POSTGRADUATE GUIDE 2018 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 1 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Welcome King’s to One of the world’s Top 25 universities* INTERNATIONAL Contents STUDENTS Welcome If you are considering coming to the UK to study at King’s from another country, look out for this symbol highlighting King’s is one of the world’s great universities, balancing an useful information specifically outstanding reputation for world-class research and teaching for international applicants. with a community of staff and students from across the globe.

1 Choose King’s 2 Mathematics 42 For almost 200 years King’s research Our founding principles of diversity, locations 2 Modern language centre 43 has been, and continues to be, world- respect, tolerance and contribution leading and our graduates are some have never been more pertinent than Be part of London 4 Pharmacy, pharmacology & forensic science 45 of the most employable in the world. now. But as we look back at the values Academic excellence 6 Physics 47 that underpin our university and guide As a postgraduate student at King’s all that have studied here, we must also Enhance your career 8 Policy & society 48 you’ll join one of the world’s top 25 look forward to what it means to be Politics & economics 49 universities and become part of a Join a vibrant community 10 a part of King’s as we approach our diverse, international student body. Connect to arts & sciences 12 Nursing & midwifery 44 200th anniversary in 2029. Our distinguished teaching staff will Connect to the best health opportunities 14 Philosophy & religion 46 The King’s strategic vision looks help you harness your curiosity and Psychiatry, psychology & neuroscience 50 forward and shows how we will make Connect to the world 16 aspiration and turn it into a lasting the world a better place by focusing Build skills & networks 18 Public health 51 basis for success, social impact and on five strategic priorities: educate Specialist training for health professionals 52 continuous learning. The transformative, Discover our faculties 20 to inspire and improve; research to research-led education that you receive Summer programmes 54 inform and innovate; serve to shape President & Principal, 2 Subject areas 24 will inspire and empower you to follow and transform: a civic university at the Professor Edward Byrne AC Teaching 55 in the footsteps of our esteemed alumni, Academic preparation courses 25 heart of London; and an international including pioneers such as James Clerk 26 3 Our courses 56 community that serves the world. These Arts, culture & media Maxwell, Joseph Lister and Rosalind key priorities will be entwined through Biomedical & chemical sciences 27 4 What you need to know 80 Franklin and Nobel Prize winners everything the university is involved including Peter Higgs and Archbishop Computer science 28 Steps to King’s 80 in moving forward. I hope you will Desmond Tutu who helped transform Conflict & security 29 Entry requirements 82 join us as we pledge to work together the modern world with his staunched to make the world a better place. Dental training & science 30 Fees & living costs 84 opposition to the polices of apartheid. Education management & child studies 31 Funding 86 Engineering 32 International applicants 88 Geography & the environment 33 Your accommodation 92 History & classics 34 King’s Residences 94 Imaging sciences 35 Support & wellbeing 96 International affairs & development 36 5 Full course index A-Z 100 Languages & literature 38 General index 104 Law 39 Important information & policy 106 Management, business,

finance & entrepreneurship 40 Next steps? 108 *QS World University Rankings 2017/18 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 22 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 33 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Choose King’s Choose

King’s is home to one of the most exciting and highly respected research 1 King’s 11 Shakespeare’s Globe KEY communities in the world. With King’s connections in London, this

2 King’s 12 Waterloo Station King’s locations locations London central its for international city will become an extension of your campus and home. 3 Royal Courts of Justice 13 St Thomas’ London landmarks 4 Maughan 14 fi nancial district Choose King’s 5 Palace of Westminster 15 King’s St Thomas’ Campus 6 London Eye 16 King’s Guy’s Campus 7 Southbank arts complex 17 The Shard for its central 8 Tate Modern 18 Guy’s Hospital 9 St Paul’s Cathedral 19 Virginia Woolf Building London locations 10 King’s Waterloo Campus

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Choose King’s to be part of London

With central London as your BUSH HOUSE: NEW BEGINNINGS EXPERIENCE LONDON AWARD campus, you’ll have access Formerly the headquarters The King’s Experience London to world-class resources; of the BBC World Service, Award recognises engagement , galleries, museums this striking London landmark with the community through and top research , has continued its legacy of activities such as voluntary as well as exclusive music, global innovation as part of work, or working with local theatre, the arts, sporting 150+ King’s since autumn 2017. schools in order to encourage facilities and events. King’s Business School has widening participation in nationalities in With more than 29,600 state-of-the-art facilities. higher education. King’s vibrant student students from 150 countries Bush House, along with The award aims to encourage worldwide, King’s mirrors two of its sister buildings, and reward local community community London in diversity, off ering a off ers outstanding space engagement, bringing King’s truly cosmopolitan experience for world-leading research, expertise and commitment that connects you to the world. teaching and collaboration. to London in ways that benefi t both students kcl.ac.uk/bush-house and the community.

SPECIAL EVENTS kcl.ac.uk/london-award King’s has powerful, unique links to institutions, organisations and individuals across London and beyond – it is never short of infl uential speakers for packed programmes ‘ I enjoy everything about London. of talks and events. From live There’s such a rich culture and screenings and exhibitions at the Cultural Institute at King’s environment. There are plays, to political debates or scientifi c movies, music… there’s far documentaries, there is always something to inspire you and too much, but it’s wonderful!’ help you raise your game.

kcl.ac.uk/events Ted History of War MA

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King’s academics PERSONAL TUTORS EXPERT ADVICE challenge boundaries, As a postgraduate taught King’s provides a Student develop pioneering solutions student at King’s, you will Advice service for all students and bring about positive change be allocated a personal tutor through KCLSU. This service in the world. At King’s, you from within your department will be there to off er help and will be supported to achieve or faculty. Postgraduate support should you face any your maximum potential. research students will diffi culties, or should you want have a research supervisor. help with King’s College London regulations and procedures. ACADEMIC SKILLS SUPPORT King’s provides dedicated kclsu.org/advice support to help you develop your academic potential, CONSULTANCY, PROFESSIONAL from free online (master’s) or & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION face-to-face (PhD) development King’s academics serve on opportunities off ered by the infl uential committees and in Graduate School’s Researcher government advisory bodies Development programme to across all sectors and around the wide range of academic the globe. King’s works with skills workshops provided by private and public sector King’s English Language Centre. organisations to develop and deliver tailor-made training, kcl.ac.uk/study/ graduate-school from one-day workshops to master’s-level courses kcl.ac.uk/elc for professionals.

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*QS World University Rankings 2017/18

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Listing a postgraduate INTERNSHIPS BE YOUR OWN BOSS qualifi cation from a top Through dedicated King’s If you have a great business idea, 25 university in the world on internships provision, you the King’s Entrepreneurship your CV is just the beginning. can choose to do one of Institute can help. Meet At King’s, you’ll also be able the following: inspiring people, develop to develop professional skills your entrepreneurial skills • Undertake an accredited and experience to help you and gain expert advice for module that counts stand out from the crowd. your start-up journey. You towards your degree. can also apply for initiatives In partnership with the Graduate Secure a paid • like the King’s20 accelerator, School, King’s expert Careers internshipin London. & Employability team off ers a one-year programme off ering • Spread your wings in one of offi ce space and guidance an outstanding range of 10 locations with the Global professional development (worth an estimated £30,000) Internships Programme to early-stage ventures. support, enhanced by strong and immerse yourself links with alumni and other in a new culture. kcl.ac.uk/ professionals in London and entrepreneurship-institute around the world. Whether kcl.ac.uk/internships you’re looking for networking opportunities or advice on launching your own business, THINK LIKE YOUR King’s can work with you FUTURE EMPLOYERS ‘King’s Careers & Employability helped me to make it happen. Employers love King’s get an internship at a London-based fi rm where postgraduates for their passion kcl.ac.uk/careers and knowledge in their fi eld. I could network with professionals in my fi eld. However, to land your dream job you need to go further. As a King’s graduate you’re more competitive Explore careers fairs, skills compared with students from diff erent workshops, networking nights and the hundreds of universities, and King’s helped me to do better annual events listed on King’s in my job applications and future career plan.’ CareerConnect portal to discover what employers really look for and gain lifelong skills. Dan Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management MSc kcl.ac.uk/careers/events kcl.ac.uk/careerconnect

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At King’s, you’ll become KING’S SPORT #TEAMKINGS GET INVOLVED, GET PAID part of a diverse and active Whether you’re a fi rst-time Whether it’s helping at student community. There participant, an elite performer an open evening or providing are countless ways to get or something in between, support at one of many live involved in various activities, King’s Sport and KCLSU screenings, exhibitions meet like-minded people have something on off er or talks, there are regular and develop new skills to for everyone: opportunities to get involved enhance your future. at King’s and earn money. • Join one of over Find a short-term contract or a 75 sports clubs. KCLSU (KING’S COLLEGE part-time job with your faculty Enjoy 27 recreational LONDON STUDENTS’ UNION) • or central services and get paid sports with the Every student at King’s the London Living Wage. is automatically a member BeActive programme. of KCLSU. Together • Keep fi t with one of kingstalentbank.com with its members, it is a King’s Sport’s Health & Fitness gyms located union of students where ASSOCIATESHIP OF around London. individuals connect, have KING’S COLLEGE fun, build communities, Check to see if you The Associateship of share experiences, and qualify for a Performance King’s College (AKC) make change. Scholarship if you are off ers an inclusive, research- KCLSU is run by students, a high-level athlete. led programme of lectures ‘While at King’s, I got involved in for students. Decisions, that gives King’s students King’s Think Tank – a student-led policies and what the union kcl.ac.uk/sport an opportunity to engage does is decided by over /KingsSport.ac.uk with current issues alongside society. I’m interested in working with their main programmes 29,000 student members. @Team_KingsSport As a democratic charity and of study. public policy and this helped me to get _KingsSport membership organisation, Lectures will broaden your involved with students from diff erent students lead King’s at every perspective and tackle life’s backgrounds and was really enriching level to achieve our priorities. big questions, refl ecting on theology, philosophy and kclsu.org for my academic experience.’ ethics in relation to today. /KCLSUPage kcl.ac.uk/akc Juliana @KCLSU International Tax LLM

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King’s is connected with CULTURE AT KING’S SCIENCE GALLERY LONDON leading cultural, arts and Across King’s College Opening in 2018 on Guy’s science organisations that London, arts and culture Campus, Science Gallery inspire new approaches off er distinctive opportunities London is a fl agship project to teaching, research and to students and academics, where art and science collide, learning via internships, helping to deliver world-class bringing together researchers, research funding opportunities education and research that students, local communities and competitions, as well drives innovation, creates and artists in surprising and as events and seminars. impact and engages beyond innovative ways through the university. themed exhibitions, events and experiences. ‘ Having the From uniquely tailored teaching, training and london.sciencegallery.com Cultural Institute internship programmes, through collaborative research based at King’s is projects and enquiries, to PARTNERSHIPS fantastic because exhibitions and public events, As a postgraduate student at arts and culture are helping to King’s, you will benefi t from it’s an opportunity generate new approaches, new outstanding connections with insights and new networks. organisations and institutions in to get a sense of what London and across the world. arts organisations kcl.ac.uk/culture Cultural partnerships: ‘Our students on the Shakespeare Studies National Gallery, Royal Opera do, how they run POLICY INSTITUTE AT KING’S House, Southbank Centre, MA love working at King’s and the Globe, and how to apply The Policy Institute links Shakespeare’s Globe. enjoying the benefi t of studying with scholars, insightful research with rapid, Business links: the knowledge relevant policy analysis to Credit Suisse the Shadow Robot practitioners, educators and actors. They can you’re learning stimulate debate and shape Company, Fios Genomics. use the Globe and Sam Wanamaker Playhouse future policy agendas. Governance and legal London: in your degree.ʼ This enables the translation the National Audit Offi ce, 10 as teaching resources for their study.’ of academic research into Downing Street, PwC Legal. policy and practice through Lauren engagement between Science partnerships: Dr Will Tosh Arts & Cultural academic, business and policy Transport for London (TfL), Lecturer and Research Management MA communities around policy Ericsson, Bloomberg. Fellow at Globe Education needs in the UK and globally. kcl.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/community

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Interdisciplinary research, • Tropical Health & Education KING’S HEALTH PARTNERS collaborations with other Trust in Somaliland. & HEALTH ORGANISATIONS institutions and links with • Ndola Central Hospital KING’S HEALTH PARTNERS major funding organisations and the Arthur Davison Bringing together King’s College provide you with world-class Children’s Hospital London, a world-leading, health sponsorship, guest in Zambia. research-led university, lecturers, leadership • Ongoing projects cover and three successful NHS programmes, internship maternity, paediatrics, Foundation Trusts: opportunities and more. biomedical engineering, Guy’s and St Thomas’ patient safety and more. • KING’S CENTRE FOR NHS Foundation Trust GLOBAL HEALTH kcl.ac.uk/globalhealth • King’s College Hospital The Kings’s Centre for NHS Foundation Trust Global Health is a joint • South London and Maudsley centre for King’s College NHS Foundation Trust. The Francis Crick Institute London and King’s Health is a unique partnership Partners, bringing together HEALTH ORGANISATIONS between King’s College people working and studying King’s has outstanding London, Cancer Research at King’s and the Guy’s and partnerships in the health UK, the Medical Research St Thomas’, King’s College sector, including: Council, Wellcome Trust, Hospital and South London British Heart Foundation UCL and Imperial College • and Maudsley NHS London. This collaborative • British Psychological Society Foundation Trusts. and cross-disciplinary • Cancer Research UK KING’S PARTNERS INCLUDE: research is helping us to • Medical Research Council understand why disease • Connaught Hospital, • National Institute Ministry of Health and develops and to fi nd new ways for Health Research Sanitation, and the College of to treat, diagnose and prevent • GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) illnesses like cancer, heart Medicine and Allied Health • Health Education England disease, stroke, infections and Sciences in Sierra Leone. International Association neurodegenerative diseases. • for Dental Research kcl.ac.uk/crick • Public Health England • Royal College of Psychiatrists • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh • World Health Organization (WHO). Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 16 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 17 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Choose King’s Choose to connect to the world the to connect to to connect to the world the to connect to

Choose King’s to connect to the world

From the offi cial links INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS FOR created through King’s PHD AND MASTER’S COURSES: partner universities, • University of LEARN A LANGUAGE international internships Hong Kong (HKU) The Modern Language Centre and exchanges to the informal • National University off ers free language modules for natural friendships that grow of Singapore (NUS) postgraduate students. There out of King’s diverse student • Humboldt University are 26 languages available to 20+ community, you’ll have of Berlin, Germany learn through our evening many opportunities to gain courses, which cater to all master’s and PhDs with • Sciences Po, Paris, France international experience levels and take place across University of international partners during your time at King’s. • four central London campuses. Stuttgart, Germany EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS • University of kcl.ac.uk/mlc King’s off ers a number of São Paulo, Brazil courses that allow you to • University of Malta study both at King’s and • Virginia Commonwealth at a renowned international University, USA INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE International work experience partner university, where you University of • and multicultural awareness will be supervised by academics Adelaide, Australia. in both institutions throughout are invaluable assets in today’s your studies, receiving two kcl.ac.uk/jointdegrees globalised world. King’s sets of complementary Global Internships Programme academic expertise. gives postgraduate students the opportunity to apply for Spending up to half of your INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES a variety of international course in another university The Study Abroad offi ce internships in a range of gives you unrivalled access to can facilitate international locations around the world. new cultures, perspectives and exchanges that enable: resources, as well as a distinct kcl.ac.uk/global-internships Master’s students to advantage in an increasingly • spend part of their globalised labour market. For further information dissertation semester about studying as an at a partner institution. international student • Research students to visit at King’s, head to page 88. a partner institution to undertake doctoral research.

