees remaining for the first academic
year. These figures are set by the
government and are subject to change.
Please check the UKVI website to
confirm the requirements for your
course before you apply.
For more information, please visit
www.gov.uk and search for ‘Tier 4
visa rules’ or visit our web pages.
kcl.ac.uk/tier4
LIVING COSTS
As a minimum you should have
access to the amount of living costs
required for your visa. Living costs in
London will vary depending on your
personal circumstances and lifestyle.
The Advice & Guidance Team can
‘London is not too expensive provide further information and
for a student. Many guidance.
restaurants, shops kcl.ac.uk/moneydoctors
and events have student
discounts, and King’s even To help with the living expenses,
offer financial advice to King’s students are eligible to apply
help you budget your money. for an NUS card, which offers
There are also possibilities discounts in a number of retailers
for earning money on the and restaurants, as well as on public
side with a part-time job, transport and leisure activities.
which I for example have nus.org.uk
as a student ambassador
for King’s.’
Andrea, International
Relations BA, Norway
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FEES & FUNDING OVERSEAS

ADDITIONAL COSTS
In addition to your course fees and living costs
you may incur other costs, such as for field trips,
equipment, materials, bench fees or studio hire.
This will vary by course and so we provide
information about these costs on the relevant
course pages on our website. Please make sure
you check these course pages before you apply. To check the latest information
and for further advice please
kcl.ac.uk/ug
visit the UKCISA website:
ukcisa.org.uk
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT
Once you have received an offer of a place at
King's, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
deposit to secure it. This will be a part payment
towards your first-year tuition fees. Further SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
information is available on our website. King’s offers a number of scholarships and
kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply bursaries for overseas students. Search our
web pages to find funding opportunities
available to you:
STUDENT FUNDING OFFICE
King’s Student Funding Office provide kcl.ac.uk/ug-scholarships
information and guidance on tuition fees,
bursaries, scholarships and other financial LOANS FOR US STUDENTS
assistance at King’s. Please contact our US Federal Student Aid will be available
staff if you need any help or guidance. for most US students. We would recommend
checking our United States Student Loans pages
kcl.ac.uk/funding
for guidance about how to fund your studies using
kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and- Federal Student Aid.
funding/contact-us.aspx
kcl.ac.uk/ug-us-loans
INTERNATIONAL HARDSHIP FUND

The university has set aside funds to assist
international students experiencing unforeseen
financial difficulty. Applicants may be eligible to
receive assistance with living and tuition fee
£1,265
costs if successful. For further information, visit
the student funding web pages.
kcl.ac.uk/funding
is the minimum amount for

