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1 Choose King’s 2 Modern language centre 43 locations 2 Nursing and midwifery 44 Be part of London 4 Pharmacy, pharmacology and forensic science 45 Academic excellence 6 Philosophy and religion 46 Enhance your career 8 Physics 47 Join a vibrant community 10 Policy and society 48 Connect to arts and sciences 12 Politics and 49 Connect to the best health opportunities 14 Psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience 50 Connect to the world 16 Public health 51 Build skills and networks 18 Specialist training for health professionals 52 Discover our faculties 20 Summer programmes 54 2 Subject areas 24 Teaching 55 Academic preparation courses 25 3 Our courses 56 Arts, culture and media 26 4 What you need to know 80 Biomedical and chemical sciences 27 80 Business, finance and entrepreneurship 28 Steps to King’s Computer science 30 Entry requirements 82 Conflict and security 31 Fees and living costs 84 Dental training and science 32 Funding 86 Education and child studies 33 International applicants 88 Engineering 34 Your accommodation 92 Geography and the environment 35 King’s Residences 94 History and classics 36 Support and wellbeing 96

Imaging sciences 37 5 Full course index A-Z 100 International affairs and development 38 General index 104 Languages and literature 40 Important information and policy 106 Law 41 Mathematics 42 Next steps? 108 1 Welcome King’s to One of the Top 10 QS World Welcome Rankings 2018–19 As we look forward to our 200th anniversary in 2029, we are striving to make a positive impact through our strategic vision. King’s will continue to inspire future generations to be the critical thinkers, problem solvers and change-makers the world needs.

For almost 200 years, King’s research We are London’s most central has been, and continues to be, world- university and life in our incredible leading and our graduates are some of capital is an integral part of the King’s the most employable in the world. By experience. Our outstanding joining King’s as a postgraduate student, partnerships with institutions such as you will become part of our diverse and The British Film Institute, leading NHS welcoming community of staff and hospitals and our many global DISCOVER KING’S STRATEGIC students from more than 150 countries connections, will enable you to build VISION IN FULL: worldwide. You will benefit from our networks and develop invaluable skills kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/ cross-disciplinary approach and to support you in your future career. strategy transformative, research-led teaching, I hope you will join us as we pledge to learning from academics whose work together to make the world a cutting-edge research makes a positive better place. impact on society; from gene research that will improve cancer diagnosis, to helping London solve its pollution problem. President & , Professor Edward Byrne AC 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 2 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

London will be an integral part of your student life. King’s is the most central university in London, including four Thames-side campuses within a square mile and one located in south London. Choose King’s for... our London setting

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2 King’s Bush House 12 Waterloo Station King’s locations setting London our for 3 Royal Courts of Justice 13 St Thomas’ Hospital London landmarks 4 14 City of London financial district 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 8 Tate Modern 18 Guy’s Hospital 9 St Paul’s Cathedral 19 Building 10 King’s Waterloo Campus

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Choose King’s to be part of London

With as your KING’S & LONDON SPECIAL EVENTS campus, you’ll have access The future of King’s is King’s has powerful, to world-class resources; interwoven with the future of unique links to institutions, libraries, galleries, museums London – as a place to live, organisations and individuals and top research hospitals, work, learn and experience. across London and beyond – as well as exclusive music, Incorporating London’s many it is never short of influential theatre, the arts, sporting possibilities within King’s speakers for packed programmes facilities and events. education, research and of talks and events. From live With more than 31,000 service, we are putting our screenings and exhibitions at students from over 150 expertise to work to address the Cultural Institute at King’s countries worldwide, King’s London’s challenges and to political debates or scientific mirrors London in diversity, opportunities and ensure its documentaries, there is always offering a truly cosmopolitan health and success. Our something to inspire you and experience that connects you commitment to the help you raise your game. to the world. communities and the city around us is shared across the kcl.ac.uk/events university and is embedded in everything we do, from King’s EXPERIENCE LONDON AWARD Experience London Award, The King’s Experience London which recognises students’ Award recognises engagement contributions to local with the community through communities, to the London activities such as voluntary Air Quality Network that work, or working with local works to minimise air pollution schools in order to encourage health effects across the widening participation in capital.. higher education. kcl.ac.uk/london The award aims to encourage and reward local community engagement, bringing King’s expertise and commitment to London in ways that benefit both students and the community.

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150+ London of part be to nationalities in King’s vibrant student community

‘ I enjoy everything about London. There’s such a rich culture and environment. There are plays, movies, music… there’s far too much, but it’s wonderful!’

Ted History of War MA

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Choose King’s to achieve academic excellence

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 offer help and will be supported to achieve or faculty. Postgraduate support should you face any your maximum potential. research students will difficulties, 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 (’s) or & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION face-to-face (PhD) development King’s academics serve on opportunities offered by the influential committees and in ’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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84% excellence academic achieve to of our research is world-leading or excellent REF 2014

*QS World University Rankings 2017/18

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Choose King’s to enhance your career

Listing a postgraduate INTERNSHIPS BE YOUR OWN BOSS qualification 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 King’s expert Careers & Secure a paid •• like the King’s20 accelerator, Employability team offers an internshipin London. outstanding range of a one-year programme offering ••Spread your wings in one of office space and guidance professional development 10 locations with the Global support, enhanced by strong (worth an estimated £30,000) Internships Programme to early-stage ventures. links with alumni and other and immerse yourself professionals in London and in a new culture. kcl.ac.uk/ around the world. Whether entrepreneurship-institute you’re looking for networking kcl.ac.uk/internships opportunities or advice on launching your own business, King’s can work with you THINK LIKE YOUR to make it happen. FUTURE EMPLOYERS Employers love King’s kcl.ac.uk/careers postgraduates for their passion and knowledge in their field. However, to land your dream job you need to go further. Explore careers fairs, skills workshops, networking nights and the hundreds of annual events listed on King’s CareerConnect portal to discover what employers really look for and gain lifelong skills.

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500+ career your enhance to unique employers hosted on campus and nine major careers fairs held in 2017–18

‘King’s Careers & Employability helped me get an internship at a London-based firm where I could network with professionals in my field. As a King’s graduate you’re more competitive compared with students from different universities, and King’s helped me to do better in my job applications and future career plan.’

Dan Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management MSc

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Choose King’s to join a vibrant community

At King’s, you’ll become KING’S SPORT #TEAMKINGS GET INVOLVED, GET PAID part of a diverse and active Across the university sport is Whether it’s helping at student community. There run by King’s Sport and an open evening or providing are countless ways to get KCLSU. There are over 50 support at one of many live involved in various activities, sports clubs on offer, four screenings, exhibitions meet like-minded people Health & Fitness gyms, a or talks, there are regular and develop new skills to sports scholarship programme opportunities to get involved enhance your future. for high-performing athletes at King’s and earn money. (King’s Sport Performance), a Find a short-term contract or a KCLSU (KING’S COLLEGE social sports programme part-time job with your faculty LONDON STUDENTS’ UNION) (BeActive) and an online or central services and get paid KCLSU (King’s College fitness rewards platform the London Living Wage. London Students’ Union) offers (King’s Move). There really is you a huge range of ways to something for everyone – kingstalentbank.com meet new people, join societies, whether you’re a first time build communities, campaign participant, an elite performer ASSOCIATESHIP for the things that matter to you or somewhere in between. OF KING’S COLLEGE and so much more. The Associateship of kcl.ac.uk/sport Led by students, for students, King’s College (AKC) the Students’ Union is /KingsSport.ac.uk offers an inclusive, research- independent from the university @Team_KingsSport led programme of lectures and here to make sure you have that gives King’s students the best student experience _KingsSport an opportunity to engage possible. with current issues alongside their main programmes kclsu.org of study. /KCLSUPage Lectures will broaden your @KCLSU perspective and tackle life’s big questions, reflecting on theology, philosophy and ethics in relation to today.

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330+ community a vibrant join to societies, activity groups and sports clubs

‘While at King’s, I got involved in King’s Think Tank – a student-led society. I’m interested in working with public policy and this helped me to get involved with students from different backgrounds and was really enriching for my academic experience.’

Juliana International Tax LLM

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Choose King’s to connect to arts and sciences

King’s is connected with CULTURE AT KING’S SCIENCE GALLERY LONDON leading cultural, arts and Across King’s College Opening in autumn 2018 science organisations that London, arts and culture on Guy’s Campus, Science inspire new approaches offer distinctive opportunities Gallery London is a flagship to teaching, research and to students and academics, project where art and science learning via internships, helping to deliver world-class collide, bringing together research funding opportunities education and research that researchers, students, local and competitions, as well drives innovation, creates communities and artists in as events and seminars. impact and engages beyond surprising and innovative ways the university. through 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 benefit 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: National Gallery, Royal Opera do, how they run POLICY INSTITUTE AT KING’S House, Southbank Centre, and how to apply The Policy Institute links Shakespeare’s Globe. insightful research with rapid, Business links: the knowledge relevant policy analysis to Credit Suisse the Shadow Robot you’re learning stimulate debate and shape Company, Fios Genomics. future policy agendas. Governance and legal London: This enables the translation in your degree.ʼ the National Audit Office, 10 of academic research into Downing Street, PwC Legal. policy and practice through Lauren engagement between Science partnerships: Arts & Cultural academic, business and policy Transport for London (TfL), Management MA communities around policy Ericsson, Bloomberg. needs in the UK and globally. kcl.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/community 13 Choose King’s Choose

300+ & sciences arts to connect to organisations work with King’s

‘Our students on the Shakespeare Studies MA love working at King’s and the Globe, enjoying the benefit of studying with scholars, practitioners, educators and actors. They can use the Globe and Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as teaching resources for their study.’

Dr Will Tosh Lecturer and Research Fellow at Globe Education

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Choose King’s to connect to the best health opportunities

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 INSTITUTE ••South London and Maudsley centre for King’s College NHS Foundation Trust. The 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 find 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 for neurodegenerative diseases. •• Dental Research kcl.ac.uk/crick ••Public Health England •• of Psychiatrists ••Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh ••World Health Organization (WHO). 15 Choose King’s Choose

3 opportunities health best the to connect to partner NHS foundation trusts

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Choose King’s to connect to the world

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

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20+ master’s and PhDs with international partners

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Choose King’s to build skills and networks

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 find 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 offers or academic profile and build facilities to allow postgraduates a wide-ranging selection of valuable contacts for your from different 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 insider tips and professional that fosters commercialisation development events. and enterprise activities and looks at ways to best use alumni.kcl.ac.uk intellectual property.

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60+ & networks skills build to alumni events held in the UK with 1,500 attendees

‘I’ve made great friends from all over the world. We get to try out ideas, compare experiences, and understand mindsets which are so different from our own. That’s another part of education.’

Yong Chemistry PhD

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

FACULTY OF ARTS & DENTAL INSTITUTE One of the top six arts and humanities faculties 1st in Europe and 2nd globally for dentistry in Europe QS World University Rankings 2018 QS World University Rankings 2018 The Faculty is one of the world’s centres King’s is one of the world’s leading centres of research of excellence for dental education, scientific in arts and humanities. The Faculty offers a fantastic research and oral healthcare provision. Our range of subjects, and has tremendous global reach, international reputation attracts students and with researchers studying every part of the world. renowned academic staff from across the globe. Arts & Humanities teaching draws from a unique set In collaboration with associate London teaching of partnerships with London institutions, from the hospitals – Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ – Black Cultural Archives to Tate Modern. we train dental professionals at all levels, and The Faculty’s postgraduate programmes offer a route undertake and actively promote world-class into careers in cultural and digital industries, policy scientific, clinical and translational research and the media, as well as academia. Home to one of focused around three key areas: the largest communities of postgraduate students in •• Development, Regeneration, Repair & Tissue the country, this diverse faculty gives students a rich Engineering and stimulating environment for study and research. •• Immunity, Infection and Host-Microbe kcl.ac.uk/artshums Interactions •• Clinical, Translational and Population Health.

kcl.ac.uk/dentistry 21 Choose King’s Choose 9 faculties our discover to faculties, institutes and schools of study

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THE DICKSON POON SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY OF INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, One of the top 20 law schools NURSING, MIDWIFERY & PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE in the world Ranked 2nd in the UK and 5th Ranked 2nd in the world for QS World University Rankings 2018 in the world for Nursing psychology and psychiatry Originally established in 1831, The QS World University Rankings 2018 US News Best Global Universities Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s We teach our students to become the The Institute of Psychiatry, College London is one of the oldest law leading-edge nurses, midwives and Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) schools in England and is recognised as palliative care specialists of tomorrow. is Europe’s largest centre for research one of the best law schools in the world. Whether they’re taking their first steps and education in these subject areas. Unified by a transnational ethos and in healthcare or improving their Whether through conducting commitment to research-led teaching existing skills, we prepare graduates for groundbreaking research, enhancing and research excellence, the School success anywhere in the world. The patient care, influencing policy change was voted 1st for law in the most recent Faculty provides world-class teaching, or raising awareness of conditions Research Excellence Framework clinical practice and research all under affecting the brain, the principal aim is (2014). one roof. It is also home to the Cicely to understand how the mind and brain Saunders Institute which contributes to work and how to help prevent and treat Based in the heart of legal London and world-leading research, education and mental and neurological disorders. surrounded by major law firms, the multi-professional palliative care. School’s talented team of world-leading Students benefit from working legal academics and professionals form King’s College London also alongside world-leading scientists and part of a thriving faculty focused on collaborates with many of the UK’s clinicians and have unrivalled access delivering a world-class legal and leading NHS trusts based across to outstanding placement, career professional education to students from London and are academic partners and networking opportunities. across the globe. with King's Health Partners. kcl.ac.uk/ioppn kcl.ac.uk/law kcl.ac.uk/nursing kcl.ac.uk/midwifery

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FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES & MEDICINE KING’S BUSINESS SCHOOL 17th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine Ranked top in London for business QS World University Rankings 2018 and management studies The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine is The Complete University Guide 2019 one of the largest and most successful centres King’s Business School continues to shape for research and education in the UK. We bring an innovative model of business education, together academics and clinicians who are developing leaders equipped to tackle the committed to ensuring faster translation and business and societal challenges of the future. adoption of research innovation into clinical Located in the iconic Bush House building, practice. Our research is organised across seven the School is a hub for engagement with business, schools, bringing an integrated and cohesive the city and government. With London’s Square Mile approach to education in the life sciences. – a global centre for commerce and finance – on their 91.8 per cent of the faculty’s REF 2014 doorstep, students will find networking and submission was rated four star or three star. employment opportunities plentiful. With students kcl.ac.uk/lsm from over 80 countries, the School’s international student population brings diverse ideas and perspectives to an exciting learning environment.