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Whether you’re attending a STRONG RESEARCH NETWORKS ONLINE DEVELOPMENT skills development workshop, If you are applying to King’s For those looking for a taste or networking with current as a research student, you’ll of the great variety of online students and staff or the also have access to many skills and in-person King’s’ courses, thriving alumni network, development opportunities or for those without the time you’ll fi nd many opportunities through the Graduate School, or inclination to study for to enhance your professional as well as social events and a full degree, King’s off ers or academic profi le and build facilities to allow postgraduates a wide-ranging selection of valuable contacts for your from diff erent disciplines and Massive Open Online Courses future career. faculties to meet each other (MOOCs). These short and collaborate. courses – many of which are JOIN KING’S GLOBAL COMMUNITY available free of charge – are Once you become a graduate of kcl.ac.uk/study/ hosted on FutureLearn and King’s, you will automatically graduate-school enable the expertise of King’s become a member of a 210,500- renowned academics to be strong global alumni network. ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS shared with the wider world. Membership is free and lasts King’s provides a wide range a lifetime. of training and support to kcl.ac.uk/moocs You’ll have many opportunities entrepreneurs to help develop to network with King’s alumni their business vision. You will during your time at King’s, have access to a specialist through careers mentoring, business and innovation team ‘I’ve made great friends from insider tips and professional that fosters commercialisation development events. and enterprise activities and all over the world. We get to try looks at ways to best use alumni.kcl.ac.uk intellectual property. out ideas, compare experiences,

kcl.ac.uk/commercialisation and understand mindsets which kcl.ac.uk/ are so diff erent from our own. entrepreneurship-institute That’s another part of education.’

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With world-leading academics from across the spectrum of disciplines, our academic faculties bring together experts in their fi elds. With nine faculties, institutes and schools of study and fi ve Medical Research Council centres, research-enriched teaching is at the heart of our courses. faculties our discover to Choose King’s 9 faculties, institutes to discover and schools of study our faculties

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FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES DENTAL INSTITUTE THE DICKSON POON SCHOOL OF LAW FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FACULTY OF INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, One of the top 15 faculties in the world 1st in Europe and 4th globally for dentistry One of the top 20 law schools NURSING, MIDWIFERY & PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE Times Higher Education World University QS World University Rankings 2017 in the world 1st nursing school in the UK Ranked 2nd in the world for Rankings 2016 The Dental Institute is one of the top fi ve centres QS World University Rankings 2017 and 3rd in the world psychology and psychiatry King’s is one of the world’s leading centres of of excellence for dental education, scientifi c Established in 1831, The Dickson QS World University Rankings 2017 US News Best Global Universities research in arts and humanities, with strengths research and oral healthcare provision in the Poon School of Law at King’s College Developing the leading-edge nurses, The Institute of Psychiatry, across all disciplines, including new fi elds such world. Our international reputation attracts London is one of the oldest law schools midwives and palliative care specialists Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) as culture, media and creative industries, and students and renowned academic staff from in England and is recognised as one of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, is Europe’s largest centre for research digital humanities. 99 per cent of the research across the globe. of the best law schools in the world. and leaders in their fi eld. The faculty and education in these subject areas. conducted in the faculty has been judged as With a dedicated team of legal provides world-class teaching, clinical Whether through conducting In collaboration with associate London teaching having an outstanding or very signifi cant academics and professionals with practice and research all under one groundbreaking research, enhancing hospitals – Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ – impact in the wider world (Research diverse backgrounds, and many roof, achieving high scores in research patient care, infl uencing policy change we train dental professionals at all levels, and Excellence Framework 2014). international partnerships, King’s and teaching quality assessments. or raising awareness of conditions undertake and actively promote world-class brings a global perspective to law. It is also home to the Cicely Saunders aff ecting the brain, the principal aim is Home to one of the largest populations of basic, clinical and translational research within Located in the heart of legal London Institute which contributes to to understand how the mind and brain postgraduate research students in the country, 30+ research-active laboratories and areas over and surrounded by major law fi rms, world-leading research, education work and how to help prevent and treat this diverse faculty gives students a rich and four divisions: the School off ers a suite of innovative and multiprofessional palliative care. mental and neurological disorders. stimulating environment for study and research, • Craniofacial Development & Stem Cell Biology courses and exciting opportunities engaging with questions of fundamental importance King’s College London collaborates Students benefi t from working Mucosal & Salivary Biology to establish links with peers and to understanding the past, present and future. • with three of the UK’s leading alongside world-leading scientists and researchers, and build a wider • Tissue Engineering & Biophotonics NHS trusts forming the King’s clinicians and have unrivalled access network of professional colleagues. kcl.ac.uk/artshums • Population & Patient Health. Health Partners Academic to outstanding placement, career Health Science Centre. and networking opportunities. kcl.ac.uk/dentistry kcl.ac.uk/law kcl.ac.uk/nursing kcl.ac.uk/ioppn kcl.ac.uk/midwifery

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Find out more about what you can study across all of our subject areas on pages 24 to 55.

FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES & MEDICINE KING’S BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY OF NATURAL & FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY 16th in the world for medicine Top 10 for business and management studies MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 21st in the world for social science QS World University Rankings 2017 The Complete University Guide 2018 6 Nobel Prize winners have worked Times Higher Education World The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine is King’s Business School continues to shape and studied in this faculty – including University Rankings 2017 one of the largest and most successful centres an innovative model of business education, Professors Maurice Wilkins, Peter Higgs The Faculty of Social Science & Public for research and education in the UK. We bring developing leaders equipped to tackle the and Michael Levitt Policy is committed to advancing social together academics and clinicians who are business and societal challenges of the future. This innovative, vibrant faculty has a science scholarship to help tackle some committed to ensuring faster translation and long tradition of world-leading research of the most important social, political Located in the iconic Bush House building, adoption of research innovation into clinical and teaching in physics, mathematics, and ethical issues of our time. the School is a hub for engagement with business, practice. Our research is organised across seven chemistry, computer science and the city, government and NGOs. With London’s World societies and economies are schools, bringing an integrated and cohesive engineering. Studying at King’s enables Square Mile – a global centre for commerce and transforming. The faculty seeks to approach to education in the life sciences. students to work with, and learn from, finance – on their doorstep, students will find understand that change, and make a 91.8 per cent of the faculty’s REF 2014 world-leading academics who are networking and employment opportunities plentiful. positive contribution to human welfare, submission was rated four star or three star. tackling global challenges and answering With students from over 80 countries, the School’s security and sustainability. King’s fundamental questions about the universe. kcl.ac.uk/lsm international student population brings diverse ideas position at the heart of one of the world’s and perspectives to an exciting learning environment. The faculty’s ambition is to inspire, truly global cities, combined with the educate and innovate, fostering the faculty’s interdisciplinary approach, kcl.ac.uk/business next generation of scientists and future provides a unique perspective on issues leaders, and it is committed to supporting like the changing nature of war, climate women working in science, technology, change, ageing, the ethics of biomedical engineering and mathematics. innovation and social cohesion.

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES �I feel I have improved The King’s English Our Pre-sessional course aims to help tremendously; I feel Language Centre is students reach the required language very confi dent about accredited by the British and academic skill level for entry onto Council and named as a their chosen postgraduate course. my academic English, especially my writing. Centre of Excellence by Our International Pre-master’s course the EL Gazette in 2014. aims to help students improve their I’m ready to apply for academic English and knowledge my master’s .’ of their chosen academic subject. Juliane King’s students benefi t from International being part of a vibrant, multicultural Pre-master’s student community located in the heart of London. Students will have full access to all of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities and support services from their very fi rst day. See page 57 for courses. Find out more online kcl.ac.uk/elc Join the conversation /kingselc @kingselc ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES

Course Start date IELTS 2018 entry* Other tests

Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking

International Pre-master’s Sept 5.5 5 5 5 5 Visit kcl.ac.uk/ premasters International Pre-master’s Jan 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

Pre-sessional Varies depending on your main King’s postgraduate course off er. Entry requirements available at kcl.ac.uk/presessional

*2018 entry requirements are shown as guidance and could be subject to change. Please check our website for up-to-date details.

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 26 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 27 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Arts, culture & media culture Arts, sciences & chemical Biomedical 18th in the world Arts, culture Biomedical for life sciences and medicine 85% QS World University

& media of graduates in & chemical Rankings 2017 graduate-level work From classical art, film and music to digital or further study culture and big data, the subjects covered sciences in arts, culture and media at King’s College DLHE Survey 2016 London span centuries of global culture. Biomedical and chemical sciences operate at the frontier of human knowledge, pioneering new technologies or new applications of existing technologies to understand, model, treat or prevent conditions that limit or inhibit life.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I loved the wide range OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘Studying a PhD in Where better to study arts, culture of topics on offer, which King’s offers students with a background Chemistry at King’s is a and media than in London? It is home meant that I learnt about in science the opportunity to study at the great experience, as you to the UK’s major arts and cultural everything from classical very cutting edge of biomedical science. get to work with some of the organisations – from the Royal Opera From our unique courses in Aerospace House, the English National Opera Hollywood to experimental Medicine and Space Physiology & world’s leading researchers, and Southbank Centre, to the British film. From my learning Health to our advanced expertise as well as being in London – Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe and experience on the MA, in Medical Imaging, Chemistry and one of the most vibrant and the British Film Institute. I now feel ready to begin Molecular Science few areas of science diverse cities in the world.’ are as rewarding or as immediately The location of King’s in the heart seriously thinking relevant to the societies in which we live. of one of the world’s cultural capitals, about PhD study.’ Laura and its connections with industry Our courses often include an extended Chemistry leaders, is reflected in the range of research project, which enables you Archie PhD courses on offer. The courses available to gain in-depth practical experience Film Studies cover everything from film, visual arts, within one or more of King’s world-class MA theatre and performance, to musicology, research laboratories. ethnomusicology and music composition. Not to mention the groundbreaking courses in digital humanities and culture, media, and creative industries. Find out more online See page 58 for courses. GRADUATE kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate DESTINATIONS: RECENT GRADUATES English language requirements 89% ARE NOW WORKING IN: Find out more online kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr 59% WORK • communications and marketing kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Join the conversation work and/ 30% STUDY • digital marketing English language requirements /KingsArtsHums or study 11% OTHER • teaching kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr @KingsArtsHums DLHE Survey 2016 • publishing and journalism Join the conversation • research and events. /KingsCollegeLondon @KingsMedicine

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Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 28 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 29 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Computer science science Computer security & Conflict 1st Computer Conflict in the UK for the power of our research in politics and science & security international studies

REF 2014 Be a part of a global university and study right King’s is home to the brightest minds in security in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and conflict studies. As a postgraduate student here, cities, surrounded by breakthrough technology. you will engage with the largest multidisciplinary group of experts in the world dedicated to the study of security, past and present.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘There’s always a OVERVIEW OF COURSES The computer science programmes networking event to King’s is world-recognised as a offered by the Department of Informatics make connections in the centre of excellence and innovation are diverse and range from theoretical in armed conflict, security and computer science and artificial intelligence industry, a workshop to international relations in all its to computational finance and data science. attend to gain new skills, dimensions. King’s see war as a human Studying in central London means you or a group of students set phenomenon. This approach means are only minutes away from the worlds to make King’s a better place. that a remarkable diversity of research of technology and finance, alongside Studying here has opened interests, disciplinary approaches, London Tech City, the City of London opinion and background exists among many doors for me.’ and global players such as Facebook both staff and students. These master’s Find out more online See page 60 and Google. courses will give you all the skills you kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate for courses. Fares need to support your career ambitions. Informatics is a department that is truly English language requirements Artificial You will be taught by people who are connected to industry. You may even kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr Intelligence passionate pioneers at the forefront have the chance to take part in joint Join the conversation PhD of world events as they happen. projects with industrial partners, helping /WarStudies to improve employability after university. King’s academic team brings together @WarStudies King’s also has one of the most active tech RECENT GRADUATES a wealth of knowledge, as well as a societies in the UK, with events such as ARE NOW WORKING IN: growing network of links with other hackathons to help build students’ • design engineering Find out more online departments, think tanks, organisations, ‘War Studies offers a unique skills and professional profiles. • project management kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate policy-making bodies and institutes. interdisciplinary approach, uniting • security and English language requirements King’s experts in defence studies and different areas of international affairs kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr war studies provide professional military communications to give students a holistic analysis consultancy Join the conversation education and training support to the of world issues.’ • data analytics /KingsNMS British military and international visitors at the UK Joint Services Command and • software development @KingsNMS Staff College in Shrivenham, and Ramona cyber security • research courses for civilians that offer War Studies • web design. unparalleled access to materials. MA See page 59 for courses.