monthly living costs outside of tuition
that we advise all EU and overseas
students to budget for
In accordance with Tier 4 visa regulations.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
King’s welcomes VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL WEB ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
more than 11,000 PAGES FOR DETAILS ABOUT: To succeed on our courses successfully
international students •• dates when King’s may and fulfil student visa requirements
be visiting your country (where applicable) you must have a
each year from good command of English and be
•• advice on visa and immigration
over 150 countries matters, working in the UK able to apply this effectively in an
across the globe. and other key issues academic environment. International
Our dedicated web •• accommodation students are usually required to provide
certified proof of competence in all
pages for international •• international careers
four English language skills (speaking,
students explain fairs and employment
listening, writing and reading) before
•• academic preparation courses
everything you need starting their studies. If we decide to
•• fees, funding and make you an offer to study, one of the
to know about applying international scholarships. conditions of this offer will be to meet
and studying at King’s, our English language requirements
and living in London. by a specific deadline.
Check the table below for English
language requirements for each band.
The band required for each course is
labelled as ‘ELR’ in the course
tables on pages 22 to 75.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Band IELTS TOEFL iBT Trinity Pearson Cambridge Cambridge King’s English International Extended/
College Test of English: English: Pre- Language Baccalaureate King's
London English Advanced Proficiency sessional O-Level/ International
Integrated (PTE) Certificate Certificate courses GCSE/iGCSE Foundation*
Skills in Academic (CAE) (CPE) as first/
English second
(ISE) language
A 7.5 109 overall Level III 75 overall 191 overall 191 overall Pass with B English A: Pass
overall with 27 (ISEIII) with with 69 with 185 in with 185 in Band 7 Standard Level programme
with in writing distinction in each skill all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+
7.0 in and 25 in in all skills English B: in English
each all other Standard Level 7; module
skill skills Higher Level 5
B 7.0 100 overall Level III 69 overall 185 overall 185 overall Pass with B English A: Pass
overall with 25 (ISEIII) with with 62 with 176 in with 176 in Band 7 Standard Level programme
with in writing merit in in each skill all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+
6.5 in and 23 in all skills English B: in English
each all other Standard Level 7; module
D 6.5 92 overall N/A 62 overall 176 overall 176 overall Pass with B English A: Pass
overall with 23 with a with 169 in with 169 in Band 6.5 Standard Level programme
with in writing minimum all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+
6.0 in and 20 in of 59 in English B: in English
each all other each skill Standard Level 7; module
E 6.0 80 overall N/A 59 overall 169 overall 169 overall Pass with B English A: Pass
overall with 20 in with a with 160 in with 160 in Band 6 Standard Level programme
with all skills minimum all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B in
5.5 in of 54 in English B: English
each each skill Standard Level 7; module
skill Higher Level 5
* Requirements for Extended/King’s International Foundation are subject to change. Please check the website for up-to-date details before you apply.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
‘Making the decision
to study at King’s has
been life changing
in all the best ways.
I’m in an amazing
city full of exciting
opportunities,
activities, and diverse
people, studying with
some of the best
professors in the
UK STUDENT VISA
world, and feeling a
If you require a UK student visa and are part of an extremely
applying to one of our academic preparation vibrant, talented, and
courses please note that we can only accept welcoming university
UKVI-approved IELTS tests. Visit our community. I couldn’t
website for more information:
ask for much more!’
kcl.ac.uk/ug-english-req Elana, English
Literature BA, USA
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’
WELCOME AND ORIENTATION
When you first arrive in the UK you may be
unfamiliar with aspects of life and study in the
country. The aim of our orientation programme
is to provide you with this information, as well as
the opportunity to meet other new international
students. More information will be made
available online in July.
kcl.ac.uk/international-support
Please check online for The English language requirements

the latest information for each course are listed on the
before applying to any course tables on pages 25 to 75.
of our courses:
kcl.ac.uk/ug
Visit these links for

further support:
If you don’t meet the English kcl.ac.uk/international
language requirements for
direct entry, you may be eligible
/KingsInternational
for a Pre-sessional course.
Please check page 22–23. StudentSupport
@KingsGlobal
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
While studying at We guarantee accommodation for UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
all first-year undergraduates as long INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS
King’s you will have as you meet our application criteria
the choice of living in There are a number of rooms
by the application deadline, which available for King’s students
King’s Residences (which is published on our website annually. within the University of London
includes those managed You will be eligible to apply for Intercollegiate Halls, which provide
accommodation once you have been
by Unite and Fresh), offered a place on an undergraduate
an opportunity to meet and live
University of London with students from other London
course at King’s and you have firmly institutions. These halls are owned
Intercollegiate Halls, accepted your academic offer. and managed by the University
or their University Accommodation is also allocated to of London.
study abroad applicants who submit
Home scheme. You can their application and meet the relevant PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR
also choose to live at criteria. For more details on our
London offers an enormous and
home or in the private accommodation and the application
varied range of private properties to
rented sector. and allocation processes, please visit
rent. King’s has a dedicated student
our accommodation web pages.
housing advisor for accommodation,
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS budgeting and tenancies, and you
can also use the University of London
The majority of our accommodation Housing Services (ULHS), which
options are in central London, specialises in helping students find
close to King’s teaching campuses, private accommodation. Lists of
and are within London travel vacant properties are available
zones 1 and 2. Details on our online, as well as on the ULHS
accommodation options are flat share noticeboard.
available online, where you will
also find images and information housing.lon.ac.uk
on each residence’s facilities, fees
and how to book a viewing. PRIVATE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
KING’S RESIDENCES Private student accommodation halls
are managed by accommodation
All of our residences are non-smoking
providers with facilities similar to those
and have a dedicated residence team
Angel Lane Residences offered at King’s. You can obtain more
that includes day and night reception
information directly or seek advice
and live-in residence associates and
from our Student Advice Service
wardens. All utilities, including
(see details on the right).
Wi-Fi, are included in the weekly
rent and you can use laundry SPECIFIC HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
facilities at an additional cost.
If you have specific housing
requirements, please contact our
residences team as early as possible to
discuss these needs. You will be asked
to complete a medical self-assessment/
personal statement form in liaison with
your GP/specialist or relevant support.
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YOUR ACCOMMODATION
University of London
halls.london.ac.uk
‘The web pages