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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 NATURAL & FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Top 5 in the UK for social science Six winners have worked World and studied in this faculty – including University Rankings 2018 Professors , As one of the largest UK university social and Michael Levitt. science faculties, we are committed to As a science and technology faculty, advancing research and education to help we’re keen to ensure that we provide tackle some of the most important social, students with the relevant practical skills political and ethical issues of our time. for today and also the right foundations World societies and economies are to be ready for the advances the future transforming. The Faculty seeks to brings. Our Faculty’s ambition is to understand that change, and make a inspire, educate and innovate, fostering positive contribution to human welfare, the next generation of scientists and future security and sustainability. Our position leaders, and we are committed to at the heart of one of the world’s true supporting women working in science, global cities, combined with the faculty’s technology, engineering and mathematics. interdisciplinary approach, provides a Across our courses, you can see the unique perspective on issues in politics, breadth of what we do in a way that is rare economics, global affairs, security, to find elsewhere, including computer education and communication. science, robotics, telecommunications, intelligent systems, theoretical physics, kcl.ac.uk/sspp financial mathematics, complex systems and more.

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Your guide to subject areas 25 Academic preparation courses preparation Academic 91% of Pre-sessional Academic students progressed preparation to King’s in 2016 courses At King’s, we understand the challenges students may face when moving to another country for their postgraduate studies. That’s why we design and deliver academic preparation courses to help ambitious international students get ready for their postgraduate degree at King's.

PRE-SESSIONAL COURSE �Considerate tutors, Our Pre-sessional course helps supportive classmates and international students reach the required impressive classes made my English language and academic skill level for entry onto their chosen degree. It also Pre-sessional course an provides students with the study skills irreplaceable start of my #1 required to reach their academic potential. journey at King’s! I loved university-led language centre in London The course is available in three lengths: everything and everyone 15-week, 10-week and 6-week. Each during that time!’ course is delivered in two ways: Ivy •Face-to-face, where students study • 10-week Pre- the full length of the course on campus sessional PRE-SESSIONAL CALCULATOR ••Combined, where students start the progressed to Use the Pre-sesional course online, then come to London Finance (Corporate Calculator to find the right to study the remainder of the course Finance) MSc course length on campus. kcl.ac.uk/englishscore All students studying a Pre-sessional course are King’s students from day one, benefiting from having full access to all The King’s English Find out more online Language Centre is of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities kcl.ac.uk/presessional and support services from their very first accredited by the British Join the conversation day. Council. /kingselc King’s Pre-sessional students also benefit @kingselc from being part of a vibrant, multicultural student community located in the heart @kingselc of London.

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ By studying this course I feel Where better to study arts, culture and more prepared and excited media than at King's. Our partnerships to work in the creative with London's major cultural industries. It allows me to organisations inlcluding the British Film Institute, Tate, Shakespeare's Globe, combine my passion for , National Gallery and history and interest in many more offer great learning business to pursue my goal opportunities. of working in a major King's connections to industry across museum.’ the arts and cultural sector give you the chance to learn from our partners and Anne develop your future career prospects. Arts & Cultural Our courses cover everything from film, Management MA, visual arts, theatre and performance to Alumna music as well as innovative courses in digital humanities and culture, media and creative industries. DEPARTMENTS IN THIS STUDY AREA: RECENT GRADUATES Find out more online ••Classics ARE NOW WORKING IN: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate •Culture, Media & Creative English language requirements • ••communications and marketing Industries •digital marketing kcl.ac.uk/pg-elc • ••Digital Humanities •teaching Join the conversation • ••English •publishing and journalism /KingsArtsHums • ••Film Studies •research and events. @KingsArtsHums • ••Music.

See page 58 for courses. 27 Biomedical & chemical sciences sciences & chemical Biomedical 17th in the world Biomedical for life sciences and medicine QS World University and chemical Rankings 2018 sciences 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 ‘ Studying a PhD in King’s offers students with a background Chemistry at King’s is a in science the opportunity to study at the great experience, as you very cutting edge of biomedical science. get to work with some of the From our unique courses in Aerospace Medicine and Space Physiology & world’s leading researchers, Health to our advanced expertise as well as being in London – in Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies, one of the most vibrant and Chemistry and Molecular Science, few diverse cities in the world.’ areas of science are as rewarding or as immediately relevant to the societies in Laura which we live. Chemistry Our courses often include an extended PhD research project, which enables you to gain in-depth practical experience within one or more of King’s world-class research laboratories.

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 28 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Business, finance and entrepreneurship and finance Business, Business, finance and entrepreneurship 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 KING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL courses, the proximity of many OFFERS COURSES IN THE multinational headquarters, and having FOLLOWING STUDY AREAS: access to a range of practitioners and 89% ••Business & Management professionals means that you will have ••Finance & Accounting of graduates in work/study a head start in the job market. Marketing are in graduate-level •• positions ••Entrepreneurship. DLHE Survey 2017 29 Business, finance and entrepreneurship and finance Business,

1st Ranked top in London for business and management studies The Complete University Guide 2019

‘ We are teaching to a generation that connects RECENT GRADUATES digitally and King’s courses use innovative ARE NOW WORKING IN: technologies that enhance learning. Students ••accounting and finance Find out more online have access to modern digital resources and ••marketing and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate communications often use interactive activities to supplement English language requirements ••civil service kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr their education. Outside the classroom, we ••human resources and Join the conversation engage in conversations via social media industrial relations /KingsBusinessSchool by sharing other resources that complement ••insurance and risk @Kingsbschool the academic material.’ management ••management consultancy Dr Gabriela Gutierrez-Huerter and business analysis. Teaching Fellow in Management See page 59 for courses. (Corporate & Social Responsibility)

Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 30 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Computer science science Computer Computer science Be a part of a global university and study right in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative cities, surrounded by breakthrough technology.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ There’s always a The computer science programmes networking event to offered by the Department of Informatics make connections in the are diverse and range from theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence industry, a workshop to to computational finance and data science. attend to gain new skills, Studying in central London means you or a group of students set are only minutes away from the worlds to make King’s a better place. of technology and finance, alongside Studying here has opened London Tech City, the City of London and global players such as Facebook many doors for me.’ and Google. Fares Informatics is a department that is truly Artificial connected to industry. You may have the Intelligence chance to take part in joint projects with PhD industrial partners, helping to improve employability after university. King’s also has one of the most active tech societies in RECENT GRADUATES the UK, with events such as hackathons to ARE NOW WORKING IN: help build students’ skills and professional ••design engineering Find out more online profiles. ••project management kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate King's is the home of the Centre for ••security and English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr Urban Science and Progress London communications (CUSP London), an interdisciplinary consultancy Join the conversation collaboration with government agencies, ••data analytics /KingsNMS industry, and partner universities. CUSP ••software development @KingsNMS London offers an exciting new Master’s ••cyber security Degree - MSc in Urban Informatics, ••web design. which encourages students to explore how rich behavioural data from cities can be See page 60 for courses. collected, analysed, understood and utilised to bring about change and improvement. 31 Conflict & security & Conflict 1 Conflict Department of War Studies is the only academic department in the world to focus solely

and security on conflict and security King’s is home to the brightest minds in security and conflict studies. As a postgraduate student here, 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 King’s is world-recognised as a centre of excellence and innovation in armed conflict, security and international relations in all its dimensions. King’s see war as a human phenomenon. This approach means that a remarkable diversity of research interests, disciplinary approaches, opinion and background exists among both staff and students. These master’s Find out more online See page 60 courses will give you all the skills you kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate for courses. need to support your career ambitions. English language requirements You will be taught by people who are kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr passionate pioneers at the forefront Join the conversation of world events as they happen. /WarStudies King’s academic team brings together @WarStudies a wealth of knowledge, as well as a growing network of links with other departments, think tanks, organisations, ‘ War Studies offers a unique policy-making bodies and institutes. interdisciplinary approach, uniting King’s experts in defence studies and different areas of international affairs war studies provide professional military education and training support to the to give students a holistic analysis British military and international of world issues.’ at the UK Joint Services Command and Staff College in Shrivenham, and Ramona research courses for civilians that offer War Studies unparalleled access to archive materials. MA

Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 32 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Dental training & science training Dental Dental training and science 1st in Europe and 2nd Our high-intensity postgraduate programmes are globally for dentistry designed to take you to the forefront of your chosen QS World University field, whether you are undertaking specialist training, Rankings by Subject 2018 enhancing your skills while working in practice, or pursuing your research interests.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES With the largest range of postgraduate dentistry programmes in Europe, students benefit from a breadth of expertise, skills and personalities of staff and peers, and learn within an evidence-based, research-led teaching environment. The university is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre, which provides students with wide clinical experience through access to the vast and diverse patient populations of Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s College hospitals. In addition to on-campus study, we deliver dental education and ‘ After working with training to students from over 50 vulnerable populations in countries via six distance learning Brazil, I was encouraged Find out more online master’s programmes. These are to pursue the MSc kcl.ac.uk/dental-postgraduate designed to meet the professional in Dental Public Health. English language requirements development needs of practitioners kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr with minimal disruption to family The high level of teaching, Join the conversation and work commitments. involvement with quality /KingsDentistry Our world-class teachers, clinicians research and connection @KingsDentistry and researchers will give you the support with people from different and skills you need to go on and develop backgrounds opened my your career in specialist clinical practice, eyes to new opportunities research or academia. in my career and new See page 61 for courses. perspectives in my life.’

Joao Dental Public Health MSc 33 Education and child studies child and Education 1st Education and in London for the quality of our research child studies REF 2014 Whether it’s your ambition to inspire sixth formers in 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 We provide high-quality, career-long training for those working in education and the cultural sector, and those working with and on behalf of children and young people. Our courses benefit from links with policy-makers and cultural organisations across London, including Southbank Centre, International House, and hundreds of schools. Some of our courses offer internships with a range of prominent institutions. Our teacher training courses, rated outstanding by Ofsted, offer a tried-and- tested foundation to those who wish to ‘ Having just finished the enter the teaching profession. For those first year of my MA, I who are already qualified teachers or who realise that the options Find out more online wish to work with children, young people for my career ahead are kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate or in the education sector more broadly, multiplied. Studying in English language requirements we have a range of innovative MA courses kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr to further your learning. Our reputation one of the most culturally Join the conversation for combining theory with the relevant diverse cities in the world, /KingsECS practice you need gives students an edge King’s has broadened my @KingsECS in the job market and enables them to horizons and encouraged make a real impact on policy. me to always aim higher.’

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 34 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Engineering Engineering What does it really mean to be a part of a global university in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative cities? It means being at the core of new technology and surrounded by breakthrough businesses changing the world.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ I had a great time at King’s, and I benefited a lot from the The engineering courses offered by Engineering with Management programme. The programme the Department of Informatics are provides a high-quality education from renowned teachers. diverse and cover a range of topics, from 5G telecommunications to devices It also introduced me to cutting-edge technology and for surgical robotics. It is a department broadened my horizons.’ that has strong partnerships in place with London Tech City, the City of London Zhuoling and global players such as Facebook Engineering with Management MSc, and Google. Alumna Informatics is a department that is truly connected to industry, with opportunities RECENT GRADUATES for students to take part in joint projects ARE NOW WORKING IN: with industrial partners. Students are ••design engineering encouraged to think creatively in project management relation to engineering design, while •• gaining insight into how electronic ••security and engineering translates into everyday communications life through mobile and personal consultancy communication, as well as the ••data analytics importance of security. ••software development ••cyber security ••web design.