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 30 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 31 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Dental training & science studies & child management Education 1st Dental training Education in London for the quality of our research & science 1st management REF 2014 in Europe and 4th The Dental Institute at King’s offers high-intensity globally for dentistry postgraduate programmes designed to take students QS World University Rankings 2017 & child studies to the forefront of their chosen field, whether they are undertaking specialist training, enhancing skills or Whether it’s your ambition to inspire sixth formers in pursuing research interests. North London, work to improve the lives of children in refugee camps, or help shape public education policy in Westminster or New Delhi, King’s is the start of your journey.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES OVERVIEW OF COURSES With the largest range of postgraduate We provide high-quality, career-long dentistry programmes in Europe, students Find out more online training for those working in education benefit from a breadth of expertise, skills kcl.ac.uk/dental-postgraduate and the cultural sector, and those and personalities of staff and peers, as English language requirements working with and on behalf of well as experiencing a variety of oral kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr children and young people. health conditions in patients. Join the conversation Our courses benefit from links The university is part of King’s Health /KingsDentistry with policy-makers and cultural Partners Academic Health Science @KingsDentistry organisations across London, including Centre, which provides students with Southbank Centre, International House, unrivalled clinical experience through and hundreds of schools. Some of our access to the vast and diverse patient courses offer internships with a range populations of Guy’s, St Thomas’ See page 61 for courses. of prominent institutions. and King’s College hospitals. Our teacher training courses, rated In addition to on-campus study, ‘After working with vulnerable outstanding by Ofsted, offer a tried-and- we deliver dental education and populations in Brazil, I was tested foundation to those who wish to ‘Having just finished the training to students from over 50 encouraged to pursue the MSc enter the teaching profession. For those first year of my MA, I countries via six distance learning who are already qualified teachers or who realise that the options Find out more online master’s programmes. These are in Dental Public Health. The high wish to work with children, young people kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate level of teaching, involvement with for my career ahead are designed to meet the professional or in the education sector more broadly, multiplied. Studying in English language requirements development needs of practitioners quality research and connection with we have a range of innovative MA courses kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr with minimal disruption to family people from different backgrounds to further your learning. Our reputation one of the most culturally Join the conversation and work commitments. opened my eyes to new opportunities for combining theory with the relevant diverse cities in the world, /KingsECS practice you need gives students an edge Our world-class teachers, clinicians King’s has broadened my @KingsECS in my career and new perspectives in the job market and enables them to and researchers will give you the support horizons and encouraged in my life.’ make a real impact on policy. and skills you need to go on and develop me to always aim higher.’ your career in specialist clinical practice, Joao research or academia. See page 62 for courses. Dental Public Health Lydia MSc Education in Arts & Cultural Settings MA

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 32 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 33 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Engineering environment & the Geography Engineering Geography What does it really mean to be a part of a global Top 20 university in the heart of one of the world’s most & the Our geography innovative cities? It means being at the core of department is ranked new technology and surrounded by breakthrough in the global top 20 businesses changing the world. environment QS World University Rankings 2017 Studying at King’s is your chance to work with world-leading experts on some of humanity’s biggest challenges for this generation and the next.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I had a great time at King’s, and I benefited a lot from the OVERVIEW OF COURSES The engineering courses offered by Engineering with Management programme. The programme Geography at King’s unites science, the Department of Informatics are provides a high-quality education from renowned teachers. society and the environment, allowing Find out more online diverse and cover a range of topics, you to learn more about key issues the It also introduced me to cutting-edge technology and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate from 5G telecommunications to devices world is facing today, including climate English language requirements for surgical robotics. It is a department broadened my horizons.’ change, how development affects kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr that has strong partnerships in place with the environment, risk and disasters, Join the conversation London Tech City, the City of London Zhuoling sustainability, and territorial security. /KCLGeography and global players such as Facebook Engineering with At King’s, you will explore and Google. Management MSc @KCLGeography groundbreaking approaches to Informatics is a department that is truly environmental, urban and social connected to industry, with opportunities RECENT GRADUATES issues and you will engage with policy for students to take part in joint projects development on global, national and ARE NOW WORKING IN: See page 63 for courses. Image taken with industrial partners. Students are local scales. The diverse suite of ••design engineering by Geography encouraged to think creatively in postgraduate courses offered by the project management ‘Having such a supportive community student Catherine relation to engineering design, while •• Department of Geography is one of the gaining insight into how electronic ••security and largest in the UK. Benefiting from our of staff and students has made the engineering translates into everyday communications multidisciplinary expertise, you can course so enjoyable and helped me life through mobile and personal consultancy select from social and natural science to achieve my best. A fantastic communication, as well as the ••data analytics modules that provide complementary internship opportunity at Greater importance of security. ••software development perspectives on a wide range of topics London Authority has provided and offer you the opportunity to ••cyber security me with transferable skills and the web design. specialise in areas of particular interest. •• experience I needed for a career Our teaching is international in Find out more online its outlook, and with wide-reaching in the environment industry.’ kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate external partnerships and one of English language requirements the most extensive internship Hannah kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr programmes in the country, you will Climate Change Join the conversation gain a qualification that will be valued MSc /KingsNMS across a broad spectrum of employers. @KingsNMS

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Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 34 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 35 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z History & classics sciences Imaging History Imaging 3rd 1st in the UK for & classics in the UK for the power sciences general engineering, of our classics research It’s hard to think of many places where Medical imaging is transforming the diagnosis and with 99% of submission the past feels more alive and more relevant REF 2014 delivery of clinical care across a spectrum of medical rated 3* or 4* than right here in central London. fields – from trauma to cancer and degenerative REF 2014 diseases, the field is constantly evolving.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘Learning from the top At King’s Department of History, you These courses offer advanced training leaders in the field and will find an incredible range of people with and research opportunities to develop working along with knowledge that spans centuries. King’s covers your ability to harness technological British and European history from the early advances for the benefit of patients them and with enthusiastic medieval period onwards, and the modern and wider scientific understanding. people interested in this history of all regions of the world. So, We are one of only four Wellcome Trust line of knowledge has whatever your passion – whether it’s the and EPSRC Centres of Excellence in encouraged me to learn Vikings, medieval agriculture or the Magna Medical Engineering with a focus on more and be better.’ Carta; Britain under Margaret Thatcher; the development of medical imaging or the recent history of China, Nigeria technology such as ultrasound. Leyla or Iran – you will discover experts Radiopharmaceutics Much of our research work has been who share your enthusiasm. & PET translated into clinical best practice in real Studying classics at King’s includes Radiochemistry clinical settings thanks to our relationships the study of ancient literature, history, MSc with our King’s Health Partners: the Guy’s philosophy, art and archaeology, as well and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, as Byzantine culture, neo-Latin and modern and South London and Maudsley NHS Greek literature, and the reception of classical Foundation Trusts. antiquity. Classics at King’s has a fantastic global reputation – King’s partnership with ‘There is a huge variety the Institute of Classical Studies gives you of modules available – access to the best classics research library GRADUATE Find out more online and the richest programme of seminars you do not feel confined DESTINATIONS: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 95% and conferences in the UK. by your degree title in any Find out more online English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate way. In fact, it persuades kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr work and/ 66% WORK English language requirements 29% STUDY you to delve into other Join the conversation kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr or study 5% OTHER unfamiliar and exciting /KingsArtsHums areas of research.’ Join the conversation DLHE Survey 2016 @KingsArtsHums /KingsCollegeLondon Elizabeth @KingsMedicine The Classical World & its Reception MA See page 64 for courses. See page 64 for courses.

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 36 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 37 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z International affdevelopment & International airs affdevelopment & International airs International aff airs & development How has globalisation aff ected diff erent parts of the world? What are the successes and development challenges for emerging economies? How are health and social problems in one country tackled in another?

OVERVIEW OF COURSES RECENT GRADUATES These courses explore the multipolar ARE NOW WORKING IN: world and the dynamics of the most • civil service Find out more online important phenomena shaping today’s • journalism kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate societies and economies, such as • consultancy English language requirements urbanisation, industrialisation, kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr • think tanks poverty and inequality. The broad research Join the conversation range of options allows you to focus • /KingsCollegeLondon on countries with growing infl uence • project management such as China and India, key regions • NGOs @KingsCollegeLon such as Latin America, or important • teaching. themes such as inclusive development in the new emerging economies. ‘My course provided me See page 65 for courses. Teaching is by experts across with important tools and politics, history, sociology, economics, knowledge to understand the anthropology, management and complexity and challenges of geography. Many courses off er options international development, for practitioner-led modules and skills for networking and employability. as well as a fantastic multicultural network PARTNERSHIPS of colleagues and friends.’ King’s collaborates with researchers and think tanks in the emerging Maren economies, UN Women, the UNDP, Emerging Economies the World Bank, Ashoka, the UK & International Government’s Department for Development International Development (DFID) MSc and more.

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Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 38 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 39 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z International affairs & development & affairs International Law Languages Law Top 10 Located in the heart of legal London, & literature The Dickson Poon School of Law is in the UK for English recognised globally as one of the premier With over 250 languages spoken every and modern languages law schools in the world. It ranks first in day in London, it’s the cultural diversity research power the UK for research (REF 2014) and is of this wonderful city and its world-class REF 2014 in the top 20 law schools worldwide libraries, museums, , theatres and (QS World University Rankings 2017). cultural institutions that help to make studying a course in languages and literature with King’s such a rewarding experience.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘What distinguishes The If your passion is for English literature Whether you study on campus, online or Dickson Poon School of Law then there really is no better place to find Find out more online via distance learning, by studying law at and King’s College London people who share it – some of our MAs kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate King’s you will benefit from world-class are taught together with experts from teaching, strong global partnerships, from other universities is 91% English language requirements postgraduate the , the British Library kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr and an extensive alumni network. its people. Being taught by and Shakespeare’s Globe. world-leading scholars satisfaction rate Join the conversation King’s legal careers consultants provide Postgraduate Taught Our comparative literature courses /KingsArtsHums support, guidance and internship and brilliant practitioners, Experience Survey (PTES) 2017 help you to explore literature and culture @KingsArtsHums opportunities during your studies, while who share their broad spanning a variety of languages, from six involvement in the Pro Bono, Bar and experience with students, different continents, over 2,500 years. Mooting societies will further boost your enhanced my theoretical skills and provide you with a competitive With one of the broadest-ranging ‘Studying the Shakespeare and practical skills. The See page 66 for courses. edge in the legal job market. and most highly-rated modern language Studies MA has been international and open departments in the country, you will Find out about learning another vibe of the School will make have the chance to study everything a dream come true for me. It’s not just about language alongside your degree everyone feel welcome from portuguese and french to german on page 43. and spanish, and immerse yourself in the Find out more online and at home in London.’ Shakespeare, but the world kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate £50k francophone, lusophone and hispanic of performance he and median graduate salary cultures of Africa and Latin America. English language requirements Simon his contemporaries lived kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr DLHE Survey 2016 Our English language teacher training International is delivered with leading experts in. Plus, working so closely Join the conversation Dispute Resolution at International House. with Shakespeare’s Globe /TheDicksonPoonSchoolOfLaw LLM makes it feel like it’s @KCL_Law RECENT GRADUATES my second home!’ ARE NOW WORKING IN: ••communications and public relations Alya marketing and sales •• Shakespeare See page 67 for courses. ••editorial Studies MA ••teaching. 95% in graduate work or study DLHE Survey 2016

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 40 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 41 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Management, business, finance & entrepreneurship & finance business, Management, entrepreneurship & finance business, Management, Management, business, finance Top 10 for business and management studies three years running & entrepreneurship The Complete University Guide 2016–2018 King’s Business School is the new hub in London for engaging with business, finance and government – where game-changing research informs a contemporary approach to business education, creating socially responsible leaders of the future.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES Across all courses, students will find a learning environment driven by passionate experts who adopt an interdisciplinary approach to tackling business challenges. Through a combination of intellectual rigour and practical application, King’s Business School fosters an entrepreneurial mindset in students who want to become specialists in their chosen field of study. Located in the iconic Bush House in central London, King’s Business School brings students close to one of the world’s great financial centres,clusters of entrepreneurial firms, and thousands of small- and medium- sized enterprises. The School’s close links with cutting-edge businesses that are relevant to the courses, the proximity of ‘We are teaching to a generation that connects RECENT GRADUATES many multinational headquarters, and digitally and King’s courses use innovative ARE NOW WORKING IN: having access to a range of practitioners technologies that enhance learning. Students ••accounting and finance Find out more online and professionals means that you will GRADUATE have access to modern digital resources and ••marketing and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate have a head start in the job market. DESTINATIONS: communications English language requirements 82% often use interactive activities to supplement kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr ••civil service their education. Outside the classroom, we work and/ 77% WORK ••human resources and Join the conversation 5% STUDY engage in conversations via social media industrial relations /KingsBusinessSchool 18% OTHER or study by sharing other resources that complement ••insurance and risk @Kingsbschool DLHE Survey 2016 the academic material.’ management ••management consultancy Dr Gabriela Gutierrez-Huerter and business analysis. Teaching Fellow in Management See page 69 for courses. (Corporate & Social Responsibility)

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 42 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 43 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Mathematics Centre Language Modern Mathematics Modern Mathematics is all around us, and is intertwined with our everyday lives through technology. Language It has never been more important to study this discipline, which covers a spectrum of topics ranging from the abstract to the applied. Centre Our Modern Language Centre provides you with the opportunity to take a free language module as part of, or outside, your degree.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I chose to return to LANGUAGE OFFERING ‘This is my third year HIGHLIGHTS: The study of postgraduate mathematics King’s for my PhD If free modules are not available to you due studying Spanish at the • Choose from 26 modern at King’s allows students to further their since the Mathematics to a timetable clash or ineligibility, you can Modern Language Centre, languages, all available knowledge, skills and research within a take an evening or Saturday Language from beginner level. Department here is not and all three years the renowned centre of research and teaching Course that is CPD accredited. Our courses are taught only world-class, but also teaching has been excellent. • in the UK. Master’s students can access King’s off ers 26 languages from beginner at the Guy’s, Strand, a wide range of optional modules taught friendly and supportive. to advanced level, with King’s students The staff are very friendly, Denmark Hill and by members of the following research The academic staff receiving 45% discount on fees. helpful and provide Waterloo campuses. groups: analysis, geometry and number are approachable and constructive feedback. FREE speaking practice Start or continue your language • theory (on the pure side), and disordered to continue your language always keen to engage learning at King’s. Our expert teachers I use the free speaking systems, fi nancial mathematics, statistics learning is available with students.’ provide language and cultural tuition practice service and talk and theoretical physics (with an emphasis weekly in the Language that aids your professional development on applications). The lecturing is therefore 30 minutes a week with a Resources Centre. infl uenced by the research interests of Asuka to give you a competitive advantage native speaker to practise worldwide experts in their fi elds. These Mathematics in the job market. my language skills.’ same groups organise PhD supervision PhD Postgraduate students can take that aims to enable students to make their assessed and non-assessed modules for Michael own discoveries within a discipline that Find out more online free. Assessed modules focus on speaking, Spanish is as relevant today as ever. kcl.ac.uk/mlc/postgraduate listening, reading, writing and grammar, Level 5 are available in 14 languages, and have English language requirements an exam. Non-assessed modules focus kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr GRADUATE on speaking and reading, are available in Join the conversation Find out more online DESTINATIONS: seven diff erent languages, and have no exam. /KingsMLC kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 91% [email protected] English language requirements work and/ 58% WORK kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr 33% STUDY Join the conversation or study 9% OTHER /KingsNMS DLHE Survey 2016 @KingsNMS

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Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 44 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 45 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Nursing & midwifery Nursing 7th science & forensic pharmacology Pharmacy, in the world Nursing & Pharmacy, for pharmacy and pharmacology