have a lot of
useful info about
each residence
which really helped
my decision.’
Julie, Business
Management BSc
For up-to-date information on
King’s Residences please contact:
kcl.ac.uk/accomm
bookings@kcl.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7848 5959
For private housing

advice, contact:
Housing Advisors in Student
Support & Wellbeing:
kcl.ac.uk/studentservices
University of London
Housing Services:
housing.lon.ac.uk
If you have a disability or

specific housing requirements,
Watch our video to find out
please contact our Disability
more about the benefits of
Advisory Service:
living in King’s Residences:
kcl.ac.uk/disability
kcl.ac.uk/study/accommodation
disability@kcl.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7848 7018
KING’S RESIDENCES
We offer a range of rooms, from traditional
shared facilities to high-end studios, across Please visit our website for
HAM PSTEAD HEATH
a number of easy-to-access locations. up-to-date information on
fees for all of our residences
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KING’S RESIDENCES 1
Residence Postcode Location Room Type
1 Angel Lane E15 1BL Zone 2: Near to the Olympic Park. 25–30 minutes on public transport Ensuite
to Guy’s and Strand campuses; 40 minutes to Denmark Hill Campus.
Studio
2 Champion Hill SE5 8AN Zone 2: Direct bus links to Waterloo and Strand campuses. Standard
Large
Non-ensuite
3 Great Dover SE1 4XA Zone 1: Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Ensuite
Street Apartments
Family unit
4 Julian SE17 1JL Zones 1 and 2: Four-minute walk to Elephant & Castle underground and overground Ensuite
Markham House station. Travel to all King’s campuses in 20 minutes or less.
Studio
5 Moonraker Point SE1 0FN Zone 1: Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Ensuite
Studio
6 S
tamford Street SE1 9NQ Zone 1: Walking distance to Strand, Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Non-standard
Apartments 2
Single
Double/Couple
Family unit
7 Wolfson House SE1 3RB Zone 1: Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Single
1 Bedroom flat
8 Atlas House SW8 1RT Zone 1 and 2: Five-minute train to Waterloo, 25 minutes Ensuite
on public transport to Guy’s and Strand Campus.
Private
Studio
9 Vauxhall SW8 1RZ Zone 1 and 2: Five-minute train to Waterloo, 25 minutes Ensuite
on public transport to Guy’s and Strand campuses.
Private
Studio
Moonraker Point Stratford One