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OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ Having such a supportive Geography at King’s unites science, community of staff and society and the environment, allowing students has made the Find out more online you to learn more about key issues the course so enjoyable and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate world is facing today, including climate English language requirements change, how development affects helped me to achieve my kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr the environment, risk and disasters, best. A fantastic internship Join the conversation sustainability, and territorial security. opportunity at Greater /KCLGeography At King’s, you will explore London Authority has @KCLGeography groundbreaking approaches to provided me with environmental, urban and social transferable skills and the issues and you will engage with policy development on global, national and experience I needed for a local scales. The diverse suite of career in the environment See page 63 for courses. postgraduate courses offered by the industry.’ Department of Geography is one of the largest in the UK. Benefiting from our Hannah multidisciplinary expertise, you can Climate Change select from social and natural science MSc modules that provide complementary perspectives on a wide range of topics and offer you the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest. Our teaching is international in its outlook, and with wide-reaching external partnerships and one of the most extensive internship programmes in the country, you will gain a qualification that will be valued across a broad spectrum of employers.

Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 36 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z History & classics History History and classics Top 5 History department It’s hard to think of many places where in the UK the past feels more alive and more relevant QS World University Rankings 2017 than right here in central London.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES HISTORY At King’s Department of History you will find an amazing range of people with knowledge that spans centuries and continents, covering an incredible breadth of space and time. So, whatever your passion – whether it's the Vikings; medieval agriculture or the Magna Carta, Britain under Margaret Thatcher; the American Revolution or the recent history of China, Nigeria, or Iran – you will discover experts who share your enthusiasm.

CLASSICS Classics at King’s has a fantastic global reputation. Studying in the Department of Classics offers you the chance to study ancient literature, history, philosophy, arts and archaeology, as well as Byzantine culture, neo- and modern Greek literature, and ‘ The variety of modules on the reception of classical antiquity. offer to you at King's really is astounding. Studying in Find out more online King’s partnership with the Institute of kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Classical Studies gives you access to the the Classics department is a English language requirements best classics research library and the richest route to explore the ancient kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr programme of seminars and conferences world in all the areas you in the UK. Join the conversation are most inclined to and /KingsArtsHums DEPARTMENTS IN THIS STUDY AREA: beyond.’ @KingsArtsHums ••History Elizabeth ••Classics The Classical World ••War Studies. & its Reception MA See page 64 for courses. 37 Imaging sciences Imaging Imaging 1st sciences in the UK for general engineering, Medical imaging is transforming the diagnosis and with 99% of submission delivery of clinical care across a spectrum of medical rated 3* or 4* fields – from trauma to cancer and degenerative REF 2014 diseases, the field is constantly evolving.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ Learning from the top These courses offer advanced training leaders in the field and and research opportunities to develop working along with your ability to harness technological advances for the benefit of patients them and with enthusiastic and wider scientific understanding. people interested in this We are one of only four Wellcome Trust line of knowledge has and EPSRC Centres of Excellence in encouraged me to learn Medical Engineering with a focus on more and be better.’ the development of medical imaging technology such as ultrasound. Leyla Radiopharmaceutics Much of our research work has been & PET translated into clinical best practice in real Radiochemistry clinical settings thanks to our relationships MSc with our King’s Health Partners: the Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 38 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z International affairs and development and affairs International International affairs and development How has globalisation affected different 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 influence ••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, , economics, knowledge to understand the anthropology, management and complexity and challenges of geography. Many courses offer 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. 39 International affairs and development and affairs International

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 40 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Languages and literatures and Languages Languages and literatures Top 10 Ranked 6th for Modern With over 250 languages spoken every day in London, Languages in UK it’s the cultural diversity of this wonderful city and its QS World University Rankings 2017 world-class libraries, museums, archives, theatres and cultural institutions that help to make studying a course in languages and literatures with King’s such a rewarding experience.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES DEPARTMENTS IN If your passion is for English literature THIS STUDY AREA: then there really is no better place to find ••Classics people who share it – some of our MAs ••Comparative Literature are taught together with experts from ••English the British Museum, the British Library ••Education, Communication and Shakespeare’s Globe. and Society Our comparative literature courses help ••European & International you to explore global literatures and Studies cultures spanning 12 languages, from ••French six different continents, over 2,500 years. ••German With some of the broadest-ranging and ‘ Studying the Shakespeare ••Spanish, Portuguese most highly rated Modern Languages’ Studies MA has been & Latin American Studies. departments in the UK, you will have the chance to study everything from German, a dream come true for Portuguese and French to Spanish and me. It’s not just about immerse yourself in the francophone, Shakespeare, but the world Find out more online lusophone and hispanic cultures of Africa of performance he and kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate and Latin America. his contemporaries lived English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr in. Plus, working so closely RECENT GRADUATES Join the conversation ARE NOW WORKING IN: with Shakespeare’s Globe /KingsArtsHums ••communications and public relations makes it feel like it’s @KingsArtsHums ••marketing and sales my second home!’ ••editorial ••teaching. Alya Shakespeare See page 67 for courses. Studies MA Find out about learning another language alongside your degree on page 43. 41 Law Law Located in the heart of legal London, The Dickson Poon School of Law is recognised globally as one of the premier law schools in the world. It ranks first in the UK for research (REF 2014) and is in the top 20 law schools worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2018).

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ The Dickson Poon School of Whether you study on campus, online or Law has given me a unique via distance learning, by studying law at learning platform led by King’s you will benefit from world-class teaching, strong global partnerships, top-notch experts in their and an extensive alumni network. fields. The practice-oriented £57k median graduate salary King’s legal careers consultants provide nature of the modules has DLHE Survey 2017 support, guidance and internship allowed me to gain first- opportunities during your studies, while hand insight and practical involvement in the Pro Bono, Bar and knowledge of the Law. Mooting societies will further boost your The School's international skills and provide you with a competitive edge in the legal job market. cohort and friendly environment is the perfect setting to experience King’s exciting opportunities.’ Find out more online kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 98% Suchitra English language requirements in graduate work or study International DLHE Survey 2017 kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr Financial Law LLM Join the conversation /TheDicksonPoonSchoolOfLaw @kcl_law @kcl_law /kcl_law /the-dickson-poon-school-of-law

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 42 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics is all around us, and is intertwined with our everyday lives through technology. It has never been more important to study this discipline, which covers a spectrum of topics ranging from the abstract to the applied.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ I chose to return to The study of postgraduate mathematics King’s for my PhD at King’s allows students to further their since the Mathematics knowledge, skills and research within a renowned centre of research and teaching Department here is not in the UK. Master’s students can access only world-class, but also a wide range of optional modules taught friendly and supportive. by members of the following research The academic staff groups: analysis, geometry and number are approachable and theory (on the pure side), and disordered systems, financial mathematics, statistics always keen to engage and theoretical physics (with an emphasis with students.’ on applications). The lecturing is therefore influenced by the research interests of Asuka worldwide experts in their fields. These Mathematics same groups organise PhD supervision PhD that aims to enable students to make their own discoveries within a discipline that is more relevant today than ever.

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LANGUAGE OFFERING ‘ This is my third year All postgraduate students (taught and studying Spanish at the research) are given the opportunity to take Modern Language Centre, a credit-bearing or a non-credit-bearing language module – free of charge – as part over all three years the of, or outside of, their degree programme. teaching has been excellent. Credit-bearing modules contribute 20 The staff are friendly, credits towards the degree programme helpful and provide with a choice of 11 languages: Arabic, constructive feedback. I use Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, the free speaking practice Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian service weekly to practise and Spanish. Teaching focuses on speaking, listening, reading, writing and my language skills’ grammar with a written exam, oral exam and a short coursework essay in applied Michael Spanish linguistics. Find out more online Level 5 Non-credit-bearing modules are available kcl.ac.uk/mlc/postgraduate in nine languages and have no English language requirements assessment. Languages offered: Arabic, kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Join the conversation Mandarin, Portugese and Spanish. /KingsMLC If the language of choice is not available 86% @KingsMLC as a module, students are able to join the [email protected] MLC’s Evening & Saturday Language of students will continue Courses which are CPD accredited. King’s with their language studies students receive generous discounts on the at the MLC course fee (see our website for details). Student survey 2017

LEARNING SUPPORT The Language Resources Centre (LRC) offers King’s students access to language learning materials and free speaking practice sessions with a native speaker to Students are also able to take a improve their listening, speaking, writing credit- bearing module outside of their programme of study - please and reading skills. see the website for more information.

Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 44 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Nursing and midwifery and Nursing Nursing and 2nd midwifery Our nursing school is ranked 2nd in the UK At King’s, we develop tomorrow’s leading nurses, midwives and palliative care specialists. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 Our Faculty is regarded as a centre of excellence in its field, achieving high scores in research and teaching quality assessments.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ King’s has a fantastic As the first professional nursing reputation. It has ever and midwifery school in the world, increasing opportunities the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative to network with staff and Care is proud of its history and students within and across traditions, but no world-class school faculties. The lecturers can afford to rest on its laurels. and supervisors are a great Continually striving for teaching and source of knowledge in both research excellence, the Faculty aims to contribute to the evidence-base of their experience and their professional nursing, midwifery and networks. They encourage palliative care practice and policy, RECENT GRADUATES me throughout my journey and is proud to be home to the ARE NOW WORKING IN: and they make my Cicely Saunders Institute. ••clinical academia postgraduate study Strong postgraduate programmes meet ••clinical and a lot more enjoyable.’ the needs of a wide range of healthcare biomedical science ••midwifery professionals seeking continuing Mavis a c u t e a n d professional development and access to •• Health Studies community nursing an unrivalled range of hospitals, specialist Research PhD units and learning resources. King’s close ••university research relationship with King’s Health Partners ••palliative care. – including the Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Find out more online Trusts – helps give students access to kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate the full range of medical and healthcare English language requirements services, from acute and specialist kcl.ac.uk/elc medical care to mental health care. 98% in graduate work or study Join the conversation DLHE Survey 2017 /KingsNursing @KingsNursing

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Rankings by Subject 2018 pharmacology and forensic science 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 ‘ I left my job to study RECENT GRADUATES King’s has a strong tradition of Forensic Science because ARE NOW WORKING IN: achievement in pharmaceutical sciences, the course is accredited by ••analytical science including successful spin-out companies ••clinical pharmacy and embedded commercial drug research the Chartered Society of ••forensic and DNA analysis units. Our commercial partners have Forensic Sciences, and the ••toxicology an active and practical input into our contacts that KCL has both business development curriculum, meaning that the teaching in the UK and around the •• •quality control you receive is always up to date world would provide • and completely relevant to the ••research. latest developments. me with the opportunity to do a placement working Our courses offer comprehensive with cutting-edge coverage of all aspects of drug research, development and administration, as well forensic technology. as forensic and analytical techniques used I wasn’t disappointed.’ in crime investigation, which lays the foundation for a variety of future careers Jamie in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, crime Forensic Science detection and further research. MSc

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 46 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Philosophy & religion Philosophy Philosophy 180 and religion years of teaching theology The philosophy and religion courses at King’s and religious studies offer a wide range of avenues into exploring the at King’s roots of human ideas and their influences on culture and society.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ I love the comprehensive From examining how ideas of humanity selection of interesting and obligation play out in times of war to modules and the understanding the origins and impact of religious radicalism, the philosophy and friendliness and religion courses at King’s explore both competency of the staff. The timeless and contemporary questions to atmosphere is informal, develop an understanding of the world sociable and inclusive.’ as it is today. Nina RELIGION Philosophy London’s religious and cultural diversity MA gives contemporary relevance to the study of religions. You will be studying at one of the largest theology and religious studies DEPARTMENTS IN departments in the UK where you can THIS STUDY AREA: explore the role of religion in the world ••Global Health & Social today including Judaism, Christianity, Medicine Islam and Buddhism. ••Law ••Philosophy PHILOSOPHY •Theology & Religious Find out more online King’s Department of Philosophy teaches • Studies, kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate the whole history of western philosophy, English language requirements with no gaps from before Socrates to the RECENT GRADUATES kcl.ac.uk/elc present day and also branches out into ARE NOW WORKING IN: Join the conversation Chinese and Indian philosophy. You ••teaching /KingsArtsHums will also find significant expertise in •journalism contemporary philosophy, such as • @KingsArtsHums philosophy of mind and the theory ••marketing of knowledge. ••ministry ••research. See page 71 for courses. 47 Physics 6 Physics Nobel Prize winners in all areas of science, with The study of physics seeks answers to some the most recent being

of the most fundamental scientific questions, for physics in 2015 while at the same time developing and underpinning technology that deals with the challenges of modern society.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ I started my physics There is something special about undergrad at King’s in studying physics at King’s, with Nobel 2009 and really enjoyed Prize winners such as Maurice Wilkins, who helped discover the structure of DNA, my experience, so now I am and Peter Higgs, who discovered the doing my PhD here. The Higgs Boson, having been inspired range of modules offered, by their time here. especially during the final We have experts on topics concerning years of the undergraduate, the origin of the universe through to the cover areas of interest for physics of biological systems. You could every student.’ be working with new data from the Large Hadron Collider or developing techniques Pooya to improve the treatment of disease. Physics We collaborate with institutions around PhD the world and have strong links with companies such as Rolls-Royce and ThyssenKrupp. Join us in building upon our historical legacy and be part of our exciting future.