1st QS World University Rankings 2017 midwifery Our nursing school is pharmacology ranked 1st in the UK At King’s, we develop tomorrow’s leading nurses, and 3rd in the world midwives and palliative care specialists. Our faculty is QS World University & forensic science regarded as a centre of excellence in its field, achieving Rankings 2017 high scores in research and teaching quality assessments. Our suite of taught courses supports education and training in drug development, drug control and forensic science, as well as professional development for pharmacists.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘It’s been an amazing OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I left my job to study Forensic RECENT GRADUATES As the first professional nursing experience to work with King’s has a strong tradition of Science because the course is ARE NOW WORKING IN: and midwifery school in the world, people who have similar achievement in pharmaceutical sciences, accredited by the Chartered • analytical science the Florence Nightingale Faculty including successful spin-out companies research interests, and I Society of Forensic Sciences, • alinical pharmacy of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative and embedded commercial drug research • forensic and DNA analysis Care is proud of its history and am fortunate to collaborate units. Our commercial partners have and the contacts that KCL has • toxicology traditions, but no world-class school with experts on resilience. an active and practical input into our both in the UK and around business development can afford to rest on its laurels. This preparation is curriculum, meaning that the teaching the world would provide • quality control Continually striving for teaching and invaluable, and I look you receive is always up to date me with the opportunity to • research excellence, the faculty aims and completely relevant to the • research. to contribute to the evidence base of forward to contributing latest developments. do a placement working professional nursing, midwifery and to the nursing profession with cutting-edge Our courses offer comprehensive palliative care practice and policy, RECENT GRADUATES as a King’s graduate.’ coverage of all aspects of drug research, forensic technology. and is proud to be home to the ARE NOW WORKING IN: development and administration, as well I wasn’t disappointed.’ Cicely Saunders Institute. clinical academia • Jennifer as forensic and analytical techniques used Strong postgraduate programmes meet • clinical and Nursing Research in crime investigation, which lays the Jamie the needs of a wide range of healthcare biomedical science MPhil/PhD foundation for a variety of future careers Forensic Science professionals seeking continuing • midwifery in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, crime MSc professional development and access to • acute and detection and further research. an unrivalled range of hospitals, specialist community nursing units and learning resources. King’s close • university research Find out more online relationship with King’s Health Partners • palliative care. – including the Guy’s and St Thomas’, kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Find out more online King’s College Hospital, and South English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate London and Maudsley NHS Foundation kcl.ac.uk/elc English language requirements Trusts – helps provide students with the kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr Join the conversation GRADUATE full range of medical and healthcare Join the conversation /KingsNursing DESTINATIONS: services, from acute and specialist /KingsCollegeLondon 95% medical care to mental health care. @KingsNursing @KingsMedicine work and/ 84% WORK 11% STUDY or study 5% OTHER See page 70 for courses. DLHE Survey 2016 See page 71 for courses.

Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 46 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 47 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Philosophy & religion Philosophy Physics 6 Philosophy Physics Nobel Prize winners in all areas of science, with The study of physics seeks answers to some the most recent being

3rd for physics in 2015 of the most fundamental scientific questions, & religion Both our theology and while at the same time developing and The philosophy and religion courses at King’s philosophy departments underpinning technology that deals provide a wide range of routes into exploring came 3rd in the UK for with the challenges of modern society. human thought and how it drives behaviour. research power REF 2014

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘My MA course not OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I started my physics From examining how ideas of humanity only allowed me to There is something special about undergrad at King’s in and obligation play out in times of war to progress intellectually studying physics at King’s, with Nobel 2009 and really enjoyed understanding the origins and impact of Prize winners such as Maurice Wilkins, religious fundamentalism, the philosophy but, furthermore, the who helped discover the structure of DNA, my experience, so now I am and religion courses at King’s explore both connections I was able and Peter Higgs, who discovered the doing my PhD here. The timeless and contemporary questions to to build, both professionally Higgs Boson having been inspired range of modules offered, develop an understanding of the world and personally, allowed by their time here. especially during the final as it is today. me the opportunity to We have experts on topics concerning years of the undergraduate, London’s religious and cultural diversity continue in my field. the origin of the universe through to the cover areas of interest of gives contemporary relevance to the I consider my time at physics of biological systems. You could every student.’ study of religions, and King’s has one of be working with new data from the Large the largest theology and religious studies King’s to have been a truly Hadron Collider or developing techniques Pooya departments in the UK. King’s focuses on enriching experience.’ to improve the treatment of disease. Physics Judaism, Christianity and Islam, but also We collaborate with institutions around PhD does exciting work in Buddhist studies. Farhan the world and have strong links with Philosophy King’s Department of Philosophy teaches companies such as Rolls-Royce and MA the whole history of western philosophy, ThyssenKrupp. Join us in building with no gaps from pre-Socrates to the upon our historical legacy and be present day – it even branches out part of our exciting future. RECENT GRADUATES Find out more online into Indian philosophy. There is also ARE NOW WORKING IN: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate significant expertise in contemporary • teaching English language requirements philosophy, such as philosophy of GRADUATE journalism kcl.ac.uk/elc mind and the theory of knowledge. • Find out more online DESTINATIONS: • marketing Join the conversation kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 88% ministry /KingsArtsHums English language requirements • 45% WORK @KingsArtsHums kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr work and/ • research. 43% STUDY Join the conversation or study 12% OTHER /KingsNMS DLHE Survey 2016 @KingsNMS See page 72 for courses.

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Postgraduate Guide 2018 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 48 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE 49 KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Policy & society Policy & economics Politics

Policy Top 20 Politics & The faculty was & society ranked in the top 20 in economics the world for social science Our policy and society courses provide an opportunity Whether you are interested in making to explore diverse questions, conduct research and gain Times Higher Education World a difference at a local, national, regional University Rankings 2015/16 insights that will help to steer governments, policy-makers, or global level, at King’s your learning NGOs and other bodies in determining how to confront will be supported across our broad range some of the major issues in the UK and abroad. of politics and international studies.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘King’s has given me the RECENT GRADUATES Vast financial, technological and health King’s has the largest concentration of opportunity to hear from ARE NOW WORKING IN: inequality mean that societies and their scholars, postgraduate researchers and a number of high-profile ••policy analysis leaders have to decide how to navigate the taught courses devoted to this field in figures: David Cameron, ••journalism and changes and challenges of the 21st century, Europe – including over 150 academics communications and more than 30 courses – with particular Alastair Campbell, Ed Balls, such as the ageing populations of the western ••civil service world and the high infant mortality rates in strengths in security studies, international and many others. I’m ••finance and accounting. developing countries due to factors such as relations, political economy, public policy unaware of such a student a lack of access to clean drinking water and and regional studies. experience being offered lack of global security. Located in the centre of the UK’s capital, anywhere else.’ King’s is home to one of the largest King’s has built strong links with current university communities for social and former members of government, which Matthew research and education in the UK, with means that you will have access to the world Public Policy courses delivered by academics who are of politics, economics and public policy MA acknowledged leaders in their fields. institutes – giving you the chance to learn at the heart of current debates.

‘I loved studying alongside peers from all different backgrounds. The vast Find out more online See page 73 for courses. Find out more online range of experience brought lively and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate well-informed discussion that added English language requirements English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr 150 value and breadth to my studies. In addition, there were opportunities to Join the conversation Join the conversation scholars devoted to the field network at industry events around /KingsCollegeLondon /KingsCollegeLondon of politics, public policy and @KingsPol_Econ London and to attend conferences @KingsCollegeLondon international studies, which like the Institute of Medical Ethics is the largest concentration Annual Conference.’ in Europe See page 74 for courses. Paige Bioethics & Society MSc

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘I was attracted to the Addiction OVERVIEW OF COURSES King’s offers a world-class, research-led Studies MSc because of its excellent King’s portfolio of public health courses learning environment that attracts the reputation. The International provides a range of options to explore best students from around the world. health-related policy at the macro level Policies in Addictions module GRADUATE The unique relationship with King’s and to understand how services and care DESTINATIONS: Health Partners means our students have was particularly interesting as are shaped by, and can be delivered in, 90% access to an enormously varied clinical it highlighted how addiction as an changing or extreme conditions. For work and/ 81% WORK population and exposure to specialist illness is tackled globally. I now feel example, why do some communities 9% STUDY services and expertise. more confident practising in the field struggle more with dental health, or or study 10% OTHER how can women’s and children’s health Studying at King’s gives you the skills and have since given public talks services be delivered effectively in war DLHE Survey 2016 and knowledge needed to succeed in your on the subject. I have also started zones or transient communities? chosen career. Whether that’s pursuing PhD research or the Doctorate in Clinical a new service to help patients with These courses will help you to explore Psychology; taking on a clinical role; moving addictions in Singapore.’ national and international phenomena from into policy-making, scientific publishing, a medical and healthcare perspective and ‘This course has been a fantastic occupational health, management Lambert lay the foundation for a career supporting opportunity to study in an exciting consultancy; or by continuing Addiction Studies the improvement of healthcare provision multidisciplinary environment and your professional development. MSc for the most vulnerable. learn from experts in clinical and academic palliative care. Having the modular approach to teaching has also Find out more online Find out more online made the course more feasible, as it kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate allowed me to fit my studies around English language requirements English language requirements my current job. Overall, the MSc has kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr equipped me with the skills needed Join the conversation GRADUATE Join the conversation to critically appraise palliative care /IoPPN DESTINATIONS: /KingsCollegeLondon research, as well as conduct my @KingsIoPPN 90% @KingsMedicine own unique project.’ work and/ 74% WORK 16% STUDY Lisa or study 10% OTHER Palliative Care See page 75 for courses. See page 77 for courses. DLHE Survey 2016 MSc

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES Healthcare and clinical treatment is evolving at unprecedented speed and King’s is at the forefront of this innovation. Our range of postgraduate courses combines teaching excellence and practical exposure with the opportunity to carry out an original project within a leading research laboratory or clinical setting. By studying at King’s, you will be working with experts who have extensive clinical experience. Many of our staff and researchers work clinically in diff erent specialties, including cardiovascular care, diabetes, women’s health and paediatrics. Our courses will assist you in applying theory to practice and improving patient care, and, ultimately, having a direct and profound eff ect on the future of healthcare.

‘The Physiotherapy MSc at King’s has given me a fantastic variety of Find out more online placements in some of the world’s kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate most renowned hospitals and English language requirements experience second to none.’ kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr Join the conversation Sally /KingsCollegeLondon Physiotherapy @KingsMedicine (pre-registration) MSc

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘The module introduced ‘The experience amplified OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘The school placements Each summer, King’s welcomes students me to topics of research in my interest in English Throughout its long history, King’s were well chosen, allowing from across the world to its classrooms. modern healthcare that I Law. I hope to pursue has established strong partnerships me to gradually build my The summer programmes provide with hundreds of schools across a unique and fantastic opportunity would not have easily been my academic ambitions London, meaning that you will have confidence from observation to experience life at King’s. introduced to otherwise.’ at King’s.’ the opportunity to teach pupils in diverse to taking responsibility for locations while being supported by our teaching more classes as The King’s Undergraduate Summer Clark Aishwarya School is the UK’s second-largest experienced academics. Completing the year progressed.’ Biosciences: English Legal System two teaching placements in London undergraduate summer school, with From Bench to Bedside over 1,300 students joining us in 2017. schools makes King’s graduates highly Jenny Offering lectures, seminars, group sought after in the job market. Latin with Classics discussions, off-campus excursions and Our centrally located campus also PGCE guest speakers, we utilise King’s faculties means that we are able to harness the and staff to ensure you experience our resources of leading arts, cultural and globally renowned, research-led teaching. science institutions, including the Science Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, the National Find out more online Gallery and the British Museum. kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Visits to such organisations can English language requirements enhance the experience of your kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr ‘My experience at King’s Undergraduate Summer School own students in schools. Join the conversation Find out more online exceeded all of my expectations. Beyond taking a three-week King’s courses will train you in how to /KingsECS kcl.ac.uk/summer class, I was able to truly live in London and immerse myself teach and manage classroom behaviour, @KingsECS Send us an email in the culture as a King’s student.’ and will give you time to study theory [email protected] and pedagogy so that you will arrive in school with a rounded and critical Join the conversation Alaina understanding of your role and a portfolio See page 79 for courses. /KingsSummer Children’s Literature of strategies to support learning. You will @KingsSummer also be provided with an opportunity to carry out research and develop your voice as a teacher.

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The following pages detail course information and entry requirements for our postgraduate courses, listed by subject area. Some of our courses may also have additional GCSE requirements. Please check the course pages online before you apply.

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Academic preparation courses

International Pre-master’s Please see online Business Management September June 9 months On campus for up-to-date Politics & International Relations September June 9 months On campus course details: Business Management January June 6 months On campus Politics & International Relations January June 6 months On campus kcl.ac.uk/ postgraduate COURSE NAME START END ONLINE FACE TO FACE (ON CAMPUS)

Academic preparation courses

Pre-sessional

15-week Pre-sessional May September – 15 weeks

15-week Combined Pre-sessional* May September 4 weeks 11 weeks

10-week Pre-sessional June September – 10 weeks

10-week Combined Pre-sessional* June September 4 weeks 6 weeks

6-week Pre-sessional July September – 6 weeks

6-week Combined Pre-sessional* July September 4 weeks 2 weeks

* Our Combined Pre-sessional courses are a blend of online and face-to-face learning.