‘My residence had
all the essentials I
needed; free WiFi, an
on-site laundry room
and communal areas
to hang out with
friends – I loved
living here.’
Katie, Psychology BSc
Terms and conditions 2019–20: 1. Please visit our website for up-to-date information on fees for all of our residences before you submit your accommodation
application: www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm 2. A number of rooms at Stamford Street are discounted as they may be smaller/have an obstructed view from the window.
STUDENT SUPPORT
& WELLBEING
At King’s, we provide STUDENT SERVICES DISABILITY SUPPORT
support, advice Student Services are here to help King’s Disability Support provides
and guidance to all you make the very most out of your information, advice and guidance to
experience at King’s and in London, disabled students and applicants; this
prospective and supporting your journey from welcome includes people with a disability,
current students. week to graduation and beyond. We long-term medical or mental health
This includes a range can assist with any query, putting you conditions or specific learning
of services providing in contact with the most appropriate difficulty such as dyslexia. Wherever
team. All services are free and possible, our aim is to put support in
advocacy, counselling, confidential. We provide information place before you begin your course,
pastoral support, on, and access to: so please get in touch with Student
health promotion and Services at your earliest convenience.
STUDENT ADVICE SERVICE
treatment, as well as HEALTH CENTRE
The Student Advice Service provides
proactive services advice and advocacy on money, King’s has a comprehensive NHS
which enable students immigration and housing issues via student health centre at the Strand
to perform to their phone, email and in person, to current Campus. It is strongly recommended
best ability. students and applicants. The team’s that all students register with an
expertise includes: NHS GP on arrival in London. Our
dedicated team is here to treat minor
•• student visa applications
ailments as well as providing specialist
‘Considering the •• Tier 4 rights and requirements management of long-term conditions,
unusual nature of •• housing rights and looking issuing repeat prescriptions and
my requirements, for somewhere to live clinics covering a wide range of
everything was made •• money management and healthcare issues.
to appear simple by income maximisation
speaking with the •• student finance eligibility for WELLBEING
Student Advice Service. forced migrants, estranged King's Wellbeing aims to empower and
It’s comforting to know and care experienced students equip students to invest in and use their
there is someone willing •• student parents’ funding and wellbeing as a tool for growth,
to help and listen.’ childcare information. learning and achievement. We offer:
King’s student
COUNSELLING SERVICE •• one-to-one confidential coaching to
help students set goals and create
The Student Counselling Service action plans to foster positive change
provides a free, confidential service,
offering support to students across all •• workshops to help students explore
four campuses. Our experienced team wellbeing topics through interactive
runs drop-in sessions, appointments sessions and discussions
and a variety of groups and •• campaigns and events to encourage
workshops. students to be intentional about
looking after themselves.
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
ENGLISH SUPPORT AND
STUDY SKILLS
King’s English Language Centre offers
support to native English speakers or those
with near-native proficiency who want more
academic skills training, such as in using
sources effectively, presentation skills and
writing critically.
kcl.ac.uk/elc
CHAPLAINCY
The Dean’s Office and Chaplaincy are part
of the pastoral provision and are available to
students of all beliefs and backgrounds. King’s
has chapels and quiet rooms that are open to
everyone for private prayer and reflection.
Male and female Muslim prayer rooms are
available on all campuses. A full-time Anglican
Chaplain heads the Chaplaincy, which also
includes Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Free
Church Chaplains, and two part-time Muslim
Chaplain. The Rabbi to Jewish students in
London works as an associate of the Chaplaincy.
kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
KCLSU ADVICE
KCLSU Advice is independent from the
university and therefore offers impartial,
confidential advice relating to your rights
and responsibilities as a student.
Please get in touch with us for
kclsu.org/advice
enquiries regarding any of the
specialist services we offer:
kcl.ac.uk/studentservices
+44 (0)20 7848 1234
student@kcl.ac.uk
@kclstudent
EXPERIENCE KING’S
FOR YOURSELF
This guide should COME TO AN OPEN DAY CHAT ONLINE WITH OUR STUDENTS
help to answer some et an insight into what it’s like
G We understand that it can sometimes
of your questions to study at King’s at an open day. be difficult to travel to London to
Meet current and other prospective visit our campuses for fairs, open
about what King’s has students, school liaison officers, days and events. As an alternative, you
to offer, but we know and attend a variety of sample can chat to some of our students online
that this is only the lectures and tours. via Unibuddy or attend one of our
start of the research online events. Register for Unibuddy
STRAND CAMPUS: online via our website to message
you will want to do. ARTS AND SCIENCES SUBJECTS current King's students who will
King’s offers a number respond to your query within 24 hours
Saturday 22 June 2019
of other ways that you – or sooner if they are online. We also
can find out more. Saturday 7 September 2019 host online events where you can chat
to King's staff and students via the
GUY’S CAMPUS: Unibuddy platform. Find out more:
HEALTH SCIENCE SUBJECTS
kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy
Saturday 8 June 2019
kcl.ac.uk/online-events
Saturday 6 July 2019
For more details and REGISTER
to register, visit: Sign up to Unibuddy online via our
webpages to chat to King's students.
kcl.ac.uk/openday You'll be sent login details so you can
chat straight away.
GO ON A CAMPUS TOUR
kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy
If you can’t attend an open day,
King’s also organises campus tours
every week. For further information, CHAT
and to book onto a tour, visit: You can see if our students are online
Visit us before
however if not, just send a message and
you apply: kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/visit/tours they will get back to you within 24
kcl.ac.uk/study/visit hours. You'll receive a notification
For detailed, up-to-date
once they reply and you can even get
course information:
updates through WhatsApp.
Discover what life at kcl.ac.uk/ug
King’s is really like, from
our students point of view: Discover when King’s is visiting
your country, get advice on visas
@LifeatKings and country-specific information:
/lifeatkings kcl.ac.uk/international
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For further information
on what our students
say about life at King’s,
visit our blogs:
blogs.kcl.ac.uk
Register to chat
to a student:
kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy
For everything you need