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 48 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Policy & society Policy

Policy Top 5 and society The faculty was ranked Top 5 in the UK Our policy and society courses provide an opportunity for social sciences to explore diverse questions, conduct research and gain Times Higher Education World University Rankings insights that will help to steer governments, policy-makers, 2014–18 NGOs and other bodies in determining how to confront some of the major issues in the UK and abroad.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES Vast financial, technological and health inequality mean that societies and their leaders have to decide how to navigate the changes and challenges of the 21st century, such as the ageing populations of the western world and the high infant mortality rates in developing countries due to factors such as a lack of access to clean drinking water and lack of global security. King’s is home to one of the largest university communities for social research and education in the UK, with courses delivered by academics who are acknowledged leaders in their fields. ‘ I loved studying alongside peers from all different backgrounds. The vast range of experience brought lively and well-informed discussion that added Find out more online See page 72 for courses. kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate value and breadth to my studies. In English language requirements addition, there were opportunities to kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr network at industry events around Join the conversation London and to attend conferences /KingsCollegeLondon like the Institute of Medical Ethics @KingsCollegeLondon Annual Conference.’

Paige Bioethics & Society MSc 49 Politics & economics Politics Politics and economics Whether you are interested in making a difference at a local, national, regional or global level, at King’s your learning will be supported across our broad range of politics and international studies.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ King’s has given me the RECENT GRADUATES King’s has the largest concentration of opportunity to hear from ARE NOW WORKING IN: scholars, postgraduate researchers and a number of high-profile ••policy analysis taught courses devoted to this field in figures: David Cameron, ••journalism and Europe – including over 150 academics communications and more than 30 courses – with particular Alastair Campbell, Ed Balls, ••civil service strengths in security studies, international and many others. I’m ••finance and accounting. relations, political economy, public policy unaware of such a student and regional studies. experience being offered Located in the centre of the UK’s capital, anywhere else.’ King’s has built strong links with current and former members of government, which Matthew means that you will have access to the world Public Policy of politics, economics and public policy MA institutes – giving you the chance to learn at the heart of current debates.

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 50 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience and psychology Psychiatry, Psychiatry, psychology and 2nd in the world for psychiatry and psychology neuroscience US News Best Global Universities Studying psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience at King’s means joining Europe’s largest centre for research and in these subject areas.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ I was attracted to the Addiction King’s offers a world-class, research-led Studies MSc because of its excellent learning environment that attracts the reputation. The International best students from around the world. The unique relationship with King’s Policies in Addictions module Health Partners means our students have was particularly interesting as access to an enormously varied clinical it highlighted how addiction as an population, outstanding placement illness is tackled globally. I now feel opportunities, and exposure to specialist more confident practising in the field services and expertise. and have since given public talks Studying at King’s gives you the skills on the subject. I have also started and knowledge needed to succeed in your chosen career. Whether that’s pursuing a new service to help patients with PhD research or the in Clinical addictions in Singapore.’ Psychology; taking on a clinical role; moving into policy-making, scientific publishing, Lambert occupational health, management Addiction Studies consultancy; or by continuing MSc your professional development.

Find out more online kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate English language requirements kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr GRADUATE Join the conversation DESTINATIONS: /IoPPN 90% @KingsIoPPN work and/ 74% WORK 16% STUDY or study 10% OTHER DLHE Survey 2016 See page 75 for courses. 51 Public health Public Public 1st The Cicely Saunders Institute is the 1st purpose-built institute for palliative care research health and training Public health courses examine the issues and challenges of delivering medical and health care in a variety of environments, both in the UK and internationally.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ This course has been a fantastic King’s portfolio of public health courses opportunity to study in an exciting provides a range of options to explore multidisciplinary environment and health-related policy at the macro level and to understand how services and care learn from experts in clinical and are shaped by, and can be delivered in, academic palliative care. Having the changing or extreme conditions. For modular approach to teaching has also example, why do some communities made the course more feasible, as it struggle more with dental health, or allowed me to fit my studies around how can women’s and children’s health services be delivered effectively in war my current job. Overall, the MSc has zones or transient communities? equipped me with the skills needed These courses will help you to explore to critically appraise palliative care national and international phenomena from research, as well as conduct my a medical and healthcare perspective and own unique project.’ lay the foundation for a career supporting the improvement of healthcare provision Lisa for the most vulnerable. Palliative Care MSc

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Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 52 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Specialist training for medical professionals medical for training Specialist Specialist training 17th for medical in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health Times Higher Education World professionals University Rankings 2018 With world-renowned strength in medicine and healthcare training and research, King’s offers a wide range of outstanding professional development courses to clinical scientists, clinicians, general practitioners, allied health professionals and healthcare leaders.

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 different 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 effect on the future of healthcare.

DEPARTMENTS IN THIS STUDY AREA: ‘ The Physiotherapy MSc at ••Palliative Care King’s has given me a Find out more online ••Physiotherapy fantastic variety of kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate ••Dietetics placements in some of the English language requirements ••Ultrasound world’s most renowned kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr ••Women & Children’s Health hospitals and experience Join the conversation ••Paediatrics second to none.’ /KingsLSM @KingsMedicine Sally Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc See page 78 for courses. 53 Specialist training for medical professionals medical for training Specialist

Postgraduate Guide 2019 • kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 54 CHOOSE SUBJECT OUR WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS COURSES NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z Summer programmes Summer programmes 30+ modules to choose from, Coming to London to study is an important all taught by King's faculty decision, so why not take the opportunity to and fully assessed travel to London in the summer and sample what learning at one of the world’s leading universities is like?

OVERVIEW OF COURSES Each summer, King’s welcomes students from across the world to its classrooms. Our summer programmes provide the perfect opportunity to try out life at King’s. King's faculty and staff ensure you experience our globally-renowned, research-led teaching through interactive seminars, lectures, group discussions, off-campus excursions and guest speakers. For international students, the ‘ Definitely one of the most enjoyable courses I have ever Undergraduate Summer School is a taken. The professor was very passionate, knowledgeable chance to immerse yourself in British culture, become more familiar with the and generous in sharing information about her work. UK higher education system, and make I really enjoyed my time at King's and in London.’ new friends with students from around the world. Lim Profiling and Psychology of Terrorism

Find out more online ‘ King’s is a great place ‘ I had a quality experience kcl.ac.uk/summer to study and the at King's. I met some of the Send us an email Undergraduate Summer best professors in my [email protected] School was an enjoyable academic career. They Join the conversation experience. The facilities were really professional /KingsSummer and resources are world- and they boosted my interest @KingsSummer class, and the tutors are in the field.’ passionate about their teaching.’ Nicola International Business Kenneth Human Anatomy & Physiology 55 Teaching Teaching The teaching profession is a respected and prestigious employment option for high-calibre graduates. Our teacher training courses, rated outstanding by Ofsted, offer a tried-and-tested foundation for those who wish to enter the teaching profession.

OVERVIEW OF COURSES ‘ The school placements Throughout its long history, King’s were well chosen, allowing has established strong partnerships me to gradually build my with hundreds of schools across London, meaning that you will have confidence from observation the opportunity to teach pupils in diverse to taking responsibility for locations while being supported by our teaching more classes as experienced academics. Completing the year progressed.’ two teaching placements in London schools makes King’s graduates highly Jenny sought after in the job market. Latin with Classics Our centrally located campus also PGCE means that we are able to harness the resources of leading arts, cultural and 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 own students in schools. Join the conversation King’s courses will train you in how to /KingsECS teach and manage classroom behaviour, @KingsECS and will give you time to study theory and pedagogy so that you will arrive in school with a rounded and critical understanding of your role and a portfolio See page 79 for courses. of strategies to support learning. You will 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.

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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by subject area: A–B area: subject by Arts, culture and media

Taught courses

Arts & Cultural Management MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Big Data in Culture & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Christianity & the Arts MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Cultural & Creative Industries MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Digital Asset & Media Management MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Digital Culture & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Digital Curation MA 2 years – Study abraod and on campus ––Joint with Humboldt University Berlin

Digital Humanities MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Film Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus ––Film & Philosophy pathway available

Global Media Industries MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Master of Music MMus 1 year 2 years On campus ––Composition or Musicology & Ethnomusicology

Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Culture, Media & Creative Industries MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with Humboldt University of Berlin PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Digital Humanities MPhil 2 years 4–6 years On campus

PhD 3 years

Film Studies MPhil 2 years 4–6 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong PhD 3 years

Music MPhil 2 years 4–6 years On campus – with pathways in composition, musicology, and ethnomusicology PhD 3 years

Biomedical and chemical sciences

Taught courses

Aerospace Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year – On campus & at RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine

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

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Genomic Medicine MSc/ 1 year 2 years On campus and at St George’s B area: subject by ––with St George’s, University PG Cert/ of London PG Dip

Global Air Pollution & Health: MSc 1 year 2–3 years On campus Management & Science

Human & Applied Physiology MSc 1 year – On campus

Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 years – On campus

MRes 16 months –

Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus

Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 year – On campus

Molecular Biophysics for MRes 1 year – On campus Medical Sciences

Nutrition MSc 1 year – On campus

Space Physiology & Health MSc 1 year – On campus and placements

Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies: MSc 1 year – On campus From Bench to Market

Tissue Engineering & Innovation MRes 1 year – On campus Technology

Translational Cancer Medicine MRes 1 year – On campus

Women & Children’s Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Research courses

Basic & Medical Biosciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Chemistry MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Immunology & Microbial Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Business, finance and entrepreneurship

Taught courses

Accounting, Accountability MSc 1 year – On campus & Financial Management

Banking & Finance MSc 1 year – On campus

Computational Finance MSc 1 year - On campus

Digital Marketing MSc 1 year – On campus

Executive MSc in International MSc – 2 years On campus Marketing

Finance Analytics MSc 1 year – On campus

Finance: Asset Pricing MSc 1 year – On campus

Finance: Corporate Finance MSc 1 year – On campus

Financial Mathematics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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by subject area: B–C area: subject by Global Finance & Banking MSc Min. 2 years Max. 4 years Online Learning

PG Dip Min. 16 months Max. 4 years

PG Cert Min. 8 months Max. 3 years

Human Resource Management MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Organisational Analysis

International Management MSc 1 year – On campus

International Marketing MSc 1 year – On campus

Organisational Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Psychology

Public Policy & Management MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Strategic Entrepreneurship MSc 1 year – On campus & Innovation

Research courses

Management Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus

PhD 3 years 6 years

Computer science

Taught courses

Advanced Computing MSc 1 year – On campus

Advanced Software Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus

Artificial Intelligence MSc 1 year – On campus

Computational Finance MSc 1 year – On campus

Cyber Security MSc 1 year – On campus

Data Science MSc 1 year – On campus

Robotics MSc 1 year – On campus

Urban Informatics MSc 1 year – On campus

Research courses

Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

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

Conflict and security

Taught courses

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

Conflict Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Divided Societies

Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Affairs MA with pathways MA – 2 years Online learning in Cyber Security or Espionage & Surveillance PG Dip – 16 months PG Cert – 8 months 61 Our courses Our

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International Conflict Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus C–D area: subject by

International Peace & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Relations MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Relations MA Min. 2 years Max. 6 years Online learning & Contemporary War

National Security Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Non-Proliferation & MA 1 year 2 years On campus International Security

Science & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

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

South Asia & Global Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Strategic Communications MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Sciences Po – King’s 2 years 2 years On campus and study abroad Graduate Programme (1 year in in International Affairs Paris, 1 year in London)

Terrorism, Security & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus

War & Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

War in the Modern World MA Min. 2 years Max. 6 years Online learning

War Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Defence Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus and online learning

PhD 3 years 6 years

War Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus and optional study abroad. – option of joint PhD with Online learning option available. University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 6 years National University of Singapore

Dental training and science

Taught courses

Advanced Minimum MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks Intervention Dentistry

Aesthetic Dentistry MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks

Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip 9 months – On campus

Dental Cone Beam CT PG Cert – 9 months Online learning with intensive Radiological Interpretation training block

Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Endodontics PG Dip – 2 years On campus

MSc 3 years Online learning with residential blocks

Endodontology MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus 4 years

Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent – 4 years Online learning with residential blocks

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by subject area: D–E area: subject by Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks

Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 year – On campus

Operative Dentistry PG Dip – 2 years On campus

Orthodontics MSc 3 years – On campus and clinical placements

Paediatric Dentistry MSc 2 years – On campus

Periodontology MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus 4 years

Prosthodontics MClinDent 3 years/ – On campus 4 years

Regenerative Dentistry MSc 1 year – On campus

Special Care Dentistry MSc 2 years – On campus

Tissue Engineering & Innovation MRes 1 year – On campus Technology

Research courses

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

Education and child studies

Taught courses

Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Language Teaching

Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Language Teaching with Delta

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

Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Education MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Education in Arts & Cultural Settings MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at Southbank Centre

Education Management MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Education, Policy & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Mathematics Education MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE/PGCE 1 year – On campus and school placement ––Biology (School Direct) ––Chemistry ––Computing ––English ––Geography ––Latin with Classics ––Mathematics ––Modern Foreign Languages ––Physics with Mathematics ––Physics ––Religious Education

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD(Res)/ 3 years – On campus MPhil/PhD

Education Research MPhil/PhD – Max. On campus and school placement 7 years

Interdisciplinary Policy Studies MPhil/PhD 3 years 7 years On campus

Language, Discourse MPhil – – On campus and optional study abroad & Communication ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 7 years National University of Singapore

Engineering

Taught courses

Data Science MSc 1 year – On campus

Electronic Engineering MSc 1 year – On campus with Management

Engineering with Management MSc 1 year – On campus

Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 years – On campus

MRes 16 months –

Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus

Mobile & Personal Communications MSc 1 year – On campus

Robotics MSc 1 year – On campus

Telecommunications MSc 1 year – On campus & Internet Technology

Research courses

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

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

Geography and the environment

Taught courses

Climate Change: Environment, MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Science & Policy