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Arts, culture & media Cardiovascular Research MSc 1 year – On campus

Taught courses Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Cert/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and at St George’s – with St George’s, University MA 1 year 2 years On campus Arts & Cultural Management of London MA 1 year 2 years On campus Big Data in Culture & Society Global Air Pollution & Health: MSc 1 year – On campus Certificate in Advanced PG Cert 1 year – On campus Management & Science Musical Studies Human & Applied Physiology MSc 1 year – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Christianity & the Arts Immunology MSc 1 year – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Classical Art & Archaeology Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Climate Change: History, Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 year – On campus Culture, Society Molecular Biophysics for MRes 1 year – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Cultural & Creative Industries Medical Sciences MA 1 year 2 years On campus Digital Asset & Media Management Nutrition MSc 1 year – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Digital Culture & Society PG Dip 8 months – MA 2 years – Study abroad and on campus Digital Curation Space Physiology & Health MSc 1 year – On campus and placements – joint with Humboldt University of Berlin Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies: MSc 1 year – On campus From Bench to Market Digital Humanities MA 1 year 2 years On campus Translational Cancer Medicine MRes 1 year – On campus Film Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus – Film & Philosophy pathway available Research courses

Master of Music MMus 1 year 2 years On campus Basic & Medical Biosciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus – Composition or Musicology Chemistry MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus & Ethnomusicology Immunology & Microbial Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Computer science Research courses Taught courses Culture, Media & Creative Industries MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad – option of joint PhD with Humboldt Advanced Computing MSc 1 year – On campus University of Berlin PhD 3 years 4–6 years Advanced Computing MSc 1 year – On campus Digital Humanities MPhil 2 years 4–6 years On campus with Management

PhD 3 years Advanced Software Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus

Film Studies MPhil 2 years 4–6 years Optional study abroad Advanced Software Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus – option of joint PhD with with Management University of Hong Kong PhD 3 years Computational Finance MSc 1 year – On campus Music MPhil 2 years 4–6 years On campus – with pathways in composition, Computer Systems Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus musicology, ethnomusicology, with Management digital musicology, and performance PhD 3 years Computing & Security MSc 1 year – On campus with research Computing & Internet Systems MSc 1 year – On campus Biomedical & chemical sciences Data Science MSc 1 year – On campus Taught courses Intelligent Systems MSc 1 year – On campus Aerospace Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year – On campus & at RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine Robotics MSc 1 year – On campus

Biomedical & Molecular MSc 1 year – On campus Web Intelligence MSc 1 year – On campus Sciences Research MRes 16 months –

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Research courses Research courses

Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Defence Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus and online learning

Robotics MPhil/PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus PhD 3 years 6 years

Conflict & security War Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus and optional study abroad. – option of joint PhD with Online learning option available. Taught courses University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 6 years National University of Singapore Air Power in the Modern World MA Min. Max. Online learning 2 years 6 years Dental training & science

Arms Control & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus and in Shrivenham Taught courses

Conflict Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus Advanced Minimum MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks Intervention Dentistry Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Divided Societies Aesthetic Dentistry MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks

Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip 9 months – On campus

History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus Dental Cone Beam CT PG Cert – 9 months Online learning with intensive Radiological Interpretation training block Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus International Conflict Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Endodontics PG Dip – 2 years On campus International Peace & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus MSc 3 years Online learning with residential blocks International Relations MA 1 year 2 years On campus Endodontology MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus International Relations MA Min. Max. Online learning 4 years & Contemporary War 2 years 6 years Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent – 4 years Online learning with residential blocks National Security Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Maxillofacial & MSc 2 years – On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Non-Proliferation & Craniofacial Technology International Security Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks Science & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 year – On campus Security, Leadership & Society MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus Operative Dentistry PG Dip – 2 years On campus South Asia & Global Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus Orofacial Pain MSc 2 years – On campus Strategic Communications MA 1 year 2 years On campus Orthodontics MSc 3 years – On campus and clinical placements Sciences Po – King’s 2 years 2 years On campus and study abroad Graduate Programme (1 year Paediatric Dentistry MSc 2 years – On campus in International Affairs in Paris, 1 year in Periodontology MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus London) 4 years

Terrorism, Security & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus Prosthodontics MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus 4 years War & Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Regenerative Dentistry MSc 1 year – On campus War in the Modern World MA Min. Max. Online learning 2 years 6 years Special Care Dentistry MSc 2 years – On campus

War Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Research courses

Dental & Health Sciences Research MPhil/PhD 3 years/ Up to 6 On campus 4 years years

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Education management & child studies Electronic Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus with Management Taught courses Engineering with Management MSc 1 year – On campus Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Language Teaching with Delta Intelligent Systems MSc 1 year – On campus

Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus

Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Mobile & Personal Communications MSc 1 year – On campus

Education MA 1 year 2 years On campus Robotics MSc 1 year – On campus

Education in Arts & Cultural Settings MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at Southbank Centre Telecommunications MSc 1 year – On campus & Internet Technology Education Management MA 1 year 2 years On campus Research courses Education, Policy & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus Robotics MPhil/PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus International Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Telecommunications MPhil/PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus Mathematics Education MA 1 year 2 years On campus Geography and the environment Teaching English to Speakers of MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at International House Other Languages (TESOL) Taught courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE/PGCE 1 year – On campus and school placement Climate Change: Environment, MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Biology (School Direct) Science & Policy – Chemistry Climate Change: History, MA 1 year 2 years On campus – Computing Culture, Society – English MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Information Technology Disasters, Adaptation & Development & Computer Science Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Latin with Classics – Mathematics Environment, Politics & Globalisation MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Modern Foreign Languages Environmental Monitoring, MSc – 2 years On campus – Physics with Mathematics Modelling & Management –Physics MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Religious Education Geography MA 1 year 2 years On campus Research courses Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 years – On campus Risk Analysis MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Education Research MPhil/PhD – Max. On campus and school placement Sustainable Cities 7 years Tourism, Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Interdisciplinary Policy Studies MPhil/PhD – 4–7 years On campus Water: Science & Governance MSc 1 year 2 years On campus MPhil 2 years – On campus and optional study abroad Language, Discourse Research courses & Communication – option of joint PhD with Geography MPhil 2 years 3–4 years Optional study abroad PhD 3 years – University of Hong Kong/ – option of joint PhD National University of Singapore with University of Hong Kong/ Humboldt University of Berlin/ PhD 3 years 5 years Engineering National University of Singapore Taught courses

Computer Systems Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus with Management

Data Science MSc 1 year – On campus

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History & classics Neuroimaging MSc 1 year – On campus

Taught courses Nuclear Medicine: MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Science & Practice Ancient History MA 1 year 2 years On campus PG Dip 1 year 2 years

Contemporary British History MA 1 year 2 years On campus PG Cert 1 year –

Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 year 2 years On campus Radiopharmaceutics MSc 1 year – On campus & PET Radiochemistry Classical Studies Grad Dip 9 months 18 months On campus Specialist Ultrasound Practice PG Cert – 9 months On campus Classics MA 1 year 2 years On campus Ultrasound in Emergency PG Cert – 9 months On campus Early Modern History MA 1 year 2 years On campus & Critical Care

Eighteenth-Century Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Vascular Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus PG Dip – 18 months

Late Antique & Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus PG Cert – 9 months Byzantine Studies MA 1 year 2 years Research courses

Medieval History MA 1 year 2 years On campus Biomedical Engineering MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus & Imaging Sciences Medieval Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Neuroimaging Research MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 years – On campus Modern History MA 1 year 2 years On campus International affairs & development The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 year 2 years On campus Taught courses World History & Cultures MA 1 year 2 years On campus China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Research courses Chinese Studies Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years PhD 3 years 4–6 years National University of Singapore Classics MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus Contemporary India (Research) MRes 1 year 2 years On campus Contemporary History MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Contemporary India Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad PhD 3 years 4–6 years – option of joint PhD with National PhD 3 years 4–6 years History MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad University of Singapore – option of joint PhD with Disasters, Adaptation & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years National University of Singapore Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Inclusive Development Palaeography & Manuscript Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus PhD 3 years 4–6 years International Development

Imaging sciences Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Taught courses Eurasian Political Economy & Energy MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus Geography MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Imaging Sciences MRes 1 year – On campus Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 9 months

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Global Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus French Literature & Culture MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Language & Cultural Diversity MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus Medieval Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus Modern Literature & Culture MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus PGCE (English) PGCE 1 year – On campus

International Conflict Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus PGCE (Latin with Classics) PGCE 1 year – On campus

International Peace & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages) PGCE 1 year – On campus

International Political Economy MA 1 year 2 years On campus Shakespeare Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at Shakespeare’s Globe International Relations MA 2–6 years Max. Distance learning & Contemporary War 6 years Spanish, Portuguese & MA 1 year 2 years On campus Latin American Studies International Relations MA 1 year 2 years On campus Teaching English to Speakers MA 1 year 2 years On campus and Latin American Development MSc 1 year 2 years On campus of Other Languages at International House – TESOL Leadership & Development MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Leadership Studies with reference PhD 3–4 years – On campus to Security & Development Research courses

Middle Eastern Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Comparative Literature MPhil 2 years – On campus

Political Economy of MSc 1 year 2 years On campus PhD 3 years 4-6 years Emerging Markets English MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and Political Economy of the Middle East MA 1 year 2 years On campus – option of joint PhD with optional study abroad Russia in Global Systems MSc 1 year 2 years On campus National University of Singapore/ University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years Russian Politics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Humboldt University of Berlin

Security, Leadership & Society MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus French MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

South Asia & Global Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Sustainable Cities MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus German MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and – option of joint PhD with optional study abroad Tourism, Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Stuttgart University/Humboldt PhD 3 years 4–6 years War Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus University of Berlin

Water: Science & Governance MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Language, Discourse MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus & Communication Languages & literature – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/National University PhD 3 years 4–6 years Taught courses of Singapore

Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Spanish, Portuguese & MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Language Teaching Latin American Studies PhD 3 years 4–6 years Comparative Literature MA 1 year 3 years On campus Law Contemporary Literature, MA 1 year 2 years On campus Culture & Theory Taught courses

Critical Methodologies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Competition Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus years Early Modern English Literature: MA 1 year 2 years On campus Text & Transmission Construction Law & MSc 18 months 2 years On campus Dispute Resolution /1 year Eighteenth-Century Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at the British Museum

European Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and abroad

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Economics for Competition Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning Management, business, finance & entrepreneurship

MA 2 years Taught courses

EU Competition Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning Accounting, Accountability MSc 1 year – On campus & Financial Management MA 2 years Banking & Finance MSc 1 year – On campus European Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus years Computational Finance MSc 1 year – On campus

European Union Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning Digital Marketing MSc 1 year – On campus

MA 2 years Finance: Asset Pricing MSc 1 year – On campus PG Dip – 16 months Blended learning Executive LLM Finance: Corporate Finance MSc 1 year – On campus LLM 2 years Financial Mathematics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 year 2 years On campus Human Resource Management MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Intellectual Property LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus & Organisational Analysis & Information Law years International Management MSc 1 year – On campus International Business Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus MSc 1 year 2 years On campus years International Marketing

International Corporate PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM – Min. Online learning Organisational Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Commercial Law 2 years & Psychology LLM Public Policy & Management MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Dispute Resolution LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus years Strategic Entrepreneurship MSc 1 year – On campus & Innovation International Financial PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM – Min. Online learning & Commercial Law 2 years Research courses LLM Management Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus International Financial Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus years PhD 3 years 6 years

International Tax Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus Mathematics years Taught courses Master of Laws LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus MSc 1 year 2 years On campus years Complex Systems Modelling

Medical Ethics & Law MA 1 year 2 years On campus Data Science MSc 1 year – On campus

Medical Law MA 1 year 2 years On campus Financial Mathematics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Mathematics MSc/Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus

Public Procurement Regulation PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning Non-Equilibrium Systems MSc 1 year – On campus in the EU & in its Global Context MA 2 years Theoretical Physics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Transnational Law LLM 1 year 2 or 4 On campus Research courses years Applied Mathematics MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–8 years On campus UK, EU & US Copyright Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning Pure Mathematics MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–8 years On campus MA 2 years Statistics MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–8 years On campus Research courses

Law Research MPhil 1 year – On campus

PhD 3–4 years –

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Nursing & midwifery Pharmacy, pharmacology & forensic science

Taught courses Taught courses

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Analytical Toxicology MSc 1 year – On campus

Advanced Practice MSc – 3 years On campus Biopharmaceuticals MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip – 2 years Clinical Pharmacology MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

PG Cert – 1 year PG Dip 1 year 2–3 years

Advanced Practice: District Nursing MSc 1 year – On campus PG Cert 1 year 2 years

Advanced Practice: Leadership MSc – 3 years On campus Drug Development Science MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus and blended learning

PG Dip – 2 years PG Dip 1 year 2–3 years

PG Cert – 1 year PG Cert 1 year 2 years

Advanced Practice: Midwifery MSc – 3 years On campus Drug Discovery Skills MSc 1 year – On campus and placements

PG Dip 2 years Forensic Science MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Advanced Practice: Specialist PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus MRes 15 months 30 months Community Public Health Nursing PG Dip 9 months 21 months – Health Visiting – School Nursing PG Cert – 9 months

Clinical Nursing MSc 1 year – On campus and a 10-day Independent Prescribing PG Cert – 6 months On campus clinical observation Pharmaceutical Analysis & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Clinical Research MRes 1 year 2 years On campus Quality Control

Implementation & MSc 1 year – On campus Pharmaceutical Technology MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Improvement Science Pharmacology MSc 1 year – On campus Midwifery Practice with PG Dip 18 months – On campus Registration as a Midwife MRes 16 months – – Graduate Entry Pharmacy Practice MSc – 3 years On campus Nursing MSc 1 year – On campus MSc (Prescribing) – 3 years Nursing with Registration PG Dip 2 years – On campus PG Dip – 2 years – Graduate entry as an Adult Nurse, and clinical placements Children’s Nurse or Mental Health PG Dip (Prescribing) – 2 years Nurse (all of these courses have an option to top up to a Nursing MSc PG Cert – 1 year through part-time study) Research courses Research courses Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Health Studies Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning (with optional study abroad) Population Sciences & Health MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Services Research Maternal & Newborn Healthcare MSc 1 year – On campus

Midwifery Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning (with optional study abroad)

Nursing & Midwifery Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years – On campus and blended learning with University of Hong Kong (with optional study abroad)

Nursing Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning (with optional study abroad)

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Taught courses Taught courses

Bioethics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Ageing & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Christianity & the Arts MA 1 year 2 years On campus Bioethics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 year – Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

History of Philosophy MA 1 year 2 years On campus China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Climate Change: MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Environment, Science & Policy Philosophy MA 1 year 2 years On campus Climate Change: MA 1 year 2 years On campus Philosophy of Medicine & Psychiatry MA 1 year 2 years On campus History, Culture, Society

Philosophy of Psychology MA 1 year 2 years On campus Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Divided Societies Religion (with Biblical Studies, MA 1 year 2 years On campus Jewish Studies, Religion in Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus Contemporary Society & Systematic Theology pathways) Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Theology & Religious Studies Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Inclusive Development Research courses Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Master of Philosophical Studies MPhilStud 2 years 3–4 years On campus International Development

Philosophy Research PhD 3 years 4–6 years Optional study abroad Environment, Politics & Globalisation MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore/ Gerontology MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Humboldt University of Berlin Global Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Theology & Religious Studies MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus – Conflict & Security pathway – Disasters & Adaptation pathway PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus – Global Surgery pathway Physics – Health Professions Education pathway Taught courses Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus Physics MSc/Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus International Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus Theoretical Physics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Programme MSc 1 year 2 years Online learning Research courses in Addiction Studies

Physics Research at Strand Campus MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 4–6 years On campus Medical Humanities MSc 1 year 2 years On campus and work placement – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/Erasmus Mundus Medicine, Health & Public Policy MSc 1 year 2 years On campus MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Research groups Mental Health, Ethics & Law – Photonics & Nanotechnology Public Policy & Ageing MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 1 year 2 years On campus – Biological Physics & Soft Matter MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Theory & Simulation of Public Policy and Management Condensed Matter Public Policy MA 1 year 2 years On campus – Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology

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Research courses European Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

Age-Related Diseases MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 4–6 years On campus PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Gerontology Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus International Political Economy MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus

Health Service & Population Research MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus PhD 3 years 7 years

Interdisciplinary Policy MPhil/PhD 1 year 4–7 years On campus International Relations MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and study abroad Studies Research – joint PhD with the Institute of International Relations at the PhD 3 years 4–6 years Old Age Psychiatry MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus University of São Paulo