to know before applying
to King’s visit:
kcl.ac.uk/ug
‘I really enjoyed finding out

more about courses and
exploring the campus at
King’s open day. It was
also really interesting to
chat to current students
and hear about their
experiences so far.’
Prospective student
at our Guy’s open
day in 2017
FULL COURSE INDEX:

A–Z
A Computer Science with Management BSc 31, 51
Accounting & Finance BSc 51 Computer Science with Management with a 31, 51
year abroad BSc
Anatomy, Development & Human Biology BSc 27
Computer Science with Management with a 31, 52
Ancient History BA 41
year in industry BSc
B
Computer Science with Robotics BSc 31, 37
Biochemistry BSc 27
D
Biochemistry MSci 27
Dentistry BDS 35
Biomedical Engineering BEng 37
Dentistry BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry 35
Biomedical Engineering MEng 37 Programme
Biomedical Science BSc 27 Dentistry BDS Entry Programme for Medical 35
Graduates (DPMG)
Business Management BSc 51
Dentistry BDS Graduate/ Professional Entry 35
C Programme (GPEP)
Chemistry BSc 29 Digital Culture BA 25
Chemistry MSci 29 E
Chemistry with a Year's Professional 29 Economics & Management BSc 52,71
Placement BSc
Economics BSc 71
Chemistry with a Year's Professional 29
Placement MSci Electronic & Information Engineering BEng 37
Chemistry with Biomedicine a Year's 29 Electronic & Information Engineering Meng 37
Professional Placement BSc
Electronic Engineering BEng 37
Chemistry with Biomedicine BSc 27, 29
Electronic Engineering MEng 37
Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci 27, 29
Electronic Engineering with Management 37, 52
Chemistry with Biomedicine with a Year's 29 BEng
Professional Placement MSci
Electronic Engineering with Management 37, 52
Classical Archaeology BA 41 MEng
Classical Studies & Comparative Literature 41, 45 English BA 45
BA
English Language & Linguistics BA 45
Classical Studies & French with a year 41, 45
English Law & American Law LLB and JD 49
abroad BA
English Law & French Law LLB and Maitrise 49
Classical Studies BA 41, 45
en droit (French equivalent of LLB)
Classical Studies with English BA 41, 45
English Law & German Law LLB and MLLP or 49
Classics (Greek & Latin) BA 41, 45 Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften
Comparative Literature BA 45 English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD 49
Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA 25, 45 English Law & Spanish Law LLB and Grado 49
en Derecho
Computer Science BSc 31
English Law with Australian Law LLB 49
Computer Science MSci 31
English Law with Hong Kong Law LLB and LLM 49
Computer Science with a year abroad BSc 31
English with Film Studies BA 25, 46
Computer Science with a year in industry BSc 31
European Politics BA 71
Computer Science with Intelligent Systems 31
BSc
101
A–Z
FULL COURSE INDEX:
European Studies (French pathway) with a 46, 71 H
year abroad BA
History & Iberian Studies (Spanish or 41, 47
European Studies (German pathway) with a 46, 71 Portuguese) with a year abroad BA
year abroad BA
History & International Relations BA 33, 41
European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a 46, 71
History BA 41
year abroad BA
I
F
International Development BA 43
Film Studies BA 25
International Development with a year 43
French & German with a year abroad BA 46
abroad BA
French & History with a year abroad BA 41, 46
International Management BSc 52
French & Management with a year abroad BA 46, 52
International Relations BA 33
French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA 46, 63
K
French & Spanish with a year abroad BA 46
King's International Foundation 23
French BA 46
L
French with a year abroad BA 46
Law LLB 49
French with English with a year abroad BA 46
Law with American Legal Studies LLB 49
French with Film Studies with a year abroad 25, 46
Law with European Legal Studies LLB 49
BA
Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB 49
G
Liberal Arts BA 25, 39, 41,
General Engineering BEng 37
47, 63, 71
General Engineering MEng 37
M
Geography BA 39, 43
Mathematics & Philosophy BA 55, 63
Geography BSc 39, 43
Mathematics BSc 55
German & History with a year abroad BA 41, 46
Mathematics Msci 55
German & Management with a year abroad 46, 52
Mathematics with Management & Finance 52, 55
BA
BSc
German & Music with a year abroad BA 25, 46
Mathematics with Statistics BSc 55
German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA 46, 63 Medical Physiology BSc 27
German & Portuguese with a year abroad BA 46 Medicine MBBS 57
German & Spanish with a year abroad BA 46 Medicine MBBS: Extended Medical Degree 57
Programme
German with a year abroad BA 46
Medicine MBBS: Graduate and Professional 57
German with English with a year abroad BA 46
Entry Programme
German with Film Studies with a year abroad 25, 46
Medicine MBBS: Maxfax Entry Programme 57
BA
Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc 59
Global Health & Social Medicine BA 43, 69
Molecular Genetics BSc 27
Global Health & Social Medicine BSc 27, 43, 69
Molecular Genetics MSci 27
Global Health & Social Medicine with a year 43, 69
abroad BA Music BMus 25
Global Health & Social Medicine with a year 27, 43, 69
abroad BSc
FULL COURSE INDEX:

A–Z
N Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc 67
Neuroscience & Psychology BSc 73 Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci 67
Neuroscience & Psychology with a year 73 Physiotherapy BSc 75
abroad BSc
Political Economy BA/BSc 71
Neuroscience & Psychology with 73
Politics BA/BSc 71
professional placement year BSc
Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA 64, 71
Neuroscience BSc 73
Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB 49, 64
Neuroscience MSci 73
Portuguese & French with a year abroad BA 47
Nursing Studies (for qualified healthcare 59
professionals) BSc Portuguese & Management with a year 47, 52
abroad BA
Nursing with Registration as a Children’s 59
Nurse BSc Psychology BSc 73
Nursing with Registration as a Children’s 59 Psychology with a year abroad BSc 73
Nurse MSc
Psychology with professional placement 73
Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health 59 year BSc
Nurse BSc
R
Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health 59
Nurse MSc Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA 64
Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse 59 Religion, Politics & Society BA 64, 71
BSc S
Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse 59 Social Sciences BA 69
MSc
Spanish & Latin American Studies with a year 47
Nutrition & Dietetics BSc 75 abroad BA
Nutrition BSc 75 Spanish & Management with a year abroad 47, 52
P BA
Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc 27, 61 Spanish & Portuguese with a year abroad BA 47
Pharmacology BSc 61 Spanish with English with a year abroad BA 47
Pharmacy MPharm 61 Spanish with Film Studies with a year abroad 25, 47
BA
Philosophy & Spanish with a year abroad BA 47,63
Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc 27, 75
Philosophy BA 63
T
Physics & Philosophy BSc 63, 67
Theology, Religion & Culture BA 64
Physics & Philosophy MSci 63, 67
W
Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad BSc 64, 67
War Studies & History BA 33, 41
Physics BSc 67
War Studies & Philosophy BA 33 ,64
Physics MSci 67
War Studies BA 33
Physics with a year abroad BSc 67
Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology 67
BSc
Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology 67
Msci
Physics with Biophysics BSc 67
Physics with Biophysics Msci 67
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A–Z
GENERAL INDEX:
GENERAL INDEX:
A–Z
Accommodation 92–95 King’s Experience Awards 13
Alumni 4–5 King’s Strategic Vision 2029 1
Applying 80–83 Libraries 17
Associateships of King’s College (AKC) 13 Live chat 98–99
Bursaries 86–89 Location 2–3, 6–7
Campuses 2–3, 6–7 Mature applicants 84
Campus tour 6, 98 Modern Language Centre 17
Careers service 12–13 Open days 98–99
Cost of living 86–89 Parents (information for) 78–99
Counselling services 96 Partnerships 11
Deferred entry 82 Personal Tutors 14–15
Deposits 89 President’s welcome 1
Disabled students 96–97 Religious provision 96–97
English language requirements 90–91 Research 14–15
Faculties, Institutes and Schools 18–21 Scholarships 86–89
Fees and funding 86–89 Sports 8–9
Global Internships 11, 13 Student loans and finance 86–89
Halls of residence 94–95 Students’ Union 8–9
Health 96–97 Study abroad 10–11
Important information 104 Subject areas 22–77
International students 90–91 Summer school 76–77
Internships 12–13 Undergraduate qualifications 104
Interviews 83 Welfare 96–97
IT facilities 16–17 Widening Participation 84–85
Key dates 78–89
IMPORTANT
For this reason, it is particularly important that you
should check the website for updates or contact King’s
using the contact details contained within this
INFORMATION
document.
kcl.ac.uk/study
NO LIABILITY TO PARENTS,
SPONSORS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION King’s dealings and contracts with students and