Disasters, Adaptation & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Environmental Monitoring, MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Modelling & Management

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

Environment, Politics & Globalisation MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Geography MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Risk Analysis MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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by subject area: G–H area: subject by Sustainable Cities MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Tourism, Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Water: Science & Governance MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Geography MPhil 2 years 3–4 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ Humboldt University of Berlin/ PhD 3 years 5 years National University of Singapore

History and classics

Taught courses

Ancient History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Classical Studies Grad Dip 9 months 18 months On campus

Classics MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Contemporary British History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Early Modern History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Eighteenth-Century Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at the British Museum

History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Medieval History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Medieval Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Modern History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE 1 year – On campus and school placement (Latin with Classics)

The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 year 2 years On campus

World History & Cultures MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Classics MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus

Contemporary History MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

History MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years National University of Singapore

Palaeography & Manuscript Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

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Taught courses

Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 years – On campus

MRes 16 months –

Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus

Medical Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 9 months

Neuroimaging MSc 1 year – On campus

Nuclear Medicine: MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Science & Practice PG Dip 1 year 2 years

PG Cert 1 year –

Radiopharmaceutics MSc 1 year – On campus & PET Radiochemistry

Specialist Ultrasound Practice PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements*

Ultrasound in Emergency PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements* & Critical Care

Vascular Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 9 months

Research courses

Biomedical Engineering MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus & Imaging Sciences

Neuroimaging Research MD(Res)/ 3 years – On campus MPhil/PhD

International affairs and development

Taught courses

China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Contemporary India MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Disasters, Adaptation & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Inclusive Development

Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Development

Environment, Politics & Globalisation MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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

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

Geography MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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by subject area: I area: subject by Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Affairs MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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

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

Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Disasters & MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus Adaptation

Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Health Professions MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus Education

Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus

History of War MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Conflict Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Peace & Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Political Economy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Relations MA 2–6 years Max. 6 years Distance learning & Contemporary War

International Relations MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Latin American Development MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Leadership & Development MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus

Leadership Studies with reference PhD 3–4 years – On campus to Security & Development

Middle Eastern Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Political Economy of MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Emerging Markets

Political Economy of the Middle East MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Russia in Global Systems MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Russian Politics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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

South Asia & Global Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Sustainable Cities MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Tourism, Environment & Development MA/MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

War Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

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Chinese Studies Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years National University of Singapore

Contemporary India Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Languages and literatures

Taught courses

Ancient History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Language Teaching

Applied Linguistics & English MA 1 year 2 years On campus Language Teaching with Delta

Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Classics MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Classical Studies Grad Dip 9 months 18 months On campus

Comparative Literature MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Contemporary Literature, MA 1 year 2 years On campus Culture & Theory

Critical Methodologies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Early Modern English Literature: MA 1 year 2 years On campus Text & Transmission

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

Language & Cultural Diversity MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Humanities MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Medieval Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Modern Languages, Literature MA 1 year 2 years On campus & Culture

Modern Literature & Culture MA 1 year 2 years On campus

PGCE (English) PGCE 1 year – On campus

PGCE (Latin with Classics) PGCE 1 year – On campus

PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages) PGCE 1 year – On campus

Shakespeare Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus and at Shakespeare’s Globe

Teaching English to Speakers MA 1 year 2 years On campus and of Other Languages (TESOL) at International House

The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

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Comparative Literature MPhil 2 years – On campus

PhD 3 years 4-6 years

Creative Writing MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4-6 years

English MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and ––option of joint PhD with optional study abroad National University of Singapore/ University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 4–6 years Humboldt University of Berlin

French MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

German MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and ––option of joint PhD with optional study abroad Stuttgart University/Humboldt PhD 3 years 4–6 years University of Berlin

Language, Discourse MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus & Communication ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/National University PhD 3 years 4–6 years of Singapore

Spanish, Portuguese & MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus Latin American Studies PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Law

Taught courses

Competition Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

Construction Law & MSc 18 months / 2 years On campus Dispute Resolution 1 year

Economics for Competition Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning

MA 2 years

EU Competition Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning

MA 2 years

European Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

European Union Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning

MA 2 years

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

Intellectual Property LLM 1 year 2 years On campus & Information Law

International Business Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

International Corporate PG Cert/ – Min. 2 years Online learning & Commercial Law PG Dip/LLM LLM

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International Financial PG Cert/ – Min. 2 years Online learning L–M area: subject by & Commercial Law PG Dip/LLM LLM

International Financial Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

International Tax Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

Master of Laws LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Ethics & Law MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Medical Law MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Public Procurement Regulation PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning in the EU & in its Global Context MA 2 years

Transnational Law LLM 1 year 2 years On campus

UK, EU & US Copyright Law PG Dip – 1 year Blended learning

MA 2 years

Research courses

Law Research MPhil 1 year – On campus

PhD 3–4 years –

Mathematics

Taught courses

Complex Systems Modelling MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Financial Mathematics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Mathematics MSc/Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus

Non-Equilibrium Systems MSc 1 year – On campus

Theoretical Physics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Applied Mathematics MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–8 years On campus

Pure Mathematics MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–8 years On campus

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Taught courses

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc 1 year 3 years On campus

PG Dip – 2 years

PG Cert – 1 year

Advanced Critical Care Practice PG Dip – 2 years On campus

Advanced Practice: Leadership MSc – 3 years

PG Dip – 2 years

PG Cert – 1 year

Clinical Nursing MSc 1 year – On campus and a 10-day clinical observation

Clinical Research MRes 1 year 2 years On campus

Maternal and Newborn Healthcare MSc 1 year 3 years On campus

PG Dip – 2 years

PG Cert – 1 year

Midwifery MSc – 1 year On Campus

Nursing MSc – 1 year On campus and blended learning

Nursing with Registration MSc 2 years – On campus and clinical placements ––Graduate entry as an Adult Nurse, Children’s Nurse or Mental Health Nurse

Specialist Community Public Health MSc 2 years 3 years On campus Nursing ––Health Visiting PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and clinical placement ––School Nursing

Research courses

Health Studies Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning

Midwifery Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning

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

Nursing Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus and blended learning

Pharmacy, pharmacology and forensic science

Taught courses

Analytical Toxicology MSc 1 year – On campus

Biopharmaceuticals MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Clinical Pharmacology MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

PG Dip 1 year 2–3 years

PG Cert 1 year 2 years

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Drug Development Science MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus P area: subject by

PG Dip 1 year 2–3 years

PG Cert 1 year 2 years

Drug Discovery Skills MSc 1 year – On campus

Forensic Science MSc 1 year 2 years On campus and placement

MRes 15 months 30 months

Pharmaceutical Analysis & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Quality Control

Pharmaceutical Technology MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Pharmacology MSc 1 year – On campus

MRes 16 months –

Pharmacy Practice MSc – 3 years On campus

MSc – 3 years (Prescribing)

PG Dip – 2 years

PG Dip – 2 years (Prescribing)

PG Cert – 1 year

Research courses

Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Population Health & Environmental MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus Sciences

Philosophy and religion

Taught courses

Bioethics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Christianity & the Arts MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Critical Methodologies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 year – On campus

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

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Philosophy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Philosophy of Medicine & Psychiatry MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Philosophy of Psychology MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Religion (with Biblical Studies, MA 1 year 2 years On campus Jewish Studies, Religion in Contemporary Society & Systematic Theology pathways)

Theology & Religious Studies Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus

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Master of Philosophical Studies MPhilStud 2 years 3–4 years On campus

Philosophy Research PhD 3 years 4–6 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore/ Humboldt University of Berlin

Theology & Religious Studies MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years On campus

Physics

Taught courses

Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 year – On campus

Physics MSc/Grad Dip 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Physics Research at Strand Campus MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 4–6 years On campus ––option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/Erasmus Mundus

Research groups ––Photonics & Nanotechnology ––Biological Physics & Soft Matter ––Theory & Simulation of Condensed Matter ––Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology

Policy and society

Taught courses

Ageing & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Bioethics & Society MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

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

China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Climate Change: MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Environment, Science & Policy

Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Divided Societies

Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Inclusive Development

Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Development

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Gerontology MSc 1 year 2 years On campus P area: subject by

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

Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 year 2-4 years On campus

Global Health with Health Professions MSc 1 year 2-4 years On campus Education

Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 year 2-4 years On campus

Global Health with Disasters MSc 1 year 2-4 years On campus & Adaptation

Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus

International Child Studies MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Programme MSc 1 year 2 years Online learning in Addiction Studies

Medicine, Health & Public Policy MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Public Policy & Ageing MA/PG Dip/ 1 year 2 years On campus PG Cert

Public Policy & Management MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Public Policy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

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

Gerontology Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Global Health & Social Medicine MPhil 2 years 4 years On Campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

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

Interdisciplinary Policy MPhil/PhD 1 year 4–7 years On campus Studies Research

Old Age Psychiatry MD(Res)/ 3 years 6 years On campus MPhil/PhD

Social Science, Health MPhil 2 years – On campus & Medicine Research

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Taught courses

China & Globalisation MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Conflict Resolution in MA 1 year 2 years On campus Divided Societies

Contemporary India MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Double Master’s in Asian MA 2 years (1 – On campus and study abroad & European Affairs year in Beijing, 1 year in London)

Emerging Economies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Inclusive Development

Emerging Economies & MSc 1 year 2 years On campus International Development

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

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

Intelligence & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

International Political Economy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Political Economy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Political Economy of MSc 1 year 2 years On campus Emerging Markets

Political Economy of the Middle East MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Politics & Contemporary History MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Public Policy MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Russia in Global Systems MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Russian Politics & Society MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Science & International Security MA 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Brazilian Studies Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Contemporary History MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Development Studies with PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus reference to Emerging Economies

European Studies MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

International Political Economy MPhil 2 years 4 years On campus

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International Relations MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus and study abroad P area: subject by ––joint PhD with the Institute of International Relations at the PhD 3 years 4–6 years University of São Paulo

Middle Eastern Studies Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Political Economy Research MPhil 2 years 3 years Optional study abroad ––option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Politics Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Public Policy Research MPhil 2 years 3 years On campus

PhD 3 years 4–6 years

Russian & Eurasian Studies PhD 4 years 8 years On campus

War Studies Research MPhil 2 years 4 years Study abroad and online learning ––option of joint PhD with – both optional University of Hong Kong/ PhD 3 years 6 years National University of Singapore

Psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience

Taught courses

Addiction Studies MSc 1 year – On campus

Affective Disorders MSc 1 year – On campus

Applied Neuroscience MSc – 2–6 years Online learning

PG Dip – 16 months – 4 years

PG Cert – 8 months – 3 years

Applied Statistical Modelling & Health PG Cert 1 year – On campus Informatics

CBT Informed & Carer Supportive Grad Cert – 8 months On campus Practice in Psychosis Grad Dip 16 months

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

Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Clinical Neuroscience MSc 1 year – On campus

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies PG Dip 1 year – On campus

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PG Dip/ 1 year 2 years On campus for Psychosis PG Cert

Developmental Psychology & MSc 1 year – On campus Psychopathology

Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

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by subject area: P area: subject by Family Therapy MSc/ 1 year 2 years On campus Grad Cert

Forensic Mental Health MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Genes, Environment & Development MSc 1 year – On campus in Psychology & Psychiatry

Global Mental Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Health Psychology MSc 1 year – On campus

International Programme MSc 1 year 2 years Online learning in Addiction Studies

Mental Health Studies MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Neuroimaging MSc 1 year – On campus

Neuroscience MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Organisational Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus & Psychology

Psychiatric Research MSc/PG Cert 1 year 2 years On campus

Psychology & Neuroscience MSc – 2–6 years Online learning of Mental Health PG Dip – 16 months – 4 years

PG Cert – 8 months – 3 years

War & Psychiatry MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Research courses

Addictions Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Basic and Clinical Neuroscienc MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Biostatistics and Health Informatics MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Clinical Psychology DClinPsy 3 years – On campus

Doctor of Medicine (Research) MD(Res) 2 years 4 years On campus (across all programmes)

Forensic & MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Neurodevelopmental Science

Health Service & Population Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Medical Humanities MD(Res) 2 years 4 years On campus

MRC Centre for MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neuroimaging Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

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

Psychological Medicine MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus

Psychology Academic Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus 77 Our courses Our

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Psychosis Studies Research MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus P area: subject by

Social, Genetic & Developmental MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Psychiatry Research

Wolfson Centre for Age-Related MPhil/PhD 3 years 6 years On campus Diseases Research

Public health

Taught courses

Dental Public Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Global Air Pollution & Health: MSc 1 year 2–3 years On campus Management & Science

Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Health Professions MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus Education

Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Disasters & MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus Adaptation

Palliative Care MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip 1 year 2 years

PG Cert 1 year 2 years

Public Health MPH 1 year 2 years On campus ––Primary Care pathway ––Environmental Health pathway ––Allied Health pathway

Public Health MSc – 2–6 years Online learning

PG Dip – 16 months – 4 years

PG Cert – 8 months – 3 years

Women & Children’s Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Research courses

Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative PhD 3–4 years 6 years On campus Care & Rehabilitation Research MD Res 2 years –

Life Course Sciences MPhil/PHD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