Social Science, Health MPhil 2 years – On campus Middle Eastern Studies Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus & Medicine Research PhD 3 years 4–6 years Politics & economics Political Economy Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad Taught courses – option of joint PhD with National PhD 3 years 4–6 years China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus University of Singapore

Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Politics Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Divided Societies PhD 3 years 4–6 years Contemporary India (Research) MRes 1 year 2 years On campus Public Policy Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Double Master’s in Asian MA 2 years – On campus and study abroad PhD 3 years 4–6 years & European Affairs (1 year in Beijing, Russian & Eurasian Studies PhD 4 years 8 years On campus 1 year in London) War Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years Study abroad and online learning – both optional Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – option of joint PhD with & Inclusive Development University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 6 years National University of Singapore Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Development Psychiatry, psychology & neuroscience

Eurasian Political Economy & Energy MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Taught courses

European Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and optional study abroad Addiction Studies MSc 1 year – On campus

Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus Affective Disorders MSc 1 year – On campus

Political Economy MA 1 year 2 years On campus Applied Neuroscience MSc – 2–6 years Online learning

Political Economy of MSc 1 year 2 years On campus PG Dip – 16 months Emerging Markets –4 years

Political Economy of the Middle East MA 1 year 2 years On campus PG Cert – 8 months –3 years Politics & Contemporary History MA 1 year 2 years On campus CBT Informed & Carer Supportive Grad Cert – 8 months On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Practice in Psychosis Public Policy Grad Dip 16 months MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Russia in Global Systems Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Russian Politics & Society Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences MSc 1 year 2 years On campus MA 1 year 2 years On campus Science & Security Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses Clinical Neuroscience MSc 1 year – On campus MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Brazilian Studies Research Cognitive Behavioural Therapies PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus PhD 3 years 4–6 years Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PG Dip/PG Cert 1 year 2 years On campus Contemporary History MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus for Psychosis

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Development Studies with PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Please see online for up-to-date course details reference to Emerging Economies kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Psychology Academic Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Family Therapy MSc/Grad Cert 1 year 2 years On campus Psychological Medicine MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Forensic Mental Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Psychosis Studies Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Genes, Environment & Development MSc 1 year – On campus Social, Genetic & Developmental MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus in Psychology & Psychiatry Psychiatry Research

Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus Wolfson Centre for Age-Related MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Diseases Research Health Psychology MSc 1 year – On campus Public health International Programme MSc 1 year 2 years Online learning in Addiction Studies Taught courses

Mental Health Studies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Global Air Pollution & Health: MSc 1 year – On campus Management & Science Neuroimaging MSc 1 year – On campus Global Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Neuroscience – Global Surgery pathway Organisational Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Health Professions & Psychology Education pathway – Disasters & Adaptation pathway MSc/PG Cert 1 year 2 years On campus Psychiatric Research – Conflict & Security pathway MSc – 2–6 years Online learning Psychology & Neuroscience Palliative Care MSc 1 year 2 years On campus of Mental Health PG Dip – 16 months PG Dip 1 year 2 years –4 years PG Cert 1 year 2 years PG Cert – 8 months –3 years Public Health MPH 1 year 2 years On campus War & Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus – Primary Care pathway – Environmental Health pathway Research courses – Allied Health pathway MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Addictions Research Public Health MSc – 2 years Online learning MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Biostatistics & Computing Research PG Dip – 16 months MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PG Cert – 8 months MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Clinical Neuroscience Research Women’s & Children’s Health MSc 1 year – On campus DClinPsy 3 years – On campus Clinical Psychology Research courses MD(Res) 2 years 4 years On campus Doctor of Medicine (Research) Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative MPhil/PhD 3–4 years – On campus (across all programmes) Care & Rehabilitation Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Forensic & Specialist training for medical professionals Neurodevelopmental Science Taught courses Health Service & Population Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Advanced Musculoskeletal MSc /PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus MD(Res) 2 years 4 years On campus Medical Humanities Physiotherapy MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus MRC Centre for Advanced Musculoskeletal MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and clinical placement Neurodevelopmental Disorders Physiotherapy (with clinical Neuroimaging Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus placements)

Neuroscience Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Old Age Psychiatry & Dementia MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

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Advanced Paediatrics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Vascular Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements

Aerospace Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year – On campus and at RAF Centre PG Dip – 18 months of Aviation Medicine PG Cert – 9 months Cardiovascular Research MSc 1 year – On campus Women’s & Children’s Health MSc 1 year – On campus Clinical Dermatology MSc 1 year – On campus Research courses Dietetics MSc 2 years – On campus and clinical placements PG Dip 17 months Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and at St George’s Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus – with St George’s, MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus PG Cert 1–2 years Immunology & Microbial Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Global Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Life Course Sciences – Global Surgery pathway Teaching – Health Professions Education pathway Taught courses – Disasters & Adaptation pathway Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE/PGCE 1 year – On campus and school placement – Conflict & Security pathway – Biology (School Direct) Maxillofacial & MSc 2 years – On campus – Chemistry Craniofacial Technology – Computing – English Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks – Information Technology Medical Immunology MSc/PG Dip – 2 years On campus & Computer Science – Latin with Classics PG Cert – 1–2 years On campus – Mathematics Medical Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placement – Modern Foreign Languages – Physics with Mathematics PG Dip – 18 months –Physics PG Cert – 9 months – Religious Education

Nuclear Medicine: Science & Practice MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert 1 year – On campus

Nutrition MSc 1 year – On campus

PG Dip 8 months –

Orofacial Pain MSc 2 years – On campus

Palliative Care MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip 1 year –

PG Cert 1 year –

Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc 2 years – On campus and clinical placements

Rheumatology MSc/PG Dip – 2 years On campus

Specialist Ultrasound Practice PG Cert – 9 months On campus

Translational Cancer Medicine MRes 1 year – On campus

Ultrasound in Emergency PG Cert – 9 months On campus & Critical Care

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TEACHER TRAINING KEY INFORMATION PLANNER Applicants to PGCE courses OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17 JAN-18 FEB-18 MAR-18 APR-18 MAY-18 JUN-18 JUL-18 AUG-18 SEP-18 must follow the process and deadlines set out by the September Applications Application Received an off er? Enrol online Complete UCAS Teacher Training start – open deadline Check acceptance and deposit deadlines enrolment application system: application for most on campus to enrolment courses** ucas.com/ucas-teacher- journey After applying, check King’s Apply for training messages, interviews, details and decisions: apply.kcl.ac.uk NURSING OR MIDWIFERY PG DIP Applicants to a PG Dip Apply for King’s bursaries and scholarships Apply for a postgraduate loan If you have a disability that may impact on your studies in nursing or midwifery Note that for some funding opportunities Check here for details and eligibility: in any way, please see our Disability Advisory Service (with registration) should you need to apply early: gov.uk/postgraduate-loan webpages for information on support: use the main UCAS scheme: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding kcl.ac.uk/disability

ucas.com/apply Accommodation Occupational health check/ Accommodation applications Disclosure and Barring Service applications open (for select courses only) close CAMPUS TOURS Join us on one of King’s Additional Check if you need a visa to study in the UK: Look out Apply for your visa monthly tours to discover steps for gov.uk/check-uk-visa for instructions through King’s more about the campus international Check if you meet the English language Apply on starting your visa where you will be studying: applicants requirements for your course: application (if required) kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate kcl.ac.uk/campus-tours Conditional Good luck with your examinations! off er holders Send offi cial documentation evidencing that you only have met your conditions through King’s Apply

*Other start dates may be available. Check the King’s website for more information. Deadlines vary. Check kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate for your course’s application deadline. You will be advised through King’s Apply whether you are required to pay a £50 application fee to submit your application. **Taught courses only.

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King’s seeks to admit the brightest and the best students with the potential to make the most of King’s world-class facilities and academic staff. In this section, find out about the different routes for applying to King’s and what to expect during this process.

Check your course details online APPLY ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS level of English language that students are for complete application information, The King’s online portal, King’s Apply, To study at King’s, it is essential to required to meet. Each postgraduate course deadlines and procedures regarding provides an easy and secure way to submit be able to communicate effectively sits within a band, and every band has a funding for your course. your application, references and required in English in an academic environment. different English language requirement. documents. It allows you to: Each postgraduate course has a minimum Please refer to the table below. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ••track the status of your application •For the majority of postgraduate • •communicate with our Proficiency test Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E taught courses, a 2:1 honours degree • Admissions Office King’s International Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B minimum or international equivalent is required. Pre-master’s in the course in the course in the course in the course in the course •pay your application fee and Many postgraduate research degrees • •• deposit (if required) King’s Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 6.5 Pass with Band 6 will also require a master’s degree or Pre-sessional respond to your offer. international equivalent for entry. •• Cambridge Advanced 191 overall with 185 overall with 185 overall with 176 overall with 169 overall with To access King’s Apply, follow the Certificate (CAE) a minimum of a minimum of a minimum of 176 in a minimum of a minimum of For course-specific entry requirements, 185 in all skills 176 in all skills reading & writing and 169 in all skills 160 in all skills please check your course details online instructions for applying to your 169 in listening & speaking before you apply to ensure you meet the course online. Cambridge Certificate 191 overall with 185 overall with 185 overall with 176 overall with 169 overall with full entry requirements. Please be aware that some courses require of Proficiency in a minimum of a minimum of a minimum of 176 in a minimum of a minimum of a non-refundable application fee of £50. English (CPE) 185 in all skills 176 in all skills reading & writing and 169 in all skills 160 in each skill kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate This will be clearly stated when you 169 in listening commence your application through & speaking Please also note that there may King’s Apply. Many courses require IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with 7.0 overall with 7.0 overall with a 6.5 overall with 6.0 overall with be additional non-academic entry a minimum of a minimum of minimum of 6.5 in a minimum of a minimum of a deposit payment to accept your offer. 7.0 in each skill 6.5 in each skill reading & writing 6.0 in each skill 5.5 in each skill requirements, or applying which Deposit amounts and terms and and 6.0 in listening are also detailed online. For example: conditions will be clearly stated & speaking ••occupational health clearance when you receive your offer. Pearson Test of 75 overall with 69 overall with 69 overall with a 62 overall with 59 overall with English (Academic) a minimum of a minimum of minimum of 62 in a minimum of a minimum of ••Disclosure and Barring Service check 69 in each skill 62 in each skill reading & writing 59 in each skill 54 in each skill ••Academic Technology Approval and 59 in listening & Scheme (ATAS) clearance, which speaking applies to non-EEA/Swiss students TOEFL iBT 109 overall with 27 in 100 overall with a 100 overall with a 92 overall with a 80 overall with Institution code: 0394 writing and a minimum minimum of 25 in writing minimum of 25 in minimum of 23 in a minimum of who are intending to undertake study of 25 in each of the and 23 in each of the writing, 23 in reading writing and 20 in each 20 in each skill in certain science, engineering other skills other skills and 20 in each of the of the other skills or technology subjects. other skills

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This overview is your starting point for understanding the costs involved in studying at King’s and living in London, and for getting advice on how to fund your studies. Please check our website for fees for 2018 entry.

FULL-TIME FEE DEPOSIT & APPLICATION FEE RESEARCH COUNCILS UK The amount changes regularly, so always For details of course fees for 2018, You will be advised through King’s The principal sources of funding check the UKVI website for the most please check our webpages. Apply whether you are required to pay (available to UK/EU students only) are: up-to-date information. If you have an application fee of £50 to submit your dependants you will have to show kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate application. Some courses have a fee kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding that more funds are available. deposit scheme. When you receive ahrc.ac.uk We would also recommend that you your offer, you will be advised whether PART-TIME FEE bbsrc.ac.uk have access to more funds than this Where courses are offered on a part-time a deposit is required (usually 10 per cent in order to cover all costs and any esrc.ac.uk basis, fees are usually half the annual cost of the tuition fee). emergencies that may arise. of the full-time fee. mrc.ac.uk LIVING EXPENSES More information is available from nerc.ac.uk Full details are listed on our webpages. King’s provides detailed guidance costs King’s Student Advice Service. and help with planning your finances stfc.ac.uk kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate kcl.ac.uk/advice during the application process. You can usually apply through King’s. Guidance is also available at: BENCH FEE For more information, visit: HOW TO PAY: INSTALMENTS & DEPOSITS kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Fees are payable in two equal instalments Some research students are also charged kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding a ‘bench fee’ in addition to the tuition on 31 October and 31 January, or 14 days fee to cover the cost of consumables from the date of the invoice, if later. Some courses have a fee deposit scheme. When and equipment used during research. you are offered a place, you are advised Check with your faculty whether this If you are an international student, STUDENT VISA FINANCE CONDITIONS whether or not a deposit is required (usually is applicable to you before applying. visit the ‘Life in the UK’ section at: If you require a student visa to study in 10 per cent of the fee). Overseas students can use Western Union for international EQUIVALENT OR LOWER kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate the UK, you must have sufficient funds QUALIFICATION (ELQ) FEE to cover both fees and maintenance (for payments. Further information is available on King’s website: If you are a home or EU student seeking Find out more at: yourself and any dependants in the UK). to obtain an ELQ (other than teacher UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ requires you to demonstrate that you kcl.ac.uk/how-to-pay training qualifications), please contact fees-and-funding Admissions for advice on whether have access to a minimum amount this will affect your tuition fees. of money to cover living costs.

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Funding Funding

King’s aims to support you in many diff erent ways and we understand that the rising cost of education may be a concern. Our range of funding options is designed to help you achieve your potential, whatever your fi nancial circumstances. King’s funding packages are launched from autumn 2017 for courses starting in 2018–19. For details, please visit: FUNDING POSTGRADUATE STUDENT LOANS King’s Graduate School’s funding packages If you are a UK national (or an individual kcl.ac.uk/ are due to be launched from autumn 2017. with settled status in the UK) who has postgraduate-funding For details, visit: been ordinarily resident in the UK and its islands for three years on the fi rst day of kcl.ac.uk/funding the fi rst academic year of your course, you may be eligible to apply for a loan of up to FUNDING DATABASE £10,280 from Student Finance England. Our online funding database lists scholarship Find out more at: funds as they become available, and includes: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate-student-loans • eligibility • application details • procedures closing dates. OVERSEAS STUDENT FUNDING OPTIONS kcl.ac.uk/funding In addition to King’s co-funded scholarships and the funding available KING’S CO-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS through King’s Graduate School, Awarded on merit in open competitions, sources of funding may include: King’s invests heavily in scholarships that sponsorship by your employer are designed to attract the best students • from around the world. Our reputation • the UK Government attracts external funders who frequently • your government approach us about co-funding scholarships • scholarships and bursaries off ered for students who are resident in particular by private agencies and charities. countries or parts of the world. Please note the student visa conditions (on page 91) when taking into consideration PAID WORK the cost of studying in the UK. Unless your visa specifi cally prohibits you from working, generally you may be permitted to You may also wish to contact your work up to 20 hours per week during term nearest British Council offi ce or time to supplement your income and gain education department for advice. work experience. King’s Student Advice Service provides detailed information at:

kcl.ac.uk/advice

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King’s welcomes students with a wide range of qualifi cations from all over the world. King’s Admissions Offi ce will consider your application on its individual merits and provide you with a decision on a timely basis.