prospective students do not create a contract or other
KEY PRINCIPLES legally binding relationship between King’s and
King’s College London is a thriving and diverse anyone else, for example parents, guardians or
community of over 31,000 students, completing a sponsors.
wide variety of courses from study abroad, through
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and including DEGREE AWARDING POWERS
executive education courses. In July 2006 the Privy Council granted
King’s degree-awarding powers in its own right.
The university is committed to the recruitment of
King’s exercises these powers whilst remaining a
students based solely on academic ability
constituent College of the University of London.
and potential, irrespective of social, cultural
Therefore, all students who start a course in 2020 will
or economic background. All applications
study for a King’s College London degree. Your
are considered on their individual merits and
degree certificate will record that your degree is
treated in a fair and equal way, utilising a holistic
awarded by King’s and that King’s is
approach, based on all information provided
a member of the University of London. The
to the university through the application process.
enactment of this change in awarding authority does
King’s College London is committed to embedding not affect the degree course curricula,
diversity and inclusion into all of its activities to ensure the teachers or the methods of teaching, the modes of
that the university becomes a richer and more diverse assessment, or the high quality of the
place to work and study. The Diversity and Inclusion academic and associated support provision.
Team promote best practice in diversity and inclusion,
to enable all staff and students to achieve excellence. UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS AT KING’S
The team does this through developing initiatives to •• BA: Bachelor of Arts
support staff and students from particular groups to
•• BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
succeed; the provision of training; reviewing and
developing policies and practices that promote •• BEng: Bachelor of Engineering
equality of opportunity and undertaking steps to •• BMus: Bachelor of Music
ensure the university is compliant with the Equality •• BSc and MSci: Bachelor of Science
Act 2010. Please contact us for more information about and Integrated Master of Science
diversity and inclusion at King’s. •• FdA: Foundation Degree
diversity@kcl.ac.uk
•• LLB: Bachelor of Laws
•• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery
CHANGES TO COURSES AND GUIDE INFORMATION
•• MEng: Master of Engineering
The following message contains some very important
•• MPharm: Master of Pharmacy
information. Please read it before you use this guide.
This guide was printed in the spring of 2019. It contains •• DipHE: Diploma of Higher Education.
information on the courses that King’s College London TERM DATES
(‘King’s’) intends to run for students who are planning
to start university in the autumn of 2020. King’s has The provisional dates are (please check
made every effort to ensure that the information the website for any changes):
provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date 28 September to 11 December 2020
of publication. However, some changes, for example 15 January to 1 April 2021
to courses, facilities or fees may become necessary
due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and 4 May to 4 June 2021
academic reasons.
REGISTRATION FOR
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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
to a minimum and to keep students informed
appropriately. 21 to 25 September 2020
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Our extensive range of subjects include the arts,

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