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Taught courses

Advanced Medical Training PG Cert 6 – 12 months 12 – 24 months On campus

Advanced Musculoskeletal MSc /PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus Physiotherapy

Advanced Musculoskeletal MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and clinical placement Physiotherapy (with clinical placements)

Advanced Paediatrics MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

Aerospace Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year – On campus and at RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine

Cardiovascular Research MSc 1 year – On campus

Clinical Dermatology MSc 1 year – On campus

Clinical Education MA – 3 years On campus

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 1 year

Dietetics MSc 2 years – On campus and clinical placements PG Dip 17 months

Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 year 2 years On campus and at St George’s ––with St George’s, PG Cert 1–2 years

Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Health Professions MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus Education

Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus

Global Health with Disasters MSc 1 year 2–4 years On campus & Adaptation

Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – 3 years Online learning with residential blocks

Medical Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 9 months

Nuclear Medicine: Science & Practice MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip 1 year 2 years

PG Cert 1 year –

Nutrition MSc 1 year – On campus

Palliative Care MSc 1 year 2 years On campus

PG Dip 1 year 2 years

PG Cert 1 year 2 years

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Rheumatology MSc/PG Dip – 2 years On campus S–T area: subject by

Specialist Ultrasound Practice PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements*

Translational Cancer Medicine MRes 1 year – On campus

Ultrasound in Emergency PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements* & Critical Care

Vascular Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*

PG Dip – 18 months

PG Cert – 9 months

Women & Children’s Health MSc 1 year – On campus

Research courses

Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Immunology & Microbial Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Life Course Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 years 6–7 years On campus

Teaching

Taught courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE/PGCE 1 year – On campus and school placement ––Biology (School Direct) ––Chemistry ––Computing ––English ––Geography ––Latin with Classics ––Mathematics ––Modern Foreign Languages ––Physics with Mathematics ––Physics ––Religious Education

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Steps to King’s to Steps Steps to King’s

To enable you to start preparing your application in good time, follow our key information planner. For general guidance, dates that relate to September entry are included.*

TEACHER TRAINING KEY INFORMATION PLANNER Applicants to PGCE courses OCT-18 NOV-18 DEC-18 JAN-19 FEB-19 MAR-19 APR-19 MAY-19 JUN-19 JUL-19 AUG-19 SEP-19 must follow the process and deadlines set out by the September Applications Application Received an offer? 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** .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! offer holders Send official 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. 81 What you need to know: need you What

TOP TIP Steps to King’s to Steps Check application guidance for your specific course online, as some courses, eg dental, have earlier deadlines: kcl.ac.uk/study

OCT-18 NOV-18 DEC-18 JAN-19 FEB-19 MAR-19 APR-19 MAY-19 JUN-19 JUL-19 AUG-19 SEP-19 September Applications Application Received an offer? Enrol online Complete start – open deadline Check acceptance and deposit deadlines enrolment application for most on campus to enrolment courses** journey After applying, check King’s Apply for messages, interviews, details and decisions: apply.kcl.ac.uk

Apply for King’s bursaries and scholarships Apply for a postgraduate loan If you have a disability that may impact on your studies Note that for some funding opportunities Check here for details and eligibility: in any way, please see our Disability Advisory Service you need to apply early: gov.uk/postgraduate-loan webpages for information on support: kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding kcl.ac.uk/disability

Accommodation Occupational health check/ Accommodation applications Disclosure and Barring Service applications open (for select courses only) close Additional Check if you need a visa to study in the UK: Look out Apply for your visa steps for gov.uk/check-uk-visa for instructions through King’s international Check if you meet the English language Apply on starting your visa applicants requirements for your course: application (if required) kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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Entry requirements Entry Entry requirements

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 for complete application information, The King’s online portal, King’s Apply, deadlines and procedures regarding provides an easy and secure way to submit funding for your course. your application, references and required documents. It allows you to: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ••track the status of your application •For the majority of postgraduate • •communicate with our taught courses, a 2:1 • Admissions Office or international equivalent is required. •pay your application fee and Many postgraduate research degrees • •• deposit (if required) will also require a master’s degree or international equivalent for entry. ••respond to your offer. For course-specific entry requirements, To access King’s Apply, follow the please check your course details online instructions for applying to your before you apply to ensure you meet the course online. full entry requirements. Please be aware that some courses require a non-refundable application fee. This will kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate be clearly stated when you commence your application through King’s Apply. Please also note that there may be Many courses require a deposit payment additional non-academic entry to accept your offer. Deposit amounts and requirements. For example: terms and conditions will be clearly stated ••occupational health clearance when you receive your offer. ••Disclosure and Barring Service check ••Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance, which applies to non-EEA/Swiss students who are intending to undertake study in certain science, engineering or technology subjects. 83 What you need to know: need you What Entry requirements Entry

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS level of English language that students are To study at King’s, it is essential to required to meet. Each postgraduate course be able to communicate effectively sits within a band, and every band has a in English in an academic environment. different English language requirement. Each postgraduate course has a minimum Please refer to the table below.

Proficiency test Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E King’s International Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B+ minimum Overall B minimum Pre-master’s in the course in the course in the course in the course in the course King’s Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 7 Pass with Band 6.5 Pass with Band 6 Pre-sessional Advanced 191 overall with 185 overall with 185 overall with 176 overall with 169 overall with Certificate (CAE) a minimum of a minimum of a minimum of 176 in a minimum of a minimum of 185 in each skill 176 in each skill reading & writing and 169 in each skill 160 in each skill 169 in listening & speaking Cambridge Certificate 191 overall with 185 overall with 185 overall with 176 overall with 169 overall with of Proficiency in a minimum of a minimum of a minimum of 176 in a minimum of a minimum of English (CPE) 185 in each skill 176 in each skill reading & writing and 169 in each skill 160 in each skill 169 in listening & speaking IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with 7.0 overall with 7.0 overall with a 6.5 overall with 6.0 overall with a minimum of a minimum of minimum of 6.5 in a minimum of a minimum of 7.0 in each skill 6.5 in each skill reading & writing 6.0 in each skill 5.5 in each skill and 6.0 in listening & speaking 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 69 in each skill 62 in each skill reading & writing 59 in each skill 54 in each skill and 59 in listening & speaking 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 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 other skills other skills and 20 in each of the of the other skills other skills

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Fees and living costs living Fees and Fees and living costs

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 2019 entry.

FULL-TIME FEE DEPOSIT & APPLICATION FEE For details of course fees for 2019, You will be advised through King's Apply please check our webpages. whether you are required to pay an application fee to submit your application. kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate Some courses have a fee deposit scheme. When you receive your offer, you will be PART-TIME FEE advised whether a deposit is required. Where courses are offered on a part-time basis, fees are usually half the annual cost LIVING EXPENSES of the full-time fee. You can find guidance about the cost of living and studying in the UK at: Full details are listed on our webpages. kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/

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BENCH FEE If you are an international student, Some research students are also charged visit the International section at: a ‘bench fee’ in addition to the tuition fee to cover the cost of consumables kcl.ac.uk/study/international and equipment used during research. Check with your faculty whether this Find out more at: is applicable to you before applying. kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ fees-and-funding EQUIVALENT OR LOWER QUALIFICATION (ELQ) FEE If you are a home or EU student seeking to obtain an ELQ (other than teacher training qualifications), please contact Admissions for advice on whether this will affect your tuition fees. 85 What you need to know: need you What Fees and living costs living Fees and

RESEARCH COUNCILS UK The amount changes regularly, so always The principal sources of funding check the UKVI website for the most (available to UK/EU students only) are: up-to-date information. If you have dependants you will have to show kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding that more funds are available. ahrc.ac.uk We would also recommend that you bbsrc.ac.uk have access to more funds than this in order to cover all costs and any esrc.ac.uk emergencies that may arise. mrc.ac.uk More information is available from nerc.ac.uk King’s Money & Housing Advice Team. stfc.ac.uk kcl.ac.uk/money You can usually apply through King’s. For more information, visit: HOW TO PAY: INSTALMENTS & DEPOSITS Fees are payable in two equal instalments kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding on 31 October and 31 January, or 14 days from the date of the invoice, if later. Some STUDENT VISA FINANCE CONDITIONS courses have a fee deposit scheme. When you are offered a place, you are advised If you require a student visa to study in whether or not a deposit is required. the UK, you must have sufficient funds Overseas students can use Western Union to cover both fees and maintenance (for for international payments. Further yourself and any dependants in the UK). information is available on King’s website: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires you to demonstrate that you kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ have access to a minimum amount fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/ of money to cover living costs. making-payments.aspx

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Funding Funding

King’s aims to support you in many different 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 financial circumstances.

FUNDING PAID WORK King’s Centre for Doctoral Studies' funding Unless your visa specifically prohibits you from packages are due to be launched from working, generally you may be permitted to autumn 2018. For details, visit: work up to 20 hours per week during term time to supplement your income and gain kcl.ac.uk/pg-funding work experience. King’s Visa & International Student Advice team FUNDING DATABASE provides detailed information at: Our online funding database lists scholarship funds as they become available, and includes: kcl.ac.uk/visa-advice ••eligibility IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS •application details • FROM THE EU •procedures closing dates. • Following the UK's decision to leave the kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/ EU, there have been no announcements from Student Finance England as yet on KING’S CO-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS funding options for EU nationals starting their postgraduate course in 2019 and Awarded on merit in open competitions, therefore we advise all prospective King’s invests heavily in scholarships that students who are EU nationals to visit the are designed to attract the best students Student Finance England website for from around the world. Our reputation up-to-date information on funding before attracts external funders who frequently you apply to any of our courses. approach us about co-funding scholarships for students who are resident in particular countries or parts of the world. slc.co.uk If you are unsure whether you qualify for Home status, we recommend speaking with our advice team [email protected] 87 What you need to know: need you What Funding

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT LOANS For 2019–20, UK students may be eligible to apply for a loan from Student Finance England. The maximum loan available for students starting their studies on or after 1st August 2018 was £10,609. This is subject to change for 2019–20, so please check our website for up-to-date King’s funding packages are information: launched from autumn 2018 for kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate-student-loans courses starting in 2019–20. For details, please visit: OVERSEAS STUDENT FUNDING OPTIONS kcl.ac.uk/pg-funding In addition to King’s co-funded scholarships and the funding available through King’s Centre for Doctoral Studies, sources of funding may include: ••sponsorship by your employer ••the UK Government ••your government ••scholarships and bursaries offered by private agencies and charities. Please note the student visa conditions (on page 91) when taking into consideration the cost of studying in the UK. You may also wish to contact your nearest British Council office or education department for advice.

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international applicants international International applicants

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

King’s welcome nearly 12,500 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS international students each year from To follow King’s courses successfully and over 150 countries across the globe. Our fulfil the student visa requirements, you dedicated webpages for international must have a strong command of English students explain everything you need and be able to apply this in an academic to know about applying and studying at environment. As an international student, King’s, as well as about living in London. if your first language is not English, you Visit King’s international webpages for: will be required to provide certificated proof of your competence in English dates when King’s may be visiting •• before starting your studies. your country ••advice on visas and immigration, Faculty-specific English language working in the UK, and other entry requirements are available online: key issues and where to find the answers to them kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate ••information about welcome Or alternatively at: and orientation programmes ••King’s international student kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr blogs and videos. Please check King’s website for full details You can also find country- and of the tests and qualifications King’s accepts region-specific information, as well as proof of English language proficiency. as pre-departure and arrival checklists, to help you prepare for life at King’s. Or please see page 83.

kcl.ac.uk/international

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS International equivalencies by country of King’s postgraduate entry requirements can be found on King’s website:

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GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION We guarantee accommodation to all international postgraduate students for their first year of study (this includes Pre-sessional students). You will be invited to make an application once you’ve accepted your offer to study at King’s.

If you don’t meet the English language requirements for direct entry, you may be eligible for a Pre-sessional course. Please see page 25.

‘Coming from a different country and a very different academic background, I was quite daunted [at the prospect of] leaving home, family and friends behind for one whole year. King’s has, however, repaid in full all my wishes and expectations.’

Gladio Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc/MRes

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH SERVICE As an international student, you may The King’s College NHS Health Centre be permitted to work up to 20 hours per located on campus provides accessible week during term time and full-time confidential healthcare for all students. during the holidays to supplement For detailed information regarding the your income and develop your prospects. entitlement of international students to The Careers Service can help you in free NHS care, please visit our website: choosing a path to employment. They advertise vacancies via their online kclnhshealthcentre.com/ database JobOnline, which has over 2,000 part-time jobs listed at any RELIGIOUS PROVISION & PASTORAL CARE given time. The university has separate male and female Muslim prayer rooms on all kcl.ac.uk/careers campuses, as well as chapels at both the Strand and Guy’s campuses. A full-time INTERNSHIPS Anglican chaplain heads the university Completing an internship is an excellent chaplaincy, which includes Roman way to practically apply the knowledge Catholic, Orthodox and Free Churches gained from the classroom, while enabling chaplains. The rabbi to Jewish students you to develop your professional contacts. in London visits King’s and works as The Careers Service offers students the an associate of the chaplaincy. opportunity to complete internships both in the UK and internationally. Our flagship Global Internships Programme, which is one of a kind within the UK, is an incredible opportunity for students who wish to pursue a global career, since it provides summer internships in seven dynamic countries, including China and the USA.