King’s welcome some 11,000 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH & STUDY GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION international students each year from To follow King’s courses successfully and SKILLS SUPPORT We guarantee accommodation to over 150 countries across the globe. Our fulfi l the student visa requirements, you Once you start your main postgraduate all international postgraduate students dedicated webpages for international must have a strong command of English degree at King’s, you will have the for their fi rst year of study (this includes students explain everything you need and be able to apply this in an academic chance to sign up for a number of short Pre-sessional and International Pre-master’s to know about applying and studying at environment. As an international student, courses and one-off sessions that will students, but excludes those from the UK King’s, as well as about living in London. and if your fi rst language is not English, help you to develop your academic and EU). You will be invited to make an Visit King’s international webpages for: you will be required to provide English and study skills. application once you’ve accepted your certifi cated proof of your competence off er to study at King’s. dates when King’s may be visiting The classes are free and, in addition • in English before starting your studies. your country to vocabulary and grammar, focus on Faculty-specifi c English language improving a wide range of skills required • advice on visas and immigration, ‘Coming from a diff erent country and working in the UK, and other entry requirements are available online: at the higher education level, including key issues and where to fi nd presentation training, using sources a very diff erent academic background, the answers to them kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate and writing eff ective essays. I was quite daunted [at the prospect of] • information about welcome Or alternatively at: leaving home, family and friends and orientation programmes behind for one whole year. King’s • King’s international student kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr has, however, repaid in full all blogs and videos. Please check King’s website for full details my wishes and expectations.’ You can also fi nd country- and of the tests and qualifi cations King’s accepts region-specifi c information, as well as proof of English language profi ciency. Gladio as pre-departure and arrival checklists, Biomedical & Molecular Sciences to help you prepare for life at King’s. Or please see page 83. Research MSc/MRes If you don’t meet kcl.ac.uk/international kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr the English language requirements for direct entry, you may be eligible for INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS a Pre-sessional or International International equivalencies by country Pre-master’s course. of King’s postgraduate entry requirements Please see page 25. can be found on King’s website:

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH SERVICE STUDENT VISA FINANCE CONDITIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT As an international student, you may The King’s College NHS Health Centre To gain permission to enter the UK WELCOME & ORIENTATION be permitted to work up to 20 hours per located on campus provides accessible as a student from outside the European King’s offers an in-depth orientation week during term time to supplement confidential healthcare for all students. Economic Area, it is likely that you will programme free of charge for international your income and develop your prospects. For detailed information regarding the need to apply for a Tier 4 visa. You will students, consisting of welcome and The Careers Service can help you in entitlement of international students to not be able to apply for your visa until you orientation events during your first few choosing a path to employment. They free NHS care, please visit our website: hold an unconditional offer from King’s. weeks. Covering topics such as working advertise vacancies via their online Once your offer is unconditional, King’s in the UK, opening a bank account, database JobOnline, which has over kclnhshealthcentre.com/ will provide you with a Confirmation of registering with a doctor, budgeting, 2,000 part-time jobs listed at any Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, safety and much more, orientation aims given time. RELIGIOUS PROVISION & PASTORAL CARE which you need in order to apply for your to help you settle into London and life The university has separate male and Tier 4 student visa. at King’s seamlessly. kcl.ac.uk/careers female Muslim prayer rooms on all When applying for a visa, you are required campuses, as well as chapels at both the to show that you have a minimum amount INTERNSHIPS Strand and Guy’s campuses. A full-time of money to cover tuition fees and living Completing an internship is an excellent Anglican chaplain heads the university costs for both you and any dependants, way to practically apply the knowledge chaplaincy, which includes Roman and this must remain in your bank account gained from the classroom, while enabling Catholic, Orthodox and Free Churches (or your parents’ account, but additional Join the conversation you to develop your professional contacts. chaplains. The rabbi to Jewish students documents may be required in this case) /KingsCollegeLonIntl The Careers Service offers students the in London visits King’s and works as for a minimum of 28 days prior to the date opportunity to complete internships an associate of the chaplaincy. of your visa application. This amount of @KingsGlobal both in the UK and internationally. Our money cannot drop at any point during @KingsGlobal flagship Global Internships Programme, this period. which is one of a kind within the UK, is In addition to this, we would recommend an incredible opportunity for students that you have access to additional funds in who wish to pursue a global career, since order to cover all costs and any emergencies it provides summer internships in seven that may arise. dynamic countries, including China and the USA. More information is available from the King’s Student Advice Service: kcl.ac.uk/careers kcl.ac.uk/advice

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As a new postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to apply for accommodation with King’s Residences. King’s College London guarantees a place in residence to all international postgraduate applicants (ie students from outside the UK or Europe) who apply by the published deadline.

KING’S RESIDENCES MATURE STUDENTS You may also want to check the University Within close proximity to all King’s Postgraduate students are generally of London Housing Services database of: College London campuses, as well as allocated to a postgraduate area or ••private-rented accommodation King’s all the attractions London has to offer, building and those over 30 are also Accommodation ••private halls Residences King’s residences are is the perfect place normally grouped together. webpages •independent hostels for you to live during your time at King’s. • +44 (0)20 3660 2662  For information on the accommodation COUPLES ACCOMMODATION ••lists of students in London who kcl.ac.uk/accomm wish to share with other students. [email protected] options available, please visit: We have a limited number of rooms allocated for couples. housing.london.ac.uk/ kcl.ac.uk/accomm find-accommodation PRIVATE-RENTED ACCOMMODATION INCLUSIVE LIVING London offers an enormous range TEMPORARY SUMMER AND of privately-rented accommodation, King’s has a number of inclusive INTERVIEW ACCOMMODATION practices within King’s Residences: including both house and flat shares. Student You may also consider renting a room Short-let places in university residences Advice Service are normally available from the beginning SINGLE-GENDER FLATS in someone’s home. of July to September. These can be booked kcl.ac.uk/housing All King’s residences are mixed gender; King’s Student Advice Service realises through King’s Venues. however, if for any reason you require how daunting moving to a new city can single-gender accommodation (eg for be and can advise you on your options. Search kcl.ac.uk for: religious/cultural reasons), King’s will The ‘Housing’ pages provide a guide to ••advice seek to accommodate your request. options in the private sector and links to ••King’s Venues more information and suppliers. King’s ••University of London Housing Services. ACCESSIBLE ROOMS also hosts a Flatmate Finder group for Disability King’s Residences endeavours to current and firm accepted offer holders Advisory Service University make reasonable adjustments to support to advertise for potential housemates. of London individuals who, due to long-term medical kcl.ac.uk/disability conditions, disability, mental health or kcl.ac.uk/housing +44 (0)20 7848 7018 halls.london.ac.uk sensory/physical impairment, require [email protected] adapted accommodation.

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King’s Residences Visit our website for more information on each residence kcl.ac.uk/accomm The team at Kings’s Residences provides more than just accommodation; they provide an all-inclusive student experience, including welfare support, a community building and a programme solely dedicated to enhancing life skills. All of King’s residences offer quality accommodation, with facilities and services to suit all budgets and lifestyles.

King’s Residences offers self-catered Residence Postcode Closest transport station Distance to/from Strand & Waterloo campuses Distance to/from Guy’s campus Type of room Weekly rent 2018/19 rates accommodation comprising non-ensuite, ensuite and studios. King’s also has a number of residences dedicated specifically to postgraduate students. Please see the Angel Lane E15 1BL Stratford N/A N/A 40 mins 35 mins N/A N/A 40 mins 30 mins Ensuite £210 adjacent table for further information. In Studio £255 combined undergraduate and postgraduate Champion Hill SE5 8AN Denmark Hill N/A 45 mins 30 mins 30 mins N/A N/A 25 mins 30 mins Non-ensuite £150 residences, King’s will endeavour to place Ensuite £199 all postgraduate students in areas together. Large ensuite £209 All postgraduate students will be required Ewen Henderson Court SE14 6BL New Cross Gate N/A 40 mins 40 mins 30 mins N/A 45 mins 25 mins 15 mins Non-ensuite £155 to sign a 51-week contract. Ensuite £165 Great Dover Street SE1 4XA Borough 35 mins 30 mins 15 mins 30 mins 10 mins N/A 5 mins N/A Ensuite £199 Apartments Large ensuite £205 Julian Markham House SE17 1JL Elephant and Castle 45 mins 40 mins 25 mins 20 mins 25 mins 20 mins 15 mins 10 mins Ensuite £209 Studio £232 Moonraker Point SE1 0FN Southwark 20 mins 20 mins 10 mins 15 mins 15 mins 15 mins 10 mins 10 mins Ensuite £259 Large ensuite £265 Studio £349 Large studio £357 Orchard Lisle SE1 1XT London Bridge 30 mins 25 mins 15 mins 25 mins 5 mins N/A N/A N/A Non-ensuite £186 and Iris Brook Studio £220–£230 Stamford Street SE1 9NQ Waterloo 15 mins 10 mins 10 mins N/A 25 mins 15 mins 10 mins 15 mins Ensuite £199 Apartments Large ensuite £215 Double room £315 Couples flat £370 Terms and conditions 2018/19: Stratford One E20 1GS Stratford N/A N/A 40 mins 40 mins N/A N/A 35 mins 35 mins Ensuite £199 1. Rates are stated in GBP (£) and are given per person, per week. Tower Bridge EC3N 1JA Tower Hill 40 mins 35 mins 15 mins 15 mins 25 mins 15 mins 10 mins 15 mins Non-ensuite £263 2. The figures quoted above are Ensuite £289 inclusive of Endsleigh Possessions Block Insurance. For more details, Studio £382 visit our website: Wolfson House SE1 3RB London Bridge 30 mins 30 mins 10 mins 20 mins 5 mins N/A N/A N/A Non-ensuite £155 kcl.ac.uk/accomm One-bedroom flat £370

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King’s Student Services provides support, advice and guidance to all prospective and current students at King’s. This includes counselling, support and wellbeing an NHS Health Centre, a Disability Advisory Service and a Student Advice Service, as well as coordinated support in residences and alongside KCLSU.

DISABLED STUDENTS DISABILITY ADVISORY SERVICE HEALTH SERVICE STUDENT COUNSELLING King’s welcomes and encourages A wide range of support is available King’s College NHS Health Centre The Student Counselling Service applications from disabled students. for disabled students, including those located on campus provides accessible offers a free and confidential service to Disclosing a disability, long-term with long-term medical and mental confidential health care for all students. help students cope with any difficulties medical or mental health condition health conditions or specific learning For detailed information regarding the related to their studies or those of a more or specific learning difficulty does not difficulties such as dyslexia. entitlement of international students to personal or emotional nature. King’s, affect the academic assessment of any free NHS care, please visit our website: counsellors are all experienced and fully King’s encourages you to disclose any application. It is helpful to know about accredited, with a range of specialisms – condition that may impact on your the nature of any disability at the earliest kclnhshealthcentre.com/ such as psychodynamic therapy and engagement with your studies at the possible opportunity so King’s can address cognitive behavioural therapy. earliest possible opportunity, so that specific needs and ascertain whether King’s can discuss potential support STUDENT COACHING facilities to support you are in place. kcl.ac.uk/counselling strategies. More information about the King’s Wellbeing strives to build a Please complete the relevant sections of service and possible support options happy, healthy community. It offers the application form or, if you would prefer can be found on the Disability Advisory coaching sessions for students seeking COURSES & WORKSHOPS to seek advice first, contact the Disability Service webpages. All enquiries are new and innovative ways of enhancing King’s Wellbeing works with the King’s Advisory Service or the relevant faculty’s dealt with sensitively and in confidence. their performance, fulfilling their potential Way to Wellbeing, a holistic framework disability liaison prior to applying. If you and effectively meeting the demands of for looking at wellbeing. Courses and have particular access requirements, an kcl.ac.uk/disability work-life balance. Coaching is a positive workshops are available across all information visit would be advisable. and future-focused process that is carried campuses and focus on diverse aspects For more information on support initiatives DISABLEDGO out in partnership between the coach of wellbeing. Popular workshops have and client. included Confidence in Public Speaking, and specific funding for support to engage DisabledGo enables you to assess Mindfulness, Managing Relationships you with your studies, contact the Disability King’s campus accessibility so that King’s Wellbeing coaches are all and Embracing Change. Information Advisory Service at [email protected] you can decide whether the university ILM or ICF trained. Common areas on future workshops can be found at: or call +44 (0)20 7848 7018. provides you with a suitable study that students wish to focus on include environment or whether you would improving self-confidence, work–life King’s disability webpage provides a range kcl.ac.uk/wellbeing of useful information for you to consider: need to request reasonable adjustments. balance, relationships, time management, positive thinking and improving kcl.ac.uk/disability disabledgo.com mental wellbeing.

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24/7 IT support throughout the year

IT WI-FI King’s IT provides services for You can access the internet on students, staff and researchers at campus with any wireless-enabled the university. Central and campus device. It is also available at many teams focus on delivering innovative other UK universities, NHS hospitals, IT systems, including data storage, some city centres and abroad, so it networks, audiovisual, applications is a fantastic resource. and student computing. Free guest Wi-Fi is available King’s IT provide free Microsoft at King’s via The Cloud. Offi ce 365 for everyone at King’s and 24/7 IT support every day of the year. OUR APP Further details can be found on the We also off er the King’s RemoteApp, help and support webpage. which gives you access to Windows applications and your fi les any it.kcl.ac.uk time, anywhere if you have internet connectivity.