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STUDENT VISA FINANCE CONDITIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT To gain permission to enter the UK WELCOME & ORIENTATION as a student from outside the European King’s offers an in-depth orientation Economic Area, it is likely that you will programme free of charge for international need to apply for a Tier 4 visa. You will students, consisting of welcome and not be able to apply for your visa until you orientation events during your first few hold an unconditional offer from King’s. weeks. Covering topics such as working Once your offer is unconditional, King’s in the UK, opening a bank account, will provide you with a Confirmation of registering with a doctor, budgeting, Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, safety and much more; orientation aims which you need in order to apply for your to help you settle into London and life Tier 4 student visa. at King’s seamlessly. When applying for a visa, you are required to show that you have a minimum amount of money to cover tuition fees and living costs for both you and any dependants, and this must remain in your bank account Join the conversation (or your parents’ account, but additional /KingsCollegeLonIntl documents may be required in this case) @KingsGlobal for a minimum of 28 days prior to the date of your visa application. This amount of @KingsGlobal money cannot drop at any point during @伦敦国王学院 this period. In addition to this, we would recommend that you have access to additional funds in order to cover all costs and any emergencies that may arise. More information is available from the King’s Visa & International Student Advice Team:

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Your accommodation Your accommodation

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 Within close proximity to all King’s Postgraduate students are generally College London campuses, as well as allocated to a postgraduate area or all the attractions London has to offer, building and those over 30 are also King’s residences are is the perfect place normally grouped together. for you to live during your time at King’s. For information on the accommodation COUPLES ACCOMMODATION options available, please visit: We have a limited number of rooms allocated for couples. kcl.ac.uk/accomm PRIVATE-RENTED ACCOMMODATION INCLUSIVE LIVING London offers an enormous range King’s has a number of inclusive of privately-rented accommodation, practices within King’s Residences: including both house and flat shares. You may also consider renting a room SINGLE-GENDER FLATS in someone’s home. All King’s residences are mixed gender; King’s King's Money & Housing Advice however, if for any reason you require Team appreciates how daunting moving to single-gender accommodation (eg for a new city can be and can advise you on religious/cultural reasons), King’s will your options. The ‘Housing’ pages provide seek to accommodate your request. a guide to options in the private sector, what to consider when looking for ACCESSIBLE ROOMS somewhere to live and feedback from King’s Residences endeavours to current students about where they live make reasonable adjustments to support in London and links to more information individuals who, due to long-term medical and suppliers. conditions, disability, mental health or sensory/physical impairment, require kcl.ac.uk/housing adapted accommodation. 93 What you need to know: need you What Your accommodation

You may also want to check the University of London Housing Services database of: ••private-rented accommodation King’s Accommodation ••private halls Residences webpages ••independent hostels ••lists of students in London who +44 (0)20 7848 5959 kcl.ac.uk/accomm wish to share with other students. [email protected]

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find-accommodation

TEMPORARY SUMMER AND INTERVIEW ACCOMMODATION Student Short-let places in university residences Advice Service are normally available from the beginning of July to September. These can be booked kcl.ac.uk/housing through King’s Venues. Search kcl.ac.uk for: ••advice ••King’s Venues ••University of London Housing Services. Disability University Support Team of London

kcl.ac.uk/disability halls.london.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7848 7018 [email protected]

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King’s Residences King’s King’s Residences

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 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 adjacent table for further information. In combined undergraduate and postgraduate Studio residences, King’s will endeavour to place SW8 1RT Vauxhall N/A 5 mins 12 mins N/A N/A N/A 19 mins 24 mins Ensuite all postgraduate students in areas together. Private All postgraduate students will be required Small studio to sign a 51-week contract. Standard studio Large studio Champion Hill SE5 8AN Denmark Hill N/A 45 mins 30 mins 30 mins N/A N/A 25 mins 30 mins Non-ensuite Ensuite Large ensuite 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 Ensuite 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 Studio Moonraker Point SE1 0FN Southwark 20 mins 20 mins 10 mins 15 mins 15 mins 15 mins 10 mins 10 mins Ensuite Large ensuite Studio Large studio Orchard Lisle SE1 1XT London Bridge 30 mins 25 mins 15 mins 25 mins 5 mins N/A N/A N/A Non-ensuite and Iris Brook Studio Terms and conditions 2018/19: Tower Bridge EC3N 1JA Tower Hill 40 mins 35 mins 15 mins 15 mins 25 mins 15 mins 10 mins 15 mins Non-ensuite 1. Rates are stated in GBP (£) Ensuite and are given per person, per week. 2. The figures quoted above are Studio inclusive of Endsleigh Possessions SW8 1RZ Vauxhall N/A N/A 18 mins 27 mins N/A 30 mins 16 mins N/A Ensuite Block Insurance. For more details, Vauxhall visit our website: Private kcl.ac.uk/accomm Studio 95 What you need to know: need you What

Visit our website Residences King’s for more information on each residence kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Residence Postcode Closest transport station Distance to/from Strand & Waterloo campuses Distance to/from Guy’s campus Type of room

Angel Lane E15 1BL Stratford N/A N/A 40 mins 35 mins N/A N/A 40 mins 30 mins Ensuite Studio Atlas SW8 1RT Vauxhall N/A 5 mins 12 mins N/A N/A N/A 19 mins 24 mins Ensuite Private Small studio Standard studio Large studio Champion Hill SE5 8AN Denmark Hill N/A 45 mins 30 mins 30 mins N/A N/A 25 mins 30 mins Non-ensuite Ensuite Large ensuite 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 Ensuite 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 Studio Moonraker Point SE1 0FN Southwark 20 mins 20 mins 10 mins 15 mins 15 mins 15 mins 10 mins 10 mins Ensuite Large ensuite Studio Large studio Orchard Lisle SE1 1XT London Bridge 30 mins 25 mins 15 mins 25 mins 5 mins N/A N/A N/A Non-ensuite and Iris Brook Studio Tower Bridge EC3N 1JA Tower Hill 40 mins 35 mins 15 mins 15 mins 25 mins 15 mins 10 mins 15 mins Non-ensuite Ensuite Studio Vauxhall SW8 1RZ Vauxhall N/A N/A 18 mins 27 mins N/A 30 mins 16 mins N/A Ensuite Private Studio

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Student support and wellbeing and support Student Sudent support and wellbeing services At King’s, we provide support, advice and guidance to all prospective and current students. This includes a range of services providing advocacy, counselling, pastoral support, health promotion and treatment, as well as proactive services which enable students to perform to their best ability.

STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELLING & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Student Services are here to help you make the King’s CMHS Team offers free and confidential very most out of your experience at King’s and support to students on all campuses. Our in London, supporting your journey from experienced team offers individual and group welcome week to graduation and beyond. We support as well as psycho-educational can assist with any query, putting you in contact workshops for students who can: with the most appropriate team. All services are • self-refer and register online for services free and confidential. We provide information on, and access to: • access online support and self-help from resources such as the Big White Wall, ADVICE & GUIDANCE TEAMS available 24/7 for all King’s students The Money & Housing Advice Team and bigwhitewall.com Visa & International Student Support Team • attend groups and workshops running collectively provide advice and advocacy throughout the academic year on money, immigration and housing issues • access online information on crisis support. via phone, email and in person, to current students and applicants. This includes but is kclsu.org/counselling not limited to: • student visa applications DISABILITY SUPPORT TEAM • Tier 4 rights and requirements King’s Disability Support Team (DST) provides information, advice and guidance to disabled • housing rights and looking for somewhere students and applicants; this includes people to live with a disability, long-term medical or mental • money management and income health conditions or specific learning difficulty maximisation such as dyslexia. Wherever possible, our aim is • student finance eligibility for forced migrants, to put support in place before you begin your estranged and care experienced students course, so please get in touch with Student Services at your earliest convenience. • student parents’ funding and childcare information. 97 What you need to know: need you What Student support and wellbeing and support Student

NHS HEALTH CENTRE KCLSU ADVICE King’s has a comprehensive NHS student health KCLSU Advice is independent from the centre at the Strand Campus. It is strongly university and therefore offers impartial, recommended that all students register with an confidential advice relating to your rights and NHS GP on arrival in London. Our dedicated responsibilities as a student. team is here to treat minor ailments as well as providing specialist management of long-term kclsu.org/advice conditions, issuing repeat prescriptions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare CHAPLAINCY issues. The Dean’s Office and Chaplaincy are part of the pastoral provision and are available to WELLBEING TEAM students of all beliefs and backgrounds. King’s King’s Wellbeing aims to empower students to has chapels and quiet rooms that are open to invest in and use their wellbeing as a tool for everyone for private prayer and reflection. Male growth, learning & achievement. We offer: and female Muslim prayer rooms are available • one-to-one confidential coaching to help on all campuses. A full-time Anglican Chaplain students set goals and create action plans to heads the Chaplaincy, which also includes build self-awareness and resilience Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Free Church Chaplains, and two part-time Muslim Chaplain. • workshops to help students explore wellbeing The Rabbi to Jewish students in London works topics through interactive sessions and as an associate of the Chaplaincy. discussions and campaigns and events to encourage students to be intentional. Popular kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy workshops in the past have included Confidence in Public Speaking, Mindfulness, Managing Relationships and Embracing Change. Please get in touch with us for enquiries regarding any of the specialist services we offer: kcl.ac.uk/studentservices +44 020 7848 1234 [email protected] @kclstudent

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Support & wellbeing Support 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. Office 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 offer the King’s RemoteApp, help and support webpage. which gives you access to Windows applications and your files any it.kcl.ac.uk time, anywhere if you have internet connectivity. 99 What you need to know: need you What Support & wellbeing Support

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Taught Courses Taught courses

0-9 Applied Linguistics & English 62, 67 Clinically Enhanced 70 Developmental Psychology 75 6-week Combined 57 Language Teaching with Pharmacy Independent & Psychopathology Pre-sessional Delta Prescribing Dietetics 78 6-week Pre-sessional 57 Applied Neuroscience 75 Clinical Neurodevelopmental 75 Sciences Digital Asset & Media 58 10-week Combined 57 Applied Statistical Modelling 75 Clinical Neuropsychiatry 75 Management Pre-sessional & Health Informatics Digital Culture & Society 58 10-week Pre-sessional 57 Arms Control & 60 Clinical Neuroscience 75 International Security Digital Curation 58 15-week Combined 57 Artificial Intelligence 60 Clinical Nursing 70 Pre-sessional Digital Humanities 58 15-week Pre-sessional 57 Arts & Cultural Management 58 Clinical Pharmacology 70 Digital Marketing 59 Clinical Research 70 A B Disasters, Adaptation & 63, 65 Banking & Finance 59 Accounting, Accountability 59 Cognitive Behavioural 75 Development & Financial Management Therapies Double Master’s in Asian 74 Basic and Clinical 76 Addiction Studies 75 Cognitive Behavioural 75 & European Affairs Neuroscienc Therapy for Psychosis Drug Development Science 71 Big Data in Culture 58 Advanced Clinical Practice 70 Comparative Literature 68 & Society Drug Discovery Skills 71 Bioethics & Society 71, 72 Advanced Computing 60 Competition Law 68

Biomedical & Molecular 58 E Advanced Critical Care 70 Complex Systems Modelling 69 Practice Sciences Research Early Intervention in 75 Biopharmaceuticals 70 Psychosis Advanced Medical Training 78 Computational Finance 59, 60 Early Modern English 67 Literature: Text & Advanced Minimum 61 C Conflict Resolution 60, 72, Intervention Dentistry Transmission Cardiovascular Research 58, 78 in Divided Societies 74 Early Modern History 64 Advanced Musculoskeletal 78 Conflict, Security 60, Physiotherapy CBT Informed & Carer 75 & Development 65, 72 Economics for Competition 68 Advanced Musculoskeletal 78 Supportive Practice in Conscious Sedation 61 Law Physiotherapy (with clinical Psychosis for Dentistry placements) Education 62 Child & Adolescent Mental 62, 72, Construction Law 68 Advanced Paediatrics 78 Health 75 & Dispute Resolution Education in Arts & Cultural 62 Child Studies 62, 72 Contemporary British 64 Settings Advanced Practice: 70 History Leadership Education Management 62 China & Globalisation 65, 72, Contemporary India 65, 74 Advanced Software 60 74 Engineering Education, Policy & Society 62 Christianity & the Arts 58, 71 Contemporary Literature, 67 Aerospace Medicine 58, 78 Culture & Theory Eighteenth-Century Studies 64, 67 Classical Art & Archaeology 58, 64, Critical Methodologies 67, 71 Aesthetic Dentistry 61 67 Electronic Engineering 63 Classical Studies 64, 67 Cultural & Creative 58 with Management Affective Disorders 75 Industries Emerging Economies 65, 72, Classics 67 Cyber Security 60 Ageing & Society 72 & Inclusive Development 74 Emerging Economies & 65, 72, Climate Change: 63, 72 D International Development 74 Analytical Toxicology 70 Environment, Science & Policy Data Science 60, 63 Endodontics 61 Ancient History 64, 67 Clinical Dermatology 78 Dental Cone Beam CT 61 Endodontology 61 Radiological Interpretation Applied Linguistics & English 62, 67 Clinical Education 78 Language Teaching Dental Public Health 61, 72, Engineering with 63 77 Management 101 Index A–Z: Index

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Environmental Monitoring, 63 Global Air Pollution & Health: 59, 77 International Financial Law 69 Medicine, Health & Public 73 Modelling & Management Management & Science Policy Environment & Development 63, 65 Global Ethics & Human 66, 68, International Management 60 Medieval History 64 Values 71 Environment, Politics 63, 65, Global Finance & Banking 60 International Marketing 60 Medieval Studies 64, 67 & Globalisation 72 EU Competition Law 68 Global Health & Social 66, 71, International Peace 61, 66 Mental Health, Ethics & Law 69, 71, Justice 73 & Security 73, 76 Eurasian Political Economy 65, 74 Global Health with Conflict 66, 73, International Political 66, 74 Mental Health Studies 76 & Energy & Security 77, 78 Economy European Law 68 Global Health with Disasters 66, 73, International Programme 73, 76 Microbiome in Health 59, 62 & Adaptation 77, 78 in Addiction Studies & Disease European Studies 67, 74 Global Health with Global 66, 73, International Relations 61, 66 Middle Eastern Studies 66 Surgery 77, 78 European Union Law 68 Global Health with Health 66, 73, International Relations 61, 66 Midwifery 70 Professions Education 77, 78 & Contemporary War Executive MSc in 59 Global Media Industries 58 International Tax Law 69 Mobile & Personal 63 International Marketing Communications Global Mental Health 66, 73, Modern History 64 L 76 F Language & Cultural 67 Modern Languages, 67 Family Therapy 76 Diversity Literature & Culture H Latin American Development 66 Modern Literature & Culture 67 Film Studies 58 Healthcare Technologies 59, 63, 65 Leadership & Development 66 Molecular Biophysics for 59 Finance Analytics 59 Health Psychology 76 Medical Sciences Leadership Studies 66 Finance: Asset Pricing 59 History of War 60, with reference to Security 64, 66 & Development N Finance: Corporate Finance 59 Human & Applied Physiology 59 National Security Studies 61

Financial Mathematics 59, 69 Human Resource 60 M Neuroimaging 65, 76 Management & Master of Laws 69 Fixed & Removable 61 Organisational Analysis Neuroscience 76 Prosthodontics Master of Music 58 Forensic Mental Health 76 I Composition or Musicology Non-Equilibrium Systems 69 & Ethnomusicology Intellectual Property 68 Forensic Science 71 & Information Law Maternal and Newborn 70 Non-Proliferation & 61 Healthcare International Security Intelligence & International 60, Mathematics 69 Nuclear Medicine: 65, 78 G Security 66, 74 Science & Practice Genes, Environment & 76 International Affairs MA with 60 Mathematics Education 62 Nursing 70 Development in Psychology pathways in Cyber Security & Psychiatry or Espionage & Surveillance Maxillofacial Prosthetic 62, 78 Nursing with Registration 70 Genomic Medicine with 59, 78 International Business Law 68 Rehabilitation St George’s, University of London International Child Studies 62, 73 Medical Engineering 59, 63, Nutrition 59, 78 & Physics 65, 72 Geography 63, 66 Medical Ethics & Law 69 International Conflict Studies 61, 66 O Geopolitics, Territory 60, Operative Dentistry 62 & Security 63, 66 International Corporate 69 Medical Humanities 76 & Commercial Law Gerontology 73 Organisational Psychiatry 60, 76 Medical Law 69 International Dispute 69 & Psychology Resolution Global Affairs 66 Orthodontics 62 International Financial 69 Medical Ultrasound 65, 78 & Commercial Law

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P Public Policy & Ageing 73 T Paediatric Dentistry 62 Teaching English to Speakers 62, 67 Public Policy & Management 60, 73 of Other Languages (TESOL) Palliative Care 77, 78 Telecommunications 63 Public Procurement 69 & Internet Technology Periodontology 62 Regulation in the EU & in its Terrorism, Security 61 Global Context & Society PGCE (English) 67 The Classical World 58, 64, R & its Reception 68 PGCE (Latin with Classics) 64, 67 Radiopharmaceutics 65 Theatre & Performance 58, 68 & PET Radiochemistry Studies PGCE (Modern Foreign 67 Regenerative Dentistry 62 Theology & Religious Studies 71 Languages) Pharmaceutical Analysis 71 Religion 71 Theoretical Physics 69 & Quality Control Pharmaceutical Technology 71 Rheumatology 79 Tissue Engineering & 59, 62 Innovation Technology Pharmacology 71 Risk Analysis 63 Tourism, Environment 64, 66 & Development Pharmacy Practice 71 Robotics 60 Translational Cancer 59, 79 Medicine Philosophy 71 Russia in Global Systems 66, 74 Transnational Law 69

Philosophy of Medicine 71 Russian Politics & Society 66, 74 U & Psychiatry UK, EU & US Copyright Law 69 Philosophy of Psychology 71 S Science & International 61, 74 Ultrasound in Emergency 65, 79 Physics 72 Security & Critical Care Sciences Po – King’s 61 Urban Informatics 60 Physiotherapy 78 Graduate Programme (pre-registration) in International Affairs Political Economy 74 V Security, Leadership 61, 66 & Society Vascular Ultrasound 65, 79 Political Economy of 66, 74 Shakespeare Studies 67 Emerging Markets W Political Economy of the 66, 74 South Asia & Global Security 61, 66 Middle East War in the Modern World 61 Politics & Contemporary 74 Space Physiology & Health 59 History War & Psychiatry 61, 76 Postgraduate Certificate 62, 79 Special Care Dentistry 62 in Education War Studies 61, 66 Postgraduate Certificate 64 Specialist Community Public 70 in Education (Latin with Water: Science 64, 66 Health Nursing Classics) & Governance Specialist Ultrasound 65, 79 Prosthodontics 62 Women & Children’s Health 59, 77, Practice 79 Stem Cell & Regenerative 59 Psychiatric Research 76 World History & Cultures 64 Therapies: From Bench to Market Psychology & Neuroscience 76 Strategic Communications 61 of Mental Health Public Health 77 Strategic Entrepreneurship 60 & Innovation Public Policy 73, 74 Sustainable Cities 64, 66 103 Index A–Z: Index

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A D International Political 74 Politics Research 75 Addictions Research 76 Defence Studies Research 61 Economy International Relations 75 Population Health & 71 Age-Related Diseases 73 Dental & Health Sciences 62 Environmental Sciences Research Psychological Medicine 76 L Applied Mathematics 69 Development Studies with 74 Language, Discourse 63 reference to Emerging Psychology Academic 76 & Communication Economies Research B Language, Discourse 68 Digital Humanities 58 Psychosis Studies Research 77 Basic and Clinical 76 & Communication Neuroscienc Law Research 69 Doctor of Medicine 76 Public Policy Research 75 Basic & Medical Biosciences 59 (Research) Life Course Sciences 77, 79 Pure Mathematics 69 Biomedical Engineering 65 & Imaging Sciences E M Biostatistics and Health 76 Education Research 63 R Management Research 60 Informatics Robotics 60, 63 Brazilian Studies Research 74 English 68 Master of Philosophical 72 Russian & Eurasian Studies 75 Studies Byzantine & Modern Greek 64 European Studies 74 Medical Humanities 76 Studies S F Middle Eastern Studies 75 Social, Genetic & 77 C Film Studies 58 Research Developmental Psychiatry Cancer & Pharmaceutical 71, 79 Midwifery Research 70 Research Sciences Forensic & 76 Social Science, Health 73 Cardiovascular Medicine 79 Neurodevelopmental Science MRC Centre for 76 & Medicine Research & Sciences French 68 Neurodevelopmental Spanish, Portuguese & 68 Chemistry 59 Disorders Latin American Studies Music 58 T G Child & Adolescent 63, 76 Telecommunications 63 Geography 64 Psychiatry N Chinese Studies Research 67 Theology & Religious Studies 72 German 68 Neuroimaging Research 65, 76

Cicely Saunders Institute 77 Gerontology Research 73 Nursing & Midwifery 70 W of Palliative Care & Research Rehabilitation Research War Studies Research 61, 75 Global Health & Social 73 Nursing Research 70 Classics 64 Medicine Wolfson Centre for 77 Age-Related Diseases Clinical Psychology 76 O Research H Comparative Literature 68 Health Service & Population 73, 76 Old Age Psychiatry 73 Research Computer Science Research 60 Health Studies Research 70 Old Age Psychiatry & 76 Dementia Contemporary History 64, 74 History 64 P Contemporary India 67 I Palaeography & Manuscript 64 Research Immunology & Microbial 59, 79 Studies Creative Writing 68 Sciences Philosophy Research 72 Interdisciplinary Policy 63 Culture, Media & Creative 58 Studies Political Economy Research 75 Industries Interdisciplinary Policy 73 Studies Research Physics Research 72

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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 Postgraduate qualifications 107 Associateships of 10 Halls of residence 82–85 King’s College (AKC) Health 97 R B Religious provision 90 Bursaries 86 I Important information 106 Research 85

C International students 88–91 Residences 94–95 Campuses 2, 3, 94, 95, Internships 8, 16, S 108 90 Scholarships 86 Campus tour 108 IT facilities 98 Sports 10 Careers service 8, 18 K Student loans and finance 86, 87 Cost of living 84, 85 Key dates 80-81

Student union 10 Counselling services 96, 97 L Live chat 108 Study abroad 16

D M Summer school 54 Deposits 81, 82, Map 2–3 84, 85 Support & Wellbeing 96, 97 Disabled students 96 Modern Language Centre 16, 43

E N English language 6, 25, requirements 83, 88 Next steps 108 105 Index A–Z Index

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CHANGES TO COURSES AND GUIDE INFORMATION KEY PRINCIPLES The following message contains some King’s College London is a thriving very important information. Please read and diverse community of over 31,000 it before you use this guide. This guide students from more than 150 countries was printed in the autumn of 2018. It completing a wide variety of courses, contains information on the courses that from undergraduate and postgraduate King’s College London (‘King’s’) intends degrees to executive education courses to run for students who are planning to for professional audiences. start at King’s in the autumn of 2018. The university welcomes students from King’s has made every effort to ensure that all over the world based solely on their the information provided is both helpful academic ability and potential, from all and accurate, but some changes – for social, cultural and economic backgrounds. example, to courses, facilities or fees – All applications are considered on their may become necessary due to legitimate individual merits and treated in a fair staffing, financial, regulatory or and equal way based on the information academic reasons. provided to the university through the King’s will endeavour to keep changes application process. to a minimum, and to keep applicants King’s College London is committed informed appropriately. For this reason, to embedding best practice into all of its it is important that you regularly check activities to ensure that the university the website for updates or contact King’s becomes a more supportive, inclusive and using the contact details contained inspiring place to work and study, to enable within this document. everyone to reach their full potential. kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate The Diversity & Inclusion team manages a wide range of projects for NO LIABILITY TO PARENTS, both staff and students – from ensuring SPONSORS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES that the university is compliant with key legislation to developing new initiatives King’s dealings and contracts with to enrich university life. To find out more students and prospective students do 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. 107 Important information & policy information Important

DEGREE-AWARDING POWERS RESEARCH DEGREES: In July 2006, the Privy Council granted ••Joint PhD courses with King’s degree-awarding powers in its own international partners right. King’s exercises these powers while ••MD(Res): Doctor of remaining a constituent college of the Medicine (Research) University of London. Therefore, all ••MPhil: Master of Philosophy students who start a course in 2018 will ••MPhilStud: Master of study for a King’s College London degree. Philosophical Studies. Degree certificates will record that degrees are awarded by King’s and that King’s is TERM DATES a member of the University of London. The following provisional dates apply to the majority of postgraduate taught QUALIFICATIONS AT KING’S courses. Please check the relevant faculty Undergraduate-level courses (equivalent webpages for additional information and to final-year undergraduate study) Grad non-standard dates. Cert, Grad Dip: Graduate Certificates ••23 September to 6 December 2019 and Diplomas. ••13 January to 27 March 2020 Taught Qualifications: ••27 April to 29 May 2020 LLM: Master of Laws •• Registration for first-year students is ••MA: Master of Arts provisionally: MClinDent: Master of •• ••16 to 20 September 2019 Clinical Dentistry Please note, these dates are subject to •MMUS: Master of Music • change so please check the website for MPH: Master of Public Health •• up-to-date information. ••MRes: ••MSc: Master of Science ••PG Cert: Postgraduate Certificate ••PG Dip: Postgraduate Diploma ••PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

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EXPLORE OUR COURSES GUY’S CAMPUS OPEN EVENINGS Find out more about the course you are Postgraduate health and life sciences: interested in – including entry requirements, ••Research courses fees and modules – on our website. Wednesday 17 October 2018 •Taught courses kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate • Wednesday 21 November 2018 More dates will be available VISIT KING’S in early 2019. To find out more Get an insight into what it’s like to study at and to register online, visit: King’s by attending one of our postgraduate open evenings. Meet current and other kcl.ac.uk/pgopenevenings prospective students and attend a variety of presentations and tours. TAKE A CAMPUS TOUR STRAND CAMPUS OPEN EVENING If you can’t attend one of our open Postgraduate arts and sciences courses: evenings, King’s also organises monthly campus tours, including monthly tours ••Research courses aimed at postgraduate students. Our Wednesday 7 November 2018 student ambassadors will be your guide ••Taught courses and introduce you to life on campus. Tuesday 27 November 2018 Register online.

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