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INDEX INDEX Taught courses Taught courses

0–9 Affective Disorders 75 Christianity & the Arts 58, 72 Construction Law 67 Education 62 Forensic Mental Health 76 Intellectual Property 68 M 6-week Combined 57 & Dispute Resolution & Information Law Master of Laws 68 Pre-sessional Ageing & Society 73 Classical Art 58, 64 Contemporary 64 Education in Arts 62 Forensic Science 71 Intelligence & 60, 6-week Pre-sessional 57 & Archaeology British History & Cultural Settings International Security 66, 74 Master of Music 58 Air Power in the 60 Classical Studies 64 Contemporary 65, 74 Education, Policy & Society 62 French Literature & Culture 67 Intelligent Systems 59, 63 10-week Combined 57 Modern World India Research Mathematics 69 Pre-sessional Analytical Toxicology 71 Classics 64 Contemporary Literature, 66 Eighteenth-Century Studies 64, 66 International 68 G 10-week Pre-sessional 57 Culture & Theory Business Law Mathematics Education 62 Genes, Environment & 76 Ancient History 64 Climate Change: 63, 73 Critical Methodologies 66 Electronic Engineering 63 International 62, 73 Development in Psychology Environment, Science with Management Child Studies 15-week Combined 57 & Psychiatry Maxillofacial & 61, 78 Pre-sessional & Policy Craniofacial Technology Applied Linguistics & 62, 66 Cultural & 58 Emerging Economies & 65, Genomic Medicine 59, 78 International 60, 66 Climate Change: 58, 15-week Pre-sessional 57 English Language Teaching Creative Industries Inclusive Development 73, 74 Conflict Studies Maxillofacial Prosthetic 61, 78 History, Culture, Society 63, 73 Rehabilitation Applied Neuroscience 75 Emerging Economies & 65, Geography 63, 65 International Corporate & 68 Clinical Dermatology 78 International Development 73, 74 Commercial Law Medical Engineering 59, 63, A D Arms Control & 60 Endodontics 61 International Dispute 68 & Physics 64, 72 Data Science 59, Geopolitics, 60, Accounting, Accountability 69 International Security Clinical Neurodevelopmental 75 Resolution 62, 69 Territory & Security 63, 65 Medical Ethics & Law 68 and Financial Management Sciences Arts & Cultural Management 58 Endodontology 61 International Financial 68 Dental Cone Beam CT 61 Gerontology 73 Addiction Studies 75 Clinical Neuropsychiatry 75 & Commercial Law Radiological Interpretation Medical Humanities 73, 76 Engineering 63 International Financial Law 68 B Dental Public Health 61, Global Air Pollution and 59, 77 Advanced Clinical Practice 70 Clinical Neuroscience 75 with Management 73, 77 Health; Management Medical Imaging Sciences 64 Banking and Finance 69 Environment 63, 65 & Science International Management 69 Dietetics 78 Advanced Computing 59 Clinical Nursing 70 & Development Global Ethics & 65, Medical Immunology 78 Big Data in 58 Environment, Politics 63, 73 Human Values 68, 72 International Marketing 69 Culture & Society Digital Asset & 58 Advanced Computing 59 Clinical Pharmacology 71 & Globalisation Media Management Global Health 66, 73, Medical Law 68 with Management Bioethics & Society 72, 73 Environmental Monitoring, 63 77, 78 International Peace 60, 66 Digital Culture & Society 58 Advanced Minimum 61 Clinical Research 70 Modelling & Management Global Health & 66, & Security Medical Ultrasound 64, 78 Intervention Dentistry Biomedical & Molecular 58 EU Competition Law 68 Social Justice 72, 73 International 66, 75 Sciences Research Digital Curation 58 Advanced Musculoskeletal 77 Cognitive Behavioural 75 Global Mental Health 66, Political Economy Medicine, Health 73 Physiotherapy Biopharmaceuticals 71 Therapies Eurasian Political 65, 74 73, 76 International Pre-master’s 57 & Public Policy Digital Humanities 58 Advanced Paediatrics 78 Cognitive Behavioural 75 Economy & Energy Medieval History 64 Business Management 57 Therapy for Psychosis European Law 68 International Programme 73, 76 Digital Marketing 69 H Advanced Practice 70 Comparative Literature 66, 67 in Addiction Studies Health Psychology 76 Medieval Studies 64, 67 C European Studies 66, 74 International Relations 60, Disasters, Adaptation 63, 65 Advanced Practice: 70 Competition Law 67 Cardiovascular Research 59, 78 66, 75 Mental Health Studies 76 District Nursing & Development History of Philosophy 72 European Union Law 68 International Relations 60, 66 Double Master’s in 74 Advanced Practice: 70 Complex Systems Modelling 69 CBT Informed and Carer 75 & Contemporary War Mental Health, 68, 72, Leadership Asian & European Affairs History of War 60, Supportive Practice Executive LLM 68 International Tax Law 68 Ethics & Law 73, 76 Drug Development Science 71 64, 66 Advanced Practice: 70 in Psychosis Computational Finance 59, 69 Microbiome in 59, 61 Midwifery Human & Applied Physiology 59 Certificate in Advanced 58 Health & Disease Drug Discovery Skills 71 Advanced Practice: 70 Musical Studies Computer Systems 62 F L Middle Eastern Studies 66 Specialist Community Human Resource 69 Chemistry 59 Engineering with Management Family Therapy 76 Language & 67 Public Health Nursing Management & Cultural Diversity Computing & 59 E Organisational Analysis Midwifery Practice with 70 Advanced Software 59 Internet Systems Film Studies 58 Late Antique 64 Child & Adolescent 62, Early Intervention 76 Registration as a Midwife Engineering & Byzantine Studies Mental Health 73, 75 Computing & Security 59 in Psychosis Mobile & Personal 63 Advanced Software 59 Finance: 69 I Latin American 66 Child Studies 62, 73 Early Modern English 66 Communications Engineering with Asset Pricing Development Conflict Resolution in 60, Literature: Text & Immunology 59 Management Modern History 64 Divided Societies 73, 74 Transmission Finance: 69 Leadership & Development 66 Aerospace Medicine 58, 78 China & Globalisation 65, Corporate Finance 73, 74 Conflict, Security 65, 73 Early Modern History 64 Implentation & 70 Modern Literature 67 & Development Financial Mathematics 69 Improvement Science Leadership Studies with 66 Aesthetic Dentistry 61 Chinese Studies Research 65 & Culture reference to Security Conscious Sedation 61 Economics for 68 Independent Prescribing 71 & Development Molecular Biophysics 59 for Dentistry Competition Law Fixed & Removable 61 for Medical Sciences Prosthodontics

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INDEX INDEX Taught courses Research courses

N Philosophy of 72 Religion 72 Terrorism, Security 60 A Development Studies with 74 International Relations 75 Philosophy Research 72 National Security Studies 60 Medicine & Psychiatry & Society Addictions Research 76 Reference to Emerging Economies Philosophy of Psychology 72 Rheumatology 78 The Classical World 64 Physics Research 72 Digital Humanities 58 L Neuroimaging 65, 76 & Its Reception Age-Related Diseases 74 Language, Discourse 62, 67 Physics 72 Risk Analysis 63 Theatre & 67 Political Economy Research 75 & Communication Doctor of Medicine 76 Neuroscience 76 Performance Studies Applied Mathematics 69 (Research) Latin American Studies 67 Physiotherapy 78 Robotics 63 Theology & Religious Studies 72 (across all programmes) Politics Research 75 Non-Equilibrium Systems 69 (pre-registration) B Law Research 68 Political Economy 74 Russia in Global Systems 66, 74 Theoretical Physics 69, 72 Population Sciences & Health 71 Biomedical Engineering 65 Nuclear Medicine: 65, 78 E & Imaging Sciences Life Course Sciences 79 Science & Practice Political Economy 66, 74 Russian Politics & Society 66, 74 Tourism, Environment 63, 66 Education Research 62 Psychological Medicine 77 Biostatistics & 76 Nursing 70 of Emerging Markets & Development Computing Research Political Economy 66, 74 Science & Security 60, 74 Translational 59, 78 English 67 M Psychology 77 Brazilian Studies Research 74 Nursing with Registration 70 of the Middle East Cancer Medicine Management Research 69 Academic Research Politics & 74 Sciences Po – King’s 60 Transnational Law 68 European Studies 75 Psychosis Studies Research 77 Byzantine & Modern 64 Nutrition 78 Contemporary History Graduate Programme Master of 72 in International Affairs Greek Studies Politics & 57 Film Studies 58 Philosophical Studies Public Policy Research 75 Security, Leadership 60, 66 U International Relations Maternal and 70 O & Society UK, EU & US Copyright Law 68 C Newborn Healthcare Postgraduate Certificate 62, 79 F Pure Mathematics 69 Operative Dentistry 61 Shakespeare Studies 67 in Education Cancer & 71, 79 Medical Humanities 76 Ultrasound in Emergency 65, 78 Forensic & 76 Prosthodontics 61 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Critical Care Neurodevelopmental Organisational Psychiatry 69, 76 South Asia & 60, 66 R Cardiovascular Sciences 79 Middle Eastern 75 & Psychology Global Security French 67 Robotics 60, 63 Psychiatric Research 76 & Medicine Studies Research Orofacial Pain 78 Space Physiology & Health 59 V Child & Adolescent 62, 76 Midwifery Research 70 Russian & Eurasian Studies 75 Psychology & Neuroscience 76 Vascular Ultrasound 65, 79 Psychiatry G Orthodontics 61 Spanish, Portuguese 67 of Mental Health Cicely Saunders Institute 77 Geography 63 Music 58 & Latin American Studies Public Health 77 of Palliative Care & S Special Care Dentistry 61 W Rehabilitation Research P German 67 Social Science, Health 74 War & Psychiatry 60, 76 Classics 64 N Paediatric Dentistry 61 Public Policy 73, 74 & Medicine Research Specialist Ultrasound 65, 78 Neurodevelopmental 76 Gerontology Research 74 Social, Genetic 77 Practice War in the Modern World 60 Clinical Neuroscience 76 Disorders Palliative Care 77, 78 Public Policy & Ageing 73 & Developmental Stem Cell & Regenerative 59 Research Neuroimaging Research 65, 76 Psychiatry Research War Studies 60, 66 H Therapies: From Bench Clinical Psychology 76 Spanish, Portuguese 67 Periodontology 61 Public Policy 69, 73 to Market and Management Health Service & 74, 76 Neuroscience Research 76 & Latin American Studies Strategic Communications 60 Water: Science 63, 66 Population Research Comparative Literature 67 Statistics 69 Pharmaceutical Analysis 71 Public Procurement 68 & Governance Health Studies Research 70 Nursing & 70 & Quality Control Regulation in the EU & in its Global Context Strategic Entrepreneurship 69 Web Intelligence 59 Computer Science Research 60 Midwifery Research Pharmaceutical 71 & Innovation T History 64 Nursing Research 70 Technology Telecommunications 63 Sustainable Cities 63, 66 Women’s & 77, 79 Contemporary History 64, 74 Pharmacology 71 R Children’s Health I Radiopharmaceutics 65 O Theology & Religious Studies 72 World History & Cultures 64 Culture, Media 58 and PET Radiochemistry T Immunology & 59, 79 Pharmacy Practice 71 & Creative Industries Old Age Psychiatry 74 Regenerative Dentistry 61 Teaching English to Speakers 67 Microbial Sciences of Other Languages (TESOL) W Philosophy 72 Interdisciplinary 62 Old Age Psychiatry 76 Telecommunications 63 D Policy Studies & Dementia War Studies Research 61, 75 & Internet Technology Defence Studies Research 61 Interdisciplinary Policy 74 Studies Research Wolfson Centre for Age 77 P Related Diseases Research Dental & Health 61 International 75 Sciences Research Political Economy Palaeography & 64 Manuscript Studies

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INDEX General information

A F O Accommodation 92, 93 Faculties, Institutes 20–23 Open days 108 and Schools Alumni 18 Fees and funding 84–87 P Partnerships 12, 14 Applying 80–83 H Halls of residence 82–85 Postgraduate qualifi cations 107 Associateships of 10 King’s College (AKC) Health 97 R B Religious provision 90 I Bursaries 86 Important information 106 Research 85

C International students 88–91 Residences 94–95 Campuses 2, 3, 94, 95, Internships 8, 16, 108 S 90 Campus tour 108 Scholarships 86 IT facilities 98

Careers service 8, 18 Sports 10 K Cost of living 84, 85 Key dates 80-81 Student loans and fi nance 86, 87

Counselling services 96, 97 Student union 10 L Live chat 108 Study abroad 16 D Deposits 81, 82, 84, 85 M Summer school 54 Map 2–3 Disabled students 96 Support & Wellbeing 96, 97 Modern Language Centre 16, 43 E English language 6, 25, requirements 83, 89 N Next steps 108

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Important information & policy

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CHANGES TO COURSES DEGREE-AWARDING POWERS RESEARCH DEGREES: AND GUIDE INFORMATION In July 2006, the Privy Council granted Joint PhD courses with KEY PRINCIPLES •• The following message contains some King’s degree-awarding powers in its own international partners King’s College London is a thriving very important information. Please read right. King’s exercises these powers while and diverse community of over 29,600 ••MD(Res): Doctor of it before you use this guide. This guide remaining a constituent college of the students from some 150 countries Medicine (Research) was printed in the autumn of 2017. It University of London. Therefore, all completing a wide variety of courses, ••MPhil: Master of Philosophy contains information on the courses that students who start a course in 2018 will from undergraduate and postgraduate ••MPhilStud: Master of King’s College London (‘King’s’) intends study for a King’s College London degree. degrees to executive education courses Philosophical Studies. to run for students who are planning to Degree certificates will record that degrees for professional audiences. start at King’s in the autumn of 2018. are awarded by King’s and that King’s is TERM DATES The university welcomes students from King’s has made every effort to ensure that a member of the University of London. The following provisional dates apply all over the world based solely on their the information provided is both helpful to the majority of postgraduate taught academic ability and potential, from all and accurate, but some changes – for QUALIFICATIONS AT KING’S courses. Please check the relevant faculty social, cultural and economic backgrounds. example, to courses, facilities or fees – Undergraduate-level courses (equivalent webpages for additional information and All applications are considered on their may become necessary due to legitimate to final-year undergraduate study) Grad non-standard dates. individual merits and treated in a fair staffing, financial, regulatory or Cert, Grad Dip: Graduate Certificates ••24 September to 7 December 2018 and equal way based on the information academic reasons. and Diplomas. ••14 January to 29 March 2019 provided to the university through the King’s will endeavour to keep changes Taught Qualifications: ••23 April to 31 May 2019. application process. to a minimum, and to keep applicants ••LLM: Master of Laws King’s College London is committed informed appropriately. For this reason, ••MA: Master of Arts to embedding best practice into all of its it is important that you regularly check Registration for first-year students MClinDent: Master of activities to ensure that the university the website for updates or contact King’s •• is provisionally: Clinical Dentistry becomes a more supportive, inclusive and using the contact details contained ••17 to 21 September 2018. inspiring place to work and study, to enable within this document. ••MMUS: Master of Music everyone to reach their full potential. ••MPH: Master of Public Health kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate MRes: Master of Research The Diversity & Inclusion team •• manages a wide range of projects for ••MSc: Master of Science both staff and students – from ensuring NO LIABILITY TO PARENTS, ••PG Cert: Postgraduate Certificate SPONSORS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES that the university is compliant with key ••PG Dip: Postgraduate Diploma King’s dealings and contracts with legislation to developing new initiatives •PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate students and prospective students do • to enrich university life. To find out more in Education. about our work, please visit our webpages not create a contract or other legally or contact the team: binding relationship between King’s and anyone else – for example, parents, [email protected] guardians or sponsors.

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